Time to test this stuff on the pastures! But will it work?

[@williamhoelz404]

How about the Super Soil you tried out in the fall? Did you notice any change when the grass started coming in?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I honestly can't tell ya either way...the grass is improving, so is the soil but I can't say...."Super Soil Did This" if ya get my drift....I think that's just the nature of these microbial soil amendments

[@ryanhensley5491]

I was wondering about the same thing!

[@blackbearranchcanada]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer - We did a small patch (quarter acre) with Super Soil a few months ago on our hay field. I was really looking forward to the results, but a couple months later I can't tell the difference.

[@scottberger4196]

That stuff works we used it mixed hay it worked really well on second cut

[@russellbaughnjr6457]

Kudos to you Josh, for doing an experiment on your farm. Doesn't hurt one bit to try a product to get the soil healthy to produce good grass. Healing the land with microbes aligns well with your philosophy. Will really be interesting to see the long term outcome. Great Job!😊

[@dougdavis4439]

Cool product and noticeable difference Josh. Nice aerial footage of the fields for comparison. Woooo!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Totally!

[@2chipped]

Growing green plants is mainly irrigation to grow plant material ,and then allowing it to shade its roots and fertilizer to help both. You can mulch with hay or any other organics ,however it comes back to moisture/retention and shading roots from uv. Look at Israel they used irrigation and fertilizer. Check out Holland they pumped out the salt water from the ocean,and used large amounts of fertilizer. Look at Haiti vs DR on satellite. Imagine how long any of these projects would take using hay? The solution can become the problem . Irrigated crops in Colorado do well. Neighboring dry farms do not.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

folks don't really irrigate around here...but might have too if we don't start getting some rain soon!

[@JimCasler]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer Who cares what other folks are doing. You have some ponds...seems you could get some traveler irrigation and test it out. Not sure of the payback with beef...as compared to a high value crop. Best wishes

[@farmerrod3159]

I am farming with rotational grazing and I have noticed my pastures improving. I am trying Agritech products right now, which is a liquid application of fertilizer and calcium with a biomass included in the product. This is the first year after my first application, waiting to see results, so far liking what I see. Agritech sounds similiar to Nutr I Graze, good luck. Your right about fertilizer prices. We are always trying to improve our pastures and hayfields, you cant keep taking out without addind back into the ground. Good health and be safe out there, farmer rod

[@RidgeLife]

Interesting stuff, Josh!

[@randywilson6869]

I made some compost tea and put a cup per plant (tomato) every other plant. I could not believe how much it helped. I think it was like 4 to 1 better but then I added some worm poop in a batch of compost tea and put it on the plants that did not get any last time. And boom u talking about a difference it made was crazy. They say u can put it in your tank like you just did and spray your lawn and it will make it pop so I’m going to try it this year I think

[@memyselfandifarmer]

Agritech has great products, use them for year's. 2 55 gallon drums coming soon. fert and cal.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

good to know!!

[@lovelylisawarriorqueen7923]

Wow, the chick's are doing great! Looks like the NutriGraze is working, so that's great.

[@scottsmith6846]

Hey Josh thank you for the video Woo

[@Sgtkode]

How's the grass in the drive doing!🤣 I really think you should try Core aeration is an essential lawn care service that involves removing small "cores" of soil from your lawn to loosen compacted soil and make it easier for nutrients and other resources to reach the roots of your grass. Grass is a plant and it needs room to grow.

[@brianhina8538]

I used supersoil this spring and and worked great in all areas that were not compacted of shale.

[@gafgradingllc5424]

If you have chicken house where you live you could buy it and spread it on the fields. Down here in Georgia we spread it and the grass grows

[@justinmallory11]

Josh, you mentioned nitrogen. Assuming PH is 6-7 have you looked at frost seeding clover? Might also be able to seed some crabgrass into those bare spots for summer grazing. Good luck.

[@phillipthewise7758]

Have you ever looked into turkey manure pellets? It's been a game changer for Our land. Cost effective, organic, With No harmful residues. Give it a try if you haven't and I promise you'll notice a big difference within the matter of a couple of weeks.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

it would be great to get any kind of manure or litter....but I don't have a resource locally...any litter from birds will make the farm grow insanely quick...super high in nitrogen!

[@philwhite5815]

Looks like you're limping a bit Bud. I started working out last week again after not for a year. I m very sore still...lol

[@sandytheisen5389]

I like to see the pasture in a month.

[@midwayfarms]

Good video today

[@ShortbusMooner]

Cool beans! Green it up! 🌿

[@4windsfarmstead]

I’m glad TYN is still on your farm

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...it's my tractor for sure and unless it's a problem it will stay here

[@HurairahHomestead]

7:55 Overnight a tree will grow in the middle of your driveway where you overfilled and you'll be like 'WOW! That's POTENT stuff!'

[@johnme7049]

Here's hoping Josh. All the best Brother.

[@davidmack8813]

Josh , I like what you're doing now some people well I could say check that fire friendly fire it were military. Also many of these people consider the source & let it slide, as far as this vid all that you are saying makes sense to me. Also my understanding from a master gardener 1"/wk is desirable water on lawns and gardens I'd think on fields too ; is that even doable? I bless the rains over your farms to fall on your property Josh. Best David Lastly those Canadian geese are doing what geese do flying North it's spring in Canada time to make goslings.

[@briankubik5041]

I think in time it will get better getting the organics on it to soak up the water with fertilizer manure/urine it will get better keep filling the voids with seed and they shall work in harmony to shade each other. Hope the grubs don't get to it that can make a mess!

[@michaelblum6222]

Nice, very nice learning video from Josh. He has always said he was a soil farmer so that his cows have plenty of grass for his livestock. He has used several times with other organic soil grower. Please subscribe to the channel, it is free and hit the like button and continue for more content (Tuesday is for tools Friday is for cooking and each day has a themes) please enjoy and thank Josh by sharing this video. Stoney Ridge Farms is a Veteran Farmer.

[@Hopefarme]

wow ! very good .

[@LoadedAnswer]

Wish I lived closer so I could assist but, it's a long drive from the other side of Raleigh... Much luck!!

[@JCWren]

I like your choice of T-shirt in the first part of the video :)

[@raybornclark8617]

have you considered using chicken litter as fertilizer for your pastures, if you have any chicken farms close to you?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

if I only had a source my friend!

[@JohnTalbot-k6xi]

A+ Insight

[@michaeljonesgolf7510]

Can you comment on the super soil you used previously compared to this? I bought super soil based on your original video, and curious about what you thought of it.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

the grasses are improving...that's for sure....I think Super Soil did great...but I'd be cheating myself to not try other things in different areas of the farm to see how they perform...more on this coming soon...and we'll re-apply super soil agian this year

[@michaeljonesgolf7510]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer nice. My wife and I just started a 160 acre farm in Oklahoma and your content has really helped me. Starting with 20 laying hens now and beef cattle and cows hopefully later this year. I’m seeing lots of negative comments for some reason. You’re doing great man. Obviously you don’t need me to tell you that, but just wanted you to know those few hater comments don’t represent the majority!

[@americanbeefranch]

Hard to inoculate soil microbes when they probably can’t survive in your soil. They have certain requirements to survive. This product will probably help the PLANT just like they said you must have 4-6 inches of crop but it will do little of the soil. So next year you will have the same problem. You must go to the ROOT of the problem. Take soil samples and learn your carbon to nitrogen ratio, use a penatrometer to determine soil respiration, and an ec meter to see if there is too much or too little electricity. This is literally just liquid fertilizer

[@JCWren]

Too much or too little electricity? Can you clarify what you're speaking of, please?

[@americanbeefranch]

@@JCWren soil has a electrical charge. Ideal is .3 to .7 volts. Outside of that soil microbes struggle

[@JCWren]

@@americanbeefranch This doesn't seem to be correct. You're speaking of soil electrical conductivity. This doesn't directly affect plant growth, but it's an indirect indicator of the nutrients available for uptake. I just read through a couple of papers from Purdue University and the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition. I believe the 0.3 to 0.7 you're referring to is the "Threshold EC" value.

[@americanbeefranch]

@@JCWren correct. But it does affect microal activity which affects soil health. Plant growth can be affected with little regard for the soil health that he’s is trying to improve.

[@dsulli7383]

By electricity he means parts per million.

[@freddieconner-ey2xs]

I used it on 40 acres last spring , did It help ? Maybe I really didn’t see a big difference if any, I’m going to try a mix of raw milk ,brown sugar or malaises with Sea90 minerals this year

[@aidenschwartz]

I’ve got bad news Josh. Bad news. My grandpa died Monday. He was 87 years old. I’m gonna go tomorrow to see his grave. I just don’t and didn’t have it in me to go to the funeral today. Just too hard. He’s the one who started Stony Springs Farm back in 89. Gonna miss him. Glad I was one of the few grand kids that actually got to learn our families traditions and will pass them down to my kids and grandkids. Now comes the part where my aunt and uncle sell everything and the farm. Then run with the money. But that doesn’t matter. All that matters is someone takes the traditions on down the family line. I’ll be watching your videos till I finally have my own farm. Then we’ll see what happens then. Thank you. Your videos have helped me from going crazy over not farming for so long now. Thanks again and keep up the videos.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

hang in there buddy....I know it's hard, we're gonna lose our parents, grandparents and loved ones...remember to celebrate their life my man! Never miss an opportunity to share love with those folks around ya that you care about! We never know when they might be gone

[@aidenschwartz]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer yesterday when I went to visit our home town. I found out that our family was one of the first families to arrive in Herman MO. So that was awesome to find out. I’m still on the hunt for the family farm as my grandpa was too old to remember where it was but could remember all the details of the house and that.

[@zackshivel6581]

Did the other stuff work? The microb stuff you used last year I can’t remember the name

[@alh9338]

Don't know if you mentioned it and maybe someone can let me know but do you use ballast in the tires? Can't wait to see it in a month!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

all the tractor tires here on the farm are ballasted..meaning full of fluid

[@alh9338]

@StoneyRidgeFarmer Was asking in hopes and dreams. I'm a tread lite person as well but better judgment keeps mine filled as well. Thanks and cheers 🍻

[@petermavus4131]

Miracle Grow

[@mikehoncho6109]

You don’t think the grass is greener because it’s spring. Haha

[@jerryhubbard4461]

Does the tractor have a cruise control setting or just throttle lock?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

it has cruise... but is only really good on flat ground or ground that's all the same...up hill and down hill changes the speed...I think it works on the hydraulic pump....so it needs more flow to go up hill and less to go down

[@leeasherbranner355]

Have you tried a subsoiler

[@MeredithFarms]

Is it a gibberellic acid as well?

[@RalphLaurant]

You profiled SUPERSOIL, a product from Ireland/Scotland(?) last year.. How did that product work out for you?

[@jamesdubee9505]

Just spray humic acid mixed with kelp.

[@brianhillis3701]

Who funded the study? That is the most important question. Learned that in college. Self serving studies are common. Bad results don't get published. If you want more money for further studies you better have made them happy. Even the government does this. They have rewritten executive summaries stating the opposite of what the study actually says. Second thing to look at is correlation coefficient ( r squared r2). Far to many medical studies make bold pronouncements and that is based on r2 that says it is essentially random numbers. That is why people showing things means much more to me. I can look at aerial photos of your fields if I think there is hanky panky. Thaks for what you do.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...I get it for sure....look it up on the website and see who did it my friend

[@garyfannin3476]

Still waiting on a hunting or fishing video

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep....might see me fishing but probably no hunting vids...that's my down time brotha

[@ThomasWalker-m2y]

You hit oil on your farm

[@johnsnider3394]

28 dollars a ton

[@jlkkauffman7942]

I’d like to see the ingredients, I looked it up and it doesn’t give me any information, as dark as it is it looks like it has humic acid in it, and than probably a microbial.

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

🤘👋👍

[@andreasherzog2222]

I really like the 'scientific' approach of spraying stripes, but the visualization of the results wasn't impressive to me.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep.....it's not fertilizer so you won't get an immediate result in most cases...but over time this has really helped my pastures

[@tomislavjelcic8187]

Hi,I do not want to Play to smart but since I’m registered producer in agriculrure not with grains but with fruits and vegetables all kinds and I use all kinds of foliar application depends on culture to be treated-I have 20+ years of Experience. So let’s start,it is free advice. 1st.,you are using something what is organic and eco friendly for inviroment,also using something for boost not long therm thing. 2nd.,your pasture/treated culture is not in good shape at all. 3rd.,2 weeks betven applications in your case is lost time. 4th.,this kind of fertilisers are not made to make wonders just like that,aminoacids and minerals+ other elements are there to help overall production and preserve rooths durability. So what I can highly recomend to you is to use this fertiliser with 1 week break if the weather is promissing with rain if not on bad pasture even 5 days,why is that so?! You need to bild up condition of the plants(grass) first and than give them boost growing stimulans,long therm vise is you will make the rooths and the plants much stronger and you will built the strenght in them to trive thrue the summer. All in all is after 4-5 aplications is after you see the resaults be so obvious to do future aplications twice a month. You do not need to do as I said,just keep my words on your mind. Wish you good luck.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

You must be a mind reader!! So ....what you described is exactly the case....once I sprayed this area....I actually spoke with a local fella and fellow youtuber... @GCITurf Services....we came up with a fertilizer to spray along with this....I've sprayed the entire other side of the farm and as soon as we get some rain and the cows are off this side...I'll spray the rest...I'm having to change my plan a bit and work in some nitrogen supplementation

[@tomislavjelcic8187]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer great,nice to hear that. So what I suggest you is to use different products on different elevated pastures and if you know for shure that the tipe of the dirt is not quite same even better. You are on a great way to make that work but try to Listen people who are using those stuff not the ones who are selling it. ALWAYS read the back side is it fotosensitive,they all are but not on the same level,so do the spraying after sun goes down,does not need to be almoust dark. Make a strategy for pastures in worst shape to go slower,give some aminoacids to the rooths aswell,let it be like leaking from the top of the Grass to the ground. You mentioned it is like 10$ per acre,on those bad ones make it like 25$,go slower i make 20-30% stronger concentrate. That is like antischok therapy,colour of the Grass is desperate for iron (sequestine-but this one is spicy price),find cheaper solution. Never mix different products together if it is not recomended to do so. I wish you started like a month ago,but if you get nice two rains you still have good chance to make it work. Just make spraying at least next two Within a 5 days and then 7-8 days and than 10-11 days before you reach two weeks. I hope you understand it all. English is my third language and I’m not using translator.🤷‍♂️🇭🇷 Greatings from Croatia!

[@michaelsilva8854]

Pete in the house that guy is my hero ! He can grow grass on a bowling ball you should get him to bring his aeravator over test plot see how your pasture responds !

[@tomwalma4762]

wasn't a similar product used last year?

[@DrBlood-cq2cm]

Read the “trials” data in the link to Ralco’s site. A couple points: 1) I did not see a reference to a peer reviewed journal article, so I can only rely on the company’s interpretation of the data, 2) The trials only speak of “biomass” which includes organic material both above and below ground. Interestingly, they only show pictures of roots, not foliage, and only say Nutrigraze makes roots bigger and thus more drought tolerant (there are no data on drought tolerance in any of the trials, thus this assertion cannot be made from the data, 3) The KZbin author’s results seem to be minimal at best (although we dont know if his pasture root mass is larger), 4) Nutrigraze ingredients, including additives and carriers, are unknown. A control spray with water and any inactive ingredients should have been performed alongside the experimental field.

[@tomislavjelcic8187]

Great,you explain that on different level which is excellent. It doesn’t need to be nutrigraze,it needs to be something for his type of nutrients lack and soil type. It can sounds redecilous but type of soil is equal to the rooths built and strenght and all of that will give you resault or not. More less you can find foliar fertilisers 100 different kinds and on his type of the soil it may happend that the best will be starter for squash,melon and cucumbers…. With out soil analasys there is no garanty what can be the best.

[@philwhite5815]

How would just spraying water on it one time do anything? Especially as a control.

[@philwhite5815]

Looks almost like Iodine...lol

[@bohammarberg4072]

🌹🌹❤🌹🌹

[@curly__3]

Brawndo has electrolytes...

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol....fudruckers ...Yep I know the movie! LOL

[@tomwagner4516]

Have you sold your Ford Raptor truck yet like you said you would?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...it's gone

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Nothing quite as satisfying as putting me down is there? God Bless brother....do unto others as the book says 👍

[@tomwagner4516]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I apologize that you are so sensitive about it. I did not put anybody down. All I asked is if you kept your word by getting rid of the Raptor. As you say, do unto others, like you did to the Ford people. Have a blessed day.

[@kennethrussell4168]

Sounds like a scam product