Disking up an old field

[MapleLeafFarmer]

Huh?

The University of Southern California declared that the term “field work” has negative connotations for descendants of slavery

 

[two_bit_score]

Yep. According to USC. But, yeah, that's in California.

Yeah, it’s ridiculous!

 

[jyoutz]

The University of Southern California declared that the term “field work” has negative connotations for descendants of slavery

Not a USC alumni. Don’t care what faculty there believes.

 

[jaxs]

The word "field" is a racial slur according to the woke community. Perhaps "acreage" would be acceptable.

When the woke community thinks it might advance their cause at the moment,they'll claim anything is a racial slur. Fact is I spent more time in cotton fields than a half dozen race baiters combined and I'm not offended.

 

[jyoutz]

When the woke community thinks it might advance their cause at the moment,they'll claim anything is a racial slur. Fact is I spent more time in cotton fields than a half dozen race baiters combined and I'm not offended.

Lots of people say stupid things. It’s their right. It’s also my right to ignore them.

 

[bullbreaker]

Maybe thats why the White Field Bosses are no longer made ? ...............

 

[toolslinger]

Getting back to the question at hand...

We ran out of traction on our JD300 (basically a Deere 1020 painted yellow) before we ran out of engine when we set the ancient 8' drag disk at full angle over a plowed field... That's with 2000# of concrete hanging off the back, and the disk was really light. Your 1020 could certainly rip up your field, but I imagine you're not going to be able to really do it with a disk to start. You've got more than enough tractor to run a 2 bottom plow first, and then disk it down from there.

I certainly understand the desire to DIY, but unless you've got more fields you need to work over, you may well come out ahead to have someone just do it for you.

 

[Yander]

Back to the OP original post. Amazes me what can be politicized and racialized in this world today, pathetic.

You don't need to do any kind of deep tilling unless you are trying to remove large holes or voids. You're not growing corn.

You didn't mention anything about leveling the field so I'll assume it is level and you're just trying to till the surface to get grass to start.

I have found that grass will grow in your driveway. A disk will work just fine on your field and you won't have to go very deep but you might need to go several passes. you just need to loosen dirt on the top smooth it out with a drag afterwards. Then seed it and I like to go over seeded areas with an empty lawn roller for seed to soil compact. The biggest factor in whether it grows or not is rain.

I don't know where you live but if it's a cool season grass you're planting get it in as early in the spring as you can.

Another method. If the field has a lot of large weeds versus grasses that have taken it over spray the whole field with Roundup before you do anything. Although it needs to be a little warmer for Roundup to work 50 plus degrees.

Grass does not like large chunks of dirt obviously so you will need to drag it until it's not large chunks.

I think I would find a rototiller to rent and just till your field down three inches then drag it, and seed it. It would take a while to till an 8 acre field but you are retired so no biggie.

 

[MGP4506]

Having bought my neighbors 8 acre field, one that adjoins my own, I:d like to disk it up and replant in pasture grass. This field had one horse for maybe 5 years but that was 20 years ago and has sat since in other than being mowed.. My tractor is 30hp but I don't own a disk. I could buy a new one, as used implements around here means very big like 100HP stuff and larger. I think a 6ft disk would work for me but which one would be suitable on todays market and at what cost? I know this ground has some rocks so I'd rather not plow it up if possible, but if disking it 4 inches or so this might be what I need. I talked around to have it done for me but custom guys want a lot of cash for such a small field, I can't blame them though but in reality I'd rather do it myself being retired now with lots of time. Any ideas on a disk?

You may want to look at a rototiller that you can pull with your tractor. It would take some time to do 8 acers, but you said you have time on your hands being retired. using a tiller would let you control the depth, level out any uneven areas and you can use it for other projects.
just my 2 cents

 

[Spike56]

Having bought my neighbors 8 acre field, one that adjoins my own, I:d like to disk it up and replant in pasture grass. This field had one horse for maybe 5 years but that was 20 years ago and has sat since in other than being mowed.. My tractor is 30hp but I don't own a disk. I could buy a new one, as used implements around here means very big like 100HP stuff and larger. I think a 6ft disk would work for me but which one would be suitable on todays market and at what cost? I know this ground has some rocks so I'd rather not plow it up if possible, but if disking it 4 inches or so this might be what I need. I talked around to have it done for me but custom guys want a lot of cash for such a small field, I can't blame them though but in reality I'd rather do it myself being retired now with lots of time. Any ideas on a disk?

I am CERTAINLY no expert here. But, just adding my 2 cents that others may disagree with. I am investigating additions for my toolbar. For this, there are various options which could provide me flexibility to do multiple things without breaking the bank. In my case, I have 8 acres to work (hayfield) and I need some ground-breaking/working tools. My plan is still in the works, but I have found "Stephen's tractor" sells many parts for toolbars.
Yes, I know, my solution isn't not optimum. But I am not using implements on a continuous basis as some do. Nor can I afford excessive ($$) tillage equipment that I would *like* to have. At this point I have identified "plow shanks" to fit my toolbar clamps, cultivator points and sweeps. Many other options available.
These might not be appropriate for your project. But, perhaps, if you are like me, this could be an option to do several tasks without a dedicated implement? Of course, multiple passes would be in order depending on your soil conditions.
Just a thought/s. I defer a solid recommendation to others with more experience. I have zero rocks, so this might be problematic for you.