Intoduction

[jcd830]

Introduction

Hello all,
I have encountered this site several times in looking for answers for issues with my JD 790. Recently I purchased a Grillo 85D and have an assortment of questions, I'll reserve those for that forum though.

I guess I should get on to introducing myself...

My name is Justin, I am currently the University Greenhouse manager at Prairie View A&M University. For those of you who don't know of it, PVAMU is the 1890 Land-Grant in The Great State of Texas. In keeping with the 1890 Land-Grant Mission, to serve the underserved, I try out and demonstrate product lines that would be beneficial to limited resource producers. That's secondary to me growing crops though. Plants are my main mission in life and mechanical traction (and inclination) helps out with that a great deal.

Stuff I've got:
JD 790: bedder, sprayer, broadcaster, one row planter, mower, manure spreader, box blade, pallet fork, loader, and Tortella Spader.

Grillo 85D: rotary plow, tiller, and power harrow

looking for:
potato digger!

Justin

 

[Thomas]

Welcome to TBN Justin.
Enjoy and do share w/us.

 

[sksmsllc]

Welcome,

Im sure you will be able to help me when it relates to planting and maintaining my food plots ect. Your imput here will be valueable to all Im sure thanks.

Adam

 

[Johndeere3720]

Welcome to TBN!

 

[jcd830]

Thanks Y'all.

Adam what are you growing?

 

[TommyJD790]

Welcome Justin.

There are plenty of very knowledgable people out there that can help you with your JD790 questions. I've only been a member for a few months now, and I've learned a lot from these folks.

TommyJD790

 

[sksmsllc]

Thanks Y'all.

Adam what are you growing?

I've got 3 1/2 acres in food plots for Deer and wildlife. I've planted 5lbs of Durana Clover mixed with 2 lbs of Rape and 2lbs of Chicory. Total of 9lbs for 3 1/2 acres. It's coming in nice so far and hope it takes. The Clover/Rape/Chicory blend is primarily for protein for good antler growth and Strong milk production for the Doe with fawns.

The Property is 160 acres with 40 acres in 20yr old pine and 100 acres in scrub with is mostly cover for the deer population with 17 acres in KUDZU. the Three acres consist of 1 1/2 acres field on the Left side and 2 acre field on the opposite or Right side. The scrub and pine are mostly in the center of the property. I need some help killing the KUDZU if you know what that is?

Any words of wisdom would be welcome.

Adam

 

[jcd830]

Adam KUDZU is GREAT! I want some of that stuff! if you've got it and dont raise goats, well thats the problem: Get some GOATS!!!! When I was clearing my family's land I'd cut rows through the yaupon (Ilex vomitoria, evil stuff!!) then come behind and throw up some t-posts and field fence and let the Gate Crasher Crew (my herd!) come in and wreak unholy havoc. Same concept applies with kudzu. fence in a spot and over graze it. The goats turn the kudzu into more goats, you sell the excess. Kudzu is an excellent source of protein for the goats so it keeps them quite healthy. Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) is people food!!!! and its good for alcoholics because the root and floral nectar causes them have a decreased desire to drink alcohol. If people could harness the power of that plant efficiently we could feed the would with no problems. (I wonder what the yield per acre of kudzu root converted to flour would be)

 

[s78wingrider]

Hey, where you hidin that 830?

 

[jcd830]

Hey, where you hidin that 830?

Hiding what?