NewOldFarmer
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Hi all, Since I am new to actually farming on my own, (I grew up working on farms and living between several until I joined the Army) I have a question about plowing. I have watched various videos of tractors plowing, and although I now realize my Oliver plow is a bit heavy for my 8N, I plan to get a Dearborn as well and plant some corn in the spring. Now I am just doing this as a hobby, (I have already retired once and plan to do so again shortly), but always wanted my own farm. For now I am gathering up the equipment I will need, and learning how to best use it. I don't need to make a living off my farm, but I don't need to go broke either.
On some of the videos I see guys Plowing with the Plows completely in the ground, (the Share is completely buried to the top, and I see some where they appear to be only going to about 10 inches. My old farm hasn't been farmed in at least 30 years, (maybe more) I grew up in the area and I don't EVER remember those fields being plowed/planted and I am 52 now. I have tested the soil and it is some really good soil so I think it should do well as far as yield goes. Also, my farm is on top of a Mountain/ridge with a slow slope going down to the woods so drainage in the main fields is pretty good. The ground does not appear to be too stony, (of course I will find out when I start plowing), so what is the determining factor on depth? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
On some of the videos I see guys Plowing with the Plows completely in the ground, (the Share is completely buried to the top, and I see some where they appear to be only going to about 10 inches. My old farm hasn't been farmed in at least 30 years, (maybe more) I grew up in the area and I don't EVER remember those fields being plowed/planted and I am 52 now. I have tested the soil and it is some really good soil so I think it should do well as far as yield goes. Also, my farm is on top of a Mountain/ridge with a slow slope going down to the woods so drainage in the main fields is pretty good. The ground does not appear to be too stony, (of course I will find out when I start plowing), so what is the determining factor on depth? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.