Third Step in Spring Work
Rolling the fields, after they have been disked and plowed, and before the fourth step-leveling.
What the roller does is smash and break up the clods of plowed earth, leaving a mellow loam, perfect for placing little seeds to grow.
Of course, everything had been going along pretty smooth, so it was time for a mishap. Two teeth broke off the roller. These are expensive little items; last year’s prices had them around $200 a piece.
One thing about it, life is never dull!
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What beautiful photos! I’m learning just how expensive this farm equipment is to maintain let alone how much it costs. No wonder we are always struggling.
Mountain Woman - March 24, 2009 at 12:28 pm
No tractors in fields yet here in SW WI, still to muddy! Fun to see your work and how it differs. Thanks for sharing!
Jody Blue - March 23, 2009 at 5:24 am
OMG, $200 apiece??! That’s terrible! Thanks for sharing this little explanation of getting the land ready for crops… I know NOTHING of how this is all done, but hubby has done it before. Remember, I’m the city gal who married the country boy.
Oz Girl - March 23, 2009 at 3:59 am
Kind of like dental work, our teeth are not cheap either, huh!
I can not imagine it ever be boring at your place.
T - March 23, 2009 at 1:05 am
I am amazed at how dry your land is! Wow spring has sprung
matronofhusbandry - March 22, 2009 at 3:47 pm
That’s the hard part of farming……….the expensive glitches
Linda - March 21, 2009 at 5:48 pm
A lot of hard work it looks like! Yes, things are so expensive to replace especially on good machines like this. Hope you will soon have it repaired! blessings,Kathleen
kathleen - March 21, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Terry looks like he’s having fun though.
Michele - March 21, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Yes, BUT think how much OUR teeth cost! lol Wish I could get a new one for $200 bucks. I’d sign up. Sorry for the headache. Thanks for the pics!
Robynn's Ravings - March 21, 2009 at 7:00 am
Linda, I am facinated at the plowing process. I did not know there were so many steps involved. Very interesting… and aluring. I think I could have been a farmers wife! I like dirt and growing things!
hi-d - March 21, 2009 at 4:33 am
Oh man! What a thing to happen…I guess you guys are use to it though.
Pam - March 21, 2009 at 3:47 am
That sure is alot of work Linda – it does make for nice soil though………..I could use some of that big equipment for a few days. I have a new pasture to harrow and till before planting this spring. I can rent a tiller for my small 42HP tractor. It will take awhile but it will be worth it!
Have a good weekend~
Debi - March 21, 2009 at 1:42 am
Geez, expensive teeth!!!
Leasmom - March 20, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Ouch – $200 for those little metal pieces!
Terri - March 20, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Yow! Amazing if it goes on a tractor or implement how much it costs! Sorry about the teeth
threecollie - March 20, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Thanks for posting these fun farming updates! They are fun to read. (and my son loves to see the tractor pictures!)
Megan - March 20, 2009 at 9:18 pm