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 | dmhorses
Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2 Kankakee, IL 
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2005-02-13 106008
I recently purchased a JD 2210 with loader for my new 18 acre horse property. I would like to use it for establishing 5 acres of pasture and am looking for advice on what attachments to purchase and where to look for the best deals. I am a complete novice so any advice is welcome.
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| hardwood
Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3583 iowa 
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2005-02-13 106011
dmhorses; It depends a lot on what condition the proposed 5 acres of pasture is now in. Has it been farmed or is it rough unimproved land? Give us a few more details and I'm sure we can help you out. Frank. ....
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| dmhorses
Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2 Kankakee, IL
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2005-02-13 106013
Thanks Frank. It was corn last year and is pretty level. The farmer disked it twice in the fall, still some crop residue on top. From what I have been reading on establishing pasture, I will need to till it, spread lime and fertilizer after my soil tests come back and then wait a while before seeding it. The soil is sandy. ....
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Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4302 Southwest MiddleTennessee
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2005-02-13 106014
A disk/harrow to break up the top layer soil to establish a seed bed and a small pto spreader for spreading lime, fertilizer, and seed would get you started. A rotary cutter or some kind of finish mower to keep the pasture cut once you get it established will also be a consideration. Get with you local agricultural extension agent about the soil test and recommendations for lime, fertilizer, and seed application. That should get you off to a good start. ....
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