chaff collection

[blackjack]

Can a guy combine other types of crops...canola wheat

[grassfarmer]

I can see machine price being the biggest issue for cattle producers - not too many cattle outfits running grain in my area that would spend that much on a combine.
I wouldn't want to feed direct from a static pile all winter though - poor manure distribution would be costly.

I'm feeding some beautiful oat straw just now. It was a huge crop so a thick row coming out of the combine which held all the chaff and fines. It tested 5.36% protein, 54.76TDN which will be as good as a lot of hay made in the Province this year. At $20 a bale delivered in it's a pretty cheap ration ingredient.
Speaking of feed analysis I see some 2nd cut alfalfa/brome hay advertised over on the AB Ag website with 15% protein and TDN 81%. I have never seen hay testing as high on TDN. The seller is a good guy to deal with if anyone needs some hay. It's at Donalda.

[chaffman]

The harvester can combine all types of grain same as a normal combine, their biggest additions to the expense side is silage endgates and a hopper bottom surge bin. As for price of machine, not much more than a new baler.

[Braveheart]

There are 3 Macloed Harvesters for sale at Cartwright MB. Two are new and I'm sure can be had for a very attractive price. Call Murray Mullin 204-529-2443.