Massive incoming grain and food shortages

[The Moonshiner]

And this stupid administration wants to pay farmers to leave more land fallow for "conservation."‍

Interesting statement. Also gonna be interesting to see if feed prices continue to climb and shortages claimed.
This is the first year I'm not seeing vacant fields. Everywhere here seems to have been planted. I'm now driving by places that haven't been used in years with corn waist to neck high. Lovin it.
Then I get to the mill and see the prices have once again increased.

 

[Tinypahomestead]

Interesting statement. Also gonna be interesting to see if feed prices continue to climb and shortages claimed.
This is the first year I'm not seeing vacant fields. Everywhere here seems to have been planted. I'm now driving by places that haven't been used in years with corn waist to neck high. Lovin it.
Then I get to the mill and see the prices have once again increased.

Even if 100% of the farmland gets planted, the cost of fuel and fertilizer will still cause price increases.
I have never been much for using commercial fertilizers, I'm more interested in making good compost and taking care of soil biology/worms. I have started using Jadam method for pest control and microbiology soil spray and have to say i am impressed so far. These methods work for larger farms than my backyard garden, I hope the issues this year make some farmers take notice of alternative methods.

 

[MACCanadianCoop]

I can't speak to vacant/planted fields vs conservation in the USA, but here in Ontario we're digging up farmland for yet more highways and houses. *sigh*

 

[WallyG74]

I can't speak to vacant/planted fields vs conservation in the USA, but here in Ontario we're digging up farmland for yet more highways and houses. *sigh*

$$$ Money talks… same thing is going on here.

 

[saysfaa]

And this stupid administration wants to pay farmers to leave more land fallow for "conservation."‍

I don't know anything about this but farmers tend to be fairly independent thinkers. I would not be surprised if they noticed the likely results of various things happening before planting season.

 

[Regina Larsen]

I have been drying and storing excess garden produce and leaves for my future chickens and meat rabbits. Here's a partial list:
Pea pods
Pea shoots trimmed occasionally
Pea plants pulled while still green
Beet greens
Nasturtium
Carrot tops
Raspberry and blackberry leaves and canes
Borage leaves
Bean leaves
Corn plants and husks (not silks)

I'm also growing BOSS and amaranth for them. Will save the entire plant and hang to dry. Hoping to feed as little commercial feed as possible.

Great choices

 

[Iluveggers]

I have been drying and storing excess garden produce and leaves for my future chickens and meat rabbits. Here's a partial list:
Pea pods
Pea shoots trimmed occasionally
Pea plants pulled while still green
Beet greens
Nasturtium
Carrot tops
Raspberry and blackberry leaves and canes
Borage leaves
Bean leaves
Corn plants and husks (not silks)

I'm also growing BOSS and amaranth for them. Will save the entire plant and hang to dry. Hoping to feed as little commercial feed as possible.

Would you mind elaborating on how you dry some of this stuff? Do you use a dehydrator or just lay it out until it drys?

 

[MACCanadianCoop]

Would you mind elaborating on how you dry some of this stuff? Do you use a dehydrator or just lay it out until it drys?

And how do you store it?

 

[WallyG74]

Would you mind elaborating on how you dry some of this stuff? Do you use a dehydrator or just lay it out until it drys?

I may not have all the answers and tinypa can correct me, but that’s a lot of stuff. I can only assume they have a large area like maybe an open pole barn where they can hang this stuff to dry. It would prolly need good air circulation much like some people have dried Mary Jane in the past.

 

[McChooky]

Would you mind elaborating on how you dry some of this stuff? Do you use a dehydrator or just lay it out until it drys?

Why cut the canes?