We take as much pride in producing quality hay as we do Hereford cattle. Our premium hay, typically known as "Horse Hay", actually takes almost as much strategy as breeding cattle. With proper fertilizer and irrigation practices along with implementing an effective weed control program, we take care to grow these bermuda grasses for maximum performance and nutrient retainage. In our operation this can be done effectively because of our capacity to fertilize and then irrigate, not waiting for rainfall. We grow Tifton 85 and Midland 99 bermudas, which are newly improved and varieties that in field test generally out produce and out perform the competition. Midland 99 is more of a fine textured forage bermuda and Tifton 85 is somewhat coarser. Both, however, are exceptional in their forage quality.
We harvest both round bales and small square bales. Weather permitting, we attempt to harvest every 28 days in order to contain the highest amount of nutrient value. Each crop is teddered during the curing process in an effort for the forage to be consistent and fresh during baling. Moisture content is followed closely and baling is accomplished when proper moisture levels are achieved in the hay. Actual hay production begins by mid-May and will last until early November.
We harvest sprigs of both the varieties mentioned above from mid-March to the end of May. These sprigs are dug in a sandy soil and hauled in dump trailers to planting sites. They are dug in bulk and have virtually no soil attached, so they can easily be pitch forked into planting devices. We irrigate as necessary so the sprigs are fresh for planting.
Southwest Turf
Terry Jungman, owner
6890 FM 1388
Kaufman, TX 75142
972/962-3262 Office
 
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