Round bale wheat silage.

[Sprayer 1]

I have a poor field of wheat and was thinking of mowing it off and starting again with spring barley. The wheat is just leaf and stalk at this stage. Anyone done it and how did it feed? Opinions appreciated.

 

[M-J-G]

I have a poor field of wheat and was thinking of mowing it off and starting again with spring barley. The wheat is just leaf and stalk at this stage. Anyone done it and how did it feed? Opinions appreciated.

How much N has it had?
Won't it manage a barley yield less the cost of growing the barley?
Since you have it to this stage a lot of the cost has been incurred

 

[Sprayer 1]

All its had is 100units of N but yes I see what you mean.

 

[Al R]

All its had is 100units of N but yes I see what you mean.

Barley planted now will be combined in late September possibly October. I’d stay with the wheat if it’s a half crop

 

[Skintagain]

If you really really want to pull it out is there any sheep men nearby that would want stubble turnips august/September/early October?