I was able to get 5 rolls of 8'x120' straw mats for $49 each at a place in Bedford IN which I though was a good price. I just got them to use on areas in my yard that will have the most running surface water and can see where covering my entire dam would have be very $$$$$. I know a lot of people that us last years straw and it's a great idea if you don't care about the seeds that come with it and like you said you need a tractor.