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That is helpful, thanks. I will experiment with the disc and run the cultipacker over it.

For those that disc, what kind of harrow works best to level the dirt out? We have a cultipacker but no harrow. Was planning on making one with old tires or chain link fence gate. Plan to lightly disc up brassicas this spring and plant buckwheat In about 1/3 acre plot.

Appreciate all of the replies!

We are planing to do some prescribed burns in the timber this spring and will be prepping fire breaks. We only have hand held leaf blowers now so have been looking at backpack versions. Looking at Stihl and some others but don’t know how big of one to get. Any recommendations for what works well?

Sending thoughts and prayers

After broadcasting winter rye, should one cultipack? Thinking of laying some down soon as brassicas aren’t doing well.

I picked up some 50 lb bags of 6-24-24 and 0-0-60 in the spring from Des Moines Feed and Nature Center on Hubbell.

To plant or not to plant? This weekend marks 2 weeks since we sprayed gly and 24d in our plots to plant brassicas. Was planning on broadcasting seed and the running the cultipacker over this Saturday. But the extended forecast only shows 50% chance of rain Sunday and that’s it. Thinking it may...

Brought home a new Accura LRX 50 cal this week! Now to find out what shoots best. Should be fun!

I’ve been saving up gift cards from Scheels for a new muzzy. Been wanting to try late season muzzy the past few years. What are your thoughts on the cva optima v2?

Long time member with limited posts! Have a feeling that will soon change! We purchased a small hunting farm about 18 months ago and couldn’t be happier as it’s been a lifelong dream! The property has 3 established clover plots ranging in size from 1/3 acre to almost an acre. We have some work...

Congrats! Call taxidermists in the area. Also call Matt at Matts skull cleaning as he might do this.

I've been using a 1 hp grinder from cabelas for several years. It does awesome and just eats through the meat. I still trim it very well before grinding to remove the fat and silver skin. That stuff will clog a grinder quick. After mixing the deer ground and venison ground, either by hand or a...

Looking good!

Thanks for the input! I have some shopping to do tonight!