Recent content by smithhunter1975

I agree with Skip's comments. I would buy right now if there was anything for sale in the area I am wanting. Seems like the counties that have high population of out of area hunter ownership always have quite a few properties for sale - I assume because those people are constantly flipping...

Thanks all for input. Sounds like mowing is consensus mainly so that it is in better shape for spring planting.

That is kinda what I was thinking, afraid if it knocked it over would be a mess next spring after being matted down by snow this winter.

It has been quite a few years since I planted corn food plots but did this year. Should I mow it or knock it down? Going to wait and do it until Late November/December so that it is fresh going into late season.

No updates other than we are enrolling 27ac this fall for a spring seeding. As far as reluctancy, I think it is clear that rent payments are lower than they have been previously and a buyer should not count on the historically high CRP payments. I think it will also be more difficult to become...

I bought six of the E5 models this year. 5 of them work great, one had problems with draining batteries very quickly and not holding settings. They replaced it without too much trouble. So far I am pleased with them.

Getting ready to start the cereal grain mix which "calls for" rye, oats, clover, peas, and radishes. What are thoughts on using rye and wheat instead of the oats? Thinking this would over winter better than the oats? Thoughts on skipping the oats and using rye/wheat combo?

Thanks all for the advice!

I have been keeping them mowed reasonably well and isn’t controlling the weeds much at all

I have several clover plots that got very weedy this year with both grass and broadleafs. Been waiting for right conditions to spray butyrac and cleth and seeing some cool temps coming in next week. Should I spray during one of those cool days or wait until fall?

About 10 days ago I no-till drilled brassicas into a killed off clover plot that had a lot of foxtail in it. It was a plot that I frost seeded red clover last spring and didn't keep up on foxtail/weed control. Hatch quite a lot of thatch and appears that I don't have a very good stand because...

Thanks! I have only used my Solo one time and hated it because I was using the top mount holes. Will have to try this!

Tell me more! I have a solo that I absolutely hate because the strap is so awkward. I am obviously using it wrong. To the OP, I also have a Hooyman hand seeder that I really like for heavier seeds. It uses a harness style shoulder attachment that stays on your shoulders and you can unclip...

Won't matter if you spray gly before or after planting. Might try burning the dead thatch ahead of time to get better seed to soil contact. Can't quite see in the picture, but looks like some of the weeds are broadleaf that are likely resistant to gly.

Very nice of you Daver! I would love to get some but just have too darn many farm projects in the works that I am afraid I can’t take on any more