Hey guys, maybe this is on here somewhere else but can’t find it….working in the area and was wondering if anyone would know of a seed dealer near Iowa City that carries Milo. Gonna try some this year. Can’t seem to find one on a google search. Maybe not typing in the right lingo. Usually I just get stuff from Albert Lea seed house but if there’s some close I will just pick it up when I’m here, thanks.
Daver
PMA Member
Previously, I bought a lot of seed from Iowa-Missouri Hybrids in Keosauqua, but they folded up a couple of years ago. So, I have been buying most of my food plot seed from Frytown Trailers, about 3 or 4 miles south of Iowa City. Although not well represented on their website, they carry Real World products (Don Higgins) and I am 95% certain that they have milo, as I asked them about it a couple of weeks ago. I intend to get some from them soon too.
seven twenty
PMA Member
Contact the local PF chapter. Most will have some or can order it
Checked in with Frytown trailers. They do have Milo on hand. They sell the Real World brand like you mentioned. It’s a mix of red and white Milo. 10 lb bags for $60 each. It is treated so a guy can spray pre-emergent
Talked to Albert Lea seed house. They do not sell any Milo that’s treated. Couple diff red Milo varieties 50 lb bags for $165 each. They also have a couple cheaper options for wildlife 50 lb bag for $62 and a 50 lb bag for $40
I’m gonna broadcast at 10-15 lbs per acre and cultipack.
Daver
PMA Member
That is key ^^. Milo is easily grown and very drought resistant, but you can get wiped out by too many weeds early on. The ability to apply pre-emergent really helps to address that concern. I have been planting 3 or 4 small areas of milo now for a few years with the primary intention to provide for my quail...and pheasants. I was a happy boy to see, and hear, many quail this weekend at my place. I am sure that the milo that I have been planting is an important part of the strong quail numbers.
