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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

I have done EQIP monarch mix and shrub plantings and currently in process of applying for more on another farm. Both instances have been in Iowa. The rates I have seen are MUCH lower than Primosguy was quoted. Maybe Missouri has higher rates than Iowa?

This is an old thread but I am preparing for a spring 2026 CP25 CRP planting into bean stubble. Most of the CRP is around the perimeter of a heavily wooded area and I really want to do a mix that will be premier deer habitat. Looks like there are multiple options for CP25 compliant mixes...

Sorry to stir up this hornets nest! Ended up ordering the OnTrak system that IowaBowHunter1983 said he uses. Starting to farm a bit so used that as justification in my mind.....not just for food plotting LOL. Thanks all for the input.

Anybody know if the new farm bill that was part of the OBBB changed the year window that crop eligibility determines CRP eligibility? We started farming some pasture several years ago to get it transitioned into CRP eventually.

Wondering whether it is worth adding a small seed box to a Genesis 5 drill. Anybody have any experience with the add on small seed box and worth it? Or just stick with the main box? It appears from pictures that the small seed box seed tubes block the removal of the seed tray that you use to...