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Been a while since I've posted but still a daily reader. I have a 13ish acre field that I have been mowing for the past couple of years to knocked the mfr back with limited success. Thinking about planting rr beans in the spring to really take control of the issue. What would be the best way to...

Well most of the plots are in but I'm looking for buckwheat seed to help in building up some soil for a hill top area. Checked with the Chariton coop and they do not have any...anyone know of a place in SC Iowa or DSM area??? Thanks

Well I thought I would share some photos of our farm with now over a years worth of play or work or yes fun...I have to pass long many thanks to the ideas on QDM web page and here...(I'm the 10342 person to thank dbletree)..But most important is my family with all four kids getting their hands...

I read somewhere (I think IW ?) that a bill was on the table to allow the tracking of a wounded deer with dogs. Anyone knows if it passed or was even true…. Thanks

Well, my oldest son (in avatar) left to discover a new world. He left late last week for Alaska, following a dream of many years. I give him a lot of credit going to alone. He walked off the plane in Anchorage, met with an outfitter and boom…on his way to the island of Kodiak. He will be working...

I was able to disk up little field that I want to plant rye/rape/turnips in this fall. Thinking of broadcasting some red clover tomorrow and packing it. Would medium red fight off weeds well, help feed the wildlife and get nitogen into the soil for my fall planting? Thanks the the advice....

In another thread there was discussion on Pheasant Forever and being a great place for free seed. I’m seriously thinking of becoming a member of the Southern Prairie chapter. The free seed is a great idea, but I’m hoping to get some insight on the purpose of the organization. I guess I need to...

Looking for some insight I know a lot of people use Welter for seed, but I’m wondering if there are any seed stores on 34 between 218 and Chariton. Looking to pickup some buckwheat later this spring. Thanks for any advice

This year we have started a new family tradition. Instead of buying a cut XMAS tree, we bought a Colorado Spruce tree to decorate and then plant this spring on our property. Anyone have any experience on spruce trees and should they be fenced in?? How should it be handled till spring? I’m...

Just a short note on my deer season…I didn’t carry a gun, but had the best season of my life. On the opener, my father shot the biggest deer of his life and Monday night, I was blessed with sitting with my daughter as she shot her first deer every…To say she is hooked and how happy I was to...

Was wondering with the temps being close to 40 in south central this Friday and Saturday with rain and the cold coming in on Sunday night, could one frost seed on ground that has been sprayed and brushhoged??? I have some clover and I'm wondering if I should spread it???I know that it might not...

With recent accidents of falling from trees while hunting, my concerns have increased to the next level. Not only my safety as a husband and father, but my children now are in hang on and ladder stands. Most of the stands today come with a safety harness, which we use. I have seen some of the...

I have a couple of areas that I would like to plant rye or maybe wheat next weekend. Would it be too late?? Would like it for any kind of carry over in the winter and the plan is to disc it up and plant BW in the late spring. Should I plant or wait and just plant the BW in spring. Also, is it ok...

Well, my plan from spring to fall for killing/discing/planting has hit a bump and I need some advice…. I was able to spray roughly 6 acres in both April and May. The plan was to then start discing in June and July for a fall planting of brassica the middle of August and rye/wheat in early...

Need some advice... The property owner to the north of my land is a cattle farmer. In talking to him on Friday, an idea came to mind(ok, I'm slow at this stuff). He is currently cutting hay, and I'm thinkin' of my 25 acre field that borders him. What would be a more than fare offer for having...

Just received my soil test back from ISU and now the fun starts. Looking for a place to purchase lime and fertilizer in the Chariton area. Bonus if they could spread some of the lime... Thanks

Where is a good place to order apple and pear trees for the south central area??? Anyone ever order trees from the National Arbor Day foundation??? Would like to get some ordered for a spring planting... Thanks

Well, it looks like our family dream is happening. My wife and I are purchasing land in Lucas county. Kids are as happy as I have ever seen. We have very little "plotting" knowledge, so alot of reading and question will follow. The first question pertains to round up and cattle. There is a...