Did you know that Annual Ryegrass prefers a fertile, well drained loam or sandy loam soil? Well what deer food plot plant doesn’t. The great Truth is it can also tolerate clay, poorly drained soils over a wide range of soils. It even out performs small grains on wet soils most of the time. Did you [...]
11 Great Reasons to use Annual Ryegrass for Deer Plots
November 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
1. soil builder 2. erosion fighter 3. weed fighter 4. great in most soils and most regions of the U.S. and Canada 5. 2,000 – 9,000 lbs/a/yr dry matter 6. nitrogen scavenger 7. good grazing 8. quick growth 9. Non-spreading, bunch grass 10. Increases water holding capacity of soil 11. establishes quickly even in [...]
Cool Season Food Plots and Weeds
August 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Brackenfern & Perennial Weeds in Whitetail Food Plots
May 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Controlling perennial weeds with expansive root systems can be very challenging and you usually have to use all control methods at your disposal. Remember three key words: mow, till and spray! In the case of bracken fern, if it is coming out of the woods and into the plot, it will likely take years of [...]
Deer Food Plots Tip 9: Weed Control Help
March 7, 2012 By 1 Comment
Weed Control Help for Your Deer Plots There are several different ways to control weeds in your whitetail deer plots. Usually difficult weed problems require that you use multiple methods of control. Mechanical : Pulling, blading, mowing, burning, flooding, mulching, cultivation Tillage: Disturbs the root system and allows for drying out. Most effective in hot [...]
Deer Food Plots Tip 8 Weed Classification
March 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Weeds are classified they same way the food plot plants are. It is helpful to know the classifications because it is necessary when trying to choose products for weed control in your food plots. Even if you are using non-chemical weed control it is helpful to identify and understand the biology [...]
Deer Food Plots Tip 7
March 1, 2012 By 2 Comments
Are you having trouble with weeds in your deer food plot? Have you considered the effect that weeds are having on your precious whitetail food plot effort? All the money in the world spent on seed and fertilizer won’t save you from weeds. Could weeds be sucking the cash out of your food plots? The [...]
Real Life Deer Food Plots Story
December 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dear Dr. Judy Boy talk about a year of learning. First being 750 miles from your property does not help. We planted Eagle Soy Beans in the spring on our fields. We now know that it works but need to do more on some and forget doing a little on others. The deer just [...]
5 Tips to Save Money on Fertilizer and Chemicals in Your Food Plots?
November 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Chemical Control for Invasive Trees and Shrubs in Deer Food Plots
November 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
There are some important factors to consider when using herbicides to control invasive trees. Plants susceptibility to a chemical depends on -time of year -moisture in soil before, during and after application -snow or rain at time of application -air temperature before, during and after application -method of application and accuracy of dosing -use of [...]
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