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I have some established clover that has grasses growing in them. I will control that with clethodim (Arrest). No worries here. But I have another clover plot that has anything and everything growing in it. My question is this: If I spray this clover plot with both grass and broadleaf and a...

I have about 2 acres of a field which is just starting to show 1 year old cedars spread throughout (Junipers). I live in Central KY. I want this field allocated for bedding for deer. Question is, should I just let the cedars come in and leave it alone for a few years until they get so tall...

Hi All, I wanted to get some feedback from you all. I have a field that I would like to create some more structure in for cover. It is by the creek and stays moist a good bit of the time, except perhaps August/Sept. I want to take some Gray Dogwood clippings and stick them in the ground...

Here is a pic of my clover field from yesterday. I want to maintain it for next year. What should I do this spring to keep it pure and strong this next spring/summer/fall? Thanks guys!!!!

I've decided to plant clover and winter rye together late summer this year for my deer/turkey (primary concern is deer) (Central Kentucky), but I wanted advice about the timing and amount. Should I sow them at the same time or different times, and what amounts? I've read a couple of places to...

Hi all, Ok, I'm thinking about planting Big bluestem as screening for my plots and access routes. I live in central Kentucky. This is my last stop for research to see if you all think this is a good choice for my purposes and my region. Thanks for your feedback!! If you think another...

I am so confused by the varieties of switchgrasses. I'm in Central Kentucky. I want to plant the tallest switchgrass (perennial) for my area to screen my food plots and my access routes to my stands. Does anyone have advice on which species to purchase? thanks so much.

Hi Gang, I would love some feedback on this idea I had. I have a lot of gray dogwood on my property. I live in Central Kentucky. I also have a 2 acre field I want to turn into bedding. I plan to kill the field in the spring (Its all a monoculture of canary grass now), then let early...

Hi all, I need some advice about my bedding area. I have 49 acres. See the map below. The area in the yellow rectangle is 5 acres loaded with deer. Based on trail camera data, probably 12-14 deer bed here, some are decent bucks. But I'm worried about these cedars become too tall and...

It is about 4 feet tall, and looks like "johnsongrass", but clearly much taller. I want to kill it, but Yoder told me I need to know what kind it is before I try to kill it and see if I need a smother crop after I apply gly next spring, in prep for my fall planting. Thanks for any help! I'll...

I recently purchased 50 acres. It has 2 two-acre fields which border a creek that are currently all grass. My neighbor got the hay off it twice this summer. what is my best option to provide a place for turkey's to bug and feed for this upcoming spring 2021? I live in Central Kentucky. If I...

Hello all. I am purchasing 49 acres in a couple weeks. It has a couple areas of pasture I want to utilize better, particularly turn into bedding for deer. Can I hear some advice about the best way to quickly turn grassy pasture into bedding? I've heard switch grass is best, but I've heard...

I have 2 food plots each about 1/4 acre in clover. I was thinking about overseeding them this coming august with oats, just to give them some variety along with the clover. What do you all think about this strategy? I'm in Northern Kentucky, by the way. thanks!

I've heard conflicting thoughts on this from Jeff Sturgiss and Steve Bartylla. Jeff says not to put watering holes in food plots, but Steve definitely says to do it. I can't think of why we should not, but would be curious of everyone's thoughts on this. I'm considering doing so on my two 1/3...

I'm getting in 50 seedlings in late march, and I'm planting fruit trees for the first time ever. I'm a total newbie. They advice I've been given so far is this: 1. plant the depth the tree was already planted in previously 2. water the hole before putting it in. 3. put in mulch around it to...

Hi Gang, I hope I posted this in the right place. I keep hearing people say to put a watering hole in food plots, but I'm not sure if I need it or not. On my 51 acres there is a creek which runs all year around bordering the west side of the property, plus a seasonal creek that runs down the...

Hi all, Im struggling to answer this question since there are a billion varieties. My Wildlife biologist said to find a couple hardy apple trees that will pollinate each other. Can you guys advise me on this? I'm in N KY, zone 6. I plan to plant about 16 trees, 8 in one food plot, and 8 in...

I planted white clover in 2 of my new plots this spring, and they are coming in pretty good, but are accompanied by numerous native forbes and broadleaf. I'm ok with this, for this year. Deer are hitting it well. But next spring, I want to eliminate natives while encouraging clover, and will...

I'm thinking maybe woodpecker or sapsucker, but it looks so carefully made. What do you all think? thanks.