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The gypsy's completely stripped my apple trees last year, but they did re-leaf and seem to be doing just fine so this year. I have a roll of duct tape and some bearing grease that I have in my truck, in case I start seeing tree damage again this year. I have been successful in keeping them off...
Thanks, everyone!! The more I think about it, the more it makes sense to plant the larger seeds, like buckwheat and soybeans, but broadcast the smaller seeds. In the end it’s more work, but I think the results will be much better.
A lot of my plots are in muck soils, which are very soft and...
I have a 2 row, JD Flex 71 planter. I normally use this for soybeans and buckwheat, but I would like to plant a seed blend this spring/early summer that would also incorporate some turnips, rape and clover. I messed with the planter seed plates last fall and it does disperse the mix fairly well...
The Argos have terrible ground clearance. It doesn't take much to get them hung up. I have a neighbor that put tracks on his UTV and he claims it is like night and day with what he can go through..
I am actually able to use the planter as a no till. I have very soft soils by me...very high in organic matter. They are referred to as "muck" soils. My current openers do a good job of penetrating the ground, even on my ridge, which is more sandy.