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    Pike Co IL

    I’ll be likely selling a property and have a significant amount of 1031 $ to use on farms(S). I’m looking at potentially splitting up the funds in Northern MO and IL. Should I do so I’m looking at property right across the river via Quincy for the IL portion. I’m looking for real knowledge...
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    Cleth vs Pursuit for clover

    Which should be used when for clover plots, white varieties specifically? Thank you
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    Sprayer options

    I’m purchasing a barely used L2501 from my father. I know 25hp is not going to do all I want for food plot and habitat purposes but this will be great for my small plots and some general work and maintenance around the farm and will be great to trailer should I end up with another parcel aways...
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    1 large farm or several smaller tracts

    I’m potentially looking to expand my footprint into another state after my timber harvest at my current property. Would you rather have one larger tract to manage say 300+ acres, or several 40’s, 80’s, etc? Primary concern is hunting older age bucks. The idea would be to have these tracts...
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    Select cut timber harvest questions

    I’m beginning to look at a select cut on 130+/- acres of timber. I have spoke with 2 local loggers directly who have toured the property. I am meeting with a forester to show him the place. He said if I hire him he will mark trees and put them out to bid to timber companies, he receives a 10%...
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    Seed vendors

    I’ve not been able to work on food plots for a few years and will be jumping back in this year. Where are the best places to buy now? Not looking for buck on a bag. Bulk ladino, purple tops, tillage radish, etc. Thanks and glad to be back at it.
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    Crimping Vs Mowning

    What is the reason folks are crimping a fall cover crop come spring vs mowing then no tilling thru either? Is there more soil benefit to a decaying crop that has been crimped vs mowed?
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    606NT Land Pride vs Great Plains

    Not sure if this has been kicked around on here or not but asides paint color what are the differences between the two? Why would you purchase one over the other?
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    Side by side

    I'm looking for a new side by side...if I go gas again I'll get a ranger but I'm considering an electric maybe even a hybrid. Any thoughts or opinions on electric or hybrid good bad or otherwise?
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    WRP what say you???

    As I start looking for a new farm a consideration to me is WRP ground since I enjoy waterfowl hunting also...I know there will be restrictions but based on what I'm seeing for pricing I can get a significantly larger farm if I go WRP vs standard ground, several hundred acres larger...
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    So IL farms

    Anyone on here have any opinions on areas in SoIL, meaning southern 1/3 of Illinois/ Mt. Vernon South, that are better than others...I've got a place in No MO that is in a great neighborhood with qdm practiced largely in the area but it seems as though I am having a hard time finding...
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    Timber plot

    The neighbor was getting some work done so it was the perfect opportunity to get this plot in that I’ve been wanting for years. Sits in the middle of a big chunk of timber. I broadcast some oats and left over red clover in hopes it may provide some weed control. Rained 2 days later. Hopefully...
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    Sprayer options for Polaris ranger

    Any recommendations for sprayers to be utilized in a Polaris ranger? Looking for 40 gal or larger and have the ability to installed and removed without a ton of headache.
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    2015 rec land prices

    With 2015 quickly approaching what do you think prices will do in the rec land market.?
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