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First, let me preface this post by saying that I am/will go speak with the local FSA about these questions. My purpose for posting this is to gather any information the group may have regarding prior/current experiences with ground that is or was enrolled in the Tree CRP program to help guide my...

Not sure how many airgunners we have on here, but I’ve recently gotten into PCP airguns for varmint control around my house in the city. I’ve had so much fun with my .22 PCP that I’m going big bore. I’ve been looking at big bore airguns for about a year now and finally pulled the trigger on the...

Has anyone on here successfully (I.e. without damage) moved a 15’ tower blind from one spot to another on their farm? If so, can you share equipment used and method? Based on some changes happening to my farm I may want to move one or two of mine and I’m trying to decide the best method if I do...

I have two CRP contracts on my farm. One expires in September of 2021. This contract encompasses most of the highest quality farm ground. Based on the rates they’re offering for general signup these days I’ve decided to convert 1/2-2/3 back into AG production. The field borders and other more...

I have 125 acres on one of my farms that will have expiring CRP contracts starting in 2021 and ending in 2023. Some of this land lies very nicely to be tilled and some does not. I am in the early stages of deciding whether to pull it all out, try to reenroll all of it, or re-enroll the poorly...

Well, as usual I didn’t have the time I needed to do the plot prep I wanted to do, and I ended up with 1 day to try and get some seed in the ground. As some of you know I had my farmer plant 3.5ish acres of beans and around 4.5 acres of corn. The corn is rocking. The beans have been heavily...

A friend of mine and I just completed the purchase of a farm that has 243 acres that were just re-signed for a 10 year re-enrollment in CRP. The property was previously in CP2 but this enrollment was approved for CP1. We completed an extensive cleanup project at the farm ahead of being accepted...

Today was the first time I’ve been out to the farm since my corn and beans were planted. The corn was planted extract my two week ago. The beans were planted about a month ago. Both were planted by my farmer/neighbor using his 8 row no till planter. The beans were no tilled straight into my...

This is my first year with corn. My farmer is late this year, but ultimately I’m not harvesting anything so I think we will be fine with the later planting date. He just turned under my cover crops (rye and various annual clover) and knifed in a good load of pig manure. Corn should be in the...

I used to do a ton of cat fishing. We have some outstanding blue and flathead cat fishing here in Missouri. Between the farm, work and two young boys I don’t get to fish nearly as much as I used to. A couple buddies and I got to set some limb lines and bank poles over the Memorial Day weekend...

Well, my farmer missed the window to get sunflowers in the ground this year For dove season (9/1). He’s just now getting to prepping for the corn and beans. Given I’ve only got 2+ months to get something in the ground and ready for dove season, what would you all plant this late in the game...

I’ve been keeping my eyes open for a “deal” on a 3PT606NT. I’m in no hurry and doing fine with what I have right now. Recently I came across a nice deal on a 3PT806NT. My question is if I have enough tractor for it. It’s got 3pt lift assist so I assume that would help. I have a new Massey...

So I’ve been contemplating purchasing a big bore air rifle for use during alternative methods deer season here in Missouri. In Missouri air rifles .40 and larger are legal for alternative methods. I recently got in pre-charged pneumatic air rifles for use around my house in the city to control...

I’ve been exploring options to pair with my Reconyx cellular cameras and decided to try a couple of them with these HME Solar Boxes. Anyone have much experience with them? They seem to be well constructed and the price is right versus a solar setup from Reconyx. The panel is obviously small but...

Posting for a good friend of mine. This property is located in northwestern Gentry County and consists of 266 acres of CRP, timber and grass. The property has 163 acres currently enrolled in CRP with the majority of the remainder in timber. There is a small creek that runs through the middle of...

For anyone that’s interested it sounds like Reconyx is hoping yo have their cell cameras shipping late April depending on what happens with COVID-19. They’re finally listed on their website but not actually able to order yet. Their cell plans sound pretty good too from what I can read. Yes...

I have 10 acres on my farm (around my shop and pond) that are out of CRP and ripe for planting some fruit and/or nut trees. I’m considering planting 5-10 pecan trees in one part of this area. A couple questions. First, does anyone know of a good source for pecan trees that are 2-3”+ in caliber...

This fall I debated putting in a 1/2-3/4 acre clover plot in a CRP field near a tower blind I just put up. I ended up not putting in the plot yet as I thought I’d hunt the stand for a year and then decide. Well, the stand is fantastic (killed the buck I posted on the harvest page out of it), but...

I thought my new Spartan cam caught a really cool sunset and buck pic silhouetted against the sky. No editing to get those sky colors...just how it came through a few minutes ago.

So filming my own hunts (and hunts with buddies when someone has tagged out) algae long been something I’ve wanted to do. This past weekend my best friend and I spent 5 days at my farm. I shot my #1 hit list buck the first morning so I ended up spending the majority of the rest of our time...