S.T.Fanatic
5 year old buck +
Are we going to get to see the winter barley?
I have posted it previously on this thread.
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Are we going to get to see the winter barley?
I have posted it previously on this thread.
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Patchy and a bit weedy. I broadcast about 125# of AMS and about 125# VNS Winter Rye last night hoping that the 40% chance of rain would pan out. Not a drop so far.
Should have pulled some samples to get a good baseline moving forward but didn’t. The last time I sampled it the ph was near perfect naturally and I have never added lime to this plot. It has gotten a couple gypsum treatment over the years but not at the rate that it probably should have. I’m planning on stockpiling gypsum over the next several months to put a decent rate down next spring. In all reality it shouldn’t need all that much because our rich limestone area also keeps the calcium content of the soil relatively high. I think 1/2 ton per acre rate should be plenty.
Next year I’m going to double my buckwheat rate and add some AMS in with it. I don’t think I went heavy enough this past year with the buckwheat and the plot got a little more weedy than i was hoping for. A little N boost should get it ahead of the weeds. They really weren’t all that bad after last years rye.
Pigweed and dock was more prevalent in the past this year I had zero pigweed and only 2-3 small burr dock plants on a 1 acre plot. Chickweed, smartweed, and dandelion are the most prevalent weed but last night I did notice a forth broadleaf starting to come on fairly strong. Not sure what it is but will identify soon.
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Have u got an old test you’d be willing to share? Those weeds are all low calcium weeds with the exception of pigweed. I also don’t think those can be pinned solely on low calcium, but it is a common denominator.
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Outlook for next season kees getting worse. Passed this buck up a half dozen times in 23 and twice in 24. Was hoping next year as a 5 year old he’d start getting trashy.
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