RE: what to plant
Plan strategically with food plot design and location.
Get a soil test, and lime accordingly before you do anything. Plant a good mix of both annuals, and maybe even a couple of perrinials such as clover. Variety is the key. If your soils are terrible maybe go with a base of rye or something else tolerant, but still go with a mix.
Do the above for this year, and then spend some time on these boards and plan an effective weed control and planting strategy for next year.
Jeff...U.P. of Michigan