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Old 02-10-2004 | 09:13 PM
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Default RE: Getting Started

titlest -

Welcome to the club.

#1 rule - You'll probably run out of time for all that you hope to plant. Weather, finances, and time usually combine to make me lucky to get in 1/2 of what I would like in the spring - luckily there is fall planting!

I usually try to make sure I get the corn in by the first week in June - this year will be round-up-ready corn for us - No more manual cultivation!!!!
Maybe 2 acres of RR soybeans this spring too.

Then, I try to get in a clover plot or two (4 year rotation). 1-2 acres.

For fall - I always try to get in a rye plot of 2 acres or so - Sometimes I overseed it with clover - for the following 3 years production. But if the soil is too sour for clover - I might just work it as a Rye Plot rather than spend the time and money to get it clover ready.

I'd suggest you look at a cereal grain - fall planting. It really couldn't be easier - and combined with clover - it can be a staple in the deer's diet in October-December - even more-so than clover.

Good luck - Keep us posted.
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