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Update. One week later we finally received 1.5 inches of slow rain over night. Nothing had started to sprout and I was still seeing a lot of green weeds. I could see where some of the seeds had been uncovered. Fast forward to today, 2 weeks post drilling and spraying. We have growth...

Winter rye is not so much oats or winter wheat. As far as grasses, one has to consider the time of year cereals are usually grown. This time of the year tends not to be as hard for weed control. This is a huge reason why this is a great time of the year to plant clovers. Let them establish...

One has to think of when these weeds usually grow and how long it takes to get to maturity. Also when plants are able to canopy you have less weed pressure most of the time. Cereals don’t canopy well at least not in getting them when they are most attractive as a food source. Sent from...

Sometimes it is a necessary thing. Weeds can be relentless at times. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

As promised, here are some pics. Of the other no till drilled field. Brassicas are on the far left side of this picture. As you can see, at least from a perspective it appears the drill (again it is a Great Plains 603NT for those not familiar with my past posting history so it is a scaled...

Sprayed everything today, the day after planting. Some areas look like the alfalfa may be better than I originally thought. I will have to run out and grab some pics of the other plot as it was dark last night when I started planting it. Forgot to grab any today while I was spraying. Had one...

Prob be a great place to throw some fertilizer if the natural plants are attractive to deer. Mother Nature is pretty good at selecting plants that fit the niche. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It is hard loosing a dog. I had to put my yellow lab down going on two years ago. Had him for 14 years and he was my buddy. Hit me so hard I didn’t want another but finally gave in and picked up a black lab puppy. After a couple months, still catch myself calling him the wrong name. They have...

I see lots of sand and tree roots that compete and suck up a lot of moisture. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Went into the alfalfa that is struggling this year and no-tilled in a mix of BFO and winter wheat with a sprinkling of the Brassica mix which consists of mostly rape and radish. Oh added a couple small bags of WI Winter Greens as well. It is dry and was not sure I could directly no-till due...

Update 8/6/20 The brassica mix is doing well. Since right after it was planted I received about 1/2 inch of rain one week ago. Ground is dry and doesn’t look like I will need to spray. Yes there is some grass but I think the brassica are overcoming the grass. When you hear about...

The radish I purchased this year was not. I get mine from an Ag supplier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would think it should work. As long as the seeds can make that seed to soil contact. Maybe time it so it is finished just ahead of a rain event. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

When you look at the ground from above, do you see dirt or dead stuff on top of the ground? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

All depends on weather outlook and what kind of weather you expect over the next two to three months. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There are other grass specific herbicides out there. I usually use Cleth but there are others to choose from. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Rye grass is the issue. When many of us talk about rye we are taking about the rye grain. Mixes with rye and brassica isn’t necessarily one is better than the other but what hole in the bucket you are trying to plug. They both have different aspects that deer find attractive and they both...

Just came across this but check out Arlo cameras. They are cell service ready and when paired up to your phone can send very good video footage. They may take the camera but not the footage. Batteries appear to last a couple weeks and the movement trigger can be adjusted both through your...

Having a diverse food plot is like setting the deer up with a smorgasbord. Some days they want beef and some days it is chicken. Let’s not even forget about the different root structures reaching out and making future air tunnels and water infiltration systems. Sent from my iPhone using...

Lol. I kinda like it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk