Long time "lurker" on the old site. Used it more for entertainment than education, but with the implosion of the old site, figured I'd make more of a contribution to this one.
Brief history: Recently moved to northwestern KS from central IN. Managed my ~700 acre family farm for deer hunting in IN. Habitat management out here focuses more on bird hunting than deer, but am trying to think of creative ways to sneak some deer management in. The property I help manage in KS plants primarily wheat and milo like most places out here. We do utilize a cover crop rotation, but I would like to provide better nutrition during the summer months.
In Indiana, all I had to do was plant soybeans, but that usually won't work out in KS without irrigation. This got me thinking about more drought tolerant legumes like lab lab and cowpeas. I got out here too late to try it this year, but am starting to plan out next year. I guess this is more of a discussion thread than a question one. Share your thoughts and opinions.
Additional Info:
USDA Zone - 5b
Avg. Rainfall - ~20"
Brief history: Recently moved to northwestern KS from central IN. Managed my ~700 acre family farm for deer hunting in IN. Habitat management out here focuses more on bird hunting than deer, but am trying to think of creative ways to sneak some deer management in. The property I help manage in KS plants primarily wheat and milo like most places out here. We do utilize a cover crop rotation, but I would like to provide better nutrition during the summer months.
In Indiana, all I had to do was plant soybeans, but that usually won't work out in KS without irrigation. This got me thinking about more drought tolerant legumes like lab lab and cowpeas. I got out here too late to try it this year, but am starting to plan out next year. I guess this is more of a discussion thread than a question one. Share your thoughts and opinions.
Additional Info:
USDA Zone - 5b
Avg. Rainfall - ~20"