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I haven’t read all these posts yet but what I’ve read has plenty of good information. One thing I didn’t notice is to sit down with your wife and come up with a plan together. Then be ready to work hard.

I may need some drone spraying this summer and/or fall. Van Buren County, Iowa. Thanks

We had a doe on our farm missing her left rear foot. She was at least 8 plus the last time we saw her. From what I saw, she kept to herself a little and I never saw her jump the fence on one side of our plot. I had the feeling that she might not be wandering terribly far, but I could be way...

Excellent! Thanks, Skip and Lee!

Not sure if this helps. I had a pollinator field expire after 10 years in September, 2025. Pollinator program wasn’t available anymore and I switched to Quail Habitat. Rates dropped from $207 to about $180 or a little lower.

Never seen cotton in Iowa. Where are you located? Are they able to irrigate in your area? Thanks

I have seen that work quite well and what comes up is usually healthy. Many of the trees I plant and tube that are from nurseries tend to be pretty fragile. A drought is tough on them if you cannot water them.

I’d love to have some and would gladly send you a check to cover time and expenses, if you’d consider that. I had a couple growing about 15 years ago and they were mowed down. I’m at my farm in southeast Iowa this weekend and enjoying myself. Thank you!

I am pleased with a pair I bought for a granddaughter. I wanted some made in the USA.

I’m very happy to get a new CRP contract, as my Pollinator Habitat practice empires in September of this year. My payment dropped some but I’m OK with things!

I certainly hope so. Hopefully August and September turn out okay.

Dbltree used to suggest planting brassicas in late July or early August. Of course he watched the weather. I’ve done fine planting the first week or ten days in August. Naturally it helps to avoid 6 weeks without a rain after planting.

Beekeeping is the most interesting hobby I’ve ever had. Three things I’ve noticed they love is buckwheat, sorghum, and goldenrod. The sorghum is something you can plant that gives them something they can utilize late in the season. Nectar and pollen are harder to come by late in the growing...

Congratulations! I’ve been fortunate to receive excellent advice from two very good friends over the 18 years I’ve had some property. I just got lucky stumbling up on 2 people that made their living working with and improving wildlife habitat. Only one is living now and he is an Iowa Private...

Anyone have experience with drones to get close to poachers? Seems they could be useful.

This is certainty not directed at you, Skip, but just a reminder for folks to develop a good relationship with your wardens and the DNR, preferably before you need their assistance!

There’s a wide range of charges for those management fees, so don’t overpay.

I might want to get some acorns this fall, if possible. Thanks

Your attached MSU link “”Role at the top of your post is excellent. I’m quite familiar with 2 of the 3 zones discussed. Their studies are well done and maybe a bit eye opening. Also mentioned in this thread talks a little about use cool season plots and not so much use of warm season plots...

That’s basically what I’m doing on 25-30 acres. Started with a forester. It’s a process