This seminar would normally be presented in a live setting in front of an audience. This format is new for our channel - more like a podcast with supporting graphs and images. Watch and let us know what you think!
@levibageant75174 жыл бұрын
Freshly graduated in a similar field and have been watching your videos throughout my college career. I love these videos and especially your graduate studies. Thank you for passing on this information! Maybe we will cross paths soon.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Levi - Congratulations on graduating and I look forward to visiting! grant
@wk99534 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy this format
@hunterofstoneorbone4 жыл бұрын
Great format!
@tomchisholm47253 жыл бұрын
Did you do the second one?
@beachbum15233 жыл бұрын
I'm a born and bred city boy who always wanted to live in the country. This is absolutely AMAZING! Add to the mix, even the commercials are interesting, focused upon those things that serve humanity. Thank you, Dr. Woods!
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and enjoy!
@smellygoatacres Жыл бұрын
Don't know how I missed this when you did it, but I'm glad I found it. I'm a firm believer in feeding the soil. Been doing that with my 2500 sq ft garden for years
@robunruh61454 жыл бұрын
This seminar will be required viewing for our 2 new employees. Crimper being delivered this week. Thanks Grant! Rob
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Rob - Thanks! I hope your crops do well! = grant
@Paddy22774 жыл бұрын
This was almost like a virtual "Field Day" at The Proving Grounds!" Awesome video and can't wait for Buffalo System Class 201!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@wk99534 жыл бұрын
I am so ready for the next level
@Waylon-playz4 жыл бұрын
Very educational and informative. Dr. Grant is an awesome virtual mentor. I have been following him for years. Thanks for helping us landowners.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Bob - Thanks for sharing the kind words! - grant
@Stonewallx394 жыл бұрын
Loved the format, would love to see a 201 version the the class that digs solid structure more (mycorrhizal fungi, exudates, etc.). Keep up the great work Growing Deer family!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@vonadkins85714 жыл бұрын
Great stuff GD team!!! Can’t wait for Buffalo System 102!!! God bless you and yours!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You too!
@danrowe11744 жыл бұрын
I have watched every video you put out and somehow, I still pick something up nearly every time. I loved this. I can’t wait for the next one. I feel like I owe you for books and tuition.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Dan - I'm glad you enjoy as we learn together! grant
@marksnider98954 жыл бұрын
This system really works. I am looking forward to advanced classes to learn more to implement into my "Buffalo System" that I started in 2017.. Like you I have learned through mistakes and gaining knowledge through many resources. Your hands on videos were enough to reassure what I was doing was right and gave me tons of input to implement on my small Ohio Property.. I am looking forward to planting this year as each year does get better. My wife and I really enjoyed our visit with you last June and you sharing your time to with us. Thanks Again for this Class... What a great refresher of the many episodes I watched over the past 2 years. Have a Wonderful and Blessed Day.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Mark - I hope you are well and look forward to your observations from your plots! - grant
@nolanbillings15194 жыл бұрын
Level 2 seminar please! This info is absolutely incredible, I love everything you stand for. God bless!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Late this winter!
@75thshootist3 жыл бұрын
It's late this winter and where is the 2nd seminar?
@75thshootist3 жыл бұрын
Its almost next winter. Is there going to be another one?
@tarzan308093 жыл бұрын
Thanks the information, It will allow me to start my land preservation and habitat formation in the right track!
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Tarzan - Enjoy - improving land is a great feeling!
@ssjordan344 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to apply these principles to my property in a week or two just south of you. Been scouting the last few weekends. Found lots of deer activity. Thanks for all of your videos!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Spencer - Sounds like you will have a great season!
@richardpecha61792 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great information! Looking forward to implementing it here in n.w. ok. Thanks again & i look forward to learning more about this process.
@GrowingDeerTV2 жыл бұрын
Richard! More soon!
@WNE84 жыл бұрын
Excellent information, Grant. I hope you’ll continue this format to the next level. Thank you
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
That's the plan!
@billbaker35654 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. Would definitely watch additional videos. Thanks for sharing.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill!
@OptimizeNurse4 жыл бұрын
More please!! Love this stuff!! Great information!! Thank you! 🙏 🙏 🙏
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@calebdvorak51834 жыл бұрын
This video is absolutely great. Very informative and easy to understand.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Caleb!
@2CanTan4 жыл бұрын
Mr Woods thank you for these podcast! I wanted to let you know this is like the 10th time I’ve listened to this now! We try and mimic you in the west ark ouachita’s
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Eric - Let me know how your plots are going!
@adamgodfrey17924 жыл бұрын
Nice video, going to be planting a summer plot this long weekend in Ontario Canada
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Adam - Great! Enjoy creation - grant
@akwfarms4 жыл бұрын
I just want to say thank you for your advice it has helped me the last 2 years. So thanks a lot.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! - grant
@jessecash25644 жыл бұрын
Great information!! Looking forward to the next episode, level 2.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jesse!
@aaronvaught80274 жыл бұрын
Keep them coming. I give this a big HELL YEAH!!!!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aaron!
@zacmclain17544 жыл бұрын
Info like this is priceless and I would watch more of this content. Thank you for all the hard work.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your kind words!
@tomblasdel86594 жыл бұрын
I liked the format. The extra length in time allowed you to cover the topic in pretty good depth which would not have happened in a 15 to 20 minute program. We will be looking forward to the Buffalo System 202 program.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom!
@buckscornerhunter88434 жыл бұрын
Great info keep up the good work. Would like so see some info on starting from scratch. Like small food plots an acre or smaller. Step by step for year round plots.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
We'll share that soon! I'm waiting for a crop to mature in one of my small plots! - grant
@juantovar48612 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the lesson.
@GrowingDeerTV2 жыл бұрын
Juan - Thanks for watching!
@mr.Mikeyboy4 жыл бұрын
Great vid!! I love the science behind growing good soil..Gabe brown has a great book on audible called dirt to soil and he hits on the all principles needed for regenerative growth and we can use those principles into growing our own paradise! Keep the vids comming!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Mike - Gabe's book is very good! Gabe is a pioneer in improving soil health and reducing input costs!
@brianstiff56804 жыл бұрын
Great video on the system you use. Been very interested in how you had this set up. I’ll keep an eye out for the next class
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian!
@keithhimstedt68702 жыл бұрын
I know this was a yr ago Grant but I really enjoyed this. Will look at GrowingDeer to see if Buffalo 2.0 is out. Thanks
@GrowingDeerTV2 жыл бұрын
Keith - We'll be sharing a lot about our processes and techniques this spring!
@terryjones38964 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and informative. Look forward for more. Thanks
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry! Stay tuned!
@scottmuehlhauser99733 жыл бұрын
Just watched your video and I really enjoyed it. Great system, I have used s similar system but I need one of the crimpers now.
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Scott - The Goliath Crimpers are a great tool! Checkout RTPOutdoors.com for more information.
@mikeedenfield40764 жыл бұрын
Great educational video, please do more
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
We will!
@jmonopoly68224 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this! Very helpful!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@johnmarkcurtis95984 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Grant, you said the second video would be a 202 college course. I'm looking forward to the 2 hour second video!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
John - We are working on 202!
@666bruv3 жыл бұрын
Nice. The Liquid Carbon Pathway. Dr Christine Jones
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Dr. Jones is brilliant! I enjoy learning from her.
@666bruv3 жыл бұрын
@@GrowingDeerTV Good stuff, and I assume you have watched Walter Jehne
@triforceconstruction37054 жыл бұрын
Yep, been there, done that! Trying to get it baby smooth. Lol. Gonna try a no till option this year
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes! - grant
@brodyeppoutdrs59074 жыл бұрын
I liked it keep up the good work love your vids
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@landendale39464 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, very informative!!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@johnathonarnold90704 жыл бұрын
This was awsome. Good principles to steer by
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sheilaandbryanmcnaghten57794 жыл бұрын
Great stuff - more please!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jamonhampton45194 жыл бұрын
Next level for sure!!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jamon!
@chadwilliams98264 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Can't wait to see next class. :-)
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Soon!
@hunterofstoneorbone4 жыл бұрын
Loved it. I’m ready for 202!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@buckmahon84584 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the information. I’m interested in the next Buffalo system class, if you decide to do it. Thanks again...
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Buck - We are working on the 202 class!
@dougbarber34004 жыл бұрын
Loved it. Thank you so much for all the great information. Keep it coming :)
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug!
@jas1az184 жыл бұрын
Yes! lets do Buffalo method 202!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Jason - Ok!
@robertjordan4755 Жыл бұрын
next level
@oldskulloutdoors82684 жыл бұрын
Love the basics! ... but would love some more advanced stuff then like this like you mentioned.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned!
@ragongrimes4 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation, Grant. I consider myself a rank amateur but after watching your videos for the past several years I’m sold on the buffalo system. Would you say cost is the biggest prohibiting factor in getting commercial farming operations to use the buffalo system? I would love to see these big farms in my local Western KY area and elsewhere in the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys use the system for soil conservation purposes.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Ragon - Thanks for your kind words! A no till drill and crimper is much less expensive than most of the implements big farmers use. Most farmers I visit with really dislike change and farm for the crop insurance checks. It's a broken system. I was driving between Paducah and Wickliffe yesterday and saw one farmer that used cover crops and his fields showed no sign of erosion and no weeds! Every other field had been plowed, sprayed (obvious dead weeds) and almost all showed erosion. It's very sad when you understand soil health and ways to improve the environment and reduce input costs.
@wjoutdoors13474 жыл бұрын
Love the vids
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Ryan_YoungUSA2 жыл бұрын
Let's see a version on virgin land that has never been planted, also one for individuals that do not have Drills. Here in Pa, most people have minimum acreage, and cannot justify a drill, or crimper. Maybe a poor man's plot from scratch.
@GrowingDeerTV2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ryan - virgin land would be very productive - like the prairie was when first farmed! Discing, addition of synthetic fertilizer, etc., degrades soils and reduces it's productivity. We have several episodes about how we use hand tools to establish small plots and most NRCH offices rent no till drills at very reasonable rates! I also hear of a few guys partnering and purchasing a drill so they all can use!
@sullimd3 жыл бұрын
I just purchased a 25 acre parcel that joins my dad's 35 acre parcel. About 50% of the 25 acre parcel was clear cut 3 years ago. There's a lot of broom grass, 6-12in pines, and hard soil, bald in some places. I think your buffalo method is absolutely the way to go, and planning the first year of work - spring/summer cover crop to try and get the soil improved. This first run, do I need to disc, lime, and fertilize before planting buckwheat, soybeans, etc.? Every property I've seen either already has native plants or has been worked in the past - my new property has had zero work since it was clear cut.
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
TGSR - Congratulation on the property! Discing will loosen the top few inches but always compacts the soil underneath where the disc reaches. So - it's 50/50 whether to disc and do damage or know the new crop will start slow due to the compacted soil surface. If you disc, be sure to not disc when the soil is wet or more compaction will occur! We've learned much since we started the Buffalo System and call the more advanced technique the Release Process - as we've learned to release the habitat and herd's potential. Keep me posted on your project!
@sullimd3 жыл бұрын
Thank you a ton for the reply. Do you ever recommend planting some pines or grasses to create cover in open areas? I’m concerned the property is too open and not providing enough cover for deer to travel between properties. My dads 35 is all wooded, my new 25 is basically open - there’s switch grass, weeds, and a handful of trees with slight rolling hills. But I can basically see from one end to the other. Thanks again, huge help.
@derekgruening93964 жыл бұрын
Grant, My question for your next video is with regards to your perennial fields and burned areas. Have you or others you know used the crimper on early successional fields prior to a growing season burn? What might be the results of this? Would you plant a fall season annual into that burned field before or after the burn (perhaps for quail or turkey in the fall)?
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Derek - Vegetation will burn better if it's up in the air and not mashed to the ground. If there's quality native forage there's no need to plant a crop. Native forage is often very drought resistant and adapted perfectly to that site!
@ChrisJones-mw8cn4 жыл бұрын
Please do the grad school episode! I have become addicted o regenerative Ag and the likes of Ray Archuletta Dave Brandt and you as well!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Chris - Thanks! We work on this soon! - grant
@triforceconstruction37054 жыл бұрын
Would love to hear more!!! I really enjoy the content!!!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
We are working on the second course - grant
@kevinmertz23874 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as always, I'm really looking forward to the next video. I'm going to be evaluating the "Cattle System" on some ground that I manage soon, that should be interesting. Question for you - do you do any kind of crop rotation with the buffalo system that prevents buildup of fungus or the like? I've always heard that you don't want to maintain brassicas long-term in the same plot for this reason.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Kevin - Many soil fungus species are very beneficial! They move nutrients and water to plant roots! I often vary the species in my warm and cool season crops and this works as a great rotation!
@markstone-brant94803 жыл бұрын
Hi there, loved the video. I would like to understand better for example once you have made ground cover by crushing the let's say plants down and then you plant your seed of what your cash crop is. So let's say you want to grow seed potatoes or cabbages. Once it has been planted it will come through the ground cover of the plants you crushed? Will the ground cover plants rot right down? Kind regards Mark
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Mark - Yes - the seedlings from the recently planted crop will reach for the sun and grow through the mulch or recently crimped crop. Microbes and nematodes (earthworms, etc.) will consume the crimped vegetation but this will take months so it's serves as a weed suppressor and a great slow release fertilizer!
@markstone-brant94803 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thanks for getting back to me. I really appreciate it. So really if you for example are growing wheat for your cash crop once that has been harvested instead of burning the fields you would just simply seed wheat over it? I understand to grow things like carrots, Brussels, potatoes, cabbages etc. You would need to grow the other plants you mentioned to then crimp them so they rot. Would I be correct to say that? Thanks again. Mark
@jeffboatright14644 жыл бұрын
I’m a new property owner and looking for the right approach to my food plots. After watching several of your videos, the Buffalo System is what I’ve decided to go with. I want green beans during bow season so when do you recommend planting in the south central Oklahoma area? Also, what late maturing bean would you recommend?
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Jeff - I assist several landowners in Oklahoma. That area has lots of potential! Eagle Seed has the only group 7 and 8 (the higher the group the later they mature) Roundup Ready forage soybeans that I'm aware. I like their Wildlife Manager's Blend as it covers many bases. These beans can be planted as soon as the soil temp is warm enough (60 degrees at 2" deep at 9 am) and still be green during the early bow season! Checkout the following website for soil temps in OK! www.mesonet.org/index.php/weather/map/2_in_sod_soil/soil_temperature
@jeffboatright14644 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply. Very helpful info. We have hogs in our region of Oklahoma. By growing the earthworm population with the Buffalo System, I’m concerned they will demolish my food plots. I would love to hear your thoughts on this.
@samforbes80513 жыл бұрын
So very helpful! If I'm starting with a freshly cleared acre of old woods here in Virginia. What crop should I plant this summer to begin developing mulch?
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Sam - There's some variables such as if weeds will be an issue, etc. In general grasses (like sorghum, etc.) make the most tonnage. Remember the roots are as important, if not more than what we see above the ground. I've designed a new summer blend that will be at GreenCoverSeed.com. You may wish to checkout there SmartMix Calculator and create some custom blends for your location!
@samforbes80513 жыл бұрын
@@GrowingDeerTV Amazing! thank you!
@TheYellow2103 жыл бұрын
Let’s go to level 2. I’m trying to figure how to best lay down the first layer of organic matter. Which Eagle Seed Blend would work best to start the Buffalo System on rocky ground in South Texas?
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Tyler - Roots and their exudates (the stuff that leaks out of roots) contributes more to organic matter than the above ground. It's hard to understand since we see the above ground biomass. Checkout GreenCoverSeed.com and their SmartMix calculator to research the best plant varieties and blends for your exact area. I use that tool a lot!
@jamesgotham1643 жыл бұрын
When planting your fall and spring blends do you install the front coulters on the RTP drill to prevent the drill from riding up onto the thatch or standing beans? Are the double disc openers enough to cut through and plant the seed at the correct depth? Thank you for all the great information. It is much appreciated.
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
James - Great question! The answer depends on how much thatch there is. I error on the side of leaving the front coulters on!
@joshsinglefooter4 жыл бұрын
Mr grant I've heard this from you 100 times. I can listen to you 1000 more. I'll get there monetarily later. Great podcast! Boy I would love to see what you can do with our soil in the Ms River delta her in Mississippi.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
The Delta soils can be super productive!
@markpalmieri89733 жыл бұрын
I hired a tree mulching company to make a 1 acre clearing on a ridgetop. I have 2-6 inches of wood chips on the ground. Would you suggest a controlled burn to speed the compost process and plant or let the wood naturally rot in place?
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Mark - It will take 2 years or more for 6" of chips to decompose. It's very rare for 6" of mulch to get dry enough to burn. If/when they do become dry enough to burn, be sure there's a very good fire break! You may be able to plant the areas with less chips first and wait on the other portions.
@kenkacy57052 жыл бұрын
Can you plant Corn and Soybeans at the same time in the spring, then plant your fall seed before the Soybeans flower and not damage your corn crop?
@GrowingDeerTV2 жыл бұрын
Ken - Maybe by broadcasting but a drill will likely harm standing corn.
@marclambert29363 жыл бұрын
Has anyone planted corn with the Genesis no-till drill and did you broadcast the fertilizer and leave it on top of the soil and was it a successful crop? I've done some research and it seems that leaving the fertilizer on top of the soil is not as effective as tilling it in and with corn requiring so much fertilizer I'm hesitant to take the plunge on purchasing the Genesis without some knowledge of how to effectively deal with the fertilizer situation especially for corn for my dove food plots. Thanks.
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Marc - Folks do plant corn with a Genesis and yes, the nitrogen fertilizer is volatile. However, millions of acres of corn are planted with a no-till annually! As the soil heals, less and less fertilizer will be required! I haven't applied any fertilizer in 8 years!
@worknman784 жыл бұрын
What would you recommend to plant as a cover crop in Northeast GA that could be broadcast? Due to invasive species and not wanting to use herbicide, I had to cut part of my plot before the weeds came to seed, got some grasses and native plants about 3" high and would love to get some cover crop growing to buffalo before fall. P.S. I FINALLY got to try my first "stampede" this year in another part of the plot!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Cereal rye is a great cover crop that can be broadcast during the fall and sorghum- sudan grass during the early summer. I prefer blends to capture more sunlight and provide more benefits! - grant
@justinsteines85144 жыл бұрын
if I had beans planted should i just leave the dead beans from the previous year stand and plant through them or would it be beneficial to mow them the next year before planting?
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Justin - Leaving the dead beans is fine.. There's no need to spend the time mowing the dead stems. If there are weeds you'll need to address them.
@americanmade7334 жыл бұрын
I live and own about 650 acres of hunting property in southern Louisiana. Trying the buffalo system, but getting resistance from farmers and other land owners. They say I will be able to do the no till drill for a couple years but will have to chop the ground eventually because of how much clay we have. They say my soybean and other planting seed will not be able to penetrate that clay without ground being broken. Is there any proof to this? Have you had experience with heavy clay soil? Any suggestions?
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, some farmers are resistant to change. If you have a good fall cover crop/food plot the species in there will break the hard pan and covert the clay to high quality soil. Disking/tillage always reduces soil quality. You may wish to search KZbin for David Brandt - a very successful farmer in Ohio. By using these techniques he's turned nasty yellow clay into rich black soil! - grant
@fishsoft923 жыл бұрын
How would a modified version of this work on small plots? Broadcast cereal grains and buckwheat in mid July (north central Illinois) in with whatever plot I put in this coming spring?
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Michael - Seeds need to make contract with the soil which is difficult if there's much duff covering the soil.
@brianstiff56803 жыл бұрын
Is another session of this available?
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Brian - There are several videos about the Buffalo System on this channel.
@aubreysmith30573 жыл бұрын
Do you have any of this data in a document format? Peer reviewed?
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Aubrey - I believe my assistant, Jamie helped you. I stopped publishing in peer reviewed journals long ago. I can help many more folks using other platforms. There's much information about improving soil health but the best information is from practitioners in the field. Typically they figure out systems that work and then universities confirm. The Release Process is simply replicating natural systems. Let me know if I may be of assistance.
@mr.Mikeyboy4 жыл бұрын
In your trials did you see any difference between drilling then crimping or crimping then drilling in the direction you crimped?
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Mike - I strongly prefer planting first then drilling for several reasons! grant
@waynegalyen61763 жыл бұрын
Thought you should keep your cereal grains no more then 6inches high
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Wayne - I want as much food as can be grown! In addition, more biomass does a much better job of suppressing weeds!
@jesselothamer16668 ай бұрын
When calibrating, what seed size are you calibrating for when all different seed sizes?
@GrowingDeerTV8 ай бұрын
Jesse - we put the blend in the drill and then calibrate for the entire blend! Different seed shapes, textures, etc., will calibrate differently. I only use charts or guides as a rough starting point.
@Nobody-c6g7 ай бұрын
Do you terminate the Milo sunflower and buckwheat, or just broadcast/drill in your fall blend?
@GrowingDeerTV7 ай бұрын
I usually drill into the standing summer crop with the Fall Release Blend.
@Nobody-c6g7 ай бұрын
@@GrowingDeerTVThank you so much. Bought my first no till drill. Kasko. Excited to try the summer and fall release systems! Also planting corn and bean soybean relays. Any advice on that front? I am leaning toward tilling just to get enough fertilizer in the ground, but could be persuaded. I will also have e a lot of last year corn stubble to cut through.
@masonwatson52264 жыл бұрын
do yall feed protiene during the summer
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Mason - We don't use any supplemental feed. It's much less expensive to grow quality protein with plots and native vegetation!
@masonwatson52264 жыл бұрын
@@GrowingDeerTV oh ok
@bartmaster24 жыл бұрын
Hey Grant if i can't afford these drills how can I still do plots without tilling
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Bart - There are lots of variables! In addition, many local NRCS offices rent drills!
@paulsell24383 жыл бұрын
It ain't perfect, but I seed into the previous crop, then weed eat creating a mulch layer on top of the germinating seeds...works pretty good and doesn't require all that equipment. More sweat equity, but I work with what I have...wildlife loves it.
@bartmaster23 жыл бұрын
@@paulsell2438 yeah I've got a tractor and tiller but I'd like to get away from tilling but those machines are expensive lol
@1957cajun3 жыл бұрын
I like this and believe it but I’d have to go purchase $50,000 worth of equipment to make this happen. How can I accomplish the same thing on my deer property with a UTV and some smaller implements?
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Cajun Jim - We plant several plots each year with a hand seeder, rake, herbicide when needed, and a foot operated crimper. Where there's a will, there's a way!
@1957cajun3 жыл бұрын
@@GrowingDeerTV I found your other video on doing small plots after making this comment. I also think I have an idea for a crimper to build that can easily be pulled behind a UTV. Thanks!
@jerridmutter16384 жыл бұрын
Do you have issues with Grubs eating the roots of crops?
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Jerrid - No. This works to reduce that issue. Grubs prefer the cereal rye roots to soybeans so it protects the next crop!
@jerridmutter16384 жыл бұрын
@@GrowingDeerTV thanks for the quick reply
@grampandrich74863 жыл бұрын
Where do you buy these crimpers
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Gramp and Rich - Checkout RTPOutdoors.com
@ProSoom4 жыл бұрын
I am up for a 201 video Series
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@BuckhornConstruction4 жыл бұрын
What if you disc but feed with organic matter such as cows manure and straw?
@melissabarrett6814 жыл бұрын
Disking hurts the soil. Just apply to top.
@BuckhornConstruction4 жыл бұрын
@@melissabarrett681 I disagree too a certain extent. The dust bowl occured due too consistent tillage and draining of nutrients from the soil thru crop growth and never feeding the soil thus ultimately killing the soil. I've worked for UGA Crop and Soil sciences for several years and farmed nearly my entire life and have always chiseled, disced, and VTd my soil and in the fall it gets fed with manure and grain straw. Plus crop rotation every other year. Dr.Grant saying we lose ex amount of topsoil each time we till is like saying don't pour that bottle of water out you're wasting water. If tilling wasn't an effective method literally 1000s of row crop farmers would be in big trouble. Feed your soil, plant cover crops, and rotate your cash crops. It's as simple as that.
@melissabarrett6814 жыл бұрын
@@BuckhornConstruction disking destroys soil structure. The way soil aggregates group together creates pores for air and water to move thru. Disking also increases oxygen into the soil. Causes rapid oxidation of soil organic matter. Its causes an initial release of stored nitrogen, phosphorus, and some sulfer, which some see as good. But over the long haul is a neg loss for the soil. Organic matter is created over a long period of time and is a stable source of slow release nutrients and has a huge water holding capacity. Tillage of any kind interferes with that. Adding manure is great for enhancing soild microbial activity, i have used it in large scale ag systems for years. Would just recommend zero tillage. Just surface application. As far as farmers of the past and people who have always disked and tilled, well they did it because they didn't understand the science behind it. The amount of organic matter lost in the average iowa farm compared to the original virgin soils is estimated between 2.5 to 3%. That loss is directly related to tillage and is huge. Grants usage of this system and the term restorative agricultural is scientifically proven. I love hearing him speak about soil conservation and I love seeing the results of his success building soil on rock. Feeding the soil is absolutely necessary.. but soil left untilled will definitely be healthier
@BuckhornConstruction4 жыл бұрын
@@melissabarrett681 I'm not against non tilling we drill certain crops every year just because it's easier but in all honesty we've drilled soil beans in one field and disked/VTd the other and planted with a 12 row planter and literally no yield difference in the end.
@melissabarrett6814 жыл бұрын
@@BuckhornConstruction takes years to build soil structure. Not an instant thing.