20 acres of tillable corn here in northern Indiana. I'm new to research on switchgrass. I'm wanting to eliminate the typical corn and soybean rotation and having to wait for the farmer to pay me. My ultimate goal is to bring back and generate a better soil and get away from the constant spraying of glyposhate. Will this yield decently without the round up? Thank you
good info. What about 3rd year switch? 3 years ago I worked up an area to bare dirt and broadcast switch in and dragged. Then I let it fend for itself and saw no results, however last fall I saw switch in the piece fighting to grow. Though its very spotty the various plant size varied from ankle height to 6 foot. So what's the best way to give it a chance, I'm thinking mow then spray gly? S.E. Mn.
If you can burn, burning by far will give it the best chance. If you look up my video "From a Switchgrass Failure to Switchgrass Success" I show how I recovered a stand of switchgrass like the one you described. I'd be fairly confident you can recover it if you're seeing some switchgrass there.
Putting burnt chemicals in the air to rain down on every one down wind in the air stream, I wonder what effects that has on humans, ranch Animals and food supplies , water quality. Pull your head out, every action has a reaction. Glad I’m not your neighbor.
So beautiful!!! Switchgrass is one of my favorite North American grasses. The wildlife loves it!
Agreed! They do love it and I think it's gorgeous esthetically
Another helpful video! Keep up the good work!
Thank you! It's fun to share the journey!
well done Sam
Thanks John!
Great video
Appreciate that John!
20 acres of tillable corn here in northern Indiana. I'm new to research on switchgrass. I'm wanting to eliminate the typical corn and soybean rotation and having to wait for the farmer to pay me. My ultimate goal is to bring back and generate a better soil and get away from the constant spraying of glyposhate. Will this yield decently without the round up? Thank you
If you're frost seeding into last years soybean stubble the farmer did the prep for you and you wouldn't need to spray more round up
good info. What about 3rd year switch? 3 years ago I worked up an area to bare dirt and broadcast switch in and dragged. Then I let it fend for itself and saw no results, however last fall I saw switch in the piece fighting to grow. Though its very spotty the various plant size varied from ankle height to 6 foot. So what's the best way to give it a chance, I'm thinking mow then spray gly? S.E. Mn.
If you can burn, burning by far will give it the best chance. If you look up my video "From a Switchgrass Failure to Switchgrass Success" I show how I recovered a stand of switchgrass like the one you described. I'd be fairly confident you can recover it if you're seeing some switchgrass there.
Putting burnt chemicals in the air to rain down on every one down wind in the air stream, I wonder what effects that has on humans, ranch Animals and food supplies , water quality. Pull your head out, every action has a reaction. Glad I’m not your neighbor.
Thanks for sharing Charlie. Have a blessed day