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The Right Decision
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12/13/22 03:40 PM
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Stompy
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I almost didn't plant my wheat field this year due to drought, cost of seed, cost of fertilize and cost of diesel. A lot of my neighbors didn't plant for those reasons. I decided to take a chance, sure glad I did, with timely rains, it's doing great. I'll let the deer enjoy it till sometime in January, then the cows can have it. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2022/12/full-20641-373707-20221213_084728.jpg)
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Re: The Right Decision
[Re: Stompy]
#8756910
12/13/22 03:41 PM
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freerange
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Looks good. How many acres of wheat?
At some point in life its time to quit chasing the pot of gold and just enjoy the rainbow. FR Keep your gratitude higher than your expectations. RWH
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Re: The Right Decision
[Re: freerange]
#8756912
12/13/22 03:43 PM
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Stompy
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Looks good. How many acres of wheat? This field is 40 acres.
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Re: The Right Decision
[Re: Stompy]
#8756970
12/13/22 04:12 PM
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Mr. T.
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Looks good, your gamble paid off this year. ![up up](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cup.gif)
Cabin rental in Pagosa Springs, Co. Sleeps 10, If interested please PM me.
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Re: The Right Decision
[Re: Stompy]
#8757255
12/13/22 08:59 PM
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freerange
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For about 14 years we planted about 8 plots every year, about 5 ac each. We are far from farmers and never fertilized. They came up every year good enough for deer.
At some point in life its time to quit chasing the pot of gold and just enjoy the rainbow. FR Keep your gratitude higher than your expectations. RWH
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Re: The Right Decision
[Re: Stompy]
#8757302
12/13/22 10:10 PM
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Stompy
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My 24th wheat field, most have done well. Last year it barely came up, by December there was nothing left. That was the first time that happened. Very little rain in October, none in November or December last year.
I fertilize to put more protein in it, therefore I can feed less hay in January and February.
Last edited by Stompy; 12/13/22 10:12 PM.
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Re: The Right Decision
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#8757307
12/13/22 10:19 PM
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Pope&Young
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Looking great ![up up](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cup.gif) The deer and cattle are going to love it ![cheers cheers](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cheers.gif)
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Re: The Right Decision
[Re: Stompy]
#8757368
12/14/22 12:00 AM
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freerange
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Ours was always just for deer and just as an attractant. My new place the landowner plants 80 acre for cows at his expense and we get to reap the benefits for the deer.
At some point in life its time to quit chasing the pot of gold and just enjoy the rainbow. FR Keep your gratitude higher than your expectations. RWH
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Re: The Right Decision
[Re: Stompy]
#8757444
12/14/22 01:48 AM
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Stompy
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I hunted a place in Loco Oklahoma the past couple of years. I wish I could grow fields like they do. One of the fields was 1.3 miles long, 350 yards wide.
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Re: The Right Decision
[Re: Stompy]
#8759495
12/16/22 03:02 PM
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Dave Davidson
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I did it for many years. Then the hogs moved in and pretty well destroyed everything.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: The Right Decision
[Re: Stompy]
#8767604
12/27/22 02:14 AM
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kkfish
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Looks great. My field looks rough after the 10 degree days. I put nitrogen on it before it got cold but oh well maybe it will perk back up with 60 degrees later this week if not it is what it is.
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