'Scratch 80 Pt. II': Planting Switchgrass for Whitetail and Wildlife - The Management Advantage

Our last episode introduced you to the "Scratch 80". It's an Illinois farm severely lacking in habitat beneficial to wildlife. Casey and Louie assessed the biggest needs on the farm and cover was one of the biggest. With that in mind, the first step in improving the habitat was to get native warm season grasses planted. Preparation is key when it comes to planting switchgrass and this episode takes you through the steps they took from abandoned grassland to planted switchgrass that will provide beneficial wildlife cover for years to come.

[zackarnett]

Love the show, great content as always! Hoping to see an update on project 17 soon.

[whitetailcartel]

Used to watch you on the outdoor channel. Glad we’ve located you again! You gained a subscriber!

[aarongoeppner]

How’s the Scratch 80 looking in 2023!???

[kurtcaramanidis]

Very good ideas. Are you doing any natural regeneration on the open areas? I'm doing a similar plan on my new property that is 75% open. I'm very happy with the regen along with switch.

[inster]

Any concerns that the low rate of atrazine you applied was effective at controlling weed seed or had any negative impact on your switchgrass growth?

[nicschaalma]

How did it work doing only 2-3 pounds ? I thought it was supposed to be 6-8 pounds per acre ??