Equipment and Methods
No-till and conventional methods for hand tools, ATVs, and tractors, from spraying to seeding to cultipacking.
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DIY food plot pro: a full guide to planning your own plot
Learn when to plant, what deer actually eat, and how to build a food plot yourself, with real planting windows and soil-test guidance for every zone.
Food plot drill for sale: what to buy and why it matters
Shopping food plot drills for sale? Compare no-till vs conventional, PTO vs pull-type, seeding depth control, and rental options before you spend $2,000 to $15,000.
Food plot planters: what they do and which to buy
A complete guide to food plot planters, from $150 hand seeders to $3,000+ drills, plus planting dates by species and region.
How to make a food plot: a step by step guide
How to make a food plot from soil test to seed drop: pick a site, fix pH, choose species, and plant on the right dates for your zone.
How to water a food plot (and when you actually need to)
Most food plots don't need irrigation. Here's when watering helps, how to do it right, and how planting timing matters more than a hose ever will.
No-till food plot seeder: what it is and how to use one
A no-till food plot seeder can cut plot prep time and save fuel. Here's how they work, what they cost, and when to use one instead of tilling.
Seeding food plots: when and how to plant for deer
Full guide to seeding food plots: planting windows by zone, seed rates, soil prep, and species picks like clover, oats, sorghum and turnips.
How to plant a food plot by hand, step by step
No tractor, no problem. Here's exactly how to plant a food plot by hand: clearing, soil prep, seed rates, timing by zone, and what actually works.
How to plant a no-till food plot for deer
Kill the sod, drop seed at the right depth, and plant a no-till food plot without a tractor. Full timing, tools, and species guide inside.
How to plant a food plot in the woods (shade-friendly guide)
Woods plots need 3-4 hours of direct sun minimum and shade-tolerant species. Here's the real process, from clearing to seed choice to planting dates by zone.
Best corn planter for food plots: what actually works
Row planters beat drills for corn plots over 2 acres. Here's what size, spacing, and setup actually grows deer corn, plus when to plant it.
How much to charge to plant food plots in 2026
Custom food plot planting work typically runs $75 to $200 per acre plus seed and fertilizer. Here's how to price a job or budget one, by region and equipment.
Kasco food plot planter: what it does and when to plant
How a Kasco food plot planter works, what it costs, and the real planting windows for clover, oats and brassicas by zone. Full buyer's guide.
Best ATV food plot implements for small deer plots
The best ATV implements for food plots: disc, cultipacker, sprayer, and spreader combos that handle most plots under 3 acres for $600 to $2,500.
Planting food plots in the rain: what actually works
Rain before or after planting can make or break a food plot. Here's when wet soil helps, when it wrecks germination, and how to time it right.