What is the seeding rate for Eagle Seed forage soybeans?

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Hey Gant I have two questions I hope you can answer for me, 1st how many eagle bean seeds do you plant per acre? 2nd which is better a field of clover or a field of alfalfa to a deer? Thanks Todd.

Todd,

The amount of Eagle Seed forage soybeans I plant per acre depends on the amount of browse pressure expected.  For example, in relatively small plots where there’s not much other quality forage around I often plant 80 or more pounds per acre.  The increased number of plants per square foot helps offset the damage due to browse pressure when the beans are young.  

In larger plots or areas where there are relatively fewer deer likely to browse in a plot I reduce the seeding rate to 50 pounds per acre.

It’s less expensive and easier hunting to plant at a higher rate than it is to clear and establish additional acres of plots.

Enjoy creation,

grant