Habitat Podcast #349 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with a bonus episode from my good friend Al Tomechko talking with Dr. Patrick Freeze from Ward Labs. We discuss: The role of soil testing in agriculture Understanding Liebig’s Law and its implications The importance of residue management […]
Habitat Podcast #349 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend and co-owner of Vitalize Seed Al Tomechko. We discuss: Drought conditions are affecting food plots this year, similar to last year. No-till planting helps retain soil moisture and supports seed growth. Monitor weather patterns
Habitat Podcast #347 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend and repeat guest Matt Zahl. We discuss: Matt shares a close call with a coyote threatening his chickens. They talk about setting up deer blinds and moving them around the property. Matt describes his
Habitat Podcast #347 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend and repeat guest Jake Hofer. We discuss: Jake Hofer is a land agent and passionate whitetail enthusiast in Illinois Trail cam activity is picking up as fall approaches, exciting hunters Land sales are slower,
Habitat Podcast #346 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friends Kent and Nick from The Prairie Farm Podcast and Hoksey Native Seeds. We discuss: Kent and Nicholas run Hoksey Native Seeds and the Prairie Farm Podcast Hoksey Native Seeds focuses on native plants for
Habitat Podcast #344 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens talking to Jordan Browne of Michigan Out-Of-Doors TV. We discuss: Jordan Brown’s background and upbringing in Michigan. Overview of the Michigan Outdoors TV show and its history. Seasonal outdoor activities covered by the show,
Habitat Podcast #344 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens talking to John Mulligan. We discuss: First hunts revealed unexpected deer movement patterns Original setup plan didn’t work as intended Small adjustments can completely change a hunting spot Deer often bed closer than hunters
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Habitat Podcast #343 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens talking to Angelo Giannoni. We discuss: First-time food plotter builds a 2.5-acre clover and chicory plot Plot started after farmer offered to stop planting a small section Land was bought to give kids and
Habitat Podcast #341 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens talking to Angelo Giannoni. We discuss: Kevin Gross farms in Central Michigan, focusing on habitat management and cover crops He transitioned from dairy farming to cash cropping with his uncles Kevin emphasizes the importance
Habitat Podcast #341 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens talking to Angelo Giannoni. We discuss: Angelo grew up in Chicago, surrounded by a hunting family with a rich outdoor tradition. He owns 45 acres in Northwest Illinois, focusing on habitat improvement for wildlife.
