Oak Management

All acorns have been float tested. Over 300 pounds of red oak acorns are available for sale. All are of excellent quality. All are sinkers. They are dry and are stored where they receive lots of air.

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Wright's operation centers on dairy cows, but the principles he's learned can be applied to winter grazing for any type of livestock. Seed Your Pastures Once warm-season forage goes dormant, seeding cool-season, annual forage in the pastures can extend...

The arrival of spring also means the arrival of troublesome wet ground and mud puddles. Although we all eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring each year, we know that the transition from snow to dry ground comes with a price, and that price is an in-between...

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In fact, if presented with the ideologies and methodologies behind “wild farming,” our ancestors would have found it un-novel and quite commonplace. Traditional deep-tilling of the soil disturbs these underground ecological communities and reduces...

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“Once you get that little layer of humus on top, the clay actually responds better than lighter soils,” say farmers Dan and Gina Stokes in an article in the Wisconsin Agriculturist about no-till farming in clay soils.

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With knowledge and creativity, even if you don't have a large forest, you can make your woodland an even more active part of the life on your farm. A view out your kitchen window encompasses a lot of life.

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Fall color is variable, but it usually displays shades of yellow and brown. Leaves somewhat resemble the leaves of chestnut (Castanea) whose nut is sometimes called a chinquapin, hence the common name of this oak.

* Fast Growing * Hardy and Adaptable * Yellow Fall Color It displays beautiful yellow to golden-russet colors in the fall to brighten up streets and yards. A Fast Growing Unique Oak The Willow Oak tree is one of the most popular trees for streets, parks,...

As your tree ages, 1-inch acorns will be an added benefit of your tree. Planting a Shumard Oak Tree provides you with an impressive shade tree, but the Shumard Oak has even more to offer you.

These garden classics are tough, heat-tolerant, cold-tolerant, drought resistant, adaptable, strong-wooded and long-lived. It is native to the American Midwest and Southeast and is rapidly overtaking other oaks – red oak, pin oak, Shumard red oak -...

The mature form of the Red Oak tree is rounded and symmetrical, giving the appearance of being manicured without the work. Often planted as a shade tree in yards, parks and along neighborhood streets, this tough tree can take a lot in the form of pollution...

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And then there's silvopasturing , where pigs are let loose in forests and woodlots to forage for tasty treats, a callback to farmers of yesteryear who turned to the woods in autumn to fatten hogs on fallen goodies.

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The ‘Overcup' Oak has brilliant reddish or gray brown bark and displays leathery dark green leaves in summer; fall color is a rich yellow-brown. Acorns are produced annually and are relatively small, usually between 1/2 an 1 inch.

It has a spreading habit, is incredibly strong and adaptable to a variety of conditions. When other Oaks drop their leaves for a winter rest, Live Oak maintains its “live” appearance with vibrant, green leaves all year round.

It would look great as a central focal point in your yard or near your home to provide relief from the summer sun. Deer, wild turkeys and squirrels may also stop in to provide a show for your enjoyment.

The acorns of the Bur Oak are the largest of all North American oaks. Grow Your Own Mighty Oak! The Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) makes an outstanding ornamental tree and is one of the most tolerant white oaks.

The acorns are a bit smaller than those of some other oaks, but are less bitter. In fact, it's not uncommon for the White Oak to be wider than it is tall. This majestic tree is one of the best known hardwoods in N.