Dick,

Crop rotation is an inexpensive method to reduce the potential of crop specific pests and diseases from becoming established in a field.  In addition, each type of crop tends to remove specific nutrients.  If the same crop is grown at the same site repeatedly, specific nutrients, especially micronutrients, will become depleted in that field.  I’ve grown Eagle Seed forage soybeans in the same field for up to three years without any noticeable detrimental impact.  The potential for negative results may be partially offset because I use Antler Dirt fertilizer which includes a broad range of trace minerals and promotes extremely healthy crops.  Healthy crops withstand attacks from pests and diseases better than stressed crops.

I do like to incorporate crop rotation into my food plot planning and establishment.  However, there are circumstances that prohibit rotating the crop every year.  If the soil is healthy and the crop vigorous, I haven’t seen any problem with maintaining a field in Eagle Seed soybeans for more than a year.

Growing Deer together,

Grant