This article is about why we’re now seriously exploring expanding our hazelnut planting—and what you need to know if you’re considering the same. Why Hazelnut Potential is Changing In the central US, there is a native hazelnut – Corylus americana. This American hazelnut has cold hardiness and Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB) resistance. However, the American … Read more
We have black walnut trees all over our property. Big ones, productive ones, trees that drop hundreds of nuts every fall. So why did I spend $35 on 25 black walnut seeds from Indiana and dedicate half my winter to babysitting them in the refrigerator? The wild trees on the property? They’re a mixed bag … Read more
About ten years ago, we planted two grafted pecan trees on our Missouri farm. This is the story of this initial pecan tree planting, why we chose them, and what ten years of growth looks like for us. The Starting Point We started with a copy of the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry … Read more
If you’ve spent any time researching black walnut, you’ve probably heard the idea: plant trees that produce premium timber worth $$$thousands per tree AND annual nut harvests. Double income from the same trees. Why wouldn’t you go for both? Here’s why: because even though you could set up a planting to achieve both goals, the … Read more
Why Swamp White Oak? Let’s start with what makes this tree special: acorns. Swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor) acorns are nutrient-rich and attract deer, waterfowl, and upland game birds. If you’re planting food plots or setting up deer stands, swamp white oak should be in the ground nearby. I added swamp white oak to my … Read more
January 2, 2026 Recently, I spent a day at the farm. It was mild for mid-December, with the temperature reaching 40*F. The first sign of an off day was that I was stopped at a train crossing, an uncommon occurrence. (The passing train was uncommon, not me stopping at a train crossing) But it was … Read more
Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I use or would use on my own farm. Read my full disclosure policy. For timber and wildlife value, it’s hard to beat white oak. In … Read more
December 19, 2025 Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I use or would use on my own farm. Read my full disclosure policy. When I told people I was planting 100+ loblolly x … Read more
December 12, 2025 Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I use or would use on my own farm. Read my full disclosure policy. When I tell people I planted 4 grafted chestnut … Read more
Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I use or would use on my own farm. Read my full disclosure policy. Before I planted my first chestnut tree, I spent months trying to find … Read more