American Roots Outdoors w/ Alex Rutledge

How to plant Food Plots in the drought w/ Brad Doyle from Eagle Seed

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Alex Rutledge reveals his go-to Eagle Seed Smorgasbord blend for attracting deer and turkey to food plots.

The episode begins with Alex Rutledge discussing his preference for Eagle Seed's Smorgasbord blend for food plots. After a segment on local events and high school football picks, the show introduces guest Brad Doyle, president of the American Soybean Association and head of Eagle Seed. Doyle shares that Eagle Seed is a family-owned business since 1975, known for soybeans and research. He addresses the current dry conditions, advising listeners to check soil moisture by forming a ribbon; if it's powder, wait for rain. Doyle notes there are about three weeks of prime planting time left in the Midwest. He recommends planting seeds about an inch deep and using fertilizers like triple 13 or 19 at 200-300 pounds per acre. The hosts ask about over-fertilizing, and Doyle explains nitrogen is mobile while phosphorus and potassium can build up. They discuss the importance of lime applied six months to a year in advance to adjust pH. Doyle suggests that food plots with proper nutrients may create healthier deer herds by supporting immune systems. The conversation turns to irrigation, with Doyle stating it takes 27,000 gallons of water per acre, making watering impractical for most. He mentions Eagle Seed products are popular in states like Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri. The episode concludes with Doyle teasing new products like 'tap-it' for 2026 and sharing the website eagleseed.com.

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