 When planting a food plot, there are several considerations to be made. The results from your soil test will help determine what crop species will do best on your property. The composition in regards to clay, sand and loam will have an effect on crop selection. Certain crops may do well in poorly drained sites, while others can handle dry sites prone to drought. Regardless of soil type and location, you should always amend the pH and nutrients as recommended by the soil test to increase your chance of success. You should also familiarize yourself with pre- and post-emergent herbicides. If you plan on buying a blended seed mix or creating one yourself, be sure that the species being mixed have similar planting depths and can be treated with the same herbicides. To understand more on food plots, consult with your local extension agent or state wildlife biologist.