What to do?

[nic53]

I planted Rye Grain last year with my soybeans and now the rye is chest high cuz i did not have the time to turn it up and get corn planted this year the deer have trails all threw it but not sure if i should kill it off now or just let the Rye die on its own? I plan on planting Sugar beats and turnips for a fall plot. Any ideas let me know. Thanks!

[LandDr]

I personally don't have a lot of experience with rye grain...but I would think you would be fine leaving it for now and tilling it prior to planting your fall plots...as long as you have good enough equipment to really turn it over later on.  If you have smaller equipment, it might take a few more passes and a few more site visits to break it all down in time for the fall planting...for that reason you might want to start your site prep earlier.

Sounds like it is good cover and they are using it.  Might want to leave some for doe bedding and work up part of it for the new fall planting.