Grains

Goliath Forage Oats are a great option for grazing, chopping or wet-baling. Goliaths are a tall oat that was bred specifically for it's leafiness. These oats are very rapid growing and offer good lodging resistance for a forage variety. Rate depends on usage, but common rates are 2 - 3 bushel per acre.

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Not recommended with alfalfa or pasture mixes

Depth: 1" - 2"

Forage Rate: 80 - 110#/acre

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Certified Rushmore oats are available for those wanting an oat variety to harvest. Rushmore oats have excellent yield potential and test weight. They also offer good agronomics and standability.​

Rushmores can also be used as a companion crop or for forage. When using with alfalfa use only 30-50#/acre.

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Depth: 1" - 2"

Grain Rate: 80 - 110#/acre

 

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Jerry oats are a common variety with a proven history. This off-patent oats can be used for many purposes, but are now most commonly used for cover crop or companion crop seedings. As a companion seeding, the suggested rate is 32 - 48#/acre.

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Depth: 1" - 2"

Grain Rate: 80 - 110#/acre

Companion Rate: 32- 48#/acre

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Cereal rye is the most winter hardy option. It can be planted until early November. It has excellent weed suppression, forage tonnage, nutrient uptake and erosion control properties. It is best in front of soybeans, as it can compete with a following corn crop. 

If growing for seed, fungicide is recommended.

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Depth: 1" - 2"

Grain Rate: 90 - 120#/acre

Forage Rate: 100 - 150#/acre

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4010 forage peas are frequently seeded with a spring grain crop to use for either grazing or forage harvest. Peas are very palatable and high in protein. They need well drained soil to succeed. Peas are capable of fixing up to 120# of soil nitrogen.

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Depth: 1" - 2"

Mix Rate: 30-50#/acre

Mono Rate: 80-100#/acre

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Spring wheat is typically available. It is a great option for those looking to produce a grain crop that does not require vernalization; however, most marketers that accept wheat are looking for SRWW instead of a spring variety, so verify that a market is available prior to planting.​

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Depth: 1" - 2"

Mono Rate: 80-100#/acre

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Triticale is a cross of cereal rye and wheat that is commonly used for forage. When planted in the fall, it will overwinter and offer spring forage that can be grazed, chopped or baled. Triticale tends to have a longer harvest window at it's peak quality than cereal rye and also has higher protein.​

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Depth: 1" - 2"

Mono Rate: 80-100#/acre

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Several SRW wheat varieties are available for grain production each fall. While our offerings continue to evolve and include new varieties each year, rest assured that we have several products available depending on what your needs are for grain, straw or cover!​

FALL 2024 WHEAT INFO WILL BE AVAILABLE LATE SUMMER!

Depth: 1" - 2"

Mono Rate: 80-100#/acre

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