Cover Crops

Buckwheat

Usually planted in the late summer to early fall. Can be used in pasture, hay, organic farming, pollinator enhancement, silage mixes, as a winter cover for soil protection or green manure crop for soil improvement.

Crimson Clover

Combination of high forage yields and quality. Highly resistant to 6 major diseases that attack alfalfa and is resistant to Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2). Very leafy and excellent winter survival with an aggressive regrowth habit.

Fall Rye

Fall Rye can be utilized as a cover crop for wind erosion, weed suppression and the addition of organic matter.  If planted early in August, Fall Rye can also be available for fall forage and a source of feed for the spring.

FIXatioN Balansa Clover

FIXatioN balansa clover is not your typical clover.  It is the most cold-tolerant annual clover and can tolerate a variety of soil types and can even grow through short periods of standing water. As an annual clover, FIXatioN also helps with soil drainage and water infiltration due to its deep tap root system. FIXatioN suppresses weeds, prevents erosion and keeps soil cool and moist.  An ideal rotation crop, FIXatioN can be broadcast into standing corn and used after small grains.  Livestock and wildlife love FIXatioN for its excellent palatability and digestibility! It is ideal for forage because it is nutrient dense and produces Bio-Massive yields. With FIXatioN's high crude protein levels and relative feed value, you will see better gains and healthier animals.

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Fodder Rape

Seed in late July to early August for fall pasture.

Hairy Vetch

Good cold seedling. High protein forage and hay. Winter annual for ground cover.

Oats

Quick establishment for weed suppression and erosion prevention. Can be utilized in fall for emergency feed.

Sunn Hemp

Fast growing cover crop that suppresses nematodes and weeds. Outstanding nitrogen and biomass production in a short period. Killed by first frost.

Japanese Millet

Excellent for gamebirds. Can tolerate moist soil conditions.

Pearl Millet

High yielding and has high protein. Relatively fast root development and excellent drought tolerance. Does not produce Prussic Acid.

Brown Mustard

Used as a green manure.

Oriental Mustard

Useful bio fumigant for the suppression of a number of nematodes.

Austrian Winter Peas

Austrian Winter Pea is a quick establishing, cool-season annual legume with good, nitrogen-fixing capabilities. Commonly used for grazing, hay and as a green manure.

Black Forage Peas

High protein content with excellent digestibility and palatability. Best used in a forage mix. If used as a cover crop, peas possess good nitrogen fixing abilities for soil conditioning.

Yellow Semi-Leafless Peas

Yellow semi-leafless peas have a more open canopy than forage vining peas, they remain erect longer, and dry down more rapidly after a rain or heavy dew compared to conventional varieties.

Barkant Turnip

A tankard type bulb where 50% of the bulb is above the ground. Matures in 12-14 weeks. Has a high bulb yield with increased palatability.

New York Turnip

A type of stubble turnip which has a maturity of 16 weeks. Globe type (greater leaf to bulb ratio) with a purple top.

Winfred Brassica

A hybrid between turnip and kale. Has a high leaf stem ratio. It is early maturing at 10-12 weeks. Very winter hardy.