Emergency Forage

4010 Peas & Oats

60% Oats 40% Peas Drill approximately 3/4″ deep and seed at 120-150 lbs/acre (less if underseeding legumes). Plan on harvesting 50-60 days after planting. Harvesting when small grain is at the boot stage will provide the best quality. Waiting until milk stage will improve tonnage but decrease quality. Seed as soon as fields are ready to be worked A great mix to under seed with alfalfa This mix is made with the most disease resistant oats and 4010 field peas The tonnage yields and protein are much larger than small grain alternatives

Japanese Millet

Japanese Millet has coarse leaves and can vary from 1 to 5 feet in height depending on available moisture and fertility. It should be planted in pure stands as a field crop. As an erosion control plant it is used as a quick growing companion crop with perennial grasses and legumes and is especially suited to wet sites. Also known as Duck Millet Well suited for areas with wet conditions. Matures in 45-50 days Planting depth: 1/4" Seed Count: 155,000 seeds per lb Longevity: Annual

Pearl Millet Seed

4010 Peas & Triticale

The 4010 Pea & Triticale Mix combines the benefits of 60% triticale and 40% 4010 peas, offering a high-protein, nutrient-rich forage option. Triticale is similar to oats but provides more leaf density, thicker leaves, and higher protein levels, which can reach up to 23%. This mix is designed to yield substantial dry matter per acre and improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.Benefits High Protein Content: Triticale's protein levels can be as high as 23%, contributing to the nutritional needs of livestock.. High Yield: This mix can yield 2-4 tons of dry matter per acre, providing substantial forage production. Improved Forage Quality: Triticale offers more leaf density and thicker leaves compared to oats, enhancing forage quality. Characteristics Composition: 60% triticale and 40% 4010 peas. Growth Habit: Similar to oats with superior leaf density and thickness. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 120-150 lbs/acre when planted alone, and lighter if underseeding legumes like alfalfa. Seeding Depth: Drill approximately 3/4 inch deep for optimal germination. Planting Range: Early spring for the best establishment. Harvest Timing: Plan on harvesting 50-60 days after planting. Harvesting at the boot stage provides the best quality, while waiting until the milk stage will improve tonnage but decrease quality. Nutrient Requirements: Requires 60 lbs of nitrogen (N), 30 lbs of phosphorus (P), and 60 lbs of potassium (K) for optimal growth. 4010 Pea & Triticale Mix is a high-yield, high-protein forage option from Elk Mound Seed, designed to provide substantial dry matter and improve soil fertility. This mix is ideal for farmers looking for a nutrient-rich forage crop that is easy to establish and manage

Sorghum Sudangrass Seed

Sweet Chow sorghum-sudangrass is a versatile and cost-effective option for forage production. This variety is known for its significant biomass output and ability to suppress annual weeds such as velvetleaf, crabgrass, and foxtail. Additionally, it thrives in warm-season conditions, making it an excellent choice for summer forage production. It has also demonstrated some nematode suppression capabilities.Benefits High Biomass Producer: Reaches 10-12 feet tall at full maturity, providing an excellent tonnage yield. Weed Suppression: Effectively suppresses annual weeds, contributing to healthier soil and crop conditions. Nematode Suppression: Shows some ability to suppress nematodes, benefiting subsequent crop health. Warm-Season Growth: Sweet Chow sorghum-sudangrass excels in warm temperatures, utilizing the summer heat to maximize growth and yield. High-Quality Forage: Produces an abundance of high-quality forage suitable for hay, grazing, or silage. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Sow seeds at 25-50 lbs/acre. Higher seeding rates will result in finer stems. Companion Crops: Buckwheat and cowpeas are excellent companion crops to enhance growth and soil health. Timing: Sow seeds directly into the soil after the last risk of frost for optimal growth and yield. Yield Tonnage: Yields range from 16-20 tons/acre, ensuring a substantial return on investment.Usage Forage Quality: For best quality, harvest at or before the boot stage. Suitable for hay, grazing, or silage, making it a versatile addition to any farm.Embrace the benefits of Sweet Chow sorghum-sudangrass for your forage needs, providing both high yields and excellent weed suppression capabilities. Its ability to thrive in warm-season conditions ensures robust growth and plentiful forage during the summer months.

4010 Peas & Barley

The 4010 Pea & Barley Mix is an excellent choice for high-quality forage production. This mix, consisting of 60% barley and 40% 4010 peas, provides a balanced nutrient profile and can be harvested at the boot stage for optimal feed value. Harvesting at this stage can also enhance regrowth potential, making it a sustainable option for repeated use.Benefits High-Quality Forage: Harvesting at the boot stage offers the best feed value. Protein content ranges from 15-19%, ensuring nutritious forage for livestock. Balanced Nutrient Utilization: This mix can utilize 60 lbs of nitrogen (N), 30 lbs of phosphorus (P), and 60 lbs of potassium (K), promoting healthy growth and development. Improved Tonnage: While waiting until the grain heads out will improve tonnage, it may decrease food value and regrowth potential. Versatile Use: Suitable for early spring planting, this mix can be adjusted for lighter seeding rates if underseeding with alfalfa or other legumes. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 120-150 lbs/acre. Use a lighter rate if underseeding with legumes like alfalfa. Seeding Depth: Drill approximately 3/4 inch deep for optimal germination. Timing: Seed as soon as fields are ready to be worked in early spring. Harvest: Plan on harvesting 50-60 days after planting. For best quality, harvest when the small grain is at the boot stage. Waiting until the milk stage will increase tonnage but decrease quality. Usage Forage Quality: Provides excellent quality forage when harvested at the boot stage, making it highly suitable for silage.The 4010 Pea & Barley Mix is a reliable and productive option for farmers seeking high-quality forage with excellent nutritional value. Its balanced composition and nutrient utilization make it an ideal choice for sustainable farming practices.

Teff Grass Seed

Teff grass is a very productive, fine-stemmed, warm-season annual grass known for its high yield and excellent forage quality. It is highly desirable for grazing, haying, or green chopping and is extremely drought tolerant. Teff is typically ready for harvest 45-50 days after planting and can be used as a nurse crop with alfalfa. It is particularly valued in the horse hay market due to its premium quality.Benefits High Yield: Teff grass provides excellent tonnage, making it a reliable option for high-quality forage production. Drought Tolerant: Extremely drought-tolerant, making it suitable for various climates. Versatile Use: Can be used for grazing, haying, or green chopping. It is also popular among horse owners and stables. Multiple Harvests: Fast-growing and high-yielding, allowing for multiple cuttings per season. Nurse Crop: Can be effectively used as a nurse crop with alfalfa. Characteristics Type: Warm-season annual grass. Seed Coating: 34% seed coating to ensure better germination and establishment. Planting Range: Late spring to early summer. Planting Instructions Soil Temperature: Plant when soil temperatures reach or exceed 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Seeding Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 1/4 inch or less into a very firm seed bed for optimal establishment. Seeding Rate: Use 8-12 lbs/acre for coated seed and 3-5 lbs/acre for raw seed. Harvest Timing: Typically ready for harvest 45-55 days after planting. Multiple cuttings are possible, enhancing forage production throughout the growing season. Teff grass is an excellent annual forage grass that yields well and produces fine-stemmed hay, which is highly valued in the horse hay market. Its drought tolerance, high yield, and versatility make it a superior choice for sustainable and profitable forage production.

Berseem Clover Seed

Berseem clover is recognized by many as the “King of Cover Crops” due to its unmatched biomass and nitrogen-fixing capabilities. This fast-growing summer annual can produce as much as 3 tons per acre of biomass and up to 200 pounds of nitrogen per acre. Berseem clover establishes well with an oat nurse crop and is known for its non-bloating properties, making it highly suitable for forage.Benefits High Biomass Production: Produces up to 3 tons per acre of biomass, significantly contributing to soil organic matter. Nitrogen Fixation: Can fix as much as 200 pounds of nitrogen per acre, enhancing soil fertility. Non-Bloating: A non-bloating clover, making it safe and beneficial for livestock grazing. Establishment: Establishes well with an oat nurse crop, ensuring robust growth. Cool Season Legume: Performs well in cool-season conditions, extending the growing season. Characteristics Type: Cool season legume. C:N Ratio: 18-23:1, promoting efficient nutrient cycling. Biomass to Nitrogen Yield: Unmatched among cover crops. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 8-12 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 4-6 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Planting Range: Late spring to early summer for optimal establishment. Berseem clover from Elk Mound Seed is a superior choice for cover crops, offering exceptional biomass production and nitrogen-fixing capabilities. Its fast growth, non-bloating nature, and compatibility with nurse crops make it a valuable addition to any cover crop program, enhancing soil health and providing high-quality forage for livestock

Italian Ryegrass Seed

Italian Ryegrass is an incredibly productive cool-season grass known for producing high-quality feed. It can yield as many as five crops in a season. Italian Ryegrass thrives in cooler, arid environments, making it ideal for regions with mild climates. However, hot growing seasons can detrimentally affect its productivity.Benefits Erosion Prevention: Its fibrous root system helps prevent soil erosion. Nutrient Accumulator: Excellent at accumulating nutrients, especially nitrogen. Weed Suppression: When mixed with a legume, it effectively suppresses weeds. High-Quality Forage: Produces high-quality forage with protein levels as high as 17%, making it suitable for silage despite not drying down well. It also boasts high crude protein and sugar levels. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Sow seeds at 25-40 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 10-15 lbs/acre in thin stands. Seeding Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 1/4-1/2 inch. Fertilization: Responds favorably to nitrogen applications for improved growth and yield. Yield Productivity: Can produce up to five crops in a season, ensuring a substantial return on investment.Usage Forage Quality: Best suited for silage, though it does not dry down well. Won’t head out in the seeding year, maintaining quality throughout the growing season.Italian Ryegrass is a versatile and highly productive option for high-quality forage, especially in cooler, arid environments. Its ability to prevent soil erosion, accumulate nutrients, and suppress weeds makes it an excellent choice for sustainable farming practices.

BMR (Brown Mid-Rib) Sorghum Sudangrass

Winner’s Choice BMR (Brown Mid-Rib) sorghum-sudangrass is a premium forage option known for its exceptional digestibility and high biomass production. This brachytic BMR 6 variety produces forage with a great leaf-to-stem ratio and excellent tonnage. The BMR gene reduces lignin content in the entire plant, resulting in more digestible, body-building nutrients. This highly palatable forage significantly enhances livestock weight gain and can be grazed, chopped, or round baled.Benefits High Biomass Producer: Reaches 7 feet tall at full maturity, providing substantial forage yield. Improved Digestibility: The BMR gene reduces lignin content, enhancing fiber digestibility and making it highly suitable for livestock. Weed Suppression: Effectively suppresses annual weeds, contributing to healthier crop conditions. Warm-Season Growth: Excels in warm temperatures, maximizing growth and yield during the summer months. High-Quality Forage: Produces an abundance of high-quality forage suitable for hay, grazing, or silage. Livestock weight gain is significantly higher with this highly palatable forage. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Sow seeds at 25-50 lbs/acre. Higher seeding rates will result in finer stems. Recommended to plant at 25-35 lbs/acre if drilled or broadcasted. Companion Crops: Buckwheat and cowpeas are excellent companion crops to enhance growth and soil health. Timing: Sow seeds directly into the soil after the last risk of frost for optimal growth and yield. Yield Tonnage: Yields up to 16-20 tons/acre, ensuring a substantial return on investment. Standability: Excellent standability, ensuring the crop remains upright and accessible for harvesting. Usage Forage Quality: For best quality, harvest at or before the boot stage. Suitable for hay, grazing, or silage, making it a versatile addition to any farm.Embrace the benefits of Winner’s Choice BMR sorghum-sudangrass for your forage needs, offering both high yields and enhanced digestibility. Its ability to thrive in warm-season conditions ensures robust growth and plentiful forage during the summer months. This variety's improved digestibility makes it a superior choice for maximizing livestock weight gain and overall farm productivity.