Farm seed

NG3503-3110 | 85 day

85 Day | Workhorse Stability With Racehorse Potential Buyer must have valid Syngenta stewardship agreement before shipment Register with Syngenta: Step 1 Workhorse Variety with Racehorse potential Rock solid agronomics Great staygreen paired with quick drydown Excellent dual purpose hybrid

Sunn Hemp Seed

Sunn hemp is an annual, warm-season legume that is an excellent biomass producer. Known for its nitrogen-fixing capabilities and extreme drought tolerance, sunn hemp thrives in heat and can be sown on a wide range of soil types. This tropical legume can produce more than 5,000 lbs of dry matter per acre and 120 lbs of nitrogen per acre. It is not winter hardy, and a hard freeze will easily kill it, so it should be sown a minimum of nine weeks before the average date of the first fall freeze.Benefits High Biomass Production: Can produce over 5,000 lbs of dry matter per acre. Nitrogen Fixation: Capable of fixing up to 120 lbs of nitrogen per acre, enriching the soil. Drought Tolerance: Extremely drought-tolerant, making it suitable for various climates. Heat Resilience: Thrives in hot conditions, ensuring robust growth during the summer. Versatile Planting: Can fill a niche between the harvest of a summer crop and the planting of a fall cash or cover crop. Characteristics Type: Annual, warm-season legume. Planting Range: Early summer. Seeding Rate: Seed at 15-20 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 4-8 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Seeding Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 3/4 inch to 1 inch. Soil Temperature: Should be planted when soil temperatures are greater than 65°F. Longevity: Not winter hardy and killed by a hard freeze. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 40-50 lbs/acre with a cowpea type inoculant. Planting Time: Sow at least nine weeks before the average date of the first fall freeze. Sunn hemp from Elk Mound Seed is an excellent choice for those looking to improve soil health through high biomass production and nitrogen fixation. Its adaptability to heat and drought conditions makes it a reliable and productive option for summer planting, enhancing soil fertility and structure for subsequent crops.

Scavenger Plus Plowdown Mix

Scavenger Plus Plowdown is an excellent cover crop mix designed for scavenging and building nutrients in the soil. This mix combines 75% Buster Radish and 25% Mammoth Red Clover to effectively enhance soil fertility and structure. The radishes scavenge nutrients below the soil’s surface, while the clover builds nitrogen and significant biomass.Benefits Nutrient Scavenging: Buster Radishes effectively scavenge nutrients from deep within the soil, making them available for future crops. Nitrogen Building: Mammoth Red Clover, inoculated for optimal nitrogen fixation, enhances soil fertility by adding significant amounts of nitrogen. Biomass Production: The mix produces substantial biomass, contributing to improved soil structure and organic matter content. Versatile Mix: Other legumes can be added to this mix for additional benefits. Characteristics Composition: 75% Buster Radish 25% Mammoth Red Clover (inoculated) Type: Cool season annual mix. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 8-10 lbs/acre. Seeding Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 1/4-1/2 inch. Planting Range: Suitable for planting in late summer to fall for optimal establishment. Scavenger Plus Plowdown from Elk Mound Seed is a versatile and effective cover crop mix that provides excellent nutrient scavenging and nitrogen building capabilities. This balanced mix ensures robust growth and enhanced soil health, making it an ideal choice for farmers looking to improve their soil's fertility and structure.

New-Gen 54C94 | 104 day

104 Day | Stable Hybrid with No Drama 104 Day R.M. Fantastic all-around seed corn hybrid Tall plant with well above excellent yields Adaptable and handles stress well Great all around agronomics Excellent silage tonnage and quality Tech Sheet

Crimson Clover Seed

Crimson clover is an annual summer clover known for its rapid, robust growth and ability to fix approximately 50-60 lbs of nitrogen per acre by mid-November. It is a winter annual and will commonly overwinter except in the Upper Midwest. Being a legume, crimson clover provides good feed qualities, including high protein content and yield. It is very compatible in mixes with grasses, brassicas, and other legumes.Benefits Nitrogen Fixation: Provides approximately 50-60 lbs of nitrogen per acre by mid-November, enhancing soil fertility. High Biomass Production: Produces up to 1,500 lbs of dry matter, making it an excellent plow-down crop. Good Feed Quality: As a legume, it offers high protein content and good yield for forage. Compatibility: Very compatible in mixes, including grasses, brassicas, and other legumes. Winter Annual: Overwinters in many regions, extending its benefits into the following growing season. Characteristics Type: Annual summer clover. C:N Ratio: 20:1, contributing to efficient nutrient cycling. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 15-18 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 6-9 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Planting Range: Suitable for planting in spring and summer. Crimson clover from Elk Mound Seed is an excellent choice for enhancing soil fertility and providing high-quality forage. Its rapid growth, nitrogen-fixing capabilities, and compatibility with other crops make it a versatile and valuable addition to any cover crop or forage program.

EMS Creeping Root Alfalfa Seed

"Branch" or "Creeping" root alfalfa varieties have root systems that display larger crowns and smaller tap roots when compared to traditional brands.  Branch rooted alfalfa generally handles wheel and foot traffic better than tap rooting brands.  EMS Creeping Root alfalfa will have tremendous winterhardiness and will tolerate heaving and ice sheeting better than most other varieties. Extremely winterhardy and durable Fall Dormancy - 2 Winterhardiness - 2 Seed at 15-18 lbs per acre

Legume Grass Forage Seed Mix

Elk Mound Seed's Legume Grass Mix is a high-producing legume blend designed for growth-responsive and persistent pastures. This mix offers excellent palatability and valuable hay, making it an ideal choice for round balers. You can seed this mix alone or enhance it by adding some of our high-quality grasses.Recommended Use: High producing legume mix Seed alone or add some of our grasses for enhanced pasture performance Seeding Rates:Use a seeding rate of 15-18 lbs/acrePlanting Range:Spring, late summerMixture Contains: 60% Megaleaf Alfalfa: Provides a high yield and exceptional forage quality, ensuring robust and nutritious growth. 20% Timothy: Adds resilience and improves the forage's nutritional profile. 15% Medium Red Clover: Enhances the mix with its excellent nitrogen-fixing capabilities and high palatability. 5% Alsike Clover: Adds diversity and adaptability to various soil conditions. Drydown Quality: The Legume Grass Mix has good overall drydown qualities, thanks to the excellent drying characteristics of Megaleaf Alfalfa, which anchors the mix. While Timothy and Medium Red Clover may dry more slowly, they contribute to the high nutritional value and palatability of the forage. Alsike Clover, though less drought-tolerant, complements the mix by adapting well to moist soils. Together, these components ensure a balanced drydown process, making the mix suitable for high-quality hay production under proper management practices.This Legume Grass Mix is designed to create a productive and sustainable pasture, offering high-quality forage and reliable growth.

Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass Seed

Tetraploid perennial ryegrass is a cool-season perennial bunch-grass that offers greater yields than diploid varieties. Known for its high percentage of sugars in the forage, tetraploid ryegrass is highly digestible and preferred by animals over diploid varieties. It is well-suited for cooler climates and typically goes dormant between late June and mid-August when conditions are hot and dry.Benefits High Yield: Produces greater yields compared to diploid varieties, ensuring substantial forage production. High Sugar Content: Contains a higher percentage of sugars, enhancing its digestibility and making it more palatable for livestock. Winter Hardiness: Exhibits excellent winter hardiness, making it a reliable choice for cooler regions. Strong Regrowth: Known for its strong regrowth, allowing for multiple harvests throughout the growing season. Characteristics Type: Cool season perennial bunch-grass. Growth Habit: Produces a more open growth with less ground cover compared to diploid varieties. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 30-40 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 5-15 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Planting Range: Early spring to late summer for optimal establishment. Dormancy: Typically goes dormant between late June and mid-August in hot and dry conditions. Tetraploid perennial ryegrass is a high-energy grass with excellent winter hardiness and high sugar content, making it an ideal forage option for livestock. Its greater yield, digestibility, and strong regrowth capabilities make it a valuable addition to any forage program, particularly in cooler climates.

Organic Alfalfa Seed

Good choice for 2-3 crops Multi-leaf alfalfa Wisconsin Disease Rating (WDR) of 27-30 Longer harvest window than older varieties Great choice for haying or grazing (traffic tolerant) Fall Dormancy – 3.0 Winter Survival – 2.0

Raskila Meadow Fescue

Meadow fescue, particularly the Raskila variety, originates mainly from northern Europe and the mountainous regions of southern Europe. Raskila is a medium-maturing meadow fescue that combines very good yield potential throughout the growing season with strong resistance to diseases, especially rust and leaf spot. It is very winter hardy and performs exceptionally well under cool, moist conditions, tolerating wet and sometimes flooded soils. Additionally, Raskila can produce in climates somewhat drier and hotter than what most meadow fescues can handle.Benefits High Yield Potential: Provides good yield throughout the growing season. Disease Resistance: Strong resistance to diseases, particularly rust and leaf spot. Winter Hardiness: Very winter hardy, making it suitable for colder climates. Palatability: Slender, long leaves that are more palatable than tall fescue. Climate Adaptability: Performs better than most grasses under hot, dry conditions and can tolerate wet soils. Versatile Use: Forms a thick sward, making it an excellent choice for pasture or as the grass component with alfalfa for hay or haylage. Characteristics Type: Cool season perennial bunch-grass. Growth Habit: Can grow up to 30 inches on fertile ground. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 18-20 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 6-12 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Planting Range: Early spring for optimal establishment. Establishment: Slower to establish but performs well once established. Meadow fescue, particularly the Raskila variety, is an excellent choice for pasture or hay production due to its high yield potential, disease resistance, and adaptability to various climatic conditions. Its excellent winter hardiness and palatability make it a valuable addition to any forage program.

Festulolium Seed

Festulolium is a hybrid derived from Italian ryegrass and meadow fescue, combining the best traits of both species. It has the winter hardiness and disease resistance of meadow fescue, along with the high nutritive value and season-long productivity of Italian ryegrass. This perennial bunch-grass is highly valued for its adaptability and robust forage production.Benefits Winter Hardiness: Inherits excellent winter hardiness from meadow fescue, making it suitable for colder climates. Disease Resistance: Offers strong resistance to diseases commonly affecting grasses, ensuring a healthy and productive stand. High Nutritive Value: Provides high-quality forage with excellent nutritional content. Season-Long Productivity: Delivers consistent productivity throughout the growing season, thanks to its Italian ryegrass parentage. Versatile Use: Suitable for various forage applications, including grazing, hay, and silage. Characteristics Type: Cool season perennial bunch-grass. Derivation: Hybrid of Italian ryegrass and meadow fescue. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 25-30 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 5-10 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Planting Range: Early spring to late summer for optimal establishment. Festulolium is an excellent choice for farmers seeking a reliable and nutritious forage option that combines the best traits of Italian ryegrass and meadow fescue. Its winter hardiness, disease resistance, and high productivity make it a versatile and valuable addition to any forage program.

NG 3658GTA | 86 day

86 Day | Stable, High Yielding Product Buyer must have valid Syngenta stewardship agreement before shipment Register with Syngenta: Step 1 An Agrisure Artesian® Hybrid Phenomenal yield performance across all yield enviroments Top-notch root and stalk strength throughout harvest Very good emergence and seedling vigor

New-Gen 5253-3110 | 102 day

102 Day | Excellent Yields with No Drama Buyer must have valid Syngenta stewardship agreement before shipment Register with Syngenta: Step 1 Tremendous top-end yields Wide adaptation, handles variability well Excellent plant health and fall intactness Great silage option Outstanding grain quality

Reclaimers Forage Seed Mix

Elk Mound Seed's Reclaimers Mix is the perfect solution for extending the life of a weak hay stand. This mix is designed to integrate seamlessly with winter-damaged alfalfa, resulting in quick-establishing and highly palatable grasses. It's an excellent option for dairy, beef, and sheep pastures, providing nutritional forage and enhancing overall pasture productivity.Recommended Use: Incorporate this mix with winter-damaged alfalfa to achieve quick establishment and palatable grasses, extending the productive life of your pasture.Seeding Rates:Seed this mix at 30 lbs/acre.Planting Range:Spring, late summerMixture Characteristics: Drought Tolerance: Good Grazing Quality: Excellent Winter Survivability: Good Yield Potential: Good Traffic Tolerance: Fair Mixture Contains: 40% Italian Ryegrass: Known for its rapid establishment, high dry matter production, and excellent forage quality. Italian ryegrass is highly digestible and provides high yields, although it has moderate winter hardiness. 40% Festulolium: This hybrid grass combines the qualities of fescue and ryegrass, offering good drought tolerance, rapid establishment, and high forage quality. It performs well under grazing and provides a balanced mix of persistence and productivity. 10% Meadow Brome: Provides resilience and improves growth in various conditions. Meadow Brome has good winter hardiness and recovers quickly after grazing, making it a reliable component of the mix. 10% Orchardgrass: Adds to the mix's versatility with its high yield, drought tolerance, and winter hardiness. Orchardgrass is suitable for both hay and pasture, and its late maturity fits well with legumes like alfalfa and clover. Drydown Quality: The Reclaimers Mix has good overall drydown qualities. Italian ryegrass and Festulolium contribute to rapid regrowth and high forage quality, ensuring quick drying and excellent hay production. Meadow Brome and Orchardgrass add resilience and adaptability, enhancing the mix's performance under various conditions. Together, these components ensure a balanced drydown process, making the mix suitable for high-quality hay production under proper management practices.This Reclaimers Mix is designed to provide a robust and sustainable pasture, ensuring high-quality forage for your livestock and extending the productive life of your hay stands.

KWS Progas Hybrid Winter Rye

KWS Progas is a hybrid rye variety that was bred specifically for forage.  An excellent silage variety with tremendous forage quality and yields.   Hybrid for grazing and silage Very high whole crop yields Very good disease resistance Excellent forage quality TECH SHEET This product requires a signed license agreement prior to shipping - SIGN HERE    

Tilth Builder Plus

Tilth Builder Plus is a highly effective cover crop mix designed to provide excellent weed suppression while enhancing soil fertility through nitrogen building and nutrient accumulation. This combination of 50% Annual Ryegrass, 25% Buster Radish, and 25% Crimson Clover ensures a balanced approach to soil improvement and forage production.Benefits Weed Suppression: Provides excellent weed suppression, maintaining clean fields. Nitrogen Building: The inclusion of Crimson Clover and Buster Radish enhances nitrogen fixation and nutrient accumulation. Soil Improvement: Improves soil structure and fertility through a diverse mix of components. Versatile Use: Suitable for a variety of planting conditions and soil types. Characteristics Composition: 50% Annual Ryegrass 25% Buster Radish 25% Crimson Clover Type: Cool season annual mix. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 12-15 lbs/acre. Seeding Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 1/4-1/2 inch. Planting Range: Suitable for planting in late summer to fall for optimal establishment. Tilth Builder Plus from Elk Mound Seed is a versatile and effective cover crop mix that provides excellent weed suppression, nitrogen building, and soil improvement capabilities. This balanced mix ensures robust growth and enhanced soil health, making it an ideal choice for farmers looking to improve their soil's fertility and structure.

New-Gen 42C50 | 92 day

92 Day | Tried & True 92 Day R.M. Consistently high yields Widely adapted across yield environments Great stress tolerance Tolerates high populations Excellent silage option

New-Gen 39C55 | 89 day

89 Day | Exciting Dual-Purpose Seed Corn Hybrid • Strong agronomics with good roots and stalks• Consistent producer across all yield environments• Great plant health• Good test weights with great drydown

Excelsior Alfalfa Seed

Has excellent forage potential and quick regrowth. Aphanomyces Race II resistant. Fall dormancy rating of 4.0, Winter Survival 2.0. 35/35 rating on the DRI test Has excellent forage potential and quick regrowth Aphanomyces Race II resistant Fall dormancy rating of 4.0, Winter Survival 2.0 35/35 rating on the DRI test inoculated seed Seeding rate of 15-18 lbs/acre (10-12 lbs/acre with grasses)