Small Grains

VNS Winter Rye Seed

Winter rye is an incredibly versatile winter cereal, making it an exceptional choice for cover cropping. Known for its effectiveness in soil stabilization, biomass production, weed suppression, and nutrient accumulation, winter rye is a highly productive cool-season grass. It offers a long planting window and can germinate at temperatures as low as 34 degrees Fahrenheit, making it highly adaptable to various growing conditions. Benefits Soil Stabilization: Excellent at stabilizing soil and preventing erosion. Biomass Production: Produces significant biomass, contributing to soil organic matter. Weed Suppression: Highly effective at suppressing weeds, maintaining clean fields. Nutrient Accumulation: Ties up nitrogen close to the soil’s surface, enhancing soil fertility and structure. Cold Tolerance: Germinates in soils as cold as 35°F, extending the planting season. Soil Adaptability: Handles low fertility and acidic soils, ensuring robust growth in challenging conditions. Characteristics Type: Cool season grass. C:N Ratio: 40-80:1, contributing to efficient nutrient cycling. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 80-120 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 20-90 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Seeding Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 1/2-2 inches. Planting Range: Late summer to fall for optimal establishment. Winter rye from Elk Mound Seed is a highly effective cover crop that provides outstanding soil stabilization, weed suppression, and nutrient management. Its cold tolerance and adaptability make it a reliable choice for maintaining soil health and productivity throughout the winter months.

Certified Antigo Oats

High test weight, early maturity, and excellent milling characteristics.Why Choose Certified Antigo OatsReleased in 2017 by the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Antigo is an early maturing white oat that delivers an exceptional combination of grain quality and yield. Known for its consistently high test weight and efficient dehulling, Antigo is a strong performer for both commercial milling and feed use. Its maturity window and agronomic balance make it a dependable choice for oat growers in the Upper Midwest.Product Specifications Year Released: 2017 Hull Color: White Maturity: Early (1 day later than Badger, 2 days earlier than Esker) Plant Height: 2 inches taller than Badger, 2 inches shorter than Esker and Ron Lodging: Comparable to Esker and Natty Test Weight: Excellent Dehulling Efficiency: High Groat Percentage: Average Protein Content: High Oil Content: High Field Performance Antigo delivers high and stable yields across a range of growing conditions. Its early heading date and medium plant height support timely harvest, while still providing a competitive yield profile for northern climates.Grain Quality and Use Milling: Antigo is well-suited for milling thanks to its excellent test weight and high dehulling efficiency. Feed: Its high protein and oil levels also make it a strong candidate for livestock feed.

Certified MN Torgy Hard Red Spring Wheat

Great baking quality Medium test weight and excellent grain protein Great straw strength Excellent disease resistance Medium maturity Plant averages 30″ in height Seed at 120 lbs/acre

PIP 759 Soft Red Winter Wheat 50lb

Spring Triticale Seed

A close relative of wheat that results from pollinating Duram Wheat with rye pollen The resulting grain is then used in a breeding program to produce stable self-replicating triticale The basic objective in creating this cross is to capture the best traits of rye and wheat Triticale can be grown to produce grain or silage Grazing and cover crop options can also be good choices Potential exists to increase yields in other crops when added to rotation Look for reduced costs and risk management of weather too!

Winter Triticale - Gainer 154

Gainer 154 is a high-yielding early variety. Gainer 154 is an all around strong triticale variety that excels in both forage and cover crop applications. Fertility: Nitrogen & Sulfur– The plant will use 50lbs of Nitrogen and 10 units of sulfur per ton of dry matter to make 16% protein. For example, high yielding (4 tons of dry matter per acre.) triticale will uptake 200 units of Nitrogen and 40 units of Sulfur. Apply up to 50 units of Nitrogen at planting, followed by 100 plus units of Nitrogen at green up. Manure and legume credits can be applied but spring release of Nitrogen and Sulfur is every limited during cool weather. Follow soil test guidelines for other nutrients. Harvest Management: Wide-swath for best drying and ensile at 65%-70% moisture. The “haylage in a day” model is recommended for best fermentation and sugar preservation. For best results, cut prior to boot stage. Triticale’s window of harvest is wider than most other small grains, so it maintains quality longer. Always test for nitrates before feeding.

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