Feed Wildlife

Short rotation forage crops function both as cover crops when they occupy land for pasture or haying, and as green manures when they are eventually incorporated or killed for the no-till mulch. Examples include sods of alfalfa, clover, and legumes. For maximum soil-improving benefits, the forage should not be grazed or cut for hay during its last growth period, to allow for biomass to accumulate prior to killing.

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  • Barkant Turnip forage crop

    Barkant, Cover Crop Turnips Seed

    Barkant, Cover Crop Turnips Seed
    The Barkant Forage Turnip is an improved, early maturing, diploid turnip variety with a large purple tankard shaped bulb. Turnips have a high leaf to stem ratio and provide very high concentrations of protein, sugar content and leaf yields. This turnip is ideally suited for grazing and it is common to obtain 4-6 tons of dry matter per acre of this high-energy feed.
    $10.00 $249.25
  • Frontier Grazer Rye field crop

    Frontier Grazer Rye, Cereal Rye Seed

    Frontier Grazer Rye, Cereal Rye Seed
    The Frontier Grazer Rye is a grain that makes a great cover crop to prevent erosion and build up organic matter in the soil! Plant this variety early to late fall; in mild climates fall through early spring. The best choice for fast, cool-season germination. The Frontier Grazer Rye captures soil nutrients in the fall to release in spring when worked into the soil.
    $10.00 $125.00
  • Tetila Italian, Annual Ryegrass Seed

    Tetila Italian, Annual Ryegrass Seed

    Tetila Italian, Annual Ryegrass Seed
    Tetila Italian Ryegrass establishes rapidly in cool conditions and produces lush, palatable growth for grazing, hay, silage, or green chop. Its vigorous spring recovery makes it a practical choice for extending forage availability and protecting open soil between crops. Plant where moisture and fertility are adequate for the strongest stand and most productive regrowth.
    $10.00 $131.25