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Grass-Legume Mixtures

Haymaker Mix
A mix of improved alfalfa , grass and red clover varieties . Provides improved persistence , palatability , disease resistance , and tonnage . Best Use : Well-suited for haylage or baleage production . Reduce seeding rate and add more grass for faster dry down . Adaptations : Best sown on well-drained soils . Handles wetter soils better than Beef Pro . Recommendations : Clover may slow drydown . Avoid droughty soils . Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : 15-20 lbs / acre Drill . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 75 % Viking 3100 Brand Alfalfa * 15 % Climax Timothy 10 % Ruby Red Brand Medium Red Clover * Conventional _______ $ 3.18 / lb . $ 159.00 / 50 # bag
E2 622
A high yielding , rapid re-growth mix which combines hybrid alfalfa with high quality , high energy grasses . Fine stemmed species with excellent disease resistance for soggy hay acres . Yellow Jacket seed coating aids in establishment and minimizes planter box separation . Best Use : Best suited for haylage , baleage , or dry hay on your high management acres . Adaptations : Well adapted to most soil types including wet soils . Recommendations : Seed is treated ; not suitable for organic production . Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : 20-25 lbs / acre . Drill or Brillion . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 70 % Baralfa X42 Hybrid Alfalfa 15 % STF-43 Tall Fescue 15 % HDR Meadow Fescue Conventional _______ $ 4.50 / lb $ 112.50 / 25 # bag

HAY & PASTURE MIXES

Holstein Pro
A premium quality mixture formulated to support the high energy and nutritional demands of lactating dairy and beef cows . Very high yield potential . Fast re-growth after cutting . Excellent winter hardiness and first in class disease resistance . Best Use : Best suited for high quality haylage , dry hay and baleage production . Adaptations : Well adapted to most soil types . Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : 15-20 lbs / acre . Drill or broadcast and roll . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 45 % Viking 370HD Brand Alfalfa * 45 % Viking 390AP Brand Alfalfa * 5 % HLR Orchardgrass 5 % STF-43 Tall Fescue Blend Conventional _______ $ 4.16 / lb . $ 208.00 / 50 # bag
Grazing Mix
Fast establishing and high yielding legume and grass mix . Great mix for combination graze and chop fields . Excellent choice for 3 or 4 year pasture or high energy baleage . Add brome for permanent pasture or hay field . Best Use : Pasture or Baleage . Adaptations : Well suited for most soil types Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : 20-25 lbs / acre . Drill or broadcast and roll . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 20 % Foregrazer V Brand Alfalfa * 10 % Ruby Red Brand Medium Red Clover * 25 % Spring Green Festulolium 15 % Meadow Fescue * 10 % Linn Perennial Ryegrass 10 % Annual Ryegrass * 10 % Climax Timothy Conventional _______ $ 2.60 / lb . $ 130.00 / 50 # bag

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Beef Pro
Our best selling hay mixture . A blend of two good alfalfa varieties with a touch of grass to improve overall yield and promote faster dry-down . Best Use : Best suited for haylage , baleage , or dry hay production . Add more grass for a balanced pasture mix . Adaptations : Well adapted to most soil types . Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : Seed 15-20 lbs / acre . Drill or broadcast and roll . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 45 % Viking 390AP Brand Alfalfa * 45 % Viking 3100 Brand Alfalfa * 5 % HLR Orchardgrass 5 % Climax Timothy Conventional _______ $ 3.58 / lb . $ 179.00 / 50 # bag
Super Grazing Mix
A high quality , long lasting pasture mix including grazing clover , chicory and birdsfoot trefoil . This diverse mix will increase production during hot summer months and create a healthier more resilient pasture . Best Use : Long term pasture . Adaptations : Well suited for most soil types and all classes of livestock Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : 25-30 lbs / acre . Drill or broadcast and roll . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 20 % Barenbrug BG24T Perennial Ryegrass 15 % Barenbrug HDR Meadow Fescue 15 % Smooth Bromegrass * 15 % Ginger Grazing Bluegrass 15 % Spring Green Festulolium 10 % Barolex Tall Fescue 5 % Chicory VNS * 2.5 % Birdsfoot Trefoil * 2.5 % Barenbrug Alice Grazing White Clover Conventional _______ $ 3.00 / lb . $ 150.00 / 50 # bag

100 % Organic Grass & Legume Mixtures

Organic Dairy Pro Mix
A premium quality alfalfa & grass mixture formulated to support the high energy & nutritional demands of dairy cattle . Excellent yield , fast re-growth after cutting . Excellent persistence . Best Use : Best suited for high quality haylage , dry hay and baleage production . Adaptations : Well adapted to most soil types . Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : 18-20 lbs / acre . Drill or broadcast and roll . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 90 % Viking 340M Brand Alfalfa * 5 % Kora Tall Fescue 5 % Climax Timothy
Organic ___________ $ 5.20 / lb . $ 260.00 / 50 # bag
Organic Graze & Chop Mix
A diverse mixture of improved legumes & grasses designed to maximize gain and improve production for all classes of grazing livestock . No need for a cover crop ; annual ryegrass acts as the nurse crop Best Use : Pasture or baleage . Adaptations : Well suited for most soil types . Avoid very light or sandy . Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : 20-25 lbs / acre . Drill or broadcast and roll . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 20 % Viking 340M Brand Alfalfa * 10 % Medium Red Clover * 25 % Perun Festulolium 20 % Calibra Perennial Ryegrass 15 % Climax Timothy 10 % Annual Ryegrass *
Organic ___________ $ 4.40 / lb . $ 110.00 / 25 # bag
Organic Hay Mix
All grass mixture of improved cool season grasses well suited for use as an alfalfa companion . Well adapted to a wide range of soil type . Grasses add digestible fiber to hay and maximize yield potential and reduce insect pressure . Best Use : Best suited as a high-quality alfalfa companion . Adaptations : Well adapted to all types of soils Requirements : Cut hay based on grass maturity not alfalfa for maximum feed value . Especially important for first cutting in spring as grass will mature ahead of alfalfa . Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : 25-30 lbs / acre straight or 5-10 lbs / acre with alfalfa or legume mix . Drill or broadcast and roll . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 25 % Laura Meadow Fescue 15 % Kora Tall Fescue 20 % Smooth Bromegrass * 20 % Climax Timothy 20 % Niva Orchardgrass Organic ___________ $ 4.80 / lb . $ 120.00 / 25 # bag
Organic Pasture Mix
All grass mixture of improved grasses well suited for use for grazing & cutting . Well adapted to a wide range of soil types . Mix in organic clover or alfalfa for a balanced pasture . Best Use : Long term pasture or hay field . Adaptations : Well adapted to all soils . Most productive in early spring and fall . Requirements : This mix should be grazed or cut prior to the grass heading out . Slower to dry when used for dry hay . Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : 25-30 lbs / acre straight or 5-25 lbs / acre with a legume or legume mix . Drill or broadcast and roll . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 25 % Perun Festulolium 25 % Laura Meadow Fescue 15 % Smooth Bromegrass * 15 % Calibra Perennial Ryegrass 10 % Climax Timothy 10 % Annual Ryegrass * Organic ___________ $ 4.40 / lb . $ 110.00 / 25 # bag
Organic Renovator Mix
Fast establishing mixture will boost productivity in existing hay fields or pastures . Survives for 1 or 2 years . Very high yield , especially in spring and fall . High energy ryegrass-based mix for superior quality . Best Use : Inter-seed into existing hay or pasture fields . Adaptations : Well suited for heavy high fertility soils . Requirements : Not intended for long-term pasture or hay production . Most productive in spring and fall . Slower to dry when cut for dry hay . Planting Date : March-April Seeding : 10 to 30 lbs / acre . Drill or broadcast and drag . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 40 % Annual Ryegrass * 30 % Perun Festulolium 30 % Calibra Perennial Ryegrass Organic ___________ $ 3.20 / lb . $ 160.00 / 50 # bag