Spring Oats
TEST WEIGHT ! New Antigo Oats - 3 lbs heavier test weight than Shelby 427 in U of WI Trials ! Pictured Cam Sather of Albert Lea Seed at a University of Minnesota small grain test plot , Le Center , MN .
Variety 1½ bushel ( 48 lb ) bags Features Maturity Height
Cover Crop Oats
Conventional Uncertified $ 7 / bu Organic & Uncertified $ 12 / bu
Antigo
NEW ! Conventional Certified $ 8.50 / bu
Saber
Conventional Certified $ 7.90 / bu
Economical blend of cleaned & germ-tested oat seed Good option for chopping , baling or cover cropping Variety not stated
Highest test weight oat in the U of WI trials ( 3 lbs higher than Shelby 427 ) Average yield potential Excellent choice for milling markets .
Excellent oat for underseeding Short , early , and good standing Often meets milling requirements
Straw Strength
Test Wt .
Seed Color
Crown
Rust 1
Avg . Yield
3-Year ( bu )
Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies NA NA
Early Short
Very Strong
Very High
Yellow 4 134
Early Short Strong High White 5 153
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Reins
Organic & Certified $ 13.50 / bu
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Excellent oat for underseeding Short , early , and very good standing Very high test weight , often meets milling requirements |
Early |
Short |
Very Strong |
Very High |
Tan 5 144 2 |
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Shelby 427
Conventional Certified $ 7.90 / bu Bulk : $ 6.90 Organic & Certified SOLD OUT
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Excellent for feed , milling , cut forage , or straw Very high test weight , often meets milling requirements Can be underseeded |
Early - Medium |
Medium |
Avg |
Very High |
White 5 138 |
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Sumo
NEW ! Organic & Certified $ 13.50 / bu
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Released by SDSU specifcally for organic farmers Excellent test weight with plump kernels for milling Very good crown rust resistance Good standing , suited for underseeding Same yield as Shelby , Colt and Horsepower in SD trials |
Early |
Medium |
Very Strong |
Very High |
White 3 119 |
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Hayden
Conventional Certified $ 7.90 / bu Organic & Certified $ 12.90 / bu
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Great all-around oat – great yield , great test weight , good standing Often meets milling requirements |
Medium |
Medium |
Avg |
Very High |
White 4 154 |
Deon
Conventional Certified $ 7.90 / bu Bulk : $ 6.90 Organic & Certified $ 12.90 / bu Bulk : $ 11.90
Highest yield potential ! Good choice for straw production Best crown rust resistance available Often meets milling requirements Tall & late , not a good choice for underseeding
Late Tall Strong Avg Yellow 3 163
Streaker Hulless Organic & Certified $ 19.00 / bu
Forage Plus
Wisconsin Certified $ 12.50 / bu
Everleaf 126 Forage
Organic & Certified $ 22 / bu
Hulless oat , high protein feedstock Depending upon environmental conditions , they can show up to 5 % hulled oats
True forage oat - leafy and soft stemmed Delayed heading ( 7-10 days ) for longer harvest window Not for underseeding Seed 3 bu / acre for maximum yields
Early Tall Avg
Very Late
Very Tall
Very High
4 102 2
NA NA NA NA
Oats should be drilled 1-2 in . deep into a firm seedbed in early spring . Planting rate straight for grain / forage : 80-110 lbs . ( 3 bu / A ). Planting rate with alfalfa : ( 1½ - 2 bu / A ). Data from University of MN 2017 statewide averages ; 1 1 = Most resistant , 9 = Most Susceptible . 2 2-year data
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