Spring Cover Crop Mixes for Grazing, Erosion Control, and More!
Springtime offers ample opportunity for observation and witnessing the beauty of nature. With warm temps blanketing the country, the opportunity for early spring planting and tackling outside tasks is stirring. Perhaps you're noticing some erosion and would like to get roots in the ground before nature brews up some spring storms. Maybe you would like to see your momma cows calve out on a lush green cover crop, or watch the yearlings pack on a few pounds without feeding hay. Whatever your situation, we have a lineup of brand new cover crop mixes that provide simple solutions to your cover crop needs.
Oat, Barley, and Peas
As highlighted in our last newsletter, our Spring Trio Mix make a great combination for a spring cover crop. Oats, barley, and peas make an excellent and cost effective mix for spring forage. This mix has the power to add lots of diversity, especially in a landscape that is accustomed to monocultures. The oats, peas, and barley immediately add diversity to a rotation of corn, beans, and perhaps wheat. These fast establishing species will be quick to take root and begin suppressing weeds. They also attract beneficial microbes and fungi underground, keeping the plants and soil healthier. Additionally, this combo will provide nutrition to a whole host of livestock animals. From a big picture perspective, this mix can add diversity in a variety of different ways at a low cost.
Livestock Forage
Many people utilize native perennial pastures for summer grazing, but during the spring months an abundance of fresh forage can be harder to come by. Instead of feeding hay, try planting our Spring Cattle Builder. The experts here at Green Cover curated this mix specifically for cattle operations looking to maximize tonnage and move livestock out to fresh forage as quickly as possible. The oats and peas are particularly known for their fast establishment. Triticale and barley add an excellent source of digestible energy, while the forage collards contribute additional palatability.
As always, we are happy to work with you one on one to create a custom mix or help you find the right pre-made mix for your situation. Check out all our mixes on our store where you can shop and order in a few clicks or give us a call today at 402-469-6784.
