Small Grains
Versatile Small Grains to Enhance Your Farm
Small grains provide essential feed, forage, and grain production options for farmers, enhancing crop rotation and soil health.
What are Small Grains?
Small grains refer to cereal crops such as barley, oats, rye, wheat, and triticale, which are typically planted in cool seasons. They are prized for their versatility and can be used for a range of purposes including grain production, livestock forage, and as part of crop rotation systems to enhance soil health and reduce weed pressure.
Integrating small grains into your operation improves both farm productivity and sustainability. They can be planted in the spring or fall, depending on the variety, and provide valuable cover for soil protection during the off-season.
Products
Explore Our Small Grains Selection
| Grain Type | Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) | Bushel Weight (lbs/bu) | Primary Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley | 90-110 | 48 | Silage | Highest forage quality when cut for silage. Matures earlier than oats, but yields less. |
| Oats | 64-96 | 32 | Grain/Forage | Common grain crop with wide use for forage. |
| Winter Rye | 60-75 | 56 | Grazing | Very winter hardy. Excellent for fall and spring grazing. Germinates in cool soil temperatures down to 35°F. |
| Tri-grain Mix | 90-110 | N/A | Hay/Grazing | A mix of oats, spring wheat, and barley. Provides increased hay yield and higher protein than straight oats. |
| Spring Triticale | 80-100 | 56 | Forage | Cross between spring wheat and rye, good feed value, best cut before heading for maximum quality. |
| Winter Triticale | 80-100 | 56 | Forage | Cross between winter wheat and rye, high production and palatability. |
| Spring Wheat | 75-90 | 60 | Grain/Forage | Versatile grain crop, high in feed value. |
| Winter Wheat | 75-90 | 60 | Grain/Forage | Common winter grain, good for forage or grain. |
Small Grains Planting Guide
| Small Grain | Seeding Rate #/a | lbs/Bu | Avg Seeds/lb | Seeding Date | Days to Germinate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley | 90-110 | 48 | 14,000 | Early Spring | 7 |
| Oats | 64-96 | 32 | 13,000 | Early Spring | 7 |
| Winter Rye | 60-75 | 56 | 18,000 | September | 7 |
| Spring Triticale | 90-110 | 56 | 18,000 | Early Spring | 7 |
| Fall Triticale | 90-110 | 56 | 18,000 | 9/1-10/30 | 7 |
| Spring Wheat | 75-90 | 60 | 15,000 | Early Spring | 7 |
| Winter Wheat | 75-90 | 60 | 15,000 | September | 7 |
Custom Mixes
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