Dakota s Best Seed 36656 West Hwy 44 Platte, SD 57369 2016 Catalog Phone: 605-337-3318 Fax: 605-337-9684 Email: dakotasbest@midstatesd.net Website: www.dakotasbestseedllc.com 1
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Table of Contents Planting Guide..........Page 4 Tame Grasses........Page 5 Native Grasses.. Page 8 Lawn Grasses.....Page 11 Alfalfa......Page 13 Alfalfa Test Plot Results... Page 15 Clovers....... Page 16 Cover Crops..... Page 17 HyGain Grazer Pictures.... Page 19 Cereal Grains..Page 20 Certified and Non-certified Oats. Page 21 Pea and Oat/Peas Mixtures... Page 23 Sorghum/Sorghum Sudangrass Overview... Page 24 Grain Sorghum........ Page 25 Forage Sorghums.Page 26 Hybrid Pearl Millet..Page 27 Sorghum-Sudagrass...Page 28 Millet (hay millet)....page 30 Millet (grain millet) Page 31 Forage Comparison Chart...Page 32 Game Builder Elite..Page 33 Limit Out Red and Limit Out White..Page 34 Rooster Booster Page 35 3
Planting Guide Seed Type Lbs./Acre Planting Date Alfalfa 10-20 April 1- September 1 Alsike Clover 6-8 April 1 May 1 Barley 90-100 Early Spring Birds foot Trefoil 5-6 April 1 May 1 Bluestem, Big & Little 6-10 June August Buck Wheat 40-50 Late June July Buffalo Grass 6-8 Pasture June August 2-3# per 1000 sq. ft. -Lawns Spring Fall Canada Wild Rye 10-12 April Kentucky Blue Grass 3-5# per 1000 sq. ft. Lawns Spring Fall Creeping Red Fescue 4-6# per 1000 Sq. Ft. Lawns Spring Fall Brome Grass 8-12 Early Spring Early Fall Canary Grass, Reeds 6-8 Early Spring Early Fall Canary Grass, Annual 40-50 Early Spring Fescue, Meadow 20-25 Spring Flax 42-56 April 15 May 15 Garrison Creeping Foxtail 5-8 Early Spring Early Fall Green Needle Grass 6-8 April May Ladino Clover 3-5 April June Lespedeza (hulled) 15-20 April Millet, Foxtail 25-40 May June July Millet, Proso 20-30 May June July Oats 64-96 Early Spring Orchard Grass 10-12 April & May or Aug & Sep Peas 100 March 15 April 15 Rapeseed, Dwarf Essex 4-8 April August Red Clovers 10-12 April 1 May 1 Wild Rye Russian or Canada 10-12 April Winter Rye 60-75 September Rye Grass Perennial or Annual 8-10# per 1000 Sq. Ft. Lawns Spring Fall Sunflowers 3-5 May June Side Oats Gama 8-10 June August Sorghum Sudan Grass 20-30 May July Sorghum, Forage 10-15 May July Soybeans 60-70 April May Switch Grass 6-8 May June Timothy 12-18 April September Vetch, Hairy 10-20 August September Wheat, Spring 60-120 April Wheat, Winter 60-120 September Wheat Grass 10-15 Early Spring Early Fall Note: This chart is only a guideline; adjust planting rates and planting times according to the season. 4
GRASSES Dakota s Best Seed offers a variety of tame, native, and lawn seeds for all of your needs. We provide custom bagging and mixing for all your grass needs. Please contact us today to ask about prices and availability! Tame Grasses Smooth brome Cool season, perennial, sod forming grass Spreads and regrows from rhizomes Average height of 2-4 feet Vigorous growth in spring, slows in late summer Smooth brome is palatable and long lived Meadow brome Cool season, long-lived, perennial grass Compatible with alfalfa Similar yield to smooth brome, with faster recovery and more fall growth Meadow brome does not creep as much Great for haying, grazing, or silage Good drought tolerance and very winter hardy Growth averages 4 feet in height Garrison creeping foxtail Cool season, early maturing, perennial grass Good growth on wet, salty, and flooded ground Varies from 2-6 feet in height Creeps from where planted Tolerates alkali soil, extremely winter hardy Very water tolerant, can withstand flooding without injury 5
Tame Grasses Tall wheatgrass Vigorous, tall in height, cool season, bunchgrass Tolerant of saline and alkali soils Plants mature later in the season Relatively tolerant of drought conditions Great cover for pheasants and other wildlife Stays green longer than other wheatgrasses Can be used to remove some alkalinity from soil Orchard grass Cool season, perennial, bunchgrass Reaches 2-4 feet in height Lack of fall moisture can decrease stands significantly Great use for pasture mixes Intermediate wheatgrass Cool season, perennial, sod forming grass Grows to about 2-4 feet in height Mostly used for hay land and pasture land Can be combined with smooth brome, alfalfa, and crested wheatgrass or planted alone More drought tolerant than smooth brome, but less than crested wheatgrass Moderate tolerance to saline soils Similar to intermediate, except pubescent spikelet s 6
Tame Grasses Timothy Short-lived, cool season, perennial bunchgrass Usually 2-3 feet in height Used primarily in Eastern, SD Responds well to moisture and fertilizer Moderately alkaline tolerant Winter hardy, often mixed with legumes Makes great horse hay Crested wheatgrass Early growing, cool season, bunchgrass Flattened seed heads make for easy identification Plant height averages 1 ½ to 3 feet Highly drought tolerant Used for grazing, hay, and soil stabilization Nutritious and palatable when actively growing Great when grown with alfalfa Can improve old stands of crested wheatgrass with application of nitrogen Teff grass Quick growing, warm season, annual grass Makes a great quality forage hay Seed used as a gluten free source for flour Requires warm soil to germination and grow Can be drilled or broadcasted (not more than 1/4 to 1/8 ) Planting rate is 5-8 pounds per acre Growth will cease when a frost hits Typically ready to cut 45-50 days from planting 7
Native Grasses Big bluestem Warm season, perennial grass Tall 3-7 feet tall Fuzzy seed head, chicken foot Good use for CRP, wildlife, or hay Palatability decreases as maturity increases Heavy tonnage Stand quickly decreases with overgrazing or frequent mowing Little bluestem Short, warm seasoned, perennial bunchgrass Matures at 1-3 feet tall Seed heads are fuzzy in appearance Good use for CRP, wildlife, and hay Often seeded in a mixture with other native grasses Good for erosion control Indian grass Green needle grass Warm season, tall in height, perennial grass Bunchgrass with short rhizomes Decent palatability if cut early in maturity, before flowering stalks develop Commonly seeded with other native species for wildlife, grazing, and CRP restoration Cool season, perennial, bunchgrass Typically grows to 1.5-3 feet in height Abundant native grass in the northern great plains Nutritious and palatable early in maturity Stand decreases under grazing use Good for wildlife and CRP restoration 8
Native Grasses Blue grama Warm season, short in height, perennial grass Sod forming 4-18 tall Seed is formed on one sided branches Low in productivity, great nutritional value Great for low maintenance lawns, mix with Buffalograss Reed canary grass Coarse, cool season, perennial, sod forming grass Reaches 2-8 feet in height Occupies mainly lowlands and wetlands Forms dense colonies in low lands Mainly used for pastures and waterway conservation Old plant residue limits palatability Good regrowth, nutritious in earlier stages of maturity Provides shelter and forage for wildlife Switchgrass Tall, warm season, perennial, sod forming grass Up to 4 feet in height Large leaves, stands overwinter well Used in CRP restoration and wildlife habitats High yields, less palatable Slender wheatgrass Cool season, perennial bunchgrass Average height is between 2-4 feet Plant is not as palatable as others Bearded and beardless varieties Short-lived, generally not planted in pure stands 9
Native Grasses Western wheatgrass Cool season, perennial, sod forming grass Average height is around 3 feet Planted pure stands on clayey ground Moderately tolerant to alkali soil Was named the state grass of SD Very palatable and nutritious when in early growth Great for wildlife grazing, also great for nesting birds Canada wild rye Cool season, short-lived perennial 2-5 feet in height with large drooping seed head With favorable moisture, this plant will grow throughout the summer and autumn Best adapted to medium textured soils Most palatable when green and growing Rated good for cattle and horses, rated fair for sheep and wild life Side oat grama Warm season, perennial grass 8-24 tall Easily identified by the one sided seed spikes Loved by livestock and wildlife Used in mixtures to restore native rangelands and CRP 10
Lawn Grasses Buffalo grass Warm season, short in height, perennial grass Reproduces from above ground modified stems (stolon s), as well as below ground rhizomes Closely resembles blue grama Forms a tight sod Very good drought resistance once established Good erosion control Can be used for lawns and pastures Green Acres Lawn Mix Green acres is a specially blended lawn mixture Contains: o Bluegrass o Creeping red fescue o Perennial rye grass Good drought tolerance once established Provides a long lasting, thick lawn We also have a variety of other lawn-type grass seeds available! These varieties are available, as well as many more! Please contact us with all of your lawn, CRP, pasture, and all other grass needs! We have 10 and 15-foot drills available for rent for all your planting needs! Please call for availability and pricing! 11
Dakota s Best Seed offers a variety of services and products in addition to seed! Total Feeds o Total Equine o Total Canine o Total Bull o Total Deer Feed oats Sunflowers, millet, and milo for bird seed Alfalfa pellets Ultra Green Floor Sweep o 100% natural product o Great for garages, workshops, warehouses, and many more! o Reduces dust when sweeping o Leaves surface with a nice shine! Custom blending, mixing, bagging of all your pastures, lawns, CRP, and cover crop needs! 12
Alfalfa 2016 Line Up GOLD RUSH 747 This well-known alfalfa has a good disease package. This alfalfa is inoculated with Nitrogen Gold. Gold Rush 747 has nice dark green foliage with exceptional plant health and winter hardiness. This alfalfa has a greater persistence and quick recovery time. This alfalfa is resistant to phytopthora, verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, anthracnose, and fusarium wilt, moderate resistance to leafhopper yellowing. Quantities are limited. VERNAL Vernal has been the standard of the industry for many years. It exhibits good winter hardiness, has moderate re-growth after cutting, is fine stemmed and has dark green leaves. Vernal is used mostly for hay production in medium rotation applications. Vernal was developed by the University of Wisconsin and released in 1953. SD COMMON is well suited to the South Dakota growing environment and surrounding areas. SD Hardy has good drought tolerance and regrowth. TETON grazing type alfalfa excellent when mixed with grasses. This is a creeping-type of grazing alfalfa. Limited quantities available. TRAVOIS grazing type alfalfa excellent when mixed with grasses. Good winter dormancy. 13
Alfalfa Grand Slam alfalfa- is a tall, high yielding alfalfa with the StandFast traits for extended stand-ability and re-growth. Pre-inoculated with Nitrogen Gold. Quantity is limited! Bred for today s aggressive alfalfa managers Maximizes forage yield o Bigger second, third, and fourth crops o Shaves 3-5 days off time to next cut Stand-ability extended thru mid-bloom o Protects forage quality o Reduced field and harvest losses o Harvest ease Great for dairy or beef quality alfalfa! Husky Supreme alfalfa- is an extremely winter hardy alfalfa. Husky Supreme alfalfa is inoculated with nitrogen gold. Shows higher yields than vernal in trials, rapid regrowth after cutting. Winter hardy persisting in zones 1-6 more dormant than Saranac. Characteristics Recovery o Fast, great regrowth after cutting Leaf to stem ratio o Very good quality hay from high number of leaves Good fall dormancy, helps stand survive better over many years Very tolerant to alfalfa Weevil **Dakota s Best Seed also carries a variety of Dairyland alfalfa products! Call for more information! 14
2015 Alfalfa Test Plot Results Dakota s Best Seed had a two year old stand of alfalfa just north of our facility. Notes were taken on average tonnage per acre each cutting. Husky alfalfa was replicated multiple times to be used as a check. Please note these are only taken from a single growing season. These results are just a single replication and cannot be guaranteed. 2015 Dakota s Best Seed Alfalfa Checks 2 nd year of stand Checks (1st Cutting) 6/9/2015 Checks (2nd cutting) 7/30/2015 Checks (3rd Cutting) 8/24/2015 Husky (Check North) 2.40 Husky (Check North) 1.65 Husky (Check North) 0.89 Husky (check) 3.32 Husky (check) 1.66 Husky (check) 0.74 Husky (check) 2.67 Husky (check) 1.56 Husky (check) 0.91 Husky (check) 2.10 Husky (check) 0.85 Husky (check) 0.95 Husky (check) 2.24 Husky (check) 1.49 Husky (check) 0.81 Husky (check) 2.43 Husky (check) 1.59 Husky (check) 1.34 Husky (Check South) 2.14 Husky (Check South) 2.08 Husky (Check South) 1.61 2015 Dakota s Best Seed AlfalfaRresults-all varieties 2 nd year of stand 1 st Cutting 6/9/15 2nd Cutting 7/30/15 3rd Cutting 8/24/15 Variety Tons/acre Variety Tons/acre Variety Tons/acre Wrangler 2.68 Dairyland 3400 2.14 Dairyland 3400 1.33 Dairyland 2420 2.63 Grand Slam 2.04 Gold Rush 1.29 Travois 2.53 RR-54R02 1.83 Dairyland 2420 1.18 Husky (check) Avg 2.47 Dairyland 2420 1.54 Vernal 1.18 Dairyland 3400 2.43 Wrangler 1.54 Grand Slam 1.14 Grand Slam 2.34 Husky (Check) Avg 1.53 RR-54R02 1.04 Vernal 2.32 Gold Rush 1.39 Husky (Check) Avg 1.04 Gold Rush 2.03 Travois 1.34 Travois 1.00 RR-54R02 1.83 Vernal 1.22 Wrangler 0.84 Average Weight for 3 Cuttings Variety Total Tons Dairyland 3400 1.97 Grand Slam 1.84 Dairyland 2420 1.78 Wrangler 1.69 Husky (check) Avg 1.68 Travois 1.62 RR-54R02 1.57 Vernal 1.57 Gold Rush 1.57 15
Sweet Clovers (yellow and white) Clovers Biennial or annuals Grow to over 5 feet in height, unless moisture is limited For biennials, the first year growth produces a rosette of leaves, in the second year flowering stems will arise Yellow blossom sweet clover tends to be shorter and an earlier maturity than white blossom Sweet clover spreads naturally along roadsides and fields Commonly is confused with wild mustard (sweet clover has finger type flowers, while wild mustard produces balls of flowers) Hard seeds can produce abundant stands of sweet clovers many years after the seed was produced Sweet clover can be a great option for mixing with grasses, sweet clover provides nitrogen that can increase vigor and production Alsike Clover Short-lived, small rooted, perennial Generally blooms from May to August Flower is light pink to white, eventually turns brown once mature Prefers a cooler and wet climate than red clover, tolerates acidic and alkaline soils Can cause photosensitization in horses Red Clover Short-lived, tap rooted, perennial Generally blooms from June to August Flowers are a rosy-pink to reddish-purple in color, turn brown when mature Red clover is the most widely grown clover in the United States White Clover Shorter, tap-rooted, perennial This clover will creep from where it is planted Flowering occurs from June to September Flowers are a white or pinkish color that turn brown with maturity White clover is commonly found along waterways throughout the Great Plains White Dutch and Ladino are cultivars 16
COVER CROPS Dakota s Best Seed offers a variety of cover crop seeds. Please call us today for all of your needs! We can custom mix and bag the seed needed for your operation! We have cover crops to help with: (Note: many of these have more than one benefit!) Compaction Radishes Turnips (top 2 of soil) Sugar beets Erosion control: Annual ryegrass Nitrogen builders: Peas Cow peas Austrian winter peas Field peas Lentils Crimson Clover Vetch Hairy vetch Common vetch Chickling vetch Forage: Sorghum-sudan Rape Millet Cover crop mixes: HyGain Grazer Soil Builder MAX Plus many more! Call and talk to us today about your cover crop needs! 17
Cover Crop Blends (NEW!!) HyGain Grazer Diverse blend Extends grazing capabilities Long planting window Quick growth, minimal inputs All annuals, will winter kill Should be 18-24 before grazing Livestock should be removed when height is under 6-8 to allow for regrowth Very low risk of nitrates and prussic acid o Always important to check levels if in question This mix can be used for wildlife plots too! Recommendations o Planting rate: 15 lbs. /a (drilled), 18-20 lbs. /a (broadcasted) o Depth: 1/2 Mixture includes: Purple Top Turnips, Breaker Tiller Radish, Millet, hybrid sorghum sudangrass, Dwarf Essex rape, annual ryegrass, crimson clover, and lentils Soil Builder MAX Unique and diverse blend Above: HyGain Grazer Establishes very quick Minimal to no inputs Benefits soil in many ways o Reduces erosion o Produces green manure, increases organic matter o Can help increase water holding capacity o Reduce compaction This blend is also great for grazing and wildlife! All components are annuals and will winter kill Recommendations o Planting rate: 15 lbs. /a (drilled), 18-20 lbs. /a (broadcasted) o Depth: 1/2 Mixture includes: Breaker Tiller Radish, Purple Top Turnip, annual ryegrass, crimson clover, lentil, and millet. Please call for availability and pricing! 18 Above: HyGain Grazer on October 1 st 2015. See page 19 for more pictures. Below: Soil Builder MAX
2015 HyGain Grazer Planted June 12, 2015 June 25 July 1 July 6 June 25 July 1 July 6 July 22 July 15 July 15 19 July 22
Cereal Grains The majority of our cereal grains are cleaned and bagged right on location! This ensures the highest quality seed possible at the lowest price Please call us and ask about all of your bagging and cleaning needs! Please call on availability, as these are limited! Winter Wheat-call for availability! Place orders early! Certified Ideal Certified Expedition Certified Overland Certified Lyman Wesley Barley-Rye-Triticale Robust Barley HayS Forage Barley Winter Rye Fridge Triticale Spring Wheat Call for varieties *Seeds can be purchased in small bags, bulk bags, or bulk if ordered early! 20
Oats Certified Shelby 427-is a white hulled oat variety. This variety was developed in South Dakota and released in 2010. Shelby 427 is an early maturing oat. This oat has a height that is similar to Jerry oats (classified as a medium/tall oat). Shelby 427 has a superior grain yield and heavy test weight. Certified Natty (NEW)-is a white-hulled oat variety. This variety was developed in South Dakota and released in 2015. Natty is an early maturing variety. Natty will head and mature about 1 day later than Shelby 427. This variety is about 1 taller than Shelby 427. Natty has good yield potential and high test weight. Certified Goliath-is a white-hulled oat variety. This variety was developed in South Dakota and was released in 2012. Goliath is a late maturing variety. This oat is very tall in height. Goliath has excellent grain yield and forage potential. Goliath has excellent straw strength, but should not be over fertilized or planted on very high fertility soils unless it will be used for forage. 21
Oats Certified Horsepower-is a white-hulled, spring variety oat. This variety was developed in South Dakota and was released in 2011. Horsepower oats are rated as an early to medium length maturity. Typically this variety is about 2 days later maturing that Shelby 427. Horsepower oats have excellent yield potential and about average test weight. Horsepower oats are more resistant to lodging than Shelby 427 and Colt. Jerry (non-certified)-is a white-hulled oat. Jerry was developed in North Dakota and was released in 1994. Jerry oats are a later maturing variety. They have a medium/tall height. Jerry oats work well as a forage oat. 22
Peas and Oats Magda 4010 Field Peas Magda 4010 field peas are tall in height and produces a high tonnage per acre. The Magda 4010 is an earlier maturing pea that has a very high quality feed value. This pea mixes great with oats to provide a great haylage. Many dairy produces use this kind of pea in their rations. Magda 4010 peas have an improved stand ability. Magda 4010 Field Peas and Forage Oats Our custom blend of 60% Magda 4010 peas and 40% oats (by weight) will give you outstanding yield potentials. They form a great forage and will make an outstanding hay or silage. Suggested cutting time is when the oats are in the boot stage. Do not wait until the peas are fully set, as you will lose protein when they become brittle. 23
Sorghum & Sorghum-Sudan Grass Dakota s Best Seed provides a variety of different hybrid grain sorghum, forage sorghum, and hybrid sorghum-sudangrass Hybrid grain sorghums Mainly used for grain production Make great habitats for wildlife, especially game birds Seeding rate is 5-10 pounds per acre Hybrid forage sorghums These are mainly used for silage and hay Can be used for a winter pasture AFTER a hard freeze Stems tend to be thicker Risk of nitrates and prussic acid Seeding rate is 15 pounds per acre Hybrid sorghum-sudangrass These plants have thinner stalks Mainly used for haying and grazing Less risk with nitrates and prussic acids than forage sorghums Many varieties have BMR (brown midrib) available! Seeding rate is 20-30 pounds per acre *To reduce the risk of nitrates and prussic acid avoid grazing or harvesting two weeks after: frosts, droughts, fertilizer applications, and or before the plant reaches about 3 feet high. Hybrid pearls do NOT have these properties. Ensiling for 3 weeks, curing hay, and green chopping can greatly decrease the risk of prussic acid and nitrate poisoning. 24
Hybrid Grain Sorghums DB 120 High yield Excellent drought tolerance Red grain color Open head type Very good stand ability 30 to 33 plant height Early maturity Average days to 50% bloom 50-55 Safened seed available DB 123W Excellent yield Good drought tolerance Very good stand ability Widely adapted Cream colored grain Med early maturity 57-61 days to mid bloom Med short plant 30 to 34 Good emergence in cool soil Safened seed available 25
Hybrid Forage Sorghum Ranch King BMR 6-8 ft. tall Very leafy, good stay green makes this sorghum an outstanding silage High grain to stover ratio, excellent for feedlot or dairy applications Very high protein content BMR makes this plant highly digestible and a great silage product Ranch King BMR has a red grain head Plant to mid-bloom is about 80 days Great RFV and digestibility Safened seed available Bundle & Chop and Bundle & Chop BMR Good tonnage Sweet stalks Silage Hay Winter pasture Good drought tolerance Waconia Cane Good height and stand ability Great winter pasture Good quality hay and silage Very sweet stalk 26
Hybrid Forage Sorghum & Hybrid Pearl Millet Rancher Elite 6-8 ft. tall Very leafy, good stay green makes this sorghum an outstanding silage High grain to stover ratio, excellent for feedlot or dairy applications Heavy grain content, very high protein content Plant to mid-bloom is about 75-80 days Great RFV and digestibility Safened seed available Hygreen 2700 Hybrid Pearl Millet Hay, haylage, silage, summer pasture Safe for horses High leaf to stem ratio High quality feed Good drought tolerance 27
Hybrid Sorghum- Sudan Grass SorgoSugar BMR Fine stemmed type, excellent forage BMR provides low amounts of lignin, very digestible Excellent recovery after cutting or grazing, very quick regrowth Prolonged grazing Very palatable, very sweet stalks Great for grazing or haying Increased population creates a finer, high quality stem Safened seed available Planting considerations Should be planted when soil reaches 60+ degrees Very drought tolerant Should be planted at least 1 deep Easy to establish Prolonged grazing Moderate tolerance of low ph Excellent for hay, silage, and grazing Very good palatability Harvest SorgoSugar BMR normally goes for harvest between 65-70 days after seeding Protein begins to decline if harvest is delayed Energy will increase upon heading as sugar forms in the stalks and leaves carbohydrate deposits in the developing grains 28
Hybrid Sorghum- Sudangrass Cow Chew Sweet, fine stemmed sorghum-sudan Great for grazing, green chop, or hay. Both parents are very sweet Quick started and extremely fast regrowth Very palatable and nutritious Planting rate is 20-30 pounds per acre Should be planted in a firm seed bed once the soil has reached around 60+ degrees Planting Characteristics for Cow Chew Seeds per pound 20,000 to 22,000 Head and grain are red when mature Should be planted around 1 deep Grows to approximately 6-8 feet depending on moisture Can graze or hay in 30-60 days o till bloom approximately 85 Higher planting rate produces finer stems Note: horses should not be fed sorghum-sudan grass hybrids Two center rows: Cow Chew DM (delayed maturity) (left) Standard Cow Chew (right) 29
Hay Millet New for 2016!! Certified White Wonder Foxtail Millet Guaranteed weed free and good germination Hay production and grazing Average height is about 3-4 feet Ready to cut in about 50-55 days after planting Cut when head begins to emerge from boot Best emergence when planted after soil reaches 55-60 degrees Has a wider leaf than Golden German More leaves than Golden German millet Golden German Foxtail Millet Hay production and grazing Fine stem with height reaching approximately 30 Matures in about 50-55 days, cut when head is emerging from boot Best emergence when planted after soil temperature reaches 55-60 degrees Siberian Foxtail Millet Hay production Shorter variety, earlier maturing Ready to cut in 40-50 days, can harvest seed in 60-75 days Extremely hardy and drought resistance Seeds are orange to yellow in color 30
Grain Millet Great for birdseed! Huntsman White Proso Millet Primarily used for grain production Moderately late maturing, one day later than Sunup Similar performance to Sunrise White seed coat and large seed Sunrise White Proso Millet Primarily used for grain production, but can be hayed or chopped Medium height around 24 Grain matures in around 65-75 days Best emergence when planted after soil reaches 55-60 degrees Horizon White Proso Millet Primarily used for grain production, but can be hayed or chopped Medium height around 24 Grain matures in around 60-70 days Planting rate is 20-30 pounds per acre Best emergence when planted after soil reaches 55-60 degrees Horizon shows good straw strength 31
Dakota s Best Seed Forage Comparison Chart Product Type Maturity Recom. Soil Temp Regrowth Plant Height Stalk Size to Grazing to Silage Plant Rate Row Plant Rate Drilled Ranch King BMR Hybrid Forage Medium 60+ None 6-7 ft. Thick After Freeze 50+ 8-12 lb./a 15-18 lb./a Rancher Elite Hybrid Forage Medium 60+ None 6-7 ft. Thick After Freeze 50+ 12-15 lb./a *N/R Bundle & Chop Hybrid Forage Medium 60+ None 7-8 ft. Medium After Freeze 50+ 12-15 lb./a 15-18 lb./a Sorgo Sugar BMR Sorghum Sudangrass Late 60+ Excellent 3-8 ft. Fine 45-60 50-65 15 lb./a 20-40 lb./a Cow Chew BMR Sorghum Sudangrass Medium 60+ Very Good 3-8 ft. Fine 45-60 50-65 15 lb./a 20-40 lb./a Cow Chew Sorghum Sudangrass Medium 60+ Very Good 3-8 ft. Fine 45-60 50-65 15 lb./a 20-40 lb./a Waconia Forage Cane Medium 60+ None 6-7 ft. Medium After Freeze 45-60 12-15 lb./a 15-18 lb./a Hybrid Pearl Millet Forage Millet Medium 60+ Fair 3-7 ft. Fine 45-60 50-65 20 lb./a 20-40 lb./a *N/R= Not recommended 32
Game Builder Elite Food Plot Seed Game Builder Elite is the crop to plant that will ensure a very palatable, quality feed for wildlife. Characteristics Highest quality of white sorghums to provide the best quality feed & cover available for your food plot needs Average plant height of 38 to 55 Good stand-ability Perfect height for hunting Grain maturity is approximately 100 Full white head when mature Plant Game Builder Elite in a square or rectangular shape near water and secure winter cover such as dense grass, brush lands or timber for the best possible world for your upland game birds. Game Builder Elite is the cover of your choice for wildlife and the feed they will love! Characteristics Excellent vigor Very good white grain yield Heavy stem Very good canopy cover Good drought tolerance 33
Limit Out Red and Limit Out White Grain Sorghum Food Plot Seed Developed as an excellent fall through winter food source for upland game birds, migratory birds, and deer. Quail, turkey, pheasants, prairie chickens, ducks, geese and doves love this grain sorghum. Limit Out Sorghum wards off predatory birds such as sparrows, blackbirds and starlings, etc., during the milk and dough stages of development due to its bitter taste. The bitter taste disappears at maturity after predatory birds have established their feeding places. Limit out sorghum has an excellent palatability. Limit Out Sorghum has very low moisture requirements and excellent early seedling vigor, growing upright and producing medium to large heads. Limit Out Sorghum is mold and decay resistant during winter weather exposure. It provides a non-weathering food source for development and preservation of upland and migratory bird brood stock. Deer love to graze on it after matures. It is an excellent food and shelter for a variety of wildlife. Its shorter stature makes Limit Out Sorghum a great choice for urban and rural gardens where it can lure seed-eating birds. Characteristics Economical Drought resistant Good Cover Red or white grain Good stand-ability Average height is 36 Drill or broadcast 4-5 pounds per acre dry-land 6-8 pounds per acre irrigated 34
Rooster Booster Game Bird Food Plot Seed Developed specifically for game birds Repels sparrows and blackbirds during growth Strong stalk and head Rooster Booster is specifically developed to accommodate upland birds (quail, turkey, pheasant, and prairie chickens) and migratory birds (ducks, geese, and doves). The grain offers a good fall and winter food source, as well as a good covered habitat. Rooster Booster is an early maturity grain sorghum that blooms about 45-50 days after planting. Rooster booster is a heavy grain producer. Unlike the conventional grain hybrids, Rooster Booster grain sorghum imparts a bitter taste to predatory birds (sparrows, blackbirds, starling, etc.) during milk and dough stages of grain development. The bitter taste disappears with maturity. When mature, this grain sorghum is very palatable to wild game birds during the fall and winter months. The red-brown pericarp outer layer of the seed serves as a mold and rotting repellant during long exposure to cold and wet winter condition. The crop residue provides an excellent cover for birds while proving non-weathering food source as well. Recommendations Not recommended for grazing Plant after soil reaches 60+ degrees Plant around 1 deep Plant in rows or broadcast Characteristics Very palatable when mature Good seedling vigor Average plant height is about 36-40 Usually planted between June 10 and July 10 Head matures in about 90-95 days Average seeds per pound is 19,000 Planting Rate Planted in rows o 4-8 pounds per acre dry land o 7-10 pounds per acre irrigated Broadcast o 4-10 pounds per acre dry land o 8-20 pounds per acre irrigated 35
Dakota s Best Seed 36656 West Hwy. 44 Platte, SD 57369 Phone: 605-337-3318 Fax: 605-337-9684 Website: www.dakotasbestseedllc.com New For 2016!! Certified white wonder millet! Pre-blended cover crops! Natty oats! Remember we can do all your Custom blending, mixing, and bagging needs! Order early! Supplies are limited! 36