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We’ve done this for many years now, while forage oats are more costly than grain oats or bin run oats, forage varieties yield as least an additional ton/acre.
August moisture is essential to get quick germination.
May be variety specific, but will grow well into fall and can sustain temperatures into the mid to low 20’s.
I like to mix in a brassica with the oats.
Have never had a forage test come back in less than 70% TDN.
We’ve done this for many years now, while forage oats are more costly than grain oats or bin run oats, forage varieties yield as least an additional ton/acre.
August moisture is essential to get quick germination.
May be variety specific, but will grow well into fall and can sustain temperatures into the mid to low 20’s.
I like to mix in a brassica with the oats.
Have never had a forage test come back in less than 70% TDN.