Meadow Bromegrass (30%)
A cool season, long lived perennial, sod-former with short rhizomes. Adapted to most sites, but performs best on moderately deep, well-drained moist soils. Provides excellent forage and is often used in blends with legumes and other grasses because of its ability to survive but not compete with them. The forage quality is similar to Smooth Bromegrass but Meadow Bromegrass will not take over the stand.

Intermediate Wheatgrass (30%)
A cool season, tall, perennial, sod-forming grass with a vigorous root system similar to that of bromegrass. Intermediate wheatgrass is easy to establish and will grow to a height of about 3 to 4 feet. Growth starts in early spring, usually goes dormant during the dry hot summer months, and resumes growth in the fall. A high yielding grass generally adapted to the northern Great Plains.

Crested Wheatgrass (30%)
Crested Wheatgrass is an extremely hardy, drought tolerant, long-lived, perennial bunchgrass. It makes excellent early season pasture, goes dormant during the dry hot summer months and will green-up with fall moisture.

Tetraploid Ryegrass (10%)
A short-lived, rapidly established cool season bunchgrass. It is highly productive and has excellent forage qualities. Tetraploid (four sets of chromosomes) cultivars have larger leaves and tillers and generally producing more forage. Perennial ryegrass has a short life span (1-2 years) in the North Central region and therefore should only be used in low percentage in mixes or as an annual forage.

Recommended usage: West of the Red River Valley in ND, all of SD and NE. This is a dryland mix for areas that get lower annual rainfall and higher temperatures.

Meadow Bromegrass (25%)
A cool season, long lived perennial, sod-former with short rhizomes. Adapted to most sites, but performs best on moderately deep, well-drained moist soils. Provides excellent forage and is often used in blends with legumes and other grasses because of its ability to survive but not compete with them. 

Intermediate Wheatgrass (25%)
A cool season, tall, perennial, sod-forming grass with a vigorous root system similar to that of bromegrass. Intermediate wheatgrass is easy to establish and will grow to a height of about 3 to 4 feet. Growth starts in early spring, usually goes dormant during the dry hot summer months, and resumes growth in the fall. A high yielding grass generally adapted to the northern Great Plains.

Crested Wheatgrass (25%)
Crested Wheatgrass is an extremely hardy, drought tolerant, long-lived, perennial bunchgrass. It makes excellent early season pasture, goes dormant during the dry hot summer months and will green-up with fall moisture.

Creeping Alfalfa (15%)
Foothold alfalfa is a long-lived alfalfa variety selected for its oversized and deep-set crown which makes it more tolerant to field and hoof traffic. Its spreading ability and prostrate growth pattern allows it to fill in unseeded or bare spots in the field. These features along with its high disease resistance, strong persistence and excellent winter hardiness make it a great addition to this pasture mix.

Tetraploid Ryegrass (10%)
A short-lived, rapidly established cool season bunchgrass. It is highly productive and has excellent forage qualities. Tetraploid (four sets of chromosomes) cultivars have larger leaves and tillers and generally producing more forage. Perennial ryegrass has a short life span (1-2 years) in the North Central region and therefore should only be used in low percentage in mixes or as an annual forage.

Recommended usage: West of the Red River Valley in ND, all of SD and NE. This is a dryland mix for areas that get lower annual rainfall and higher temperatures.

Same grasses as G-3 with the addition of alfalfa. CAUTION: Legumes attract gophers who love their roots.

Meadow Bromegrass (30%)
A cool season, long lived perennial, sod-former with short rhizomes. Adapted to most sites, but performs best on moderately deep, well-drained moist soils. Provides excellent forage and is often used in blends with legumes and other grasses because of its ability to survive but not compete with them. The forage quality is similar to Smooth Bromegrass but Meadow Bromegrass will not take over the stand.

Orchardgrass (30%)
Orchardgrass is a cool season, perennial bunchgrass that grows to a height of about 2 to 3 feet. It can be used for hay production, but does best in pasture mixes with other grasses or legumes because of its early and late growth in the season. It will adapt to most soil types, but does best in better in heavy rich soils. Although not as winter hardy as bromegrass it will stand more heat, drought and low fertility, and will make more summer growth.

Forage Tall Fescue (30%)
Forage Tall Fescue is a cool season perennial bunchgrass that tolerates wet, poorly drained soils. It is very productive and highly palatable in both pasture and hay situations. It is very important to use endophyte-free or novel endophyte containing varieties when used for forage to reduce potential toxicity.

Tetraploid Ryegrass (10%)
A short-lived, rapidly established cool season bunchgrass. It is highly productive and has excellent forage qualities. Tetraploid (four sets of chromosomes) cultivars have larger leaves and tillers and generally producing more forage. Perennial ryegrass has a short life span (1-2 years) in the North Central region and therefore should only be used in low percentage in mixes or as an annual forage.

Recommended usage: Red River valley in ND, all of MN, western WI, and Eastern tier of SD counties. For areas with higher annual rainfall. Grass.

Alfalfa (50%)
A cool season perennial legume, primarily used for livestock feed production. It can be cut 3-4 times per season producing highly digestible fiber with high protein content. While it has a nitrogen fixing nodule root it does require sustained levels of potassium and phosphorus to grow well. Alfalfa exhibits auto-toxicity, which means alfalfa cannot be seeded into existing alfalfa stands.

Red Clover (20%)
Red clover is the most extensively grown clover in the Northeastern states and as far south as Tennessee and Virginia. It is also an important crop in the irrigated areas of the Western states, especially Idaho, Washington and Oregon. As a crop, red clover is usually considered a biennial, well suited to short rotations. It is generally used for pasture or hay but, is also a soil improvement crop. Red clover does best on fairly heavy; well-drained fertile soils, but it will tolerate acid soils better than alfalfa. It requires more moisture than alfalfa and is not as winter hardy.

Timothy (20%)
Timothy is a short-lived perennial bunchgrass best suited in pasture mixes with other grasses and legumes, especially alsike clover. It is late-maturing and adapts well to a range of soil types with the exception of highly acidic soils.

Alsike Clover (10%)
Alsike clover is adapted to the same general area as red clover. It prefers a heavy, moist soil and will do better than other clovers on poorly drained acid soils. Alsike matures early, has a tendency to lodge and is essentially a "one cut" clover. Because it does well on low, wet land, alsike is well adapted to mixtures with other clovers and grasses, especially timothy. Alsike produces high quality pasture and hay.

Recommended usage: Red River valley in ND, all of MN, western WI, and Eastern tier of SD counties. Legume based hay mix.

Forage Tall Fescue (40%)
Forage Tall Fescue is a cool season perennial bunchgrass that tolerates wet, poorly drained soils. It is very productive and highly palatable in both pasture and hay situations. It is very important to use endophyte-free or novel endophyte containing varieties when used for forage to reduce potential toxicity.

Tetraploid Ryegrass (30%)
A short-lived, rapidly established cool season bunchgrass. It is highly productive and has excellent forage qualities. Tetraploid (four sets of chromosomes) cultivars have larger leaves and tillers and generally producing more forage. Perennial ryegrass has a short life span (1-2 years) in the North Central region and therefore should only be used in low percentage in mixes or as an annual forage.

Timothy (15%)
Timothy is a short-lived perennial bunchgrass best suited in pasture mixes with other grasses and legumes, especially alsike clover. It is late-maturing and adapts well to a range of soil types with the exception of highly acidic soils.

Kentucky Bluegrass (15%)
Kentucky bluegrass is a very durable sod-forming pasture grass. It tolerates heavy traffic and bounces back well from drought. It spreads through underground rhizomes to produce a thick and tough root system. It is slow to germinate compared to other pasture grasses and requires moderate care to maintain its appearance.

Recommended usage: Urban/ornamental horse pasture (looks nice). Short height, lower tonnage for feed, economical seed cost.

Orchardgrass (30%)
Orchardgrass is a cool season, perennial bunchgrass that grows to a height of about 2 to 3 feet. It can be used for hay production, but does best in pasture mixes with other grasses or legumes because of its early and late growth in the season. It will adapt to most soil types, but does best in better in heavy rich soils. Although not as winter hardy as bromegrass it will stand more heat, drought and low fertility, and will make more summer growth.

Tetraploid Ryegrass (25%)
A short-lived, rapidly established cool season bunchgrass. It is highly productive and has excellent forage qualities. Tetraploid (four sets of chromosomes) cultivars have larger leaves and tillers and generally producing more forage. Perennial ryegrass has a short life span (1-2 years) in the North Central region and therefore should only be used in low percentage in mixes or as an annual forage.

Meadow Bromegrass (15%)
A cool season, long lived perennial, sod-former with short rhizomes. Adapted to most sites, but performs best on moderately deep, well-drained moist soils. Provides excellent forage and is often used in blends with legumes and other grasses because of its ability to survive but not compete with them. The forage quality is similar to Smooth Bromegrass but Meadow Bromegrass will not take over the stand.

Forage Tall Fescue (10%)
Forage Tall Fescue is a cool season perennial bunchgrass that tolerates wet, poorly drained soils. It is very productive and highly palatable in both pasture and hay situations. It is very important to use endophyte-free or novel endophyte containing varieties when used for forage to reduce potential toxicity.

Timothy (10%)
Timothy is a short-lived perennial bunchgrass best suited in pasture mixes with other grasses and legumes, especially alsike clover. It is late-maturing and adapts well to a range of soil types with the exception of highly acidic soils.

Kentucky Bluegrass (10%)
Kentucky bluegrass is a very durable sod-forming pasture grass. It tolerates heavy traffic and bounces back well from drought. It spreads through underground rhizomes to produce a thick and tough root system. It is slow to germinate compared to other pasture grasses and requires moderate care to maintain its appearance.

Recommended usage: Rugged horse pasture. Will work best in Eastern ½ of our trade area, but will work in all of our trade area. Fairly inexpensive.

Western Wheatgrass (20%)
It is a native, cool season, long-lived perennial, sod-forming grass that reproduces by underground rhizomes. Under good conditions, western wheatgrass produces an abundance of early season nutritious forage. This is readily eaten by livestock until late summer when it becomes harsh and fibrous. Western wheatgrass performs well under a wide range of soil types, from sandy to clayey, and is very tolerant to higher soil salinity.

Intermediate Wheatgrass (20%)
A cool season, tall, perennial, sod-forming grass with a vigorous root system similar to that of bromegrass. Intermediate wheatgrass is easy to establish and will grow to a height of about 3 to 4 feet. Growth starts in early spring. Though usually dormant during the dry hot summer months, it resumes growth in fall. A high yielding grass generally adapted to the northern Great Plains.

AC Saltlander Wheatgrass (20%)
AC Saltlander Wheatgrass is a long-lived, cool season grass with a moderate amount of vegetative growth. It was developed as a hybrid between Quackgrass and Bluebunch Wheatgrass. It has a relatively high tolerance to soil salinity, superior to Crested and Intermediate Wheatgrasses and similar to Tall Wheatgrass.

Slender Wheatgrass (20%)
It is a short-lived, cool season perennial bunchgrass primarily used in seed mixtures due to its excellent seedling vigor, ease of establishment and fast growth. Established plants lose vigor and decline in abundance within 3 to 4 years. Slender wheatgrass improves stand productivity, especially in the first year, allowing other grasses to become better established. Its high tolerance to saline soils makes it a great addition to this mix.

Smooth Bromegrass (20%)
A cool season, long-lived perennial, sod-forming grass which spreads aggressively by creeping rhizomes. It is a very productive, nutritious and palatable forage grass that will withstand hot and dry weather during a long growing season.

Recommended usage: Saline-salt areas that are difficult to get established. For land where nothing else will grow, used more for vegetative cover rather than hay production due to extreme conditions it is generally exposed to.

Western Wheatgrass (20%)
It is a native, cool season, long-lived perennial, sod-forming grass that reproduces by underground rhizomes. Under good conditions, western wheatgrass produces an abundance of early season nutritious forage. This is readily eaten by livestock until late summer when it becomes harsh and fibrous. Western wheatgrass performs well under a wide range of soil types, from sandy to clayey, and is very tolerant to higher soil salinity.

Big Bluestem (20%)
Big blue is a warm season, perennial bunch grass that grows to a height of 3 to 8 feet. It has roots that permeate the top two feet of soil. Big Bluestem is adapted to moist, deep, well-drained soils. Big Bluestem is very palatable and nutritious although, if continuously grazed closer than 6 to 8 inches, will be replaced by less desirable grasses. It also works well in pure stands and is used extensively for nesting habitat, and reclamation projects.

Green Needlegrass (15%)
Green needle is a cool season, perennial bunch type grass that grows from 1 1/2 to 3 feet tall. It is a native grass that grows on medium to fine textured soils. Green Needlegrass starts growth early in the spring, and is nutritious, palatable, and remains green throughout the year. Stand establishment may be slow because of high dormant seed percentage.

Indiangrass (15%)
Indian is a warm season grass that spreads by seed and short rhizomes. It grows to a height of 3 to 6 feet and will grow on sandy soil, it is better adapted to moist well-drained bottomlands. Indiangrass exhibits moderate salt tolerance and will withstand occasional flooding. It makes good quality hay, and is found primarily in the tall grass prairie, and mixed-grass prairie. Primary use is in wildlife habitat and native range and pasture mixtures.

Sideoats Grama (10%)
Side Oats Grama is a warm season, erect native perennial grass that grows in tufts and open bunches to a height of 1 to 2 feet tall. It is more tolerant to drought than Indiangrass or Big Bluestem. It grows fast in late spring and early summer and stays green late into the summer. Side Oats Grama has good forage value and is grazed mostly in late summer and fall. It is found primarily on poorly developed shallow soiled, steep slopes, and ridgetops. Primary use is in grass mixtures for rangeland seeding and its excellent seedling vigor allows rapid establishment.

Little Bluestem (10%)
A warm season, leafy perennial grass that grows to a height of 1 to 4 feet. It can be grazed and has good forage value when the leaves are tender. It does not cure well and has moderate palatability for fall or winter grazing. Recommended in a mixture of warm season grasses for erosion control or summer pasture.

Blue Grama (5%)
A warm season short tufted perennial of the mixed grass prairie that is widely distributed on medium to heavy soils throughout the Dakotas and Minnesota. It has high drought tolerance on all soil types. Primarily used in rangeland seed mixes, low maintenance turf areas and roadsides.

Slender Wheatgrass (5%)
It is a short-lived, cool season perennial bunchgrass primarily used in seed mixtures due to its excellent seedling vigor, ease of establishment and fast growth. Established plants lose vigor and decline in abundance within 3 to 4 years. Slender wheatgrass improves stand productivity, especially in the first year, allowing other grasses to become better established. Its high tolerance to saline soils makes it a great addition to this mix.

Recommended usage: Designed for people who want a native pasture, ‘Old time native prairie’, ‘natural’ looking field. A relatively expensive mixture that takes 2-3 years to get well established, due to the high percentage of warm season grasses which are slower to establish.