Organic Laker Forage Oats

CERTIFIED BLUE TAG

High DM biomass; yields in spring/fall
Tall, late-heading & leafy forage oats; high dry biomass yields in spring/fall
Excellent forage quality, comparable to ForagePlus
High protein and RFQ lead to more milk production
Not recommended for underseeding
Decent standability for forage oats
Seed 3 bu/acre for maximum yield

$31.50 / 48lb Bag (1.5 bushels)

Quantity	Price
1 - 5	$31.50
6 - 39	$28.50
40+	$27.00

Categories: Organic, Small Grains, Spring Oats

Oats are a vital part of our seed offerings, and we carry a wide selection of organic and conventional non-GMO spring oat seed varieties to meet any production need. Whether you aim to produce milling-quality oats, maximize bushels for animal feed, provide a nurse crop for alfalfa or forages, plant an economical cover crop, use spring oats for hay, produce straw, or meet a niche, food-grade market, we have the best adapted public spring oats for sale to meet your farm goals.

Organic Laker Forage Oats

Performance Table

Variety	Seed Color	Maturity	Plant Height	Straw Strength	Test Wt.	Grain Millers Approved?	Crown Rust	BYDV	2022 Yield	Avg. Yield 3-Year (bu)
Organic Laker Forage Oats	NA	Very Late	Very Tall	ID	NA	NA	ID	ID	NA	NA
Organic Sumo Oats	White	Early	Medium	Very Strong	35	Yes	4	4	127.8	110.9
Reins Oats	White	Early	Short	Very Strong	35.7	Yes	5	4	130.6	118.4
Organic Reins Oats	White	Early	Short	Very Strong	35.7	Yes	5	4	130.6	118.4
Rushmore Oats	White	Med	Med-Tall	Avg	36.4	Yes	4	4	149.1	136.1
Organic Rushmore Oats	White	Med	Med-Tall	Avg	36.4	Yes	4	4	149.1	136.1
SD Buffalo Oats	White	Med-Late	Tall	Strong	34.8	Yes	3	ID	157.6	138.6
Deon Oats	Yellow	Late	Tall	Strong	35	No	5	4	150.5	136.1
MN Pearl Oats	White	Late	Tall	Strong	35	Yes	3	4	151.9	139.9
Organic MN-Pearl Oats	White	Late	Tall	Strong	35	Yes	3	4	151.9	139.9
Morton Oats	White	Late	Tall	Avg	High	No	Susceptible	ID	ID	ID
Organic Morton Oats	White	Late	Tall	Avg	High	No	Susceptible	ID	ID	ID
Jerry Oats	White	Late	Tall	Avg	High	No	Suscptible	ID	ID	ID
Organic Jerry Oats	White	Late	Tall	Avg	High	No	Susceptible	ID	ID	ID
Organic Streaker Hulless Oats	NA	Early	Med	Avg	44	No	4	4	107.9	97
George Forage Oats	NA	Very Late	Very Tall	ID	NA	NA	ID	ID	NA	NA
Cover Crop Oats	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	No	Susceptible	NA	NA	NA
Organic Cover Crop Oats	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	No	Susceptible	NA	NA	NA

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Spring Oats

Oats are an annual cereal grain that can be used as a nurse crop to establish alfalfa, chopped for livestock feed, or raised for grain. Spring oats are planted very early in the spring, are tolerant to cold, fast establishing, and mature in the middle of the summer. We are a dedicated supporter of oat breeding at the University level and carry a diverse selection of oat varieties to suit any purpose.

Planting: Oats should be drilled 1-2 in. deep into a firm seedbed in early spring.

Planting Rate (straight for grain/forage): 80-110 lbs. (3 bu/A).

Planting Rate (with alfalfa): 40-50 lbs (1½ – 2 bu/A).

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