beneCOVER™ ~putting the "good" in covers!
In 2023 we introduced our first batch of premixed cover crop products! These four mixes were the culmination of several years experience and learning. We wanted to offer mixes that were easy to use, reasonably priced, and likely to provide great cover crop benefit!
Our beneCOVER™ mix lineup will continue to offer tremendous value and simplicity! If you are wanting to use these mixes for a cost-share project, please let us know, as we have a template we can send your county office to help calculate how much seed is needed for your requirements.
Mixes are available in 2000# totes, and 50# bags!
This mix is designed for a producer looking to start diversifying their cover crops. This mix is well suited to go ahead of corn or soybeans. The crimson clover is capable of fixing nitrogen, while the annual ryegrass and radish help to reduce erosion and recycle nutrients!
Contains: annual ryegrass, crimson clover, and radish
Rate: 15-20# / acre
This mix provides several legumes to maximize nitrogen fixation potential while also including brassicas and annual ryegrass to scavenge nutrients, reduce erosion and fight compaction. This mix is a great option ahead of corn!
Contains: annual ryegrass, hairy vetch, balansa clover, crimson clover, turnip, and radish
Rate: 15-20# / acre
This oat & radish mix is a great cover crop option for those looking for a mix that is simple to manage. This mix will typically winterkill This mix offers great fall grazing, nutrient recycling, and compaction alleviation. Seed at least six weeks prior to a killing frost.
Contains: oats & radish
Rate: 50-60# / acre
This mix of cereal rye and winter camelina is ideal for those looking for a simple overwintering mix ahead of soybeans! Both species in this mix do well when established in October or Novermber!
Contains: Cereal Rye & winter camelina
Rate: 40 - 80# / acre
Tips for success:
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Plan ahead! Those with a solid plan (and even a back up or two for weather) have the most success! Call us to schedule an appointment with one of our agronomists!
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Use quality seed! Make sure what you are seeding is cleaned and tested, otherwise you may be adding things to your fields that you do not want!
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Make sure the seed goes to the right place (seed-to-soil contact) at the right time! Consider using planes or drones if needed!