Table 2. Annual forages


SpeciesDate of SeedingSeeding Rate per AcrePounds per BushelApproximate Dry Matter Yield Tons/Acre
Sorghum and sorghum-sudan hybridsMay 20-June 1020-40 lb503.0-6.0
SudangrassMay 25-June 1530-50 lb402.5-3.5
OatsEarly spring2-3 bu322.0-3.0
August2-3 bu321.0-2.0
RyeAugust-October 152bu56_
WheatSeptember 5-October 12 bu60_
Millet: Japanese, German, Hungarian, commonJuly 1-July 101/2 bu32_

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