The primary advantage of a cocktail mix is biodiversity - the benefit that the soil receives from multiple species. Cocktail mixes will often contain 15 or more different species, including but not limited to the species listed below:
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Removed Stover Pays for Cover Crops?
Valor Barley Performs Well in Penn State Trials
CISCO's Valor Winter Barley had a good showing at the Penn State University barley trials. Valor finished in the top 5 in yield and was the only variety in the trial with a perfect winter survival score.
Read MoreCISCO Seeds Unveils New Cover Crop Mixer
With the increasing demand for cover crops that has taken place over the past several years, CISCO Seeds has increased its seed mixing capacity this past winter by installing a new mixer. With many cover croppers abandoning straight species in favor of multi-species mixes, the ability to mix seed accurately, get it bagged, loaded, and delivered in a timely fashion is more critical than ever.
Read MoreWinterhawk Annual Ryegrass Shows Impressive Winter Hardiness
In this year’s Ohio State annual ryegrass winter injury trial, Winterhawk Annual Ryegrass showed a dominant winter hardiness rating over the competition.
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