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    Tillage RootMax Ryegrass

    CCS Tillage RootMax annual ryegrass has been screened and selected for cover crop use

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    CCS Tillage RootMax ryegrass cover crop has been screened and selected as a cover crop because of its winter-hardiness and root structure.

     

     

    CHARACTERISTICS:

    Non-Forage Benefits:
    1 = Poor; 5 = Excellent

    Compaction Alleviation: 5
    Weed Suppression: 5
    Biomass Production: 3
    Erosion Control: 5
    Disease/Pest Control: 3
    Pollinator/Beneficials: 2
    P & K Cycling: 3
    Ease of Establishment: 5

    Nitrogen Fixer/Scavenger: Scavenger

    Nutritional Value:
    Values Vary Greatly Depending on Maturity

    Crude Protein: 9
    NEL¹ Mcal/lb.: .58
    ADF%²: 38
    NDF%³: 65
    TDN: 58
    DM Tons/Acre: .5-2
    Days to First Harvest: 90
    Days to Next Harvest: –

    ¹- Net Energy for Lactation = Energy available after subtracting digestive and metabolic losses
    ²- Acid Detergent Fiber = Low values mean more digestible
    ³- Neutral Detergent Fiber = Low values mean cows can eat more

    Ranking (Good, Better, Best):
    Graze: Better
    Baleage: Good
    Chop: Best

     

     

    SEEDING:

    Planting Time:
    Mar.-Apr.; Aug.-Oct.

    Seeding Rate:
    Mono (lbs./acre): 15-30
    Mix (lbs./acre): 10-15
    Forage (lbs./acre): 25-35

    Seeding Info:
    Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio (C:N): Vegatative- 20:1
    Seeding Depth (in./with drill): 1/4
    Seeds/lb.: 215,000
    Bulk Density (lbs./ft.³): 32
    Aerial Application Rate: 15-35
    Germination Soil Temp.: 40 F
    USDA Hardiness Zone: 6
    Days to Emergence: 7

     

     

    MANAGEMENT:

    Considerations

    • Prefers pH between 6.0-7.0
    • Intolerant of heat and dry weather
    • Hundreds of annual ryegrass varieties are on the market- choose the best to meet your goals

    9 Key Details When Using Glyphosate For Annual Ryegrass Burndown

    • Use full glyphosate rates… include ammonium sulfate (AMS)
    • Check your water to ensure the correct pH levels
    • Standard or XR flat fan nozzles are the best for most applications (medium droplet size)
    • Keep spray application volume to 10 gals./acre
    • Top growth should be taller than 4-8 in.
    • Soil temperatures need to be at least 45 F and climbing
    • Ambient air temperatures need to be above 55-60 F –delay applications when night-time temperatures drop below 38 F (ideally need 3 nights above 40 F)
    • Spray in the middle of the day (after dew has dried but 4 hrs. prior to sunset to allow for adequate translocation)
    • If a 2nd application is needed, wait at least 2 weeks after the 1st pass,
      annual ryegrass becomes harder to control after it joints (begins stem elongation)

    Oregon Ryegrass Growers – 2014 (RyegrassCovercrop.com)

    Masterline

    Ratings

    Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

    • Matures slower than cereal rye
    • Superior winter-hardiness
    • Easy to terminate because of its uniform growth
    • CCS Tillage RootMax annual ryegrass has been screened and selected for cover crop use