No one has forgotten last year’s polar vortex, least of all the farmers and ranchers who weathered it. We couldn’t have predicted the brutally low temperatures that much of the US experienced this past winter, but it was in anticipation of conditions like these that we tried to breed a forage variety that would be hardy and resilient enough to survive them. If one believes the weather predictions for the coming winter, it seems we succeeded just in time. Our FIXatioN Balansa clover has a rosette growth habit that hugs the ground helping it to withstand below-freezing temperatures. Even after a harsh winter, Balansa clover will aggressively produce forage in the spring, providing a plentiful source of high crude protein for deer (which means bigger racks!) and waterfowl. Read More
TURF YOU CAN BE PROUD OF
When it comes to finding the right product for your turf needs, it is important to look for qualities that address your specific climate, environment, use, and soil type. There is one quality, however, that must remain consistent no matter what the application is; your turf must be dependable.
Turf is susceptible to an array of diseases such as rust, dollar spot, and pythium blight. Diseases like these can destroy an entire lawn. An excellent turf will not only be resistant to such diseases, it will have a quick recovery from wear and injury.
At Grassland Oregon, we search internationally for the best turf genetics. We then vigorously test our turf to make sure we deliver only the best to our customers: turf that will provide them a lead in the market, ahead of their competitors.
FORAGE THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOUR LIVESTOCK
Quality forages are an integral part of a profitable livestock operation; from planting to harvesting and grazing to healthier animals. We understand the importance of a productive and flourishing forage stand, no matter the climate or soil type.
For this reason, Grassland Oregon has worked on improving forages through broad breeding programs. By thinking outside the box, we strive to develop that unique piece that will complete your puzzle. We are constantly selecting for varieties that include such traits as high nutrient density and yield, palatability, drought tolerance, persistence, adaptability, low maintenance, and tolerance to low fertility soils. Each variety is created according to the needs of our customers and carefully fits into the bigger picture.
COVER CROPS FOR THE FUTURE
The adoption of cover crops is steadily increasing throughout the United States. Many industry experts see cover cropping as the way of the future. Conservationists point to cover crops as a necessary evolution in protecting soil and improving water quality. Leaving the soil undisturbed and keeping plant life growing for as many days out of the year as possible restores the natural cycles of the soil. Residue and roots create organic material in the soil, which serves as food to soil organisms. These organisms increase biological processes, which facilitate nutrient recycling and decrease nutrient loss caused by runoff.
Grassland Oregon, along with our global network of breeders and leading university researchers, are providing novel solutions for today's growing concerns. We are bringing new species and varieties to the forefront, along with the information and education you need to position yourself as a leader in your field--today, tomorrow, and for decades to come.
SCOURING THE WORLD FOR THE BEST IN SEED GENETICS
Grassland Oregon inc. functions as a breeder, producer, and provider of a wide range of seed products and knowledge. While we develop many of our product lines in house, we also access some of the finest research and development programs around the world. On our farm we evaluate more than 4,000 unique lines of multiple species annually. Many of these species have never been commercialized.
We also test our varieties in diverse climates around the world. We've partnered with firms in Australia, Canada, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, South Africa, and other nations so we can provide you with the best solutions the world has to offer. At Grassland Oregon, we promise we will continue to search the world over to provide you Novel Solutions for Growing Concerns.
BRIDGING THE GAP
At Grassland Oregon, we are experts and researchers who take education seriously. It is our goal to bridge the gap between farmers, distributors, students, and policy-makers. We take every opportunity to build relationships with distributors by taking trips to our Iowa research farm, providing up-to-date tech sheets, and by sharing webinars and blogs. Just as we are confident about our products, we want you to be confident in your knowledge of turf, forage, and cover crops. Browse through our media to learn more.
WHY DO BUSINESS WITH US?Grassland Oregon can be your resource for information, education, and advocacy. Our focus and resolve is set squarely on Cover Crop, Forage and Turf improvement. These improvements are developed to meet the unique and specific challenges you face as you steward your precious resources. Our management team each have more than 30 years of experience in the seed industry. In addition, each one of us has a particular strength, whether it is in breeding, technology, production, legislative policy, education, marketing etc.Based on this information you might think we were a large corporation with many layers of bureaucracy. Grassland Oregon is made up of folks just like you. We are independently owned and operated with strong ties to our local, national, and global communities, and a deep commitment to providing novel solutions to your growing concerns.
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The Search for a Winter-Hardy and Economical Forage Solution
FIXatioN Balansa Clover: The Cover Crop and Forage that’s Exceeding Expectations
In extensive trials, this cool-season, nitrogen-fixing annual legume has raised eyebrows, surviving brutally cold winters, tolerating a variety of soil conditions, and performing well in mixes. Trials and initial feedback on FIXatioN balansa clover (Trifolium michelianum) have us excited about its potential to be a game changer—both for cover crops and forage. Read More
A Decade of Research Yields Next Generation Forage and Cover Crop
Most American farmers have never laid eyes on Balansa clover—a high nitrogen fixing cover crop and high protein forage that is a native to the Mediterranean region and popular Down Under—but with our new cold-hardy variety called FIXatioN debuting this month in North America, that may soon change. Read More
What Survived Our Rigorous Richland Research?
Following one of the hottest, driest summers in 50 years, the GO-Richland, IA Research Farm experienced one of the 10 coldest winters in recorded history. Miserable weather for those of us who chose to live here but perfect weather for turf and forage research. The varieties that survived the past 12 months are definitely tolerant of heat, drought and bitter cold. Last summer we had 12 days over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (countless in the 90’s) and just over 2 inches of rain from June thru September. The winter that followed was just as brutal with our first killing frost in late October and many nights of -20 degrees Fahrenheit and no snow cover. Read More
Renovating Your Pastures and Hay Crops
Don't knock the weather; nine-tenths of people couldn't start a conversation if it didn't change once in a while. So with the changing weather there is concern that from this winter’s deep freeze and last summer's drought, there will be damage to the pastures and hayfields this spring. Read More
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