Supplemental Forages to Plant in July After Wheat

Mark Sulc and Bill Weiss, OSU Extension

Sudex can produce 3-4 tons of dry matter/acre.

Some producers may be considering planting a supplemental forage crop after winter wheat grain harvest for various reasons. Some areas of the state are becoming very dry. In many areas, the wet weather this spring resulted in ample forage supply, but good to high-quality forage is in short supply because of the wet weather that delayed harvesting until the crop was mature, or it resulted in rained-on hay that lowered quality.

The table below summarizes options for planting annual forages after . . .

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