Green Cover Seed

Green Cover Seed Custom cover crop seed mixes, pre-made mixes, and food plot blends. We make cover crops simple.
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Our 2000+ acre farm in south central Nebraska has been 100% continuous no-till for over 14 years and we have been working hard for the last several years to research and incorporate cover crops into our no-till system. We have researched cover crop water usage, cover crop nutrient content, and cover crop effect on following crops and our findings are both exciting and encouraging. We invite you to

explore our website to learn more about the unique opportunities cover crops can offer you to increase soil structure, organic matter, biological life, water infiltration rate, nutrient cycling, and wildlife. We have two locations:
1) Bladen, NE ( Headquarters)
918 Rd X, Bladen, NE 68928
(402) 469-6784

2) Iola, KS
30 W Davis St, Iola, KS 66749
(620) 363-0653

Could corn interseeding boost your profits in 2026?Grazing corn stalks after harvest is already a solid revenue opportun...
05/13/2026

Could corn interseeding boost your profits in 2026?

Grazing corn stalks after harvest is already a solid revenue opportunity but what if those stalks came with a nutritious, multi-species mix growing between the rows?

Species like clover, annual ryegrass, and brassicas perform very well in a corn interseeding mix and they completely transform the nutritional value of grazing stalks.

With input costs still high and grain margins tight, interseeding gives you more than a soil health win, it gives a high value grazing opportunity that can bring home real profit.

Have you ever tried corn interseeding? If so, drop a comment down below!

Check out our Corn Interseeding Mix: https://zurl.co/1GEQl

05/11/2026

Clint Cox has seen major increases in biodiversity on his farm since adopting regenerative practices.

One of the tools he's using to accelerate natural regeneration is biological products.

Biology and cover crops go hand-in-hand, helping to build and house resilient and diverse microbial communities in your soil.

Green Cover carries a diverse line-up of biological products, check them out on our website https://zurl.co/7wsvU or ask your sales representative about biologicals 402-469-6784

The summer season brings about great potential for growing high quality, nutritious forage for livestock.Heat-loving spe...
05/07/2026

The summer season brings about great potential for growing high quality, nutritious forage for livestock.

Heat-loving species like sorghum sudangrass, millet, cowpeas, sunflower, and forage collards grow vigorously during long days, producing impressive amounts of biomass while feeding the soil.

Whether you're planning summer grazing or building toward winter stockpile, the SmartMix Calculator can help you find the right fit.

Check out our SmartMix Calculator: https://zurl.co/4UEjB
Photos courtesy of Courtney Sime

The concept of fallowing ground is meant to give land a period of rest and to conserve moisture...But what's actually ha...
05/05/2026

The concept of fallowing ground is meant to give land a period of rest and to conserve moisture...

But what's actually happening on fallow ground?

Without living plants growing, we lose out on months of photosynthesizing plants that could be cycling nutrients in our soils.

Microbial populations suffer during fallow periods, as they depend on living plants to house and feed them.

Plus, the threat of erosion.

Even a simple cover crop mix with two or three species can make a huge difference, the key is proper management. Choose low water-use species, keep seeding rates modest, and terminate before maturity.

The cover crop draws some moisture, but it gives back far more than it takes.

Our team of expert sales representatives can help talk you through selecting the right species and create an effective termination plan to ensure you're managing moisture wisely. Give us a call at 402-469-6784 to learn more!

Many cover crop species will have colorful blooms which add good aesthetic value and pollinator habitat, however, some s...
05/04/2026

Many cover crop species will have colorful blooms which add good aesthetic value and pollinator habitat, however, some situations call for a little extra flare.

The Showy Flower mix combines true, showy flowers that you would traditionally find in the flower seed aisle as well as popular cover crop species.

Planted at the beginning of summer, the Showy Flower Mix will provide beautiful blooms all the way into fall. With zinnias, poppies, cosmos and more, this will be a bouquet maker.

You can purchase this mix on our website in package sizes starting at 0.5 lbs: https://zurl.co/qavUc

Regenerative agriculture doesn't happen in isolation — and neither does learning.This summer, we're hosting our 3rd Annu...
05/02/2026

Regenerative agriculture doesn't happen in isolation — and neither does learning.

This summer, we're hosting our 3rd Annual Nexus in the Field at our farm in Bladen, Nebraska. Two days, on the farm, with people who are just as serious about soil health as you are.

We're honored to have Jay Fuhrer as our keynote speaker. He spent 40+ years as a Soil Health Specialist with the NRCS and developed the 5 Soil Health Principles. If you've spent any time reading about soil health, you've run into his work.

You'll read soil cores in the field, eat local, nutritious and homemade food, and spend two days around farmers who are asking the same questions you are. That kind of environment has a way of making things click.

Space is limited. If you've been thinking about coming to a Nexus event, this is the one.

Register at https://zurl.co/JY7Ar

A common question that might be running through many farmer's minds this year is "How much nitrogen can I produce for ne...
05/01/2026

A common question that might be running through many farmer's minds this year is "How much nitrogen can I produce for next year's crop if I plant a cover crop this fall?"

The honest answer is that it depends.

A few things that matter most:

How many legumes are in your mix? You can go anywhere from 20–40 lbs per acre with a small percentage of legumes, up to 250 lbs with a full seeding rate. As a general rule, more legumes = more nitrogen fixation potential but you want to be sure your mix meets your specific goals.

Will your legumes overwinter? Context matters a lot here but hairy vetch, winter lentils, and winter peas are your best bets for top-end nitrogen production. The further south you are, the more options you have.

When can you plant? Aim for 2–4 weeks before your average first frost (earlier than that is ideal)

How long can you let them grow in the spring? Biomass and nitrogen can double every week as temps warm up. The longer they grow, the more you bank.

Now is a good time to consider a plan for next year's nitrogen. Give us a call at 402-469-6784 to discuss your options.

Second photo courtesy of Yadi Wang at Oatman Flats Ranch, third photo courtesy of JD Alley

04/30/2026

Annual ryegrass and cereal rye are often confused with one another, but they are distinctly different plants with different use cases.

Cereal rye is a grain crop, cousin to wheat. It's the most cold-tolerant crop around and is the last to freeze in fall and first to green up in spring. Heavy biomass production makes it a solid w**d suppressor with a wide planting window and strong winter survival.

Annual ryegrass is a true grass, closer to fescue than wheat. Its deep, dense root system breaks compaction and opens channels for cash crop roots to follow. It handles wet, clay soils better than any cereal grain and holds palatability and nutritional value deep into the season — making it a top grazing option.

Cereal rye wins on cold hardiness and biomass. Annual ryegrass wins on compaction, wet soils, and grazing quality. Know the difference and pick the right tool for the field.

Not sure which fits your operation? SmartMix can help 👇
🔗 https://zurl.co/Kdrme

If you're looking for a warm season legume that can take the heat and keep going through dry spells, Iron & Clay cowpeas...
04/28/2026

If you're looking for a warm season legume that can take the heat and keep going through dry spells, Iron & Clay cowpeas are hard to beat.

Plant them at the start of summer and they'll build serious growth before fall temperatures slow things down. That long maturity window is a big part of what makes them so productive.

Cowpeas provide excellent nitrogen fixation in a soil building mix, or higher protein forage in an annual grazing mix. And because they're naturally viny, they'll climb up neighboring plants in a multi-species mix, filling in gaps and making the most of vertical space.

Cowpeas don't ask for much. They just need warm soil and a chance to grow.

👉 Add them to your mix at https://zurl.co/Aar8x

Input costs are unpredictable, weather doesn't cooperate on schedule, and grain markets have a way of dropping right whe...
04/27/2026

Input costs are unpredictable, weather doesn't cooperate on schedule, and grain markets have a way of dropping right when you need them to hold.

Cattle markets are doing well right now while grain markets are hurting, and that's not unusual because they rarely move in the same direction at the same time.

Cover crops make it possible to convert row crop acres into grazable land and back again in a single season, and you'll leave the soil in better shape for the next crop in the process.

Use the SmartMix Calculator at https://zurl.co/6jgQY or call us at 402-469-6784.

Photo courtesy of Facundo Cabrera

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918 Road X
Bladen, NE
68928

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