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COVID-19; Be of Good Cheer

The following is a letter by owner Jason Stevens sent to Great Basin Seed customers on Monday March 16, 2020 Dear Friends, COVID-19 has effected our daily routines unlike anything... Continue reading

Pasture Mixes

Converting Alfalfa to Grass and Grazing Pasture

Alfalfa stands have a limited lifespan – usually three to five years. A lot of care and work is put into those stands. They age, and what to do with... Continue reading

Pasture Mixes

Pastures are a fundamental component of raising livestock and practicing animal husbandry. Regardless of the animal, pastures are useful and often necessary to the health of our four-legged friends. Pastures... Continue reading

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Ladak II Alfalfa for Dryland Applications

Ladak II Dryland alfalfa is a top dryland performer. It is an excellent choice for inclusion in dryland pasture mix and is commonly used in grass mixes for improved pasture... Continue reading

Alfalfa

Great Basin Seed Alfalfa

With so many alfalfa varieties available it can be hard to know what to use. Finding the perfect variety for your land is important in the success of your crop,... Continue reading

Pasture Grasses

Cache Meadow Brome

Great Basin Seed began selling Cache Meadow Brome as soon as it was released to the public. It has become a “staple” item in our Irrigated Pasture Mix. It has... Continue reading

Salt & Alkali Soils Pasture Mix, Salt and Alkali Soils Seed

Pasture Mixes

Seed for Salt and Alkali Soils

Saline, sodic and alkali soils present challenges for farmers, ranchers and landowners. While these soil conditions will never be ideal or produce forage and biomass equal to more hospitable soils,... Continue reading

Pasture Mixes

Crown Royale Orchardgrass

Crown Royale Orchardgrass is a premium orchardgrass bred primarily for quick re-growth and disease-free foliage. These characteristics make it an ideal choice for grazing or hay. It offers superior performance... Continue reading

CRP Seed Mixes

THE CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM The Conservation Reserve Program is a land conservation program administered by the Farm Service Agency and/or NRCS. The long-term goal of the program is to establish land... Continue reading

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Perennial Ryegrass

Farmers and ranchers love perennial ryegrass on irrigated pasture in the Intermountain West. Perennial Ryegrass provides valuable forage and soil stabilization. Tetraploid varieties are used for forage and diploid varieties... Continue reading

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COVID-19; Be of Good Cheer

Converting Alfalfa to Grass and Grazing Pasture

Establishing Pastures

Ladak II Alfalfa for Dryland Applications

Great Basin Seed Alfalfa

Cache Meadow Brome

Seed for Salt and Alkali Soils

Crown Royale Orchardgrass

CRP Seed Mixes

Perennial Ryegrass