Good source of forage seed???

[freewheat]

Looking to seed a bit down this year. Want a 70-30 grass alf. blend.

Where do you folks get the best deals on seed? I have little idea where to look...

Thanks

[WiltonRanch]

The peace country grows lots of forage seed and has a number of seed processors. There the big outfits like Brett Young are up there but there are some independents who sell direct. Definitely cheaper than buying from dealers. Golden acres seeds at Rycroft sends a truck out your way a couple times.

[grassfarmer]

Don't know price wise but you could check out friendlyacres.sk.ca which I believe would be closer to home for you.

[blackjack]

Could try Hannas Seeds for prices...Lacombe AB

[kato]

We use Northstar seeds from Neepawa mb

[Mufferaw]

Trawin Seeds in Melfort and Gary Waterhouse in Naicam would be the closest to you. Gary had a sale last spring I believe he stills deals with forages. Western Seducer will have their info.

[Mufferaw]

If you are seeding forages they may be some money in the farm stewardship program that will cover 30 or 50% depending on what you are doing. Used the program extensively under GF1 haven`t looked at the latest round.

[WiltonRanch]

What type of grass are you planning on. Be warned meadow brome is retarded expensive this year. Smooth might be cheaper if you like it. I hate it on our heavy clay. Another thing you may think its nuts but a couple pounds of sweet or red clover helps to choke out weeds the first year. Done it on bush breaking on steep hills when broadcasting.

[freewheat]

Well, thanks for all the info! I really had little idea where to look, other than CPS or brett young, etc.

Still researching grass types etc.

[WiltonRanch]

I just was talking with a processor and his multi alfalfa blend was $3.30 a lb and meadow brome was $3.20. So around $30 per acre. If he has enough orders out this way he sends a truck out and makes stops to keep freight reasonable. I've bought from him before and am pleased with the product.