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TCF Field Rye
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TCF Field Rye is a winter-hardy cereal grain well suited for Michigan fields. It can be planted for cover crop, erosion control, soil building, fall/winter forage and wildlife food plots. Cereal rye is particularly valuable because it germinates in cool conditions and provides strong fall and spring growth.
Planting Rate
For a typical Michigan cover crop, I would give your customers these easy targets:
| Planting Method | TCF Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Grain drill | 50–60 lb/acre |
| Broadcast + incorporate | 60–70 lb/acre |
| Late planting / heavier stand | 80–100+ lb/acre |
Michigan State University specifically lists 45–60 lb/acre drilled and 50–65 lb/acre broadcast with shallow incorporation as a starting point for cereal rye following corn ahead of soybeans. MSU's broader cereal-rye guidance allows higher rates depending on planting method, timing and conditions.
Planting Depth: approximately ¾–1½ inches deep when drilling. Good seed-to-soil contact is important. When broadcasting, shallow incorporation or cultipacking improves establishment.
Planting Time: In Michigan, plant cereal rye as soon as practical after harvest. MSU lists a general window of mid-August through late October, with timing varying by location and intended use.
How Much Will One 50-lb Bag Plant?
At 50 lb/acre: 1 bag = 1 acre
At 60 lb/acre: 1 bag = 0.83 acre
At 75 lb/acre: 1 bag = 0.67 acre
At 100 lb/acre: 1 bag = 0.5 acre
