2021 Sod Quality Seed Outlook: Species Bentgrass
Bluegrass: Elite
Economy Fine Fescue
Turf-Type Tall Fescue
Perennial Ryegrass Sod Sod Sod Good to Limited Good to Limited Limited Chart provided by Landmark Turf & Native Seed. Supply Outlook Sod Good Good Sod Good to Limited
Now for some good news, because we have been dryer, and with prices being higher, many farmers have been able to spot spray their production fields a few times, which should result in better availability of high-quality seed. Te farmers who started irrigation earlier than normal will be extremely happy with the results. Overall, the grass seed growers are doing all they can to deliver the most and highest quality seed they can.
As for the crops, as with most everything these days, expect to see higher prices across the board.
MOUNTAIN VIEW SEEDS
Provided by Duane Klundt, Vice President of Turf As we go into another season, many are left wondering “what just happened, what was that we just went through?” Te 2021 crop may be more of the same, after record consumption of grass seed from the 2020 harvest, which led to higher prices and limited availability, conditions in Oregon have not been ideal. At the time this was written, we were roughly five to six inches below normal on rainfall this spring, at one of the most critical times of seed development. Tis will put pressure on the pounds produced and the yields the farmers get per acre.
Kentucky Bluegrass dryland production will be down quite a bit for the 2021 crop. Not that sod farmers use this type of material, but it will impact high end varieties as the demand for bluegrass overall will be increased.
Tall Fescue demand has continued to increase over the years and as some inventory still exists, acres are about the same as previous years. Overall, if demand stays steady, all should be just fine with supply and quality.
Perennial Ryegrass has proven to be a challenge as consumption outpaced supply this last year, which in turn will put tremendous pressure on getting the new crop processed and moving this fall. Prices right now are at an all-time high, and these numbers could become the new benchmark, within reason of course.
Bentgrass should be about the same as previous years with a slight increase in price.
Regarding Fine Fescues, last year’s fires did not allow for normal practices to occur which will influence this year’s production yields. Tis, coupled by increased demand, has caused product to be limited and it will probably remain that way until the 2022 harvest.
Another concern in the vole problem. Last year these tiny rodents wreaked havoc on some fields devastating the total pounds produced. With the dry conditions we are experiencing, we could see a repeat of last year, but the farmers are doing their best to make sure it stays at a minimum.
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Overall, with higher prices and limited inventories, the 2021 crop could turn out to be one of the most interesting years in my 30-plus years in the industry. As I say every year, talk to your seed provider, work with them for the long term, and not the quick fix. Planning and preparation will help all of us avoid the pitfalls of times like these.
TPI Turf News July/August 2021
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