Red proso millet is a warm-season annual grass that can be used as a cover crop for a variety of purposes, including: 

• Erosion control: Red proso millet can help control erosion

• Weed suppression: Red proso millet can help suppress weeds

• Livestock grazing: Red proso millet can be used as supplemental grazing for livestock

• Soil builder: Red proso millet can help build soil

• Nitrogen scavenger: Red proso millet can help scavenge nitrogen