I'm in CNY - with a variety of plots planted over the last 10 years.
Turnips work for us, but only in Late December and January.
Standing Corn is great for 1ft of snow or more.
Late August planted Rye is great for October and Nov. - but become less attractive in December
Standing Soybeans are used October - January and are our most productive plot during hunting season ( plus the deer really use them in Late July & August).
They get my vote
FH