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Imagine for a moment that you looked at alfalfa and forage from a different perspective. A perspective of potential: How good could you really be? That’s the perspective we have at Alforex Seeds. We want to help you find out how good you can really be at growing crops that contribute to better feed efficiency, enhanced nutritional value and improved digestibility. We do that by challenging ourselves to find out how good we can be.
When it comes to alfalfa and forage seed, we’re all in. It’s what we do best because it’s all we do, from alfalfa and sudangrass to forage, sorghum and clover. Our vision is alfalfa and forage excellence, so that when you grow our products you recognize the commitment that goes into them. A commitment to help you discover just how good you can be.
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Expect better performance Alforex™ products deliver a range of agronomic benefits for where and how you farm. Real solutions such as salinity tolerance, better persistence, drought tolerance, StandFast®
fast-growth trait and Hi-Gest® low lignin alfalfa and sudangrass. These solutions help to improve yield, feed efficiency and nutritional characteristics of alfalfa and forage, which ultimately adds value through more milk, more meat and greater productivity per acre.
Expect more innovation Alforex combines decades of alfalfa research from Cal West Seeds, Dairyland Seed and Dow AgroSciences. The result is a robust pipeline of innovation devoted exclusively to alfalfa and forages. It’s a pipeline you can rely on for groundbreaking products along with steady advances in quality, pest resistance, stress tolerance and persistence.
Expect committed professionals You have access to a dedicated sales staff and technical experts who focus solely on alfalfa and forage. They work with your dealer to answer your questions and give savvy insight into your challenges—insight drawn from experience with thousands of acres. When it comes time for you to plant, you’re not relying on speculation, you’re relying on proven expertise.
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Hi-Gest® 660Low Lignin Technology
Performance• First commercially available low lignin alfalfa variety for semi-dormant hay producers• Whole plant lignin is 7-10% lower than
other semi-dormant varieties for improved animal performance
• Product of conventional breeding without a yield drag or multiple pest resistance short-fall
Management• Responds to today’s recommended alfalfa
best management practices. No on-farm adjustments required
• Offers a wider harvest window if harvest maturity is delayed past late bud or one-tenth flower
• Rations are easily balanced by a nutritionist with an accurate feed test to take advantage of this trait
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• Plants are medium tall, with more stems
per crown and leaves per stem when the canopy is opened
Agronomics Fall dormancy class: FD 6
Multifoliate leaf expression: High MF
Resistance HR R MR LR SDiseases
Anthracnose
Aphanomyces-Race 1
Aphanomyces-Race 2
Bacterial wilt
Fusarium wilt
Phytophthora root rot
Verticillium wilt
Insects
Blue alfalfa aphid
Pea aphid
Spotted alfalfa aphid
Nematode Resistance
Northern root knot
Southern root knot
Stem
Variety Patent Pending
NEW
Hi-Gest® Alfalfa with Low Lignin Technology
• Higher fiber digestibility• More dry matter intake• More milk/beef per ton of alfalfa fed
Lignin is the complex organic compound that binds to cellulose fiber and hardens and strengthens the cell walls of plants. In mature plant tissue lignin increases yield, but negatively affects forage quality and interferes with animal digestion. To minimize this yield versus quality dilemma, producers have traditionally harvested at the late bud stage or by one-tenth bloom to reach a compromise of yield and quality.
Through conventional plant breeding, Alforex Seeds has addressed this conflict with Hi-Gest Alfalfa varieties that provide a significant reduction in plant lignin and improve fiber digestibility. The varieties trace to natural genetic variations within the Alforex germplasm collection that were identified by aggressive screening for low lignin as well as sound agronomic technology. The commercial Hi-Gest Alfalfa varieties for 2015 planting are estimated to have a 7-10% lignin reduction depending on the harvest maturity stage, management practices and variety.
Using the Milk 2013 Program* to calculate change, increasing neutral detergent fiber digestibility (NDFD) by one percent will increase Relative Forage Quality (RFQ) 2-3%, increase Milk Per Ton by 21 pounds and increase Milk Per Acre by 167 pounds. Additionally, Michigan State University
* http://www.uwex.edu/ces/forage/pubs/milk2000.htm
shows that a one percent unit increase in forage NDF digestibility yields a + 0.4 increase in dry matter intake and a + 0.51 pound increase in milk yield.
The new Hi-Gest Alfalfas are elite, top of the line varieties which now have the low lignin technology. High levels of winter survival and disease and pest resistance were maintained; and Hi-Gest doesn’t have the yield drag often associated with some new genetic traits. Winter survival is equal to conventional varieties of similar dormancies.
Hi-Gest Alfalfas do not require producers to adjust harvesting or feeding practices. They can produce dairy quality hay at their normal ~28 day cutting schedules, choose to increase yield out to ~35 days without sacrificing quality, use the technology to work around wet weather or manage tonnage and quality to maximize return per acre.
The lodging tolerances of Hi-Gest Alfalfas are comparable to conventional alfalfas. As with all alfalfa varieties, growers are strongly advised to use recognized best management practices to maximize yield, forage quality and stand life.
Very leafy with medium to fine stems.
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• Reduces seedling loss at establishment• Protects and maximizes hay yield• Helps curb and remediate salinity
Salinity is a natural byproduct of irrigated and dryland agriculture in low rainfall areas. Over time, soluble salts move upward in the soil profile and when rainfall or irrigation are not sufficient to leach accumulating soluble salts from the root zone, salinity begins to interfere with crop growth. The current drought pattern in the western U.S. may accelerate salinity build up.
Salinity of soil and irrigation water is usually measured and expressed as ECs or Electrical Conductivity. Alfalfa is moderately sensitive to salinity so growers should monitor salinity levels with soil tests or portable testing instruments. Seedling establishment losses begin with EC measurements above 1.0 and yield losses above EC 2.0 as shown in the following chart.
Saline Soils Effect on Alfalfa*EC Range Germination/Seedling
Growth StageMature
Plant Stage
< 1.0 No alfalfa limitations No alfalfa limitations
1.0 – 2.0 5 – 10% seedling mortality
Negligible forage impact
2.0 – 4.0 10 – 35% seedling mortality
Forage losses up to 15%**
4.0 – 8.0 35 – 75% seedling mortality
Forage losses 35 – 75%
8.0 – 16.0 Consider another species
> 16.0 Alfalfa growth ceases
*Non-salinity improved varieties
** ECe> 2dS/m is considered to be the economic threshold for non-salinity improved varieties
Alfalfa is very responsive to genetic improvement for salinity tolerance and plant breeders at Alforex have made improvements in germination and forage production salinity tolerance in today’s elite varieties.
It is generally thought that today’s alfalfa varieties with improved germination salt tolerance reduce the impact of salinity on seedling mortality by 2 – 3 EC points. For a field with EC measurements approaching EC 4.0, seedling mortality can be reduced from 35% to a negligible amount. For varieties with improved salinity tolerance for forage production, saline soil yield losses can be reduced by 7-8% per EC point until the variety’s threshold is reached. That threshold is thought to be EC 6.0 to 7.0 for unimproved varieties and above 8.0 for improved salinity varieties.
Alforex Seeds Salinity Tolerant Varieties
Variety Fall Dormancy
Improved Germination
Tolerance
Improved Forage
Production
Rugged 3 X
PGI 427 4 X X
CISCO II 6 X X
PGI 908-S 9 X X
A1086 10 X
Salinity Tolerant Alfalfa
To learn more about alfalfa management for saline soils,
visit www.alforexseeds.com for a 24 page guide for producers,
extension and seedsmen.
PGI 908-STotal Performance Leader & Salinity Tolerance
Performance• High-yielding, stable non-dormant variety
for hay, haylage or pasture across the Southwestern US
• Features germination and forage production salinity tolerance
• Strong multiple pest package
Management• Handles the tougher or better soils when
supported by best-management practices• Consistent, stable yield from crop to crop
and season to season; and medium or longer stand life
• Average recovery after harvest and days between harvests
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• Medium-tall plant height and good density
for this dormancy
Agronomics Fall dormancy class: FD 9
Multifoliate leaf expression: 10%/Low MF
Salinity tolerance,Germination: Tolerant Forage production: Tolerant
Resistance HR R MR LR SDiseases
Anthracnose
Bacterial wilt
Fusarium wilt
Phytophthora root rot
Verticillium wilt
Insects
Blue alfalfa aphid
Pea aphid
Spotted alfalfa aphid
Cow pea aphid
Nematode Resistance
Northern root knot
Southern root knot
Stem
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PGI 427Yield & Salinity Tolerance
Performance• Features germination and forage salinity
tolerance plus superior agronomics and high yield
• For fields with salinity levels exceeding EC 1.0 or where irrigation water above EC 1.3 is utilized
• More profitable alfalfa acres for the northern Great Plains and Intermountain West growers
Management• No yield drag if planted into non-saline soils• Fits Plains and Western production
zones where fall dormancy 3, 4 or 5 are recommended
• Medium early maturity and maximizes yield under traditional four-cut harvest systems
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• Medium tall plants with large medium
green leaves
Agronomics Fall dormancy class: FD 4
Winter hardiness class: WS 2
Multifoliate leaf expression: 84%/Mod MF
FastGrowth rating**: 1.85/Avg
Salinity tolerance,Germination: Tolerant Forage production: Tolerant
Resistance HR R MR LR SDiseases
Anthracnose
Aphanomyces-Race 1
Bacterial wilt
Fusarium wilt
Phytophthora root rot
Verticillium wilt
Insects
Pea aphid
Spotted alfalfa aphid
Nematode Resistance
Northern root knot
Stem
A1086Yield & Persistence for the Low Desert
Performance• True fall dormancy 10, with season-long
stable yield and broad geographic adaptation• Features germination salinity tolerance• Strong nematode package
Management• Expect aggressive, stable yields, with
good winter production and without a big summer slump
• Well adapted to wide range of soils and management systems, plus responds when pushed
• Medium early to harvest maturity and rapid re-growth
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• Tall, showy and good canopy density for
this dormancy
Agronomics Fall dormancy class: FD 10
Multifoliate leaf expression: 20%/Low MF
Salinity tolerance,
Germination: Tolerant
Resistance HR R MR LR SDiseases
Anthracnose
Bacterial wilt
Fusarium wilt
Phytophthora root rot
Verticillium wilt
Insects
Blue alfalfa aphid
Pea aphid
Spotted alfalfa aphid
Cow pea aphid
Nematode Resistance
Northern root knot
Southern root knot
Stem
CISCO IIConsistent Performer & Salinity Tolerance
Performance• True fall dormancy 6 semi-dormant variety
with high yield and forage quality potential• Germination and forage production salinity
tolerance for tough soils• Demonstrates spring frost tolerance
Management• Well adapted to the transitional zone
between dormant and non-dormant alfalfas• Fits the wide range of soil types, production
practices and harvest systems found in the transitional zone
• Medium harvest maturity, fast recovery after harvest and persistence for medium and longer rotations
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• Medium tall plants with good leaf density
Agronomics Fall dormancy class: FD 6
Winter hardiness class: WS 2
Multifoliate leaf expression: Trifoliate
Salinity tolerance,Germination: Tolerant Forage production: Tolerant
Resistance HR R MR LR SDiseases
Anthracnose
Aphanomyces-Race 1
Bacterial wilt
Fusarium wilt
Phytophthora root rot
Verticillium wilt
Insects
Pea aphid
Nematode Resistance
Northern root knot
Southern root knot
Stem
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PGI 801Consistent Quality & Yield
Performance• Winning combination of forage quality and
stable yield• Widely tested in public and private yield trials• Strong nematode package for the
Southwest US
Management• Expect season-long yield performance
without a major midsummer slump• Medium early harvest maturity and above
average recovery rate following harvest• Adapted to medium and longer term
stands and a wide range of soils and management systems
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• Tall, showy variety
Agronomics Fall dormancy class: FD 8
Multifoliate leaf expression: 23%/Low MF
Resistance HR R MR LR SDiseases
Anthracnose
Bacterial wilt
Fusarium wilt
Phytophthora root rot
Verticillium wilt
Insects
Blue alfalfa aphid
Pea aphid
Spotted alfalfa aphid
Cow pea aphid
Nematode Resistance
Northern root knot
Southern root knot
Stem
PGI 557Yield & Quality for Aggressive Managers
Performance• Outstanding yield potential across a wide
range of production geographies. • Responds to best-management practices
and can be aggressively managed• Features stable seasonal cut-to-cut
yields and high forage quality for a conventional variety
Management• Widely adapted variety that fits aggressively
managed harvest systems• Medium early maturity to one-tenth flower• Recommended for medium-long rotations
all across the fall dormancy 4 and 5 production geographies
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• Medium tall plants with a leafy canopy of
medium green leaves
Agronomics Fall dormancy class: FD 5
Winter hardiness class: WS 2
Multifoliate leaf expression: 66%/Low MF
FastGrowth rating**: 2.04/Fast
Resistance HR R MR LR SDiseases
Anthracnose
Aphanomyces-Race 1
Bacterial wilt
Fusarium wilt
Phytophthora root rot
Verticillium wilt
Insects
Blue alfalfa aphid
Pea aphid
Cow pea aphid
Nematode Resistance
Northern root knot
Stem
CW 704Forage Quality & Nematode Package
Performance• Semi-dormant variety that is a proven
performer for forage quality and consistent yield
• Adjusts to a wide range of cutting schedules and production systems found across the semi-dormant zone
• Strong nematode package for California
Management• Can handle five or six cuts per season when
aggressively managed• Medium early to harvest maturity and quick
recovery after harvest• Stable yield and good persistence versus
competitive varieties of this dormancy
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• Medium tall plants with a high ML
expression rate
Agronomics Fall dormancy class: FD 7
Multifoliate leaf expression: 78%/High MF
Resistance HR R MR LR SDiseases
Anthracnose
Bacterial wilt
Fusarium wilt
Phytophthora root rot
Verticillium wilt
Insects
Blue alfalfa aphid
Pea aphid
Spotted alfalfa aphid
Nematode Resistance
Northern root knot
Southern root knot
Stem
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ALFALFA
PGI 9000 BrandWidely Adapted
Performance• Blend of proprietary alfalfa varieties for
fields or situations when “the best” isn’t necessary but value is
Management• Adapted to the production geographies
where fall dormancy 8, 9 and 10 varieties are recommended
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• Appearance will vary depending upon the
proprietary components selected
Agronomics Fall dormancy class: FD9
Multifoliate leaf expression: Mod MF
Resistance HR R MR LR SDiseases
Anthracnose
Bacterial wilt
Fusarium wilt
Phytophthora root rot
Verticillium wilt
Insects
Blue alfalfa aphid
Pea aphid
Spotted alfalfa aphid
Nematode Resistance
Northern root knot
Southern root knot
Stem
Alfalfa with StandFast® FastGrowth Technology
• Maximizes the total seasonal yield• Maximizes the number of productive
harvests each season• Suppresses weed competition naturally• Conserves soil moisture for crop growth
When alfalfa fields are green and growing, chances are they are pushing out extra yield. The faster recovery after harvest of the StandFast Alfalfa speeds green-up by 3-5 days, shortening the days to harvest maturity and the next cutting. This earlier growth starts with the first crop and can give a head start to each season and the number of cuts taken before the fall cutoff. Along the way you are putting up more of the season’s total yield at mid-summer when heat units are more available and the weather is more cooperative.
Faster green-up after harvest.
An extra 6 inches of growth after 21 days.
PGI 529StandFast® FastGrowth
Performance• For growers who aggressively manage and
harvest their alfalfa acres to maximize milk per acre
• FastGrowth ability shaves 3-5 days off the time between harvests to maximize seasonal yield
• Strong multiple pest package to protect fast-growing plants and aggressively managed acres
Management• Fast-growing variety for production areas
that use fall dormancy 4 and 5 alfalfas, and when four or more cuts are expected each season
• Very early harvest maturity; reaches late bud or early flower 3 to 5 days ahead of most dormant alfalfas
• Very fast green-up after harvest and accelerated growth to harvest maturity
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• Tall and showy, with large leaves
Agronomics Fall dormancy class: FD 5
Winter hardiness class: WS 1
Multifoliate leaf expression: 31%/Low MF
FastGrowth rating*: 2.21/Very Fast
Resistance HR R MR LR SDiseases
Anthracnose
Aphanomyces-Race 1
Aphanomyces-Race 2
Bacterial wilt
Fusarium wilt
Phytophthora root rot
Verticillium wilt
Insects
Blue alfalfa aphid
Pea aphid
Spotted alfalfa aphid
Nematode Resistance
Stem
Ratings are based on average performance of the variety over a wide range of climatic and soil types. Actual performance may be adversely affected by extreme conditions. Unless stated, ratings are based on standardized testing procedures endorsed by the North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference.
** StandFast FastGrowth ratings are calculated by Alforex Seeds from weekly measurement of
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Key: 1 = Early or Poor 3 = Average 5 = Late or Best
GRASSES & MIXTURES
Encore Brand Orchardgrass
Early Maturity
Performance/Management• Early maturing, long-lived, winter hardy
perennial bunchgrass that can be grown alone or in mixture for hay or pasture
• Encore is widely adapted and can tolerate late spring frosts after spring green-up
• Good mid-summer productivity• Resistant to Martigosporium and rust
Agronomic Characteristics
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Yield
Maturity
Palatability
Digestibility
Disease Tolerance
Stand Density
Winter Hardiness
Drought Tolerance
Grazing Adaptability
Fit Grass/Legume Mix
Leaf Texture
Forte Brand Tall Fescue
Endophyte-Free
Performance/Management• Quick-establishing, deep-rooted, long-lived
perennial bunchgrass that is easily managed for pasture or hay
• Adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions including wet soils, and tolerates alkalinity and salinity
• Established Forte tall fescue grows quickly, is endophyte-free and has leaf quality similar to perennial ryegrass
Agronomic Characteristics
5 4 3 2 1
Yield
Maturity
Palatability
Digestibility
Disease Tolerance
Stand Density
Winter Hardiness
Drought Tolerance
Grazing Adaptability
Fit Grass/Legume Mix
Leaf Texture
Optima Brand Orchardgrass
Late Maturity
Performance/Management• Late maturing, long-lived, winter hardy
perennial bunchgrass that can be grown alone or in mixture for hay or pasture
• Widely adapted orchardgrass with increased tillering to produce a dense stand without the clumping of traditional varieties
• Excellent rust resistance
Agronomic Characteristics
5 4 3 2 1
Yield
Maturity
Palatability
Digestibility
Disease Tolerance
Stand Density
Winter Hardiness
Drought Tolerance
Grazing Adaptability
Fit Grass/Legume Mix
Leaf Texture
varieties grown side-by-side from green-up to harvest through the growing season. Expressed as average centimeters growth per day.
>2.20 = Very Fast >2.00 = Fast>1.80 = Average >1.60 = Slow<1.60 = Very Slow
Low Lignin ratings are measured and calculated by proprietary Alforex Seed protocols.
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GRASSES & MIXTURES
Jetta Brand Italian Ryegrass
Cover Crop/Emergency Forage
Performance/Management• Cool season biennial tetraploid for use as
a late summer/early fall cover crop or as a late spring planted nurse or forage crop
• Being a biennial tetraploid, Jetta has a good chance of surviving winter but will not put on a seed head when planted late spring
• Use lower seeding rate if using as a nurse crop to establish legumes
Agronomic Characteristics
5 4 3 2 1
Yield
Maturity
Palatability
Digestibility
Disease Tolerance
Stand Density
Winter Hardiness
Drought Tolerance
Grazing Adaptability
Fit Grass/Legume Mix
Leaf Texture
Mercury Brand Annual Ryegrass
Cold Tolerant
Performance/Management• Early maturing annual ryegrass with
cold tolerance for winter pasture in the southeastern US or as early harvest green-chop or silage, or as a cover crop in the northern half of the US
• Adapted to over-seeding into fields or pastures of other species to boost yields and quality. Responds to fertility and timely management
• Rust resistant
Agronomic Characteristics
5 4 3 2 1
Yield
Maturity
Palatability
Digestibility
Disease Tolerance
Stand Density
Winter Hardiness
Drought Tolerance
Grazing Adaptability
Fit Grass/Legume Mix
Leaf Texture
Marquis Brand Festulolium
Easy to Establish & Durable
Performance/Management• Late maturing hybrid cross between
ryegrass and meadow fescue. Brings seedling vigor and forage quality from the ryegrass and durability and drought tolerance from the meadow fescue
• Recommended for grazing in mixtures or alone or as a nurse crop for alfalfa or clover at low seeding rates
• Good mid-summer productivity and resistant to rust
Agronomic Characteristics
5 4 3 2 1
Yield
Maturity
Palatability
Digestibility
Disease Tolerance
Stand Density
Winter Hardiness
Drought Tolerance
Grazing Adaptability
Fit Grass/Legume Mix
Leaf Texture
Key: 1 = Early or Poor 3 = Average 5 = Late or Best
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Journey Brand Perennial Ryegrass
For Permanent Pastures
Performance/Management• Cool season, perennial ryegrass for use as
pure stands or in mixtures for permanent pastures intended for 3-5+ productive harvest seasons
• Responds to fertility, adequate moisture and best grazing practices
• When planting with legumes or in mixtures with other grasses, reduce the seeding rate of Journey to prevent smothering by Journey’s fast growth habit
Agronomic Characteristics
5 4 3 2 1
Yield
Maturity
Palatability
Digestibility
Disease Tolerance
Stand Density
Winter Hardiness
Drought Tolerance
Grazing Adaptability
Fit Grass/Legume Mix
Leaf Texture
Fiesta Brand Intermediate Ryegrass
High Quality Forage
Performance/Management• Cool season, intermediate ryegrass that can
be planted as a pure stand or in mixture for permanent pasture
• Fiesta can also be used as a nurse crop for alfalfa and clovers when sown at reduced seeding rates
• Good seedling vigor and disease resistance
Agronomic Characteristics
5 4 3 2 1
Yield
Maturity
Palatability
Digestibility
Disease Tolerance
Stand Density
Winter Hardiness
Drought Tolerance
Grazing Adaptability
Fit Grass/Legume Mix
Leaf Texture
To learn more about how to manage teff grass, visit www.alforexseeds.com to view the Teff Grass Crop Overview and Forage
Production Guide
Tiffany Teff® GrassQuality Forage Fast
Performance/Management• Warm season summer annual grass
that produces multiple crops of high quality and palatable hay for horses, dairy and beef cattle
• Low input crop that is easy to grow• PVP (Plant Variety Protected) variety
Agronomic Characteristics
5 4 3 2 1
Yield
Maturity
Palatability
Digestibility
Disease Tolerance
Stand Density
Winter Hardiness
Drought Tolerance
Grazing Adaptability
Fit Grass/Legume Mix
Leaf Texture
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GRASSES & MIXTURES
Revive Brand Pasture Mix
Boost Yield
Performance/Management• Mixture of cool season grasses selected
for forage quality, season-long productivity, palatability and persistence
• Features perennial grasses that do well when interseeded into worn-out pastures or hay fields to rejuvenate productivity
• Endophyte-free grasses; does not contain a legume component
Mixture Components*30% Optima Brand Orchardgrass–
Rapid regrowth30% Forte Brand Tall Fescue–Summer
productivity and stockpiling15% Journey Brand Perennial Ryegrass–
Quick stand establishment15% Jetta Brand Italian Ryegrass–
Quick establishment10% Marquis Brand Festulolium–Summer
productivity and forage quality*Components are subject to availability and may change over time
All Grass Pasture Mix
Early Maturity
Performance/Management• All Grass Pasture Mix can be used for
pasture, hay production, wildlife habitat or soil conservation plantings
• Components, as a mixture, adapt to a wide range of growing conditions and soil types
• Versatile, economical mixture for season long production
Mixture Components*20% Optima Brand Orchardgrass–Rapid
re-growth after harvest20% Journey Brand Perennial Ryegrass–
Forage quality20% Imperial Brand Timothy–Winter
hardiness and forage quality20% Forte Brand Tall Fescue–
Endophyte-free and durability10% Smooth Bromegrass–Easy to
establish and very persistent10% Marquis Brand Festulolium–
Summer productivity* Components are subject to availability and may change over time
Equine Brand Hay & Pasture Mix
Formulated for Horses
Performance/Management• Mixture of cool season grasses formulated
for horses on pasture that has the option of harvesting as dry hay
• Includes perennial species that recover quickly after close grazing and other species that contribute to yield and palatability when harvested as hay
• Endophyte-free and does not contain a legume component
Mixture Components*30% Optima Brand Orchardgrass–Rapid
regrowth after harvest15% Bardenby Bluegrass–Tolerates
close grazing and spreads to fill in open spots
15% Imperial Brand Timothy–Early season growth and yield
15% Jetta Brand Italian Ryegrass– Quick establishment
15% Marquis Brand Festulolium– Summer productivity
10% Journey Brand Perennial Ryegrass–Forage quality
* Components are subject to availability and may change over time
Key: 1 = Early or Poor 3 = Average 5 = Late or Best
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Grasses and Mixtures / Clovers / Cover Crops Recommended Seeding Rates
Seeding Method and Pounds Per Acre
Product Bag SizeDrilled Pure
StandsBroadcast
Pure StandsInter-
SeedingOver/Frost Seeding
Grass/Hay Mixture
Forte Brand Tall Fescue 25 25-30 30-35 10-15 10-15 5-8
Marquis Brand Festulolium 25 30-35 35-40 15-20 15-20 3-5
Encore Brand Early Orchardgrass 25 20-25 25-30 10-15 10-15 4-5
Optima Brand Late Orchardgrass 25 20-25 25-30 10-15 10-15 4-5
Mercury Brand Annual Ryegrass 25 30-35 35-40 15-20 15-20 3-5
Jetta Brand Italian Ryegrass 25 30-35 35-40 15-20 15-20 3-5
Fiesta Brand Intermediate Ryegrass 25 30-35 35-40 15-20 15-20 3-5
Journey Brand Perennial Ryegrass 25 30-35 35-40 15-20 15-20 3-5
Imperial Brand Timothy 50 5-8 8-10 3-5 3-5 5-8
Titan Timothy 50 5-8 8-10 3-5 3-5 5-8
Tiffany Teff Grass (34% coated) 50 8-10 10-12 4-5
Maxima Meadow Brome 25 20-30 25-35 10-15 10-15 4-6
All Grass Brand Forage Mix 25 30-40 35-45 15-20 18-22
Equine Brand Hay and Pasture Mix 25 30-40 35-45 12-18 15-20
Revive Brand Pasture Mix 25 30-40 35-45 15-20 15-20
Saltlander Brand Forage Mix 25 15-20 20-25 15-20 20-25
EverGraze Brand Ladino Clover (34% coated) 50 5-8 7-10 2-3 4-7 2-3
Braco White Mustard 50 15 18-20
Ripper Radish 50 8-10 10-12 2-4
Also available:Climax TimothySmooth BromeAlsike CloverBerseem CloverCrimson CloverVNS Ladino CloverVNS Medium Red Clover
Saltlander Forage Grass Mix
Salinity Tolerance
Performance/Management• Mixture of perennial grasses with salt
tolerance for the semi-arid Plains and West with 10-18” of annual precipitation
• For season-long pasture, dry hay or dual purpose, as well as conservation practices
• Forage quality comparable to and orchardgrass and very palatable to livestock
Mixture Components*50% AC Saltlander Green Wheatgrass25% Slender Wheatgrass25% Forte Tall Forage Fescue
*Components are subject to availability and may change over time
SORGHUM
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ForageKing BMR Sorghum x Sudangrass
Performance• Warm season summer annual for multiple
harvests as pasture, hay or silage• Carries the brown midrib gene for improved
forage quality, palatability and animal intake over non-BMR hybrids
• Excellent drought tolerance for low rainfall areas
Management• Adapted to all areas of the US where hybrid
sorghum x sudangrass or hybrid sudangrass is grown
• Plant after the danger of frost and soil temperatures exceed 65° Fahrenheit
• Leave 3-4” of stubble at harvest and apply 1 to 1.25 pounds of actual Nitrogen for each day to the expected next harvest
• Follow all sorghum feeding precautions
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• Wide showy leaves with the characteristic
brown midrib coloring. Usually chest-high before head extension
Seeding Rate Recommendations• Approximately 16,000 seeds per pound• In 6” to 18” drilled rows, seed 10-25
pounds per acre dryland and 15-40 pounds per acre irrigated
• For broadcast, seed 10-30 pounds per acre dryland and 20-40 pounds per acre irrigated
HayKing II Hi-Gest® BMR Hybrid Sudangrass
Performance• Low lignin content increases digestibility in
livestock rations• Warm season summer annual with seasonal
dry matter tonnage equal to corn silage as silage, pasture or hay
• Low input requirements and an efficient user of nitrogen and water, with few weed or pest concerns
• Superior forage quality versus BMR hybrid sorghum x sudangrass with reduced prussic acid
Management• Adapted to all areas of the US where hybrid
sorghum x sudangrass or hybrid sudangrass is normally grown
• Plant after danger of frost and soil temperatures exceed 65° Fahrenheit
• Fine stems, leafy and aggressive tillering after harvest. Leave a 3-4” stubble
• Follow all sorghum feeding precautions
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• A fast-growing hybrid with very fine stems,
aggressive tillering and a mass of leaves with the characteristic brown midrib coloring. Usually chest-high before head extension
Seeding Rate Recommendations• Approximately 32,000 seeds per pound• For the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast,
use 30 to 60+ pounds per acre in 6” to 18” rows
• For the Great Plains dryland, seed 15 to 30+ pounds per acre in 6” to 18” rows. When irrigated increase to 30 to 60+ in 6” to 18” rows
• For Intermountain West irrigated, seed 40 to 60+ per acre in 6” to 18” rows
• For Southwest irrigated, seed 50 to 100+ pounds per acre in 6” to 18” rows
PhotoKing BMR Sorghum x Sudangrass
Performance• Warm season summer annual best adapted
to rotational grazing, hay or silage where a wide harvest window is desired
• Stays in the vegetative growth stage until day length is 12 hours and 20 minutes or less which is usually September depending on latitude
• Features a very good disease resistance package
Management• Adapted to all areas of the US where hybrid
sorghum x sudangrass or hybrid sudangrass is grown
• Plant after the danger of frost and soil temperatures exceed 65° Fahrenheit
• Leave 3-4” of stubble at harvest and apply 1 to 1.25 pounds of actual Nitrogen for each day to the expected next harvest
• Follow all sorghum feeding precautions
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• Wide showy leaves with the characteristic
brown midrib coloring.
Seeding Rate Recommendations• Approximately 15,000 seeds per pound• For 6” to 18” drilled rows dryland, seed
12-35 pounds per acre and 30-40 pounds per acre irrigated
• For broadcast, seed 10-30 pounds per acre dryland and 20-40 pounds per acre irrigated
To learn more about how to manage Hi-Gest Sudangrass, visit www.alforexseeds.com to view
the Hi-Gest Sudangrass Crop Overview and Forage Production Guide.
HI-GEST® SUDANGRASS
Crop Overview and Forage Production Guide
A Guide for Producers, Extension Educators and Seed Marketers
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DwarfKing Brachytic BMR Forage Sorghum
Performance• Warm season, single cut forage sorghum
that produces a grain head• Plants with a grain head are normally 6
to 7 foot tall with very good standability at harvest maturity
• Highly digestible and palatable silage for beef or dairy cattle
Management• Plant in spring or early summer to reach
soft dough maturity in 95 days• Plant after the danger of frost and soil
temperatures exceed 65° Fahrenheit• Exhibits good seedling vigor for no-till
planting into stubble• Apply 1-1.25 pounds of actual Nitrogen
for each day from seeding to the expected harvest date
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• Plants with large grain heads will be
6 to 7 feet tall with thick stalks and very wide leaves
Seeding Rate Recommendations• Approximately 16,000-18,000 seeds
per pound• In corn planter row widths, seed 6-8 pounds
per acre dryland and 10-12 pounds per acre irrigated
• For broadcast, seed 10-15 pounds per acre dryland and 15-20 pounds per acre irrigated
CW 7700 BMR or Conventional Forage Sorghum
Performance• Forage sorghum hybrid that efficiently
produces high forage yields and is easy to manage
• Fits silage production needs of dairy and feedlots across the Southern Great Plains and Southwestern US
• Efficient user of water and fertility
Management• Uses a third less water and half the applied
nitrogen fertilizer as corn for silage• Reaches the soft dough stage in
approximately 120 days• Strong stalks for very good standability• Produces yields and silage quality
comparable to corn for silage and exceeds corn on marginal soils
• Yields 5,000-7,000 pounds per acre of red grain, resulting in a very high grain-to-stover ratio. This significantly increases digestible dry matter per acre when fed as silage. The high protein content and total digestible nutrients make CW 7700 perfect for the feed lot or dairy
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• Crop height will be 6-8 feet tall with a
strong stalk• Dense, numerous, wide dark-green leaves
Seeding Rate Recommendations• Approximately 15,000 seeds per pound• Irrigated: 10 pounds per acre in rows or
drilled at 20 pounds per acre• Dryland: 4-5 pounds per acre in rows or
drilled at 15-20 pounds per acre
SilageKing BMR Hybrid Forage Sorghum
Performance• Versatile, easy to manage early forage
sorghum for one crop per season silage production
• Fits silage production needs of dairy and feedlots across the Central and Northern Plains as well as the Intermountain West
• Efficient user of water and fertility and a good choice for dryland production
• Excellent standability
Management• Uses a third less water and half the applied
nitrogen fertilizer as corn for silage• Reaches the soft dough stage in
approximately 90-95 days• Produces tonnage and silage quality
comparable to corn for silage in the hybrid’s adapted area and exceeds corn on marginal soils
• Harvest at the mid-dough stage to maximize grain to stover ration for greater animal performance. If higher protein levels is desired, harvest at the head extension stage of growth
Appearance at Harvest Maturity• Crop height will range from 4 to 7 feet
tall depending upon the environment and growing season. Excellent drought tolerance
Seeding Rate Recommendations• Approximately 13,000-15,000 seeds
per pound• Irrigated: 5-7 pounds per acre in corn rows,
6-10 pounds per acre drilled• Dryland: 4-7 pounds per acre in corn rows,
6-9 pounds per acre drilled• Do not exceed 100,000 plants per acre
at harvest
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