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Forage Guide 2015

Helping You GrowWe’ve grown strong roots in this country. Eighty years strong, in fact. And in that time, BrettYoung has

proudly been providing growers with the products they need to remain at the forefront of agribusiness.

Over the years, we’ve seen substantial changes and consolidation in our industry as the multinationals

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company that provides high-performance seed and related products. We are steadfast in our

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Table of Contents

How to Establish a Productive Forage Stand . . . . . . . . . . 2

Selecting Forage Species and Blends to Meet Your Forage Goals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Forage Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Stock Blend Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Stock Blend Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Alfalfa and Legumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Alfalfa Variety Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Alfalfa and Legume Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Forage Grasses and Turf Grasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Forage Grass Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Turf Grass Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Elite Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Silage/Grazing Corn Hybrids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Grain Corn Hybrids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Genuity® RIB Complete® Hybrids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Producing Seed for BrettYoung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Forage Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

The establishment phase is the critical first step in a productive and healthy forage stand.

To maximize your success in establishing a healthy product stand, follow the agronomic

guidelines below.

Time of Seeding

Early spring (mid-April to early June), mid-summer (mid-July to early August) and late fall (after

freeze-up) are suitable times for seeding your forage stand. Spring seeding provides the best

chance for adequate moisture levels for germination. Summer seeding provides less weed

competition, but may not be successful in areas with inadequate summer moisture. Fall dormant

seeding can run risks of early spring run-off or freeze thaw patterns harming seedlings.

Seedbed Preparation

A firm seedbed is needed for good forage establishment. This results in proper seed to soil

contact, adds control to seeding depth, and reduces surface drying. Walking on a firm seedbed

should not leave a footprint deeper than ¼ inch.

Weed Control

Weed control is important for good forage establishment. A seedbed free of perennial weeds is

especially important. Control weeds prior to seeding, as well as during the year of establishment

if possible.

Quality Seed and Seed Treatments

Certified seed ensures varietal purity, high germination and weed-free seed. Certified seed

results in rapid establishment and reduced weed problems in the future forage crop, as well as

subsequent crops. Consider a forage coating to improve flowability and seedling health. All

legumes should be inoculated to ensure nitrogen fixation.

Fertility

Soil test and fertilize accordingly. Remember that the most cost-effective time to fertilize a

forage crop is usually at seeding. Consider the use of higher rates of elemental sulphur or

phosphorus to provide a stable nutrition base for the following years. Fifteen pounds of P2O5

can be safely seed placed. Higher rates must be banded away from the seed row to avoid

seedling damage.

HOW TO ESTABLISH A PRODUCTIVE FORAGE STAND

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Seeding Depth

Proper depth of seeding cannot be stressed enough. Many forage stand establishment failures are due

to seeding too deep. All forage species should be seeded no deeper than ½ inch. Most forage seeds will

do well planted at about ¼ inch or less. Always err on seeding shallow rather than deep.

Seeding Rates

Use the proper seeding rates based on target plants per square foot. Seeding rates depend on seed size,

seed quality, seeding method, row spacing and annual precipitation. Because most forage seeds are

small, light and often chaffy, it can be useful to mix the seed with cracked grain, cover crop seed, or

fertilizer (except inoculated legumes) to improve seed flow.

Cover Crops

Although not recommended, some producers choose to plant forages with cover crops such as barley or

oats. Cover (or companion) crops compete with the new forage seedlings for sunlight, nutrients and

moisture. A cover crop can cause reduced seedling establishment and forage yield and also reduce stand

longevity. The benefits of using cover crops include reduction of wind and water erosion and reduction

of weed infiltration. If using a cover crop, the following tips will reduce the competition and aid in forage

stand establishment.

Tips for Using Cover Crops

Tip #1 – Seed the cover crop at ⅓ to ½ of normal seeding rate. Seed forage seed in a separate pass at an

angle to your cover crop to reduce competition and to aid in depth control.

Tip #2 – Increase forage seeding rate to achieve desired plant densities in the stand as the cover crop will

reduce forage seed establishment.

Tip #3 – Remove the cover crop as early as possible (silage or green-feed) rather than harvesting the

grain. This will reduce the amount of competition for sunlight, moisture and nutrients.

Tip #4 – If harvesting the cover crop for grain (not recommended), remove all straw from the field. If that

is not an option, chop and spread the straw thoroughly across the field. If straw is left in a

windrow it will smother the forage seedlings underneath.

Tip #5 – If seeding forages where soil erosion is prominent, it is recommended that a cover crop be used.

The companion crop will aid in covering and protecting the soil during the establishment year.

Forages

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There are many factors to take into consideration

when selecting forage species. The following is a

list of relevant questions you should always ask

before choosing forage species.

Intended Use & Management System

Is the intended use of the forage crop hay

or pasture? In pasture, how intense is the

forage stand going to be grazed? Are you

rotational, continuous or mob grazing?

What is your comfort level in grazing alfalfa?

In hay stands, how many cuts do you expect

to take each year? See the table to the right

for forage crop use recommendations.

Forage Timing

At which months would you like your forage

to be available? See the table to the right

for forage productivity timing.

Environmental Conditions

How much annual precipitation does your

area receive? How harsh are your winters?

Soil Type

What is your soil type (clay, loam, sandy)?

How well does your soil drain? Is there a

problem with saline or alkaline soils? Is the

organic matter content high or low?

Production Timing Crop Use Recommendation Rest, Regrowth

Forage SpeciesPeriod of

Major ProductionContinuous

GrazingRotational

GrazingStored

FeedStockpiled

ForageGrazing

TolerancePasture

Regrowth

Alfalfa (2010, Spyder) Spring to fall Poor Good Excellent Poor Good Fair

Alfalfa (3010, Survivor) Spring to fall Poor Good Excellent Poor Good Good

Alfalfa (other varieties) Spring to fall Poor Good Excellent Poor Fair Excellent

Birdsfoot trefoil Spring to fall Poor Good Good Fair Fair Good

Cicer milkvetch Late spring to fall Poor Good Fair Good Good Fair

Red clover (single cut) Spring Poor Good Good Poor Good Fair

Red clover (double cut) Spring Poor Good Good Poor Good Excellent

White clover Spring Good Good Poor Poor Excellent Excellent

Alsike clover Spring Fair Fair Fair Poor Good Good

Sweet clover Spring Fair Fair Good Poor Fair Poor

Sainfoin Spring Poor Fair Good Poor Poor Poor

Bromegrass (smooth) Spring Good Fair Excellent Fair Good Poor

Bromegrass (hybrid) Spring, fall Good Good Excellent Good Good Good

Bromegrass (meadow) Spring, fall Good Excellent Good Good Excellent Excellent

Timothy Spring through summer Poor Good Excellent Good Fair Poor

Reed canarygrass Spring through summer Fair Fair Good Fair Good Good

Orchardgrass Spring through fall Good Excellent Good Good Excellent Excellent

Annual ryegrass Late summer and fall Good Excellent Fair Good Excellent Excellent

Italian ryegrass Late summer and fall Good Excellent Fair Good Excellent Excellent

Perennial ryegrass Spring, summer and fall Good Excellent Poor Good Excellent Excellent

Tall fescue Spring through fall Good Excellent Good Excellent Good Excellent

Meadow fescue Spring through fall Fair Good Good Good Good Good

Creeping red fescue Spring, fall Excellent Good Poor Good Good Excellent

Meadow foxtail Spring Good Good Fair Fair Excellent Good

Kentucky bluegrass Spring, fall Excellent Good Poor Fair Excellent Excellent

Crested wheatgrass Spring and fall Good Fair Good Good Excellent Poor

Intermediate wheatgrass Spring, summer and fall Fair Fair Excellent Good Fair Fair

Pubescent wheatgrass Spring, summer and fall Fair Fair Excellent Good Fair Fair

Northern wheatgrass Late spring Fair Fair Poor Fair Fair Fair

Slender wheatgrass Spring and early summer Fair Fair Good Good Fair Fair

Tall wheatgrass Late spring Fair Fair Good Fair Fair Poor

Western wheatgrass Late spring Fair Fair Good Fair Good Fair

Altai wildrye Late spring Fair Fair Poor Fair Good Fair

Dahurian wildrye Late spring Good Good Good Good Good Good

Russian wildrye Spring, fall Good Good Poor Good Good Fair

Forage Crop Use Recommendations

SELECTING FORAGE SPECIES AND BLENDS

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Production Timing Crop Use Recommendation Rest, Regrowth

Forage SpeciesPeriod of

Major ProductionContinuous

GrazingRotational

GrazingStored

FeedStockpiled

ForageGrazing

TolerancePasture

Regrowth

Alfalfa (2010, Spyder) Spring to fall Poor Good Excellent Poor Good Fair

Alfalfa (3010, Survivor) Spring to fall Poor Good Excellent Poor Good Good

Alfalfa (other varieties) Spring to fall Poor Good Excellent Poor Fair Excellent

Birdsfoot trefoil Spring to fall Poor Good Good Fair Fair Good

Cicer milkvetch Late spring to fall Poor Good Fair Good Good Fair

Red clover (single cut) Spring Poor Good Good Poor Good Fair

Red clover (double cut) Spring Poor Good Good Poor Good Excellent

White clover Spring Good Good Poor Poor Excellent Excellent

Alsike clover Spring Fair Fair Fair Poor Good Good

Sweet clover Spring Fair Fair Good Poor Fair Poor

Sainfoin Spring Poor Fair Good Poor Poor Poor

Bromegrass (smooth) Spring Good Fair Excellent Fair Good Poor

Bromegrass (hybrid) Spring, fall Good Good Excellent Good Good Good

Bromegrass (meadow) Spring, fall Good Excellent Good Good Excellent Excellent

Timothy Spring through summer Poor Good Excellent Good Fair Poor

Reed canarygrass Spring through summer Fair Fair Good Fair Good Good

Orchardgrass Spring through fall Good Excellent Good Good Excellent Excellent

Annual ryegrass Late summer and fall Good Excellent Fair Good Excellent Excellent

Italian ryegrass Late summer and fall Good Excellent Fair Good Excellent Excellent

Perennial ryegrass Spring, summer and fall Good Excellent Poor Good Excellent Excellent

Tall fescue Spring through fall Good Excellent Good Excellent Good Excellent

Meadow fescue Spring through fall Fair Good Good Good Good Good

Creeping red fescue Spring, fall Excellent Good Poor Good Good Excellent

Meadow foxtail Spring Good Good Fair Fair Excellent Good

Kentucky bluegrass Spring, fall Excellent Good Poor Fair Excellent Excellent

Crested wheatgrass Spring and fall Good Fair Good Good Excellent Poor

Intermediate wheatgrass Spring, summer and fall Fair Fair Excellent Good Fair Fair

Pubescent wheatgrass Spring, summer and fall Fair Fair Excellent Good Fair Fair

Northern wheatgrass Late spring Fair Fair Poor Fair Fair Fair

Slender wheatgrass Spring and early summer Fair Fair Good Good Fair Fair

Tall wheatgrass Late spring Fair Fair Good Fair Fair Poor

Western wheatgrass Late spring Fair Fair Good Fair Good Fair

Altai wildrye Late spring Fair Fair Poor Fair Good Fair

Dahurian wildrye Late spring Good Good Good Good Good Good

Russian wildrye Spring, fall Good Good Poor Good Good Fair

Forages

For information on variety and species characteristics with respect to environmental conditions and soil type see the detailed tables on pages 16 to 19 and 22 to 27 of this Guide.

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Your field is not the same as your neighbour’s, so why settle for the same forage blend? At

BrettYoung, we can custom-build a blend to suit your specific needs or recommend a stock blend

that provides high productivity in a wide range of environments.

Custom BlendsAlthough we thoughtfully create the stock blends presented on the following pages, ultimately a

forage blend should be custom-built to fit your needs if they are not met by a pre-built blend.

Our team of experienced Regional Account Managers can help you determine what species will best

suit your forage production goals in your field to create a high-quality custom blend.

If you are interested in a custom blend for your hay or pasture needs, please complete the Forage

Recommendation Worksheet located at the end of this guide. Your Regional Account Manager will

contact you with a recommendation. Or visit our website to help select the forage species that are

compatible for your custom blend.

More information on the characteristics of the various species can be found on pages 16 to 19 and

22 to 27.

Stock BlendsBrettYoung has carefully crafted its stock blends to provide a high level of productivity for a wide range

of environments and uses. To find the stock blend for your needs, use the stock blend selector on

pages 8 and 9.

FORAGE BLENDS

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Forages

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Factors to ConsiderFollow the stock blend selector below to �nd the blend that is best suited for the soil and environmental conditions on your farm that will achieve your forage production goals.

*See page 10 for more information on the stock blends and their compositions.

Primary use of Stand

Management System/Intensity

Component Mix

Moisture Conditions

Blend Recommendation*

Hay/Dairy Quality High Tonnage

Multi-Cut

Primarily Alfalfa

Adequate to Good

#2. Maxi-Ton

Blend

Multi-Cut

Primarily Alfalfa

Primarily Grass

Adequate to Good

Adequate to Good

#1. Super

Hay

#5. Pasture

Hay

#4. Super

Haymaker

Hay/Beef Quality

Single Cut

Primarily Grass

Dry Very Dry Conditions

#4. Super

Haymaker

#3. Dryland

Hay

#3. Dryland

Hay

#6. Super

Pasture

STOCK BLEND SELECTOR

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Land conditions, such as being saline or �ood prone, will impact your choice of blends. Thus, use the �ow chart below to help select an appropriate stock blend.

Special Soil Condition

Saline

#13. Saline

Flood Prone

#14. Lowland



Component Mix

Moisture Conditions

Blend Recommendation*

Rotational Grazing

Includes Alfalfa

Includes AlfalfaBloat Safe Bloat SafeNo

LegumesNo

Legumes

Low to Adequate

#6. Super

Pasture

#6. Super

Pasture

#8. Parkland Pasture

#8. Parkland Pasture

#7. Bloat Safe

#7. Bloat Safe

#12. Grassland

Blend

#12. Grassland

Blend

#9. Dryland Pasture

#10. All Purpose

Pasture

#10. All Purpose

Pasture

#11. Cattleman’s

Choice

#10. All Purpose

Pasture

#11. Cattleman’s

Choice

#11. Cattleman’s

Choice

Adequate Adequate Adequate AdequateAdequate to Good

Adequate to Good

Adequate to Good

Continuous Grazing

Pasture

Forages

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Hay Blends#1. Super HayExcellent 2 cut alfalfa/grass mix• 65% Alfalfa Blend 4440• 25% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass• 10% Promesse Timothy

#2. Maxi-TonMaximum tonnage and protein• 90% Alfalfa Blend 4440• 10% Promesse Timothy

#3. Dryland HayAggressive growth in the dryland regions• 40% Goliath Crested Wheatgrass• 40% Carlton Smooth Bromegrass• 20% Spyder Alfalfa

#4. Super Haymaker Ideal for 1 or 2 cut systems across most production areas• 75% Alfalfa Blend 4440• 25% Hybrid Bromegrass

#5. Super Pasture HayQuick drydown time in a swath• 50% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass• 35% Glacier Brand Orchardgrass• 10% Promesse Timothy• 5% Alfalfa Blend 4440

Pasture blends#6. Super PastureExcellent early spring pasture, produces well under stress• 50% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass• 25% Fairway Crested Wheatgrass• 15% Kokanee Tall Fescue• 10% 3010 Alfalfa

#7. Bloat SafeIncreased quality with no risk of bloat• 45% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass• 30% AC Oxley Cicer Milkvetch• 20% Kokanee Tall Fescue• 5% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue

#8. Parkland PastureHigh yielding pasture, works well in high traffic areas and aggressive grazing systems• 50% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass• 25% AC® Killarney Orchardgrass• 10% 3010 Alfalfa• 10% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue• 5% Big Blue Kentucky Bluegrass

#9. Dryland PastureLong-lived productive pasture blend for very dry areas• 50% Fairway Crested Wheatgrass• 35% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass• 10% Tom Russian Wildrye• 5% Spyder Alfalfa

BrettYoung offers a wide variety of stock blends suitable for most production areas. The Selector on the

previous page recommends a blend or two that fits the intended use of the stand, how intensely the

stand will be managed, desired components and moisture conditions. This page provides more details

on the blends and the components within each blend.

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STOCK BLEND DESCRIPTIONS

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Forages

#10. All Purpose PastureWidely adapted for most pasture needs with easy establishment and quality regrowth• 55% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass• 20% Kokanee Tall Fescue• 20% Intermediate Wheatgrass• 5% Spyder Alfalfa

#11. Cattleman’s ChoiceHigh protein pasture with superb regrowth, quick to establish• 40% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass• 20% Kokanee Tall Fescue• 20% 3010 Alfalfa• 20% AC® Killarney Orchardgrass

#12. Grassland BlendMaximize regrowth and quality with no risk of bloat, suitable for variable topography areas• 30% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass• 20% Kokanee Tall Fescue• 20% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue• 20% Glacier Brand Orchardgrass• 10% Promesse Timothy

Miscellaneous Blends #13. SalineQuick establishment in saline areas with good longevity, helps reclaim saline areas over time• 25% Riding Brand Tall Fescue• 25% Slender Wheatgrass• 20% Tall Wheatgrass• 10% Barricade SLT Alfalfa• 10% Dahurian Wildrye• 10% Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover

#14. LowlandExcellent blend to reclaim areas prone to flooding, aggressive root systems will help utilize moisture• 30% Reed Canarygrass• 20% Riding Brand Tall Fescue• 20% Promesse Timothy• 15% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue• 15% Aurora Alsike Clover

#15. Horse PastureEasy to establish, low maintenance blend, excellent for acreages, farm yards, high traffic areas and horse pastures• 50% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue• 20% Promesse Timothy• 15% BigBang Annual Ryegrass • 10% Big Blue Kentucky Bluegrass• 5% White Clover

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BrettYoung offers a wide selection of high-performance alfalfa varieties. Excellent forage yield potential,

very good regrowth and high moisture tolerance make these varieties the best alfalfa for your farm.

Industry-leading AlfalfasAlfalfa is a popular and profitable forage crop choice across Western Canada. BrettYoung is strongly

focused on alfalfa, with a commitment to quality, productivity and innovation. Over the past three years,

BrettYoung has released seven new alfalfa varieties to bring the utmost in yield performance, forage

quality, disease resistance, persistence and adaptability to your farm. Our new varieties offer a mixture

of rooting habits, regrowth, and other special characteristics like multifoliate, hybrid or traffic tolerance

to make sure you have access to the best alfalfa for your farm.

HybriForce 3400HybriForce 34001 is a third generation hybrid alfalfa. This hybrid features rapid establishment and

regrowth, combined with fine stems that deliver a high-quality forage with outstanding yield.

ALFALFA AND LEGUMES

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Stand/Production Goal

Typical Moisture Conditions

Variety Recommendation

4440 Blend Composition

4010 BR (Branch root)

4020 MF

3010 (Sunken crown)

4030 (Tap root)

2010 (Creeping root)

30%

30%

20%

15% 10%

Factors to Consider

Follow the alfalfa variety selector below to find the variety that is best suited for the soil and environmental

conditions on your farm that will achieve your forage production goals.

Hay/Haylage

Long-Term Stand

Dry

SpyderHybriForce

3400 4010 BR 4440 Blend

4030

High Quality (Multifoliate)

Long-Term Stand

Maximum Yield

Adequate VariableHigh Water Table Adequate

4020 MF

Dry

3010

2010

Multi-Cut Single Cut

ALFALFA VARIETY SELECTOR

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Stand/Production Goal

Typical Moisture Conditions

Variety Recommendation

For detailed descriptions and features of all alfalfa varieties see pages 16 and 17.

Pasture

2010 2010 20104010 4440 Blend

Long-Term Stand

Withstand High Traffic

Dry Dry DryHigh Water Table VariableModerate

to Good

Spyder Spyder Spyder

Managed Grazing

Continuous Grazing

Long-Term Stand

Special Soil Condition

Saline

Barricade SLT

Alfalfa and Legum

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3010

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Environmental Tolerances

GroupIntended

UseSpecies Variety

Rooting Habit

Plant TypePreferred Growing

ConditionsKey Features Limitations

Production Period

Winter Hardiness

Drought Flooding Optimum

pHAcidity Alkalinity Salinity

Approx. Seeds/lb

Alf

alfa

Hay

Alfa

lfa

4030 Tap root Upright Widely adapted

• High yield potential• Excellent digestibility• Fast recovery and regrowth

• Bloat hazard• Needs good

drainage

Spring – Fall

Very Good Good Low 6.0–7.8Low to

Moderate Moderate

to High Low to

Moderate 225,000

4020 MF Tap rootUpright

MultifoliateWidely adapted

• High multifoliate expression• Fast recovery• Good winter hardiness


drainage

Spring – Fall


ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

4010 BRBranch

rootUpright

Widely adapted; does well with higher water table

• Branch rooted to tolerate wet soils

• High forage yield• Persistent • Highly resistant to major

diseases

• Bloat hazardSpring –

FallGood Good Low 6.0–7.8

Low to Moderate

Moderate to High

Low to Moderate

225,000

4440 Blend Mixed Upright Widely adapted

• Blend of certified varieties• Widely adapted• High yield potential• Excellent winter hardiness• Disease resistance


drainage

Spring – Fall


ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

Adrenalin Tap root Upright

Multifoliate Widely adapted

• High multifoliate expression• Excellent stand persistence• Good winter hardiness


drainage

Spring – Fall

Good Good Low 6.0–7.8 Low to

Moderate Moderate

to High Low to

Moderate 225,000

Barricade SLT

Tap root Upright

Widely adapted; suitable for moderately saline conditions

• Improved salt tolerance• Excellent forage yield

potential• Broad disease and

pest resistance


drainage

Spring – Fall


ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

3400 Tap rootUpright Hybrid

Widely adapted; top yield and quality

• Highest forage yield potential• Rapid recovery• Excellent disease resistance• Dense, persistent stands• Fine stems and high quality


drainage

Spring – Fall

Good Good Low 6.0–7.8Low to

ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

Hay

& P

astu

re

3010Deep set

crownUpright

Widely adapted; suitable to pasture production

• High traffic tolerance due to deep set crowns

• High forage yield• Excellent disease

resistance package


drainage

Spring – Fall


ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

2010Creeping

rootUpright Drier

regions

• Excellent winter hardiness• Creeping rooted type• Good regrowth


drainage

Spring – Fall

Excellent Good Low 6.0–7.8Low to

ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

SpyderCreeping

rootUpright Drier

regions



drainage

Spring – Fall


ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

SurvivorDeep set

crownUpright Pasture

production

• High yield potential• Improved tolerance

to grazing• Improved traffic tolerance


drainage

Spring – Fall


ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

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GroupIntended

UseSpecies Variety

Rooting Habit



Production Period

Winter Hardiness

Drought Flooding Optimum

pHAcidity Alkalinity Salinity

Approx. Seeds/lb

Alf

alfa

Hay

Alfa

lfa

4030 Tap root Upright Widely adapted

• High yield potential• Excellent digestibility• Fast recovery and regrowth


drainage

Spring – Fall


Moderate Moderate

to High Low to

Moderate 225,000

4020 MF Tap rootUpright

MultifoliateWidely adapted

• High multifoliate expression• Fast recovery• Good winter hardiness


drainage

Spring – Fall


ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

4010 BRBranch

rootUpright

Widely adapted; does well with higher water table

• Branch rooted to tolerate wet soils

• High forage yield• Persistent • Highly resistant to major

diseases

• Bloat hazardSpring –

FallGood Good Low 6.0–7.8

Low to Moderate

Moderate to High

Low to Moderate

225,000

4440 Blend Mixed Upright Widely adapted

• Blend of certified varieties• Widely adapted• High yield potential• Excellent winter hardiness• Disease resistance


drainage

Spring – Fall


ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

Adrenalin Tap root Upright

Multifoliate Widely adapted

• High multifoliate expression• Excellent stand persistence• Good winter hardiness


drainage

Spring – Fall

Good Good Low 6.0–7.8 Low to

Moderate Moderate

to High Low to

Moderate 225,000

Barricade SLT

Tap root Upright

Widely adapted; suitable for moderately saline conditions

• Improved salt tolerance• Excellent forage yield

potential• Broad disease and

pest resistance


drainage

Spring – Fall


ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

3400 Tap rootUpright Hybrid

Widely adapted; top yield and quality

• Highest forage yield potential• Rapid recovery• Excellent disease resistance• Dense, persistent stands• Fine stems and high quality


drainage

Spring – Fall


ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

Hay

& P

astu

re

3010Deep set

crownUpright

Widely adapted; suitable to pasture production

• High traffic tolerance due to deep set crowns

• High forage yield• Excellent disease

resistance package


drainage

Spring – Fall


ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

2010Creeping

rootUpright Drier

regions



drainage

Spring – Fall


ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

SpyderCreeping

rootUpright Drier

regions



drainage

Spring – Fall


ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

SurvivorDeep set

crownUpright Pasture

production

• High yield potential• Improved tolerance

to grazing• Improved traffic tolerance


drainage

Spring – Fall


ModerateModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate225,000

Alfalfa and Legum

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GroupIntended

UseSpecies Variety

Rooting Habit

Plant Type

Preferred Growing Conditions Key Features Limitations

Production Period

Winter Hardiness Drought Flooding

Optimum pH

Acidity Alkalinity Salinity Approx.

Seeds/lb

Blo

at F

ree

Legu

me

Past

ure

Birdsfoot Trefoil

LeoTap root

with branches

Low growing

Adapted to areas with higher moisture

• Good winter hardiness• High flood tolerance• Bloat free legume

• Difficult to establish

Spring – Fall

Moderate to Good

Moderate High 6.2–6.5Moderate

to HighModerate

Low to Moderate

370,000

Cicer Milkvetch

AC Oxley II

Creeping root

Upright

Widely adapted; creeps best in coarser textured soils

• Widely adapted• Moderately tolerant

to salinity• Ideal pasture legume• Bloat free legume


Late Spring – Fall

Very High

Moderate to High

Low 6.0–7.8Low to

ModerateModerate

Low to Moderate

120,000

Sainfoin Tap root Upright Widely adapted to well drained soils

• Good drought tolerance• Good to excellent winter

hardiness• Good tolerance to

alkaline soils• Bloat free legume

• Limited regrowth

Spring – Summer

GoodModerate

to HighLow 6.0–7.8 Low Moderate Low 25,000

Clo

ver

Hay

& P

astu

re

Alsike Clover

BranchedLow

growingLow-lying moist areas

• Tolerant to poorly drained soils

• Excellent winter hardiness

• Flood tolerance 7–14 days• Fits shorter-term stands

• Bloat hazard• Risk for grazing

horsesSpring Good

Poor to Moderate

Moderate to High

5.7–7.0 ModerateLow to

ModerateLow 680,000

Wildcat Double Cut Red Clover

WildcatTap root

with branches

Upright

Best suited to areas with good moisture and good drainage; tolerates lower pH soils

• Top yielding red clover• Excellent winter

hardiness• High moisture tolerance

• Bloat hazard• Short-lived Spring Moderate Low Moderate 5.5–7.5 Moderate Moderate Low 240,000

Red Clover

Single Cut

Tap root with

branchesUpright


• Excellent emergence• Tolerates acidic soils• Short-lived perennial

• Bloat hazard• Short-lived Spring Moderate

Low to Moderate

Moderate 5.5–7.5 Moderate Moderate Low 275,000

Sweet Clover (Yellow

Blossom)

Norgold Tap root Upright

Widely adapted; very productive on well drained fertile soils

• Low coumarin for reduced risk of bleeding diseases in cattle

• Commonly used as a soil builder


• BiennialSpring of second

(biennial)Good

Moderate to High

Low 6.5–7.5 Low Moderate Moderate 250,000


Blossom)

Tap root Upright


• Widely used as a green manure and soil improvement crop

• More heat and drought resistant than alfalfa

• Excellent source of nectar and pollen for bees

• Biennial• Concern with

spoilage and coumarin content for feeding cattle

Spring of second (biennial)

GoodModerate

to HighLow 6.5–7.5 Low Moderate Moderate 250,000

Past

ure

White Clover

Rhizo- matous

Low growing

Prefers heavier moist soils

• Low growing• Tolerant to close mowing

and grazing• Bloat hazard

Spring – Fall

Good PoorLow to

Moderate5.5–7.0 Moderate Low Low 775,000

ALFALFA AND LEGUME VARIETIES

18 19


GroupIntended

UseSpecies Variety

Rooting Habit

Plant Type

Preferred Growing Conditions Key Features Limitations

Production Period

Winter Hardiness Drought Flooding

Optimum pH

Acidity Alkalinity Salinity Approx.

Seeds/lb

Blo

at F

ree

Legu

me

Past

ure

Birdsfoot Trefoil

LeoTap root

with branches

Low growing

Adapted to areas with higher moisture

• Good winter hardiness• High flood tolerance• Bloat free legume


Spring – Fall

Moderate to Good

Moderate High 6.2–6.5Moderate

to HighModerate

Low to Moderate

370,000

Cicer Milkvetch

AC Oxley II

Creeping root

Upright

Widely adapted; creeps best in coarser textured soils

• Widely adapted• Moderately tolerant

to salinity• Ideal pasture legume• Bloat free legume


Late Spring – Fall

Very High

Moderate to High

Low 6.0–7.8Low to

ModerateModerate

Low to Moderate

120,000

Sainfoin Tap root Upright Widely adapted to well drained soils

• Good drought tolerance• Good to excellent winter

hardiness• Good tolerance to

alkaline soils• Bloat free legume

• Limited regrowth

Spring – Summer

GoodModerate

to HighLow 6.0–7.8 Low Moderate Low 25,000

Clo

ver

Hay

& P

astu

re

Alsike Clover

BranchedLow

growingLow-lying moist areas

• Tolerant to poorly drained soils


• Flood tolerance 7–14 days• Fits shorter-term stands

• Bloat hazard• Risk for grazing

horsesSpring Good

Poor to Moderate

Moderate to High

5.7–7.0 ModerateLow to

ModerateLow 680,000

Wildcat Double Cut Red Clover

WildcatTap root

with branches

Upright


• Top yielding red clover• Excellent winter

hardiness• High moisture tolerance

• Bloat hazard• Short-lived Spring Moderate Low Moderate 5.5–7.5 Moderate Moderate Low 240,000

Red Clover

Single Cut

Tap root with

branchesUpright


• Excellent emergence• Tolerates acidic soils• Short-lived perennial

• Bloat hazard• Short-lived Spring Moderate

Low to Moderate

Moderate 5.5–7.5 Moderate Moderate Low 275,000


Blossom)

Norgold Tap root Upright


• Low coumarin for reduced risk of bleeding diseases in cattle

• Commonly used as a soil builder


• BiennialSpring of second

(biennial)Good

Moderate to High

Low 6.5–7.5 Low Moderate Moderate 250,000


Blossom)

Tap root Upright


• Widely used as a green manure and soil improvement crop

• More heat and drought resistant than alfalfa

• Excellent source of nectar and pollen for bees

• Biennial• Concern with

spoilage and coumarin content for feeding cattle

Spring of second (biennial)

GoodModerate

to HighLow 6.5–7.5 Low Moderate Moderate 250,000

Past

ure

White Clover

Rhizo- matous

Low growing

Prefers heavier moist soils

• Low growing• Tolerant to close mowing

and grazing• Bloat hazard

Spring – Fall

Good PoorLow to

Moderate5.5–7.0 Moderate Low Low 775,000

Alfalfa &

Legumes

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Whether you are looking for high fertility, quick regrowth or excellent flood tolerance, when it comes to a

successful grazing operation, don’t settle for anything less than BrettYoung’s full line of forage grasses.

Full Line of Forage GrassesImproved grass varieties are an important component of most hay and pasture stands. They add to the

productivity, yield, quality and timing of production of most mixtures. Grasses are core to a successful grazing

operation and often are key components to a top hay blend. BrettYoung is continually working with variety

developers to offer a complete portfolio of improved varieties of all grass species to meet your specific

production needs.

Selecting the right grass for your situation is critical to the successful establishment and management of your

hay or pasture stands. Our Regional Account Managers are pleased to work with you to make the best choices

for your specific needs. Our guide offers a number of tools to help you learn more about each of the grass

varieties and species we offer and where they fit the best.

Forage Grass Groups Available• Annual Ryegrass• Bromegrass• Fescue• Orchardgrass• Timothy• Wheatgrass• Wildrye

FORAGE GRASSES

2020

Forage Grasses and Turf G

rasses

20 2120


Group Intended Use Species Variety Rooting

HabitPlant Type

Preferred Growing Conditions Key Features Limitations Production

PeriodWinter

Hardiness Drought Flooding Optimum pH Acidity Alkalinity Salinity Approx. Seeds/lb

Ann

ual

Past

ure

Annual Ryegrass

BigBangAubade

Bunch- grass Basal

Soil of medium to high fertility with adequate moisture

• Tetraploid type• Very leafy bunchgrass• Suitable for annual hay production in

high moisture areas

• Prone to drought stress

Mid to Late Summer, Fall Annual Low High 5.5–7.5 Moderate to

HighLow to

ModerateLow to

Moderate 220,000

Italian Ryegrass Fabio Bunch-

grass BasalSoil of medium to high fertility with adequate moisture

• Tetraploid type• Fast growing leafy and high-quality

annual grass• High-quality and palatable feed• Requires high fertility



HighLow to

ModerateLow to

Moderate 220,000

Gra

zing

/cov

er

crop

Tillage Radish Tap Brassica

Prefers well drained soils and cool growing conditions

• In season and late season grazing• soil improvement

Late summer & Fall Annual Low to

Moderate Low 5.5–7.5 Moderate to High Moderate Low to

Moderate 150,000

Turnip Tap BrassicaPrefers well drained soils and cool growing conditions

• In season and late season grazing Late summer & Fall Annual Low to


Moderate 150,000

Sila

ge,

Gra

zing

, G

reen

feed

Sorghum Sudangrass BMR Fibrous

Warm Season Grass

Prefers warm soil and growing conditions

• Triazine tolerant• High Yields

• Nitrate Risk

Late summer & Fall Annual Moderate to

High Moderate 6.0–7.5 Moderate Moderate Moderate 25,000

Millet Golden German Fibrous

Warm Season Grass


• Very good for swath grazing • Nitrate Risk



Sila

ge,

Gre

enfe

ed Oat/Pea Sprint MixtureCool Season grass legume

MixtureWidely adapted

• Good nurse crop• Good quality Summer Annual Moderate Moderate 6.0–7.5 Moderate Moderate Moderate 12,000

Triticale/Pea Tripper Mixture

Cool Season grass legume



Bro

meg

rass

Hay

& P

astu

re

Hybrid Brome Bigfoot Slow sod

formingBasal &

Elongating

Adapted to a wide range of soils, especially loams and sandy loams

• Combination of sod forming roots and basal leaves

• Slower regrowth than meadow bromegrass but quicker than smooth bromegrass

Spring – Late Summer Good Moderate to

High Moderate 6.0–7.5 Moderate Moderate Low to Moderate 90,000

Meadow Brome Fleet Bunch-

grass BasalWidely adapted; prefers well drained soils

• Excellent pasture variety• Widely adapted• Excellent regrowth• Excellent winter hardiness

• Poor tolerance to flooding

Early Spring – Late Summer Good Moderate to

High Low 6.0–7.5 Moderate Moderate Low to Moderate 90,000

Smooth Brome Carlton

Aggressive sod

formingElongating Widely adapted

• Excellent winter hardiness• Aggressive sod forming roots • Slow regrowth• Widely adapted• Exhibits disease resistance

• Considered an invasive species in many range areas

Mid Spring – Mid Summer Excellent Moderate to


Fesc

ues

Creeping Red Fescue Boreal Sod

forming BasalWidely adapted; does best in high rainfall areas

• Does well on a wide range of soil types• Is most productive under high moisture

conditions• Tolerates close grazing and survives

drought

• Low production under drier conditions

Spring – Fall Excellent Moderate to High Moderate 5.5–7.5 Moderate to

High Moderate Low to Moderate 375,000

Meadow Fescue

Bunch- grass Basal

Prefers soils with good moisture and good drainage

• Basal leaf growth suitable for grazing• Tolerant to acidity

• Not always winter hardy Spring – Fall Fair to

Good Moderate Moderate to High 5.5–6.5 Moderate Moderate Moderate 230,000

Tall Fescue Kokanee Bunch-

grass BasalWidely adapted; does best on moist heavy textured soils

• Excellent heat and drought tolerance• Endophyte free• Excellent seedling vigour• Moderate winter hardiness• Adapted to a variety of soil types


Good Moderate Moderate to High 5.5–6.5 High Moderate Moderate

to High 205,000

FORAGE GRASS VARIETIES

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Group Intended Use Species Variety Rooting

HabitPlant Type

Preferred Growing Conditions Key Features Limitations Production

PeriodWinter

Hardiness Drought Flooding Optimum pH Acidity Alkalinity Salinity Approx. Seeds/lb

Ann

ual

Past

ure

Annual Ryegrass

BigBangAubade

Bunch- grass Basal

Soil of medium to high fertility with adequate moisture

• Tetraploid type• Very leafy bunchgrass• Suitable for annual hay production in

high moisture areas



HighLow to

ModerateLow to

Moderate 220,000

Italian Ryegrass Fabio Bunch-

grass BasalSoil of medium to high fertility with adequate moisture

• Tetraploid type• Fast growing leafy and high-quality

annual grass• High-quality and palatable feed• Requires high fertility



HighLow to

ModerateLow to

Moderate 220,000

Gra

zing

/cov

er

crop

Tillage Radish Tap Brassica

Prefers well drained soils and cool growing conditions

• In season and late season grazing• soil improvement

Late summer & Fall Annual Low to


Moderate 150,000

Turnip Tap BrassicaPrefers well drained soils and cool growing conditions

• In season and late season grazing Late summer & Fall Annual Low to


Moderate 150,000

Sila

ge,

Gra

zing

, G

reen

feed

Sorghum Sudangrass BMR Fibrous

Warm Season Grass


• Triazine tolerant• High Yields

• Nitrate Risk



Millet Golden German Fibrous

Warm Season Grass


• Very good for swath grazing • Nitrate Risk



Sila

ge,

Gre

enfe

ed Oat/Pea Sprint MixtureCool Season grass legume



Triticale/Pea Tripper Mixture

Cool Season grass legume



Bro

meg

rass

Hay

& P

astu

re

Hybrid Brome Bigfoot Slow sod

formingBasal &

Elongating

Adapted to a wide range of soils, especially loams and sandy loams

• Combination of sod forming roots and basal leaves

• Slower regrowth than meadow bromegrass but quicker than smooth bromegrass

Spring – Late Summer Good Moderate to


Meadow Brome Fleet Bunch-

grass BasalWidely adapted; prefers well drained soils

• Excellent pasture variety• Widely adapted• Excellent regrowth• Excellent winter hardiness

• Poor tolerance to flooding

Early Spring – Late Summer Good Moderate to

High Low 6.0–7.5 Moderate Moderate Low to Moderate 90,000

Smooth Brome Carlton

Aggressive sod

formingElongating Widely adapted

• Excellent winter hardiness• Aggressive sod forming roots • Slow regrowth• Widely adapted• Exhibits disease resistance

• Considered an invasive species in many range areas

Mid Spring – Mid Summer Excellent Moderate to


Fesc

ues

Creeping Red Fescue Boreal Sod

forming BasalWidely adapted; does best in high rainfall areas

• Does well on a wide range of soil types• Is most productive under high moisture

conditions• Tolerates close grazing and survives

drought

• Low production under drier conditions

Spring – Fall Excellent Moderate to High Moderate 5.5–7.5 Moderate to

High Moderate Low to Moderate 375,000

Meadow Fescue

Bunch- grass Basal

Prefers soils with good moisture and good drainage

• Basal leaf growth suitable for grazing• Tolerant to acidity


Good Moderate Moderate to High 5.5–6.5 Moderate Moderate Moderate 230,000

Tall Fescue Kokanee Bunch-

grass BasalWidely adapted; does best on moist heavy textured soils



Good Moderate Moderate to High 5.5–6.5 High Moderate Moderate

to High 205,000


rasses

22 23


GroupIntended

UseSpecies Variety

Rooting Habit

Plant Type

Preferred Growing Conditions

Key Features LimitationsProduction

PeriodWinter

HardinessDrought Flooding Optimum pH Acidity Alkalinity Salinity

Approx. Seeds/lb

Fesc

ues

Hay

&

Past

ure

Tall FescueRiding Brand

Bunch- grass

BasalWidely adapted; does best on moist heavy textured soils


• Not always winter hardy

Spring – FallFair to Good

ModerateModerate

to High5.5–6.5 High Moderate

Moderate to High

205,000

Mis

cella

neou

s

Past

ure

Creeping Foxtail

Sod forming

BasalAdapted to soils with continuous moisture

• Excellent flood tolerance• Difficult to

handle seedSpring – Fall Very Good Poor High 5.5–7.5

Moderate to High

LowLow to

Moderate785,000

Kentucky Bluegrass

Big Blue

Sod forming

BasalDoes best on well drained highly productive soils

• Long-lived• Highly palatable• Tolerance to flooding and close grazing

• Does not tolerate drought

Spring – Fall ExcellentLow to

ModerateModerate 5.5–7.5

Low to Moderate

Low to Moderate

Low 2,100,000

Meadow Foxtail

Bunch- grass

BasalPrefers cool conditions and high water tables


handle seedEarly Spring

– FallGood Low High 5.5–7.5

Moderate to High

Moderate Low 410,000

Perennial Ryegrass

Lactal Bunch- grass

BasalMedium to high fertility soils with adequate moisture

• Very leafy bunchgrass• High-quality forage• Susceptible to winterkill• Requires high fertility

• Very susceptible to winter killing

Mid to Late Summer,

FallPoor Low Moderate 5.5–7.5 Moderate

Low to Moderate

Low to Moderate

240,000

Hay

& P

astu

re

Reed Canary-

grassRival Sod

formingElongating

Grows well on poorly drained soils prone to flooding

• Low alkaloid variety• Can be subjected to temporary

flowing up to 8 weeks• Excellent winter hardiness

• Not saline tolerant

Spring – Summer

Good Moderate Excellent 5.5–7.5 Moderate Moderate Low 535,000

Orc

hard

gras

s Orchard- grass

AC Killarney

Bunch- grass

Basal

Prefers medium textured well drained soils with good moisture

• Very good winter hardiness• Late maturity• Dense leafy production


Spring – Fall Good ModerateLow to

Moderate6.0–7.5 Moderate Low

Low to Moderate

425,000

Orchard- grass

Glacier Brand

Bunch- grass

Basal


• Good winter hardiness• Quick regrowth



ModerateLow to


Low to Moderate

425,000

Tim

othy

Timothy Promesse Bunch- grass

BasalAdapted to cool, moist areas; good tolerance to waterlogged soils

• Early maturity• Superior resistance to lodging• High yields• Extremely leafy

• Not saline or drought tolerant

• Not tolerant to continuous grazing

Spring – Summer

Good Low High 5.6–7.3 High Low Low 1,200,000


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GroupIntended

UseSpecies Variety

Rooting Habit

Plant Type

Preferred Growing Conditions

Key Features LimitationsProduction

PeriodWinter

HardinessDrought Flooding Optimum pH Acidity Alkalinity Salinity

Approx. Seeds/lb

Fesc

ues

Hay

&

Past

ure

Tall FescueRiding Brand

Bunch- grass

BasalWidely adapted; does best on moist heavy textured soils




ModerateModerate

to High5.5–6.5 High Moderate

Moderate to High

205,000

Mis

cella

neou

s

Past

ure

Creeping Foxtail

Sod forming

BasalAdapted to soils with continuous moisture


handle seedSpring – Fall Very Good Poor High 5.5–7.5

Moderate to High

LowLow to

Moderate785,000

Kentucky Bluegrass

Big Blue

Sod forming

BasalDoes best on well drained highly productive soils

• Long-lived• Highly palatable• Tolerance to flooding and close grazing

• Does not tolerate drought

Spring – Fall ExcellentLow to

ModerateModerate 5.5–7.5

Low to Moderate

Low to Moderate

Low 2,100,000

Meadow Foxtail

Bunch- grass

BasalPrefers cool conditions and high water tables


handle seedEarly Spring

– FallGood Low High 5.5–7.5

Moderate to High

Moderate Low 410,000

Perennial Ryegrass

Lactal Bunch- grass

BasalMedium to high fertility soils with adequate moisture

• Very leafy bunchgrass• High-quality forage• Susceptible to winterkill• Requires high fertility

• Very susceptible to winter killing

Mid to Late Summer,

FallPoor Low Moderate 5.5–7.5 Moderate

Low to Moderate

Low to Moderate

240,000

Hay

& P

astu

re

Reed Canary-

grassRival Sod

formingElongating

Grows well on poorly drained soils prone to flooding

• Low alkaloid variety• Can be subjected to temporary

flowing up to 8 weeks• Excellent winter hardiness

• Not saline tolerant

Spring – Summer

Good Moderate Excellent 5.5–7.5 Moderate Moderate Low 535,000

Orc

hard

gras

s Orchard- grass

AC Killarney

Bunch- grass

Basal


• Very good winter hardiness• Late maturity• Dense leafy production


Spring – Fall Good ModerateLow to


Low to Moderate

425,000

Orchard- grass

Glacier Brand

Bunch- grass

Basal


• Good winter hardiness• Quick regrowth



ModerateLow to


Low to Moderate

425,000

Tim

othy

Timothy Promesse Bunch- grass

BasalAdapted to cool, moist areas; good tolerance to waterlogged soils

• Early maturity• Superior resistance to lodging• High yields• Extremely leafy

• Not saline or drought tolerant

• Not tolerant to continuous grazing

Spring – Summer

Good Low High 5.6–7.3 High Low Low 1,200,000


rasses

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GroupIntended

UseSpecies Variety

Rooting Habit



Production Period

Winter Hardiness

Drought Tolerance

Flooding Tolerance

Optimum pHAcidity

ToleranceAlkalinity Tolerance

Salinity Tolerance

Approx. Seeds/lb

Whe

atgr

asse

s

Hay

& P

astu

reCrested Wheat-

grass (Fairway

Type)

Fairway Bunch-grass

Basal

Widely adapted; does best in medium to coarse well drained soils; does better than Standard types under more moist conditions

• Diploid type• Finer stemmed• Tolerates more moisture

• Forage quality drops after heading

Early Spring Excellent Excellent Low 6.6–8.4 LowModerate

to HighLow to

Moderate300,000

Crested Wheat-

grass (Standard

Type)

Kirk AC Goliath

Bunch-grass

Basal

Widely adapted; does best in medium to coarse well drained soils

• Tetraploid type• Higher yielding than Kirk Crested• Larger seed (25% heavier)• Tolerant to heavy grazing



to HighLow to

Moderate195,000

Inter-mediate Wheat-

grass

Clarke Slow sod forming

Elongating

Widely adapted; prefers well drained soils with adequate moisture

• Deep-feeding root system• Produces excellent pasture yields• Short-lived under intensive use

• Shorter-lived under intensive use

Late Spring – Mid Summer

GoodModerate to

HighLow 6.0–8.4 Low Moderate

Low to Moderate

80,000

Northern Wheat-

grass

Sod forming

ElongatingPrefers dry medium to coarse textured soils

• Cures well on stem; suitable for late season or winter pasture

Mid Spring – Mid Summer

Good Very High Moderate 6.6–8.4Low to

ModerateModerate

to HighModerate 145,000

Pubescent Wheat-

grass

Slow sod forming

Elongating


• Widely adapted• Moderately tolerant to salinity• Good in mixtures with alfalfa

• Shorter-lived under intensive grazing

Spring – Summer

GoodModerate to


Low to Moderate

80,000

Slender Wheat-

grassAdanac Bunch-

grassElongating

Adapted to a wide range of soils; prefers well drained loamy soils

• Saline tolerant• Spring flood tolerant

• Short-lived perennial

Mid Spring – Summer

Good Moderate Moderate 6.6–8.4Low to

ModerateModerate

to HighHigh 135,000

Tall Wheat-

grass

Bunch-grass

Basal

Adapted to poorly drained alkali soils; prefers a high water table

• Excellent winter hardiness• Good flood tolerance• Very tolerant to saline soil conditions

• Lower palatability


Excellent HighModerate

to High6.6–8.4

Low to Moderate

High Very High 75,000

Western Wheat-

grass

Sod forming

ElongatingWidely adapted; prefers heavy soils

• Drought tolerant • Saline tolerant

Spring – Fall ExcellentModerate to

HighModerate

to High6.6–8.4

Low to Moderate

Moderate to High

High 115,000

Wild

rye

Dahurian Wildrye

James Bunch-grass

BasalWidely adapted but short-lived

• Very vigorous seedlings• Used in hay and pasture mixes for

establishment


Spring – Fall Good Moderate Low 6.0–8.4 Low Moderate High 80,000

Russian Wildrye

AC Tom Bunch-grass

Basal

Widely adapted; most productive on fertile loam soils; most commonly used in drier regions

• Excellent pasture grass, good for winter grazing

• Good early growth• Salt tolerant• Excellent drought tolerance when

established

• Poor seedling vigour

Early Spring – Mid Summer

Excellent Very High Low 6.6–8.4Low to

ModerateModerate

to HighHigh 150,000


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GroupIntended

UseSpecies Variety

Rooting Habit



Production Period

Winter Hardiness

Drought Tolerance

Flooding Tolerance

Optimum pHAcidity

ToleranceAlkalinity Tolerance

Salinity Tolerance

Approx. Seeds/lb

Whe

atgr

asse

s

Hay

& P

astu

re

Crested Wheat-

grass (Fairway

Type)

Fairway Bunch-grass

Basal

Widely adapted; does best in medium to coarse well drained soils; does better than Standard types under more moist conditions

• Diploid type• Finer stemmed• Tolerates more moisture



to HighLow to

Moderate300,000

Crested Wheat-

grass (Standard

Type)

Kirk AC Goliath

Bunch-grass

Basal

Widely adapted; does best in medium to coarse well drained soils

• Tetraploid type• Higher yielding than Kirk Crested• Larger seed (25% heavier)• Tolerant to heavy grazing



to HighLow to

Moderate195,000

Inter-mediate Wheat-

grass

Clarke Slow sod forming

Elongating


• Deep-feeding root system• Produces excellent pasture yields• Short-lived under intensive use

• Shorter-lived under intensive use


GoodModerate to


Low to Moderate

80,000

Northern Wheat-

grass

Sod forming

ElongatingPrefers dry medium to coarse textured soils

• Cures well on stem; suitable for late season or winter pasture

Mid Spring – Mid Summer

Good Very High Moderate 6.6–8.4Low to

ModerateModerate

to HighModerate 145,000

Pubescent Wheat-

grass

Slow sod forming

Elongating


• Widely adapted• Moderately tolerant to salinity• Good in mixtures with alfalfa

• Shorter-lived under intensive grazing

Spring – Summer

GoodModerate to


Low to Moderate

80,000

Slender Wheat-

grassAdanac Bunch-

grassElongating

Adapted to a wide range of soils; prefers well drained loamy soils

• Saline tolerant• Spring flood tolerant


Mid Spring – Summer

Good Moderate Moderate 6.6–8.4Low to

ModerateModerate

to HighHigh 135,000

Tall Wheat-

grass

Bunch-grass

Basal

Adapted to poorly drained alkali soils; prefers a high water table

• Excellent winter hardiness• Good flood tolerance• Very tolerant to saline soil conditions

• Lower palatability


Excellent HighModerate

to High6.6–8.4

Low to Moderate

High Very High 75,000

Western Wheat-

grass

Sod forming

ElongatingWidely adapted; prefers heavy soils

• Drought tolerant • Saline tolerant

Spring – Fall ExcellentModerate to

HighModerate

to High6.6–8.4

Low to Moderate

Moderate to High

High 115,000

Wild

rye

Dahurian Wildrye

James Bunch-grass

BasalWidely adapted but short-lived

• Very vigorous seedlings• Used in hay and pasture mixes for

establishment


Spring – Fall Good Moderate Low 6.0–8.4 Low Moderate High 80,000

Russian Wildrye

AC Tom Bunch-grass

Basal

Widely adapted; most productive on fertile loam soils; most commonly used in drier regions

• Excellent pasture grass, good for winter grazing

• Good early growth• Salt tolerant• Excellent drought tolerance when

established

• Poor seedling vigour

Early Spring – Mid Summer

Excellent Very High Low 6.6–8.4Low to

ModerateModerate

to HighHigh 150,000


rasses

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BrettYoung is a major producer of turf species and has an extensive line-up of improved turf varieties. Whatever turf

application you have, BrettYoung stocks several turf blends to cover your needs.

Executive Blend

Kentucky Bluegrass has long been a popular turf grass in

temperate zones around the world. Executive Blend is a

mixture of BrettYoung’s best semi-dwarf Kentucky

Bluegrass varieties that combine fine leaves, less

vertical growth, persistence, heat tolerance, disease

resistance and excellent turf quality.

• 100% Improved Kentucky Bluegrass Varieties

Premium Turf Blend

The Premium Turf Blend combines the benefits of the

Kentucky Bluegrass with additional shade tolerance

from Aberdeen – a creeping red fescue with improved

turf characteristics. Premium Turf Blend also includes

10% improved perennial ryegrass to get your lawn off to

a quicker start.

• 60% Improved Kentucky Bluegrass Varieties• 30% Aberdeen Creeping Red Fescue• 10% Improved Perennial Ryegrass Variety

All Purpose Mix

The All Purpose Mix is well suited to sun or shade and

has annual ryegrass to germinate quicker and aid in

establishment. All Purpose Mix does not use improved

turf varieties, which reduces turf quality and provides a

more economical option for establishing your lawn.

• 40% Common Kentucky Bluegrass• 40% Common Creeping Red Fescue• 20% Diploid Annual Ryegrass

Eco-Turf Blend

The Eco-Turf Blend includes improved varieties of

creeping red fescue, sheep fescue, chewings fescue and

hard fescue. The result is a mixture that will provide a

dense, high-quality turf that has reduced regrowth and

requires less water than other turf mixtures.

• 35% Aberdeen Creeping Red Fescue• 20% Common Sheep Fescue• 25% Improved Chewings Fescue Variety• 20% Improved Hard Fescue Variety

Playground/Rural Lawn Mix

For areas that require less maintenance, can experience

drought and do not require the look of a high-quality

turf, the Playground/Rural Lawn Mix is an excellent

option. It will do well in sun or shade, but in extreme

drought, the Fairway crested wheatgrass will become

more dominant.

• 35% Common Kentucky Bluegrass• 35% Common Creeping Red Fescue• 20% Fairway Crested Wheatgrass• 10% Diploid Annual Ryegrass

Establishing Your LawnHere are some great tips to make sure your lawn

establishes:

• Seed at 4 pounds per 1,000 square feet.

• Use a high-quality starter fertilizer: 18-24-12 with 50% slow release nitrogen is ideal at a rate of 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet.

• Grass seed needs water and light to germinate. Seed shallow and frequently water lightly for 3 to 4 weeks until full germination is reached.

TURF GRASS BLENDS

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Recommended Use

Sports Fields

Perfect Lawn

Economy Lawn

Sun Mixture

Shade Mixture

Playgrounds Low Maintenance

Drought

Executive Blend P P PPremium Turf

Blend P P P PAll Pupose Mix P P P PEco-Turf Blend P P P P P

Playground/Rural Lawn Mix P P P


rasses

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Elite, based in Quebec, prides itself on delivering varieties tailored to the specific needs of farmers and has

demonstrated this commitment through its continued investments in crop production research, plant breeding, and

crop variety development at its Research Centre in Quebec as well as satellite testing locations in Western Canada.

Elite’s corn hybrid selections are done in a climatic zone with heat units similar to Western Canadian conditions.

Selected hybrids are then evaluated under Western Canadian conditions prior to making final variety selections that

we will offer. When farmers choose Elite, they are choosing cutting-edge products and technology, as well as industry-

leading expertise to optimize their results.

BrettYoung and Elite have partnered to bring the best corn varieties to Western Canada for 2015. With cutting-edge

products and technology, and industry-leading expertise, it’s no wonder Elite corn is the choice of feed pros.

Performance Corn

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Corn

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HybridGenetic

TraitRefuge Needed

Silage CHU

Silking CHU

Maturity Zone (CHU) Yield

Plant Height

GrainType

Spring Vigour

Ear Coverage Stalk Root Digestibility NEL Milk/Acre

Plant Health

Yukon R RR2 N/A 2150 1250 1900-2200 9 VT F 9 5 8 8 9 8 8 8

Yukon R produces vigorous yields for an early maturing silage/grazing hybrid which, combined with excellent digestibility, is sure to make this hybrid a staple hybrid for cattle producers in early season areas.

E47A17 R RR2 N/A 2050 1300 2000-2300 9 T D 9 7 9 9 9 9 9 9

E47A17 R has a combination of outstanding ear development, plant health and digestibility that makes it hard to beat. If you have corn borer pressure, it is available as E47A12 R with the GENVT2P trait.

Fusion RR RR2 N/A 2200 1230 2000-2300 8 T SF 9 6 6 6 8 8 8 7Fusion RR is a top-yielding silage corn that is widely adapted for use across Western Canada. It offers great feed quality and top yields.

Tundra RR RR2 5% RIB 2300 1300 2200-2500 8 T SF 7 7 9 7 9 8 8 7

Tundra RR is well-adapted to Western Canada’s fall and winter seasons as it maintains a high forage quality during the grazing season and offers very good stalk strength required for grazing.

E53B22 R VT2P N/A 2350 1330 2200-2500 9 VT D 9 7 8 8 8 9 9 8E53B22 R is a new hybrid that delivers outstanding yield coupled with excellent plant health in both silage and grazing conditions.

Venza R RR2 N/A 2500 1390 2300-2600 9 VT SD 9 9 8 7 8 8 9 8Venza R is a new hybrid from Elite that offers the performance of Murano RR with slightly earlier maturity.

BrettYoung is pleased to bring the Elite brand of corn hybrids to Western Canada. Selected for the undeniable advantages it provides

for ruminant feeding, Elite HTE (High Total Energy) corn is the choice of feed pros. Composed of high-performing traits, the HTE line

will become a reliable cornerstone of your feed strategy. HTE hybrids are designed for silage and grazing production and the

reliability of HTE hybrids allows you to devote your attention to the other variables you need to control in order to feed your herd.

Ratings: 9 = excellent; 5 = average; 1 = poor; N/A = not available; – = not rated

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HybridGenetic

TraitRefuge Needed

Silage CHU

Silking CHU

Maturity Zone (CHU) Yield

Plant Height

GrainType

Spring Vigour

Ear Coverage Stalk Root Digestibility NEL Milk/Acre

Plant Health

Yukon R RR2 N/A 2150 1250 1900-2200 9 VT F 9 5 8 8 9 8 8 8

Yukon R produces vigorous yields for an early maturing silage/grazing hybrid which, combined with excellent digestibility, is sure to make this hybrid a staple hybrid for cattle producers in early season areas.

E47A17 R RR2 N/A 2050 1300 2000-2300 9 T D 9 7 9 9 9 9 9 9

E47A17 R has a combination of outstanding ear development, plant health and digestibility that makes it hard to beat. If you have corn borer pressure, it is available as E47A12 R with the GENVT2P trait.

Fusion RR RR2 N/A 2200 1230 2000-2300 8 T SF 9 6 6 6 8 8 8 7Fusion RR is a top-yielding silage corn that is widely adapted for use across Western Canada. It offers great feed quality and top yields.

Tundra RR RR2 5% RIB 2300 1300 2200-2500 8 T SF 7 7 9 7 9 8 8 7

Tundra RR is well-adapted to Western Canada’s fall and winter seasons as it maintains a high forage quality during the grazing season and offers very good stalk strength required for grazing.

E53B22 R VT2P N/A 2350 1330 2200-2500 9 VT D 9 7 8 8 8 9 9 8E53B22 R is a new hybrid that delivers outstanding yield coupled with excellent plant health in both silage and grazing conditions.

Venza R RR2 N/A 2500 1390 2300-2600 9 VT SD 9 9 8 7 8 8 9 8Venza R is a new hybrid from Elite that offers the performance of Murano RR with slightly earlier maturity.

See page 36 for a full explanation of terms.

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GRAIN CORN

E44A02 R – Our earliest maturing corn hybrid, combining strong yields with early maturity.

E44A02 R is also well-suited to be taken for silage or to be used for grazing in

areas that require early maturing corn.

E47A17 R – A top-performer in the Manitoba Corn Committee trials in 2013, ranking near

the top in both yield and drydown. Providing fast emergence and early maturity

paired with drydown and bushel weight, E47A17 R will deliver on your farm.

E47A12 R – Delivers the same genetics and characteristics of E47A17 R, but with

Genuity® VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® to deliver the best corn borer

protection without the hassle of planting a separate refuge.

Grain Corn

ProductsHybrid E44A02 R E47A17 R E47A12 R Genetic trait GENVT2P RR2 GENVT2P

Characteristics

CHU 2150 2200 2225

Relative maturity 74 77 77

Refuge (%) 5% RIB – 5% RIB

Grain type D D D

Spring vigour 9 9 9

Silking CHU 1240 1300 1300

Plant height MT MT MT

Ear coverage 6 7 7

Number of rows 14 – 16 14 – 18 14 – 18

Number of kernels/row 35 33 33

Test weight 8 9 9

Stress tolerance 3 5 5

Quality

Drydown 6 7 7

Root 8 9 9

Stalk 7 9 9

Cannibalization 6 – –

Tolerance

Goss’s Wilt – 8 8

Rust T R R

Eyespot (brown spot) T T T

Drought 6 7 7

Smut T T T

Fusarium ear rot S T T

Gibberella ear rot T T T

With a focus on yield, maturity, drydown and standability, these

Elite hybrids from BrettYoung are sure to deliver in your field.

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Grain Corn

ProductsHybrid E48A27 R E48A29 R E50G27 R Genetic trait RR2 GENVT3P RR2

Characteristics

CHU 2250 2300 2350

Relative maturity 78 78 78

Refuge (%) – 10% RIB –

Grain type D D D

Spring vigour 8 8 8

Silking CHU 1300 1320 1300

Plant height MT MT T

Ear coverage 7 7 7

Number of rows 14 – 16 14 – 16 14 – 16

Number of kernels/row 35 35 34

Test weight 8 8 8

Stress tolerance 7 7 8

Quality

Drydown 8 8 8

Root 8 8 9

Stalk 7 7 9

Cannibalization 6 6 9

Tolerance

Goss’s Wilt 8 8 –

Rust R R T

Eyespot (brown spot) T T T

Drought 7 7 8

Smut S S S

Fusarium ear rot S S T

Gibberella ear rot S S S

E48A27 R – A top-performer in the Manitoba Corn Committee trials in 2012 and 2013,

ranking near the top in both yield and drydown. Plant E48A27 R to achieve

your yield and drydown goals in a medium maturity hybrid.

E48A29 R – Delivers the same genetics and characteristics of E48A27 R, but it comes

with Genuity® VT Triple PRO® RIB Complete® to deliver the superior

corn borer protection with 10% refuge included in the bag.

E50G27 R – A grain hybrid that provides high yields and good drydown. E50G27 R

fits well in areas without extensive corn borer pressure or as a refuge.

E50G22 R – Combining fast emergence and early maturity with great drydown and

bushel weight, E50G22 R will deliver on your farm. It comes with Genuity® VT

Double PRO® RIB Complete® to deliver excellent corn borer protection.

See following page for glossary of terms.

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Cannibalization: Tolerance to stalk cannibalization

indicates a corn hybrid’s capacity not to

exhaust its stalk reserves when it lacks

nitrogen during a long season.

Cannibalization empties the inside of

stalks, resulting in greater vulnerability

to lodging.

CHU: Corn heat units.

Drydown: Hybrids of similar maturity are

compared according to their moisture

loss during in-field drying. A rating of 1

indicates a slow drying rate, while 9

indicates a very rapid drying rate.

Ear coverage: A rating of 9 indicates that the husks are

longer than the ears.

Grain type: VF = Very Flint

F = Flint

SF = Semi-flint

VD = Very Dent

D = Dent

SD = Semi-dent

Milk/ac: Milk yield per acre based on 100% dry matter

NEL: Net energy lactation

Plant height: S = Short

MS = Medium/Short

M = Medium

MT = Medium/Tall

T = Tall

VT = Very Tall

Ratings: 9 = Excellent

5 = Average

1 = Poor

– = Not rated

Refuge %: See Insect Resistance Management on

next page.

In the absence of an industry

standardized maturity rating, relative

maturity can be used to compare hybrids

of similar maturity and moisture at

harvest. An early maturing variety will

have a lower number while later maturing

varieties will have a higher number.

Root: A higher number rating indicates greater

root strength.

Ratings are set during the 3 to 5 leaf stage.

Stalk: The quality of a stalk refers to its resistance

to lodging due to factors such as stalk rot. A

higher rating indicates greater stalk quality.

A higher rating reflects the hybrid’s

capacity to produce adequate yields under

difficult conditions, such as a colder season,

compaction, or a field with a lower yield

potential.

Test weight: A higher rating indicates a higher

test weight.

Corn Glossary of Terms

Relative maturity:

Stress tolerance:

Spring vigour:

R = Resistant

T = Tolerant

S = Susceptable

GENVT2P = Genuity® VTDouble PRO®

GENVT3P = Genuity® VTTriple PRO®

RR2 = Roundup Ready® Corn 2

GT/CB/LL = Agrisure®

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Genuity® RIB Complete® Hybrids

Above-ground Insect Protection

Genuity® VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® provides dual modes of

action for above-ground protection for control of European corn borer,

corn earworm and fall armyworm, which supports a reduced refuge

requirement to just 5% of planted acres. Losing just three kernels per

ear can equal one lost bushel per acre. Protect your yield with Genuity®

VT Double PRO® RIB Complete®.

Above- and Below-ground Insect Protection

Genuity® VT Triple PRO® RIB Complete® offers dual modes of action

for above-ground pests such as European corn borer, corn earworm

and fall armyworm, with 10% refuge included in the bag.

Automatic Refuge Compliance

With Genuity® VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® and Genuity® VT

Triple PRO® RIB Complete®, you are no longer required to plant a

separate, structured refuge. A single-bag solution for automatic

refuge compliance.

95/5 Blend and 90/10 Blend

Genuity® VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® corn (95/5 percent blend of

insect protected seed and refuge seed) and Genuity® VT Triple PRO®

RIB Complete® corn (a 90/10 percent blend) allow you to plant the most

insect protected acres across your entire farm.

Refuge Requirements

Visit www.brettyoung.ca or www.cornpest.ca for detailed information

on how to incorporate refuge into your B.t. corn fields.

B.t. corn

Non B.t. refuge (e.g.: Roundup Ready® 2 corn or conventional corn)

Perimeter Minimum 4 rows

Block Adjacent FieldsSeparated by a path, road or ditch, etc. but not another field

Split Planter Minimum 4 rows

Eliminate the hassle of planting separate refuges by planting RIB Complete® hybrids.

Refuge Configuration Options Genuity® RIB Complete® Hybrids

Insect Resistance Management

• Producers who plant B.t. corn are required to create refuges on their farms.

• Depending on the technology being used, refuges must be at least 5% or 20%.

Trait Minimum Refuge Required

Separate Structured Refuge Required

Refuge Placement

If Planting the Refuge in Strips

YieldGard® Corn Borer and Agrisure® GT/CB/LL

20% Yes

Within 400 metres (1/4 mile) of the B.t. hybrids or within field

Minimum 4 rows

Silage Bag Refuge Solution

Genuity® VT Double PRO® RIB Complete®

5% NoInterspersed within the bag. No separate structured refuge required.

Genuity® VT Triple PRO® RIB Complete®

10% NoInterspersed within the bag. No separate structured refuge required.

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Benefits of Seed Production

Summer or fall seeding can be an excellent way to get a head start on next year’s seeding, spread your risk and add some

profitable cropping options to your rotation. Forage seed and turf seed markets have a good balance between supply and

demand, as well as overall healthy market conditions.

In addition to being some of the more consistently profitable cropping options available to Western Canadian growers, turf

and forage seed production also provides agronomic benefits for your farm.

Agronomic Benefits

Turf Seed Production

• Early harvest splits up fall workload

• Increases organic matter, helps improve less productive or questionable soils

• Some species have tolerance to salinity, alkalinity and acidity

Legume Seed Production

• Improves soil tilth

• Low input user

• Nitrogen fixation

Economic Benefits

There is no better time to produce forage and turf seed. Compared to other commodity crops, turf grass seed production

has an excellent profitability track record. It has consistently pencilled out at or near the top in profitability. Furthermore,

prices for turf grass seed crops such as perennial ryegrass, creeping red fescue and tall fescue have risen in recent years to

historical highs. Forage seed prices for many species are also at or near historical highs for many crops. Many of BrettYoung’s

seed production contracts allow growers to lock in these high prices that can really help to add to a farm’s bottom line.

Grow Seed and SaveSeed Grower Partnership Program

Grow BrettYoung forage or turf seed for production and save with significant discounts on future purchases of BrettYoung

seed and BioBoost® products.

If you have more than 300 acres of BrettYoung seed production, you could qualify to earn discounts of 18% and higher on

leading BrettYoung varieties.

Producing Seed For BrettYoungSeed Production

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Producing Seed For BrettYoung

Contact a BrettYoung Seed Production Specialist to learn more about

contract production opportunities.

To find a Seed Production Specialist in your area visit us online at

brettyoung.ca.

Seed Production Specialist Services

Planning• Scouting and selection of production fields• Selection of proper production species• Recommendation on expected production practices• Communication of contract terms

Harvest• Available for recommendations on harvest timing• Available for recommendations on equipment settings• Crop samples taken• Post-harvest recommendations

Seeding & Crop Development• Delivery of seed stock• Multiple field scouting visits• Fertility recommendations• Herbicide and fungicide recommendations

Crop Delivery• Communication of delivery schedule• Communication of crop quality analysis• Communication of grower payments

A BrettYoung Seed Production Specialist, like Jason Henderson,

will work with you throughout the production cycle to help you

get the most out of your seed production fields.

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Agronomic RequirementsAfter the eligibility criteria have been met, to receive replacement seed of qualifying varieties, all of the following seeding preparation and

agronomic practices noted below must be documented and met.

Seedbed Preparation• Seed must be planted into a firm, well-prepared seedbed that

has had proper weed control, crop residue management and good soil seed contact.

Seeding Depth and Packing• Forage seed must be seeded into a depth of 0.5 to 0.25 inches.

Broadcast seeding operations must be incorporated and packed immediately, no deeper than the above depth.

Seeding Rates• Minimum seeding rates appropriate for the cropping zones and

area must be followed. In the drier regions this minimum rate is 8 pounds/acre for alfalfa and BrettYoung pasture mixes. In higher moisture regions, the minimum is 12 pounds/acre for alfalfa and pasture mixes.

Weed and Insect Infestation• The BrettYoung Forage Guarantee is not available in the event of

excessive weed competition or insect infestation.

• Action must be taken to control weeds as necessary. Reasonable control and monitoring of insects, mainly grasshoppers, is required.

Fertility and Soil pH• Soil pH for alfalfa plantings must be between 6.5 and 8.5. A

satisfactory soil test showing current soil conditions must be available. Forage seed planted in an area where improper fertility and soil pH are present will be ineligible for the BrettYoung Forage Guarantee.

• No more than 15 pounds of P2O5 should be placed in the seed

row with the seed. Higher rates must be banded away from the seed row to avoid seedling damage.

Chemical Residue• Stand damage due to chemical residue is not eligible for

replanting under the BrettYoung Forage Guarantee.

Stand Evaluation• Your BrettYoung regional Account Manager must be notified no

later than September 1, 2015. By this date, with corrective management (e.g. weed or insect control), the forage stand will continue to establish to its potential.

FORAGE GUARANTEE

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Forage Guarantee

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For BrettYoung Regional Account Manager contact information, please call or visit us online.

800-665-5015 brettyoung.caContact your local ag-retailer or

BrettYoung for more information.

For BrettYoung Regional Account Manager contact information, please call or visit us online.

BrettYoung™ is a trademark of BrettYoung Seeds Limited. Elite is a registered trademark (owned by La Coop fédérée). ‘AC’ is and official mark used under license from Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada. All others are trademarks of their respective companies. 3941 09.14

Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto’s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. Commercialized products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Excellence Through Stewardship.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Genuity and Design®, Genuity®, RIB Complete and Design®, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design®, Roundup Ready®, Roundup®, VT Double PRO® and VT Triple PRO® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, Monsanto Canada, Inc. licensee.

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