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SORGHUM

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Adaptability, versatility and persistence are characteristics Alta Seeds shares with sorghum. We apply the latest technologies from around the world to develop grain and forage sorghum hybrids that are widely tested, proven and produced for local success in all types of weather, water levels and farming practices.

Alta Seeds is your source for industry-leading grain and forage sorghum hybrids. Developed in the heart of sorghum country, our premium genetics deliver the yield and quality you demand.

Featuring the most advanced traits, outstanding drought tolerance and excellent resistance to disease and pests, the Alta Seeds brand provides the tools you need to succeed on your farm.

We appreciate your interest in Alta Seeds and we look forward to providing you with top-of-the-line sorghum seed and service.

Barry Lubbers, Director of Sales

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CONTENTS Grain Sorghum Selection & Stand ������������������������� 4 Grain Sorghum Hybrid Summary ��������������������������� 6 Grain Sorghum ����������������������������������������������������������� 8 Brachytic BMR-6 Forage ����������������������������������������� 28 What Growers are Saying ���������������������������������������29 Sorghum for Forage �����������������������������������������������30 Forage Selection �����������������������������������������������������32 Forage Sorghum �����������������������������������������������������34 Sorghum-Sudangrass ���������������������������������������������48 Sudangrass ���������������������������������������������������������������58 Pearl Millet ���������������������������������������������������������������62

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ADAPTIVE

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GRAIN SORGHUM Grain Sorghum

Selecting Hybrids & Stand Selection of grain sorghum hybrids begins with geography or field location and water resources. Growth and development is driven by heat unit accumulation; sorghum flowering shows little effect of heat up to 100° F. Yield potential can increase by 18–20% from early to medium and to late maturities. Planting date should be 2 weeks AFTER last average frost date IF the 5-day average soil temperatures are 60° F at 2" depth. Check the last recommended planting date for grain sorghum in your area when determining the best maturity to fit your field and timing.

Seeds per pound vary by hybrid and this will impact your seeding rate.

Rev

Plant Stand for Sorghum by Seed/Pound Population

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

2.7 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.2 2.1 2.0 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.2

3.8 3.6 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.1 2.0 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.5

4.6 4.4 4.2 4.0 3.9 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.1

5.5 5.2 5.0 4.8 4.6 4.4 4.3 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.6 3.5 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.4

6.4 6.1 5.8 5.6 5.4 5.2 5.0 4.8 4.7 4.5 4.4 4.2 4.1 3.8 3.6 3.4 3.2 3.0 2.9

7.3 7.0 6.7 6.4 6.2 5.9 5.7 5.5 5.3 5.2 5.0 4.8 4.7 4.3 4.1 3.9 3.7 3.5 3.2

90,0

Seeds/Lb

11,000 11,500 12,000 12,500 13,000 13,500 14,000 14,500 15,000 15,500 16,000 16,500 17,000 17,500 18,000 18,500 19,000 19,500 20,000

8.2 7.8 7.5 7.2 6.9 6.7 6.4 6.2 6.0 5.8 5.6 5.5 5.3 4.9 4.7 4.4 4.2 3.9 3.7

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,000

7.3 7.0 6.7 6.4 6.2 5.9 5.7 5.5 5.3 5.2 5.0 4.8 4.7 4.3 4.1 3.9 3.7 3.5 3.2

Considerations include: • Relative maturity and days to half bloom based on your growing environment; our full line offers early maturing hybrids with mid bloom in 60 days or less to medium-late maturing with mid bloom expected at about 68 days.

• Timing of water — Peak water use is just prior to boot stage. When sharing irrigation water, consider minimizing the overlap of peak water demand for two crops.

Review the Plant Stand Chart below to calculate your seeding rate by hybrid.

90,000

8.2 7.8 7.5 7.2 6.9 6.7 6.4 6.2 6.0 5.8 5.6 5.5 5.3 4.9 4.7 4.4 4.2 3.9 3.7

100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000

9.1 8.7 8.3 8.0 7.7 7.4 7.1 6.9 6.7 6.5 6.3 6.1 5.9 5.5 5.2 5.0 4.7 4.4 4.2

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10.0 9.6 9.2 8.8 8.5 8.1 7.9 7.6 7.3 7.1 6.9 6.7 6.5 6.0 5.7 5.4 5.1 4.8 4.5

10.9 10.4 10.0 9.6 9.3 8.9 8.6 8.3 8.0 7.8 7.5 7.3 7.1 6.5 6.2 5.9 5.6 5.3 5.0

11.8 11.3 10.8 10.4 10.0 9.6 9.3 9.0 8.7 8.4 8.1 7.9 7.7 7.1 6.8 6.4 6.1 5.7 5.4

12.7 12.2 11.7 11.2 10.8 10.3 10.0 9.7 9.3 9.1 8.8 8.5 8.3 7.6 7.3 6.9 6.5 6.2 5.8

13.6 13.0 12.5 12.0 11.6 11.1 10.7 10.4 10.0 9.7 9.4 9.1 8.9 8.2 7.8 7.4 7.0 6.6 6.2

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GRAIN SORGHUM Grain Sorghum You can count on Alta Seeds brand grain sorghum products for top yield potential, drought tolerance and excellent standability.

CHARACTERISTIC RATINGS

AG1101

AG1201 AG1203 AG13

Relative Maturity Yield for Maturity Days to Mid Bloom Grain Color Head Type Approx. Seeds/Lb (1,000) Plant Height (inches) Head Exertion Plant Uniformity Plant (Bloom) Color Seedling Vigor Root Lodging Drought Tolerance Test Weight Threshability Charcoal Rot Downy Mildew (Race 3) Head Smut MDMV Sugarcane Aphid Tough Dryland High Yield Dryland Limited Irrigation Full Irrigation High pH Soils–Iron Chlorosis Early Planting/Cool Soils Poorly Drained Soils Anthracnose Prone Areas No-Till

EARLY 3 55 BRZ S/O 13–15 28–34 4 2 Red 5 4 2 4 2 — — — — MA HS S S S MA X X — MA

EARLY 3 60 BRZ S/O 13–15 30–36 4 2 Red 5 4 2 4 2 4 6 4 5 HS HS S S S MA X X S X

Characteristic Ratings Key E = Early M/E = Medium-Early MED = Medium M/L = Medium-Late L = Late BRZ = Bronze WHT = White CRM = Cream S/O = Semi-Open S/C = Semi-Compact

M/E 1 63 BRZ S/O 12–14 34-40 5 1 Red 2 1 2 2 2 — 1 — — HS HS HS HS HS MA S X MA S

M/ 2 63 CRM S/C 17–1 40–4 6 1 Red 1 1 2 5 1 — — — — HS S HS HS S MA X X — MA

Trait Ratings Scale: 1 = Excellent 10 = Poor

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Alta Seeds offers a full line of grain sorghum hybrids, with seed treatment options to meet your needs.

1203 AG1301 AG1401 AG2103 AG2105 AG2115 AG3101 AG3201

M/E 1 63 BRZ S/O 2–14 4-40 5 1 Red 2 1 2 2 2 — 1 — — HS HS HS HS HS MA S X MA S

M/E 2 63 CRM S/C 17–18 40–46 6 1 Red 1 1 2 5 1 — — — — HS S HS HS S MA X X — MA

M/E 2 61 WHT S/O 14–16 30–36 6 2 Tan 3 2 2 3 3 3 5 4 4 MA HS S S S S X X S X

MED 1 66 RED S/O 12–14 42–48 5 2 Purple 2 2 2– 4* 2 3 2 6 3 3 MA HS HS HS HS MA S X S S

MED 1 67 RED S/C 12–14 38–44 6 3 Red 2 1 3 3 2 — — — — MA S HS HS HS MA S X — S

Crop Use & Adaptation Key HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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MED 2 65 RED S/O 15 36–42 5 3 Red 3 2 2 2 2 4 5 6 7 MA HS HS HS S MA S X X S

M/L 1 68 RED S/C 10–12 48–54 9 3 Purple 2 4 3 2 2 4 5 3 2 MA X S HS HS MA S X S S

M/L 2 68 BRZ S/O 12–14 46–52 5 3 Purple 2 3 3 3 2 5 1 4 2 MA X HS HS HS MA X X MA X

* Rating 2 for central grain growing areas.

R ating 4 for western arid environments.

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GRAIN SORGHUM

AG1101

Earliest Bronze Grain Sorghum • • • •

Excellent yield for maturity Very uniform Strong drought tolerance Excellent for areas needing early maturity or for double cropping situations • Intense bronze-colored grain

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Early Relative Maturity 55 Days to Mid Bloom 13–15 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Bronze Grain Color Semi-open Head Type 28–34" Plant Height Red Plant Color Yield for Maturity 3 Head Exertion 4 Plant Uniformity 2 Seedling Vigor 5 Root Lodging 4 Drought Tolerance 2 Test Weight 4 Threshability 2

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland HS High Yield Dryland Environments S Limited Irrigation S Full Irrigation S High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA Early Planting / Cold Soils X No-Till MA Poorly Drained Soils X Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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GRAIN SORGHUM

AG1201

Early Bronze Grain Sorghum • • • •

Very uniform Excellent yield for maturity Strong drought tolerance Adaptable across a wide range of growing conditions • Sugarcane aphid tolerance

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Early Relative Maturity 60 Days to Mid Bloom 13–15 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Bronze Grain Color Semi-open Head Type 30–36" Plant Height Red Plant Color Yield for Maturity 3 Head Exertion 4 Plant Uniformity 2 Seedling Vigor 5 Root Lodging 4 Drought Tolerance 3 Test Weight 4 Threshability 2 Charcoal Rot 4 Downy Mildew R3 6 Head Smut 4 MDMV 5

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland HS High Yield Dryland Environments S Limited Irrigation S Full Irrigation S High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA Early Planting / Cold Soils X No-Till X Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area S Downy Mildew (Race 3) Area X Head Smut Prone Area MA Sugarcane Aphid* HS Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

* Tolerance confirmed in third-party testing conducted by the Agricultural Research Division of the US Department of Agriculture in Stillwater, OK.

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GRAIN SORGHUM

AG1203

Medium-Early Bronze Grain Sorghum • Outstanding yield for maturity • Strong standability and excellent uniformity • Excellent drought tolerance and dryland option • Widely adaptable • Sugarcane aphid tolerance

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium-early Relative Maturity 63 Days to Mid Bloom 12–14 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Bronze Grain Color Semi-open Head Type 34–40" Plant Height Red Plant Color Yield for Maturity 1 Head Exertion 5 Plant Uniformity 1 Seedling Vigor 2 Root Lodging 1 Drought Tolerance 2 Test Weight 2 Threshability 2

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland HS High Yield Dryland Environments HS Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation HS High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA Early Planting / Cold Soils S No-Till S Poorly Drained Soils X Sugarcane Aphid* HS Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

* Tolerance confirmed in third-party testing conducted by the Agricultural Research Division of the US Department of Agriculture in Stillwater, OK.

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GRAIN SORGHUM

AG1301

Medium-Early Cream Grain Sorghum • Performs well in dryland conditions and responds very favorably to irrigation • Excellent staygreen • Good standability • Very good plant uniformity • Widely adaptable • Sugarcane aphid tolerance

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium-early Relative Maturity 63 Days to Mid Bloom 17–18 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Cream Grain Color Semi-compact Head Type 40–46" Plant Height Red Plant Color Yield for Maturity 2 Head Exertion 6 Plant Uniformity 1 Seedling Vigor 1 Root Lodging 1 Drought Tolerance

2

Test Weight 5 Threshability 1

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland S High Yield Dryland Environments HS Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation S High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA Early Planting / Cold Soils X No-Till MA Poorly Drained Soils X Sugarcane Aphid* HS Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

* Tolerance confirmed in third-party testing conducted by the Agricultural Research Division of the US Department of Agriculture in Stillwater, OK.

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GRAIN SORGHUM

AG1401

Medium-Early White Grain Sorghum • Food-grade, white seeded hybrid with tan plant color • Good yield potential under stress • Uniform short plant with good head exertion

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium-early Relative Maturity 61 Days to Mid Bloom 14–16 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag White Grain Color Semi-open Head Type 30–36" Plant Height Tan Plant Color Yield for Maturity 2 Head Exertion 6 Plant Uniformity 2 Seedling Vigor 3 Root Lodging 2 Drought Tolerance 2 Test Weight 3 Threshability 3 Charcoal Rot 3 Downy Mildew R3 5 Head Smut 4 MDMV 4

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland HS High Yield Dryland Environments S Limited Irrigation S Full Irrigation S High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA Early Planting / Cold Soils X No-Till X Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area S Downy Mildew (Race 3) Area X Head Smut Prone Area MA Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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GRAIN SORGHUM

AG2103

Medium Red Grain Sorghum • • • •

Excellent yield for maturity Tremendous disease package Consistent yields across all environments Not recommended for downy mildew prone areas

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium Relative Maturity 66 Days to Mid Bloom 12–14 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Red Grain Color Semi-open Head Type 42–48" Plant Height Purple Plant Color Yield for Maturity 1 Head Exertion 5 Plant Uniformity 2 Seedling Vigor 2 Root Lodging 2 Drought Tolerance* 4 2 Test Weight 2 Threshability 3 Charcoal Rot 2 Downy Mildew R3 6 Head Smut 3 MDMV 3

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland HS High Yield Dryland Environments HS Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation HS High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA Early Planting / Cold Soils S No-Till S Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area S Downy Mildew (Race 3) Area X Head Smut Prone Area S Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

* Rating 2 for central grain growing areas.

Rating 4 for western arid environments.

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GRAIN SORGHUM

AG2105

Medium Red Grain Sorghum • • • •

Excellent yield potential for maturity Excellent drought tolerance Good threshability and seedling vigor Highly resistant to root lodging

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium Relative Maturity 67 Days to Mid Bloom 12–14 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Red Grain Color Semi-closed Head Type 38–44" Plant Height Red Plant Color Yield for Maturity 1 Head Exertion 6 Plant Uniformity 3 Seedling Vigor 2 Root Lodging 1 Drought Tolerance 3 Test Weight 3 Threshability 2

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland S High Yield Dryland Environments HS Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation HS High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA Early Planting / Cold Soils S No-Till S Poorly Drained Soils X Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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GRAIN SORGHUM

AG2115

Medium Red Grain Sorghum • Dependable, proven performer • Medium height, good uniformity, superior stalks • Maintains agronomics and yields well under drought stress and produces exceptional yields under more ideal conditions

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium Relative Maturity 65 Days to Mid Bloom 15 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Pale Red Grain Color Semi-open Head Type 36–42" Plant Height Red Plant Color Yield for Maturity 2 Head Exertion 5 Plant Uniformity 3 Seedling Vigor 3 Root Lodging 2 Drought Tolerance

2

Test Weight 2 Threshability 2 Charcoal Rot 4 Downy Mildew R3 5 Head Smut 6 MDMV 7

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland HS High Yield Dryland Environments HS Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation S High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA Early Planting / Cold Soils S No-Till S Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area X Downy Mildew (Race 3) Area MA Head Smut Prone Area MA Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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GRAIN SORGHUM

AG3101

Medium-Late Red Grain Sorghum • Taller red seeded hybrid with excellent top-end yield potential • Very good disease package • High test weights • Excellent head exertion

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium Relative Maturity 68 Days to Mid Bloom 10–12 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Red Grain Color Semi-closed Head Type 48–54" Plant Height Purple Plant Color Yield for Maturity 1 Head Exertion 2 Plant Uniformity 3 Seedling Vigor 2 Root Lodging 4 Drought Tolerance*

3

Test Weight 2 Threshability 2 Charcoal Rot 4 Downy Mildew R3 5 Head Smut 3 MDMV 2

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland X High Yield Dryland Environments S Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation HS High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA Early Planting / Cold Soils S No-Till X Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area S Downy Mildew (Race 3) Area MA Head Smut Prone Area S Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

* Rating 3 for areas with 25 inches of annual rainfall.

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GRAIN SORGHUM

AG3201

Medium-Late Maturity Bronze Grain Sorghum • Semi-open-headed, bronze hybrid with excellent top-end yield potential • Downy mildew resistance to R3 & R6 • Well suited to the upper Gulf Coast and East Coast

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium-late Relative Maturity 68 Days to Mid Bloom 12–14 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Bronze Grain Color Semi-open Head Type 46–52" Plant Height Purple Plant Color Yield for Maturity 2 Head Exertion 5 Plant Uniformity 3 Seedling Vigor 2 Root Lodging 3 Drought Tolerance*

3

Test Weight 3 Threshability 2 Charcoal Rot 5 Downy Mildew R3 1 Downy Mildew R6 1 Head Smut 4 MDMV 2

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland X High Yield Dryland Environments HS Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation HS High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA Early Planting / Cold Soils X No-Till X Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area MA Downy Mildew (Race 3) Area HS Head Smut Prone Area MA Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

* Rating 3 for areas with 25 inches of annual rainfall.

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Sorghum for Forage BRACHYTIC BMR-6 FORAGE

Tons per Inch of Water Irrigation Applied

Our Brachytic sorghums can keep up with corn under average growing conditions, and blow it away during times of high heat and drought.

According to researchers at Texas A&M University, forage sorghum silage can grow on about 40% less water than corn requires.

Silage Production and Water Use Efficiency

2.0

1.76

1.5 1.0

0.84

0.5 0.0

BMR-6 Sorghum

Corn

Cost Savings up to $215 per acre Independent studies show our Brachytic forage sorghum saves growers an average of $215 per acre in production costs.

Selected Production Costs for Forage Sorghum Total Production and Corn for Silage Costs Per Ton State

Sorghum1

Corn2

Texas High Plains (Irr.)

$424

$569

California (Irr.)

$665

$904

Pennsylvania (Dryland)

$402

$662

$497

$712

Average Difference

$215

1– Forage sorghum 2–Traited Corn Hybrid–34,000 seed/acre 2009 Texas AgriLife Extension Service, University of California Cooperative Extension, Penn State Cooperative Extension Service

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e WHAT GROWERS ARE SAYING “The sorghum will produce so much more than the corn for so much less money. That’s the biggest thing. Nutrition wise, it has equaled or even sometimes exceeded corn silage. You can’t lose with it. The most appealing thing to me is the drought tolerance and what it will produce even in a dry year.

Our 7101, it made 21 tons per acre. Our 7401 made nearly 26, so I mean by all means, we couldn’t ask for anything more.”

Kenny Yokely Auburn, KY “Due to the weather conditions that we are facing here in California, the last several years have been very dry, so we’ve been experimenting with different sorghums. We decided to grow AF7401 from Alta Seeds because it was a brown midrib variety and would fit in with our dairy’s needs. We like that it’s a shorter dwarf style plant but very leafy. It’s very tolerant to our water conditions. We like what we’ve seen and we’ll be growing more of it in the future.”

Gary Fernandes Tipton, CA “We’ve been growing forage sorghum and sorghum-sudangrass for several years. The hybrids we’re growing from Alta Seeds are the 6402 sorghum-sudan, 9301 sudangrass and 7401 forage sorghum. 7401 is our clear favorite. The drought tolerance and yield potential of the crop will amaze you. East of here it gets a good bit dryer and folks have completely quit growing corn silage. Forage sorghum has successfully replaced corn silage in their rations. Once you learn how to grow it, it will Daniel Austin change the way you farm.” Rocky Mount, VA

More testimonials at altaseeds.com/grower-experiences

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Sorghum for Forage Forage Sorghum Forage Sorghums are generally taller, produce more leaves, and are later maturing than typical grain sorghum hybrids. Forage sorghums can produce very high biomass yields, but have limited re-growth potential making them excellent choices for single-cut silage and standing green-chop production uses. For optimum forage with grain, harvest should begin when 80% or more of heading has occurred and 50% of the grain reaches the soft dough stage.

Sorghum-sudangrass Sorghum-sudangrass hybrids characteristically reach heights over six feet, have smaller stalks than forage sorghum, strong tillering, and produce more tonnage than sudangrass. They have excellent re-growth potential, but less than sudangrass.

The re-growth ability of sorghum-sudangrass hybrids make them well-suited for multiple harvest systems.

Forage Characteristics Brachytic Dwarf: Four dwarfing genes in sorghum control height. These Brachytic dwarfism genes reduce the length of the internodes without affecting other plant characteristics, such as leaf number, leaf size, maturity or yield/biomass production. Brachytic dwarf sorghums have very high leaf to stalk ratios, prolific tillering, superior standability, and comparable tonnage to normal height sorghums.

For the best quality and yield under a one cut program, cutting height can be lowered to maximize yields. Opening the swather for a wide windrow promotes drying.

Under a multi-cut program, harvest sorghum-sudangrass or sudangrass at 40 days or 40" of growth. Due to the compressed internode lengths,

mechanical harvesters should be set to leave 2 nodes or 4" of stubble, whichever is higher. Harvesting at this height will promote more rapid re-growth. At the latest, harvest when 50% of the plants have reached the flag leaf stage for a one cut program.

Grazing: Begin grazing Brachytic dwarf sorghum-sudangrass and sudangrass at about 18" of growth, and stop when height is reduced to 4"Â to promote re-growth.

BMR-6: BMR-6 sorghums have less lignin than conventional sorghums and are extremely palatable. The high digestibility rivals corn silage as the choice for improved animal performance.

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e Sudangrass Sudangrass has finer stalks, more tillers and produces more leaves than typical forage sorghum. It possesses excellent re-growth with quick recovery following cutting or grazing.

Total biomass tonnage for a single harvest generally will be less than yields of forage sorghum. Sudangrass is primarily utilized for grazing and hay production and can serve as an excellent cover crop.

For the best quality and yield under a multi-cut program, harvest at 40 days or 40" of growth. Mechanical harvesters should be set to leave 2 nodes, 4" for Brachytic or 6" of stubble for non-Brachytic, whichever is higher. Harvesting at this height will promote more rapid re-growth. At the latest, harvest when 50% of the plants have reached the flag leaf stage for a one cut program. Under a one cut program, cutting height can be lowered to maximize yields. Opening the swather for a wide windrow promotes drying.

If grazing, cattle should be turned in at approximately 24" of growth, and grazing should be stopped when height is reduced to 6" to promote rapid and adequate re-growth.

Dry Stalk: Dry stalk hybrids allow growers to ensile or bale at reduced moisture levels with less opportu足nity for spoilage. When harvested at the soft dough stage, dry stalk forage sorghums have approximately 64% to 69% moisture content. Dry stalk sudangrass hybrids can be stored much sooner as baleage or haylage than non-dry stalk types and can be harvested as dry hay.

Male Sterile: Male sterile sorghums produce no anthers and thus no pollen for selffertilization. If no pollen source is nearby to cross pollinate, then male sterile plants will produce no grain.

Levels of sugars and protein increase in vege足tative portions of the plant

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generating excellent forage quality and palatability. When combined with the BMR-6 trait, male sterile forage sorghums will have higher energy content than other hybrids with grain.

Photoperiod Sensitive (PS) Sorghums: PS sorghums have a wide window for harvest. The PS sorghums initiate flowering in response to day length and will remain vegetative from midMarch through September, adding new leaves and maintaining very high quality forage. The flexible harvest window of PS sorghum helps growers manage weather or custom harvest scheduling.

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Forage Selection Alta Seeds offers the latest technology and proprietary genetics to forage growers. Our hybrids consistently rank as top performers in variety trials for yield and nutritional quality.

Hybrid

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Early Season Silage

MidSeason Silage

AF7101

Forage Sorghum

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DS

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AF7102

Forage Sorghum

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BD

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AF7201

Forage Sorghum

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DS

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AF7202

Forage Sorghum

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BD

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AF7301

Forage Sorghum

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MS

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AF7401

Forage Sorghum

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BD

AF8301

Forage Sorghum

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AS5201

Sorghum Sudangrass

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AS6201

Sorghum Sudangrass

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AS6401

Sorghum Sudangrass

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AS6402

Sorghum Sudangrass

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BD

AS6501

Sorghum Sudangrass

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PPS

AS9301

Sudangrass

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DS

AS9302

Sudangrass

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BD & DS

Ful Seas Silag

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Wonderleaf Pearl Millet Key: MS = Male Sterile BD = Brachytic Dwarf DS = Dry Stalk PPS = Photoperiod Sensitive

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The Alta Seeds forage sorghum line-up provides growers with an assortment of versatile hybrids with outstanding performance, drought tolerance and water-use efficiency.

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Nitrogen Fertilization Recommendation: 1 to 1.25 Lbs N per Growing Day

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FORAGE SORGHUM

AF7101

Early Season Silage with Grain • • • • • •

Harvest 82-85 days after emergence Very good early vigor Dry stalk for quick dry down Versatile product Double crop silage option BMR-6 provides excellent nutrition

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Early Relative Maturity 82–85 Days to Soft Dough Stage BMR–6 Midrib 12–15 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Yield for Maturity 1 Forage Quality Potential 1 Palatability 1 Digestibility 1 Seedling Vigor 2 Recovery After Cutting 4 Plant Uniformity 3 Standability 3 Downy Mildew 2 Anthracnose 2 Fusarium Wilt Not Rated

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

CROP USE Silage 1 Dry Hay 3 Continuous Grazing Not Rated Rotational Grazing Not Rated AF7101 is the earliest maturing forage sorghum in the Alta Seeds lineup. This hybrid is primarily positioned to suit the shorter growing season conditions in the Northern US. This BMR-6 足product features high quality forage that is highly digestible and provides producers with top yields.

Tremendous seedling emergence coupled with a dry stalk allow AF7101 the versatility to be used in double cropping systems, including those looking for a single-chop harvest with a source of starch.

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland S High Yield Dryland HS Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation HS High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA No-Till HS Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area S Fusarium Prone Area S Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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FORAGE SORGHUM

AF7102

Earliest BMR-6 Brachytic Dwarf • Harvest 85-89 days after emergence • Brachytic dwarf genetics provide stout stalks for excellent standability • Outstanding digestibility from BMR-6 • Excellent for silage • Double crop silage option

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Early Relative Maturity 85–89 Days to Soft Dough Stage BMR–6 Midrib 17–19 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Yield for Maturity 2 Forage Quality Potential 1 Palatability 1 Digestibility 1 Seedling Vigor 3 Recovery After Cutting 4 Plant Uniformity 1 Standability 1 Downy Mildew 2 Anthracnose 2 Fusarium Wilt Not Rated

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation Secondary area of adaptation

CROP USE Silage 1 Dry Hay 4 Continuous Grazing Not Rated Rotational Grazing Not Rated AF7102 is the earliest BMR-6 Brachytic dwarf 足forage sorghum on the market. Northern producers are finally able to reach high yield potential with tremendous forage quality of a BMR-6 without the issues of lodging. This hybrid works best in areas north of I-70 where humidity and the shorter growing season tend to be a challenge. AF7102 can be used in southern states for late planting or early harvest situations.

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland S High Yield Dryland HS Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation HS High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA No-Till HS Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area S Fusarium Prone Area S Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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FORAGE SORGHUM

AF7201

Medium-Early Silage with Grain • • • • •

Harvest 90-95 days after emergence BMR-6 provides excellent nutrition Great on dryland or limited irrigation Dry stalk for quick dry down Excellent double crop choice

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium-early Relative Maturity 90–95 Days to Soft Dough Stage BMR–6 Midrib 13–15 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Yield for Maturity 2 Forage Quality Potential 1 Palatability 1 Digestibility 1 Seedling Vigor 3 Recovery After Cutting 5 Plant Uniformity 1 Standability 6 Downy Mildew 4 Anthracnose 4 Fusarium Wilt Not Rated

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

CROP USE Silage 1 Dry Hay 4 Continuous Grazing Not Rated Rotational Grazing Not Rated AF7201 is a short-statured, 90-95 day BMR-6 forage sorghum. Under most conditions, AF7201 will yield with full-season hybrids and has good standability. This hybrid performs well under dryland conditions with excellent heat and stress tolerance. Due to its early maturity, AF7201 provides forage production options in areas where most full-season products are unable to mature.

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland HS High Yield Dryland HS Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation S High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA No-Till MA Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area MA Fusarium Prone Area MA Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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FORAGE SORGHUM

AF7202

Medium-Early Brachytic Dwarf • Harvest 90-95 days after emergence • Brachytic dwarf genetics provide stout stalks for excellent standability • Exceptional digestibility from BMR-6 • Great yield for maturity • Excellent silage choice

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium-early Relative Maturity 90–95 Days to Soft Dough Stage BMR–6 Midrib 17–19 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Yield for Maturity 2 Forage Quality Potential 1 Palatability 1 Digestibility 1 Seedling Vigor 3 Recovery After Cutting 4 Plant Uniformity 1 Standability 1 Downy Mildew 2 Anthracnose 2 Fusarium Wilt Not Rated

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation Secondary area of adaptation

CROP USE Silage 1 Dry Hay 4 Continuous Grazing Not Rated Rotational Grazing Not Rated AF7202 is a medium season BMR-6 Brachytic dwarf forage sorghum. It provides high yield potential with tremendous forage quality of a BMR-6 without the issues of lodging. This hybrid works best in areas south of I-70 where humidity and disease tend to be a challenge. The tillering capabilities of this hybrid are unsurpassed, allowing for increased yields and ground cover.

This hybrid is the answer for those in the South looking for a forage sorghum with high-yielding, high-quality, soft dough cutting with the potential for an additional cutting of equal yield and quality.

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland S High Yield Dryland HS Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation HS High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA No-Till HS Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area S Fusarium Prone Area S Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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FORAGE SORGHUM

AF7301

Medium Season Silage without Grain • Harvest 95-105 days after emergence • Male sterile product for high energy forage • BMR-6 provides excellent nutrition • Double crop option

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium Relative Maturity 100–105 Days to Soft Dough Stage BMR–6 Midrib 14–16 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Yield for Maturity 2 Forage Quality Potential 1 Palatability 1 Digestibility 1 Seedling Vigor 4 Recovery After Cutting 5 Plant Uniformity 2 Standability 5 Downy Mildew 4 Anthracnose 4 Fusarium Wilt Not Rated

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

CROP USE Silage 1 Dry Hay 3 Continuous Grazing Not Rated Rotational Grazing Not Rated

AF7301 is a male sterile hybrid with the nutritional benefits of the BMR-6 characteristic. It will not produce grain unless a foreign pollen source is available. Male sterile sorghums, such as AF7301, have high levels of sugar and protein due to a lack of grain development. This hybrid offers excellent digestibility and high yield potential. AF7301 provides growers with a high energy forage crop.

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland HS High Yield Dryland S Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation S High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA No-Till MA Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area MA Fusarium Prone Area MA Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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FORAGE SORGHUM

AF7401

All-Star Full Season Silage with Grain • High yielding performance • BMR-6 for superior forage quality • Brachytic dwarf genetics provide stout stalks for excellent standability • Economical performance and efficiency

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Late Relative Maturity 110–115 Days to Soft Dough Stage BMR–6 Midrib 15–20 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Yield for Maturity 1 Forage Quality Potential 1 Palatability 1 Digestibility 1 Seedling Vigor 4 Recovery After Cutting 3 Plant Uniformity 1 Standability 1 Downy Mildew 3 Anthracnose 2 Fusarium Wilt 1

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

CROP USE Silage 1 Dry Hay 4 Continuous Grazing Not Rated Rotational Grazing Not Rated AF7401 represents the newest generation of hybrid forage sorghums. This product features a genetic combination of BMR-6 and Brachytic dwarf that enhances both productivity and efficiency. AF7401 has reduced internode length creating a compact, leafy and prolific plant.

However, it will yield with taller sorghums due to the standability and tillering attributes of the Brachytic dwarf characteristic. Producers will have the best of both worlds, excellent forage qualities and a dependable high-yielding feedstock.

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland MA High Yield Dryland HS Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation HS High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA No-Till MA Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area HS Fusarium Prone Area HS Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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FORAGE SORGHUM

AF8301

Medium non-BMR Silage with Grain • Harvest 100 days after emergence • Tremendous drought tolerance and yield potential • Good nutritional quality for standard midrib hybrid • Excellent plant uniformity

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium Relative Maturity 100 Days to Soft Dough Stage Standard non-BMR–6 Midrib 14–16 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Yield for Maturity 1 Forage Quality Potential 3 Palatability 4 Digestibility 3 Seedling Vigor 2 Recovery After Cutting 5 Plant Uniformity 1 Standability 2 Downy Mildew 4 Anthracnose 4 Fusarium Wilt Not Rated

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

CROP USE Silage 1 Dry Hay

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Continuous Grazing Do Not Graze Rotational Grazing Do Not Graze AF8301 is a non-BMR hybrid with outstanding yield potential. This hybrid has a short plant structure for good standability and will range from 72 inches to 84 inches in plant height. This hybrid is drought tolerant and is great for dry land conditions. AF8301 features good nutritional quality for a standard midrib hybrid and will produce a white grain head with high grain yields.

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland HS High Yield Dryland HS Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation HS High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA No-Till MA Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area HS Fusarium Prone Area HS Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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SORGHUM-SUDANGRASS

AS5201

Medium Maturity Sorghum-Sudangrass • Ideal for dryland or limited irrigation production • Thin stemmed plant type • Versatile crop usage for hay, silage and grazing

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium Relative Maturity 65 Days to Boot Stage Standard non-BMR–6 Midrib 15–17 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Yield for Maturity 1 Forage Quality Potential 4 Palatability 4 Digestibility 4 Seedling Vigor 2 Recovery After Cutting 1 Plant Uniformity 3 Standability 1 Downy Mildew 4 Anthracnose 4 Fusarium Wilt 4

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

CROP USE Silage 3 Dry Hay 1 Continuous Grazing 4 Begin Height 24" • Stop Height 6" Rotational Grazing 1 Begin Height 24" • Stop Height 6"

AS5201 is a versatile hybrid capable of producing high tonnage of dry matter for grazing, hay, silage, green manure or organic matter. AS5201 has exceptional heat and drought stress tolerance and fast re-growth.

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland HS High Yield Dryland S Limited Irrigation S Full Irrigation S High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA No-Till S Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area MA Fusarium Prone Area MA Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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SORGHUM-SUDANGRASS

AS6201

Medium-Early Maturity Sorghum-Sudangrass • Economically priced BMR-6 sorghum-sudangrass • Exceptional drought tolerance • Excellent re-growth for multiple quality cuts

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium-early Relative Maturity 60 Days to Boot Stage BMR–6 Midrib 15–17 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Yield for Maturity 3 Forage Quality Potential 1 Palatability 1 Digestibility 1 Seedling Vigor 3 Recovery After Cutting 1 Plant Uniformity 4 Standability 4 Downy Mildew 4 Anthracnose 4 Fusarium Wilt 4

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

CROP USE Silage 3 Dry Hay 1 Continuous Grazing 4 Begin Height 24" • Stop Height 6" Rotational Grazing 1 Begin Height 24" • Stop Height 6" AS6201 is an easy to manage sorghumsudangrass product featuring the BMR-6 characteristics. It has shown an 18.9% average increase in feed value compared to conventional forages. AS6201 is a summer-annual hybrid with the same agronomic characteristics found in a conventional sorghum-sudangrass hybrid. It is widely adapted and features increased utilization and efficiency from the BMR-6 gene.

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland S High Yield Dryland S Limited Irrigation S Full Irrigation S High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA No-Till S Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area MA Fusarium Prone Area MA Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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SORGHUM-SUDANGRASS

AS6401

Late Maturity Sorghum-Sudangrass • Versatile hybrid for hay, silage or grazing • Highly disease resistant • Superior forage quality with high palatability and forage fiber digestibility

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium-late Relative Maturity North 65/South 100 Days to Boot Stage BMR–6 Midrib 14–16 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Yield for Maturity 1 Forage Quality Potential 1 Palatability 1 Digestibility 1 Seedling Vigor 3 Recovery After Cutting 1 Plant Uniformity 3 Standability 3 Downy Mildew 2 Anthracnose 2 Fusarium Wilt 2

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

CROP USE Silage 1 Dry Hay 1 Continuous Grazing 4 Begin Height 24" • Stop Height 6" Rotational Grazing 1 Begin Height 24" • Stop Height 6" AS6401 has a long season in the South (100 days to bloom). This extends the harvest window and allows AS6401 to be used where photoperiod sensitive hybrids are not effective.

In northern regions, AS6401 will bloom at approximately 65 days. Due to its tropical genetics, AS6401 has better re-growth in wet or humid conditions.

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland MA High Yield Dryland S Limited Irrigation S Full Irrigation S High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA No-Till S Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area HS Fusarium Prone Area HS Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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SORGHUM-SUDANGRASS

AS6402

Late Maturity Sorghum-Sudangrass • Brachytic dwarf characteristic provides high leaf-to-stem ratio • Superior standability and excellent re-growth • Superb tonnage under multiple harvest systems • BMR-6 provides high-quality nutrition

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Late Relative Maturity 70 Days to Boot Stage BMR–6 Midrib 14–16 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Yield for Maturity 1 Forage Quality Potential 1 Palatability 1 Digestibility 1 Seedling Vigor 3 Recovery After Cutting 1 Plant Uniformity 3 Standability 1 Downy Mildew 3 Anthracnose 3 Fusarium Wilt 3

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

CROP USE Silage 2 Dry Hay 1 Continuous Grazing 4 Begin Height 18" • Stop Height 4" Rotational Grazing 1 Begin Height 18" • Stop Height 4" AS6402 represents the newest generation of hybrid sorghum-sudangrass products. AS6402 has reduced internode length, creating a very compact, leafy and prolific plant. However, it will yield with taller sorghum-sudangrass hybrids due to the standability and tillering attributes of the Brachytic dwarf trait. Producers will have the best of both worlds, excellent forage qualities from BMR-6 and a dependable high-yielding feedstock.

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland S High Yield Dryland HS Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation HS High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA No-Till S Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area S Fusarium Prone Area S Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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SORGHUM-SUDANGRASS

AS6501

Photoperiod Sensitive Sorghum-Sudangrass • • • •

Extended harvest window Excellent re-growth after harvest Exceptional drought tolerance BMR-6 provides high-quality nutrition

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Photoperiod Sensitive Relative Maturity Varied Days to Boot Stage BMR–6 Midrib 13–15 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Yield for Maturity 2 Forage Quality Potential 1 Palatability 1 Digestibility 1 Seedling Vigor 4 Recovery After Cutting 1 Plant Uniformity 3 Standability 3 Downy Mildew 3 Anthracnose 6 Fusarium Wilt 6

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

CROP USE Silage 4 Dry Hay 1 Continuous Grazing 4 Begin Height 24" • Stop Height 6" Rotational Grazing 1 Begin Height 24" • Stop Height 6" The photoperiod sensitive characteristic of AS6501 allows for a wide window of harvest and consistent quality in the growing season.

The BMR-6 characteristic increases feedstock utilization and efficiency. AS6501 remains in a vegetative state when the plant receives at least 12 hours and 20 minutes of daily sunlight, allowing the greatest harvest flexibility. Falling below this threshold, it begins booting.

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland HS High Yield Dryland HS Limited Irrigation S Full Irrigation S High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA No-Till S Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area X Fusarium Prone Area X Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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SUDANGRASS

AS9301

Medium Maturity Sudangrass • • • •

Dry stalk for quick dry down Excellent re-growth after harvest Exceptional drought tolerance BMR-6 for high digestibility

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium Relative Maturity 60 Days to Boot Stage BMR–6 Midrib 21–24 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Yield for Maturity 1 Forage Quality Potential 1 Palatability 1 Digestibility 1 Seedling Vigor 1 Recovery After Cutting 1 Plant Uniformity 2 Standability 3 Downy Mildew 3 Anthracnose 3 Fusarium Wilt Not Rated

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

CROP USE Silage 2 Dry Hay 1 Continuous Grazing 4 Begin Height 24" • Stop Height 6" Rotational Grazing 1 Begin Height 24" • Stop Height 6" AS9301 is a BMR-6 hybrid sudangrass. The BMR-6 characteristic adds high quality to a plant that has fine stems and quick re-growth.

This hybrid will dry down fast so it can be used in areas where putting up dry sudangrass hay is difficult.

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland MA High Yield Dryland HS Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation HS High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA No-Till MA Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area MA Fusarium Prone Area X Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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SUDANGRASS

AS9302

Medium Maturity Sudangrass • Brachytic dwarf trait provides stout stalks for excellent standability • Excellent for dry hay and rotational grazing • Dry stalk for quick dry down • Exceptional re-growth and BMR-6 for high digestibility

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Medium Relative Maturity 55–65 Days to Boot Stage BMR–6 Midrib 22–25 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Yield for Maturity 1 Forage Quality Potential 1 Palatability 1 Digestibility 1 Seedling Vigor 2 Recovery After Cutting 1 Plant Uniformity 1 Standability 1 Downy Mildew 4 Anthracnose 4 Wet Soil Tolerance 5 Fusarium Wilt Not Rated

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

CROP USE Silage 2 Dry Hay 1 Continuous Grazing 3 Begin Height 24" • Stop Height 6" Rotational Grazing 1 Begin Height 24" • Stop Height 6" AS9302 is the first BMR-6, Brachytic dwarf hybrid sudangrass to hit the market. The BMR-6 gene adds high digestibility to a plant that has very fine stems and tremendous re-growth.

The Brachytic dwarf trait adds a much tighter distance between internodes, allowing for a lower cutting/grazing height and better standability. The dry stalk trait allows for quick dry down, making this one of the most versatile forage products on the market.

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland MA High Yield Dryland HS Limited Irrigation HS Full Irrigation HS High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA No-Till MA Poorly Drained Soils X Anthracnose Prone Area MA Fusarium Prone Area X Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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PEARL MILLET

Wonderleaf

Hybrid Pearl Millet • • • •

Bush type hybrid with high yield potential Tall, upright and heavy tillering Excellent for warm season pasture or hay Widely adapted to many diverse geographic regions • No prussic acid concerns

CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Early Relative Maturity 62 Days to Boot Stage Dry Midrib 80–110 Seeds/Lb (1,000) — check seed bag Yield for Maturity 2 Forage Quality Potential 4 Palatability 4 Digestibility 4 Seedling Vigor 2 Recovery After Cutting 1 Plant Uniformity 3 Standability 5

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Poor Excellent

Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.

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Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions.

Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary area of adaptation

CROP USE Silage 1 Dry Hay 1 Continuous Grazing Not Rated Rotational Grazing 1

Wonderleaf is a bush type hybrid pearl millet with high yield potential. It grows quickly, reaching the boot stage in 62 days. Wonderleaf has a high level of tolerance to many pathogens and high humidity, but cannot tolerate standing surface water. Wonderleaf can be grown on as little as 16 inches of water, however greater tonnage will be produced with greater water availability.

FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland S High Yield Dryland S Limited Irrigation S Full Irrigation S High pH Soils Iron Chlorosis MA No-Till S Poorly Drained Soils MA Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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