2018 Farm Seed Guide

2018 Farm Seed

CATALOG

Thank You For Farming!

Thank you for growing crops that feed us and for taking care of your soil for future generations.

“My grandfather used to say that once in your life you need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, and a preacher, but every day, three times a day, you need a farmer.”

Brenda Schoepp, Canadian farmer, author, and speaker.

With the current low commodity prices, we know that farmers like you are looking for ways to minimize costs and increase profitability. That’s why we focus on providing you the best available seed varieties and the information you need to plant the right seed at the right time on the right acre.

VIKING CONVENTIONAL NON-GMO AND ORGANIC CORN PERFORMS

Our 100% focus on conventional non-GMO corn and soybeans is already showing results. Viking hybrids such as 57-01, 42-05, 89-99, 63-05, and 49-09 won and placed in FIRST, State, and Country plots from South Dakota to Pennsylvania (take a look at the trials page of our website for more information). On-farm performance was also outstanding, with comments such as: “I had one field that was split-planted with 40-03 and 63-05 and they averaged 222 bu/ac dry. It was just average ground, not the best, but not the worst either. That 63-05 if you put it a decent ground and manage it well, that thing will put out a lot of yield.

And the 40-03 has a lot of test weight and yielded right with the 63-05. I was very pleased with those two numbers.” - Hampton, IA

VIKING ULTRAPURE AND PURE CORN AND SOYBEANS

Because you can’t grow non-GMO grain if you don’t start with pure seed, we are continuing to expand our UltraPure (99.9% GMO-free) and Pure (99% GMO-free) seed options to include more organic and conventional Viking Corn varieties. In 2018, we also are offering UltraPure soybeans for the first time!

RESEARCH AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Our research and product development efforts continue to expand. We are 100% focused on identifying and purifying the best nonGMO corn and soybean varieties for conventional and organic farmers. Our replicated research network provides us data from 15 states. And we are now the proud owners of a plot planter and plot combine that we’ll be using to conduct our own on-farm research.

HYBRID CEREAL RYE AND OTHER SMALL GRAINS

We believe that KWS Hybrid Cereal Rye could be a game-changer in the Upper Midwest, if we are able to integrate rye back into animal rations. KWS Bono yielded 145 bu/ac in two different University of Minnesota locations this year. We are showing our commitment to rye with a 5-year, $50,000 gift supporting the U of M cereal rye evaluation trial. KWS has just started a four-year swine-feeding study with cereal rye at the University of Illinois.

COVER CROPS CONTINUE TO GROW

We’re still learning the best ways to manage cover crops successfully, but there is no doubt that they are here to stay. Innovative farmers are finding ways to use cover crops to prevent erosion, improve soil health, and perhaps most importantly to improve farm profitability. Check out our cover crop section or give us a call!

Thank you so much for what you do, and thank you for picking up this catalog and letting us be a partner in your success!

By Mac and Tom Ehrhardt

STORE HOURS

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Ordering & Discount Information....................04 Viking Conventional & Organic Corn......... 05-15 Viking Conventional & Organic Soybean.... 16-19 Alfalfa, Hay & Pasture, Cool Season........... 20-28 Sweet Corn & Popcorn.......................................29 Small Grains................................................. 30-34 Field Peas & Pea Mixtures.................................35 Clover, Legumes & Brassicas....................... 36-37 Warm Season Annual Forages.................... 38-39 Cover Crops.................................................. 40-45 Native Grasses & Wildflowers..................... 46-47 Wildlife & Turf.............................................. 48-49 Inoculants, Biologicals & OMRI Products........50 Spreaders & Potatoes........................................51 Share your stories with us…

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Intro

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Ordering & Discount Information ORDERING & INQUIRIES

Viking Corn Volume Discounts

To place an order, check pricing and availability, and to receive a shipping quote, call or email!

Phone: 800-352-5247

Email: seedhouse@alseed.com

EARLY-PAY DISCOUNT

3% paid by February 15. Not available with John Deere Financing. Available on corn and soybeans only.

BULK BOXED VIKING CORN & SOYBEANS • Viking Corn available in 50-unit boxes • Viking Soybeans available in 40-unit boxes or totes • $1 discount on boxed soybeans and corn/unit • A deposit of $600 per box invoiced at time of delivery, but not billed if boxes returned by June 30, 2018

Units

Per Bag

20-49 50-99 100-199 200-399 400 +

$2.00 $3.00 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00

Viking Soybean Volume Discounts Units

Per Bag

40-99 100-149 150-199 200-399 400 +

$0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.00

Bulk Box Sales

PAYMENT METHODS

IN-STORE ORDERING & PICK UP

SHIPPING

Full payment is required before we ship your order.

Please call ahead to check availability before arriving for order pickup at

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, personal checks, John Deere Financing.

800-352-5247

1) We ship with UPS, SpeeDee Delivery, and Common Carrier throughout the U.S. 2) Shipping rates are calculated by weight and destination.

3) We attempt to ship in-stock orders within 48 hours of receiving your of payment but cannot guarantee delivery dates or times.

4) Minimum $4 per package handling charge for orders shipped with UPS or SpeeDee Delivery.

JOHN DEERE FINANCING

REPLANT AND RETURN POLICIES

John Deere Financial provides convenient financing for seed and seed treatments with flexible payment terms.

If your Viking Seed is frozen, drowned, or hailed out, you may purchase replant seed of available varieties at a discounted price!

We will cheerfully accept returns of other seed until June 15 (or 30 days after the date of purchase). After June 15, a $10/bag restocking charge applies. After July 15, a $25/bag restocking charge applies. Please bring your sales receipt.

% Interest Rate Plan Offered Through Prime +4.25% 3/15/18 Prime +7.45% 10/31/18

Payment Due Date January 2019 January 2019

• JDF finance plans can be used on corn and soybean purchases only • Not available with Early Pay Discounts • $2,500 minimum purchase per transaction

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We will not accept returns of:

• Seed corn treated with a custom treatment • Value-priced corn hybrids • Treated soybeans of any kind • Opened or wet bags of seed • Bags with gas or diesel or in unsalable condition • Custom mixes

LESS-THAN FULL BAG QUANTITIES Are subject to the following charges: Seed sold by the pound: One $4 handling fee per item Seed sold by the bag (small grains, buckwheat, pea mixes, etc.): 1-5 lbs: $10 flat rate 6-15 lbs: $15 flat rate

All prices in this catalog are subject to change without notice. Please call or email to confirm current pricing and availability.

Phone: 800-352-5247 • Email: seedhouse@alseed.com Ordering & Discounts

Viking Conv. Corn

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Conventional Non-GMO Corn 81-82

82-Day C.R.M. OUTSTANDING YIELD IN THE NORTH • Early maturity with excellent northern adaption • Very good root and stalk strength • Medium-tall hybrid with good overall plant health • Best performance on medium to heavy soils • Well-adapted as an early dual-purpose silage or grain hybrid __________________________$150/unit

68-86 Artesian™

86-Day C.R.M. EXCELLENT YIELD AND DROUGHT TOLERANCE • Very high yield potential • Agrisure® Artesian™ breeding provides outstanding drought tolerance across a wide range of soil types • Excellent root and stalk strength allows for more harvest flexibility • Medium-tall plant widely adapted across the northern Corn Belt • Very good late-season plant health • Moves south well as an early hybrid __________________________$150/unit

71-90UP NEW!

90-Day C.R.M. EXCELLENT FOR GRAIN OR SILAGE • 99.9% GMO-FREE • Proven high grain yields across the northern Corn Belt • Outstanding silage quantity and quality in its maturity zone • Girthy, semi-flex ears with good grain quality • Very good emergence and drought tolerance • Best performance when kept north in 90-day corn country • Not the best choice for corn-on-corn • Made Grain Millers’ 2018 list of accepted hybrids __________________________$160/unit

22 Replications - 2017 220 215 210

Viking Conv. Corn

18% Moisture

208 bu/a

205

92-Day C.R.M. OUTSTANDING CONVENTIONAL PERFORMANCE FOR GRAIN OR SILAGE • Three years of outstanding performance in yield trials and on farms • Impressive yields across varying soil types, planting populations and environmental conditions • Strong stalks and roots give you harvest flexibility • Very good seedling vigor for early planting • Medium-tall plant tested well as dual-purpose silage hybrid • Moves south well as an early or replant hybrid __________________________$150/unit Viking Pure___________________$160/unit

18.2% Moisture

200

22 Replications - 2017

195 71-90UP

P.9675

220

219.2 bu/a

218.9 bu/a

216

18.1% Moisture

18.9% Moisture

212

2017 Results: 4 Locations

204

Viking 71-90UP 8.01

200

Mycogen F2F379

6.96

208 bu/a 18.2% Moisture

208

Brand Hybrid DM Tons % DM NDFD 30 Milk/Ton Milk/Acre

90-91

06

216.6 bu/a

42-92 & 42-92P

37.1

52.2

3454

27338

34.3

60.9

3527

24391

91-Day C.R.M. EXCELLENT DROUGHT TOLERANCE, PROVEN FOR GRAIN OR SILAGE • Consistent high yield potential across multiple soil types, planting populations and environmental conditions • Excellent stalk strength and good root strength • Medium-height plant with very good ear flex • Good plant health, average test weight • Exceptional silage quality • Broadly adapted from North Dakota to Vermont __________________________$150/unit

42-92

DKC43-10

P.9526AMX

2017 Silage Results: 4 Locations Brand Hybrid DM Tons % DM NDFD 30 Milk/Ton Milk/Acre 42-92

7.7

33.3

52.5

3588

27785

Mycogen F2F379

Viking

7.0

32.2

60.9

3527

24391

3% Discount If paid by February 15

74-93

93-Day C.R.M. IMPRESSIVE YIELD AND GRAIN QUALITY • High test weight hybrid with excellent grain quality • Excellent stalks and roots • Taller grain hybrid; could double as an early silage hybrid • Widely adapted east to west across ND, SD, MN, WI and MI • Does move south as an early hybrid • Not a good choice for sandy soils • Made Grain Millers’ 2018 list of accepted hybrids __________________________$150/unit 240

22 Replications - 2017 234.1 bu/a

230

18.5% Moisture

220

218.9 bu/a 18.9% Moisture

210 200

74-93

DKC46-36

208 bu/a 18.2% Moisture P.9675

95-Day C.R.M. OUR BEST SELLING HYBRID • More positive farmer comments than any other hybrid • Exciting genetics that combine very high yield potential with good agronomics • Shorter hybrid with very good stalk and root strength • Good overall plant health with good tolerance to Goss's wilt • Very good drought tolerance • Widely adapted across SD, MN, WI, northern IA and MI • Best yield performance at medium to high populations __________________________$150/unit Pure ______________________$160/unit Ultra-Pure __________________$170/unit “51-95 kept up and even out-yielded my VT2Pro corn in side-bysides, even with some corn borer pressure.” Fairmount, ND

58-98

34-94

94-Day C.R.M. OUTSTANDING YIELD AND AGRONOMICS • Medium-tall hybrid with racehorse performance • Excellent stalk and root strength • Fast out of the ground and early-season growth • Very good defensive characteristics • Outstanding late-season health and standability for a broader harvest window __________________________$150/unit

22 Replications - 2017 225

224.1 bu/a

220

18.1% Moisture

215

51-95, 51-95P & 51-95UP

210

218.9 bu/a 18.9% Moisture

205 34-94

DKC46-36

98-Day C.R.M. TREMENDOUS TOP-END YIELD • Maximize yield on your good ground with this hybrid • Position this hybrid on medium to heavy soils in a rotation for best performance • Medium-height plant with very good root strength • Good ear flex for performance under variable populations • This hybrid has shown good yield response to in-season fungicide application • A fast-drying hybrid that is not a good choice for late harvested fields • Avoid low nitrogen environments, this hybrid is a heavy feeder and will need supplemental N if there is leaching ___________________________ $150/unit

99-Day C.R.M. EXCELLENT DROUGHT TOLERANCE • Agrisure® Artesian™ breeding provides outstanding drought tolerance across a wide range of soil types • Consistent high yields and solid agronomics • Widely adapted west of I-35 in MN and across SD • Moves north well, avoid moving south as an early hybrid • Consistent semi-flex ear • Early flowering with excellent drydown ___________________________ $150/unit

99-00

NEW!

100-Day C.R.M. THE KILLER 100-DAY • In our part of the country, we’re all looking for the next great 100-day hybrid. We believe it’s here.

• Outstanding top-end yield potential with strong agronomics • Medium statured hybrid; very strong stalk and root strength • Good overall plant health (including Goss tolerance) • Very good drought tolerance • Widely adapted east to west across all soil types and most management systems • Very good late-season intactness allows for harvest flexibility ___________________________ $150/unit

22 Replications - 2017 225 220 215

221.7 bu/a 18.9% Moisture

210

218.9 bu/a 18.9% Moisture

205 99-00

DKC46-36

208 bu/a 18.2% Moisture P.9675

208 bu/a 18.2% Moisture

60-01

P.9675

44-98 7292

89-99 Artesian™

95-Day C.R.M. PROVEN YIELD, DROUGHT TOLERANCE AND EAR FLEX • One of our best-selling hybrids over the last 10 years • Strong performance over a wide range of tillage systems and soil types • Outstanding drought tolerance, very good ear flex • Excellent root strength, widely adapted • Genetics proven throughout Upper Midwest • Not a good choice for late-harvested fields __________________________$150/unit

NEW!

98-Day C.R.M. MORE YIELD, FEWER PROBLEMS • Outstanding yield potential • Impressive overall agronomic performance • Very good drought tolerance • Strong stalks and very strong roots • Girthy, semi-flex ear with excellent drydown • Widely-adapted across the northern Corn Belt at high to medium-high populations • Not a good choice for fields with a history of Goss's wilt __________________________$150/unit

101-Day C.R.M. STILL GOING STRONG • 60-01 has been one of our best-selling hybrids, and it is still a customer favorite after many years.

• Attractive medium-tall plant; very good stalk and root strength • Semi-flex ear with very good test weight grain • Very good tolerance to Goss's wilt, above-average tolerance to gray leaf spot • Very good overall plant health and fall intactness for a conventional hybrid • Best when positioned away from wetter soils __________________________$150/unit

MORE VIKING HYBRIDS ACCEPTED BY GRAIN MILLERS INC. Albert Lea Seed now offers even more hybrids accepted by Grain Millers Inc. plant in St. Peter, Minnesota!

• 58-85P: Yield, stress tolerance, and adaptability • 74-93: Impressive yield, grain quality, and drought tolerance • 53-12: Yield and tonnage monster

• 71-90UP: Adaptable, go-anywhere hybrid for grain or silage • 40-03P & 40-03UP: High-Yielding workhorse Viking Conv. Corn

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53-01 Artesian™

101-Day C.R.M. BIG PLANT, BIG YIELDS FOR GRAIN OR SILAGE • Agrisure® Artesian™ breeding provides outstanding drought tolerance across a wide range of soil types • Makes an excellent dual-purpose hybrid for silage or grain • Above-average tolerance to Goss’s wilt • Strong stalk and root strength, suited for corn-on-corn with rootworm management • Widely adapted across SD, IA, MN, and WI __________________________$150/unit

51-04

NEW!

104-Day C.R.M. ROBUST HYBRID FOR GRAIN OR SILAGE • 10.6 tons/acre, 3190 lbs. milk/ton, 33800 lbs. milk/acre –2017 U. of Wisc. Silage Trial • Outstanding dual-purpose hybrid • Excellent digestibility and tonnage ratings for silage • Excellent late-season health and above-average height • Good stalks and roots • Best performance on medium to heavy soils • Directly replaces Viking 50-04 __________________________$150/unit

2017 Silage Results: 5 Locations Brand Hybrid DM Tons % DM NDFD 30 Milk/Ton Milk/Acre

57-01

101-Day C.R.M. ELITE GENETICS, ELITE PERFORMANCE FOR YOUR BETTER GROUND • Outstanding top-end yield potential, competes with any elite 100-day hybrid (traited or not) • Strong stalks and roots increase harvest flexibility • Very good drydown • Best performance on medium to heavy soil; good fertility • Good overall plant health with above-average tolerance to gray leaf spot __________________________$150/unit

40-03, 40-03P & 40-03UP

103-Day C.R.M. HIGH-YIELDING WORKHORSE • Consistent high yields on farms across northern Corn Belt • Broadly adapted to a wide range of soil types and populations • Medium-short hybrid allows for easier residue management • Excellent drought tolerance • Very strong stalks and roots help keep it standing well into the fall • Good disease resistance, but watch fields with a history of Goss's wilt • Made Grain Millers’ 2018 list of accepted hybrids __________________________$150/unit Pure _______________________$160/unit Ultra-Pure ___________________$170/unit

22 Replications - 2017 230

229.2 bu/a

225

19.3% Moisture

220 215

40-03

227.3 bu/a 19.6% Moisture DKC53-68

Viking

51-04

8.4

32.9

52.6

3485

29107

Mycogen F2F499

7.3

31.1

59.4

3551

25314

42-08 & 42-08P

108-Day C.R.M. TALL, HEALTHY, AND HIGH YIELDING • Outstanding yield potential • Excellent emergence • Semi-flex ear with the ability to yield at variable populations • Good overall plant health and staygreen characteristics • Very tall hybrid with potential for dual-purpose _____________________________ $150/unit Pure __________________________ $160/unit

2017 Silage Results: 6 Replications Brand Hybrid DM Tons % DM NDFD 30 Milk/Ton Milk/Acre Viking 42-08 10.37 Master's MC5250 7.01 Choice

FODDER 4 63-05

105-Day C.R.M. LOTS OF YIELD, EXCELLENT AGRONOMICS • Consistent, impressive yield in trials and on farms • Large, girthy ears with good ear flex for variable populations • Medium-tall hybrid with excellent root strength • Above average tolerance to Goss's wilt • Suited to most soil types but will maximize your yield on blacker soils under good management • Well-adapted east to west across NE, SD, IA, southern MN and WI __________________________$150/unit

42-05

105-Day C.R.M. IMPRESSIVE YIELD SOLD OUT

____________________Call for availability

13-07 & 13-07P

NEW!

107-Day C.R.M. YIELD, AGRONOMICS, GRAIN QUALITY: YOU WILL LOVE THIS HYBRID • Outstanding yield potential • Very strong stalks and strong roots • Widely adapted from east to west across the Corn Belt • Excellent stress tolerance and fall intactness • Dries down like a 105 day hybrid • Very good test weight and grain quality __________________________$150/unit Pure _______________________$160/unit

37.9

55.9

3263

33838

29.1

56.1

3387

25050

NEW!

108-Day C.R.M. EXCELLENT DUAL-PURPOSE HYBRID • Very tall, leafy hybrid; good suitability for grain or silage • Outstanding grain yield potential • Excellent emergence • Semi-flex ear with the ability to yield at variable populations • Good overall plant health and staygreen characteristics _____________________________ $120/unit

49-09

109-Day C.R.M. OUTSTANDING YIELD POTENTIAL STRONG STALKS AND ROOTS • Great combination of yield potential and agronomics • Medium-height hybrid; excellent stalk and root strength • Great fall intactness allows for wide harvest window • Good all-around plant health • Good drought tolerance • Best yield performance at higher populations • Widely adapted across the central Corn Belt _____________________________ $150/unit

53-12

NEW!

112-Day C.R.M. TRAIT-KILLER • Yields with best available traited hybrids • Medium-tall, healthy plant; outstanding root and stalk strength • Broadly adapted throughout the Corn Belt, performs well across different soil types, populations and management systems • Very good test weight and grain quality • Has shown excellent results in silage testing, white cob • Made Grain Millers’ 2018 list of accepted hybrids _____________________________ $150/unit

Viking Conventional Corn Seed Treatments Your conventional non-GMO Viking corn hybrids will be treated with an insecticide, fungicide, and biological seed treatment at no extra cost. Some hybrid seed treatments may vary. Check your tag or ask your Viking representative for specifics.

CruiserMaxx 250® • Early-season protection from wireworms, black cutworms, and seed corn maggots • Broad-spectrum protection from seed- and soilborne fungal damping-off diseases • Increased plant stand, uniformity, vigor, and yield 08

Viking Conv. Corn

SabrEx Corn • Produces larger roots improving nitrogen & water use efficiency • 10.4 bu/ac trial average over untreated (NDSU, 3 locations, 4 replications) • Proprietary mixture of Trichoderma mycorrhizal fungi • Improves stress resistance

Excellorate • Blend of carbohydrates, plant nutrients, enzymes, and plant and soil stimulants • Helps overcome stresses during germination, emergence and early plant growth • Enhances biological activity and increase yields

Conventional, Treated (Non-GMO)

Key: 10 = Best Possible, 9 = Excellent, 8 = Above Average, 7 = Average, 6 = Below Average, 5 = Well Below Average, ID = Insufficient Data

CRM

GDUs to BL

Planting Pop/Acre

High Pop

82

2150

28-36,000

8

8

8

7

8

7

7

7

8

8

8

7

8

86

2180

28-34,000

8

8

8

7

8

ID

8

10

8

8

8

8

7

71-90UP NEW! UP, GS

91

2200

26-36,000

8

8

7

6

7

7

6

8

7

7

8

9

7

90-91

GS

91

2200

26-34,000

7

7

7

8

ID

6

6

9

8

7

8

8

7

42-92

GS

92

2260

28-36,000

9

8

8

7

8

7

7

8

8

8

8

9

7

42-92P

P, GS

92

2260

28-36,000

9

8

8

7

8

7

7

8

8

8

8

9

7

74-93 Art.

93

2280

28-34,000

7

8

8

7

ID

7

8

7

8

8

8

8

7

34-94

94

2280

28-36,000

8

9

8

7

8

8

6

7

8

8

8

7

7

7292

95

2300

22-34,000

7

7

8

7

ID

7

6

9

9

6

7

6

9

51-95

95

2350

30-36,000

8

7

7

8

7

ID

8

8

8

8

6

6

8

95

2350

30-36,000

8

7

7

8

7

ID

8

8

8

8

6

6

8

98

2380

30-36,000

7

8

7

7

8

7

8

7

8

7

7

8

8

98

2380

30-36,000

8

8

7

7

8

7

6

7

8

8

7

7

8

99

2390

28-34,000

7

7

6

7

8

7

7

10

9

7

8

8

7

100

2400

28-36,000

8

7

7

7

8

7

8

8

9

8

7

7

8

60-01

100

2420

26-36,000

8

7

6

8

7

8

9

8

8

8

8

7

7

57-01

101

2430

28-36,000

8

7

8

7

8

8

7

8

8

8

7

7

8

101

2480

26-34,000

8

8

7

8

7

7

8

10

7

8

8

8

7

103

2500

28-36,000

9

8

8

8

8

6

6

8

8

8

6

7

9

P, UP

103

2500

28-36,000

9

8

8

8

8

6

6

8

8

8

6

7

9

GS

104

2540

28-36,000

8

8

7

8

7

7

8

7

8

8

8

9

7

72-04

104

2520

28-34,000

7

8

7

7

8

7

7

8

7

8

7

7

8

63-05

105

2560

26-34,000

8

8

8

7

8

7

8

8

9

7

8

7

7

42-05

105

2560

28-36,000

8

8

8

8

8

8

9

8

7

8

8

6

7

107

2580

26-34,000

8

9

8

7

8

7

7

7

7

7

8

7

8

107

2580

26-34,000

8

9

8

7

8

7

7

7

7

7

8

7

8

108

2600

26-36,000

9

9

8

7

ID

8

8

8

8

7

9

8

7

Hybrid

Trait

81-82 68-86 Art.

A

51-95P & UP

P, UP

58-98 44-98

NEW!

89-99 Art. 99-00

A NEW!

53-01 Art.

A

40-03 40-03 P & UP 51-04

13-07

NEW!

NEW!

13-07 P NEW!

P

42-08

Emerg. Cold Soil Corn-on- NCLB Gray Leaf Goss's Drought Root Fall Stalk Plant Silage Dry Vigor Tolerance Corn Tolerance Spot Tol. wilt Tolerance Strength Strength Height Adapt. Down

42-08P

P

108

2600

26-36,000

9

9

8

7

ID

8

8

8

8

7

9

8

7

Fodder4 NEW!

GS

108

2600

26-36,000

9

9

8

7

ID

8

8

8

8

7

8

8

ID

109

2610

30-36,000

8

7

7

7

7

8

7

8

8

8

7

7

7

112

2650

28-36,000

9

8

9

7

8

7

8

7

8

8

8

9

8

49-09 53-12

NEW!

GS

A=Artesian

GS=Grain/Silage

Close-Out Corn Hybrids

UP=Ultra-Pure P=Pure

These are hybrids we will no longer be carrying. First come, first served. No returns on these hybrids. All sales are final.

Germination will be tested January 2017 and will be a minimum of 93% warm, 85% cold.

Gray High Emerg. Cold Soil Corn Goss’s Drought Root Fall Stalk Plant Dry -on- Leaf Spot Price Pop Vigor Tolerance Corn Wilt Tolerance Strength Strength Height Down Tol.

Hybrid

Trait

CRM

GDUs to BL

Planting Pop/Acre

35-87 7292 58-98 89-99 57-01 30-06 42-08

None None None None None None None

87 95 98 99 101 106 108

2190 2300 2380 2390 2430 2560 2600

26-34,000 22-34,000 30-36,000 28-34,000 28-36,000 28-36,000 26-36,000

8 7 7 7 8 8 9

8 7 8 7 7 7 9

8 8 7 6 8 8 8

8 7 7 7 7 7 7

8 7 7 7 8 8 8

9 6 6 7 7 7 8

8 9 7 10 8 8 8

8 9 8 9 8 7 8

8 6 7 7 8 8 7

8 7 7 8 7 9 9

7 9 8 7 8 7 7

52-11

None

111

2690

28-36,000

8

8

7

7

6

8

8

8

8

7

8

$100 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120

# of Bags

7 100+ 100+ 88 6 100+ 100+

Bag Wt.

45#, Rd 55#, Rd 69#, Rd 60#, Rd 35#, Fl Multiple 56#, Rd 44 & $100 6 52#, Rd Viking Conv. Corn 09

VIKING C O R N

Organic Viking Corn O.99-79P NEW!

79 Day C.R.M FAST-EMERGENCE; TALL GROWING FOR GRAIN OR SILAGE • Excellent emergence and early vigor • Proven field-tested early genetics with excellent dual purpose capabilities for grain or silage • Fast canopy hybrid; very tall growth • Slower drying hybrid; true white cob • Excellent test weight • Best performance in zone or farther north as later a hybrid; avoid moving south for early production or replant Viking PURE Organic Corn______ $215/unit

O.87-80

80 Day C.R.M EXCELLENT YIELD POTENTIAL FOR EARLY CORN • Very good yield potential in its zone of adaptation • Good drought stress tolerance • Very good stalks & roots in maturity zone • Excellent drydown in the fall • Best performance at higher populations on medium to heavy soils in zone Viking Organic Corn__________ $200/unit 10

Viking Organic Corn

&

S O Y B E A N S

Archie and Denise Kluender grow Viking organic corn, soybeans, alfalfa, winter rye, buckwheat, and hairy vetch in a three-year rotation on more than 800 acres in Walters, MN.

58-85 UNT P

NEW!

Conventional, Untreated 85 Day C.R.M YIELD, STRESS TOLERANCE, AND ADAPTABILITY • Extremely high yield potential for an early hybrid 193.3 bu/acre, #1 in the trial (Morris, MN, University of Minnesota Organic Trial) 188.2 bu/acre (Lamberton, MN, University of Minnesota Organic Trial) • Slightly earlier cross of O.45-88N • Excellent flex ear for varied populations • Above average test weight grain • Strong emergence and early growth • Tall height; excellent dual-purpose potential for grain or silage • Best performance in zone; avoid moving south for early production or replant • On Grain Millers’ list of accepted hybrids for milling Conventional Untreated PURE___ $170/unit

O.58-85P SOLD OUT

YIELD, STRESS TOLERANCE, AND ADAPTABILITY

71-90 UNT GS UP

NEW!

Conventional, Untreated 90 Day C.R.M ADAPTABLE, GO-ANYWHERE HYBRID FOR GRAIN OR SILAGE • 99.9% GMO-Free • Excellent yield performance across all soil types and environments • High non-GMO purity available in organic seed corn • Tall height; excellent testing results as a dual-purpose hybrid for silage • Very good grain quality and heavy test weight • Flowers early and matures early for a 90-day • Nice staygreen into the fall • Ideally suited for planting in zone; avoid moving too far south • On Grain Millers’ list of accepted hybrids for milling Conventional Untreated Ultra-Pure____ $180/unit

O.71-90GS P NEW!

ADAPTABLE, GO-ANYWHERE HYBRID FOR GRAIN OR SILAGE Viking PURE Organic Corn________________ASK

O.88-91UP

91 Day C.R.M OUTSTANDING YIELD AND PERFORMANCE IN THE NORTHERN CORN BELT • 99.9% GMO-Free • Excellent yielding 90-day genetics • 201.9 bu/acre (Highest yielding hybrid, Montcalm Co. Michigan State University) • Highest non-GMO purity available in organic seed corn • Widely adapted across the northern & western Corn Belt • Excellent drought-stress tolerance • Very good stalk and root strength • Medium height plant • Likes heat Viking Ultra-Pure Organic Corn________ $235/unit

42-92 UNT GS P

Conventional, Untreated 92 Day C.R.M OUTSTANDING DUAL-PURPOSE GENETICS • Industry-leading corn genetics; outstanding performance • Impressive performance across varying soil types, planting populations and environmental conditions • Strong stalks and roots give you harvest flexibility • Very good seedling vigor for early planting • Medium-tall plant that has tested very well as a dual purpose silage hybrid Conventional Untreated PURE________ $170/unit

O.84-95UP

95 Day C.R.M ROBUST, HEALTHY, HIGH-YIELDING • 99.9% GMO-free • Simply the best all-around 95-day organic grain hybrid we have ever sold 223 bu/acre over 3 locations (University of Wisconsin Organic Trial) 207 bu/acre over 3 locations (University of Minnesota Central Zone) 189.7 bu/acre (Montcalm Co. Michigan State University) • Highest non-GMO purity available in organic seed corn • Medium-height hybrid; very good stalk & root strength • Good overall plant health and very good test weight • Very good drought stress tolerance • Widely adapted in 95-Day corn country across the U.S. • Best yield performance at medium to high populations • Customer reports suggest this hybrid is suitable for hand harvest Viking Ultra-Pure Organic Corn_______ $235/unit

SOLD OUT

92 Day C.R.M TREMENDOUS DUAL-PURPOSE HYBRID, JUMPS OUT OF THE GROUND

SOLD OUT

100 Day C.R.M STRONG START, FROM SEED TO BUSHELS • Elite yield potential amongst a strong 100-day Viking line-up 229 bu/acre over 3 locations (University of Wisconsin Organic Trial) 251 bu/acre over 3 locations (University of Minnesota Southern Zone) 244 bu/acre over 3 locations (University of Illinois North Region) 204.2 bu/acre (Ingham Co. Michigan State University) • Excellent emergence, early-season vigor & early growth • Fast-drying hybrid in the fall • Good stalks and roots • Above-average height; good dual-purpose potential for grain or silage • We anticipate this hybrid being a grain/silage hybrid for future years • Customer reports suggest; hybrid is suitable for hand harvest

O.24-95P

95 Day C.R.M HEALTHY, ADAPTABLE, STRESS-TOLERANT HYBRID • Very good yield potential • Moderate height hybrid • Very good staygreen and plant height • Early flowering but later maturing (flowers like an 87 day but matures like a 95-day) • Good drought stress tolerance • Very good stalk strength • Good grain quality • Suitable for varied soli types; avoid compacted clay soils • Customer reports suggest this hybrid is suitable for hand harvest • On Grain Millers’ list of accepted hybrids for milling Viking PURE Organic Corn__________ $215/unit Viking PURE Organic Corn___ $165/unit (100M 29lb SF only)

O.69-99P

O.31-92P

O.79-00P

100 Day C.R.M OUR BENCHMARK 100-DAY HYBRID Viking PURE Organic Corn_______________ASK

60-01 UNT

101 Day C.R.M Conventional, Untreated UNMATCHED YIELD POWER, PLOT WINNER • Exciting genetics with unmatched yield power, competing well with elite hybrids in the marketplace • Attractive medium-tall plant; very good stalk and root strength • Semi-flex ear with very good test weight grain • Very good disease tolerance • Very good overall plant health and fall intactness • Consistently one of our best-selling hybrids Conventional Untreated___________ $160/unit

O.86-03UP

103 Day C.R.M OUTSTANDING ALL-AROUND PERFORMANCE 99.9% GMO-free • Drier than 60-01 in 2016 and 2017 • Outstanding grain yield, quality and agronomics 230 bu/acre over 3 locations (University of Minnesota Southern Zone) 216.8 bu/acre over 3 locations (OH State Northwest Zone) 245 bu/acre over 3 locations (University of Illinois North Region) • Highest non-GMO purity available in organic seed corn • Very good stalk and root strength and fall intactness for extended harvest window • Very good drought stress tolerance • Excellent drydown and very good test weight grain • On Grain Millers’ list of accepted hybrids for milling Viking Ultra-Pure Organic Corn_______ $235/unit Viking Organic Corn 11

40-03UP UNT

103 Day C.R.M Conventional, Untreated OUTSTANDING ALL-AROUND PERFORMANCE 99.9% GMO-free Conventional Untreated Ultra-Pure ___ $180/unit

51-04 UNT GS

One hybrid to do it all? This one is it Conventional Untreated PURE___________ ASK

O.68-06P O.53-03UP NEW!

103 Day C.R.M BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER • 99.9% GMO-free • Proven performance on organic farms for grain and/ or silage • Tall and leafy • White cob with very good ear flex • Good drought stress tolerance and ability to handle varying populations • This hybrid likes heat. For best grain performance do not push it north as a late hybrid.

Viking Ultra-Pure Organic Corn_______ $235/unit

NEW!

106 Day C.R.M ROCK SOLID HYBRID FOR GRAIN OR SILAGE • Consistent yield performance across regions 234 bu/acre across 3 locations (University of Illinois North Region) 227.9 bu/acre across 3 locations (OH State Northwest Zone) • Medium-tall height that makes a suitable dual-purpose chopping hybrid • Quick emergence and canopy closure • Excellent late-season health; good stalks and root strength • Semi-flex ear for medium to high populations • Average grain test weight Viking PURE Organic Corn__________ $215/unit

110 Day C.R.M GRAIN? SILAGE? TAKE YOUR PICK • Outstanding grain yields 250 bu/acre over 3 locations (University of Illinois North Region) 244 bu/acre over 3 locations (University of Illinois West Central Region) • Medium height; impressive root strength • Excellent overall plant health with good late-season intactness and appearance • Very strong all-around agronomics • Widely adapted across many soil types and populations • Very good tonnage and excellent quality when chopped_ for silage Viking PURE Organic Corn__________ $215/unit

Organic Open-Pollinated Corn E-95

O.51-04GS P

104 Day C.R.M VIKING ONE HYBRID TO DO IT ALL? THIS ONE IS IT • Very good yielding; stable hybrid for organic field conditions 231 bu/acre over 3 locations (University of Wisconsin Organic Trial) 259 bu/acre over 3 locations (University of Minnesota Southern Zone) 222.7 bu/acre over 3 locations (OH State Northwest Region) 201.6 bu/acre second highest in the trial (Montcalm Co. Michigan State University) • Outstanding digestibility and tonnage ratings for silage; superior choice for dual-purpose hybrid • Consistent yields across environments, soil types & years • Good stalks & roots • Excellent late-season health and above-average height • Best performance on medium to heavy textured soils; avoid coarse sands Viking PURE Organic Corn__________ $215/unit

O.74-10GS P NEW!

42-08 UNT P SOLD OUT

108 Day C.R.M WELL-ROUNDED HYBRID, YIELDS + DRYDOWN • Tall hybrid with exceptional yield potential • Excellent disease package, staygreen & late-season health • Superior emergence and early season growth make this a competitive hybrid • Very good flex ear, suitable for variable populations • Excellent dual-purpose potential for grain or silage • Suitable for variable soil types

94-97 Day C.R.M • Improved variety selected in WI for yield & standability • Widely planted in the Upper Midwest • Plant 22-28,000 seeds/acre • Excellent for silage • Has yielded 118-146 Bu/Acre ____________________________$95/unit

Conventional, Untreated Open-Pollinated Corn Elliot’s White OP 85 Day_____________$96/unit MN13 OP 95-100 Day______________$86/unit Rainbow Flint OP 110 Day___________$86/unit Blue Corn OP 110 Day (40k)__________$50/unit Bloody Butcher OP 120 Day__________$96/unit

MORE ORGANIC VIKING HYBRIDS ACCEPTED BY GRAIN MILLERS INC. Albert Lea Seed now offers even more organic hybrids accepted by Grain Millers Inc. in St. Peter, Minnesota!

• O.58-85P: Yield, stress tolerance, and adaptability.

• O.84-95UP: Robust, healthy, high-yielding. 99.9%.

• O.71-90P & UP: Adaptable, go-anywhere hybrid for grain or silage. • O.82-95P: Well-rounded with above-average stress tolerance.

• O.31-92P: Strong, healthy hybrid. “Jumps out of the ground!”

• O.86-03UP: Outstanding all-around performance.

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Viking Organic Corn

Organic Corn Performance Table Hybrid

CRM Attribute

Key: 10 = Best Possible, 9 = Excellent, 8 = Above Average, 7 = Average, 6 = Below Average, 5 = Well Below Average, ID = Insufficient Data

Heat N&S E&W Planting High Low Early Plant Drought Fall Stalk Root Plant Test Dry Silage Cob Emerg.

Units Region Region Population Pop. Pop. Growth Health Tolerance Strength Strength Ht. Wt. Down Potential Color 1940

1

E,C,W

Med.-High

7

8

8

7

7

7

7

9

8

6

8

White

1950

1

E,CW

Med.-High

8

7

7

7

7

8

7

8

7

8

9

7

Red

PURE

2140

1

E,C,W

Low-High

8

8

8

8

7

8

7

8

8

8

7

7

Pink

90

PURE Grain/Silage

2280

1

E,C,W

Low-High

8

8

8

8

7

8

7

7

8

8

7

9

Pink

O.88-91UP

91

Ultra-Pure

2290

1,2

E,C,W

Med.-High

9

7

7

8

8

9

9

9

7

7

8

5

Red

O.31-92P

92

PURE

2290

1,2,3

C,E

Med.-High

8

7

9

9

7

7

7

6

9

9

6

8

Pink

O.24-95P

95

PURE

2350

2,3

E,C,W

Low-High

7

8

8

7

8

8

8

7

7

7

7

7

Pink

95

PURE Leafy/Floury

O.33-95LF P NEW!

2450

2

E,C,W

Low

5

9

9

9

8

7

6

7

9

NA

NA

10

White

O.84-95UP

95

Ultra-Pure

2450

2,3

E,C,W

Med.-High

9

6

7

7

8

8

8

9

7

8

8

6

Red

O.79-00P

100

PURE

2500

3,4

E,C,W

Med.-High

9

7

9

9

7

7

8

8

8

7

9

9

Red

O.34-00LF P NEW!

100

PURE Leafy/Floury

2550

3,4

E,C,W

Low

5

9

8

8

8

8

7

7

9

NA

NA

10

White

O.69-99P

100

PURE

2520

3,4

C,W

Low-High

8

9

8

8

7

8

8

8

9

7

7

8

Pink

O.53-03UP NEW!

103

Ultra-Pure

2550

3,4

C,W

Low-Med

7

9

8

7

6

8

7

8

8

7

7

9

White

O.86-03UP

103

Ultra-Pure

2540

3,4,5

E,C,W

Low-High

9

7

6

8

8

8

9

9

7

8

8

6

Pink

O.51-04GS P

104

PURE Grain/Silage

2600

4,5

E,C,W

Med.-High

8

6

8

7

8

7

8

8

8

7

8

9

Pink

O.68-06P NEW!

106

PURE

2620

4,5

E,C,W

Low-High

8

8

8

8

8

7

8

8

8

7

8

8

Red

O.35-09LF P NEW!

109

PURE Leafy/Floury

2650

5,6

E,C,W

Low

5

8

9

8

8

8

7

9

8

NA

NA

10

Pink

O.74-10GS P

110

PURE Grain/Silage

2750

5,6

E,C,W

Med.-High

9

7

8

8

8

8

8

9

7

7

7

9

Pink

O.99-79P NEW!

79

O.87-80

80

O.58-85P

85

O.71-90GS P NEW!

PURE

Untreated Corn Performance Table Hybrid 58-85UNT P

CRM Attribute 85

Key: 10 = Best Possible, 9 = Excellent, 8 = Above Average, 7 = Average, 6 = Below Average, 5 = Well Below Average, ID = Insufficient Data

Heat N&S E&W Planting High Low Early Plant Drought Fall Stalk Root Plant Test Dry Silage Cob Emerg.

Units Region Region Population Pop. Pop. Growth Health Tolerance Strength Strength Ht. Wt. Down Potential Color

PURE

2140

1

E,C,W

Low-High

8

8

8

8

7

8

7

8

8

8

7

7

Pink

71-90UNT GS UP NEW! 90

Ultra-Pure Grain/Silage

2280

1

E,C,W

Low-High

8

8

8

8

7

8

7

7

8

8

7

9

Pink

42-92UNT GS P

92

PURE Grain/Silage

2260

1,2,3

E,C,W

Low-High

9

7

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

7

9

Red

51-95UNT UP

95

Ultra-Pure

2450

2,3

E,C,W

Med.-High

9

6

7

7

8

8

8

9

7

8

8

6

Red

60-01UNT

101

2420

3,4

C,E

Low-High

8

8

8

8

8

7

6

8

9

7

7

8

Pink

40-03UNT UP

103

Ultra-Pure

2540

3,4,5

E,C,W

Low-High

9

7

8

8

8

8

9

9

7

8

8

6

Pink

51-04UNT GS

104

Grain/Silage

2600

4,5

E,C,W

Med.-High

8

6

8

7

8

7

8

8

8

7

8

9

Pink

42-08UNT P

108

PURE

2640

5

E,C,W

Low-High

10

8

9

9

9

8

7

8

9

7

8

8

Pink

74-10UNT GS P

110

PURE Grain/Silage

2650

3,4

E,C,W

Med.-High

9

7

8

8

8

8

8

9

7

7

7

9

Pink

53-12UNT GS

112

Grain/Silage

2750

3,4

E,C,W

Med.-High

9

7

8

8

8

8

8

9

7

7

7

9

Pink

Value Priced Organic & Untreated Hybrids Hybrid 21-85 UNT O.24-95P 50-04 UNT O.59-06 O.79-08P

Coating None 1R None 1R 1R

Maturity 85 Day 95 Day 104 Day 106 Day 108 Day

Availability Subject To Germination Results.

All Sales Final. No Returns. No Stated Purity Guarantee.

# of Bags 10 100+ 24 6 11

Bag Wt 44.5 lbs 29.9 lbs 49.5 56.6 lbs 42.4 lbs

Kernel Shape MR18 SF MR LR MF3

Price $110.00 $175.00 $110.00 $165.00 $175.00 Viking Organic Corn 13

Organic Floury, Leafy Silage Corn NEW! Premium Quality Silage-Specific Hybrids Viking floury, leafy corn silage hybrids have been bred to meet the complex agronomic and nutritional requirements of the dairy and beef industries.

They offer a superior balance of effective and digestible fiber, more rumen-available starch and boast silage-specific agronomics such as total-plant yields and long harvest windows. They need less time in the silo before they can be fed and produce highquality milk and beef dependably and economically. Viking LF hybrids have more leaf area per plant and above the ear than conventional corn hybrids Agronomic Basics • Plant at 28,000 – 30,000 seeds/acre • Harvest at 50% milk line (65% moisture) • Suitable for high moisture corn; do not harvest for grain • Isolate in the field (by at least 300 ft) • Do not interplant with other corn hybrids for silage • Harvest and store separately (ready to feed in ~ 30 days) • Reduce concentrate corn in TMR when feeding LF hybrids

O.33-95LF P

NEW!

95 Day C.R.M HIGH YIELDING AND DIGESTIBLE; TRUE FLOURY-LEAFY SILAGE HYBRID • Viking leafy, floury hybrids pair excellent agronomics with outstanding silage yields, high starch content highly digestible starch and digestible fiber • Competitive milk/ton & tonnage results from university trials - 10.1 tons/acre (statistically similar to highest yielder in the trial) University of Wisconsin NorthCentral Silage Trial - #1 yielding hybrid Michigan State Silage Trial Zone 4 (10.6 tons/acre over 3 locations, 3289 milk/ton, 36060 milk/acre)

• Robust plant that produces a large flex-type ear with a white cob • Low ear position on plant for increased fiber digestibility and more useable leaves above the ear • The ear produces kernels that are large, flat, soft and slow-drying so they break easily into small particles during silage chopping Viking PURE Organic Corn_______________________ $225/unit 14

Organic Silage Corn

O.34-00LF P

NEW!

100 Day C.R.M OUR BEST 100-DAY OPTION FOR SILAGE; TRUE FLOURY, LEAFY SILAGE HYBRID • Viking leafy and floury hybrids pair excellent agronomics with outstanding silage yields, high starch content, highly digestible starch and digestible fiber - 9.8 tons/acre (statistically similar to highest yielder in the trial) University of Wisconsin South Central Silage Trial • Robust plant that produces a large flex-type ear with a white cob • Low ear position on plant for increased fiber digestibility and more usable leaves above the ear • The ear produces kernels that are large, flat, soft and slow-drying so that they break easily into small particles during silage chopping Viking PURE Organic Corn________________________$225/unit

O.35-09LF P

NEW!

109 Day C.R.M FROM EAST TO WEST, A STRONG PERFORMER; TRUE FLOURY-LEAFY SILAGE HYBRID • Viking leafy and floury hybrids pair excellent agronomics with outstanding silage yields, high starch content, highly digestible starch and digestible fiber • Robust plant that produces a large flex-type ear with a pink cob • Low ear position on plant and flexible stalk for increased fiber digestibility • The ear produces kernels that are large, flat, soft and slow-drying so that they break easily into small particles during silage chopping Viking PURE Organic Corn_________________________$225/unit

Dual Purpose Grain/Silage Corn Viking GS Hybrids What are Viking GS hybrids? Simply put, these are organic dual-purpose grain hybrids that also produce exceptional quality and/or tonnage for silage. We test our hybrids, in the field and in the lab, for silage quantity & quality against leading silage hybrid genetics at similar maturities. Only those hybrids that show consistently excellent tonnage and quality get the GS designation.

Why GS? Because grain has energy. Our GS hybrids are very high-yielding grain hybrids, so you are going to get a lot of grain in your silage, which equates to higher energy.

GS hybrids have an optimal grain-to-stover ratio and have excellent standability compared to low-lignin specialty silage hybrids.

42-92 UNT GS P

O.74-10GS P NEW!

92 Day C.R.M EXCELLENT DUAL-PURPOSE GENETICS • Industry-leading corn genetics; outstanding performance • Impressive performance across varying soil types, planting populations and environmental conditions • Strong stalks and roots give you harvest flexibility • Best silage performance when kept in 95-day corn country • Very good seedling vigor for early planting • Medium-tall plant; has tested very well as a dual-purpose silage hybrid Conventional Untreated PURE________$170/unit

110 Day C.R.M GRAIN? SILAGE? TAKE YOUR PICK • Excellent tonnage and quality results

- #1 of 34 hybrids University of Minnesota Silage Trials (Rochester, MN) (13.7 tons/acre, 3,143 milk/ton, 43,230 milk/acre) - 11 tons/acre, 3,190 milk/ton, 35,100 milk/acre (University of Wisconsin Silage Trials Southern Zone)

• Medium height; impressive root strength • Excellent overall plant health with good late-season intactness and appearance • Very strong all-around agronomics • Widely adapted across many soil types and populations • Best performance when kept north of AR Viking PURE Organic Corn___________$215/unit

O.51-04GS P 104 Day C.R.M • Outstanding digestibility and tonnage ratings for silage; superior choice for dual-purpose hybrid • Competitive performer in silage trials across the Midwest

71-90 UNT GS UP 90 Day C.R.M ADAPTABLE, GO-ANYWHERE HYBRID FOR SILAGE • Excellent performance across all soil types & environments • Tremendous silage results across the Upper Midwest!

- 9.5 tons/acre, 3440 milk/ton, 32700 milk/acre (statistically similar to highest in the trial University of Wisconsin Northern Zone) - 10 tons/acre, 3331 milk/ton, 33678 milk/acre (Michigan State University Zone 4)

• Flowers early and matures early for a 90-day • Nice staygreen into the fall • Ideally suited for planting in-zone; avoid moving south as an early hybrid Conventional Untreated ULTRA-PURE___ $180/unit

53-12 UNT GS

- 10.6 tons/acre, 3190 milk/ton, 33800 milk/acre (University of Wisconsin Silage Trial Southern Zone) - #8 out of 26 hybrids University of Minnesota (Rochester, MN) (10.4 tons/acre, 2723 milk/ton, 28,461 tons/acre) - 9.6 tons/acre, 3362 milk/ton, 32564 milk/acre (Michigan State University Zone 2) - 10.6 tons/acre, 3190 milk/ton, 33,800 milk/acre (University of Wisconsin South Central Zone)

• Good stalks & roots • Excellent late-season health and above-average height • Best performance on medium to heavy soils Viking PURE Organic Corn___________$215/unit

NEW!

112 Day C.R.M YIELD & TONNAGE MONSTER • Yields and tons out with the best available commercial hybrids • Medium-tall, healthy plant; outstanding root and stalk strength • Broadly-adapted throughout the Corn Belt, performs well across different soil types, populations, and management systems • Very good test weight and grain quality • Has shown excellent results in silage testing, white cob Conventional Untreated PURE________$160/unit

Viking Organic Seed Coating WE GIVE YOUR ORGANIC SEED A HEADSTART

Your organic seed corn is coated with one or more of the following OMRI-approved products at no extra cost. We've tested these coatings to make sure they help you realize a strong stand of organic corn for yield and weed control. Check your tag for coating specifics.

Soil Biotics • Carbon-based humic acid • Allows for improved cold germination & emergence

SabrEx Corn • Produces larger roots improving nitrogen and water use efficiency • 10.4 bu/ac trial average over untreated (NDSU, 3 locations, 4 replications)

Symborg Resid HC • Proprietary Glomus iranicum mycorrhizal fungi • Acts as root stimulant, increasing rooting capacity, water & nutrient uptake

• Proprietary mixture of Trichoderma mycorrhizal fungi • Improves stress resistance Grain/Silage Corn 15

Viking Conventional Non-GMO Soybeans MN0810

NEW!

0.8 RM HIGH-YIELDING, YELLOW HILUM, ABOVE-AVERAGE PROTEIN • New release from the U of MN • Taller, higher-yielding and 2 days later than Sheyenne • Much higher protein level than Sheyenne • Cyst nematode resistant (PI88788) • Good standing • Yellow hilum, average seed size _______________________$27/140M bag

Viking 1218N NEW!

1.2 RM NEW CONVENTIONAL SOYBEAN GENETICS • Very good yields • Rps3a gene for excellent Phytophthora tolerance • Cyst nematode tolerant (PI88788) • Good tolerance to IDC • Medium-tall, medium-bush, good standing • Black hilum, average seed size _______________________$27/140M bag

Viking 1518N

1.5 RM NEWER GENETICS, EXCELLENT YIELDS • Farm proven yield across SD, MN and WI • Medium-statured, bushy bean that works great in wide rows • Excellent yield performance on farms and in trials • 1.5 maturity that travels south well • Strong emergence and standability makes 1518N a good no-till option • PI88788 gene for cyst nematode resistance _______________________$27/140M bag

Viking 1722N (e1665)

1.7 RM GOOD PROTEIN, YIELDS AND DEFENSE • Yellow hilum with elevated protein (43.1%, 2015) • Good candidate to replace P.92M10 and similar soybeans • Strong yield performance across SD, MN and WI • PI88788 gene for cyst nematode protection • Very good tolerance to IDC on high pH soils • Our notes show maturity to be 1.5 to 1.6 _______________________$27/140M bag 16

Viking Soybean

Viking 2188AT12N

Viking 2018N

2.0 RM EXCELLENT YIELDS AND AGRONOMICS • Viking 2018N has the yield potential to compete with the best available RR2 soybeans.

• Medium-tall, bushy bean that works well in wide rows • Very strong emergence, ideal for no-till or early planting • Excellent late standability throughout the growing season • Strong performance moving east in MN, WI, IA and IL _______________________$27/140M bag

Viking 2155N

2.1 RM OUTSTANDING YIELD POTENTIAL VERY GOOD DEFENSE • Impressive yield potential, keeping up with the best available RR2 beans in our trials • Good defensive package with good tolerance to IDC, Phytophthora and Brown Stem Rot • PI88788 gene for soybean cyst nematode • Well-adapted to SD, IA, MN and WI _______________________$27/140M bag

Viking 2322N

Casey Staloch harvesting Viking 2155 Soybeans in Wells, MN.

NEW!

2.3 RM HIGH-YIELDING • Higher yielding and 4 days earlier than Viking 2299 in our data (and higher protein!)

• Medium-tall, bushy soybean • Very good Phytophthora field tolerance for wet ground • Cyst nematode tolerant (PI88788) • High protein, average seed size, mixed hila (mostly yellow) _______________________$27/140M bag

2.5 RM APHID RESISTANCE (NATURALLY-OCCURRING) VERY HIGH YIELDS • Excellent multi-gene aphid resistance may eliminate the need for spraying insecticides • Very high yield potential, competing with RR2Yield soybeans in our replicated testing • Taller plant type, can lodge during leaf-drop • PI88788 gene for cyst nematode resistance • Yellow hilum, above-average protein, has been used in food-grade market channels • Position on fields without a history of white mold _______________________$27/140M bag

Viking 2518N

NEW!

2.5 RM BIG YIELDS FROM IOWA TO OHIO • Very big yields from east to west in its maturity zone • Medium height, medium-bush plant • Very good standing • Cyst nematode resistant (PI88788) • Good tolerance to Phytophthora • Best performance when kept north of I-80 • Black hilum, average seed size and protein _______________________$27/140M bag

Viking 2299N

2.3 RM CLEAR-HILUM CONVENTIONAL THAT COMPETES WITH ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD® BEANS • Very high-yielding, yellow hilum soybean • This variety has been used in food-grade market channels • Cyst nematode resistance from PI88788 • Taller plant that can lean before harvest _______________________$27/140M bag

Soybean Discounts – See page 4 Soybean inoculants, biological seed treatments, and organic insecticides are available. See page 50.

Variety

Relative 1 Maturity Emerg.

Ht.2

Brown Plant 1 Type3 Lodg. Stem Rot1

Phyt.

Gene

Phyt. Iron Cyst Tol.1 Chlor.1 Gene4

Cyst Tol.1

White Sudden Death Hilum Protein Mold1 Syndrome1

Viking Conventional Non-GMO Soybeans – * Aphid Tolerant variety MN0810CN NEW!

0.8

7

M

M

7

ID

Rps1a

ID

6

PI88788

7

ID

ID

Yellow

Avg+

NEW!

1.2

8

M

M

7

ID

Rps3a

7

7

PI88788

7

ID

ID

Black

Avg

1218N 1518N

1.5

8

M

M

8

7

none

7

7

FT

7

6

ID

Brown

Avg

1722N

1.7

6

M

MB

5

7

none

8

8

PI88788

7

5

7

Yellow

Avg

2018N

2.0

8

M

M

8

ID

Rps3a

7

7

FT

7

7

7

Black

Avg

2155N

2.1

8

MT

M

7

8

none

ID

7

PI88788

7

7

8

Brown

Avg

2.3

8

MT

B

5

ID

none

7

6

PI88788

7

ID

ID

Mixed

Avg+

2299N

2.3

6

MT

MB

5

5

none

ID

7

PI88788

7

6

5

Yellow

Avg

2188AT12N

2.5

6

MT

MB

4

5

none

ID

7

PI88788

7

5

5

Yellow

Avg

2.5

8

M

M

8

7

none

7

7

PI88788

8

ID

ID

Black

Avg

2322N

2518N

NEW!

NEW!

9 = Excellent, 5 = Avg, 1 = Poor, ID = Insufficient Data

1

T = Tall, M = Med., S = Short

2

B=Bush, M=Medium, T=Thin

3

4

FT = Field Tolerance, S = Susceptible

Custom Soybean Seed Treatments CruiserMaxx® Soy-Pak If you want the best soybean seed treatment available but don’t need the SDS protection, we offer our own upgraded version of CruiserMaxx.

Contains: • CruiserMaxx insecticide/fungicide • Vibrance fungicide • Excalibre multi-strain soybean inoculant • SabrEx SA biological improves moisture & nutrient uptake

Viking Soy-Pak Many soybean fields do not benefit from seed-applied insecticide. Why pay for it? Unless your ground has a lot of manure or you no-till your soybeans (or have another reason to expect an insect problem), seed-applied insecticides are often not worth the money. Soy-Pak contains three fungicides for the best available protection from seedling diseases for optimized emergence and stand uniformity.

Contains: Apron®, Maxim®, VibranceTM fungicides _______________ $6.50/unit of soybeans

Ordering Custom Soybean Seed Treatments 1 40-unit minimum 2 Custom-treated seed cannot be returned or exchanged 3 Seed treatments are eligible for early pay discounts

or JDF Financing

4 Seed and treatment must be paid in full before treating 5 Please call before pickup 6 Please order before March 1. Allow 2 weeks for

orders placed after March 1.

________________ $14/Unit of soybeans

Organic & Conventional Soybeans & GMOs We understand that seed purity is extremely important to farmers growing grain for a Non-GMO contract. We have not only committed the Viking Brand to seed purity, we have made significant investments to establish the seed industry’s first Non-GMO Purity Guarantee (Viking Ultra-Pure).

All Viking soybeans labeled with the Ultra-Pure label are guaranteed to be 99.9% GMO-free. We are able to meet this high standard on select soybean varieties through purification, isolation, and stringent testing.

All Viking (organic and conventional) soybeans not labeled with Ultra-Pure are produced under the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association’s ‘Non-GMO Seed Program’, which traces, inspects, and verifies that the seed in the bag is less than 99.5% GMO. We do not guarantee that any of these varieties are 100% free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). We do not guarantee that grain harvested from this seed will be marketable as non-GMO grain or meet any contractual agreements.

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Viking Organic Soybeans Viking O.0654AT

NEW!

0.6 Rel. Maturity EARLY SEASON SOYBEAN WITH EXCELLENT NORTHERN MOVEMENT; APHID TOLERANT Hilum: Black Protein: Average Seed Size: Medium End Use: Feed Grade Bag Size: 140M (3,249 seeds/lb) • Rag1 aphid-tolerant genetics provide excellent yield protection for organic growers • Solid-yielding genetics in-zone or excellent for use as a short-season or replant soybean further south • Good early-season emergence • Avoid high pH soils with a history of phytophthora root rot ______________________ $42/140M bag

O.MN0810CN

NEW!

0.8 Rel. Maturity DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR SHEYENNE WITH BETTER PROTEIN • 99.9% GMO-Free Hilum: Yellow Protein: Above Average Seed Size: Medium End Use: Feed & Food Bag Size: 50 lb (3520 seeds/lb) • Early true food-type soybean that has good recognition in the food market • Clear hilum, above-average protein seed (consistently higher protein than P.91M10, Sheyenne, and O.MN0702CN) • Good standability • Some field tolerance to soybean cyst nematode • Avoid high pH soils with a history of phytophthora root rot _______________________ $42/50 lb bag

Viking O.1202N

1.2 Rel. Maturity BUSHY, HIGH YIELDING EARLY BEAN; GOOD DEFENSE Hilum: Brown Seed Size: Large End Use: Feed Grade Bag Size: 50 lb (2135 seeds/lb) • New level of yield for early soybean variety 65 bu/acre (University of Wisconsin North Central Trial) • Very high yield potential • Excellent defense; Rsp1k gene for phytophthora, PI88788 gene for soybean cyst nematode resistance • Above average seed protein, dark hilum feed-grade soybean • Good standing and bushy soybean make this bean competitive with weeds _________________________ $38/50 lb bag 18

Viking Soybean

Viking O.1544AT

O.IA1029

Viking O.1572N

Viking O.1955AT

1.5 Rel. Maturity STRONG YIELDS, APHID RESISTANCE Hilum: Black Protein: Average Seed Size: Medium End Use: Feed Grade Bag Size: 140M (2,792 seeds/lb) • Rag1 aphid tolerant genetics provide maximum yield protection for organic growers • Better field IDC tolerance than O.1955AT • Below-average height soybean with excellent standability • Slow emerging variety • Keep off of cyst ground _______________________$38/140M bag NEW!

1.5 Rel. Maturity CYST-RESISTANT, VERY HIGH YIELDS Hilum: Yellow Protein: Above Average Seed Size: Medium End Use: Feed Grade Bag Size: 50 lbs (2,562 seeds/lb) • Strong yield profile; suitable dual-purpose marketability • Above-average seed protein (better than Sheyenne and P.91M10) • Excellent emergence and standability • Cyst resistant and highly resistant to phytophthora • Keep off of high pH soils _______________________ $42/50 lb bag

Viking O.1706N

1.7 Rel. Maturity CONSISTENT CUSTOMER FAVORITE Hilum: Black Protein: Average Seed Size: Medium End Use: Feed Grade Bag Size: 140M (3,117 seeds/lb) • Excellent on-farm yield results year-after-year • Widely-adapted, excellent emergence • Cyst-resistant soybean with good all-around defense (PI88788) • Very good yield potential, consistently high yields • Very good field tolerance to phytophthora, MR to B.S.R., and MT to white mold • Medium-tall, bushy plant suitable for wide rows; very competitive with weeds _______________________$38/140M bag

1.8 Rel. Maturity EARLY-SEASON TRUE FOOD-TYPE OPTION 99.9% GMO-Free Hilum: Yellow Protein: Very High Seed Size: Large End Use: Food Grade Bag Size: 50 lb (2,030 seeds/lb) • New early-season food soybean release from Iowa State • Derived from IA1018 with more yield & higher seed protein • High-protein, large-seeded true food-type soybean • Shorter soybean compared to IA2014 & IA2053 • Outyields IA2053 in IA state testing with similar protein profile _______________________ $42/50 lb bag

1.9 Rel. Maturity APHID RESISTANT, CONSISTENT ON-FARM PERFORMANCE Hilum: Black Protein: Average Seed Size: Medium End Use: Feed Grade Bag Size: 140M (2,523 seeds/lb) • Rag1 aphid tolerant genetics provide maximum yield protection for organic growers • Consistent t yield potential • Medium-tall, medium-bush plant type; very competitive with weeds • This soybean has historically done well in the northern portion of Iowa and into Minnesota • Good field tolerance to phytophthora • Avoid fields with a history of B.S.R. _______________________$38/140M bag

License Required The soybean varieties beginning with IA require you to initial a license statement before you purchase or plant them. If you want to save seed for planting, you must sign a more extensive license. If you have any questions about licensing, please call Julie Minot at ISU: (515) 294-9442

Viking O.2265

O.IA2104

2.1 Rel. Maturity YIELDS MORE AND STANDS BETTER THAN IA2053 99.9% GMO-Free Hilum: Yellow Protein: Very High Seed Size: Large End Use: Food Grade Bag Size: 50 lb (ask) • Benchmark food-grade clear hilum soybean from Iowa State breeding program • Consistently outyields IA2053 in multi-year replicated state trials • Similar protein profile to IA2053 & IA2067 • Good recognition with soy marketers • Excellent standability for a food-grade soybean • Keep off of high pH soils • Some field resistance to SDS _______________________ $42/50 lb bag

O.IA2113RA12

2.2 Rel. Maturity CONSISTENT CUSTOMER FAVORITE, FIELD-PROVEN GENETICS FOR ORGANIC FARMS Hilum: Black Protein: Average Seed Size: Medium End Use: Feed Grade Bag Size: 140M (3,256 seeds/lb) • Our all-time, best-selling organic soybean; growers love this bean • Medium-tall, bushy plant type; very good lodging resistance • Excellent emergence; very strong phytophthora field tolerance • Excellent white mold tolerance, some tolerance to SDS • Consistent, high yields

Viking O.2188AT12N

NEW!

2.2 Rel. Maturity TRUE FOOD-TYPE SOYBEAN WITH MULTI-SOURCE APHID RESISTANCE! 99.9% GMO-Free Hilum: Yellow to buff Protein: Very High Seed Size: Large End Use: Food Grade Bag Size: 50 lb (ask) • Earlier selection of O.IA2104RA12 (same genetics as O.IA2104) • Multi-source Rag1 & Rag2 aphid tolerant genetics give this soybean the most resistance to soybean aphid on the marketplace • Very high protein • Excellent standability for a food-grade soybean • Some field resistance to SDS • Keep off of high pH soils • In 2017 this variety showed buff hila _______________________ $42/50 lb bag Relative Emerg.1 Maturity

Variety

Ht.2

2.5 Rel. Maturity A ‘WHOLE PACKAGE’ CLEAR HILUM SOYBEAN, O.2399AT12N, BUT EARLIER 99.9% GMO-Free Hilum: Yellow Protein: Above Average Seed Size: Large End Use: Feed & Food Bag Size: (2370 seeds/lb) • Slightly earlier version of O.2399AT12N • Exceptional yield performance; continually top of the pack in our internal trialing • Clear hilum, average protein seed make this an ideal candidate for dual-purpose marketing • Multi-source Rag1 & Rag2 aphid-tolerant genetics give this soybean the most resistance to soybean aphid available • Medium-tall plant is well suited for wide rows and organic field conditions • We’ve found this soybean to be later than we originally though, more of true 2.5-2.6 _______________________ $42/50 lb bag

Brown Plant 1 Type3 Lodg. Stem Rot1

Organic Soybeans – * Aphid Tolerant variety

Ultra-Pure = 99.9% GMO-Free

O.0645AT*

NEW! O.MN0810CN NEW! O.1202N O.1572N

NEW!

Viking O.2399AT12N

SOLD OUT

Phyt.

Gene

Phyt. Iron Cyst Tol.1 Chlor.1 Gene4

2.6 Rel. Maturity A ‘WHOLE PACKAGE’ CLEAR HILUM SOYBEAN WITH STACKED APHID RESISTANCE 99.9% GMO-Free Hilum: Yellow Protein: Above Average Seed Size: Medium End Use: Feed & Food Bag Size: 50 lb (2471 seeds/lb) • Exceptional yield performance • Same base genetics as O.2188AT12N • Clear hilum, average protein seed make this an ideal candidate for dual-purpose marketing • Multi-source Rag1 & Rag2 aphid tolerant genetics give this soybean the most resistance to soybean aphid on the marketplace • Cyst-resistant (PI88788) soybean with good all-around defensive characteristics • Medium-tall plant is well suited for wide rows and organic field conditions • We’ve found this soybean to be later than we originally thought, more of a true 2.5-2.6 _______________________ $42/50 lb bag

Viking O.3018N NEW!

3.0 Rel. Maturity ROCK-SOLID ORGANIC SOYBEAN Hilum: Black Protein: Above Average Seed Size: Medium End Use: Feed Grade Bag Size: 140M (ask) • Benchmark, broadly-adapted soybean for organic farmers from Nebraska to Pennsylvania • Suitable for varied soil conditions; this bean yields year-in and year-out • Tall, bushy, good standing • Strong disease resistance package, cyst resistant • Above-average seed protein _______________________ $38/50 lb bag Cyst Tol.1

White Sudden Death Hilum Protein Mold1 Syndrome1

0.6

7

ID

ID

6

ID

ID

4

5

ID

ID

ID

ID

Black

Avg

0.8

7

ID

ID

8

ID

ID

4

5

FT

6

ID

ID

Yellow

Above Avg

1.2

7

M

MB

7

ID

Rps1k

8

5

PI88788

7

ID

ID

Brown

Above Avg

1.5

8

M

M

7

ID

Rps1c

8

4

PI88788

7

ID

7

Yellow

Above Avg

O.1544AT*

1.5

5

M

MB

7

ID

none

6

7

S

4

ID

ID

Black

Avg

O.1706N

1.7

7

MT

B

5

7

none

7

5

FT

6

8

7

Black

Avg

O.IA1029

1.8

4

M

MB

5

ID

none

ID

ID

S

4

ID

ID

Yellow

Very High

O.1955AT*

1.9

7

M

M

7

3

none

7

4

FT

6

6

5

Black

Avg

O.IA2104

2.1

4

M

MB

6

ID

none

ID

5

S

4

ID

5

Yellow

Very High

O.IA2113RA12* NEW!

2.2

4

M

MB

4

ID

none

ID

7

S

4

ID

ID

Yellow

Very High

O.2265

2.2

8

MT

MB

8

7

none

7

5

FT

6

8

7

Black

Avg

O.2188AT12N*

2.5

6

MT

MB

5

5

none

ID

7

PI88788

7

6

5

Yellow

Above Avg

O.2399AT12N*

2.6

6

MT

MB

5

5

none

ID

7

PI88788

7

5

7

Yellow

Above Avg

3.0

8

MT

MB

8

6

Rps1c

8

7

PI88788

7

6

ID

Black

Above Avg

O.3018N

NEW!

9 = Excellent, 5 = Avg, 1 = Poor, ID = Insufficient Data

1

T = Tall, M = Med., S = Short

2

B=Bush, M=Medium, T=Thin

3

4

FT = Field Tolerance, S = Susceptible

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Alfalfa ALFALFA BEST PRACTICES 1) Planting recommendations: a. Spring seeding: April 15th to May 15th or Fall seeding: August 1st to 15th. b. Seed alfalfa into a firm seed bed ¼-inch to ½-inch deep. c. Plant 15-20 lbs/acre.

2) Optimum pH between 6.7 and 6.9 (soil test and lime accordingly 12 months prior to seeding) 3) Maintain phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) levels throughout life of stand. Soil test in fall and supplement as needed.

ALFALFA VARIETY SELECTION Our alfalfa line up has been developed to help farmers maximize their yield and quality across diverse management practices and unique environmental challenges. When selecting an alfalfa variety, the key considerations are; how long will the field be in production, how many cuttings a year do you hope to take, what is the end use for the hay (quality needs), what are the unique challenges for the field location (disease / insects).

ALFALFA VARIETY KEY HD: Highly Digestible Alfalfa lines with the HD distinction are tested for quality from the very first selection by the breeders.

These lines are “low lignin” resulting in milk/ton numbers that are first in class.

HQ: High Quality Highest Quality alfalfa lines from WL, one of the largest alfalfa breeding programs in the world.

AP: Aphanomyces Race 2 Resistance Farmers in northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwest Wisconsin face challenges with Aphanomyces root rot in alfalfa. If you are in one of these regions choose a variety with race 2 Aphanomyces resistance. These varieties also have resistance to race 1.

LH: Leaf Hopper Resistance These varieties maintain strong yields and forage quality under heavy pressure from leafhoppers.

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Alfalfa

Variety

Features

WL 365HQ

WSI FD

Highest quality alfalfa with very high yields Extremely winter hardy, near-perfect disease resistance Highly palatable and easily digested

High Quality $270 /50# bag

WL 358LH

Leafhopper $270 /50# bag

DRI

Aphano Traffic Inoculated Production System -myces 2 Tolerance

1.1

4.9 30/30

X

Apex Green coating

4- to 6cuts

Industry’s leading “Eighth Generation” leafhopper resistance. When compared to conventional varieties, WL 358LH can tolerate over TEN times 2.0 the level of potato leafhoppers before spray is needed

4.1 30/30

X

Apex Green coating

4- to 5cuts

Apex Green Hydroloc coating

3- or 4cuts

Apex Green Hydroloc coating

3- or 4cuts

Viking 392AP Brand*

SAVE

Maximizer of yield potential, quality and survival on any ground Excellent forage quality for dairy or beef cows Branch-rooted trait and sunken crowns. Good performer on wet soils.

1.7

4.0 35/35

Viking 372HD Brand*

SAVE

Highest-yielding alfalfa in line up Exceptional digestibility for more milk per acre Very fast recovery with excellent forage quality – even late in harvest

2.0

4.0 30/30

Viking 342LH Brand*

SAVE

“Seventh Generation” leafhopper resistance Excellent forage quality; great yields and recovery

1.9

3.8 34/35

R

X

Apex Green Hydroloc coating

3- or 4cuts

Sunken crowns for more protection from hoof and/or wheel traffic Flexible for grazing Excellent forage quality with very high yield potential

1.9

3.5 34/35

HR

X

Apex Green Hydroloc coating

4- to 5cuts

Matrix

Strong yields and high quality with second-to-none early creeping habits On lighter soils and drier conditions, can outyield tap-rooted varieties Branch-rooted for better disease resistance on wetter soils

2.0

2.5 25/30

X

PreVail

Pasture

Viking 330M Brand*

High quality multi-leaf alfalfa Good all-around disease resistance with very good yields, quick recovery Good choice for dairy-quality hay

2.5

3.2 29/30

PreVail

3- or 4cuts

Historically our best-selling alfalfa Good yield and disease resistance

2.6

3.0 28/30

PreVail

2- or 3cuts

3.0

PreVail

Haylage or dry hay

2.0 11/30

PreVail

2 cuts

High Yield $245 /50# bag

High Digestibility $245 /50# bag Leafhopper $250 /50# bag

ForeGrazer V Traffic Tolerant $190 /50# bag Creeping $180 /50# bag Yield & Quality $160 /50# bag

Viking 3100 Brand* Yield & Value $140 /50# bag

Honest John Quality Alfalfa $120 /50# bag

Vernal

$100 /50# bag

A blend of high-yielding, disease-resistant alfalfas; good winter hardiness Well-adapted for haylage or dry hay across the Upper Midwest Some lots may contain up to 3% red clover – clearly listed on the tag Good choice for 2-cut system on light soil Limited disease resistance

2.2

HR

WSI = Winter Survival Index (1 - 6: Lower number indicates better survival) FD = Fall Dormancy (Higher number indicates later dormancy, faster regrowth after cutting) DRI = Disease Resistence Index

SUPER SAVER ALFALFA DISCOUNT

Save $30 a bag

Best-in-Class Seed at a Low Introductory Price! • Viking 372HD We're offering these outstanding varieties at a discounted rate so you can experience for yourself how well they perform. Try them and become a believer!

SAVE

• Viking 392AP SAVE • Viking 342LH SAVE

* = variety not stated

CLOSEOUT ALFALFA • WL354HQ__ $240.00/50# bag (fungicide treated) • Viking 300BR____________ $180.00/50# bag • Black Market Flemish_____ $100.00/50# bag Alfalfa 21

Organic Alfalfa "WL358 was really big and leafy. We have had good quality off that field, and the cows really milk well on it. I can tell you it was very tall and healthy and consistent between all four cuttings. We have been very pleased with that variety over the years." Chris Lutteke, Wells MN

IMPROVE ALFALFA HAY THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY University of Minnesota field tests show that seeding an alfalfa/grass mix comprised of 30% to 40% grasses achieves higher yields in the final stand. In fact, orchardgrass or tall fescue mixtures with alfalfa had approximately 15% more milk production potential per acre compared to alfalfa alone.

BENEFITS OF ALFALFA-GRASS MIXTURES • Yield. Alfalfa-grass mixtures will often provide greater yield than direct-seeded alfalfa.

• Drying rate. Grasses like orchardgrass, tall fescue, smooth bromegrass, and timothy produce hay that dry faster.

• Feeding value. Grasses add higher fiber (NDF) digestibility than alfalfa to increase relative forage quality (RFQ).

• Weed suppression. Grasses provide competition and cover to edge out weeds.

ALFALFA-GRASS MIXTURE OPTIONS See pre-mixed options in our Hay & Pasture Mixes section or individual grass varieties in the Cool Season Grasses section.

Ask about our custom mixing!

Casey Bailey in an organic alfalfa production field in Fort Benton, MT.

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Alfalfa

Organic Variety

Features

WSI FD

Traffic Aphano DRI -myces 2 Tolerance

Inoculated

Production System

Apex Green Hydroloc coating

4- to 5cuts

Excellent resistance to potato leafhoppers High-yielding variety; fast establishment; quick recovery Superior resistance to phytophthora, fusarium, and Aphanomyces root rots Good persistence on wetter soils; strong winter survival score

1.9

3.8 34/35

Exceptional yield and digestibility means more milk or beef per acre One of our best-selling alfalfas for 5 years running Holds its quality, providing a wider harvest window Very fast regrowth after cutting, suited for 4- and 5-cut systems

1.7

3.7 29/30

Apex Green Hydroloc coating

4- to 5cuts

Organic Viking 340M Brand*

High Quality, FD3, Multi-leaf alfalfa Very good yields, quick recovery; good choice for dairy quality hay Widely adapted to varied soil types; good all-around disease resistance

2.0

3.0 27/30

Apex Green Hydroloc coating

3 cuts

Organic Viking 3800 Brand*

Very high-yielding alfalfa (FD=4) with fast recovery Excellent quality, well-suited for dairy or beef cows Excellent disease resistance

2.1

4.0 30/30

Apex Green Hydroloc coating

3- to 4cuts

High-yielding, low-crown-set alfalfa blend Excellent quality with a high leaf-to-stem ratio Excellent choice for haying or grazing (tolerant to wheel and hoof traffic) Very good winter hardiness and disease resistance

2.2

2.8 25/30

PreVail

Haying or Grazing

Fast establishment and recovery after cutting Excellent choice for one- or two-year hay rotations, or plowdown Flemish variety produced in South Dakota Very winter hardy, limited disease resistance

2.2

3.0

Apex Green Hydroloc coating

One or two year rotation

A very winter-hardy alfalfa variety Good fit for short haying rotations on heavy soils or long rotations on drier ground Good inexpensive plowdown option Limited disease resistance, avoid wet ground

2.2

3.0 11/30

Apex Green Hydroloc coating

Short haying rotation

Alfalfa bred for maximum 1-year biomass and N production Good leaf retention and forage quality

NA

9

Apex Green Hydroloc coating

Single season plowdown or hay

SOLD OUT

Organic Viking 540LH Brand* SOLD OUT

Organic Viking 370HD Brand*

$260 /50# bag

$280 /50# bag

Organic Appaloosa Brand* $240 /50# bag

Organic Charger Brand* $220 /50# bag

Organic Hardy Brand*

$210 /50# bag

Organic Nitrogen Brand*

$270 /50# bag

R

X

R

X

ID

ID

WSI = Winter Survival Index (1 - 6: Lower number indicates better survival) FD = Fall Dormancy (Higher number indicates later dormancy, faster regrowth after cutting) DRI = Disease Resistence Index

* = variety not stated

ALL OUR ALFALFAS ARE COATED WITH ONE OF THESE TWO OMRI-LISTED INOCULANTS Apex™ Green HydroLoc • Encapsulates each seed in a mix of minerals and selected nutrients • Increases water uptake for enhanced germination and seedling growth • Contains specifically isolated strains of rhizobia to insure nodulation.

• Achieves better seed to soil contact for germination and seeding survival, especially under adverse conditions • Colorant disguises seed for less bird predation, and improves monitoring of areas seeded and seeding rate

Pre-Vail™

Pre-Vail™ is a clay-based pre-inoculant designed to improve early seedling vigor through increased root development and excellent nodulation for higher yields. The new Pre-Vail not only contains high levels of rhizobium for nitrogen fixation – 100 million viable cells per gram – but it’s also infused with Azospirillum bacteria, an organic biological plant growth promoter unlike any other on the market today.

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Hay & Pasture Mixes

Mix percentages and components can change * = variety not stated

Grass-Only Mixtures Pasture Grass Mix #1

A fast establishing, high energy grass-only mix that is a perfect fit for long term pastures. Can be planted alone or with legumes.

Best Use: Long term all grass pasture.

Adaptations: Well adapted to all soils, productive all summer long.

Requirements: This mix should be grazed or cut prior to the grass heading out. Slower to dry when used for dry hay.

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: 25-30 lbs/acre straight or 5-25 lbs/acre with a legume or legume mix. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

15% Smooth Bromegrass* 15% Meadow Fescue* 15% Cowgirl Tall Fescue 15% Fleet Meadow Brome 20% Spring Green Festulolium 20% Sierra Perennial Ryegrass Conventional________ $2.40/lb. $60.00/25# bag

Hay Grass Mix #2

A mix of improved grass varieties with excellent persistence, palatability, and tonnage. Three species mix for maximum versatility. Adding grass to your alfalfa hay consistently gives you higher yields, less crown loss due to winterkill, less insect pressure and better erosion control.

Best Use: Best suited as a high quality alfalfa companion.

Adaptations: Well adapted to all types of soils Requirements: Cut hay based on grass maturity, not alfalfa for maximum feed value. Especially important for first cutting in spring as grass will mature ahead of alfalfa. Cut higher than you would straight alfalfa (3 to 4 inches).

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: 25-30 lbs/acre straight or 5-10 lbs/acre with alfalfa or legume mix. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

40% STF-43 Tall Fescue Blend 30% HLR Orchardgrass 30% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass Conventional________ $3.00/lb. $75.00/25# bag

Milkway Mix

A combination of improved Barenbrug tall fescues and meadow fescues. Barenbrug forage fescues are ideally suited for the total mix ration (TMR) of high producing dairy cows. Milkway is the ideal grass blend for TMR Silage production; it provides stable NDF and NDFd throughout the season so the dairyman can pack different cuttings in the same bunk. Milkway grass blend in dairy TMR can improve milk production 5-15% over traditional wheat straw diets.

Best Use: Suited as an alfalfa companion for dairy production.

Adaptations: Well adapted to all types of soils.

Requirements: Cut hay based on grass maturity not alfalfa for maximum feed value. Cut higher than straight alfalfa (3 to 4 inches).

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: 25-30 lbs/acre straight or 5-10 lbs/acre with alfalfa or legume mix. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

60% STF-43 Tall Fescue Blend 40% HDR Meadow Fescue Conventional_______ $3.00/lb. $150.00/50# bag 24

Hay & Pasture

Renovator Mix

Designed to boost production in hay fields and pastures.

Renovator Mix is composed of fast establishing, high quality grasses that will persist for 2 to 3 years. All classes of livestock can benefit from this mixture.

Best Use: Interseed into existing hay or pasture fields.

Adaptations: Well suited for most soil types.

Requirements: Not intended for long-term pasture or hay production. Most productive in spring and fall.

Planting Date: March-April Seeding: 10 to 30 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and drag. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

40% Spring Green Festulolium 15% Echelon Orchardgrass 15% Hakari Alaska Bromegrass 15% Tetila Italian Ryegrass 15% Annual Ryegrass* Conventional_______ $2.00/lb. $100.00/50# bag

Dan Patch Horse Pasture Mix

Provides the horse owner with excellent quality pasture all season long. Each species is carefully selected for palatability and persistence, and to handle the close grazing habit of horses. Fast establishing annual ryegrass in this mix is your cover crop; no need for oats.

Best Use: Performs well for close grazing.

Adaptations: Best suited for medium to heavy soils.

Requirements: Continuous tight grazing will require annual interseeding.

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: 30-35 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

20% Ginger Grazing Kentucky Bluegrass 20% Concerto Kentucky Bluegrass 15% Barolex Tall Fescue 15% HDR Meadow Fescue 10% BG-24T Perennial Ryegrass 10% Climax Timothy 10% Annual Ryegrass * Conventional_______ $3.00/lb. $150.00/50# bag

Shady Pasture Mix This mix is composed of “shade-tolerant” grasses.

Best Use: Areas with less than 3 hours of direct sunlight.

Adaptations: Intended for use in areas next to tree lines or on the inside edges of groves. For increased productivity, add 1-2 lbs/acre of white clover.

Recommendations: These grasses will never be as productive or traffic tolerant as they would be in full sun.

Heavy traffic and/or dense shade may require frequent reseeding. Avoid full shade.

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: 25-35 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

20% HLR Orchardgrass 15% HDR Meadow Fescue Blend 15% Barolex Tall Fescue Blend 15% Chewings Fescue* 15% Tetila Italian Ryegrass 10% Creeping Red Fescue* 10% Hard Fescue* Conventional_______ $3.00/lb. $150.00/50# bag

Waterway Mix

The most versatile of all of our grass mixtures. High species diversity ensures consistent performance across variable soil and environmental conditions. Fastestablishing annual ryegrass in the mix is your cover crop; no need for oats.

Best Use: Use in waterways, ditches, and as an economical permanent pasture.

Adaptations: Well suited to most soil types.

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: 25-30 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

20% Smooth Bromegrass* 15% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass 15% Meadow Fescue* 15% Sierra Perennial Ryegrass 10% Fawn Tall Fescue 10% Concerto Kentucky Bluegrass 10% Annual Ryegrass* 5% Climax Timothy Conventional_______ $2.50/lb. $125.00/50# bag

NRCS Waterway Mix

Meets FSA / NRCS specifications for most counties for waterways or other projects.

Best Use: Use in waterways, ditches, airport runways, and permanent pasture. Mix one bushel of oats per acre as a cover crop.

Adaptations: Well suited to most soil types.

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: Seed 30-35 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll.

Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

67% Smooth Bromegrass* 20% Climax Timothy 13% Sierra Perennial Ryegrass Conventional_______ $2.80/lb. $140.00/50# bag

Grass-Legume Mixtures Haymaker Mix

A mix of improved alfalfa, grass and red clover varieties.

Improved persistence, palatability, disease resistance, and tonnage.

Best Use: Well-suited for haylage or baleage production. Reduce seeding rate and add more grass for faster dry down.

Adaptations: Best sown on well-drained soils. Handles wetter soils better than Beef Pro. Recommendations: Clover may slow drydown. Avoid droughty soils.

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: 15-20 lbs/acre Drill. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

75% Viking 3100 Brand Alfalfa* 15% Climax Timothy 10% Ruby Red Brand Medium Red Clover* Conventional_________ $2.20/lb. $110/50# bag

E2 622

A high yielding, rapid regrowth mix combines hybrid alfalfa with high quality, high energy grasses. Fine-stemmed species; excellent disease resistance for soggy hay acres.

Yellow Jacket seed coating aids establishment and minimizes planter box separation.

Best Use: Best suited for haylage, baleage, or dry hay on your high management acres.

Adaptations: Well adapted to most soil types including wet soils.

Recommendations: Seed is treated; not suitable for organic production.

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: 20-25 lbs/acre. Drill or Brillion. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

70% Baralfa X42 Hybrid Alfalfa 15% STF-43 Tall Fescue 15% HDR Meadow Fescue Conventional_______ $4.50/lb $112.50/25# bag

Holstein Pro

A premium quality mixture supports the high energy and nutritional demands of lactating cows. Very high yield potential. Fast regrowth after cutting. Excellent winter hardiness and first-in-class disease resistance.

Best Use: Best suited for high quality haylage, dry hay and baleage production.

Adaptations: Well adapted to most soil types.

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: 15-20 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

45% Viking 372HD Brand Alfalfa* 45% Viking 330M Brand Alfalfa* 5% HLR Orchardgrass 5%STF-43 Tall Fescue Blend Conventional_________ $3.40/lb. $170/50# bag

Graze & Chop Mix

Great mix for graze and chop fields. Fast establishing and high yielding legume and grass mix. Excellent choice for 3 - 4 year pasture or high energy baleage. Add brome for permanent pasture or hay field.

Best Use: Pasture or Baleage.

Adaptations: Well suited for most soil types.

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: 20-25 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

20% Foregrazer V Brand Alfalfa* 10% Ruby Red Brand Medium Red Clover* 25% Spring Green Festulolium 15% Fleet Meadow Brome 10% Sierra Perennial Ryegrass 10% Annual Ryegrass* 10% Climax Timothy Conventional_________ $2.30/lb. $115/50# bag

Beef Pro

Our best selling hay mixture. Two good alfalfa varieties with a touch of grass to improve yield and promote faster dry-down.

Best Use: Best suited for haylage, baleage, or dry hay production. Add more grass for a balanced pasture mix.

Adaptations: Well adapted to most soil types.

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: Seed 15-20 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll.

Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

45% Viking 330M Brand Alfalfa* 45% Viking 3100 Brand Alfalfa* 5% Echelon Orchardgrass 5% Climax Timothy Conventional_________ $2.40/lb. $120/50# bag

Super Grazing Mix

A high quality, long lasting pasture mix including grazing clover, chicory and birdsfoot trefoil. Diverse mix increases production during hot summer months for a healthier more resilient pasture.

Best Use: Long term pasture.

Adaptations: Well -uited for most soil types and all livestock.

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: 25-30 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

20% BG24T Perennial Ryegrass 15% HDR Meadow Fescue 15% Smooth Bromegrass* 15% Ginger Grazing Bluegrass 15% Spring Green Festulolium 10% Barolex Tall Fescue 5% Chicory VNS* 2.5% Birdsfoot Trefoil* 2.5% Alice Grazing White Clover Conventional_________ $2.90/lb. $145/50# bag

100% Organic Grass & Legume Mixtures Organic Dairy Pro Mix

Organic Hay Mix

Organic Renovator Mix

Best Use: Best suited for high quality haylage, dry hay and baleage production.

Adaptations: Well adapted to most soil types.

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: 18-20 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

90% Viking 3800 Brand Alfalafa* 5% Kora Tall Fescue 5% Climax Timothy Organic_____________ $4.40/lb. $220/50# bag

Best Use: Best suited as a high-quality alfalfa companion.

Adaptations: Well adapted to all types of soils.

Requirements: Cut hay based on grass maturity, not alfalfa for maximum feed value. Especially important for first cutting in spring as grass will mature ahead of alfalfa.

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: 25-30 lbs/acre straight or 5-10 lbs/acre with alfalfa or legume mix. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

30% Fleet Meadow Brome 20% Kora Tall Fescue 20% Climax Timothy 20% Luxor Orchardgrass 10% Smooth Brome Organic_____________ $4.20/lb. $105/25# bag

Best Use: Interseed into existing hay or pasture fields.

Adaptations: Well suited for heavy high fertility soils.

Requirements: Not intended for long-term pasture or hay production. Slower to dry when cut for dry hay.

Planting Date: March-April Seeding: 10 to 30 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and drag. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

30% Perun Festulolium 30% Calibra Perennial Ryegrass 20% Annual Ryegrass* 20% Danergo Italian Ryegrass Organic_____________ $3.20/lb. $160/50# bag

Organic Buffer Strip Mix

A diverse mixture of improved legumes & grasses to maximize gain and improve production for grazing livestock. No need for a cover crop; annual ryegrass acts as the nurse crop

A premium quality alfalfa & grass mixture that supports the high energy & nutritional demands of dairy cattle. Excellent yield and persistence, fast regrowth after cutting.

Organic Pasture Mix

Mixture of improved grasses well suited for use for grazing & cutting. Mix in organic clover or alfalfa for a balanced pasture.

Best Use: Long term pasture or hay field.

Adaptations: All soils. Most productive in early spring and fall.

Requirements: This mix should be grazed or cut prior to the grass heading out. Slower to dry when used for dry hay.

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: 25-30 lbs/acre straight or 5-25 lbs/acre with a legume or legume mix. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

30% Smooth Bromegrass* 20% Laura Meadow Fescue 15% Perun Festulolium 15% Calibra Perennial Ryegrass 10% Climax Timothy 10% Annual Ryegrass* Organic_____________ $4.00/lb. $100/25# bag

Mixture of improved cool season grasses well suited as an alfalfa companion. Adds digestible fiber to hay and maximizes yield potential and reduces insect pressure.

A great mix for buffer strips along organic fields.

Best Use: Long-term buffer establishment.

Adaptations: All soil types.

Planting Date: March-April Seeding: 10 to 30 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and drag. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

30% Smooth Bromegrass* 30% Fleet Meadow Brome 15% Tomasa Perennial Ryegrass 15% Kora Tall Fescue 10% Climax Timothy Organic_____________ $3.60/lb. $180/50# bag

Fast establishing mixture boosts productivity in existing hay fields or pastures. Survives 1 - 2 years. Very high yield, especially in spring and fall. High energy ryegrass-based mix for superior quality.

Organic Graze & Chop Mix

Best Use: Pasture or baleage.

Adaptations: Well suited for most soil types.

Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th Seeding: 20-25 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.

20% Viking 340M Brand Alfalfa* 10% Medium Red Clover* 15% Perun Festulolium 15% Fleet Meadow Brome 15% Calibra Perennial Ryegrass 15% Climax Timothy 10% Annual Ryegrass* Organic______________ $3.80/lb. $95/25# bag Hay & Pasture 25

Cool Season Grasses

* = variety not stated

Orchardgrass A bunch-type, tall-growing, cool-season perennial grass. It is one of the most commonly used and productive cool season grasses, tolerant to shade, fairly drought resistant with good winter hardiness. It regrows quickly and is a common component in pasture and hay mixtures.

Best Use: Suitable for hay or pasture. Begin grazing at 6-8”; stop when grass gets to 3-4”.

Adaptations: It is better adapted to well-drained soils and is especially well adapted to mixtures with legumes such as alfalfa or red clover.

Requirements: Generally persists longer than most cool-season grasses in frequently cut, properly managed alfalfa mixtures. Close grazing in the fall is consistently associated with winter-kill so leave 3-4”. Its high palatability to all classes of livestock makes it susceptible to over-grazing. A minimum requirement is a re-growth period of no less than 28 days when rotational grazing.

Planting Date: March-May, August 15th-30th.

Seeding: 8-12 lbs/acre alone or 3-5 lbs/acre in a mix Suggestions: For alfalfa-orchardgrass mixtures, carefully select both varieties. The alfalfa variety should be a quick recovery type (high FD) to help it compete with the fast-growing orchardgrass.

Select later-maturing orchardgrass varieties (HLR, Echelon, Luxor, Niva) for mixing with alfalfa.

NEW! • Medium maturity, early growth • High yields of dry matter; excellent forage quality • Highly digestible and very winter hardy Conventional_______$3.20/lb. $160/50# bag

Amba

HLR • Late maturing; less clumpy than traditional varieties • High in digestibility • Good winter hardiness, rust resistant Conventional_______$4.40/lb. $110/25# bag

NEW! • Very late maturity • Very good forage yield; excellent winter hardiness • Very good disease resistance/seasonal growth pattern Conventional_______$3.80/lb. $190/50# bag

Niva • Very large root mass; excellent drought tolerance • Later-heading gives it a wider cut or graze window • Excellent persistence and winter hardiness Organic___________$5.20/lb. $260/50# bag

NEW! • Very late maturity • Very good forage yield; excellent winter hardiness • Very good disease resistance/seasonal growth pattern Organic___________$5.20/lb. $260/50# bag

Luxor

Echelon

Bromegrass A leafy, deep-rooted, sod-forming, perennial grass that is very persistent. Forage quality compares well with other cool-season grasses. It matures somewhat later in the spring than orchardgrass and makes less summer growth, but is much more winter hardy.

Best Use: Suitable for hay or long term pasture. Begin grazing at 8-10”. Stop when grass is 4”. A re-growth period of 28-35 days between grazing periods is optimal.

Adaptations: Grows best on well-drained silt-loam or clay-loam soils.

Requirements: Slow to establish. Rarely provides a productive crop until the second year.

Low tolerance to 3 and 4-cut hay systems. Will survive but go dormant during periods of drought and extremes in temperature. Brome requires early spring and fall applications of N to maintain high yields in a pure stand.

Planting Date: March-May, August 1st-30th.

Seeding: 15 lbs/acre alone or 2-5 lbs/acre w/ alfalfa.

Suggestions: Seed meadow brome or Alaska brome for haying applications, smooth brome for long-term pastures

Smooth Brome • Sod forming, very persistent Conventional_______ $2.50/lb $125/50#bag Organic_______ $3.40/lb $85/25#bag

Fleet Meadow Brome • Exceptional winter hardiness • Leafier and more palatable • More fall production than smooth brome • Heads out 7-10 days later than Smooth Brome Conventional________$2.80/lb $70//25#bag Organic_______ $3.40/lb $85/25#bag NEW!

Timothy A shallow-rooted, perennial, cool-season grass well adapted to the Upper Midwest. Very winter hardy and very palatable.

Best Use: Its energy storage pattern makes it a better hay crop than a pasture species. It is usually mixed with alfalfa or clover for hay or pasture. Preferred grass in horse hay. Frost seeds well.

Adaptations: Best production is on heavy ground and cooler climates.

Requirements: Its shallow root system makes it a poor choice on droughty soils. Sensitive to high temperatures and its mid-summer growth may be limited.

Planting Date: March-May, August 1st-30th.

Seeding: 8 lbs/acre alone or 1-2 lbs/acre in a mix.

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Cool Season Grasses

Climax • Leafy, rust resistant • Early maturing, common alfalfa companion Conventional____$0.82/lb $41/50#bag Organic_____$2.00/lb $100/50#bag

Barpenta • Later maturing, highly palatable • Winter hardy with good resistance to rust • Very high yielding Conventional_____ $2.40/lb $120/50#bag

Hakari Alaska Brome • Yields more and recovers faster than smooth brome • Non-sod forming, excellent alfalfa companion • Fast to establish and high quality • Not as persistent as smooth brome • Seed 8-15 lbs in a mix or 35 lbs alone Conventional_______ $3.80/lb $190/50#bag

Grass Species Quick Selection Grid

E = Excellent; G = Good; F = Fair; P = Poor

Yield Pasture Hay Heat/Drought Wet Soil Winter Potential Grazing Cutting Tolerance Tolerance Survival Smooth Bromegrass E G G F G E Meadow Bromegrass E E E F G G Mountain/Alaska Bromegrass G G E G F G Orchardgrass E G E F F G Perennial Ryegrass G E F P G F Timothy F F G P G E Tall Fescue E E E E G G Meadow Fescue G E G G E G Festulolium G E F F G F Annual Ryegrass F F P P G P Italian Ryegrass G G F F G P Kentucky Bluegrass P G P P G E Reed Canarygrass E F G E E E Species

Tall Fescue The best alfalfa companion grass because they establish and mature at similar rates. It is a deep rooted, hardy, bunch-type grass. Its extensive root system helps it withstand drought conditions. It is more productive in midsummer than brome, timothy, or orchardgrass. New varieties have finer, softer leaves, a trait that improves palatability and digestibility. Can provide 2-3 cuttings of hay annually.

Very tolerant of intensive grazing.

Best Use: Suitable for hay or pasture. Can be seeded in pure stands or in combination with other grasses or legumes. Ideal for winter stockpiling as cut hay or pasture. Begin grazing at 6-8” and remove animals when grass gets down to 3-4”.

Adaptations: Well adapted to all soil types from drought prone soils to poorly drained soils and wet areas.

Requirements: When used as an alfalfa companion, time the first cutting according to the maturity of the fescue, rather than the alfalfa. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th cuttings can be timed with the alfalfa. Use only low-endophyte varieties.

Planting Date: March-May, August 15th-30th.

Seeding: 20-25 lbs/acre alone or 4-12 lbs/acre in a mix.

Suggestion: Seed meadow fescue with your tall fescue to improve palatability in pasture mixes.

Cowgirl

Kora

• Soft leafed variety, highly palatable • Excellent for grazing or haying • Very good stress tolerance • Endophyte free Conventional _____ $1.86/lb $93/50#bag

• Very high yielding and digestible tall fescue • Drought tolerant and very winterhardy Organic_________$4.90/lb $245/50#bag

STF-43

• Very high palatability, endophyte free • Very winter-hardy and drought tolerant • Soft leafed, suitable for grazing or haying • Available for pick up May/June Organic _________$3.90/lb $195/50#bag

• Premium blend of late-maturing, highly digestible soft-leaf tall fescues • Well suited for mixing with alfalfa for haying • Endophyte free Conventional _____$2.74/lb $137/50#bag

Swaj

• Highest quality and softest-leaf variety • Excellent hardiness and disease resistance • Best grazing tall fescue variety • Endophyte free Conventional _____$2.74/lb $137/50#bag

“When you look at the field it looks like a solid stand of alfalfa. But the grass is out there, it is just a little shorter than the alfalfa. People told me that having fescue in there would increase my RFQ by 15%, and after one cutting on the seeding year, I think it’s true.”

West Bend, IA

Meadow Fescue

Laura

Barolex

Meadow Fescue A highly productive, very winter hardy, perennial bunch grass. Leaves are long and slender, bright green and succulent. It is softer-leafed and more palatable than tall fescue. More persistent than perennial ryegrass, it has equal nutritive value and stronger summer production under hot, dry conditions.

Best Use: A great component in long-term pasture mixes or as an alfalfa companion. Begin grazing at 6-8” and remove animals when the grass is down to 3-4”.

Best Adaptation: Grows under cool, moist conditions, and tolerates wet and occasionally flooded soils. On rich soils, it reaches up to 30” in height.

Requirements: While yield may be less than tall fescue, animal intake and performance should be higher due to its increased palatability.

Planting Date: March-May. Seeding: 20 lbs/acre alone or 6-12 lbs/acre in a mix.

Suggestions: Include meadow fescue in any mixture for hay or pasture to improve palatability and tonnage.

Perennial Ryegrass A perennial, cool-season, grass that grows from 1-2’ tall. It establishes rapidly, has excellent wear tolerance, is relatively high yielding, and has high nutritive value.

Recovers rapidly and tillers extensively. Careful management and variety selection can help ensure the best results.

Best Use: Used mainly for grazing or haylage in mixture with red clover or white clover.

Begin grazing at 4-6” – stop when grass gets down to 3”.

Adaptations: Produces best on heavier, moisture-holding soils. Not well suited for sandy ground.

Requirements: Slow mid-summer growth. Should be grazed closely and frequently. To maximize winter hardiness, graze or cut to 4-6” going into fall freeze up, apply 50# of N along with sulfur, and maintain good levels of calcium and micronutrients.

Planting Date: March-May, August 1st-15th. Can also be frost seeded in early spring to help maintain it as a component of a permanent pasture.

Seeding: 25-35 lbs/acre alone or 4-10 lbs/acre in a mix.

• Winter hardy variety • Very good persistence, yield and quality Conventional _____$2.30/lb $115/50#bag

HDR

• High-yielding and fast establishing • Early maturing and widely adaptable to all soil types • Very high quality, excellent choice for haying or grazing Organic _________$4.70/lb $235/50#bag

• High disease resistance • High yields of very digestible dry matter in all cuts • Combination of Cosmonaut and Barvital, two high yielding meadow fescues Conventional _____$3.00/lb $150/50#bag

SW Minto

Sierra

Calibra

BG-24T

Tomasa

• New generation diploid variety • Excellent drought and cold tolerance • Good option for grazing environments • Early maturity Conventional _____ $1.50/lb $75/50#bag

• More heat and cold tolerant than BG-34 • Better disease tolerance • Blend of intermediate and late diploid and tetraploid varieties Conventional _____$2.10/lb $105/50#bag

• Late heading variety • Wide cut or graze window • Good yield and persistence • Available for pick up May/June Organic _________$4.40/lb $220/50#bag

• Tetrapolid, productive variety • Excellent disease tolerance • Good winter hardiness • Highly digestible for pasture or sileage Conventional ___ $1.80/lb $90.00/50#bag Organic ______ $4.00/lb $200/50#bag • Diploid variety • High forage yields and fast establishment • Good disease resistance and winter survival • Available for pick up May/June Organic ______ $3.40/lb $170/50#bag

Festulolium A cross between meadow fescue or tall fescue and perennial or Italian ryegrass.

It combines the quick establishment, high feed value, production, and palatability of ryegrass with the extra persistence and summer productivity of fescue. It has a higher sugar content that is easily digested, allowing animals to gain a high-energy ratio for milk/meat conversion. Provides excellent season long forage.

Best Use: Recommended for silage in a mixture with alfalfa or red clover in short-term rotations (2-3 years). Also used in fast-establishing pasture mixes or in over seeding pastures. Begin grazing at 4-6” and remove animals when grass is 2-3”.

Adaptations: Likes medium-heavy soils. When mixed with alfalfa or clover, it provides a grass companion that will enhance palatability and quality in the ration.

Requirements: Should not be seeded alone due to its susceptibility to cold but has good persistence when mixed with legumes or other grasses.

Planting Date: March-May, August 1st-15th.

Seeding: 25-45 lbs/acre alone or 5-10 lbs/acre in a mix.

Suggestions: Keep using bromegrass or orchardgrass but add festulolium to improve the quality of your pasture or haylage.

Spring Green

• Cross between meadow fescue and Italian ryegrass • Excellent spring yield and winter hardiness Conventional _____ $1.94/lb $97/50#bag

Federo

• Very good forage quality and persistence • High yielding and fast recovery after cutting or grazing • Available for pick up May/June Organic _________$3.80/lb $190/50#bag

Perun

• Fast establishment in the spring • Excellent first cut yields • Best suited to medium-heavy soils • Excellent choice for pasture renovations or new seedings Organic _________$4.10/lb $205/50#bag Cool Season Grasses 27

Italian Ryegrass Referred to as the Italian stallion of cool season grasses by our friends at the University of Minnesota due to its quick re-growth, very early development in spring, and a prolonged growing period in the fall. It will not head out in the seeding year unless you get a hard freeze after seed has germinated. This results in high quality forage production without the low quality stems and seed heads. Considered an annual in the Upper Midwest. Recently, it has also been recognized as the perfect rotation crop for plowdown or emergency feed.

Best Use: Best suited as a pasture crop seeded at full rate. When seeded at a lower rate it can be used in hay mixtures and as a nurse crop for alfalfa seedings. Begin grazing at 4-6” and stop when the grass is down to 2-3”.

Adaptations: Produces best on heavier, moisture-holding soils. Keep off of droughty ground.

Planting Date: March-May, August 1st-15th (for late fall grazing).

Seeding: 30-35 lbs/acre alone or 4-5 lbs/acre as an alfalfa cover crop.

Suggestions: Use instead of small grain as your cover crop over new alfalfa seedings. Can give you up to ½ ton of additional hay in the seeding year over that of a small grain. Seeding heavier than the recommended amount may smother alfalfa seeding. Seed early spring onto pasture that has been closely grazed the previous fall to improve yield and quality.

NEW! • True European type Italian Rye, limited/no heading seeding year • High dry matter yield with good lodging tolerance • Early spring yield DM score 110% of the standard Conventional _______$1.20/lb $60/50#bag

Fox

Green Spirit

Reed Canarygrass

Establishes very rapidly, giving you higher productivity in the planting season. Annual ryegrass is capable of producing forage yields in a very short period of time. Has good cold tolerance.

Best Use: Single year forage production, or as green manure plowdown seeded in the fall.

Planting Date: March-May, August-September Adaptations: Well adapted to heavier soil types.

Requirements: Will head out in early to mid-summer. Will usually winterkill in northern zones.

Seeding: 30 lbs/acre alone or 10-15 lbs/acre to beef up pastures.

Annual Ryegrass (variety not stated)

Best Use: It can be harvested as a pasture, silage, or hay, in pure stands or mixed with legumes. Begin grazing at 10-12” and remove animals when 4-5”. Will not tolerate close grazing. For hay, cut at least three times per year.

Adaptations: Well adapted to wet soils, tolerant to both poor drainage and drought conditions. Mature stands can persist in standing water. Tolerant of acidic soils.

Requirements: Slow to establish. Poor competitor as a seedling. Little forage will be produced in the first year. Rest periods are required for grazing. Delayed harvest can result in poor quality.

Planting Date: March-May, August 1st-25th.

Seeding: 8-10 lbs/acre alone or 2-4 lbs/acre in a mix.

• Low alkaloid variety suitable for grazing or haying Conventional______ $3.00/lb $150/50#bag

Kentucky Bluegrass

Forage Chicory

A short-to-medium height, long-lived, highly palatable, perennial grass. It spreads via rhizomes to form a dense sod. Pastures composed of Kentucky bluegrass mixed with legumes also have higher nutritional values than pure grass pastures.

Best Use: Ideal for permanent pastures that are continuously grazed. It tolerates close and frequent grazing better than other cool-season forage grasses.

Adaptations: Grows best during cool, moist weather on well-drained, fertile soils.

Requirements: It is slightly slower to establish than many other cool-season grasses.

However, once established, it spreads quickly via its extensive rhizome production.

Planting Date: March-May, August 15th-30th.

Seeding: 30 lbs/acre alone for pasture or 4-10 lbs/acre in a mix. 100-150 lbs alone for lawns.

Balin Grazing Kentucky Bluegrass

NEW!

• Improved disease and drought resistance • High yielding forage variety • Good seedling vigor, quick establishment Conventional____$2.80/lb $140/50#bag • Ideal for high traffic areas Conventional______ $3.00/lb $150/50#bag Cool Season Grasses

A tall-growing, high yielding, sod forming perennial grass. Excellent winter hardiness, persistence and disease resistance. Excellent quality if cut/grazed early.

Low Alkaloid Reed Canarygrass

Conventional____ $0.84/lb $42/50#bag Organic________ $1.60/lb $80/50#bag

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• Top yielding variety in seeding year • High resistance to diseases like rust and fusarium • Very good winter hardiness and persistence • Great resistance to lodging with rigid upright standability • Very high palatability Organic __________ $2.80/lb $140/50#bag

• High quality, high yielding • Blend of diploid and tetraploid Italian ryegrasses Conventional _______$1.80/lb $90/50#bag

Annual Ryegrass

Concerto Kentucky Bluegrass

Danergo NEW!

Not a grass, but a perennial herb that produces leafy growth high in nutritive and mineral content (if properly managed). Deep taproot provides tolerance to drought conditions. Chicory provides both spring and summer forage. Very persistent.

Best Use: An excellent companion for grass pastures.

Adaptations: Well adapted from heavier-to-lighter soils due to its deep taproot.

Requirements: Manage so the chicory doesn’t get too mature.

Planting Date: March-May Seeding: 4-6 lbs/acre alone or 2-3 lbs/acre in a mix. May be drilled or broadcast.

TFL-200 Forage Chicory • Excellent forage quality • Rapid recovery after grazing Conventional______ $4.90/lb $245/50#bag

Sweet Corn & Popcorn Sweet corn is a warm season crop which performs best in fertile, well drained soils. Sow seed into warm soils for best emergence, especially for untreated varieties. Because sweet corn is wind pollinated, grow in blocks of four or more rows for best pollination.

Seeding: Seed 10-15 lbs/acre or 1lb/1000’. Plant 1 -1 1/2” deep. • Row width: 30”-36”, seed spacing: 8”-12” • Min. soil temperature: 55-60° F (treated), 65-70° F (untreated) Isolation: Isolate all su, se, and synergistic varieties from super sweets (sh2) • By distance (garden: 25-75 ft, acreage: 250 ft) • By time (plant at 12-14 day intervals) Harvest: Harvest when kernels are milky plump, about 18-24 days after silks emerge. Heat accelerates development, so monitor closely in hot weather.

Variety

Features

per lb Maturity Price (50 lb purchase)

(1-10 lb purchase)

Price per lb

Type

Use

Sugar Plant Ear Row Disease Content Height Length Count Resistance

For Organic Production- Coated with organically approved PC+NB Temptress NEW!

Selected for strong emergence and early vigor Sturdy plant architecture Just add buttter!

70 day

$15.99

$18.99

QuadSweet

Xtra-Tender NEW! 2171

Very first organic super sweet!

Early maturity and great sugar retention Strong emergence

71 day

$31.99

$34.99

Fresh Market, Supersweet Home Garden, Very High (Sh2) Canning, Freezing

Luscious

Premium bi-color with stout ears Sweet, creamy with very tender kernels Attractive husk package

75 day

$13.99

$16.99

TripleSweet

Bodacious

Very popular yellow hybrid now available untreated Hardy plant with sweet tender kernels and nice ear size Grows well under organic management

75 day

$12.99

$15.99

78-84 day

$26.99

Conventional Untreated

Certified Organic

Conventional Untreated

Conventional Untreated

Who Gets Kissed

NEW!

Certified Organic

Open pollinated bi-color excellent flavor and texture Good tip fill and husk coverage strong emergence Developed by UW and Organic Seed Alliance

Fresh Market, Home Garden, Very High Canning, Freezing

Short

8"

16

R, MEMV, NCLB

Average

8.25”

14-16

ID

Very High

Average

8.5"

16-18

NCLB

Fresh Market, Sugary Home Garden, Enhanced (se) Canning, Freezing

High

Average

8"

16

R, MDMV, SW, NCLB

$28.99

Sugary Enhanced (se)

Fresh Market, Home Garden

High

Tall

7" - 8"

14-16

R, SM

Fresh Market, Home Garden

Bi-Color- Treated with fungicide Revelation NEW!

Great emergence and stand Attractive dark green husk

66 day

$26.99

$29.99

Synergistic (se-su-sh2)

Fresh Market, Home Garden

Very High

Short

7"

14-16

ID

Sweetness

Tasty bi-color with excellent sugar retention.

Rugged healthy plant with best emergence

68 day

$14.99

$17.99

Synergistic (se-su-sh2)

Fresh Market, Home Garden

Very High

Short

8”

16

ID

Temptation

Early variety with strong emergence and vigor Sweet and flavorful

69 day

$18.99

$21.99

Fresh Market, Sugary Home Enhanced (se) Canning,Garden, Freezing

High

Short

8"

16-18

SM

Peaches & Cream

Popular mid-season variety Good sugar retention

72 day

$12.99

$15.99

Sugary Enhanced (se)

Fresh Market, Home Garden

High

Average

8.5"

18-20

ID

Ambrosia

Very popular variety with top quality and flavor Average emergence and vigor Plant into warm soils

75 day

$13.99

$16.99

Sugary Enhanced (se)

Fresh Market

High

Average

8"

16

NCLB, SW

Providence

Customer favorite with tasty sweet kernels, mediumgreen husk and good tip fill Similar to Serendipity with improved rust resistance

80 day

$20.99

$23.99

Average

8"

14-18

R

Delectable

Full season bi-color with excellent texture and taste

84 day

$12.99

$15.99

Average

9"

18

R, MDMV SW, NCLB

High

Short

7.5"

14

SW, NCLB

High

Average

8"

16

R, MDMV, SW, NCLB

High

Average

8"

14-16

SW

Yellow- Treated with fungicide

Fresh Market, Home Garden, Very High Canning, Freezing Fresh Market, Sugary Home Garden, High Enhanced (se) Canning, Freezing Synergistic (se-su-sh2)

Sugary Enhanced (se)

Sugar Buns

Early, truly gourmet flavored sweet corn A fast and steady favorite for many years

72 day

$15.99

$18.99

Bodacious

A very popular yellow hybrid Versatile and high yielding

75 day

$12.99

$15.99

Kandy Korn

Tall, healthy plant with a strong stalk large ears with sweet kernels Attractive green and burgundy husk

81 day

$12.99

$15.99

Golden Jubilee

A heritage variety Still a favorite for freezing and storage Modest sugar retention, best shortly after harvest

84 day

$12.99

$15.99

Home Garden, Sugary (su) Canning, Freezing

Average

Short

8.5-9"

16-20

ID

Incredible

A full-season gourmet hybrid with tight husk protection Superb eating quality

85 day

$12.99

$15.99

Fresh Market, Sugary Home Garden, Enhanced (se) Canning, Freezing

High

Tall

9.5"

18

R, MDMV, SW

N.K. 199

An old-fashioned favorite, large golden ears, great taste Modest sugar retention Eat or process shortly after harvest

89 day

$12.99

$15.99

Home Garden, Sugary (su) Canning, Freezing

Average

Tall

7.5-8"

18-20

ID

$24.99

Synergistic Fresh Market, 8" 16 (se-su-sh2) Home Garden Very High Average R= Common Rust ID= Insufficient Data MDMV= Maize Dwarf Mosaic Virus

Fresh Market, Home Garden Fresh Market, Sugary Home Enhanced (se) Canning,Garden, Freezing

Sugar Enhanced (se)

Fresh Market, Home Garden

White -Treated with fungicide Whiteout

Hearty ears full of very sweet and tender white kernels 73 day $21.99 Good plant health for strong stands Disease Resistance Codes: SM= Smut NCLB= Northern Corn Leaf Blight

SW= Stewart’s Wilt

SW, NCLB

Popcorn: White Robust (trt & unt), Yellow Robust (trt & unt), Japanese Hulless (unt), Cutie Pops (unt), Cutie Blue (unt), Cutie Pink (unt)________ Call for Pricing Sweet Corn & Popcorn 29

Small Grains Field day on Tom Frantzen's farm in New Hampton, IA. “The Brasetto Hybrid Winter Rye is the most exciting thing I have seen in 40 years of farming! Suppresses weeds, provides erosion-control and has unheard-of yields. It has many benefits as part of my hog ration.” Customers report yields of 110 - 130 bu/acre. Pictured is farmer Wade Dooley and David Wesiberger, grad student at ISU.

SMALL GRAINS = SIMPLE SOLUTIONS By: Mac Ehrhardt

We are excited about small grains! Small grains offer simple solutions to many challenges that farmers face today such as corn rootworm, nematodes, herbicide-resistant weeds, SDS and anthracnose.

Many farmers are aware of the benefits that can come from adding small grain production to their operation. Adding small grain underseeded with a legume (or followed by a cover crop mixture) can spread out the workload, diversify a farm’s financial risk, reduce input costs, improve soil health, reduce erosion, and improve water quality. We all recognize that the challenge of small grains is making it work economically: you can’t pay the rent with an oat crop. But we also believe that this is starting to change. Private companies, universities, and farm organizations are working to make small grains viable again. We are proud to be contributing to this effort.

Albert Lea Seed is committed to the advancement of small grains in agriculture. We have provided a $50,000 grant to the University of Minnesota to fund their Winter Cereal Rye Evaluation program for the next five years.

We also support Practical Farmers of Iowa and all the great work they are doing to advance the study and development of small grain production. They have been leading the charge on re-introducing small grains into farm rotations. Through a working group involving farmers, researchers, millers, and food companies, PFI is working to “prime the pump” for small grain production in Iowa to help large companies meet their sustainability objectives. www.practicalfarmers.org

SUMO OATS

NEW!

We work closely with multiple university programs and researchers to bring you the best possible genetics and developments as they become available. That’s why we’re excited about an up-and-coming small grain called Sumo oats. Oat breeder Melanie Caffé-Treml (South Dakota State University) developed Sumo oats specifically for organic farmers. This white oat has an excellent test weight and good milling characteristics with a high percentage of plump kernels. They have an early maturity, excellent test weight, good standability, and very good crown rust resistance. Sumo oats will work well for underseeding with alfalfa and is a promising oat for organic food-grade markets.

“I raised 75 acres of the Sumo oats this year. It was the best oats I have raised in recent years. I weighed the first couple loads and estimated the field to average about 132 bu / acre. It was standing pretty well. It tested over 38# test weight. I was very happy with the Sumo oats. I got a lot of straw from the field. I would recommend Sumo oats as a good variety to raise.”

— Jonathan Olson, Cottonwood, MN

SPECIALTY GRAIN MANAGEMENT Selling grain into a specialty market takes an increased level of management and care for the final product; it also offers a higher rate of return and an opportunity to earn a premium. Oat millers typically have a 36 lb test weight minimum, and start to apply dockage to oats under 36 lbs. Farmers interested in selling oats to food-grade milling companies in the northern Corn Belt have some oat varieties to choose from that yield well and can reach desired milling specifications with good management and a little help from Mother Nature. Grain Millers has increased their purchases of Midwest-sourced organic oats over 300% in the last 3 years.

Careful management and proper variety choice can make oats a profitable crop due to their low input requirements and favorable effects on succeeding crops in a rotation. Planting oats before April 15 is recommended for optimal yields and test weight.

See our website for more growing tips.

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Spring Oats

TEST WEIGHT! New Antigo Oats - 3 lbs heavier test weight than Shelby 427 in U of WI Trials! Pictured Cam Sather of Albert Lea Seed at a University of Minnesota small grain test plot, Le Center, MN.

Variety

1½ bushel (48 lb) bags

Cover Crop Oats

Features

Straw Maturity Height Strength

Test Wt.

Seed Crown Avg. Yield Color Rust1 3-Year (bu)

Economical blend of cleaned & germ-tested oat seed Good option for chopping, baling or cover cropping Variety not stated

Varies

Varies

Varies

Varies Varies

NA

NA

Highest test weight oat in the U of WI trials (3 lbs higher than Shelby 427) Average yield potential Excellent choice for milling markets.

Early

Short

Very Strong

Very High Yellow

4

134

Saber

Excellent oat for underseeding Short, early, and good standing Often meets milling requirements

Early

Short

Strong

High

White

5

153

Reins

Excellent oat for underseeding Short, early, and very good standing Very high test weight, often meets milling requirements

Early

Short

Very Strong

Very High

Tan

5

1442

Shelby 427

Excellent for feed, milling, cut forage, or straw Early Very high test weight, often meets milling requirements Medium Can be underseeded

Medium

Avg

Very High

White

5

138

Released by SDSU specifcally for organic farmers Excellent test weight with plump kernels for milling Very good crown rust resistance Good standing, suited for underseeding Same yield as Shelby, Colt and Horsepower in SD trials

Early

Medium

Very Strong

Very High

White

3

119

Hayden

Great all-around oat – great yield, great test weight, good standing Often meets milling requirements

Medium

Medium

Avg

Very High

White

4

154

Deon

Highest yield potential! Good choice for straw production Best crown rust resistance available Often meets milling requirements Tall & late, not a good choice for underseeding

Late

Tall

Strong

Avg

Yellow

3

163

Streaker Hulless

Hulless oat, high protein feedstock Depending upon environmental conditions, they can show up to 5% hulled oats

Early

Tall

Avg

Very High

4

1022

Forage Plus

True forage oat - leafy and soft stemmed Delayed heading (7-10 days) for longer harvest window Not for underseeding Seed 3 bu/acre for maximum yields

Very Late

Very Tall

NA

NA

NA

NA

Conventional Uncertified $7/bu Organic & Uncertified $12/bu

Antigo

NEW! Conventional Certified $8.50/bu

Conventional Certified $7.90/bu

Organic & Certified $13.50/bu

Conventional Certified $7.90/bu Bulk: $6.90 Organic & Certified SOLD OUT

Sumo

NEW! Organic & Certified $13.50/bu

Conventional Certified $7.90/bu Organic & Certified $12.90/bu

Conventional Certified $7.90/bu Bulk: $6.90 Organic & Certified $12.90/bu Bulk: $11.90

Organic & Certified $19.00/bu

Wisconsin Certified $12.50/bu

Everleaf 126 Forage Organic & Certified $22/bu

Oats should be drilled 1-2 in. deep into a firm seedbed in early spring. Planting rate straight for grain/forage: 80-110 lbs. (3 bu/A). Planting rate with alfalfa: (1½ - 2 bu/A).

Data from University of MN 2017 statewide averages; 11 = Most resistant, 9 = Most Susceptible. 22-year data

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Spring Wheat Please call for current prices and availability, 800-352-5247 Variety

Features

50 lb units.

Forefront Conventional Certified

Glenn Organic & Certified

Lang-MN NEW! Organic & Certified

Shelly Conventional Certified Organic & Certified

Bolles Conventional Certified Organic & Certified

Plant Days to Height Test wt. Straw Preharvest Leaf Heading (in) (2015-16) Strength1 Sprouting2 Rust2 Scab2

Avg. Protein

3-Year (bu)

2-year %

High yield potential and test weight Early maturing, tall height, can lodge on rich soils Above average protein content Very good overall disease resistance package

58.7

34.8

60.4

7

3

2

3

85

14.6

Highest baking quality rating Excellent standability, good choice for fertile soils Excellent FHB (scab) stripe & stem rust resistance Can be hard to thresh

58

35.3

62.0

5

1

5

3

69

15.0

Good combination of yield, quality, and disease resistance Medium maturity like Prosper Good grain quality for milling, high protein, and test weight

61.3

31.7

60.9

5

3

1

3

88

14.7

Top yield, shorter height, widely adaptable Yields equal to Prosper, but slightly higher protein Good disease resistance package 2016 U of M release

62.3

30.2

60.4

5

1

3

4

93

13.5

Unprecedented protein and yield combination Highest baking quality rating Excellent leaf rust resistance 2015 U of M release

63.9

32.9

59.3

4

1

1

4

85

15.6

Avg. seeds /lb.: 13,000-16,000 Data from University of MN 2017 statewide averages. (Data for Glenn is from 2016 statewide averages) 1 1 = Strong, 9 = Weak 21 = Most resistant, 9 = Most Susceptible.

SABREX FOR WHEAT, OATS, RYE, AND BARLEY

Impressive and profitable yield response!

• Easy to apply planter box seed treatment – see page 50.

• Trichoderma fungi works with the plant to efficiently utilize water and nutrients, keeps the plant healthy through periods of drought.

• Larger root system and increased tillering • Average 5.3 bu/acre increase 32

Avg. Yield

Small Grains

Spring Barley Retired University of Minnesota barley breeder Don Rasmussen and Ben Hinueber of Albert Lea Seed discussing malting varieties.

Variety

1 bushel (48 lb) unit

Morex Conventional Uncertified $9.50

Rasmusson Conventional Certified $12.50

Quest

Organic & Certified $20

Robust Conventional Uncertified $9.50 Organic & Uncertified $20

Royal (Forage) Conventional Certified $12.50

Conlon Conventional Certified $13.50 Organic & Certified $23

ND Genesis

NEW! Conventional Certified $12.50 Requires license agreement

Tinka Barley NEW! Conventional Certified $14 Requires license agreement

Pinnacle Conventional Certified $12.50

Hays (Forage) Conventional Uncertified $18

Plant Days to Height Type Heading (in.) Lodging1

Features

Use

Awns/ Avg Yield Rachilla Protein 3-Year Hairs % Scab2 (bu)

Feed SemiForage Smooth

NA

NA

MedHigh

SemiSmooth Short

12.7

9.0

129

5.0

Feed SemiForage Smooth Malt Long

13.7

5.0

116

37

6.0

SemiFeed Smooth Forage Short

13.8

8.0

110

NA

28

Strong

SemiForage Smooth

NA

NA

NA

2-row

57

33

2.0

Malt Feed

SemiSmooth Long

13.5

6.0

108

High-yielding malting barley out of NDSU Higher yields on average than Pinnacle; better malting quality Large kernel size, low protein = good fit for warm zones Good lodging resistance (better than Conlon) Taller growing than Conlon and Pinnacle Good leaf disease resistance

2- row

61

35

4.0

Malt

SemiSmooth Long

11.5

8.0

119

European 2- Row malting barley 2nd highest yielding barley in Cornell trials, outyielding Lacey, Pinnacle, Genesis, Quest & 27 other varieties Our seed grower got over 80 bu/acre (field average) Above average tolerance to FHB Medium height, medium maturity

2-row

61

30

3.3

Malt

SemiSmooth Long

11.0

6.0

NA

Malting barley recommended by AMBA High grain yields, medium maturity, strong straw strength

2-row

61

34

5.0

Malt Feed

Smooth Long

12.1

9.0

123

High yield forage barley, up to 3.2 tons per acre Very tall, great for baling or chopping, not for underseeding Harvest for forage in medium dough stage

2-row

65

38

Strong

Forage Awnless None

NA

NA

NA

Clean barley seed for chopping, baling, or combining Economical choice for high-quality livestock feed

6-row Medium

Highest-yielding feed barley and good standability Well suited for underseeding

6-row

Dual purpose, medium maturity, good disease tolerance Best fusarium head blight resistance (scab) Recommend for malting by AMBA

Short

Strong

59

33

4.0

6-row

59

36

Farm-proven for grain or chopping Taller plant type, medium maturity

6-row

60

Forage barley well suited to establishing alfalfa High protein, low fiber, low lignin for improved digestibility Short with excellent standability Chop early for best harvest quality

6-row

Proven 2-row malting barley Good grain yields, early maturity, best standability Good tolerance to FHB (scab), well-suited to underseeding Recommended for malting by AMBA

Data from University of MN 2017 statewide averages.

1 = Strong, 9 = Weak 21 = Most resistant, 9 = Most Susceptible.

1

Feed

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Other Grains Lucille Emmer Heirloom Spring Wheat • Ancient relative of modern wheat • Keep off deep rich soil to avoid lodging • Identify your market before planting • Emmer is a big, rough seed with the hull on and not all drills will plant it • Drill or broadcast 100 lbs/acre, 1’’ deep early in the spring Organic & Certified________ $60/50 lb bag

Buckwheat*

Organic and Conventional __ See Cover Crop page 42 for more detail & price

Winter Rye

• Provides a higher-yielding forage alternative to barley and spring oats • Good drought tolerance and lodging resistance • Plant 100 lbs/acre Conventional VNS*________ $15/50 lb bag Organic Trical Surge_______ $24/50 lb bag • Surge is tall-growing, beardless variety bred for forage • Wide harvest window from boot to soft dough stage • More leafy growth up the stem than other varieties • Good choice for underseeding • Mix with 75-100 lbs of 4010 forage pea for even higher quality

• Economical choice for forage, grain, or cover cropping Conventional Uncertified____________ASK Organic & Uncertified_______________ASK

Aroostook • Very tall variety with good winter hardiness • Early-heading. The variety of choice for roller-crimper application in organic no-till systems • Good spring recovery and early-season vigor Conventional Uncertified____________ASK Organic & Certified_________________ASK (Requires license agreement)

• NDSU release with outstanding grain yield and hardiness • Excellent standability and heavy test weight Conventional Certified______________ASK Organic & Certified_________________ASK

Soft Red Winter Wheat (Requires license agreement)

• Outstanding top end yield and test weight • Medium maturity, tall, excellent standability • Exceptional resistance to most diseases, including scab • Widely-adapted across the northern U.S. • Well-suited for organic farming operations Organic & Certified_________________ASK

LCS 3334

(Requires license agreement)

• Very high test weight and yield potential • Medium to early maturity – good standing • Excellent tolerance to current chains of stripe rust Organic & Certified_________________ASK

Winter Triticale Fridge • Awnless forage triticale with excellent quality • Cut or chop before it heads out for best quality Conventional Uncertified________ ASK Organic & Uncertified___________ ASK

NE426GT 110 bu/A, Arlington, WI! • Dual-purpose for forage or grain; high grain yields, low ergot • Medium maturity, moderate straw strength Conventional Certified__________ ASK Organic & Certified_____________ ASK 34

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• Mix of about 40% oats*, 30% spring wheat*, and 30% barley* • 3-species mix improves yield for both hay and grain • Higher protein feed than straight oats • Plant 100 lbs/acre • Should be swathed according to oats maturity before combining for optimum yield and drydown Conventional VNS*________ $12/50 lb bag Organic VNS*___________ $20/50 lb bag

Flax • Plant 50-70 lbs/acre • Visit www.alseed.com for details about growing flax Conventional Brown VNS*___ $40/50 lb bag Golden Flax____________ $40/50 lb bag Organic Golden VNS* _____________ASK

HYBRID RYE – GAME CHANGER! We launched our first hybrid rye variety, Brasetto, for the 2016 growing season.

Growers had huge yields and success. By customer demand we offer three KWS varieties for 2018, each with their own unique characteristics. But why hybrid rye?

1. It yields up to 140 bu/acre (up to 100% more than open pollinated varieties) 2. Plants are shorter, excellent standing, and uniform in height and maturity.

3. Disease resistant! All have minimal risk for ergot.

4. Excellent winter hardiness.

5. Superior grain quality for milling, distilling, and feed markets.

6. As part of a feedstock, rye has many advantages for livestock health.

Seeding: KWS recommends 800,000 viable seeds/acre, which is about 65-80 lbs per acre depending on seed size and germination.

Seed ½” to 1” deep.

Management: Hybrid rye requires higher management than open pollinated rye. Fertility and disease management should be similar to wheat. About 1 lb of available nitrogen per bushel of grain.

Uniform seed spacing is essential. **Cannot save seed, requires license agreement

LCS 3204

Succotash

Hybrid Winter Rye

Winter Rye*

ND Dylan

Spring Triticale*

Brasetto** • Dramatically higher grain yields than common varieties • Very good standing, good resistance to fusarium • Low ergot, superior grain quality for milling, distilling, or feed • Note: Seed at 65 to 80 lbs per acre maximum Conventional & Certified_______________ ASK

Bono** • Highest yields by University of MN in 2016 and 2017 • Excellent drought tolerance – best dryland variety • Very large, deep root system Conventional & Certified_______________ ASK

Dolaro** • Outstanding grain quality • A short plant with good lodging resistance • Very good disease resistance Conventional & Certified_______________ ASK

Hard Red Winter Wheat Expedition

SY Wolf

• The standard for yield, winter hardiness, and test weight • Good baking and excellent milling quality • Excellent standing, good choice for high management and fertile soils • Early maturity, medium height Conventional Certified______________ASK Organic & Certified_________________ASK

• Very high yield potential •Semi-dwarf height • Maintains green leaves for grain fill under high disease pressure • Performs well in all management systems; excels in heavy residue • Excellent overall disease tolerance, good straw strength and winter hardiness • Good tillering, drought tolerance, test weight, and shattering tolerance Conventional Certified________________ ASK Organic & Certified___________________ ASK

Winter Barley Due to growing demand, we are offering three new winter barleys with promising winter hardiness in the Upper Midwest. Call for specific questions about your application.

LCS Violetta (2-Row) • Bred for superior malt quality, earliness, short height, disease resistance.

• LimaGrain release – requires license agreement Conventional Certified______________ASK

LCS Calypso (2-Row) NEW!

• An early two- row malting barley with high yield potential • Very good winter hardiness • Excellent tillering with medium plant height • Good standability • LimaGrain release – requires license agreement Conventional Certified______________ASK

SB151 (6-Row) • Early maturing, medium height with excellent standability, and disease resistance • Awnless for improved feed quality Organic & Certified_____________ ASK

Field Peas & Pea Mixtures PEAS FOR FEED OR FORAGE EXCELLENT LIVESTOCK PROTEIN! Forage: Adding peas to your small grain will dramatically boost protein levels of your oats, barley or wheat nurse crop. They are also excellent spring-seeded with small grains as an early cut forage or grazing crop, or seeded in the fall for late-season cutting or grazing.

Field pea forage is about 18-20 percent protein. Combined with small grains, peas can raise the protein of forages by as much as 3-5% and raise your RFV by 5-20 points.

Grain: Peas contain high levels of carbohydrates and protein, are low in fiber, and contain 86 to 87 percent total digestible nutrients, which makes them an excellent livestock feed. As a dry feed source fed straight, no roasting or processing is required! They are often cracked or ground & mixed with small grains in the ration. Peas for grain are an excellent fit with oats or barley. Swath field pea when the seed moisture content has reached 25 to 30 percent. Straight combine field pea when the seed moisture content has reached 18 to 20 percent.

Field Peas

* = variety not stated

Field peas are planted early, grow tall and leafy, and are tolerant to frost & drought. They can be harvested for silage, pasture, hay, or grain. When grown in mixture with small grains, peas add tremendous quality and increase the protein content in forage.

Best Use: Forage (4010/Yellow) or grain (Yellow) Requirements: Avoid wet ground. Prefers cool wet weather. Reduce planting rates when using as a cover crop for alfalfa. Use inoculant on virgin ground.

Planting Date: March to April or Aug 15 to Sept 10 Seeding: 50-75 lbs/acre along with 75-100 lbs/acre of small grain for forage or 150-200 lbs/acre alone for grain. Plant deep and early.

Pea Mixes

4010 Field Peas*

Yellow Field Peas*

• Leafy, speckled forage specific pea • Significantly more biomass than DS Admiral Conventional Uncertified___$18/50 lb bag Organic & Uncertified______$25/50 lb bag

• Tall growing and leafy • Dual-purpose for grain or forage Conventional Uncertified___$20/50 lb bag

DS Admiral Field Pea • Tried and true dual purpose yellow pea for grain or forage • Upright, tall and better standing than most other varieties • Broadly adapted with consistent above average yields • Unmatched food quality because of near perfect round shape Conventional Certified_____$20/50 lb bag Organic & Certified________$25/50 lb bag

* = variety not stated

Small grain and pea mixtures provide excellent forage quality and tonnage (see chart on page 39). The small grain allows the peas to stand more erect making them easier to harvest.

Sometimes used as a cover crop for spring-seeded alfalfa to maximize forage production in the seeding year. Can yield 2-4 tons DM/acre. Grows best in cool weather.

Best Use: Drill in early spring and make silage or baleage. In recent years some producers have also tried it as a fall forage (drilled in late July and early August and chopped in October).

Requirements: Cannot be used for dry hay. For maximum forage value chop for silage when small grain is in boot stage. Tonnage will increase as grain heads out, but quality and regrowth will diminish.

Protein can range from 14% to 19%.

Planting Date: Mar. to Apr. 30 or July 25-Aug. 15 Seeding: Drill 100-150 lbs/ acre about 1” deep in early spring.

Definitely use the lighter rate if underseeding with alfalfa in the spring.

Oat/4010 Peas*

Barley*/4010 Peas*

• 50/50 mix of a tall, good standing oat and forage peas Conventional________ $16.50/50 lb bag Organic_______________$23/50 lb bag

• 50/50 mix of tall, high yielding barley with 4010 peas • Barley tends to be ready to harvest earlier than oats or triticale Conventional________ $16.50/50 lb bag

Triticale*/4010 Peas*

Barley*/DS Admiral Peas

• 50/50 mix of spring triticale and forage pea • Excellent forage quality; highest of any of the pea mixtures Conventional________ $16.50/50 lb bag Organic_______________$25/50 lb bag

• 60/40 mix of peas and 6-row barley • Swath and combine to produce animal feed with higher protein than small grain alone • For silage try triticale/pea or oat/pea for higher tonnage • Larger pea requires heavier seeding rate of 150-200 lbs. /acre Organic_______________$25/50 lb bag Peas 35

Clover, Legumes & Brassicas

* = variety not stated

Medium Red Clover

Red clover is the one of the most widely-seeded forage legumes in the world. It establishes easily and rapidly. Not as drought-tolerant or winter-hardy as alfalfa. Medium red clovers will recover after being cut and mammoth red clover will not.

Best Use: Pasture, haylage, dry hay or cover crop Adaptation: Red clover grows on wet and low pH soils that won’t support alfalfa. Better adapted to heaver soils Requirements: Difficult to dry as hay. Improved varieties (Ruby Red, Freedom) dry down faster. Can cause livestock bloat when heavy stands are grazed.

Planting Date: February - May, July 15th - August 30th. Can be frost-seeded.

Seeding: 8-12 lbs/acre straight; 2-5 lbs/acre in a mix. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep

Red Clover* • Fast establishment, good recovery, persists 2 to 3 years • Economical choice for haying, grazing and cover cropping • Conventional seed inoculated with Prevail – OMRI listed • Organic seed coated with Apex Green Hydroloc – OMRI listed Conventional Uncertified_________$1.90/lb

$95/50 lb bag Organic_____________________$2.90/lb

$145/50 lb bag

Ruby Red Brand* • Highest yielding red clover we sell!

• Excellent persistence and disease resistance • Fast drying and high forage quality • Fast establishment and rapid recovery after cutting • Coated with Apex Green Hydroloc – OMRI listed Conventional Uncertified________$2.60/lb

$130/50 lb bag Cornell University

Manitoba Brand* • Improved variety selected under organic field condition in Manitoba • More persistent than VNS Medium Red • Widely adapted to broad range of soil types & growing conditions • Good disease resistance • Coated with Apex Green Hydroloc – OMRI listed Organic and Certified___________ $3.40/lb

$170/50 lb bag

Tons/Acre

Ruby Red

9.06

Starfire II

8.38

Marathon

8.00

Average

9.25

Freedom! MR

YIELD (tons/acre)

Arlington LIMITED SUPPLY! Organic and Certified___________$3.40/lb

$170/50 lb bag

• Reduced stem pubescence aids in rapid drydown and minimizes handling dust • Tremendous dry matter production • Excellent choice for hay • Better winter hardiness than Freedom • Coated with Nitro-coat - OMRI listed Conventional Certified Blue Tag Seed_$4.10/lb

$102.50/25 lb bag

BEST PRACTICE: Red clover should be cut no later than September 1st in the seeding year to allow for overwintering. Graze or cut for hay when the red clover is at ¼ to ½ bloom.

Leave at least 2 inches of growth after each harvest. More information at: www.alseed.com

White Clover White clover is a perennial legume that is more persistent than red clover. It can withstand heavy field traffic and thrive under shady, moist conditions.

Best Use: Excellent choice for beef or dairy pastures to increase productivity, palatability, intake, protein, and energy. Can be used as a living mulch.

Adaptations: Widely adapted, easy to establish, and prefers medium to heavy soils. Avoid droughty soils.

Requirements: Not a good choice for horse pastures. Can cause bloat.

Most white clovers are aggressive, keep seeding rates low.

Planting Date: February – May, July 15th – August 30th. Can be frost-seeded.

Seeding: 6-8 lbs/acre straight or 1-3 lbs/acre in a mix. Drill or broadcast. Do not plant deeper than ¼ in. Smaller seed than red clover.

Ladino White Clover* • A taller, large-leaved white clover excellent for grazing • Good N fixer • Best fit in productive pastures • Excellent companion planted with pasture grasses Conventional Uncertified____________ $3.40/lb

$170/50 lb bag

Bombus White Clover* NEW!

• Ladino type white clover • Tall plant with large leaves • Great choice for grazing or as a living mulch • Coated with Apex Green Hydroloc – OMRI listed Organic Uncertified______________ $7.20/lb

$180 /25 lb bag

Alice Grazing • Excellent grazing tolerance • An improved variety of ladino white clover with large leaves growing up to 12 in. in height • Very winter hardy and quick to establish • Favorite of grazers • Excellent production and balance with pasture grasses • Coated with Nitro Coat - OMRI Listed Conventional Uncertified____________ $5/lb

$125.00 /25 lb bag

Rivendel • Small leafed grazing clover • Great companion for aggressive pasture grasses • Very good tolerance to close grazing • Excellent disease resistance • Coated with Apex Green – OMRI listed Organic and Certified__________ $7.20/lb

$180/25 lb bag

New Zealand White Clover* • Tolerates drought conditions better and is more vigorous than White Dutch • Tolerates a wide range of soils • Excellent tolerance to grazing • Good choice for living mulch or green manure Conventional Uncertified_______ $3.40/lb

$170/50 lb bag

White Dutch Clover* • Low-growing clover; good traffic tolerance and persistence • Usable as living mulch in orchards and vegetable gardens • Avoid dry soils Conventional Uncertified_________ $4/lb

$200/50 lb bag

MAIN TYPES OF WHITE CLOVER: Cultivars of white clover are grouped by plant height and leaf size: White Dutch is short growing but has the greatest persistence and winter hardiness, New Zealand is intermediate in height, flowers profusely and has some heat tolerance, while Ladino fixes the most N, is taller growing, higher yielding but less persistent than White Dutch.

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Other Forage Legumes Alsike Clover*

Non-spreading winter-hardy legume that can persist 1-3 years. Very tolerant of occasional flooding and poorly drained soils. White or pale pink blossom.

Best Use: Best suited for pastures or silage mixes. Good choice for cover cropping.

Adaptations: Performs best on wetter ground. Alsike clover will grow in moist and acid soils (down to pH of 5.0).

Requirements: Can be difficult to dry and should not be used in horse pastures. Do not cut or graze closer than 2 inches. Avoid droughty soils. Introduce grazing animals to alsike-heavy pastures slowly to avoid bloat.

Planting Date: February – May, July 15th - August 30th.

Can be frost-seeded Seeding: 1-3 lbs/acre in a mix, 6-10 lbs/acre for a cover crop. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. deep

Conventional Uncertified_________$3.60/lb

$180/50 lb bag Organic Uncertified_____________$3.60/lb

$180/50 lb bag Organic Alsike + 7% YB Sweet______$2.20/lb

$110/50 lb bag

Birdsfoot Trefoil*

A deep-rooted, winter-hardy perennial legume with yellow blossoms. Does not cause bloat when grazed.

It stockpiles well, holding onto its leaves at maturity better than clovers and alfalfa. Good N fixer. Excellent use for permanent pasture. Allow self-seeding every 3 years to maintain stand life.

Best Use: Grazing or long-term pasture. Good cover plant for roadsides, ditches and wildlife.

Adaptations: Tolerant of poorly drained, saline, acid or alkaline soils.

Requirements: Slow establishment and potential invasive habits. Challenging to dry and harvest for hay.

Planting Date: February – May, July 15th – August 30th.

Can be frost-seeded.

Seeding: 2-4 lbs/acre in a mix, 6-10 lbs/acre straight. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. deep.

Conventional Uncertified_________ $4.20/lb $210/50 lb bag

Brassicas Brassicas are generally used to lengthen the grazing season. All have highly digestible cell walls and very high protein levels. Graze brassicas carefully; too much intake can cause health problems in cattle. Allow livestock time to adjust a change in diet. Brassicas are excellent for cover cropping. High dry matter production both above and below ground builds organic matter in the soil (see cover crop section).

Brassicas are also very attractive to deer for food plots

Forage Kale*

The best cold tolerance of the brassicas with a survival tolerance down to 10° F. High feed quality; will compare favorably with alfalfa as pasturage. Kale is very leafy and will produce high yields far into late fall/ early winter. Excellent for cattle and sheep grazing.

Ready to graze in 110-150 days Planting Date: May to August.

Seeding: 4-5lbs/acre, ¼ to ½ inch deep. ____________________________ $4/lb

$200/50 lb bag

Kura Clover*

An extremely persistent, spreading, perennial legume. Unique among clovers, it has an extensive rhizome system allowing it to vegetatively propagate itself and stand up to heavy field traffic and frequent intensive grazing.

Best Use: Excellent in high-use pastures; living mulch Adaptations: Well drained, fertile soils.

Requirements: Very slow to establish (2-3 years). Do not seed with nurse crop. Weed pressure must be managed for 2-3 years until stand is established. Avoid droughty, shallow soils. Do not intensively graze past Sept. 1st.

Planting Date: April 15th - June 1st, July 15th - Aug. 15th Seeding: 6 lbs/acre straight. Broadcast or drill.

Plant ¼ - ½ in. deep.

Conventional Uncertified (LIMITED SUPPLY)___ ASK

Sanfoin*

Deep rooted, drought resistant legume with hollow stem and many leaflets. Not as winter hardy as alfalfa.

Non-bloating, excellent quality and palatability. Best use as pasture and/or single-cut hay crop. Intolerant to flooding, wet soils. Retains leaves and quality well at bloom.

Best Use: Dryland grazing crop or pasture species Adaptations: Well suited for drier soils Requirements: Do not exceed 1 cutting for hay in a season. Avoid wet or poorly drained soils.

Planting Date: March – April Seeding: 2-5 lbs/acre in a mix, 30-40 lbs/acre straight.

Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ - ½ in. deep Conventional Uncertified___________$2.80/lb $140/50 lb bag

Crimson Clover* See page 45 for full description Conventional Uncertified___________$1.20/lb $60/50 lb bag

Organic Uncertified_______________$3.30/lb $165/50 lb bag

Forage Rape

A succulent plant related to cabbage, which makes excellent forage for hogs, sheep, and young stock. Can be grazed multiple times and persists well after the first frost. Should be ready to pasture in 6 to 8 weeks. Will rarely overwinter in Upper Midwest.

Best Use: Ready to graze or chop in 80-95 days.

Supplement perennial cool season pastures in August and September or interseed warm season grasses to improve their feed quality.

Requirements: Keep it cut or grazed down so it doesn’t get tall and woody. Can blister white pigs.

Planting Date: Early spring until August.

Seeding: 3lbs/acre, 1-3 lbs in a mix. ¼ inch deep

Dwarf Essex Rape

• _Highly palatable and nutritious, excellent protein Conventional_________________$0.90/lb

$45/50 lb bag

Barsica Forage Rape

• Tall variety with high yields and resistance to lodging • Resistant to powdery mildew, improving _palatability Conventional_________________$1.59/lb

$39.75/25 lb bag

Crown Vetch*

Cool-season, spreading perennial legume with pink flowers often used as permanent ground cover on hillsides and ditches. Very aggressive once established.

Best Use: Permanent cover and erosion prevention on hillsides, ditches and other disturbance projects.

Adaptations: Prefers well-drained soils, but can tolerate acidic and shallow, low fertility soils.

Requirements: Invasive habits once established. Will outcompete other desired species. Forage quality and suitability for livestock unknown.

Planting Date: February – April Seeding:15-20 lbs/acre or 1 lb/1000 ft2.

Broadcast or drill. Plant ¼ - ½ in. deep Conventional Uncertified (LIMITED SUPPLY)___ $22/lb

White Blossom Sweet Clover*

A tall-growing, biennial legume used mainly by bee keepers for its abundant white blossoms and high nectar content. Later maturing than yellow blossom sweet clover.

Best Use: Bee forage Adaptations: Prefers well-drained soils Requirements: Avoid acidic soils. Can become a volunteer weed if allowed to set seed.

Planting Range: February – April Seeding: 8-12 lbs/acre. Broadcast or drill. Plant ¼ to ½ in. deep.

Conventional Uncertified___________$4.40/lb $220/50 lb bag

Frosty Berseem Clover See page 45 for full description Conventional Uncertified___________$2.60/lb $130/50 lb bag

Organic Uncertified_______________$7.20/lb $360/50 lb bag

Balansa Clover* See page 45 for full description Conventional Uncertified___________$2.40/lb $120/50 lb bag

Forage Turnips

Hardy, large rooted brassica that produces abundant high quality forage below and above ground. Roots grow about ½ out of the ground and are high energy feed with 85% TDN and 10% protein. They have been pastured successfully with up to a foot of snow. Can yield up to 4 to 6 tons an acre of dry matter.

Best Use: Ready to graze in 60-90 days Requirements: 50-100 lbs. N and medium rates of K and P for best results.

Planting Date: May to August.

Seeding: Seed 2-3lbs/acre, ¼ to ½ inch deep

Purple Top Turnips

• Most common variety in US • Good choice for low fertility ground Conventional________________ $1.50/lb

$75/50 lb bag Organic____________________ $2.40/lb

$120/50 lb bag

Barkant Turnip

• Improved variety- 50% more dry matter than purple _ top turnip and almost 5x leaf production • Ideally suited for grazing with sheep and cattle Conventional_________________$2.35/lb

$58.75/25 lb bag Clover & Legumes 37

Warm Season Annual Forages

* = variety not stated

Sorghum-Sudangrass A hybrid cross between sorghum and sudangrass and intermediate in size and yield. Fast-growing, highly productive, multi-cut annual grass to maximize summer forage. High plant rates produces fine stems which dry easier with increased quality. Can grow 8’ tall if left uncut. Protein of 9-14%, but less energy than corn silage because it lacks grain.

Best Use: Best suited for grazing, green chop, baleage, or silage.

Adaptation: Good soils, but is drought tolerant. Likes hot weather.

All hybrids we sell are resistant to downy mildew and anthracnose.

Requirements: Harvest between 40"-50" (boot stage) for highest quality feed. Cut 6" above ground for best regrowth. Larger stems make drying for hay more difficult than for sudangrass. Manage potential for prussic acid and nitrate build-up.

Planting Date: Mid-May – early July (soil temps 62o+) Seeding: 20-30 lbs/acre drilled, 25-35 lbs/acre broadcast. High end of the rate for hay production. ¾"-1½" deep.

Viking 100 Brand* • Thin stemmed type, highly palatable hybrid • Higher protein content than other varieties • Excellent tillering and stay-green • High leaf to stem ratio Untreated__________ $24/50 lb bag

Viking 200 Brand* BMR • High yield, BMR Gene 6 • Reduced lignin for improved digestibility and daily gain • Fine sweet stalk for high palatability • Profusely tillering with dry stalk trait for quick dry-down Untreated__________ $48/50 lb bag Organic_______________SOLD OUT

Viking 300 Brand* Photo-Sensitive BMR* • Will grow all season before it heads out, prolonged grazing • Retains nutritional quality for a wide window of harvest • Can delay silage harvest up to 50"-80" tall • Reduced lignin for increased digestibility and daily gains.

• Can make 7-10 tons DM/acre • Gene 6 Untreated_________ $56/50 lb bag

Surpass Brachitic Dwarf Viking 220 Brand* BMR

NEW!

• Gene 12 BMR variety • Excellent palatability and flexibility for direct grazing or hay • Slightly broader leaves and larger stems • High daily meat and milk gains Organic___________ $98/50 lb bag

NEW!

• Brachytic dwarfing genes to improve quality and standability • Shortened internode length; very high leaf-to-stem ratio • Shorter than other hybrids but produces equal or higher total tonnage with up to 50% more leaves.

• BMR Gene 6 low lignin for improved digestibility & feeding efficiency • High sugar content to improve palatability and feed intake • Superior regrowth for quicker harvests Untreated_________ $56 /50 lb bag

Millets Japanese Millet*

Hybrid Pearl Millet*

Foxtail Millet*

Upright annual grass that grows quickly with adequate moisture and fertility. Much finer stems than pearl millet or sorghums. When cut before heading the protein can range from 14-20% and customers report that it is very palatable. Can be cut 2 or 3 times. In a single-cut system it can reach 5’ in height.

Best Use: Hay, pasture, and silage. Excellent feed for cattle, horses, and sheep. As with all grasses, earlier cutting leads to higher quality, lower yields, and more drying time. No prussic acid problems.

Adaptations: Best growth on good soils and requires good fertility. Tolerant to wet soils and will survive standing water.

Requirements: Cut before heading and leave 6” of stubble for faster recovery. Does not perform well on droughty or low fertility soils. Not frost-tolerant.

Planting Date: Mid-May – early June (soil 62o+) Seeding: 25-35 lbs/acre ½”-1” deep.

Conventional Untreated______$44/50 lb bag

Erect annual bunchgrass can grow up to 4'-8' tall.

Used as a multi-cut, warm-season forage grass. Much coarser stems than Japanese Millet, but can produce more tonnage. The forage can be high in protein, is highly digestible and has no prussic acid problems.

Best Use: Hay, pasture, and silage. Most frequently used in beef cow/calf and dairy operations.

Adaptations: Likes good ground but can produce under low rainfall and low soil fertility.

Requirements: Leave 6” of stubble for faster recovery after cutting or grazing.

Planting Date: Mid-May – early July (soil 62o+) Seeding: 12-20 lbs/acre ½”-1” deep.

Commonly used as a single-cut emergency hay crop because it can be ready to cut in 50-60 days. Fast growing annual grass growing to 5’. Fine quality forage easy to hay. Harvest in boot stage.

Adaptations: Likes good ground but tolerates tough, unfavorable conditions because of drought tolerance and early maturity.

Planting Date: Mid-May – early July (soil 62o+) Seeding: 20-25 lbs/acre. ½”-1” deep.

Untreated German Millet_______ $28/50 lb bag

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Warm Season

Untreated Hybrid Pearl Millet* • Tall, high yielding variety ______________________$54/50 lb bag Untreated ExCeed BMR Hybrid Pearl Millet • Brown Mid-Rib (BMR) for improved feed intake, higher digestibility, and more milk • Dwarfing gene for increased leaf to stem ratio and standability • Excellent drought tolerance and disease resistance ______________________$70/50 lb bag

Proso Millet*

The quickest-growing millet most often raised for single-cut forage or grain. One of the easiest, fine quality millets to hay. Fast maturing; forage ready to cut in 40-50 days and can produce 2-3 tons of DM. Can produce a grain crop in 70 to 90 days.

Best Use: Excellent for emergency low-input warmseason forage (hay, silage, green-chop). Cut in boot stage before heading for best quality. Catch crop where others have failed. Expect little regrowth.

Adaptations: Low water requirements, good drought tolerance Planting Date: Mid-May – early July (soil 62o+) Seeding: 20-30 lbs/acre. ½”-1” deep.

Conventional Untreated_____ $28/50 lb bag Organic________________ $38/50 lb bag

BMR Forage Sorghum*

NEW!

Viking 400 and Viking 401 are medium-early maturity sterile hybrid forage sorghum with the BMR 6 trait. It is a sweet sorgo type that can reach 18-21% soluble sugar content at early heading stage. Yields 18-25 tons at 65% DM. Maximize your milk production or beef gains with the reduced lignin trait, which can equal the production of corn. 7-8 feet tall. Stalks and leaves similar in size to corn. Will head out but not produce seed.

Best Use: Silage, baleage, or hay. For hay plant a higher rate for finer stems.

Best Adaptation: Dryland or Irrigated. Requires 1/3 less water than corn.

Requirements: Isolate from other sorghums by one mile to protect sterility and prevent seed formation. Manage potential for prussic acid and nitrate build-up Planting Date: Mid-May – early July (soil 62o+) Seeding Recommendations: Plant 8-10 lbs/acre in 30” rows ½”-1” deep.

Viking 400 Brand Concep Treated__________________________ $75/50 lb bag Viking 401 Brand Untreated_____________________________ $60/50 lb bag

Hybrid Piper Sudangrass Annual grass with finer stem and higher quality compared to sorghum-sudan and forage sorghum, but will yield less (3-5 tons/acre dry). Coarser than Japanese millet. Grows 4-7’ tall. When harvested early (30”), sudangrass contains high levels of energy and protein. The quality and energy is significantly reduced after heading.

Best Use: Hay, grazing, green chop, silage, or baleage. Likes hot weather.

Requirements: Harvest 6” above the ground for excellent regrowth potential.

Manage potential for prussic acid and nitrate build-up.

Planting Date: Mid-May – early July (soil 62o+) Seeding: 20-30 lbs/acre drilled, 25-35 lbs/acre broadcast. High end of the rate for hay production. ¾”-1½” deep.

Untreated_________________________________________ $42/50 lb bag

Teff Grass Highest quality annual grass hay with excellent palatability. Mineral content high in calcium and iron. Attractive green color important for premium horse hay market.

Adaptable to most soil types and few disease and pest problems.

Best Use: Ideal hay for horses, cattle, and other livestock. Fast growing emergency forage crop and for double cropping. Interseed thin alfalfa stands.

Requirements: Needs 50 lbs N and adequate P and K and Sulfur. Harvest in pre-boot to early boot stage about 45-50 days after planting. Leave 3-4 inches when cutting or grazing.

Planting Date: After all risk of frost has passed. Late May-late July. (soil 65o+) Seeding: 8-12 lbs coated seed/acre or 3-5 lbs/acre raw seed. 1/8 to ¼” deep into extremely firm seed bed. Roll after seeding.

Conventional (Apex Green Hydroloc Coating - OMRI approved)____ $2.50/lb $125/50 lb bag “I planted Teff late June and ended up with two cuttings yielding 3.75 tons. Had August been better weather, it would have been closer to five tons. My cows grazed it after second cutting.” Clarks Grove, MN

Rox Orange Cane* A medium, early maturing sorghum variety developed for sweet sorghum syrup production. Can reach 8-12’ tall for very high silage tonnage. Has an appearance similar to corn, except seed head is on top. Old-timers interplanted this with silage corn.

Best Use: Silage, syrup production, grazing. Seed can be harvested for feed Adaptations: Drought tolerant and likes hot weather.

Requirements: Manage potential for prussic acid and nitrate build-up.

Planting Date: Mid-May – early July (soil 62o+) Seeding: 10-20 lbs/acre. 1” deep. Row plant, drill, or broadcast.

Untreated_________________________________________ $52/50 lb bag

Daytona Sunflower • High yielding, high oleic oilseed hybrid • Medium maturity, short statured, good standing • Plant 20,000-28,000 seeds/acre after soils have warmed to 50⁰F (1 bag seeds 5-8 acres) Organic_____________________________________ $250/150M unit

Grain Sorghum (Milo) Excellent attractant and food source for deer, game birds, and other wildlife. Great bedding cover. Cool temperatures limit feed grain production for livestock in the Upper Midwest.

Adaptations: Easier to grow than corn and is more drought resistant.

Requirements: Overplanting will cause tall spindly plants with fewer seed heads. Requires nitrogen fertilizer (up to 150 lbs N per year). Manage potential for prussic acid & nitrate build-up Planting Date: Mid-May – early July (soil 62o+) Seeding: 5-15 lbs/acre. High end of rate for broadcasting. ½”-1 ½” deep. Row plant, drill or broadcast.

WGF (Wilder Game Food)

Open Pollinated* • Varying height, later maturing Untreated__________ $22/50 lb bag

• Short (26-30”) and early maturing with large seed head. Ideal for food plot • Use taller sorghum sudan for screening purposes Fungicide Treated________ $42/50 lb bag

Milo Soybean Mix* A mixture of a medium-height milo (grain sorghum) and a tall bushy non-GMO soybean.

Maximizes forage production and quality when planted after an early-spring forage. Yields 5-9 tons dry matter with protein between 10-14%.

Best Use: Double-crop for silage after harvesting a spring forage such as oats/peas. Plant early (before June 25) and harvest in 60-90 days for best results.

Requirements: Must be planted after last frost date. Not suitable for dry hay. Must be ensiled.

Manage potential prussic acid problems after frost.

Planting Date: Last frost date through mid-July Seeding: Drill 150 lbs/acre, 1 inch deep.

Untreated_________________________________________ $24/50 lb bag Note: Not available for pickup until late spring. Order early and call before picking up Alternative Forage Crops: Yield and Quality Potential

Dr. Dan Undersander, Forage Agronomist, Dept of Agronomy, U of WI, April 2013

Crop

Planting Date Winter rye Sept Winter wheat Sept Winter triticale Sept Barley mid-April Barley & peas mid-April Oats mid-April Oats & peas mid-April Spring wheat mid-April Spring triticale mid-April Spring triticale & peas mid-April Corn silage May 1 Corn silage June 1 Corn silage July 1 Forage sorghum June 1 Forage sorghum July 1 Sudangrass June 1 Sudangrass July 1 Sorg-sudan hybrid June 1 Sorg-sudan hybrid July 1 Soybeans May 15 Soybeans May 15 Soybeans May 15 Soybeans June 1 Soybeans July 1 Grain sorghum & soybean June 1 Forage sorghum & soybean June 1 Rape mid-June Turnip - tops mid-June to Aug. 1 Turnip - root -----Oats August Spring barley August Spring triticale August Winter wheat August Mix (winter wheat & oats) August

Maturity Date mid-May late May early June mid-June mid-June late June late June early July mid-July mid-July mid-Sept mid-Sept late Sept mid-Sept mid-Sept mid-July mid-August mid-July mid-August July 1 August 1 Sept 15 Aug-Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct & May Oct & May

Yield1 (t/a) 3-3.5 3-3.5 3-3.5 2.5-3 2.5-3 2.5-3 2.5-3 2.5-3 2.5-3 2.5-3 7-8 5-6 2-3 6-9 6-9 2-4 3-5 4-6 3-5 1-1.5 1.5-2.5 3-4 2-3 1-2 6-7 6-9 2-3 2-3 0.5 1-2 1-2 0.5-1 0.5-1 3-5

Crude Protein2 12-13 11-12 11-12 12-13 15-16 12-13 15-16 11-12 13-14 15-16 9-10 9-10 9-10 10-11 10-11 11-13 11-13 12-14 12-14 20-21 18-20 18-20 18-20 18-20 11-12 10-11 20-25 20-25 16-20 10-11 10-11 13-14 12-13 10-13

RFV3 85-90 85-90 85-90 100-110 115-120 100-110 115-120 100-110 100-110 115-120 95-105 95-105 95-105 90-100 90-100 90-100 90-100 90-100 90-100 120-140 120-140 120-140 120-140 120-140 95-110 90-105 150-250 150-250 -----140-150 110-130 130-140 150-160 100-120

1 All yields are expressed as dry matter tons/acre. 2Crude protein is expressed on a dry matter basis 3Relative Feed Value: 100 = Fiber content of full bloom alfalfa. When use is for silage divide dry matter yields by .35 to convert to tons silage at 65% moisture. Yields are estimated for southern Wisconsin under high management

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Viking Cover Crop Mixes NitroMax CC1

Oats 48.5% + Field Peas 48.5% + Radish 3% Cover crop blend designed for maximum green manure production in the fall following earlyharvested crops like small grains, sweet corn, vegetables, corn silage or early soybeans. Tall growing oats and field peas are a good complement to the radish in resource use and optimization and provide numerous benefits both above and below ground. Diversity in this blend will maximize soil coverage and will work on a variety of soil types.

Winterkills in Upper Midwest.

• Excellent for chopping or grazing • Good scavenger of N and other leachable nutrients • Excellent fall growth and biomass accumulation • Avoid aerial application. Not a good fit after grain corn or soybeans Planting Date: August 1st – September 15th Seeding: 75-125 lbs/acre at ½ to ¾ in. deep. Drill or broadcast Conventional_______________ $0.50/lb

$25/50 lb bag Organic___________________ $0.64/lb

$32/50 lb bag

All ingredients on our cover crop mixes are variety not stated

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ValueMax CC2

Conventional Blend: Annual Ryegrass 60% + Crimson Clover 20% + Radish 15% + Dwarf Essex Rape 5% Organic Blend: Organic Annual Ryegrass 65% + Organic Crimson Clover 20% + Organic Radish 15% A diverse combination of small seeded cover crops that builds healthy soils, fixes nitrogen, and sequesters nutrients. Annual ryegrass adds biomass and is an excellent weed competitor; crimson clover fixes N and radish and rape accumulate nutrients and mitigate compaction. Mix will winterkill in the Upper Midwest.

High diversity and high seeds per lb stretch your dollars and maximizes your cover crop investment.

• Excellent for aerial application into standing crops in the fall or for seeding at V6 in corn • Can establish under shade & canopy with adequate moisture • Suitable for grazing in the fall • Not a good fit after grain corn or soybeans. Later seeding will reduce clover growth Planting Date: Last cultivation; August 1st September 15th Seeding: 15-20 lbs/acre at ¼ to ½ in. deep. Drill, broadcast or aerial apply Conventional_______________ $1.10/lb

$55/50 lb bag Organic___________________ $2.00/lb

$100/50 lb bag

Interseeding cover crops. A modified rotary hoe disturbs the soil prior to seed distribution with a Gandy air-seeder. Tom Cotter, Austin, MN

WinterMax CC3

Winter Rye 75% + Hairy Vetch 20% + Radish 5% Our most winter-hardy blend specifically formulated for growers in northern climates. The winter rye and hairy vetch in this diverse blend will reliably survive the winter in the Upper Midwest and provide good soil coverage along with excellent biomass yields in the spring. Combines the hardiness and aggressiveness of winter rye, the N-fixation potential of hairy vetch with the deep soil penetration of the radish.

• Winter-hardy species provide maximum soil health benefits; covering the soil during periods of peak erosion • Widely adaptable for all soil types and fertility levels • Suitable for fall or early spring grazing • Best planted after small grains, vegetables, corn silage or early soybeans. Can be planted after corn grain or soybeans but hairy vetch/radish growth will be minimal Planting Date: August 1st – September 15th Seeding: 50-75 lbs/acre at ¼ to ½ in. deep. Drill, broadcast or aerial apply.

Conventional______________ $0.62/lb

$31/50 lb bag Organic__________________ $0.90/lb

$45/50 lb bag

GrazeMax CC4

Oats 95% + Radish 3% + Turnips 2% Mixture specifically formulated for cost-effective biomass production for grazing in the fall. Radish & turnips diversify this blend and add highly digestible protein; cows & other grazing livestock often will paw the taproot/bulbs out of the ground after a frost.

Oats consistently produce the most fall tonnage in the Upper Midwest. Mix will winterkill in the Upper Midwest. Excellent tonnage potential for pennies on the dollar.

• High seeds/lb & low cost make this an easy choice for fall forage • Well adapted to varied soil types & seeding methods • Excellent fit after hayfield termination, small grains, sweet corn or silage corn • Not a good fit after full-season grain corn or soybeans Planting Date: August 1st – September 15th Seeding: 75-100 lbs/acre at ¼ to ½ in. deep. Drill or broadcast.

Conventional_______________ $0.34/lb

$17/50 lb bag

AerialMax CC5

Winter Rye 75% + Lentils 15% + Turnips 5% + Dwarf Essex Rape 5% Specialized cover crop mix designed specifically for aerial application into standing corn or soybeans in the Upper Midwest. Created in collaboration with Practical Farmers of Iowa based on on-farm trialing of fall growth and biomass accumulation. Mixture provides excellent fall and early spring soil coverage and mix diversity maximizes rotational benefits. Winter rye will survive the winter, other species will winterkill.

• Best results when flown on or applied prior to corn dieback (at or before black layer) or at soybean leaf yellowing and leaf drop • Time your fly-on with a predicted rain for best establishment success • Not a good fit for V6/last cultivation seeding in corn • Can be planted later than range but later planting will lessen growth of lentils, turnips and rape

SummerMax CC6

Conventional Blend: Buckwheat 30% + Soybeans 30% + Sorghum/Sudangrass 15% + Japanese Millet 15% + Sunn Hemp 10% Organic Blend: Organic Buckwheat 35% + Organic Soybean 40% + Organic Proso Millet 15% + Organic Corn 10%

We Do Custom Mixes! Albert Lea Seed can custom blend cover crop mixes to fit any field, rotation, or soil type. Call for a quote: 800-352-5247

Organic Annual Rye 40% + Organic Radish VNS 20% + Organic Medium Red Clover 20% + Organic Alsike Clover 15% + Organic Hardy Alfalfa 5%

Shade-tolerant blend of organic cover crop species formulated for seeding at last cultivation in corn Warm-season cover crop mix blended for maximum (~V6 stage). Well adapted to varying soil types and summer growth, weed suppression and soil building. field conditions. With adequate moisture, cover crops Vigorous growing combination of summer annual will emerge and stay semi-dormant until the corn grasses, broadleaves and legumes will compete with crop starts dying back in the fall. Will not impede any weed and put on tremendous growth and biomass. growth or harvest of the corn. We don’t recommend Jump-start your soil health regimen with this hearty mix. interseeding into soybeans as the canopy is too shady Provides good summer grazing/forage as well in a pinch. to allow for cover crop survival.

Plant after all danger of frost has passed.

• Excellent small seeded mix for companion planting • Ideal for summer fallow soil building, prevent plant with corn at last cultivation (~June) situations or as a diverse grazing/forage mixture.

• We’ve seen the best success with this system • Suitable for all soil types and field situations when timed with a rain at seeding and specialized • Control mixture at first sign of buckwheat and/or interseeding equipment is used (vs. broadcasting) sunn hemp flowers to prevent volunteer seed • Mixture best suited for medium to heavy textured • Introduce grazing animals slowly to sunn hemp soils; will likely struggle on sandy soils without heavy stands. Sunn hemp seed is toxic to livestock. irrigation Sunn hemp can get woody and overly fibrous if Planting Date: June 1st – July 5th ; V6/last allowed to grow past first flower (<60 days) cultivation will depend on planting date and corn Planting Date: May 30th – August 15th maturity Seeding: 50-75 lbs/acre at ½ to 1 in. deep. Drill or Seeding: 12-16 lbs/acre at ¼ to ½ in. deep. broadcast.

Drill or broadcast Conventional______________ $0.68/lb Organic__________________$2.60/lb

$34/50 lb bag

$130/50 lb bag Organic__________________ $0.88/lb

$44/50 lb bag

MultiMax CC7

Annual Ryegrass 40% + Crimson Clover 15% + Berseem Clover 15% + Lentils 15% + Radish 5% + Turnips 5% + Dwarf Essex Rape 5%

Our most diverse cover crop blend designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the USDA EQIP program for cover crop cost-share. Diversity of grasses, legumes and brassicas make this mix adaptable to any field condition and soil type. Smaller seed size and high seeds/lb provide a premium level of diversity for a relatively low cost. Mix will winterkill in the Upper Midwest.

• Excellent candidate for aerial application into standing Planting Date: August 1st – September 15th crops or at the V6/last cultivation time-frame Seeding: 60-70 lbs/acre at ½ in. depth. Drill, broadcast • Time your fly-on or application with a predicted rain or aerial apply. for best establishment success Conventional _______________ $0.52/lb • Can establish under shade and canopy with

$26/50 lb bag adequate moisture • Not a good fit after grain corn or soybeans. Later planting will lessen prevalence of clovers Custom Mixes

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CultivationMax CC8

Planting Date: Last cultivation ; August 1st September 15th Seeding: 15-20 lbs/acre at ¼ to ½ in. deep. Drill, broadcast or aerial apply Conventional__________________$1.32/lb

$66/50 lb bag

Plowdown Blend CC9

Organic Mammoth Red Clover 30% + Organic Alsike Clover 30% + Organic Yellow Blossom Clover 25% + Organic Hardy Alfalfa 15% Our most popular cover crop legume mixture for nitrogen plowdown. Well adapted to varying soil types and field conditions. Produces abundant biomass and fixes a good amount of N for the following cash crop; positions your fields well for corn the following year. Should not interfere with small grain growth or harvest.

• Excellent fit for underseeding spring small grains or frost seeding into winter small grains • Suited for all soil types from heavy to dry • Can potentially fix 50-100+ lbs N/acre for the following crop • Legumes will be at peak N-fixation potential at flowering Planting Date: February-May; August 1st – August 15th.

Seeding: 12-15 lbs/acre at ¼ to ½ in. deep.

Drill or broadcast.

Organic__________________$2.60/lb

$130/50 lb bag Cover Crops 41

Grazing & Biomass Cover Crops

More farmers are having success with roller-crimping or roll-down rye, which works especially well in an organic no-till system for soybeans.

Check out Dr. Erin Silva's great work at U of Wi.

Winter Rye*

Cover Crop Barley*

* = variety not stated

Buckwheat*

A quick-growing, broadleaved summer annual that is ready to incorporate in 35 to 45 days. Potential for multiple crops per year. As a grain crop it reaches maturity in 70 to 90 days.

Very competitive with tough to control perennial and annual weeds like giant ragweed and Canada thistle. Easy to control and residue breaks down rapidly making this an ideal choice for small-scale producers. Excellent scavenger of P and other nutrients. Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators with its Annual Ryegrass* abundant flowers.

The most economical grass choice for cover cropping. High • Excellent full-summer cover crop & pollinator-forage crop seeds/lb and rapid growing plant with an extensive root • Thrives on nutrient poor and varying soil types, but not on system that builds soil structure and holds soil in place. Very compacted, droughty, or wet soils good cold tolerance, can survive the winter if planted in zone • Sensitive to frost, drought, excessive heat and any carryover 5 or warmer. Excellent for fall grazing and forage; although herbicides oats and winter rye will give you more tonnage. Very good • Terminate crop at first sign of flowering to avoid candidate for aerial application. volunteer weed issues 1-9 10-39 40-199 200+ • Low-cost cover crop that be seeded at last cultivation/V6 or Price/bag bags bags bags bags 1-5 6-39 40-199 200+ flown on into standing corn or soybeans Price/bag bags bags bags bags • Well adapted to varying soil types Conventional ASK ASK ASK ASK Conventional $30 $27 $24 $22 • Root structure will be large even though above-ground Organic ASK ASK ASK ASK growth may be minimal Organic $34 $31 $28 $26 • May have winter survival more North based on the severity of the winter. Be prepared to spray or till in the spring to ensure complete kill Cover Crop Oats* Conventional_______________ $0.84/lb Economical oat blend suitable for cover cropping and fall Aroostook Winter Rye

$42/50 lb bag forage. Oats are fast establishing, produce abundant biomass, • Specially selected winter rye variety by the USDA Organic___________________ $1.60/lb and are competitive with weeds. Fibrous root system builds • An early-heading variety currently favored in organic no-till $80/50 lb bag soil structure and captures excess nutrients. Oats are good systems with a roller-crimper scavengers of P and other soil nutrients. Easy to control and • Excellent for use as a cover crop after full-season crops can fit into almost any rotation. Oats will winterkill.

• Good spring recovery and early-season vigor • Cost-effective cover crop choice for soil coverage in the in fall • Very tall variety, early maturity • Excellent biomass production and fall forage potential (more than annual ryegrass) 1-9 10-39 40-199 200+ Price/bag bags • Best fit after small grains, vegetables, corn silage or early bags bags bags soybeans. Not a good fit after grain corn or soybeans Conventional ASK ASK ASK ASK • We’ve seen limited aerial application success with oats Organic ASK ASK ASK ASK Conventional___________________ $7/bu

$10.50/48 lb bag Organic_______________________$12/bu

$18/48 lb bag Most common and most hardy fall-seeded cover crop in northern climates. It can be grazed deep into the fall, competes heavily with weeds and produces lots of forage/ green manure in the spring. Will germinate down to 35°F soil temp. Excellent feed value as forage with protein levels up to 18%.

• Best used as a cover crop, forage crop and/or grain crop • Well adapted to all soil types including low fertility, acidic or sandy soils • Can be planted deep into the fall (basically until snow flies) • Can suppress germination of following crops (esp. small seeded crops). It is recommended to allow biomass to decompose for 7-10 days prior to planting • Heavy N and water user in the spring. Kill early if drought is forecasted

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• A cheap option for cover cropping • Excellent for fall forage and grazing Conventional____________ $9.50/48 lb bag Organic_________________ $20/48 lb bag

Species Name

Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) Drilled

Broadcast1/Aerial

In Mix

Approx. Seeds/lb

Seeding Date Range

Seeding Depth

Winter Kill2

Winter Rye

50-100

120-150

25-75

18,000

Aug.-Nov.

1''

NO

Oats

64-96

96-128

48-64

16,000

Mar.-May, Aug.-Sept.

1 - 2''

YES

Annual / Italian Ryegrass

15-20

20-30

4-5

227,000

Mar.-May, Aug.-Sept.

¼ - ½''

YES2

Radish

6-8

8-10

3-4

25,000

Aug.-Sept.

¼ - ½''

YES2

Purple Top Turnips

4-6

6-8

1-2

220,000

Mar.-May, July-Sept.

¼ - ½''

YES2

Forage Rape

4-8

8-10

1-2

145,000

Mar.-May, July-Sept.

¼ - ½''

YES2

Mustard

15-20

20-25

2-4

180,000

Feb.-Apr., Aug.-Sept.

¼ - ¾''

YES

Phacelia

7-12

Not Recommended

3-5

220,000

Aug.-Sept.

¼''

YES

45-100

55-125/Aerial not advised.

15-25

15,000

May-Aug.

½ - 2''

YES

Buckwheat

Incorporating broadcast seed by dragging or lightly disking will increase successful germination.

Winter kill success will vary. Typically dependent on severity of winter and snow cover.

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Phacelia*

• Non-leguminous annual broadleaf with fern-like leaves and purple blossoms • Provides early-season soil coverage and produces abundant flowers that are very attractive to pollinators. Flowers 6-8 weeks after emergence • Will winterkill at 18°F and reside breaks down quickly.

Plant early enough in the fall • Avoid broadcasting/aerial application Conventional___________________ $3.40/lb

$170/50 lb bag

Dwarf Essex Rape

• A succulent, leafy and quick growing fall brassica • Good biomass accumulation; especially ideal for fall grazing. Leafier and taller growing than turnips • We like dwarf essex rape in cover crop blends for its rapid and vigorous growth, low cost and high seeds/lb • Has tested better than radishes for aerial application under dry soil conditions Conventional___________________$.90/lb

$45/50 lb bag

Carwoodi Oilseed Radish NEW! • European variety developed for nematode suppression • Branching root system is excellent at trapping excess nitrates in soil • More lateral roots than daikon radish, concentrated closer to soil surface • Allow 60 days for maximum biomass production.

• Will winterkill at 20-25° F Conventional__________________ $2.20/lb

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Cover Crop Radish*

Economical daikon radish variety that will mitigate compaction and scavenge nutrients. Specifically bred for taproot production. Should not bolt in the fall. Customer feedback and our own trials have detected no difference in growth and development between this radish and other named radish brands. We blend this radish in our mixes because it has optimum performance and lowers overall seeding costs for our customers. Will winterkill in the Upper Midwest.

• Vigorous growth and taproot growth accumulates leachable nutrients, protects soil, improve infiltration and mitigate compaction • Well adapted to all soil types, except wet areas • Plants will break down completely by spring; no need for aggressive fall or spring tillage. Plan on light field cultivation in the spring for optimum seedbed prep • Not suitable for spring planting; will bolt and shed seed 1-499 lb

500-1999 lb

2000+ lbs

Conventional

$1.60

$1.45

$1.30

Organic

$3.20

$3.05

$2.90

Price/lb

Tillage Radish

• The radish that started it all; daikon radish bred specifically for its long taproot • Breaks up plowpan & loosens soil • Excellent scavenger of N, P & Ca • Non-bolting if planted in the fall Price/lb Conventional

1-499 500-1999 2000+ lb lb lbs $2.60

$2.45

$2.30

Does radish or tillage radish plug tile lines?

Yes and no. Only if seeded early (before Aug. 10) at high rates (>4 lb/acre).

Pacific Gold Mustard

• Certified, Non-GMO variety of brown mustard bred specifically for cover cropping • Excellent biomass production and rapid growth. Good competitive ability with weeds • High levels of plant glucosinolates can reduce pathogenic soil fungi and nematodes. Chop or mow the mustard prior to incorporation to maximize effect • Mustards do not thrive in mixtures with other cover crops • Control plant before seed set to avoid volunteer weed issues Conventional Certified Blue Tag $2.90/lb

$72.50/25 lb bag

Yellow Mustard*

• Economical choice for cover cropping • Good fit if frost-seeded before soybeans or flown in fall • Very fast growing, potential for smoother crop • Control plant at first flower to avoid seed set and volunteer weed issues Conventional___________________ $1.20/lb

$60/50 lb bag

Purple Top Turnips

• Hardy, leafy, large-rooted brassica that produces abundant biomass above and below ground • Excellent fall grazing potential • Good competitor with weeds. Thrives on all soil types.

• Will scavenge N and other excess nutrients in the soil and prevent them from leaching Conventional__________________ $1.50/lb

$75/50 lb bag Organic______________________ $2.40/lb

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Nitrogen Fixing Cover Crops

* = variety not stated

Cool-Season Crops Hairy Vetch*

Winter annual, viney cover crop legume with purple blossoms and compound leaves. Exceptional biomass; can be a heavy N-fixer (up to 100+ lbs N/ acre at flowering). Improves soil structure, scavenges P, and competes well against early season weeds. Can winterkill if planted past recommended dates.

• Best fall-planted legume for nitrogen fixation • Companion seed with oats, winter rye or another nurse crop to increase chances of winter survival • Produces hard seed; control plant before seed set Do not seed vetch into small grains if harvesting for marketable grain. Vetch seed is hard to separate from small grains • Very viney: can clog equipment Conventional_____________ $1.50/lb

$75/50 lb bag Organic_________________ $2.00/lb

$100/50 lb bag

Purple Bounty Hairy Vetch • Winterhardy, early maturing hairy vetch from USDA • Selected for high nitrogen fixation potential and increased biomass • Flowers two weeks earlier than common hairy vetch making it ideal for Upper Midwest rotations Organic_________________ $2.20/lb

$110/50 lb bag

Chickling Vetch*

• Viney, spring-seeded cover crop legume used for plowdown and N production • Frost and drought tolerant, high moisture efficiency • 8-10 weeks of growth produces 80-100lbs N/acre • Can be cut for forage, but do not feed seed to livestock • Do not broadcast seed Conventional________________ ASK Organic________ ASK (not available until July 2018)

Common Vetch*

• Viney legume with pea-like flowers, compound leaves • Good growth for cover cropping if seeded early in the fall, excellent candidate for aerial application • Will winterkill in the Upper Midwest Conventional______________ $.90/lb

$45/50 lb bag Organic____________________ ASK 44

Cover Crops

Icicle Winter Peas

NEW!

• Strong winter hardiness – potential for overwintering in the Upper-Midwest • Excellent root system and high biomass production in the spring • Small seed with good viability; lowers seeding costs • White flower; more digestible and sweeter tasting to livestock compared to Austrain Winter peas • Can also be used as spring forage pea in cover crop mixes or forage blends Conventional__________$30/50 lb bag

Austrian Winter Peas*

• Viney, fall-seeded, winter annual legume excellent for use as cover crop or forage crop • Can produce up to 1-2 tons dry matter/acre and fix 90-150 lbs N/acre • High quality forage with a protein content of 14% to 20% • Not reliably winter hardy in MN/WI/SD, plant early in the season with a nurse crop to ensure best chance of survival Conventional__________$30/50 lb bag Organic_ ASK/50 lb bag (not available until July 2018)

Spring Peas*

• Good legume option for early spring or fall cover cropping • Excellent forage quality for grazing or cut forage in the fall or spring; best companion seeded with a small grain for optimum tonnage • Peas need to be drilled or planted, not broadcasted Conventional__________$18/50 lb bag Organic______________$25/50 lb bag

Mammoth Red Clover*

• Single-cut red clover most frequently used as a cover crop • Excellent choice for underseeding small grains in the spring, frost seeding into winter grains or fall seeded into standing crops • Establishes faster and coarser stemmed than medium red clover • Minimal recovery after cutting. Avoid droughty soils Organic_________________ $2.40/lb

$140/50 lb bag

Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover*

• Tall-growing biennial clover closely related to alfalfa with high biomass and N-fixation potential • Very drought tolerant and very winter-hardy, good scavenger of P, K, and other immobile nutrients • Best plowdown legume for lighter and/or sandy soils • Cut or plowdown before seed set to avoid volunteer weed issues Organic____________________ $1.70/lb

$85/50 lb bag

Lentils*

• Short-growing, cool season legume very well suited for cover cropping • Shorter stature than peas but very good drought and frost tolerance • Smaller seed size makes lentils ideal for aerial application into standing crops, will winterkill in the Upper Midwest and can also be successfully spring planted as well • Well suited for all soil types including drier soils.

Can fix moderate amounts of N Conventional________________ $0.72/lb

$36/50 lb bag

White Sweet Lupin*

• Cool-season cover crop legume with upright showy flowers and hollow stems • Aggressive taproot builds soil structure deep in the profile, lupins make immobile P, Mn and other nutrients available to the following crop • Easy to control by mechanical tillage, excellent N fixation potential • Avoid heavy clay soils or waterlogged soils.

Well suited for lighter soils Conventional_________________$.90/lb

$48/50 lb bag

Faba Beans

• Tall, bushy annual legume excellent for use in cover crop mixtures: Thrives under cool, wet conditions • Can produce 3.5-6 tons/A DM as a cover crop & can fix up to 140 lbs N/A. Large taproot breaks up compaction • Not tolerant to heat & drought, somewhat frost tolerant • Slow to emerge due to large seed; important to plant early • Suitable for hay or silage; good forage quality Conventional_________ $.68/lb $34/50 lbs Organic_____________ $.84/lb $42/50 lbs

Seeding Rate (lbs/acre)

Species Name

Total N

Drilled

Broadcast1/Aerial

In Mix

Approx. Seeds/lb

Seeding Date Range

Seeding Depth

Winter Kill2

(lb/A/yr)3

Hairy Vetch

25-35

30-40

15-20

16,000

Aug-Oct

½ - 1''

NO2

70-200

Common Vetch

50-60

60-75

20-40

7000

Aug-Sept

½ - 1''

YES

50-120

Winter Peas

50-100

Not Recommended

25-50

2000

Aug-Sept

1 - 2''

YES

70-150

Field Peas

100-200

Not Recommended

50-100

2000

Mar-May, Aug-Sept

2 - 3''

YES

70-150

Lentils

40-50

50-75

10-20

15000

Mar-May, Aug.-Sept.

1 - 1½"

YES

20-30

Chickling Vetch

60-70

Not Recommended

20-30

2600

Mar.-May

1 - 1½"

YES

80-100

Balansa Clover

5-8

6-9

2-3

500,000

Mar.-May, July-Sept

¼''

YES2

50-100

Lupin

50-90

Not Recommended

20-40

4000

Mar.-May

¼ - ¾''

YES

100-200

Crimson Clover

12-25

25-30

2-5

150,000

June-Sept

¼ - ½''

YES

55-130

Cowpeas

50-100

Not Recommended

20-30

3000

June-Aug

½ - 1''

YES

100-150

Sunn Hemp

15-20

Not Recommended

4-8

11,000

June-Aug

½ - 1''

YES

100-140

Berseem

12-15

15-20

2-5

200,000

May 15-Aug 30

1/4 - ½''

YES

55-100

Yellow Blossom

8-12

15-20

2-5

259,000

Feb-May; Aug 1-Aug. 30

1/4 - ½’’

NO

100-200

Mammoth Red

8-12

15-20

2-5

272,000

Feb-May; Aug 1-Aug. 30

1/4 - ½’’

NO

70-150

100-150

Not Recommended

25-50

1,200-1,600

Mar 1-April 30; Aug 1-Sept 15

1 - 3”

YES

50-140

Faba Beans

Incorporating broadcast seed by dragging or lightly disking will increase successful germination.

Winter kill success will vary. Typically dependent on severity of winter and snow cover.

3 Total N is dependent on several factors including soil temperature, how long crop is allowed to grow, etc.

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Warm Season Crops Crimson Clover*

• Rapidly growing warm-season cover crop clover • Seed as early as possible in the fall for maximum growth and biomass accumulation • Commonly used legume component in cover crop blends • Later seeding into September will result in less growth before freeze up Conventional________________ $1.20/lb

$60/50 lb bag NEW! Organic____________________ $3.30/lb

$165/50 lb bag

Iron & Clay Cowpeas

• Vigorous-growing summer annual legume that thrives in hot, wet conditions • Excellent drought stress tolerance (better than soybeans) and good N-fixation capacity (up to 150 lbs N/acre) • Widely adapted to varied soil types including nutrient poor, sandy or droughty soils. Ready to plowdown 60-90 days after planting • Plant after soil temperatures are >65°F in the summer Conventional____________ $44/50 lb bag

Sunn Hemp*

• Tall-growing, warm-season annual legume with tremendous biomass potential and N-fixing capacity • Quick growing, very heat and drought tolerant Has the potential to put on over 5,000 lbs of biomass in 60 days. Thrives on poor soils • Plant after soil temperatures are >65°F in the summer. Requires same inoculant as cowpeas • Terminate crop at first flower (~60 days) to avoid fibrous stalks Conventional________________ $1.60/lb

$80/50 lb bag

Balansa Clover*

• Quick establishing, cool season, annual legume with hollow stems • Good biomass accumulation and N-fixation potential • More cold tolerant than crimson clover; can potentially overwinter • Potential early fall cover crop option after silage corn, small grains or early soybeans Conventional________________ $2.40/lb

$120/50 lb bag

Frosty Berseem Clover NEW!

• Bred for later maturity, cold tolerance, productivity, and nutritional value • Multi-cut variety; capable of delivering multiple harvests per season • Aggressive growth, establishes quickly • Produces good biomass amounts quickly and fixes up to 100 lbs N/acre at flowering • Excellet palatability - cows selectively graze for it • No recorded cases of bloat • Slightly more cold tolerant than crimson clover but usually winter kills • 80/20 alfalfa/berseem clover mix could increase yield, crude protein, and water soluble carbohydrate levels in hay fields Conventional________________ $2.60/lb

$130/50 lb bag Organic____________________ $7.20/lb

$360/50 lb bag

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Native Grasses & Wildflowers WE STOCK A WIDE ASSORTMENT OF...

Native grass and wildflower species and mixes for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), CREP seeding, filter strip plantings and landscaping projects. Our native seed comes from Midwest growers and processors and is adapted to the Upper Midwest. We meet all state and federal seed laws, and do not sell seed contaminated with palmer amaranth. Native grasses and forbs are priced by Pure Live Seed (PLS) per lb Visit www.alseed.com for full descriptions of our native species and mixtures. Our CRP mixtures are designed to meet state NRCS specifications. Since the mixtures can vary depending on availability, please call for exact species composition.

NRCS CRP Mixtures MN CP21 Buffer Mix • A strip or area of vegetation that removes contaminants from overland flow • Helps filter out phosphorus, nitrogen, and sediment for environmental protection • A grass only mix, 55 seeds/sq.ft. _________________ASK/acre

IA CP23

CP42 Pollinator

• Grass and forbs seed mix adaptable to wet or hydric soil conditions • Common for Iowa wetland restoration • Synonymous with IA CP25 wet/hydric _________________ASK/acre

• For restoring and conserving native plant communities to benefit pollinators, bees, monarchs, and beneficial insects • 25% grass, 75% forbs (at least 3 forbs species per bloom period) • Contains bunch grasses to provide bird nesting • Iowa minimum of 40 seeds/ sq ft, Minnesota minimum of 35 seeds/ sq ft IA Mix_______________ ASK/acre MN Mix______________ ASK/acre Other States ASK

CP25 / CP38 MN CP2 / CP23 / CP28 • Establishment of permanent native grasses or wetland restoration • 90% grass, 10% forbs _________________ASK/acre

IA CP2 • Establishment of permanent native grasses • Grass/forbs mix or grass-only _________________ASK/acre

• For restoring tallgrass prairie plants and associated wildlife species • At least 15 species, minimum of 5 grass species and 5 forb species • Iowa minimum of 40 seeds/ sq ft, Minnesota minimum of 35 seeds/sq ft • About 75% grass, 25% forbs • Ideal for mesic soil conditions. Available for other soil types upon request IA Mix______________ ASK/acre MN Mix_____________ ASK/acre Other States ASK

Firebreak Mix ___________________ ASK/acre

Milkweed: Save The Monarch Butterfly!

RESTORE MONARCH BUTTERFLY HABITAT AND AVOID NEEDLESS DITCH MOWING.

The monarch butterfly population has declined by about 90 percent in the last ten or fifteen years.

Meanwhile, milkweeds, which are the required host plants for monarch butterflies, have been disappearing from the Midwest landscape. Midwesterners can restore butterfly habitat by planting milkweeds and other flowering plants. Roadsides are one of the best remaining habitat for monarchs, but only if they are not mowed. In Minnesota most eggs are laid on the milkweeds in July and August, and once the eggs are hatched the adults rely on nectar of flowering plants through September.

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Custom CRP Mix Not seeing what you need here?

Call us for special order mixtures. If you have a seeding plan, we will review it to help select the right mixture for your individual project.

We carry seed of:

• Common Milkweed ________ $12/oz.

• Butterfly Milkweed ________ $15/oz.

• Swamp Milkweed _________ $26/oz.

Seed 3 oz./1000 sq. ft. and ¼ to 1/2 in. deep Visit Xerces Society online for more information

www.xerces.org/milkweed

Native Forbs

Native Grasses Price per PLS lb

Pure Stand Seeding Rate PLS lbs/acre

Height

Big Bluestem

$15.00

8.0

6'

Buffalograss

$19.00

30.0

6"

ASK

5

3'

Dropseed, various

Price per PLS ounce

Pure Stand Seeding Rate oz./acre

Height

Aster, New England

$37.50

2.0

4'

Black-Eyed Susan

$2.50

2.0

2'

Blazing Star, Prairie

$26.50

8.0

3'

Clover, Purple Prairie

$4.50

8.0

2'

Grama, Blue

$11.00

4.0

1'

Grama, Side Oats

$11.00

8.0

2.5'

Green Needlegrass

$13.00

8.0

3'

Coneflower, Purple

$3.15

10.0

4'

Indiangrass

$14.00

8.0

6'

Coneflower, Yellow (Grayhead)

$8.00

4.0

4'

Little Bluestem

$13.00

10.0

3'

Coreopsis, Lance Leaf

$2.50

4.0

2'

Prairie Cordgrass

$75.00

6.0

8'

Goldenrod, Stiff

$31.25

2.0

3'

Switchgrass, VNS

$9.00

6.0

3' - 5' Milkweed, Butterfly

$15.00

8.0

2'

Switchgrass, Cave-In-Rock

$10.50

6.0

3' - 5'

Wheatgrass, Intermediate

$4.00

8.0

3 - 4'

Milkweed, Common

$12.00

8.0

3'

Wheatgrass, Slender

$5.00

8.0

3'

Milkweed, Swamp

$26.00

8.0

4'

Wheatgrass, Tall

$5.00

8.0

3' - 6'

Partridge Pea

$1.50

10.0

2'

Wheatgrass, Western

$7.00

8.0

3'

Vervain, Blue

$12.50

1.0

4'

Wildrye, Canada

$10.00

8.0

4' Wild Bergamot

$12.50

1.0

4'

Wildrye, Virginia

$13.00

12.0

4'

*Other available upon request

Home And Garden Wildflower Mixtures These mixes contain 10 to 20 perennial and annual species providing natural beauty and pollinator habitat all season long. Plant 8-12 lbs. per acre or 4 oz. per 1000 sq. ft. into weed free soil in spring.

A late fall dormant seeding is a second option. Weeds are inevitable during establishment and should be pulled or mowed off before they go to seed or become too competitive with the flowers.

Mowing in the fall knocks the seed out of annual seed heads for self-sowing.

Midwest Native Mix __ $67/lb Midwest Mix_______ $29/lb Midwest Value Mix __ $20/lb Knee High Mix______ $30/lb Partial Shade Mix___ $24/lb Bee Feed Mix______ $27/lb Native Grasses & Wildflowers 47

Wildlife

“We planted Buckshot August 8th. It was seeded, lightly dragged, then rolled, fertilized well and was green in a week. The deer didn’t use it too much through the summer but started to hit it hard after our first hard frost, which was expected. They loved the tops of the turnips and radishes. There were actually three bucks shot off that plot during first slug season.” Andrew Knudtson, Lake Mills, IA.

DIVERSE MIXES FOR GOOD STAND We specially formulate food plot mixes for every season and game. The high diversity in each mix ensures success for a good stand and attractiveness. Big Rack is the go-to perennial legume mix. Feather Flush is planted in late spring and will be sure to please turkey and pheasant appetites. For fall choose our Buckshot Brassica Mix or Frosty Suite winter grain mix for the ultimate hunting plot.

Wildlife Mixes

All ingredients in our wildlife mixes are variety not stated

Blend

Price

Red Clover, Crimson Clover, White Clover, Alsike Clover, Alfalfa, Perennial Ryegrass, Forage Rape

$35/10 lb bag (1/2 acre) $140/50 lb bag

Best perennial mix on the market Year-long high-energy forage for deer and turkey Diverse mix of clovers and alfalfa Forage rape provides brassica treat during seeding year

$25/8 lb bag (1 acre) $125/50 lb bag

The top 4 brassica species for grazing during the hunt season.

Will be used heavily after the first hard frost.

After grazing the leaves, the deer will graze the radish and turnip bulbs through the winter.

Big Rack

Buckshot Brassicas NEW! Forage Rape, Purple Top Turnip, Radish, Kale

Feather Flush NEW! Grain Sorghum, Buckwheat, Field Peas, Peredovik Sunflower, Proso Millet

Frosty Suite NEW! Austrian Winter Peas, Winter Wheat, Winter Rye, Buck Forage Oats

Features

Seeding Date

Seeding Depth/Rate per Acre

Spring or Early Fall

1/4” 18-20 lbs

Late Summer/ Early Fall

1/4 to 1/2” 7-10 lbs

Late Spring

1/2 to 1” 25 lbs

$62.50/50 lb bag

Fast growing summer annuals Great bird habitat and feed, deer too Previously Turkey/Pheasant Mix

$36/50 lb bag

Deer go nuts for peas and back forage oats Lasts into early winter with wheat and rye coming back in spring

Late Summer/ Early Fall

1” 100-150 lbs

Price

Features

Seeding Date

Seeding Depth/Rate per Acre

Individual Species Variety

Late Spring

1/2 to 1” 8-12 lbs

Late Summer/ Early Fall

1/2 to 1 1/2” 100-120 lbs

Mixed maturity, non-Roundup Ready

Spring

3/4 to 1 1/2" 25 lbs

$30/50 lb bag

90-100 day maturity, 4-5' tall, great for game bird fields

Spring

1" 4-5 lbs

$6.50/lb

Highly attractive to deer, best mixed with other species

Spring

1/4 to 1/2" 3-5 lbs

Wilder Game Food Grain Sorghum

$42/50 lb bag

Early maturing, short statured (26 -30”) Dual purpose food and cover for game birds and deer

Buck Forage Oats

$36/50 lb bag

Longer staygreen through the hunting season than spring oats Deer will eat these through the snow cover

Deer Plot Corn

$70/50 lb bag

Peredovik Black Oil Sunflower Sugar Beet

Antler King Products Deer and Elk Pellets

Hi-Protein Big Buck Block

$14.99/50 lb bag

$23.99/25 lb block

Backyard treat or for supplemental feeding to produce quality whitetails Research proven; protein, vitamins, and special yeast culture

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Wildlife & Turf

Magnet to keep deer in your area Protein and nutrient rich for antler and body growth

Turf "I seed Ruff and Tuff at 150 lbs/acre with a Brillion. Establishment is rapid, creates a lush lawn that looks just as good as Our Best, but is hardier and handles heat better. I always recommend Ruff and Tuff for areas of high traffic like hog lots, acreages, or commercial properties." Weber Lawn Service, Wells, MN.

NO-GIMMICKS! (NOT YOUR BOX-STORE SEED)

Lawn seed mixtures for the homestead The secret to establishing a new lawn faster? Variety and quality. Our seed mixtures include improved varieties with better drought resistance, earlier spring green-up, vibrant green color, and overall better lawn health. Plus, our mixtures are void of annual species, clay coatings, noxious weeds, or fillers – leaving you just pure, quality seed for a greener yard.

Lawn Seed Mixtures Blend Our Best

-Premium Bluegrass Blend

Ruff and Tuff -Persistance

Shady Lawn -Adaptive

Sustainable Lawn

Price

Features

Best Use

$2.65 / lb

Three improved bluegrass varieties provides enhanced drought resistance, rapid spring greenup, and disease resistance Fertilize and irrigate during dry spells for best results

Typical home lawn, commercial, parks, sports fields Irrigated or non-irrigated Sun or light shade

60% Improved Kentucky bluegrass 20% Perennial ryegrass 10% Turf-type tall fescue 10% Creeping red fescue

$2.15 / lb

Quickly becoming very popular: affordable, very attractive, and easy!

Turf-type tall fescue has deep roots for drought tolerance Superior wear-tolerance

Non-irrigated lawns, farmsteads, hog lots High traffic areas, athletic fields

65% Turf-type tall fescue 15% Improved Kentucky bluegrass 10% Creeping red fescue 10% Perennial ryegrass

$2.35 / lb

Three premium shade-tolerant fescues for diversity and persistence in shady areas Grows well in sun as a multi-purpose mix

Excellent shade tolerance Tough soils

30% Chewings fescue 15% Creeping red fescue 15% Turf-type tall fescue 20% Improved Kentucky bluegrass 20% Perennial ryegrass

$2.75 / lb

Attractive lawn with slower growth rate Dense turf outcompetes weeds Does not require fertilizer or irrigation Fine-bladed, wispy appearance

-Low Maintenance

No-mow areas Vineyards/orchards Dense shade Septic mounds

Composition

25% Boreal creeping red fescue 25% LS3000 chewings fescue 25% Hard fescue 25% Sheep fescue

Mixture Seeding Rate: For new lawns broadcast 175-250 lbs per acre or 4 - 7 lbs per 1,000 sq ft (heavier rate for quicker establishment and fill) Overseed exiting lawns at 75-175 lbs per acre or 2 - 4 lbs per 1,000 sq ft • Lower rates can be used when drill seeding

Individual Lawn Species Blend

Price

Concerto Kentucky Bluegrass

$3.00/lb

LS1200 Turf-Type Tall Fescue

$1.75/lb

Microclover® -Alterative Lawn

$25.00/ lb

Other species available upon request

Features

Best Use

Excellent seedling vigor, good resistance to most disease Exceptional early spring green-up and medium dark green color Excellent turf quality Very good traffic and drought tolerance Use where other species fail Smaller leaves, fewer flowers, lower growth, and less aggressive compared to white Dutch clover Fixes nitrogen, reducing fertilization needs Darker green and more drought-resistant lawn Damaged or killed by herbicides

Home lawn, athletic field, commerical

Seed 1 - 2 lbs per 1000 sq ft Or 50-100 lb per acre

Home lawn, athletic field, commercial, farmstead Non-irrigated

Seed 7 - 10 lbs per 1000 sq ft Or 250-300 lb per acre

Seed a pure stand Or mix with grass for diversity

Erosion Control Blankets Protect your seeding investment with our straw blankets • Single layer blanket that is best for mild slopes • Netting quickly degrades over a period of 3 months

Seed Rate

Available in two sizes: 8’ x 112’____ $40.00, or 4’ x 112’___$22.00 Box of 1,000 6” staples__________ $38.00

Seed .5 lbs per 1000 sq ft Or 5% by weight in a lawn grass mixture

Note: Other blankets available in pallet quantities upon request.

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Inoculants, Biologicals & OMRI Products Inoculants America’s Best Liquid Inoculant for Soybeans • Triple stack Rhizobia strain package for top yield responses on wide variety of soils • Sterile liquid formulation offers maximum nitrogen fixing potential for increased yields • Inoculate as you fill your planter or use in-furrow for greater flexibility • Not OMRI listed ________________________ $75/50 Unit Treatment ______________________ $205/160 Unit Treatment

Graph-Ex SA Soybean Inoculant & Seed Lubricant • Combines Excalibre Soybean Inoculant plus SabrEx Root Inoculant • Beneficial bacteria (Bradyrhizobia) and beneficial fungi (Trichoderma) for efficient use of soil nutrients • This planter box treatment contains talc-graphite carrier for seed lubrication • Over the past 4 years, average 4.5 bushel/a advantage over untreated soybean plots • Not OMRI listed _________________________ $24/6 Unit Treatment _______________________ $180/50 Unit Treatment

Biological Seed Coatings Myco Seed Treat • Biological and nutrient seed inoculant with seed lubricant • Dry blend of 15 different beneficial plant bacteria and fungi, including mycorrhizae fungi - Does NOT contain inoculum for nitrogen fixation of legumes • Contains key nutrients to support microbes during initial stages of growth • Promotes increased nutrient cycling, improved seedling vigor, stand establishment, root growth, and season long health • Recommended for all crops and commonly applied in the planter box • OMRI listed for organic use _______________________________ $48/8 Unit Treatment ______________________________ $200/40 Unit Treatment

SabrEx for Corn and Wheat/Cereals • Next generation Trichoderma seed inoculant • Creates bigger root systems and increases tillering in wheat • Stimulates root growth, enhances nutrient and water utilization and increases stress tolerances • Typical yield responses of 4 bu/a in wheat and 8 bu/a in corn • OMRI listed for organic use SabrEx for Wheat - Custom Pre-applied___ $4.75/Unit (40 unit minimum) SabrEx for Wheat Planter Box__________ $120/40 Unit Treatment SabrEx for Corn Planter Box ___________ $315/24 Unit Treatment

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N-Dure Peat-Based Inoculants • Maintain a high rhizobia count to ensure successful nodulation • Works with any type of planting equipment • Can be applied wet (slurry method) or dry at time of planting Crop

OMRI Listed

Culture

Soybeans Soybeans Peas, Vetch, & AC Greenfix Peas, Vetch, & AC Greenfix Alfalfa & Clover Birdsfoot Trefoil Sainfoin Lupin Cowpea/Sunn Hemp

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes

S S C C AB K EL H EL

Amount Treated 30 units (1500 lbs) 6 units (300 lbs) 30 units (1500 lbs) 2 units (100 lbs) 50 lbs 50 lbs 100 lbs 100 lbs 50 lbs

Price $32.00 $8.00 $30.00 $6.50 $6.50 $8.00 $10.00 $8.00 $8.00

Seed Lubricant • Talc and graphite based, improves seed flow which in turn improves plant stand • Especially important when planting seed treated with Cruiser and Acceleron 25 oz tub treats 50 units__________________________ $15

Pyganic Bioinsecticide • Labeled for use against soybean aphids, potato leafhopper, and other insect pests • Active ingredient is pyrethrum, an extract from a species of chrysanthemum • Immediate, broad spectrum control of insects and pests • No residual activity (zero pre-harvest interval) • Liquid formulation can be tank mixed • Use Rate = 9 oz./acre (Aphids) • Apply at dusk using approx. 20 gallon of water an acre. Sunlight breaks it down. _______________________________________ $160/qt. _______________________________________ $590/gal.

Sustane® Fertilizer • Composted turkey litter, feather meal, and sulfate of potash • For corn, soybean, pastures, gardens, orchard & berry crops, trees, shrubs, and turf.

• Call for bulk pricing 4-6-4____ $25/ 50 lb bag Very effective organic starter and maintenance fertilizer 8-2-4______________ $37/ 50 lb bag High nitrogen for long lasting nutrition

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Spreaders & Seed Potatoes OMRI Listed Supplements

Conventional Seed Potatoes

Kelp Meal____________________________ $60/50 lb bag Redmond Salt_________________________ $13/50 lb bag Diatomaceous Earth_____________________ $27/50 lb bag

Earthway Seeders

White: Yukon Gold, Norkotah Russet, Burbank Russet, Kennebec, Cascade Red: Red Norland, Red Pontiac Blue: All Blue

Organic Seed Potatoes

M20 ATV Spreader

White: Yukon Gold, Kennebec Red: Red Pontiac, Dark Red Norland Blue: All Blue Fingerling: French, Red Thumb, Austrian Crescent, Russia Banana, Purple Peruvian _______________ Call for pricing and in-season availability

• Spread fertilizer, food plot mix, or seed • Quick-connect to front/rear ATV rack • 12-volt motor includes wiring harness • 80-100lb capacity ___________________________ $229.99

2750 Bag Spreader

Martin's Gopher Bait 50

• 20lb capacity – zippered top • Adjustable shoulder strap ____________________________ $41.99

For striped and pocket gophers (not moles). A highly effective bait developed by the USDA. Milo grain with strychnine. Highly palatable. Poke a broom handle into a pocket gopher tunnel & drop a teaspoonful in there.

1001-B Precision Garden Seeder

1 lb_____________________________________ $13.99 4 lb_____________________________________ $38.99 45 lbs.__________________________________ $209.99

• Row crop planter for sweet corn or vegetable seeds • Includes a variety of seed plates • Adjustable depth with 30” row marker • Additional seed plates available ____________________________$119.99

Herd Seeders We have sold these spreaders for many years. They are well made and cover a lot of ground in a short time. Built to fit 3-point, pickup hitch, ATVs, UTVs, or towable. They are a special order item but can be delivered within days.

750

• 9.6 bushel (750 lbs), Cat. 1, 3-Point Mounting, PTO Driven ________________________ $1,750

GT-77 • Electric drive, 1.2 bushel, for ATV’s, utility vehicles, or lawn mowers • Mounting kits purchased separately • Ideal for alfalfa, clover, or other materials _________________________$350

I-92

• Electric drive, 2.58 bushel for hitch, 3-point, or utility vehicles • Various mounting kits purchased separately __________________________$535

M-12 Herd 750 Seeder

• 2.58 bushel, Cat. 1, 3-Point Mounting, PTO Driven __________________________$645

Ask about other models and options, or to receive a brochure. 1,200 lb and 2,440 lb models available.

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