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FSG 329 ALFALFA
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Highly persistent multifoliate variety

Excellent forage yield potential and quality

High resistance to stem and Northern root-knot nematodes
Perfect 30/30 DRI rating
Widely adapted

FSG 329 alfalfa was selected for yield, persistence, nematode resistance and disease resistance so that it will produce even under adverse environmental pressures. FSG 329 is adapted throughout the Western, North Central and EAstern United States. Forage quality is enhanced due to FSG 329's high multifoliate expression and is a great choice for commercial hay, beef and dairy producers.

Characteristics
Fall dormancy: 3.0
Winter Survival: 2.0 (Very Good)
Recovery After Cutting: Fast

FSG 351 ALFALFA
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Outstanding forage yield potential

Great forage quality

Stands up to wheel traffic pressure
Excellent resistance to stem and root knot nematodes

FSG 351 alfalfa has first place finishes in Pennsylvania and Minnesota and was in the top forage yielding group 8 out of 10 times in university trials. In a University of Nebraska wheel traffic study, FSG 351 was the highest yielding variety after two years of testing. From east to west, FSG 351 is adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions due to its strong disease, insect and nematode resistance package. This premier alfalfa has what it takes when it comes to yield, quality and persistence.

Characteristics
Fall dormancy: 3.0
Winter Survival: 2.0 (Very Good)
Recovery After Cutting: Very Fast

FSG 420LH ALFALFA
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Highest resistance to Potato Leafhoppers available

Excellent yield potential

Great forage quality
Perfect 30/30 DRI rating
A widely adapted versatile alfalfa variety

FSG 420LH alfalfa exemplifies all of the most recent advances in conventional alfalfa breeding. This alfalfa came out of a selection process designed to change the fall dormancy/winterhardiness relationship resulting in an alfalfa combining later fall dormancy, excellent winterhardiness, fast recover after cutting and an excellent disease resistance package that will reduce your production risks. With its high resistance to potato leafhoppers, FSG 420LH has the potential to produce high yields and high quality hay under sprayed or unsprayed field conditions making it the logical choice for your alfalfa production needs.

Characteristics
Fall dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 2.0 (Very Good)
Recovery After Cutting: Very Fast

FSG 400LH ALFALFA
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Highest resistance to Potato Leafhoppers available
Superior yield potential
High relative feed value & digestibility
Glandular haired
Outstanding 30 out of 30 Wisconsin Disease Index Rating

FSG 400LH is Farm Science Genetics' latest Potato Leafhopper resistant variety. This exceptional variety exhibits the highest resistance to Potato Leafhoppers available today. With a disease index rating of 30/30 and a fall dormancy of 4.0, FSG 400LH is at the top when it comes to performance, adaptability and pest resistance. FSG 400LH tolerates a wide range of climactic and soil conditions with characteristics such as superior establishment, excellent persistence, fast recovery after cutting, and high relative feed value in sprayed and unsprayed conditions. FSG 400LH is the perfect choice for areas where Potato Leafhoppers cause economic damage year after year.

Characteristics
Fall dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 2.5 (Very Good)
Recovery After Cutting: Very Fast

FSG 406 ALFALFA
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Exceptional forage yield potential
Superior forage quality
High multifoliate leaf expression
Unmatched winter hardiness and persistence
Perfect 30 out of 30 on the Wisconsin Disease Index

FSG 406 alfalfa is a remarkable new variety that raises the performance bar higher than ever before. With an unmatched winter hardiness rating and 4 fall dormancy, FSG 406 performs well over a wide range of environmental conditions and is adapted to all areas where 3 and 4 fall dormancy varieties are planted. FSG 406 also features a disease index rating of 30/30 and resistance to stem and root knot nematodes. Whether it’s for exceptional forage yields, superior forage quality or very fast recovery after cutting, FSG 406 is the choice for commercial hay, beef and dairy producers.

Characteristics
Fall dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 1.0 (Superior)
Recovery After Cutting: Very Fast

FSG 528SF ALFALFA

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New-Latest generation alfalfa with StandFast™ technology traits
Maximum forage yield, high forage quality
Easier harvest
Extremely fast regrowth after cutting
Greater standability to mid-bloom
Excellent stand persistence

FSG 528SF represents the latest generation of alfalfas with the Standfast technology traits which combine significantly improved standability through mid-bloom and 3 to 5 days faster regrowth when compared to conventional alfalfa varieties. FSG 528SF's extremely fast recovery means 4 to 6 inches more growth in the first 21 days after harvest. This can reduce the number of days to the next harvest as well as maximizing total season-long yield and quality. FSG 528SF's improved standability allows it to remain upright, preserving valuable yield and quality, in conditions where conventional alfalfa varieties lodge resulting in lost profit. This new alfalfa offers maximum forage yield, persistence and a complete pest and disease package. FSG 528SF is recommended for alfalfa growers who manage their alfalfa on a three to five cut harvest system.

Characteristics
Fall dormancy: 5.0
Winter Survival: 2.0 (Very Good)
Recovery After Cutting: Extremely Fast

FSG 408DP ALFALFA
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Dual purpose alfalfa – hay or graze
Wide, deep-set crowns
Stands up to wheel traffic pressure
High yield potential
Superior winter hardiness and persistence

FSG 408DP alfalfa has been bred for deep set crowns with 61% of the crowns 1 inch to 1 1/2 inches below the soil surface. The deep set crown trait helps insulate the crown in severe winter weather and protect the crown from animal and equipment traffic. This versatile variety is ideal for 3 to 4 cut management systems where wheel traffic is a concern or for intensive livestock grazing year after year. With high hay yields, great forage quality and an excellent disease and insect resistance package, FSG 408DP gives you the flexibility to optimize your management decisions.

Characteristics
Fall dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 1.9 (Superior)
Recovery After Cutting: Very Fast

FSG 505 ALFALFA

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Superior forage yield potential
Superb forage quality
Very fast recovery after cutting
Improved winter hardiness and persistence
Excellent disease and pest resistance package

With a superior combination of improved winter hardiness, very fast recovery after cutting, and great forage yield potential, FSG 505 Alfalfa has the agronomic characteristics needed to be top in its class. FSG 505 has performed exceptionally well in university yield trials over a wide range of environmental conditions and is adapted to all areas where fall dormancy 4 and 5 varieties are planted.

Characteristics
Fall dormancy: 5.0
Winter Survival: 2.9 (Very Good)
Recovery After Cutting: Very Fast

WITHSTAND ALFALFA

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High resistance to Aphanomyces Race 2
Great forage yield potential
Superior forage quality
Excellent winter hardiness and persistence
Perfect 30 out of 30 on the Wisconsin Disease Index

Withstand Alfalfa is a new, elite alfalfa that has high resistance to both Aphanomyces Race 1 and 2. This breakthrough along with a disease index rating of 30/30 insures that Withstand will perform well over a wide range of environmental conditions. With a very good winter hardiness rating and 4 fall dormancy, Withstand is adapted to all areas where 3 and 4 fall dormancy varieties are planted. Whether it's for great forage yields, superior forage quality, persistence or very fast recovery after cutting, Withstand is an exceptional alfalfa for commercial hay, beef and dairy producers.

Characteristics
Fall dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 2.0 (Very Good)
Recovery After Cutting: Very Fast

MARINER III ALFALFA

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Branch rooting system
Adapted to variable soil conditions
Stands up to wheel traffic pressure
High yield potential
Fast recovery after cutting
Superior winter hardiness and persistence

Mariner III Alfalfa is designed for 3 to 4 cut management systems where variable soil conditions are a concern. Mariner III excels on both wet and well drained soils, plus resists heaving and mechanical injury better than other alfalfas. With the potential for high yields especially under less than ideal soil conditions, great forage quality and an excellent disease and insect resistance package, Mariner III gives you the flexibility to optimize your management decisions.

Characteristics
Fall dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 2.0 (Very Good)
Recovery After Cutting: Very Fast

FSG 229CR ALFALFA
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Highly persistent to Creeping Rooted Alfalfa

Excellent drought and wet soil tolerance

Multi-purpose - great for haying or pasturing
Tough and widely adapted alfalfa

FSG 229CR alfalfa is a highly persistent creeping rooted alfalfa with rhizomatous crowns specialized for dry land pastures. As the alfalfa stand matures crown rhizomes will form new crowns increasing stand thickness. FSG 229CR excels in both hay and pasture type production and expresses a branch rotted trait that allows the plant better tolerance to wet soil conditions.

Characteristics
Fall dormancy: 2.0
Winter Survival: 2.0 (Very Good)
Recovery After Cutting: Fast

WL 343HQ ALFALFA
WL Alfalfa
HQ High Quality Guaranteed
  The Forage Quality Leader
WL 343HQ is the highest quality winterhardy HQ alfalfa W-L has released to date
Very high-yielding (FD = 3.9) under 3- and 4-cut harvest managements
Superior winterhardiness (WH = 1.7); WL 343HQ delivers long stand life under the toughest conditions

Proven ability to hold high feed value in the field when harvest is delayed

Fast recovery after cutting and excellent standability provide higher yields and higher quality forage with less risk
Dark green, fine-stemmed, and highly palatable

Characteristics
Fall dormancy: 3.9
Winter Survival: 1.7 (Superior)
Recovery After Cutting: Fast

WL 363HQ Alfalfa
WL Alfalfa
HQ High Quality Guaranteed
  Exceptional Profit Per Acre
Very high yielding (FD = 4.9) under 4- and 5-cut harvest managements; the highest yielding winterhardy HQ released to date
Outstanding winterhardiness (WH = 1.6);Wl 363HQ delivers excellent persistence under intensive cutting managements
A great choice for cash hay or haylage; WL 363HQ produces high yields and high RFQ numbers across a wide range of haying conditions
Excellent early-maturing companion to WL 343HQ and WL 353LH

 

Characteristics
Fall dormancy: 4.9
Winter Survival: 1.6 (Superior)
Recovery After Cutting: Fast

WL 353LH Alfalfa
WL Alfalfa
Hopper Shield
A New Weapon in the Battle Against Potato Leafhopper
Very high-yielding (FD = 4.0) under 3-, 4-, and 5-cut harvest managements
Dramatic improvements in agronomic performance - with or without leafhopper pressure!

New 7th-Generation PLH resistance (86%) best in the industry; a true no-spray PLH-resistant alfalfa, anywhere, anytime!

Perfect Disease Resistance Index (DRI) of 30/30 produces big yields on your toughest soils
Tough and widely adapted alfalfa

WL 353LH is a new high-yielding, high-quality alfalfa that delivers the best levels of potato leafhopper (PLH) resistance available today (7th Generation). In unsprayed trials under heavy PLH pressure, WL 353LH delivered up to 15% higher yield over the best 6th Generation PLH alfalfas currently on the market.

Characteristics
Fall dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 1.9 (Superior)
Recovery After Cutting: Fast

WL Organics
PREMIUM BRAND
High disease resistance, good adaptation  
  Premium Brand is a carefully selected brand of premium proprietary alfalfas chosen specifically for adaptation in the area in which it will be grown. Premium Brand is a perfect choice for growers seeking a moderately priced variety. It has a disease index rating 28 out of 30.
PRO BRAND
An economic brand of alfalfas
ProBrand is a selected brand of alfalfas specifically chosen for local adaptation and is designed for sustainable management programs. ProBrand is a good alfalfa for the economy-minded grower.
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