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BrettYoung Head OfficeWinnipeg, MB

Forage seed is the foundation of BrettYoung.

It was our primary business for many decades

and is still at the core of who we are today.

We access forage seed genetics from industry-

leading breeders in Canada, Europe and the

United States. Our team of Seed Production

Specialists work with growers to produce the

highest quality forage seed available. Through

our seed processing and warehousing facilities

in Winnipeg, MB, Calmar and Rycroft, AB,

and Gormley and Clifford ON, we process, coat,

package and market forage seed to farmers not

only in Western Canada, but around the globe.

Our Regional Account Managers are trained to

help provide you with the forage solutions that

are best suited to your operation and goals—

whether you choose one of our stock blends or

a custom blend tailored to your needs.

At BrettYoung, we strive to be a company like no other. We are proud of our strategic partnerships with world-class organizations through which we source leading technologies and genetics.

We are passionate about delivering the products that help keep your business profitable while backing them with knowledge and experience.

The ag industry has undergone significant change as consolidation continues and the number of choices declines.

Yet BrettYoung remains a family-owned company. We have strong connections to local markets where, along with investment in innovation and infrastructure, we continue to grow our presence.

We succeed in our markets by bringing distinct choices that deliver performance and value. By design, our success is deeply rooted within your success; the two are intertwined and grow together. We are Distinct By Design and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

We Know Forages

How to Establish a Productive Forage Stand . . . . . . . . . . 2Selecting Forage Species & Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FORAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Stock Blend Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Stock Blend Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ALFALFA & LEGUMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Alfalfa Variety Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Alfalfa & Legume Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

FORAGE & TURF GRASSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Forage Grass Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Turf Grass Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

CORN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Elite® Silage & Grazing Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Elite® Grain Hybrids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36RIB Complete® Hybrids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

SEED PRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Forage Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Seeding DepthProper depth of seeding cannot be stressed enough. Many forage stand establishment failures are due to seeding too deep. All forage species should be seeded no deeper than ½ inch. Most forage seeds will do well planted at about ¼ inch or less. Always err on seeding shallow rather than deep.

Seeding RatesUse the proper seeding rates based on target plants per square foot. Seeding rates depend on species, seed size, seed quality, seeding method, row spacing and annual precipitation. Because most forage seeds are small, light and often chaffy, it can be useful to mix the seed with cracked grain, cover crop seed, or use coated seed to improve seed flow.

Cover CropsAlthough not recommended, some producers choose to plant forages with cover crops such as barley or oats. Cover (or companion) crops compete with the new forage seedlings for sunlight, nutrients and moisture. A cover crop can cause reduced seedling establishment and forage yield and also reduce stand longevity. The benefits of using cover crops include reduction of wind and water erosion and reduction of weed infiltration. If using a cover crop, the following tips will reduce the competition and aid in forage stand establishment.

Tip #1 – Seed the cover crop at 1∕³ to ½ of normal seeding rate.

Tip #2 – Seed forage seed in a separate pass at an angle to your cover crop to reduce competition and to aid in depth control.

Tip #3 – Increase forage seeding rate to achieve desired plant densities in the stand as the cover crop will reduce forage seed establishment.

Tip #4 – Remove the cover crop as early as possible (silage or greenfeed) rather than harvesting the grain. This will reduce the amount of competition for sunlight, moisture and nutrients.

Tip #5 – If harvesting the cover crop for grain (not recommended), remove all straw from the field. If that is not an option, chop and spread the straw thoroughly across the field. If straw is left in a windrow, it will smother the forage seedlings underneath.

Tip #6 – If seeding forages where soil erosion is prominent, it is recommended that a cover crop be used. The companion crop will aid in covering and protecting the soil during the establishment year.

Source: http://www.agriculture.alberta.ca

Time of SeedingEarly spring (mid-April to early June), mid-summer (mid-July to early August) and late fall (after freeze-up) are suitable times for seeding your forage stand. Spring seeding provides the best chance for adequate moisture levels for germination. Summer seeding provides less weed competition, but may not be successful in areas with inadequate summer moisture. Fall dormant seeding can run risks of early spring run-off or freeze/thaw patterns harming seedlings.

Seedbed Preparation A firm seedbed is needed for good forage establishment. This results in proper seed-to-soil contact, adds control to seeding depth, and reduces surface drying. Walking on a firm seedbed should not leave a footprint deeper than ¼ inch.

Weed ControlWeed control is important for good forage establishment. A seedbed free of perennial weeds is especially important. Control weeds prior to seeding, as well as during the year of establishment, if possible.

Quality Seed and Seed TreatmentsCertified seed ensures varietal purity, high germination and weed-free seed. Certified seed results in rapid establishment and reduced weed problems in the future forage crop, as well as subsequent crops. Consider a seed coating to improve flowability and seedling health. All legumes should be inoculated to ensure proper nitrogen fixation.

FertilitySoil test and fertilize accordingly. Remember that the most cost-effective time to fertilize a forage crop is usually at seeding. Consider the use of higher rates of phosphorus or elemental sulphur to provide a stable nutrition base for the following years. Fifteen pounds per acre of P2O5 can be safely seed placed. Higher rates must be banded away from the seed row to avoid seedling damage.

General Fertility Guidelines for Forage

How to Establish a Productive Forage Stand

FORAGE STAND

The establishment phase is the critical first step in a productive and healthy forage stand . To maximize your success, follow the agronomic guidelines below .

Tips for Using Cover Crops

Low-MediumYield Potential Soils

Medium-HighYield Potential Soils

HighYield Potential Soils

Stand Composition

Nitrogen Phosphorus(P205)

Nitrogen Phosphorus(P205)

Potassium(K2O)

Sulphur Nitrogen Phosphorus(P205)

Potassium(K2O)

Sulphur

CR

OP

Grass <20% Legume 40–90 10–30 60–100 10–30 50–60 10–15 60–200 30–50 40–60 0–15

Grass–Legume

20–40% Legume 30–65 20–30 40–90 20–40 50–70 15–30 60–80 40–60 60–80 15–20

40–60% Legume 10–30 20–40 20–40 30–40 50–80 15–30 0–60 40–80 80–150 15–30

Legume >60% Legume 0–30 30–50 0–30 40–70 60–150 15–30 0–50 60–100 80–200 20–30

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SELECTING FORAGE SPECIES & BLENDS

Production Timing Crop Use Recommendation Rest, Regrowth

Forage Species Period of Major Production

Continuous Grazing

Rotational Grazing

Stored Feed

Stockpiled Forage

Grazing Tolerance

Pasture Regrowth

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

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

Alfalfa (Other Varieties) Spring to fall Poor Good Excellent Poor Fair Excellent

Birdsfoot Trefoil Spring to fall Poor Good Good Fair Fair Good

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

Red Clover (Single Cut) Spring Poor Good Good Poor Good Fair

Red Clover (Double Cut) Spring Poor Good Good Poor Good Excellent

White Clover Spring Good Good Poor Poor Excellent Excellent

Alsike Clover Spring Fair Fair Fair Poor Good Good

Sweet Clover Spring Fair Fair Good Poor Fair Poor

Sainfoin Spring Poor Fair Good Poor Poor Poor

Bromegrass (Smooth) Spring Good Fair Excellent Fair Good Poor

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

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

Timothy Spring through summer Poor Good Excellent Good Fair Poor

Reed Canarygrass Spring through summer Fair Fair Good Fair Good Good

Orchardgrass Spring through fall Good Excellent Good Good Excellent Excellent

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

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

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

Tall Fescue Spring through fall Good Excellent Good Excellent Good Excellent

Meadow Fescue Spring through fall Fair Good Good Good Good Good

Creeping Red Fescue Spring, fall Excellent Good Poor Good Good Excellent

Meadow Foxtail Spring Good Good Fair Fair Excellent Good

Kentucky Bluegrass Spring, fall Excellent Good Poor Fair Excellent Excellent

Crested Wheatgrass Spring and fall Good Fair Good Good Excellent Poor

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

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

Northern Wheatgrass Late spring Fair Fair Poor Fair Fair Fair

Slender Wheatgrass Spring and early summer Fair Fair Good Good Fair Fair

Tall Wheatgrass Late spring Fair Fair Good Fair Fair Poor

Western Wheatgrass Late spring Fair Fair Good Fair Good Fair

Altai Wildrye Late spring Fair Fair Poor Fair Good Fair

Dahurian Wildrye Late spring Good Good Good Good Good Good

Russian Wildrye Spring, fall Good Good Poor Good Good Fair

There are many factors to take into consideration when selecting forage species . The following is a list of relevant questions you should always ask before choosing forage species .

Intended Use & Management SystemIs the intended use of the forage crop hay

or pasture? In pasture, how intensely is the forage

stand going to be grazed? Are you rotational or

continuous grazing? What is your comfort level in

grazing alfalfa? In hay stands, how many cuts do you

expect to take each year? See the table to the right

for forage crop use recommendations .

Forage TimingWhen would you like your forage to be

available? See the table to the right for forage

productivity timing .

Environmental ConditionsHow much annual precipitation does your area

receive? How harsh are your winters?

Soil TypeWhat is your soil type (clay, loam, sandy)? How well

does your soil drain? Is there a problem with saline

or alkaline soils? Is the organic matter content high

or low?

Forage Crop Use Recommendations

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

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FORAGE BLENDS

Custom BlendsAlthough we put a lot of thought into

creating the stock blends presented on the

following pages, in some instances, a forage

blend should be custom-built to fit your

needs if they are not met by a stock blend .

Our team of experienced Regional Account

Managers can help you determine what

species will best suit your forage production

goals in your field to create a high-quality

custom blend .

If you are interested in a custom blend for

your hay or pasture needs, please complete

the Forage Recommendation Worksheet

located at the end of this guide . Your

Regional Account Manager will contact you

with a recommendation . Or visit our website

to help select the forage species that are

compatible for your custom blend .

More information on the characteristics of

the various species can be found on pages

16 to 19 and 22 to 27 .

Stock BlendsBrettYoung has carefully crafted its stock

blends to provide a high level of productivity

for a wide range of environments and uses .

To find the stock blend for your needs, use

the stock blend selector on pages 8 and 9 .

Your field is not the same as your neighbour’s, so why settle for the same forage blend? At BrettYoung, we can custom-build a blend to suit your specific needs or recommend a stock blend that provides high productivity in a wide range of environments .

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STOCK BLEND SELECTOR

Special Soil Condition

Saline#13. Saline

#17. All Grass Saline

Flood Prone #14. Lowland

Primary Use of Stand

Management System/Intensity

Component Mix

Moisture Conditions

Blend Recommendation*

Hay/Dairy Quality High Tonnage

Multi-Cut

Primarily Alfalfa

Adequate to Good

#2. Maxi-Ton

Blend

Multi-Cut

Primarily Alfalfa

Primarily Grass

Adequate to Good

Adequate to Good

#1. Super Hay

#5. Super

Pasture Hay

#4. Super

Haymaker

Hay/Beef Quality

Single Cut Rotational Grazing

Includes Alfalfa

Includes AlfalfaBloat Safe Bloat SafeNo

LegumesNo

Legumes

Low to Adequate

#6. Super

Pasture

#6. Super

Pasture

#8. Parkland Pasture

#8. Parkland Pasture

#7. Bloat Safe

#15. Horse

Pasture**

#7. Bloat Safe

#12. Grassland

Blend

#12. Grassland

Blend

#9. Dryland Pasture

#10. All Purpose

Pasture

#10. All Purpose

Pasture

#10. All

Purpose Pasture

#11. Cattleman’s

Choice/Premium

Horse Hay

#11. Cattleman’s

Choice/Premium

Horse Hay

Adequate Adequate Adequate AdequateAdequate to Good

Adequate to Good

Adequate to Good

Continuous Grazing

Primarily Grass

Dry Very Dry Conditions

#4. Super

Haymaker

#3. Dryland

Hay

#3. Dryland

Hay

Pasture

#1. Super Hay

Factors to ConsiderFollow the stock blend selector below to find the blend best suited for the soil and environmental conditions on your farm to achieve your forage production goals .

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

* See pages 10 and 11 for more information on the stock blends and their compositions .** White clover can cause bloat in cattle .

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#11. Cattleman’s

Choice/Premium

Horse Hay

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STOCK BLEND DESCRIPTIONS

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

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

#3 . Dryland HayAggressive growth in the dryland regions• 40% Kirk Crested Wheatgrass• 40% Carlton Smooth Bromegrass• 20% Spyder / 2010 Alfalfa UltraCoat

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

#5 . Super Pasture HayQuick drydown time in a swath• 50% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass• 35% Glacier Brand / Benchmark Plus

Orchardgrass• 10% Promesse Timothy• 5% Alfalfa Blend 4440 UltraCoat

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

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

#8 . Parkland PastureHigh-yielding pasture, works well in high-traffic areas and aggressive grazing systems• 50% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass• 25% Glacier Brand / Benchmark Plus

Orchardgrass• 10% 3010 Alfalfa UltraCoat• 10% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue• 5% Big Blue Kentucky Bluegrass

#9 . Dryland PastureLong-lived productive pasture blend for very dry areas• 50% Kirk Crested Wheatgrass• 35% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass• 10% Tom Russian Wildrye• 5% Spyder / 2010 Alfalfa UltraCoat

#10 . All Purpose PastureWidely adapted for most pasture needs with easy establishment and quality regrowth• 55% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass• 20% Kokanee Tall Fescue• 20% Intermediate Wheatgrass• 5% Spyder / 2010 Alfalfa UltraCoat

#11 . Cattleman's Choice/Premium Horse HayHigh protein pasture with superb regrowth, quick to establish and ideal for horses• 40% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass• 20% Kokanee Tall Fescue• 20% 3010 Alfalfa UltraCoat• 15% Glacier Brand / Benchmark Orchardgrass• 5% Promesse Timothy

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

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

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

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

#17 . All Grass SalineRapid establishment in saline areas, good longevity and no risk of bloat • 40% Riding Brand Tall Fescue• 20% Carlton Smooth Bromegrass• 15% Pubescent Wheatgrass• 15% Slender Wheatgrass• 10% Dahurian Wildrye

BrettYoung offers a wide variety of stock blends suitable for most production areas . The Stock Blend Selector on the previous page aids in the decision-making process, taking into account factors such as intended use of the stand, how intensely the stand will be managed, desired components and moisture conditions . This page provides more details on the blends .

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ALFALFA & LEGUMES

Industry-Leading AlfalfasAlfalfa is a popular and profitable forage

crop choice across Western Canada .

BrettYoung is strongly focused on alfalfa,

with a commitment to quality, productivity

and innovation . Our new varieties offer a

mixture of rooting habits, regrowth, and

other special characteristics like multifoliate,

hybrid or traffic tolerance, ensuring you have

access to the best alfalfa for your farm .

HybriForce-3400HybriForce-3400 delivers

exceptional seedling vigour

and hybrid performance

rewarding growers for many

harvests after establishment .

Its exceptional regrowth, plant vigour

and fine stems allow for more aggressive

cutting regimes to yield more and better

quality forage . HybriForce-3400 has shown

a 5% yield advantage over competitors in

extensive research trials; see Head-to-Head

Forage Yield Summary in the table below:

VarietyTotal Tons

Percent# of Cuts

HybriForce-3400 1,309 105 746

Competitors 1,249 100 746

Foothold AlfalfaFoothold is a long-lived alfalfa bred for its

oversized and deep-set crown, making it

more tolerant of wheel, hoof and field traffic .

Its spreading and prostrate growth habit is

conducive to filling in unseeded acres or

bare ground . Selected for a high leaf-to-

stem ratio, it has shown 73% multifoliate

expression delivering high quality forage and

more milk per acre . A score of 30/30 on the

DRI (Disease Resistance Index) complements

Foothold’s strong persistence and winter

hardiness for longer productivity .

BrettYoung offers a wide selection of high-performance alfalfa varieties . Excellent forage yield potential, outstanding quality and a mixture of rooting habits and special characteristics make these varieties the best alfalfa for your farm .

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HybriForce alfalfas are products of patented msSunstra® Hybrid Alfalfa Technology.

The Premier Certified Alfalfa Blend for the Canadian PrairiesBlend 4440 is a mixture of premium, certified alfalfas specifically developed to combine the strengths of our best varieties: high yields, superior winter hardiness, disease resistance, multifoliate expression, and unique rooting habits such as branch root, sunken crown and creeping root characteristics. The unique strengths of this blend offer suitabillity to a wide range of growing conditions. Demand the best, insist on Blend 4440 alfalfa.

Blend Composition Description

4010 BR (Branch Root)Root system that is up to 80% branched for optimum performance in poorly drained soils.

3010 (Sunken Crown)Deeper set crown protects from harsh winters, heavy machinery and animal traffic.

Barricade SLT (Salt Tolerant Tap Root)

Salt-tolerant tap root is more persistent in salinity, plus an outstanding disease package and high yields.

4020 MF (Multifoliate) High multifoliate expression resulting in higher, softer-leaved feed value.

2010 (Creeping Root)Strong dormancy with exceptional winter hardiness and improved disease resistance. Prostrate growth habit tends to fill in bare ground.

Foothold alfalfa, features oversized crown

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ALFALFA VARIETY SELECTOR

Primary Use of Stand

Management System/Intensity

Stand/Production Goal

Typical Moisture Conditions

Variety Recommendation

Hay/Haylage Pasture

Long-Term Stand

HybriForce- 3400 2010 2010 2010 30104010 Blend 44404010 BR Blend 4440

Stronghold

Stronghold

High Quality (Multifoliate)

Long-Term Stand

Long-Term Stand

Withstand High Traffic

Maximum Yield

Adequate VariableHigh Water Table Adequate Dry Dry Dry Dry AdequateHigh Water

Table VariableModerate to Good

3010

Foothold

Spyder Spyder Spyder Foothold

Multi-Cut Single Cut Managed Grazing

Continuous Grazing

Long-Term Stand

Special Soil Condition

Saline Barricade SLT

3010

Foothold4030

4020 MF Spyder

2010

Dry

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

Factors to ConsiderFollow the alfalfa variety selector below to find the variety best suited for the soil and environmental conditions on your farm to achieve your forage production goals .

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ALFALFA & LEGUME VARIETIES

Environmental Tolerances

Group Intended Use

Species VarietyRooting Habit

Plant TypePreferred Growing

ConditionsVariety Key Features

Species Limitations

Production Period

Winter Hardiness

Drought Flooding Optimum

pHAcidity Alkalinity Salinity

Approx. Seeds/lb

Alf

alfa

Hay

Alfa

lfa

4030 Tap root Upright Widely adapted

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

• Bloat hazard• Needs good

drainageSpring –

Fall Very Good Good Low 6 .0–7 .8 Low to Moderate

Moderate to High

Low to Moderate 225,000

4020 MF Tap root Upright Multifoliate

Widely adapted

• High multifoliate expression• Fast recovery• Good winter hardiness


drainageSpring –


Moderate to High


4010 BR Branch root Upright

Widely adapted; does well with higher water table

• Branch root tolerates wet soils

• High forage yield• Persistent • Highly resistant to major

diseases

• Bloat hazard Spring – Fall Good Good Low to

Moderate 6 .0–7 .8 Low to Moderate

Moderate to High


Blend 4440 Mixed Upright Widely adapted

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

• Bloat hazard• Needs

moderate drainage

Spring – Fall Very Good Good Low 6 .0–7 .8 Low to

ModerateModerate to

HighLow to

Moderate 225,000

Barricade SLT Tap root Upright

Widely adapted; suitable for moderately saline conditions

• Improved salt tolerance• Excellent forage yield

potential• Broad disease and

pest resistance


drainageSpring –


Moderate to High


HybriForce-3400 Tap root Upright

Hybrid

Widely adapted; top yield and quality

• Highest forage yield potential

• Rapid recovery• Excellent disease resistance• Dense, persistent stands• Fine stems and high quality


drainageSpring –

Fall Good Good Low 6 .0–7 .8 Low to Moderate

Moderate to High


Stronghold Tap root Upright Multifoliate

Widely adapted

• Excellent yield and quality• Superior winter hardiness,

with low dormancy• Excellent disease resistance


drainageSpring –

Fall Excellent Good Low 6 .0–7 .8 Low to Moderate

Moderate to High

Low to High 225,000

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3010 Deep-set crown Upright

Widely adapted; suitable to pasture production

• High traffic tolerance due to deep-set crowns

• High forage yield• Excellent disease

resistance package


drainageSpring –

Fall Good Good Low 6 .0–7 .8 Low to Moderate

Moderate to High


Foothold Spreader Prostrate Multifoliate

Widely adapted; suitable to pasture or long-lived hay

• High traffic tolerance due to oversized crown

• High leaf-to-stem ratio• Excellent winter hardiness

and disease resistance


drainageSpring –


Moderate to High


2010 Creeping root Upright Drier

regions• Excellent winter hardiness• Creeping rooted type• Good regrowth


drainageSpring –


Moderate to High


Spyder Creeping root Upright Drier

regions• Excellent winter hardiness• Creeping rooted type• Good regrowth


drainageSpring –


Moderate to High


Survivor Deep-set crown Upright Pasture

production

• High yield potential• Improved tolerance

to grazing• Improved traffic tolerance


drainageSpring –


Moderate to High


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Group Intended Use Species Variety

Rooting Habit

Plant Type

Preferred Growing


Species Limitations

Production Period

Winter Hardiness Drought Flooding

Optimum pH

Acidity Alkalinity Salinity Approx. Seeds/lb

Blo

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Leg

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Pas

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Birdsfoot Trefoil Leo

Tap root with

branches

Low growing

Adapted to areas with higher moisture

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

• Difficult to establish

Spring – Fall

Moderate to Good Moderate High 6 .2–6 .5 Moderate

to High Moderate Low to Moderate 370,000

Cicer Milkvetch AC Oxley II Creeping

root Upright

Widely adapted; creeps best in coarser textured soils

• Widely adapted• Moderately tolerant

to salinity• Ideal pasture legume• Bloat free legume

• Difficult to establish

Late Spring – Fall

Very High

Moderate to High Low 6 .0–7 .8 Low to

Moderate Moderate Low to Moderate 120,000

Sainfoin Tap root UprightWidely adapted to well drained soils

• Good drought tolerance• Good to excellent winter

hardiness• Good tolerance to

alkaline soils• Bloat free legume

• Limited regrowth

Spring – Summer Good Moderate

to High Low 6 .0–7 .8 Low Moderate Low 25,000

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Alsike Clover Aurora Branch

rootLow

growingLow-lying moist areas

• Tolerant to poorly drained soils

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

• Bloat hazard• Risk for grazing

horsesSpring Good Poor to

ModerateModerate to High 5 .7–7 .0 Moderate Low to

Moderate Low 680,000

Wildcat Double Cut Red Clover

WildcatTap root

with branches

Upright

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

• Top yielding red clover• Excellent winter hardiness• High moisture tolerance

• Bloat hazard• Short-lived Spring Moderate Low Moderate 5 .5–7 .5 Moderate Moderate Low 240,000

Red Clover Single Cut

Tap root with

branchesUpright

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

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

• Bloat hazard• Short-lived Spring Moderate Low to

Moderate Moderate 5 .5–7 .5 Moderate Moderate Low 275,000

Sweet Clover (Yellow

Blossom)Norgold Tap root Upright

Widely adapted; very productive on well drained fertile soils

• Low coumarin for reduced risk of bleeding diseases in cattle

• Commonly used as a soil builder

• Excellent winter hardiness

• Biennial Spring of second (biennial) Good Moderate

to High Low 6 .5–7 .5 Low Moderate Moderate 250,000

Pas

ture

White Clover Grasslands Huia

Rhizo- matous

Low growing

Prefers heavier moist soils

• Low growing• Tolerant to close mowing

and grazing• Bloat hazard Spring –

Fall Good Poor Low to Moderate 5 .5–7 .0 Moderate Low Low 775,000

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FORAGE GRASSES

Full Line of Forage GrassesImproved grass varieties are an important

component of most hay and pasture stands .

They add to the productivity, yield, quality

and timing of production of most mixtures .

BrettYoung is continually working with variety

developers to offer a complete portfolio of

improved varieties of all grass species to

meet your specific production needs .

Selecting the right grass for your situation is

critical to the successful establishment and

management of your hay or pasture stands .

Our Regional Account Managers will work

with you to make the best choices for your

specific needs . Our guide offers a number of

tools to help you learn more about each of

the grass varieties and species we offer and

where they fit the best .

Forage Grass Species• Annual Ryegrass

• Bromegrass

• Fescue

• Orchardgrass

• Timothy

• Wheatgrass

• Wildrye

Whether you are looking for high productivity, rapid regrowth or disease resistance, when it comes to a successful hay or pasture stand, don't settle for anything less than BrettYoung's full line of forage grasses .

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FORAGE GRASS VARIETIES


Group Intended Use Species Variety Rooting

HabitPlant Type

Preferred Growing Conditions Variety Key Features

Species Limitations

Production Period

Winter Hardiness Drought Flooding Optimum pH Acidity Alkalinity Salinity Approx.

Seeds/lbSeeding

Rate lb/ac

Ann

ual

Pas

ture

Annual Ryegrass Bigbang Bunch-

grass BasalSoil of medium to high fertility with adequate moisture

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

high moisture areas

• Prone to drought stress

Mid to Late Summer, Fall Annual Low High 5 .5–7 .5 Moderate

to HighLow to

ModerateLow to

Moderate 220,000 20 – 30

Italian Ryegrass Fabio Bunch-

grass BasalSoil of medium to high fertility with adequate moisture

• Tetraploid type• Fast growing leafy and high-quality

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

• Prone to drought stress

Mid to Late Summer, Fall Annual Low High 5 .5–7 .5 Moderate

to HighLow to

ModerateLow to

Moderate 220,000 30 – 40

Gra

zing

/Co

ver

Cro

p

Forage Radish

Purebred Brand Radish

Tap BrassicaPrefers well drained soils and cool growing conditions

• In-season and late-season grazing• Soil improvement• Oilseed type

Late summer & Fall Annual Low to

Moderate Low 5 .5–7 .5 Moderate to High Moderate Low to

Moderate 150,000 8 – 10

Turnip Purple Top Turnip Tap Brassica

Prefers well drained soils and cool growing conditions

• In-season and late-season grazing• Soil improvement

Late summer & Fall Annual Low to

Moderate Low 5 .5–7 .5 Moderate to High Moderate Low to

Moderate 150,000 8 – 10

Sila

ge,

G

razi

ng,

Gre

enfe

ed

Sorghum Sudangrass

Sorghum Sudangrass Fibrous Warm-season

grassPrefers warm soil and growing conditions

• Triazine tolerant• High yields

• Nitrate risk

Late summer & Fall Annual Moderate

to High Moderate 6 .0–7 .5 Moderate Moderate Moderate 25,000 25 – 30

Millet Golden German Fibrous Warm-season

grassPrefers warm soil and growing conditions • Very good for swath grazing • Nitrate

riskLate summer

& Fall Annual Moderate to High Moderate 6 .0–7 .5 Moderate Moderate Moderate 200,000 15 – 30

Sila

ge,

G

reen

feed Oat/Pea SprintMaxx Mixture

Cool-season grass legume

mixtureWidely adapted • Good nurse crop

• Good quality Summer Annual Moderate Moderate 6 .0–7 .5 Moderate Moderate Moderate 12,000 120 – 150

Triticale/Pea TripperMaxx Mixture

Cool-season grass legume

mixtureWidely adapted • Good nurse crop

• Good quality Summer Annual Moderate Moderate 6 .0–7 .5 Moderate Moderate Moderate 14,000 120 – 150

Bro

meg

rass

Hay

& P

astu

re

Meadow Brome Fleet Bunch-

grass BasalWidely adapted; prefers well drained soils

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

• Poor tolerance to flooding

Early Spring – Late Summer Good Moderate

to High Low 6 .0–7 .5 Moderate Moderate Low to Moderate 90,000 18 – 28

Smooth Brome Carlton

Aggressive sod

formingElongating Widely adapted

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

• Considered an invasive species in many range areas

Mid Spring – Mid Summer Excellent Moderate

to High Moderate 6 .0–7 .5 Moderate Moderate Low to Moderate 142,000 12 – 16

Fesc

ues

Creeping Red Fescue Boreal Sod

forming BasalWidely adapted; does best in high rainfall areas

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

conditions• Tolerates close grazing and survives

drought

• Low production under drier conditions

Spring – Fall Excellent Moderate to High Moderate 5 .5–7 .5 Moderate

to High Moderate Low to Moderate 375,000 3 – 6

Meadow Fescue

Bunch- grass Basal

Prefers soils with good moisture and good drainage

• Basal leaf growth suitable for grazing• Tolerant to acidity

• Not always winter hardy

Spring – Fall Fair to Good Moderate Moderate

to High 5 .5–6 .5 Moderate Moderate Moderate 230,000 8 – 12

Tall Fescue Cowgirl Bunch-

grass BasalWidely adapted; does best on moist heavy textured soils

• Soft leaved• Improved palatability • Endophyte free



to High 5 .5–6 .5 High Moderate Moderate to High 205,000 8 – 12

Tall Fescue Kokanee Bunch-

grass BasalWidely adapted; does best on moist heavy textured soils

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



to High 5 .5–6 .5 High Moderate Moderate to High 205,000 8 – 12

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Rooting Habit

Plant Type

Preferred Growing Conditions

Variety Key FeaturesSpecies

LimitationsProduction

PeriodWinter

HardinessDrought Flooding Optimum pH Acidity Alkalinity Salinity

Approx. Seeds/lb

Seeding Rate lb/

ac

Fesc

ues

Hay

&

Pas

ture

Tall Fescue Riding Brand

Bunch- grass Basal

Widely adapted; does best on moist heavy textured soils

• Excellent heat and drought tolerance

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

• Not always winter hardy Spring – Fall Fair to

Good Moderate Moderate to High 5 .5–6 .5 High Moderate Moderate

to High 205,000 8 – 12

Mis

cella

neo

us

Pas

ture

Creeping Foxtail

Sod forming Basal Adapted to soils with

continuous moisture • Excellent flood tolerance • Difficult to handle seed Spring – Fall Very

Good Poor High 5 .5–7 .5 Moderate to High Low Low to

Moderate 785,000 3 – 6

Kentucky Bluegrass

Big Blue

Sod forming Basal

Does best on well drained highly productive soils

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

grazing

• Does not tolerate drought Spring – Fall Excellent Low to

Moderate Moderate 5 .5–7 .5 Low to Moderate

Low to Moderate Low 2,100,000 4 – 6

Meadow Foxtail

Bunch- grass Basal

Prefers cool conditions and high water tables

• Excellent flood tolerance • Difficult to handle seed

Early Spring – Fall Good Low High 5 .5–7 .5 Moderate

to High Moderate Low 410,000 3 – 6

Perennial Ryegrass Lactal Bunch-

grass BasalMedium to high fertility soils with adequate moisture

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

• Very susceptible to winterkill

Mid to Late Summer,

FallPoor Low Moderate 5 .5–7 .5 Moderate Low to

ModerateLow to

Moderate 240,000 8 – 12

Hay

& P

astu

re

Reed Canary-

grassRival Sod

forming ElongatingGrows well on poorly drained soils prone to flooding

• Low alkaloid variety• Can be subjected to temporary

flooding up to 8 weeks• Excellent winter hardiness

• Not saline tolerant

Spring – Summer Good Moderate Excellent 5 .5–7 .5 Moderate Moderate Low 535,000 4 – 8

Orc

hard

gra

ss

Orchard- grass

AC Killarney

Bunch- grass Basal

Prefers medium textured well drained soils with good moisture

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

• Not always winter hardy Spring – Fall Good Moderate Low to

Moderate 6 .0–7 .5 Moderate Low Low to Moderate 425,000 3 – 7

Orchard- grass

Benchmark Plus

Bunch- grass Basal


• Selected under heavy grazing• High palatability• Good persistence• Early maturity

• Not always winter hardy Spring – Fall Good Moderate Moderate 6 .0–7 .5 Moderate Low Low to

Moderate 425,000 3 – 7

Orchard- grass

Glacier Brand

Bunch- grass Basal


• Good winter hardiness• Quick regrowth

• Not always winter hardy Spring – Fall Fair to

Good Moderate Low to Moderate 6 .0–7 .5 Moderate Low Low to

Moderate 425,000 3 – 7

Tim

oth

y

Timothy Summergraze Bunch- grass Basal

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

• Medium maturity• High yields• Excellent winter hardiness

• Not saline or drought tolerant

• Not tolerant to continuous grazing

Spring – Summer

Good to Excellent Low High 5 .6–7 .3 High Low Low 1,200,000 3 – 6

Timothy Promesse Bunch- grass Basal

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

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

• Not saline or drought tolerant

• Not tolerant to continuous grazing

Spring – Summer Good Low High 5 .6–7 .3 High Low Low 1,200,000 3 – 6

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Rooting Habit

Plant TypePreferred Growing


Species Limitations

Production Period

Winter Hardiness

Drought Tolerance

Flooding Tolerance

Optimum pHAcidity

ToleranceAlkalinity Tolerance

Salinity Tolerance

Approx. Seeds/lb

Seeding Rate lb/ac

Whe

atg

rass

Hay

& P

astu

re

Crested Wheat-grass

(Fairway Type)

Fairway Bunch-grass Basal

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

• Diploid type• Finer stemmed• Tolerates more moisture

• Forage quality drops after heading

Early Spring Excellent Excellent Low 6 .6–8 .4 Low Moderate to High

Low to Moderate 300,000 10 – 15

Crested Wheat-grass

(Standard Type)

Kirk Bunch-grass Basal

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

• Tetraploid type• Tolerant to heavy grazing• Aggressive vigour and high yielding

• Forage quality drops after heading

Early Spring Excellent Excellent Low 6 .6–8 .4 Low Moderate to High

Low to Moderate 195,000 10 – 15

Inter-mediate Wheat-grass

Clarke Slow sod forming Elongating

Widely adapted; prefers well drained soils with adequate moisture

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

• Shorter-lived under intensive use

Late Spring – Mid Summer Good Moderate

to High Low 6 .0–8 .4 Low Moderate Low to Moderate 80,000 18 – 24

Northern Wheat-grass

Sod forming Elongating Prefers dry medium to

coarse textured soils• Cures well on stem; suitable for late

season or winter pastureMid Spring – Mid Summer Good Very High Moderate 6 .6–8 .4 Low to

ModerateModerate to High Moderate 145,000 12 – 16

Pubescent Wheat-grass

Greenleaf Slow sod forming Elongating

Widely adapted; prefers well drained soils with adequate moisture

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

• Shorter-lived under intensive grazing

Spring – Summer Good Moderate

to High Low 6 .0–8 .4 Low Moderate Low to Moderate 80,000 16 – 22

Slender Wheat-grass

Adanac Bunch-grass Elongating

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

• Saline tolerant• Spring flood tolerant

• Short-lived perennial

Mid Spring – Summer Good Moderate Moderate 6 .6–8 .4 Low to

ModerateModerate to High High 135,000 10 – 14

Tall Wheat-grass

Bunch-grass Basal

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

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

conditions

• Lower palatability

Late Spring – Mid Summer Excellent High Moderate

to High 6 .6–8 .4 Low to Moderate High Very High 75,000 20 – 30

Western Wheat-grass

Sod forming Elongating Widely adapted;

prefers heavy soils• Drought tolerant • Saline tolerant Spring – Fall Excellent Moderate

to HighModerate to High 6 .6–8 .4 Low to


Wild

rye

Dahurian Wildrye James Bunch-

grass Basal Widely adapted but short-lived

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

establishment

• Short-lived perennial Spring – Fall Good Moderate Low 6 .0–8 .4 Low Moderate High 80,000 12 – 16

Russian Wildrye Swift Bunch-

grass Basal

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

• Excellent pasture grass, good for winter grazing

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

established

• Poor seedling vigour

Early Spring – Mid Summer Excellent Very High Low 6 .6–8 .4 Low to



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TURF GRASS BLENDS

Executive Blend (T8)Kentucky bluegrass has long been a popular

turf grass in temperate zones around the world .

Executive Blend is a mixture of BrettYoung’s

best semi-dwarf Kentucky bluegrass varieties

that combine fine leaves, less vertical growth,

persistence, heat tolerance, disease resistance

and excellent turf quality .

• 100% Premium Kentucky Bluegrass Varieties

Deluxe Turf Blend (T12)The Deluxe Turf Blend combines the benefits of

the Kentucky bluegrass with additional shade

tolerance from Aberdeen, a creeping red fescue

with improved turf characteristics . Deluxe Turf

Blend also includes 10% improved perennial

ryegrass to get your lawn off to a quicker start .

• 60% Babe Kentucky Bluegrass

• 30% Aberdeen Creeping Red Fescue

• 10% Dominator Perennial Ryegrass

All Purpose Mix (T6)The All Purpose Mix is well suited to sun or

shade and has annual ryegrass to germinate

quicker and aid in establishment . All Purpose

Mix does not use improved turf varieties,

which reduces turf quality and provides a more

economical option for establishing your lawn .

• 40% Common Kentucky Bluegrass

• 40% Common Creeping Red Fescue

• 20% Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass

Drought Tolerant Turf Blend (T9)The Drought Tolerant Turf Blend includes

improved varieties of creeping red fescue, sheep

fescue, chewings fescue and hard fescue . The

result is a mixture that will provide a dense,

high-quality turf that has reduced regrowth and

requires less water than other turf mixtures .

• 35% Aberdeen Creeping Red Fescue

• 25% Shadow II Chewings Fescue

• 20% Common Sheep Fescue

• 20% Improved Hard Fescue Variety

Playground/Rural Lawn Mix (T3)For areas that require less maintenance, can

experience drought and do not require the look

of a high-quality turf, the Playground/Rural Lawn

Mix is an excellent option . It will do well in sun

or shade, but in extreme drought, the Fairway

crested wheatgrass will become more dominant .

• 35% Common Kentucky Bluegrass

• 35% Common Creeping Red Fescue

• 10% Fairway Crested Wheatgrass

• 10% Deputy Tall Fescue

• 10% Diploid Annual Ryegrass

UltraCoat®

UltraCoat is a proprietary seed coating used to improve

the appearance, handling and agronomics of our top

alfalfas and bromegrasses . The benefits of UltraCoat

start with the polymer, which is specially formulated to

have exceptional durability providing uniform seed

coverage and on-seed setting . The polymer uses talc,

that readily adheres to the seed . Better adhesion

means improved flowability and less dust-off . The

UltraCoat polymer is bacteria friendly and pH neutral,

supporting high rhizobia levels ensuring optimum

on-seed survival .

UltraCoat includes precise layering of Apron XL®

fungicide on grasses and OMRI-certified Nitragin

Gold® inoculant on legumes . Apron XL guards against

diseases that can inhibit emergence, plant stand, plant

health and ultimately yield potential . Nitragin Gold

consistently delivers high levels of nitrogen fixation

through specially selected natural rhizobia strains .

Benefits of UltraCoat• Helps with flowability and accurate seed placement

• Consistent seed appearance and improved visibility in the soil

• Seed environment that is conducive to improved germination and seedling survival

• Fungicidal seed treatment or legume inoculant are layered to aid in seedling health and plant growth

• Isolates user from seed treatments for increased safety

BrettYoung is a major producer of turf species and has an extensive line-up of improved turf varieties . Whatever turf application you have, BrettYoung stocks several turf blends to cover your needs .

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

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

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

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

Recommended UseSports Fields

Perfect Lawn

Economy Lawn

Sun Mixture

Shade Mixture

PlaygroundsLow

MaintenanceDrought

Executive Blend (T8) P P PDeluxe Turf Blend (T12) P P P P

All Purpose Mix (T6) P P P PDrought Tolerant Turf Blend (T9) P P P P P

Playground/Rural Lawn Mix (T3) P P P

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Exclusive Access BrettYoung’s exclusive access to Elite germplasm means Western Canadian farmers can profit from top performing corn genetics .

The partnership between BrettYoung

and Elite® brings premium corn varieties

specifically suited to Western Canadian

conditions .

Elite is a Canadian seed company that

prides itself on delivering varieties tailored

to the specific needs of farmers across

Western Canada . Elite’s unwavering

commitment to early-maturing markets

is demonstrated through continued

investments in crop production research,

plant breeding and crop variety

development . Elite’s corn hybrids are

developed and evaluated at the Elite

Research Farm in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec,

as well as satellite testing locations in

Western Canada .

Elite’s corn evaluation has access to

multiple trait platforms and is focused on

early-maturing hybrids . The selection of

grain corn hybrids targets yield, drydown,

standability and disease resistance . In their

silage and grazing line-up, hybrids are

selected for high tonnage, high energy and

production per acre .

When farmers choose Elite, they are

choosing cutting-edge products and

technology along with industry-leading

expertise .

Our Strategic Partner for Corn

ELITE RESEARCH FARM Saint-Hyacinthe, QC

LEADING GENETICS IN CORN

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HybridGenetic

TraitRefuge Needed

Grain CHU

Silage CHU

Silking CHU

Maturity Zone (CHU) Yield

Plant Height

Grain Type

Spring Vigour

Ear Coverage Stalk Root Digestibility NEL

Milk/Acre

Plant Health

E47A17 R RR2 N/A 2200 2050 1300 2000–2300 9 T D 9 7 9 9 9 9 9 9

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

Yukon R RR2 N/A 2300 2150 1250 1900–2200 9 VT F 9 5 8 8 9 8 8 8

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

Fusion RR RR2 N/A 2350 2200 1230 2000–2300 8 T SF 9 6 6 6 8 8 8 7Fusion RR is a top-yielding silage corn that is widely adapted for use across Western Canada. It offers great feed quality and top yields.

Tundra RR RR2 N/A 2450 2300 1300 2200–2500 8 T SF 7 7 9 7 9 8 8 7

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

E53B22 R VT2P RIB 5% RIB 2500 2350 1330 2200–2500 9 VT D 9 7 8 8 8 9 9 8E53B22 R delivers outstanding yield coupled with excellent plant health in both silage and grazing conditions.

Venza R RR2 N/A 2650 2500 1390 2300–2600 9 VT SD 9 9 8 7 8 8 9 8Venza R is an excellent hybrid that offers the performance of Murano RR with slightly earlier maturity.

Durango none N/A 2650 2500 1390 2300–2600 9 VT SD 9 9 8 7 8 8 9 8Durango is ideal for growers looking for a non-GMO hybrid with top yields and high quality.

BrettYoung is pleased to bring the Elite brand of corn hybrids to Western Canada . Selected for the undeniable advantages it provides for ruminant feeding, Elite HTE (High Total Energy) corn is the choice of feed pros . Composed of high-performing traits, the HTE line will become a reliable cornerstone of your feed strategy .

HTE hybrids are designed for silage and grazing production and the reliability of HTE hybrids allows you to devote your attention to the other variables you need to control in order to feed your herd .

Ratings: 9 = excellent; 5 = average; 1 = poor; N/A = not applicable

RR2 = Roundup Ready® Corn 2 VT2P = VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® Corn Blend

See page 36 for a full glossary of terms.

ELITE® SILAGE & GRAZING CORN

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Grain Corn

ProductsHybrid E46J77 R E47A17 R E47A12 R Genetic trait GT RR2 VT2P RIB

Characteristics

Grain CHU 2150 2200 2225Relative maturity 76 77 77Refuge (%) – – 5% RIBSilage CHU 2000 2050 2075Grain type D D DSpring vigour 8 9 9Silking CHU 1240 1300 1300Plant height M MT MTEar coverage 7 7 7Number of rows 14 – 16 14 – 18 14 – 18Number of kernels/row – 33 33Test weight 9 9 9Stress tolerance 5 5 5

Quality

Drydown 8 7 7Root 8 9 9Stalk 9 9 9Cannibalization – – –

Tolerance

Goss’s Wilt 8 8 8Rust T R REyespot (brown spot) – T TDrought 7 7 7Smut T T TFusarium ear rot T T TGibberella ear rot – T T

Grain Corn

ProductsHybrid E48A27 R E50P52 R E53B22 R Genetic trait RR2 VT2P RIB RR2

Characteristics

Grain CHU 2250 2400 2500Relative maturity 78 80 83Refuge (%) – 5% RIB 5% RIBSilage CHU 2100 2250 2350Grain type D D DSpring vigour 8 8 8Silking CHU 1300 1320 1300Plant height MT MT TEar coverage 7 7 7Number of rows 14 – 16 14 – 16 14 – 16 Number of kernels/row 35 35 34Test weight 8 8 8Stress tolerance 7 7 8

Quality

Drydown 8 8 8Root 8 8 9Stalk 7 7 9Cannibalization 6 6 9

Tolerance

Goss’s Wilt 8 8 –Rust R R TEyespot (brown spot) T T TDrought 7 7 8Smut S S SFusarium ear rot S S TGibberella ear rot S S S

E46J77 R – An early-maturing hybrid with the Agrisure® GT trait, E46J77 R has strong yields

with an early maturity making it a fit for those needing an early-maturing grain .

E47A17 R – With its fast emergence and early maturity, combined with great drydown and

bushel weight, E47A17 R will deliver on your farm . E47A17 R is a dual-purpose

hybrid from Elite, ideal for silage or grazing, that features outstanding ear

development, plant health and digestability .

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

PRO® RIB Complete® Corn Blend to deliver the best corn borer protection without

the hassle of planting a separate refuge .

GT = Agrisure® GT RR2 = Roundup Ready® Corn 2

VT2P = VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® Corn Blend

See page 36 for glossary of terms.

ELITE® GRAIN HYBRIDS

With a focus on yield, maturity, drydown and standability, these Elite hybrids from BrettYoung are sure to deliver in your field .

E48A27 R – A top performer in the Manitoba Corn Committee trials for a number of years,

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

your yield and drydown goals in a medium-maturity hybrid .

E50P52 R – With good vigour and high-yielding genetics, E50P52 R has a solid agronomic profile

that adapts to varying growth conditions . It has VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® Corn

Blend technology to deliver corn borer protection without the hassle of planting a

separate refuge .

E53B22 R – E53B22 R delivers outstanding yield coupled with excellent plant health in silage,

grazing and grain conditions . An all-around flexible genetic combination .

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Cannibalization: Tolerance to stalk cannibalization

indicates a corn hybrid’s tendency

to not remobilize its carbohydrate

reserves during times of nutrient

deficiency and other stresses .

Cannibalization empties the inside

of stalks, resulting in greater

vulnerability to lodging .

CHU: Corn heat units

Drydown: Hybrids of similar maturity are

compared according to their

moisture loss during in-field drying .

A rating of 1 indicates a slow drying

rate, while 9 indicates a very rapid

drying rate .

Ear coverage: A rating of 9 indicates that the

husks are longer than the ears .

Grain type: VF = Very Flint

F = Flint

SF = Semi-flint

VD = Very Dent

D = Dent

SD = Semi-dent

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

NEL: Net energy lactation

Plant height: S = Short

MS = Medium/Short

M = Medium

MT = Medium/Tall

T = Tall

VT = Very Tall

Ratings: 9 = Excellent

5 = Average

1 = Poor

– = Not rated

R = Resistant

T = Tolerant

S = Susceptible

Refuge %: See Insect Resistance Management on

next page .

Relative maturity:

In the absence of an industry-

standardized maturity rating, relative

maturity can be used to compare hybrids

of similar maturity and moisture at

harvest . An early-maturing variety will

have a lower number while later-maturing

varieties will have a higher number .

Root: A higher number rating indicates

greater root strength .

Spring vigour:

Ratings are set during the 3 to 5-

leaf stage .

Stalk: The quality of a stalk refers to its

resistance to lodging due to factors such

as stalk rot . A higher rating indicates

greater stalk quality .

Stress tolerance:

A higher rating reflects the hybrid’s

capacity to produce adequate yields

under difficult conditions, such as a

colder season, compaction, or a field

with a lower yield potential .

Test weight:

A higher rating indicates a higher

test weight .

VT2P RIB = VT Double PRO® RIB Complete®

RR2 = Roundup Ready® Corn 2

GT = Agrisure® GT

CORN GLOSSARY OF TERMS RIB COMPLETE® HYBRIDS

Trait Minimum Refuge Required

Separate Structured Refuge Required

Refuge Placement

If Planting the Refuge in Strips

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

20% Yes

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

Minimum 4 rows

Silage Bag Refuge Solution

VT Double PRO® RIB Complete®

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

VT Triple PRO® RIB Complete® Corn Blend

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

Above-ground Insect ProtectionVT Double PRO® RIB Complete® provides dual modes of action

for above-ground protection from European corn borer, corn

earworm and fall armyworm, which supports a reduced refuge

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

kernels per ear can equal one lost bushel per acre . Protect your

yield with VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® .

Above-and-below-ground Insect ProtectionVT Triple PRO® RIB Complete® Corn Blend offers dual modes

of action for above-ground pests such as European corn borer,

corn earworm and fall armyworm, with 10% refuge included in

the bag .

Automatic Refuge ComplianceWith VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® and VT Triple PRO® RIB Complete® Corn Blend, you are no longer required to plant a separate, structured refuge . A single-bag solution for automatic refuge compliance .

95/5 Blend and 90/10 BlendVT Double PRO® RIB Complete® corn (95/5 percent blend of insect protected seed and refuge seed) and VT Triple PRO® RIB Complete® Corn Blend (a 90/10 percent blend) allow you to plant the most insect protected acres across your entire farm .

B.t. corn

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

Perimeter Minimum 4 rows

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

Split Planter Minimum 4 rows

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

Refuge Configuration Options RIB Complete® Hybrids

Insect Resistance Management

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

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

Refuge RequirementsVisit www .brettyoung .ca or www .cornpest .ca for detailed information on how to incorporate refuge into your B .t . corn fields .

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

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

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

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

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Seed Production Specialist ServicesBrettYoung’s dedicated team of Seed Production

Specialists spans Western Canada, with expertise

in forage and turf seed production . From scouting

and selection of production fields, fertility programs,

pesticide and growth regulator recommendations,

to swathing and harvest timing, and cover crop

management, Seed Production Specialists are there

every step of the way to help growers maximize

returns . Since 2002, perennial ryegrass yields in

Western Canada have increased 50% and efforts

continue to improve seed yield and quality on all

forage and turf species .

Benefits of Seed ProductionSummer or fall seeding can be an excellent way to

get a head start on next year’s seeding, spread your

risk and add some profitable cropping options to your

rotation . Forage and turf seed markets have been

stable with consistent demand and good prices .

In addition to being some of the more consistently

profitable cropping options available to Western

Canadian growers, turf and forage seed production

also provides agronomic benefits for your farm .

Agronomic BenefitsTurf Seed Production

• Early harvest splits up fall workload

• Increases organic matter, helps improve less

productive or marginal soils

• Some species have tolerance to salinity,

alkalinity and acidity

Legume Seed Production

• Improves soil tilth

• Low input user

• Nitrogen fixation

Economic BenefitsThere is no better time to produce forage and turf

seed . Compared to other commodity crops, forage

and turfgrass seed production has an excellent

profitability track record . It has consistently pencilled

out at or near the top in profitability . Furthermore,

prices for turfgrass seed crops such as perennial

ryegrass, creeping red fescue and tall fescue have

risen in recent years to historical highs . Forage seed

prices for many species are also at or near historical

highs for many crops . Many of BrettYoung’s seed

production contracts allow growers to lock in these

high price levels and do not limit upside, which can

really help add to a farm’s bottom line .

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Perennial Ryegrass Grower Payments

$0.35

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$0.45

$0.50

$0.55

$0.60

$0.65

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FORAGE GUARANTEE

Time of SeedingThe forage seed must be planted before June 30, 2017 .

The cover crop must be seeded at one-half or less of the

normal seeding rate and harvested as green or silage . To

reduce lodging and severe competition from the cover

crop, the soil nitrogen and applied nitrogen must not

exceed 50 pounds of actual nitrogen/acre .

Seedbed PreparationSeed must be planted into a firm, well-prepared

seedbed that has had proper weed control, crop residue

management and good soil/seed contact .

Seeding Depth and PackingForage seed must be seeded into a depth of ½ to ¼ inch .

Broadcast seeding operations must be incorporated and

packed immediately, no deeper than the above depth .

Seeding RatesMinimum seeding rates appropriate for the cropping

zones and area must be followed . In the drier regions, this

minimum rate is 8 pounds/acre for alfalfa and BrettYoung

pasture mixes . In higher moisture regions, the minimum is

12 pounds/acre for alfalfa and pasture mixes .

Weed and Insect InfestationThe BrettYoung Forage Guarantee is not available in the

event of excessive weed competition or insect infestation .

Action must be taken to control weeds as necessary .

Reasonable control and monitoring of insects, mainly

grasshoppers, is required .

Fertility and Soil pHSoil pH for alfalfa plantings must be between 6 .5 and

8 .5 . A satisfactory soil test showing current soil conditions

must be available . Forage seed planted in an area where

improper fertility and soil pH are present will be ineligible

for the BrettYoung Forage Guarantee .

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

seed row with the seed . Higher rates must be banded

away from the seed row to avoid seedling damage .

Chemical ResidueStand damage due to chemical residue is not eligible for

replanting under the BrettYoung Forage Guarantee .

Stand EvaluationYour BrettYoung Regional Account Manager must be

notified within 60 days of seeding or by July 30, 2017 .

By this date, with corrective management (e .g . weed or

insect control), the forage stand will continue to establish

to its potential .

BrettYoung offers a Forage Guarantee on premium products that will cover up to 100% of the seed cost if there is an establishment failure . Please review all Agronomic Requirements and complete the attached form . Be sure to order your seed and enrol in the Forage Guarantee Program by April 1, 2017, to be eligible for 100% coverage .

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

preparation and agronomic practices noted below must be documented and met .

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Forage Recommendation WorksheetContact Information

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Farm name: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________ Phone #: _____________________________________

Town: _______________________________ Prov: _________Postal code: __________________________________

Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Preferred BrettYoung retailer: _______________________________________________________________________

Requested delivery date: ___________________________________________________________________________

Field InformationNumber of Acres: ________________________

Soil type: * Sand * Clay * Loam

Soil zone: * Brown * Dark Brown * Black * Grey Wooded

Soil problems: * Salinity * Flooding * PH * Other: _________________________________________

Previous crop: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Herbicide used in 2015/2016: _________________________________________________________________________

Management Information

Stand is for: * Hay * Pasture * Dual Purpose * Reclamation * Other: __________________

For Hay and/or Dual Purpose

Targeted number of cuts: ____________________________________________________________________

% Grass target: _________________________________ % Legume target: _____________________________

For Pasture and/or Dual Purpose

Intended period of grazing: * Spring * Summer * Fall

Concerned with grazing alfalfa? * Yes * No

% Grass target: __________________________________ % Legume target:__________________________

Grazing management: rotational, continuous, stockpiling, other? _________________________________

How long do you intend to keep the stand? ___________________________________________________________

Type of herd: * Beef * Dairy * Other: _____________________________________________________

Any other considerations? ____________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

If you would like a tailored recommendation, please fax your completed form to 1-877-733-3669

Recommendation: _______________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

BrettYoung RAM: ____________________________ Contact info: _______________________________________OFF

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BrettYoung Forage Guarantee 2017Even though you’ve taken care to properly seed and establish your new forage stand, weather does not always co-operate. BrettYoung offers a Forage Guarantee on premium products that will cover 100% or 65% of the cost of the seed needed if there is an establishment failure, depending on when you enrol in the program and order seed.

Program Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the program, the following criteria must be met:

• Order seed and enrol in the program by April 1, 2017, and be eligible for 100% replacement of seed to reseed in cases of an establishment failure.

• Enrol in the program by April 30, 2017, and be eligible for 65% replacement of the seed to reseed in cases of an establishment failure.

• Stand must be planted by June 30, 2017.• Products or blend components used must qualify for the program.• Must fulfil Agronomic Requirements as outlined on page 40 of the 2017

BrettYoung Forage Guide.

Program Limitations

• Replacement seed under the Forage Guarantee is provided only once for the area of the stand that failed to establish and must be seeded in that area.

• Replacement seed will be of the same variety or mixture as originally purchased, subject to availability.

• Replacement seed must be planted in the original year of seeding or in the spring of the following year.

• Good agronomic seeding preparation and stand establishment practices must be followed and documented as outlined on page 40 of the 2017 BrettYoung Forage Guide.

Grower Program Enrolment

Retailer name: ___________________________________________ BY Order # / PO #: ______________________________________

Grower name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Variety: _________________________________________________ Quantity purchased (# of bags): ___________________________

Variety: __________________________________________________ Quantity purchased (# of bags): ___________________________

Address: _________________________________________________ Phone #: _______________________________________________

Town: ____________________________________ Prov: _________ Postal code: ____________________________________________

Section - Township - Range (i.e. NE 28-8-2E): _________________

Directions to field: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I, ____________________________________________, understand the terms and conditions of the BrettYoung Forage Guarantee and agree to adhere to the stated requirements. Failure to do so will forfeit my right to replacement seed.

__________________________________________________________ Date: __________________ , 20_________GROWER SIGNATURE

__________________________________________________________ Date: __________________ , 20_________ RETAILER SIGNATURE

__________________________________________________________ RETAILER CONTACT (print)

April 1, 2017

Deadline to order seed and enrol in the program to be eligible for 100% coverage.

April 30, 2017

Deadline to enrol in the program to be eligible for 65% coverage.

June 30, 2017

Seeding deadline on eligible forage stands.

Within 60 days of seeding or July 30, 2017

Deadline to notify BrettYoung Regional Account Manager of stand establishment concerns.

Forage Guarantee Key Dates

Fax enrolment form and orders to 1-877-733-3669Email to [email protected]

BrettYoung Box 99 St. Norbert Postal Stn Winnipeg, MB Canada R3V 1L5

Toll Free: 800-665-5015

Head Office:

Contact your local ag-retailer or BrettYoung for more information.

BrettYoung™ and UltraCoat™ are trademarks of Brett-Young Seeds Limited. Elite® is a registered trademark (owned by La Coop fédérée). Lallemand® and BioBoost® are registered trademarks of Lallemand Inc. msSunstra® is a registered trademark of the Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company with Dow.

Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto’s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. These products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from these products can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for these products. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Excellence Through Stewardship. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready® technology contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Agricultural herbicides containing glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. RIB Complete®, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design®, Roundup Ready®, Roundup® and VT Double PRO® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, Monsanto Canada Inc.

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