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FORAGE. ENGINEERED
FOR THE FIGHT.
2019 FS FORAGE PRODUCT GUIDE
SEED CORN
HE ISN’T A
SALESMAN.
HE’S A YIELD
COACH.
In the end, your local FS crop specialist’s job is to
strive for perfection—in every field, every acre, and every
row. If you’re looking for a sales pitch, look elsewhere.
But if you want yield-boosting solutions from an expert
who’s fully trained and certified, let’s talk.
Ready to get more out of each acre? Ask your local
GROWMARK FS crop specialist how.
www.fsseed.com
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING
ABOUT YOUR DAIRY OPERATION?
IT’S YOURS.
You’ve worked hard to build up your farm. Too hard to squander its profitability on inferior seed.
FS InVISION DairySelect™ seed is specifically developed by our agronomists to perform on dairy operations like yours.
Plant it and you’ll get more than a bumper crop—you’ll get the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’ve made
the very best choice for your farm.
When it comes to better nutrition and return per cow per day, FS InVISION DairySelect™ can’t be beat.
SEED CORN
2019 FS FORAGE | 1
FS 36R47VT2P DAIRYSELECT™
RM | 86 TECHNOLOGY | VT Double PRO® RIB Complete®
TOTAL FEED COST SILAGE YIELD
For years, the industry accepted Income over Feed Cost as a
NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY)
way to determine the farm’s profit potential. Many actually
still use the number today. The issue is that it doesn’t take NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER)
into account the actual cost of production of crops grown on
MILK RETURN PER ACRE
the farm. It only takes into consideration the purchased feed
costs compared to the income (milk check) on farm. Comparing SEEDLING GROWTH RATE
income without the costs associated to on farm crop production
simply sets up a greater chance for letting money slip out of DROUGHT TOLERANCE
the operation unaccounted for. And that can spell disaster.
KEY POINTS | Short-season wonder that’s still making its mark.
Ready to talk about lowering your Total Feed Cost? ASK ME HOW. Strong yielder for its early maturity.
Robust plant and long ears with deep kernels and a small cob.
Performs like a fuller-season hybrid.
High levels of very digestible starch.
Makes a lot of tons of top-notch feed.
Use where Corn Rootworm is not a concern. Moves north and south.
FS 38R76SS DAIRYSELECT™ FS 39R71VP2 DAIRYSELECT™
RM | 88 TECHNOLOGY | SmartStax® RIB Complete® RM | 89 TECHNOLOGY | Agrisure Viptera® 3220 E-Z Refuge®
SILAGE YIELD SILAGE YIELD
NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY) NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY)
NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER) NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER)
MILK RETURN PER ACRE MILK RETURN PER ACRE
SEEDLING GROWTH RATE SEEDLING GROWTH RATE
DROUGHT TOLERANCE DROUGHT TOLERANCE
KEY POINTS | Early rising star packed with technology. KEY POINTS | Cutting-edge technology with traditional style.
Girthy-eared hybrid with super yield for maturity. Big and burly hybrid that delivers non-stop tonnage.
Emerges quickly and dries down fast. Takes chilled soils. Agrisure Artesian drought-tolerant technology.
Produces grain-dense, energy-rich feed. High grain content.
Lots of highly digestible starch. Outstanding milk production per acre potential.
Performs best in zone, but also moves north. Use for corn after corn. Use where Corn Rootworm is not a concern. Works on all soil types.
FS 38R76VT2P and FS 3775 versions also available. Takes lower pops. Conventional version, FS 3870, also available.
2 | 2019 FS FORAGE
FS 40R27SS DAIRYSELECT™ FS 41R57SS DAIRYSELECT™
RM | 90 TECHNOLOGY | SmartStax® RIB Complete® RM | 91 TECHNOLOGY | SmartStax® RIB Complete®
SILAGE YIELD SILAGE YIELD
NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY) NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY)
NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER) NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER)
MILK RETURN PER ACRE MILK RETURN PER ACRE
SEEDLING GROWTH RATE SEEDLING GROWTH RATE
DROUGHT TOLERANCE DROUGHT TOLERANCE
KEY POINTS | Still the go-to hybrid in its maturity. KEY POINTS | Earning its way onto more and more acres every season.
Heavy yielder field after field, year after year. A big step forward in both yield and profitability.
Outstanding fiber digestibiility with minimal undigested fiber. Plant it early and stand back.
High levels of very digestible starch. Performs like a fuller-season hybrid.
Good option for corn-on-corn ground. Grow this one to maximize milk production per acre.
First choice under drought and stress. Widely adapted and durable. Highest recommendation. Strong under drought. Moves south.
FS 40R27VT2P and FS 3926 versions also available. Adapted to a wide range of soil types and productivity levels.
FS 42R88VT2P DAIRYSELECT™ FS 46R64SS DAIRYSELECT™
RM | 92 TECHNOLOGY | VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® RM | 96 TECHNOLOGY | SmartStax® RIB Complete®
SILAGE YIELD SILAGE YIELD
NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY) NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY)
NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER) NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER)
MILK RETURN PER ACRE MILK RETURN PER ACRE
SEEDLING GROWTH RATE SEEDLING GROWTH RATE
DROUGHT TOLERANCE DROUGHT TOLERANCE
KEY POINTS | New yield leader. KEY POINTS | A real workhorse in your stable.
Incredible yields. Large, rugged plant with a well-filled ear on a longer shank.
Widely adapted. Superior drought tolerance for the tough acre. Exceptional yield stability and strong under drought.
Excellent milk production per acre potential. High levels of very digestible starch.
Soft kernel texture promotes more complete grain digestion. Super fiber digestibility and minimal undigested fiber.
Resists Anthracnose Stalk Rot and Northern Leaf Blight. Moves south. Adapted to a wide range of soil types and productivity levels.
Use where Corn Rootworm is not a concern. VT Double Pro RIB version, FS 46R64VT2P, also available.
2019 FS FORAGE | 3
FS 46R77SS DAIRYSELECT™
FIBER DIGESTIBLITY RM | 96 TECHNOLOGY | SmartStax® RIB Complete®
BMR corn has undoubtedly changed how many dairies
SILAGE YIELD
feed cows. But new discussions in the seed and nutrition
communities are seeing changes in the mindset of the NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY)
profitability of this product. It is widely accepted that BMR
NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER)
corn silage will increase milk per cow per day, but at what
cost? When you take into account its yield disadvantage, MILK RETURN PER ACRE
limited and poorly digested starch, and seed costs, the total
SEEDLING GROWTH RATE
cost for BMR often exceeds the fiber digestbility advantage.
And that takes money out of the dairy’s bottom line. DROUGHT TOLERANCE
GROWMARK FS offers options that have high fiber digestibility KEY POINTS | A racehorse you can bet on.
without the negatives of BMR.
Outstanding yield for maturity.
Ready to get more out of your forages? ASK ME HOW. Lots of highly digestible starch.
Incredible fiber digestibility with low levels of undigested fiber.
Holds quality longer for a larger harvest window.
Right at home on the better acre. Responds to top management.
VT Double Pro RIB version, FS 46R77VT2P, also available.
FS 49R79SS DAIRYSELECT™ FS 53R85SS DAIRYSELECT™
RM | 99 TECHNOLOGY | SmartStax® RIB Complete® RM | 103 TECHNOLOGY | SmartStax® RIB Complete®
SILAGE YIELD SILAGE YIELD
NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY) NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY)
NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER) NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER)
MILK RETURN PER ACRE MILK RETURN PER ACRE
SEEDLING GROWTH RATE SEEDLING GROWTH RATE
DROUGHT TOLERANCE DROUGHT TOLERANCE
KEY POINTS | One tough hybrid that fights off heat and stress and still delivers. KEY POINTS | In a league of its own.
Outstanding milk production per acre potential. Amazing tonnage.
Healthy plant and stalk package with strong staygreen ratings. Grow this one to maximize milk production per acre.
Strong out of the ground for early planting and conservation tillage. High levels of very digestible starch.
Holds its own on the tough acre. Soft kernel texture promotes more complete grain assimilation.
Good choice for corn-on-corn ground. Resists Anthracnose Stalk Rot. Very good on greensnap.
FS 49R79VT2P and FS 4878 versions also available. VT Double Pro RIB version, FS 53R85VT2P, also available.
4 | 2019 FS FORAGEFS 55R25SS DAIRYSELECT™ FS 56R71SS DAIRYSELECT™
RM | 105 TECHNOLOGY | SmartStax® RIB Complete® RM | 106 TECHNOLOGY | SmartStax® RIB Complete®
SILAGE YIELD SILAGE YIELD
NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY) NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY)
NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER) NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER)
MILK RETURN PER ACRE MILK RETURN PER ACRE
SEEDLING GROWTH RATE SEEDLING GROWTH RATE
DROUGHT TOLERANCE DROUGHT TOLERANCE
KEY POINTS | Legacy hybrid. KEY POINTS | The road to success.
Extraordinary yields of high-quality feed. Superb forage quality and good under drought.
Produces high tons of grain-dense, energy-rich forage. Milk it for all it’s worth.
Incredible milk return per acre. High grain content. Superior levels of extremely digestible starch.
Excellent yield stability. Use for corn on corn. Premium fiber digestibility and super low levels of undigested fiber.
First choice where the maturity fits. Moves south. Just plant it. Moves south. Reists Gray Leaf Spot.
FS 55R25VT3P and FS 5424XRR versions also available. VT Double Pro RIB version, FS 56R71VT2P, also available.
FS 58R47VT3P DAIRYSELECT™ FS 60R76VT2P . DAIRYSELECT™
RM | 108 TECHNOLOGY | VT Triple PRO® RIB Complete® RM | 110 TECHNOLOGY | VT Double PRO® RIB Complete®
SILAGE YIELD SILAGE YIELD
NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY) NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY)
NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER) NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER)
MILK RETURN PER ACRE MILK RETURN PER ACRE
SEEDLING GROWTH RATE SEEDLING GROWTH RATE
DROUGHT TOLERANCE DROUGHT TOLERANCE
KEY POINTS | First in its class, both in the field and in the bunk. KEY POINTS | Breaking down yield barriers.
Setting new standards for tonnage. Big, rugged plant that stands out in the field. Solid health package.
Leafy, dark green plant with large, girthy ears and clean tips. Durable and consistent. Good under stress.
Outstanding milk production per acre with lots of high energy grain. Super milk production per acre. Grain-dense and energy-rich forage.
Maintains quality longer for a larger harvest window. Holds quality longer for a larger harvest window.
Highest recommendation. Takes drought and stress. Moves south well. Good on greensnap. Resists Gray Leaf Spot.
FS 58R47VT2P and FS 5746 versions also available. Use where Corn Rootworm is not a concern. Works on all soil types.
2019 FS FORAGE | 5FS 63R33SS DAIRYSELECT™
RM | 113 TECHNOLOGY | SmartStax® RIB Complete®
NDFu30 SILAGE YIELD
Recently, the nutrition world started looking very closely at NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY)
NDFu30. This is a measurement of the undigested fiber left
NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER)
in the cow after 30 hours. A great way to think of this is
the amount of cardboard that a cow ate with her meal that MILK RETURN PER ACRE
has no nutritional value and just takes up rumen space. At
GROWMARK FS, we strive to develop silage hybrids that SEEDLING GROWTH RATE
consistently have NDFu30 numbers less than 15—the target DROUGHT TOLERANCE
number for outstanding NDFu30 ratings.
KEY POINTS | A real show stopper in the field.
Ready to get more out of your forages? ASK ME HOW.
Strong tonnage and healthy stalks.
Simply beautiful corn with large ears on a leafy, robust plant.
Super fiber digestibility and low levels of undigested fiber.
High-flex ear with deep kernels. Takes lower pops.
Adapted to less productive soils. Good on Gray Leaf Spot.
Conventional version, FS 6232, also available.
FS 63R85SS DAIRYSELECT™ FS 65R77SS DAIRYSELECT™
RM | 113 TECHNOLOGY | SmartStax® RIB Complete® RM | 115 TECHNOLOGY | SmartStax® RIB Complete®
SILAGE YIELD SILAGE YIELD
NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY) NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY)
NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER) NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER)
MILK RETURN PER ACRE MILK RETURN PER ACRE
SEEDLING GROWTH RATE SEEDLING GROWTH RATE
DROUGHT TOLERANCE DROUGHT TOLERANCE
KEY POINTS | Building bench strength. KEY POINTS | Big on looks and big on performance.
Super yield for maturity and yield stability. Big, brawny plant with a large ear and well-filled tips.
Produces grain-dense, energy-rich feed. Consistent performance over a broad range of environments.
Lots of highly digestible starch. High levels of very digestible starch.
Widely adapted. Responds to top management. Flex ear with deep kernels and a small cob. Takes lower pops.
Resists Anthracnose Stalk Rot, Northern Leaf Blight, and greensnap. Adapted to less productive soils. Fights off Northern Leaf Blight.
VT Double Pro RIB version, FS 63R85VT2P, also available. VT Double Pro RIB version, FS 65R77VT2P, also available.
6 | 2019 FS FORAGEFS 70R37VT3P DAIRYSELECT™ NOTES
RM | 120 TECHNOLOGY | VT Triple PRO® RIB Complete®
SILAGE YIELD
NDFD30 (FIBER DIGESTIBILITY)
NDFu30 (UNDIGESTED FIBER)
MILK RETURN PER ACRE
SEEDLING GROWTH RATE
DROUGHT TOLERANCE
KEY POINTS | Green and leafy long-season silage leader.
Tops for tonnage.
Tall, leafy plant with long ears and well-filled tips.
Excellent fiber digestibility and low levels of undigested fiber.
Makes a lot of tons of top-notch quality feed.
Excels on the best soils.
Responds to good management with even greater profitability.
2019 FS FORAGE | 7FS 36R47VT2P FS 3775 FS 38R76SS FS 38R76VT2P FS 3870 FS 39R71VP2 FS 3926 FS 40R27SS FS 40R27VT2P
CHARACTERISTICS
Technology CONVENTIONAL CONVENTIONAL CONVENTIONAL
Specialty DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™
Relative Maturity 86 87 88 88 88 89 89 90 90
Growing Degree Units 2150 2175 2200 2200 2200 2225 2225 2250 2250
Silage Yield
NDFD30 (Fiber Digestibility)
NDFu30 (Undigested Fiber)
Starch Content
Milk Return per Acre
High Moisture Grain Yield
Grain/Stover Ratio
Seedling Growth Rate
Silage Drydown
Kernel Type
Drought Tolerance
Silage Pop (thousands) 36-38 34-36 34-38 34-38 32-34 32-36 34-36 34-38 34-38
KEY:
8 | 2019 FS FORAGEFS 41R57SS FS 42R88VT2P FS 4242 FS 43R43SS FS 4444 FS 46R64SS FS 46R64VT2P FS 46R77SS FS 46R77VT2P
CHARACTERISTICS
Technology CONVENTIONAL CONVENTIONAL
Specialty DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™
Relative Maturity 91 92 92 93 94 96 96 96 96
Growing Degree Units 2275 2300 2300 2325 2350 2400 2400 2400 2400
Silage Yield
NDFD30 (Fiber Digestibility)
NDFu30 (Undigested Fiber)
Starch Content
Milk Return per Acre
High Moisture Grain Yield
Grain/Stover Ratio
Seedling Growth Rate
Silage Drydown
Kernel Type
Drought Tolerance
Silage Pop (thousands) 34-38 34-38 34-36 34-38 34-36 34-38 34-38 34-38 34-38
KEY:
2019 FS FORAGE | 9FS 4843 FS 49R44SS FS 49R44VT2P FS 4878 FS 49R79SS FS 49R79VT2P FS 5240 FS 53R41SS FS 53R41DG2P
CHARACTERISTICS
Technology CONVENTIONAL CONVENTIONAL CONVENTIONAL
Specialty DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™
Relative Maturity 98 99 99 98 99 99 102 103 103
Growing Degree Units 2450 2475 2475 2450 2475 2475 2550 2575 2575
Silage Yield
NDFD30 (Fiber Digestibility)
NDFu30 (Undigested Fiber)
Starch Content
Milk Return per Acre
High Moisture Grain Yield
Grain/Stover Ratio
Seedling Growth Rate
Silage Drydown
Kernel Type
Drought Tolerance
Silage Pop (thousands) 32-34 32-36 32-36 34-36 34-38 34-38 34-36 34-38 34-38
KEY:
10 | 2019 FS FORAGEFS 53R85SS FS 53R85VT2P FS 5424XRR FS 55R25SS FS 55R25VT3P FS 56R67EZ3 FS 56R71SS FS 56R71VT2P FS 5654
CHARACTERISTICS
Technology CONVENTIONAL
Specialty DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™
Relative Maturity 103 103 104 105 105 106 106 106 106
Growing Degree Units 2575 2575 2600 2625 2625 2650 2650 2650 2650
Silage Yield
NDFD30 (Fiber Digestibility)
NDFu30 (Undigested Fiber)
Starch Content
Milk Return per Acre
High Moisture Grain Yield
Grain/Stover Ratio
Seedling Growth Rate
Silage Drydown
Kernel Type
Drought Tolerance
Silage Pop (thousands) 34-38 34-38 34-36 34-38 34-38 32-36 34-38 34-38 32-34
KEY:
2019 FS FORAGE | 11FS 57R55VT2P FS 5746 FS 58R47VT3P FS 58R47VT2P FS 60R76VT2P FS 61R61SS FS 61R61VT2P FS 62R43VT2P FS 6232
CHARACTERISTICS
Technology CONVENTIONAL CONVENTIONAL
Specialty DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™
Relative Maturity 107 107 108 108 110 111 111 112 112
Growing Degree Units 2675 2675 2700 2700 2750 2775 2775 2800 2800
Silage Yield
NDFD30 (Fiber Digestibility)
NDFu30 (Undigested Fiber)
Starch Content
Milk Return per Acre
High Moisture Grain Yield
Grain/Stover Ratio
Seedling Growth Rate
Silage Drydown
Kernel Type
Drought Tolerance
Silage Pop (thousands) 32-36 34-36 34-38 34-38 34-38 34-38 34-38 34-38 32-34
KEY:
12 | 2019 FS FORAGEFS 63R33SS FS 63R85SS FS 63R85VT2P FS 64R60VT2P FS 65R77SS FS 65R77VT2P FS 70R37VT3P
CHARACTERISTICS
Technology
Specialty DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™ DAIRYSELECT™
Relative Maturity 113 113 113 114 115 115 120
Growing Degree Units 2825 2825 2825 2850 2875 2875 3000
Silage Yield
NDFD30 (Fiber Digestibility)
NDFu30 (Undigested Fiber)
Starch Content
Milk Return per Acre
High Moisture Grain Yield
Grain/Stover Ratio
Seedling Growth Rate
Silage Drydown
Kernel Type
Drought Tolerance
Silage Pop (thousands) 32-36 34-38 34-38 34-38 32-36 32-36 36-38
KEY:
2019 FS FORAGE | 13THE RIGHT FIT
FOR EVERY NEED.
The FS designation is a mark of quality. So whether you’re looking to increase milk output, address erosion, or enrich
your soil, you can be sure FS will deliver. We put in the extra hours to develop seed that outperforms the competition.
Simply put, if it says FS on the bag, it’s gonna perform.
Talk to one of our crop specialists today. They’re trained to help you use FS Forage seed to address erosion,
improve soil quality, or increase milk output in your dairy operation.
14 | 2019 FS FORAGEMAGNITUDE MARINER IV
FALL DORMANCY 4 FALL DORMANCY 4
WINTERHARDINESS 2 WINTERHARDINESS 1.6
SEEDLING VIGOR SEEDLING VIGOR
DROUGHT TOLERANCE DROUGHT TOLERANCE
WET SOIL TOLERANCE WET SOIL TOLERANCE
KEY POINTS | Unsurpassed combination of forage yield and quality. KEY POINTS | Superior forage yield, quality, and disease resistance on poorly drained soils.
Fast recovery after cutting. Branching root system.
High multi-foliate expression. Ability to perform on poorly drained soils.
Outstanding persistence. Fast recovery after cutting.
Best in well-drained soils managed for optimum yield. Outstanding persistence.
SCIMITAR 438RR
TECHNOLOGY | Genuity® Roundup Ready®
FALL DORMANCY 4
WINTERHARDINESS 2 FALL DORMANCY 4
SEEDLING VIGOR WINTERHARDINESS 2
DROUGHT TOLERANCE SEEDLING VIGOR
WET SOIL TOLERANCE DROUGHT TOLERANCE
KEY POINTS | Superior leafhopper resistance combined with high forage yield and quality. WET SOIL TOLERANCE
Adapted to wide range of environments. KEY POINTS | Excellent forage yield and quality combined with Genuity Roundup resistance.
Excellent yield with pest resistance. Fast recovery after cutting.
Should be part of any alfalfa program. Unsurpassed weed control from Roundup technology.
Outstanding persistence.
High multi-foliate expression.
Excellent disease package with high resistance to Aphanomyces-race 2.
2019 FS FORAGE | 15440HVXRR
TECHNOLOGY | HarvXtra™ with Genuity® Roundup Ready®
FALL DORMANCY 4
WINTERHARDINESS 2
SEEDLING VIGOR
DROUGHT TOLERANCE
WET SOIL TOLERANCE
KEY POINTS | Reduced lignin alfalfa combined with Genuity Roundup Ready resistance. READY FOR TOP-NOTCH ALFALFA?
Flexibility in cutting schedule while maintaining forage quality.
Reduced lignin content with improved digestibility. THEN CHOOSE ROUNDUP READY.®
Unsurpassed weed control from Roundup Ready technology.
Fast recovery after cutting.
The Genuity® Roundup Ready® weed control system is available
in several FS Alfalfa varieties for the Northeast. That means
serious benefits for your farming operation:
•U
nmatched weed control. Both new seedings and established
stands have fewer weeds with higher quality hay and haylage.
430 RRLH ALFALFA •S
uperior crop safety. All growth stages are protected to help
deliver higher yields in both the establishment year and
TECHNOLOGY | Genuity® Roundup Ready® subsequent years.
•S
implicity. Using the single Roundup® herbicide means
FALL DORMANCY 4
superior weed control with no need to tank-mix.
WINTERHARDINESS 2
•F
lexibility. Time applications when necessary; no carryover
SEEDLING VIGOR or crop rotation limitations.
DROUGHT TOLERANCE • Minimal waiting. Only five days wait before grazing or feeding.
WET SOIL TOLERANCE •C
ost control. Delivers significantly lower per-acre weed control
costs over the life of the stand when compared to conventional
KEY POINTS | Excellent forage yield and quality combined with Genuity Roundup herbicide programs.
Ready leafhopper resistance.
Fast recovery after cutting.
Unsurpassed weed control from Roundup Ready technology.
Superior leafhopper resistance.
High multi-foliate expression.
Outstanding persistence.
16 | 2019 FS FORAGEGFS FORAGE MIXTURES
PERFORMANCE PLUS MIX HAYMAKER
High-performance mixture of alfalfa (your choice of Magnitude, Scimitar, or Mariner IV) Charger Brand red clover, medium red clover, and Trumpet timothy.
plus reed canarygrass and timothy. Broad soil adaptation.
Suited for a 3 or 4 cut system. An economical mixture best suited for poorly drained soils.
HAY PRO PLUS MIX PASTURE PLUS I
High-tonnage mixture with your choice of Magnitude, Scimitar, or Mariner IV alfalfa with Marathon reed canarygrass, Trumpet timothy, and ladino clover.
low-endophyte tall fescue and timothy.
Broad adaptability to wet or dry conditions.
Performs well in 3 or 4 cut systems in both wet and dry conditions.
Later-maturing species allows good quality under difficult pasture conditions.
Tailor alfalfa choice to soil drainage.
Compatible seed sizing for fluid seedings.
HAY PRO ELITE MIX
PADDOCK GREEN HORSE PASTURE MIXES
High-tonnage mixture with your choice of Magnitude, Scimitar, or Mariner IV alfalfa and
low-endophyte tall fescue. PADDOCK GREEN PLUS: Our best mixture for production of a highly nutritious pasture.
Performs well in 3 or 4 cut systems in both wet and dry conditions. PADDOCK GREEN EXERCISE: A nutritious pasture early in the season, with sod tough
enough for season-long use.
Choose alfalfa according to soil drainage.
PADDOCK GREEN SHOW: A legume-free mixture to provide an attractive, nutritious
ELITE MIX pasture for the show animal.
High-tonnage mixture of Magnitude, Scimitar, or Mariner IV alfalfa and
reed canarygrass.
Performs well in 3 or 4 cut systems in both wet and dry conditions.
Tailor alfalfa choice to soil drainage.
NOBLEMAN MIX
Mariner IV alfalfa, Climax timothy, and Charger Brand red clover.
Best for use on heavier soils with wetter soil conditions. Selecting the best forage mixture depends on
Recommended for a 2 or 3 cut management system. the intended use, the soil conditions, and on
farm management. In addition to these mixtures,
BALEBUSTER GROWMARK FS offers custom forage mixes to
A mixture of alfalfa, medium red clover, and Trumpet timothy. meet your needs.
Adapted to a wide range of alfalfa soils. Contact your FS crop specialist for more information.
Economical, long-lived mixture suited to a 3 cut harvest schedule.
2019 FS FORAGE | 17GFS FORAGE SEEDS
BROME FESCUE
TITAN BRAND: A proven performer in the northeastern US, Titan has demonstrated FREEDOM BRAND TALL FESCUE: Low endophyte Freedom Brand tall fescue is safe for all
good yields and persistence across the variable conditions found in our region. grazing animals. This superior fescue produces high yield and quality throughout the
Good sod-forming characteristics make Titan brand an excellent choice for waterways entire growing season and is compatible with other cool-season grasses and legumes.
as well as forage production. Freedom Brand is also a great choice for producing winter-stockpiled forage.
PEAK: A highly palatable, persistent, and high-yielding variety developed by Cornell REED CANARYGRASS
University. Peak is an aggressive, sod-forming grass with fast recovery after cutting. The
combination of great summer production with resistance to leaf diseases gives Peak the MARATHON: A lower alkaloid level than older varieties combined with a large, palatable
ability to produce lots of great forage. leaf make Marathon an ideal choice where reed canarygrass is used. A great sod former
with outstanding persistence under varying soil moisture conditions makes Marathon an
CLOVER excellent companion in forage mixes.
CHARGER BRAND RED CLOVER: A superior multiple-cutting red clover, Charger ORCHARDGRASS
has demonstrated superior persistence and forage yield for 3+ years under good
management. Contributing to its persistence is its resistance to powdery mildew and HAYMASTER: A very late-maturing orchardgrass (3–5 days later than Pennlate) with
northern and southern anthracnose. An excellent choice for pasture, hay, or ensiled. excellent yield, quality, persistence, and rust tolerance. Excellent in combination with
alfalfa and other forage grasses.
WILL LADINO CLOVER: Large leaves, good stolon development, and persistence make
Will a great white clover for hay or pastures. Will has proven field performance with good ENTICE BRAND: A superior early-maturing orchardgrass, Entice Brand contains elite
winterhardiness, making it a great choice for the northeast, especially in horse pastures. genetics with rust resistance, good seedling vigor, increased persistence, and excellent
forage yield. Excellent choice for hay or grazing; Entice is great alone or in combination
CRUSADE INTERMEDIATE WHITE CLOVER: A persistent white clover best suited for use in with other forage grasses and legumes.
pastures because its lower growth, as compared to ladino clover, is not readily harvested
as hay. Crusade is the best choice for use in horse pastures, where it provides nitrogen LEGEND BRAND ORCHARDGRASS: A late-maturing orchardgrass that offers excellent
for the grasses and improves overall soil health. yield, quality, persistence, palatability, and rust resistance. This superior genetics
package is a great combination for haying or grazing with alfalfa and/or clover.
TIMOTHY
RYEGRASS
DERBY: An early maturing variety similar to Clair in maturity, Derby has outstanding
summer regrowth compared to other timothy varieties. In addition to superior yield VORTEX BRAND: A diploid annual ryegrass, Vortex Brand boasts fine leaves, crown rust
potential, Derby has great winterhardiness, forage quality, disease resistance, and resistance, high yield, outstanding forage quality, rapid establishment, and superior
persistence. It is a great choice for haying or grazing and can be used alone or in germination and seedling vigor. Vortex Brand can be used as a quick cover crop, a
mixtures. stand-alone hay crop, or a component of forage mixtures. It is also suitable for haying
or grazing.
TRUMPET BRAND: Trumpet Brand is a late-maturing timothy with heading date similar
to Climax. This elite genetics package offers excellent forage yield, good summer PRESTIGE BRAND: A tetraploid perennial ryegrass, Prestige Brand has great yield,
regrowth after cutting, and superior winterhardiness. Trumpet Brand is great in pure disease resistance, persistence, and has the highest forage quality potential of
stands or in combination with other forage grasses and legumes. all the cool-season grasses. Prestige Brand can be used for haying or grazing and is
outstanding as a component of forage mixtures.
PRIDE BRAND TIMOTHY: A mid-late maturing timothy with outstanding genetics that
will perform over a wide range of environments. It has excellent forage yield and quality FESTULOLIUM
potential. A great choice for haying or grazing either alone or in combination with other
forage grasses and legumes. BONUS: A hybrid between meadow fescue and Italian ryegrass, Bonus combines the
quality of ryegrass with the summer performance of fescue. It has fine leaves, excellent
tillering, rapid establishment, and a deep root system. Bonus is outstanding in
combination with alfalfa and can also be used alone. Great for haying or grazing.
18 | 2019 FS FORAGEOptimum Soil pH Preferred Fertilizer Planting Pure Stand Planting Mixture Planting Main
Soil pH Range Soil Type Needs Depth Rate (lbs/acre) Rate (lbs/acre) Uses
GFS FORAGE SEEDS AGRONOMIC CHART
ALFALFA 6–7 5.7–8 WELL-DRAINED P, K 3/8” 12–20 6–10 HAY, SILAGE, PASTURE NR
RED CLOVER 6–7 5.1–8 MARGINAL P, K 3/8” 8–12 4–8 HAY, PASTURE
WHITE CLOVER 6–6.5 5.5–7.5 WELL-DRAINED P, K 3/8” N/A 2–8 PASTURE
BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL 6–6.5 5.5–7.5 MARGINAL P, K 3/8” N/A 5–12 PASTURE, HAY
ALSIKE CLOVER 6–7 5.1–7.5 MARGINAL P, K 3/8” N/A 4–6 HAY, PASTURE1
CROWNVETCH 6–7 4.8–7.5 VARIED P, K 1/4” 5–15 2–5 GROUND COVER, PASTURE2
TIMOTHY 6–7 5.1–8 VARIED N, P, K 3/8” 6–12 2–6 HAY, PASTURE, SILAGE
ORCHARDGRASS 6–7 5.1–8 VARIED N, P, K 3/8” 12–18 4–12 HAY, PASTURE, SILAGE
TALL FESCUE 6–7 5.1–8 DEEP N, P, K 3/8” 10–20 8–18 HAY, PASTURE, SILAGE3
PERENNIAL RYEGRASS 6–7 5.1–8 VARIED N, P, K 3/8” 20–30 2–4 HAY, PASTURE, SILAGE4
KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS 6–7 5.1–8 VARIED N, P, K 3/8” 12–20 4–10 PASTURE
SMOOTH BROMEGRASS 6–7 5.1–8 VARIED N, P, K 3/8” 12–24 4–12 HAY, PASTURE
REED CANARYGRASS 6–7 5.1–8 VARIED N, P, K 3/8” N/A 5–9 HAY, PASTURE
FESTULOLIUM 6–7 5.2–8 DEEP N, P, K 3/8” 25–40 5–8 HAY, PASTURE, SILAGE
1 Do not feed alsike to horses or allow horses to graze on alsike.
GROWMARK FS coating containing Aquabond™ with Nutri-start™
2 Crownvetch may cause animal health issues if utilized extensively.
®
® optimizes seed-to-soil contact and holds soil water close to the
3 Always use low endophyte tall fescue for forage.
seed, which minimizes moisture stress during germination and
4 Always use low endophyte perennial ryegrass for forage.
gives the germinating seed a nutritional kick start to maximize
NEVER USE TURF SEED TO PLANT PASTURES OR FEED TURF CLIPPINGS TO ANIMALS. seedling emergence and enhance stand establishment.
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FS 336BMR6 SORGHUM SUDANGRASS FS 555 SORGHUM SUDANGRASS
SEEDLING VIGOR SEEDLING VIGOR
RECOVERY AFTER CUTTING RECOVERY AFTER CUTTING
STANDABILITY STANDABILITY
STRESS TOLERANCE STRESS TOLERANCE
EMERGENCE EMERGENCE
EARLY VIGOR EARLY VIGOR
KEY POINTS | BMR6 sorghum sudangrass hybrid with excellent digestibility and KEY POINTS | Finer-stemmed sorghum sudangrass hybrid with excellent forage
palatability. yield potential.
High yield potential. Fast regrowth.
Highly digestible. High forage yield potential.
Low water requirement. Low water requirement.
Caution shold be taken to avoid nitrate poisoning and prussic acid formation. Caution shold be taken to avoid nitrate poisoning and prussic acid formation.
Harvest 50-60 days after planting. Harvest 50-60 days after planting.
FS 116BMR6 FORAGE SORGHUM FS 111 FORAGE SORGHUM
SEEDLING VIGOR SEEDLING VIGOR
RECOVERY AFTER CUTTING RECOVERY AFTER CUTTING
STANDABILITY STANDABILITY
STRESS TOLERANCE STRESS TOLERANCE
EMERGENCE EMERGENCE
EARLY VIGOR EARLY VIGOR
KEY POINTS | FS 116BMR6 is a brown midrib, sterile hybrid forage sorghum. KEY POINTS | A conventional hybrid forage sorghum.
Improved digestibility can equal the milk production of corn. Lush, dense leaf type with large grain head.
1/3 less water requirement for FS 116 compared to producing an equivalent High forage yield potential.
amount of corn. Low water requirement.
Digestibility is increased 35% over conventional sorghums. Caution shold be taken to avoid nitrate poisoning and prussic acid formation.
Caution shold be taken to avoid nitrate poisoning and prussic acid formation. Harvest approximately 100 days after seeding.
Harvest approximately 85 days after seeding.
2019 FS FORAGE | 21FS 430 GRAIN SORGHUM FS 490 GRAIN SORGHUM
SEEDLING VIGOR SEEDLING VIGOR
RECOVERY AFTER CUTTING RECOVERY AFTER CUTTING
STANDABILITY STANDABILITY
STRESS TOLERANCE STRESS TOLERANCE
EMERGENCE EMERGENCE
EARLY VIGOR EARLY VIGOR
KEY POINTS | FS 430 is a widely adapted hybrid grain sorghum that will go across many KEY POINTS | FS 490 is a widely adapted hybrid grain sorghum that will go across many
soil types and conditions. soil types and conditions.
Medium-early maturity. Medium maturity.
Excellent yield potential. Good emergence and early vigor.
Red grain color. Red grain color.
Grain harvest approximately 90 days after planting. Grain harvest approximately 100 days after planting.
STALLION BRAND TEFF TRACTION TRITICALE
SEEDLING VIGOR KEY POINTS | Traction Triticale is a newer winter triticale with outstanding forage potential.
Dark Green in color with wide leaves, Traction has excellent height and strong
RECOVERY AFTER CUTTING yields.
STANDABILITY MANAGEMENT TIPS | Plant in late August through the end of September. The cooler the
STRESS TOLERANCE climate, the earlier you should plant. Seeding rate for forages is
100–120 pounds per acre. Plan to harvest when flag leaf has emerged
EMERGENCE but before any head is visible for best forage quality results.
EARLY VIGOR
KEY POINTS | Stallion Brand teff was developed for high-forage yields and quality without
the prussic acid and nitrate issues associated with other summer annuals.
High yield potential.
Excellent palatability and forage quality.
Excellent option for dry hay.
22 | 2019 FS FORAGEAGRISILE SILAGE PRO
KEY POINTS | An efficient fermentation consists of lactic KEY POINTS | Native fermentation, as well as AgriSile, rely
acid-producing bacteria that grow in a step-wise on plant sugars to feed the fermentation.
fashion as the pH drops. AgriSile provides 4 SilagePro provides a specialized set of enzymes,
strains of lactic acid bacteria at levels proven to with the bacteria in AgriSile, to generate
dominate the native fermentation and to cut in additional sugars and further speed up the
half the time to reach terminal pH. pH drop. With SilagePro, terminal pH can be
achieved in as little as 4 days, which preserves
the most nutrients.
HAYFRESH BUFFERED PROPIONIC ACID
FOR BALED HAY
KEY POINTS | Allows for baling at moisture levels up to 30% and helps prevent loss from
leaf shatter and rain.
Controls heating and spoilage.
Retains more green color, fresh aroma, and minimizes loss.
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