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Sorghum, Alfalfa & More
Now Under One Roof
Premium
Seed Guide
2022
I N T R O D U C I N G
Seeding the World Introducing New and Better Products Faster
Crop innovation begins with elite germplasm and over the past decade
For over 40 years ago S&W Seed Company has provided the world’s farmers with the
our expert team has been working diligently to expand our brands and
very best seed varieties and hybrids to maximize yields and profits. We are dedicate
offer new and innovative products.
to breeding crops to withstand difficult growing conditions, including highly saline and
In sorghum, we assembled a collection of more than 10,000 unique
drought-stricken regions of the world. With the world’s population continuing to
breeding lines, sourced from commercial, public, and wild collections, that
increase and the availability of arable land decreasing, S&W Seed Company works now represents the most diverse collection of proprietary genetics in the
with farmers and growers—and through both classical breeding and biotechnology industry. This unique germplasm was combined to create over 100,000
initiatives—to offer the largest and most diverse platform of products and traits unique hybrid combinations, including industry leading hybrid grain,
available today. forage, food grade and sweet sorghum seed that is optimized for feed,
food, and fuel markets. Our domestic testing program ranges from Texas
S&W provides expertise in agricultural breeding, production, and processing for to South Dakota and from California to the Carolinas. We combine that
the sorghum, alfalfa, and sunflower industries. Our companies include: work with data collected from our international locations in Mexico, South
America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa to help us refine our new
Sorghum Partners® Alfalfa Partners® Sunflower Partners® hybrid selections.
S&W Seed Company has also expanded our sunflower program by
advancing deployment on a global basis of a proprietary germplasm that
We are compelled to develop varieties that improve yields, not only on good soil Our alfalfa breeders have developed the leading, university-verified, exhibits high yield, high oil, disease resistance, and outstanding standability.
conditions, but in some of the toughest soil regions in the world. We are committed varieties available anywhere in the world. It takes many years to develop, The company has royalty-based sunflower licensing agreements with five
test and produce alfalfa varieties, depending on the methodology or traits global partners that are currently increasing commercial-scale production
to ensuring that our products are resistant to diseases and insects that pose
being developed. We stay abreast of current trends through innovative of the hybrid sunflower operations.
farmers problems, while ensuring enhanced digestibility for livestock providers. research and development. Since 2010, we have dramatically expanded
And we are dedicated to developing crops that are resistant to certain herbicides With our multiple nursery locations, molecular teams and world class
both the acreage dedicated to alfalfa production and our R&D focus to
greenhouses, we evaluate and advance new seed technologies year-round.
allowing farmers to enhance their overall productivity. include dormant and biotech varieties. Our state-of-the-art breeding
This makes it possible for us to launch products rapidly in respond to
facility at Nampa Idaho maintains performance trials in dormant growing
We are S&W Seed Company. industry needs.
areas all across North America. The vast majority of our alfalfa varieties
have been approved through the National Alfalfa Variety Review Board of Over the past few years, we have expanded our production and treatment
the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (“AOSCA”), a capabilities and now export seed from multiple production facilities in
requirement for certification and export to OECD countries. United States, Australia, South America, and Africa to over 40 countries
around the world. We have the production capacity to ensure sufficient
inventory to meet your needs. With these resources, S&W is uniquely
positioned to respond to changes in the market and committed to deploy-
ing its facilities, capabilities, and team to deliver leading sorghum, alfalfa,
and sunflower products to our industry.
Sorghum Partners® Our Trait Development Leads the Industry Introducing Double Team Technology TM
As our team continues to identify new traits and technologies that improve • DTTM Trait Sorghum Hybrids with non-GMO herbicide tolerant trait
In October of 2018, Sorghum Partners became a proud member of the
sorghum, next generation innovations are on the horizon. We now offer
S&W brand legacy and will continue to carry on the mission of providing • FirstActTM Herbicide for superior grass and weed control
the herbicide tolerant trait DTTM developed with non-GMO technology.
proprietary seed products that support the growing global demand for • Most reliable and flexible solution with few rotational crop restrictions
DT Sorghum is part of the Double Team Sorghum Cropping Solution to
animal proteins and healthier consumer diets with both grain and
control weeds and increase yields. We also have the exclusive license to • Two part technology enables superior yields and profitability
forage hybrids.
develop the new dhurrin-free sorghum trait which will provide safer and
Sorghum Partners has been producing quality seed for over 15 years. tastier sorghum for cattle and other livestock—coming soon. Part 1: DT Trait Sorghum Hybrids
We operate one of the largest global breeding program for grain and
Our elite brand is known for its innovative hybrids. Growers worldwide trust Sorghum Partners’ Double Team hybrids come with S&W’s DT trait inside—
forage sorghum from technology developed by S&W Seed Company.
us to develop and deliver products that meet their most crucial needs: a technology developed specifically to tolerate Quizalofop, the active
We partner with industry drivers and decision makers in the row crop and
• Increased yield ingredient in FirstAct herbicide. Our innovative, non-GMO, mutation-based
livestock feed markets to provide new and innovative solutions.
lab techniques and rigorous testing programs have resulted in elite hybrids
• Water scarcity and drought
Those efforts have produced market-leading products: with the proven ability to undergo FirstAct applications, continue growing,
• Standability and Staygreen and deliver unprecedented yields.
• Grain sorghum products with key traits that increase yield
• Sugarcane aphid tolerance
• Silage hybrids that fit all livestock feeding needs
• Pest and disease resistance Part 2: FirstAct Herbicide
• Forage hybrids that deliver quality and yield
• Enhanced digestibility The FirstAct herbicide utilizes Adama’s proprietary formula for superior
• Industry leading over-the-top herbicide system to control grass weeds
• Weed control and rotation grass weed control. When applied to DT hybrids, growers get reliable,
sorghum safe, broad spectrum control over Crabgrass, Volunteer Corn,
Our Team is Focused Solely on Sorghum Sanbar, Texas Millet, Panicum, Foxtail, Barnyard Grasses and a long list of
others. Cleaner fields mean increased yields, and the kind of profits
Sorghum Partners is dedicated to your operation’s success. Our team is
conventional methods just can’t match.
comprised of seasoned sorghum experts with decades of experience who
have helped launch successful innovations to improve sorghum potential.
We are committed to providing our customers with the latest seed
The Double Team Solution
innovations, industry-leading expertise, advanced agronomic support and Bringing these two powerhouse technologies together enables the Double
the highest level of customer support. Team Solution for improving sorghum profits in the U.S. This solution has
few rotational crop restrictions while offering growers flexibility and crop
As a customer, you will have access to experts who can answer questions
selectivity. Double Team provides educational support and documentation
on products, crop management, agronomy, sales, and marketing.
from start to finish. We understand that each field is unique and promise
ongoing technical support and services to address your individual needs.
We are S&W’s Sorghum Partners
DT Grain Sorghum
DT Grain Sorghum
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Yield Stability Yield Stability Yield Stability Yield Stability Yield Stability
Standability Standability Standability Standability Standability
Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance
Threshability Threshability Threshability Threshability Threshability
SP 24C20 DT SP 30A30 DT SP 31C06 DT SP 45A45 DT SP 58M85 DT
SP 24C20 DT SP 30A30 DT SP 31C06 DT SP 45A45 DT SP 58M85 DT
Very Early Maturity Early Maturity Early Maturity Medium Early Maturity Medium Maturity
SP 24C20 DT is a cream grained SP 30A30 DT is a bronze grain SP 31C06 DT is a cream grained, SP 45A45 DT is a bronze grain SP 58M85 DT is a medium
very early maturity hybrid with a early maturity hybrid with high early maturity hybrid with good medium early maturity hybrid with maturity hybrid with bronze grain
high yield potential. This hybrid yield potential. The hybrid is ideally drought tolerance and uniform high yield potential. This hybrid is and moderate SCA tolerance.
is ideally suited for environments suited for dryland acres in the appearance. Suitable for high pH ideally suited for dryland areas with This hybrid has high levels of
with shorter growing seasons and Great Plains where higher soil pH soils, shorter growing seasons, higher rainfall or irrigated acres. Staygreen for improved stand-
for double crop following wheat or maybe a problem. Can also be and areas where double crop is Can also be utilized as a double ability and excellent emergence
other early harvested crops. utilized as double crop in area with planted following wheat or other crop in areas with longer growing in cool soils. An excellent choice
longer growing seasons. early summer harvested crops. seasons. throughout the Great Plains.
• Tolerant to FirstAct™ Herbicide
• Over-the-top grass weed control • Tolerant to FirstAct™ Herbicide • Tolerant to FirstAct™ herbicide • Tolerant to FirstAct™ Herbicide • Tolerant to FirstAct™ herbicide
• High yield for maturity • Over-the-top grass weed control • Over-the-top grass weed control • Over-the-top grass weed control • Over-the-top grass weed control
• Good stalk quality • High yield for maturity • High yield for maturity • High yield for maturity • High yield for maturity
• Good drought tolerance • Excellent emergence • Good drought tolerance • Excellent emergence • Moderately tolerant to SCA
• Good option for late planting or • Excellent for late planting or • Good for high pH soils • Excellent standability • Staygreen for excellent
double crop double crop standibility
• Very uniform plant • Susceptible to growth regulator
• Susceptible to growth regulator herbicides • Excellent emergence from
herbicides cool soils
Left: A field of DT Sorghum
Right: Same field, days after
the FirstAct application, and
the DT Sorghum is thriving
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quality, harvestability, and tolerances to extreme weather conditions such 251 Early 50-54 Short 4-6” Semi-Open Red 18,000 2 3 2 1 1 1 S 2
as drought. And we are committed to ongoing improvements.
KS310 Early 55-59 Medium 5-7” Semi-Open Bronze 11,500 1 1 2 3 3 3 S 5
Improved Standability SP 25C10 Early 49-54 Short 3-7” Semi-Open Cream 17,600 3 2 2 2 2 4 S U
When sorghum experience drought or nitrogen stress during grain fill,
SP3303 Medium Early 57-61 Medium 5-7” Semi-Compact Cream 13,000 5 2 2 2 2 2 S U
the plant can respond by remobilizing stored carbohydrates from the
stem to finish grain fill. This process can weaken the stalk and make the
SP 31A15 Early 54-58 Medium 3-7” Semi-Open Bronze 11,700 2 2 2 3 2 2 S 5
plant more susceptible to stalk rots.
Our Stiff Stalk trait improves standability by increasing the thickness of SP 43M80 Medium Early 58-62 Medium 4-6” Semi-Open Bronze 13,500 3 3 2 2 2 3 HT 3
the stalk rind, giving it more structural strength, which can be important
SP 68M57 Medium 66-71 Medium 4-6” Semi-Open Bronze 14,300 3 1 1 3 3 3 MT 3
if the plant is infested with a stalk rot. Our Staygreen trait allows the plant
to maintain green leaves under stress so that the plant can continue to SP 72M42 Medium-Full 70-72 Medium-Tall 5-7” Semi-Open Bronze 13,800 3 2 2 2 4 2 HT U
produce carbohydrates through photosynthesis and reduce remobiliza-
tion of carbohydrates from the stem. SP 74M21 Medium Full 69-74 Medium Tall 4-7” Semi-Compact Bronze 12,700 3 2 2 3 3 2 HT 2
SP7715 Medium Full 71-75 Medium Tall 5-7” Semi-Compact Bronze 14,000 3 2 2 2 4 2 HT 3
Protection from Sugarcane Aphids
Our industry-leading SCA Tolerant trait offers a range of protection NK8828 Full 74-78 Tall 3-6” Semi-Compact Cream 16,500 3 2 2 4 3 3 S 2
from sugarcane aphids. Look for this SCA tolerance key on each hybrid:
Deviation from normal planting date, (1) Days are appoximate, Individual hybrid maturities may vary due to sorghum growth characteristics,
Limited Moderate High cultural practiced and growing conditions planting dtes and environmental conditions.
may affect performance and cause
variation in these characteristics. (2) Aproximate seeds per pound; quantity may vary due to environmental influences during production season
White and yellow sugarcane aphids can be further managed by Ratings and decriptions are based on
(3) Yield for Maturity within primary area of adaptation and use. Numerical Rating: 1-9; 1=best
implementing a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) research and field observations collected (4) Yield consistency across multiple locations and years within primary area of adaption and use.
from multiple locations over multiple years. Numerical Rating: 1-9; 1=Best
program. An IPM program is a strategy that combines the use of multiple They represent comparisons with Company
products only. (5) Numerical Rating: 1-9; 1=Best
pest control tactics to maximize your operation’s economic returns.
(6) R=Resist to pathotypes noted; S=Susceptible
Contact us for details.
(7) Numerical Rating: 1-9; 1-Hilghly Resistant; 9=Highly Susceptible
(8) U=Undetermined or NA
(9) S= Susceptible, MT= Moderately Tolerant, HT= Highly Tolerant
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Grain Sorghum
Grain Sorghum
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Emergence Emergence Emergence Emergence Emergence Emergence Emergence Emergence
Yield for Maturity Yield for Maturity Yield for Maturity Yield for Maturity Yield for Maturity Yield for Maturity Yield for Maturity Yield for Maturity
Yield Stability Yield Stability Yield Stability Yield Stability Yield Stability Yield Stability Yield Stability Yield Stability
Standability Standability Standability Standability Standability Standability Standability Standability
Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance
Threshability Threshability Threshability Threshability Threshability Threshability Threshability Threshability
SP 25C10 SP 31A15 SP3303 SP 43M80 SP 72M42 SP 74M21 SP7715
SP 25C10 SP 31A15 SP3303 SP 43M80 SP 68M57 SP 72M42 new SP 74M21 SP7715
Very Early Maturity Early Maturity Medium-Early Maturity Medium-Early Maturity Medium Maturity Medium-Full Maturity Medium-Full Maturity Medium-Full
SP 25C10 is an early hybrid with SP 31A15 is a bronze early SP3303 is a medium-early hybrid SP 43M80 is a medium-early SP 68M57 is a medium maturity SP 72M42 is a medium-full, SP 74M21 is a medium-full This medium-full, bronze-colored
cream colored grain on a purple maturity grain sorghum with very with cream colored, food-grade maturity grain hybrid with high SCA hybrid with intermediate stay green bronze-colored grain hybrid with maturity hybrid with light bronze grain hybrid has very high, stable
plant. This hybrid is very well good yield for maturity, strong grain on a tan plant. This hybrid tolerance and excellent appear- and resistance to downy mildew very high, stable yields and the grain and a semi-compact head. yields and a robust disease
adapted to the Northern Plains and emergence and seedling vigor. has high yield potential. It is very ance. Its semi-open head and light pathotypes 1, 3, and 6. SP 68M57 highest level of SCA tolerance. High sugar cane aphid tolerance package. It has superb tolerance
late planted double crop systems This hybrid adapts very well to uniform, has excellent standability, bronze grain result in stunning has good resistance to head smut It has a uniform appearance, a makes it an excellent hybrid for the to anthracnose, all downy mildew
in the Great Plains. SP 25C10 is shorter growing season environ- threshability, and drought toler- overall field appeal. SP 43M80 and moderate tolerance to the semi-open head. SP 72M42 is an higher yielding environments in the pathotypes, and white sugarcane
well suited for late disaster replants ments, late plantings, and double ance. This hybrid performs well in has Stiff Stalk and Staygreen white sugarcane aphid (SCA). SP excellent fit for Central and South Great Plains. Stiff Stalk, excellent aphids. SP 7715 has a uniform
following failed cotton acres as crop scenarios. Its very good drought-prone regions and can to provide excellent standability 68M57 has above average stalk Texas irrigated and higher yielding head exertion, and Staygreen appearance, a semi-open head,
late as mid-July. Very good drought tolerance, above average produce grain with very little and drought stress tolerance. quality and is an excellent fit for dryland fields. mean excellent drought stress and very good threshability.
drought tolerance and interme- stalk quality, along with strong precipitation. This hybrid is well adapted for South Texas through the Plains. tolerance. Excellent standability and drought
diate Staygreen along with very stand establishment and seedling dryland fields in Great Plains with • High level of SCA Tolerance tolerance allows maximum yields
good stalk quality provide vigor provide a very consistent, • Excellent drought tolerance excellent yield potential. • High yielding medium to • Staygreen for improved drought • Highly tolerant to SCA across different geographies such
medium-full hybrid tolerance
consistent, stable performance. stable performance. • Copes with heat very well • Semi-compact head, excellent as Central/South Texas, Mississippi
• High Sugarcane Aphid tolerance • Well-suited for South Texas uniformity and appearance Delta, and East Coast regions.
• Excellent standability • Stiff Stalk for improved
• Very good yield for early maturity • Very good yield for early maturity through the Plains standability
• Excellent drought stress • Stiff Stalk, strong Staygreen traits
• Excellent yield for maturity • Bronze grain, excellent • Very high yield potential
• Very good stalk quality • Very good drought tolerance and • Excellent panicle exertion under • Semi-open head
appearance • Uniquely adapted to the Great
Staygreen • Great eye appeal and uniformity drought stress • Very good standability
• Very good option for late planted • High yielding in South Texas irri- Plains irrigated and favorable
double crop or disaster plantings • Excellent option for double crop, • Cream colored, food grade • Resistant to downy mildew gated and favorable dryland fields dryland acres
• Semi-Open head with great • Excellent anthracnose tolerance
late plantings, or shorter growing pathotypes 1, 3, and 6
• Very good drought tolerance uniformity • Excellent panicle exertion under
seasons • Good general leaf disease
• Widely adapted drought stress
• Recommend 15 inch rows or • Stiff Stalk and Staygreen traits resistance
• Strong emergence and seedling
narrower • Excellent drought stress
vigor • Excellent for Great Plains • Very good threshability
tolerance
dryland fields
• Sensitive to growth regulating • Resistant to greenbug biotypes
herbicides C&E
• Consistent, stable performance
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Forage Sorghum Silage
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SP2774 Medium Early 13,000 8-9’ Yes 100 2 No 3 4 3 4 5 10-15% S
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SS304 SS405 SP3905 BD BMR Medium Early 18,000 6-7’ Yes 85-95 2 No 2 2 2 2 5 15-20% T
CONVENTIONAL
NK300 HIKANE II
SP3904 BD BMR Medium Full 17,500 6’ Yes 110-115 2 No 2 2 2 2 5 15-20% T
NK300 Medium Early 13,000 6-7’ No 100-110 3 No 2 3 2 3 5 15-20% S
Brachytic Dwarf (BD) Trait SS304 Medium Full 21,000 10-12’ No 115-120 2 No 2 3 3 3 2 10-15% R
• Shorter plant internodes
• Reduced plant height and lodging, while maintaining yield potential SS405 Full 14,500 10-12’ No 120-125 2 No 2 3 4 3 2 5-15% S
HiKane II Medium 19,000 8-10’ No 110-120 3 No 2 3 4 3 2 10-15% S
Brown Mid-Rib (BMR) Trait
• BMR is a genetic trait that lowers lignin content in plants
SP 1727 BMR Medium Full 17,500 8-10’+ Yes 85-105 3 No 2 3 3 2 2 N/A S
• Lower lignin content increases plant digestiblity
• Higher digestibility leads to higher higher feeding efficiency and SP1615 Full 14,000 10-12’ No 125-130 1 Yes 2 2 3 3 3 N/A S
less manure
Deviation from normal planting date, (1) Dough Stage from Emergence
cultural practiced and growing conditions
may affect performance and cause (2) Numerical Rating: 1 to 9 (1=Excellent, 5=Average, 9=Poor)
variation in these characteristics.
(3) U=Undetermined, N/A=Not Applicable
Ratings and decriptions are based on (4) Seeds per pound may vary due to environmental influences
research and field observations collected
from multiple locations over multiple years. during the production process
They represent comparisons with Company
products only.
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Forage Sorghum Silage
Forage Sorghum Silage
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Forage Yield Potential Forage Yield Potential Forage Yield Potential Forage Yield Potential Forage Yield Potential Forage Yield Potential Forage Yield Potential Forage Yield Potential
Early Growth Rate Early Growth Rate Early Growth Rate Early Growth Rate Early Growth Rate Early Growth Rate Early Growth Rate Early Growth Rate
Standability Standability Standability Standability Standability Standability Standability Standability
Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance
Leafiness Leafiness Leafiness Leafiness Leafiness Leafiness Leafiness Leafiness
SP1727 BMR
SP 1727
SP2774 BMR
SP 2774
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SP 3904
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Medium Maturity Medium-Early Maturity Full Maturity Early Maturity Medium-Early Maturity Medium Maturity Medium-Full Maturity Full Maturity
SP1727 BMR is a brown mid-rib SP2774 is a brown mid-rib silage SP3904 BD BMR is a brown mid- SP3905 BD BMR is an early NK300 is best adapted and highly Hikane II is a sweet stalked, SS304 is a medium-full maturing, SS405 is a late maturing, tall silage
forage hybrid with superior forage hybrid with good yields across rib, brachytic dwarf forage hybrid maturing brown mid-rib, brachytic desirable for high quality dairy medium maturing hybrid with high tall silage hybrid with high tonnage hybrid with high tonnage yield
qualities and tonnage over other several geographies, particularly that is excellent for producing dwarf forage hybrid that will silage due to low lignin content, yield performance. This hybrid is yield performance. Due to a high performance. Due to a high sugar
BMR products when properly in the Great Plains and Midwest. high quality silage. SP3904 BD produce excellent silage because large heads and high grain-to-for- best positioned and used for hay, sugar content, stalks are very content, stalks are very sweet and
managed. Its male sterile qualities It matures in approximately 95-100 BMR will reach soft dough in of its low lignin content and high age ratio. It is a proven, dependable grazing, or silage. It adapts well in sweet and juicy. It reaches silage juicy. It is adapted for all but the
will keep more nutrients in the days. It is best positioned west of approximately 110 days and will grain content. It is the earliest medium-early forage sorghum most soils and growing conditions maturity quick enough to harvest shorter, cooler growing seasons
stalk by not setting seed, making the Mississippi River, since produce high levels of starch, BMR-Brachtyic Dwarf hybrid on adapted in a wide range of growing from Texas through the central as far north as Nebraska. It also in the Northern Great Plains and at
it a great choice for grazing. This susceptibility to grey leaf spot has which contributes to silage the market and works best north conditions. This hybrid averages and northern latitudes of the has a high level of tolerance to higher elevations. In its northern
hybrid is an excellent fit for dairies been observed in the Southeast. digestibility and energy levels. of I-70. It handles humidity and about 6’ to 7’ and has excellent Great Plains. Hikane II averages Anthracnose allowing it to move area of use, it may not produce a
and can be placed throughout It may be used cautiously in the The brachytic dwarf trait reduces anthracnose very well. It produces standability throughout the grow- 8-10’ in height and has very good into the SE United States where head. Plant height reaches 10 to
the U.S. East when considering plant height and improves stand- more tillers than most hybrids, ing season. Good stress tolerance standability. It can tolerate drought it is perfect double crop fit. Plant over 12 feet with very good stand-
anthracnose. ability while maintaining leafiness. which will increase yields and cover helps carry NK300 through stress very well. Cut in the soft height reaches 10-12 feet with ability. In some areas it is grown for
• Brown mid-rib, brachytic dwarf This hybrid is an excellent fit for the ground quickly. stressful conditions. In some areas dough stage for highest tonnage very good standability. bio-mass ethanol production.
• Male sterile keeps nutrients in the • Strong yields in the Great Plains dairies and can be placed it is approved as a cover crop. It is and best quality silage. Cut in the
stalk and Midwest • Brown mid-rib, brachytic dwarf • High Anthracnose tolerance • High tonnage
throughout the U.S. well adapted to narrow row hard dough stage for highest
• Superior digestibility • Best positioning west of the • Harvest in 85-95 days after emer- production. sugar content hay. • High tonnage • Sweet, juicy stalks
Mississippi River • Brown mid-rib, brachytic dwarf gence
• Excellent grazing potential • Sweet, juicy stalks • High sugar content
• 100 days to maturity • Best for high quality silage (dairy) • Best for high quality silage • Quality forage
• Excellent for silage
• 110 to 120 days to silage • High sugar content • 10-12’ tall
• Brown mid-rib (BMR) trait • High grain to forage ratio • Consistent tonnage under • Good standability
• Double crop silage option
• Good drought tolerance irrigation • 10-12’ tall • Good standability
• 7-8’ tall at maturity • Low lignin content; excellent • Quality cane hay
• Earliest Brachytic Dwarf on the
palatability • Low lignin content • Good standability • Good drought tolerance
market • Good drought tolerance
• 110 to 115 days to silage • 6-7’ tall, excellent standability • Good drought tolerance
• Works well North of I-70 • Sweet stalk
• Good drought tolerance • High grain-to-forage ratio
• Good choice for double crop
• Average stalk sweetness with excellent early growth
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Forage Sorghum Hay & Grazing
Forage Sorghum Hay & Grazing
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Stal
Pho
CONVENTIONAL SORDAN 79
SP4105 BMR N/A 16,500 8-10’ Yes N/A 2 Yes 2 2 4 3 U N/A U
Sorghum X Sudan
BMR SP4105 SP4555 BMR N/A 15,500 6-10’ Yes N/A 4 No 2 3 4 3 U N/A U
HEADLESS
SORDAN Sordan 79 N/A 14,500 6-7’ No N/A 3 No 2 3 4 3 U N/A R
CONVENTIONAL HEADLESS
Sordan Headless N/A 16,500 8-10’ No N/A 2 Yes 2 2 4 3 U N/A R
SP7106 BMR N/A 25,000 7-9’ Yes N/A 2 Yes 2 1 3 3 U N/A U
HEADED CONVENTIONAL TRUDAN 8
Trudan 8 N/A 22,500 4-6’’ No N/A 3 No 2 2 3 3 U N/A R
Sudangrass
BMR SP7106
Trudan Headless N/A 25,000 7-9’ No N/A 2 Yes 2 1 3 3 U N/A R
HEADLESS
CONVENTIONAL TRUDAN Millex 32 N/A 47,000 4-5’ No N/A 4 No 5 1 3 1 U N/A R
HEADLESS
Deviation from normal planting date, (1) Dough Stage from Emergence
cultural practiced and growing conditions
Brown Mid-Rib (BMR) Trait may affect performance and cause (2) Numerical Rating: 1 to 9 (1=Excellent, 5=Average, 9=Poor)
variation in these characteristics.
• BMR is a genetic trait that lowers lignin content in plants (3) U=Undetermined, N/A=Not Applicable
Ratings and decriptions are based on (4) Seeds per pound may vary due to environmental influences
• Lower lignin content increases plant digestiblity research and field observations collected
from multiple locations over multiple years. during the production process
• Higher digestibility leads to higher higher feeding efficiency and They represent comparisons with Company
less manure products only.
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Forage Sorghum Hay & Grazing
Forage Sorghum Hay & Grazing
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Forage Yield Potential Forage Yield Potential Forage Yield Potential Forage Yield Potential Forage Yield Potential Forage Yield Potential Forage Yield Potential Forage Yield Potential
Early Growth Rate Early Growth Rate Early Growth Rate Early Growth Rate Early Growth Rate Early Growth Rate Early Growth Rate Early Growth Rate
Standability Standability Standability Standability Standability Standability Standability Standability
Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance Drought Tolerance
Leafiness Leafiness Leafiness Leafiness Leafiness Leafiness Leafiness Leafiness
SP4105 BMR
SP4105
SP4555 BMR
SP4555
Sordan 79
Sordan 79
Sordan Headless
Sordan Headless
SP7106 BMR
SP 7106
Trudan 8
Trudan 8
Trudan Headless
Trudan Headless
Millex 32
Millex 32
Sorg x Sudangrass PPS Sorg x Sudangrass Sorg x Sudangrass Sorg x Sudangrass Sudangrass Sudangrass Sudangrass Pearl Millet
SP4105 will not head under most This versatile brown mid-rib, Sordan 79 is a versatile hybrid Sordan Headless can expand the SP7106 is a widely adapted BMR Trudan 8 is an exceptional hybrid Trudan Headless is an exceptional Millex 32 is a hybrid pearl millet
conditions. It continues to grow sorghum x sudangrass can meet sorghum x sudangrass that can window for usage because it will sudangrass hybrid. Because it for most summer forage needs. hybrid sudangrass for most that produces high quality forage
and maintain its nutrient value most summer forage needs. It is meet most summer forage needs. not head under most conditions. is Photoperiod sensitive it will It is best for hay, haylage and summer forage needs. It is best that is lush and leafy. This hybrid
in the leaves and stem until it is well suited for use as emergency It is well suited for use as emergen- Sordan Headless continues to not head under most conditions grazing, greenchop and cover. positioned and used for hay, works in hot, dry conditions and
chopped or grazed thus extending feed. SP4555 is best used for hay, cy feed. This hybrid is best used grow and maintain its nutrient providing great harvest flexibility. Very leafy and fine stemmed. Fast haylage and grazing. Other limited is well-suited for light, sandy
the harvest time frame. SP4105 is haylage and greenchop. Other for hay, haylage and greenchop. value in the leaves and stem until SP 7106 can tolerate high cutting regrowth after cutting or grazing. uses include greenchop and as soils where drought is common.
a versatile sorghum x sudangrass uses include grazing and ground Other uses include grazing and it is chopped or grazed. It is well frequencies as well as being well It adapts well and tolerates high cover. Trudan Headless is finer Millex 32 is well suited for summer
meeting most summer forage cover. SP4555 has a good leaf-to- ground cover. Sordan 79 has a suited for use as emergency feed. adapted to intensive grazing. cutting frequencies and intensive stemmed and leafier than Sordan grazing and can also be used for
needs and produces high quality stem ratio that helps provide good good leaf-to-stem ratio that helps This hybrid is best used for hay, This hybrid has very fine stems grazing with proper management. Headless. Regrowth is fast after hay and greenchop. Millex 32 is
forage for fast weight gain and/or quality with proper management. provide good quality with proper haylage, and green chop. Other and a high leaf-to-stem ratio and Produces exceptional forage cutting or grazing. It adapts well a great horse feed as a result of
increased milk production. It has a management. uses include grazing and ground produces high quality hay or quality, that is high in protein and to and can tolerage high cutting its commonly low prussic acid
good leaf-to-stem ratio and is best • Dependable summer forage cover. Sordan Headless has a haylage. TDN (total digestible nutrients). frequencies and intensive content.
with BMR • Dependable summer forage
used for hay, haylage and good leaf-to-stem ratio. Prussic acid potential is low. grazing practices with manage-
green chop. • Can be grazed • Good for late summer planting • Photoperiod Sensitive ment. Exceptional forage quality • Dependable summer forage
(headless) BMR Potato & veg. growers - Trudan 8 sup-
• Photoperiod sensitive (headless) can be produced that is high in • Drought tolerant
• Good for late summer planting • Best for hay, haylage, and presses nematode populations when
• Photoperiod sensitive (headless) • Dual purpose: silage or hay • Good yield potential in a Sudan X incorporated as green manure in the fall, protein and TDN (total digestible
• Good leaf-to-stem ratio greenchop • Quality horse feed; low prussic
and BMR Sudan hybrid after it is stressed (e.g., after first frost nutrients). Prussic acid potential acid risk
• Can be grazed • Best for hay, haylage, and
• Dual purpose: silage or hay • Best for hay, haylage, and • Very high leaf to stem ratio or ceasing irrigation). is low.
green chop • Works in light, sandy soils
greenchop • Good leaf-to-stem ratio
• Extended harvest window • Extended harvest window • Quick regrowth for multiple cuts
• Good forage quality • Excellent quality summer forage • Photoperiod sensitive (headless) • Best for grazing and pasture
• Good for alkaline soils
• Best for hay, haylage, green chop • Good leaf-to-stem ratio • Suitable for grazing, haylage, or
(salt tolerant) • Very good leaf-to-stem ratio • Extended harvest window • Lush, leafy foilage
dry hay
• Good leaf-to-stem ratio
• Can be used in rotation to reduce • Best for hay, haylage, and grazing • Best for hay, haylage and grazing
• Provides good forage quality nematode populations
• Tolerates high cutting frequencies • Tolerates high cutting frequencies
• Excellent regrowth after harvest
• Adapts well to intensive grazing • Adapts well to intensive grazing
or grazing
• Fine stemmed and leafy
18 1-855-SORGHUM S O R G H U M PA R T N E R S .C O M 1-855-SORGHUM S O R G H U M PA R T N E R S .C O M 19Alfalfa Partners® In late 2014, we acquired Pioneer’s alfalfa breeding program and
conventional alfalfa germplasm—providing a strong germplasm base
Since 1980 S&W Seed Company has bred alfalfa seed of the highest that goes all the way back to 1958.
quality with superior genetic traits. With the unique ability to grow in
All along our mission has been to help cattle and dairymen produce the
challenging soil conditions and generate outstanding crop yield, S&W
best alfalfa hay for their herds. So, in 2019 we branded our product line
quickly becoming an industry leader.
as Alfalfa Partners, to embody the essence of our mission and our
Our specialty is high-yield alfalfa varieties focused on maximizing profit accomplishments over the last 40 years.
per acre for the farmer, regardless of soil and water salinity. Starting in
2010, we dramatically expanded both the acreage dedicated to alfalfa Our Germplasm Improvement Program Delivers
production and our R&D focus to include dormant and biotech varieties.
• Outstanding root rot tolerance for areas with variable soils
Our breeding and product development emphasizes high yield, forage
• High yielding varieties with emphasis on disease and pest resistance
quality improvement, persistence, and disease and pest resistance.
• Increased emphasis on forage quality improvement
In 2012, S&W acquired Imperial Valley Seed to expand production in this
• Salt tolerant varieties spanning FD4 through 9 with proven performance
rich California growing region and in 2013, Seed Genetics International
(SGI) was acquired, further expanding production capabilities into Australia. • A strong brand with proven performance in both saline and non-saline soils
• Dormant and non-dormant breeding programs with a lifetime of
germplasm improvement
• Dedicated seed production locations in the US and Australia
Our Team is Focused Solely on Alfalfa IQA™, the Next Innovation
Our dormant alfalfa breeding program involves screening, crossing, and
classification for each new variety. In each phase, teams in Nampa, Idaho Our team is comprised of seasoned alfalfa experts with decades of Our future alfalfa varieties will soon include IQA™, a reduced lignin alfalfa
and Keith, South Australia are busy year-round in the field or greenhouse experience. We are dedicated to your success and available to help in any quality trait, achieved through gene editing. It’s integrated into elite alfalfa
settings. A typical variety can take 5 to 18 years to produce, depending on way we can. We continue to stay abreast of important trends, helping germplasm for both yield and improved forage quality performance.
the methodology or traits being developed. farmers combat today’s farming challenges and supplying superior seed Growers may have the flexibility to harvest later on without the typical rate
for alfalfa hay, the “queen of forages,” all the while keeping an eye on of reduction in forage quality that occurs with conventional varieties, or
We conduct extensive testing across numerous environments for yield, sustainable solutions for tomorrow. As a customer, you will have access to they can cut on their normal schedule to poten-tially capture higher RFQ
forage quality, yield stability across environments, dormancy, tolerance experts who can answer questions on our products, crop management, and lower lignin alfalfa. This can offer an extended harvest window with
to lodging, and regrowth from cutting. We also test up to 18 types of pest agronomy, sales, and service. improved forage quality. Please consult with Alfalfa Partners for availability
resistance, such as Phytophora root rot, Aphanomyces root rot, and Stem in your region and whether your specific growing environment may be
nematode. Each of our commercial varieties has been developed through We are S&W’s Alfalfa Partners sensitive to a gene-edited trait.
this same process of germplasm improvement, characterization for
agronomic and pest ratings, yield, and winter hardiness—for the highest
productivity in your fields.Dormant Alfalfa
Dormant Alfalfa
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Rugged Rancher alfalfa has This high yielding FD3 produces SW4107 is broadly adapted with a SW425™ Brand is a blend of S&W This new lodging resistant variety
Rugged Rancher 3 6 1 R R MR HR HR R R MR MR excellent persistence under a wide excellent quality forage. Good wide germplasm base. It is highly proprietary alfalfa varieties chosen has strong agronomic character
range of growing conditions and standability and an excellent resistant to seven major alfalfa for their combined suitability for and excellent disease resistance.
SW3407 3 9 2 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR R R R environments. It is a great choice disease rating index (DRI). SW3407 pests and is well-suited to fields high yield potential of good quality This high forage quality variety
for rotational grazing or hay parents were selections based with variable drainage where root forage. This variety is highly resis- produces consistently high yields.
SW4107 4 9 2 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR R R R production due to its dependable on half-sib yield performance rot resistance is needed. tant to most major diseases and Lodging resistance can make
yield and relative feed quality. evaluations to determine breeding well suited throughout US growing harvest much easier and helps
SW4306 4 9 2 R HR HR HR HR HR HR R HR HR • Wide germplasm base for broad
value. Half-sib clonal parents were areas where FD4 is desired. maintain harvestable yield.
• Excellent persistence under a adaptability
4 8 2
evaluated for forage quality and
SW4412Y HR HR HR HR HR HR HR HR R HR wide range of growing conditions
persistence over a period of years • Top group placement in many • Good choice where medium fall • Lodging resistant characteristic
and environments University yield trials dormancy is desired along with can reduce or avoid lodging from
SW5213 5 9 3 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR HR R HR following inoculation with main good winter hardiness heavy rain and wind, manure
• Great choice for rotational • Highly resistant to 7 major pests
alfalfa disease organisms. application, and delayed harvest
grazing or hay production • Bred using traditional plant
SW5615 new 5 9 1 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR R R HR
• Well-suited to fields with
• Dependable yield and relative breeding methods • Above average forage quality
• Suitable for wet soils because of variable drainage where root rot
feed quality suitable for dairy quality hay and
SW425TM Brand 4 8 3 HR HR R HR HR HR HR R R its exceptional resistance to both resistance is needed • Varieties are medium fast haylage
races of Aphanomyces root rot recovery type that can be highly
• Includes branch-rooting alfalfa for • Consistently performs above
its ability to persist suited for hay production where • Strong disease resistance to all
SW525LHTM Brand 5 8 2 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR HR R R • Consistent top yields of dairy average to produce good quality moderate speed of regrowth initi- major pathogens
quality hay forage
• Extremely winter hardy ation is desired after cutting
SW6330 6 7 R R R R HR R MR • Very winter hardy — great
• Excellent forage quality • Grows well in a wide range of soils
• Resistant to many major pests • Highly suitable in western environ- all-around variety wherever a
combined with good lodging
and diseases • Highly adaptable to the northern ments where stem nematodes medium fall dormancy is desired
Fall Dormancy Yield Winter Survival Pest & Disease Resistance tolerance for overall yield,
half of the U.S. and Canada, can be a concern
• Good overall choice for fields cutability, and quality • Yield advantage when lodging
1 = Most Dormant 1=Lowest Yield 1=Extremely Hardy HR = Highly Resistant LR = Low Resistance
with variable soils whenever fall dormancy 4 is • Highly resistant against stem occurs can be ½-¾ tons/acres.
10= Least Dormant 9= Highest Yield 2= Very Winter Hardy R = Resistant S = Susceptible • Winter hardy fall dormancy 3 suitable nematode, important in irrigated
3=Winter Hardy MR = Moderately Resistant Blank = Insufficient Data with consistent high yield often
production when the water source
near the top of yield trials with
includes tail-waters from infested
later dormancy four varieties
upstream fields
• Formulated for high resistance to
verticillium wilt, phytophthora root
rot and anthracnose
• Well-rounded overall package of
pest and disease resistant alfalfa
germplasm.
22 1-855-767-4486 A L FA L FA PA R T N E R S .C O M 1 - 8 5 5 - 76 7 - 4 4 8 6 A L FA L FA PA R T N E R S .C O M 23Dormant Alfalfa
Non-Dormant Alfalfa
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SW5213 is a high-yielding variety, SW525LH™ Brand is a leafhopper SW5615 is a very high-yield SW8421S is a non-dormant FD8
with consistent performance and resistant, high yield variety with potential, fall dormancy 5 variety variety that produces high yields SW8421S 8 9 R HR HR R HR R R ST
broadly adapted everywhere a FD5 excellent pest resistance: high with a strong performance record of high quality hay. Bred under very
SW9720 9 9 R MR R HR HR R MR HR ST
variety is needed for consistent resistance to potato leafhopper, in research trials across a wide saline conditions, it has the ability
high yield. SW5213 has a highly Phytophthora, and multi-race area. The combination of excellent to maintain much of its high yield SW9813S 9 9 R R R R R HR MR ST
resistant rating against nine major Aphanomyces. An excellent choice winter survival index and strong potential even in saline production
alfalfa pests and diseases. for the Midwest, Plains and North- disease resistance gives SW5615 situations. It is a strong choice for SW9628 9 R R R HR R HR
east where leafhoppers can be a a leg up on stand persistence fields with salinity build-up.
• Broadly adapted late fall dormancy SW10 10 9 R MR R HR HR HR R
pernicious pest on a yearly basis.
helps maintain late summer yield • SW5615 is highly resistant to nine • Highest yielding salt tolerant
• Highly resistant to nine major pests • High yield potential to rival elite major alfalfa pests and diseases variety in multiple University trials
and diseases conventional varieties • Winter survival index of 1 – • A strong choice for fields that
SW9720 SW9813S Fall Dormancy
1 = Most Dormant
extremely winter-hardy contain slick or sodic soils, and Fall Dormancy 9 Fall Dormancy 9
• High resistance to stem • Works well for organic production 10= Least Dormant
nematodes – can be important in also for situations where deficit
• Excellent pest resistance • High resistance to Phytophthora irrigation could lead to salinity This FD9 variety has a very wide SW9813S is our new salt tolerant
irrigated situations where water & Aphanomyces root rots, multiple Yield
for most North American build-up area of adaptation with above non-dormant variety with high
source includes tail waters from races and biotypes
environments 1=Lowest Yield
infested upstream fields • Using irrigation water with an average forage quality, and is yield potential in both saline and 9= Highest Yield
• Highly suitable to all areas where • High resistance to stem Electrical Conductivity (EC) rating tolerant to salty irrigation waters non-saline soil conditions. This
• Well suited for soils with variable nematodes
leafhoppers can be a significant of 15 (very salty water), SW 8421S and saline soils. variety’s high resistance to aphids
drainage due to itsstrong root rot Pest & Disease
pest • SW5615 is an excellent replace- out-produced both the standard Resistance
resistance to Phytophthora and contributes to its strong forage
multi-race Aphanomyces ment for Pioneer 55V50 with salinity check entry (AZ-90NDC-
• Excellent winter hardiness • Wide area of adaptation production abilities. HR = Highly Resistant
increased yield and forage quality ST) and Salado by 39% and 32%
R = Resistant
• Excellent overall root rot resistance • Very suitable for 3-5 high yield respectively in University of • Tolerant to salty irrigation waters MR = Moderately Resistant
contributes to persistence cuts of quality hay production • SW5615 is a superb choice for Arizona salinity trials at Tucson and salty soils • Proven performance in U of CA LR = Low Resistance
overall yield, forage quality and Westside Alfalfa Salinity Trials
• Highly suitable to heavy soils stand persistence • Produced 18% more hay than • Highest yielding alfalfa in UC Davis S = Susceptible
where root rots are a concern CUF 101 in the UC trials in Fresno Trial of 48 non-dormant entries for • High yield performance potential, Blank = Insufficient Data
County, California and 17% more 1998/1999 and 2008 in both saline and non-saline soil
• Best overall control of potato than CUF 101 in Tucson, Arizona conditions
leafhoppers in alfalfa • Outyielded CUF 101 in Imperial
• Alfalfa growth is erect with rapid Valley by 5.2% • Selected under extreme saline
• For growers who don’t wish to recovery after cutting conditions in the west side of the
consistently scout for leafhoppers • 8.3% higher yield than CUF101 San Joaquin Valley
or apply timely pesticides for • Stand persistence at the end of at University of Arizona trials
control 3 year trial in Tucson, Arizona was • Very good germination salt
96%, compared to CUF 101 • Leader in yield and feed quality at tolerance plus strong forage
variety at 61% the USDA salinity laboratory trials; production salt tolerance
alfalfa and other forages were
under salt water irrigation man- • High Resistance to Blue, Pea, and
agement at Riverside, CA Spotted Alfalfa Aphids
24 1-855-767-4486 A L FA L FA PA R T N E R S .C O M 1 - 8 5 5 - 76 7 - 4 4 8 6 A L FA L FA PA R T N E R S .C O M 25Sunflower Oil & Wildlife
• Early to full season maturity hybrids that maximize yield across
Sunflower Partners® environments
• Excellent resistance to major sunflower diseases including Downy Mildew,
S&W Seed Company acquired the operations of SV Genetics’ (“SVG”) Rust, and Alternaria
sunflower program in May 2016 with a goal of expanding global access
• Exceptional stalk strength and Standability
to unique proprietary germplasm that exhibits high yield, high oil content,
disease resistance, and outstanding standability. • Clearfield® and Clearfield Plus® herbicide tolerance for use with
Beyond® herbicide
We are developing elite sunflower hybrids focused on maximum yield • Semi–pendulous heads reducing sunburn, head rot, and bird feeding
potential, exceptional disease and herbicide tolerance, and specific oil
profiles to fit multiple market needs.
Meeting Future Needs
Our current commercial portfolio of hybrids is designed to fit specific S&W’s global sunflower breeding and development teams are rapidly
environments and markets around the world. Growers count on us for bringing new hybrids to commercial status. Improvements in yield,
premium hybrids that meet a variety of needs: oil percentage and fatty acid profile, and overall agronomic performance
are providing commercial products that are competing well with the best
hybrids in the industry. Our breeding lines include the latest genetic
SF110 HO/CL SF360 HO/CL SF440 HO/CL Game Bird
tolerance to all strains of Downy Mildew. Herbicide tolerance is included
High Oleic Oil High Oleic Oil High Oleic Oil Delight
Wildlife
for all new hybrid releases including the Clearfield and Clearfield Plus SF110 HO/CL has excellent stalk SF360 HO/CL is an early medium SF440 HO/CL has excellent stalk
Production Systems and Sulfonylurea herbicide tolerance. Our global and root strength with a shorter maturity hybrid that has very high strength and yield potential. SW1020CL is a medium/early
breeding program is providing hybrids for testing in the US—local trialing plant height and only 61 days to and consistent yield potential. It’s It is best suited for South Dakota, hybrid designed for the Clearfield®
in key sunflower geographies to identify the best performing hybrids for mid-bloom. It is well suited for strong stalks and roots along with High Plains and southern production system. This hybrid
our North America markets. central and northern North Dakota very high disease tolerance makes North Dakota growing regions. is drought tolerant with excellent
growing regions and for double it a great fit for growers from North yield potential and standability.
cropping. Central North Dakota to Texas. • Best suited for South Dakota,
Our Team is Focused Solely on Sunflowers High Plains and southern North
• Herbicide trait: Clearfield®,
Dakota growing regions
Our team of sunflower experts are dedicated to helping our growers • Well suited for central and • Excellent stalk and root strength Beyond® herbicide applications
northern North Dakota • Excellent stalk strength, average
prosper. We offer the highest quality, highest performing sunflower hybrids growing area and Double Crop • Very high consistent yield • Strong drought tolerance
root rating
potential
for the oil crush, birdseed, and wildlife food markets—providing expert • Excellent standability
• Shorter plant height • Strong drought tolerance
support to help growers maximize hybrid potential in these sectors. • Excellent disease tolerance in-
• Excellent stalk and root strength cluding DMR • Very high Sel-Compatability
• Excellent standability
We are S&W’s Sunflower Partners • Good late season plant health • Herbicide trait: Clearfield®, • Excellent yield potential
Beyond® herbicide applications
• DMR • DMR
• Herbicide trait: Clearfield ,
®
• Herbicide trait: Clearfield®,
Beyond® herbicide applications Beyond® herbicide applications
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