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2014-2015 FORAGE REFERENCE MANUAL

alfalfa products forage seed

hay mixes custom mixes available

phone 716-895-SeeD (7333)toll free 877-417-SeeD (7333)

fax 716-895-3421email [email protected]

web www.preferredseed.com

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PHONE 716-895-SEED (7333) TOLL FREE 877-417-SEED (7333) FAX 716-895-3421

The Preferred Seed Staff

How to OrderCall: 716-895-SEED (7333) or 877-417-SEED (7333)Fax: 716-895-3421Email: [email protected]: www.preferredseed.com

PricesPrices are subject to change without notice.

WholesaleThe products contained in this catalog are available to the wholesale turf and forage industry only.

To Our Valued CustomersIt is our pleasure to present this 2014-2015 Turf Reference Manual to you. We have attempted to offer you the best products available. We are constantly evaluating and updating new varieties. If you would like a product not listed, please contact us. Our goal is providing you with top performing products to support your successful business.

DeliveryWe deliver to all points in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Vermont, Massachu-setts, Maine, Connecticut, New Jersey and Rhode Island. We use all methods of transportation including private carriers, common carriers, leased trucks and vendor trucks. Minimum orders for free delivery vary among the products we sell and the delivery location.

Hours of Operation

March 1 – OcTOBEr 15

Monday – Friday 7am - 5pm

Saturdays Upon Request

OcTOBEr 16 – FEBruary 28

Monday – Friday 7am - 4pm

Our MissionOur mission is to provide you with the highest quality products with leading edge technology and exceptional customer service. Our mission is supported by our membership in the following organizations:aMErIcaN FOraGE & GraSSLaNDS cOuNcIL

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PHONE 716-895-SEED (7333) TOLL FREE 877-417-SEED (7333) FAX 716-895-3421

Alfalfa ........................................................................................................... 2

Clovers & Trefoil ....................................................................................... 3

Reed Canarygrass .................................................................................... 3

Timothy ....................................................................................................... 4

Teff & Ryegrass ......................................................................................... 4

Orchardgrass & Kentucky Bluegrass................................................... 4

Fescue & Festulolium.............................................................................. 5

Bromegrass ................................................................................................ 5

Organic Forage Seed .............................................................................. 6

Grass Species Characteristics ............................................................... 7

Hay Mixes ................................................................................................... 8

Pasture & Special Mixes .......................................................................10

Forage Seed Inoculants .......................................................................11

Soybean Inoculants ...............................................................................11

Annual Forage Crops ............................................................................12

Cover Crops .............................................................................................13

Brassicas ...................................................................................................14

Food Plot Mixes ......................................................................................15

Turf Seed Mixes ......................................................................................16

Recommended Seeding Rate ............................... inside back cover

FORAGE SEED

575 KENNEdY ROAdBUFFALO, NEW YORK 14227

PHONE 716-895-SEED (7333)

TOLL FREE 877-417-SEED (7333)

FAX 716-895-3421

What You May Not Know...Certification of seed lots is something that is done to assure the buyer of the type and quality of seed. Certification guarantees the purity of the cultivar, fewer weed seeds, lower other crop contaminates and inert fillers. Certified seed lots are identified by a Blue Certification Tag.

NOTIcE TO BuyEr: EXcLuSION OF WarraNTy aND

LIMITaTION OF LIaBILITy

Preferred Seed Co., Inc. warrants that this seed has been labeled as required by State and Federal Seed Laws and conforms to the label within recognized tolerances. THIS WARRANTY EXCLUdES ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIEd WARRANTIES INCLUdING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ANd OF FITNESS FOR A PAR-TICULAR PURPOSE. SELLER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIEd, INCLUdING YIELd, QUALITY OR TOLERANCE TO INSECTS, dISEASES OR GROWING CONdITIONS OF THE SEEd OR THE CROP PROdUCEd THEREFROM. The seller’s LIABILITY, to the buyer and others, is LIMITEd TO A REFUNd OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SEEdS. THIS REMEdY IS EXCLU-SIVE. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIdENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL dAM-AGES, INCLUdING LOSS OF PROFITS. To assert a claim, the reason for the claim must have been reported in writing to Preferred Seed Company, Inc. within 60 days of the claimant’s discovery thereof. IF BUYER CHOOSES NOT TO BE BOUNd TO THE ABOVE STATEd WARRANTY TERMS, HE MAY RETURN THE SEEd, AT HIS SOLE EXPENSE, IN UNOPENEd CONTAINERS WITHIN 10 dAYS OF RECEIPT. TITLE aND rISK OF LOSS PaSS aT POINT OF ShIPMENT.

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PrODucT DEScrIPTION

LIGhTNING EXTra Top of the line alfalfa with proven performance 4 1 HR HR HR HR HR HR

4030 aLFaLFa High yielding alfalfa with improved digestibility & agronomics 4 1.5 HR HR/R* HR HR HR HR

PS 105Br High yielding branch rooted alfalfa withEXTra BraND superior disease resistance 3.9 1.9 HR HR/R* HR HR HR HR

375 hy/Br Gen-2 Branch Rooted Hybrid, consistently high yields, quality, and superior Milk/Acre 3.9 1.6 HR HR/R* HR HR HR HR

PS 2010 LEaFhOPPEr BraND 7th Generation Leafhopper Resistant Alfalfa 4 2 HR HR HR HR HR HR

GraZEr EXTraBraND Sunken crown grazing type alfalfa 3 2 R R HR HR HR HR

aBuNDaNcE Good alfalfa with excellent traffic tolerance competitively priced 4 2.2 R R HR HR HR R

NE PrEMIuM BLEND Economy alfalfa blend 3-4 2-3 HR R HR HR HR R

TrIPLE ThrEaT Widely adapted performance alfalfa blend 4 2 HR R/R HR HR HR R

455TQ rr aLFaLFa High Yielding Round-Up Ready Alfalfa 4 2 HR HR/MR* HR HR HR HR

Fd = Fall dormancy WS = Winter Survival AN = Anthracnose APH = Aphanomyces Race 1 BW = Bacterial Wilt FW = Fusarium Wilt PRR = Phytothora Root Rot VW = Verticillium Wilt * = Aphanomyces Race 2

4030 comes UltraCoated, NE Premium Blend comes pre-inoculated, all others are Fungicide treated and pre-inocultaed

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• Solidyieldqualityandpersistence

• Excellentcuttingrecovery

Seeding ratealone 18-20 lbs./acre in mix 8-16 lbs./acre

Triple Threat Alfalfa Blend 32.5% 4030 Alfalfa

32.5% PS 105 EXTRA BR Alfalfa

35% Northeast Premium Alfalfa

Premium performance alfalfa blend for variable soils that won’t break the bank. This blend combines high yielding 4030 alfalfa with branch rooted PS 105 EXTRA BR Alfalfa that offers unbeatable wet soil performance. Both of these alfalfas have a 30/30 dRI and resistance to Aphanomyces Race 2. Northeast Premium blend alfalfa adds some economy and maintains quality with a 28/30 dRI, and competitive performance.

4030 Alfalfa• Yield,yield,andmoreyield– a Penn State Trial topper

• Improveddigestibilityformaximum milk production

• Fastrecoverywithsuperior disease resistance

Seeding ratealone 18-20 lbs./acre in mix 8-16 lbs./acre

PS 105BR EXTRA Brand Alfalfa

• Branchrootedforimprovedwet soil performance

• Superiordiseaseresistanceand persistence

• Greatyields

Seeding ratealone 18-20 lbs./acre in mix 8-16 lbs./acre

Preferred Brand Alfalfa’s truly are the best products available for the Northeast forage production. They are tested and proven with traits and growth habits to meet each farms needs. Yield, Persistence, and Forage quality matter.

Branch Roots help PS 105BR EXTRA perform in wet soil.

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Gallant Red Clover

• Avigorousredcloverwithimproved yield and persistence

• Highdiseaseresistanceforoutstanding longevity

• Highleaftostemratioproduceshigh quality forage

Seeding ratealone 8-12 lbs./acre in mix 4-8 lbs./acre

Wildcat Red Clover

• Atopyieldingredcloverwithgood persistance

• Gooddiseaseresistancepackage

Seeding ratealone 8-12 lbs./acre

in mix 4-8 lbs./acre

Dynamite Red Clover

• Winterhardyimprovedredclover

• Goodearlyspringgrowth

• Excellentfrostseedingvariety

Seeding ratealone 6-8 lbs./acre in mix 1-4 lbs./acre

Solid Red Clover

• Highyieldingwithgoodpersistence

• Excellentdiseaseresistantpackage

Seeding ratealone 8-12 lbs./acre

in mix 4-8 lbs./acre

Jumbo ladino Clover

• Atruelargeleafedladinoclover known for its high yields

• Morevigorousandfastergrowing than other white clovers

Seeding ratealone 6-8 lbs./acre in mix 1-4 lbs./acre

Nordic Brand Birdsfoot Trefoil

• Combinationoftopperforming European type Trefoils

• Quickerestablishmentwithimproved yield and quality

• MoreuprightgrowththanEmpire

Seeding rate alone 8-10 lbs./acre in mix 2-8 lbs./acre

ClOVERS & TREFOIl

AlSO AVAIlABlE:Medium Red Clover, Mammoth Red Clover, Alsike Clover, VNS Ladino Clover, Plowdown 60/40 Clover, White Clover, Ivory 2 White Clover, dutch White Clover, Berseem Clover, Crimson Clover, Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover

Chiefton Reed Canarygrass

• Lowalkaloidreedcanarygrasswithexcellentpalatability

• Outstandingyieldperformance

• Excellentwetanddroughttolerance

Seeding Ratealone 14 lbs./acre in mix 2-10 lbs./acre

Palaton Reed Canarygrass

• Lowalkaloidreedcanarygrasswithimprovedpalatability

•Strongyieldperformanceandpersistence

Seeding Ratealone 14 lbs./acre in mix 2-10 lbs./acre

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Sunrise II Brand Timothy

• QuickRegrowth

• Veryearlymaturing

• Idealforuseinanaggressivecutting schedule with Preferred’s high yielding alfalfas

Seeding Ratealone 8-10 lbs./acrein mix 2-6 lbs./acre

PS 2000 Brand Timothy

• Exceptionallyhighyielding

• Mediummaturing

• Oneoftheleadingtimothyvarieties with high forage quality & palatability

Seeding Ratealone 8-10 lbs./acrein mix 2-6 lbs./acre

Sunset II Brand Timothy

• Winterhardywithimprovedyield and consistant performance

• Verylatematuring

• Perfectforlatecuthayfields

Seeding Ratealone 8-10 lbs./acrein mix 2-6 lbs./acre

TIMOTHY

AlSO AVAIlABlE: Select Climax Timothy

Summer Extra Brand Teff Grass

• Highyieldingwarmseason summer annual grass

• Produceslushpalatabledryhay, balage, or silage

• Excellenthorseordairyhay

Seeding Ratealone 8 lbs./acreSeed into a very firm seed bed

Enhancer Diploid Italian Ryegrass• Bredforincreasedsugarsandhigherdry matter content to drive higher intakes

• 12%morewatersolublecarbohydrates and 8% more dry matter than other Italian ryegrasses

• Excellentoptionforashortrotationto graze or make baleage and haylage. does not dry for hay.Seeding Ratealone 20-30 lbs./acrein mix 5-30 lbs./acre

Calibra Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass• Winterhardyvarietywithgood disease resistance

• Highersugarcontentwithexcellent digestibility

• AdaptableEuropeantypewithstrong stable yields across environments

Seeding Ratealone 25-30 lbs./acrein mix 2-15 lbs./acre

TEFF & RYEGRASS

Harvestar Orchardgrass

• Avigorousorchardgrasswith improved yield and persistence

• Highdiseaseresistancefor outstanding longevity

• Highleaftostemratio produces high quality forage

Seeding Ratealone 14-20 lbs./acrein mix 3-6 lbs./acre

Crown Royale Orchardgrass

• Topperforminglatematuring orchardgrass

• Increasetilleringwithlessofa bunch type growth habit

• Seedisalsoavailablecoated or hulless for more seeding options

Seeding Ratealone 10-14 lbs./acrein mix 3-6 lbs./acre

TekapoOrchardgrass

• Persistentunderheavygrazing

• Lowcrownwithdense prostrate growth habit

• Verywinterhardywith improved disease resistance

Seeding Ratealone 10-14 lbs./acrein mix 3-6 lbs./acre

Balin ForageKentucky Bluegrass

• Winterhardywithexcellent grazing tolerance

• Bredforfasterestablishment and higher yields

• Excellentspringandsummer growth

Seeding Ratealone 14-20 lbs./acrein mix 4-8 lbs./acre

ORCHARDGRASS & KENTuCKY BluEGRASS

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Ruster Forage Tall Fescue

• Averypalatableendophytefreetall fescue with soft leaves

• Highyieldingwithoutstanding persistence

• Handlesdrought,wetsoilsandlow fertility

Seeding Ratealone 30-40 lbs./acrein mix 2-10 lbs./acre

Preval Meadow Fescue

• HighlypalatableEuropeanecotype, with good digestibility

• Earlyspringgrowthwithquickrecovery and excellent agronomics

• Excellentforeithergrazingorcutting

Seeding Ratealone 30-40 lbs./acrein mix 6-8 lbs./acre

Duo Festulolium

• Crossbetweenmeadowfescueand perennial ryegrass that produces high quality forage

• Averypalatablegrasswithbetterdrought tolerance and winter hardiness than perennial ryegrass

Seeding Ratealone 25-35 lbs./acrein mix 3-15 lbs./acre

FESCuE & FESTulOlIuM

Fleet Meadow Bromegrass

• Exceptionalwinterhardiness

• Goodearlydevelopment

• Excellentproductioninearlyspring

Seeding Ratealone 12-20 lbs./acrein mix 6-8 lbs./acre

Macbeth Meadow Bromegrass

• Veryearlyspringgreenup

• Gooddroughttoleranceand summer growth

• Excellentforgrazingorhaying

Seeding Ratealone 12-20 lbs./acrein mix 6-8 lbs./acre

Manchar Smooth Bromegrass

• Intermediatenorthern-southerntype with good spring growth and strong drought tolerance

• Outstandingpersistence

Seeding Ratealone 12-14 lbs./acrein mix 5-8 lbs./acre

BROMEGRASS

AlSO AVAIlABlE: VNS Smooth Bromegrass

• Austrian Winter Peas• Forage Kale• Buckwheat• Spring Barley• PS2 dwarf Grain Sorghum• Japanese Millet• Winter Wheat

• Winter Triticale• Winter Rye• Winter Barley• Hairy Vetch• Spring Oats• Spring Wheat• Spelt

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Improved OG Alfalfa• FallDormancy3organicalfalfa

• ModerateDiseaseresistancewithcompetitiveyields

Seeding RateAlone 18-20 lbs./acreIn mix 6-15 lbs./acre

Rivendel White Clover• Small-leavedgrazingtypewhiteclover

• Perfectforpermanentpastures

• Highlydiseaseresistant

Seeding Rate Alone 6-8 lbs./acreIn mix 1-4 lbs./acre

Renegade Red Clover• Anearlyflowering,doublecutredclover

• Improveddiseaseresistanceandpersistence

• ProvidesmoregrazingthanLadinocloverduring hot summer months.

Seeding RateAlone 8-12 lbs./acreIn mix 4-8 lbs./acre

Kora Tall Fescue• Palatableendophytefreetallfescue

• Mediummaturitywithsuperioryieldandquality

Seeding RateAlone 30-40 lbs./acreIn mix 2-10 lbs./acre

Winnetov Timothy• Latematuringtimothywithquickestablishment

• Highyieldingleafyplant

• Goodwinterhardiness

Alone 8-12 lbs./acreIn mix 2-6 lbs./acre

Niva Orchardgrass• Lateheadingorchardgrasswithstrongstableyields

• Gooddiseaseresistanceandwinterhardiness

Seeding RateAlone 10-14 lbs./acreIn mix 3-6 lbs./acre

Calibra Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass• Winterhardyvarietywithgooddiseaseresistance

• Highsugarcontentwithexcellentdigestibility

• AdaptedEuropeantypewithstrongstableyields across environments

Seeding rateAlone 25-30 lbs./acreIn mix 2-15 lbs./acre

Perun Festulolium• Italianryegrasstypefestuloliumwithbetterpersistence

• Fastestablishingwithgoodearlyspringgrowth

• Highfirstcuttingyields

Seeding rateAlone 25-35 lbs./acreIn mix 3-15 lbs./acre

laura Meadow Fescue• Veryhighyieldingmeadowfescue

• Goodearlyspringgrowthwithearlytomediumheadingdate

• Wideadaptability,toleratesmoistsoilswell

Seeding rateAlone 30-40 lbs./acreIn mix 6-8 lbs./acre

AlSO AVAIlABlE: Certified Organic Medium Red Clover, Organic Alsike, Mammoth OG Clover

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FORAGE SPECIES/MIX

TIMOThy Perennial Medium Slow Good Poor Fast Medium Fair

PErENNIaL ryEGraSS Perennial Fast Fast Excellent Poor Slow Medium Excellent

ITAlIAN RYEGRASS Annual / Biennial Fast Fast Excellent Poor Slow High Excellent

FESTulOlIuM Perennial Fast Medium Excellent Fair Slow Medium Excellent

ORCHARDGRASS Perennial Medium Fast Good Good Fast High Good

KENTuCKY BluEGRASS Perennial Slow Slow Average Good Average Low Excellent

TAll FESCuE Perennial Medium Fast Excellent Excellent Fast High Good

MEADOW FESCuE Perennial Medium Medium Excellent Good Fast Medium Excellent

MEADOW BROME GRASS Perennial Medium Medium Average Good Fast Medium Excellent

SMOOTH BROME GRASS Perennial Medium Slow Average Good Fast High Poor

REED CANARY GRASS Perennial Slow Medium Superior Good Average High Good

TEFF GRASS Annual Fast Fast Poor Excellent Fast Medium Good

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HAY MIXES

Bunkbuster Mix -AT- .................................................... 50 lbs.

80% 4030 alfalfa 20% Sunrise II Brand Timothy

• Produceshighqualityforagewithrapidrecoveryfor increased yields

• Adaptedandrecommendedforhighproductionareas

• Formulatedforwelldrainedsoilandwillalsopersist in variable drainage soils

SEEdING RATE: 18 lbs./acre

Wet Soil Mix .................................................................................. 50 lbs.

25% Nordic Brand Birdsfoot Trefoil25% rustler Forage Tall Fescue20% chiefton reed canarygrass15% Wildcat red clover15% Sunset II Brand Timothy

• Ideallysuitedforwetorvariablesoils

• Alsoproducesqualityforageonwell-drainedfields

SEEdING RATE: 18 lbs./acre

Advantage Mix -ATC- ................................................... 50 lbs.

50% PS 105 Br EXTra Brand alfalfa35% chiefton reed canarygrass 15% Sunrise II Brand Timothy

• Producesreliableforageyieldsyearafteryear

• Highlyrecommendedforuseonheavysoils

• PS105AlfalfaandSunriseIIBrandTimothycombine for excellent first and second year production

• Chieftoncomesonstronglaterwhenalfalfaand timothy plants thin out

SEEdING RATE: 16 lbs./acre

Bale Mix -ATR- .......................................................................... 50 lbs.

55% 4030 alfalfa 30% Sunrise II Brand Timothy 15% Wildcat red clover

• Thismixcombinestop-of-the-linelegumes(70%)with Sunrise II Brand Timothy for maximum forage yield

SEEdING RATE: 16 lbs./acre

Hay Mix -TAR- ............................................................................ 50 lbs.

40% Wildcat red clover40% Sunrise II Brand Timothy 20% alsike clover

• Improvedpersistenceandhighyieldwherealfalfa is not suitable

• HaymixescontainingAlsikeClovershouldnotbe fed to horses

SEEdING RATE: 20 lbs./acre

Meadow Mix -ATT- ........................................................... 50 lbs.

50% 4030 alfalfa 35% Sunrise II Brand Timothy15% Nordic Brand Birdsfoot Trefoil

• Recommendedforvariabledrainageconditions

• SunriseIIBrandTimothyestablishesthroughoutthefield

• NordicBirdsfootTrefoiltakesoverastimothyandalfalfa thin out in wet areas

SEEdING RATE: 16 lbs./acre

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Wet Soil Mix .................................................................................. 50 lbs.

25% Nordic Brand Birdsfoot Trefoil25% rustler Forage Tall Fescue20% chiefton reed canarygrass15% Wildcat red clover15% Sunset II Brand Timothy

• Ideallysuitedforwetorvariablesoils

• Alsoproducesqualityforageonwell-drainedfields

SEEdING RATE: 18 lbs./acre

Bale Mix -ATR- .......................................................................... 50 lbs.

55% 4030 alfalfa 30% Sunrise II Brand Timothy 15% Wildcat red clover

• Thismixcombinestop-of-the-linelegumes(70%)with Sunrise II Brand Timothy for maximum forage yield

SEEdING RATE: 16 lbs./acre

Hay Mix -TAR- ............................................................................ 50 lbs.

40% Wildcat red clover40% Sunrise II Brand Timothy 20% alsike clover

• Improvedpersistenceandhighyieldwherealfalfa is not suitable

• HaymixescontainingAlsikeClovershouldnotbe fed to horses

SEEdING RATE: 20 lbs./acre

Alpaca Hay Mix ....................................................................... 50 lbs.

70% crown royale Orchardgrass 20% PS 2000 Brand Timothy10% 4030 alfalfa

• SpecificallyformulatedfortheAlpacahaymarket

• AbundantyieldfromallForageEXTRAvarieties

SEEdING RATE: 18-20 lbs./acre

Economy Mix................................................................................ 50 lbs.

40% climax Timothy40% Medium red clover 20% alsike clover

• Aneconomicalmixtureofgrassandcloverthat can be used on heavy soils

• Canbeusedforhay,haylage,orpasture

• HaymixescontainingAlsikeClovershouldnotbe fed to horses

SEEdING RATE: 18-20 lbs./acre

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Manure Eater Mix ............................................................... 50 lbs.

50% chiefton reed canarygrass50% rustler Forage Tall Fescue

• ManureEaterMixisanimportantcomponentofany “on farm” nutrient management system

• OneacreofintensivelymanagedManureEaterMix consumes the nitrogen for 40 tons of fresh manure, the annual production of two dairy cows

SEEdING RATE: 12 lbs./acre

Horse Haymaker Mix ................................................... 50 lbs.

50% PS 2000 Brand Timothy 30% crown royale Orchardgrass15% Balin Forage Kentucky Bluegrass 5% calibra Tetraploid Perennial ryegrass

• Thismixcontainsallfinestemmed,leafyspeciesof grass for extremely palatable forage

• PSBrand2000Timothyisoneofthehighestyielding varieties available

• Providesoptimumnutritionforhorses’forageneeds

SEEdING RATE: 20 lbs./acre

lowland Mix ................................................................................. 50 lbs.

35% rustler Forage Tall Fescue20% Wildcat red clover 20% PS 2000 Brand Timothy 15% Preval Meadow Fescue10% calibra Tetraploid Perennial ryegrass

• Performancemixforwetandvariablesoils

• Producesexcellentqualityforage

• Gooddroughttolerance

SEEdING RATE: 20 lbs./acre

HAY MIXES

T&A Mix .................................................................................................. 50 lbs.

70% Timothy30% alsike

• Anoldstandbyforpoorlydrainedandvariablesoils

• Performsbestinaoneortwocutharvestschedule

• Alsikeclovercanbetoxictohorsesandshouldnotbe used for horse hay

SEEdING RATE: 20 lbs./acre

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PASTuRE AND SPECIAl MIXES

Kentucky Horse Pasture Mix ..............25 & 50 lbs.

45% Balin Forage Kentucky Bluegrass 20% Sunrise II Brand Timothy 15% crown royale Orchardgrass 10% calibra Tetraploid Perennial ryegrass 5% Nordic Brand Birdsfoot Trefoil 5% Jumbo Ladino clover

• ForageKentuckyBluegrassisleafier,tallergrowingand more vigorous than bluegrass used on home lawns

• NordicandJumboarethelegumesfrequently recommended for horse pastures

• CalibraTetraploidPerennialRyegrassandSunriseIIBrand Timothy produce a lush spring and fall pasture

SEEdING RATE: 16 lbs./acre

Permanent Pasture Mix ...............................25 & 50 lbs.

20% crown royale Orchardgrass 20% rustler Tall Fescue 20% Duo Festulolium 15% Sunrise II Brand Timothy 10% Grazer EXTra Brand alfalfa 10% Wilcat red clover 5% Jumbo Ladino clover

• Durablemixtureofimprovedgrasses,alfalfa,andclover

• Canbeusedforsheep,beef,anddrycows

SEEdING RATE: 18-20 lbs./acre

Alpaca Pasture Mix ......................................................... 25 lbs.

40% crown royale Orchardgrass 30% Balin Forage Kentucky Bluegrass 10% Duo Festulolium 10% PS 2000 Brand Timothy 10% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass

• Designedwiththecorrectnutrientbalancetokeep the herd healthy

• Palatableorchardgrassanddurablefestulolium create a perfect pasture

SEEdING RATE: 18-20 lbs./acre

Orchard & Vineyard low-Grow Mix ....... 25 lbs.

30% chewings Fescue 30% creeping red Fescue 20% hard Fescue 20% cSI Spreading Perennial ryegrass

• Formulatedwithslowgrowingperennialspeciesof grasses to provide a low growing crop for Orchards, Vineyards, Christmas Tree Farms, and Nurseries

• Veryeconomicaltomaintaincomparedtoannualcrops or bare soil aisles

• Reduceserosion,waterandnutrientloss,improvessoil organic matter

SEEdING RATE: 50-75 lbs./acre

Pasture Refresher Mix .............................................. 50 lbs.

30% Duo Festulolium25% calibra Tetraploid Perennial ryegrass 20% crown royale Orchardgrass 15% Enhancer Italian ryegrass 10% Jumbo Ladino clover

• Apremiermixdesignedforoverseedingorfrost seeding an existing pasture or meadow

• Improvesqualityandyieldofexistingstands

• Canbeseededstraightfornewstandestablishment

• Seedathalfrateintwodirectionswhenbroadcasting for best results.

SEEdING RATE: 15-35 lbs./acre

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PREVAIl for Alfalfa/True Clover Combination (OMRI)PRE-VAIL is a ready to use, clay based, pre-inoculant designed to improve early seedling vigor through increased root development and excellent nodulation. The new PRE-VAIL not only contains high levels of rhizobium for nitrogen fixation, but it’s also infused with Azospirillum bacteria, an organic biological plant growth promoter unlike any other on the market today.

N-DuRE for Alfalfa/True Clover Clover CombinationN-dURE is an economical, pre-mixed, humus-based product. Best results occur when N-dURE is mixed with a small amount of water to aid in seed adhesion and applied at the time of planting.

OTHER lEGuME INOCulANTS AVAIlABlE FOR: Birdsfoot Trefoil N-dure, Crown Vetch N-dure, Nature’s Aid Garden N-dure (OMRI)

N-DuRE ................................................................................ DrySoybean N-dURE is Packaged as a pre-mixed, humus-based product, for encourageing nitrogen fixation. N-dURE’s high potency can yield results in a wide range of conditions. However, its use is not recommended on first-year soybean ground.

N-CHARGE .......................................................................... DrySoybean N-CHARGE is specially formulated to increase seed adhesion over traditional planter box inoculants by as much as 150%. Better seed adhesion means more inoculant is being placed where you want it, in the root zone, to ensure proper nodulation. N-CHARGE can be applied in the seed box or custom applied.

N-CHARGE S....................................................................... DrySoybean N-CHARGE-S is a sterile peat product that offers superior bacteria counts and maintains a 2 season shelf life. The N-CHARGE branded products are specially formulated to increase seed adhesion over traditional planter box inoculants by as much as 150%. Bet-ter seed adhesion means more inoculant is being placed in the root zone to ensure proper nodulation.

N-TAKE ........................................................................... liquidN-TAKE for soybeans can be either seed-applied or mixed with water for in-furrow applications. With one of the highest bacteria counts in the industry, N-TAKE offers peace of mind in ensuring proper nodulation every time. Its low application rate of 1.75 oz./50 lbs. of seed also helps eliminate problems associated with bridging and clumping of seed.

FORAGE SEED INOCulANTS

SOYBEAN INOCulANTS

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Preferred Forage Oats• Broadleafedtrueforageoat

• Delayedheadingwithsuperioryield

• Verygoodqualityifharvestedinflagleafstage

Seeding RateAlone 96 – 120 lbs./acre

As nurse crop 64 – 96 lbs./acre

Preferred Forage Triticale• Highyielding,vigorousgrowth

• Goodqualityifharvestedinflagleafstage

Seeding RateAlone 100 – 140 lbs./acreAs a nurse crop 75 – 100 lbs./acre

Preferred Peas and Forage Oats• A50/50blendofMaxumFieldPeasandPreferredForageOats

• Harvestearlyforexcellentquality

Seeding RateAlone 100 – 125 lbs./acreAs a nurse crop 75 – 100 lbs./acre

Preferred Peas and Forage Triticale• A50/50blendofMaxumFieldPeasandPreferred Forage Triticale

• Vigorousgrowingwithexcellentyields

Seeding RateAlone 100 – 125 lbs./acreAs a nurse crop 75 – 100 lbs./acre

Summer Extra Brand Teff Grass• HighYieldingwarmseasonsummerannualgrass

• Produceslushpalatabledryhay,baleage,orsilage

• Excellenthorseordairyhay

Seeding RateAlone 8lbs./acre

Seed into a very firm seed bed

PS 30-30 Brand HiGest BMR Hybrid Sudangrass• Finestemmed,withexcellentpalatability

• Outstandingdigestibilityforsuperiorfeedquality

• Excellentformakingbaleage!

Seeding RateAlone 35 lbs./acre

PS 2 BMR Sorghum X Sudangrass• Highyielding

• Excellentdigestibility

Seeding RateAlone 50 lbs/acreInto alfalfa stands 35 lbs/acre

PS 2 Sorghum X Sudangrass• Highyielding

• Vigorousgrowth

Seeding RateAlone 50 lbs/acre

BMR Forage Sorghum• Mediummaturityforagesorghumwithexcellentdigestability

• Highyieldforsingleseasonharvest

Seeding RateAlone 15 lbs/acre

ANNuAl FORAGE CROPS

Fine stems improve dry down and palatability of 30-30 BMR Sudangrass

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COVER CROPS

Penetrator RadishPenetrator Radish is a true forage type daikon Radish with a large taproot and superior penetrating ability. Features new genetics with improved rooting and delayed maturity. The best cover crop radish available today.

Seeding rateAlone 8-12 lbs./acreIn mix 5 lbs./acre

Ground Hog RadishA proven daikon type forage radish for cover crops. Grows quickly with large lush leaves and big roots. Can be grazed as well.

Seeding rateAlone 8-12 lbs./acreIn mix 5 lbs./acre

cuSTOM cOVEr crOP MIXES aVaILaBLE

• HairyVetch• WinterRye• WinterWheat• WinterBarley• AustrianWinterPeas

• FieldPeas• AnnualRyegrass• SpringBarley• Sorghum-Sudangrass• Oats

OThEr cOVEr crOPS aVaILaBLE

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Forage brassicas are high palatable alternative forages for wildlife and livestock, that can help supplement and extend the grazing season.

Pasja Hybrid Forage Brassica• Anearlymaturinghybridforagebrassicabredforrapidgrowthandhighperformance.Greatsummerforage. Produces for a longer season than traditional rapes and turnips.

Appin Turnip• Aforageturnipbredforfast,vigorousestablishmentandquickmaturity.

Pointer Turnip• Veryfastgrowingmidmaturityglobetypeturnipripeningtoidealmaturityin80–100days,dependingontheenvironment

Purple Top Turnip• Abrassicawiththerareabilitytohandlehot,drygrowingconditions.Verypalatabletopandroot.

Bonar Forage Rape• Anlatematuringforagerapewithshortstemsandlargeleavesforhighforageyieldandquality.

Rangi Rape• Arapeknownforretainingitsleaveslongerthanmostrapevarieties,whichmakesitmoresuitableforwintergrazing.

Dwarf Essex Rape• Alowgrowingrapethathashighproteincontent,excellentpalatabilityandcantoleratevaryinggrowingconditions

Maris Kestrel Kale• Aleafyhybridvarietykalewithshortstems.Bredforlowstemfibercontentandhighdigestibility.

Six Point Chicory•Extremelypalatableperennial,thathasbeenbredforimproveddiseaseresistance.

Rangiora Rape •FastestablishingNewZealandforagerapethatcanbegrazedmultipletimes.

Athena Winter Canola •Succulentleavesproducelargeamountsofdeerfoodwithnotaproot.

seeding ratealone 3-10 lbs/acrein mix 3-6 lbs/acre

BRASSICAS

NEW

NEW

Brassicas blends bring late season deer.

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Summer, Fall & WinterWildlife Forage Feast....................................6, 20 & 50 lbs.

40% Dwarf Essex Forage rape28% Improved Forage rape 10% Improved Forage Kale 8% appin Turnip 8% Pasja hybrid Brassica 6% Swede (rutabaga)

• Apremiermixtodrawwhitetaildeerandotherwildlife for your viewing and hunting areas

• Alsoprovideswildlifetheircriticalcarbohydrate fall diet needs

SEEdING RATE: 6 lbs./acre

Big Buck Clover Mix ........................5, 20 & 50 lbs.

45% Jumbo Ladino clover 25% Wildcat red clover 20% Ivory 2 White clover 10% Six Point Forage chicory

• BigBuckCloverMixisauniqueblendofpre-inoculated clovers specifically adapted for foraging growth in the Northeast. Now with high yielding Six Point Chicory which provides reliable summer forage

• Theyearroundfoliageproducedattractswhitetaildeer, turkey and many other species of wildlife

SEEdING RATE: 20 lbs./acre

Wildlife Meadow Mix .......................... 5 & 20 lbs.

30% Jumbo Ladino clover 30% Medium red clover 15% alsike clover 10% creeping red Fescue10% Duo Festulolium 5% crown royale Orchardgrass

• WildlifeMeadowMixproducesanitrogenself-sufficient wildlife meadow to attract and feed deer, turkey, pheasant, grouse, and other small game

SEEdING RATE: 20 lbs./acre

Game Bird Buffet .......................................20 & 50 lbs.

25% Grain Sorghum (Milo) 25% Dwarf Sunflower 20% Japanese Millet 15% Dwarf corn15% Buckwheat

• Thismixisauniqueblendofannualgrainproducing species that will grow to a height of 3 to 5 feet and provide quality feed and cover for turkey, pheasant, song birds, deer, and other wildlife.

SEEdING RATE: 20 lbs./acre

Buck Chew ..............................................................20 & 50 lbs.

32% Preferred Forage Oats 30% Triticale 20% Barley 15% Italian ryegrass 3% crimson clover

• Aquickgrowingannualmixofsmallgrains,highersugar ryegrass and Crimson Clover

• Anexcellentmixforfirstyearplotsthatproduceshighly palatable forage deer love

• Canbeseededinearlyspringforspringandsummer grazing or late summer for early fall forage

SEEdING RATE: 60 lbs./acre

Wildlife Habitat and Food PlotsIf your goal is to attract a trophy buck into your backyard or

provide food and cover for a wide range of wildlife, Preferred Seed wildlife mixtures and unusual seeds will

help maximize your results. We have selected our varieties and formulated our blends from the most attractive species,

extremely high in nutrition and specifically adapted to our Northeast United States region. Choose one of our proven

quality mixes or use any individual species of rare seeds to increase your own wildlife experiences.

Ask for a copy of our Wildlife Brochure for more information on seed selection

and planting information.

FOOD PlOT MIXES

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TuRF SEED MIXES

Cornell Classic MixMeets the Cornell University Specifications for a High Quality Upstate New York Lawn.

25% Award Kentucky Bluegrass20% Rhapsody Kentucky Bluegrass20% Bewitched Kentucky Bluegrass20% Paragon GLR Perennial Ryegrass15% Firefly Hard Fescue

SEEDING raTE: 3 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT. SIZE: 25 LB. BaG, 5/10 LB. POLy, 12/3 LB. POLy, 24/1 LB. POLy

50/50 Fairway/Sports Supreme MixIdeal for short-cut golf course fairways, roughs and elite sports fields.

50% Blend of Paragon GLR, Amazing GS & Revenge GLX Perennial Ryegrass20% Prosperity Kentucky Bluegrass15% Bedazzled Kentucky Bluegrass15% Award Kentucky Bluegrass

SEEDING raTE: 4 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT. SIZE: 25 LB. BaG

50/50 Sports/Sunny Mix Recommended for sunny areas and athletic fields.

50% Blend of Brooklawn, Bonaire & Baron Kentucky Bluegrass50% Blend of Amazing GS, Paragon GLR & Revenge GLX Perennial Ryegrass

SEEDING raTE: 4 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT. SIZE: 25/50 LB. BaG, 5/10 LB. POLy, 12/3 LB. POLy, 24/1 LB. POLy

Trio Supreme Mix Improved drought tolerance and disease resistance over Trio.

34% Blend of Kokomo 2, Paragon GLR & Amazing GS Perennial Ryegrass33% Blend of Intrigue Chewings Fescue, Celestial CRF & Firefly Hard Fescue33% Blend of Brooklawn, Bonaire & Baron Kentucky Bluegrass SEEDING raTE: 5 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT.SIZE: 25 LB. BaG, 5/10 LB. POLy, 12/3 LB. POLy, 24/1 LB. POLy

Trio Mix Our most popular mix. Combination for sun and shade areas.

34% Blend of Kokomo 2, Paragon GLR & Pizzazz 2 Perennial Ryegrass33% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue33% Kenblue Kentucky Bluegrass

SEEDING raTE: 5 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT. SIZE: 50 LB. BaG, 25 LB. BaG, 5/10 LB. POLy, 12/3 LB. POLy, 24/1 LB. POLy

Reliable Mix Quicker establishment than Trio Mix.

50% Blend of Kokomo 2, Paragon GLR & Pizzazz 2 Perennial Ryegrass25% Kenblue Kentucky Bluegrass25% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue

SEEDING raTE: 6 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT. SIZE: 25/50 LB. BaG

Kwik Green Mix For non-irrigated seedings.

50% Blend of Evening Shade, Patriot 4 & Paragon Perennial Ryegrass20% Annual Ryegrass15% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue15% Kenblue Kentucky Bluegrass

SEEDING raTE: 6 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT. SIZE: 25/50 LB. BaG

Par Four Perennial Rye Blend Recommended for over-seeding.

25% Paragon GLR Perennial Ryegrass25% Kokomo 2 Perennial Ryegrass25% Revenge GLX Perennial Ryegrass25% Amazing GS Perennial Ryegrass

SEEDING raTE: 7 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT. SIZE: 25 LB BaG, 5/10 LB POLy, 12/3 POLy, 24/1 LB. POLy

Practice Tee Divot Mix For quick establishment and self repair potential.

25% Paragon GLR Perennial Ryegrass25% Kokomo 2 Perennial Ryegrass 20% Revenge GLX Perennial Ryegrass 20% Amazing GS Perennial Ryegrass 10% Creeping Bentgrass

SEEDING raTE: 10 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT. SIZE: 25 LB. BaG

low-Gro/Golf Mix Improved playability.

50% Firefly Hard Fescue20% Candidame Turf-Type Annual Ryegrass 20% Quatro Sheep Fescue 10% Minotaur Blue Hard Fescue

SEEDING raTE: 6 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT. SIZE: 25 LB. BaG

low-Gro Mix Low maintenance, low growing.

50% Firefly Hard Fescue20% Intrigue Chewings Fescue 20% Quatro Sheep Fescue 10% Minotaur Blue Hard Fescue

SEEDING raTE: 6 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT. SIZE: 25 LB. BaG

Summer Green Supreme Mix Drought, wear, and salt tolerance with a Kentucky Bluegrass appearance.

21% 3rd Millennium SRP Tall Fescue21% Rhambler SRP Tall Fescue21% Traverse SRP Tall Fescue21% Cochise IV Tall Fescue10% Amazing GS Perennial Ryegrass6% Brooklawn Kentucky Bluegrass

SEEDING raTE: 8 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT. SIZE: 25 / 50 LB. BaG, 5/10 LB. POLy, 12/3 LB. POLy 24/1 LB. POLy

Shady Supreme Mix The shade problem solver.

25% Intrigue Chewings Fescue 20% Celestial Creeping Red Fescue 20% Firefly Hard Fescue20% Pizzazz 2 Perennial Ryegrass 15% Sabre 4 Poa Trivialis

SEEDING raTE: 4 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT.SIZE: 25 LB. BaG, 5/10 LB. POLy, 12/3 LB. POLy, 24/1 LB. POLy

Shady Mix Inexpensive shady mix.

35% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue35% Chewings Fescue30% Pizzazz 2 Perennial Ryegrass SEEDING raTE: 6 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT.SIZE: 25 LB. BaG, 5/10 LB. POLy, 12/3 LB. POLy, 24/1 LB. POLy

landscape Mix Least expensive mix.

40% Annual Ryegrass25% Perennial Ryegrass25% Creeping Red Fescue10% 85/80 Kentucky Bluegrass SEEDING raTE: 7 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT.SIZE: 25 LB. BaG, 5/10 LB. POLy, 12/3 LB. POLy

Conservation MixFor reclamation sites.

30% Tall Fescue 25% Creeping Red Fescue 20% Annual Ryegrass 12% Timothy 10% 85/80 Kentucky Bluegrass 3% White Clover

SEEDING raTE: 3 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT. rEcLaMaTION SITES6 LBS./1,000 SQ. FT. LaWNSSIZE: 25/50 LB. BaG

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Recommended Seeding Rate*

SEEDING SEEDING raTE/LB raTE/LB PLaNTING DayS PEr acrE PEr acrE BaG SIZE DEPTh TO aLONE IN MIXTurE (LB.) (INchES) GErMINaTE**

Alfalfa 18-20 8-12 50 1/4-1/2 3-7 Barley 86-96 48 1/2-2 7-14 Birdsfoot Trefoil 8-10 2-8 50 1/4-1/2 7-14 Bluegrass, Kentucky - Pasture 14-20 4-8 50 1/2-1 14-28 Bluestem, Big 10-12 PLS* - 1/2 14-28 Bluestem, Little 12 PLS* 4 PLS* - 1/2 14-28 Brome Grass, Smooth 12-14 5-8 50 1/4-1/2 14-21 Buckwheat 48-60 50 1-1/2-2 7-14 Canola 4-6 1 50 1/4-1/2 5-10 Chicory 16 6-8 - 1/4-1/2 7-14 Clovers - Alsike 3-4 50 1/4-1/2 7-14 Clovers - Crimson 10-18 50 1/4-1/2 7-14 Clovers - Ladino 6-8 1-4 50 1/4-1/2 10-14 Clovers - Medium Red 8-12 4-8 50 1/4-1/2 7-14 Clovers - Mammoth Red 6-12 50 1/4-1/2 7-14 Clovers - Sweet-Hulled 10-12 50 1/4-1/2 7-14 Clovers - White 2 50 1/4-1/2 10-20 Crownvetch 20-25 10-12 - 1/4-1/2 14-21 deertongue 15-20 - 1/4-1/2 14-28 duo Festulolium 25-35 3-15 50 1/4-1/2 3-7 Fescue, Tall-Forage/Conservation 12-40 2-10 50 1/4-1/2 14-21 Field Peas-Canada 70-90 100 50 1-2 7-14 Flatpea 20-25 - 1/4-1/2 6-14 Kale, Forage 4-8 2 - 1/4-1/2 15-10 Lespedeza, Korean-Hulled 20-30 50 1/4-1/2 14-21 Lespedeza, Serica-Hulled 30-40 50 1/4-1/2 14-21 Millets 15-30 50 1/4-1/2 7-14 Oats 64-96 64 1-1 1/2 7-14 Orchardgrass 10-14 3-6 50 1/4-1/2 18-25 Peas and Oats 100-110 50 1/2-1 7-14 Peas and Triticale 100-110 50 1/2-1 7-14 Rape, Forage 4-8 2 - 1/4-1/2 5-10 Reed Canarygrass 14 2-10 50 1/4-1/2 21-28 Ryegrass, Annual Forage 20-30 50 1/4-1/2 5-10 Ryegrass, Perennial-Hay 25-30 2-10 50 1/4-1/2 7-14 Ryegrass, Perennial-Pasture 25-30 2-15 50 1/4-1/2 7-14 Rye, For Grain 84-112 56 1/4-1/2 6-10 Rye, For Pasture/Cover Crop 140-168 50 1-1 1/2 6-10 Sorghum X Sudangrass Hybrid 65-75 50 1-1 1/2 10-14 Sorghum, Forage 8-12 8 50 1-1 1/2 7-14 Sorghum, Grain 10-15 50 1-1 1/2 7-14 Soybeans, Forage 120 90 50 1-1 1/2 7-14 Soybeans, Grain 60-90 50 1-1 1/2 7-14 Sudangrass, Pasture/Hay 30-35 25 50 1-1 1/2 10-14 Swedes 1 1/2-2 - 1/4-1/2 5-10 Switchgrass 8-10 PLS* - 1/2 21-28 Teff Grass 8-10 50 1/8-1/4 4-5 Timothy 8-10 2-6 50 1/4-1/2 10-20 Turnips, Pasture 1 1/2-2 1 - 1/4-1/2 5-10 Vetch, Winter (Hairy) 20-30 50 1-1 1/2 14-21 Weeping Lovegrass 1 - 1/4-1/2 14-21 Wheat 75-120 50 1-1 1/2 7-14

PLS* = Pure Live Seed**days to Germinate = Under ideal soil moisture and temperature conditions

*Seeding Rates are related to the condition of the seed bed, method of seeding and timing of seeding. Therefore recommended seeding rates are for average conditions.

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