ALFALFA I GRASS I BLENDS I CORN FORAGE GUIDE

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1 ALFALFA I GRASS I BLENDS I CORN FORAGE GUIDE

2 DISTINCT BY DESIGN At BrettYoung, we strive to be a company like no other. We are proud of our strategic partnerships with world-class organizations through which we source leading technologies and genetics. We are passionate about bringing choice through distinct and leading products that help keep your business profitable while backing them with knowledge and experience. The ag industry has undergone significant change as consolidation continues and the number of choices declines. Yet BrettYoung remains a family-owned company. We have strong connections to local markets where, along with investment in innovation and infrastructure, we continue to grow our presence. We succeed in our markets by bringing distinct choices that deliver performance and value. By design, our success is deeply rooted within your success; the two are intertwined and grow together. We are Distinct By Design and we wouldn t have it any other way. We Know Forages Forage seed is the foundation of BrettYoung. It was our primary business for many decades and is still at the core of who we are today. We access forage seed genetics from industryleading breeders in Canada, Europe and the United States. Our team of Seed Production Specialists works with growers to produce the highest quality forage seed available. Through our seed processing and warehousing facilities in Winnipeg, MB, Calmar and Rycroft, AB, and Gormley and Clifford ON, we process, coat, package and market forage seed to farmers not only in Western Canada, but around the globe. Our Regional Account Managers are trained to help provide you with the forage solutions that are best suited to your operations and goals whether you choose one of our stock blends or a custom blend tailored to your needs.

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS FORAGE AGRONOMY How to Establish a Productive Forage Stand 4 Selecting Forage Species & Blends 6 BLENDS & SEED ENHANCEMENTS Ultracoat Seed Coating 11 Stock Blend Selector 12 Stock Blend Descriptions 14 ALFALFA & LEGUMES Alfalfa & Legume Varieties 22 Alfalfa Variety Selector 26 FORAGE & TURF GRASSES Forage Grass Varieties 32 Turf Grass Blends 38 CORN Elite Silage & Grazing Corn 44 Corn Glossary of Terms 47 Elite Dual Purpose Corn 48 SEED PRODUCTION 50 FORAGE GUARANTEE 52 1

4 FORAGE AGRONOMY A successful forage stand depends on several key factors that can be identified and then tailored to your forage production needs. In this section you will find both requirements and tips for developing the best forage stand possible. 2 3

5 FORAGE AGRONOMY How to Establish a Productive Forage Stand The establishment phase is the critical first step in a productive and healthy forage stand. To maximize your success, follow the agronomic guidelines below. Time of Seeding Early spring (mid-april to early June), midsummer (mid-july to early August) and late fall (after freeze-up) are suitable times for seeding your forage stand. Spring seeding provides the best chance for adequate moisture levels for germination. Summer seeding provides less weed competition, but may not be successful in areas with inadequate summer moisture. dormant seeding can run risks of early spring runoff or freeze/thaw patterns harming seedlings. Seeding Depth Proper depth of seeding cannot be stressed enough. Many forage stand establishment failures are due to seeding too deep. All forage species should be seeded no deeper than one-half inch. Most forage seeds will do well planted at about one-quarter inch or less. Always err on seeding shallow rather than deep. Seeding Rates Use the proper seeding rates based on a target number of plants per square foot. Seeding rates depend on species, seed size, seed quality, seeding method, row spacing and annual precipitation. Because most forage seeds are small, light and often chaffy, it can be useful to mix the seed with cracked grain, cover crop seed or use coated seed to improve seed flow. Cover Crops Although not recommended, some producers choose to plant forage with cover crops such as barley or oats. Cover (or companion) crops compete with the new forage seedlings for sunlight, nutrients and moisture. A cover crop can cause reduced seedling establishment and forage yield and also reduce stand longevity. The benefits of using cover crops include reduction of wind and water erosion and reduction of weed infiltration. If using a cover crop, the following tips will reduce the competition and aid in forage stand establishment. Seedbed Preparation A firm, well prepared seedbed is needed for good forage establishment. This results in proper seed-to-soil contact, adds control to seeding depth and reduces surface drying. Walking on a firm seedbed should not leave a footprint deeper than one-quarter inch. Weed Control Weed control is important for good forage establishment. A seedbed free of perennial weeds is especially important. Control weeds prior to seeding, as well as during the year of establishment. Quality Seed and Seed Coatings Certified seed ensures varietal purity, high germination and weed-free seed. Certified seed results in rapid establishment and reduced weed problems in the future forage crop, as well as subsequent crops. Consider a seed coating to improve handling, visibility in the soil and to protect your investment. All legumes should be inoculated to ensure proper nitrogen fixation. Fertility Soil test and fertilize accordingly. Remember that the most cost-effective time to fertilize a forage crop is usually at seeding. Consider the use of higher rates of phosphorus or elemental sulphur to provide a stable nutrition base for the following years. Fifteen pounds per acre of P 2 O 5 can be safely seed-placed. Higher rates must be banded away from the seed row to avoid seedling damage. CROP General Fertility Guidelines for Forage Grass Grass Legume Stand Composition <20% Legume 20 40% Legume 40 60% Legume Legume >60% Legume Source: Low-Medium Yield Potential Soils Nitrogen Phosphorus (P 2 O 5 ) Medium-High Yield Potential Soils Nitrogen Phosphorus (P 2 O 5 ) Potassium (K 2 O) Sulphur High Yield Potential Soils Nitrogen Phosphorus (P 2 O 5 ) Potassium (K 2 O) Sulphur Cover crop (left and right), vs. No cover crop (centre). Tips for Using Cover Crops Tip #1 Seed the cover crop at one-third to one-half of normal seeding rate. Tip #2 Seed forage seed in a separate pass within row at an angle to your cover crop to reduce competition and to aid in depth control. Tip #3 Increase forage seeding rate to achieve desired plant densities in the stand as the cover crop will reduce forage seed establishment. Tip #4 Remove the cover crop as early as possible (silage or greenfeed) rather than harvesting the grain. This will reduce the amount of competition for sunlight, moisture and nutrients. Cover crop (left) vs. No cover crop (right) Tip #5 If harvesting the cover crop for grain (not recommended) remove all straw from the field. If that is not an option, chop and spread the straw thoroughly across the field. If straw is left in a windrow, it will smother the forage seedlings underneath. Tip #6 If seeding forage where soil erosion is prominent, it is recommended that a cover crop be used. The companion crop will aid in covering and protecting the soil during the establishment year. 4 5

6 SELECTING FORAGE SPECIES & BLENDS Forage Crop Use Recommendations There are many factors to consider when selecting forage species. The following is a list of relevant questions you should ask before choosing forage species. Intended Use & Management System Is the intended use hay or pasture? In hay stands, how many cuts do you expect to take each year? In pasture, how intensely will the forage crop be grazed? Are you rotational or continuous grazing? Forage Timing When would you like your forage to be available? Environmental Conditions How much annual precipitation does your area receive? How harsh are your winters? Soil Type What is your soil type (sand, clay, loam)? How well does your soil drain? Is there a problem with saline or alkaline soils? Is the organic matter content high or low? Forage Species Production Timing Crop Use Recommendation Rest, Regrowth Period of Major Production Continuous Grazing Rotational Grazing Stored Feed Stockpiled Forage Grazing Tolerance Pasture Regrowth Alfalfa (2010) Spring to fall Poor Good Excellent Poor Good Fair Alfalfa (3010) Spring to fall Poor Good Excellent Poor Good Good Alfalfa (Other Varieties) Spring to fall Poor Good Excellent Poor Fair Excellent Birdsfoot Trefoil Spring to fall Poor Good Good Fair Fair Good Cicer Milkvetch Late spring to fall Poor Good Fair Good Good Fair Red Clover (Single Cut) Spring Poor Good Good Poor Good Fair Red Clover (Double Cut) Spring Poor Good Good Poor Good Excellent White Clover Spring Good Good Poor Poor Excellent Excellent Alsike Clover Spring Fair Fair Fair Poor Good Good Sweet Clover Spring Fair Fair Good Poor Fair Poor Sainfoin Spring Poor Fair Good Poor Poor Poor Bromegrass (Smooth) Spring Good Fair Excellent Fair Good Poor Bromegrass (Hybrid) Spring, fall Good Good Excellent Good Good Good Bromegrass (Meadow) Spring, fall Good Excellent Good Good Excellent Excellent Timothy Spring through summer Poor Good Excellent Good Fair Poor Reed Canarygrass Spring through summer Fair Fair Good Fair Good Good Orchardgrass Spring through fall Good Excellent Good Good Excellent Excellent Annual Ryegrass Late summer and fall Good Excellent Fair Good Excellent Excellent Italian Ryegrass Late summer and fall Good Excellent Fair Good Excellent Excellent Perennial Ryegrass Spring, summer and fall Good Excellent Poor Good Excellent Excellent Tall Fescue Spring through fall Good Excellent Good Excellent Good Excellent Meadow Fescue Spring through fall Fair Good Good Good Good Good Creeping Red Fescue Spring, fall Excellent Good Poor Good Good Excellent Meadow Foxtail Spring Good Good Fair Fair Excellent Good Kentucky Bluegrass Spring, fall Excellent Good Poor Fair Excellent Excellent Crested Wheatgrass Spring and fall Good Fair Good Good Excellent Poor Intermediate Wheatgrass Spring, summer and fall Fair Fair Excellent Good Fair Fair Pubescent Wheatgrass Spring, summer and fall Fair Fair Excellent Good Fair Fair Northern Wheatgrass Late spring Fair Fair Poor Fair Fair Fair Slender Wheatgrass Spring and early summer Fair Fair Good Good Fair Fair Tall Wheatgrass Late spring Fair Fair Good Fair Fair Poor Western Wheatgrass Late spring Fair Fair Good Fair Good Fair Altai Wildrye Late spring Fair Fair Poor Fair Good Fair Dahurian Wildrye Late spring Good Good Good Good Good Good Russian Wildrye Spring, fall Good Good Poor Good Good Fair For information on variety and species characteristics with respect to environmental conditions and soil type, see the detailed tables on pages 22 to 25 and 32 to 37 of this guide. 6 7

7 BLENDS & SEED ENHANCEMENTS Every field is different. The specialists at BrettYoung will customize forage blends tailored to your needs. Along with the customizable options, BrettYoung has a wide range of stock blends that have proven successful in the field. 8 9

8 FORAGE BLENDS Your field is not the same as your neighbour s, so why settle for the same forage blend? At BrettYoung, we will custom-build a blend to suit your specific needs or recommend a stock blend that will achieve your production goals. Custom Blends Although we put a lot of thought into creating the stock blends presented on the following pages, in some instances, a forage blend should be custom-built to fit your needs if they are not met by a stock blend. Our team of experienced Regional Account Managers can help you determine what species will best suit the forage production goals in your field to create a high-quality custom blend. If you are interested in a custom blend for your hay or pasture needs, please complete the Forage Recommendation Worksheet located at the end of this guide. Your Regional Account Manager will Annual Forages contact you with a recommendation. Or, visit our website to help select the forage species that are well adapted for your custom blend. More information on the characteristics of the various species can be found on pages 22 to 25 and 32 to 37. Stock Blends BrettYoung has carefully crafted its stock blends to provide a high level of productivity over a wide range of environments and uses. To find the stock blend best suited to your needs, use the stock blend selector on pages 12 and 13. Annual forages are used for hay, pasture and stockpile forage applications. In some regions, polycrop mixtures containing turnips, radishes, forage rape and vetches are being blended with a cool-season grass for mid-to-late season grazing, stockpiled forage and soil improvement. Note: Snow cover and frost can affect the availability of stockpiled forage. Try the #18 Annual Forage EXT stock blend for mid-to-late season cocktail crop grazing and stockpiled forage applications. Group Variety Features Pea/Oat Forage Mixture Pea/Triticale Forage Mixture Grazing/Cover Crop Grazing/Cover Crop Sprint Maxx Tripper Maxx Purebred Brand Radish Purple Top Turnip Forage Rape Hairy Vetch More milk per acre Excellent forage quality More milk per acre Excellent forage quality In-season and late-season grazing Soil improvement In-season and late-season grazing Prefers cool growing conditions In-season and late-season grazing Soil improvement Oilseed type Introduced species not native Fodder vetch Nitrogen fixer Ultracoat is a proprietary seed coating used to improve the appearance, handling and agronomics of our top alfalfas and bromegrasses. The benefits of Ultracoat start with the polymer, which is specially formulated to have exceptional durability while providing uniform seed coverage and on-seed setting. The polymer uses talc that readily adheres to the seed. Better adhesion means improved flowability and less dust-off. The Ultracoat polymer is bacteria friendly and ph neutral, supporting high rhizobia levels ensuring optimum on-seed survival. Ultracoat includes precise layering of Apron XL fungicide on grasses and OMRI-certified Nitragin Gold inoculant on legumes. Apron XL guards against diseases that can inhibit emergence, plant stand, plant health and ultimately yield potential. Nitragin Gold consistently delivers high levels of nitrogen fixation through specially selected natural rhizobia strains. Benefits of Ultracoat Helps with flowability and accurate seed placement Consistent seed appearance and improved visibility in the soil Seed environment conducive to improved germination and seedling survival Fungicidal seed coating and alfalfa inoculant are layered to aid in seedling health, nitrogen fixation and plant growth Ultracoat bromegrass Seed Coating Ultracoat alfalfa BrettYoung seed coating is designed to give your seed every chance to succeed. The precise layering of nutrients, pesticides or growth-promoting additives on-seed provides value-added benefits. At our state-of-the-art computer-automated seed coating facility we enhance the appearance, handling and agronomics of our top forage products using Ultracoat

9 STOCK BLEND SELECTOR Factors to Consider Follow this stock blend selector to find the blend best suited for the soil, environment and management system on your farm. Primary Use of Stand Hay/Dairy Quality High Tonnage Hay/ Beef Quality Pasture Management System/Intensity Multi-Cut Multi-Cut Single Cut Rotational Grazing Continuous Grazing Component Mix Primarily Alfalfa Primarily Alfalfa Primarily Grass Primarily Grass Includes Alfalfa Bloat Safe No Legumes Includes Alfalfa Bloat Safe No Legumes Moisture Conditions Adequate to Good Adequate to Good Adequate to Good Dry Very Dry Adequate Adequate Adequate Adequate Adequate Adequate Adequate Adequate to Good to Good to Good Blend Recommendation* #2. Maxi-Ton Blend #1. Super Hay #1. Super Hay #4. Super Haymaker #5. Super Pasture Hay #4. Super Haymaker #3. Dryland Hay #3. Dryland Hay #6. Super Pasture #9. Dryland Pasture #10. All Purpose Pasture #6. Super Pasture #10. All Purpose Pasture #11. Cattleman s Choice/ Premium Horse Hay #8. Parkland Pasture #11. Cattleman s Choice/ Premium Horse Hay #7. Bloat Safe NEW #18. Annual Forage EXT #12. Grassland Blend #8. Parkland Pasture #10. All Purpose Pasture #11. Cattleman s Choice/ Premium Horse Hay #7. Bloat Safe #15. Horse Pasture** NEW #18. Annual Forage EXT #12. Grassland Blend Land conditions, such as being saline or flood prone, will impact your choice of blends. Thus, use the flow chart below to help select an appropriate stock blend. Special Soil Condition #13. Saline Saline Flood Prone #14. Lowland * See pages 14 and 16 for more information on the stock blends and their compositions. ** White clover can cause bloat in cattle. NEW #17. All Grass Saline 12 13

10 STOCK BLEND DESCRIPTIONS BrettYoung offers a wide variety of stock blends suitable for most production areas and uses. The stock blend selector on the previous page aids in the decision-making process, taking into account factors such as intended use of the stand, how intensely the stand will be managed, desired components and moisture conditions. The following pages provide more details on blend components and management system. Hay Blends #1. Super Hay Excellent 2-cut alfalfa/grass mix 65% Alfalfa Blend 4440 Ultracoat 25% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass 10% Promesse Timothy #2. Maxi-Ton Maximum tonnage and protein 90% Alfalfa Blend 4440 Ultracoat 10% Promesse Timothy #3. Dryland Hay Aggressive growth in dryland regions 40% Kirk Crested Wheatgrass 40% Carlton Smooth Bromegrass 20% 2010 Alfalfa Ultracoat #4. Super Haymaker Ideal for 1 or 2-cut systems across most production areas 75% Alfalfa Blend 4440 Ultracoat 25% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass #5. Super Pasture Hay Quick drydown time in a swath 50% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass 35% Benchmark Plus Orchardgrass 10% Promesse Timothy 5% Alfalfa Blend 4440 Ultracoat Pasture Blends #6. Super Pasture Excellent early spring pasture, produces well under stress 50% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass 25% Kirk Crested Wheatgrass 15% Kokanee Tall Fescue 10% 3010 Alfalfa Ultracoat #7. Bloat Safe Increased quality with no risk of bloat 45% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass 30% Cicer Milkvetch 20% Kokanee Tall Fescue 5% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue #8. Parkland Pasture High-yielding pasture, works well in high-traffic areas and aggressive grazing systems 50% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass 25% Benchmark Plus Orchardgrass 10% 3010 Alfalfa Ultracoat 10% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue 5% Big Blue Kentucky Bluegrass #9. Dryland Pasture Long-lived productive pasture blend for very dry areas 50% Kirk Crested Wheatgrass 35% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass 10% Tom Russian Wildrye 5% 2010 Alfalfa Ultracoat #10. All Purpose Pasture Widely adapted for most pasture needs with easy establishment and quality regrowth 55% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass 20% Kokanee Tall Fescue 20% Intermediate Wheatgrass 5% 2010 Alfalfa Ultracoat #11. Cattleman s Choice/ Premium Horse Hay High protein pasture with superb regrowth, quick to establish and ideal for horses 40% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass 20% Kokanee Tall Fescue 20% 3010 Alfalfa Ultracoat 15% Benchmark Plus Orchardgrass 5% Promesse Timothy #12. Grassland Blend Maximize regrowth and quality with no risk of bloat, suitable for variable topographies 30% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass 20% Kokanee Tall Fescue 20% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue 20% Benchmark Plus Orchardgrass 10% Promesse Timothy 14 15

11 STOCK BLEND DESCRIPTIONS Miscellaneous Blends #13. Saline Quick establishment in saline areas with good longevity, helps reclaim saline areas over time 25% Slender Wheatgrass 25% Riding Brand Tall Fescue 20% Tall Wheatgrass 10% Barricade SLT Alfalfa Ultracoat 10% Dahurian Wildrye 10% Sweet Clover #14. Lowland Excellent blend to reclaim areas prone to flooding, aggressive root systems will help utilize moisture 30% Rival Reed Canarygrass 20% Riding Brand Tall Fescue 20% Promesse Timothy 15% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue 15% Alsike Clover #15. Horse Pasture Easy to establish, low-maintenance blend, excellent for acreages, farm yards, high-traffic areas and horse pastures 50% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue 20% Promesse Timothy 15% Bigbang Annual Ryegrass 10% Big Blue Kentucky Bluegrass 5% Grasslands Huia White Clover NEW #17. All Grass Saline Rapid establishment in saline areas, good longevity and no risk of bloat 40% Riding Brand Tall Fescue 20% Carlton Smooth Bromegrass 15% Pubescent Wheatgrass 15% Slender Wheatgrass 10% Dahurian Wildrye NEW #18. Annual Forage EXT Long-season, cocktail crop grazing applications with soil improvement benefits 50% Fabio Italian Ryegrass 15% Purebred Brand Radish 15% Purple Top Turnip 10% Hairy Vetch 10% Forage Brassica 16 17

12 ALFALFA & LEGUMES With a complete portfolio of high-performance alfalfa, BrettYoung s varieties have excellent forage yield potential, outstanding quality, and a range of rooting habits and special characteristics. This industry leading portfolio will deliver the variety best suited to your farm

13 ALFALFA & LEGUMES BrettYoung offers a wide selection of high-performance alfalfa varieties. Excellent forage yield potential, outstanding quality and a range of rooting habits and special characteristics make these varieties the best alfalfa for your farm. Industry-Leading Alfalfas Alfalfa is a popular and profitable forage crop choice across Western Canada. BrettYoung is focused on alfalfa, with a commitment to quality, productivity and innovation. Our new varieties offer a range of rooting habits, regrowth and other special characteristics like multifoliate, hybrid yield and traffic tolerance, ensuring you have access to the best alfalfa for your farm. Foothold alfalfa, features oversized crown HybriForce-3400 HybriForce-3400 delivers exceptional seedling vigour HybriForce alfalfas are products of patented and hybrid performance, mssunstra Hybrid rewarding growers for many Alfalfa Technology. harvests after establishment. Its exceptional regrowth, plant vigour and fine stems allow for more aggressive cutting regimes to yield more and better quality forage. HybriForce-3400 has shown a 5% yield advantage over competitors in extensive research trials; see head-to-head Forage Yield Summary in the table below: Variety Total Tonnes Percent # of Cuts HybriForce , Competitors 1, NEW Foothold Alfalfa Foothold is a long-lived alfalfa bred for its oversized and deep-set crown, making it more tolerant of wheel, hoof and field traffic. Its spreading and prostrate growth habit is conducive to filling in unseeded acres or bare ground. Selected for a high leaf to stem ratio, it has shown 73% multifoliate expression, delivering high-quality forage and more milk per acre. A score of 30/30 on the DRI (Disease Resistance Index) complements Foothold s strong persistence and winter hardiness for longer productivity. The Premier Certified Alfalfa Blend for the Canadian Prairies Blend 4440 is a mixture of premium, certified alfalfas that combine the strengths of our best varieties: high yields, superior winter hardiness, disease resistance, salt and traffic tolerance, multifoliate expression and unique rooting habits such as branch root and creeping root characteristics. The unique strengths of this blend offer suitability to a wide range of growing conditions. Demand the best, insist on Blend 4440 alfalfa. Blend Composition 4010 BR (Branch Root) 4020 MF (Multifoliate) 3010 (Sunken Crown) Barricade SLT (Salt Tolerant Tap Root) 2010 (Creeping Root) Description Root system that is up to 80% branched for optimum performance in poorly drained soils. High multifoliate expression resulting in higher, softer-leaved feed value. Deep-set crown protects from harsh winters, heavy machinery and animal traffic. Salt tolerant tap root has an outstanding disease package with high yields and is more persistent in salinity. Strong dormancy with exceptional winter hardiness and improved disease resistance. Prostrate growth habit tends to fill in bare ground

14 ALFALFA & LEGUME VARIETIES Environmental Tolerances Group Intended Use Variety Rooting Habit Plant Type Preferred Growing Conditions Variety Key Features Species Limitations Production Period Winter Hardiness Drought Flooding Optimum ph Acidity Alkalinity Salinity Approx. Seeds/lb 4030 Tap root Upright Widely adapted High yield potential Excellent digestibility Fast recovery and regrowth Bloat hazard Needs good drainage Very Good Good Low to High 225, MF Tap root Upright Multifoliate Widely adapted High multifoliate expression Fast recovery Good winter hardiness Bloat hazard Needs good drainage Good Good Low to High 225, BR Branch root Upright Widely adapted; does well with higher water table Branch root tolerates wet soils High forage yield Persistent Highly resistant to major diseases Bloat hazard Very Good Good to High 225,000 Hay Blend 4440 Mixed Upright Widely adapted Blend of certified varieties Widely adapted High yield potential Excellent winter hardiness Disease resistance Bloat hazard Needs moderate drainage Excellent Good Low to High 225,000 Barricade SLT Tap root Upright Widely adapted; suitable for moderately saline conditions Improved salt tolerance Excellent forage yield potential Broad disease and pest resistance Bloat hazard Needs good drainage Good Good Low to High 225,000 Alfalfa HybriForce Tap root Upright Hybrid Widely adapted; top yield and quality Highest forage yield potential Rapid recovery Excellent disease resistance Dense, persistent stands Fine stems and high quality Bloat hazard Needs good drainage Good Good Low to High 225,000 Stronghold Tap root Upright Multifoliate Widely adapted; winter hardiness and quality Excellent yield and quality Superior winter hardiness, with low dormancy Excellent disease resistance Bloat hazard Needs good drainage Excellent Good Low to High High 225, Deep-set crown Upright Widely adapted; suitable to pasture production High traffic tolerance due to deep-set crown High forage yield Excellent diseaseresistance package Bloat hazard Needs good drainage Very Good Good Low to High 225,000 Hay & Pasture NEW Foothold 2010 Spreader Creeping root Prostrate Multifoliate Upright Widely adapted; suitable to pasture or longlived hay Drier regions High traffic tolerance due to oversized crown High leaf-to-stem ratio Excellent winter hardiness and disease resistance Excellent winter hardiness Creeping-rooted type Good regrowth Bloat hazard Needs good drainage Bloat hazard Needs good drainage Excellent Good Low Excellent Good Low to High to High 225, ,000 Spyder Creeping root Upright Drier regions Excellent winter hardiness Creeping-rooted type Good regrowth Bloat hazard Needs good drainage Excellent Good Low to High 225,

15 ALFALFA & LEGUME VARIETIES Group Intended Use Species Variety Bloat-Free Legume Clover Pasture Hay & Pasture Birdsfoot Trefoil Cicer Milkvetch Leo AC Oxley II Rooting Habit Tap root with branches Creeping root Plant Type Lowgrowing Upright Sainfoin Tap root Upright Alsike Clover Wildcat Double-Cut Red Clover Red Clover Single Cut Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover Aurora Wildcat Branch root Tap root with branches Tap root with branches Lowgrowing Upright Upright Norgold Tap root Upright Preferred Growing Conditions Adapted to areas with higher moisture Widely adapted; creeps best in coarser, textured soils Widely adapted to well-drained soils Low-lying moist areas Best suited to areas with good moisture and good drainage; tolerates lower ph soils Best suited to areas with good moisture and good drainage; tolerates lower ph soils Widely adapted; very productive on well-drained, fertile soils Variety Key Features Good winter hardiness High flood tolerance Bloat-free legume Widely adapted ly tolerant to salinity Ideal pasture legume Bloat-free legume Good drought tolerance Good to excellent winter hardiness Good tolerance to alkaline soils Bloat-free legume Tolerant to poorly drained soils Excellent winter hardiness Flood tolerance 7 14 days Fits shorter-term stands Top-yielding red clover Strong winter hardiness High moisture tolerance Excellent emergence Tolerates acidic soils Short-lived perennial Low coumarin for reduced risk of bleeding diseases in cattle Commonly used as a soil builder Good winter hardiness Species Limitations Difficult to establish Difficult to establish Limited regrowth Bloat hazard Risk for grazing horses Production Period Late Summer Spring Winter Hardiness to Good Very High Good Excellent Drought Flooding Environmental Tolerances Optimum ph High Poor to Low Acidity Alkalinity Salinity Approx. Seeds/lb 370, ,000 Low Low Low 25, Low 680,000 Bloat hazard Short-lived Spring Strong Low Low 240,000 Bloat hazard Short-lived Spring Good Biennial Spring of second (biennial) Good Low 275,000 Low Low 250,000 Sweet Clover (Yellow or White Blossom) Tap root Upright Widely adapted; very productive on well-drained, fertile soils Commonly used as a soil builder Good winter hardiness Biennial Spring of second (biennial) Good Low Low 250,000 Pasture White Clover Grasslands Huia Rhizomatous Lowgrowing Prefers heavier, moist soils Low-growing Tolerant to close mowing and grazing Bloat hazard Good Poor Low Low 775,

16 ALFALFA VARIETY SELECTOR Factors to Consider Follow this alfalfa selector to find the variety best suited for the soil, environment and management system on your farm. Primary Use of Stand Hay/Haylage Pasture Management System/Intensity Multi-Cut Single Cut Continuous Grazing Managed Grazing Stand/Production Goal Maximum Yield High Quality (Multifoliate) Long-Term Stand Long-Term Stand Long-Term Stand Long-Term Stand Withstand High Traffic Typical Moisture Conditions Adequate High Water Table Variable Adequate Dry Dry High Water Dry Dry Variable Dry Adequate to Good Table HybriForce BR Blend MF 3010 Spyder Blend Variety Recommendation 4030 Stronghold Spyder Foothold Spyder Spyder Foothold Stronghold Foothold For detailed descriptions and features of all alfalfa varieties, see pages 20 and 25. Special Soil Condition Saline Barricade SLT 26 27

17 FORAGE & TURF GRASSES Give your stand the boost it needs with BrettYoung s full line of grasses. Whether you are seeking higher productivity, rapid regrowth or disease resistance, the specialists at BrettYoung can get you the seed you need for a successful hay, pasture or turf stand

18 FORAGE GRASSES Whether you are looking for high productivity, rapid regrowth or disease resistance, when it comes to a successful hay or pasture stand, don t settle for anything less than BrettYoung s full line of forage grasses. Full Line of Forage Grasses Improved grass varieties are an important component of most hay and pasture stands. They add to the productivity, yield, quality and production timing of most mixtures. BrettYoung is constantly working with plant breeders to offer a complete portfolio of improved varieties of all grass species to meet western Canadian production needs. Forage Grass Species Annual Ryegrass Bromegrass Fescue Orchardgrass Timothy Wheatgrass Wildrye Selecting the right grass for your situation is critical to the successful establishment and management of your hay or pasture stands. Our Regional Account Managers will work with you to make the best choices for your farm. Our guide offers a number of tools to help you learn more about each of the grass species, varieties we offer and their adaptation

19 FORAGE GRASS VARIETIES Environmental Tolerances Group Intended Use Species Variety Rooting Habit Plant Type Preferred Growing Conditions Variety Key Features Species Limitations Production Period Winter Hardiness Drought Flooding Optimum ph Acidity Alkalinity Salinity Approx. Seeds/lb Seeding Rate lb/ac Ryegrass Hay & Pasture Grazing/ Cover Crop Annual Ryegrass Italian Ryegrass Forage Radish Turnip Bigbang Fabio Purebred Brand Radish Purple Top Turnip Tap Tap Brassica Brassica Soil of medium to high fertility with adequate moisture Soil of medium to high fertility with adequate moisture Prefers well-drained soils and cool growing conditions Prefers well-drained soils and cool growing conditions Tetraploid type Very leafy bunchgrass Suitable for annual hay production in high moisture areas Tetraploid type Fast-growing leafy and high-quality annual grass High-quality and palatable feed Requires high fertility In-season and late-season grazing Soil improvement Oilseed type In-season and late-season grazing Soil improvement Prone to drought stress Prone to drought stress Mid to Late Summer, Mid to Late Summer, Late Summer, Late Summer, Annual Low High Annual Low High Annual Annual Low Low , , , , Annual Silage, Grazing, Greenfeed Sorghum Sudangrass Millet Sorghum Sudangrass Golden German Fibrous Fibrous Warm-season grass Warm-season grass Prefers warm soil and growing conditions Prefers warm soil and growing conditions Triazine tolerant High yields Very good for swath grazing Nitrate risk Nitrate risk Late Summer, Late Summer, Annual Annual , , Silage, Greenfeed Oat/Pea Sprint Maxx Mixture Triticale/ Pea Tripper Maxx Mixture Cool-season grass legume mixture Cool-season grass legume mixture Widely adapted Widely adapted Good nurse crop Good quality Good nurse crop Good quality Summer Annual , Summer Annual , Bromegrass Fescues Hay & Pasture Meadow Brome Smooth Brome Creeping Red Fescue Meadow Fescue Tall Fescue Fleet Carlton Boreal Cowgirl Aggressive sodforming Sodforming Elongating Widely adapted; prefers welldrained soils Widely adapted Widely adapted; does best in high rainfall areas Prefers soils with good moisture and good drainage Widely adapted; does best in moist, heavytextured soils Excellent pasture variety Widely adapted Excellent regrowth Excellent winter hardiness Aggressive sod-forming roots Slow regrowth Widely adapted Exhibits disease resistance Does well with wide range of soil types Is most productive under high moisture conditions Tolerates close grazing and survives drought leaf growth suitable for grazing Tolerant to acidity Soft-leaved Improved palatability Endophyte free Poor tolerance to flooding Early Late Summer Considered an invasive Mid species in Midsummer many range areas Low production under drier conditions Not always winter hardy Not always winter hardy Very Good to Excellent Excellent Excellent Fair to Good Fair to Good Low , , , , High 205, Tall Fescue Kokanee Widely adapted; does best in moist, heavytextured soils Excellent heat and drought tolerance Endophyte free Excellent seedling vigour Good winter hardiness Adapted to a variety of soil types Not always winter hardy Good High 205,

20 FORAGE GRASS VARIETIES Environmental Tolerances Group Intended Use Species Variety Rooting Habit Plant Type Preferred Growing Conditions Variety Key Features Species Limitations Production Period Winter Hardiness Drought Flooding Optimum ph Acidity Alkalinity Salinity Approx. Seeds/lb Seeding Rate lb/ac Fescues Hay & Pasture Tall Fescue Riding Brand Widely adapted; does best on moist, heavytextured soils Excellent heat and drought tolerance Excellent seedling vigour Adapted to a variety of soil types Not always winter hardy Fair to Good High 205, Creeping Foxtail Sodforming Adapted to soils with continuous moisture Excellent flood tolerance Difficult to handle seed Very Good Poor High Low 785, Miscellaneous Pasture Kentucky Bluegrass Meadow Foxtail Perennial Ryegrass Big Blue Lactal Sodforming Does best on welldrained, highly productive soils Prefers cool conditions and high water tables Medium- to highfertility soils with adequate moisture Long-lived Highly palatable Tolerance to flooding and close grazing Excellent flood tolerance Very leafy bunchgrass High-quality forage Susceptible to winterkill Requires high fertility Does not tolerate drought Difficult to handle seed Very susceptible to winterkill Early Spring Mid to Late Summer, Excellent Good Low High Poor Low Low 2,100, Low 410, , Reed Canarygrass Rival Grows well on poorly Sodforming Elongating drained soils prone to flooding Low alkaloid variety Can be subjected to temporary flooding up to 8 weeks Excellent winter hardiness Not saline tolerant Summer Excellent Excellent Low 535, Orchardgrass Hay & Pasture Orchardgrass Orchardgrass Orchardgrass AC Killarney Benchmark Plus Glacier Brand Prefers medium textured well-drained soils with good moisture Prefers medium textured, well-drained soils with good moisture Prefers mediumtextured, well-drained soils with good moisture Good winter hardiness Late maturity Dense leafy production Selected under heavy grazing High palatability Good persistence Early maturity Seedling vigor Good yield Quick regrowth Not always winter hardy Not always winter hardy Not always winter hardy Good Fair to Good Fair to Good Low Low Low 425, , , Timothy Timothy Timothy Summergraze Bunch- grass Promesse Adapted to cool, moist areas; good tolerance to waterlogged soils Adapted to cool, moist areas; good tolerance to waterlogged soils Medium maturity High yields Very good to excellent winter hardiness Excellent stand density Early maturity Superior resistance to lodging High yields Extremely leafy Not saline or drought tolerant Not tolerant to continuous grazing Not saline or drought tolerant Not tolerant to continuous grazing Summer Summer Very Good to Excellent Very Good to Excellent Low High High Low Low 1,200, Low High High Low Low 1,200,

21 FORAGE GRASS VARIETIES Environmental Tolerances Group Intended Use Species Variety Rooting Habit Plant Type Preferred Growing Conditions Variety Key Features Species Limitations Production Period Winter Hardiness Drought Flooding Optimum ph Acidity Alkalinity Salinity Approx. Seeds/lb Seeding Rate lb/ac Crested Wheatgrass (Fairway Type) Fairway Widely adapted; does best in medium to coarse, well-drained soils; does better than standard types under more moist conditions Diploid type Finer-stemmed Tolerates more moisture Forage quality drops after heading Early Spring Excellent Excellent Low Low 300, Crested Wheatgrass (Standard Type) Kirk Widely adapted; does best in medium to coarse, well-drained soils Tetraploid type Tolerant to heavy grazing Aggressive vigour and high yields Forage quality drops after heading Early Spring Excellent Excellent Low Low 195, Wheatgrass Hay & Pasture Intermediate Wheatgrass Northern Wheatgrass Pubescent Wheatgrass Clarke Slow sodforming Sodforming Slow sodforming Greenleaf Adanac Slender Wheatgrass Elongating Elongating Elongating Elongating Widely adapted; prefers well-drained soils with adequate moisture Prefers dry, medium to coarse textured soils Widely adapted; prefers well-drained soils with adequate moisture Adapted to a wide range of soils; prefers well, drained-loam soils Deep-feeding root system Produces excellent pasture yields Short-lived under intensive use Cures well on stem; suitable for late season or winter pasture Widely adapted ly tolerant to salinity Good in mixtures with alfalfa Saline tolerant Spring flood tolerant Shorterlived under intensive use Shorterlived under intensive grazing Short-lived perennial Late Midsummer Mid Midsummer Summer Mid Summer Very Good Very Good Very Good Low Low Very High Good Low Low 80, , , High 135, Tall Wheatgrass Adapted to poorly drained alkali soils; prefers a high water table Excellent winter hardiness Good flood tolerance Very tolerant to saline soil conditions Lower palatability Late Midsummer Excellent High High Very High 75, Western Wheatgrass Sodforming Elongating Widely adapted; prefers heavy soils Drought tolerant Saline tolerant Excellent High 115, Dahurian Wildrye James Widely adapted but short-lived Very vigorous seedlings Used in hay and pasture mixes for establishment Short-lived perennial Good Low Low High 80, Wildrye Russian Wildrye Swift Widely adapted; most productive on fertile loam soils; most commonly used in drier regions Excellent pasture grass, good for winter grazing Good early growth Salt tolerant Excellent drought tolerance when established Poor seedling vigour Early Midsummer Excellent Very High Low High 150,

22 TURF GRASS BLENDS BrettYoung is a major producer of cool-season turf grasses. Our portfolio of improved turf grass varieties is designed to offer the utmost in quality, disease and insect resistance, wear and drought tolerance, and unique growth habits that will deliver a distinct performance advantage. Whatever turf application you have, BrettYoung stocks several turf blends to cover your needs. Executive Blend (T8) Kentucky bluegrass has long been a popular turf grass in temperate zones around the world. Executive Blend is a mixture of BrettYoung s best semi-dwarf Kentucky bluegrass varieties that combine fine leaves, less vertical growth, persistence, heat tolerance, disease resistance and excellent turf quality. 100% Premium Kentucky Bluegrass Varieties Deluxe Turf Blend (T12) Deluxe Turf Blend combines the benefits of Kentucky bluegrass with additional shade tolerance from Aberdeen, a creeping red fescue with improved turf characteristics. Deluxe Turf Blend also includes 10% improved perennial ryegrass to get your lawn off to a quicker start. 60% Babe Kentucky Bluegrass 30% Aberdeen Creeping Red Fescue 10% Dominator Perennial Ryegrass All Purpose Mix (T6) All Purpose Mix is well-suited to sun or shade and has annual ryegrass to germinate quicker and aid in establishment. All Purpose Mix does not use improved turf varieties, which reduces turf quality and provides a more economical option for establishing your lawn. 40% Common Kentucky Bluegrass 40% Common Creeping Red Fescue 20% Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass Drought Tolerant Turf Blend (T9) Drought Tolerant Turf Blend includes improved varieties of creeping red fescue, sheep fescue, chewings fescue and hard fescue. The result is a mixture that will provide a dense, high-quality turf that has reduced regrowth and requires less water than other turf mixtures. 35% Aberdeen Creeping Red Fescue 25% Shadow II Chewings Fescue 20% Common Sheep Fescue 20% Improved Hard Fescue Variety Playground/Rural Lawn Mix (T3) For areas that require less maintenance, can experience drought and do not require the look of a high-quality turf, Playground/Rural Lawn Mix is an excellent option. It will do well in sun or shade, but in extreme drought, the Fairway crested wheatgrass will become more dominant. 35% Common Kentucky Bluegrass 35% Common Creeping Red Fescue 10% Fairway Crested Wheatgrass 10% Deputy Tall Fescue 10% Diploid Annual Ryegrass Recommended Use Sports Fields Perfect Lawn Establishing Your Lawn Economy Lawn Sun Mixture Here are some great tips to make sure your lawn establishes: Shade Mixture Playgrounds Low Maintenance Seed at 4 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Use a high-quality starter fertilizer: with 50% slow-release nitrogen is ideal at a rate of 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Grass seed needs water and light to germinate. Seed shallow and frequently water lightly for 3 to 4 weeks until full germination is reached. Drought Executive Blend (T8) P P P Deluxe Turf Blend (T12) P P P P All Purpose Mix (T6) P P P P Drought Tolerant Turf Blend (T9) P P P P P Playground/Rural Lawn Mix (T3) P P P 38 39

23 CORN BrettYoung and our corn breeding partner Elite produce silage and grazing corn selected to maximize ruminant gains. In addition, Elite grain corn is specialized for Western Canada to deliver unbeatable return on investment with a focus on yield, maturity, drydown and standability

24 LEADING GENETICS IN CORN Our Strategic Partner for Corn The partnership between BrettYoung and Elite provides premium corn varieties specifically suited to Western Canadian growing conditions. Elite is a Canadian seed company that prides itself on delivering varieties tailored to the specific needs of farmers across Western Canada. Elite s unwavering commitment to early-maturing markets is demonstrated through continued investments in crop production research, plant breeding and crop variety development. Elite s corn hybrids are developed and evaluated at the Elite Research Farm in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, as well as satellite testing locations in Western Canada. Elite s corn evaluation has access to multiple trait platforms and is focused on early-maturing hybrids. The selection of grain corn hybrids targets yield, drydown, standability and disease resistance. In their silage and grazing lineup, hybrids are selected for high tonnage, high energy and production per acre. When farmers choose Elite, they are choosing cutting-edge products and technology along with industry-leading expertise. ELITE RESEARCH FARM Saint-Hyacinthe, QC Exclusive Access BrettYoung s exclusive access to Elite germplasm means western Canadian farmers can profit from top-performing corn genetics

25 ELITE SILAGE & GRAZING CORN YUKON R FUSION RR Vigorous Yields RR Early-maturing silage/grazing hybrid Excellent digestibility Staple hybrid for cattle producers in early season areas Features Genetic trait: Roundup Ready Corn 2 Refuge needed: N/A Grain CHU: 2300 Silage CHU: 2150 Silking CHU: 1250 Maturity zone (CHU): Yield: 9 Plant height: Grain type: Spring vigour: 9 Ear coverage: 5 Stalk strength: 8 Root strength: 8 Digestibility: 9 Net energy lactation: 8 Milk per acre: 8 Plant health: 8 Very tall Flint Ratings: 9=Excellent, 5=Average, 1=Poor, See page 47 for a full glossary of terms Performance in Trials Average D95 Yukon R Trials Moisture 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% D95 Yukon R Trials Widely Adapted Performer VENZA R Top-yielding silage corn Widely adapted for use across Western Canada Offers great feed quality Features Genetic trait: Roundup Ready Corn 2 Refuge needed: N/A Grain CHU: 2350 Silage CHU: 2200 Silking CHU: 1230 Maturity zone (CHU): Yield: 8 Plant height: Grain type: Spring vigour: 9 Ear coverage: 6 Stalk strength: 6 Root strength: 6 Digestibility: 8 Net energy lactation: 8 Milk per acre: 8 Plant health: 7 Tall Semi-flint Ratings: 9=Excellent, 5=Average, 1=Poor, See page 47 for a full glossary of terms Performance in Trials % 70% 80% Moisture Moisture 65% 75% 60% 70% 55% 65% 50% 60% D95 DKC35-54 DKC38-03 Fusion RR 62.0 Yield MT/Acre D95 DKC35-54 DKC38-03 Fusion RR Trials Trials 55% % D95 Yukon R 62.8 Trials Put HTE Hybrids to the Test HTE hybrids: Bred for improved silage value, ELITE HTE corn (for high silage content rations) is the top choice of feed professionals. The HTE line provides a reliable foundation for your feed strategy. The performance consistency of HTE hybrids allows you to dedicate all your attention to the other variables to control for your herd diet. Put HTE hybrids to the test: they will quickly claim their place among your best feed strategies. 1 Yield and Moisture Averages; Manitoba and Alberta Corn Grower Trials. Developed by: 1 Yield and Moisture Averages; Manitoba and Alberta Corn Grower Trials. Developed by: 44 45

26 ELITE SILAGE AND GRAZING CORN CORN GLOSSARY OF TERMS VENZA R Superior Performance Top yielder Impressive plant structure Great spring vigour Features Genetic trait: Roundup Ready Corn 2 Refuge needed: N/A Grain CHU: 2650 Silage CHU: 2500 Silking CHU: 1390 Maturity zone (CHU): Yield: 9 Plant height: Grain type: Spring vigour: 9 Ear coverage: 9 Stalk strength: 8 Root strength: 7 Digestibility: 8 Net energy lactation: 8 Milk per acre: 9 Plant health: 8 Very tall Ratings: 9=Excellent, 5=Average, 1=Poor, See page 47 for a full glossary of terms Semi-dent Performance in Trials Yield MT/Acre DKC35-54 DKC38-03 HL R219 Venza R Trials Moisture 80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% DKC35-54 DKC38-03 HL R219 Venza R Trials Cannibalization: CHU: Drydown: Ear coverage: Milk per ac: Tolerance to stalk cannibalization indicates a corn hybrid s tendency to not remobilize its carbohydrate reserves during times of nutrient deficiency and other stresses. Cannibalization empties the inside of stalks, resulting in greater vulnerability to lodging. Corn heat units Hybrids of similar maturity are compared according to their moisture loss during in-field drying. A rating of 1 indicates a slow drying rate, while 9 indicates a very rapid drying rate. A rating of 9 indicates that the husks are longer than the ears. Milk yield per acre based on 100% dry matter. Refuge %: Visit or for detailed information on how to incorporate refuge into your B.t. corn fields. Maturity zone (CHU): Root strength: Spring vigour: Stalk strength: Stress tolerance: Test weight: In the absence of an industrystandardized maturity rating, relative maturity can be used to compare hybrids of similar maturity and moisture at harvest. An early-maturing variety will have a lower number while later-maturing varieties will have a higher number. A higher number rating indicates greater root strength. Ratings are set during the 3- to 5-leaf stage. The quality of a stalk refers to its resistance to lodging due to factors such as stalk rot. A higher rating indicates greater stalk quality. A higher rating reflects the hybrid s capacity to produce adequate yields under difficult conditions, such as a colder season, compaction or a field with a lower yield potential. A higher rating indicates a higher test weight. 1 Yield and Moisture Averages; Manitoba and Alberta Corn Grower Trials. Developed by: 46 47

27 ELITE DUAL PURPOSE CORN With a focus on yield, maturity, drydown and standability, these Elite hybrids from BrettYoung are sure to deliver in your field. Products Characteristics Quality Tolerance NEW Grain Corn Hybrid E44H12 R* E47A17 R E47A12 R E50P52 R Genetic trait VT2P RIB 1 RR2 2 VT2P RIB 1 VT2P RIB 1 Grain CHU Relative maturity 74 days 76 days 77 days 80 days Silage CHU Silking CHU Maturity zone (CHU) Refuge (%) 5% RIB 5% RIB Grain type Semi-dent Dent Dent Dent Spring vigour Plant height Medium short Medium tall Medium tall Medium tall Ear coverage Number of rows Number of kernels/row Test weight Stress tolerance Drydown Root strength Stalk strength Cannibalization 6 Goss wilt Rust Resistant Resistant Resistant Eyespot (brown spot) Tolerant Tolerant Tolerant Tolerant Drought Smut ly Tolerant Tolerant Tolerant Susceptible Fusarium ear rot ly Tolerant Tolerant Tolerant Susceptible Gibberella ear rot ly Tolerant Tolerant Tolerant Susceptible E44H12 R* Top Choice for Early Season Areas Our Earliest VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend hybrid Early flowering and physiological maturity Suitable for many soil types and environments Excellent yield and test weight E47A17 R Consistent Performing Dual Purpose Hybrid Fast emergence and early maturing Great drydown and bushel weight Ideal for silage and/or grazing NEW Outstanding ear development, plant health and digestibility E47A12 R Strong Performer with Corn Borer Protection Delivers same genetics and characteristics of E47A17 R VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend to deliver the best corn borer protection without the hassle of planting a separate refuge E50P52 R Widely Adaptable, Strong Yielder Good vigour and high-yielding genetics Adapts to varying growing conditions Delivers corn borer protection without the hassle of planting a separate refuge Products Characteristics Quality Tolerance Grain Corn Hybrid E52V97 R E52V92 R E53B22 R E55T37 R Genetic trait RR2 2 VT2P RIB 1 RR2 2 RR2 2 Grain CHU Relative maturity 82 days 82 days 83 days 85 days Silage CHU Silking CHU Maturity zone (CHU) Refuge (%) 5% RIB 5% RIB Grain type Dent Dent Dent Dent Spring vigour Plant height Medium tall Medium tall Tall Medium tall Ear coverage Number of rows Number of kernels/row 34 Test weight Stress tolerance Drydown Root strength Stalk strength Cannibalization 9 Goss wilt Rust ly ly ly Tolerant Resistant Resistant Tolerant Eyespot (brown spot) Tolerant Tolerant Tolerant Tolerant Drought 8 7 Smut ly Tolerant ly Tolerant Susceptible Tolerant Fusarium ear rot Tolerant ly ly ly Gibberella ear rot Susceptible Tolerant Tolerant Tolerant E52V97 R Early Flowering, Widely Adaptable Early flowering Strong stalk and root strength Very good yield potential in all environments E52V92 R Widely Adaptable with Corn Borer Protection Delivers the same yield and characteristics of E52V97 R VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend to deliver corn borer protection without the hassle of planting a separate refuge *Name pending registration Ratings: 9=Excellent, 5=Average, 1=Poor, =Not yet rated See page 47 for a full glossary of terms 1 VT Double PRO RIB Complete 2 Roundup Ready Corn 2 E53B22 R Flexible Variety with Excellent Yields Delivers top yields Excellent plant health in silage, grazing and grain conditions An all-around flexible variety E55T37 R Great Drydown and High Yield Very good spring vigour Long husks that open in the fall, allowing fast drydown Excellent yield potential Good staygreen in the late season 48 49

28 SEED PRODUCTION Producing Seed for BrettYoung Seed Production Specialist Services Benefits of Seed Production Summer or fall seeding can be an excellent way to get a head start on next year s seeding, spread your risk and add some profitable cropping options to your rotation. Forage and turf seed markets have been stable with consistent demand and good prices. In addition to being some of the more consistently profitable cropping options available to western Canadian growers, turf and forage seed production also provides agronomic benefits for your farm. Agronomic Benefits Turf Seed Production Early harvest splits up fall workload Increases organic matter, helps improve less productive or marginal soils Some species have tolerance to salinity, alkalinity and acidity Break-crop effect of grasses will benefit following annual crops Legume Seed Production Improves soil tilth Low input user Nitrogen fixation Break-crop effect of legumes will benefit following annual crops Economic Benefits Compared to other commodity crops, forage and turfgrass seed production has an excellent profitability track record. It has consistently pencilled out at or near the top in profitability. Furthermore, prices for turfgrass seed crops such as perennial ryegrass, creeping red fescue and tall fescue have risen in recent years. Many of BrettYoung s seed production contracts allow growers to lock in these high price levels and do not limit upside, which can really help add to a farm s bottom line. Perennial Ryegrass Minimum Contract Price and Actual Grower Payments Grow Seed and Save 2016 Seed Grower Partnership Program Grow BrettYoung forage or turf seed for production and save with significant cash rebates on purchases of BrettYoung canola and forages, Elite soybeans and corn. Plus, earn special seed grower discounts on purchases of Parlay plant growth regulator for perennial ryegrass seed production. If you spring plant 160 to 300 acres of seed production or sign up early, you can qualify for the biggest rebates. Paid Min. $ BrettYoung s dedicated team of Seed Production Specialists spans Western Canada, with expertise in forage and turf seed production. From scouting and selection of production fields, fertility programs, pesticide and growth regulator recommendations, to swathing and harvest timing, and cover crop Planning Seeding & Crop Development Delivery of seed stock Multiple field scouting visits Fertility recommendations Herbicide, fungicide and growth regulator recommendations Parlay-treated (left), check (right) Scouting and selection of production fields Selection of proper production species Recommendation on expected production practices Communication of contract terms Harvest management, Seed Production Specialists are there every step of the way to help growers maximize returns. Forage and turf grass species have shown strong seed yield increases in Western Canada, and efforts continue to improve agronomy, yield and quality. Crop Delivery Communication of delivery schedule Communication of crop quality analysis Communication of grower payments Available for recommendations on harvest timing Available for recommendations on equipment settings Crop samples taken Post-harvest recommendations Take Your Profits to the Next Level Available exclusively from BrettYoung, Parlay is a registered plant growth regulator for turf-type perennial ryegrass seed production it decreases plant height and reduces the lodging that can rob growers of yield. Now you can experience easier harvest management and more profits for your farm! For more information or to order Parlay, contact your local BrettYoung Seed Production Specialist

29 FORAGE GUARANTEE BrettYoung will guarantee your forage seed investment if there is an establishment failure. Order your seed and complete the enrollment form by April 1, 2018 to be eligible for 100% coverage. Agronomic Requirements To receive replacement seed of qualifying varieties, all of the seeding preparation and agronomic practices noted below must be followed and documented. Time of Seeding Forage seed must be planted before June 30, 2018 Forage seed planted with a cover crop will only qualify for 50% coverage When using a cover crop, it must be seeded at one half or less of the normal seeding rate and harvested as greenfeed or silage. To reduce lodging and severe competition from the cover crop, the soil nitrogen and applied nitrogen must not exceed 50 pounds of actual nitrogen per acre. Seedbed Preparation Seed must be planted in a firm, well-prepared seedbed that has had proper weed control, crop residue management and good seed-to-soil contact. Seeding Depth and Packing Forage seed must be seeded to a depth of one-half to one-quarter inch. Broadcast seeding operations must be incorporated and packed immediately, no deeper than the above depth. Seeding Rates Minimum seeding rates appropriate for the cropping zones and area must be followed. In the drier regions, this minimum rate is 8 pounds per acre for alfalfa and BrettYoung pasture mixes. In higher moisture regions, the minimum is 12 pounds per acre for alfalfa and pasture mixes. Weed and Insect Infestation The BrettYoung Forage Guarantee is not available in the event of excessive weed competition or insect infestation. Action must be taken to control weeds as necessary. Reasonable control and monitoring of insects, mainly grasshoppers, is required. Fertility and Soil ph Soil ph for alfalfa plantings must be between 6.5 and 8.5. A satisfactory soil test showing current soil conditions must be available. Forage seed planted in an area where improper fertility and soil ph are present will be ineligible for the Forage Guarantee. No more than 15 pounds of P 2 O 5 should be placed in the seed row with the seed. Higher rates must be banded away from the seed row to avoid seedling damage. Chemical Residue Stand damage due to chemical residue is not eligible for replanting under the Forage Guarantee. Stand Evaluation Your BrettYoung Regional Account Manager must be notified within 60 days of seeding or by July 30, By this date, with corrective management such as weed or insect control, the forage stand will continue to establish to its full potential. Cover Crops The cover crop must be seeded at one-third to one-half of the normal seeding rate. Seed forages in a separate pass at an angle to your cover crop to reduce competition and to aid in depth control. Remove the cover crop as early as possible rather than harvesting the grain. This will reduce the amount of competition for sunlight, moisture and nutrients. 52

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31 Forage Recommendation Worksheet Contact Information Name: Farm name: Address: Phone #: Town: Prov: Postal code: Preferred BrettYoung retailer: Requested delivery date: Field Information Number of acres: Soil type: * Sand * Clay * Loam Soil zone: * Brown * Dark Brown * Black * Grey-Wooded Soil problems: * Salinity * Flooding * ph * Other: Previous crop: Herbicide used in 2016/2017: Management Information Stand is for: * Hay * Pasture * Dual-Purpose * Reclamation * Other: For Hay and/or Dual-Purpose Targeted number of cuts: % Grass target: % Legume target: For Pasture and/or Dual-Purpose Intended period of grazing: * Spring * Summer * Concerned with grazing alfalfa? * Yes * No % Grass target: % Legume target: Grazing management: rotational, continuous, stockpiling, other? How long do you intend to keep the stand? Type of herd: * Beef * Dairy * Other: Any other considerations? If you would like a tailored recommendation, please fax your completed form to OFFICE USE ONLY Recommendation: BrettYoung RAM: Contact info:

32 BrettYoung 2018 Forage Guarantee Even though you ve taken care to properly seed and establish your new forage stand, weather does not always co-operate. BrettYoung offers a Forage Guarantee on premium products that will cover 100% or 50% of the replacement seed cost if there is an establishment failure, depending on when you enrol in the program, order seed and use a cover crop. Program Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the program, the following criteria must be met: Order seed and enrol in the program by April 1, 2018, and seed without a cover crop to be eligible for 100% coverage on replacement seed if there is an establishment failure. Enrol in the program by April 30, 2018, or seed with a cover crop to be eligible for 50% coverage on replacement seed if there is an establishment failure. Stand must be planted by June 30, Products or blend components used must qualify for the program. Must fulfil Agronomic Requirements as outlined on page 50 of the BrettYoung 2018 Forage Guide. Program Limitations Replacement seed under the Forage Guarantee is provided only once for the area of the stand that failed to establish and must be seeded in that area. Replacement seed will be of the same variety or mixture as originally purchased, subject to availability. Replacement seed must be planted in the original year of seeding or in the spring of the following year. Good agronomic seeding preparations and stand establishment practices must be followed and documented as outlined on page 52 of the BrettYoung 2018 Forage Guide. When a cover crop is used, grower is only eligible for 50% coverage. Forage Guarantee Key Dates April 1, 2018 Deadline to order seed and enrol in the program to be eligible for 100% coverage. April 30, 2018 Deadline to enrol in the program to be eligible for 50% coverage. June 30, 2018 Seeding deadline on eligible forage stands. Within 60 days of seeding or July 30, 2018 Deadline to notify BrettYoung Regional Account Manager of stand establishment concerns. Grower Program Enrolment Retailer name: BY Order # / PO #: Grower name: Variety: Quantity purchased (# of bags): Variety: Quantity purchased (# of bags): Address: Phone #: Town: Prov: Postal code: Section Township Range (ie NE E): Directions to field: I,, understand the terms and conditions of the BrettYoung 2018 Forage Guarantee and agree to adhere to the stated requirements. Failure to do so will forfeit my right to replacement seed. Date:, 20 GROWER SIGNATURE Date:, 20 RETAILER SIGNATURE RETAILER CONTACT (print) Fax enrolment form and orders to to Janice.Fleger@brettyoung.ca

33 Contact your local ag retailer or BrettYoung for more information. Head Office: BrettYoung Box 99 St. Norbert Postal Stn Winnipeg, MB Canada R3V 1L5 Toll Free: brettyoung.ca BrettYoung and Ultracoat are trademarks of Brett-Young Seeds Limited. Elite is a registered trademark (owned by La Coop fédérée). Lallemand and BioBoost are registered trademarks of Lallemand Inc. mssunstra is a registered trademark of the Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company with Dow. Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. These products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from these products can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for these products. Excellence Through Stewardship is a registered trademark of Excellence Through Stewardship. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready technology contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup brand agricultural herbicides. Agricultural herbicides containing glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. RIB Complete, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design, Roundup Ready, Roundup and VT Double PRO are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, Monsanto Canada Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. Printed in Canada