ALFALFA & CORN SILAGE SEED GUIDE 2018

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1 ALFALFA & CORN SILAGE SEED GUIDE 2018

55V50 WL 355RR HybriForce 2400 Liberator Legacy 449 2-Year Yield Comparison 13 13.5 14 14.5 15 15.5 Tons per Acre NEW CAVALRYDQ 4.0 2.

2 ARMOUR RR High yielding, high forage quality Genuity Roundup Ready alfalfa for all soils Aphanomyces Race 1 and 2 resistance A great weed control option paired with an excellent agronomic variety Armour RR 55V50 WL 355RR HybriForce 2400 Liberator Legacy Year Yield Comparison Tons per Acre NEW CAVALRYDQ Bred for outstanding yield potential while delivering superior forage quality Dairy quality (DQ) alfalfa with multi-leaf expression High-quality forage attributes comparable to similar non-gmo reduced lignin alfalfas Variety NDFD Tons/Acre Lignin RFQ Milk/Ton Milk/Acre CavalryDQ ,354 22,637 Rebound ,297 21,397 Pioneer 55Q ,228 20,885 Hi-Gest ,265 20,602 Hybriforce ,238 20,466 WL 365HQ ,233 21,173 To order, please call or visit

growth to maximize the harvest season EnforceHT 54V46 3-Year Yield Comparison HybriForce 2400 Attention II 18 19 20 21

3 NEW ENFORCEHT High-Ton genetics with outstanding yield potential Superior stand persistence and very fast recovery after harvest Handles wheel traffic exceptionally well Early spring green-up and later fall growth to maximize the harvest season EnforceHT 54V46 3-Year Yield Comparison HybriForce 2400 Attention II Tons per Acre FIERCE High-yielding alfalfa bred for the toughest soils Excellent disease package with Aphanomyces Race 1 and 2 resistance Exceptional stand persistence with fast regrowth Variety CP NDFD Tons/Acre Lignin RFQ Milk/Ton Milk/Acre Fierce ,1 22,118 Rebound ,297 21,397 WL 365HQ ,233 21,173 Pioneer 55Q ,228 20,885 Hi-Gest ,265 20,602 Hybriforce ,238 20,466 To order, please call or visit

4 LEAFGUARD II A true no spray variety with 8th generation leafhopper protection Dark green, fine stemmed, and highly palatable Great agronomics and high-yielding PLH product LeafGuard II WL 358LH Conventional Check 1-Year Yield Comparison Tons per Acre 2018 ALFALFA DISCOUNTS AND POLICIES Cash Discounts 9% January 11, March 15, % March 16, June 15, % June 16, August 1, 2018 Zero carrying fees until Nov. 15, 2018 with approved credit and signed promissory note. Application deadline February 14, Special Orders Other products not on this list may be available. Call for pricing. All Special Orders are C.O.D and CANNOT be returned. Returns Customers may return up to 5% of their total forage seed order. Any returns over 10% will be subject to a $10.00 per unit restocking fee. No bags that have holes, been opened, torn, or tags removed may be returned. Additional fees may apply to custom mixes. No returns will be accepted after July 1, 2018 for spring seeding. Prices are subject to change without notice. Alfalfa Only Early Order Discount: $25 per bag if ordered by March 25, All Beck's elite alfalfa is treated with the Escalate yield enhancement system. 100% FREE REPLANT If you need to replant a field of Beck s elite alfalfa, a Beck s representative will help determine the seed needed to replant and Beck s will provide the seed at no charge. Beck s will provide replant seed one time during stand establishment. Do not export Roundup Ready Alfalfa seed or crop, including hay or hay products, to China pending import approval. In addition, due to the unique cropping practices, do not plant Roundup Ready Alfalfa in Imperial County, California, pending import approvals and until Forage Genetics International, LLC (FGI) grants express permission for such planting. 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 product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Forage Genetics International, LLC ( FGI ) is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS). FGI products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with FGI s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. Certain products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product 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 this product. Growers should refer to for any updated information on import country approvals. Excellence Through Stewardship is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate. Glyphosate herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Roundup Ready is registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, used under license by Forage Genetics International, LLC. Escalate and the Escalate logo are trademarks of Beck s Superior Hybrids, Inc.

5 FORAGES Medium Red Clover Smaller stem and a high feed value. Seeding Rates * lb./a. alone 6-8 lb./a. mixed 3 Yr. Medium Red Clover Disease resistance, fast recovery, pasture renovation, and more tonnage lb./a. alone 6-8 lb./a. mixed FORAGE SEED Bull Tall Fescue Endopyhte free, early maturity, and high forage yields lb./a. Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue for waterways and potentially lawns. Not for gestating animals lb./a. Profit Orchardgrass Ktenai Timothy High forage production, disease resistance, med./late maturity, fast establishment. High-yield, early maturity, excellent hay quality, and superior in mixtures. 15 lb./a. 2-5 lb./a. mixed 8-12 lb./a. alone 2-6 lb./a. mixed Feast II Italian Ryegrass Tillering, fast regrowth, high energy and feed quality, and a very high sugar content lb./a. alone 3-4 lb./a. mixed Oats A great companion and nurse crop lb./a. mixed SUMMER ANNUALS BMR Brachytic Dwarf Forage Sorghum BMR Sorghum Sudangrass A very leafy plant that will not lodge with more leaf and less stem. Highly digestible and excellent tonnage. This is a one-cut plant. A very leafy plant with increased digestibility, quick regrowth and great yield. Early maturity allows for cutting in 40 to 55 days. BMR 6 with the dry stalk trait allow for faster dry down and 8 to 10% lower stalk moisture. 6-8 lb./a - 35 lb./a Summer Delight Teff High-yield, high-feed value, high palatable, and excellent horse hay lb./a. Intense BMR Hybrid Sudangrass BMR trait, low lignin, improved animal performance, and fiber digestibility lb./a. Ultimate Hay & Pasture Mix 45% Beck s Alfalfa, 32% Gallant Extra Med. Red Clover, 12% Ktenai Timothy, 11% Profit Orchardgrass. Balanced hay or pasture mix lb./a. FORAGE MIXES Pasture Mix All-Grass Forage Mix Cattle Grazer Mix 40% Profit Orchardgrass (coated), 20% Perseus Festolium, 20% Power Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass, 10% Ktenai Timothy, 10% Ginger Kentucky Bluegrass. High-quality forage and hay for production animals. % Power Perennial Ryegrass, 25% Preval Meadow Fescue, 20% Endurance Orchardgrass, 10% Ktenai Timothy, 15% MacBeth Meadow Bromegrass. Drought tolerant varieties for high-quality forage and hay. 50% Bronson Tall Fescue, 40% STF 43 Tall Fescue, 8.5% Gallant Red Clover, 1.5% Jumbo II Ladino Clover. Endophyte free fescues, beef producer favorite lb./a lb./a lb./a. Water-Way Mix 45% Bull Tall Fescue, 45% Perennial Ryegrass, 10% Creeping Red Fescue lb./a. Custom Blend Mix multiple products at a desired rate. No returns. Contact Ryan Mre at (317) for ordering. N/A TURF Playmaker Mix Sunny Mix A mix of 80% Elite Tall Fescue, 10% Perennial Ryegrass, and 10% Kentucky Bluegrass. A mix of 40% Kentucky Bluegrass, 40% Perennial Ryegrass, and 20% Creeping Red Fescue lb./a lb./a. * Use higher rates for aerial application. To order, please call or visit

6 CORN SILAGE Product Relative Maturity Product Highlights 5234 * 102 Great combination of silage yield, starch, and digestibility Higher starch content for more energy Excellent agronomics and stress tolerance 5140 * 105 A nice balance of tonnage, starch, and digestibility An excellent option for corn after corn rotations Consistent performance across soil types 5665 * 106 Robust plant with dual purpose flexibility Large, deep kernels provide high yields and more starch content Keep on better soils for maximum silage yield Lead mid-season silage with excellent milk/a. Medium-tall with consistent tonnage across all soil types Excellent in corn after corn environments 5840 * 108 Tall hybrid with nice silage appeal Keep populations moderate to maximize tonnage Excellent digestibility NEW NEW 6082 * * Medium-tall hybrid with excellent silage appeal Versatile placement with stress tolerance A plant first product with fast growth Lead hybrid for silage yield, digestability, and milk/a. Strong emergence and disease tolerance make this suitable for corn after corn rotations Excellent agronomics and stress tolerance Tall plant type; large, deep kernels providing excellent tonnage Dual purpose flexibility for silage or grain Keep on better soils at moderate populations for maximum tonnage Nice balance of starch, digestibility, and milk/ton Gives consistently high tonnage across soil types A softer kernel minimizes the need for a kernel processor Full-season silage with excellent tonnage Use a kernel processor to maximize energy value Excellent in corn after corn environments * XL is a registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL brand seed is distributed by Beck s Superior Hybrids, Inc. To order, please call or visit

7 2017 THIRD PARTY CORN SILAGE PLOTS RESULTS 7-Location Average from Plots in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin Company Brand Yield 65% Moisture % Moisture % Crude Protein % NDF NDFD hr % of NDF % Starch Milk /Ton Milk (lbs.) /Acre Rank Milk (lbs.) /Acre Beck's 6225HR * ,513.49, Beck's 6368V2P , , Beck's 5829A , , Dekalb DKC , , Beck's 6175AMXT * , , Beck's 5513AM * , , Beck's 6365AM * , , Beck's 5140HR * , , Pioneer P1197AM , , Beck's 6886VR , , Beck's 5665AMX * , , Beck's 6774V2P , , Beck's 6948A , , Beck's 6158AM * , , Pioneer P2089AM , , Beck's 5840AM * , , Beck's 6127A , , Beck's 6165AM * , , Pioneer P0825AMXT , , Beck's EX 1708 (6082AM * ) , , IMPORTANT: Characteristic scores provide key information useful in selecting and managing products in your area. Information and ratings are based on comparisons with other products sold by Beck s. Information and scores are assigned by Beck s and are based on period-of-years testing through 2016 harvest and were the latest available at time of printing. Some scores may change after 2017 harvest. Scores represent an average of performance data across areas of adaptation, multiple growing conditions, and a wide range of both climate and soil types, and may not predict future results. Individual product responses are variable and subject to a variety of environmental, disease and pest pressures. Please use this information as only one component of your product positioning decision. Phoenix *XL brand seed is distributed by Beck s Superior Hybrids, Inc. XL, Optimum, AcreMax and AQUAmax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. **Phoenix is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix, Agrisure, Agrisure Artesian, Agrisure Viptera, Artesian, and E-Z Refuge are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix brand seed is distributed by Beck s Superior Hybrids, Inc. CAUTION: Consult bag tags for E-Z Refuge product herbicide options; only those labeled GT/LL may be sprayed with glufosinate. YieldGard, the YieldGard Corn Borer Design and Roundup Ready are registered trademarks used under license from Monsanto Company. Liberty, LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design are trademarks of Bayer. Herculex Insect Protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred. Herculex and the HX logo are registered trademarks of Dow AgroSciences, LLC. Agrisure is a trademark of, and used under license from, a Syngenta Group Company. Agrisure technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under a license from Syngenta Crop Protection AG. For a complete list of trademark information and technology providers, visit BecksHybrids.com/2018-Technology-Legal.pdf AM - Optimum AcreMax Insect Protection system with YGCB, HX1, LL, RR2. Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above-ground insects. In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax products. AMX - Optimum AcreMax Xtra Insect Protection system with YGCB, HXX, LL, RR2. Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above- and below-ground insects. In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax Xtra products. AMXT (Optimum AcreMax XTreme) - Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above- and below-ground insects. The major component contains the Agrisure RW trait, the YieldGard Corn Borer gene, and the Herculex XTRA genes. In EPA-designated cottongrowing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax XTreme products. Optimum AQUAmax hybrids help deliver a yield advantage in water-limited environments and offer top-end yield potential under more favorable growing conditions. Product performance in water-limited environments is variable and depends on many factors such as the severity and timing of moisture deficiency, heat stress, soil type, management practices and environmental stress as well as disease and pest pressures. All hybrids may exhibit reduced yield under water and heat stress. Individual results may vary. Optimum brand products available through the XL brand. Always follow IRM, grain marketing and all other stewardship practices and pesticide label directions. Roundup Ready crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your seed representative for the registration status in your state. Roundup Ready is a trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC.

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Variety NDFD Tons/Acre Lignin RFQ Milk/Ton Milk/Acre

Variety NDFD Tons/Acre Lignin RFQ Milk/Ton Milk/Acre ARMOUR RR 4.2 2.2 High-yielding, high forage quality Genuity Roundup Ready alfalfa for all soils Aphanomyces Race 1 and 2 resistance A great weed control option paired with an excellent agronomic variety