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You can count on our quality for generations to come. www.northstarseed.com About us Northstar Seed is a privately held Canadian company, with a primary focus on forage grass and legumes, lawn and turf, and native grass seed. Founded in 1982, Northstar has built its reputation on providing the highest level of customer service to deliver the premium, certified seed varieties that suit the individual grower’s need. Our Warehouse and blending facilities are located in Calgary, Alberta and Neepawa, Manitoba. This allows Northstar to be responsive and flexible with custom blend seed orders based on your individual and agronomic requirements. As Northstar Seed continues to expand across the prairies and around the world, we invite you to grow with us. Research and Development Northstar Seed takes a scientific approach to bringing you the highest performing genetics. By working closely with top plant breeders in our international research and development programs, Northstar Seed has certified proprietary grasses, alfalfas, and other legumes that have superior performance under many environments. Only the best performing varieties are selected to become Northstar Seed. 2 3 Alfalfa Northstar Seed’s Commitment to proprietary alfalfa seed varieties: 1. Select only high purity and germination seed lots. 2. Seed treat with Apron XL for improved seedling vigour. 3. We apply an extra rate of inoculant. Always committed to performance and quality. Stealth SF Fast Growth Response WT Wet Tolerance Fast recovery alfalfa! Multiple cuts for increased production. •Recovery 10 to 30% faster than present “fast recovery” alfalfas •High multifoliate expression •Earlier harvest times •One of the highest yielding alfalfas to ever go through the WFTEST (Canadian Western Forage Test) •Fall Dormancy 4 •Winterhardiness 2 Performs well on medium to heavy soils. A very strong variety that should be considered whether seeding dryland or irrigation. Robust New Variety for 2015 Long term production with adaptation to variable soil conditions. An exciting new synthetic variety that has been selected from multiple high performing parent plants in Wisconsin. •Multi-Leaf variety •High forage dry matter yield •High forage RFV •High leaf to stem ratio •Vigorous roots •Dense crowns •Fall Dormancy 2 •Winterhardiness 1.5 Rugged ST One Tough Alfalfa Possibly our hardiest variety! •Large, Broad, Deep-Set Crowns •Tolerance to increased salt levels •Fall Dormancy 3 •Winterhardiness 2 TH2 Alfalfa Top Performer A top performing alfalfa that is well suited for the majority of alfalfa growers/conditions in Western Canada. •High multi-leaf expression •Rapid regrowth •Superior disease resistance •Persistance •Fall Dormancy 4 •Winterhardiness 2.5 4 Neepawa, MB: Toll Free: 1-800-430-5955 Fax: 1-204-476-3773 Calgary, AB: Toll Free: 1-800-805-0765 Fax: 1-403-236-0688 Winter Hardiness and Fall Dormancy ratings are provided by the respective plant breeders and are based upon United States test results. •Excellent forage quality •High yielding branch rooted variety •Adjusts it’s root growth based on level of moisture stress •Fall Dormancy 4 •Winterhardiness 2 Rancher’s Choice Brand Adaptability • Blend of multi-leaf, tri-foiliate and creeping root alfalfas • Very adaptable • Very good winter hardiness • Consistent performer Runner Creeping Root A very strong creeping root that has performed exceptionally well under most conditions in Western Canada. • Strong performer under dryland conditions • Creeping root • Excellent winter survival • Drought tolerant Certified Pure Alfalfa Blends Blend 10-5 Premium Blend Varietal #1 Blend using only Northstar Seed Premium Alfalfas. • Varieties all deliver top performance characteristics • Adaptable to various soil conditions • Combines the strengths of each unique variety • Excellent winter hardiness Ultimate Dryland Blend •Certified blend of Runner and Robust •Blended at 70% Runner and 30% Robust •Combination of creeping root and a tap root to deliver greater forage yields under dryland conditions 5 Grasses Extensive selection of Forage and Native Grasses Proprietary Grasses from Northstar Seed Courtenay Tall Fescue Selected for high quality, yield and improved winter survival. • Good flood and saline tolerance • Large basal leaves, high quality • Exceptional yield potential • Ideal component in seed mixtures Early Arctic Orchard Grass Exceptional Orchard Grass that demonstrates above average hardiness. • Excellent companion when blended with Alfalfa • Strong winter survival • Performs well in pasture or hay production • Selected for high quality (leafy) Elunaria Annual Rye Grass Annual grass with very good production and quality. • Westerwold type • Suitable for hay, haylage or pasture • High yield opportunity • Very good quality with broad leaves Nabucco Italian Rye Grass Tetraploid variety that delivers improved quality over Annual Rye Grass. • Considered an annual grass • Tetraploid variety, high quality • Quick re-growth • Wider, more succulent leaves than diploid annual ryegrass • Excellent palatability/digestibility • High Energy/Feed Quality • Very High Sugar Content Express Timothy Recommended component in most hay and pasture blends. • Excellent winter survivability • Medium maturity • Very good regrowth • Great leafy variety for domestic hay production Ovation A New Option for High Performance Timothy High yield potential and forage quality combined in an early-medium Timothy. Maturity – Med/Early---5-6 days later than early varieties similar to Derby and Richmond. A great complementary variety for growers wanting to help spread harvest load and weather risk. Cache Brand Meadow Brome Grass Northstar Seed has forage and native grasses available for almost all soil types, conditions and uses. 6 • More upright growth habit • Improved quality and performance • Suitable in hay and pasture blends Carlton Smooth Brome Grass • Widely adaptable • Sod forming • Moderate saline tolerance Northstar Seed also handles various certified and common grasses. Please see page 13 for complete listing. 7 Max Seed Blends Northstar Seed will custom blend forage seed to your specific requirement. Ask for details. We want to be a part of your success. Dual Purpose / Hay or Pasture Hay Dual Max Adaptability. A very good blend that will deliver high yield potential under good fertility and moisture conditions. High quality grasses that have very good regrowth habits. This blend will offer excellent grazing potential and is suited to most grazing systems. Prefers medium to heavy soils. • 75% Fleet Meadow Brome Grass • 20% High Arctic Brand Orchardgrass • 5% Alfalfa Blend 10-5 Prairie Max Dryland pasture production. Meadow Brome Grass offers a long grazing season with very good quality and regrowth. Crested Wheat Grass, excellent early season growth. • 75% Fleet Meadow Brome Grass • 20% Kirk Crested Wheat Grass • 5% Runner Alfalfa Bloat Stopper Max Veldt Cicer Milkvetch is a hardy non-bloat legume. Fleet Meadow Brome and Barolex Tall Fescue are very adaptable grasses. • 55% Fleet Meadow Brome Grass • 30% Veldt Cicer Milkvetch • 15% Barolex Tall Fescue Saline Pasture Max High quality all grass blend, no concerns with bloat. Widely adapted blend to various soil types and moisture conditions. • 30% Barolex Tall Fescue • 30% Carlton Smooth Brome Grass • 20% Slender Wheat Grass • 20% Dahurian Wildrye Western Grass Max High quality all grass blend. If properly managed can be a very productive pasture blend. No concerns with bloat. Rancher’s Hay Max • 40% Fleet Meadow Brome Grass • 30% Carlton Smooth Brome Grass • 30% Rancher’s Choice Brand Alfalfa Maxi High production blend for producers wanting a high performance alfalfa with timothy. Express Timothy has increased tolerance to low lying areas, and will assist in curing the swath. • 90% Alfalfa Blend 10-5 • 10% Express Timothy Premium Hay Max A very hardy mixture that includes Express Timothy, our high quality leafy timothy and Alfalfa Blend 10-5, our best alfalfa blend. This blend delivers a multiple cut hay stand under good management and soil conditions. • 65% Alfalfa Blend 10-5 • 30% Fleet Meadow Brome Grass • 5% Express Timothy Saline Hay Max Productive soils that are demonstrating early signs of salt stress. Has tolerance to increased moisture conditions. • 40% Barolex Tall Fescue • 40% Rugged ST Alfalfa • 20% Carlton Smooth Brome Grass Lowland Max Ideally used in areas of poor drainage for hay or pasture. • 50% Barolex Tall Fescue • 30% Marathon Reed Canary Grass • 20% Express Timothy • 35% Fleet Meadow Brome Grass • 25% High Arctic Brand Orchardgrass • 15% Barolex Tall Fescue • 15% Rough Stock Brand Kentucky Blue Grass • 10% Express Timothy 8 www.northstarseed.com 9 Native Seed Cover Crop Selections Foothills Native Blend Suitable for upland areas along the Rocky Mountain Foothills. • 30% Rocky Mountain Fescue • 25% Foothills Rough Fescue • 15% Mountain Brome Grass • 10% Awned Wheat Grass • 10% Alpine Blue Grass • 10% June Grass Southern Prairie Native Blend Suitable for upland areas in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan. • 20% Plains Rough Fescue • 20% Green Needle Grass • 15% Slender Wheat Grass • 15% Western Wheat Grass • 15% June Grass • 10% Blue Grama • 5% Needle and Thread North/Central Parkland Native Blend Suitable for upland loamy soils in the North/Central prairies. Field agronomists helping today’s and the next generation. Appin Forage Turnip Hybrid Forage Brassica Bred for fast, vigorous establishment and quick maturity (60-100 days). It is firmly anchored in the ground for minimum wastage. Appin has a significantly higher proportion of leaf yield compared to other turnips, and is multi-crowned for improved re-growth potential. The high leaf-to-bulb ratio results in a very leafy crop with high digestibility. An early maturing hybrid forage brassica bred for rapid growth and high performance. Great summer forage. Radish A cover crop for green manure. Large aggressive taproot that can reach depths of 30 inches. •Rapid germination and growth •Penetrates hardpan •Decays rapidly •Spring soil is warmer and drier 10 www.northstarseed.com Sandy Soils Native Blend Suitable for dry sandy locations. • 30% Prairie Sand Reed • 15% Slender Wheat Grass • 15% Blue Grama • 15% Green Needle Grass • 15% Indian Rice Grass • 10% Needle and Thread Wetland Native Blend Suitable for lowland areas or margins of ponds and sloughs. • 20% Tufted Hair Grass • 20% Fowl Blue Grass • 20% Canada Wild Rye • 15% Slender Wheat Grass • 15% Beckmans Slough Grass • 10% Tickle Grass Slope Stabilization Native Blend Suitable for stabilizing soils on slopes with marginal soils. • 40% Rocky Mountain Fescue • 20% Stream Bank Wheat Grass • 20% Slender Wheat Grass • 20% Canada Wild Rye • 20% Canada Wild Rye • 20% Northern Wheat Grass • 15% Slender Wheat Grass • 15% Fringed Brome Grass • 15% Rocky Mountain Fescue • 10% Green Needle Grass • 5% June Grass Hairy Vetch Good cold seedling. High protein forage and hay. Winter annual for ground cover. Others crop options available upon request Kale Rape Clovers etc. Lawn Seed Blends Instagreen All Purpose – Sun & Shade A very good general use blend. Suitable to areas with sun and shade. A premium blend that is ideally suited to sunny areas but will tolerate partial shade. With a high percentage of bluegrass, the turf quality should be very good. Deluxe Blend Neepawa, MB: Toll Free: 1-800-430-5955 Fax: 1-204-476-3773 Calgary, AB: Toll Free: 1-800-805-0765 Fax: 1-403-236-0688 Our best blend! Ideally suited to those areas with full sun where a rich vibrant turf is expected. Northstar Seed will custom blend lawn seed to your specific requirement. Ask for details. 11 Forage Adaptation & Comparison Guide Grass Selecting/Developing a Forage Blend SPECIES USE LONGEVITY WINTER HARDINESS * SEEDS/LB. GROWING PERIOD PLANT TYPE Altai Wild Rye Grass Pasture Long Excellent 60,000 Early Spring - Mid Summer Bunch Grass Factors to Consider Annual (Italian) Ryegrass Hay & Pasture Short annual 1 year Poor 230,000 Spring - Fall Bunch Grass Creeping Foxtail Pasture Long Good 750,000 Early Spring - Fall Sod Forming Creeping Red Fescue Pasture & Lawn Long Excellent 615,000 Spring - Fall Sod Forming Crested Wheat grass Pasture & Hay Long Excellent 175,000 Early Spring Bunch Grass Dahurian Wild Rye grass Pasture Short Good 80,000 Spring - Fall Shallow Rooted Bunch Grass Intermediate Wheat grass Hay & Pasture Medium Good 88,000 Late Spring - Mid Summer Sod Forming Kentucky Blue Grass Pasture & Lawn Long Excellent 2,180,000 Spring - Fall Sod Forming Meadow Brome grass Hay & Pasture Long Good 80,000 Early Spring - Late Summer Bunch Grass Meadow Fescue Pasture Short Medium Good 230,000 Early Spring - Late Fall Bunch Grass Meadow Foxtail Pasture Long Good 575,000 Early Spring - Fall Bunch Grass Orchard Grass Hay & Pasture Short Fair 650,000 Spring - Fall Bunch Grass Perennial Rye grass Hay & Pasture Short 2-3 years Poor 330,000 Spring - Fall Bunch Grass Pubescent Wheat grass Hay & Pasture Medium Good 100,000 Early Spring - Mid Summer Sod Forming Russian Wild Rye grass Pasture Long Excellent 175,000 Early Spring - Mid Summer Bunch Grass Smooth Brome grass Hay & Pasture Long Excellent 136,000 Mid Spring - Mid Summer Sod Forming Tall Fescue Pasture Medium Good 225,000 Late Spring - Fall Bunch Grass Tall Wheat grass Hay & Pasture Long Excellent 79,000 Late Spring - Mid Summer Bunch Grass Timothy Hay & Pasture Medium Good 1,230,000 Spring - Summer Bunch Grass 1. Pasture or Hay 2. Seed bed preparation 3. Legumes inoculated 4. Seed treatment / coated seed 5. Best time to seed 6. Soil fertility 7. Seeding equipment 8. Companion crop 9. Seeding rate Visit www.northstarseed.com for further technical information regarding selection and establishment of your forage stand. Native Grasses Call us! Your Northstar Seed Advisor is here to answer your questions. Legumes SPECIES USE LONGEVITY WINTER HARDINESS SEEDS/LB. GROWING PERIOD PLANT TYPE Blue Grama Pasture Long Excellent 800,000 Late Spring - Fall Sod Forming Canada Wildrye Hay & Pasture Long Excellent 115,000 Early Spring - Fall Bunch Grass SPECIES USE LONGEVITY WINTER HARDINESS * SEEDS/LB. GROWING PERIOD PLANT TYPE Green Needle grass Pasture Long Moderate 180,000 Late Spring - Fall Alfalfa Hay & Pasture Long Good 200,000 Spring - Fall Tap, Branch, Creeping Rooted Bunch Grass Indian Rice grass Hay & Pasture Long Excellent 170,000 Mid Spring - Fall Alsike Clover Hay & Pasture Short Fair 700,000 Spring Branched Sod Forming Birdsfoot Trefoil Pasture Short Good 375,000 Spring - Fall Tap Rooted with branches. June grass Hay & Pasture Long Excellent 2,200,000 Early Spring - Late Summer Bunch Grass Cicer Milkvetch Pasture Long Good 130,000 Late Spring - Fall Creeping Rooted Needle & Thread Pasture Long Excellent 115,000 Early Spring - Early Fall Red Clover Hay & Pasture Short Poor 275,000 Spring Tap Rooted with Side Branches Bunch Grass Northern Wheat grass Pasture Long Moderate 155,000 Mid Spring - Mid Summer Sainfoin Pasture Long Fair 32,000 (Dehulled) Spring - Summer Tap Rooted Sod Forming Slender Wheat grass Hay & Pasture Medium Moderate 160,000 Mid Spring - Mid Summer Sweet Clover Hay & Silage 2 years Fair 260,000 Spring of 2nd year Tap Rooted Bunch Grass White Clover Pasture Short to Long Good 800,000 Spring - Fall Rhizomatous Western Wheat grass Hay & Pasture Long Excellent 110,000 Early Spring - Fall Sod Forming * Seeds/lb. may vary 12 www.northstarseed.com Neepawa, MB: Toll Free: 1-800-430-5955 Fax: 1-204-476-3773 • Calgary, AB: Toll Free: 1-800-805-0765 Fax: 1-403-236-0688 13 www.northstarseed.com Grain Corn Agronomic Chart ™ HL SR35 LEAFY RR2 CHU 2650-2850 RM 85-92 Silage Corn 14 •Large robust plant with leafy genetics •Produces very high tonnage of quality corn silage •Moderately soft kernel texture contributes to excellent digestibility scores EARLY VIGOUR DROUGHT TOLERANCE STAY GREEN STALK STRENGTH ROOT STRENGTH EARLY PLANTING DATE LATE PLANTING DATE CONTINUOUS CORN ROTATION CORN-SOYBEAN ROTATION CONVENTIONAL TILAGE NO-TILL DELAYED HARVEST LOW POP (26-29,000) MEDIUM POP (29-32,000) HIGH POP (32-35,000) VERY HIGH POP (>35,000) GREEN LEAF SPOT RATING EYESPOT RATING NCLB RATING GOSS’ WILT HR R R HR R NR - 4 4 5 MODERATE MT - SF 12- 8 14 7 8 7 7.5 8 8 7 HR R R R R HR HR HR R NR NR - - - - MODERATE M M SF 12- 8 14 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 HR R R R R HR R R HR R NR - - - 5 MODERATE 1120 2130 M M F 14- 7 16 8 6 6 8 7 8 7 R HR R HR HR R HR R HR HR HR - 5 7 6 MODERATE M M SF 16- 7 18 7 9 8 7 8 7 6 R R R R R R R R HR R NR - - - 4 MODERATE 1095 2100 MT M F 6 7 7 6 7 7 7 HR R HR HR HR R HR NR R HR HR - - - - MODERATE BAXX05 RR RR2 2275 76 - - 3085 RR2 2275 77 - - 3093 4093 HxXtra/ RR2/LL 2300 78 HL R219 RR2 2350 82 HL 4122 HxXtra/ RR2/LL 2450 79 - - 12- 8 16 FUNGICIDE YIELD RESPONSE EMERGENCE HR TEST WT GRAIN DRY DOWN HR # OF KERNEL ROWS R GDUS BLK LAYER HR GDUS Mid-Silk DAYS TO Maturity HR Silage Corn Agronomic Chart Final Plant Population VERY HIGH POP (>35,000) SILAGE RATINGS HIGH POP (32-35,000) Product Characteristics MEDIUM POP (29-32,000) GT/CB/LL CHU 2450-2650 RM 82-86 Silage Corn •Medium-tall plant with dense canopy •Excellent digestibility and starch scores •Semi-flex ear adapts to variable plant densities •Recommended for silage, earlage and high-moisture corn 6 LOW POP (26-29,000) HLS 4120 7 DIGESTIBLE DRY MATTER RR2 CHU 2400-2650 RM 78-85 Silage Corn 7 NFC RATING •Tall leafy hybrid with very high tonnage potential •Good digestibility scores •Adaptable to variable growing environments 6 FORAGE YIELD HL SR22 LEAFY HxXtra/RR2/LL CHU 2450 RM 79 Grain Corn 7 STALK STRENGTH •Excellent grain quality •Attractive plant structure •Excellent tip fill •Consistent performance •Medium plant height 7 EARLY VIGOUR HL 4122 RR2 CHU 2350 RM82 Dual Purpose 7 77 KERNEL TEXTURE •Large plant structure •Very good yield potential •Consistent ear size •Very good plant health •Great dual purpose hybrid SD 14- 7 16 2250 EAR TYPE HL R219 M HxXtra/ RR2/LL PLANT HT HxXtra/RR2/LL CHU 2300 RM 78 Grain Corn EAR TYPE 4093 1100 2095 M 4078 LEAFY GENETICS RR2 •Very good early vigour •Broadly adapted and delivers consistent performance across variable environments •Excellent dual purpose hybrid •Well suited to early maturity environments •Solid agronomics allow for use of aggressive plant densities in favourable environments EAR HT 3093 PLANT HT RR2 CHU 2275 RM 77 Grain Corn •Great late season eye appeal •Good standability and stalk quality Excellent ear consistency •Attractive grain with very good test weight Foliar Disease PLANT TYPE 3085 Final Plant Population RELATIVE Maturity RR2 CHU 2275 RM 76 Grain Corn Management and Environment Adaptability CHU •Robust plant with exceptional plant health •Excellent top-end yields •Good standability •Medium-tall plant height CHU BAXXOS RR HxXtra/RR2/LL CHU 2250 RM 77 Grain Corn Agronomic Characteristics Trait •Early flowering and finish for northern adaptation •Strong early emergence and vigour •Dent genetics with good test weight and consistent ear development •Strong stalks and good late season intactness •Good husk cover and grain drydown Trait GRAIN & SILAGE 4078 NEW PRODUCT Name Corn CHARACTERISTICS PRODUCT Name PRODUCT HL R219 RR2 2375 82 DUAL PURPOSE N MEDIUM SEMIFLEX MEDIUM 9 7 7 7 8 R HR R NR HL SR22 RR2 24002650 75-85 SILAGE SPECIFIC Y TALL SEMIFLEX MEDIUM 8 7 8 7 8.5 HR R NR NR HLS 4120 GT/ CB/LL 24502650 82-86 SILAGE SPECIFIC N MEDIUM SEMI- MEDIUMFLEX HARD 8 8 8 7 8 R HR R NR HL SR35 RR2 26502850 85-92 SILAGE SPECIFIC Y TALL SEMI- MEDIUMFLEX SOFT 7 7 8 7 8 HR R NR NR Plant Height: T=Tall; MT=Medium Tall; M=Medium; MS=Med Short; S=Short Ear Height: H=High; MH=Moderately High; M=Moderate; ML=Moderately Low Plant Height: T=Tall; MT=Medium; M=Medium; MS=Med Short; S=Short Ear Height: H=High; MH=Moderately High; M=Moderate; ML=Moderately Low Ear Type: F=Fixed; SF=Semi-flex Numerical Ratings: 1=Poor, 9=Excellent R=Recommended; HR=Highly Recommended; NR=Not Recommended Note: Final Plant Population recommendations include assumptions that soil fertility and moisture holding capacity are sufficient to sustain the crop at recommended populations. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup® Ready 2 Yield® is a trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC. ©2012 monsanto Company. Hyland™ and the Hyland Seeds logo are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. 15 To order or for additional information please contact: www.northstarseed.com Northstar Seed 14-4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2E3 Northstar Seed Box 2220 Neepawa, Mb R0J 1H0 Ph: 403-236-0765 Fax:403-236-0688 Toll Free: 1-800-805-0765 PH: 204-476-5241 Fax:204-476-3773 Toll Free: 1-800-430-5955
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