Great Lakes Alfalfas

	Superior	Stalwart with StandFast™	Anchor	Huron
Bacterial Wilt	HR	HR	HR	HR
Phytophthora Root Rot	HR	HR	R	R
Anthracnose	HR	HR	R	R
Fusarium Wilt	HR	HR	R	R
Verticillium Wilt	HR	HR	MR	MR
Aphanomyces Root Rot	HR	HR	LR	LR
Winter Hardiness	Very High	Very High	Very High	High
Stand Persistence	Very High	Very High	Very High	High

HR = High Resistance, MR = Moderate Resistance, R = Resistant, LR = Low Resistance

Stalwart Alfalfa with StandFast™

Stalwart with StandFast (tm) alfalfa is one of a family of alfalfas designed for improved standability and faster recovery after harvest— generating extra yield without sacrificing persistence or forage quality. Stalwart’s standability has been extended to late-bud stage versus pre-bud for current alfalfas.

Stalwart recovers 30% faster than today’s fastest dormant varieties, giving you 3–5 days less between harvest and the ability to maximize cuttings per year. The genetic background of Stalwart comes from conventional plant breeding, crossing unique, tall, fast-growing germplasm screened for adaptability onto elite fall dormancy IV plants selected for superior yield, persistence and forage quality.

During the breeding, all plants were evaluated for recovery, the ability to stand upright and for high forage quality. NIRS technology was used to ensure only the plants with the highest cell wall digestibility were selected to advance.

Stalwart with StandFast™ alfalfa is a super variety for the market needs of today’s aggressive alfalfa managers looking to maximize yield and milk per acre.

Superior Alfalfa

• Superior yield and milk-per-acre
• Superior forage quality
• Superior persistence
• An eye-appealing variety, with tall, robust plants and a dense, leafy canopy
• Workhorse brand with dark leaf color
• Fast recovery after harvest
• No soil or management limitations

Anchor Brand

• Consistent alfalfa blend
• Nice yield levels
• Good under tough conditions
• Winter-hardy
• Average stand life
• Lower price for solid performance

Huron

• A bargain-priced alfalfa blend
• Good for grazing
• Average stand persistence
• Good pest and disease tolerance
• Likes all soil types
• Short or long rotations