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EMPYR ADV F8484IG FORAGE SORGHUM SEED

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MEDIUM-LATE SEASON SILAGE WITH GRAIN

Ideal selection for producers looking for next-generation technology and superior yield potential. Conventional midrib with brachytic dwarf characteristic brings great standability and harvest performance for those looking to feed silage. igrowth® herbicide-tolerant technology allows for a clean stand establishment for maximum early season growth and weed suppression.

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Relative Maturity: Medium-Late

To Soft Dough Stage: 110 Days

Midrib: NON-BMR Conventional Brachytic Dwarf

Seeds/Lb (1,000): 13-15

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CROP USE

Silage:

1

Direct Chop

Dry Hay:

N/A

Continuous Grazing:

N/A

Rotational Grazing:

N/A

RATINGS

Poor Excellent
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Yield for Maturity
1
Forage Quality Potential
2
Palatability
2
Digestibility
2
Seedling Vigor
1
Recovery After Cutting
3
Plant Uniformity
1
Standability
1
Downy Mildew
3
Anthracnose
2

RECOMMENDED
SEEDING RATES

Seeding rates may vary depending on local growing conditions. Contact your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary Area of Adaptation

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FIELD POSITIONING

KEY

Hs Highly Suitable
S Suitable
Ma Manage Appropriately
X Poor Suitability
Ht High Tolerance

* Tolerance confirmed in third-party testing by the Agricultural Research Division of the USDA in Stillwater, OK.

Tough Dryland:

S

High Yield Dryland:

Hs

Limited Irrigation:

Hs

Full Irrigation:

Hs

Early Planting / Cold Soils:

S

No-Till:

Hs

Poorly Drained Soils:

Ma

Anthracnose Prone Area:

Hs

Fusarium Prone Area:

S

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