Eastern Colorado Seed, LLC

Alfalfa

AmeriStand 403T

The only University proven Traffic Tested® yield leader

Tech Sheet

Proven high yielding variety bred to withstand heavy traffic
Very winterhardy (WH = 2.1) for long stand life, even in 4-cut schedules
Superior disease resistance index (DRI) of 34/35; resists Race 2 Aphanomyces
Delivers excellent fiber digestibility values in RFQ testing
Unique plant type with larger, deep-seated crown, finer stems, greater leaf mass, and more crown bud activity
30 percent larger roots that store up to 70 percent more energy, promoting higher yields over the life of the stand
High resistance to Phoma crown rot, the "Traffic Disease"
Advance seedling disease resistance gets a stand off to a fast, strong start
Patented tolerance to liquid manure applications, averaging 14 percent yield advantage and 18 percent stand advantage over conventional varieties (USDA_ARS)

AmeriStand 404LH

Patented Genetics ideal for Potato Leafhoppers

Tech Sheet

No. 1 yield in 2005 Iowa State no-spray yield trials — 8.23 tons per acre
Very winterhardy (WH = 1.7) for long stand life
Superior disease resistance index (DRI) of 30/30
Patented genetics deliver high resistance (HR) to fight off the Potato Leafhoppers
If you plant a nurse crop (oats) and harvest as a grain, this should be your first choice
Reduce risk of insecticide applications saving up to $12/acre/application

Archer III

Nematodes, No Problem

Tech Sheet

Resists 4 types of nematodes
Protects against white flagging
Top performer in University yield trials
Excellent yield and quality balance
Resists both Blue and Spotted Alfalfa Aphids

Arriba II

The Aphid Fighter

Tech Sheet

High resistance to all major aphids
Exceptionally leafy, very high TDN production
High resistance to Phytophthora Root Rot
Uniquely high resistance to crown rot complexes
High resistance to Southern Root Knot and Stem Nematodes

AmeriLeaf 721

Big Leaves, Big Yields

Tech Sheet

40% bigger alfalfa leaves than conventional varieties
20% better leaf-to-stem ratio than WL 525HQ
18% better leaf-to-stem ratio than Magna 801FQ
Tests for higher TDN
Resists all major Western alfalfa diseases

Dormancy Chart
Variety Characteristics	Fall Dormancy
Ameristand 403T	4.0
Ameristand 404LH	4.0
Ameristand 444NT	4.4
Ameristand 407TQ	4.4
Archer III	5.0
Arriba II	6.0
AmeriLeaf 721	7.0
Ameristand 813T	7.5
Ameristand 801S	8.0
Ameristand 802	8.0
13R Supreme	8.0

Non-Dormant Comparison Chart (.pdf)

Dormant Comparison Chart (.pdf)

Baralfa 32 IQ

Baralfa 32 IQ is a very persistent, winter-hardy variety, with excellent yield. In addition, Baralfa has earned itself the highly conveted IQ status. IQ stands for Improved Quality, reflecting its high quality and fine stems.

Baralfa 42 IQ

Baralfa 42 IQ, like Baralfa 32 IQ, has the important IQ, spelling out its Improved Quality. IT has a dormancy rating of 4, with a winter-hardiness rating of 2, giving it wide ranging appeal to producers across the USA. Baralfa 42 IQ has a unique combination of characteristics, including excellent disease resistance, greater yield punch, wide adaptability, traffic resistance, manure tolerance and of course, improved.

Baralfa 53 HR

Baralfa 53 HR has earned the much coveted HR designation for being Highly Resistant to all of the following major pests and diseases; Bacterial Wilt (Bw), Fusarium Wilt (Fw), Verticilium Wilt (Vw), Anthracnose (An), Phytophthora Root Rot (PRR), and resistant to the following Pea Aphid (PA), Spotted Alfalfa Aphid (SAA), and Stem Nematodes (Sn).
Baralfa 53 HR has a dormancy of 5, with a winter-hardiness rating of 3, giving it the very high yeild potential that is associated with class 5 varieties. However, it has significantly better winter-hardiness, increasing it's climatic adaptation and suitability.