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VIKING CORN, SOYBEANS, AND ALFALFA 2021 “Our Business is Growing Your Business.” Now we’re even closer to having a complete toolbox for you: New Value-Priced Corn Performance In addition to our regular lineup of highperformance conventional Viking Corn hybrids, we are launching Viking Workhorse Hybrids (pages 4–5) that are aimed at your less-productive acres. They bring proven performance without the extra expense of big-ticket genetics. Farmers have ingenuity. No matter how tough things get, our farm customers figure out a way to make things work. Every year. Things break down, and a farmer finds the right tool to fix them. While we know that yield is job number one of our seed line-up, we spend a lot of time working with genetic originators and combing through data from our test plots to find the right tool for the job—in other words, the right seed for each of your fields.
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Insecticide-Free Option If you don’t need it, why pay for it? Our Insecticide-Free hybrid seed option (page 15) is another cost-savings for those fields where you don’t need insecticide on your seed corn. Thank you for everything you do, and thank you for your business. We believe in farmers; we believe in the importance and future of U.S. Agriculture; and we are committed to bringing you seed and agronomic advice that allows you to farm the way you want to.
New Aphid-Tolerant Soybean We are also launching a high-yielding aphidtolerant soybean (Viking 2244AT, page 22). Even during a bad aphid year, you won’t have to spray this variety, and that saves you money.
VIKING CORN, SOYBEANS & ALFALFA CATALOG
Mac Ehrhardt, Co-Owner, Albert Lea Seed
CORN ROOTWORM MANAGEMENT IN NON-GMO CORN The 2020 season has come and gone with some new, and some old challenges. One of the old challenges that reared its ugly head, is corn rootworms. 2020 was an ideal year for corn rootworm pressure. Strong rootworm feeding combined with high winds lead to some heavily damaged fields. Here is some information to take into consideration for 2021.
Severe damage from rootworm feeding.
VIKING CORN: All Viking brand corn is conventional, nonGMO. It does not have any built-in protection from corn rootworm via Bt traits. Most Viking corn is treated with Cruiser 250 insecticide, which provides protection to the seed against feeding from early-season insects such as wireworms, seed corn maggots, cutworms and grubs. It does NOT provide any protection from plant feeding insects such as rootworms.
Westerm Corn Rootworm
• extension.cropsciences.illinois.edu/ fieldcrops/insects/corn_rootworm/ • crops.extension.iastate.edu/ cropnews/2015/08/corn-rootwormmanagement-update
Check out more information on corn rootworm life cycle at these websites:
• extension.entm.purdue.edu/ fieldcropsipm/insects/cornrootworms.php
Rye. The single-year economics may not look favorable, but if you look at longterm farm income, small grains combined with a legume cover crop can actually outperform corn-soybean rotations. (https://practicalfarmers.org/2018/08/ cropping-system-diversity-effects-onproduction-soil-health-and-profitabilitymatt-liebman/) 2. Granular Insecticide – Usually applied during planting via planter modifications such as smart boxes. Options include pyrethroids and organo-phosphate/ pyrethroid mix; approximate cost $20-$30 per acre.
CORN ROOTWORM BIOLOGY: There are two species of corn rootworm that can cause severe damage to corn both as larvae and adults, they are the Western Corn Rootworm and the Northern Corn Rootworm. Both species have only one generation per year. Eggs are laid in the soil from mid-August to mid-September, and overwinter in the soil. The eggs then hatch in late May to early June. The larvae feed on corn roots before pupating in the soil and emerging in late June to early July. The adult rootworm beetles, feed on corn silks, pollen, and leaves. Both of these species of rootworm have mutated so that they can feed on commonly used Bt traits such as YieldGuard RW, Agrisure RW, and Herculex CRW.
Northern Corn Rootworm
Severely root-lodged corn resulting from extensive rootworm feeding. Photo credit: UMN Extension
CORN ROOTWORM MANAGEMENT OPTIONS: 1. Crop Rotation may seem like a quaint idea for many farmers who don’t have livestock, but it remains the most effective and cheapest way to control corn rootworm (and many other pests such as Goss’s Wilt in corn and cyst nematode, SDS & white mold in soybeans). Unfortunately, corn-soybeans-corn is not enough of a rotation to interrupt the life cycle of most CRW. Check your local markets and consider forages, canning crops, and small grains (especially if you have a market for straw locally) including Hybrid Winter
3. Liquid Insecticide – Usually applied during planting, some options can be mixed with liquid starter fertilizer. Liquid pyrethroids are the most common option; approximate cost is $10-$20 per acre. 4. Adult Rootworm Beetle Control – control of adult rootworm beetle control is sometimes necessary to prevent future infestations. Please consult your local chemical dealer for best recommendations. (We are NOT chemical experts. Always read and follow label instructions. Please consult your local chemical dealer for more information and recommendations regarding options and costs of insecticides.)
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Not all of your ground can grow 250 bushels of corn, so why pay for 250 bushels of genetics? Most farms have some ground that is just not as productive. It seems like no matter what you do, the corn won’t yield more than 150-180 bushels on that ground. Viking Workhorse Hybrids is the right seed for that ground.
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g n i c u d Intro
VIKING
WORKHORSE HYBRIDS Proven to deliver consistent, dependable yields
at a LOWER COST! $118/80,000 Seed Unit* 88-84W
84-day CRM
• Taller hybrid with great overall stress tolerance • Strong adaptation in northern zones & moving west • Excellent overall plant health • Strong emergence & early vigor, good choice for cornon-corn acres
88-94W
94-day CRM
• Solid plant health & agronomics • Excellent stress tolerance, even on lighter soils with lower CEC • Good plant health & disease tolerance • Strong emergence & early growth lead to fast canopy closure
Why are Viking Workhorse Hybrids cheaper? These hybrids are cheaper for four reasons: 1. They are produced using modified female parents which produce more seed per acre, lowering our seed cost. 2. These hybrids carry lower royalties than the royalties we are obligated to pay on the newest, highest-yielding hybrids. 3. They are flat-priced. No Early-Pay discounts or JDF financing. 4. Fungicide treatment only. No Cruiser insecticide.
Is this “old” seed or “close-out” hybrids? No. These are hybrids we have selected and produced specifically for this purpose.
These hybrids are: • Adapted to your less-productive ground (180 bu/A yield ceiling) • Widely adapted • Drought-tolerant • Flex-eared • Dual-purpose • Conventional hybrids with no traits, no guarantee on GMO purity
*No Early Pay Discounts available for Viking Workhorse Hybrid Corn. *Volume Discounts are available.
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VIKING CONVENTIONAL NON-GMO CORN CORN PERFORMANCE CRM
GDUS TO BL
EAR TYPE
PLANT POP/ACRE
HIGH POP.
EMERG. VIGOR
CORN-ON-CORN
NCLB TOLERANCE
81-82
82
2150
Flex
28-36k
8
8
7
8
88-84W*
84
2160
Semi-Flex
28-36k
8
7
8
8
68-86, 68-86P, Artesian G/S
86
2180
Semi-Flex
28-34k
8
8
7
8
80-89
89
2190
Semi-Fixed
28-34k
8
8
7
8
42-92 & 42-92P G/S
92
2260
Semi-Flex
28-36k
9
8
7
8
88-94W*
94
2340
Semi-Flex
26-34k
7
7
8
7
51-95, 51-95P & 51-95UP
95
2350
Semi-Fixed
30-36k
8
7
8
7
52-96
96
2370
Semi-Flex
30-36K
8
8
6
8
46-96
96
2370
Semi-Flex
28-36k
8
7
8
7
44-98
98
2380
Semi-Flex
30-36k
8
8
7
8
99-00
100
2400
Semi-Fixed
28-36k
8
7
7
8
52-00, 52-00P
100
2400
Semi-Flex
28-36K
8
8
8
8
55-02 & 55-02P
102
2470
Semi-Flex
28-36k
7
7
7
7
46-02
102
2460
Semi-Flex
30-36k
8
8
7
8
51-04 & 51-04P G/S
104
2540
Flex
28-36k
8
8
8
7
84-05, 84-05P
105
2580
Semi-Flex
28-36k
8
7
8
8
42-05
105
2560
Semi-Flex
28-36k
8
8
8
8
48-08
108
2600
Semi-Flex
28-36k
9
8
8
9
Fodder 4 G/S
108
2600
Flex
28-36k
9
9
7
ID
49-09
109
2610
Semi-Fix
30-36k
8
7
7
7
58-11
111
2620
Semi-Flex
28-36k
8
7
8
8
HYBRID
*W = Workhorse Hybrid. See pages 4–5 for more information.
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FUNCTIONAL FARMING: THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
OUR NUMBERING SYSTEM
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ASSIGNED NUMBER
MATURITY #: 01 = 101-Day C.R.M. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC:
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P = Viking “Pure” Non-GMO Seed Corn UP = Viking “Ultra-Pure” Non-GMO Seed Corn G/S = Dual Purpose Hybrids for Grain or Silage W = Workhorse Hybrid
GRAY LEAF SPOT TOL.
GOSS'S WILT
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PLANT HEIGHT
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VIKING CONVENTIONAL, NON-GMO CORN
82 DAY – 96 DAY CRM VIKING 81-82
82-DAY CRM
NEW
VIKING 80-89
89-DAY CRM
OUTSTANDING YIELD IN THE NORTH
STRONG AGRONOMICS, STRONG YIELDS
Planting Population: 28,000 – 36,000
Planting Population: 28,000 – 34,000
• Very good root and stalk strength • Medium-tall hybrid with good overall plant health • Best performance on medium to heavy soils in 80-85 day
• Exciting new genetics with great performance in 2019 across
corn country
• Moves south well as a late-planted or replant hybrid • Early dual-purpose silage or grain hybrid
locations in MN, SD, & WI
• Broad adaptation to many soil types & environments • Medium-tall plant with strong stalks for late season standability • Moves south out of zone well as an early or replant option DRYDOWN
8
DRYDOWN
8
EMERGENCE
8
EMERGENCE
8
STALK STRENGTH
STALK STRENGTH
8
ROOT STRENGTH
7
8
CORN-ON-CORN
7
ROOT STRENGTH CORN-ON-CORN
8
7
11 LOCATION AVG. 2019
68-86 ARTESIAN
86-DAY CRM
200
Planting Population: 28,000 – 34,000
195
• Agrisure® Artesian™ breeding provides outstanding drought
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• • • •
tolerance on a variety of soil types Excellent root and stalk strength allows more harvest flexibility Medium-tall plant widely adapted across the northern Corn Belt Very good late-season plant health Moves south well as a late-plant or replant hybrid
Also available as:
DRYDOWN
7
EMERGENCE
8
STALK STRENGTH
8
ROOT STRENGTH CORN-ON-CORN
8
205
EXCELLENT YIELD & DROUGHT TOLERANCE
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185
202.4 bu 20.2% moisture
202.0 bu 22.0% moisture
199.7 bu 20.1% moisture
VIKING 80-89
DEKALB DKC43-10
PIONEER P9188
FUNCTIONAL FUNCTIONAL FARMING: FARMING: THE RIGHT THE RIGHT TOOLTOOL FOR THE FORJOB THE JOB
VIKING 42-92
92-DAY CRM
VIKING 51-95
PROVEN PERFORMANCE FOR GRAIN OR SILAGE
OUR BEST-SELLING HYBRID
Planting Population: 28,000 – 36,000
Planting Population: 30,000 – 36,000
• Four years of outstanding performance in yield trials and on farms • Impressive yields across varying soil types, populations,
• • • • • •
• • • •
and environmental conditions Strong stalks and roots give you harvest flexibility Very good seedling vigor for early planting Medium-tall plant performs well as a dual-purpose silage hybrid Moves south well as an early or replant hybrid
Consistent performance each year Shorter hybrid with excellent stalk and root strength Good plant health with good tolerance to Goss’s Wilt Very drought tolerant Widely adapted across SD, MN, WI, northern IA, & MI Best yield performance at medium to high population
Also available as:
Also available as:
DRYDOWN
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DRYDOWN
EMERGENCE
8
EMERGENCE
STALK STRENGTH
8
STALK STRENGTH
ROOT STRENGTH
8
ROOT STRENGTH
CORN-ON-CORN
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11 LOCATION AVG. 2019
190
8 9 8
96-DAY CRM
TOUGH HYBRID WITH MORE YIELD
205 195
8 7
CORN-ON-CORN
VIKING 52-96
210 200
95-DAY CRM
205.8 bu 21.6% moisture VIKING 42-92
Planting Population: 30,000 – 36,000 199.7 bu
202.0 bu 22.0% moisture
20.0% moisture
DEKALB DKC43-10
PIONEER P9188
• • • • •
Outyielded 51-95 by 9 bushels in our testing Outstanding anthracnose stalk rot resistance Strong emergence for early planting and reduced tillage Very good stalk and root strength Very good drought tolerance
DRYDOWN
FILLED MY HOPPER – Mabel, IN “I was running out of corn to feed so I combined a little bit of the Viking 42-92. I usually can make a full
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EMERGENCE
8
STALK STRENGTH
8
ROOT STRENGTH CORN-ON-CORN
8 6
round on that field and have nearly a full hopper, but this time I was only able to get halfway back before I was full. The monitor said I was getting 234 bu/acre on it.”
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VIKING CONVENTIONAL, NON-GMO CORN 98 DAY – 105 DAY CRM VIKING 46-96
96-DAY CRM
GREAT GRAIN & SILAGE PERFORMANCE Planting Population: 28,000 – 36,000
DRYDOWN
7
• Performs well across different soil types, populations, and
EMERGENCE
7
STALK STRENGTH
7
• • • •
management systems Strong stalks and roots Outstanding Goss’s Wilt and Gray Leaf Spot tolerance Medium-tall hybrid, good potential for an early silage option Positive response to fungicide applications
ROOT STRENGTH
8
CORN-ON-CORN
8
11 LOCATION AVG. 2019 210
GOT ANY LEFT? – Belmond, IA
205
“You got any of that Viking 46-96 left? Boy was
200
that good corn. 192 bushels on light sandy ground, and it
195
stood well all year.”
190
VIKING 44-98
98-DAY CRM
207.5 bu 23.5% moisture
205.2 bu 22.0% moisture
VIKING 46-96
PIONEER P9608AM
VIKING 99-00 STRONG STALKS, ROOTS, AND YIELDS
Planting Population: 30,000 – 36,000
• • • • •
Very good drought tolerance Strong stalks and very strong roots Girthy, semi-flex ear with excellent drydown Widely adapted across the northern Corn Belt at high to medium-high populations • Not a good choice for fields with a history of Goss’s Wilt or poorly drained soils
“My best standing corn” is a frequent comment Excellent standability, even in wet conditions Good overall plant health (including Goss’s Wilt tolerance) Very good stress tolerance, including drought and wet soil tolerance Widely adapted east to west across on all soil types and most management systems • Strong performance across MN, northern IA, WI and eastern Corn Belt
DRYDOWN
8
DRYDOWN
EMERGENCE
8
EMERGENCE
STALK STRENGTH
8
STALK STRENGTH
8
ROOT STRENGTH
ROOT STRENGTH CORN-ON-CORN
7
8 7
10
9 7
11 LOCATION AVG. 2019
205
185
8
CORN-ON-CORN
11 LOCATION AVG. 2019
190
DEKALB DKC46-36
Planting Population: 28,000 – 36,000
• • • •
195
23.3% moisture
100-DAY CRM
1ST PLACE, 262 BUSHELS 2019 BRITT, IA FIRST TRIAL!
200
196.3 bu
200 204.4 bu 23.2% moisture VIKING 44-98
195 198.8 bu 24.0% moisture
196.6 bu 22.9% moisture
PIONEER P0157AM
DEKALB DKC49-72
VIKING CORN, SOYBEANS & ALFALFA CATALOG
190 185 180
199.2 bu 23.4% moisture
198.8 bu 24.0% moisture
196.6 bu 22.9% moisture
VIKING 99-00
PIONEER P0157AM
DEKALB DKC49-72
FUNCTIONAL FARMING: THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
VIKING 52-00
100-DAY CRM
VIKING 55-02
102-DAY CRM
2ND PLACE, 232 BUSHELS, 2019 IOWA NORTH FIRST TRIALS
OUTSTANDING YIELDS ON WELL-DRAINED SOILS
Planting Population: 28,000 – 36,000
Planting Population: 28,000 – 36,000
• • • •
• • • •
Very good drought tolerance and stable performance Strong stalks and excellent roots Excellent overall plant health and strong disease resistance Widely adapted with strong performance across MN, northern IA, SD, and northern NE • Related to our Viking 51-95 • Strong performance across MN, northern IA, WI and eastern Corn Belt
Long, flex ears with above-average test weight grain Best performance east of I-29, moves south well as an early hybrid Out-yielded Pioneer P0589 by 5 bushels (11 location average 2019) Not suited for poorly drained soils
Also available as:
DRYDOWN
Also available as:
DRYDOWN
8
EMERGENCE
8
STALK STRENGTH
8
EMERGENCE
7
STALK STRENGTH
7
ROOT STRENGTH
7
CORN-ON-CORN
7
9
ROOT STRENGTH
8
CORN-ON-CORN
8
11 LOCATION AVG. 2019 210 205
11 LOCATION AVG. 2019
200
205
195
200
190
195 190 185
204.1 bu 22.84% moisture VIKING 52-00
198.8 bu 24.0% moisture
196.6 bu 22.9% moisture
PIONEER P0157AM
DEKALB DKC49-72
207.4 bu 25.6% moisture VIKING 55-02
198.8 bu
196.6 bu
24.0% moisture
22.9% moisture
PIONEER P0157AM
DEKALB DKC49-72
EVERYTHING YOU SAID Glenville, MN “We had Viking 99-00 on some ‘problem’ ground that lacks tile. The 99-00 is standing well with all the water, looks like it’s going to yield well, and it tested at 22% moisture. It’s doing everything you said it would.”
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VIKING CONVENTIONAL, NON-GMO CORN NEW
VIKING 46-02
102-DAY CRM
3RD PLACE, 217 BUSHELS, 2019 ISU NORTH DISTRICT SUMMARY!
VIKING 51-04
Planting Population: 30,000 – 36,000
2ND PLACE 247 BUSHEL, 2019 SOUTHEAST MN FIRST TRIAL
• Excellent yield potential across a wide range of locations and
Planting Population: 28,000 – 36,000
environments • Very good agronomics, including strong stalks and roots • Medium-tall plant with excellent overall plant health • Strongly adapted in-zone and north as a full season hybrid
DRYDOWN
7
EMERGENCE
8
STALK STRENGTH
7
11 LOCATION AVG. 2019 210
195 190
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211.1 bu 24.6% moisture VIKING 46-02
Also available as:
8
CORN-ON-CORN
200
Outstanding dual-purpose hybrid Excellent digestibility and tonnage ratings for silage Excellent late-season health & above average height Good emergence and root strength Best performance on medium to heavy soils
7
ROOT STRENGTH
205
• • • • •
104-DAY CRM
198.8 bu 24.0% moisture
191.5 bu 25.4% moisture
PIONEER P0157AM
DEKALB DKC54-38
VIKING CORN, SOYBEANS & ALFALFA CATALOG
DRYDOWN
7
EMERGENCE
8
STALK STRENGTH
8
ROOT STRENGTH
8
CORN-ON-CORN
8
FUNCTIONAL FARMING: THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
105 DAY – 112 DAY CRM VIKING 84-05
105-DAY CRM
2ND PLACE 274 BUSHEL, ALBERT CITY, IA 2019 FIRST TRIAL! Planting Population: 28,000 – 36,000
• Outstanding performance from Champaign to Omaha to • • • •
IMPRESSIVE – New Hampton, IA
I-90 corridor Widely adapted east to west Very good tolerance to Goss’s Wilt, NCLB, GLS Strong stalks and roots Good tolerance to higher plant populations, with enough ear flex to handle tough ground
“I was really impressed with Viking 84-05. It stood well and had very good test weight.”
Also available as:
DRYDOWN
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EMERGENCE
7
VIKING 48-08
108-DAY CRM
STALK STRENGTH
8
YIELD TOPPER!
ROOT STRENGTH
8
Planting Population: 28,000 – 36,000
CORN-ON-CORN
8
• • • • •
VIKING 42-05
105-DAY CRM
2ND PLACE, 245 BUSHELS, 2019 NORTHWEST IA FIRST TRIAL!
DRYDOWN
Planting Population: 28,000 – 36,000
• Very high yield potential with excellent response to intensive • • • •
Best 2-year average in our yield trials (251 bushels 2017-18) Exceptional tolerance to Goss’s Wilt, NCLB, and GLS Strong roots and stalks Excellent response to high populations and intensive management Excellent performance across the central and eastern Corn Belt
management Adapted across the Corn Belt in its maturity zone Very good tolerance to NCLB and Goss’s Wilt Medium height plant with good test weight grain Avoid poorly drained soils
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EMERGENCE
8
STALK STRENGTH
8
ROOT STRENGTH
8
CORN-ON-CORN
8
FODDER 4 DRYDOWN
7
108-DAY CRM
EXCELLENT DUAL-PURPOSE HYBRID
EMERGENCE
8
Planting Population: 28,000 – 36,000
STALK STRENGTH
8
• • • • •
ROOT STRENGTH
7
CORN-ON-CORN
8
Very tall, leafy hybrid; good for grain or silage Outstanding grain yield potential Excellent emergence Semi-flex ear with the ability to yield at variable populations Good overall plant health and staygreen
DRYDOWN
EXCELLENT YIELD – Sherburn, MN “I planted the Viking 42-05 this year and that corn was excellent. It yielded 250-260 bushel and stood good all season long.”
ID
EMERGENCE STALK STRENGTH
9 7
ROOT STRENGTH CORN-ON-CORN
8 7
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VIKING CONVENTIONAL, NON-GMO CORN VIKING 49-09
109-DAY CRM
NEW
VIKING 58-11
111-DAY CRM
OUTSTANDING YIELD POTENTIAL; STRONG STALKS AND ROOTS
DOMINATING YIELD POTENTIAL
Planting Population: 30,,000 – 36,000
Planting Population: 28,000 – 36,000
• • • • •
• Topped our internal yield trials in 2019, 249-bushel average across
Great combination of yield potential and agronomics Medium-height hybrid with excellent stalk and root strength Great fall intactness allows for wide harvest window Best performance at higher populations Widely adapted across the central Corn Belt
DRYDOWN
8
EMERGENCE
7
• • • •
11 locations Outstanding agronomics, strong stalks and roots Widely adapted east to west, north to south Very good late season plant health and intactness Semi-flex ear with good test weight grain
DRYDOWN
7
EMERGENCE
7
STALK STRENGTH
8
STALK STRENGTH
8
ROOT STRENGTH
8
ROOT STRENGTH
8
CORN-ON-CORN
8
CORN-ON-CORN
7
11 LOCATION AVG. 2019 250 245 240 235 230
248.5 bu 23.4% moisture VIKING 58-11
240.5 bu 23.3% moisture PIONEER P1197AM
236.8 bu 23.4% moisture
DEKALB DKC58-34
SELLING TO A NON-GMO MARKET? NON-GMO PURITY GUARANTEED
You can't grow non-GMO grain for a specialty market if the seed you plant has high levels of GMOs. That's why Viking offers seed guaranteed to be 99% or 99.9% GMO-free.
PLANT THE PUREST NON-GMO SEED CORN ON THE MARKET.
99%
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99.9% NON-GMO GUARANTEED
FUNCTIONAL FARMING: THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
SAVE $10 PER BAG ON
INSECTICIDE-FREE VIKING SEED CORN Most seed companies treat all of their seed corn with insecticide.
We offer you freedom to choose. Several university studies demonstrate insecticide-treated seed protects grain yield only in limited circumstances. If you don’t need insecticide-coated (Cruiser, Poncho, etc.) seed corn, don’t pay for it!
Farmer’s Choice – Save $10 per Bag! Save $10 per bag when you order insecticide-free seed corn! Your conventional corn will still be treated with a package of fungicides to protect it from seedling diseases and 2 biologicals (SabrEx & Excellorate) to enhance its health and yield. Please specify “insecticide-free” when ordering by Jan. 15.
Limited availability. Available only on these hybrids: 42-92, 51-95, 99-00, 51-04, 48-08
www.alseed.com/insecticide-free-viking-seed-corn
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VIKING CONVENTIONAL, NON-GMO CORN
VIKING
DUAL-PURPOSE CORN HYBRIDS We test our hybrids, in the field and in the lab, for silage quantity and quality against leading silage hybrid genetics at similar maturities. Only those hybrids that show consistently excellent tonnage and quality get the GS designation.
Why choose Viking GS? Because grain has energy. Our GS hybrids are very high-yielding grain hybrids, so you are going to get a lot of grain in your silage, which equates to higher energy. GS hybrids have an optimal grain-to-stover ratio and have excellent standability compared to low-lignin specialty silage hybrids.
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VIKING CORN, SOYBEANS & ALFALFA CATALOG
FUNCTIONAL FARMING: THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
Grain Hybrids that also Produce Excellent Quality & Tonnage for Silage VIKING DUAL-PURPOSE SILAGE HYBRID PERFORMANCE HYBRID COMPARISON Viking 42-92 MCT3891GT Viking 46-96 Mycogen F2F379 Viking 51-04 Mycogen F2F499 Viking 48-08 Pioneer P1197AM
DM TONS
% DM
NDFD 30
MILK/TON
MILK/ACRE
8.0
37.1
60
3,220
25,800
7.4
39.7
61
3,210
23,700
8.3
36.7
55.8
3,407
27,983
7.2
36.3
61.9
3,507
25,142
8.4
32.9
52.6
3,485
29,107
7.3
31.1
59.4
3,551
25,314
9.9
52.6
57.1
3,608
35,719
9.6
46.6
57.1
3,549
31,734
VS.
VS.
VS.
VS.
UW SILAGE TRIALS IN 2019
68-86 ARTESIAN
17 LOCATIONS IN 2016-2018
86-DAY CRM
MSU SILAGE TRIALS 2019
VIKING 42-92
92-DAY CRM
EXCELLENT YIELD & DROUGHT TOLERANCE
PROVEN PERFORMANCE FOR GRAIN OR SILAGE
Planting Population: 28,000 – 34,000
Planting Population: 28,000 – 36,000
• • • • •
• Impressive yields across soil types, populations, and environmental
Outstanding drought tolerance on a variety of soil types Excellent root and stalk strength allows more harvest flexibility Medium-tall plant widely adapted across the northern Corn Belt Very good late-season plant health Moves south well as a late-plant or replant hybrid
VIKING 51-04
104-DAY CRM
2ND PLACE 247 BUSHEL, 2019 SOUTHEAST MN FIRST TRIAL Planting Population: 28,000 – 36,000
• • • • •
Outstanding dual-purpose hybrid Excellent digestibility and tonnage ratings for silage Excellent late-season health & above average height Good emergence and root strength Best performance on medium to heavy soils
• • • •
conditions Strong stalks and roots give you harvest flexibility Very good seedling vigor for early planting Medium-tall plant performs well as a dual-purpose silage hybrid Moves south well as an early or replant hybrid
FODDER 4
108-DAY CRM
EXCELLENT DUAL-PURPOSE HYBRID Planting Population: 28,000 – 36,000
• • • • •
Very tall, leafy dual-purpose hybrid Outstanding grain yield potential Excellent emergence Semi-flex ear with the ability to yield at variable populations Good overall plant health and staygreen
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VIKING
CLOSEOUT CORN SAVE ON HYBRIDS
WE’RE REMOVING FROM OUR INVENTORY! Hybrid
CRM
GDUs to BL
Plant Pop/Acre
PRICE
# Of Bags
Bag Wt.
71-90UP
90 Day
2200
26-36K
$125
191
53# RD, 50# FL
74-93
93 Day
2280
28-34k
$125
144
57# RD, 48# FL
34-94
94 Day
2280
28-36K
$125
177
56# RD
51-95
95 Day
2350
30-36K
$140
100+
35# FL
46-96
96 Day
2370
28-36K
$135
100+
58# RD
57-01
101 Day
2430
28-36K
$125
92
60# RD, 53# FL
55-02
102 Day
2470
28-36K
$135
100+
57# RD
40-03
103 Day
2500
28-36K
$125
55
62# RD
63-05
105 Day
2560
26-34K
$125
19
64# RD
13-07
107 Day
2580
26-34k
$125
130
48# RD
78-11
111 Day
2620
26-34K
$125
83
56# FL, 48# FL
53-12
112 Day
2650
28-36K
$125
8
36# FL
* No returns: all sales are final. Germination tested January 2021 with minimum of 93% warm, 85% cold.
Seed Treatments for Corn Nearly all of our conventional corn is treated with CruiserMaxx for Corn as well as two very effective biologicals.
EXCELLORATE • Blend of carbohydrates, plant nutrients, enzymes, and plant and soil stimulants • Helps overcome stresses during germination, emergence and early plant growth • Enhances biological activity and increase yields
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SABREX CORN • Produces larger roots improving nitrogen & water use efficiency • 10.4 bu/ac trial average over untreated (NDSU, 3 locations, 4 replications) • Proprietary mixture of Trichoderma mycorrhizal fungi • Improves stress resistance
VIKING CORN, SOYBEANS & ALFALFA CATALOG
CRUISERMAXX 250® • Early-season protection from wireworms, black cutworms, and seed corn maggots
• Broad-spectrum protection from seedborne and soilborne fungal dampingoff diseases • Increased plant stand, uniformity, vigor, and yield
VIKING CONVENTIONAL NON-GMO SOYBEANS SOYBEAN PERFORMANCE PLANT TYPE
LODGE
PHYTO. GENE
PHYTO. TOL.
IDC
CYST GENE
CYST TOL.
M
MB
7
none
7
7
P188788
7
6
ID
ID
Brown
Avg
8
M
MB
7
Rps3a
7
7
P188788
7
ID
ID
ID
Black
Avg
1.4
6
MS
M
6
none
8
8
P188788
7
7
5
7
Yellow
Avg
1518N
1.5
8
M
MB
8
none
7
7
P188788
7
7
6
ID
Brown
Avg
1700N
1.7
6
M
MB
7
none
ID
6
P188788
7
ID
ID
7
Yellow
High
1940KN
1.9
8
M
B
8
none
7
6
Peking
9
ID
ID
6
Imp. Yell
Avg
2018N
2.0
8
M
M
8
Rps3a
7
7
P188788
7
ID
7
7
Black
Avg
2100N
2.1
6
M
MB
8
Rps1c
7
6
P188788
7
8
ID
6
Yellow
High
2155N
2.1
8
MT
M
7
none
ID
7
P188788
7
8
7
8
Brown
Avg
2244AT
2.2
6
M
M
7
–
ID
7
P188788
7
ID
ID
ID
Mixed
Avg
2340KN
2.3
8
M
MB
7
Rps1k
7
7
Peking
9
ID
ID
ID
Buff
Avg
N2358
2.3
8
T
MB
7
Rps1c
7
8
P188788
7
ID
ID
7
Brown High+
2418N
2.4
8
M
MB
7
Rps1c
7
7
P188788
7
ID
ID
ID
Black
Avg
2188AT12N
2.5
6
MT
MB
4
none
ID
7
P188788
7
5
5
5
Yellow
Avg+
3144N
3.1
6
M
B
6
none
ID
6
P188788
7
9
ID
7
Imp. Yell
High
VARIETY
RM
EMERG. HEIGHT
0821N
0.8
8
1218N
1.2
1422N
BROWN WHITE STEM ROT MOLD
SDS
HILUM PROTEIN
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VIKING CONVENTIONAL, NON-GMO SOYBEANS
0.8 RM – 1.9 RM NEW
O821N
0.8 RM
HIGH YIELDS, GREAT SOUTHERN MOVEMENT • Out-yielded MN0810 in 2019 across all locations • Keeps its plant height and bushiness moving south of zone (for late or re-plant) • Great emergence and standability • Good cyst bean with strong IDC tolerance
VIKING 1218N
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SDS TOLERANCE
1.2 RM
58 Bu. average over 2 years in our trials Rps3a gene for excellent Phytophthora tolerance Cyst nematode resistant (PI88788), and good tolerance to IDC Medium height, medium-bush, good standing Good performance south as an earlier maturity option or replant Black hilum, average seed size
VIKING CORN, SOYBEANS & ALFALFA CATALOG
7 ID
BSR RESISTANCE
6
SCN TOLERANCE
7
IRON CHLOR, TOLERANCE
7
WHITE MOLD TOLERANCE
DEPENDABLE AND WIDELY ADAPTED • • • • • •
STANDABILITY
ID
STANDABILITY
7
SDS TOLERANCE
ID
BSR RESISTANCE
ID
SCN TOLERANCE
7
IRON CHLOR, TOLERANCE
7
WHITE MOLD TOLERANCE
ID
FUNCTIONAL FARMING: THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
VIKING 1422N
1.4 RM
YELLOW HILUM, GREAT AGRONOMICS • Yellow hilum with elevated protein • Very good defensive package allows for stronger performance across multiple environments • Strong yield performance across SD, MN, & WI • PI88788 gene for cyst nematode protection • Very good tolerance to IDC on high pH soils
VIKING 1518N
1.5 RM
Medium-stature, bushy bean that works great in wide rows Travels south well as an early option Strong emergence and standability for a good no-till option Cyst nematode protection (PI88788) Avoid fields with history of white mold Brown hilum, average seed size
VIKING 1700N
1.7 RM
YELLOW HILUM, HIGH PROTEIN, VERY GOOD YIELDS • • • • •
PEKING CYST RESISTANCE & HIGH YIELDS • Averaged more than 55 bushels over 12 locations in MN & IA (2018-19)
• Ideal for tough cyst nematode acres • Excellent standing, bushy plant type
SDS TOLERANCE
7
BSR RESISTANCE
7
SCN TOLERANCE
7
IRON CHLOR, TOLERANCE
8 5
STANDABILITY SDS TOLERANCE
8 ID
BSR RESISTANCE
7
SCN TOLERANCE
7
IRON CHLOR, TOLERANCE
7
WHITE MOLD TOLERANCE
6
STANDABILITY
7
SDS TOLERANCE BSR RESISTANCE
Equal yield to P21A20, 5 locations 2019 Protein usually above 42% Good standing, medium bushy plant Cyst nematode protection (PI88788) Widely adapted across SD, MN, & WI
VIKING 1940KN
6
WHITE MOLD TOLERANCE
EXCELLENT YIELDS ON FARMS & IN TRIALS • • • • • •
STANDABILITY
7 ID
SCN TOLERANCE
7
IRON CHLOR, TOLERANCE WHITE MOLD TOLERANCE
1.9 RM
6 ID
STANDABILITY
8
SDS TOLERANCE BSR RESISTANCE
6 ID
SCN TOLERANCE
9
IRON CHLOR, TOLERANCE WHITE MOLD TOLERANCE
6 ID
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VIKING CONVENTIONAL, NON-GMO SOYBEANS 2.0 RM – 3.1 RM VIKING 2018N
2.0 RM
CONSISTENT YIELDS AND AGRONOMICS • • • • •
Proven performance across MN, WI, IA, and IL Medium height, medium-bush bean that works well in wide rows Very strong emergence, ideal for no-till or early planting Excellent standability Black hilum, average seed size
VIKING 2100N
2.1 RM
YELLOW HILUM, HIGH PROTEIN • • • • •
BSR RESISTANCE
7 ID
SCN TOLERANCE
7
IRON CHLOR, TOLERANCE
7
WHITE MOLD TOLERANCE
7
STANDABILITY
8
SDS TOLERANCE
6 8 7
IRON CHLOR, TOLERANCE WHITE MOLD TOLERANCE
2.1 RM
• Impressive yield potential, keeping up with the best traited bean in our trials
• Good defensive package with good tolerance to IDC, Phytophthora, and Brown Stem Rot • Has matured similar to a 2.2-2.3 RM • Well adapted to SD, IA, MN, WI, & northern NE • Brown hilum, average seed size
VIKING 2244AT
SDS TOLERANCE
SCN TOLERANCE
1ST PLACE, 63 BUSHELS, NASHUA, IA ISU TRIAL!
NEW
8
BSR RESISTANCE
Good yields and agronomics Good standing, medium-bushy plant Rps1c gene for good Phytophthora tolerance Resistant to Brown Stem Rot Well adapted across SD, IA, MN, & WI
VIKING 2155N
STANDABILITY
2.2 RM
APHID TOLERANCE, HIGH YIELDS • Excellent multi-gene aphid resistance may eliminate need for spraying insecticides
• High yields in our trials for two years • Cyst resistant with very good IDC tolerance • Very good standing, attractive at harvest
6 ID
STANDABILITY
7
SDS TOLERANCE
8
BSR RESISTANCE
8
SCN TOLERANCE
7
IRON CHLOR, TOLERANCE
7
WHITE MOLD TOLERANCE
7
STANDABILITY
7
SDS TOLERANCE
ID
BSR RESISTANCE
ID
SCN TOLERANCE
7
IRON CHLOR, TOLERANCE
7
WHITE MOLD TOLERANCE
ID
*LICENSE REQUIRED — 2188AT12N: This variety originates from germplasm that is intellectual property of Iowa State University and require the seed purchaser to sign a license agreement. Seeds must be used for the sole purpose of producing a single crop and not saved for replanting. For questions about licensing, call Dianah Ngonyama from ISU at (515) 294-9442.
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VIKING CORN, SOYBEANS & ALFALFA CATALOG
FUNCTIONAL FARMING: THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
VIKING 2340KN
2.3 RM
PEKING CYST RESISTANCE & VERY GOOD YIELDS • • • • •
Ideal for tough cyst nematode acres Out-yielded Viking 2155 for four years Very good IDC score and Peking cyst resistance Medium height, bushy plant Buff hilum, average seed size
VIKING N2358
2.3 RM
2.4 RM
HIGHEST YIELDING BEAN IN OUR 2019 TRIALS, 59 BUSHELS! Replaces Viking 2518N with more yield Widely adapted across the Midwest Good standing, medium-bush plant Rps1k gene for excellent Phytophthora protection
• •
HIGH YIELDING, FOOD GRADE • • • •
Yellow hilum, protein consistently above 42% High yields across Iowa and Illinois Good cyst, BSR, and SDS tolerance Bushy, good standing plant
ID
STANDABILITY
7
SDS TOLERANCE BSR RESISTANCE
7 ID
SCN TOLERANCE
7
IRON CHLOR, TOLERANCE WHITE MOLD TOLERANCE
8 ID
STANDABILITY
7
SDS TOLERANCE
ID
BSR RESISTANCE
ID
WHITE MOLD TOLERANCE
2.5 RM
soybean companies Excellent multi-gene aphid resistance may eliminate need for spraying insecticides Very high yield potential, competing with traited soybeans in our replicated testing Taller plant – can lodge late season License required
VIKING 3144N
9 7
7
IRON CHLOR, TOLERANCE
• Yellow hilum soybean, widely utilized by food-grade
•
ID
SCN TOLERANCE
APHID RESISTANCE + VERY HIGH YIELDS •
ID
BSR RESISTANCE
WHITE MOLD TOLERANCE
Bred to make superior animal feed Extremely high protein (44-45%) Low anti-nutritionals (raffinose & stachyose) Heat treatment needed for non-ruminant feeding to break down trypsin inhibitors • Animal studies show dramatic advantages in feed-use efficiency • Very competitive yields and all-around defense
VIKING 2188AT12N*
SDS TOLERANCE
IRON CHLOR, TOLERANCE
• • • •
• • • •
7
SCN TOLERANCE
NAVITA = OUTSTANDING FEED
VIKING 2418N
STANDABILITY
3.1 RM
7 ID
STANDABILITY
4
SDS TOLERANCE
5
BSR RESISTANCE
5
SCN TOLERANCE
7
IRON CHLOR, TOLERANCE
7
WHITE MOLD TOLERANCE
5
STANDABILITY
6
SDS TOLERANCE
7
BSR RESISTANCE
9
SCN TOLERANCE
7
IRON CHLOR, TOLERANCE WHITE MOLD TOLERANCE
6 ID
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VIKING CONVENTIONAL, NON-GMO SOYBEANS
SEED PURITY Seed Purity is extremely important to farmers growing grain for a non-GMO contract. Not only have we committed the entire Viking brand to seed purity, we also have made significant investments to establish the seed industry’s first non-GMO Purity Guarantee. • Seed designated with the Ultra-Pure Label are guaranteed to be 99.9% GMO-Free. • Seed designated with the Pure Label are guaranteed to be 99% GMO-Free
We meet this high standard on select corn hybrids and soybean varieties through rigorous purification, geographic isolation, and stringent testing. Additionally, all Viking soybean seed is produced under the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association’s Non-GMO Seed Program, which traces, inspects, and verifies the seed. We can't guarantee that all our Pure and Ultra-Pure line-up is 100% GMO-free, but we do guarantee the seed purity lives up to the label.
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VIKING CORN, SOYBEANS & ALFALFA CATALOG
FUNCTIONAL FARMING: THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
ORDERING CUSTOM SOYBEAN SEED TREATMENTS VIKING SOY-PAK Save money and maximize your soybean yields. Viking Soy-Pak fungicide package contains three fungicides (Apron® + Maxim® + Vibrance™) to give your soybeans the best available protection from seedling diseases. Optimizes emergence and stand uniformity and protects your yield.
$6.50/unit
CRUISERMAXXTM SOY-PAK Our upgraded version of CruiserMaxx Advance Soybean contains: Cruiser 5FS for wide-spectrum early-season insects; Apron XL and Maxim seed treatment fungicides; Vibrance™ for effective protection from seedling fungal diseases; Excalibre™ with multi-strain inoculation; and SabrEx™ SA to improve roots' uptake of moisture and nutrients.
$14/unit
PLANTER BOX BIOLOGICAL SOYBEAN TREATMENT GRAPH-EX SA™ Graph-Ex SA™ contains a blend of Excalibre™ Soybean Inoculant plus SabrEx™ Root Inoculant in a talc-graphite carrier for both beneficial bacteria (Bradyrhizobia) and beneficial fungi (Trichoderma) for efficient use of soil nutrients. Improves seedling vigor, accelerates canopy closure, and improves nutrient/water efficiency.
ORDERING CUSTOM SOYBEAN SEED TREATMENTS • 40-unit minimum • Seed and treatment must be paid in full before treating • Orders must be placed by March 1, 2021
• Seed treatments are eligible for early pay discounts and/or JDF Financing • Please call before pickup
• Custom-treated seed cannot be returned
TO ORDER CALL: 800.352.5247 OR VISIT ALSEED.COM
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VIKING CONVENTIONAL, NON-GMO ALFALFA VIKING 372HD BRAND*
VIKING 3100 BRAND*
HIGHEST YIELD WITH EXCEPTIONAL DIGESTIBILITY
YIELD AND VALUE FOR 3-CUT SYSTEM
• Highest-yielding alfalfa in the line-up. • Highly Digestible (HD) provides increased milk production for top
• • • •
• • • •
profitability (10% more than top competitors) Lignin levels comparable to other high digestible varieties Fast recovery for 3- to 5-cut system Holds exceptional forage quality, even in delayed harvest Apex Green Hydroloc coating (OMRI)
Ideal for 2- or 3-cut harvest systems Historically our best-selling alfalfa Good yield and disease resistance Inoculated with PreVail (OMRI)
HI-GEST® 360 ALFALFA
4-Cut Yield
CP
NDFD 30
Milk/ Ton
Milk/ Acre
$/ acre*
Viking 372HD
7.53
19.74
34.82
2,412
18,162
$2,724
Hi-Gest® 360
7.14
19.40
33.57
2,333
16,655
$2,498
HarvXtra®
6.80
18.40
34.23
2,316
15,750
$2,363
HIGHLY DIGESTIBLE • • • • •
Improved fiber digestibility and whole plant intake High leaf-to-stem ratio Conventional breeding for no yield drag Wider harvest window: up to 7 days past late bud Fungicide treated
Viking 372HD = $361 Extra Income / Acre, Per Year *Using $15/cwt milk price
WL 349HQ VIKING 392AP BRAND*ALL
PREMIUM QUALITY ALFALFA
ONE ALFALFA TO RULE THEM ALL
• Outstanding yield potential and agronomic
• Maximize yield, quality, and survival on all types of ground • Top-yielding 3- to 5-cut variety with excellent forage quality, great
•
• • • •
choice for dairy or beef cattle Outstanding resistance to Race 2 and Race 3 Aphanomyces (AP) Branch rooted trait for lateral roots & better performance on wet soils Sunken crowns means less damage from wheel or hoof traffic Apex Green Hydroloc coating (OMRI)
• • •
performance under 4 to 5-cut harvest management systems High resistance to aphanomyces races 1, 2, and 3, and to anthracnose races 1 and 5 High-quality feed value levels highly desirable for dairy and cash hay producers Superb winter-hardiness and persistence Apex Green coating (OMRI)
VIKING 342LH BRAND* GOT LEAFHOPPERS? NO PROBLEM! • • • •
Built-in leafhopper protection with glandular hairs Outstanding yield and forage quality Excellent fit in a 3- to 4-cut harvest system Inoculated with PreVail (OMRI)
FIVE CUTTINGS – West Bend, IA We took five cuttings of the Viking 330M with 5.2 total tons per acre. In our fifth cutting the
VIKING 330M BRAND*
weeds were gone and we were up
YIELD AND QUALITY FOR 3- OR 4-CUT SYSTEM • • • • •
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High-quality, FD4, multi-leaf alfalfa Good all-around disease resistance Very good yields, quick recovery Good choice for dairy-quality hay Inoculated with PreVail (OMRI)
VIKING CORN, SOYBEANS & ALFALFA CATALOG
to 182 RFV.
*Variety not stated
FUNCTIONAL FARMING: THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
WL 358LHALL
VERNAL*
BEST LEAFHOPPER-RESISTANT ALFALFA AVAILABLE!
GOOD CHOICE FOR 2- TO 3-CUT SYSTEMS
• Industry’s leading “Eighth Generation”
• Best persistence on light soils • Limited disease resistance • Inoculated with PreVail (OMRI)
leafhopper resistance • Spray less: tolerates 10 times the level of potato leafhoppers than conventional competitors • Superb yields and quality in a 4- to 5-cut harvest system • Apex Green coating (OMRI)
HONEST JOHN BRAND* QUALITY ALFALFA WITH TRACE OF CLOVER
FOREGRAZER V DUAL-PURPOSE HAY AND GRAZE • • • • •
Sunken crowns for more protection from hoof and wheel traffic Aphanomyces Races 1 & 2 resistance Flexible for grazing or 3 to 5 cuts/yr Excellent forage quality with very high yield potential Apex Green Hydroloc coating (OMRI)
• A blend of high-yielding, disease-resistant alfalfas with good winter hardiness
• Well-adapted for haylage or dry hay across the Upper Midwest • Some lots may contain up to 3% red clover— clearly listed on the tag • Inoculated with PreVail (OMRI)
NITROGEN BRAND BIG NITROGEN FIX, FAST
MATRIX CREEPING ALFALFA • Strong yields and high-quality with second-to-none creeping habit
• • • •
Max. 1-year biomass and N production Good leaf retention and forage quality FD9; will winterkill in Upper Midwest Apex Green Hydroloc coating (OMRI)
(spreads by rhizomes)
• First creeping alfalfa with good disease resistance for wetter soils (DRI=25/30)
• Begins creeping habit in establishment year • Inoculated with PreVail (OMRI)
Alfalfa Seed Treatment All of our alfalfa seed is coated with one of these OMRI-listed inoculants:
APEXTM GREEN HYDROLOC Encapsulates each seed in a mix of micro-nutrients, including iron, zinc, & manganese; bacteria; and a hydrating polymer for improved water uptake and seedling growth. Contains rhizobia strains to promote nodulation. Hydrating polymer holds water around seed, improving germination and seedling survival, especially under adverse conditions.
PRE-VAILTM Clay-based pre-inoculant improves early seedling vigor through increased root development and excellent nodulation for higher yields. Contains high levels of rhizobia for nitrogen fixation – 100 million viable cells per gram – and Azospirillum bacteria to promote plant growth.
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VIKING CONVENTIONAL, NON-GMO SOYBEANS
ALFALFA CHARACTERISTICS APHANOMYCES
PHYTO. ROOT ROT
HR Race 1
HR
HR
R
HR
HR
HR
R
HR Race 1 HR Race 2 HR Race 3
HR
HR
R
HR
HR
HR
R
30/30
HR Race 1
HR
HR
MR
HR
HR
HR
HR
4
29/30
HR Race 1
HR
HR
R
HR
HR
2.4
3
28/30
R Race 1
HR
HR
R
HR
HR
Hi-Gest® 360
1.5
3
30/30
HR Race 1
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
R
WL 349HQ
1.7
4.4
45/45
X
HR Race 1 HR Race 2 HR Race 3
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR (Races 1 & 5)
R
WL 358LH
2
4.1
30/30
X
HR Race 1
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
1.9
3.5
33/35
X
HR Race 1 R Race 2
HR
R
HR
HR
HR
2
2.5
25/30
X
R Race 1
MR
MR
HR
R
HR
Honest John Brand*
2.5
3.5
29/30
HR Race 1
HR
HR
R
HR
HR
Vernal*
2.2
2
11/30
S
R
R
Nitrogen Brand*
NA
9
ID
R
S
HR
WSI
FD
DRI
Viking 372HD Brand*
2
4
30/30
Viking 392AP Brand*
1.9
4.5
35/35
Viking 342LH Brand*
1.9
4
Viking 330M Brand*
2.2
Viking 3100 Brand*
ForeGrazer V Matrix Creeping
TRAFFIC TOL.
X
R Race 1
VERTIC. STEM BACTERIAL FUSARIUM ROOT ANTHRACNOSE NEMATODE WILT WILT ROT
R
S
APHIDS
R
HR
* Variety not stated
Winter Survival Index (WSI)
Disease & Pest Resistance
A standardized test that measures the ability of alfalfa varieties to withstand severe winters. Varieties are rated from 1 (superior) to 4 (adequate). If a variety does not have a WSI rating, you can use the Fall Dormancy as a guide. The most persistent alfalfas are those with low WSI’s and good pest and disease resistance.
Poorly drained fields require alfalfas with better disease resistance (especially Phytophthora and Aphanomyces). Select varieties with superior disease resistance to ensure a long, productive stand.
Resistance
The measure of how tall an alfalfa plant grows after the last cutting and before going dormant for the season. An alfalfa with a lower number goes dormant earlier in the fall.
HR = Highly Resistant R = Resistant MR = Moderately Resistant LR = Low Resistance S = Susceptible
Disease Resistance Index (DRI)
Forage Quality
30 = highest, 6 = lowest
Varieties with a high Relative Feed Quality (RFQ) are designated with either HQ or HD (WL 349HQ & Viking 372HD).
Fall Dormancy (FD)
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VIKING CORN, SOYBEANS & ALFALFA CATALOG
FUNCTIONAL FARMING: THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
Alfalfa: Best Planting Practices • • • • •
Seed alfalfa into a firm seed bed ¼-inch to ½-inch deep Spring seeding: April 15 to May 15 (southern Minnesota) Fall seeding: August 1 to 15 (southern Minnesota) Adjust these dates accordingly further north and south Plant 15-20 lbs/acre for alfalfa alone; 15 lbs/acre mixed with grasses • Optimum pH: 6.7 - 6.9 (soil test and lime accordingly 12 months prior to seeding) • Maintain phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) at optimal levels
Alfalfa Variety Selection When selecting an alfalfa variety, the key considerations are: how long will the field be in production, how many cuttings a year do you plan to take, what is the end use for the forage (quality needs), and what are the unique challenges for the field location (disease / insects)?
ALFALFA VARIETY KEY CHARACTERISTICS HD: Highly Digestible — Alfalfa lines with the HD distinction are tested for quality from the very first selection by the breeders. These lines have low lignin levels resulting in milk/ton numbers that are first in class. HQ: High Quality — Highest quality alfalfa lines from WL, one of the largest alfalfa breeding programs in the world. AP: Aphanomyces Race 2 Resistance — Farmers in northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwest Wisconsin face challenges with Aphanomyces root rot in alfalfa. If you are in one of these regions choose a variety with race 2 Aphanomyces resistance. These varieties also have resistance to race 1. LH: Leaf Hopper Resistance — These varieties maintain strong yields and forage quality under heavy pressure from leafhoppers.
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EARLY PAY DISCOUNTS 10% paid by Oct. 15, 2020 8% paid by Dec. 15, 2020 6% paid by Jan. 15, 2021 3% paid by Feb. 15, 2021 Not available with John Deere Financing. Available on corn and soybeans only.
EARLY ORDER DISCOUNT 4% (NO DOWN PAYMENT REQUIRED) On orders placed by Dec. 15, 2020 (Available on Corn & Soybeans only.) Cannot be combined with Early Pay discounts or JDF programs.
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL SPECIAL TERMS INTEREST RATE
OFFERED THROUGH
PAYMENT DUE DATE
0% FIXED JDF + 3% E.P. Discount
OCT. 15, 2020
JAN. 2022
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JAN. 15, 2021
JAN. 2022
PRIME
FEB. 15, 2021
JAN. 2022
PRIME +7.45%
SEPT. 15, 2021
JAN. 2022
• Available on corn and soybean orders only. • Not available with early pay or early order discounts • • • •
(except Oct. 15 offer) $2,500 minimum purchase. ‘Regular’ purchase John Deere Financing is available on any product with no minimum purchase (special terms do not apply). JDF customer service 1-800-356-9033 Apply online at: www.deere.com/en/finance/financing/multi-use-account
VOLUME DISCOUNT CORN
SOYBEANS
20-49 units $2/unit
40-99 bags $0.50/unit
50-99 units $3/unit
100-149 bags $0.75/unit
100-199 units $4/unit
150-199 bags $1.00/unit
200-399 units $5/unit
200-399 bags $1.25/unit
400+ units $6/unit
400+ bags $1.50/unit
ORDERING & SHIPPING We can ship direct to your farm or connect you with a dealer in your area. When you place your order, our knowledgeable sales staff will help you determine the best shipping method. We ship parcel to all 50 states by UPS or Spee-Dee. Rates are determined by weight and destination. We ship pallets of seed to all 50 states. For Midwest states, we have competitive LTL flat rates. Call for current rates or quotes to other US states. You must have semi access and a loader with forks. We attempt to ship in-stock orders within 48 hours of receiving payment, but we cannot guarantee delivery dates or times.
RETURN POLICY BEFORE JUNE 15 We will cheerfully accept returns of seed corn, soybeans, and alfalfa until June 15 (or 30 days after purchase).
AFTER JUNE 15 After June 15, there will be a $10/bag restocking charge on corn and $3/bag restocking charge on soybeans, alfalfa, and other seeds. We will not accept returns of:
• Value-priced closeout corn hybrids • Seed corn or soybeans treated with a custom treatment • Opened, wet, dirty, unsaleable or damaged bags of seed
REPLANT POLICY If seed you purchase from us experiences an early-season crop loss, you may be eligible for replant seed at half-price. We will provide replant seed of the same species for half of the full retail price or replant seed of a different species for half of the value of the replant or original planted seed (whichever is lower). We will not warrant alfalfa seed planted between June 1 and August 1, and we do not provide any replant discount for winter-killed seed of any kind.
Bulk Sales – Additional $1.00/unit
BOXED CORN AND SOYBEANS • • • • • • •
Corn available in 40-unit (80M/unit) bulk boxes Soybeans available in 40-unit (140M/unit) bulk boxes or totes No additional packaging discounts apply for boxes or totes Orders need to be placed by Feb. 28, 2021 Bulk boxes must be returned by June 30, 2021 Cost of returning boxes is the responsibility of the customer $600 deposit per box invoiced at time of delivery
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Contact your local Viking seed dealer to order Viking brand Corn, Soybeans, and Alfalfa.
TO ORDER
CALL: 800.352.5247 OR VISIT ALSEED.COM
1414 W. Main St., P.O. Box 127, Albert Lea, MN 56007
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