Alfalfa is the legume also known as the "Queen of forages", because it supplies millions of animals throughout the world with high quality feed.  Its taproot makes it heat and drought tolerant.

Byron Seeds, with its reputation as a grass seed comp­any, continues to pursue the perfect alfalfa for two very good reasons. 

1. Alfalfa makes sense
A. With its deep root system, alfalfa will continue to grow and yield under less than ideal moisture situations that may stop other cool season forages.
B. Strong Summer production allows for opportunity to make good dry hay and/or haylage.
C. Alfalfa/grass mixtures provide high quality pasture well into the summer.

2. Alfalfa makes cents
A. Alfalfa reduces nitrogen fertilizer expense for most succeeding crops.
B. Alfalfa provides a 10% to 15% yield boost to corn following alfalfa.
C. High yields with top production over 10 tons per acre.
D. High Calcium Production: Alfalfa produces more calcium per ton than any other forage or grain

Kingfisher Alfalfas
The Kingfisher Alfalfa line-up is elected to meet all the needs of the quality alfalfa grower. Kingfisher Alfalfa selection is focused on these important areas.

KINGFISHER HQ ALFALFAS
Byron Seeds is always looking for higher quality. We constantly search and test forages for higher quality. Our Kingfisher line­up of alfalfas is no exception. We have several high quality testing alfalfas. Look for the HQ alfalfas, proven consistently higher than average alfalfas for optimum performance. Be sure to try the Kingfisher HQ Alfalfas. 

EXCELERATOR Brand Excelerator was developed for today's aggressive alfalfa managers. 

• Maximizes forage yield
  -Bigger second, third and fourth crops
  -25% faster regrowth than leading alfalfas
  -Extra 5-6" growth in the first 21 days
  -Shaves 3-5 days off time to next cut

• Standability extended thru late-bud
  -Protects forage quality
  -Reduced field and harvest losses
  -Harvest ease

• Consistent forage quality
  -Excellent disease resistance
  -CP, NDFd, ADF, RFQ 10-20 points higher than average alfalfa
  -More milk or beef per acre

• A non-GMO alfalfa
  -Patent protected technology
  -Registered trademark 

Excelerator gives you the yield punch you need from the north to the south with a dormancy of 5 with a excellent winter hardiness of 2.  Excelerator has shown to be the highest in quality of Standfast alfalfas.

Excelerator alfalfa with the StandFast Alfalfa Technology is under exclusive license to Byron Seeds. 

Excelerator Agronomic Characteristics

Winter Survival.............................................................2
Recovery.......................25% Faster Growing, Very Fast
Leaf/Stem Ratio............................Multifolioate Excellent
Fall Dormancy...............................................................5
Has a strong disease resistance package for the Midwest.

Kingfisher 222 Brand  -Order Now-
Proprietary variety Kingfisher 222 has outstanding persistence and produces high yields. Kingfisher 222 was selected to withstand heavy wheel traffic at harvest. This is a long-term alfalfa variety, ideal for the dairyman or producer who wants quality and exceptional yield. Kingfisher 222 is very eye appealing with rich dark green foliage. Kingfisher 222 has the ability to put out a fibrous root system when conditions are wet and is ideal for heavy ground. This alfalfa, offers the complete package.

KINGFISHER 30/30 -Order Now-
A true fall dormancy 3 variety for superior forage quality, high yield potential and wide geographic adaptation.

• Yield Performance:
  -Has been entered in 13 public and private yield trials since 2001.
  -A very high yielding alfalfa.
  -A fast recovery alfalfa with a solid background.

•  Forage Quality and Persistence:
  -During the development of Kingfisher 30/30, parent plants were selected and screened for persistence and high forage yield. Surviving plants were then evaluated for fiber digestibility using NIR technology. The best were then combined to become Kingfisher 30/30 alfalfa.
  -The outcome is that KF 30/30 ranks as one of the highest in quality in the industry.
  -Multifolioate leaf Expression rate 79% Multifolioate.

• Wheel Traffic Evaluation:
  -Kingfisher 30/30 has demonstrated its ability to handle abusive levels of wheel traffic pressure.  (Additionally, look for rapid recovery after harvest and strong persistence under abusive management.)

Kingfisher 30/30 Agronomic Characteristics

Winter Survival.................................................. 2
Recovery............................................................ Fast
Wisc. Disease Rating........................................ 29/30
Leaf to Stem Ratio............................................. Excellent
Fall Dormancy..................................................... 3

If you need a durable alfalfa with high yield, quality, disease resistance and persistence Kingfisher 30/30 is the one.

KINGFISHER 444 Brand -Order Now-
2006 is introduction year for this exceptional alfalfa and only a limited amount of seed is available. 

Kingfisher 444 Agronomic Characteristics

Winter Survival.....................  Very Winter Hardy 1.5
Recovery............................................................ Fast
Wise. Disease Rating....................................... 30-30
Leaf to Stem Ratio...................................... Excellent
Fall Dormancy......................................................... 4 

-Tap Root or Branch root ability good for wetter areas or traffic tolerant
-High resistance to leaf hopper yellowing

Kingfisher Econo Brand  -Order Now-
Kingfisher Econo alfalfa is ideal for short or long rotations. Kingfisher Econo is a blend of selected alfalfas designed to give consistent performance. This alfalfa is superior to many blends in respect to performance and disease resistance. Kingfisher Econo offers you economy plus performance in the field. 

Kingfisher Econo Agronomic Characteristics

Winter Survival.................................................Hardy
Recovery............................................................ Fast
Wise. Disease Rating...................................... 26-30
Leaf to Stem Ratio........................................... Good
Fall Dormancy........................................................ 3

BARENBRUG ALFALFAS

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

Baralfa 42 IQ -Order Now-
Baralfa 42 IQ, like Baralfa 32 IQ, has the important IQ designation, 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 quality. 

Baralfa 53 HR  -Order Now-
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), Stem Nematodes (Sn). 

Baralfa 53 HR has a dormancy class of 5, with a winter-hardiness rating of 3, giving it the very high yield potential that is associated with class 5 varieties. However, it has significantly better winter-hardiness, increasing its climatic adaptation and suitability.