A 4330 Alfalfa with resistance to Aphanomyces Race 1 & 2
alfalfa
alfalfa High resistance (HR-rating) to Race 1 and 2 Aphanomyces
alfalfa Winter survival score of 2
alfalfa Handles heavy wheel traffic at harvest
alfalfa Medium-tall plants with a dense leaf canopy and medium, dark green color
alfalfa Wide area of adaptation with superior yield and forage quality

Disease & Pest Resistance
Pest Package Disease Insect  
Anthracnose 72% HR Pea Aphid 41% R
Aphanomyces Race 1 58% HR Spotted Alfalfa Aphid ( )
Bacterial Wilt 67% HR    
Fusariam Wilt 77% HR Nematodes  
Phytophthora 77% HR Stem 52% R
Verticillium Wilt 54% HR Northern Root Knot 56% HR
    ( ) Testing in progress  
Forage Quality
Entry A 4330 HybriForce-400 WL 319 HQ 54Q25
Yield 5.34 5.65 5.23 5.51
CP 19.91 19.78 20.52 20.13
ADF 38.27 39.44 36.67 38.80
NDF 44.57 45.70 42.64 44.88
RFV 123.89 119.53 132.08 122.12
RFQ 117.54 114.37 126.93 116.99
Milk/Ton 2,433.56 2.397.93 2,536.81 2,423.57
Milk/Acre 12,199.49 13,564.33 13,262.38 13,348.05

Management Keys

A variety that is adapted to all U.S. production areas where fall dormancy 3, 4 and 5 varieties are recommended.  A 4330 fits the conventional 3 or 4 harvest systems , as well as aggressive 5 cut systems.  Medium early maturity to one-tenth flower and very fast recovery after harvest.  Wheel traffic evaluated.  No known soil type or management limitations.

Agronomic Characteristics

Winter Survival
2
Fall Dormancy Rating
4
Multifoliate Leaf Expression
100%

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A 4330 Alfalfa