PGI 447RR Alfalfa

Performance with Genuity® Roundup Ready® Technologyroundupready logo

  • For aggressive 3 or 4 cut harvest systems
  • Maximizes yield of high quality, weed-free forage

Management Profile

  • A variety forward-bred with the Genuity® Roundup Ready® trait.
  • Adapted to all U.S. production zones where fall dormancy 3, 4 or 5 varieties are normally grown for hay, haylage or greenchop.
  • For “best practices” aggressive management systems.
  • Part of the Genuity® Roundup Ready® alfalfa system.
  • Agronomic performance is competitive with the leading conventional alfalfas in the market.

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Performance For the Way You Farm
Outstanding head to head forage quality versus widely grown competitive alfalfas.

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Field Appearance at Harvest Maturity
Tall, upright growth habit.
Medium-dark green foliage.

Key Agronomic Characteristics
Fall Dormancy: 2
Winter Hardiness Rating: 2
Multifoliate Leaf Expression: Yes
Wisconsin Disease Rating Index: 30 of 30

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Based on the decision of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on January 27, 2011, Genuity® Roundup Ready® Alfalfa seed is available for sale and distribution by authorized seed companies or their dealers for use in the United States only. This seed may not be planted outside of the United States, or for the production of seed, or sprouts.

Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto’s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. This product has been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. Do not export Genuity® Roundup Ready® alfalfa seed or crop, including hay or hay products, to China pending import approval. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Roundup Ready® and Roundup® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. ©2011 Monsanto Company.