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Forage

Forage Seed Solutions

UFA delivers high-performance forage seed designed to build resilient pastures, support livestock health, and maximize return on investment. Whether you're establishing new acres or improving an existing stand, our Customer Account Managers (CAMs) help you select the right mixes for local conditions, seasonal objectives, and herd requirements - so your operation can thrive year-round. Our forage seed offerings include proven species, like orchard grass, meadow brome, and tall fescue for durable, productive feed sources.

Why Choose UFA for Forage Seed

From regionally proven varieties to custom blends, UFA provides the expertise and products to help you plan, establish, and manage high-performing fields. Our CAM's support you with seed selection, fertility planning, grazing strategies, and ongoing performance reviews - so you get more from every acre.

GROW STRONGER FORAGE TOGETHER

Our Customer Account Managers (CAMs) understand that successful forage production starts with the right seed and management plan. With local knowledge and access to a broad selection of high-performing forage seed varieties, seed treatments, and crop inputs, your CAM can help you make confident decisions for your operation. By working together and using this guide as a planning resource, you'll have the support and insight needed to achieve strong, healthy stands and consistent results season after season.
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Manage the Moisture

UFA's exclusive Buffered Proponic Acid offers a complete conditioning solution for hay, straw, silage, and more.

You know how important stored forages are to providing your livestock the nutrients they require throughout the colder months when pasture is not an option. Baling forage at the ideal moisture level is essential to ensure that the final product will store well and play a successful role in maintaining herd health.

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TIPS FROM THE FIELD

Good Establishment is Key

To get the most out of your forage crop so that it can be a valuable feed source for livestock for several years, strong establishment is the key to success.

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Soil Testing

Cost-effective forage production for livestock nutrition relies on providing the appropriate nutrients to feed the plant to optimize its growth.

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Forage Testing

Forage testing is an essential tool to evaluate feed quality.

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Forage Seed Types and Traits

Legumes

Group Intended Use Species Product Number Variety Rooting Habit Plant Type Preferred Growing Conditions Variety Key Features Species Considerations Production Period Production Period Winter-hardiness Drought Tolerance Flood Tolerance Optimal pH Acidity Tolerance Alkaline Tolerance Salinity Tolerance Aprox. Seeds/lbs
Clover Dual Alsike Clover 486691 Common Non-creeping branch Low • Cool, Low-lying moist soils
  • Tolerant to poorly drained soils
  • Survives in poor pH soils
 • Bloat risk - horses Spring Spring Good Poor Moderate 5.7 - 7 Moderate Moderate Low 700000


Alsike Clover 700726 Dawn Non-creeping branch Low • Cool, Low-lying moist soils
  • Grows in challenging soil conditions
  • Vigorous, large leave variety
 • Bloat risk Spring Spring Good Poor moderate 5.7 - 7 Moderate Moderate Low 700000


Red Clover (Double Cut) 1104561 Common Tap-Root Erect • High moisture areas, various soils
  • Rapid spring growth
  • Works well in rotational grazing
  • Grazing tolerance
 • Bloat risk • Short-lived - 2-3 yrs Spring to Fall Spring to Fall Poor Low Moderate 5.5-7.5 Moderate Moderate Low 275000


Red Clover (Single Cut) 482542 Common Tap-Root Erect • High moisture areas, various soils • Rapid spring growth • Works well in rotational grazing • Bloat risk • Short-lived - 2-3 yrs Spring to Fall Spring to Fall Poor Low Moderate 5.5-7.5 Moderate Moderate Low 272000


Red Clover (Single Cut) 1126952 Altaswede Deep Tap-Root Erect • High moisture areas, various soils • Single Cut variety • Rapid establishment • Bloat risk • Short-lived - 2-3 yrs Spring to Fall Spring to Fall Good Low Moderate 5.5-7.5 Moderate Moderate Low 275000


Yellow Sweet Clover 482819 Common Tap-Root Upright • Versatile, productive in loamy soils • Pollinator attractor • Can be used as soil builder • Bi-annual Spring to Fall Spring to Fall Moderate Moderate Low 5.5–7.0 Low Moderate Moderate 250000

Pasture White Clover 473721 Common Shallow Low • Moist, well-drained loamy soils • Tolerant to close grazing • Nitorgen fixing • Poor performance in hot, dry conditions Spring to Fall Spring to Fall Moderate Low Moderate 6.5-7.5 Moderate Low Low 775000
Bloat-Free Legumes Pasture Birdsfoot Trefoil 1130523 Bull Tap-Root Low • Moist, tolerant to unfertile soils • Good stress and grazing tolerance • Good forage yield • Lower persistence Spring to Fall Spring to Fall Good Moderate High 6.2-6.5 Moderate Moderate Low 375000


Cicer Milkvetch 1149694 Coated Creeping Upright • Versatile, productive in coarse soils • Low leaf lost in hay • Resistant to gophers • Difficult to establish Late spring to Fall Late spring to Fall Good Moderate to High Low 6.0-7.8 Low to Moderate Moderate low to Moderate 120000


Sainfoin 1149693 AC Glenview Tap-Root Upright • Versatile, adept to well-drained soil • Branch tap root • Limited regrowth Spring to Summer Spring to Summer Good Moderate Low 6.0-7.8 Low Moderate Low 25000

Grasses

Group Intended Use Species Product Number Variety Rooting Habit Plant Type Longevity Preferred Growing Conditions Variety Key Features Species Considerations Production Period Winter-hardiness Drought Tolerance Flood Tolerance Optimal pH Acidity Tolerance Alkaline Tolerance Salinity Tolerance Aprox. Seeds/lbs
Timothy Dual Timothy 482837 Richmond Bunch Grass Basal Good • Adapt to cool, humid climate, thrives in bottomlands and finer soils • Early maturity, strong spring vigour • Poor recovery in limited moisture • Does not like coarser soil Spring to Summer Very Good Low High 5.6-7.3 High Low Low 1200000



1149703 Top Tim XL Bunch Grass Basal Good • Productive in northern georaphics, well drained, fertile soil • Blend • Early maturing, pasture or grazing use • Not salinity or drought tolerant Spring to Summer Very Good Low High 5.6-7.3 High Low Low 1200000



584383 Comtal Bunch Grass Basal Good • Adapted for wetter areas, able to thrive in moderate spring flooding • Medium to late maturity • Superior head length • Vigourous leaf growth • Low fertility tolerance • Not tolerant to aggressive grazing Late Spring to Summer Very Good Low High 5.6-7.3 High Low Low 1200000
Wheatgrass Dual Crested 854828 Fairway Bunch Grass Basal Short • Prefers medium textured well drained soil • Diploid suited toward pasture • Finer stems & more tolerant to moisture • Forage quality drops after heading Spring to Fall Very Good Very Good Low 6.6-8.4 Low Moderate Low to Moderate 135000



902269 Kirk Bunch Grass basal Short • Prefers medium textured well drained soil • Tetraploid type • Suitable for hay or pasture • Forage quality drops after heading Early Spring Very Good Very Good Low 6.6-8.4 Low Moderate to High Low to Moderate 195000


Tall 854882
Bunch Grass Basal Long • Prefers medium textured well drained soil • Adapted to wet, flood prone soils • Excellent seedling vigour, but slow to establish and late maturing • Coarse leaves not as palatable as other wheatgrasses • Does not tolerate low mowing or grazing Late Spring to Mid-Summer Good Very Good Moderate to High 6.6-8.4 Low to Moderate High High 75000
Brome Hay Smooth Brome 531963 Common Sod forming Basal Long • Cool season grass with rhizomes • Best for hay, pairs well with alfalfa • Full yields often not realized till 2- or 3-year • Can be difficult to eradicate through cultivation Mid-Spring to Mid-Summer Very Good Moderate to High Moderate 6.0-7.5 Moderate Moderate Low to Moderate 142000

Dual
482864 Calton Sod forming Elongating Long • Widely adapted • Aggressive sodforming roots • Exhibits disease resistance • Can be considered invasive in range areas Mid-Spring to Mid-Summer Very Good Moderate to High Moderate 6.0-7.5 Moderate Moderate Low to Moderate 142000



1149695 Big Ton XL Sod forming Elongating Long • Widely adapted • Blend of smooth brome grasses • Improved yield and disease resistance • Can be considered invasive in range areas Mid-Spring to Mid-Summer Very Good Moderate to High Moderate 6.0-7.5 Moderate Moderate Low to Moderate 138000

Pasture Meadow Brome 854677 MBA Creeping Elongating Long • Cool season, fertile and well drained soil • Diploid suited toward pasture • Finer stems & more tolerant to moisture • Does not tolerate flooding Mid-Spring to Mid-Summer Very Good Moderate Moderate 6.0-7.5 Moderate Moderate Low to Moderate 93000



1126949 Fleet Bunch Grass Basal Long • Widely adapted; prefers well drained soils • Excellent regrowth • Excellent pasture variety • Can be considered invasive in range areas Early Spring to Mid-Summer Good Moderate Low 6.0-7.5 Moderate Moderate Low to Moderate 90000

Dual Hybrid Brome 1139765 Succession Bunch Grass Basal Long • Versatile • Cross of meadow and smooth bromegrass • Suited to hay and pasture • Slower regrowth than meadow bromegrass Early Spring to Mid-Summer Good Moderate Low 6.0-7.5 Moderate Moderate Low to Moderate 120000




















Canary Dual Reed 854999
Sod Elongating Long • Grows well in poorly drained soil prone to flooding • Can be subjected to temporary flooding up to eight weeks • Not saline tolerant Spring to Fall Very Good Moderate Excellent 5.5-7.5 Moderate Moderate Low 535000
Orchard-grass
Orchard-grass 1129671 Echelon Bunch Grass Basal Short • Medium textured, well drained soil with good moisture • Extremely late maturing • Adapted for hay, silage or grazing • Requires good soil drainage • Cannot withstand long dry periods Late Spring to Fall Good Low Moderate 6.0-7.5 Moderate Low Low to Moderate 416000


Orchard-grass 1149702 Haymate XL Bunch Grass Basal Short • Medium textured, well drained soil with good moisture • Medium-late maturing • Great companion for alfalfa • Less winter hardy than other grasses Late Spring to Fall Poor Low Moderate 6.0-7.5 Moderate Low Low to Moderate 416000


Orchard-grass 114701 Captur Bunch Grass Basal Short • Medium textured, well drained soil with good moisture • Very good disease resistance • Late maturity • Requires good soil drainage • Cannot withstand long dry periods Late Spring to Fall Fair Low Moderate 6.0-7.5 Moderate Low Low to Moderate 416000
Fescue Pasture Creeping Red 486744 Boreal Sod Basal Long • Widely adapted • Likes high precipitation • Adapts to variety of soils • Tolerates close grazing and drought • Lower production in dry regions Spring to Fall Very Good Good to high Moderate 5.5-7.5 Moderate to High Moderate Low to Moderate 375000


Creeping Red 482971 Common Sod Basal Long • Widely adapted • Likes high precipitation • Performs well in low nutritional value soil fields with heavy wear • Lower production in dry regions Spring to Fall Very Good Good to high Moderate 5.5-7.5 Moderate to High Moderate Low to Moderate 375000

Dual Meadow 1149700 Senu Bunch Grass Basal Short • Prefers soils with good moisture, good drainage • Active growth under low temperatures • High stress tolerance • Required one full growing season to be established not tolerant to heavy grazing Spring to Fall Fair Moderate Moderate to High 5.5-6.5 Moderate Moderate Moderate 227000


Tall 1149698 Stargazer XL Bunch Grass Basal Long • Better drought tolerance than other cool season grasses • Good yielder with excellent persistence • Suitable for both pastures or hay • Can be susceptible to snow mold, winter crown and root rots Spring to Fall Very Good Moderate Moderate to High 5.5-6.5 High Moderate Moderate to high 250000


Tall 1149699 Tower Bunch Grass Basal Long • Widely adapted • Likes high precipitation • Late maturity • Endophyte free • Can be susceptible to snow mold, winter crown and root rots Late Spring to Fall Good Moderate Moderate to High 5.5-6.5 High Moderate Moderate to high 227000
Ryegrass Dual Italian 1126974 Firkin Bunch Grass Basal Biannual • Medium to high-fertility soils with adequate moisture • Tetraploid with high quality & digestibility • High vernalization requirement for no heading in seeding year • Very susceptible to winter kill Late Spring to Fall Poor Low Moderate to High 5.5-7.5 Moderate Low to Moderate Low to Moderate 227000


Italian 1149706 Tetrabana XL Bunch Grass Basal Short • Medium to high-fertility soils with adequate moisture • Tetraploid • Rapid establishment - ideal for silage, intensive grazing or frost seeding • Very susceptible to winter kill late spring - Fall Poor Low Moderate to High 5.5-7.5 Moderate Low to Moderate Low to Moderate 227000


Perennial 1149705 Endo-graze XL Bunch Grass Basal Short • Medium to high-fertility soils with adequate moisture • High quality forage in spring & fall • Extremely palatable • Very susceptible to winter kill Mid to Late Summer to Fall Poor Low Moderate to High 5.5-7.5 Moderate Low to Moderate Low to Moderate 227000

Annuals

Group Intended Use Species Product Number Variety Rooting Habit Plant Type Preferred Growing Conditions Variety Key Features Species Considerations Production Period Winter-hardiness Drought Tolerance Flood Tolerance Optimal pH Acidity Tolerance Alkaline Tolerance Salinity Tolerance Aprox. Seeds/lbs
Ryegrass Hay, Grazing, Intercropping Annual Ryegrass 1149704 Hi-Pro Bunch Grass Basal • Soil of medium to high fertility with adequate moisture • Suitable for annual hay production in high-moisture areas • Prone to drought stress Mid to late Summer to Fall Annual Low High 5.5-7.5 Moderate to High Low to Moderate Low to Moderate 220000
Cover Crop
Hairy Vetch 1126962 Common Shallow Tap Upright • Sandy and well drained soil • Nitrogen fixer • High protein content • Natural resistance to glyphosate Summer to Fall Annual Low Moderate 6.0-7.0 Moderate Moderate Low 20000


Red Clover 1126953 Crimson Branched Tap-root Semi-Erect • Well drained soil, cooler temperature • Spring & Fall establishment • remains active in cool seasons • Not tolerant to extreme heat or cold • Slight bloat risk Spring to Fall Annual Moderate Moderate 6.0-7.0 Moderate Moderate Low 140000


Berseem Clover 1149692 Common Shallow Tap root Upright • Slightly alkaline soil, loam and silty soil • Does not cause bloat • High biomass production • Does not winter well • Low tolerance to disease Summer to Fall Annual Moderate Moderate 6.0-7.0 Moderate Moderate Moderate 140000


Kale/Turnip 1149710 Winfred Tap Brassica • Sown in medium to high rainfall areas through to low rainfall • Kale and Turnip hybrid • Highly digestable
Summer to Fall Annual Moderate Moderate 6.5-7.5 Moderate Moderate Moderate 180000
Annual Silage, grazing & greenfeed Radish 1126964 Tillage Tap Brassica • Prefers well-drained soils, cool growing conditions • In-season and late season grazing • Soil improvement • Oilseed type
Late Summer to fall Annual Low to Moderate Low 5.5-7.5 Moderate to High Moderate Low to Moderate 150000


Turnip 1126963 Forage Tap Brassica • Prefers well-drained soils, cool growing conditions • In-season and late season grazing • Soil improvement
Late Summer to fall Annual Low to Moderate Low 5.5-7.5 Moderate to High Moderate Low to Moderate 150000


Sudangrass 1126960
Fibrous Warm-Season Grass • Prefers warm soil and growing conditions • Triazine tolerant • High yields • Nitrate Risk • Prussic Acid testing required Late Summer to fall Annual Moderate Moderate 6.0-7.5 Moderate Moderate Moderate 25000


Millet 1126961 Crown Fibrous Warm-Season Grass • Prefers warm soil and growing conditions • Great for swath grazing • Nitrate Risk Late Summer to fall Annual Moderate to High Moderate 6.0-7.5 Moderate Moderate Moderate 200000