2012 Fo r a g e g u id e - BrettYoung

Economic Benefit of Seed ProductionSeed production can be a very profitable part of your rotation.Compared to most cereal crop options, turf grass seed production hasan excellent profitability track record. The average contribution marginearned on perennial ryegrass seed production versus hard red springwheat was 33% higher and versus oats was 37% higher.AVERAGE CONTRIBUTION MARGIN/ ACREContribution Margin ($/acre) *200150100500$190.00PerennialRyegrass$143.60Hard RedSpring Wheat$138.63OatsContribution margin per acre calculated based on:• Average prices 2006 through 2009.• Average yields as reported by producers to Manitoba Agricultural ServicesCorporation.• Variable costs (seed, fertilizer, crop protection, fuel, machinery operating andinsurance) of $190/acre for perennial ryegrass, $160 for hard red spring wheatand $115 for oats.* Note: Estimated contribution margins are approximate and are not meant forbudgeting purposes.PRoducing SeedSeed Grower Partnership ProgramThe Seed Grower Partnership Program is only available to growers who produce forageand/or turf seed for BrettYoung. The Program offers preferential pricing on our canola,forage, soybean and corn seed, as well as BioBoost Liquid. For more information on thisProgram, talk to your BrettYoung Sales Agronomist.