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

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Producing Seed for BrettYoungOur goal is to build long-lasting partnerships with our seed producers and useour market knowledge and global contacts, built over 75 years, to bring forageand turf seed production opportunities to Western Canadian farmers. Many of ourseed producers have found growing forage and turf seed to be an attractive andprofitable alternative to traditional crops. We are very proud of the relationships wehave built with our seed producers. To our current and past seed producer partners,thank you for your hard work and commitment to producing quality seed.If you are interested in becoming a BrettYoung seed producer, please contact oneof our Sales Agronomists listed on the next page — we would like an opportunity tobuild a long-term, financially beneficial partnership with you.Agronomy Services48Contracting with BrettYoung means one of our agronomists is there every stepof the way to help you get the most out of your seed production fields. With thesupport of our Sales Agronomists, yields of perennial ryegrass have increased 50%since 2002 and efforts are being made to continue to improve crop yields andquality. In fact, an initiative is underway to identify and promote specific practicesthat promote consistently higher yields of BrettYoung’s major production species.BrettYoung’s agronomists will help you with the entire production cycle. Some of theservices you can expect are in the chart below.Planning• Scouting and selection of production fields• Selection of proper production species• Recommendation on expected production practices• Communication of contract termsCrop Delivery• Communication of delivery schedule• Communication of crop quality analysis• Communication of grower paymentsSeeding & Crop Development• Delivery of seed stock• Multiple field scouting visits• Fertility recommendations• Herbicide and fungicide recommendationsHarvest• Available for recommendations on harvest timing• Available for recommendations on equipment settings• Crop samples taken• Post-harvest recommendations
Benefits of Seed ProductionAgronomic Benefits of Turf Seed Production• Early harvest splits up fall workload• Increases organic matter, helps improve less productive or questionable soils• Some species have tolerance to salinity, alkalinity and acidityAgronomic tip – turf crops are high moisture and nitrogen users. Many producershave had success following turf crops with soybeans or peas.Agronomic Benefits of Legume Seed Production• Improves soil tilth• Low input user• Nitrogen fixationBrettYoung Sales AgronomistsTo learn more about producing seed for BrettYoung contact your localSales Agronomist listed below.49Manitoba–East & InterlakeAllan WilsonC: 204-294-6547E: allan.wilson@brettyoung.caManitoba–North CentralScott DavieC: 204-212-1025E: scott.davie@brettyoung.caManitoba–South/Saskatchewan–SoutheastDale ZiprickC: 204-230-7697E: dale.ziprick@brettyoung.caManitoba–North/SaskatchewanAlberta–Central & SouthJason HendersonC: 204-294-6571E: jason.henderson@brettyoung.caAlberta–Peace River East/British ColumbiaTodd SmithGeneral Manager, RycroftC: 780-518-3867E: todd.smith@brettyoung.caAlberta–Peace River WestTom LawrenceC: 780-518-8208E: tom.lawrence@brettyoung.caJoe ChartrandC: 204-212-0226E: joe.chartrand@brettyoung.ca
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