2020 Seed Product Guide

2020 SEED PRODUCT GUIDE 

GROW WITH US! 

federalhybrids.com | Elgin, IA | West Bend, IA

2020 SEED PRODUCT GUIDE 

FEDERAL HYBRIDS 


MISSION STATEMENT 

Our mission is to provide top quality seed corn, soybeans 

and alfalfa products with the newest genetics and traits 

to increase yield and maximize profits for our customers. 

Federal Hybrids strives to make a “positive difference” in 

the lives of all our customers, dealers and distributors. 

Vice President Kent Banwart and Federal Hybrids customer Josh Banwart 

Federal Hybrids is a family-owned, independent 

seed company that brings ‘world-class technology’ 

that performs for our customers. 

Kent Banwart, Vice President 

01 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

02 WELCOME TO FEDERAL HYBRIDS 

03 OUR STORY 

03 MEET THE TEAM - ELGIN STAFF 

04 MEET THE TEAM - WEST BEND STAFF 

05 CORN NUMBERING SYSTEM 

06 CORN TECHNOLOGY GUIDE 

WWW.FEDERALHYBRIDS.COM 

07 CORN PRODUCTS 

30 CORN SILAGE HYBRIDS 

31 SOYBEAN NUMBERING SYSTEM 

31 SOYBEAN TECHNOLOGY GUIDE 

32 SOYBEAN SEED TREATMENT PROGRAM 

33 SOYBEAN PRODUCTS 

45 ALFALFA PRODUCTS 

47 CORN COMPARISON CHART 

48 SEED SIZES AND PACKAGES 

49 CORN TRAIT CHART

BEST IN QUALITY 

GENETICS AND TRAITS 

GROW WITH US! 

WELCOME TO FEDERAL HYBRIDS 

We would like to thank all our customers, dealers, and distributors for making this past year successful. Your 

support is greatly appreciated! If you are new to Federal Hybrids, you can be assured that the varieties highlighted 

in this brochure are top-of-the-line seed products with the latest in technologies, genetics, and traits. We strive to 

maintain our customers’ trust and business by providing the highest-quality, best performing corn hybrids, 

soybean varieties and alfalfa seed. We also work hard to provide excellent customer service. 

Federal Hybrids is an independent, family-owned company that offers a broad portfolio of products including Bayer/ 

Monsanto, Syngenta, Dow/Dupont, BASF, and others to help maximize your diversity, thereby reducing your risk. 

One of the ways Federal Hybrids customers benefit from our being an independent company is through 

third-party evaluation of genetic diversity. 

In an age of high input costs, today’s farmer needs to closely manage all aspects of their operation. Deciding which 

varieties and traits go on each field is one of the most important input factors we can control. Federal Hybrids 

matches your farm’s soil types and farming practices with the best varieties and traits the industry has to offer. Our 

knowledgeable, experienced sales staff will help you choose the right varieties and traits for your specific farm fields 

to give you the greatest return on your investment. 

As we look to the future, we are focusing on farm averages of 300 bushels per acre on corn, 100 bushels per acre on 

soybeans, and 10 tons of alfalfa per acre. Our goal is to help the American farmer increase their production and 

be more competitive in today’s marketplace. 

We appreciate you being part of our team, and we look forward to being your seed specialist. 

We’ll do whatever we can to earn your business, 

and even more to keep it. 

OWNERS KENT BANWART BRENNAN FEHR RHETT JENSEN TIM BUTIKOFER 

2020 PRODUCT GUIDE 

02

OUR STORY 

FOUNDED 1932 


FEDERAL HYBRIDS STORY Federal Hybrids, Inc. has had 

a successful history going all the way back to 1932 when 

Allen Thurman founded the company in Eastern Iowa. 

From the start, Federal Hybrids was on the cutting edge 

of new technology by being one of the first companies 

to promote single-cross hybrid seed corn in the United 

States. Today, that same leading-edge technology is a 

core value of Federal Hybrids. 

In 1999, Tim and Kathy Butikofer purchased Federal 

Hybrids and began marketing seed in neighboring states. 

In 2004, Tim and his brother-in-law, Kent Banwart, began 

selling seed in Iowa. Kent soon became an owner in the 

Company. In the past few years, family members, Rhett 

Jensen and Brennan Fehr, have also become owners in 

the Company. Federal Hybrids carries on the traditions 

of family values, the latest in research and technology, 

top seed quality, and diversified products. 

Today Federal Hybrids markets in 20 states and is known 

for becoming one of the fastest growing independent 

seed companies in the Midwest. In the last seven years, 

Federal Hybrids’ growth has increased an average of 

25% per year. Our rapid growth is due to a combination 

of great people, great products, great performance, and 

repeat business. 

Product selection has been the key to our growth and 

success. Our distributors are a large part of our product 

selection team. We feel our distributors are the ones 

walking your fields, knowing your production limiting 

factors, and have been a great asset to our product 

selection process. Product selection and prescription 

product placement are two of the most important 

decisions that can help increase your yield and 

profitability. 

Federal Hybrids offers an excellent portfolio of leadingedge 

genetics and technology that will significantly 

boost profit on every acre planted. Federal Hybrids 

continues its well-established relationships with the 

industry’s leading genetic and trait providers. Our ability 

to access genetics and traits from such a diversified 

platform provides the “Federal Yield Advantage”. The 

Federal Yield Advantage is evident in many F.I.R.S.T. Trial 

results, appreciated by our satisfied customers, and 

responsible for our repeat business and rapid growth. 

Federal Hybrids is honored to have served the American 

farmer for 88 years with the latest in seed technologies, 

genetics, and traits. We welcome you to become part 

of Federal Hybrids so you, too, can experience the 

“Federal Yield Advantage”! 

To learn more, visit our website at www.federalhybrids.com 

ELGIN STAFF 

Tim Butikofer 

President 

Rhett Jensen 

Customer Service/Sales 

Deb Knight 

Office Manager 

Laura Matt 

Controller 

Tammy Callahan 

Seed Account/Customer Service 

03 

WWW.FEDERALHYBRIDS.COM

FEDERAL HYBRIDS® 

MEET THE TEAM 

GROW WITH US! 

WEST BEND STAFF 

Kent Banwart 

Vice President/General Mgr./Product Mgr. 

Brennan Fehr 

Operations Manager 

Brian Bormann 

Plant Manager 

Eric Sipress 

Shipping 

Jackie Hoover 

Seed Account Mgr./Office Mgr. 

Crystal Grebner 

Accounting 

West Bend Warehouse 

Back: Benjamin Massner, Lincoln Fehr, Benson Fehr, Trystian Schupbach, Brett Capesius, Merlin Eischeid 

Front: Robbie Decker 


04

FEDERAL HYBRIDS® CORN 

NUMBERING SYSTEM 


READING THE CORN NUMBER 

MATURITY 

Add 50 to this number to 

calculate maturity: 

52 + 50 = 102 day maturity 

INVENTORY NUMBER 

EXAMPLE 

5280 SSTAX RIB 

52 80 

SSTAX RIB 

Platinum Series Hybrids 

Federal Hybrids is proud to introduce several new Platinum Series Hybrids! This level of distinction is given 

only to hybrids that have been released through the most advanced breeding techniques and deliver the 

highest level of agronomic and yield performance available! 

Gold Series Hybrids 

Federal Hybrids is also excited to introduce our new Gold Series Hybrids! Our goal is to provide you with 

excellent choices and to assist in placing the most appropriate product for you on each individual acre. This 

series of hybrids have shown to be proven performers with some of the newest genetics in the marketplace. 

Energize your corn with Federal ArmourGuard Corn Treat! 

The “Federal Yield Advantage” brings you a new corn treatment: 

Federal Hybrids is treating most of our corn with Federal ArmourGuard Corn Treat (FACT). This gives additional value to our 

customers, fulfilling Federal Hybrids’ commitment to bring you the “Federal Yield Advantage”! 

Federal ArmourGuard Corn Treat: 

• Quicker germination, emergence and growth 

means the crop achieves greater photosynthetic 

capacity and better preservation of soil moisture 

• Improves nutrient uptake and utilization 

• Facilitates carbon fixation and increases 

nitrogen utilization 

• Triggers the plant to grab more available 

nitrogen and improves plant health to help 

maximize yield potential 

* Federal ArmourGuard Corn Treat is the brand name for Federal Hybrids’ seed corn treatment. 

Federal ArmourGuard Corn Treat (FACT) pushes the seed 

toward a faster start, helping plants avoid early-season 

disease pressures that can inhibit yield potential throughout 

the growing season. 

Federal ArmourGuard Corn Treat (FACT) assures growers 

that they have maximized their yield potential from the 

moment the seed hits the ground. 

Federal ArmourGuard Corn Treat (FACT) provides a superuniform 

coating with excellent seed appearance and flowability. 

We understand that farm margins are tight; therefore, we 

want to give you the extra advantage for being our loyal 

customers. This is our way of expressing our thanks for putting 

your confidence in Federal Hybrids. 

The “Federal Yield Advantage” brings you 

Federal ArmourGuard Corn Treat… it’s a FACT. 

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CORN PRODUCTS 

TECHNOLOGY GUIDE 

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CONV | Conventional Corn 

No Traits 

ORGANIC | Conventional Corn 

Organically Grown Seed 

UNT | Conventional Corn 

Untreated 

RR | Roundup Ready® Corn 2 

Roundup Ready® Corn 2 contains in-plant tolerance to Roundup® brand herbicides, enabling growers to spray Roundup® brands over the top, 

from planting through the V8 stage or 30-inch corn height, with excellent crop safety and no yield reduction. Compared to popular conventional 

corn programs, the Roundup Ready® Corn 2 system costs less, while allowing hybrids to reach their maximum yield potential. While the U.S. 

regulatory agencies have given full approval to Roundup Ready® Corn 2 for commerce in the U.S. for marketing and consumption as food, food 

ingredients and feed for livestock, certain regulatory approvals are pending in certain export markets. For more information on these approvals, 

or for assistance in locating domestic grain outlets, see the American Seed Trade Association web site (www.amseed.org) or contact Monsanto 

directly at 800-768-6387. 

VT2 PRO | VT Double PRO® Corn 

VT Double PRO® is the first double-stacked corn trait that requires just 20% separate, structured refuge. Dual modes of action provide maximum 

protection against corn earworm and other above-ground pests, like European and Southwestern corn borers and fall armyworm. 

VT2 PRO RIB | VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® Corn Blend 

VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® Corn Blend is a mix of 95% traited and 5% refuge seed. With refuge-in-a-bag, there’s no need to calculate or plant 

separate, structured refuge in the Corn-Growing Area. It contains dual modes of action for maximum protection against corn earworm and other 

above-ground pests, like European and Southwestern corn borers and fall armyworm. 

DGVT2 PRO RIB | DroughtGard® Hybrids with VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® Corn Blend 

DroughtGard® Hybrids with VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® Corn Blend contain the first double-stacked trait with dual modes of action for above 

ground insects and maximum protection against corn earworm. Superior genetics along with innovative drought-tolerant trait technology helps 

DroughtGard® Hybrids withstand drought conditions for a better chance of maximizing kernels per ear and overall yield potential. 

SSTAX RIB | SmartStax® RIB Complete® Corn Blend 

SmartStax® RIB Complete® Corn Blend is a mix of 95% Bt. traited, 5% refuge seed. You get all the benefits of SmartStax® technology, plus the 

convenience of 5% refuge seed interspersed in every bag. It has proven to have a 10 bu/A advantage over non-Bt. traited corn and a 20 bu/A 

advantage over non-Bt. treated corn + a soil-applied insecticide. 

GTA | Agrisure Artesian® GTA (Artesian + Agrisure® GT) 

The Agrisure Artesian® GTA trait stack combines a hybrid that optimizes the conversion of water to grain and provides improved yield consistency 

with tolerance to in-crop applications of glyphosate-based herbicides. 

VP3110 | Agrisure Viptera® 3110 (Agrisure Viptera® + Agrisure® GT/CB/LL) 

The Agrisure Viptera® 3110 trait stack offers season-long comprehensive above-ground insect control. It is ideal for areas where corn rootworm 

management is not a key focus. 

VP3110A | Agrisure Viptera® 3110A (Agrisure Viptera® 3110 + Artesian) 

The Agrisure Viptera® 3110A trait stack combines the benefits of a hybrid that maximizes yield when it rains and increases yield when it doesn’t, with 

season-long comprehensive above-ground insect control. It is ideal for areas where corn rootworm management is not a key focus. 

3122 E-Z | Agrisure® 3122 E-Z Refuge® (Agrisure® 3000GT + Herculex® XTRA) 

The Agrisure® 3122 E-Z Refuge® trait stack offers the convenience of an E-Z Refuge® seed blend with multiple modes of action against corn borer 

and corn rootworm, as well as suppression of ear-feeding insects. 

GT3011A | Agrisure Artesian® 3011A (Artesian + Agrisure® 3000GT) 

The Agrisure Artesian® 3011A trait stack combines a hybrid that converts water to grain more efficiently than other hybrids, providing improved yield 

consistency, with traits that control corn borer and corn rootworm, and herbicide flexibility. 


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CORN PRODUCTS 

82 - 83 DAYS 


CORN 

3270 VT2 PRO 

82 DAYS 

• Outstanding yields 

• Very good late season standability 

• Recommend fungicide on corn after corn acres 

• Very good test weight 

3300 RR 

83 DAYS 

• Excellent agronomics with excellent stalks 

and roots 

• Good choice for variable soils 

• Strong emergence and early plant vigor 

• Impressive disease package including Goss's 

Wilt and NLB 

“In 2018, we planted Federal Hybrids 

seed corn alongside two of Pioneer’s 

“BEST” numbers in the same field 

(Pioneer is the leading competitor in 

our area.) All other factors were the 

same: tillage, fertilizer, and herbicide. 

At harvest time when we pulled into 

the Federal Hybrids’ cornfield, the 

yield increased by up to 30 bushels 

per acre! The numbers speak for 

themselves. 

Our dealings with Distributor Dan 

McAtee go back to the mid-1980s. His 

customer service has always been 

excellent and his advice on how to 

improve yields, regardless of variety, 

has been “spot on.” Thank you Dan.” 

Tom and Carolyn Probst 

West Liberty, IA 

STALK STRENGTH 7 

ROOT STRENGTH 7 

EARLY PLANT VIGOR 8 

DROUGHT TOLERANCE 7 

CORN-ON-CORN 8 

YIELD FOR MATURITY 9 

Plant Height Medium-Short 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type Semi-Determinate 

Kernel Rows 14-16 

Test Weight 

Very Good 

Population Tolerance 32-36 







Plant Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 


Test Weight 

Good 


AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

GDU's to 

Mid-Pollination 

GDU's to 

Black Layer 

Work or 

Race Horse 

Brand 

3270 VT2 PRO 82 950 1830 W VG F E VG A G NA 

Grain Quality 

Silage Rating 

Flowering 

Maturity 

Responds to 

Fungicide 

3300 RR 83 1140 2100 W G NA E VG VG VG NA 

3540 VT2 PRO RIB 85 1160 2150 R/W VG VG E G VG G NA 

3570 VT2 PRO RIB 85 1040 1990 W VG G ME VG G A NA 

3620 RR 86 1170 2250 R/W G A M G G F VG 

Staygreen 

Goss's Wilt 

Southern 

Leaf Blight 

07 


SCALE = 1-9 | 9 = BEST 

E = Early | ME = Medium-Early | ML = Medium-Late | L = Late

CORN PRODUCTS 

85 - 86 DAYS 

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3540 VT2 PRO RIB 

85 DAYS 

• 4TH PLACE - 54 entries at Casselton, ND 2015 

F.I.R.S.T. Trials - early-season 

• Excellent roots, very good stalks 

• Avoid corn-on-corn 

• Very fast drydown 


85 DAYS 

• Yields under variable conditions 

• Excellent roots 

• Girthy ears with grain quality 


• Very good early plant vigor 

3620 RR 

86 DAYS 

• Consistent performance across environments 

• Very good stalks and roots 

• Good stress tolerance 

• Very good disease package, except for 

Goss's Wilt 

CORN 



















Plant Height Medium-Tall 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 


Test Weight 

Very Good 


Plant Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 


Test Weight 

Very Good 


Plant Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 



Test Weight 

Good 


DISEASE RESISTANCE 

Northern 

Leaf Blight 

Anthracnose 

Stalk Rot 

Eye Spot 

Gray Leaf Spot 

Common Rust 

Highly 

Productive Soils 

Average 

Variable Soils 

SOIL TYPES 

Less Productive 

Soils (Low CEC) 

Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

Heavy / 

Wet Soils 

Light / 

Sandy Soils 

Brand 

VG F VG G VG VG VG G VG VG G 3270 VT2 PRO 

VG VG NA VG VG E E E VG G VG 3300 RR 

VG VG G A VG E E VG VG VG VG 3540 VT2 PRO RIB 

G G VG NA G VG VG VG VG VG VG 3570 VT2 PRO RIB 

VG G VG G VG VG VG VG G G G 3620 RR 

New 

SOYBEANS ALFALFA 

P = Poor | F = Fair | A = Average | G = Good | VG = Very Good | E = Excellent | NA = Not Available 


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CORN PRODUCTS 

86 - 88 DAYS 


CORN 

3660 GT3011A 

Versions: GTA, CONV 


3800 ORGANIC 

86 DAYS 

• Artesian hybrid with 

outstanding agronomics 

• Widely adapted from South Dakota 

to Michigan 

• Very good for Goss's Wilt 

• Excellent stalks and roots 

87 DAYS 

• 2ND PLACE - 12 entries at Coleman, WI 2018 

U of WI Extension 

• Excellent top-end yield potential for ideal and 

variable environments 

• Very good early vigor for early planting and 

reduced tillage 

• Extremely girthy ear 

• Very good stalks for highly managed acres 

88 DAYS 

• Impressive performance across high and low 

yield environments 



• Long ears have very good flex and very good 

grain quality 

• Very good staygreen 



















Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium-High 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 

Semi-Determinate 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 




Test Weight 

Good 

Test Weight 

Good 

Test Weight 

Very Good 





Brand 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

GDU's to 


GDU's to 

Black Layer 

Work or 

Race Horse 

Grain Quality 

Silage Rating 

Flowering 

Maturity 

Responds to 

Fungicide 

Staygreen 

Goss's Wilt 

Southern 

Leaf Blight 

3660 GT3011A 86 1130 2170 R/W G VG M G VG VG NA 

3790 VT2 PRO RIB 87 1045 2015 R G G M G VG A NA 

3800 ORGANIC 88 1155 2165 R/W VG G E VG VG G NA 

3880 VT2 PRO RIB 88 1190 2260 R/W G VG M VG G G NA 

4130 VT2 PRO RIB 91 1205 2360 R/W E A ME VG G F A 

4160 VT2 PRO RIB 91 1160 2300 R/W G VG ME VG G VG NA 

09 


SCALE = 1-9 | 9 = BEST 


CORN PRODUCTS 

88 - 91 DAYS 

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88 DAYS 

• Impressive early vigor 

• Good candidate for tough acres 

• Dual purpose hybrid 

• Strong yields across environments 

• Moves south well 


91 DAYS 

• Year after year solid consistency 

• Very good drought tolerance 

• Responds to high populations 

• Medium height, very attractive hybrid 


Versions: RR, SSTAX RIB 

91 DAYS 

• 1ST PLACE - 18 entries at Marshfield, WI 2018 

U of WI Extension 

• 3RD PLACE - 60 entries at Clear Lake, SD 2015 

F.I.R.S.T. SDNE early-season 

• 4TH PLACE - 54 entries at Webster, SD 2016 




CORN 



















Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Height 

Tall 

Ear Height 

Medium-High 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 


Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 




Test Weight 

Good 

Test Weight 

Average 

Test Weight 

Average 





Northern 

Leaf Blight 

Anthracnose 

Stalk Rot 

Eye Spot 


Common Rust 

Highly 


Average 


SOIL TYPES 



Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

Heavy / 

Wet Soils 

Light / 

Sandy Soils 

Brand 

VG NA VG NA VG VG VG VG G G VG 3660 GT3011A 

G G VG F VG E VG A A A A 3790 VT2 PRO RIB 

G NA NA G G E E E VG G VG 3800 ORGANIC 

VG NA NA G VG VG E E VG G VG 3880 VT2 PRO RIB 

G G G F VG E E VG G G VG 4130 VT2 PRO RIB 

G G E NA VG E VG VG VG A G 4160 VT2 PRO RIB 

New 




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CORN PRODUCTS 

91 DAYS 


CORN 



Versions: CONV, RR 


91 DAYS 

• Excellent for silage 

• Best in zone and north 

• Very good roots and stalks 

• Consistent girthy ears down the row 

91 DAYS 

• 1ST PLACE - 23 entries at South Shore, SD 

2018 SDSU early-season 

• 2ND PLACE - 41 entries at South Shore, SD 

2017 SDSU early-season 

• Widely adapted 

• Strong emergence and excellent early 

plant vigor 

• Best performance on tougher acres with very 

good drought tolerance 

91 DAYS 

• Excellent emergence and early plant vigor 

• Excellent stalks and very good roots 


• Compact plant stature 



















Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium-Short 

Plant Height 

Medium-Short 

Ear Height 

Medium-High 

Ear Height 

Medium-Low 

Ear Height 

Medium-Low 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 





Test Weight 

Average 

Test Weight 

Good 

Test Weight 

Very Good 





Brand 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

GDU's to 


GDU's to 

Black Layer 

Work or 

Race Horse 

Grain Quality 

Silage Rating 

Flowering 

Maturity 

Responds to 

Fungicide 

Staygreen 

Goss's Wilt 

Southern 

Leaf Blight 

4180 VT2 PRO RIB 91 1190 2250 R/W G E E G VG G NA 

4185 VT2 PRO RIB 91 1140 2225 R/W G G ME G G A NA 

4190 VT2 PRO RIB 91 1150 2370 R VG A ME VG A A A 

4240 VT2 PRO RIB 92 1240 2400 R G E ML E G G NA 

4300 VT2 PRO RIB 93 1250 2435 R G NA M G A A NA 

4390 VP3110A 93 1245 2350 R/W VG VG M G G VG NA 

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SCALE = 1-9 | 9 = BEST 


CORN PRODUCTS 

92 - 93 DAYS 

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Versions: SSTAX RIB, CONV, RR 

92 DAYS 

• 1ST PLACE - 54 entries at Clear Lake, SD 2014 


• 4TH PLACE - 60 entries at Clear Lake, SD 2015 


• 5TH PLACE - 54 entries at Howard, SD 2014 


• 9TH PLACE - 63 entries at Wilmar, MN 2015 

F.I.R.S.T. MNWC early-season 


93 DAYS 

• Manage for timely harvest 


• Needs high populations for best performance 

• Excellent yield potential for this maturity 

4390 VP3110A 

93 DAYS 

• Widely adapted east to west 

• Very good stalks and good roots 

• Very good dual purpose product 


CORN 



















Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium-High 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 

Determinate 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 




Test Weight 

Good 

Test Weight 

Good 

Test Weight 

Very Good 





Northern 

Leaf Blight 

Anthracnose 

Stalk Rot 

Eye Spot 


Common Rust 

Highly 


Average 


SOIL TYPES 



Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

Heavy / 

Wet Soils 

Light / 

Sandy Soils 

Brand 

VG G A VG VG E E VG A A VG 4180 VT2 PRO RIB 

VG NA VG NA NA E E E VG G VG 4185 VT2 PRO RIB 

VG A VG A NA E E G E A A 4190 VT2 PRO RIB 

VG A A G G E G A G A A 4240 VT2 PRO RIB 

G VG NA G NA E E VG G VG A 4300 VT2 PRO RIB 

G G VG NA NA VG VG VG VG G VG 4390 VP3110A 

New 




12

CORN PRODUCTS 

94 DAYS 


CORN 





94 DAYS 

• Solid agronomics with great 

western movement 

• Semi-flex ear allows lower 

planting populations 

• Best positioned on well drained soils 

• Very good test weight and grain quality 

94 DAYS 

• 3RD PLACE - 36 entries at Clear Lake, MN 

2018 F.I.R.S.T. MNEC full-season 

• 4TH PLACE - 54 entries at Clear Lake, SD 2016 


• 4TH PLACE - 60 entries at Bath, SD 2015 

F.I.R.S.T. SDNE early-season (VT3 PRO) 

• Year after year solid consistency 


94 DAYS 

• 2ND PLACE - 45 entries at Lamberton, SD 

2018 F.I.R.S.T. SDNE early-season 

• Very high yield potential 

• Moves north of zone as a full-season hybrid 

• Best positioned on better soils 

• Girthy ear on a Medium-Tall Plant 



















Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Height 

Medium-Short 

Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium-Low 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 

Determinate 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 




Test Weight 

Very Good 

Test Weight 

Very Good 

Test Weight 

Average 





Brand 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

GDU's to 


GDU's to 

Black Layer 

Work or 

Race Horse 

Grain Quality 

Silage Rating 

Flowering 

Maturity 

Responds to 

Fungicide 

Staygreen 

Goss's Wilt 

Southern 

Leaf Blight 

4400 VT2 PRO RIB 94 1175 2285 R/W VG NA M G G VG NA 

4440 VT2 PRO RIB 94 1240 2350 R/W E F M E G G NA 

4470 VT2 PRO RIB 94 1140 2200 R G VG M VG A G NA 

4560 VT2 PRO RIB 95 1190 2330 R VG VG M VG VG A NA 

4580 VT2 PRO RIB 95 1210 2360 R/W VG G ML VG G G NA 

4680 VT2 PRO RIB 96 1210 2355 R/W VG VG M VG G A NA 

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SCALE = 1-9 | 9 = BEST 


CORN PRODUCTS 

95 - 96 DAYS 

GROW WITH US! 


Versions: SSTAX RIB 

95 DAYS 

• 4TH PLACE - 51 entries at Bath, SD 2017 

SDSU early-season 

• 4TH PLACE - 41 entries at South Shore, SD 

2017 SDSU early-season (SSTAX) 

• High-yielding hybrid 

• Place on better soils under high management 

• Average for Goss's Wilt 



95 DAYS 

• 1ST PLACE - 54 entries 2017 F.I.R.S.T. MNWC 

early-season summary 

• 1ST PLACE - 45 entries 2017 F.I.R.S.T. SDNE - 


• 1ST PLACE - University of MN 2017 Southern 

Zone 97 day and earlier test 

• 2ND PLACE - 51 entries at Bath, SD 2017 




96 DAYS 

• 1ST PLACE - 17 entries at Chippewa Falls, WI 

2018 U of WI Extension 

• Ideally suited for early planting and 



• Enough flex for tougher acres 


CORN 



















Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 


Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 




Test Weight 

Very Good 

Test Weight 

Very Good 

Test Weight 

Excellent 





Northern 

Leaf Blight 

Anthracnose 

Stalk Rot 

Eye Spot 


Common Rust 

Highly 


Average 


SOIL TYPES 



Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

Heavy / 

Wet Soils 

Light / 

Sandy Soils 

Brand 

G VG NA G NA E E VG A A A 4400 VT2 PRO RIB 

G G VG G VG E VG G VG VG G 4440 VT2 PRO RIB 

A A VG A VG VG VG G G VG G 4470 VT2 PRO RIB 

G A VG A VG E G A G VG A 4560 VT2 PRO RIB 

G VG VG NA VG E E E VG G VG 4580 VT2 PRO RIB 

G VG NA A NA E E VG E G G 4680 VT2 PRO RIB 

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CORN PRODUCTS 

97 DAYS 


CORN 





Versions: CONV 

97 DAYS 

• Excellent choice for highly productive or 

variable soils 



• Excellent corn-on-corn rating 

• Good dual purpose potential 

97 DAYS 

• 2ND PLACE - 60 entries at Paullina, IA 2015 

F.I.R.S.T. IANO ultra early 

• 4TH PLACE - 54 entries at Webster, SD 2016 

F.I.R.S.T. SDNE full-season 

• 7TH PLACE - 48 entries at Cavour, SD 2015 


• 8TH PLACE - 63 entries at Granite Falls, MN 

2016 F.I.R.S.T. MNWC early 


97 DAYS 

• 1ST PLACE - 51 entries at Miller, SD 2017 


• 1ST PLACE - 45 entries at Bath, SD 2017 


• 2ND PLACE - 45 entries at Clear Lake, SD 2017 


• 1ST PLACE - 60 entries at Emmetsburg, IA 

2016 F.I.R.S.T. IANO ultra early (CONV) 



















Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Height 

Medium-Short 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium-High 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 





Test Weight 

Very Good 

Test Weight 

Good 

Test Weight 

Average 





Brand 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

GDU's to 


GDU's to 

Black Layer 

Work or 

Race Horse 

Grain Quality 

Silage Rating 

Flowering 

Maturity 

Responds to 

Fungicide 

Staygreen 

Goss's Wilt 

Southern 

Leaf Blight 

4700 SSTAX RIB 97 1235 2410 R/W VG VG M G G G NA 

4760 VT2 PRO RIB 97 1210 2420 R/W A E M E G VG NA 

4770 VT2 PRO RIB 97 1200 2440 W A A ME VG G F NA 

4780 VT2 PRO RIB 97 1235 2480 R/W G E M G E VG NA 

4800 VT2 PRO RIB 98 1225 2400 R/W G G ME VG G VG NA 

4805 VT2 PRO RIB 98 1240 2420 R A NA M VG A G NA 

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SCALE = 1-9 | 9 = BEST 


CORN PRODUCTS 

97 - 98 DAYS 

GROW WITH US! 



97 DAYS 

• Excellent dual purpose hybrid 

• Very good for Goss's Wilt and Gray Leaf Spot 


• Excellent corn-on-corn rating 



98 DAYS 

• Widely adapted east to west across all 

soil types 

• Excellent yields and agronomics 

• Very good stress tolerance and good overall 

disease package 

• Excellent roots with very good stalks 



98 DAYS 

• Top-end yield potential in both trait versions 


• Responds to high management 


CORN 



















Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 


Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 




Test Weight 

Good 

Test Weight 

Good 

Test Weight 

Average 





Northern 

Leaf Blight 

Anthracnose 

Stalk Rot 

Eye Spot 


Common Rust 

Highly 


Average 


SOIL TYPES 



Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

Heavy / 

Wet Soils 

Light / 

Sandy Soils 

Brand 

VG VG NA G NA E E VG G G A 4700 SSTAX RIB 

VG VG NA VG E VG E E G G A 4760 VT2 PRO RIB 

VG NA NA A NA VG VG VG VG VG G 4770 VT2 PRO RIB 

G G NA VG VG E E E G VG G 4780 VT2 PRO RIB 

G VG VG A G E E VG VG VG VG 4800 VT2 PRO RIB 

G A NA VG NA E E G G G A 4805 VT2 PRO RIB 

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CORN PRODUCTS 

98 - 99 DAYS 


CORN 







98 DAYS 

• 2ND PLACE - 54 entries at Kerkhoven, MN 

2018 F.I.R.S.T. MNWC early-season (SSTAX) 

• 3RD PLACE - 50 entries at Volga, SD 2017 

SDSU early season 

• 4TH PLACE - 42 entries at Brandon, MN 2017 

F.I.R.S.T. MNEC early-season 

• 5TH PLACE - 54 entries at Clinton, MN 2018 

F.I.R.S.T. MNWC early-season (SSTAX) 

• Very good stalks and excellent roots 

99 DAYS 

• 1ST PLACE - 54 entries at Madison Lake, MN 

2018 F.I.R.S.T. MNWC full-season (SSTAX) 

• 1ST PLACE - 40 entries at Volga, SD 2018 


• 3RD PLACE - 38 entries at Miller, SD 2018 


• Very good early seedling vigor 


99 DAYS 


• Responds to high management 


• Very good stalks and test weight 



















Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Height 

Tall 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium-High 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 


Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 




Test Weight 

Excellent 

Test Weight 

Very Good 

Test Weight 

Very Good 





Brand 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

GDU's to 


GDU's to 

Black Layer 

Work or 

Race Horse 

Grain Quality 

Silage Rating 

Flowering 

Maturity 

Responds to 

Fungicide 

Staygreen 

Goss's Wilt 

Southern 

Leaf Blight 

4880 VT2 PRO RIB 98 1230 2395 R/W VG G M G G G NA 

4990 VT2 PRO RIB 99 1230 2420 R/W VG A M G A G NA 

4999 VT2 PRO RIB 99 1240 2450 R VG VG M VG G G NA 

5000 VT2 PRO RIB 100 1265 2470 R VG G ML G A G NA 

5005 SSTAX RIB 100 1260 2510 R/W G G M E G G NA 

5008 CONV 100 1240 2530 R/W VG G M VG VG VG NA 

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SCALE = 1-9 | 9 = BEST 


CORN PRODUCTS 

100 DAYS 

GROW WITH US! 


100 DAYS 

• High top-end yield potential 

• Position on high fertility fields 

• Best performance in zone and north 

• Manage for timely harvest 


100 DAYS 

• Impressive yield stability across all 

yield environments 


• Excellent response to fungicide applications 



5008 CONV 

Versions: ORGANIC 

100 DAYS 


• Very good roots and test weight 


• Dominating yield performance 

CORN 



















Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 


Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 




Test Weight 

Very Good 

Test Weight 

Good 

Test Weight 

Very Good 





Northern 

Leaf Blight 

Anthracnose 

Stalk Rot 

Eye Spot 


Common Rust 

Highly 


Average 


SOIL TYPES 



Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

Heavy / 

Wet Soils 

Light / 

Sandy Soils 

Brand 

VG A E A NA E E E VG G VG 4880 VT2 PRO RIB 

VG A NA G NA E E E VG G VG 4990 VT2 PRO RIB 

A VG NA A NA E E G VG G G 4999 VT2 PRO RIB 

VG G NA A NA E E G G G A 5000 VT2 PRO RIB 

G NA NA G VG E E VG G A G 5005 SSTAX RIB 

G NA NA G G E E VG G G G 5008 CONV 

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CORN PRODUCTS 

101 - 102 DAYS 


CORN 



101 DAYS 

• Very good dual purpose hybrid 

• Excellent stalks and very good roots 


• Very good late season intactness 

and appearance 

5200 VP3110 

102 DAYS 

• Superior top-end yield with outstanding 

test weight 

• Widely adapted east to west across all 

soil types 


• Very good stalks and roots with great late 

season intactness 

“Bruellman Farms has been planting 

Federal Hybrids seed since 2004. On 

our farming operation, we plant 700 

acres of corn and 700 acres of 

soybeans each year. This last year 

Federal Hybrids 5280 VT2 Pro RIB 

went head-to-head with DeKalb on 

our farm. The Federal Hybrids 102- 

day maturity seed corn beat the 

DeKalb 107-day maturity by 12 to 15 

bushels per acre. We were very 

happy with the yields. 

Distributor Kent Banwart provides us 

very good customer service. He 

makes time for us whenever we have 

questions. We can’t say enough good 

things about the Federal Hybrids staff. 

The people are just great to work 

with.” 

Greg and Gwen Schupbach 

Bruellman Farms 

West Bend, IA 








Ear Height Medium-High 

Ear Type Semi-Flex 


Test Weight Good 








Plant Height 

Tall 




Test Weight Excellent 



Brand 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

GDU's to 


GDU's to 

Black Layer 

Work or 

Race Horse 

Grain Quality 

Silage Rating 

Flowering 

Maturity 

Responds to 

Fungicide 

Staygreen 

Goss's Wilt 

Southern 

Leaf Blight 

5190 VT2 PRO RIB 101 1270 2550 R/W G VG L VG G VG NA 

5200 VP3110 102 1240 2420 R/W VG VG M VG VG VG NA 

5260 DGVT2 PRO RIB 102 1270 2550 R/W A A M VG VG G NA 

5280 VT2 PRO RIB 102 1230 2415 R/W VG G M VG G VG VG 

5300 VT2 PRO RIB 103 1290 2515 R/W G NA M G G G VG 

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SCALE = 1-9 | 9 = BEST 


CORN PRODUCTS 

102 - 103 DAYS 

GROW WITH US! 

5260 DGVT2 PRO RIB 

102 DAYS 

• DroughtGard® hybrid 

• Very good yield potential under stress 

• Very strong stalks 

• Very good drydown 


Versions: SSTAX RIB, CONV, RR, ORGANIC, UNT 

102 DAYS 

• 1ST PLACE - 54 entries at Clinton, MN 2018 

F.I.R.S.T. MNWC full-season 

• 1ST PLACE - 28 entries at Arlington, WI 2018 

U of WI Extension (SSTAX) 

• 1st PLACE - 72 entries at Tracy, MN 2017 

F.I.R.S.T. MNSW early-season 

• 1st PLACE - 45 entries at Winthrop, MN 2017 

F.I.R.S.T. MNWC full-season 


103 DAYS 

• Excellent early vigor for reduced tillage 

• Strong yield potential with good 

southern movement 

• Very good roots and good stalks 

• Excels at higher plant populations 

CORN 



















Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 





Test Weight 

Average 

Test Weight 

Excellent 

Test Weight 

Good 





Northern 

Leaf Blight 

Anthracnose 

Stalk Rot 

Eye Spot 


Common Rust 

Highly 


Average 


SOIL TYPES 



Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

Heavy / 

Wet Soils 

Light / 

Sandy Soils 

Brand 

VG G NA G VG E E VG VG G VG 5190 VT2 PRO RIB 

G NA NA A NA E E VG VG G VG 5200 VP3110 

VG G NA VG VG E E E G G VG 5260 DGVT2 PRO RIB 

G A NA A NA E E E E G VG 5280 VT2 PRO RIB 

A VG NA A NA E E VG E G G 5300 VT2 PRO RIB 

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CORN PRODUCTS 

103 - 104 DAYS 


CORN 



103 DAYS 

• 1ST PLACE - 36 entries 2017 F.I.R.S.T. MNEC 

full-season summary 

• 1ST PLACE - 72 entries at Lu Verne, IA 2016 

F.I.R.S.T. IANW early-season (SSTAX) 

• 3RD PLACE - 54 entries at Tracy, MN 2016 

F.I.R.S.T. MNSW full-season 

• 3RD PLACE - 72 entries at Moorland, IA 2016 

F.I.R.S.T. IANW early-season 

5445 CONV 

Versions: ORGANIC, UNT 

104 DAYS 

• Top-end yields at higher populations 

• Huge girthy ears with deep kernels 

• Keep north of Hwy 20 

• Medium-Tall hybrid with consistent ears 

“We have been a 100% Federal 

Hybrids seed customer for the past 

four years. We plant between 500 to 

700 acres of corn and 500 to 700 acres 

of soybeans each year, plus some 

alfalfa. We have gotten phenomenal 

yield results from Federal Hybrids 

seed. Two years ago, we planted 

Federal Hybrids 5860 DGVT2Pro RIB, 

and it yielded 290 to 300 bushels per 

acre. Federal Hybrids 5550 SmartStax 

RIB and 5550 VT2 Pro RIB have also 

been some of my top-yielding hybrids. 

We have great respect for Distributor 

Nick Benson and his agronomy 

background; we trust his input and 

advice. We have traveled with the 

Federal Hybrids group, which included 

owners, dealers and growers. They are 

like family… top-notch in our book. 

Mark and Patti Wynthein 

Arlington, IA 







Plant Height 

Tall 




Test Weight 

Excellent 









Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 


Test Weight 

Good 



Brand 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

GDU's to 


GDU's to 

Black Layer 

Work or 

Race Horse 

Grain Quality 

Silage Rating 

Flowering 

Maturity 

Responds to 

Fungicide 

Staygreen 

Goss's Wilt 

Southern 

Leaf Blight 

5370 VT2 PRO RIB 103 1240 2400 R/W E VG M VG A G VG 

5445 CONV 104 1270 2580 R/W G E ML VG G E NA 

5480 CONV 104 1380 2580 R/W VG E L E VG VG G 

5490 VT2 PRO RIB 104 1260 2480 R/W E G M E VG VG G 

5550 SSTAX RIB 105 1270 2500 R VG VG E E VG VG E 

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SCALE = 1-9 | 9 = BEST 


CORN PRODUCTS 

104 - 105 DAYS 

GROW WITH US! 

5480 CONV 

Versions: 3122 E-Z 

104 DAYS 

• Tall hybrid that exhibits top yields 

• Excellent drought tolerance 

• Flexing ear type 

• Very attractive plant 



104 DAYS 


• Good response to high management 


• Very good stalks and excellent test weight 


Versions: VT2 PRO RIB, CONV 

105 DAYS 

• 1ST PLACE - 72 entries at Greene, IA 2015 

F.I.R.S.T. IANC early-season 

• 2ND PLACE - 54 entries at Wabasso, MN 2016 

F.I.R.S.T. MNSW full-season 

• 2ND PLACE - 66 entries at Britt, IA 2016 


• 5TH PLACE (TIED) - University of MN 2017 

Southern Zone 104 day and later 

CORN 



















Plant Height 

Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Ear Height 

Medium-High 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 


Ear Type 





Test Weight 

Good 

Test Weight 

Excellent 

Test Weight 

Very Good 





Northern 

Leaf Blight 

Anthracnose 

Stalk Rot 

Eye Spot 


Common Rust 

Highly 


Average 


SOIL TYPES 



Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

Heavy / 

Wet Soils 

Light / 

Sandy Soils 

Brand 

G G VG F G E VG G G G G 5370 VT2 PRO RIB 

G A NA G G E E G G G G 5445 CONV 

G VG VG G VG E E G G E E 5480 CONV 

A A NA A NA E E VG G G VG 5490 VT2 PRO RIB 

VG G E G VG E VG G G G F 5550 SSTAX RIB 

New 




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CORN PRODUCTS 

105 - 106 DAYS 


CORN 


Versions: VT2 PRO RIB, CONV 





105 DAYS 

• 1ST PLACE - 54 entries at Arlington, WI 2018 

F.I.R.S.T. WISO full-season 

• Widely adapted with good 

southern movement 

• Excels at medium to high populations 

• Outstanding dual purpose product 


106 DAYS 

• 3RD PLACE - 66 entries at Waterloo, IA 2016 


• Excellent roots and very good stalks 

• Widely adapted to all yield environments 



106 DAYS 


• Very good late season intactness 

and appearance 


• Very good test weight and grain quality 



















Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 


Ear Type 





Test Weight 

Good 

Test Weight 

Very Good 

Test Weight 

Very Good 





Brand 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

GDU's to 


GDU's to 

Black Layer 

Work or 

Race Horse 

Grain Quality 

Silage Rating 

Flowering 

Maturity 

Responds to 

Fungicide 

Staygreen 

Goss's Wilt 

Southern 

Leaf Blight 

5570 SSTAX RIB 105 1280 2645 R/W G VG M VG VG VG NA 

5670 VT2 PRO RIB 106 1280 2500 R/W VG VG M E VG A VG 

5690 VT2 PRO RIB 106 1275 2500 R/W VG G M VG VG VG VG 

5700 SSTAX RIB 107 1245 2450 R/W E A E G VG E VG 

5870 ORGANIC 108 1275 2700 R/W G VG ME G E E NA 

5885 VT2 PRO RIB 108 1280 2650 R A G M VG A A G 

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SCALE = 1-9 | 9 = BEST 


CORN PRODUCTS 

107 - 108 DAYS 

GROW WITH US! 


107 DAYS 

• Widely adapted with consistent 

yield performance 

• Excellent for Goss's Wilt and overall strong 

disease package 

• Very good stalks and roots with excellent 

test weight 

• Attractive fall appearance 

5870 ORGANIC 

Versions: UNT 

108 DAYS 




• Excellent staygreen and fall appearance 

• Excellent silage quality with very 

good tonnage 


108 DAYS 

• 2ND PLACE - 63 entries at Muscatine, IA 2017 

F.I.R.S.T. IAEC early-season 

• 5TH PLACE - 63 entries 2017 F.I.R.S.T. IAEC 


• Ideally suited for early planting and 



CORN 



















Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium-High 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 




Test Weight 

Excellent 

Test Weight 

Good 

Test Weight 

Fair 





Northern 

Leaf Blight 

Anthracnose 

Stalk Rot 

Eye Spot 


Common Rust 

Highly 


Average 


SOIL TYPES 



Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

Heavy / 

Wet Soils 

Light / 

Sandy Soils 

Brand 

VG NA NA G VG E E VG G G VG 5570 SSTAX RIB 

A A VG A G VG VG VG VG VG G 5670 VT2 PRO RIB 

VG G NA G NA E E VG VG G G 5690 VT2 PRO RIB 

VG A NA G NA E E VG G G VG 5700 SSTAX RIB 

E G NA VG VG E E VG VG G VG 5870 ORGANIC 

G F NA A NA E E VG VG G G 5885 VT2 PRO RIB 

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CORN PRODUCTS 

108 - 110 DAYS 


CORN 




108 DAYS 

• Consistent no-fail hybrid 

• Very good emergence and seedling vigor 

• Excellent stalk strength 

• Very good roots 

• Excellent fall appearance 

109 DAYS 

• Outstanding yields on productive soils 

• Very good for Goss's Wilt and Gray Leaf Spot 

• Very consistent semi-flex ears 


110 DAYS 

• 1ST PLACE - 63 entries at Miles, IA 2014 

F.I.R.S.T. IAEC full-season 

• 5TH PLACE - 63 entries at Lancaster, WI 2014 

F.I.R.S.T. NCTS full-season 

• 6TH PLACE - 63 entries at Warren, IL 2014 

F.I.R.S.T. NCTS full-season 

• For best results, keep at high populations 




















Ear Height 

Medium 



Test Weight 

Very Good 




Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 


Test Weight 

Good 


Plant Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 



Test Weight 

Good 



Brand 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

GDU's to 


GDU's to 

Black Layer 

Work or 

Race Horse 

Grain Quality 

Silage Rating 

Flowering 

Maturity 

Responds to 

Fungicide 

5890 SSTAX RIB 108 1300 2630 R/W VG G ML G VG F NA 

5960 VT2 PRO RIB 109 1300 2740 R/W G E M VG VG VG NA 

6050 SSTAX RIB 110 1280 2600 R/W VG A ME E A G E 

6070 RR 110 1320 2750 R/W G E ML VG VG VG NA 

6100 VT2 PRO RIB 111 1330 2625 R G A M VG A E VG 

6260 CONV 112 1330 2770 R G E M VG G E NA 

Staygreen 

Goss's Wilt 

Southern 

Leaf Blight 

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SCALE = 1-9 | 9 = BEST 


CORN PRODUCTS 

110 - 112 DAYS 

GROW WITH US! 

6070 RR 

Versions: CONV, UNT, ORGANIC 

110 DAYS 

• Good choice for moderate to poorly 

drained soils 

• Best performance at medium to 

high populations 

• Outstanding dual purpose product 




111 DAYS 

• Responds to high management with top-end 

yield potential 

• Manage for early harvest 

• Excellent for Goss's Wilt 


6260 CONV 

Versions: VT2 PRO RIB, UNT 

112 DAYS 

• Dual purpose hybrid with outstanding yields 

• Excellent for Goss's Wilt and Gray Leaf Spot 

• Large Flex ear with deep kernels 

• Tons of quality silage 

CORN 



















Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 


Ear Type 

Flex 




Test Weight 

Good 

Test Weight 

Good 

Test Weight 

Good 





Northern 

Leaf Blight 

Anthracnose 

Stalk Rot 

Eye Spot 


Common Rust 

Highly 


Average 


SOIL TYPES 



Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

Heavy / 

Wet Soils 

Light / 

Sandy Soils 

Brand 

VG NA NA NA NA E E G VG G G 5890 SSTAX RIB 

G NA NA VG VG E E E VG VG G 5960 VT2 PRO RIB 

VG A E A G VG VG G G G G 6050 SSTAX RIB 

G G NA VG VG E E VG VG VG VG 6070 RR 

VG G NA A NA E E G G G A 6100 VT2 PRO RIB 

G NA NA E F E E E VG VG VG 6260 CONV 

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CORN PRODUCTS 

112 - 113 DAYS 


CORN 


Versions: SSTAX RIB, CONV, ORGANIC 



6380 CONV 

Versions: UNT 

112 DAYS 

• 4TH PLACE - 72 entries 2017 F.I.R.S.T. IAEC 

full-season summary (SSTAX) 

• Reponds to higher management 


• Excellent yields in a wide range 

of environments 

112 DAYS 

• 1ST PLACE - 60 entries at Cambria, IA 2018 

F.I.R.S.T. IASO full-season 

• Excellent dual purpose hybrid 

• Widely adapted with outstanding 

yield potential 

• Very good stalks and roots with very good 

test weight 

• Excels in high yield environments 

113 DAYS 

• Outstanding yield potential 

• Best performance at moderate to 

high populations 


• Responds well to fungicide application 



















Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 




Test Weight 

Excellent 

Test Weight 

Very Good 

Test Weight 

Good 





Brand 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

GDU's to 


GDU's to 

Black Layer 

Work or 

Race Horse 

Grain Quality 

Silage Rating 

Flowering 

Maturity 

Responds to 

Fungicide 

Staygreen 

Goss's Wilt 

Southern 

Leaf Blight 

6280 VT2 PRO RIB 112 1335 2655 R VG G ME VG G G VG 

6290 VT2 PRO RIB 112 1350 2790 R/W VG E M VG VG G NA 

6380 CONV 113 1300 2780 R/W G VG E E A VG NA 

6400 DGVT2 PRO RIB 114 1360 2710 R VG G ME VG G A VG 

6435 VT2 PRO RIB 114 1355 2665 R/W E E M G VG F VG 

6440 CONV 114 1350 2850 R/W VG G M E G G A 

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SCALE = 1-9 | 9 = BEST 


CORN PRODUCTS 

114 DAYS 

GROW WITH US! 

6400 DGVT2 PRO RIB 

114 DAYS 

• Best positioned on high management acres 

• Very good stalks and roots with excellent late 

season appearance 

• Semi-flex ear with very high yield potential 

• Not recommended for corn-on-corn acres 



114 DAYS 



• Good drought tolerance 

• Stays intact and healthy late into fall 

6440 CONV 

Versions: SSTAX RIB, RR 

114 DAYS 

• Short hybrid with outstanding yields 

• Yields on all soil types 

• Excellent roots with very good stalks 

• Excellent seedling vigor 

CORN 



















Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium-Short 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 




Test Weight 

Very Good 

Test Weight 

Very Good 

Test Weight 

Very Good 





Northern 

Leaf Blight 

Anthracnose 

Stalk Rot 

Eye Spot 


Common Rust 

Highly 


Average 


SOIL TYPES 



Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

Heavy / 

Wet Soils 

Light / 

Sandy Soils 

Brand 

VG NA NA A NA E E VG VG VG G 6280 VT2 PRO RIB 

VG NA NA VG G E E E G G VG 6290 VT2 PRO RIB 

VG NA NA G G E E VG G G VG 6380 CONV 

G A NA G NA E E G G G A 6400 DGVT2 PRO RIB 

VG F NA A G E E E G G VG 6435 VT2 PRO RIB 

VG A A F G E VG VG VG VG VG 6440 CONV 

New 




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CORN PRODUCTS 

114 - 115 DAYS 


CORN 


114 DAYS 

• Strong emergence and excellent early plant 

vigor for reduced tillage acres 



• Excellent test weight 



115 DAYS 

• 1ST PLACE - 63 entries at Danville, IA 2017 

F.I.R.S.T. IASO full-season (SSTAX) 

• 2ND PLACE - 63 entries 2017 F.I.R.S.T. IASO 

full-season summary (SSTAX) 

• "Monster" for grain yields and silage 

• Moves north and south well 

“Last year was the first time I planted 

Federal Hybrids seed. I planted 

Federal Hybrids 6680 VT2 Pro RIB 

which produced OUTSTANDING 

YIELDS… 225 to 275 bushels per 

acre. I have some areas on my farm 

where there are poor soils in spots 

which make these yields even more 

impressive. This hybrid produced 

amazingly good seed quality with 

excellent test weight. 

I appreciate being able to work with 

Distributor Blake Wulf, who, for a 

young man, is very knowledgeable 

about seed. Blake provides me 

excellent customer service. With 

yields like that, I will be planting 

more Federal Hybrids seed.” 

Mark and Oliver Dobson 

Argyle, IA 







Plant Height 

Medium 

Ear Height 

Medium 

Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 


Test Weight 

Excellent 








Plant Height 

Medium 


Ear Type 

Semi-Flex 


Test Weight 

Very Good 



Brand 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

GDU's to 


GDU's to 

Black Layer 

Work or 

Race Horse 

Grain Quality 

Silage Rating 

Flowering 

Maturity 

Responds to 

Fungicide 

Staygreen 

Goss's Wilt 

Southern 

Leaf Blight 

6490 SSTAX RIB 114 1330 2650 R/W E G M E A G VG 

6580 VT2 PRO RIB 115 1360 2860 R/W G E E VG VG VG NA 

6680 VT2 PRO RIB 116 1395 2770 R/W E G ME G VG G VG 

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SCALE = 1-9 | 9 = BEST 


CORN PRODUCTS 

116 DAYS 

GROW WITH US! 


Versions: SSTAX RIB, CONV, UNT, ORGANIC 

116 DAYS 

• 1ST PLACE - 60 entries at Clarinda, IA 2018 

F.I.R.S.T. IASO full-season 

• Very good grain quality with excellent 

test weight 


• Excellent stalks and roots 

• Good for Goss's Wilt 

PLANT FEDERAL HYBRIDS 

corn silage hybrids to increase 

YIELD-PER-ACRE and 

MILK-PER-TON on your farm! 

3660 GTA, GT 3011A, CONV 86 Day 

3880 VT2 PRO RIB 88 Day 

4160 RR, VT2 PRO RIB, SSTAX RIB 91 Day 


4390 VP3110A 93 Day 


4560 VT2 PRO RIB, SSTAX RIB 95 Day 


4700 SSTAX RIB 97 Day 


CORN 

4780 VT2 PRO RIB, RR, CONV 97 Day 






5445 CONV, ORGANIC 104 Day 


5480 3122 E-Z, CONV 104 Day 


5570 VT2 PRO RIB, SSTAX RIB, CONV 105 Day 



Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

5870 ORGANIC, UNT 108 Day 

Ear Height 

Medium-High 




Test Weight Excellent 


6070 RR, CONV, ORGANIC, UNT 110 Day 

6260 VT2 PRO RIB, CONV, UNT 112 Day 


6380 CONV, UNT 113 Day 

6435 VT2 PRO RIB, UNT 114 Day 



Northern 

Leaf Blight 

Anthracnose 

Stalk Rot 

Eye Spot 


Common Rust 

Highly 


Average 


SOIL TYPES 



Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

Heavy / 

Wet Soils 

Light / 

Sandy Soils 

Brand 

VG A NA A NA E E VG E G G 6490 SSTAX RIB 

VG NA NA G VG E E E G G VG 6580 VT2 PRO RIB 

E A NA G NA E E VG G VG G 6680 VT2 PRO RIB 

New 




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FEDERAL HYBRIDS® SOYBEAN 

NUMBERING SYSTEM 


READING THE SOYBEAN NUMBER 

MATURITY 

Calculate by placing a decimal 

between numbers: 

18 = 1.8 maturity 

EXAMPLE F1880N R2X 

INVENTORY NUMBER 

F 

18 80 

N 

R2X 

FEDERAL HYBRIDS® BRAND 

CYST 

NEMATODE 

TOLERANCE 

R2X | Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® Soybeans 

Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® Soybeans are built on the high yielding Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybean technology. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® 

is the industry’s first biotech-stacked soybean trait with both dicamba and glyphosate herbicide tolerance. With tolerance to glyphosate 

and dicamba, farmers will have access to additional tools to help control glyphosate-resistant broadleaf weeds such as Palmer amaranth, 

waterhemp and marestail, along with other tough-to-control broadleaf weeds such as lambsquarters and velvetleaf. The technology offers the 

yield and quality potential that farmers already know and trust from their Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybeans. 

RR2Y | Roundup Ready 2 Yield® Soybeans 

Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybeans have demonstrated a clear yield advantage: They yield an average 4.5 Bu/A advantage over original Roundup 

Ready soybeans. Studies show that Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans develop greater root biomass, more nodes on the main stem and larger 

shoot biomass than original Roundup Ready® soybean products. 

LLGT+ | LibertyLink® GT27 

Grower flexibility in weed management for ease and peace of mind. 

• Liberty® and glyphosate come with fewer application restrictions on buffers, rain, wind, time of day, date for easier weed management. 

• Weed control programs for the LibertyLink® GT27 system are based on non-volatile chemistries and low drift risk to minimize off-target 

concerns for peace of mind. 

• Availability of both Liberty and glyphosate allows growers to select the right post emergence weed control program to match their needs inseason. 

TREATED 

SOYBEANS 

To guarantee soybean treatment availability, 

orders for treated soybeans must be submitted by 

MARCH 1, 2020. 

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2020 SOYBEAN SEED 

TREATMENT PROGRAM 

GROW WITH US! 

Untreated 

Armour 

Treat 

Armour 

Guard 

Max Armour 

Guard 

MAG + iLevo 

Fungicides AT AG MAG iLeVO Insecticides AG MAG iLeVO 

Federal Hybrids custom blend of fungicides provides a 

systemic broad-spectrum seed dressing for protection against 

soilborne and seed borne diseases in your soybean fields. 

With Federal Hybrids industry leading insecticide, you 

receive a premier treatment with a novel mode of action 

that works fast, targeting damaging sucking pests and 

insect infestation, while safeguarding beneficial insects for 

longer lasting protection. 

Features 

• Advanced technology for superior 

coverage and adhesion 

• Active against Rhizoctonia, 

Fusarium, and Phomopsis 

• Provides excellent systemic control 

of Pythium and Phytophthora 

Features 

• Provides early season protection 

against injury 

• Suppresses the spread of certain 

viruses caused by insect vectors 

• Prolonged residual protection 

Disease 

Controlled 

• Fusarium 

• Diaporthe 

• Rhizoctonia & Pythium 

• Seed-borne (Phomopsis & 

Selerotinia) and General Seed Rots 

Pests 

Controlled 

• Seed Corn Maggot 

• Soybean Aphids 

• Bean Leaf Beetles 

Polymer & Powder Finish 

AG MAG iLeVO 

On our premium treatment packages, Federal Hybrids applies 

our powerful Polymer and Powder Finisher. It promotes even 

coating and adherence of seed treatment slurry to seed while 

minimizing dust off from the chemical package 

Inoculant + Yield Enhancer 

MAG 

iLeVO 

Our specialized inoculant + yield enhancer formula 

improves soybeans’ ability to emerge, accelerates nutrient 

acquisition and assimilation for healthier plants, and 

increases your yields by effectively utilizing the increased 

levels of Nitrogen. 

Features 

• Dust control binder 

• Assist seed enhancers with 

consistent color and binding 

polymer application across 

production. 

Features 

• Up to 4x more rhizobia with multiple 

strains 

• Up to 65% more nodulation and nodule 

masses, increasing nitrogen-fixing 

capability 

• Bigger nitrogen ‘engine’ to support 

greater yield potential 

Additional 

Benefits 

• Helps to promote restriction-free flow of 

seed through downstream equipment 

• Compatible with inoculants 

• Improves plantability by increasing 

slipperiness of treated seed surface 

Additional 

Benefits 

• Faster canopy closure to capture more 

light and preserve soil moisture 

• Early nodulation creates more 

secondary and feeder roots for 

potentially more nodulation sites 

iLeVo 

• This includes all components of Maximum ArmourGuard (MAG), plus a full rate of ILeVO® which controls 

Sudden Death Syndrome and cyst nematode activity 

• Early Plant Protection + Increased Plant Performance + Increased Yields 


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ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND® PRODUCTS 

0.8 - 1.1 RM 


F0880N R2X 

F0990N R2X 

F1180N R2X 

0.8 MATURITY 

• Outstanding yields in zone 

• Excellent emergence and stress tolerance 

• Very good Phytophthora tolerance 

• Moves south well 

0.9 MATURITY 

• Very strong western performance 



• Excellent Phytophthora tolerance, Rps 3a 

1.1 MATURITY 

• Excellent yields across environments 


• Excellent Iron Deficiency Chlorosis tolerance 

• Strong performance east to west 

SOYBEANS 

LODGING 8 

EMERGENCE 9 

LODGING 8 

EMERGENCE 9 

LODGING 9 

EMERGENCE 9 

STRESS TOLERANCE 8 



IRON CHLOROSIS 8 



WHITE MOLD 8 

WHITE MOLD 7 

WHITE MOLD 7 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Purple 

Light Tawny 

Tan 

Brown 

Medium 

Medium 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Purple 

Light Tawny 

Tan 

Brown 

Medium 

Medium 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Purple 

Light Tawny 

Tan 

Brown 

Medium 

Medium 

Brand 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

Flower 

Pubescence 

F0880N R2X 0.8 Purple Lt. Tawny Tan Brown VG E M M VG 

F0990N R2X 0.9 Purple Lt. Tawny Tan Brown VG E M M E 

F1180N R2X 1.1 Purple Lt. Tawny Tan Brown E E M M E 

F1490N R2X 1.4 Purple Lt. Tawny Brown Black E E M M E 

F1500N R2X 1.5 Purple Gray Brown Imp. Black VG E MT M E 

F1680N R2X 1.6 Purple Lt. Tawny Brown Black VG E M M E 

Pod 

Hilum 

Lodging 

Emergence 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Stress 

Tolerance 

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SCALE = 1-9 | 9 = BEST M = Medium | MT = Medium-Tall | T = Tall 

M = Medium | MU = Medium-Upright | MB = Medium-Bushy


1.4 - 1.6 RM 

GROW WITH US! 

1.4 MATURITY 

• 4TH PLACE - 32 entries at 2018 SDSU, Bath 

(Group 1) 

• Excellent Phytophthora tolerance, HRps 1c 



• Excellent standability 

Iron Chlorosis 

LODGING 9 

EMERGENCE 9 



WHITE MOLD 7 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Brown 

Stem Rot 

F1490N R2X 

Phytophthora 

Tolerance 

Purple 

Light Tawny 

Brown 

Black 

Medium 

Medium 


Phytophthora 

Gene 

White Mold 

1.5 MATURITY 

• Key line with F154N parentage 

• Widely adapted with excellent yield 


• Excellent Brown Stem Rot with very good Iron 

Deficiency Chlorosis 

LODGING 8 

EMERGENCE 9 

SDS 7 



WHITE MOLD 7 

SDS 

F1500N R2X 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

SCN 

Wet Soils 

Purple 

Gray 

Brown 

Imperfect Black 

Sandy Soils 

Medium-Tall 

Medium 

SOIL TYPES 

Average 


Highly 


1.6 MATURITY 

• 5TH PLACE - 37 entries at 2017 SDSU, Bath 

(Group 1) 

• Continued strong western performance 

• Excellent northern movement 

• Excellent emergence, stress tolerance, and 

Brown Stem Rot resistance 



F1680N R2X 

LODGING 8 

EMERGENCE 9 

SDS 8 



WHITE MOLD 7 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

Purple 

Light Tawny 

Brand 

VG VG VG Rps 3a VG NA R E E VG E VG E F0880N R2X 

G G E Rps 3a G NA R E E E E E E F0990N R2X 

E E VG HRps 3a G NA R E E E E E E F1180N R2X 

G G E HRps 1c G NA R E E E E E E F1490N R2X 

VG E G Rps 1c G G R E E VG E G E F1500N R2X 

G E VG Rps 1c G VG R E E E VG VG E F1680N R2X 

New 

Brown 

Black 

Medium 

Medium 

CORN SOYBEANS 

ALFALFA 

R = Resistant | S = Susceptible 



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1.6 - 2.0 RM 


F1690N R2X 

F1880N R2X 

F2090N R2X 

SOYBEANS 

1.6 MATURITY 

• 4TH PLACE - 42 entries at Kasson, MN 2018 

F.I.R.S.T. MNSO early-season 

• 5TH PLACE - 27 entries at South Shore, SD 

2018 SDSU maturity Group 1 

• Excellent emergence, standability, and Iron 

Deficiency Chlorosis tolerance 

• Excellent in Minnesota, Northern Iowa, 

and east 

LODGING 9 

EMERGENCE 9 



1.8 MATURITY 

• Excellent White Mold tolerance 

• Widely adapted and moves east to west 

• Very good Sudden Death Syndrome tolerance 

• Excellent standability for its height 

LODGING 9 

EMERGENCE 9 

SDS 8 



2.0 MATURITY 

• Excellent east to west movement 

• Excellent White Mold and Brown Stem Rot 

• Medium-Tall plant with excellent standability 

• Defensive traits with offensive yields 

LODGING 9 

EMERGENCE 9 

SDS 8 



WHITE MOLD 9 

WHITE MOLD 9 

WHITE MOLD 9 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Purple 

Light Tawny 

Brown 

Brown 

Medium 

Medium 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Purple 

Gray 

Brown 

Buff 

Medium-Tall 

Medium-upright 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Purple 

Gray 

Brown 

Buff 

Medium-Tall 


Brand 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

Flower 

Pubescence 

F1690N R2X 1.6 Purple Lt. Tawny Brown Brown E E M M VG 

F1880N R2X 1.8 Purple Gray Brown Buff E E MT MU E 

F2090N R2X 2.0 Purple Gray Brown Buff E E MT MU E 

F2170N R2X 2.1 Purple Lt. Tawny Brown Black G E MT MB E 

F2190N R2X 2.1 Purple Tawny/Gray Brown Black/Buff VG E MT M E 

F2280N R2X 2.2 White Tawny Tan Black VG E M M E 

Pod 

Hilum 

Lodging 

Emergence 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Stress 

Tolerance 

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2.1 - 2.2 RM 

GROW WITH US! 

2.1 MATURITY 

• 2ND PLACE - 16 entries at Bancroft, SD 2018 

SDSU maturity Group 2 

• 2ND PLACE - 15 entries at Volga, SD 2018 


• 3RD PLACE - 15 entries at Miller, SD 2018 


• HIGHEST 2-YEAR AVG (2017 & 2018) (TIED), 

U of MN (Both Central & Southern Zones) 


LODGING 7 

EMERGENCE 9 

SDS 7 



WHITE MOLD 6 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Brown 

Stem Rot 

F2170N R2X 

Phytophthora 

Tolerance 

Purple 

Light Tawny 

Brown 

Black 

Medium-Tall 

Medium-bush 


Phytophthora 

Gene 

White Mold 

2.1 MATURITY 

• 3RD PLACE - 15 entries at Volga, SD 2018 


• 4TH PLACE - 60 entries at Kerkoven, MN 2018 

F.I.R.S.T. MNCE all-season 

• 5TH PLACE - 15 entries at Miller, SD 2018 


• 5TH PLACE - 42 entries at Nerstrand, MN 2018 

F.I.R.S.T. MNSC full sesason 

LODGING 8 

EMERGENCE 9 

SDS 7 



WHITE MOLD 7 

SDS 

F2190N R2X 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

SCN 

Wet Soils 

Sandy Soils 

Purple 

Tawny/Gray 

Brown 

Black/Buff 

Medium-Tall 

Medium 

SOIL TYPES 

Average 


Highly 


2.2 MATURITY 

• 1ST PLACE - 15 entries at Miller, SD SDSU 

maturity Group 2 

• 1ST PLACE OVERALL - IANW 2017 F.I.R.S.T. 

Trial - early-season summary 

• 2ND PLACE - 48 entries at Jeffers, MN 2018 

F.I.R.S.T. MNSO full-season 

• 5TH PLACE - 15 entries at Volga, SD 2018 




F2280N R2X 

LODGING 8 

EMERGENCE 9 

SDS 8 



WHITE MOLD 8 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

Brand 

E E E Rps 1c E NA R E E E E E E F1690N R2X 

VG E VG Rps 3a + 1a E VG R E E E E E E F1880N R2X 

E E VG Rps 3a + 1a E VG R E E E E E E F2090N R2X 

VG E VG Rps 1c A G R E E E VG E VG F2170N R2X 

VG E VG Rps 1a + 3a, 1c G G R E E E VG E VG F2190N R2X 

E E E Rps 3a + 1k VG VG R E E E E E E F2280N R2X 

New 

White 

Tawny 

Tan 

Black 

Medium 

Medium 

CORN SOYBEANS 

ALFALFA 




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2.2 - 2.5 RM 


F2290N R2X 

F2380N R2X 

F2590N R2X 

SOYBEANS 

2.2 MATURITY 

• 1ST PLACE - 2018 U of MN Southern Zone, 

Cyst infested trial 

• Peking Soybean Cyst Nematode with 

top-end yield 

• Very good Sudden Death Syndrome tolerance 

with excellent stress tolerance 

• Widely adapted with excellent emergence and 

Iron Deficiency Chlorosis 

LODGING 7 

EMERGENCE 9 

2.3 MATURITY 

• 2 bu. genetic advancement over F247N's 

• Excels in Southern Minnesota, Southern 

Wisconsin, and Northern Iowa 

• Solid Soybean Cyst Nematode resistance 

• Excellent standability for its height 

LODGING 9 

EMERGENCE 9 

2.5 MATURITY 

• Strong enough to replace F2480N and F2680N 

• Excellent emergence and Brown Stem 

Rot resistance 

• Widely adapted and moves east to west 

• Very good White Mold tolerance 

LODGING 7 

EMERGENCE 9 

SDS 8 

SDS 7 

SDS 7 







WHITE MOLD 7 

WHITE MOLD 8 

WHITE MOLD 8 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Purple 

Gray 

Brown 


Medium-Tall 

Medium 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Purple 

Gray 

Brown 


Tall 


Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Purple 

Light Tawny 

Brown 

Black 

Medium-Tall 

Medium 

Brand 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

Flower 

Pubescence 

F2290N R2X 2.2 Purple Gray Brown Imp. Black G E MT M E 

F2380N R2X 2.3 Purple Gray Brown Imp. Black E E T MU E 

F2590N R2X 2.5 Purple Lt. Tawny Brown Black G E MT M VG 

F2880N R2X 2.8 Purple Gray Brown Imp. Black VG E MT M E 

F3090N R2X 3.0 Purple Lt. Tawny Tan Black VG E MT M E 

F3480N R2X 3.4 Purple Gray Brown Imp. Black VG VG M M VG 

Pod 

Hilum 

Lodging 

Emergence 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Stress 

Tolerance 

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2.8 - 3.4 RM 

GROW WITH US! 

2.8 MATURITY 

• BIG YIELDS!!! 

• Excellent Sudden Death Syndrome tolerance 

• Excellent Phytophthora tolerance and Brown 

Stem Rot resistance 

• Very good standability for its height 


LODGING 8 

EMERGENCE 9 

SDS 9 



WHITE MOLD 7 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Brown 

Stem Rot 

F2880N R2X 

Phytophthora 

Tolerance 

Purple 

Gray 

Brown 


Medium-Tall 

Medium 


Phytophthora 

Gene 

White Mold 

3.0 MATURITY 

• Excellent Sudden Death Syndrome and 

stress tolerance 

• Very well adapted to all soil types 

• Excellent Brown Stem Rot resistance 

• Excellent emergence and Iron 

Deficiency Chlorosis 

LODGING 8 

EMERGENCE 9 

SDS 9 



SDS 

F3090N R2X 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

SCN 

Wet Soils 

Sandy Soils 

Purple 

Light Tawny 

Tan 

Black 

Medium-Tall 

Medium 

SOIL TYPES 

Average 


Highly 


3.4 MATURITY 

• Tremendous yielder with 75% National 

win rate 

• Unequaled adaptability east to west 

• Very good stress tolerance and outstanding 

overall desease package 

• Resistant to stem canker 



F3480N R2X 

LODGING 8 

EMERGENCE 8 

SDS 8 



Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

New 

Purple 

Gray 

Brown 


Brand 

E G E Rps 1c G VG R E E E E E E F2290N R2X 

VG E E Rps 1c VG G R VG E E E E E F2380N R2X 

G E VG Rps 1c VG G R E E E E E E F2590N R2X 

VG E E Rps 1c G E R E E E E E E F2880N R2X 

E E G HRps 1c NA E R VG E E E E E F3090N R2X 

G VG G Rps 1c NA VG R G VG E E VG VG F3480N R2X 

Medium 

Medium 

CORN SOYBEANS 

ALFALFA 




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ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD® PRODUCTS 

1.5 - 1.8 RM 


F154N RR2Y 

F185N RR2Y 

1.5 MATURITY 

• 1ST PLACE 2017 SDSU, South Shore (Group 1) 

• Excellent standability 

• High yields from South Dakota to Wisconsin 

• Very good disease package 

1.8 MATURITY 

• 3RD PLACE OVERALL - 42 entries in MNSC 

2015 F.I.R.S.T. Trial - early-season 

• Excellent standability at harvest 

• Defensive traits with offensive yields 

• Strong Iron Deficiency Chlorosis tolerance 

SOYBEANS 

I have been planting Federal Hybrids 

seed and have seen nothing but the 

“BEST”. Being a young farmer, who 

has had to start from scratch, I look 

for a seed company that will provide 

high yields. These higher yields then 

go toward paying for farm expenses 

and land expansion. 

My seed specialist, Rick Getka, has 

been a big supporter of mine and is 

one of the major reasons for my 

success. He provides data from his 

own test plots, samples my soils, and 

ensures that we get the correct seed 

for our specific soil type. He is always 

just a phone call away if I have any 

questions. When driving down the 

road, having some of the best looking 

and yielding crops gives me a lot of 

pride. I owe a lot of that success to 

Rick and the Federal Hybrids Team! 

Brody Cunningham 

Cunningham Farms 

Darien, WI 

LODGING 8 

EMERGENCE 9 

SDS 8 



WHITE MOLD 7 

Flower 

Purple 

Pubescence 

Light Tawny 

Pod 

Brown 

Hilum 

Black 

Plant Height 

Medium 

Plant Type 

Medium 

LODGING 9 

EMERGENCE 8 

SDS 7 



WHITE MOLD 7 

Flower 

Purple 

Pubescence 

Gray 

Pod 

Tan 

Hilum 



Plant Type 

Medium 

Brand 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

Flower 

Pubescence 

F154N RR2Y 1.5 Purple Lt. Tawny Brown Black VG E M M E 

F185N RR2Y 1.8 Purple Gray Tan Imp. Black E VG MT M E 

F195N RR2Y 1.9 Purple Gray Tan Imp. Black E E M M VG 

F247N RR2Y 2.4 Purple Lt. Tawny Brown Black VG VG MT M VG 

Pod 

Hilum 

Lodging 

Emergence 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Stress 

Tolerance 

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ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD® PRODUCTS 

1.9 - 2.4 RM 

GROW WITH US! 

1.9 MATURITY 

• 2ND PLACE - 42 entries at Easton, MN 2018 

F.I.R.S.T. MNSO early-season 

• 3RD PLACE - 60 entries at Clinton, MN 2018 

F.I.R.S.T. MNCE all-season 

• 2ND HIGHEST 2-YEAR AVG (2017 & 2018), U 

of MN (Central Zone) 

• Strong yields in South Dakota, Minnesota, 

Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois 


F195N RR2Y 

LODGING 9 

EMERGENCE 9 

SDS 7 



WHITE MOLD 7 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Brown 

Stem Rot 

Phytophthora 

Tolerance 

Purple 

Gray 

Tan 


Medium 

Medium 


Phytophthora 

Gene 

White Mold 

2.4 MATURITY 

• Oustanding yields from Nebraska to Illinois, 

South Dakota to Michigan 

• Very good Sudden Death Syndrome, White 

Mold and Iron Deficiency Chlorosis scores 

• Very well adapted to all soil types 

• Excellent Brown Stem Rot resistance 

LODGING 8 

EMERGENCE 8 

SDS 8 



WHITE MOLD 8 

SDS 

F247N RR2Y 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

SCN 

Wet Soils 

Sandy Soils 

Purple 

Light Tawny 

Brown 

Black 

Medium-Tall 

Medium 

SOIL TYPES 

Average 


Highly 




“As a first generation farm family, we 

have gone through a lot of trial and 

error in the search of a seed company 

and products that will help us grow 

the best crops possible for our 

variable soil types. We also look to see 

who has our best interest in helping 

us grow our farming operation. 

Federal Hybrids Distributor Gabe 

Camp has given us cutting edge 

hybrids and variety selection for our 

specific soil types. We really enjoy 

the fact that Federal Hybrids is an 

independent, family-owned seed 

company. We have been a 100% 

Federal Hybrids customer for the 

last three years, and will continue 

to grow with them.” 

Kevin and Elizabeth Holton 

Holton Farms, LLC 

Rives Junction, MI 

Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

Brand 

VG E VG Rps 1c G VG R E E G VG VG G F154N RR2Y 

E E VG Rps 1k G G R E VG VG G VG VG F185N RR2Y 

A E VG Rps 1c G G R E E G G G G F195N RR2Y 

VG E G Rps 1k VG VG R E VG VG VG VG VG F247N RR2Y 

New 

CORN SOYBEANS 

ALFALFA 




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LIBERTYLINK® GT27 PRODUCTS 

1.1 - 1.5 RM 


F1109 LLGT+ 

F1409N LLGT+ 

F1509N LLGT+ 

SOYBEANS 

1.1 MATURITY 

• Top level performance in 2017 and 2018 

• Very strong defensive package for Iron 

Deficiency Chlorosis and Brown Stem Rot 

• Excellent emergence and early vigor 

• Top yield potential for a non-cyst variety 

LODGING 9 

EMERGENCE 9 



1.4 MATURITY 

• Direct replacement for F1307N LL 

• Very strong defensive package for Iron 

Deficiency Chlorosis, Soybean Cyst Nematode, 

Phytophthora, Brown Stem Rot and 

White Mold 

• Excellent emergence and early vigor 

• Medium-Tall bushy plant type with 

good standability 

LODGING 7 

EMERGENCE 9 



1.5 MATURITY 

• Excellent emergence 

• Very good Iron Deficiency Chlorosis 

• Best adapted to Western Minnesota and 

South Dakota 

• Very good Phytophthora tolerance, Rps 1k 

LODGING 7 

EMERGENCE 9 


WHITE MOLD 8 

WHITE MOLD 9 


Flower 

Purple 

Flower 

Purple 

Flower 

Purple 

Pubescence 

Light Tawny 

Pubescence 

Light Tawny 

Pubescence 

Gray 

Pod 

Tan 

Pod 

Tan 

Pod 

Tan 

Hilum 

Brown 

Hilum 

Black 

Hilum 


Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Height 

Medium-Tall 

Plant Type 

Medium-bush 

Plant Type 

Medium-bush 

Plant Type 

Medium 

New 

Relative 

Maturity 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Brand 

F1109 LLGT+ 1.1 Purple Lt. Tawny Tan Brown E E MT MB VG 

F1409N LLGT+ 1.4 Purple Lt. Tawny Tan Black G E MT MB VG 

F1509N LLGT+ 1.5 Purple Gray Tan Imp. Black G E MT M VG 

F1709N LLGT+ 1.7 Purple Lt. Tawny Tan Brown E E M M VG 

F1909N LLGT+ 1.9 Purple Lt. Tawny Tan Black E E M MB VG 

F2109N LLGT+ 2.1 White Lt. Tawny Brown Brown E E MT MB VG 

F2409N LLGT+ 2.4 Purple Lt. Tawny Tan Black VG E MT M VG 

Pod 

Hilum 

Lodging 

Emergence 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Stress 

Tolerance 

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LIBERTYLINK® GT27 PRODUCTS 

1.7 - 2.4 RM 

GROW WITH US! 

1.7 MATURITY 


• Excels in high yield environments 


and standability 

• Excellent Brown Stem Rot, with very 

good Iron Deficiency Chlorosis, and 

White Mold 


F1709N LLGT+ 

LODGING 9 

EMERGENCE 9 

SDS 6 



WHITE MOLD 8 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Brown 

Stem Rot 

Phytophthora 

Tolerance 

Purple 

Light Tawny 

Tan 

Brown 

Medium 

Medium 


Phytophthora 

Gene 

F1909N LLGT+ 

1.9 MATURITY 

• 2ND PLACE (tied) 2018 U of MN 

Central Zone, Cyst Infested trial 

• 1.5 bu genetic advancement over 

F1906N LL 

• Excellent Iron Deficiency Chlorosis, 

Brown Stem Rot, Soybean Cyst 

Nematode, emergence, and lodging 

• Excellent Phytophthora rating with 

Rps 1c 

LODGING 9 

EMERGENCE 9 



WHITE MOLD 8 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

White Mold 

SDS 

Purple 

Light Tawny 

Tan 

Black 

Medium 

Medium-bush 

SCN 

Wet Soils 

F2109N LLGT+ 

2.1 MATURITY 

• 2.9 bu genetic advancement over 

F2207N LL 

• Finished 2nd in its test set in 2016 

• Excellent emergence, standability, 

and White Mold rating 

• Very good Iron Deficiency Chlorosis 

and plant health with excellent 

Soybean Cyst Nematode resistance 

LODGING 9 

EMERGENCE 9 



WHITE MOLD 9 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

Sandy Soils 

SOIL TYPES 

Average 


White 

Light Tawny 

Brown 

Brown 

Medium-Tall 

Medium-bush 

Highly 




F2409N LLGT+ 

2.4 MATURITY 

• Widely adapted, and excels in Iowa 


• Very good Phytophthora rating with 

Rps 1k 

• Medium-Tall plant type with very 

good standability 

Cold Soils 

(No-till) 

LODGING 8 

EMERGENCE 9 

SDS 6 



WHITE MOLD 7 

Flower 

Pubescence 

Pod 

Hilum 

Plant Height 

Plant Type 

New 

Purple 

Light Tawny 

Tan 

Black 

Medium-Tall 

Brand 

E E VG None VG NA S E E VG E G G F1109 LLGT+ 

VG E E None E NA R E E VG E VG G F1409N LLGT+ 

VG A VG Rps 1k NA NA R VG VG G VG VG VG F1509N LLGT+ 

VG E G Rps 1k VG A R VG VG G E G VG F1709N LLGT+ 

E E E Rps 1c VG NA R E E VG E E G F1909N LLGT+ 

VG G G None E NA R E E VG E A G F2109N LLGT+ 

VG A VG Rps 1k G A R E E VG E VG VG F2409N LLGT+ 

Medium 

CORN SOYBEANS 

ALFALFA 




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Think Before You Bin-Run 

Verification Required The last patent on the original Roundup Ready ® soybean trait expired a few 

years ago and U.S. farmers may legally plant saved seed from some varieties of soybean containing 

the Roundup Ready ® soybean trait. However, it is important that you check with your seed supplier to 

determine if a specific Roundup Ready ® soybean variety is covered by other intellectual property rights, 

and if so, the policy for saving seed of that variety. 

Higher Seeding Rate A higher seeding rate 

may be required for bin-run Roundup Ready ® 

soybeans compared to new branded seed. 

Yield Loss Genuity ® Roundup Ready 2 

Yield ® soybean varieties and Roundup Ready 2 

Xtend ® soybean varieties typically have a higher 

yield opportunity than Roundup Ready ® 

soybean varieties*. 

Cleanout Loss Loss of seed and/or shrink 

occurs during the seed cleaning and handling 

processes for bin-run seed. 

Seed Treatment Costs Treating your seed 

will add costs—both the cost of the treatment 

and the application of that treatment. 

Lost Income Every bushel of saved seed 

you plant is a bushel you’re not selling as 

commodity grain. 

Increased Seed Management If you plan to 

save and bin-run Roundup Ready ® soybeans for 

planting, you will have to manage your harvest 

operations and grain storage so that the seed 

isn’t co-mingled with other seed that’s covered 

by intellectual property rights. 

High Value of New Branded Seed 

Latest Technology 

• High-yielding soybean technologies 

• Better variety options 

• Leading seed treatment options 

Customer Service 

• Dealer agronomic support before 

and after the sale 

• Replant policy support 

• Convenient packaging and delivery 

Reliable Germination and Quality 

• Rigorously tested and meets U.S. Federal 

Seed Act requirements 

• Free of seed-borne diseases 

• Properly stored and conditioned 

® 

Monsanto receives calls and letters each year about potential seed compliance matters. 

Anyone with a concern or question can anonymously call 1-800-768-6387. 

*Genuity ® Roundup Ready 2 Yield ® soybeans and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend ® soybeans are covered by different patents than original Roundup Ready ® soybeans and cannot be saved and planted. 

For more information about seed innovation and intellectual property protection, please visit www.seedipalliance.com. 

Monsanto Company is a subsidiary of Bayer AG. 

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. Roundup Ready ® soybeans, Genuity ® Roundup Ready 2 

Yield ® soybeans, and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend ® soybeans have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from 

these products can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. 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 Excellence Through Stewardship. 

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready ® soybeans and Roundup Ready 2 Yield ® soybeans 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 2 Xtend ® soybeans 

contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba, the active ingredient in XtendiMax ® herbicide with VaporGrip ® Technology. Dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to 

dicamba. XtendiMax ® herbicide with VaporGrip ® Technology is part of the Roundup Ready ® Xtend Crop System and is a restricted use pesticide. Genuity ® , Roundup Ready ® , Roundup Ready 

2 Yield ® , Roundup Ready 2 Xtend ® , Roundup ® , VaporGrip ® and XtendiMax ® are registered trademarks of Bayer Group. ©2019 Bayer Group, All Rights Reserved. {19-00070pc} 5A4N198247

Out here, WEEDS DON’T STAND A CHANCE. 

Because I’ve got MY WEED CONTROL— UNDER CONTROL. 

THIS IS MY FIELD. 

IT’S THE SYSTEM THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE. 

XTEND YOUR WEED CONTROL + XTEND YOUR YIELD 

Get industry-leading weed control with up to 14 days 

of soil activity on small-seeded broadleaf weeds* 

and featuring VaporGrip ® Technology for a significant 

reduction in volatility potential. 

See your seed or ag chem dealer or visit 

RoundupReadyXtend.com 

+ 

Low-Volatility Dicamba 

* On certain small-seeded broadleaf weeds. Results may vary, depending on rainfall and soil type. Always use dicamba with traditional residual herbicides in pre-emergence and postemergence applications that have different effective sites of action, along with other Diversified Weed Management Practices including the use of glyphosate. 

XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology and in crop use may not be approved in all states. 

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. 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 Excellence Through Stewardship. 

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON PESTICIDE LABELING. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW to use any pesticide product other than in accordance with its labeling. NOT ALL formulations of dicamba or glyphosate are approved for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend ® 

soybeans. ONLY USE FORMULATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELED FOR SUCH USES AND APPROVED FOR SUCH USE IN THE STATE OF APPLICATION. XTENDIMAX ® HERBICIDE WITH VAPORGRIP ® TECHNOLOGY AND IN CROP USES MAY NOT BE APPROVED IN ALL STATES. Contact the U.S. EPA and your state 

pesticide regulatory agency with any questions about the approval status of dicamba herbicide products for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend ® soybeans. 

Roundup Ready 2 Xtend ® soybeans contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Contact your Monsanto dealer or refer to Monsanto’s Technology Use Guide for recommended 

weed control programs. 

Individual results may vary, and performance may vary from location to location and from year to year. This result may not be an indicator of results you may obtain as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible. 

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready ® , Roundup Ready 2 Xtend ® , VaporGrip ® and XtendiMax ® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2017 Monsanto Company.

FEDERAL HYBRIDS® ALFALFA 


Alfalfa products offer the potential for high yields, excellent forage quality and disease resistance. 

HVX RR - HARVXTRA® WITH ROUNDUP READY® TECHNOLOGY 

ALFALFA 

• Gives growers the ability to better manage the yieldversus-quality 

tradeoff. It offers more flexibility in cutting 

schedule to achieve improved forage quality or greater 

yield potential, when compared to conventional alfalfa at 

the same stage of maturity. 

• The HarvXtra® technology provides unprecedented 

flexibility by widening cutting windows, which gives 

growers the option of each cutting for: a) maintain their 

normal harvest schedules for higher-quality forage, or b) 

delay harvest for 7-10 days for increased yield potential, 

without sacrificing forage quality, compared with 

conventional alfalfa at the same stage of maturity. 

• Averages 12-15% less lignin and 12-15% higher neutral 

detergent fiber digestibility (NDFd) and relative forage 

quality (RFQ) than conventional alfalfa harvested at the 

same stage of maturity. 

• Stacked with the Roundup Ready® Technology for 

unsurpassed weed control with excellent crop safety. 

HERITAGE RR - ROUNDUP READY® ALFALFA 

• The new benchmark for alfalfa technology 

• High satisfaction rating among users 

• Very fast recovery after harvest 

• Great forage quality 

• Widely adapted throughout the Midwest 

• Excellent winter survival and persistence 

Heritage RR Alfalfa is the next generation of Roundup Ready® Alfalfa and provides improvements to growers using this technology. 

Heritage RR offers better winter survival than many Fall Dormant 4 alfalfas on the market. This leads to improved persistence and better 

production over the life of the stand. Potential for improved weed control, better crop safety, increased yield, and better quality forage, 

make Heritage RR the alfalfa of choice for anyone looking for value in their alfalfa. Grower satisfaction is very high and acres planted 

to this type of alfalfa continues to increase throughout the United States. This variety is the first choice for growers looking for top 

production or who commercially produce hay. If you like Roundup Ready® corn and soybeans, you will like Heritage RR alfalfa. If you are 

worried about weed resistance, consider that alfalfa is cut 3 to 5 times a year and those weeds will be clipped off that many times during 

the season. Plant Heritage RR alfalfa and take advantage of the freedom to harvest weed-free hay the first crop. 

FLAGSHIP ALFALFA - QUALITY ALFALFA 

• Selected for high resistance to Aphanomyces Race II 

• Performs well with or without APH II pressure 

• Leading alfalfa with wide adaptation 

• Excellent winter survival and persistence 

• Excellent yield and quality potential 

• Very fast recovery after harvest 

• Adapted for 3, 4 or 5 cut system 

HIGH RESISTANCE TO 

APHANOMYCES RACE II 

Flagship Alfalfa provides a combination of top production with high resistance to Aphanomyces root rot Race II (APH II). This leading 

alfalfa will please growers by its resilience, high yield potential, forage quality and dark green color. Strengths of Flagship Alfalfa 

include strong offense with excellent defense against all the major alfalfa diseases – including APH II. Place this alfalfa on fields where 

history has shown difficulty in establishing alfalfa because of pressure from APH II and wet springtime weather. It will even shine 

under ideal conditions on good ground without heavy disease pressure. This is an all-around solid alfalfa. 

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FEDERAL HYBRIDS® ALFALFA 

GROW WITH US! 

FLAGSHIP RL ALFALFA - QUALITY ALFALFA WITH REDUCED LIGNIN 

• Reduced lignin for extended harvest window 

• Better yield and more persistent stand than other reduced lignin alfalfas 

• High RFQ, NDFd and TTNDFD forage scores 

• Outstanding forage yield potential 

• Solid disease resistance package 

• Moderate resistance to Aphanomycees Root Rot (Race 2) 

Flagship RL was selected for herbage quality which delivers outstanding RFQ, NDFd and TTNDFD scores. With these high-quality 

attributes, Flagship RL alfalfa has comparable forage quality ratings similar to the non-GMO reduced lignin alfalfas. Along with 

outstanding forage quality, it delivers outstanding yield potential. 

FH 4315 ALFALFA - ORGANIC APPROVED SEED COATING 

• High forage yielding, full season dormant alfalfa 

• Out yields potato leaf hopper varieties by 20% 

• Winter hardy 

• Exceptional forage quality with bushy growth habit 

• Performs well in both saline as well as high producing soils 

• Captures early and late season moisture 

FH 4315 Alfalfa is a high forage yielding, full season Fall Dormancy 5 alfalfa variety. It will deliver dairy quality forage for the 

demanding nutritionist. FH 4315 Alfalfa is protected by a solid pest resistance package. 

COSTCUTTER ALFALFA - ECONOMICAL ALFALFA 

• Economically priced 

• Very good yield and persistence 

• Adapted for 3 or 4 cut system 

• Very good recovery after harvest 

CORN SOYBEANS ALFALFA 

CostCutter Alfalfa is an economical alfalfa for growers looking for a shorter rotation. This fits growers looking for three or four cuts a 

year. This alfalfa offers a very good yield and persistence. 

Federal 

Hybrids® 

Alfalfa 

Key Feature 

ALFALFA CHARACTERISTICS CHART 

Fall Dormancy 

Winter Survival 

Bacterial Wilt 

Fusarium Wilt 

Verticillium Wilt 

Anthracnose 

(Race I) 

Phytophthora 

Root Rot 

Aphanomyces 

Root Rot (Race I) 

Disease 

Resis. Index 

HVX RR Harvest Flexiblity 4.0 2.0 HR HR HR HR HR HR 30/30 

Heritage RR RR 4.0 1.5 HR HR HR HR HR HR 30/30 

Flagship APH2 4.0 2.0 HR HR HR HR HR HR 30/30 

Flagship RL Reduced Lignin 4.0 1.8 HR HR HR HR HR HR 30/30 

FH 4315 Organic Coating 5.1 2.1 HR HR R HR HR HR 29/30 

CostCutter Economy 3-4 2-3 R R R R R R 25/30 

HR = Highly Resistant | R = Resistant 


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CORN COMPARISON CHART 

MODES OF ACTION 


MONSANTO® SYNGENTA® AGRISURE® PIONEER® 

SmartStax® 

RIB Complete® 

Corn Blend 

VT Double PRO® 

RIB Complete® 

Corn Blend 

Trecepta Corn 

Agrisure 

Artesian® 3011A 

Agrisure 

Viptera® 3111 

Agrisure® 

3122 E-Z Refuge® 

Agrisure 

Duracade® 

5222 E-Z Refuge® 

Pioneer® 

Herculex Xtra 

Pioneer® 

Optimum Acre 

Max 1 

PRIMARY PESTS 

European Corn 

Borer *** ** *** * * ** ** * * 

ABOVE GROUND INSECTS 

Southwestern 

Corn Borer *** ** *** * * ** ** * * 

Fall Armyworm *** ** *** * * * ** * * 

Corn Earworm ** ** *** * * * ** * * 

Western Bean 

Cutworm * * * * ** * * 

Black Cutworm * * * * ** * * 

PRIMARY PESTS 

BELOW GROUND INSECTS 

Northern Corn 

Rootworm ** * * ** ** * * 

Western Corn 

Rootworm ** * * ** ** * * 

REFUGE NEEDED 

5% RIB 5% RIB 5% RIB 20% 20% 

5% E-Z 

Refuge 

5% E-Z 

Refuge 

20% in Field 

Refuge 

10% RIB 

20% Above 

Ground 

HERBICIDE TOLERANCE 

Roundup 

Ready® 2 

Technology 

LibertyLink® 

Roundup 

Ready® 2 

Technology 

Roundup 

Ready® 2 

Technology 

Glyphosate 

Tolerant 

Glyphosate 

Tolerant 

Glyphosate 

Tolerant 

Glyphosate 

Tolerant 

Roundup 

Ready® 

Corn 2 

LibertyLink® 

Roundup 

Ready® 

Corn 2 

LibertyLink® 

***Triple-Mode Activity 

**Dual-Mode Activity 

*Single-Mode Activity 

Modes of Action equals control of pest. 

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SEED SIZES AND PACKAGES 

LEGAL 

GROW WITH US! 


SEED SIZES & PACKAGES 

As farming practices continually change, so do the needs 

of our customers. At Federal Hybrids, we work hard 

to respond to our customers’ needs by listening and 

making changes. We have accomplished this in our corn 

sizing and packaging to improve planting and increase 

profits. Graded seed sizing guarantees consistent seed 

dimensions, size and weight. 

ALFALFA 

50 lb. paper units 

SOYBEANS 

One unit equals 140,000 seeds. 

A standard bag is one unit. Standard quantity for Bulk 

Bags (Mini-Bulk or MB) and Hard Boxes are 45 units. 

Large soybeans will be packaged as 40-unit or 35-unit 

packages as necessary. 

CORN SIZE BAG WEIGHT 

Small Flat SF Up to 39.9 lbs. 

Small Round SR Up to 39.9 lbs. 

Medium Flat MF 40.0 to 56.9 lbs. 

Medium Round MR 40.0 to 56.9 lbs. 

Large Flat LF 57.0 lbs. and above 

Large Round LR 57.0 lbs. and above 

One unit equals 80,000 kernels. 

A standard paper bag is one unit. Standard quantity for 

Bulk Bags and Hard Boxes are 50 units. Large seed (over 

58#) will be packaged as 45-unit packages as necessary. 

Before opening a bag of seed, be sure to read, understand and accept the stewardship requirements, including applicable 

refuge requirements for insect resistance management, for the biotechnology traits expressed in the seed as set forth in 

the technology agreement that you sign. By opening and using a bag of seed, you are reaffirming your obligation to comply with 

the most recent stewardship requirements. 

Soybean Piracy Statement 

Seed containing a patented trait can only be used to plant a single commercial crop from which seed cannot be saved and replanted. Examples of seed 

containing a patented trait include but are not limited to Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybeans and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans. Additional information 

and limitations on the use of these products are provided in the Monsanto Technology Stewardship Agreement and the Monsanto Technology Use Guide. U.S. 

patents for Monsanto technologies can be found at the following webpage: http://www.monsantotechnology.com 

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. 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. 

B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your representative for the registration status in your state. 

IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: RIB Complete® corn blend products do not require the planting of a structured refuge except in the Cotton-Growing 

Area where corn earworm is a significant pest. SmartStax® RIB Complete® corn blend is not allowed to be sold for planting in the Cotton-Growing Area. See 

the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements. 

DroughtGard® Hybrids with RIB Complete® corn blend the refuge seed may not always contain DroughtGard® Hybrids trait. 

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready technology contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, an active 

ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Agricultural herbicides containing glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. 

Performance may vary from location to location and from year to year, as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate 

data from multiple locations and years whenever possible and should consider the impacts of these conditions on the grower’s fields. 

DroughtGard®, RIB Complete and Design®, RIB Complete®, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design®, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, 

Roundup Ready®, Roundup®, SmartStax and Design®, SmartStax®, Trecepta®, Trecepta® RIB Complete®, and VT Double PRO® are trademarks of Bayer Group. 

LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet Design® are registered trademarks of BASF Corporation. Herculex® is a registered trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. 

Agrisure Viptera® is a registered trademark of Syngenta. Respect the Refuge and Corn 

Design® and Respect the Refuge® are registered trademarks of National Corn Growers 

Association. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON PESTICIDE LABELING. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW to use any pesticide 

product other than in accordance with its labeling. NOT ALL formulations of dicamba or glyphosate are approved for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® 

soybeans. ONLY USE FORMULATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELED FOR SUCH USES AND APPROVED FOR SUCH USE IN THE STATE OF APPLICATION. 

Contact the U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency with any questions about the approval status of dicamba herbicide products for in-crop use 

with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans. 

Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to 

glyphosate. Dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Contact your seed brand dealer or refer to the Technology Use Guide for recommended 

weed control programs. 

Due to the unique cropping practices do not plant Roundup Ready® Alfalfa in Imperial County, California, pending import approvals and until Forage Genetics 

International, LLC (FGI) grants express permission for such planting. 

In the following states, purchase and use of HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® Technology is subject to a Seed and Feed Use Agreement, requiring 

that products of this technology can only be used on farm or otherwise be used in the United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, 

Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. In addition, due to the unique cropping practices do not plant HarvXtra® Alfalfa with 

Roundup Ready® Technology in Imperial County, California, pending import approval and until Forage Genetics International, LLC (FGI) grants express 

permission for such planting. 

Forage Genetics International, LLC (“FGI”) is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). FGI products are commercialized in accordance with ETS 

Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with FGI’s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity 

Crops. HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® Technology and Roundup Ready® Alfalfa have pending import approvals. GROWERS MUST DIRECT ANY 

PRODUCT PRODUCED FROM HARVXTRA® ALFALFA WITH ROUNDUP READY® TECHNOLOGY SEED OR CROPS (INCLUDING HAY AND HAY PRODUCTS) ONLY TO 

UNITED STATES DOMESTIC USE. 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. 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. Growers should refer to http://www.biotradestatus.com/ for any updated information on import country approvals. 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. Glyphosate herbicides 

will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. 

Roundup Ready® is registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, used under license by Forage Genetics International, LLC. 

HarvXtra® is a registered trademark of Forage Genetics International, LLC. HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® Technology is enabled 

with Technology from The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. 

Important: Always read and follow label and bag tag instructions; only those labeled as tolerant to glufosinate may be sprayed 

with glufosinate ammonium based herbicides. 

Seed products with the LibertyLink® (LL) trait are resistant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, an alternative to glyphosate 

in corn, and combine high-yielding genetics with the powerful, non-selective, postemergent weed control of Liberty® 

herbicide for optimum yield and excellent weed control. LibertyLink®, Liberty® and the Water Droplet logo are registered 

trademarks of BASF Corporation. 

Agrisure® Technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under license from Syngenta Seeds, Inc. Herculex® 

Technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under license from Dow AgroSciences LLC. HERCULEX® and the 

HERCULEX Shield are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. 

Agrisure®, Agrisure Artesian®, Artesian, Agrisure Duracade®, Agrisure Viptera®, E-Z Refuge® and Syngenta® are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. 

Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. 

Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. 

Seeds containing the LibertyLink® trait may be protected under one or more U.S. patents and may be planted only to produce one (1) commercial crop in a 

single season, and only after signing a BASF Grower Technology Agreement. It is illegal to save seeds containing the LibertyLink trait for use as planting seed 

or for transfer to others for use as planting seed. 

LibertyLink® GT27 soybeans offer triple stack tolerance to Liberty, glyphosate, and, pending EPA approval, the first HPPD 

based herbicide for soybeans. LibertyLink GT27 is not tolerant to all HPPD herbicides. HPPD herbicides currently on the market 

are prohibited for use with LibertyLink GT27 soybeans and may result in significant crop injury. 

Always read and follow label directions. Liberty and LibertyLink are registered trademarks of BASF. GT27 is a trademark of MS Technologies and BASF. MS 

Technologies is a trademark of M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. ©2018 BASF Corporation / M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. All Rights Reserved. APN 18-INT-0014 


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CORN PRODUCTS 

TRAIT CHART 


ROOTWORM TRAITS 

NON-ROOTWORM TRAITS 

MATURITY DAYS 

CONVENTIONAL, 

ORGANIC, OR 

UNTREATED 

75 2500 RR 

82 3270 VT2 PRO 

83 3300 RR 

85 



86 3660 GT 3011A 

3620 RR 

3660 GTA 

3660 CONV 

87 3790 VT2 PRO RIB 

88 3880 VT2 PRO RIB 3800 ORGANIC 

91 4160 SSTAX RIB 






4160 RR 

4185 RR 

4185 CONV 

92 4240 SSTAX RIB 4240 VT2 PRO RIB 4240 RR 4240 CONV 

93 


4390 VP3110A 

94 




4440 RR 4440 CONV 




4580 RR 4580 CONV 

96 4680 SSTAX RIB 4680 VT2 PRO RIB 

97 






4780 RR 

4770 CONV 

4780 CONV 

98 






4800 CONV 

99 






5008 CONV 

5008 ORGANIC 

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CORN PRODUCTS 

TRAIT CHART 

GROW WITH US! 

ROOTWORM TRAITS 

NON-ROOTWORM TRAITS 

MATURITY DAYS 

CONVENTIONAL, 

ORGANIC, OR 

UNTREATED 



5200 VP3110 

5260 DG VT2 PRO RIB 


5280 RR 

5280 CONV 

5280 ORGANIC 

5280 UNT 




104 

5480 3122 E-Z* 

*DO NOT SPRAY WITH LIBERTY 



5445 CONV 

5445 ORGANIC 

5445 UNT 

5480 CONV 

105 





5550 CONV 

5570 CONV 

106 







5870 ORGANIC 

5870 UNT 

109 5960 VT2 PRO RIB 

110 6050 SSTAX RIB 6070 RR 

6070 CONV 

6070 ORGANIC 

6070 UNT 


112 






6260 CONV 

6260 UNT 

6280 CONV 

6280 ORGANIC 

113 

6380 CONV 

6380 UNT 

114 



6400 DG VT2 PRO RIB 


6440 RR 

6435 CONV 

6440 CONV 



6680 CONV 

6680 ORGANIC 

6680 UNT 


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ELGIN, IA OFFICE 

FEDERAL HYBRIDS, INC. 

402 Clermont Street 

P.O. Box 237 

Elgin, IA 52141-0237 

OFFICE: 563-426-5888 

FAX: 563-426-5586 

TIM BUTIKOFER 

President 

tim@federalhybrids.com 

CELL: 319-231-4000 

RHETT JENSEN 

Customer Service/Sales 

rhett@federalhybrids.com 

CELL: 563-380-7091 

LAURA MATT 

Controller 

laura.matt@federalhybrids.com 

DEB KNIGHT 

Office Manager 

deb@federalhybrids.com 

TAMMY CALLAHAN 

Seed Account Mgr./Customer Service 

tammy@federalhybrids.com 

WEST BEND, IA OFFICE 

FEDERAL HYBRIDS, INC. 

209 3rd Street NE 

P.O. Box 17 

West Bend, IA 50597-0017 

OFFICE: 515-887-5888 

FAX: 515-887-5889 

KENT BANWART 

Vice President 

General Mgr./Product Mgr. 

kent@federalhybrids.com 

CELL: 515-320-2849 

BRENNAN FEHR 

Operations Mgr. 

brennan@federalhybrids.com 

CELL: 515-460-4086 

BRIAN BORMANN 

Plant Manager 

brian.bormann@federalhybrids.com 

CELL: 515-320-5966 

CRYSTAL GREBNER 

Accounting 

crystal@federalhybrids.com 

JACLYN “JACKIE” HOOVER 

Seed Account Mgr./Office Mgr. 

jaclyn.hoover@federalhybrids.com 

CONTACT US! 

CUSTOMER SERVICE 

877-919-5888 

federalhybrids.com

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