WL 377HQ

WL 377HQ

WL 377HQ

Product catalog summary
WL 377HQ Alfalfa Overview
WL 377HQ is a high-performing alfalfa variety developed by W-L Research, known for its superb yield potential and agronomic performance, particularly in the western United States. It is designed for 4 to 6-cut harvest management systems and offers solid winterhardiness and excellent cold tolerance.

Key Advantages
  • High yield potential and agronomic performance under various harvest systems.
  • Excellent cold tolerance and persistence with a winterhardiness rating of 2.5.
  • High 'HQ' feed value, making it ideal for cash hay and dairy producers.
  • Highly resistant to major nematodes and aphids.
  • Fast recovery post-harvest, quickly closing the canopy to suppress weeds.
  • Perfect disease resistance index (DRI) of 30/30, ensuring solid yield potential across diverse soil types and climates.
  • Great standability for intensive management systems.
  • Adapted for use in the Pacific Northwest, intermountain regions, and Central and Southern Plains of the U.S.

Agronomic Traits
  • Maturity: Early
  • Fall Dormancy: 5.0
  • Winterhardiness: 2.5
  • Digestibility/Feed Value: Superior
  • Persistence Index: Very High
  • Recovery After Harvest: Very Fast
  • Standability: Excellent
  • Traffic Tolerance: Very Good
  • Disease Resistance Index: 30/30

Pest Resistance Traits
  • High resistance to Bacterial Wilt, Fusarium Wilt, Verticillium Wilt, Anthracnose, Phytophthora Root Rot, Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1), Pea and Spotted Aphid, and Stem and Root Knot Nematode.

Performance and Yield
WL 377HQ has demonstrated superior yield performance in various trials, consistently outperforming other varieties such as HybriForce™ 2400 and Pioneer® 55V50. It has shown excellent forage quality with high crude protein and relative forage quality (RFQ) scores.

Regulatory and Usage Information
WL 377HQ is subject to specific usage agreements in certain states, particularly concerning HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® Technology. Growers must adhere to guidelines regarding domestic use and export restrictions.

Conclusion
WL 377HQ is a top choice for producers seeking high yield, superior feed value, and robust pest resistance, particularly in the western U.S. Its adaptability and performance make it a standout variety in the FD5 class.
See more

Catalog excerpts

WL 377HQ-1

TOP OF OUR FD5 CLASS IN THE WEST There have been many breakthrough varieties since the inception of W-L Research, WL 377HQ is one of those varieties. Simply put, if exceptional yield potential, ‘HQ’ levels of feed value, and high resistance to all major nematodes and aphids are high on your wish list, then WL 377HQ is your kind of product. AGRONOMIC TRAITS Maturity Fall Dormancy • olid winterhardiness (WH=2.5); WL 377HQ delivers excellent cold S tolerance and persistence Very High Recovery After Harvest • uperb yield potential and agronomic performance under 4 to 6-cut harvest S management systems (FD=5.0) in locations throughout the West Persistence Index Digestibility/Feed Value Very Fast Traffic Tolerance Very Good Disease Resistance Index PEST RESISTANCE TRAITS Bacterial Wilt Fusarium Wilt • ighly-resistant to all major nematodes and aphids H Verticillium Wilt • L 377HQ delivers fast recovery, quickly closing the canopy to outpace W yield-robbing weeds • erfect disease resistance index (DRI) of 30/30 for solid yield potential and P stand persistence across a wide range of soil types and climates Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) • reat standability for intensive management systems G Stem and Root Knot Nematode • ark green, fine-stemmed, and a highly palatable HQ variety D • HQ” feed value levels make WL 377HQ highly desirable for cash hay “ and dairy producers alike • ery well-adapted and selected for use in the Pacific Northwest, V intermountain regions or Central and Southern Plains of the U.S. WLalfalfas.com | Better Seed Through Research® Since 1958

 Open the catalog to page 1
WL 377HQ-2

YIELD (% OF CHECK VARIETIES) YIELD (% 0F CHECK VARIETIES) University of California - Tulelake 2014-2015 YIELD (% OF CHECK VARIETIES) WL 377HQ Forage Quality Analysis* Nampa, ID 2014 * Results are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L Research location. Results may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L Research’s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L Research. Variety CP NDFD RFQ CP = Crude Protein NDFD = Neutral Detergent Fiber digestibility RFQ = Relative Forage Quality For more information visit wlresearch.com....

 Open the catalog to page 2

All W-L Research catalogs and technical brochures

  1. WL 656HQ

    2  Pages

  2. WL 535HQ

    2  Pages

  3. WL 552HQ.RR

    2  Pages

  4. WL 454HQ.RR

    2  Pages

  5. WL 440HQ

    2  Pages

  6. WL 372HQ.RR

    2  Pages

  7. WL 354HQ

    2  Pages

  8. WL 365HQ

    2  Pages

  9. WL 363HQ

    2  Pages

  10. WL 336HQ.RR

    2  Pages

  11. WL 319HQ

    2  Pages

  12. WL 375HVX.RR

    2  Pages

  13. WL 467HQ

    2  Pages

  14. WL 358LH

    2  Pages

  15. WL 356HQ.RR

    2  Pages

  16. WL 341HVX.RR

    2  Pages

*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.