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Trinova

Trinova

Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass

Unmatched seedling vigor and consistent sustained growth!

Trinova offers highly digestible forage during the full growing season, high yield and a medium maturity to match most applications.

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Unmatched Performance

"I have had the opportunity to evaluate Trinova for three consecutive years in our Greenpoint Ag annual ryegrass forage trials. I have seen it in multiple locations, over multiple environments and soil types, and it has always been a consistent performer. The two things I like about it the most is the unmatched seedling vigor and consistent sustained growth.” Perry Mobley, Range & Pasture Specialist, Greenpoint Ag.

Man standing in a field of Trinova Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass

Yield Data

Data from key forage regions shows Trinova is capable of high yields all season long.

Mississippi

Mississippi State University

Yield Summary for Annual Ryegrass (Pounds DM/A)

Three Locations

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2021-2022

Variety Starkville - Cut 2/11, 3/14, 4/21 Newton - Cut 3/7, 4/12 McNeill - Cut 2/1, 3/29, 5/13 All Locations (Average Total)
Trinova 5081 3435 8646 5721
TAMTBO 4515 3155 9456 5708
Big Boss 4809 3145 8966 5640
Tetrastar 4919 3865 8108 5631
Nelson 4695 3364 8712 5590
Flying A 4195 3936 7965 5366
Marshall 2640 3465 7665 4590
LSD (0.05) 1812 872 2117 -

Mississippi State University

Yield Summary for Annual Ryegrass (Pounds DM/A)

Starkville, MS

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2019-2020

Variety 8-Mar 16-Apr 19-May Total
Top Score 1794 3202 1927 6922
Trinova 1451 3759 1370 6579
Green Farm 2 1457 3927 943 6327
Marshall 1307 3699 920 5926
Nelson 1134 3207 1466 5807
Big Boss 1504 2936 1209 5648
Baqeuano 961 3342 1161 5463
Frost Proof 1123 3152 1172 5446
Attain 1241 2846 1318 5405
TAMTBO 818 3200 1025 5043
LSD NS NS 664 NS

Alabama

Auburn University

Late Planted Yield Trial*

Fairhope, AL

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2020-2022

Variety 1st Harvest - 3/11/2022 2nd Harvest - 3/29/2022 3rd Harvest - 4/13/2022 4th Harvest - 5/7/2022 Season Total
Top Entry 1,761 1,211 654 1,694 5,319
Trinova 1,554 1,266 681 1,545 5,045
WAX Marshall 1,346 1,230 752 1,644 4,972
Attain 1,553 1,139 697 1,460 4,848
Nelson 1,337 1,149 804 1,486 4,776
TAMTBO 1,212 1,180 759 1,507 4,658
LSD 316 131 126 149 402
*This trial was replanted Dec 11, 2020.

Auburn University

Yield Trial (Pounds DM/A)

Crossville, AL

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2019-2020

Variety 1st Harvest - 3/27/2020 2nd Harvest - 4/17/2020 3rd Harvest - 5/7/2020 4th Harvest - 6/2/2020 Season Total
Top Score 664 1420 1498 2650 6233
Baqeuano 762 1131 1477 2101 5472
Trinova 751 1156 1575 1955 5437
Green Farm 2 764 1072 1632 1843 5311
Nelson 816 1353 1472 1522 5163
Wax Marshall 598 1171 1390 1982 5141
FrostProof 551 1140 1273 2047 5009
Attain 817 989 1360 1749 4915
Rapido 831 1118 1400 1365 4715
LSD at 10% level 182 N.S. 217 N.S. N.S.
Planted 11/19/19.

Auburn University

Yield Trial (Pounds DM/A)

Headland, AL

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2019-2020

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Variety 1st Harvest - 1/20/2020 2nd Harvest - 3/2/2020 3rd Harvest - 3/19/2020 4th Harvest - 4/17/2020 Season Total
Top Score521 1305 1020 664 3509
Attain 434 1101 995 631 3161
Trinova 486 1096 980 594 3157
Baqeuano 428 1126 959 635 3148
Rapido 430 1220 984 504 3139
Nelson 446 1189 938 544 3116
FrostProof 418 1076 838 525 2857
Wax Marshall 467 1021 809 546 2843
Green Farm 2 391 972 936 523 2821
LSD at 10% level 142 212 N.S. 139 N.S.
Planted 10/28/19.

Auburn University

Yield Trial (Pounds DM/A)

Fairhope, AL

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2019-2020

Variety 1st Harvest - 1/20/2020 2nd Harvest - 3/2/2020 3rd Harvest - 3/19/2020 4th Harvest - 4/8/2020 Season Total
Top Score 2022 1403 1542 1245 6213
Trinova 1548 1262 1504 1357 5670
FrostProof 1843 1101 1418 1060 5422
Green Farm 2 1578 1338 1437 1010 5364
Wax Marshall 1526 1232 1454 1104 5315
Nelson 1630 1107 1432 1061 5230
Attain 1431 1167 1461 1024 5078
Rapido 1307 1132 1401 975 4816
Baqeuano 1443 1103 1178 1025 4748
LSD at 10% level N.S. N.S. 186 189 669
Planted 10/28/19.

Auburn University

Yield Trial (Pounds DM/A)

Headland, AL

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2018-2019

Variety 1st Cut - 1/10/2019 2nd Cut - 2/13/2019 3rd Cut - 3/6/2019 4th Cut - 4/16/2019 Season Total
Top Score 1279 2021 1539 3361 8200
Wax Marshall 1068 2049 1864 2975 7956
Trinova 1394 1873 1418 2880 7564
Nelson 1042 1767 1510 3107 7426
Baqeuano 724 1734 1456 3103 7017
Attain 882 1878 1436 2798 6995
Rapido 980 1923 1351 2523 6776
FrostProof 577 2043 1575 2577 6773
Lowest score 429 1742 1555 2042 5768
LSD (0.1) 250 285 196 322 1106
Planted 10/19/18.

Auburn University

Yield Trial (Pounds DM/A)

Fairhope, AL

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2018-2019

Variety 2/18/2019 3/7/2019 3/27/2019 5/14/2019 Total
Top Score 1656 1130 1004 2611 6401
Nelson 1165 1021 1011 2569 5767
Baqeuano 1451 1020 919 2266 5656
Wax Marshall 1243 966 870 2518 5598
Trinova 1230 1047 933 2284 5494
Big Boss 1061 1009 956 2412 5438
Rapido 1179 1006 1010 2188 5382
FrostProof 1267 983 897 2176 5323
Attain 1049 1007 957 2245 5258
Lowest Score 854 992 828 2008 4681
LSD (0.1) 313 170 107 424 606
Planted 10/17/18.

Georgia

University of Georgia

Yield Trial - Total of 4 Cuttings (Pounds DM/A)

Tifton, GA

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2019-2020

Variety Yield
Top Score 8570*
Trinova 8255*
Prine 8092
Nelson 7830
Average 7714
Passerel Plus 7710
Wax Marshall 7710
Winterhawk 7525
EarlyPloid 7460
Lsd 440
Planted October 24, 2019.

Uses

Grazing

Trinova is a great option for both rotational grazed and continuous grazed pastures and is safe for all livestock. If possible, always choose rotational grazing practices.

Hay and Silage

Trinova has excellent regrowth, providing multiple cuts season long, as well as a valuable large late season single-cut for silage production with abundant yields and tetraploid-quality feed value.

Wildlife

Use Trinova to draw in the big racks in the fall, as well as feed next year’s herd in the spring.

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Forage Quality

University of Tennessee

Forage Quality

Greeneville, TN

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2018-2019

22-Apr CP ADF NDF TDN
Trinova 14.63 32.47 53.9 64.5
Average* 14.32 31.35 52.33 65.77
29-May CP ADF NDF TDN
Trinova 8.55 43.83 67.61 52.69
Average* 8.98 42.05 66.01 54.55
*Average included 28 entries.
Trinova Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass

Medium-Late Maturity

Trinova is a medium-late maturing, meaning it can be grazed or harvested for hay throughout the spring season, with the majority of its most significant growth occurring mid-season. Producers in the northern portions of the South will find this very beneficial, as well as others desiring abundant forage during the second half of the growing season.

Trinova Gallery

Open green field with tall Trinova annual ryegrass bordered by dense trees, with a small raised hunting stand visible near the center edge of the woods
Wide green field of healthy Trinova annual ryegras with distant tree line under a clear blue sky.
The image shows a close-up view of lush, green grass (variety Trinova) with a ruler inserted vertically to measure its height. The grass appears lush and dense, with various shades of green indicating healthy growth.
The image shows a close-up view of lush, green grass (variety Trinova). The grass appears lush and dense, with various shades of green indicating healthy growth.
An informational sign from Auburn Agriculture staked into a field, indicating “Variety Testing”. The sign includes a QR code and a URL for more information, set against a backdrop of Trinova Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass.
Baqueano and Trinova at Atmore, AL, April 26th, 2021 (Planted December 9, 2020).
Trinova at Atmore, AL, April 26th, 2021 (Planted December 9, 2020).
Trinova in Alabama, March 12, 2020.
Trinova in Calhoun, GA, February 10, 2020.
Trinova in Winnsboro, LA, May 7, 2019.
Trinova in Winnsboro, LA, May 7, 2019.
Trinova in Ft. Gaines, GA
Trinova Production Field
Deer grazing Trinova Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass
Trinova in reseach trial plot.
Trinova in reseach trial plot.

Planting

Prior to Planting

For optimal performance, prior to planting, obtain a soil test. Amend soil according to recommendations and fertilize after planting according to recommendations and use.

When to Plant

Plant in the fall as adequate moisture is available to obtain maximum forage yields. If planted at other times of the year, performance will be limited.

How to Plant

Trinova can be drilled or broadcast into either a prepared seedbed or an existing sod bed. For prepared seedbed, lightly disc and pack well. For existing sod bed, reduce existing sod height as much as possible.

Fertilization

Apply per soil test recommendations at time of planting and after each cutting. Use of legumes can reduce applications of commercial nitrogen.

Seeding Rate - New Pastures 25–35 lbs/ac
Seeding Rate - Overseeding 10–15 lbs/ac
Planting Zones (map) green
Planting Depth ⅛–½"
Optimal pH Range 6.0–7.0
Germination 5–10 days
Planting zones
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