Genuity® Roundup Ready® Alfalfa Technology

  • Unsurpassed weed control
  • Superior crop safety
  • Higher quality and better yields

The proven genetics of NK® brand alfalfa with the Genuity Roundup Ready trait provides growers with unmatched potential to increase high-quality alfalfa yields and profits.


NK brand alfalfa with the Genuity Roundup Ready trait features the Roundup Ready herbicide resistant trait. This means these alfalfa varieties contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Therefore, glyphosate agricultural herbicides can be sprayed on NK brand alfalfa with the Genuity Roundup Ready trait to manage weeds without hurting the alfalfa crop.


All NK brand alfalfa with the Genuity Roundup Ready trait will be purple in color. The unique colorant is added to avoid confusion with conventional varieties.


Product Stewardship Information


Based on the decision of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on January 27, 2011, Genuity® Roundup Ready® Alfalfa seed is available for sale and distribution by authorized Seed Companies or their dealers for use in the United States only. This seed may not be planted outside of the United States, or for the production of seed, or sprouts.


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. Do not export Genuity® Roundup Ready® alfalfa seed or crop, including hay or hay products, to China pending import approval. 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.


ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready® crops 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. Genuity and Design®, Genuity Icons, Genuity®, Roundup Ready®, and Roundup® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. ©2011 Monsanto Company.