1) Attainer Is a 145-plant synthetic variety resulting from phenotypic recurrent selection for high forage quality (high crude protein, low acid and neutral detergent fibers) using Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS). Source material traces to two elite experimental lines selected for resistance to Phytophthora root rot and Verticillium wilt. Subsequent selection was performed for winterhardiness in a field nursery at Evansville, WI. Parental germplasm traces to Thrive, Arrow, Vertus, Vernal, and Ranger. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata - 9%; Ladak - 1 6% M varia - 28%; Turkistan - 6%; Flemish - 37%; and Chilean - 4%.

2) Attainer is adapted to and intended for use in the northeast, north central,