Freedom MR | Yellow Jacket®

Grow Healthier, Longer-Lasting Red Clover

Powdery mildew can reduce forage production and shorten the life of red clover. Freedom MR | Yellow Jacket^® was selected from University of Kentucky genetics for increased dry matter production and resistance to powdery mildew. With improved winter hardiness, rapid establishment, and excellent persistence, it gives producers a dependable option for hay, silage, and grazing systems.

Why Choose Freedom MR | Yellow Jacket^®?

Powdery Mildew Resistance

Freedom MR™ stands for Mildew Resistance. Selected from University of Kentucky genetics, Freedom MR | Yellow Jacket^® offers improved resistance to powdery mildew, helping maintain healthier plants, stronger yields, and better persistence throughout the life of the stand.

High Forage Quality and Impressive Yields

Freedom MR | Yellow Jacket^® combines increased dry matter production with highly palatable, nutritious forage. Its excellent yield potential and forage quality make it an outstanding choice for producers who want to maximize production from every acre.

Excellent for Hay, Silage, and Grazing

Freedom MR | Yellow Jacket^® performs exceptionally well across a variety of forage systems. It is commonly planted with grasses for premium hay, excels in silage production by maintaining a high proportion of true protein during ensiling, and produces high-quality forage with rapid regrowth in grazing systems. It also establishes successfully through conventional planting, no-till seeding, and frost-seeding in northern regions.

Improved Winter Hardiness and Persistence

Developed for dependable field performance, Freedom MR | Yellow Jacket^® combines improved winter hardiness with excellent persistence, helping producers maintain productive red clover fields year after year.

Natural Nitrogen Fixation

As a legume, Freedom MR | Yellow Jacket^® naturally fixes atmospheric nitrogen, improving companion grass performance while helping reduce nitrogen fertilizer costs. The result is healthier forage systems and lower input costs.

Powered by Yellow Jacket^®

Freedom MR | Yellow Jacket^® is powered by Barenbrug's Yellow Jacket^® enhanced seed coating technology. This proprietary coating absorbs at least 600 times its weight in water, helping retain moisture around the seed for faster germination, healthier seedlings, and improved establishment.

Whether planted into prepared seedbeds, no-till systems, or frost-seeded into existing grass stands, Yellow Jacket^® technology helps give Freedom MR | Yellow Jacket^® a stronger start. Learn more about Yellow Jacket^® technology.

Why Producers Choose Freedom MR | Yellow Jacket^®

• Powdery Mildew Resistant
• High Dry Matter Production
• High-Quality, Palatable Forage
• Excellent for Hay, Silage, and Grazing
• Rapid Regrowth
• Improved Winter Hardiness
• Excellent Persistence
• Natural Nitrogen Fixation
• Powered by Yellow Jacket^®

Produce Healthier, More Productive Forage

Whether you're producing premium hay, high-quality silage, or improving pasture productivity, Freedom MR | Yellow Jacket^® delivers the disease resistance, forage quality, and persistence needed for dependable production. Powered by Yellow Jacket^® technology, it establishes quickly and helps producers build healthier, longer-lasting red clover fields that continue performing season after season. Find your nearest Barenbrug distributor or buy now online.

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