A HISTORY OF HELPING FARMERS SUCCEED

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2 A HISTORY OF HELPING FARMERS SUCCEED In 1901, Lawrence and Anna Beck purchased 80 acres of land near the small town of Atlanta, Indiana. Over the next 20 years, they worked to raise their two children, Dorthia and Francis, and build their farm while enduring the First World War and the Great Depression. Then, in 1937, there was the historic moment when Lawrence and his son, Francis, each planted three acres of hybrid parent seed corn from the Purdue University Botany Department, marking the first historic crop of Beck s Superior Hybrids. Although a lot has changed since then, a few things have remained the same. We remain true to our heritage, one built on faith, fortitude, and the innovation of our family and family of employees. Our true point of uniqueness, however, is not that we are family-owned, but that we continue to put farmers first.

3 IOWA FIELD SHOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS IOWA FIELD SHOW PLOT MAP President s Message 11:00, 2:00 Sonny Beck CEO Scott Beck President Hear about the latest trends in the seed industry and the future of Beck s Corn Products 9:00, 10:30, 12:30, 2:00 Beck s Product Team 2018 Soybean Products 9:00, 10:30, 12:30, 2:00 Beck s Product Team PFR Proven 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30 Jim Schwartz Director of PFR & Agronomy Jason Gahimer PFR Operations Manager Map Key President s Message 2018 Corn Products 2018 Soybean Products PFR Proven Cover Crops TILLAGE Soybeans After Corn TILLAGE Corn After Soybeans FUNGICIDE Variety Response FUNGICIDE Foliar POTASSIUM TIMING HERBICIDE SYSTEMS PLACEMENT FurrowJet HWY 117 Cover Crops 9:30, 11:30, 1:30 Ryan Mre Small Seed Product Manager Transitioning Your Acres to Organic Production 10:30, 12:30 Dave Ross Great Harvest Organics Sales and Operations Manager UAV: Scouting to Application 9:30, 10:30, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 Jim Love Light Robotics Manager Herbicide Specialist Transitioning Your Acres to Organic Production UAV: Scouting to Application PFR Tour 1 PFR Tour 2 PFR Tour 3 Timing Timing ADDITIVE SULFUR FOLIAR PRODUCT PFR PROVEN SYSTEMS HIGH YIELD ATTEMPT HIGH YIELD ATTEMPT PLANTING DATE PLANTING DATE & REPLANT Maximizing Your Macros Foliar Nutrition in Soybeans POPULATION VS. NITROGEN RATE 30 Inch Rows SYSTEMS 2x2x2 SEED TREATMENT Invigor 8 ADDITIVE PFR Tour 1 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 PFR Tour 2 10:30, 11:30, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 PFR Tour 3 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 SOYBEAN SHOW PLOT CORN SHOW PLOT SEED TREATMENT Escalate vs. Untreated CLOSING WHEEL Placement 3RIVE 3D APPLICATION SYSTEM Brent Minett Greg Shepherd Jon Skinner FEDERAL AVE. Joe Bolte PFR Operator Travis Burnett PFR Agronomist Jonathan Perkins PFR Agronomist and Location Lead Corn Starter Fertilizer Studies Potassium Timing Tillage Soybeans Herbicide Systems Fungicide Studies Tillage Maximizing Your Macros 9:30, 10:15, 11:00, 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15 Wade Kent Miles McGovney PFR Agronomist In 2016, Beck s Ohio PFR site saw a 5.3 Bu./A. increase in soybean yields with the addition of 300 lb./a. of highcalcium lime. This session will cover how to properly manage ph and lime to improve yields. Corn Planting Date & Replant High Yield Attempt PFR Proven Systems Soybeans Planting Date High Yield Attempt Starter Fertilizer Studies Foliar Nutrition in Soybeans 9:30, 10:15, 11:00, 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15 Chad Kalaher Pat Holloway This session will examine the benefits of proper timing with micronutrient applications and how to increase nutrient uptake. Find out why we ve seen foliar responses in soybeans and how that could increase ROI. Corn Closing Wheel Placement Nitrogen Rate Studies Seed Treatment Studies Starter Fertilizer Studies Soybeans Seed Treatment Studies HWY 117 CROP DIAGNOSTICS FUNGICIDE Foliar I-80 CROP DIAGNOSTICS SEED TREATMENT ILeVO SEED TREATMENT Escalate vs. Untreated NITROGEN TIMING COVER CROP APPLICATION BIOLOGICAL FOLIAR PRODUCT SIDEDRESS ADDITIVE NITROGEN RATE Corn After Soybeans MICRONUTRIENT Foliar CARBON SUGAR Foliar POPULATION Short Rows W N S NITROGEN RATE Corn After Corn E

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5 CORN SHOW PLOT Planted: April 20, 2017 Rows: Three 30 in. Rows Population: 30,000 Seeds/A. Previous Crop: Soybeans Tillage: Chisel, Field Cultivation Herbicide: Pre: 3.5 oz. Corvus, 1 qt. Atrazine Post: 3 oz. Capreno, 1 qt. Atrazine Rainfall: April 3.11" May 3.47" June 1.59" Total 8.17" Brand RM Special Characteristics Notes 4617SX 96 Excellent top-end yield with staygreen and test weight for your better soils 4721AMX * 97 Versatile performer with yield and drydown for our northern marketing area 4824BR 98 Versatile hybrid with excellent top end yield and fast drydown 4919SX 99 Incredible versatility and broad adaptation with tremendous agronomics 5113AMXT * n 101 Consistent yielder across environments with stress tolerance, plant health, and drydown 5337SX 103 Dominant early yield leader with tremendous stalks and rts 5441SX 104 Dominant early yield leader with excellent ear girth, rts, and green snap tolerance 5140HR * 105 Eastern performance champion with stress tolerance 5513AMXT * 105 Stable performer with moderate height, solid agronomics, and excellent test weight 5665AMX * 106 Exciting yielder with incredible kernel depth and rt strength 5765AM * 107 Mid-season performance leader with excellent ear flex and gd late season staygreen 5829A4 108 Consistency champion with stress tolerance and near perfect agronomics 5883SX 108 Yield leader with excellent plant health and season long standability 5828AMX * n 110 Extremely versatile AQUAmax with yield and stress tolerance 6076SX 110 Versatile performer with moderate height and excellent season-long standability 6127A3 111 Agronomic and versatility leader with excellent staygreen and test weight 6165AM * 111 Complete high yielding package with outstanding rts, stalks, and health 5832A3 ** n s 112 Fast emerging Artesian with excellent stress tolerance and plant health 6225HR * 112 Attractive balanced performer with fd grade type grain quality 6274SX 112 Tremendous top-end yield with moderate height and fd grade grain quality 6365AMX * 113 Dominant yield leader with outstanding rts for your better soils 6368SX 113 Plot winning yield with gd stress tolerance and agronomics 6489SX 114 "89" family yield with Smartstax option for Central and West 6589V2P 115 Southern leader with dominant yield and fd grade type grain quality 6948A3 115 Stress leader for the south with dominant performance in MP/LP soils RED = NEW TM* = ** = Phoenix n = n = AM = AMX = AMXT = SX = A3 = BR = A4 = V2P = HR = Glyphosate and Liberty Tolerant: HR, A3, A4, VR, AM, AMX, AMXT, SX (AM-R, V2P and VZ: Do not spray with LIBERTY. Not all seeds in the bag are tolerant to LIBERTY herbicide.) s WARNING: Avoid using Sulfonylurea with this product. Optimum AQUAmax hybrids help deliver a yield advantage in water-limited environments and offer top-end yield potential under more favorable growing conditions. Product performance in water-limited environments is variable and depends on many factors such as the severity and timing of moisture deficiency, heat stress, soil type, management practices and environmental stress as well as disease and pest pressures. All hybrids may exhibit reduced yield under water and heat stress. Individual results may vary. Optimum brand products available through the XL brand. XL, Optimum, AcreMax and AQUAmax are trademarks of Pioneer. *XL brand seed is distributed by Beck s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Agrisure, Agrisure Artesian, Agrisure Viptera, Artesian, E-Z Refuge and Phoenix are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix brand seed is distributed by Beck s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Caution: Do not spray E-Z Refuge products with glufosinate ammonium based herbicides, including Liberty herbicide. LIBERTY is a registered trademark of Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc. Miller and Spectrum are trademarks of Miller Electric Co., a division of Illinois Tl Works Inc. RIB Complete and Design, RIB Complete, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design, Roundup Ready, Roundup, SmartStax and Design, SmartStax, and VT Double PRO are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design is a registered trademark of Bayer. HERCULEX and the HERCULEX Shield are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Capreno is a registered trademark of Bayer. Escalate and the Escalate logo are trademarks of Beck's Superior Hybrids, Inc.

6 SOYBEAN SHOW PLOT Planted: May 5, 2017 Rows: Two 30 in. Rows Population: 130,000 Seeds/A. Previous Crop: Corn Tillage: Chisel, Field Cultivation Herbicide: Pre: 16 oz. Authority MTZ DF Post: 1 pt. Dual II Magnum Rainfall: April 4.63" May 3.45" June 0.88" Total 8.96" Brand RM Trait * PRR Gene Special Characteristics Notes 387R4 * 3.8 Gly. - Group III yield champion with incredible versatility and solid agronomics 363R4 * 3.6 Gly. A Tremendous standability with excellent SDS protection for all soils 345R4 * 3.4 Gly. - Winning performance with dominant yields and incredible versatility 337R4 * 3.3 Gly. K Strong emergence and excellent stress combined with yield and standability 315R4 * 3.1 Gly. K Dominant defensive agronomics and yield in a versatile performer 299R4 * 2.9 Gly. K Top yield and productivity with great standability 273R4 * 2.7 Gly. C Medium height soybean with very gd standability that performs across yield levels 253R4 * 2.5 Gly. K Peking cyst line with strong yield 213R4 * 2.1 Gly. K Gd stress tolerance with Peking cyst protection 185R2 1.8 RR2Y C Dominant performer with great versatility, strong white mold and BSR tolerance 1449X2 1.4 X2 C Excellent Xtend soybean with great emergence 1889X2 1.8 X2 A+3a High performance with very gd agronomics 2119X2 2.1 X2 K+3a Strong performance and very gd phytophthora protection 2339X2 2.3 X2 C Combination of the Roundup Ready 2 Xtend trait and peking cyst protection 2559X2 2.5 X2 C Excellent standability, yield, and emergence 2899X2 2.8 X2 C Chart topping yields and excellent phytophthora and SDS tolerance 3091X2 3.0 X2 C Superior performance across soil types with excellent SDS, BSR, and white mold tolerance 3153X2 3.1 X2 C Versatile soybean with excellent SDS, BSR, and iron defi ciency chlorosis tolerance plus great standability 3353X2 3.3 X2 C Medium-tall soybean with awesome stress tolerance and a solid agronomic package 3559X2 3.5 X2 C Elite performance with excellent agronomics and incredible versatility 3779X2 3.7 X2 C Medium height yielder with industry leading standability and harvest lks SOYBEAN SHOW PLOT CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE RED = NEW TM * = X2 = Roundup Ready 2 Xtend SDS = Sudden Death Syndrome STS = Sulfonylurea-Tolerant Soybeans * (PRR) Phytophthora Resistance to Races: A = 1-2, 10-13, C = 1-3, 6-11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 44 K = 1-11, 13-15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 43, 44 3a = 1-4, 10, 12, 14-16, 18-21, 25, 28, Soybean Technologies: As of this printing no dicamba herbicide product has been approved for commercial in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans. DO NOT APPLY DICAMBA HERBICIDE IN-CROP TO Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans IN 2016 unless you use a dicamba herbicide product that is specifically labeled for that use in the location where you intend to make the application. While no in-crop use of dicamba is currently approved, some dicamba products may be labeled for weed control prior to planting a crop and subject to minimum plant back restrictions. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW TO MAKE AN IN-CROP APPLICATION OF ANY DICAMBA HERBICIDE PRODUCT ON Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans, OR ANY OTHER PESTICIDE APPLICATION, UNLESS THE PRODUCT LABELING SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZES THE USE. Contact the U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency with any questions about the approval status of dicamba herbicide products for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans and follow all pesticide product labeling. 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. Certain products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans have been approved for cultivation in the U.S. and Canada, and for import in Australia/New Zealand, Colombia, China, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The single events in Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans have been approved for import in the EU. As of February 2, 2016, E.U. stack approval for Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans is in the final stage of approval and is expected but not guaranteed to be received in the near future. 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. 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. Growers should refer to for any updated information on import country approvals. Excellence Through Stewardship is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Glyphosate herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Contact your Monsanto dealer or refer to Monsanto s Technology Use Guide for recommended Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System weed control programs. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend is a trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC. XL is a trademark of Pioneer. *XL brand seed is distributed by Beck s Superior Hybrids, Inc. DuPont and STS are trademarks of Dupont or its affiliates. Authority is a registered trademark of FMC Corporation. Basagran is a registered trademark of BASF. Escalate and the Escalate logo are trademarks of Beck's Superior Hybrids, Inc.

7 SOYBEAN SHOW PLOT Planted: May 5, 2017 Rows: Two 30 in. Rows Population: 130,000 Seeds/A. Previous Crop: Corn Tillage: Chisel, Field Cultivation Herbicide: Pre: 16 oz. Authority MTZ DF Post: 1 pt. Dual II Magnum Rainfall: April 4.63" May 3.45" June 0.88" Total 8.96" Brand RM Trait * PRR Gene Special Characteristics Notes 394L4 3.9 LibertyLink C Incredible yield and standability in a medium-stature soybean for all soils 382L4 3.8 LibertyLink C Versatile variety with very gd emergence and SDS tolerance in a taller plant style 366L4 3.6 LibertyLink C Balanced performer with yield, stress tolerance, and agronomics 338L4 3.3 LibertyLink C Agronomic stand out with tremendous standability and top-end yield across soils 314L4 3.1 LibertyLink C Dominant performer across soils with aggressive growth and strong agronomics 296L4 2.9 LibertyLink K Consistent across all acres with strong phytophthora and excellent standability 288L4 2.8 LibertyLink - Western yield winner with tremendous standability and very gd agronomics 274L4 2.7 LibertyLink C Go everywhere, do everything performer with tremendous agronomics 264L4 2.6 LibertyLink C Versatile yielder with BSR and white mold protection, plus iron deficiency chlorosis tolerance 234L4 2.3 LibertyLink K Tremendous lks, standability, yield and agronomics for all soils 204L4 2.0 LibertyLink C Medium height variety with very gd agronomics, fantastic standability, and top-end yield 184L4 1.8 LibertyLink - Extremely versatile soybean with fast emergence and a strong agronomic package 146L4 1.4 LibertyLink - Exciting yields supported by sound agronomics Non-GMO C Balanced performer with strong emergence, nice agronomics and top-end yield Non-GMO C Dominant performer across soils with great standability, emergence and SDS tolerance RED = NEW SDS = Sudden Death Syndrome STS = Sulfonylurea-Tolerant Soybeans BSR = Brown Stem Rot * (PRR) Phytophthora Resistance to Races: A = 1-2, 10-13, C = 1-3, 6-11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 44 K = 1-11, 13-15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 43, 44 3a = 1-4, 10, 12, 14-16, 18-21, 25, 28, LibertyLink soybeans with Liberty herbicide is the most reliable management solution for weeds resistant to glyphosate and multiple herbicide classes. LibertyLink soybean varieties combine elite genetics and excellent crop safety with built-in tolerance to the powerful, postemergence weed control of Liberty. High-yielding LibertyLink soybean varieties are available in a range of maturities. Liberty herbicide, applied over the top of LibertyLink soybean varieties, provides powerful control of broadleaf and grass weeds, including weeds resistant to glyphosate and multiple herbicide classes. LibertyLink Patent Statement: Soybean seeds containing LibertyLink are protected under multiple U.S. patents and may be planted only to produce one (1) commercial crop, and only after signing a Bayer Grower Technology Agreement. It is illegal to save or catch soybean seeds containing the LibertyLink trait for use as planting seed or for transfer to others for use as planting seed. Some products have a patent pending or are covered under one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers 8,008,550; 8,329,996 DuPont TM and STS are trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates. Bayer, the Bayer Cross, Liberty, LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design are registered trademarks of Bayer. Liberty is not registered in all states. Authority is a registered trademark of FMC Corporation. Basagran is a registered trademark of BASF. Escalate and the Escalate logo are trademarks of Beck's Superior Hybrids, Inc. Soybean Technologies:

8 IT S MORE THAN JUST A BAG OF SEED. IT S THE BECK S ADVANTAGE. Having the right products and resources in the field have helped us meet and surpass the quality promises we have made to our customers over the years. We have been, and will remain, a company dedicated to providing farmers access to the tls they need to be successful. We haven t forgotten that our success is driven by yours. That s why we ve always believed in providing value beyond the bag of seed you plant. 2 Our proprietary seed treatment mix is constantly evolving to ensure the best seed protection, and comes standard on 3 all Beck s seed at no additional cost. 100% FREE REPLANT POLICY If there is a need to replant a field of corn, soybeans, wheat or elite alfalfa, as determined by a Beck s representative, Beck s will furnish the WORLD S BROADEST ACCESS replant seed and royalties for FREE. TO GENETICS & TRAITS Beck s sources genetics and traits 4 from elite technology suppliers around the world to provide the 1most choices for farmers. 5 FARMER-FOCUSED PROGRAMS As a way to say thank you, Beck s PRACTICAL FARM gives back to farmers through RESEARCH (PFR) value-added programs such as The PFR program delivers Commitment Rewards, President s unbiased, agronomic data to Club discounts, and customer trips. help farmers add profitability to their farms. PROPRIETARY BREEDING PROGRAM & REGIONALLY TESTED PRODUCTS 6 7 Our corn breeders utilize the best genetics and latest technologies to bring farmers high-performing, regionallyadapted products. PERSONALIZED SERVICE & AGRONOMIC SUPPORT Beck s is dedicated to helping farmers succeed by providing personalized service, timely updates, and in-field, agronomic support. 8A subscription to Beck s web-based, precision farming tl is included with any corn or soybean seed purchase.

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