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1 WHAT S YOUR 365-DAY YIELD STRATEGY? CORN SOYBEANS WHEAT COVER CROPS FORAGES 2016 SEED GUIDE

2 BIG YIELDS START WITH BIG IDEAS

3 And big ideas are precisely why, every year, more growers are finding more value in their business relationships with ProHarvest Seeds. As a true independent, ProHarvest has the flexibility to serve you differently, and think differently, compared to the national brands so, you can increase your profit potential in exciting new ways. We re talking about big ideas in performance With ProHarvest, you have access to the industry s most advanced corn and soybean genetics, trait innovations and seed treatments all from one supplier who knows your growing conditions. That s how you plant the very best prescription that can maximize these products like never before. buying power When you have the product diversity you want, without relying on multiple suppliers, you get a single point of sales and service that can make your sourcing more efficient and your dollars more effective. perspective Unlike any other seed supplier, ProHarvest takes a longer, more goal-oriented view of your operation, incorporating a forward-thinking, yearround, crop-management approach to actually move the productivity needle on your acres. FREE! Ask your ProHarvest seed advisor how you can increase your APH %! Let s develop the next big idea for your farm

4 CORN 61 Great southern movement for maturity Place on better soils for optimum performance Medium-tall plant with strong roots DAY 4 DAY Versatile hybrid with great yield potential Good stalks and great root strength Avoid fields with a history of Goss s Wilt Excels on well-drained soils Great yield punch with a strong agronomic package Good heat and stress tolerance 5 DAY Widely adapted hybrid with competitive performance Excellent eye appeal with desirable grain quality Very good Goss s Wilt tolerance 7 DAY Impressive yield with fast dry down Optimum performance at higher populations Excellent Goss s Wilt and GLS tolerance 7 DAY 644 Competitive yielding hybrid with strong agronomics Great fall intactness Excellent stress tolerance DAY High-yield potential with quick emergence Strong-yield performance in stress environments Strong agronomics with low green-snap risk DAY DAY High-yielding conventional hybrid Medium stature with girthy ears and deep kernels Recommend high populations for optimum yield PROHARVESTSEEDS.COM 4 RATINGS 1 = POOR : = EXCELLENT

5 CORN Available with the new Agrisure Duracade rootworm trait Consistent and high-yielding hybrid Superior stalks and roots DAY DAY Superior hybrid with consistent performance Large girthy ears with deep kernels Responds to high management and populations Especially well adapted to Eastern IL and Western IN Consistent ear size with excellent test weight Performs best with higher nitrogen levels 1 DAY DAY Solid overall plant health Goes on any soil type and performs well Large, girthy ears with deep kernels Very good yield stability across most soil types Produces consistently girthy ears Responds favorably to top management 1 DAY DAY Consistent performance with strong roots Medium stature with excellent stalks and roots Widely adapted with good late-season appearance ProHarvest Seeds does an excellent job of hybrid selection and placement. I planted 67 StaxRIB last year This -day hybrid set record yields on my farm. Their Yield 365 program really challenges me to continually improve my farming operation throughout the entire year. Doug Seimer Oakwood, Illinois, Vermilion County PROHARVESTSEEDS.COM 5

6 CORN DAY Consistent performance across environments Recommended on all soil types Strong Goss s Wilt tolerance High-yielding hybrid with wide area of adaptation Produces semi-flex ear with nice grain quality Excellent emergence and early-season vigor 111 DAY DAY Superb test weight with girthy ears Excellent stress tolerance across all environments Dependable stalk and root strength DAY Exceptional consistency Widely adapted across all soil types Excellent drought tolerance Relative GDDs to GDDs to Plant Ear Test Product or Proven Available As Maturity Mid-Silk Blacklayer Height Height Ear Type Weight Emergence 61 Proven GEN SS RIB MT M SF VG VG 6444 Proven GEN SS RIB MT M SD VG G 5122 E-Z, 6552 Proven VIP3111, GT, Non-GMO MT M SF G VG 6705 GEN SS RIB MT M SD EX VG 600 Proven GEN SS RIB M M SF VG VG 644 GEN SS RIB M M SF VG VG 67 Proven GEN SS RIB M MH SD VG G 612 Proven Non-GMO M M SF VG G 623 Proven Duracade 5122 EZ Refuge M M Fx VG VG 60 Proven GEN SS RIB M ML SD G VG 023 Proven GEN SS RIB MS ML SD VG VG 063 Proven RR2, Non-GMO M M SF G G 074 GEN SS RIB M M SD VG VG 1 Proven GEN SS RIB M M SD G G 145 Proven 3000GT, GT, Non-GMO M M SF G VG 162 GEN SS RIB MT MH SF VG VG 220 Proven GEN SS RIB M MH SD VG VG 244 Proven GEN SS RIB MT M SF VG VG 301 Proven GEN SS RIB M M SD EX VG 312 GEN SS RIB M M SF EX VG 330 Proven GEN SS RIB, RR2, Non-GMO MS M SF VG EX 3 Proven GEN SS RIB M ML F EX G MH = MEDIUM-HIGH : MT = MEDIUM-TALL : M = MEDIUM : ML = MEDIUM-LOW : MS = MEDIUM-SHORT F = FLEX : SF = SEMI-FLEX : SD = SEMI-DETERMINATE : Fx = FIXED 6 RATINGS 1 = POOR : = EXCELLENT

7 CORN DAY High yield under drought conditions Consistent performance with excellent health Avoid fields with a history of Goss s Wilt Top-end yield potential in high-yield environments Great choice for conventional and no-till systems Very good drought stress tolerance 113 DAY DAY Short-statured hybrid with tremendous yield Recommend fungicide application for optimal yield Excellent choice for minimum till and early planting DAY Exceptional yield history across environments Excellent grain quality and test weight Attractive late-season intactness Response Stalk Root Plant Drought to Highly Moderately Less Continuous Final Stand Strength Strength Health Drydown Tolerance Fungicide Productive Productive Productive Corn x 1,000 VG EX VG VG G G HR HR NR Yes* G EX G VG VG VG HR HR R Yes* VG G VG VG VG G HR HR R Yes VG VG G VG VG VG HR HR NR Yes* VG VG VG EX VG G HR HR HR Yes* VG VG VG EX VG VG HR HR HR Yes VG VG VG VG VG G HR HR HR Yes* EX EX VG G VG G HR HR R Yes* EX EX VG EX VG G HR R NR Yes* G G VG VG G VG HR HR HR Yes* G G G G VG VG R HR HR Yes* G G G G G VG HR HR HR Yes* 2-34 VG VG G EX VG VG HR HR R Yes* G EX VG VG VG G R HR HR Yes* VG VG VG EX VG VG HR HR HR Yes* VG VG VG G G G R HR HR Yes G EX VG G VG VG HR HR R Yes* VG VG G VG VG G HR HR HR Yes* VG EX G G G VG HR HR HR Yes* VG VG G VG VG G HR HR R Yes VG EX VG G VG VG HR HR HR Yes* G G VG VG VG G HR HR HR Yes* 2-34 HR = HIGHLY RECOMMENDED : R = RECOMMENDED : NR = NOT RECOMMENDED EX = EXCELLENT : VG = VERY GOOD : G = GOOD : F = FAIR : P = POOR GEN SS RIB Genuity SmartStax RIB Complete; RR2 Roundup Ready Corn 2 * WITH FOLIAR FUNGICIDE 7

8 SOYBEANS 244 CR2Y 264 CR2Y Extremely strong choice for IL and IN Attractive plant type with good branching Excellent SCN and PRR ratings Has a home on every farm! High offense, with tough defense Very attractive plant all season-long 3066 CR2Y 3.0 RM 3152 CR2Y 3.1 RM Great legacy of top performance Taller, attractive line with good standability Simply a must plant for every operation 2.4 RM 2.6 RM Consistent top performance Medium plant height and canopy Outstanding defensive package CR2Y 3052 CR2Y 2. RM 3.0 RM Exciting new Early Group 3 that brings BIG yields Very good standability and emergence Rugged plant type; BSR-, SCN- and PRR-resistant Great yields; wide East to West adaptability Solid disease package Medium plant height with strong emergence CR2Y 3352 CR2Y Solid agronomics and excellent emergence Consistent yields across all environments Excellent SDS and SCN scores 3.2 RM 3.3 RM Performs well across many soil types Excellent emergence and early season vigor Branching plant type that performs well in wide rows PROHARVESTSEEDS.COM RATINGS 1 = POOR : = EXCELLENT

9 SOYBEANS 3446 CR2Y 3.4 RM 3652 CR2Y 3.6 RM Elite Mid-Group 3 power hitter Excellent stress tolerance; PRR- and SCN-tolerance Well-adapted to most soil types and fertility programs Broadly adapted from East to West Excellent emergence and early-season vigor STS tolerance adds flexibility if following wheat CR2Y 3. RM Class leader in Late Group 3 Excellent disease package Adapts well to all soil types and row widths CR2Y 3. RM Exciting new genetics in Late Group 3 Great offense, with strong defense Medium plant height with very good emergence CR2Y 3. RM Especially adapted to IL and IN Excellent eye appeal at harvest Taller plant type with great standability CLL 2. RM The standard for yield in Late Group 2s Use with confidence where SCN and SDS are a concern Yield, yield and more yield I like doing business with an independent seed company that s on the leading edge of genetics, traits and treatments. It s important to me that I work with people with my best interest in mind. My ProHarvest Seed Specialist is a trusted advisor that helps make a better return on my investment with improved product performance. Ken Farmer Gibson City, Illinois, Ford County PROHARVESTSEEDS.COM

10 SOYBEANS 341 CLL 3.4 RM 2701C 2.7 RM Extremely high-yield potential BSR- and SCN-resistant Well-adapted to all soil types Yield leader in its maturity Excellent agronomics Strong emergence and early-season vigor CLL 3. RM 3301C 3.3 RM High-yield potential in high-yield environments Excellent emergence and early-season vigor Very good SCN and SDS ratings Great performance across environments Strong agronomics Medium plant height with strong emergence More product diversity. More product testing. As an independent seed company, ProHarvest can source its genetics from multiple suppliers, allowing for a lineup And the research isn t limited to just corn and beans. ProHarvest invests in programs to test wheat, alfalfa, forage WISCONSIN that is even more diverse than those of the leading national brands. and cover-crop varieties as well. At the end of the day, no matter what IOWA But, with that comes a responsibility to you plant, with ProHarvest, you can develop and maintain a testing program count on getting the choices, the capable of matching such diversity. So, exceptional performance and the in the process of selecting its germplasm and traits, ProHarvest stays dedicated to a comprehensive testing protocol that buying power you need to maximize your profit potential. ILLINOIS INDIANA covers an incredibly wide range of soil, climate and other growing conditions PROHARVESTSEEDS.COM RATINGS 1 = POOR : = EXCELLENT

11 SOYBEANS 301C 3. RM Excellent SDS tolerance Beautiful, tall plant that stands Very competitive in Late Group It means a lot to me that my family has done business with the Wilken family for three generations, and we have a mutual interest in farming. I trust them to give me up-to-date agronomic information and detailed planting recommendations from improving my farm s health through the use of cover crops to giving me great service, ProHarvest is always there. Eric Meister Ashkum, Illinois, Iroquois County PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT ProHarvest s custom-blended protect soybean-seed treatments are your prescription for maximum yield potential. They re specially formulated for your growing conditions and proven to guard young seedlings against yield-robbing disease and insect pressure. Choose from 3 formulations: protect D seed treatment is a broad-spectrum protection against the most common seedling diseases occurring in Illinois and Indiana. With protect D, you can expect a strong stand, even in less than ideal planting conditions. protect D/I has the benefit of additional Phytophthora and Pythium control, plus early growing-season protection against wireworm, white grubs, bean-leaf beetles and other insects. By reducing the amount and duration of insect feeding, protect D/I is also known to decrease the spread of insect-transmitted viruses. protect Ultra combines D/I with an inoculant, increasing root growth and nodule development, improving plant vigor and emergence and optimizing micronutrients for an additional yield boost PROHARVESTSEEDS.COM 11

12 SOYBEANS Herbicide Row Row Plant Plant Stress Product or Proven Tolerance Maturity Width Emergence Type Height Pubescence Standability Tolerance 244 CR2Y PROVEN GENRR2Y 2.4 DNW EX MB M LT VG VG 264 CR2Y* PROVEN GENRR2Y/STS 2.6 DNW VG MB M LT VG VG 271 CR2Y PROVEN GENRR2Y 2. DNW EX M MT LT VG EX 3052 CR2Y GENRR2Y 3.0 DNW VG MB MT G VG VG 3066 CR2Y PROVEN GENRR2Y 3.0 DNW EX M MT G VG G 3152 CR2Y GENRR2Y 3.1 DNW EX M M G VG VG 3246 CR2Y GENRR2Y 3.2 DNW EX MB MT G VG VG 3352 CR2Y GENRR2Y 3.3 DNW EX M MT G VG VG 3446 CR2Y PROVEN GENRR2Y 3.4 DNW EX M MT G VG VG 3652 CR2Y* GENRR2Y/STS 3.6 NW EX B MT LT VG VG 34 CR2Y PROVEN GENRR2Y 3. DNW VG MB MT LT VG VG 352 CR2Y GENRR2Y 3. NW VG B M LT VG VG 371 CR2Y PROVEN GENRR2Y 3. DNW VG MB M G VG EX 20 CLL PROVEN LibertyLink 2. NW EX MB T G VG VG 341 CLL LibertyLink 3.4 DNW EX MB M LT VG VG 31 CLL LibertyLink 3. DNW EX M M LT VG VG 2701C Non GMO 2.7 DNW VG MB M G VG VG 3301C Non GMO 3.3 DNW VG MB M G VG VG 301C PROVEN Non GMO 3. DNW EX MB MT T VG EX EX = EXCELLENT : VG = VERY GOOD : G = GOOD : F = FAIR : P = POOR M = MEDIUM : MB = MEDIUM-BUSH : B = BUSH T = TALL : MT = MEDIUM-TALL : M = MEDIUM D = DRILL : N = : W = WIDER THAN 30 LT = LIGHT TAWNY : T = TAWNY : G = GRAY 12 RATINGS 1 = POOR : = EXCELLENT

13 SOYBEANS What s next in weed control technology? An advanced soybean product that will: Provide tolerance to dicamba and glyphosate Be built on the high-yielding Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield trait Roundup Ready 2 Xtend TM soybeans are not currently available for commercial sale or commercial planting. Dicamba herbicide is not currently approved for commercial in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans and nothing herein is a promotion or an offer to sell dicamba herbicide for this use. It is a violation of federal law to promote or offer to sell an unregistered pesticide or a registered pesticide for an unregistered use. Commercialization is dependent on multiple factors, including successful conclusion of the regulatory process. 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 Only commercialized products have 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. 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, Ground Breakers, Roundup Ready 2 Yield, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend, Roundup Ready and Roundup are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. See Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans in action in Ground Breakers Field Trials Under Use Permit: xtendfollowafield.com Cyst SCN White Highly Moderately Less PRR PRR BSR Nematode Resistance SDS Mold Iron No-Till Productive Productive Productive Tolerance Resistance Tolerance Resistance Source Tolerance Tolerance Chlorosis Adapted Soil Soil Soil EX 1c VG R3, MR14 PI7 VG VG VG HR HR HR R VG 1c VG R3, MR14 PI7 VG G G HR HR HR R VG 1a EX R3, MR14 PI7 VG VG VG HR HR HR HR VG 1c EX R3, MR14 PI7 VG VG NA HR HR HR HR VG 1c EX R3, MR14 PI7 VG VG G R HR HR HR VG 1c VG R3, MR14 PI7 VG VG NA HR HR HR HR VG 1c EX R3, MR14 PI7 EX VG VG HR HR HR HR VG 1a + 1k EX R3, MR14 PI7 EX VG G R HR HR HR VG 1c EX R3, MR14 PI7 EX VG G HR HR HR HR VG 1c VG R3, MR14 PI7 VG VG NA R HR HR HR VG NA VG R3, MR14 PI7 VG VG VG R HR HR HR VG 1c VG R3, MR14 PI7 VG NA NA R HR HR HR VG NA VG R3, MR14 PI7 EX NA VG HR HR HR HR G 1k VG R3, MR14 PI7 VG VG VG R HR HR HR VG 1k VG R3, MR14 PI7 VG VG G HR HR HR HR VG 1c VG R3, MR14 PI7 VG VG VG HR HR HR R VG 1c VG R3, MR14 PI7 VG VG VG HR HR HR R VG 1c VG R3, MR14 PI7 VG VG VG HR HR HR HR VG 1c VG R3, MR14 PI7 VG VG G HR HR HR HR 1a = R1 2, 13, 15 1 : 1c = R1 3, 6 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 24 : 1k = R1 11, 13 15, 17 1, 21, 22 HR = HIGHLY RECOMMENDED : R = RECOMMENDED : NR = NOT RECOMMENDED NA = NOT APPLICABLE GENRR2Y Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield Soybeans *STS Sulfonylurea-Tolerant Soybeans 13

14 PART OF YOUR 365-DAY YIELD STRATEGY TEGY deep roots compaction relief scavenge nutrients economical feed Ask your ProHarvest Seed Specialist about a Cover365 strategy for your farm one that results in a well-planned cover crop system to improve soil health and, for livestock producers, an added bonus of high-quality, economical feed. FREE! Let s work together. Call Or find your local dealer at proharvestseeds.com WHAT S YOUR 365-DAY YIELD STRATEGY?

15 COVER CROPS PERMANENT PASTURES & HAY FIELDS Alfalfas with day maturity Fine-stemmed, big-leaf, high-quality alfalfa Multiyear red and white clovers High-disease rating for grasses and legumes Late-maturing grasses that match alfalfa High-energy grasses Improved grasses for intensive grazing Alfalfa Orchardgrass Timothy Meadow Brome Red & White Clover Endophyte-Free Tall Fescue Endophyte-Friendly Tall Fescue Perennial Ryegrass Festulolium FAST FORAGE SUMMER ANNUAL OPPORTUNITY 6 12 ton, June to September 3 6 ton behind wheat Graze, dry bale, baleage, chop BMR Sorghum Sudan Grass BMR Sudan Hybrid Forage Sorghum Hybrid Pearl Millet Radishes Turnips Peas Sunn Hemp Oats COVER CROP SEEDS & MIXES Improve soil health Reduce compaction Break up soils hardpan Scavenge nutrients (nitrogen) Increase water-holding capacity Livestock forage Cover Crop Radish Crimson Clover Vetch Winter Rye Annual Ryegrass Peas Balansa Clover * See our Forage and Cover Crop Guide for the full lineup and more information PROHARVESTSEEDS.COM 15

16 FORAGES ALFALFA Winter Wisconsin Grazing Traffic Variety Fall Dormancy* Hardiness Regrowth Disease Rating Tolerance Tolerance Branch Root Yield Express 5 VG EXF 30/30 G VG No EX Encore 4 EX VF 30/30 EX EX Yes EX Endure 4 EX VF 30/30 G VG No EX HI-GEST EX VF 35/35 VG VG No EX L-446RR* 4 VG VF 30/30 G VG No EX PGI 321LH 3 VG A 30/30 G G No VG G A 20/30 G G No G EX = EXCELLENT : VG = VERY GOOD : G = GOOD : F = FAIR : P = POOR EXF = EXTREMELY FAST : VF = VERY FAST : A = AVERAGE 16 * HIGHER VALUE MEANS LONGER SEASON

17 WHEAT 25 Top-yield performer Strong agronomics Great performance for a medium-early line MEDIUM-EARLY 303 Top-of-class performance Excellent straw strength Adapted to all environments MEDIUM WINTER HARDINESS TEST WEIGHT BYDV TOLERANCE WINTER HARDINESS TEST WEIGHT BYDV TOLERANCE Broadly adapted with excellent winter hardiness Solid overall agronomics Very healthy plant MEDIUM WINTER HARDINESS TEST WEIGHT or Winter Head Test BYDV Stripe Leaf Powdery Yield for Seedling Product Proven Maturity Height Standability Hardiness Type Weight Tolerance Rust Rust Scab Septoria Mildew Maturity Suggest.* 25 Proven ME MS VG EX Beardless G VG VG EX VG VG VG EX Proven M M EX VG Beardless VG EX G G VG VG G EX M M EX EX Awned VG NA VG G VG VG VG EX EX = EXCELLENT : VG = VERY GOOD : G = GOOD : F = FAIR : P = POOR NA = NOT APPLICABLE M = MEDIUM : ME = MEDIUM-EARLY : ML = MEDIUM-LATE H = HIGH : M = MEDIUM : MS = MEDIUM-SHORT RATINGS 1 = POOR : = EXCELLENT * SEEDS PER ACRE IN MILLIONS 17

18 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. Only commercialized products have 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. 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. B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state. IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: Genuity RIB Complete corn blend products do not require the planting of a structured refuge except in the Cotton-Growing Area where corn earworm is a significant pest. Always read and follow IRM requirements. 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 Design, Genuity Icons, Genuity, RIB Complete and Design, RIB Complete, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design, Roundup Ready 2 Yield, Roundup Ready, Roundup and SmartStax are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design is a registered trademark of Bayer. Herculex is a registered trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BENEFITS OF SEED: CONVENIENCE Highest-quality and highest-yielding product vs. bin-run Reliable seed supply in many maturities ECONOMICS OF SEED VS. BIN-RUN Average loss of ~ to 15% cleanout at harvest for bin-run seed Bin-run planting rates are generally 15% higher than new certified seed LIMITED WARRANTY BENEFITS Dealer agronomic support before and after the sale Risk-management benefits of Roundup Rewards (more than $600 million in benefits paid) INNOVATIONS BENEFIT FOR FARMERS Monsanto s 0% commitment to agriculture Our very preliminary estimate is that farmers get a $6 benefit for each $1 spent on privatesector research SEED PIRACY STATEMENT: Seeds containing the Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield trait are protected under numerous U.S. patents. Seed containing patented traits, such as seed containing Roundup Ready 2 Yield traits, can only be used to plant a single commercial crop. It is unlawful to save and replant Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans. Additional information and limitations on these products are provided in the Monsanto Technology Stewardship Agreement and the Monsanto Technology Use Guide. The licensed U.S. patents for Monsanto technologies can be found at the following webpage:

19 Before opening a bag of seed, be sure to read, understand and accept the stewardship requirements, including applicable refuge requirements for insect resistance management, for the biotechnology traits expressed in the seed as set forth in the Monsanto Technology/Stewardship Agreement that you sign. By opening and using a bag of seed, you are reaffirming your obligation to comply with the most recent stewardship requirements. Agrisure, Agrisure Duracade, Agrisure Viptera and E-Z Refuge are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Seed products with the LibertyLink (LL) trait are resistant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, an alternative to glyphosate in corn, and combine high-yielding genetics with the powerful, non-selective, postemergent weed control of Liberty herbicide for optimum yield and excellent weed control. LibertyLink, Liberty and the Water Droplet logo are registered trademarks of Bayer. LIBERTYLINK PATENT STATEMENT: Seeds containing the LibertyLink trait 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 seeds containing the LibertyLink trait for use as planting seed or for transfer to others for use as planting seed. Respect the Rotation is an initiative to elevate the importance and grower adoption of herbicide diversity to prevent or manage weed resistance. Glyphosate weed resistance is a dominating threat throughout the United States that affects land values, rental agreements, conservation tillage and can greatly reduce yields. The use of Integrated Weed Management practices, such as use of residuals, pre-emergence herbicides and rotation of crops, traits and herbicides, is critical as no one method is likely to be completely sucessful. Caution: Do not spray E-Z Refuge products with Liberty or Ignite Brand Herbicides. Agrisure Technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under license from Syngenta Seeds, Inc. Herculex Technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under license from Dow AgroSciences LLC. HERCULEX: HERCULEX and the HERCULEX Shield are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Individual results may vary, and performance may vary from location to location and from year to year. This result may not be an indicator of results you may obtain as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible. Liberty today. Cleaner fields tomorrow. With the LibertyLink system, weeds are exposed to a different chemistry with a unique mode of action, letting you handle your toughest weeds while protecting your yield, your profi t and the long-term success of your operation. Learn more at BayerCropScience.us. Bayer CropScience LP, 2 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC Always read and follow label instructions. Bayer, the Bayer Cross, Liberty, LibertyLink, and the Water Droplet Design are registered trademarks of Bayer. Liberty is not registered for use in all states. For additional product information, call toll-free BAYER ( ) or visit our website at CR0215LIBERTA05V00R0

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