2019 GRAIN & FORAGE RESOURCE GUIDE

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1 2019 & FORAGE RESOURCE GUIDE

2 Achieve Your Full Potential Rupp corn and soybean varieties are selected because they ve outperformed. Each has outperformed hundreds of varieties in thousands of plots throughout the Ohio, Michigan and Indiana region. Each hybrid and variety has earned its place in our lineup for that simple reason. The genetic potential in each product, coupled with seed enhancements to boost seedling and plant health, and trait technologies to protect performance are all key to maximizing yield. And now more than ever that s exactly what farmers are focused on maximizing yield. And realizing his and her full potential. We invite you to plant Rupp and See What Good Yields. CONTACTS 2 CORN 4 Hybrid Comparison Chart 14 Philip Rupp President SOYBEANS 22 Variety Comparison Chart 26 WHEAT & SMALL S 28 ALFALFA & FORAGE 30

3 CONTACTS Bill Johnston DISTRICT SALES MANAGER Southwest Michigan Northeast Indiana Northwest Ohio Grant Collier DISTRICT SALES MANAGER North Central & North East Ohio Phil Rupp PRESIDENT SEED x7094 John King GENERAL MANAGER SEED x7087 Lynn Short SALES MANAGER SEED x SEED SEED You can quickly add your DSMs contact information into your mobile phone by scanning the QR code below their photo with your smart phone. Dereck Leatherman FULFILLMENT MANAGER SEED x9012 Phil King MARKETING SEED x7093 Josh Schnipke DISTRICT SALES MANAGER West Central Ohio SEED Kurt Weber DISTRICT SALES MANAGER Northwest Ohio Southeast Michigan SEED Tim Schaub DISTRICT SALES MANAGER Mid-Michigan SEED Corporate Office County Road B Wauseon OH Scan this QR code with your smart phone to create a contact record for our corporate office SEED (7333) info@ruppseeds.com CONTACTS 3

4 SmartStax RIB Complete Genuity VT Triple Pro RIB Complete VT Double Pro RIB Complete Agrisure 3120 E-Z Refuge Agrisure Viptera 3220 & 3220A E-Z Refuge Agrisure Artesian GTA / Agrisure GT / Roundup Ready LIFTOFF SEED TREATMENT SYSTEM Every grower wants to realize the full potential of every crop. At Rupp Seeds, European Corn Borer it s our mission to continually provide you Southwestern Corn Borer with the best products available to Northern Corn Rootworm genetics deliver crop potential to achieve top-end yields. And while to combat disease, pests and stress. Corn Earworm There s a broad array of chemical and Fall Armyworm biological products available providing Western Bean Cutworm a range of pesticide, growth enhancement and plant defense benefits to the Black Cutworm Refuge Required Rupp Hybrids Combines the yield protection benefits of Stage 2 with enhanced insecticide to provide even broader protection against early season insects and includes nematicide for control of soil borne parasitic nematodes. provide a valuable boost in helping Mexican Corn Rootworm Herbicide Tolerance Stage 3 the mission, seed enhancements also Western Corn Rootworm CORN TECHNOLOGY AT A GLANCE Glyphosate Glufosinate Glyphosate Glyphosate Glyphosate Glyphosate Glyphosate 5% in the bag 10% in the bag 5% in the bag 5% in the bag 5% in the bag none J94-91 T94-06 grower s crop. You can trust that our research and development staff has partnered with industry leaders and D82-02 D92-74 D02-12 D84-36 G94-86 J99-70 D94-26 D97-95 D06-61 D90-64 G00-12 J05-75 D00-51 D01-90 D96-13 G04-64 J07-42 D02-93 D03-07 D09-63 G08-09 D03-71 D05-04 D06-70 D07-72 D07-19 D09-35 protects the powerful potential of D10-16 D11-57 the Rupp seed you plant. D12-49 D14-48 experts to bring you the best yield protection package available! Select biological components will boost each stage in Liftoff with benefits including improved nutrient uptake, water use efficiency, root growth, stress tolerance, disease resistance, insect control, and more. Stage 2 Combines the benefits of Stage 1 with select insecticide to protect against the harmful effects of early season insects. Launching LiftoffTM Our seed treatment system which Stage 1 Complete fungicide package protecting against a wide range of soil borne pathogens boosting the plant before, during and after emergence. = Insect Control STEWARDSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR CORN 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 technology 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. Liftoff provides three stages of optimal protection to give your crop maximum boost. Liftoff

5 CONVENTIONAL HYBRIDS We offer a strong and diverse lineup of conventional hybrids. For growers who require conventional hybrids for a specific market, including non-gmo feed, we offer multiple hybrids that have been produced under strict standards and is tested to contain less than 1% GMO seed. A RM Great fall staygreen with flared husk Dense kernels may limit northern movement Strong performance across all yield levels and soil types A RM D07-72 performance in a conventional hybrid Impressive disease tolerance Widely adapted CORN You ll find an animal icon (cattle, pig, chicken) in the hybrid comparison charts marking the hybrids that are especially suited for non-gmo feed. Take advantage of these unique opportunities by clearly identifying the end use market when placing your order. If you have special grain marketing outlets, please make that known when ordering to assure we supply the appropriate hybrid seed. A RM Long ears with good kernel depth leads to impressive fall appearance Good north to south adaptation Very good stalks and roots A RM Five Star hybrid Superior agronomics with outstanding test weight High yielding hybrid with wide adaptation A92-14 A RM Shows excellent drought and stress tolerance Compact plant style with very high yield potential Extremely adaptable to different soil types and yield environments A RM Tall, attractive, healthy plant Shows excellent response to high management Good performance in and north of zone A RM Responds to high management Performs best in and south of zone Very good staygreen and disease package A RM The complete conventional package Great stalks, roots, early vigor and kernel depth The conventional standard for mid-full relative maturity A RM A RM Works on the highly productive soils and the tough acres as well. A fantastically strong agronomic package Anthracnose stalk resistance aids in late season standability A RM Outstanding top end yield potential with strong agronomics Very good disease ratings and stress tolerance East to west, north to south - strong performance in and out of zone Tremendous early growth and vigor Fungicide application likely to be beneficial Excels in all crop rotations and is adaptable to most soil types A RM Chart topping yield performance Tall hybrid with dual purpose application Excellent stalks and roots Rupp hybrids marked with the Dual Purpose logo signify hybrids that are high yielding when producing grain or silage giving growers options when marketing their crop. CORN HYBRIDS CONVENTIONAL 7

6 GLYPHOSATE TOLERANT CORN Corn hybrids with the Agrisure GT trait provide excellent tolerance to in-crop applications of glyphosate-based herbicides. The Agrisure Artesian GTA trait stack combines a hybrid that optimizes the conversion of water to grain and provides improved yield consistency with tolerance to in-crop applications of glyphosate-based herbicides. Roundup Ready Corn 2 fits how you farm. Engineered to work with Roundup agricultural herbicides, Roundup Ready Corn 2 enables broad-spectrum weed control, outstanding crop safety and more flexibility when used in the Roundup Ready System. G RM ROUNDUP READY CORN 2 Shows excellent drought and stress tolerance Compact plant style with very high yield potential Extremely adaptable to different soil types and yield environments G RM ROUNDUP READY CORN 2 Responds well to intensive nitrogen management Medium tall plant with silage application Good late season intactness ABOVE GROUND INSECT PROTECTION The Agrisure 3120 E-Z Refuge trait stack offers the convenience of an integrated refuge product featuring two modes of action against corn borer, as well as better control of ear-feeding corn insects. The Agrisure Viptera 3220 E-Z Refuge trait stack offers corn growers multiple modes of action against ear-feeding insects, including corn borer, with a 5 percent, integrated, single-bag refuge. It is ideal for areas where rootworm management is not a key focus. The Agrisure Viptera 3220A E-Z Refuge trait stack combines an Agrisure Artesian hybrid that converts water to grain more efficiently than other hybrids with an integrated refuge and dual modes of action against above-ground corn insects, including corn borer, to reduce insect feeding damage and the subsequent development of molds and mycotoxins that result from the damage, to protect the quality of grain. It is intended for areas where rootworm management is not a primary concern. D RM High yield potential in zone Great performance moving south and as an early hybrid Performs well on all soil types and especially in high yield environments D RM Shows excellent drought and stress tolerance Compact plant style with very high yield potential Extremely adaptable to different soil types and yield environments D RM AGRISURE VIPTERA 3220 E-Z REFUGE This hybrid has all the tools. Semi-Flex ear with outstanding grain quality. Wide north to south movement CORN G RM AGRISURE GT Great defensive traits as a straight GT Compact plant contributes great tonnage as a silage hybrid Keep in zone; fantastic southern movement D RM AGRISURE VIPTERA 3220A E-Z REFUGE Superior yield potential for relative maturity Supreme performance with Agrisure Viptera for western bean cutworm High yield and dry grain D RM Very good drought tolerance on tougher acres Strong emergence and excellent early vigor Anthracnose stalk resistant GO4-64 CORN HYBRIDS GLYPHOSATE TOLERANT AND ABOVE GROUND INSECT PROTECTION 9

7 ABOVE GROUND INSECT PROTECTION VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend (VT2PRIB) provides above ground protection only, containing a 95/5 corn blend and TWO ways to control corn earworm. A great choice for fields without corn rootworm pressure. With VT2PRIB growers get high yield protection in a simple, convenient refuge-in-a-bag-solution. Hydroefficiency. During challenging drought conditions, DroughtGard Hybrids adapt to drought stress, conserve water and use it efficiently until the next rain. The result is a potential for greater yield. Plant DroughtGard Hybrids to do more with less water. D RM AGRISURE 3120 E-Z REFUGE Superior performance across all soil types Strong, consistent performance in a large foot print Strong drought tolerance D RM Flexible ear style on a plant with impressive fall appearance Adapts well to stress conditions Works well on all soil types D RM Tremendous early growth and vigor Fungicide application likely to be beneficial Excels in all crop rotations and is adaptable to most soil types D RM Awesome top-end yield potential Impressive disease tolerance Widely adapted, great southern movement D RM The complete package Great stalks, roots, early vigor and kernel depth The standard for mid-full relative maturity D RM Dominant yield performance Outstanding drydown Late season stay green and intactness is a strength CORN D RM Outstanding top end yield potential with strong agronomics Very good disease ratings and stress tolerance East to west, north to south - strong performance in and out of zone D RM Long ears with good kernel depth leads to impressive fall appearance. Good northern to southern adaptation Very good stalks and roots D RM Consistent ear size with good test weight Requires high population Responds with good performance in and north of zone. D RM Responds to high management/loves nitrogen Anthracnose stalk resistant Semi-Flex ear with excellent test weight D RM Attractive open flared husks aid in rapid drydown Very good seedling vigor and excellent early plant growth Very healthy with ability to handle Ohio and Michigan corn disease D RM AGRISURE 3120 E-Z REFUGE Racehorse in high yield environment Attractive finish at harvest time Agrisure Viptera insect protection D RM AGRISURE VIPTERA 3220A E-Z REFUGE Widely adaptable to soil types Great yield stability, east to west and north to south Superior above ground insect protection with Agrisure Viptera 3220A E-Z Refuge D RM Ranges from lower-most Michigan to Ohio River Anthracnose stalk resistant Very good drought tolerance CORN HYBRIDS ABOVE GROUND INSECT PROTECTION 11

8 ABOVE & BELOW GROUND INSECT PROTECTION SmartStax RIB Complete Corn Blend (SSRIB) is the first single-bag refuge solution and is the #1 Choice of farmers. It s refuge made easy. Just pull the tab, open the bag and that s it. SSRIB contains 95/5 corn blend and above and below ground protection with TWO ways to control corn rootworm for full season protection. A great choice for corn-on-corn acres and heavy corn rootworm pressure fields. Completing the Genuity refugein-a-bag product family, Genuity VT Triple PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend (GENVT3RIB) offers the opportunity for high yield protection in a simple, convenient refuge-in-a-bag solution in the Corn-Growing Area. GENVT3RIB contains a 90/10 blend with a single mode of action for corn rootworm control plus dual modes of action for above-ground protection. T RM GENUITY VT TRIPLE PRO RIB COMPLETE CORN BLEND Shows excellent drought and stress tolerance Compact plant style with very high yield potential Extremely adaptable to different soil types and yield environments J RM SMARTSTAX RIB COMPLETE CORN BLEND Extremely showy with good fall intactness Manage intensively for highest yield potential Dual Purpose: grain and silage J RM SMARTSTAX RIB COMPLETE CORN BLEND J RM SMARTSTAX RIB COMPLETE CORN BLEND Especially responsive to high management Shows significant response under irrigation Good north to south movement J RM SMARTSTAX RIB COMPLETE CORN BLEND D07-72 performance with SmartStax technology Impressive disease package Widely adapted CORN Tall, attractive, healthy plant Shows excellent response to high management Good performance in and north of zone J99-70 CORN HYBRIDS ABOVE & BELOW GROUND INSECT PROTECTION 13

9 HYBRIDS AT A GLANCE HYBRID CONVENTIONAL RM GDU to Black Layer Population (Recommended) Stalk Strength Root Strength Drydown Test Weight Ear Type Kernel Rows Early Vigor Staygreen Plant Height Ear Height Anthracnose Stalk Rot Gray Leaf Spot Soil Productivity Northern Corn Leaf Blight High Medium Low Output traits HYBRID CORN A MH - H E VG E A D G G MT M G G G HR HR R A92-14 A M - MH VG VG E VG D G G MS ML G G G HR HR HR A94-16 A M - MH VG E VG VG SF E G M M VG A G HR HR HR A97-55 A MH - H E VG VG VG SF VG VG T MH VG A VG HR HR R A99-20 A MH - H VG E G G SD G G M M VG A G HR HR HR A00-21 A MH - H VG E VG VG SD VG VG MS ML G A G HR HR R A02-20 A M - MH VG VG G G SF E VG MT M A A G HR HR R A03-67 A MH - H VG E VG G SD G F MS ML A A VG HR HR HR A03-91 A M - H G G G VG SD VG VG MT M G G VG HR HR HR A06-06 A MH - H VG E VG VG SD VG VG T M A A A HR HR HR A06-10 A MH - H VG VG VG G SF G G MT M A VG VG HR HR HR A07-32 A MH - H VG VG G E SF G VG MT M A VG G HR HR HR A08-78 A MH - H G E E G SD G G M M A A VG HR HR HR A09-05 A M - MH VG E G VG SD E G M M E VG VG HR HR R A10-56 A M - H E E VG E SF VG E T MH G G G HR HR R AGRISURE ARTESIAN GTA AGRISURE GT G MH - H E VG G VG SD VG VG MT MH VG G A HR HR R G00-12 G M - H E E G A SF 16 G E MT M VG VG VG HR HR HR ROUNDUP READY CORN 2 G M - MH VG VG E VG D G G MS ML G G G HR HR HR G MH - H G VG G G SF VG G MT M G A A HR HR R G04-64 A12-93 G08-09 G94-86 Rating Key E = Excellent VG = Very Good G = Good A = Average F = Fair P = Poor Population L = Low M = Medium MH = Medium High H = High Plant Height VT = Very Tall T = Tall MT = Medium Tall M = Medium MS = Medium Short S = Short Ear Height H = High MH = Medium High M = Medium ML = Medium Low Ear Type D = Determinate SD = Semi-Determinate SF = Semi-Flex F = Flex Soil Types HR = Highly Recommended R = Recommended NR = Not Recommended CORN HYBRIDS 15

10 HYBRIDS AT A GLANCE HYBRID RM GDU to Black Layer Population (Recommended) Stalk Strength Root Strength Drydown Test Weight Ear Type Kernel Rows Early Vigor Staygreen Plant Height Ear Height Anthracnose Stalk Rot Gray Leaf Spot Soil Productivity Northern Corn Leaf Blight High Medium Low D MH - H G VG G VG SD VG F MS M G G G HR R R D82-02 Output traits HYBRID CORN D MH - H E VG E A D G G MT M G G G HR HR R D M - MH VG VG G VG D G G MS ML G G G HR HR HR D92-74 D94-26 D MH - H VG E VG VG SF E G M M VG G G HR HR HR D97-95 D MH - H VG E G G SD G G M M VG A G HR HR HR D00-51 D MH - H VG VG VG VG SD VG A M M A G VG HR HR HR D01-90 D M - MH E E G E SF VG VG M M VG VG VG HR HR HR D02-93 D M - MH VG VG G G SF E VG MT M A A G HR HR R D03-07 D M - MH G VG VG G SD VG G M M G A G HR HR HR D05-04 D MH - H VG E VG VG SD VG VG T M A A A HR HR HR D MH - H VG VG VG G SD G VG MT M G A VG HR HR R D M - MH A VG A G SD VG G M M A A VG HR R R D06-70 D07-72 D07-19 D MH - H G E E G SD G G M M A A VG HR HR HR D09-35 D M - MH VG E G VG SD E G M M E VG VG HR HR R D10-16 D MH - H VG E E G SF VG VG MT MH VG VG E HR HR HR D11-57 D MH - H VG VG G E SF VG G MT M G A VG HR HR R D12-49 D MH - H VG G G E SF G G M M VG VG E HR HR HR DROUGHTGARD HYBRIDS WITH D MH - H VG E VG G SD G F MS ML A A VG HR HR HR D03-71 D14-48 Rating Key E = Excellent VG = Very Good G = Good A = Average F = Fair P = Poor Population L = Low M = Medium MH = Medium High H = High Plant Height VT = Very Tall T = Tall MT = Medium Tall M = Medium MS = Medium Short S = Short Ear Height H = High MH = Medium High M = Medium ML = Medium Low Ear Type D = Determinate SD = Semi-Determinate SF = Semi-Flex F = Flex Soil Types HR = Highly Recommended R = Recommended NR = Not Recommended CORN HYBRIDS 17

11 HYBRIDS AT A GLANCE HYBRID RM GDU to Black Layer AGRISURE 3120 E-Z REFUGE Population (Recommended) Stalk Strength Root Strength Drydown Test Weight Ear Type Kernel Rows Early Vigor Staygreen Plant Height Ear Height Anthracnose Stalk Rot Gray Leaf Spot Soil Productivity Northern Corn Leaf Blight High Medium Low D M - H VG E G A SF 16 E VG T MH VG G E HR HR HR D02-12 Output traits HYBRID CORN D MH - H VG G G VG SD 18 G G MT H G A G HR R NR D06-61 AGRISURE VIPTERA 3220 E-Z REFUGE D M - MH VG G E G SF G VG MT MH G G G HR HR R D90-64 D M - H VG VG G G SF E VG MT M A A G HR HR HR AGRISURE VIPTERA 3220A E-Z REFUGE D96-13 D M - MH G E VG A D E F M ML G N/A A HR R R D84-36 D M - H VG G E G SF G G M M A E E HR HR HR D09-63 GENUITY VT TRIPLE PRO RIB COMPLETE CORN BLEND T M - MH VG VG G VG D G G MS ML G G G HR HR HR SMARTSTAX RIB COMPLETE CORN BLEND J M - MH VG G VG VG SD G VG M M A A G HR HR R J MH - H E VG VG VG SF VG VG T MH VG A VG HR HR HR T94-06 J94-91 J99-70 J MH - H G A G E SD G A T MH G F G HR HR HR J05-75 J MH - H VG VG VG G SF G G MT M A VG VG HR HR HR J07-42 Rating Key E = Excellent VG = Very Good G = Good A = Average F = Fair P = Poor Population L = Low M = Medium MH = Medium High H = High Plant Height VT = Very Tall T = Tall MT = Medium Tall M = Medium MS = Medium Short S = Short Ear Height H = High MH = Medium High M = Medium ML = Medium Low Ear Type D = Determinate SD = Semi-Determinate SF = Semi-Flex F = Flex Soil Types HR = Highly Recommended R = Recommended NR = Not Recommended CORN HYBRIDS 19

12 TECHNOLOGY AT A GLANCE Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans Roundup Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield Soybeans Every grower wants to realize the LibertyLink full potential of every crop. At Rupp Seeds, it s our mission to continually provide you Xtendimax Liberty LibertyLink GT27 Soybeans LIFTOFF SEED TREATMENT SYSTEM with the best products available to achieve top-end yields. And while Herbicide Tolerance Glyphosate Dicamba Glyphosate Glufosinate Glyphosate Glufosinate Rupp Varieties RS 18XT17 RS 19BG46 RS 7177 RS 6267 RS 21XT18 RS 24BG66 RS 7205 RS 6303 RS 22XT91 RS 28BG81 RS 7239 RS 24XT53 RS 31BG57 RS 7283 RS 28XT37 RS 7332 RS 30XT29 RS 31XT40 RS 35XT55 = Herbicide Tolerance (Always read and follow herbicide label directions) Stage 3 genetics deliver crop potential to Combines the yield protection benefits of Stage 2 with enhanced insecticide to provide even broader protection against early season insects and includes nematicide for control of soil borne parasitic nematodes. the mission, seed enhancements also provide a valuable boost in helping to combat disease, pests and stress. There s a broad array of chemical and biological products available providing a range of pesticide, growth enhancement and plant defense benefits to the grower s crop. You can trust that our research and development staff has partnered with industry leaders and experts to bring you the best yield protection package available! Select biological components will boost each stage in Liftoff with benefits including improved nutrient uptake, water use efficiency, root growth, stress tolerance, disease resistance, insect control, and more. Stage 2 Combines the benefits of Stage 1 with select insecticide to protect against the harmful effects of early season insects. Launching LiftoffTM Our seed treatment system which protects the powerful potential of the Rupp seed you plant. Stage 1 SEED PIRACY STATEMENT Complete fungicide package protecting against a wide range of soil borne pathogens boosting the plant before, during and after emergence. Seed containing a patented trait can only be used to plant a single commercial crop from which seed cannot be saved and replanted. Examples of seed containing a patented trait include but are not limited to Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans, and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans. Additional information and limitations on the use of these products are provided in the Monsanto Technology Stewardship Agreement, the Monsanto Technology Use Guide, and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybean Technology Use Guide Supplement. U.S. patents for Monsanto technologies can be found at the following webpage: Soybean seeds containing the LibertyLink trait are protected under multiple United States patents and may be planted only to produce one (1) commercial crop and only after signing a Grower Trait License 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. Liftoff provides three stages of optimal protection to give your crop maximum boost. Liftoff

13 ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND SOYBEANS RS 18XT17 1.8RM ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND SOYBEANS RS 30XT29 3.0RM ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND SOYBEANS Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans contain the Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield trait technology stacked with a trait that contains tolerance to dicamba. This Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield trait technology offers farmers the highest yield opportunity with more beans per pod and more bushels per acre. Roundup Ready Excellent standability High tolerance to sclerotinia white mold Shows some good performance south of zone RS 21XT18 2.1RM ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND SOYBEANS RS 30XT29 brings a reliable, defensive package on an ultra-high yielding genetic platform. A variety that is broadly adapted geographically. RS 31XT40 3.1RM ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND SOYBEANS SOYBEANS 2 Xtend soybeans are the industry s first biotech product with tolerance to both glyphosate and dicamba herbicides. Sister line to RS 18XT17, loaded with benefits Moves south of zone really well Very uniform look and consistent yields Medium tall line with excellent stress tolerance Pulled from an outstanding and proven gene pool Wide foot print for adaptation RS 22XT91 2.2RM ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND SOYBEANS RS 35XT55 3.5RM ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND SOYBEANS Golden tawny has the look of a winner Shows good performance under SDS pressure Strong performance vs. RS 7239 RS 35XT55 has a wide geographic range of adaptability. It has great emergence, stands well, and canopies very quickly. RS 24XT53 2.4RM ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND SOYBEANS Total package of yield to dominate maturity group Great defense against PRR, SCN, SDS and SWM Broadly adapted to most acres in the eastern corn belt RS 28XT37 2.8RM ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND SOYBEANS Great plant style and standability Big yields, Broad acres Enjoys SDS environments RS 24XT53 ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND SOYBEAN VARIETIES 23

14 LIBERTYLINK GT27 SOYBEANS Created with high-yielding elite genetics, LibertyLink GT27 soybeans gives growers exceptional performance coupled with outstanding weed control. LibertyLink GT27 soybeans are the first soybean technology enabling both Liberty and glyphosate use over the top. LibertyLink GT27 is not tolerant to all HPPD herbicides. HPPD herbicides currently on the market are prohibited for use with LibertyLink GT27 soybeans RS 19BG46 1.9RM LIBERTYLINK GT27 SOYBEANS Great standability with an above average disease package Really strong product RS 24BG66 2.4RM LIBERTYLINK GT27 SOYBEANS An attractive, eye appealing light tawny line Really high-yielding mid group II GENUITY ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD SOYBEANS Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield Soybeans (GENRR2Y) system provides the power to produce more. More beans per pod, means more bushels per acre, which results in more profit potential for farmers RS RM GENUITY ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD SOYBEANS RS 7177 is a proven late Group I soybean with a long history of good performance Lateral branching provides a full canopy and strong yields at harvest time RS RM GENUITY ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD SOYBEANS RS 7205 is a really eye catching variety that is both uniform and attractive SOYBEANS and may result in significant crop injury. Very good defensive line Explosive yield potential with a really high win rate RS 28BG81 2.8RM LIBERTYLINK GT27 SOYBEANS RS RM GENUITY ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD SOYBEANS Consistent performance over multiple years of trialling Produces good lateral branches for top yields RS 7239 has established a high level of yield potential in the maturity group This early Group II line shows good standability on a medium tall, controlled height plant RS 31BG57 3.1RM LIBERTYLINK GT27 SOYBEANS Strong defensive support Wide area of adaptation RS RM GENUITY ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD SOYBEANS RS 7283 brings offensive yield with a nice defensive package including tough, durable stress tolerance It has a nice, dark green color during the growing season, with an attractive fall harvest appearance RS RM GENUITY ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD SOYBEANS RS 7332 was selected specifically to fit eastern Indiana and Ohio environment RS 7283 It offers excellent defensive (SDS, SCN, PRR) traits, and continues to be a competitive yield factory LIBERTYLINK GT27 AND GENUITY RR2Y SOYBEAN VARIETIES 25

15 VARIETIES AT A GLANCE VARIETY RM Emergence Plant Height Standability ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND SOYBEANS Brown Stem Rot Sclerotinia White Mold Phytophthora Root Rot Tolerance Soil Productivity Phytophthora Root Rot Cyst Nematode Row Width Plant Color High Medium Low VARIETY RS 18XT E MT E E E 2.0 Rps 1a, 3a R* S,N G HR HR HR RS 18XT17 RS 21XT E MT E E E 2.0 Rps 1a, 3a, T R* S,N G HR HR HR RS 21XT18 RS 22XT VG M VG E G 1.8 Rps 1k, 3a R* S,N T HR HR HR RS 22XT91 RS 24XT VG MT G E G 1.5 Rps 1k, 3a, T R* S,N,W G R HR HR RS 24XT53 RS 28XT VG MT G VG G 1.5 Rps 1c R* S,N,W G HR HR HR RS 28XT37 SOYBEANS RS 30XT E MT G VG G 1.9 Rps 1c R* S,N,W G R HR HR RS 30XT29 RS 31XT E MT VG VG G 2.0 Rps 1c R* S,N,W G HR HR HR RS 31XT40 RS 35XT E M G VG G 1.8 Rps 1c R* S,N,W G HR HR HR RS 35XT55 LIBERTYLINK GT27 SOYBEANS RS 19BG E MT VG G VG 2.0 R* S,N LT HR HR HR RS 19BG46 RS 24BG E MT G G G 1.7 Rps 1c R* S, N LT HR HR R RS 24BG66 RS 28BG E MT G G F 2.2 Rps 1a R* S, N, W LT HR HR R RS 28BG81 RS 31BG E MT G VG F 2.3 Rps 1k R* S, N, W LT HR HR HR RS 31BG57 GENUITY ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD SOYBEANS LIBERTYLINK CONVENTIONAL RS VG M G G G 2.1 Rps 1k R S,N G HR HR HR RS 7177 RS VG MT VG E G 1.5 Rps 1c R S,N,W LT HR HR HR RS 7205 RS E MT G E G 1.9 Rps 1c R S,N,W G HR HR HR RS 7239 RS E MT G E VG 1.8 Rps 1a R S,N,W LT HR HR HR RS 7283 RS VG MT G E F 2.3 Rps 1k R S,N,W G HR HR HR RS 7332 RS E M VG VG VG 2.0 Rps 1c R* S,N,W LT HR HR HR RS 6267 RS E MT VG G G 2.0 Rps 1c R* S,N,W G HR HR HR RS 6303 RS E M VG VG G Rps 1a R S,N LT HR HR HR RS 2225 RS E M VG VG F Rps 1c R S,N,W G HR HR HR RS 2316 LibertyLink Soybeans LibertyLink soybeans with Liberty herbicide provides the most reliable solution for weed management. LibertyLink soybean varieties combine elite genetics and excellent crop safety with built-in tolerance to the powerful, postemergence weed control of Liberty. Rating Key E = Excellent VG = Very Good G = Good A = Average F = Fair P = Poor * = Cyst Nematode source is PI88788 Plant Height T = Tall MT = Medium Tall M = Medium MS = Medium Short S = Short Root Rot Tolerance Rating 1 = Excellent 2 = Very Good 3 = Good Root Rot T = Tolerance 1c = Race 1k Resistance Row Width S = Solid N = Narrow W = Wide Plant Color G = Gray LT = Light Tawny T = Tawny Soil Types HR = Highly Recommended R = Recommended NR = Not Recommended SOYBEAN VARIETIES 27

16 TM WHEAT & SMALL S RS910 MEDIUM RUPP BRAND RS910 is a really attractive line at drydown. It is widely adapted north to south, east to west. Plant Height: Medium Awnedness: Awned Standability: Very Good Winter Hardiness: Very Good RS968 MEDIUM EARLY RUPP BRAND Test Weight: Excellent Head Scab: Highly Tolerant Powdery Mildew: Tolerant Septoria Glume Blotch: Very Good RS918 MEDIUM EARLY RUPP BRAND RS918 is a smooth, medium early, line. Responds well to fungicide application. Plant Height: Medium Awnedness: Awnless Standability: Good Winter Hardiness: Excellent RS902 MEDIUM LATE RUPP BRAND Test Weight: Good Head Scab: Highly Tolerant Powdery Mildew: Average Septoria Glume Blotch: Good RS902 is an outstanding line with yield, test weight, standability and disease package. WHEAT SEEDING CHART Soil Type Tillage Planting Date Highly Productive Avg Marg Con No- Till 9/21-10/10 10/10-11/15 Pop 1.4 Mil 1.5 Mil 1.6 Mil 1.6 Mil 1.7 Mil 1.7 Mil 1.8 Mil 1.8 Mil SAMMY SPELT A Rupp exclusive spelt that offers several advantages. It is somewhat shorter in straw length than more traditional varieties and has superior straw strength. A high yielding variety that will perform well under heavier fertility conditions. Sammy spelt is a food grade quality spelt. SABER OATS Saber is an early maturing spring oat developed by the University of Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station. Saber provides very good test weight grain. The kernels are light yellow similar to Ogle. Saber is tolerant to Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus. WHEAT RS968 is a very attractive line with excellent fall stooling ability. Has the F1+B1 marker for scab resistance. Plant Height: Medium Tall Awnedness: Awned Standability: Very Good Winter Hardiness: Excellent Test Weight: Good Head Scab: Resistant Powdery Mildew: Good Septoria Glume Blotch: Excellent This variety is positive for the FHb1 marker gene, bringing a new level of head scab resistance. Strong recommendation for foliar fungicide. Plant Height: Medium Awnedness: Awned Standability: Very Good Winter Hardiness: Excellent Test Weight: Good Head Scab: Resistant Powdery Mildew: Fair Septoria Glume Blotch: Excellent WHEAT SEEDING RATES POUNDS PER ACRE Desired Plants Per Acre* Seeds Per Pound 1.4M 1.5M 1.6M 1.7M 1.8M 10, , , , , , , , SMALL SEEDING RATES POUNDS PER ACRE Species Pounds per Bushel Average Seeds per Pound Planting Rate Time to Sow Oats 32 12, Feb - April Barley Winter 48 13, Aug - Oct Barley Spring 48 13, March - April Spelt 30 n/a 100 Sept 25 - Oct TREATMENT ON RUPP WHEAT SabrE ROOT INOCULANT RS961 MEDIUM LATE RUPP BRAND * Adjusted for final emergence of 95% Warden Cereals II seed treatment fungicide supplies cereal growers with best-inclass Rhizoctonia activity, optimized root health and extended protection against a broad spectrum of seedborne and soilborne diseases. SabrEx is a seed treatment that contains a commercial and hybrid combination of soil fungi that enhances wheat plant growth, increases fertilizer and water efficiency and can induce resistance to disease or water stress. Typical yield responses of SabrEx is 4-5 bushels per acre. rs961 is a smooth, scab resistant line that really yields! Very strong agronomic attributes. Plant Height: Test Weight: Medium Excellent Awnedness: Head Scab: Awnless Resistant Standability: Powdery Mildew: Excellent Tolerant Winter Hardiness: Septoria Glume Blotch: Excellent Very Good WHEAT VARIETIES 29

17 ALFALFA 10 TIPS TO TOP ALFALFA TONNAGE Select a field with good drainage and free of weeds. Weed control should be done prior to stand establishment. Lime your fields 6 months to a year prior to seeding. Soil ph should be 6.8 to 7.5. Soil test. Phosphorous levels should be lbs., Potassium lbs., Boron 3 lbs. and Sulfur 40 lbs. Prepare a firm seedbed. Firm seed to soil contact is necessary for maximum emergence. Choose an alfalfa with the genetic background to repay you for your extra efforts. Plant alfalfa seeds ¼ -½ deep. Seed lbs. per acre with direct seeding, lbs. per acre with a nurse crop. Monitor insects. Alfalfa weevil during the first crop and Potato Leaf Hopper during the second through fourth crop. Adjust cutting schedules or spray as needed. Fight diseases with broad disease resistance base Harvest forage at late bud stage for maximum forage yield and quality. Do not harvest from September 1 through October 15 to allow root carbohydrates to replenish themselves. Maintain fertility. Top dress after 1st and 3rd cuttings. Each ton of forage removes 12 lbs. of Phosphorus, 50 lbs. of Potassium, 0.4 lbs. of Boron and 6 lbs. of Sulfur. FORAGE FEAST 428RR ALFALFA ROUNDUP READY ALFALFA Forage Feast 428RR Alfalfa lets you produce cleaner, higher quality alfalfa for greater profit potential. The simplicity and improved crop safety of using one herbicide with the widest window of application available enables you to be in control instead of Mother Nature. Whether it s for great forage yields, superior forage quality or very fast recovery after cutting, Forage Feast 428RR is the choice for commercial hay, beef and dairy producers who want to take advantage of Genuity Roundup Ready technology. Maturity: Medium Root Type: Tap Fall Dormancy: 4.0 Winter Survival: 2.0 DRI: RR is Licensed by Allied Seed and Distributed by Rupp Seeds. FORAGE FEAST RL17 Species Pounds per Bushel Bacterial Wilt: Fusarium Wilt: Phytophthora Root Rot: Verticillium Wilt: *Anthracnose: Forage Feast RL17 was bred for herbage quality by delivering excellent NDFD 48 and TTNDFD scores. Along with top notch forage quality, it delivers outstanding yield potential. Maturity: Medium Root Type: Tap Fall Dormancy: Winter Survival: DRI: 30 Bacterial Wilt: Fusarium Wilt: Phytophthora Root Rot: Verticillium Wilt: *Anthracnose: SEEDING RATES POUNDS PER ACRE Average Seeds per Pound *Aphanomyces Root Rot: Pea Aphid: Moderately Resistant Stem Nematode: Moderately Resistant Northern Root-knot Nematode: Resistant *Aphanomyces Root Rot: Pea Aphid: N/A Stem Nematode: N/A Northern Root-knot Nematode: N/A Seed Alone In Mixes Time to Sow Alfalfa , Spring-Late Summer Birdsfoot Trefoil , March 1 - May 1 Hairy Vetch , Aug-Oct /April-May Crown Vetch , April-June FORAGE FEAST RLH04 Forage Feast RLH04 is a potato leaf hopper resistant alfalfa. It will provide control of potato leaf hopper under moderate to heavy insect infestations. Forage Feast RLH04 will deliver greater forage yield under delayed harvest intervals. Maturity: Medium Root Type: Tap Fall Dormancy: 4.0 Winter Survival: 2.4 DRI: 30 GREEN HARVEST Bacterial Wilt: Fusarium Wilt: Phytophthora Root Rot: Verticillium Wilt: *Anthracnose: Green Harvest is a great choice for the price conscious alfalfa producer. It has excellent persistence, with a forage yield potential of % of Vernal. Green Harvest will give three to four years of production with fast regrowth. Maturity: Medium Root Type: Tap Fall Dormancy: 3.0 Winter Survival: 2.5 DRI: 19 Bacterial Wilt: Resistant Fusarium Wilt: Resistant Phytophthora Root Rot: Moderately Resistant Verticillium Wilt: Moderately Resistant *Anthracnose: Moderately Resistant *Aphanomyces Root Rot: Pea Aphid: Stem Nematode: Northern Root-knot Nematode: N/A *Aphanomyces Root Rot: Low Resistant Pea Aphid: N/A Stem Nematode: N/A Northern Root-knot Nematode: N/A Alfalfa Ratings Key * Race 1 resistance of Anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Fall Dormancy scale: 1 = least fall growth to 9 = greatest fall growth Winter Survival Index: 1.5 = superior winter survival, 2.0 = very good, 2.5 = good to very good, 3 = good, 4 = adequate, 5 = low, 6 = no winter survival DRI (Disease Resistance Index): 6 = lowest resistance to 30 = highest resistance Disease/Insect Ratings: (>50% of plants of resistance), Resistant (31-50%), Moderately Resistant (15-30%), Low Resistance (6-14%), Susceptible (<6%) TREATMENT ON RUPP ALFALFA The key to quality alfalfa is a achieving a uniform weed free stand. Selecting disease resistant varieties and protecting the seedlings are critical in achieving this goal. All of our alfalfa is treated with ApronXL a seed treatment specifically for protection against systemic downy mildews and diseases caused by soil-borne Pythium and Phytophthora spp. ALFALFA/FORAGE ALFALFA ALFALFA & FORAGE VARIETIES MIXES 31

18 ALFALFA MIXES WHY PLANT RUPP MIXES? All Rupp Alfalfa mixes are available with your choice of Forage Feast RL17 or Green Harvest alfalfa as the main ingredient. Our most popular mix, 1221, adds timothy and orchardgrass to help extend the life of your seeding. Keep in mind that we will blend mixes to your specific needs MIX 80% Alfalfa* 13% Timothy** 7% Orchardgrass 9321 MIX 60% Alfalfa* 20% Red Clover 13% Timothy** 7% Orchardgrass 933 MIX 60% Alfalfa* 20% Red Clover 20% Timothy** Seeding Rate: #/a * Choose either Forage Feast RL17 or Green Harvest. ** Our mixes made with Forage Feast RL17 use an improved timothy that is early maturing, has excellent winter hardiness and improved summer regrowth. Species Pounds per Bushel SEEDING RATES POUNDS PER ACRE Average Seeds per Pound BEEF PASTURE Seed Alone In Mixes Time to Sow Alsike , Early Spring / Aug - Sept Ladino , Early Spring / Aug - Sept Mammoth , Early Spring / Aug - Sept Red , Early Spring / Aug - Sept Sweet , Early Spring Smooth Brome , Spring/Fall Orchardgrass , Spring/Fall Redtop , Spring/Fall Timothy 45 1,230, Spring/Fall Reeds Canary , Spring/Fall A mixture of the top of the line grasses and legumes formulated with the high yielding, long term pasture in mind. The mix contains 40% legumes and 60% grasses. 20% Tetraploid Perennial Rye 20% Lofa 15% Orchardgrass 15% Alfalfa Seeding Rate: 25 #/a GRASS PASTURE 15% Red Clover 5% Birdsfoot Trefoil 5% Meadow Brome 5% Ladino Clover Our grass pasture mix has been a popular choice for those looking for an all grass pasture. It works well for horses, sheep or goats 35% Tetraploid Perennial Rye 25% Orchardgrass Seeding Rate: #/a 25% Lofa 15% Timothy TRICAL 815PVP Trical 815 Winter Triticale is a high quality dairy silage. It is an excellent source of digestible fiber that is vital for the health and productivity of dairy cows. Trical 815 has good winter hardiness and dense leafy growth. Trical 815 is early maturing which makes it ideal in double crop situations. Expected Nutritional Benefit Crude Protein 15-20% ADF 30-32% NDF 48-51% Nutritional benefits will vary with harvest dates. Species SEEDING RATES POUNDS PER ACRE Pounds per Bushel Average Seeds per Pound Planting Rate Pro-Ton+ n/a n/a Lignin 2.75% IVDMD 76-84% Time to Sow Early Summer Trical - Winter 48 n/a Aug-Oct Sorghum Sudan 40 16, Late May- Early June Millet , Late May- Early June Forage Turnips n/a 240, Summer-Fall TRICAL 815 PVP MANAGEMENT PRACTICES SEEDING Trical 815 is a fall seeded variety of triticale. Consult your Rupp sales representative about planting dates in your area. Timely seeding increases forage yield and reduces the risk of winter injury. Before seeding - soil testing is recommended to determine fertilization needs. Prepare a smooth, even seedbed. Or, Trical 815 can also be successfully no-till seeded after summer crops (soybeans, sorghum, etc.). Accurate seeding is vital. Seed 100 to 120 lbs. per acre with a grain drill at a depth of 1½ inches. Use a drill setting approximately 10% higher than wheat to account for the larger seed size of the triticale. Note: if early planting results in dense fall growth, light grazing or a forage cut may improve winter survival. FERTILITY Application of 40 to 80 lbs. of both actual P and actual K is a very general recommendation. Soil test to determine more specific recommendations. Best to apply P and K in the fall. Nitrogen is very important. At least 100 lbs. of available N is needed. N needs are seldom met from manure alone. Fall apply 30 to 35 lbs. of actual N, and add 60 to 65 lbs in the spring. Spring applied N is very important for optimum protein levels. Trical 815 will do well on ground that favors other small grains WEED CONTROL Trical 815 s vigorous growth usually suppresses broadleaf weed competition. Where herbicides are needed, consult with your supplier for information about the best choice. HARVEST For outstanding forage quality while still achieving yields, the optimum harvest stage is at flag leaf or boot, prior to head emergence. Protein content at this stage will vary depending on fertility, moisture, and other growing conditions, but generally will range between 14 and 19%. PALATABILITY Highly palatable. Harvested on time, Trical 815 can be used as silage, balage, or hay. RISKS Every product has risks; the following information can help you avoid some possible problems: Winter injury: Timely seeding and good fertilization will reduce the risk of winter injury. Lodging: High fertility conditions and succulent growth can cause lodging. Plan to harvest earlier than normal under those conditions. Stands: Careful seedbed preparation and seeding methods favor good stands. Forage Quality: Proper fertility and timely harvest favor high forage quality. ALFALFA/FORAGE ALFALFA & FORAGE MIXES 33

19 SORGHUM SUDANGRASS FORAGE FEAST Forage products marketed under the Forage Feast brand have been selected based on their superior forage qualities. Our initial introduction included a Genuity Roundup Ready alfalfa and BMR sorghum-sudangrass hybrids. PRO-TON+ Pro-Ton+ is a summer planted forage that is a mixture of BMR Sorghum Sudangrass, soybeans and forage peas. It is an excellent yielding summer forage that can be used for silage, balage or grazing. Expected Nutritional Benefit Crude Protein 15-20% ADF 35-40% *Nutritional benefits will vary with harvest dates. TDF 50-60% NDF 50-55% Pro-Ton+ works well as a summer to early fall annual forage. It gives a producer the option of growing a high yielding forage which is ready to graze approximately 21 days after planting, at a height of 16 to 29. Also, rotational grazing works well, as the regrowth is very rapid allowing heavy grazing. The high quality forage of Pro-Ton+ is attributed to the brown mid-rib sorghum sudangrass. Pro-Ton+ is very digestible, and is high in lysine and low in lignin. The soybeans and peas are high in protein providing a balanced ration essential to good growth. PRO-TON+ MANAGEMENT PRACTICES SEEDING Pro-Ton+ should be drilled (using the soybean setting). Planting Pro-Ton+ in warm soils (60-65 ) will enable quick emergence, which will help suppress weed competition. Seed Rate: lbs/acre Seeding Depth: ½ - 1 Fertilizer Requirements: lbs. NPK HARVEST Pro-Ton+ is usually ready to cut days after planting. FORAGE FEAST DSBMR603 This dry stalk sorghum sudangrass hybrid produces a high tillering high quality forage that has excellent early vigor. The high leaf to stem ratio means that you can count on high protein. The digestibility of this hybrid has been increased by 20% due to the BMR 6 trait. With the dry stalk gene it allows a more timely harvest and helps to get the crop baled and out of the field before it gets rained on while drying. Low water requirements. Growth Habit: Upright Maturity: days to boot Highly palatable and digestible. Midrib Type: Brown FORAGE FEAST SSBMR907 Forage Feast SSBMR907 is a dryland hybrid with sweet juicy stalks. It has reduced lignin which improves two things: fiber digestibility and palatability. The increase in efficiency and utilization in SSBMR907 will give you better gain per acre. We have observed yields of 5-8 DM tons/per acre. This hybrid is good for dryland grazing, hay, balage, or silage. It has an extensive deep root system allowing it to continue its growth under dry conditions. Replacement for SSBMR901 High yield potential Growth Habit: Upright Maturity: days to boot Brown Midrib Highly palatable Midrib Type: Brown FORAGE FEAST SSBMR601 High yield potential. Plant Height: inches Seeding Rates: #/a Downy Mildew resistance Low water requirement Plant Height: inches Seeding Rates: #/a BMR SORGHUM- SUDANGRASS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES SEEDING Soil temperature should be at least 60 F. Plant between April 10-July 10. Can be no-tilled into the stubble of winter and spring crops. Planting depth should be 1 Do not plant in soils with ph greater than 7.5 to 8.0. Chlorosis can be a severe problem. HARVEST SSBMR901 is normally harvested days after seeding. DSBMR603 is normally harvested days after seeding. SSBMR601 is normally harvested days after seeding. Protein will decline as harvest is delayed, but energy will increase upon heading because of continued sugar formation in the sorghum stalks and leaves and carbohydrate deposition in the developing grains. Avoid Nitrate and Prussic Acid Poisoning from Sorghum Avoid large nitrogen applications prior to expected drought periods as this can increase Prussic Acid concentration for several weeks after application. ALFALFA/FORAGE Pro-Ton+ planted in late May can provide a second cutting in the fall. Yield potential on two cuttings is ton at 50% dry matter. Pro-Ton+ planted after wheat in Mid-July normally yields ton per acre at 50% dry matter. **Prussic Acid levels will rise after a frost or freezing. It is recommended to remove animals from pasture for at least 7 days to allow Prussic Acid levels to drop to a safe level. SSBMR601 is a high yielding brachytic dwarf forage sorghum hybrid that has two traits that establish its superiority. Its plant height at 6-7 feet will lead to superior standability, and the BMR trait indicates reduced lignin for increased digestibility. The brachytic trait really condenses the intermodal length of the hybrid, leading to a very compact plant with dense leaf canopy. A high yielding BMR 6 hybrid. Very wide leaves, creating a dense immense canopy. Do not harvest drought-damaged plants within four days following a good rain. Do not greenchop within seven days of a killing frost. Cut at a higher stubble height, nitrates tend to accumulate in the lower stalk. Growth Habit: Brachytic Dwarf Maturity: 85 days to soft dough Midrib Type: Brown Plant Height: 6-7 feet Seeding Rates: #/a Wait one month before feeding silage to give Prussic Acid enough time to escape. ALFALFA & FORAGE MIXES 35

20 FORAGE OAT MIXES EVERLEAF OATS EverLeaf 126 is a true spring oat with dark green foliage, an erect growth habit and very good Standability. It has leaves that actually extend above the canopy at heading. EverLeaf 126 is a delayed heading oat and much of its forage mass and quality come from an extended maturity. Since the plant is naturally vegetative for a longer period, biomass accumulation is extraordinary. It has a compact panicle that offers an attractive product when baled. Seeding Rate: Alone: #/a With Alfalfa: #/a EVERLEAF 126 MANAGEMENT NOTES EverLeaf 126 has the same requirements as other spring planted forage cereals. Adequate seed bed preparation is important as are seeding rate and fertility. Everleaf 126 have a great deal of biomass and therefore insufficient levels of plant food and water will limit overall productive capacity. Dry land production should be limited to heavier soils with adequate rainfall. These oats exhibit completely new genetics and provide an excellent opportunity for spring planted forage for manure management. Always test forages for nitrate levels when grown in high nitrogen regimes. MILKMAX MILKMAX is a 40/60 blend of EverLeaf forage oats and Forager Peas which are very high yielding, excellent forage quality pea. Seeding Rate: Alone: #/a With Alfalfa: #/a Used as a nurse crop for newly seeded alfalfa, the delayed heading feature allows newly planted alfalfa stands to become more uniformly established before first cutting. This translates into higher quality forage and less damage to seedling alfalfa plants with immature crowns. HEIGHT EverLeaf 126 height is medium to tall. Under good moisture and fertility heads emerge at 48 to 52 inches. These oats respond well under irrigation and stand erect and resist lodging. HARVEST STAGES At boot stage, EverLeaf 126 is highest in crude protein and in total digestible fiber. At milk stage forage tonnage is optimized with corresponding reduction in crude protein and digestibility. At Grain Harvest the straw remains somewhat green and pliable because of increased moisture content. This creates an excellent opportunity for baled product. For the oat straw market, swathing at harvest is recommended for maximum drydown. DISEASE RESISTANCE In many production areas rust has adapted to conventional forage oats and is a significant impediment to quality and tonnage. EverLeaf 126 has shown resistance to rust and most other leaf and stem diseases. Evaluation is continuing on rust resistance and tolerance. DO NOT EXPORT ROUNDUP READY ALFALFA SEED OR CROP, INCLUDING HAY OR HAY PROD- UCTS, TO CHINA PENDING IMPORT APPROVAL. IN ADDITION, DUE TO THE UNIQUE CROPPING PRACTICES DO NOT PLANT ROUNDUP READY ALFALFA IN IMPERIAL COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, PENDING IMPORT APPROVALS AND UNTIL FORAGE GENETICS INTERNATIONAL, LLC (FGI) GRANTS EXPRESS PERMISSION FOR SUCH PLANTING. IT IS A VIOLATION OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LAW TO MOVE MATERIAL CONTAINING BIOTECH TRAITS ACROSS BOUND- ARIES INTO NATIONS WHERE IMPORT IS NOT PERMITTED. GROWERS SHOULD TALK TO THEIR PRODUCT PURCHASER TO CONFIRM THEIR BUYING POSITION FOR THIS PRODUCT. Forage Genetics International, LLC ( FGI ) is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS). FGI products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with FGI 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. 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 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, Roundup Ready and Roundup are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, used under license by FGI. 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. 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 biotradestatus.com/ for any updated information on import country approvals. 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: 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. SmartStax RIB Complete corn blend is not allowed to be sold for planting in the Cotton-Growing Area. See the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements. DroughtGard Hybrids with RIB Complete corn blend the refuge seed may not always contain DroughtGard Hybrids trait. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON PESTICIDE LABELING. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW to use any pesticide product other than in accordance with its labeling. NOT ALL formulations of dicamba or glyphosate are approved for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans. ONLY USE FORMULATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELED FOR SUCH USES AND APPROVED FOR SUCH USE IN THE STATE OF APPLICATION. XTENDIMAX HERBICIDE WITH VAPORGRIP TECHNOLOGY AND IN CROP USES MAY NOT BE APPROVED IN ALL STATES. 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. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Glyphosate 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 weed control programs. Acceleron, DroughtGard, Genuity, RIB Complete and Design, RIB Complete, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend, Roundup Ready 2 Yield, Roundup Ready, Roundup, SmartStax and Design, SmartStax, VaporGrip, VT Double PRO, VT Triple PRO, and XtendiMax 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. Respect the Refuge and Corn Design and Respect the Refuge are registered trademarks of National Corn Growers Association. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Caution: Consult bag tags for E-Z Refuge product herbicide options; only those labeled GT/LL may be sprayed with glufosinate. Agrisure, Agrisure Artesian, Artesian, Agrisure Viptera, Apron, ApronMaxx, ApronXL, Cruiser, CruiserMaxx, E-Z Refuge, and Maxim are registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. 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. 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 GT27 is not tolerant to all HPPD herbicides. HPPD herbicides currently on the market are prohibited for use with LibertyLink GT27 soybeans and may result in significant crop injury. Always read and follow label directions. Liberty and LibertyLink are registered trademarks of Bayer. GT27 is a trademark of MS Technologies and Bayer. MS Technologies is a trademark of MS Technologies, LLC Bayer / MS Technologies, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 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