HYBRID RESOURCE GUIDE

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1 HYBRID RESOURCE GUIDE

2 01THE MC STORY AS TOLD BY ANDREW CRABTREE In 2005 my family made a radical life change, deciding to purchase and operate our first-ever business venture together as a family. At the time my dad, Lyn, was in his fifties and had a job he loved and felt comfortable in, so starting over wasn t necessarily at the front of his mind. The opportunity seemed so great though: not just working together, with the people we loved the most, but doing it in a business that we believed in so deeply. Masters Choice, and specifically floury grain, had our attention long before we decided to take the leap of faith it required to purchase it. In the end we decided that buying Masters Choice represented an opportunity for our family to make our mark and a long-lasting change to the global agriculture community. Furthermore, we felt like this was God s plan for our lives, and there s no more dangerous place to be in life than outside of His will. So we went for it. If you ve read our materials before, you may be familiar with this statistic, but it bears repeating. Forty percent of the annual U.S. corn crop is made for livestock feed. It blew our minds that such a significant portion of the country s ag economy was being overlooked by the big guys. It was our position then, and still is today, that those producers deserve to be catered to, and that products should be developed with its end use specifically in mind; it s the only way we can reach the efficiency needed to feed a growing population. I believe in floury grain and believe that hybrids with a softer endosperm make better livestock feed. It is my promise to you that we, as a company, will do everything in our power to pursue products that increase efficiency, and ultimately improve the bottom line, on your operation. Thanks for your business and your part in our success. Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Director Working beside my wife, my kids, my best friends, how could it ever get any better than that? Lyn Crabtree, President

3 CONTENT CREATORS WORKING FOR YOU 02 At Masters Choice, it has long been our position to meet our customers where they are, reacting to their individual wants and needs. Sometimes that manifests itself as a decision to sell hybrids with a softer, more floury endosperm or to offer hybrids in different trait packages, based on customer need. Our marketing department is now trying to operate with the same mindset. The agricultural community is rapidly shifting its collective attention to digital and social media platforms, so, in an effort to meet them where they are, we are investing heavily in digital content. Our goal is to provide more value to the American farmer than anyone else in the industry. Whether it s a podcast, a video, or a blog, we are trying to bring unbiased and educational information on a wide variety of agricultural topics. We cherish every follower and subscriber and appreciate your feedback! OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL MC DAILY SERIES Each week our MC Daily series offers a behind-the-scenes look into the daily operations at Masters Choice. Sometimes it s fun and playful; other times it s informational and educational. MC MINUTES SERIES Our MC Minutes series videos are shorter and more educational than MC Daily. Averaging less than 2 minutes, these are quick hits on relevant topics that matter most to the ag community. THE MC PODCAST Currently, we re putting the same amount of time and effort developing our audio experience as we are video. The MC Podcast, released every Monday, analyzes current trends and topics in ag. Find The MC Podcast on itunes, at seedcorn.podbean.com, or soundcloud.com/mcseedcorn. Video is also available on our YouTube channel. youtube.com/ masterschoice facebook.com/ mcseedcorn instagram.com/ masters.choice

4 03CONTACT INFORMATION GET IN TOUCH, WE LOVE TO LISTEN We ve always thought of our employees, dealers, and customers as our extended family. It s the only way we know how to operate. We absolutely love to hear their feedback. - Paula Crabtree, MC Vice-President ROD PORTER NORTHERN REGION RODPORTER@KINGSAGRISEEDS.COM PHONE: (607) JIM PFORTER NORTHERN REGION SUPPORT JIMPFORTER@KINGSAGRISEEDS.COM PHONE: (607) DAVID HUNSBERGER CENTRAL REGION DAVIDHUNSBERGER@KINGSAGRISEEDS.COM PHONE: (814) JOSH BAKER SOUTHEAST AGRISEEDS (GA, TN, FL) JOSHBAKER@SOUTHEASTAGRISEEDS.COM PHONE: (717) PAIGE SMART SOUTHEAST AGRISEEDS (NC, SC) PAIGESMART@SOUTHEASTAGRISEEDS.COM PHONE: (910) TRACY NEFF PRODUCT TESTING TRACYNEFF@KINGSAGRISEEDS.COM PHONE: (717) JOY BEAM TECHNICAL SALES SUPPORT JOYBEAM@KINGSAGRISEEDS.COM PHONE: (484)

5 PROUD TO WORK WITH KING S AGRISEEDS AND SOUTHEAST AGRISEEDS Founded on the principle of specializing in high quality forages, King s AgriSeeds is proud to work alongside Masters Choice to bring you hybrids that work in the field and in the barn. Through an extensive dealer network, King s goal is to assist producers in the development of a production system that allows them to increase land productivity and profitability. King s is positioned well to provide localized service through a dealer network stretching from Maine to Georgia. Each year our research staff organizes localized screening plots to ensure that the hybrids we offer have a good geographical fit. Masters Choice is a superior corn for livestock operations. The unique characteristics of floury kernels and highly digestible stalks make these hybrids a great choice for making milk or meat. If you grind your own grain, you will notice the difference going through your processor. This softer grain along with higher sugar, and excellent stalk digestibility makes a corn silage that you and your herd will appreciate. MAIN OFFICE LANCASTER, PA INFO@KINGSAGRISEEDS.COM PHONE: (717) MAIN OFFICE ROME, GA INFO@SOUTHEASTAGRISEEDS.COM PHONE: (717)

6 04HOW WE MAKE THE PRODUCTS YOU LOVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EPERIMENTALS During the 2016 cropping season, Masters Choice tested 56 experimental hybrids in regional plots around the country. These plots, which are the last stop for up-and-coming corn hybrid varieties, allow us to place hybrids that have shown some potential in our internal tests. At this level, experimental varieties are compared to our current lineup of hybrids and other competitive hybrids in the industry. Every year there will be a lot of experimentals that don t make the cut. As new experimental varieties are introduced, existing varieties can either be retested, introduced into the commercial lineup, or discontinued. Of the 56 experimental hybrids, we retested 21 (38%) of those varieties in Five (9%) of these experimental varieties will become commercial hybrids in This year we will be testing 28 new experimental varieties. We are excited to see which new varieties will rise to the top in 2017, because with each new hybrid selection our lineup gets stronger. LINEUP TESTING Over the past decade, we at Masters Choice have done our very best to bring our customers a lineup that is both agronomically sound as well as nutritionally superior. We work extensively with universities, private companies, and plot cooperators in our distributor networks to test our hybrids. It is through this large network of testing that we can provide hybrids to our customers that specifically meet their corn end use needs. This year we are looking at an even broader spectrum of testing in both the grain and silage markets. We are testing in parts of the country that in the past we haven t had the opportunity to place hybrids in. This is making for a very exciting and busy 2017 for the team here at Masters Choice. The R&D department has the ongoing task of working with the sales team to consistently improve our lineup not only for our customers of today, but also tomorrow. It is crucial that we try our very best to stay ahead of the markets, so that we can offer high-quality products to our customers. One of the most challenging aspects that we have come across in the agricultural sector is that of the time it takes to bring a product to the marketplace. Even with the ability to grow corn all year long in places like Puerto Rico, it takes many growing cycles for us to fully bring a product to our commercial lineup. This doesn t even include the time it takes to successfully make the initial cross, and then increase the seed stock so that we can officially release it as an experimental hybrid. It s a challenge that continues to fuel us each day. It seems to be somewhat of a revolving door at times. The moment you have cleared that last hurdle bringing a hybrid to the commercial lineup, another cross has made its way into our discussions. It makes every day at work an adventure. It builds excitement on those road trips to see a hybrid for the first time in the field. It s ongoing and ever-changing, and it s extremely rewarding. Over the past decade, Masters Choice has done extensive product testing. This gives us the confidence to place hybrids based on the knowledge of what we ve seen in specific environments and conditions. Kyle Vosburgh, Research Associate

7 Kevin Koone, CEO In 2016 we tested 56 hybrids in our experimental program. Of the 56 hybrids tested, only 21 were selected for retesting. Only 5 of these experimentals (9%) were chosen for our lineup.

8 05NUTRITION RESEARCH HOW WE MAKE THE BEST LIVESTOCK FEED Often, the term floury grain is associated with products in a Masters Choice bag, but what exactly does that mean? In this context floury refers to the soft, white starch texture of the grain that is so different from the hard, flinty industry standard. To you, the producer, this means that these hybrids have greater starch availability and less undigestible, vitreous material that has become the norm for our competitors. When evaluating hybrids, especially those that could have a future in our commercial lineup, we look at many different layers of nutritional testing. There is no singular, magic test that suggests a hybrid will feed exceptionally. But when we look at and combine dozens of different tests, some proprietary, we can begin to gain an understanding of how that hybrid will feed to your animals.

9 INCREASING EFFICIENCY In my opinion, the most difficult thing we do here at Masters Choice is finding a way to marry nutrition research with agronomics and yield. A big part of my job here is to aid in the selection of hybrids that will result in the best feeding qualities in the industry. And though it often complicates my life, we steadfastly refuse to commercially release hybrids that don t possess a solid agronomic and yield package (because after all, what good is digestible material if you don t have any to feed?). Finding hybrids that meet all our criteria often means discarding hundreds of quality crosses, because they didn t meet every criterion. We refuse to make compromises in our effort to bring customers the best livestock feed. The global population is expected to reach 10.5 billion in the next thirty years. That population growth places increased demand on our food supply. More than ever, it is time to increase the efficiency of operations. Corn yields are not increasing fast enough to meet the potential demand. This is why Masters Choice believes that developing products specifically to meet their end use is the future of our industry. Utilizing corn hybrids developed for feeding allows producers to create more milk, or meat, without increasing inputs or making sacrifices in other areas of their business. Mark Kirk, Nutrition Research Manager PASSAGE RATE One factor that contributes to the higher digestibility of Masters Choice floury grain is passage rate. These floury hybrids can stay in the rumen up to twice as long as harder, slicker industry hybrids, even when both are ground to a fine dust. A recent study by Allen and Ying, at Michigan State University, shows that vitreous hybrids pass through the digestive system twice as fast as floury varieties. Because our hybrids stick in the rumen longer, they have more time to be digested. This creates up to 15% more energy. FEED FIRST Floury grain demonstrates a notable difference to feeding vitreous grain anytime of the year. This difference is most notable though, when fed early with minimal ensiling. Floury grain can be fed much earlier in the fall, without any drop in milk production. Recent data shows that a floury Masters Choice hybrid reaches 75% starch availability in only 28 days, while it takes 105 days for our competitor to reach the same milestone. This saves dairy producers from the dreaded fall slump, and, in turn, saves them time and money.

10 06DEDICATED TO THE BEST GENETICS CONVENTIONAL AND ORGANICS At Masters Choice, we believe the key to both feed quality and yield is through plant genetics. We also believe genetic potential can be altered by a number of factors, like weather, disease, and insect pressure. As a seed corn provider, it is our job to provide growers with the highest quality genetics for their operation, with the greatest potential for yield and quality. This is why we make our best genetics available as conventional, and often certified organic, instead of offering those top genetics only as traited varieties. Our goal is to breed and select hybrids that will increase efficiency on any type of operation or management style, putting the tools for success in the hands of the farmer without limiting his available options. This has been our position from day one, and it will continue to be how we operate going forward. At Masters Choice, we believe that plant genetics can make or break an operation. It s why we offer our best genetics as both conventional and organic. Lyn Crabtree, President SALES BREAKDOWN Based on last year s sales numbers, our breakdown of units sold by availability option, as a percentage of total sales, is as follows: coventional corn made up roughly 56% of all sales, certified organics made up 13%, and GMO traits accounted for 31% of our total sales.

11 07 OUR NEW INOCULANT PRESERVING SILAGE QUALITY INTRODUCING BONSILAGE Masters Choice is excited to announce a new initiative for our business. Alongside our friends at BONSILAGE, we will be introducing you to the very best silage inoculant available on the market. This is something we are very excited about, because it fits our business model, of increased nutrition, so well. This new product from BONSILAGE will not only preserve your silage, but it will also boost the already high quality of your MC silage, enhancing its value. When seeking out a partnering inoculant company, we did our due diligence. We sought a company that shares our values and our desire to bring top-quality feed to your operation. We know there are many options out there, but BONSILAGE is developed to not only preserve great silage quality, but also to enhance it! We believe you deserve corn hybrids that were developed to increase productivity and profitability. BONSILAGE inoculant is produced by the German parent company Schaumann. The founder, H.W. Schaumann, once said, The animal tells the truth not the laboratory, a statement that completely resonates with us here at Masters Choice. Mark Kirk, Nutrition Research Manager INCREASED FEED VALUES FASTER FERMENTATION PRESERVATION OF DRY MATTER ANAEROBIC STABILITY 5.0% 4.5% 4.0% 3.5% 3.0% YEAST & MOLD INHIBITOR YEAST & MOLD INHIBITOR CONTENT (% OF DM) 2.5% 2.0% 1.5% 1.0% 0.5% 0.0% UNTREATED BONSILAGE UNTREATED BONSILAGE HYBRID 1: 34% DM AT HARVEST HYBRID 2: 37% DM AT HARVEST The effect of a bacteria inoculant on fermentation and aerobic stability of two hybrids of corn silage LACTIC ACID ACETIC ACID 1,2-PROPANEDIOL INOCULANT DATA

12 We believe we are utilizing the best traits and seed care program in the industry. Lyn Crabtree, President 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 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 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. HERCULE and the HERCULE Shield are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Before opening a bag of seed, be sure to read and understand the stewardship requirements, including applicable refuge requirements for insect resistance management, for the biotechnology traits expressed in the seed 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 those stewardship requirements.. Vibrance is a trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Maxim is a trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. CruiserMaxx Corn 250 is an application of Cruiser 5FS insecticide delivered at the 0.25 mg a.i./seed rate and Maxim Quattro fungicide. Cruiser, CruiserMaxx and Maxim are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.

13 08PRESERVING OUR GENETIC POTENTIAL TRAITS AND SEED CARE We live in a world where technology is ever changing. This is no different in the sector of agriculture. At Masters Choice, we are committed to bringing you the very best in traits and seed treatments. Our partnership with Syngenta gives us the ability to offer our hybrids with the very best above- and below-ground pest protection. Our high standards in seed treatment through the CruiserMaxx program, and the addition of our organic seed treatment MicroMaster, give you the very best start to your crop. The best hybrids start with the best genetics, and Agrisure traits help to protect those genetics. Masters Choice has long been committed to offering the very best genetics in both conventional and traited options. This allows those growers who choose to grow conventional or organic corn the same genetics as those who opt for traited versions. We must accommodate an ever-changing marketplace full of technologies. That involves providing genetics throughout our lineup that increase energy per acre with or without traits. Nothing gives your seed better protection against early-season issues like the proper seed treatment. The CruiserMaxx program is the industry-leading standard in seed treatment. With our addition of MicroMaster as an offering for our organic growers, Masters Choice continues to set the bar high in seed care. Reaching the highest quality and yielding corn starts with the right seed treatment. *Please Note: All MCT traited varieties include the Agrisure GT trait. TRAITS SEEDCARE Agrisure GT: Excellent tolerance for glyphosate-based herbicides. Agrisure 3000GT: The Agrisure 3000GT trait stack offers control of corn borer and corn rootworm with tolerance to both glyphosate and glufosinate herbicides. Agrisure Viptera 3110: The Agrisure Viptera 3110 trait stack delivers above-ground corn insect control. It reduces mycotoxin contamination by limiting insect feeding damage to protect the quality of grain. Ideal for areas where corn rootworm management is not a key focus. Agrisure Viptera 3111: The Agrisure Viptera 3111 trait stack offers above- and below-ground corn insect control to protect yield potential. Agrisure Viptera 3220 E-Z Refuge : The Agrisure Viptera 3220 E-Z Refuge trait stack offers corn growers dual modes of action against ear-feeding insects, including corn borer, with an integrated refuge. It is ideal for areas where rootworm management is not a key focus. Agrisure 3122 E-Z Refuge : The Agrisure 3122 E-Z Refuge trait stack offers the convenience of an integrated refuge featuring two modes of action against corn borer and corn rootworm, as well as control of ear-feeding insects. Agrisure Duracade 5122 E-Z Refuge : The Agrisure Duracade 5122 E-Z Refuge trait stack offers two modes of action against corn rootworm and corn borer with an integrated refuge. MicroMaster: MicroMaster is a certified organic, humic acid based seed coating. Through electrostatic attraction and complex chelation, MicroMaster allows the plant to efficiently use the minerals and nutrients in the soil. These properties combine to give increased emergence and earlyseason vigor. CruiserMaxx Corn 250: CruiserMaxx Corn 250 insecticide/fungicide seed treatment, a combination of separately registered products, offers broad-spectrum protection against early-season insects and seedborne and soilborne disease. Maxim Quattro: Maxim Quattro seed-applied fungicide contains four active ingredients for broad-spectrum control against early-season disease. Vibrance : Vibrance seed treatment fungicide offers best-in-class disease protection and systemic performance against Rhizoctonia for optimized root health and improved crop performance. * Masters Choice conventional seed treatment includes Maxim Quattro, Vibrance, and Lorsban Insecticide.

14 75-90 DAYS MATURITY MCT DAYS R.M. MCT2552 (3110) MEDIUM TETURE 26K-32K SILAGE YIELD: 9 MILK PER TON: 8 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 8 Very early hybrid with outstanding yield Hybrid adapts very well east to west in northern zone Develops strong stalks for an early maturity hybrid GRAIN YIELD: 9 TEST WEIGHT: 7 DRY DOWN: 8 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 7 MC DAYS R.M. 28K-34K SILAGE YIELD: 8 MILK PER TON: 7 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 8 TEST WEIGHT: 6 DRY DOWN: 7 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 8 MEDIUM TETURE MC3220 (ORG.) MC3220 (CONV.) MC3221 (GT) MC3223 (3000GT) Strong emergence and very good seedling vigor Fast-growing hybrid, early-flowering for quick finish Excellent roots and very good stalks for drought tolerance Outstanding yield potential with good northern movement MC DAYS R.M. 28K-32K SILAGE YIELD: 9 MILK PER TON: 8 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 8 TEST WEIGHT: 7 DRY DOWN: 8 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 7 MEDIUM TETURE MC3890 (CONV.) MCT3891 (AGRISURE GT) This hybrid has great versatility within its relative maturity zone MCT3891 is a great companion hybrid for MCT4054 Great plant health for areas with heavy leaf disease pressure MC DAYS R.M. 28K-34K SILAGE YIELD: 9 MILK PER TON: 8 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 7 GRAIN YIELD: 9 TEST WEIGHT: 7 DRY DOWN: 9 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 9 MC4050 (ORG.) MC4050 (CONV.) MCT4054 (3111) MCT4056 (3220 E-Z) MCT4058 (5222 E-Z) Yield punch for silage and grain Outstanding emergence and seedling vigor Impressive late season staygreen and eye appeal Good choice for less productive to very productive fields

15 EMERGENCE: 8 EAR HEIGHT: M-H KERNEL TETURE: MED COB COLOR: WHITE ROOT STRENGTH: 7 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 8 DROUGHT TOLERANCE: 7 SHORT SEASON DIFFERENT THAN THE REST Great standability offers harvest flexibility as silage or grain Works very well in double cropping systems and/or delayed planting Top end yield punch, making it a good grain option Has some susceptibility to Goss s Wilt EMERGENCE: 9 EAR HEIGHT: M KERNEL TETURE: MED COB COLOR: RED ROOT STRENGTH: 9 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 8 Monitor closely for proper silage harvest moistures Early-maturing hybrid, allows for late-summer forage seedings Strong competitive performance allows for varying soil types and productivity levels At Masters Choice our commitment to softer, floury grain runs throughout our commercial lineup. This may be most evident in our short season hybrids, as the industry standard for shorter maturities has been set as some of the hardest grain on the market. Through careful selection and breeding we have been able to create one of the softest, most digestible short season hybrid lineups available. EMERGENCE: 7 EAR HEIGHT: M KERNEL TETURE: MED COB COLOR: RED ROOT STRENGTH: 8 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 8 DROUGHT TOLERANCE: 7 NOTES MC3890 moves west to east very well Do not move this hybrid south as an early hybrid Produces silage with high starch content as a percentage of dry matter EMERGENCE: 8 PLANT HEIGHT: T STALK STRENGTH: 9 EAR HEIGHT: M-H COB COLOR: LT. RED ROOT STRENGTH: 8 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 7 DROUGHT TOLERANCE: 6 Extra management needed with corn on corn situations Excellent choice for movement north and south Best suited for crop rotation system

16 92-98 DAYS MATURITY MC DAYS R.M. MC4210 (ORG.) MC4210 (CONV.) MCT4211 (GT) MC DAYS R.M. 28K-34K SILAGE YIELD: 8 MILK PER TON: 9 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 9 Outstanding yield punch for silage and grain feed Early flowering fast grain fill, early finishing hybrid Robust plant with good stalks and roots Performance stability with highly flexible ear type 28K-32K SILAGE YIELD: 8 MILK PER TON: 8 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 7 TEST WEIGHT: 6 DRY DOWN: 9 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 9 TEST WEIGHT: 7 DRY DOWN: 8 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 8 MC4570 (CONV.) MCT4572 (3110) MC4570 is a great corn silage option Offers yield and quality numbers that will rival MC4050 and MC4630 Extremely versatile MC DAYS R.M. 27K-32K SILAGE YIELD: 8 MILK PER TON: 8 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 7 GRAIN YIELD: 9 TEST WEIGHT: 7 DRY DOWN: 8 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 7 MC4630 (ORG.) MC4630 (CONV.) MCT4632 (3110) This hybrid has great yield potential for silage or digestible grain and excellent plant health This is a great hybrid for areas that commonly see Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Southern Corn Leaf Blight, or Gray Leaf Spot MC DAYS R.M. 28K-34K SILAGE YIELD: 9 MILK PER TON: 9 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 8 TEST WEIGHT: 7 DRY DOWN: 9 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 8 MC4880 (ORG.) MC4880 (CONV.) MCT4881 (GT) MCT4884 (3111) Excellent silage yield potential Semi-flex ears allow for various planting populations Well adapted to most soil types and grower management Good emergence and seedling vigor

17 EMERGENCE: 8 STALK STRENGTH: 7 EAR HEIGHT: M EAR FLE: FLE COB COLOR: RED ROOT STRENGTH: 7 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 8 MC4570 HIGHLIGHT 95 DAYS RELATIVE MATURITY Limited movement south, as this is a quick setup style hybrid Best suited for early planting operations Plant at medium population levels and fertilize well Adapted to wide array of soil types; caution on wetter soils Best utilization in zone and north of zone EMERGENCE: 8 EAR HEIGHT: M-H COB COLOR: LT. RED ROOT STRENGTH: 8 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 8 Good fit for most any soil type Offers wide harvestability options Great grain producer, making it a great option for digestible grain Produces silage with high starch content as a percentage of dry matter EMERGENCE: 9 EAR HEIGHT: M EAR FLE: FLE COB COLOR: WHITE ROOT STRENGTH: 7 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 9 MC4570 is a 95 day R.M. hybrid that is already having a big impact in our lineup. This product is available as a conventional (MC4570) and as an Agrisure Viptera 3110 (MCT4572). This product has an excellent combination of nutritional and agronomic characteristics. MC4570 is a big, showy plant with great yield potential. MCT4572 topped the Cornell silage trials in 2016 with 31 tons/acre. This hybrid has excellent plant health and will be a great companion to MC4630 and MC4880. The Viptera 3110 trait option delivers the best above ground insect protection in the industry, and it gives growers the option to use post emergent applications of Glyphosate or Glufosinate. NOTES Excellent no-till and early planting hybrid This hybrid has great seedling vigor This hybrid also has great ear flex, allowing it to work well at low to moderate populations EMERGENCE: 9 EAR HEIGHT: M COB COLOR: RED ROOT STRENGTH: 9 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 9 Harvest promptly for silage when moved south of maturity zone Positive yield response to higher populations Excellent disease package Position as a plant-first hybrid to take advantage of emergence Monitor grain moisture at silage harvest; grain can dry quickly

18 DAYS MATURITY MC DAYS R.M. MC5250 (ORG.) MC5250 (CONV.) FLOURY TETURE MC DAYS R.M. 26K-32K SILAGE YIELD: 9 MILK PER TON: 9 SUGARS: 9 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 9 TEST WEIGHT: 7 DRY DOWN: 8 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 10 Consistent top-end yield punch on full flex, white cob ears Enhanced silage and nutritional grain quality Excellent choice for varying soil carrying capacity Outstanding health and agronomics 26K-32K SILAGE YIELD: 8 MILK PER TON: 8 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 8 GRAIN YIELD: 7 TEST WEIGHT: 6 DRY DOWN: 7 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 8 MC5300 (ORG.) FLOURY TETURE MC DAYS R.M. MC5370 (CONV.) MCT5371 (GT) MCT5375 (3122 E-Z) Strong emergence and seedling vigor for organic production and reduced tillage operation Very good tonnage and bushels per acre with excellent nutritional qualities Wide leaf, showy, robust plant for good eye appeal in the field that drives performance 26K-32K SILAGE YIELD: 9 MILK PER TON: 8 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 7 TEST WEIGHT: 6 DRY DOWN: 7 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 10 Taller hybrid with very competitive yields for silage or grain Excellent stalks and very good roots contribute to broad adaptation Best choice for less productive to highly productive fields MC DAYS R.M. 26K-32K SILAGE YIELD: 9 MILK PER TON: 9 SUGARS: 9 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 7 TEST WEIGHT: 7 DRY DOWN: 8 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 9 MC5450 (CONV.) MCT5454 (3111) FLOURY TETURE Top shelf nutritional qualities in silage and grain Very good stable yield performance over varied soil types Good agronomics and harvestability Softer grain allows rapid fermentation and quick digestibility

19 EMERGENCE: 7 EAR HEIGHT: M KERNEL TETURE: FLOURY EAR FLE: FLE COB COLOR: WHITE ROOT STRENGTH: 9 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 8 Fertilize well at all planting populations for peak yields Responds well to corn after corn programs Adapted to all tillage systems EMERGENCE: 8 EAR HEIGHT: M KERNEL TETURE: FLOURY EAR FLE: FLE COB COLOR: LT. RED ROOT STRENGTH: 7 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 7 DROUGHT TOLERANCE: 7 Harvest promptly when ready for dry grain Plant at medium populations and fertilize well for maximum yield return Works best following a cropping rotation, especially after an alfalfa or sod plow down EMERGENCE: 9 PLANT HEIGHT: T STALK STRENGTH: 9 EAR HEIGHT: M-H COB COLOR: LT. RED ROOT STRENGTH: 8 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 7 DROUGHT TOLERANCE: 9 MCT5454 HIGHLIGHT A GREAT 104 DAY HYBRID For the last ten years or more, MC530 and MC535 have been staples in the Masters Choice lineup. These proven hybrids have been excellent in both agronomic characteristics and feeding quality. In 2012 MC5660 was added to the lineup which has greatly reduced demand for MC530 and MC535. MC5660 has built an incredibly loyal following in a short time, and has become one of our biggest sellers. While MC5660 has been building this huge following, MC5450 has gone unnoticed. This hybrid is a little newer than MC5660, but it has been a great addition to the lineup. MC5450 is available as a conventional, and it is also available with Agrisure Viptera 3111 (MCT5454). MC5450 is a great silage option with flex ears and a white cob. MCT5454 had a great showing this year at many of the university silage plots. This hybrid is slightly more susceptible to some leaf diseases than MC5660, so it is important to place it properly. It is a great looking product that has a lot to offer to livestock producers. Check out some of the 2016 MCT5454 plot data, and find a place to utilize it in your rotation. NOTES Will show positive response with fungicide application in heavy Gray Leaf Spot areas Position as a first plant type hybrid in spring and in cold soils or no till situations Can be utilized north as a fuller season hybrid and south as an early maturity hybrid EMERGENCE: 9 STALK STRENGTH: 9 EAR HEIGHT: M KERNEL TETURE: FLOURY EAR FLE: FLE COB COLOR: WHITE ROOT STRENGTH: 7 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 8 DROUGHT TOLERANCE: 7 Optimum performance in and north of maturity zone Position as a first choice for grain fed (high moisture or dry ground) and silage in any livestock operation Prefers adequate fertilization for peak performance Use as early or late maturing option in grower s system

20 DAYS MATURITY MC DAYS R.M. MC530 (CONV.) MC DAYS R.M. 26K-32K SILAGE YIELD: 9 MILK PER TON: 8 SUGARS: 9 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 8 TEST WEIGHT: 6 DRY DOWN: 7 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 8 High quality, dense silage with high tonnage High sugars with great milk production genetics High yielding nutritious grain on a solid root foundation Excellent northern movement 28K-34K SILAGE YIELD: 10 MILK PER TON: 8 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 8 GRAIN YIELD: 9 TEST WEIGHT: 6 DRY DOWN: 8 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 9 MC5660 (CONV.) MCT5661 (GT) MCT5663 (3000GT) Massive flex leads to outstanding yield potential Excellent stalk strength Very good stress, heat, and drought tolerance Excels in wide array of planting populations MC DAYS R.M. 26K-32K SILAGE YIELD: 9 MILK PER TON: 9 SUGARS: 9 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 9 TEST WEIGHT: 6 DRY DOWN: 8 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 8 MC535 (ORG.) MC535 (CONV.) MCT535 GT (GT) Consistent quality and yield performance High grain digestibility High sugar silage quality Better southern movement than MC530 MC DAYS R.M. 26K-32K SILAGE YIELD: 8 MILK PER TON: 7 SUGARS: 7 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 7 GRAIN YIELD: 9 TEST WEIGHT: 7 DRY DOWN: 7 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 7 MC5800 (ORG.) Widely adapted for strong performing, top-end silage and grain yields Solid stalk/excellent roots contribute to excellent late season standability Deep kernels, open husk, on large, girthy ears Rugged drought and stress tolerance for consistent performance

21 EMERGENCE: 7 STALK STRENGTH: 7 EAR HEIGHT: M EAR FLE: FLE COB COLOR: WHITE ROOT STRENGTH: 9 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 6 DROUGHT TOLERANCE: WORLD DAIRY EPO SEEING THE DIFFERENCE Do not move south of maturity zone Avoid late planting as stalk lodging may occur Responds favorably to foliar fungicides in high disease environments EMERGENCE: 9 PLANT HEIGHT: T STALK STRENGTH: 9 EAR HEIGHT: M EAR FLE: FLE COB COLOR: LT. RED ROOT STRENGTH: 7 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 8 DROUGHT TOLERANCE: 9 Use both north and south of optimal zone of utilization Great emergence, tolerates no-till and corn after corn Favorable to early planting Average test weight With 7 of the top 10 samples in the Forage Superbowl awarded to Masters Choice, we know we can make a difference on your farm. Of the seven places taken, there was only one duplicate. That means that 6 different Masters Choice hybrids placed in the top ten. This is a true testament to the foundation of quality corn silage we aim for throughout the entire lineup. In addition, another hybrid won a standalone Quality Counts Award, bringing the total count of awarded hybrids to 7 in 2016 World Dairy Expo Competition. EMERGENCE: 9 STALK STRENGTH: 9 EAR HEIGHT: M EAR FLE: FLE COB COLOR: WHITE ROOT STRENGTH: 9 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 7 NOTES Variable performance when planted late Plant first and harvest first to maximize performance and yield Responds favorably to foliar fungicide in high disease environments EMERGENCE: 9 PLANT HEIGHT: T STALK STRENGTH: 9 EAR HEIGHT: M-H EAR FLE: FLE COB COLOR: RED ROOT STRENGTH: 8 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 8 Does not respond well to populations above 32k #1 choice for early planting in organic systems Excellent option if applying cover crops in season with corn Very good option for hand-picked ear corn

22 DAYS MATURITY MC DAYS R.M. MC6150 (ORG.) MC6150 (CONV.) MC6151 (GT) MC6153 (3000GT) MC DAYS R.M. 26K-34K SILAGE YIELD: 10 MILK PER TON: 8 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 7 TEST WEIGHT: 7 DRY DOWN: 8 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 8 High yielding performance in grain and silage Very good combination of agronomics, plant health, dark green color, and ear flex Hybrid package adapted to varying soil types and grower management First rate nutrition package, good north and south utilization 30K-36K SILAGE YIELD: 9 MILK PER TON: 9 SUGARS: 9 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 8 GRAIN YIELD: 9 TEST WEIGHT: 6 DRY DOWN: 7 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 8 MC6360 (CONV.) MCT6361 (GT) MCT6363 (3000GT) MCT6365 (3122 E-Z) High yielding bushels and silage tonnage for dominant performance Great grain producer for digestible grain Excellent root package contributes to enhanced stress tolerance Very competitive nutritional qualities delivering top shelf forage MCT DAYS R.M. 28K-32K SILAGE YIELD: 9 MILK PER TON: 8 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 8 TEST WEIGHT: 6 DRY DOWN: 7 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 9 MCT6434 (3111) MC DAYS R.M. MC6580 (ORG) MC6580 (CONV.) MCT6581 (GT) MCT6583 (3000GT) This hybrid handles heat and drought stress very well Tall, showy hybrid Features Agrisure Viptera 3111 trait, which greatly limits above-ground insect feeding in southern environments Good stay green 28K-34K SILAGE YIELD: 9 MILK PER TON: 9 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 8 TEST WEIGHT: 6 DRY DOWN: 9 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 9 Wide area of adaptation, especially in the deep south Maintains yield and stature in the most stressed environments Performs well across varying soils and conditions Very good silage quality and starch availability Excellent silage yield potential

23 EMERGENCE: 8 STALK STRENGTH: 9 EAR HEIGHT: M-L COB COLOR: LT. RED ROOT STRENGTH: 8 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 9 MCT6434 HIGHLIGHT A NEW 114 DAY R.M. HYBRID Adequate weed control necessary on rows 36 or wider #1 choice for delayed harvest and continuous corn options Ear flex and kernel depth allows for various population dynamics EMERGENCE: 8 EAR HEIGHT: M-H COB COLOR: LT. RED ROOT STRENGTH: 8 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 8 Average production on less productive fields Good disease tolerance for reduced tillage operations and corn followed by corn Excellent stalk strength for grain harvest This new hybrid was tested as 600M. This genetic option has been in the Masters Choice testing system for a few years. It has had great data, but we haven t had a need of it in the lineup. This is a great hybrid for our customers in western markets. This hybrid performs very well in the Texas Panhandle, New Mexico, and California. It is a great yielder with good silage quality. This hybrid is produced with Agrisure Viptera EMERGENCE: 7 PLANT HEIGHT: T STALK STRENGTH: 7 EAR HEIGHT: M-H COB COLOR: LT. RED ROOT STRENGTH: 7 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 6 NOTES Best utilized in southern and western environments Use caution in areas prone to leaf disease Harvest at optimum moisture to maximize feeding quality In western environments, plant will stay green late in the growing season; watch ear moisture closely as harvest approaches EMERGENCE: 8 EAR HEIGHT: M-H COB COLOR: LT. RED ROOT STRENGTH: 9 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 8 Average grain dry down if utilizing north of optimum area Suited for a wide population range and positioning flexibility Excellent choice for high moisture grain or dry grain feeding

24 DAYS MATURITY MC DAYS R.M. MC590 (CONV.) MCT DAYS R.M. 26K-32K SILAGE YIELD: 8 MILK PER TON: 9 SUGARS: 9 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 8 TEST WEIGHT: 6 DRY DOWN: 7 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 9 Robust, high sugar with great tonnage and grain yield Consistent World Forage Analysis Super Bowl contender Large root system aids heat and drought tolerance Widely adapted across cropping systems 30K-34K SILAGE YIELD: 8 MILK PER TON: 8 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 8 TEST WEIGHT: 7 DRY DOWN: 7 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 8 MCT6653 (3000GT) Excellent plant health and consistent agronomics lead to consistent yield Very versatile hybrid that moves around very well Excellent stay green Tall, showy plant MC DAYS R.M. 28K-32K SILAGE YIELD: 8 MILK PER TON: 8 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 8 TEST WEIGHT: 6 DRY DOWN: 8 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 7 MC6730 (CONV.) MCT6731 (GT) MCT6733 (3000GT) Excellent stay green and a great health package Superior plant health gives hybrid great eye appeal True, full season hybrid that provides premium feeding quality MC DAYS R.M. 28K-34K SILAGE YIELD: 8 MILK PER TON: 8 SUGARS: 7 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 8 GRAIN YIELD: 9 TEST WEIGHT: 9 DRY DOWN: 7 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 6 MC6750 (CONV.) MCT6751 (GT) MCT6754 (3111) HARD TETURE Top of the line plant health, agronomics, and stress tolerance Great fiber characteristics for good whole plant digestibility Great adaptability to low and high yielding environments Excellent performance from the central Corn Belt to the deep south

25 EMERGENCE: 8 PLANT HEIGHT: T EAR HEIGHT: M-H EAR FLE: FLE COB COLOR: LT. RED ROOT STRENGTH: 9 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 7 DROUGHT TOLERANCE: 9 MasterGraze SILAGE YIELD: 6 MILK PER TON: 9 SUGARS: 9 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY: 9 FORAGE VARIETY TEST WEIGHT: 7 DRY DOWN: 7 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY: 9 Lower test weight, but makes up for it in raw yield High starch availability levels may require ration adjustments Responds favorably to late season fungicide treatments Great silage and grain choice for average to top-end environments EMERGENCE: 7 PLANT HEIGHT: T EAR HEIGHT: M-H COB COLOR: RED ROOT STRENGTH: 7 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 9 Excellent silage option in southeastern, southern, and southwestern regions Harvest this hybrid at optimum moisture to maximize feeding quality Handles heat stress well in Western and Southern environments This hybrid will not require the use of a fungicide EMERGENCE: 8 EAR HEIGHT: M COB COLOR: RED ROOT STRENGTH: 7 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 9 EMERGENCE: 9 EAR HEIGHT: M KERNEL TETURE: MED Available: ORGANIC or CONVENTIONAL NOTES COB COLOR: RED ROOT STRENGTH: 9 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 8 Top forage quality Harvest as haylage, balage, or grazing Consistent tonnage in a short amount of time due to tillering Plant in wide or narrow rows with a variety of planting pops Minimize weed interference from emergence to V4 Does not respond well to grain drills Plant when soil temperature is 55 degrees and progressing upward Excellent silage hybrid, but is also a great fit for high moisture corn and digestible grain Great placement versatility makes it a great fit for varying soil types and environments EMERGENCE: 9 PLANT HEIGHT: T EAR HEIGHT: M-H KERNEL TETURE: HARD COB COLOR: RED ROOT STRENGTH: 8 DISEASE TOLERANCE: 8 Excellent silage hybrid but also a great fit for high moisture corn and digestible grain Great placement versatility, making it a great fit for varying soil types and environments This hybrid has a harder grain texture, and it may require longer ensiling time.

26 Relative Maturity 50% Silking GDUs Black Layer GDUs Organic Hybrid Conventional Agrisure GT Agrisure Viptera 3110 Agrisure 3000GT Agrisure Viptera 3111 Agrisure Viptera 3122 E-Z Refuge HYBRID AVAILABILITY OPTIONS GDUs MCT2552 MC3220 MC3890 MC4050 MC4210 MC4570 MC4630 MC4880 MC5250 MC5300 MC5370 MC5450 MC530 MC5660 MC535 MC5800 MC6150 MC6360 MCT6434 MC6580 MC590 MCT6653 MC6730 MC MC3220 MC4050 MC4210 MC4630 MC4880 MC5250 MC5300 MC535 MC5800 MC6150 MC3220 MC3890 MC4050 MC4210 MC4570 MC4630 MC4880 MC5250 MC5370 MC5450 MC530 MC5660 MC535 MC6150 MC6360 MC6580 MC6580 MC590 MC6730 MC6750 MCT3221 MCT3891 MCT4211 MCT4881 MCT5371 MCT5661 MCT535 GT MCT6151 MCT6361 MCT6581 MCT6731 MCT6751 MCT2552 MCT4572 MCT4632 MCT3223 MCT5663 MCT6153 MCT6363 MCT6583 MCT6653 MCT6733 MCT4054 MCT4884 MCT5454 MCT6434 MCT6754 MCT5375 MCT6365

27 Agrisure 3220 E-Z Refuge Agrisure Duracade 5222 E-Z Refuge Silage High Moisture Corn Dry Grain Low Productivity Soils Corn After Corn No-Till & Early Planting Cool Soils Ear Flex Cob Color Kernel Texture PRIMARY FEED USE SOIL DETAILS CHARACTERISTICS MCT4056 MCT4058 SEMI-FLE SEMI-FLE SEMI-FLE SEMI-FLE FLE SEMI-FLE FLE SEMI-FLE FLE FLE SEMI-FLE FLE FLE FLE FLE FLE SEMI-FLE SEMI-FLE SEMI-FLE SEMI-FLE FLE SEMI-FLE SEMI-FLE SEMI-FLE WHITE RED RED LT. RED RED LT. RED WHITE RED WHITE LT. RED LT. RED WHITE WHITE LT. RED WHITE RED LT. RED LT. RED LT. RED LT. RED LT. RED RED RED RED MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM FLOURY FLOURY FLOURY HARD

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