SEED GUIDE ALBERTA & BRITISH COLUMBIA. JOHN E. WIPF Farm Field Boss Verdant Valley Colony, Drumheller, AB

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1 SEED GUIDE 2019 ALBERTA & BRITISH COLUMBIA JOHN E. WIPF Farm Field Boss Verdant Valley Colony, Drumheller, AB John and local DEKALB Agronomist, Erin McDougall, scout his DEKALB BL canola for insect damage. To view John's full story, visit: DEKALB.CA/farmer-stories

2 Photo credit: Teddi Dear of Foundation Seeds, Hepburn, SK

3 Canola Genuity Roundup Ready Canola Lineup PAGE - 6 Soybean Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybean Lineup PAGE - 12 Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield Soybean Lineup PAGE - 16 Corn Grain Corn Lineup PAGE - 20 Silage Ready Corn Lineup PAGE - 28 Resources Market Development Trials PAGE - 29 Climate FieldView PAGE - 18 Find a DEKALB Representative Near You PAGE - 30 SEED GUIDE 2019 CANOLA SOYBEAN CORN OTHER

4 PAGE - 6 PAGE - 7 PAGE - 8 PAGE - 9 STRAIGHT CUTTING RR CLUBROOT RESISTANT CR EARLY MATURITY RR BLACKLEG RESISTANT BL EARLY EM MATURITY

5 AGRONOMIC RATINGS CR RR RR BL Swath Delay Swathing Straight cut Increasing Pod Integrity Harvest Recommendation RR 45H33 L140P +0.5 n=412 n= n= RR CR CR n= BL + EARLY n=163 Relative Maturity* n=110 n=113 n= L S LATE CANOLA RR 2.5 n= BL CR Standability* RR 2.4 n= n=65 Increasing Standability 1=Excellent, 9=Poor Very Good Harvest Ease BL - 1=Excellent, 9=Poor Harvest Ease* CR +0.2 n= RR +0.2 n=412 Harvest Ease* RR -0.2 n=282 Excellent Harvest Ease Disease Ratings * Relative Maturity, Standability, and Harvest Ease are ratings compared to BL. Relative maturity refers to days fewer or more than BL. n=x = number of trials. Source: Monsanto Field Data across Western Canada. BLACKLEG PRODUCT RESISTANCE RATING & LABEL* RESISTANCE GENES RR (C) Rlm RR (CG) Rlm3 RlmS FUSARIUM WILT CLUBROOT LEGEND = Resistant = Enhanced Multi-genic Blackleg resistance = Multiple pathotype clubroot resistance (Pathotypes 3, 2, 5, 6, 8) CR (AC) Rlm3 LepR BL (ACG) Rlm3 LepR3 RlmS * For more information, please refer to the legend on page 35 of this guide. Did you know DEKALB has adopted new blackleg resistance identification labels? To learn more about how this impacts you, flip to page 10. 5

6 75-65 RR DEKALB CANOLA #FINISHSTRONG RR IS BUILT TO STRAIGHT CUT. The first product of our focused breeding effort on shatter resistance: RR was bred for straight cutting RR VS. L233P & L140P* Hybrid characteristics: Excellent pod integrity, drydown, and harvest ease Top performing DEKALB hybrid for standability Early to mid-maturity option with a broad-acre fit Best DEKALB hybrid for challenging conditions R-rating for blackleg Available seed treatment options: Helix Vibrance & JumpStart XL, Helix Vibrance & Fortenza, Visivio & JumpStart XL, and Visivio & Fortenza Visivio contains the active ingredients difenoconazole, metalaxyl (M and S isomers), fludioxonil, thiamethoxam, sedaxane and sulfoxaflor. YIELD COMPARISON RR 100% L233P 100% L140P 100.3% 95% 100% 105% DAYS TO MATURITY RR DAYS L233P DAYS L140P DAYS CR DAYS RR BL RR HARVESTABILITY ADVANTAGE Swath Delay Swathing Straight cut Increasing Pod Integrity RR L233P L140P STRONG FOR STRAIGHT CUT. 1 = Excellent 9 = Poor * Source: Monsanto Field Data across Western Canada (L233P, n=29; L140P, n=39). THE SCHULMEISTER FAMILY, 3rd Generation - Castor, AB According to the Schulmeisters, it doesn t get much better for a straight cut product than RR. They choose to straight cut their canola because they believe it saves in operation costs, man power, and they think they are gaining seed size and yield. Read more about the Schulmeisters and why they choose to grow DEKALB canola at DEKALB.ca/farmer-stories

7 75-42 CR DEKALB CANOLA #FINISHAHEAD THE NEWEST CLUBROOT RESISTANT CANOLA HYBRID FROM THE DEKALB BRAND. CANOLA Outstanding yield potential, excellent disease package, and an early maturity advantage - DEKALB CR has it all. Hybrid characteristics: Early maturity advantage Outstanding yield potential Black seed coat colour Clubroot resistant to pathotypes 3, 2, 5, 6, 8 R-rating to blackleg Available seed treatment options: Helix Vibrance & JumpStart XL, Helix Vibrance & Fortenza, Visivio & JumpStart XL, and Visivio & Fortenza Visivio contains the active ingredients difenoconazole, metalaxyl (M and S isomers), fludioxonil, thiamethoxam, sedaxane and sulfoxaflor CR BLACK SEED COAT COLOUR CR RELATIVE MATURITY TO KEY COMPETITORS EARLY LATE * Relative Maturity ratings compared to CR. Relative maturity refers to days fewer or more than CR. n=x = number of trials. Source: Monsanto Field Data across Western Canada. AHEAD ON MATURITY. AHEAD ON YIELD POTENTIAL. CARRIE MACLEAN, DEKALB Agronomist - Fairview, AB The announcement of clubroot in the Peace last year is unfortunate, but not unforeseen. We need to continue to put our best foot forward in reducing the spread of the disease. The key factors for reducing the spread of clubroot are recognition, rotation, sanitation, and hybrid selection. To learn more about best management practices for slowing the spread of clubroot, visit DEKALB.ca/canola/clubroot 7

8 75-45 RR DEKALB CANOLA #FINISHFIRST EARLY EM MATURITY SEED RR FIRST AND YOU CAN BE FIRST IN YOUR FIELD AT HARVEST. This broad-acre hybrid has been a top yielding hybrid across 3 years of DEKALB MD trials*. *Source: Monsanto Field Data across Western Canada, n=282. Hybrid characteristics: Early maturity with high yield potential, giving you the opportunity to spread out management operations on your farm Optimized for normal swathing window (50-70% Seed Colour Change) R-rating for blackleg Tall plant height and higher pod-set Good standability Available seed treatment options: Helix Vibrance & JumpStart XL, Helix Vibrance & Fortenza, Visivio & JumpStart XL, and Visivio & Fortenza Visivio contains the active ingredients difenoconazole, metalaxyl (M and S isomers), fludioxonil, thiamethoxam, sedaxane and sulfoxaflor. Relative Maturity* RR 45H33 L140P +0.5 n=412 n= n= RR CR CR n= BL + EARLY n=163 FIRST TO MATURE. FIRST TO YIELD n=110 n=113 n= L S LATE * Relative maturity in number of days fewer or more than BL. Source: Monsanto Field Data across Western Canada. LARRY WOOLLIAMS, 5th Generation - Airdrie, AB Larry Woolliams farm is situated on the edge of the Rocky Mountain foothills, just west of Airdrie, Alberta. Because of his very short growing season, when making his canola purchasing decision Larry s #1 consideration is maturity and his #2 is yield. That s why his favourite DEKALB canola hybrid is RR RR is an early hybrid with good yield potential, standability, and swathability. All in all, it s a great fit for my farm. To read more about farmers in your community, visit DEKALB.ca/farmer-stories

9 74-44 BL DEKALB CANOLA #FINISHBIG A CONSISTENT PERFORMER WITH ENHANCED MULTI-GENIC BLACKLEG RESISTANCE. CANOLA We know why BL was the #1 selling Genuity Roundup Ready canola hybrid for four years in a row*. Count on BL to deliver when it matters most harvest time. *Source: Canola BPI Report, Ag Data. Hybrid characteristics: Multi-genic, R-rated blackleg resistance Low sclerotinia infection rating Consistent yield performance across all yield environments, but excels on most productive land Very good harvest ease Vigorous early-season growth AVERAGE SCLEROTINIA INFECTION RATING* BL S NO PRESENCE SEVERE INFECTION YIELD ADVANTAGE Available seed treatment options: Helix Vibrance & JumpStart XL, Helix Vibrance & Fortenza, Visivio & JumpStart XL, and Visivio & Fortenza BL 90% 100% 110% Visivio contains the active ingredients difenoconazole, metalaxyl (M and S isomers), fludioxonil, thiamethoxam, sedaxane and sulfoxaflor. Source: Monsanto Field Data across Western Canada (n=111). 45S54 109% 100% BIG ON BLACKLEG. BIG PERFORMANCE. JOHN E. WIPF, Field Farm Boss, Verdant Valley Colony, Drumheller, AB John E. Wipf grows BL because he says it wins his Market Development plots every year. For my own peace of mind, I even grow it in different locations every year to test its consistency and every year it still comes out the winner, said John. Read more about Verdant Valley Colony and why they choose to grow DEKALB canola at DEKALB.ca/farmer-stories 9

10 NEW Blackleg Resistance Identification Model for DEKALB Canola Hybrids WHY is DEKALB implementing this new model? DEKALB is adopting new blackleg resistance labels to increase transparency and help you to make better management decisions for your farm. By DEKALB openly disclosing our resistance sources, you can more effectively rotate DEKALB hybrids with different resistance genes to better control blackleg on your farm. HOW does the new label differ from the previous label? The new label consists of two components: the (1) blackleg field resistance label, as well as the (2) major resistance gene label. This gives information on both the blackleg infection rates across multiple field locations, as well as the race specific genes present. Field resistance to blackleg infection is based on both the non-specific background resistance to all blackleg, and the major resistance genes that provide very strong resistance to specific blackleg races. Our previous label only included the blackleg field resistance general infection rating (% of Westar) and did not disclose any information on the specific resistance genes. Our new label will provide both the percent of Westar and the specific resistance genes. PART 1 Blackleg Field Resistance Label This label rates the hybrid on a scale from resistant (R) to susceptible (S) based on the blackleg infection of the hybrid as a percent of the infection of the susceptible variety, Westar, across multiple field trials. PART 2 NEW Major Resistance Gene Label This label denotes any major genes contributing to the hybrid s blackleg resistance based on this key: Label A Resistance Gene RLM1 / LEPR3 Label Infection rating (% of Westar) B C RLM2 RLM3 R (Resistant) % D LEPR1 MR (Moderately Resistant) % E 1 RLM4 MS (Moderate Susceptible) % E 2 RLM7 S (Susceptible) % F RLM9 G RLMS H LEPR2 X Unknown WHAT does the new label look like? Example: HYBRID X = R(AC) Blackleg Field Major Resistance Resistance Label Gene Label Resistant (0-29.9% of Westar) R (AC) RLM1 / LEPR3 Resistance Gene RLM3 Resistance Gene In this example, Hybrid X has a blackleg field infection rating that is less than 29% of Westar and possesses RLM3 and RLM1 / LEPR3 resistance genes.

11 HOW can I use this new information to help manage blackleg on my farm? If blackleg is not an issue on your farm, continue to use the hybrid that has the best overall agronomic fit for your land However, if blackleg is detected in your field, with this new labeling system, you can rotate to a hybrid with a different major blackleg resistance gene or package to help reduce resistance breakdown and better defend against the disease DEKALB offers a variety of blackleg packages across the canola lineup giving you options if you come across blackleg in your field. Below are rotation recommendations if you encounter blackleg, for each DEKALB canola hybrid. Hybrid Blackleg Resistance Label Major Resistance Genes Rotation Recommendations CANOLA RR R (C) Rlm3 If blackleg is observed, rotate to RR, CR or BL. If significant blackleg infection is observed, rotate to BL CR R (AC) Rlm3 LepR3 If blackleg is observed, and if no clubroot is present, rotate to RR or BL RR R (CG) Rlm3 RlmS If blackleg is observed, rotate to BL BL R (ACG) Rlm3 LepR3 RlmS If blackleg is observed, lengthen canola rotation. REMEMBER Crop rotation is still vitally important Scouting will be extremely important to identify blackleg resistance breakdown A blackleg fungicide should be considered as another tool to manage blackleg risk If you have any questions about the new blackleg resistance labels, visit DEKALB.ca for more information or contact your local DEKALB Agronomist or Territory Account Manager. 11

12 SOYBEAN SEED SELECTIONS It s the system that makes the difference. Flip to page 15 for more information on the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System and application requirements. DEKALB SEED GUIDE 2019 DEKALB.ca

13 Introducing two NEW ULTRA-EARLY DEKALB Roundup Ready 2 XTEND Soybean Varieties The newest and earliest DEKALB Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans to come from the DEKALB Breeding Program. These varieties were bred and tested for you in Western Canada. DKB RM 2175 CHU Excellent White Mould tolerance Very good field tolerance to Phytophthora Root Rot (Rps 1c resistance gene) and Brown Stem Rot Branchy, medium height with excellent standability Similar to 22-60RY with more height Ultra-early variety which should be placed in appropriate maturity zone NEW ROUNDUP READY XTEND CROP SYSTEM EMERGENCE STANDABILITY PRR FIELD TOLERANCE WHITE MOULD TOLERANCE DKB RM 2275 CHU Bushy and branches well, medium height variety with excellent standability Good defensive disease package with resistance to Soybean Cyst Nematode (R3), very good field tolerance to Phytophthora Root Rot (Rps 1c&k resistance gene), and excellent tolerance to White Mould Broader acre fit than 22-60RY An excellent Roundup Ready 2 Xtend variety in early maturity zones NEW SOYBEAN EMERGENCE STANDABILITY PRR FIELD TOLERANCE WHITE MOULD TOLERANCE NOTE: For all agronomic ratings, 1=Excellent, 9=Poor. For more information on Phytophthora Root Rot resistance genes and races, go to page 35. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans combine the proven yield potential of the Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybean trait, along with tolerance to both dicamba and glyphosate. The residual activity of dicamba can help reduce early weed competition and improve late-season control, supporting higher yield potential and cleaner fields at harvest. Combined with the newest genetics from DEKALB, you can get the variety that best suits the agronomic needs of your farm. 13

14 SOYBEAN SEED SELECTIONS DKB RM 2375 CHU Medium-to-tall height, branchy variety Resistance to Soybean Cyst Nematode (R3) Excellent tolerance to White Mould Well suited to tough, low productivity growing conditions as well as high yield environments Very good field tolerance to Iron Deficiency Chlorosis EMERGENCE STANDABILITY WHITE MOULD TOLERANCE DKB RM 2425 CHU Medium-tall height with excellent standability Excellent agronomic package Excellent tolerance to White Mould Resistance to Soybean Cyst Nematode (R3) Excellent field tolerance to Phytophthora Root Rot (Rps 1c resistance gene) and Iron Deficiency Chlorosis Well suited to all soil types and row widths EMERGENCE STANDABILITY PRR FIELD TOLERANCE WHITE MOULD TOLERANCE DKB RM 2450 CHU Medium-tall height, very branchy variety with excellent standability Excellent tolerance to White Mould Well suited to highly productive loam soils Very good field tolerance to Iron Deficiency Chlorosis DKB RM 2450 CHU Resistance to Soybean Cyst Nematode (R3) with very good field tolerance to Phytophthora Root Rot (Rps 3a resistance gene) Shorter, bushy plant which branches well Best suited to wide rows and lower populations Well suited to tougher growing conditions NEW EMERGENCE STANDABILITY PRR FIELD TOLERANCE WHITE MOULD TOLERANCE EMERGENCE STANDABILITY PRR FIELD TOLERANCE WHITE MOULD TOLERANCE DKB RM 2475 CHU NEW Resistance to Soybean Cyst Nematode (R3) with good field tolerance to Phytophthora Root Rot (Rps 3a resistance gene) and Iron Deficiency Chlorosis Similar branching to DKB with excellent standability and very good early season vigour Very good tolerance to White Mould and performs well on all soil types NOTES EMERGENCE STANDABILITY PRR FIELD TOLERANCE WHITE MOULD TOLERANCE DEKALB SEED GUIDE 2019 DEKALB.ca NOTE: For all agronomic ratings, 1=Excellent, 9=Poor. For more information on Phytophthora Root Rot resistance genes and races, go to page 35.

15 Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System IT S THE SYSTEM THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND SOYBEANS Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans combine the proven yield potential of the Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybean trait, along with tolerance to both dicamba and glyphosate. TWO CHEMISTRY OPTIONS The Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System gives you the choice of two enhanced chemistry options: Roundup Xtend herbicide with VaporGrip Technology (Group 4 and 9): a pre-mix of our lowvolatility dicamba formulation and glyphosate. XtendiMax herbicide with VaporGrip Technology (Group 4): a low-volatility dicamba formulation. These herbicides also give you up to 14 days of residual activity on certain small-seeded broadleaf weeds to keep fields clean longer. + + Dc - H + DCH Dc - DCH H + Dc - H + Older dicamba formulations Dc - Dc - Dc - H + H + H + H + Dc - With VaporGrip Technology VAPORGRIP TECHNOLOGY Our liquid dicamba formulation features VaporGrip Technology. In older dicamba formulations, dicamba ions combine with free hydrogen ions to form volatile dicamba acid. VaporGrip Technology prevents dicamba ions from combining with hydrogen ions, significantly reducing volatility. ROUNDUP READY XTEND CROP SYSTEM SOYBEAN Application Requirements 10 cm 50cm 5 to 15 km/h AMS min.10 GPA NOZZLES Use nozzles and operating pressures that produce Extremely Coarse (XC) to Ultra Coarse (UC) droplets to minimize drift WEED HEIGHT Spray weeds less than 10 cm tall LABEL BUFFER Maintain the required label buffer to protect sensitive areas GROUND SPEEDS Make sure ground speed is less than 25 km/h TRIPLE RINSE Use triple rinse tank clean-out procedure BOOM HEIGHT Maintain boom height 50 cm above crop canopy to reduce the risk of drift WIND SPEED Optimal wind speeds for application typically occur between 5 and 15 km/h AMMONIUM SULFATE Ammonium sulfate and ammoniumbased additives are restricted in applications WATER VOLUME Minimum carrier volume is 10 GPA ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Proper herbicide application is crucial. Further information for spraying on target and minimizing drift can be found at: 15

16 SOYBEAN SEED SELECTIONS 22-60RY RM 2275 CHU Compact, bushy plant Excellent standability Excellent tolerance to White Mould Resistance to Soybean Cyst Nematode (R3), very good field tolerance to Phytophthora Root Rot (Rps 1c resistance gene) and Iron Chlorosis Consistent high yield potential variety in all yield environments EMERGENCE STANDABILITY PRR FIELD TOLERANCE WHITE MOULD TOLERANCE 23-11RY 000 RM 2300 CHU Medium-to-Tall, bushy variety Well suited to tougher growing conditions Excellent tolerance to Iron Chlorosis Performs well on all soil types, in all yield environments EMERGENCE STANDABILITY PRR FIELD TOLERANCE WHITE MOULD TOLERANCE 23-60RY 00.2 RM 2350 CHU Very tall, bushy variety which stands well Excellent emergence and early season vigour Well suited to clay soils Good yield performance over a number of years ( Monsanto Field Trials in Western Canada) 24-10RY 00.5 RM 2425 CHU Excellent standability Excellent tolerance to White Mould Consistent variety that performs well in a range of yield environments EMERGENCE STANDABILITY PRR FIELD TOLERANCE WHITE MOULD TOLERANCE EMERGENCE STANDABILITY PRR FIELD TOLERANCE WHITE MOULD TOLERANCE 25-10RY 00.8 RM 2500 CHU Excellent yield potential Consistent variety that performs well in a range of yield environments Excellent emergence and seedling vigour Tall, bushy plant with excellent standability Performs well on all soil types and yield environments EMERGENCE STANDABILITY PRR FIELD TOLERANCE WHITE MOULD TOLERANCE JOE BUDINSKI, 4th Generation - Mundare, AB Last year, Joe Budinski told his DEKALB agronomist, Arvel Lawson, that he wants to grow soybeans like they do in Manitoba. Joe saw soybeans as an opportunity to lengthen his canola rotation. He also likes the logistical ease of dealing with soybeans there are good opportunities to deliver and market to local grain companies post harvest. Read more about the Budinski family and why they choose to grow DEKALB canola and soybeans at DEKALB.ca/farmer-stories DEKALB SEED GUIDE 2019 DEKALB.ca NOTE: For all agronomic ratings, 1=Excellent, 9=Poor. For more information on Phytophthora Root Rot resistance genes and races, go to page 35.

17 VARIETIES DEKALB Brand Soybeans PLANT CHARACTERISTICS Value Added Trait Relative Maturity* CHU Plant Height Pubescence SEED QUALITIES Hilium Colour Avg. Seed Size Category Average Seed Per KG PRODUCTION CHARACTERISTICS Standability Emergence Seedling Vigour No-Till Adaptability Soil Type ROW WIDTH PRR Field Tolerance* DISEASE/PEST CHARACTERISTICS PRR Resistance Gene* White Mould Tolerance Brown Stem Rot Sudden Death Syndrome Iron Chlorosis Soybean Cyst Nematode* AGRONOMIC RATINGS NEW NEW NEW DKB RR2X/SCN M T BL ALL 4 Rps 1c R3 DKB RR2X/SCN M T BL ALL RY GENRR2Y/ SCN Rps 1c & 1k R S T BL M ALL 3 Rps 1c R RY GENRR2Y M-T T BL M ALL 4 Rps 1c Susc 23-60RY GENRR2Y T T BL M ALL Susc DKB RR2X/SCN M-T T BL ALL R RY GENRR2Y M-T G IB L SL-CL 3 Rps 1k Susc DKB RR2X/SCN M-T LT BL M ALL 2 Rps 1c R3 DKB RR2X M-T T BL ALL 4 Rps 1k Susc DKB RR2X/SCN M L BL ALL 4 Rps 3a R3 SOYBEAN NEW DKB RR2X/SCN M T BL ALL 5 Rps 3a R RY GENRR2Y T T BL L ALL 3 Rps 1c Susc Data compiled from Monsanto conducted field trials. LEGEND Plant Height S = Short M = Medium T = Tall Pubescence G = Grey T = Tawny LT = Light Tawny Rating Scale 1-2 = Excellent 3-4 = Very Good 5-6 = Good to Average 7-8 = Fair to Poor 9 = Poor - = Not Available Value-Added Trait GENRR2Y = Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield RR2X = Roundup Ready 2 Xtend SCN = Soybean Cyst Nematode Hilium Colour BR = Brown BF = Buff IB = Imperfect Black BL = Black GR = Grey IY = Imperfect Yellow Soil Type Recommendations CL-C = Clay Loam, Clay ALL = All Soil Types SL-CL = Sandy Loam, Loam, Clay Loam Seed Size Categories L <5500 seeds/kg M seeds/kg S >6500 seeds/kg * = For more information, please refer to the legend on the last page of this guide. 17

18 SEE THE Bigger Picture Let Your Data Drive You No two farms are the same. Your farm is as unique as you. Climate FieldView is an integrated digital platform that allows you to easily aggregate your field data in one easy to use software application. Simplify field data management. Climate FieldView is your data partner to support the decisions you make every day. Get started today at ClimateFieldView.ca Contact your DEKALB representative to learn more about Climate FieldView. KYLE & LANDON PAPWORTH, 4th Generation - Lethbridge, AB Kyle and Landon Papworth worked with their DEKALB reps as pilot testers of the Climate FieldView digital ag platform. They were part of the first wave of farmers testing the technology in Western Canada. Kyle loves the concept of having all your data in one place and is excited about the yield mapping. It s the direction our farm is going: precision agriculture, Landon told us. Read more about the Papworths and why they choose to grow DEKALB canola at DEKALB.ca/farmer-stories

19 PAGE - 20 Grain Corn Lineup PAGE - 28 Silage Ready Lineup

20 CORN SEED SELECTIONS DKC23-17RIB 2075 CHU Early flowering, early maturing Very good harvest appearance and agronomics; fast drydown Excellent test weight Brings improved yield potential to its maturity zone Quality silage option in low heat unit areas DKC CHU Very good harvest appearance and agronomics; fast drydown Excellent test weight Quality silage option in low heat unit areas Can plant to target 30-32,000 plants per acre on rotated ground DKC CHU Excellent emergence and early vigour Very good standability Very good staygreen and plant health through harvest Medium-to-tall hybrid with a dual purpose fit Performs well across all soil types and in high yield environments Will perform well as a dual purpose silage product in short season areas DKC26-40RIB 2150 CHU Excellent emergence Strong disease package Excellent test weight Excellent late season appearance Fast drydown helps put this hybrid on the early side of its relative maturity DKC CHU Medium-to-tall hybrid with excellent early vigour Flowers late but will dry down to favour high test weight Excellent harvest appearance Approximately 2050 CHU silage maturity Excellent dual purpose silage product in short season areas Very good performance at higher populations Performs well across all soil types and yield environments DKC27-55RIB 2200 CHU Medium-to-tall hybrid with excellent early vigour and harvest appearance Excellent test weight Approximately 2050 CHU silage maturity Excellent dual purpose silage product in short season areas Very good performance at higher populations Performs well across all soil types and yield environments DEKALB SEED GUIDE 2019 DEKALB.ca NOTE: For all agronomic ratings, 1=Excellent, 9=Poor.

21 PRODUCT MANAGEMENT PLANTING GROWTH DEKALB Brand Corn * Value Added Trait CHU Relative Maturity 1 Flowering Timing for Maturity Target Population 2 Emergence Seedling Vigour Root Strength Stalk Strength Drought Tolerance Plant Height Staygreen HAR- VEST Drydown Test Weight HERBICIDE & DISEASE TOLERANCE Herbicide Safety 3 Northern Corn Leaf Blight Eye Spot Common Rust Goss Wilt Anthracnose Stalk Rot SILAGE RATINGS Silage Yield Milk per Tonne Milk per Acre AGRONOMIC RATINGS DKC23-17RIB VT2P Early M DKC23-21 RR Avg M DKC26-25 RR Late M-T GR/IS DKC26-40RIB VT2P Late M-T DKC27-54 RR Avg M-T GR DKC27-55RIB VT2P Avg M-T GR LEGEND Plant Height S = Short M = Medium T = Tall Rating Scale 1-2 = Excellent 3-4 = Very Good 5-6 = Good to Average 7-8 = Fair to Poor 9 = Poor - = Not Available Value-Added Trait RR2 = Roundup Ready Corn 2 SS = SmartStax VT2P = VT Double PRO GENVT3P = Genuity VT Triple PRO * = The RIB designation refers to a RIB Complete product. 1, 2, 3 = For more information, please refer to the legend on the last page of this guide. Data compiled from Monsanto conducted field trials. Herbicide Safety GR = Adverse effects from Growth Regulator Herbicides (Banvel II, Clarity, Marksman, 2,4-D) SU = Adverse effects from Sulfonylurea Herbicides (Accent, Elim, Ultim ) IS = Adverse effects from Isoxaflutole Herbicides (Converge ) = Either no adverse effects from the hybrid/herbicide combination were noted or only slight damage could be noted under adverse conditions or herbicide application at higher than label rates CORN WARREN McCUTCHEON, 3rd Generation, Homewood, MB Warren McCutcheon says that DKC33-78RIB is a game changer on their farm. Last year, he saw that DKC33-78RIB withstood the wind and other stresses and still delivered high yields. I can t risk growing something that can get damaged, Warren explained. Read more about the McCutcheon family and why they choose to grow DEKALB corn at DEKALB.ca/farmer-stories 21

22 CORN SEED SELECTIONS DKC29-89RIB 2275 CHU Excellent drydown and harvest appearance Excellent root and stalk strength Late flowering timing for maturity but dries down very quickly NEW DKC30-19RIB 2300 CHU Excellent early emergence and very good seedling vigour Excellent stalks High test weight corn that holds quality well Good fall plant health with a large harvest window for silage Very good disease package Approx CHU silage maturity Performs well in clay DKC30-07RIB 2350 CHU Medium-to-tall Silage Ready hybrid with excellent harvest appearance and top end yield potential Good plant heath for quality silage and grain Excellent root and stalk strength Very good test weight Good tolerance to Goss Wilt DKC CHU Medium-to-tall hybrid with excellent harvest appearance and top end yield potential Excellent silage features including: high yield, starch and high milk per acre Preference for mid-range final populations 32-34,000 Performs best on sandy to loam soils DKC31-09RIB 2400 CHU Medium-to-tall hybrid with excellent harvest appearance and top end yield potential Excellent Silage Ready features including: high yield potential, starch and milk per acre Performs best on sandy to loam soils DKC33-78RIB 2400 CHU Excellent emergence and early season growth Solid agronomics with excellent stalks and standability Very good staygreen and late season plant health Hybrid with top end yield potential Very good tolerance to Goss Wilt Performs well across all soil types and yield environments Excellent test weight and drydown DEKALB SEED GUIDE 2019 DEKALB.ca NOTE: For all agronomic ratings, 1=Excellent, 9=Poor.

23 PRODUCT MANAGEMENT PLANTING GROWTH DEKALB Brand Corn * Value Added Trait CHU Relative Maturity 1 Flowering Timing for Maturity Target Population 2 Emergence Seedling Vigour Root Strength Stalk Strength Drought Tolerance Plant Height Staygreen HAR- VEST Drydown Test Weight HERBICIDE & DISEASE TOLERANCE Herbicide Safety 3 Northern Corn Leaf Blight Eye Spot Common Rust Goss Wilt Anthracnose Stalk Rot SILAGE RATINGS Silage Yield Milk per Tonne Milk per Acre AGRONOMIC RATINGS NEW DKC29-89RIB VT2P Late M DKC30-19RIB VT2P Avg M-T GR DKC30-07RIB VT2P Avg M-T DKC31-07 RR Early M-T DKC31-09RIB GENVT3P Early M-T DKC33-78RIB VT2P Early M LEGEND Plant Height S = Short M = Medium T = Tall Rating Scale 1-2 = Excellent 3-4 = Very Good 5-6 = Good to Average 7-8 = Fair to Poor 9 = Poor - = Not Available Value-Added Trait RR2 = Roundup Ready Corn 2 SS = SmartStax VT2P = VT Double PRO GENVT3P = Genuity VT Triple PRO * = The RIB designation refers to a RIB Complete product. 1, 2, 3 = For more information, please refer to the legend on the last page of this guide. Data compiled from Monsanto conducted field trials. Herbicide Safety GR = Adverse effects from Growth Regulator Herbicides (Banvel II, Clarity, Marksman, 2,4-D) SU = Adverse effects from Sulfonylurea Herbicides (Accent, Elim, Ultim ) IS = Adverse effects from Isoxaflutole Herbicides (Converge ) = Either no adverse effects from the hybrid/herbicide combination were noted or only slight damage could be noted under adverse conditions or herbicide application at higher than label rates CORN DUAL MODES OF ACTION TO CONTROL ABOVE GROUND PESTS WITH THE CONVENIENCE OF REFUGE IN THE BAG. VT Double PRO RIB Complete provides dual modes-of-action for above-ground protection for control of European corn borer, corn earworm and fall armyworm and has a reduced refuge requirement to just 5% of planted acres. Losing just 3 kernels per ear can equal 1 lost bushel per acre. Protect your yield with VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn. 23

24 CORN SEED SELECTIONS DKC32-12RIB 2450 CHU Excellent emergence and seedling vigour Excellent drought tolerance Silage ready designation; great dual purpose hybrid with excellent drydown Excellent yield potential and test weight Very good tolerance to Goss Wilt Good plant heath for quality silage and grain DKC35-88RIB 2550 CHU Excellent yield potential in all soil types and yield environments Flowers and dries down true to relative maturity Very good stalks and excellent roots DKC34-57RIB 2575 CHU High yield potential Strong performance in all yield environments Flowering and drydown on target for maturity Performs best on loamy soils Excellent drought tolerance Excellent stature for a silage product Silage ready designation; excellent silage and feed value DKC37-85RIB 2650 CHU Very stress tolerant, stable hybrid across yield environments Excellent emergence and early season growth for early planting Girthy ears with open husks for fast drydown Performs well across all soil types and yield environments DKC37-93RIB 2625 CHU Excellent seedling vigour Great top end yield potential with good stress tolerance Excellent grain quality and quick drydown Excellent rotated ground fit across all soil types DKC38-55RIB 2650 CHU Medium-to-tall statured hybrid that flowers early for its relative maturity Performs best on loamy soils Plant at medium to high populations for best results DEKALB SEED GUIDE 2019 DEKALB.ca NOTE: For all agronomic ratings, 1=Excellent, 9=Poor.

25 PRODUCT MANAGEMENT PLANTING GROWTH DEKALB Brand Corn * Value Added Trait CHU Relative Maturity 1 Flowering Timing for Maturity Target Population 2 Emergence Seedling Vigour Root Strength Stalk Strength Drought Tolerance Plant Height Staygreen HAR- VEST Drydown Test Weight HERBICIDE & DISEASE TOLERANCE Herbicide Safety 3 Northern Corn Leaf Blight Eye Spot Common Rust Goss Wilt Anthracnose Stalk Rot SILAGE RATINGS Silage Yield Milk per Tonne Milk per Acre AGRONOMIC RATINGS DKC32-12RIB VT2P Avg M-T DKC35-88RIB VT2P Avg M DKC34-57RIB VT2P Avg T DKC37-93RIB VT2P Avg M DKC37-85RIB SS Avg M DKC38-55RIB VT2P Early M-T LEGEND Plant Height S = Short M = Medium T = Tall Rating Scale 1-2 = Excellent 3-4 = Very Good 5-6 = Good to Average 7-8 = Fair to Poor 9 = Poor - = Not Available Value-Added Trait RR2 = Roundup Ready Corn 2 SS = SmartStax VT2P = VT Double PRO GENVT3P = Genuity VT Triple PRO * = The RIB designation refers to a RIB Complete product. 1, 2, 3 = For more information, please refer to the legend on the last page of this guide. NOTES Data compiled from Monsanto conducted field trials. Herbicide Safety GR = Adverse effects from Growth Regulator Herbicides (Banvel II, Clarity, Marksman, 2,4-D) SU = Adverse effects from Sulfonylurea Herbicides (Accent, Elim, Ultim ) IS = Adverse effects from Isoxaflutole Herbicides (Converge ) = Either no adverse effects from the hybrid/herbicide combination were noted or only slight damage could be noted under adverse conditions or herbicide application at higher than label rates CORN 25

26 CORN SEED SELECTIONS DKC CHU Versatile hybrid with excellent emergence and very good early season growth Early flowering with fast harvest drydown; girthy cob Very good stalks and roots Consistent performance on all soil types and yield environments Keep at medium populations for best results DKC38-03RIB 2675 CHU Versatile hybrid with excellent emergence and very good early season growth Early flowering with fast harvest drydown Excellent stalks and very good roots Consistent performance on all soil types and yield environments Plant at medium populations for best results Good tolerance to Goss Wilt NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES DEKALB SEED GUIDE 2019 DEKALB.ca NOTE: For all agronomic ratings, 1=Excellent, 9=Poor.

27 PRODUCT MANAGEMENT PLANTING GROWTH DEKALB Brand Corn * Value Added Trait CHU Relative Maturity 1 Flowering Timing for Maturity Target Population 2 Emergence Seedling Vigour Root Strength Stalk Strength Drought Tolerance Plant Height Staygreen HAR- VEST Drydown Test Weight HERBICIDE & DISEASE TOLERANCE Herbicide Safety 3 Northern Corn Leaf Blight Eye Spot Common Rust Goss Wilt Anthracnose Stalk Rot SILAGE RATINGS Silage Yield Milk per Tonne Milk per Acre AGRONOMIC RATINGS DKC38-01 RR Early M DKC38-03RIB VT2P Early M LEGEND Plant Height S = Short M = Medium T = Tall Rating Scale 1-2 = Excellent 3-4 = Very Good 5-6 = Good to Average 7-8 = Fair to Poor 9 = Poor - = Not Available Value-Added Trait RR2 = Roundup Ready Corn 2 SS = SmartStax VT2P = VT Double PRO GENVT3P = Genuity VT Triple PRO * = The RIB designation refers to a RIB Complete product. 1, 2, 3 = For more information, please refer to the legend on the last page of this guide. Data compiled from Monsanto conducted field trials. Herbicide Safety GR = Adverse effects from Growth Regulator Herbicides (Banvel II, Clarity, Marksman, 2,4-D) SU = Adverse effects from Sulfonylurea Herbicides (Accent, Elim, Ultim ) IS = Adverse effects from Isoxaflutole Herbicides (Converge ) = Either no adverse effects from the hybrid/herbicide combination were noted or only slight damage could be noted under adverse conditions or herbicide application at higher than label rates NOTES CORN 27

28 DEKALB Silage Ready Corn Hybrids Higher quality and more milk from every acre you grow. For many years, Monsanto has been creating high-yielding corn silage options. Today, we offer products that suit your fields for maturity, disease and insect resistance, and deliver top quality silage and excellent milk per acre. Plus, you can count on us for hands-on agronomic advice that makes the most of your silage choice. SILAGE READY hybrids undergo testing for a minimum of 2 years, over 5 sites, and must demonstrate the following attributes in their respective growing zones: Strong agronomic traits High yield potential High NDF digestibility High starch (digestible starch) High milk per tonne and milk per acre HYBRID * TRAIT CHU GRAIN CORN CHU SILAGE CORN SILAGE YIELD DIGESTIBLE NEUTRAL DETERGENT FIBER % STARCH MILK/ TONNE DKC23-17RIB VT2P DKC26-40RIB VT2P DKC30-07RIB VT2P DKC31-09RIB GENVT3P DKC32-12RIB VT2P DKC34-57RIB VT2P DKC38-55RIB VT2P MILK/ ACRE * = The RIB designation refers to a RIB Complete product. Experimental and commercial corn silage hybrids are evaluated every year. Value-Added Trait RR2 = Roundup Ready Corn 2 SS = SmartStax VT2P = VT Double PRO GENVT3P = Genuity VT Triple PRO Rating Scale 1-2 = Excellent 3-4 = Very Good 5-6 = Good to Average 7-8 = Fair to Poor 9 = Poor DEKALB SEED GUIDE 2019 DEKALB.ca

29 DEKALB hybrids and varieties are tested for you, by you. We confidently bring you the products in this seed guide thanks to the work of our DEKALB Agronomists and cooperating farmers through our Market Development (MD) Trial program. DEKALB brand hybrids and varieties have been extensively tested across Western Canada by farmers in real growing conditions. This results in a robust dataset for making decisions on your farm. Three ways you can take advantage of these farmer-led MD Trials: 1. Tour a local MD Trial this summer This summer, we invite you to tour MD Trials near you to see how our products perform in your local conditions. Call your local DEKALB Representative or 1-84-GO-DEKALB to find out more about tours in your area. 2. Visit DEKALB.ca for all local trial data We are committed to gathering and transparently sharing harvest data with you. Visit DEKALB.ca to see how products perform near your farm. Canola Straight Cut 2016 & Earlier Canola 2016 & Earlier Straight Cut Corn Soybean 3. Call your local DEKALB Representative for customized product recommendations for your farm Our expert agronomists can use the data collected to provide you with customized hybrid or variety recommendations to suit the needs of your farm. If you are interested in learning more about an agronomic recommendation for DEKALB products on your farm, call your local DEKALB Territory Account Manager or find your local DEKALB Agronomist by visiting DEKALB.ca.

30 OTHER FIND A REP Your Local DEKALB Territory Account Managers GRANDE PRAIRIE Jason Casselman (780) PEACE RIVER Garrett Zahacy (780) N. EDMONTON Natasha Keith (780) EDMONTON Corbin Tindall (780) VERMILION Cheri Jeworski (780) RED DEER Mitch Nesbitt (403) WAINWRIGHT Sheldon Johnston (587) CALGARY Find an Agronomist Jarrod Gatzke (403) LETHBRIDGE Danielle MacCallum (403) Visit DEKALB.ca and search by postal code to determine which one of us is the closest to you! DEKALB SEED GUIDE 2019 DEKALB.ca

31 PEACE RIVER Garrett Zahacy FIND A REP GRANDE PRAIRIE Jason Casselman RED DEER Mitch Nesbitt EDMONTON Corbin Tindall N. EDMONTON Natasha Keith WAINWRIGHT Sheldon Johnston VERMILION Cheri Jeworski CALGARY Jarrod Gatzke LETHBRIDGE Danielle MacCallum If you have any questions about the DEKALB product lineup or would like more information on where you can buy DEKALB hybrids and varieties, we would love to hear from you! Wishing you a safe and successful season. OTHER 31

32 OUTSMART WEEDS IN 3 STEPs Managing resistance isn t about using less glyphosate; it s about using herbicides effectively. Here s how: Mixtures work best. Tank mixes have been shown to be more effective than alternating single-mode applications (AKA rotating herbicides) when it comes to managing herbicide resistance Tank mix at least once per growing season. Add another effective mode of action to the tank with glyphosate. Group 1 and 2 herbicides are considered high risk, as many weed species are resistant to these herbicides. Using them can put more pressure on glyphosate to control tough weeds such as kochia, wild oats and cleavers. Don t rely solely on glyphosate or any one mode of action to control them. 1 about resistance and how it develops Know the truth Spice up your mix Add another effective mode of action to the tank Diversify Your Crop Rotation 2 Take advantage of pre-seed options. It s your easiest opportunity to include a tank mix in your herbicide program million Roundup Equivalent Litres were applied in the spring of Of those applications, 75.8% is applied alone, 2 which puts farmers at risk for selecting for resistance. 3 Grow three or more different crops in your rotation. It can help break cycles of disease, insects and weeds and give you more herbicide options. Weeds outsmart habits, not systems. Herbicide-tolerant crops don t cause resistance. The way we use them can. Visit MonsantoCMS.ca for more resistance insight and chemistry recommendations. 1 Beckie and Reboud, Selecting for Weed Resistance: Herbicide Rotation and Mixture. Weed Technology, 23: AgData 2016, Glyphosate BPI Report ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Tank mixtures: The applicable labeling for each product must be in the possession of the user at the time of application. Follow applicable use instructions, including application rates, precautions and restrictions of each product used in the tank mixture. Monsanto has not tested all tank mix product formulations for compatibility or performance other than specifically listed by brand name. Always predetermine the compatibility of tank mixtures by mixing small proportional quantities in advance. Monsanto and Vine Design is a registered trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC, Monsanto Canada, Inc. licensee. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Monsanto Canada Inc.

33 References: CORN GR/SU/IS The hybrid/herbicide combination can result in plant height reduction, stand loss and suspected yield loss under very adverse environmental conditions, high rates or extreme soil ph levels or organic content. Use of drop nozzle spraying for post-emergence herbicides or planting in warm soils for incorporated herbicides may avoid interactions. Consult your DEKALB dealer for additional information. 1 CORN RELATIVE MATURITY Relative maturity (RM) can be used to compare product s maturity to existing products in the DEKALB lineup. The relative maturity of a hybrid is assessed by comparing the harvest maturity to established products with known RM ratings. Relative maturity assignments are based on four main components: Harvest moisture, Growing Degree Units (GDUs) to mid pollination (flowering), test weight, and plant health. 2 TARGET POPULATION Final plant population in thousands suggestions are based on medium to high yield environment. In fields with lower yield potential consider targeting slightly lower population. Adjust planting rate to suit individual field conditions. 3 HERBICIDE SAFETY Ratings are based on observations and research using herbicides at and above labeled rates to simulate extreme environmental conditions, misapplication and adverse soil ph or organic content. Either no adverse effects from the hybrid/herbicide combination were noted or only slight damage could be noted under adverse conditions or herbicide application at higher than label rates. SOYBEAN PRR FIELD TOLERANCE A rating of the plant survival and health for Phytophthora Root Rot PRR Resistance Gene Rps 1c denotes resistance to races 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 36 and 38 Rps 1k denotes resistance to races 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 36, 37 and 38 Rps 3a denotes resistances to races 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 23, 25, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 39 Soybean Cyst Nematode Resistance Susc = Susceptible R1 = Resistant to Race 1 SCN R3 = Resistant to Race 3 SCN MR3 = Moderately resistant to Race 3 Soybean Relative Maturity Relative maturity (RM) can be used to compare product s maturity to existing products in the DEKALB lineup. The relative maturity of a variety is assessed by comparing the harvest maturity to established products with known RM ratings in their adapted geographies. CANOLA BLACKLEG RESISTANCE GENES: RESISTANCE A = RLM1 OR LEPR3 RESISTANCE B = RLM2 RESISTANCE C = RLM3 RESISTANCE D = LEPR1 RESISTANCE E 1 = RLM4 RESISTANCE E 2 = RLM7 RESISTANCE F = RLM9 RESISTANCE G = RLMS RESISTANCE H = LEPR2 X = UNKNOWN Blackleg Resistance Rating (% of Westar Check) R = MR = MS = S = Farmers who conduct DEKALB Market Development trials are provided with seed at no charge. 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. These products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from these products can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. 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34 CONNIE & LARRY GIBB 3rd Generation Hill Spring, AB To view the Gibb's full story, visit: DEKALB.CA/farmer-stories Larry scouting for root maggots in his DEKALB RR canola with DEKALB Agronomist, Meghan Desjardins and DEKALB Territory Account Manager, Danielle MacCallum.