INOCULANT GUIDE PEANUTS PEAS/LENTILS A L FA L FA CLOVER SEED ENHANCEMENTS

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1 2013 INOCULANT GUIDE SOYBEANS PEANUTS PEAS/LENTILS A L FA L FA CLOVER SEED ENHANCEMENTS

2 LEADING IN THE FIELD FOCUSING ON NEEDS AND CREATING VALUE Becker Underwood is the global leader in the research, development and production of yield-enhancing legume inoculants, biologicals and seed enhancements. Our commitment to innovative research, extensive product development and production of high-quality products create value for our customers. Focusing on our customers needs while inventing the future is at the heart of everything we do. With the world s population expected to double by 2050, the crop production industry is hungry for technologies that will allow growers to produce more food and fiber in more efficient ways. In addition, public concern for environmental issues continues to increase. Innovation is the key to meeting these challenges. By using the seed surface to deliver crop enhancement and protection products, Becker Underwood is providing innovative technologies that benefit growers by improving nodulation, nitrogen-fixation, root vigor, nutrient uptake and yield potential. New technologies such as our BioStacked technology will be key in helping growers utilize biologicalbased solutions to expand production in order to meet the world s growing needs. All Becker Underwood inoculants are produced fresh for each growing season

3 INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY THE BIOSTACKED ADVANTAGE Billions of microbial organisms inhabit the soils that are cultivated to produce crops. We know that some of these organisms can cause crop diseases; some have no effect on planted crops; others have some other purpose in the root s rhizosphere; and we know some play very beneficial roles. Becker Underwood has aggressively pursued an initiative to identify these beneficial organisms and evaluate their ability to improve plant performance. BioStacked technology provides a way to combine and deliver beneficial biologicals with multiple modes of action as a system to provide consistent and dependable performance improvements, nitrogen fixation, plant vigor and yield potential across a broad range of environmental conditions. Our BioStacked products deliver unique multi-component and all-inone solutions to growers and seed treaters through our distributors and retail representatives, and genetic suppliers. Inoculation Improves Yield Potential Yield potential begins in the root zone; what happens in the first several inches of the soil can make the difference in the final yield for legumes. Every year more yield trials show today s inoculant products are helping to increase the yield potential of every acre. For maximum yield potential, growers should not depend on sluggish indigenous rhizobia or use an inoculant product that was carried over from the previous year. Dry soils, waterlogged and flooded conditions or extremely high or low topsoil temperatures can significantly reduce the levels of rhizobia in the soil. The best way to ensure there are abundant levels of rhizobia present to maximize nodulation and nitrogen fixation is to use a fresh high-count inoculant containing a crop-specific strain of rhizobia. All Becker Underwood inoculants are made fresh each season, with crop-specific strains that are selected to deliver the most robust, highcount rhizobia available to help maximize yield potential.

4 SOYBEANS Discover Lost Yield Potential VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL with Triple BioStacked Technology! Three-way, multi-component growth-enhancing system. INTEGRAL biofungicide extends suppression of yield-robbing Fusarium and Rhizoctonia. More vigorous roots, enhanced nutrient uptake and nodule formation for maximized yield potential. Minimum guaranteed count of 10 billion CFUs of advanced rhizobia per ml by expiration. Ultra-low application rate of 2.0 fl oz/cwt of seed allows more treatment options. Industry-leading, days-on-seed rhizobia survival with popular fungicide and insecticide packages. VAULT NP Highly effective USDA-developed TA-11 Nod+ rhizobia strain. Concentrated liquid formula provides high rhizobia counts. Apply directly to seed or in-furrow. Convenient commercial application or on-farm use. VAULT SP for Soybeans USDA-developed TA-11 Nod+ rhizobia strain for maximum results. Sterile, peat-based carrier for high rhizobia potency. Easily applied in planter box with excellent adhesion to seed. Rhizo-Stick for Soybeans Special built-in sticking agents for excellent seed coverage. Easily mixed with seed directly in the planter box. Peat-based inoculant for on-farm use. Flo Rite 1127 Concentrate and NEW Flo Rite 1706 Rhizobia-friendly polymers for use with commercial soybean treatments Improves seed flow and plantability increases seed drop and reduces skips. Enhances seed coverage and appearance. Compatible with major fungicides and insecticide treatments. Reduces dust-off of actives.

5 MORE FROM EVERY ACRE PEANUTS VAULT Liquid for Peanuts with BioStacked Technology! Improved yield potential in multi-year testing. Advanced strain of rhizobia selected for compatibility and viability. INTEGRAL biofungicide extends disease suppression and enhances nodulation, root-vigor and nutrient uptake. Guaranteed fresh for maximum effectiveness. In-furrow soil application. Peanut Inoculants VAULT Spherical Granules Superior flowability due to unique, uniform spherical shape. Contains BioStacked components and uses an advanced production process for highest quality. High rhizobia count and performance-enhancing technology for more yield potential. Easy in-furrow application, especially for planters with split insecticide boxes. VAULT SP for Peanuts Fresh, high-potency, sterile peat-based inoculant. High adhesion level for effective seed coverage. Mixed directly with the seed in the planter box. Rhizo-Stick for Peanuts High rhizobia counts with special built-in sticking agents. Easily mixed in the planter box. Peat-based inoculant for on-farm use. For more than 25 years, Becker Underwood has provided growers with high-quality yield-enhancing products

6 PULSE and forage #1 CHOICE ON PEA/LENTIL ACRES Inoculants Nodulator Peat Granules Proven rhizobia strain in a convenient peat-based formulation. Convenient soil application. Pelletized particles remain intact for excellent integrity through application equipment. Superior rhizobia dominate nodule sites for more effective nitrogen fixation. Nodulator Liquid High levels of rhizobia in a liquid formulation. Sterile production ensures more than 750 million rhizobia per gram. Simple to use planter-box or commercial bulk-seed treatment. Unique, crop-specific strain chosen for its effectiveness on peas and lentils. Nodulator Sterile Peat-Based Advanced self-adhering properties for more uniform seed coverage. Sterile production provides more than 1 billion rhizobia per gram. Sterile, peat-based carrier for high rhizobia potency. Easily applied by mixing with seed directly in planter box. High-Quality Forage Inoculants Dormal Alfalfa Clay-based pre-inoculant Uniformly adheres to seed without an additional sticking agent. Trusted reputation in the market. OMRI-listed product for organic production. Dormal True Clover Clay-based pre-inoculant for true clovers. Uniformly adheres to seed without an additional sticking agent. Delivers 7x10 7 via trifolii per gram. OMRI-listed product for organic production.

7 SEED ENHANCEMENT PRODUCTS Protecting high-value genetics and keeping seed-applied protection products on the seed all the way through planting is essential. Becker Underwood offers commercial seed treaters a complete line of plantability polymers, binding polymers, colorants and customformulated colorants that can be used individually or combined for optimum seed-handling and plantability. POLYMERS and colorants Polymers Flo Rite Polymers Keep seed-applied protection products on the seed. Reduce dust-off and keep actives on the seed. Enhance seed flow with less stickiness and bridging. Improve plantability and decrease skips and doubles. Flo Rite 1706 Plantability Polymer Lower, uniform application rate, and better performance through treatment and handling equipment for soybeans, dry beans and peas. Flo Rite 1127 Concentrate Rhizobia-friendly polymer for soybeans. Flo Rite 1197 Polymer for canola, corn, sunflowers, sweet corn, wheat and other crops. Binding Polymers CF Clear Low-rate, binding polymer. CF Neutral Binding polymers with glossy appearance. Secure 67C High binding-strength polymer. Seed Buildup/Dust Control Polymer Equate Small seed coating and build up. OMRI Listed Sepiret 1171 O All-in-one dry colorant and polymer with seed enhancement properties. Polymer 1172 O Dry polymer that binds organic seed treatments; controls dust-off. Colorants Color Coat Products Eight ready-to-use color choices. Custom Coat Specially formulated to a customer s needs.

8 Inoculant Products Crop & Product Formulation Application Fresh Each Season Strain BioStacked Technology Application Rate OMRI Listed Soybeans VAULT HP Liquid Commercial Bradyrhizobium japonicum 2.0 fl oz/cwt VAULT NP Liquid Commercial or On-Farm Bradyrhizobium japonicum 4.2 fl oz/cwt VAULT SP for Soybeans Sterile Peat-Based Planter Box Bradyrhizobium japonicum 2.8 oz/cwt Rhizo-Stick for Soybeans Peat-Based Planter Box Bradyrhizobium japonicum 5.4 oz/cwt PEANUTS VAULT Liquid Peanut Liquid In-Furrow Bradyrhizobium sp oz/a VAULT Spherical Granules Granules In-Furrow Bradyrhizobium sp lbs/a VAULT SP for Peanuts Sterile Peat-Based Planter Box Bradyrhizobium sp. 7.0 oz/cwt Rhizo-Stick for Peanuts Peat-Based Planter Box Bradyrhizobium sp. 8.0 oz/cwt PULSE Nodulator Granules Granules In-Furrow viciae 6.5 lbs/a Nodulator Liquid Liquid Commercial & On-Farm viciae 2.5 fl oz/60 lbs of seed Nodulator Sterile Peat-Based Sterile Peat-Based Planter Box viciae 2.0 oz/60 lbs of seed ALFALFA, TRUE CLOVER & OTHER Dormal Alfalfa Clay-Based Commercial Batch Mix Sinorhizobium meliloti 8.0 oz/6,000 lbs of seed Dormal True Clover Clay-Based Commercial Batch Mix trifoli 8.0 oz/6,000 lbs of seed Rhizo-Stick for Dry Beans Peat-Based Planter Box phaseoli 5.4 oz/cwt Learn more about the compatibility of Becker Underwood inoculants with key seed-applied fungicide and insectides treatments at beckerunderwood.com Dayton Avenue P.O. Box 667 Ames, IA Trademarks, registered or applied for, of Becker Underwood, Inc., Ames, IA Becker Underwood, Inc.