SEED GUIDE 2018 SOYBEAN CORN FORAGE

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1 SEED GUIDE 2018 SOYBEAN CORN FORAGE

2 Office: Toll Free: Fax Number: ANTIGO OFFICE ADDRESS 914 3rd Avenue, Antigo, WI OUR TEAM WHITE LAKE ADDRESS N2976 Cty M, White Lake, WI Joe Hoffman, Sales Manager... Pat Denor, Certified Crop Advisor... Mark Resch, Business Development... Jason Neilitz, General Manager... Jamie Conway, Chief Operations Officer... Eric Shepherd, Farm Christine Kincaid, Accounting... For general information about Wolf River Valley Seeds or seed inquiries please feel free to contact us. New Grain / Dual Purpose Corn WRV 2882 (82 day RM) WRV A891 (91 day RM) WRV 2896 (96 day RM) WRV 2899 (99 day RM) WRV 2806 (106 day RM) WRV 2807 (107 day RM) WRV 2812 (112 day RM) WRV 2713 (113 day RM) WRV 2815 (115 day RM New Leafy / Floury Leafy Silage Corn WRV 2808L (108 day RM) WRV 3988FL (88 day RM) WRV 3805FL (106 day RM) New Forage/Forage Mixes NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2018 O ur message to you: Over the course of many years, our greatest reward remains our ability to visit with so many of you and hear of your success stories. It is in knowing that WRVS has been an important part of your success that keeps our team driving the newest innovations and bringing forward new products with tremendous production capabilities. We remain committed to your profitability in this challenging industry. From our family to yours, we thank you for your business, your loyalty and your friendship. LAKER FORAGE OAT OPT Mix SPRING FORAGE GRAIN MIX NORTHEAST U.S. DISTRIBUTOR New Soybean WRV 2808 RR2 (Group 0.8) WRV 2710 RR2 (Group 1.0) WRV XTD816 RR (Group 1.6) Toll Free P.O. Box Frederick Road, Roaring Spring, PA Renaissance Nutrition is our exclusive distributor of Wolf River Valley Brand Seeds in the Northeast U.S. Their experience in the field of ruminant nutrition can help you customize your forage program by linking the nutritional needs of your cows to your seed selection choices. WRV 2724 RR2 (Group 2.4) To locate a Distributor or Dealer in your area please visit our website at: 2 3

3 CONVENTIONAL HYBRIDS GRAIN/DUAL PURPOSE CORN The recommended plant populations may vary based on your environmental conditions. Brand RM Grain GDU Pop. (1000 s) Height Test Weight Dry Down M MT MT MT MT 3 1 A MT MT MT M M 3 3 A MT MT M MT MT MT MT 2 3 THE CHOICES ARE YOURS Growers should refer to Monsanto s Technology Use Guide for information on crop stewardship regarding the potential movement of pollen to neighboring crops. Always read and follow label directions. Roundup and Roundup Ready are registered trademarks of Monsanto Company. Biotechnology - It is not our position to judge if certain technologies are right or wrong for your operation, but to provide high quality seed with all the information to help you to make an informed decision for your operation. As the number of options grow, it s also important to remember that with these choices comes the responsibility to abide by the terms and conditions of the sale, that allow us access to these technologies. GRAIN/DUAL PURPOSE CORN AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS Brand Tech Drought Ear Flx Emrg S Vigor Stalk Root Stay grn NLB GLS SLB 2177 GT GT GT VIP A891 VIP RR A601 RR VT2P VT3P VIP 3120EZ GT GT RR VT2P RIB GT GT3000 Supply of select Hybrids and Trait-Enhanced Hybrids may be subject to availability Ratings: 1 = excellent, 2 = very good, 3 = average, 4 = below average, 5 = poor. For ear flex: 1 = flex ear to 5 = fixed ear. 4 5

4 HYBRID PLACEMENT GUIDE HYBRID PLACEMENT GUIDE WRV day GRAIN or SILAGE WRV day GRAIN or SILAGE WRV day GRAIN or SILAGE WRV day GRAIN or SILAGE WRV A day GRAIN or SILAGE WRV day GRAIN or SILAGE Options: Conventional or GT Options: Conventional Options: GT Options: VIPTERA 3120 EZ Refuge Options: Conventional GT, or GT3000 Options: Conventional Well suited for earliest zones with first rate stress tolerance. Solid agronomics and excellent roots. Flared husks promote outstanding early dry down. Excellent grain yields with enough plant for an early silage. A true early season dual purpose hybrid. A medium tall hybrid with overall sound agronomics. Very good seedling vigor and root strength. Early black layering promotes use in the earliest zones for silage or grain. A medium tall hybrid with excellent yield punch on fertile soils. Excellent selection for an early season silage option hybrid. Very good stalks and roots. Adapts well to various soil types but stalks will best if kept out excessively wet soils. This is a hybrid that moves very well in the early season maturity. Unmatched stalk strength with very good root control. Very healthy plant with good across the board disease tolerances. Late season intactness very good due to strong agronomics. Positive yield response to added fertility inputs. Very good silage numbers offer an option for some high starch corn silage. Excellent grain and silage yields utilizing Agrisure Artesian technology. Excellent drought tolerance with the ability to excel over other hybrids in heat and drought situations. Highly recommended for lighter soils. Highly recommended as a silage hybrid for quantity and quality. GT3000 provides rootworm control. Exceptional yields in southern zones. Flowers and black layers early. Very good Goss s Wilt tolerance. Good stalks and roots. WRV day GRAIN or SILAGE WRV day GRAIN or SILAGE WRV A day GRAIN or SILAGE WRV day GRAIN or SILAGE WRV day GRAIN or SILAGE WRV day GRAIN or SILAGE Options: Conventional or GT Options: Conventional or VIPTERA 3110 Options: Conventional or VIPTERA 3110 Options: Roundup Ready Options: Conventional, SmartStax,VT2P RIB Options: Conventional Very showy plant with wide and healthy leaf canopy which closes quickly. Strong agronomic package all around, especially in strong emergence and seedling vigor. Adapts to all rotations but should be planted at higher population on high fertility soil to maximize the yield potential of Tall hybrid with outstanding yield potential. Avoid drought prone soils. Impressive late season stay green and eye appeal. Best placed in high yield environments such as 1st or 2nd year corn with high fertility. Excellent for silage and high moisture. Fast drydown enhanced by a flared husk. Superior yield with Agrisure Artesian Technology. Trials have shown a yield difference of up to 15% when stressed by lack of moisture. A891 has performed very well in the Great Lakes region and East. Has strong stalks for late grain corn harvest, but also is a tall stature to make it an attractive silage. Excellent yields for grain and silage. Great option for higher starch corn silage selection. Consistent ears with deep kernels. Strong tolerance to Goss s Wilt and GLS. Widely adapted east to west, able to go south also. Medium Tall hybrid with semi flex ear. Very high yield potential. Excellent stress tolerance. Very nice staygreen and late season intactness. Excellent on variable soils. Very good drought tolerance. Excellent on Gray Leaf Spot tolerance. Very good stalks and roots. WRV day GRAIN or SILAGE Options: Conventional or Round Up Ready Medium Tall hybrid with a proven track record of silage quantity and quality for a dual purpose corn. Very consistent yield performance over several years of trials in multiple soil types. Agronomics allow to be used on corn on corn situations and will allow higher populations on high fertility fields. Limited Supply. WRV day GRAIN or SILAGE Options: Conventional Stable high yield punch with excellent grain quality and late season plant health. Top yield performance across all rotations, including continuous corn. Works well on all soil types and management. WRV day GRAIN Options: Roundup Ready, VT2P and VT3P A shorter high yielding hybrid with very good test weight. Very good stalks and roots provide excellent greensnap tolerance. Excellent drought tolerance. Outstanding Goss s Wilt tolerance, to above average ratings on Blights, Eyespot, Rusts and Stalk Anthracnose make this one tough hybrid. VT2P and VT3P provides rootworm control. WRV day GRAIN or SILAGE Options: Conventional Strong multiyear yield performance across all soil types. Medium Tall hybrid for dual purpose possibility. Very good agronomics, including strong late season roots and stalks. Excellent ear flex to allow planting population flexibility. WRV day GRAIN or SILAGE Options: GT3000 Exceptional plant health for southern ruggedness. Very good emergence and seedling vigor for early planting. Full flex ears for planting population flexibility. A true plant it and forget it hybrid. GT3000 provides rootworm control. Please consult your authorized dealer for hybrid and agronomic recommendations for your farm. 6 7

5 ARM: Availability, Refuge, Modes CORN-GROWING AREA ARM YOURSELF AGAINST YIELD-ROBBING PESTS Corn Rootworm is the Billion Dollar Bug Only some corn traits are built with farmers in mind and proven in the fields. That s why there s no better choice than SmartStax RIB Complete corn blend for acres with above and below ground insect pressure, and VT Double PRO RIB Complete corn blend for acres with above ground pressure. Our corn traits are designed to deliver: Availability Product Choices to Enable Genetic Yield Potential As leaders in biotech development with widespread farmer experience and proven performance, our corn traits are available in a broad portfolio of highyielding genetics. This provides great flexibility in decisions and comfort in knowing the product you want is available in the trait package you want. Available protection with Acceleron Seed Applied Solutions plus Poncho /VOTiVO with clothianadin at 500 ug/seed rate. Excellent availability of disease and stress products. Refuge Protect More Acres RIB Complete is the first brand to offer a full line of true refuge-in-a-bag products providing the convenience of automatic refuge compliance with the lowest refuge available in the Corn-Growing Area. Modes of Action Proven Yield Protection Our corn traits have multiple effective built-in modes of action critical to controlling insects that impact yield. Multiple modes give the most insect control opportunity for maximum yield and trait durability. SmartStax RIB Complete products provide above and below ground insect protection. SmartStax RIB Complete products provide an advantage over products without B.t. CRW protection and/or the use of a soilapplied insecticide. o Yields in the table below are averages over time and can be much higher in any given season. CRW Pressure SmartStax RIB Complete Advantage Moderate to High 1 20 bu/acre 2 v. Moderate to High 10 bu/acre 2 v. Moderate to High 8 bu/acre 3 v. Low Pressure 8 bu/acre 2 v. EVERY KERNEL COUNTS Corn Earworm can destroy up to 7%* of your yield v. Other No B.t. CRW protection or soil-applied insecticide No B.t. CRW protection with a soil-applied insecticide Single MOA for B.t. CRW protection No B.t. CRW protection or soil-applied insecticide 1 Moderate to High Pressure: Corn rootworm pressure as indicated by nodal injury scores (NIS) of >0.5 on the untreated control product (Non-CRW B.t.). 2 Technology Development Sites in IL, IA, KS, CO, NE, WI, MI, IN, MN, SD, OH, DE ( ). 3 Technology Development Sites in IL, IA, KS, CO, NE, WI, MI, IN, MN, SD ( ). Single mode-of-action products for below ground insect control may need a soil-applied insecticide, so consider cost, handling, equipment and performance of soil-applied insecticides in your purchase decision. SmartStax RIB Complete products and VT Double PRO RIB Complete technology offer multiple modes of action for above ground insect protection, including corn earworm, fall armyworm, southwestern corn borer and European corn borer (ECB). o Corn earworm can destroy up to 7%* of yield potential. o Even under light infestations of ECB, yield loss can be as much as 6%.** *Boyd, M. and W. Bailey Corn earworm in Missouri. MU Guide, University of Missouri-Columbia. **Citation: Krupke, C.H., et al European corn borer in field corn. Bulletin E-17-W. Purdue University. ARM: Availability, Refuge, Modes CORN-GROWING AREA ARM YOURSELF AGAINST YIELD-ROBBING PESTS ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND Availability Refuge Modes Product Abbrev. Years on Farm*/ Availability** Refuge-in-bag Modes of Action for Rootworm/Earworm*** SmartStax RIB Complete Corn Blend SSRIB >5/Broad 5% Refuge-in-bag Two/Two Genuity VT Triple PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend VT3PRIB >5/Broad 10% Refuge-in-bag One/Two Agrisure Duracade 5222 E-Z Refuge X No China Approval 5% Refuge-in-bag Two/One Optimum AcreMax Xtreme AMXT 4/Broad 5% Refuge-in-bag Two/ X Agrisure 3122 E-Z Refuge 4/Limited 5% Refuge-in-bag Two/ X Optimum AcreMax Xtra AMX >5/Broad 10% Refuge-in-bag One/X Optimum AcreMax TRIsect AMT <2/Limited 10% Refuge-in-bag One/X Optimum Intrasect Xtreme CYXR 4/Limited 5% Structured Two/ X Agrisure Viptera 3111 <2/Broad 20% Structured One/One Herculex Xtra XR or HXX >5/Broad 20% Structured One/X Optimum AcreMax 1 AM1 >5/Broad 20% Structured One/X Optimum Intrasect XTRA YXR >5/Limited 20% Structured One/X Optimum TRIsect CHR >5/Limited 20% Structured One/X Optimum Intrasect TRIsect CYHR <2/Limited 20% Structured One/X Length of time since products received approval in the United States and import approvals in key export markets and China as of 3/1/2015. Availability refers to the amount of farmer experience based on U.S. planted acres. Pioneer claims suppression of corn earworm with products that contain Herculex 1. Syngenta claims suppression of corn earworm with Bt11. X = None ABOVE GROUND Availability Refuge Modes Product Abbrev. Years on Farm*/ Availability** Refuge-in-bag Modes of Action for Earworm*** VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend VT2PRIB >5/Broad 5% Refuge-in-bag Two Agrisure Viptera 3220 E-Z Refuge <2/Limited 5% Refuge-in-bag One Optimum AcreMax AM >5/Broad 5% Refuge-in-bag X Optimum AcreMax Leptra AML <2/Limited 5% Refuge-in-bag One Optimum Leptra VYHR <2/Limited 5% Structured One Optimum Intrasect YHR >5/Broad 5% Structured X Agrisure Viptera 3110 BVT <2/Limited 20% Structured One Herculex 1 HR or HX1 >5/Broad 20% Structured X Length of time since products received approval in the United States and import approvals in key export markets and China as of 3/1/2015. Availability refers to the amount of farmer experience based on U.S. planted acres. Pioneer claims suppression of corn earworm with products that contain Herculex 1. Syngenta claims suppression of corn earworm with Bt11. When comparing corn traits, consider both cost and performance differences For more information, visit genuity.com Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. This product has been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship is a registered trademark of Excellence Through Stewardship. B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state. IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: RIB Complete corn blend products do not require the planting of a structured refuge except in the Cotton-Growing Area where corn earworm is a significant pest. See the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements. Individual results may vary, and performance may vary from location to location and from year to year. This result may not be an indicator of results you may obtain as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready technology contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup brand agricultural herbicides. Agricultural herbicides containing glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Acceleron, Genuity Design, Genuity Icons, Genuity, RIB Complete and Design, RIB Complete, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design, Roundup Ready, Roundup, SmartStax and Design, SmartStax, VT Double PRO and VT Triple PRO are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design, Poncho and VOTiVO are registered trademarks of Bayer. Herculex is a registered trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Respect the Refuge and Corn Design and Respect the Refuge are registered trademarks of National Corn Growers Association. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Monsanto Company J8L X = None

6 LEAFY SILAGE CORN FLOURY LEAFY SILAGE CORN LEAFY HYBRIDS Silage Hybrid Characteristics (Based on whole% of plant) Recommended Hybrid RM Cob Color NDF NFC NDF d Kernel Texture Early Vigor Planting Population 2387L 87 White Medium Medium Medium Medium Very Good 2702L White Low High Medium Soft Excellent 2114L 106 Pink High Low Medium Medium Good 2808L 108 Pink High Medium Medium Medium Very Good 2109L 109 Pink Medium Medium Medium Very Soft Very Good 2112L 112 White Medium Medium Medium Soft Very Good Note: The above values are based on normal growing conditions and recommended planting populations. FLOURY LEAFY HYBRIDS Silage Hybrid Characteristics (Based on whole% of plant) Hybrid RM Cob Color NDF NFC NDF d Kernel Texture Recommended Planting Population Early Vigor 3685FL 85 White Medium Medium High Very Soft Floury Excellent 3988FL 88 White FL 96 White Low High High Very Soft Floury Excellent 3805FL 103 Pink Medium High High Very Soft Floury Very Good Key: (1) Relative Maturity Range = Midwest is 1st#, and NE U.S. is 2nd#. (2) NDF Ranges: Low = 39% to 42%, Medium = 43% to 46%, High = 47% to 50% based on average conditions. (3) NFC Ranges: Low = 35% to 38%, Medium = 39% to 42%, High 43% to 46% based on average conditions. (4) NDFd: Harvest moisture and environment can significantly impact the actual NDFd you produce. (5) Recommended populations may vary based on agronomic conditions in your area. Weather and crop management can significantly influence the actual values produced on your farming operation. WRV 2387L 87 day Options: Conventional or Roundup Ready Semi-tall leafy hybrid with wide leaves and flex ears. White cobbed hybrid. Very good spring vigor. Consistent performer for several years. WRV 2702L day Options: Conventional An incredible performer for many years. A white cob, incredible yield, soft kernel textures. Very high digestible starch and fiber, and excellent spring vigor. A tough hybrid to beat for quality and quantity in the day range. WRV 2114L 106 day Options: Conventional Extremely wide leaves help produce outstanding NDFd. Very tall hybrid. Huge tonnage potential with a flex ear. Pinkish cob color, soft kernel texture. Evenly matched grain to stover dry down. Produces high NDF forage perfect for a dry cow or heifer ration. WRV 3685FL 85 day Options: Conventional Early Floury hybrid. Excellent emergence and early season growth. Big plants with 9-10 wide leaves above the ear. Fiber digestibility is good and starch digestibility is excellent. Harvest window is wider due to slow drydown of grain. Limited Supply. WRV 3988FL 85 day Options: Conventional and Roundup Ready Newest release of Floury textured hybrids. White cobbed hybrid with very soft kernel texture. Harvest window shorter than 3396FL due to earliness. Limited Release. WRV 3396FL 96 day Options: Conventional and Roundup Ready High yield and quality all in one. Floury hybrid for exceptional animal performance. Excellent emergence and early season growth. Big plants with 9-10 wide leaves above the ear. Kernels on the ear (when grown in a block) will be 25% pure flour type and 75% normal ( which are also quite floury). Fiber digestibility is good and starch digestibility is excellent. WRV 2808L 108 day Options: Conventional First release of a DuraYield product. High levels of native insect tolerance. High level of drought tolerance. Extreme tonnage and very healthy plants. Very tall hybrid with very wide, green leaves. Pinkish cob color. WRV 2109L 109 day Options: GT and GT3000 Huge Tonnage Potential. Wide leaves with very high grain content. Great stress and heat tolerance. Excellent emergence and spring vigor. Soft kernels with 8-10 leaves above the ear. Very stable performance across environments. WRV 2112L 112 day Options: GT and GT3000 Very good standing hybrid. Narrow erect leaves, 8+ leaves above the ear. Exhibits extreme flex ear at lower populations. Very good stay green for later harvest window. WRV 3805FL 103 day Options: Conventional and Roundup Ready Early Floury hybrid. Excellent emergence and early season growth. Big plants with 9-10 wide leaves above the ear. Fiber digestibility is good and starch digestibility is excellent. Harvest window is wider due to slow drydown of grain. Limited Supply. LEAFY FLOURY SILAGE HYBRIDS Digestible Starch The availability of starch for digestion is vital for feed efficiency, and Leafy hybrids have always been selected specifically for soft kernel types and slow drying rates. Leafy Floury hybrids are the newest innovation in silage, with unmatched starch digestibility. Floury is expressed in 25% of the kernels in these silage crops, the remaining 75% are characteristic of Leafy s original softer starch. Silage sample analysis show that seven hour starch digestibility is 5% to 12% higher than current Leafy hybrids

7 Agrisure Viptera: Proven Innovation in Insect Control The Agrisure Viptera trait delivers proven innovation in insect control to help farmers grow more corn. A critical part of today s top-performing trait stacks, Agrisure Viptera provides best-in-class aboveground insect control for maximum yield and productivity. Agrisure Viptera features Vip3A, a robust mode of action that offers unsurpassed control of a broad spectrum of lepidopteran corn pests. Both vegetative insecticidal proteins (VIP) and crystalline proteins (Cry) are derived from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). However, VIPs differ from Cry proteins by binding to different receptors within an insect s mid-gut membrane. This VIP is a testament to the industry-leading agronomic expertise and commitment to cutting-edge research and development that helps Syngenta consistently deliver innovative solutions to the market. More Control. More Insects. More Yield. The Agrisure Viptera trait offers consistent, season-long control of lepidopteran pests that make up the multi-pest complex. These insects are widely distributed across the United States and appear in fi elds throughout the growing season. They are unpredictable, diffi cult to scout and challenging to treat effectively with conventional insecticides. Agrisure Viptera provides growers in-seed control of the broadest spectrum of lepidopteran corn pests, offering a convenient way to prevent and protect against damage due to the multi-pest complex throughout the growing season. Pests Controlled Improved Grain Quality Damage caused by ear-feeding insects infl icts stress and injury on plant tissue, which can allow spores from fungi to gain access, proliferate and produce mycotoxins, including afl atoxin, causing reduced grain quality and profi t potential 1. Afl atoxin can harm humans and animals when found in grain at concentrations above an acceptable threshold. The Agrisure Viptera trait has demonstrated the ability to signifi cantly reduce development of molds and mycotoxins in research conducted by Texas A&M University and Syngenta 2. The breakthrough insect control provided by the Agrisure Viptera trait keeps damaging afl atoxins from robbing growers of revenue at the grain elevator. Where is the Multi-Pest Complex? VIP protein VIP protein binding site Pore Formation Mid-gut membrane Cry protein binding site Pore Formation Both VIP and Cry-bound proteins cause formation of pores in mid-gut membrane Mid-gut membrane Cry protein Pore formation results in insect death The Agrisure Viptera trait is the foundation of a number of trait stacks that provide control of yield and quality robbing corn insect pests. Trait stacks containing the Agrisure Viptera trait control up to 16 above- and below-ground pests. Corn earworm Western bean cutworm Black cutworm Dingy cutworm Fall armyworm True armyworm Beet armyworm Sugarcane borer Southwestern corn borer Southern cornstalk borer Lesser cornstalk borer Western corn rootworm Northern corn rootworm Mexican corn rootworm European corn borer Common stalk borer Influence of the Agrisure Viptera Trait on Corn Earworm Feeding Damage and Aflatoxin Concentration No Insect Trait * An Average of Agrisure 3000GT in 2009 and Agrisure GT/CB/LL in 2010 Aflatoxin Level (ppb) LSD (0.10)= ppb 5.4 cm 2 /ear 181 ppb Ear Damage (cm 2 /ear) LSD (0.01)=4.4 (Roy D. Parker, Texas A&M 2009/2010) 253 ppb 70% reduction 16.4 cm 2 /ear Field trials demonstrate the effectiveness of hybrids containing the Agrisure Viptera trait (on right) compared to hybrids without the trait. Competitor 1 Competitor 2 Agrisure Viptera 3111 Trial observations taken from one trial in Crawford County, Kan. in August 2012.

8 Agrisure Viptera 3111 Performance Results vs. Competitors The Agrisure Viptera 3111 trait stack controls 16 above- and below-ground quality robbing insects including corn borer, corn rootworm, fall armyworm and the multi-pest complex. This demonstrated, market-leading control is a result of a combination of the Agrisure 3000GT triple stack and the Agrisure Viptera trait and offers the freedom to choose either glyphosate or glufosinate herbicide technology. Bushels per acre bu/a vs. competitive Pioneer brand hybrids Syngenta trials in bu/a vs. competitive Genuity SmartStax hybrids bu/a vs. competitive DEKALB VT Triple PRO hybrids Broad-Spectrum Lepidopteran Insect Control with the Agrisure Viptera Trait European Corn Borer Insect YieldGard Genuity Genuity VT Triple VT Triple PRO SmartStax Southwestern Corn Borer The Agrisure Viptera 3110 trait stack delivers unparalleled control of above-ground insects for growers who do not need to manage for corn rootworm. The Agrisure Viptera 3110 trait stack also offers the same herbicide fl exibility as the Agrisure 3000GT triple stack, with both glyphosate and glufosinate tolerance. Triple Stack all locations & pest pressures Pest Control Performance Results Triple Stack vs. ear feeding insects ** * * ** +7.3 * 43 Regulated Syngenta trials ** 71 Regulated Syngenta trials Western Bean Cutworm Black Cutworm Fall Armyworm Corn Earworm Sugarcane Borer Insect Control Scale: = no effect; + = some; ++ = good; = very good; = excellent *All competitor information based solely upon interpretation of publicly available information, including public presentations, regulatory submissions and/or field observations What are growers saying about Agrisure Viptera? DCW BCW Season-Long Insect Control with the Agrisure Viptera Trait Stacks SCB CSB SWCB 1 ECB 1 RW FAW CEW WBCW SWCB 2 ECB 2 Early-Vegetative Mid-Vegetative Late-Vegetative Flowering Grain Fill Maturity The Agrisure Viptera trait has been excellent. Every year we increase the number of hybrids containing the Agrisure Viptera trait on our farm. It pays for itself. You get back fi ve times what you pay for the trait. It is defi nitely well worth the money spent. Nick Schmit, Coleridge, Neb. 1 Council for Agriculture Science and Technology. Mycotoxins: Risks in Plant, Animal, and Human Systems. Task Force Report 139. Ames, IA Dr. Roy Parker, Texas A&M University, Infl uence of insect trait on grain afl atoxin levels. We have used Agrisure Viptera since its inception and have been really impressed. There is no corn earworm or cutworm trouble at all. With Agrisure Viptera, the yield advantage has been fi ve to 10 bushels in a normal year and much more if you have an earworm or cutworm event. The biggest benefi t of Agrisure Viptera is the peace of mind. After you plant, you do not have to worry. Stuart Beckman, Menlo, Kan. DCW: Dingy cutworm BCW: Black cutworm SCB: Sugarcane borer CSB: Common stalk borer SWCB: Southwestern corn borer ECB: European corn borer FAW: Fall armyworm CEW: Corn earworm WBCW: Western bean cutworm RW: Rootworm 2014 Syngenta. Caution: Do not spray E-Z Refuge products with glufosinate ammonium based herbicides, including Ignite and Liberty herbicides. Agrisure, Agrisure Artesian, Agrisure Duracade, Agrisure Viptera, Artesian, E-Z Refuge, the Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Herculex and the Herculex shield logo are registered trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Genuity, SmartStax, VT Triple PRO and YieldGard are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. LibertyLink, Liberty and the Water Doplet are registered trademarks of Bayer. G&S SLC 1859B

9 LAKER FORAGE OATS Newest University of Wisconsin release of a true Forage Oat in 15 years. 4 inches shorter than Forage Plus to aid in standability. 6 days earlier than Forage Plus Oats. LAKER FORAGE OAT RESULTS SMALL GRAIN FORAGE PLOT HARVEST DATA - TRIPLE REPLICATED HARVEST PLANTING DATE: 5/19/17 HARVEST DATE: 7/13/17 LICENSED VARIETY Our main focus at Wolf River Valley Seeds is to provide you with a premium product. This priority has resulted in developing a number of high quality forages tailored specifically with your herd s production and performance in mind. Laker Forage Oats Very high yields, comparable to any current forage oat on the market Tall, late maturing oat matches maturity well with Arvika forage peas Wide leaves provides increased forage tonnage and quality Used as a nurse crop or stand-alone forage for silage or dry bales Very quick to establish Able to produce high quantity and quality forage in days Recommended for spring or fall planting Tested in WI state trials in Laker was one of the highest yielding forage oat lines in most of the trials in terms of DM tons Laker has high forage quality, similar to Forage Plus in terms of Relative Feed Quality(RFQ) and Crude Protien (CP%) Also has high milk production like Forage Plus Released from the University of Wisconsin Madison Variety # harvested Wet ton/ac DM ton/ac Protein NDFd30 RFV Milk/ton Milk/acre LAKER FORAGE OATS FORAGE PLUS oats EV 126 oats VISTA oats TRICAL 2700 Triticale SMALL GRAIN FORAGE PLOT HARVEST DATA - TRIPLE REPLICATED HARVEST PLANTING DATE: 5/3/16 HARVEST DATE: 6/28/16 Variety # harvested Wet ton/ac DM ton/ac Protein NDFd30 RFV Milk/ton Milk/acre LAKER FORAGE OATS FORAGE PLUS oats TRICAL 2700 Triticale VISTA oats

10 FORAGE MIXES SPRING ANNUAL FORAGES Green River Mix White River Mix Laker Forage Oats Forage Plus Oats 60% Forage Oats + 40% Arvika Forage Peas Seeding rates: #/acre when used as a nurse crop for underseeded legume #/acre when seeded alone Harvest is generally days after planting, mid to late boot stage of the oat. Overall harvest window for Green River Mix to provide maximum quality forage is 7-10 days. 3-5 ton DM can be achieved with good fertility. Proper Nitrogen levels are needed to maximize tonnage. Also responds very well to Sulfur application. Excellent fit for heifer, dry cow, or beef rations. 60% Trical 2700 Triticale + 40% Arvika Forage Peas Seeding rates: #/acre when used as a nurse crop for underseeded legume #/ acre when seeded alone Harvest is generally days after planting, mid to late boot stage of the triticale. Overall harvest window to provide maximum quality forage is 5-7 days, slightly shorter than Green River Mix. Yields of ton DM can be achieved with good fertility. When harvested at mid/early boot stage, protein levels will be slightly higher than Green River Mix. Proper Nitrogen levels are needed to maximize tonnage. Responds very well to Sulfur applications with increases in yield and protein levels. Very high yields, comparable to any current forage oat on the market Tall, late maturing oat matches maturity well with Arvika forage peas Wide leaves provides increased forage tonnage and quality Used as a nurse crop or stand-alone forage for silage or dry bales Very quick to establish Able to produce high quantity and quality forage in days Recommended for spring or fall planting Very aggressive high forage yields. Tremendous disease resistance. Tall, late maturing forage oat with wide leaves. Produces more forage than regular oats. Fits well into a heifer, dry cow or beef cattle ration. Can be used a spring planted or early fall planted oat. Up to an eight day wider harvest window prior to late boot stage compared to other oat varieties. OPT Mix 30% Forage Oats + 30% Trical 2700 Triticale + 40% Arvika Forage Peas. Optional mix taking advantage of the yield of forage oats and the higher protein level of the triticale and forage peas. Seeding rates: #/acre when used as a nurse crop for underseeded legume #/ acre when seeded alone Harvest is generally days after planting, mid to late boot stage of the triticale. Overall harvest window for OPT Mix to provide maximum quality forage is 5-7 days, slightly shorter than Green River Mix. Yields of ton DM can be achieved with good fertility. Spring Forage Grain Mix 50% Forage Oats + 50% Trical 2700 Triticale Seeding rate 100#/acre. Harvest at mid to late boot stage for silage or bales. Optimum grazing after reaching inches in height. Will maximize yield with units of Nitrogen, but be cautious with higher nitrogen levels when used for early grazing applications. Trical 2700 Triticale A widely adapted spring triticale for grazing, silage and boot stage hay. Outstanding digestibility (IVTD), crude protein content. Can be used as a nurse crop with alfalfa due to a stall phase in the growth pattern to not overshadow the underseeded crop. Superior tolerance to disease, lagoon water and can withstand tough early season growing conditions. Trical 2700 can be planted alone or matches very well maturity wise with Arvika forage peas to increase palatability and protein levels. Arvika Forage Peas A forage specific pea with an extremely wide leaf. Extremely high in forage yield, quality and palatability Arvika forage peas can test over 25% protein by themselves. Very good companion with Forage oats or Triticale to increase yield, protein % and palatability. Due to size of the Arvika forage pea plant, it is recommended to use as no more than 50% peas in any mix to aid in standability of the crop. Inoculant is recommended when planting for grain but is not necessary when being taken as a forage crop alone or in combination with a small grain

11 ADVANTAGES OF TRITICALE as a forage Triticale (trit-ah-kay-lee) is a hybrid cross of wheat and rye developed in the late 19th century in Europe. A hybrid of wheat and rye, triticale combines the beneficial properties of wheat--high yield potential, good grain quality, and disease resistance--with the beneficial properties of rye--harsh climate tolerance, and low requirements for soil fertility. Since its development triticale has been utilized for its high quality feed potential both as a grain crop and as a forage crop. Keys to Winter Forage Success: Use only quality seed Trical 815 FALL FORAGE Trical 815 is an awned winter annual cereal forage. Trical 815 has a very high leaf-to-stem ratio and exhibits a very dense canopy of long leaves designed to be used in double crop systems that intend to maximize annual forage production Trical 815 will extract and assimilate large amounts of nitrogen and phosphorous making it an excellent tool for managing dairy waste products. Trical 815 is a very good candidate for double cropping with corn silage rotations where growing degree days will allow. A 4 ton crop with 14% Crude Protein removes 180# Nitrogen/ acre, in addition to 60# Phosphorous/ acre, and 310# Potassium/ acre. TRICAL 815 Triticale DM Protein ADF NDF Lignin Sugar Starch Flag leaf, same day haylage Plant winter triticale forage 10 days to two weeks before your LOCAL wheat planting date Accurate seeding is vital. Seed 100 to 120 lbs. per acre with a grain drill at a depth of 1 ½ inches. Use a drill setting approximately 10% higher than wheat to account for the larger seed size of the triticale. Drill triticale 1.25 inches deep Fertility Application of 40 to 80 lbs. of both actual P and actual K is a very general recommendation. Soil test to determine more specific recommendations. Best to apply P and K in the fall. Nitrogen is very important. At least 100 lbs. of available N is needed. N needs are seldom met from manure alone. Much of your fall nutrients can be supplied by manure. Spring applied nutrients: Nitrogen (40-60 units) and Sulfur (10-20 units) are very important for optimum protein levels. If applied at green up this can also enhance timely harvest to help get corn planted sooner in spring. Harvest: For energy levels equal or better than corn silage, harvest at stage 9 when flag leaf is fully emerged-no heads. Boot stage is an old concept when cows produced 12,000 lbs of milk/year. Flag leaf is what high producing cows need. Cut triticale, then cool season grasses, then alfalfa grass mixes and end with clear alfalfa. All will be similar high feed quality in the same storage. Harvest methods: Fall-planted triticale can be spring grazed, ensiled by chopping, or round bale/large square bale wrapped ensiling. Feed management: Base the ration on an IN-VITRO analysis. Normal NIR analysis will underestimate the energy level. DOUBLE CROPPING DOUBLE CROPPING-MAKING MONEY FOR YOU IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS - Is Longer Season Corn the Answer To High Yields? Considerable amount of our research has shown that planting between the 1st and the 15th of September in the Albany NY area is critical for optimizing winter forage (triticale) yields the next spring. This raises a concern with farmers who have been ingrained with the idea that longer season corns ALWAYS gives more yield. Anything shorter than what they used to grow, in order to meet the planting schedule for winter forage, would appear to be a net loss. Fortunately we have multiple years of research at Cornell by Dr. Cox and Dr. Cherney on silage yields in NY. Dr. Cox states that on an AVERAGE, there is ¾ a ton of 35% dry matter silage lost for every 5 day shorter variety you grow. This does NOT occur every year, but on average. Some years shorter season is equal or better and long season is stuck out there until November waiting to dry down. Some years dry spells nail the short season corn but late rains give good yields to longer season corn. Using this average, if we switch from a 105 day corn to an 85 day, we are on average losing 3 tons corn silage/acre. 3 ton/acre loss x 35% dry matter equals 1.05 Ton DM/A lost from shorter season corn ton of DM/A lost x 3,700 lbs of milk potential/ton (assuming a good corn silage), this equals 3,780 lbs of milk lost/acre from the shorter season corn. Planting winter forage within the Sept 1 Sept 15 optimum window and with lbs of N at planting plus spring topdress, we normally get 6 12 Tons of winter forage/a. This equals tons of DM/A; 4,200 lb milk potential/ ton DM = 8,400; 17,640 lb. milk /A gain from winter forage to replace the 3,780 lbs of milk/a loss from shorter season corn. Copied from the January 2013 edition of the Advanced Ag Systems Crop Soil News by Tom Kilcer,CCA Reniassance Nutrition Double Crop Project Bechtel Farm- Martinsburg, PA Planted the middle of August 120 lbs of TRICAL 815/acre +120 lbs of WRVS Green River Mix/acre Harvested the last week of October (had an warmer than normal fall high of 60 s during the day) 5 acre field, 35 round bales averaging 1,550#/bale 27 wet tons total / 5 acres = 5.4 wet tons x 28.3% DM = 1.53 DM tons 1.53 DM tons x 3,817# milk/ton = 5,840# $15 cwt = $876/acre Harvested early May in spring --13 bales averaging 1,550#/bale= 20,150# wet tons total/ 5 acres = wet tons x 22.9 %DM =.46 DM tons.46 DM tons x 3,545 # milk/ton= $15 cwt = $244.65/acre Total harvest: $876/acre in fall + $ /acre in spring = $1, total value of feed/ acre 20 21

12 SOYBEAN SOYBEAN PLACEMENT GUIDE CHARACTERISTICS WRV CV610 (Group 1.0) Conventional variety WRV CV715 (Group 1.5) Conventional variety WRV 2703 RR2 (Group 0.3) Roundup Ready 2 technology WRV Brand CV610 CV RR2 2606RR2 2808RR2 2710RR2 2514RR2 XTD816RR 2724RR Tech Conventional Conventional RR2Y RR2Y RR2Y RR2Y RR2Y RRXTD RR2Y Maturity Standability Medium tall plant type with branches that reach between the rows. Attractive light tawny appearance, purple flowers and black hilum. Super strong IDC and Soybean cyst nematode ratings. Good Phytophthora Field Tolerance. Medium height, bushy style bean with a light tawny appearance. Very good IDC, PFT and SCN ratings. Outstanding performance in the Midwest with % of plot average. A very attractive line with great high end yield potential. One of the earliest SCN tolerant lines. Excellent emergence and lodging scores. Good IDC, BSR, WM and PFT ratings. Overall a tough bean with fantastic early group 0 yields. Height Medium Medium -Tall Medium Medium - Short Medium Medium Medium - Tall Tall Medium - Tall Flower color Purple Purple Purple Purple Purple Purple Purple Purple Purple Hilum color Black Brown Black Black Black Brown Black ImpBlack Black Ratings are based on a 1-5 scale with being excellent, very good, good, above average, 2.5 average, below average and poor DISEASE TOLERANCE WRV Brand CV610 CV RR2 2606RR2 2808RR2 2710RR2 2514RR2 XTD816RR 2724RR PFT /Rc /Rps1k, Rps3a 2.1/HRps 1k 1.8/Hrps 1c/1k SCN MR R3,MR14 R3,MR14 R3,R14 Resistant R3,MR14 R3, MR14 IDC WRV 2606 RR2 (Group 0.6) Roundup Ready 2 technology A great pedigree showing high yields. Excellent standability leading to great soybean White Mold scores. Demonstrates Soybean Cyst Nematode resistance. Better in narrow rows (7-10 inch) but will tolerate wider rows due to Medium Bushy plant style. WRV 2808 RR2 (Group 0.8) Roundup Ready 2 technology Outstanding in yield and disease tolerance. Brown Stem rot resistant. Historic high yield consistency over several years. Great agronomic package that moves south very well. WRV 2710RR2 (Group 1.0) Roundup Ready 2 technology Soybean Cyst Nematode resistance. Very good emergence scores. Widely adapted to various management styles (wide or narrow row). Able to handle many soil types with no drop off in yield. Very good White Mold tolerance. Double PRR Gene with great field tolerance. Excellent Stress tolerance. White Mold Na Na BSR Na Na 1.0 Na 1.0 NA Emergence Ratings are based on a 1-5 scale with being excellent, very good, good, above average, 2.5 average, below average and poor WRV 2514 RR2 (Group 1.4) Roundup Ready 2 technology WRV XTD816 RR (Group 1.6) Roundup Ready Xytend technology WRV 2724RR2 (Group 2.4) Roundup Ready 2 technology SAVED SEED-PIRACY STATEMENT Seed containing a patented trait can only be used to plant a single commercial crop from which seed cannot be saved and replanted. Examples of seed containing a patented trait include but are not limited to Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans. Additional information and limitations on the use of these products are provided in the Monsanto Technology Stewardship Agreement, and the Monsanto Technology Use Guide. U.S. patents for Monsanto technologies can be found at the following webpage: Excellent yield and disease package all in one! Very good disease tolerance on Phytophthora, Iron Chlorosis, Brown Stem Rot, and White Mold. Works well in the Midwest as well as moving East. Medium Tall plant also is Soybean Cyst Nematode resistant. Intermediate plant type with moderate side branching. Will allow 30 planting in 30 inch rows but will excel in 22 inch or less rows. Roundup Ready Xtend technology-new RELEASE. Soybean Cyst Nematode resistant. Very good Phytophthora field tolerance. In the top half of plot yield averages in Roundup Ready 2 technology. Outstanding performer from East to West. Great BSR, Phytophthora, and Soybean Cyst Scores. Excellent IDC, SDS and White Mold scores

13 Vault HP plus Integral outperforms competition across multiple years and geographies. Vault HP plus Integral Advantage Vs. No Inoculant (n=273) Vault HP plus Integral 56.7 Improved Soybean Nodulation and Nutrient Uptake Means More Yield Potential Benefits of Vault HP for Growers n Robust Rhizobial Inoculant Highly effective Bradyrhizobium japonicum produced fresh for each season Minimum guaranteed count of 10 billion (1.0 x ) colony forming units (CFUs) of rhizobia per ml through product expiration n Patented Rhizobial Enhancer Stimulates rhizobia after planting for improved root nodulation n Integral Biofungicide Extends suppression of Rhizoctonia and Fusarium root rots and enhances nodulation and nutrient uptake Benefits of Vault HP to Treaters n Ultra-Low Application Rate Just 2.0 fl oz/cwt or 0.93 fl oz/140k seed unit (at 3,000 seeds per lb) n Versatile Treatment Size Options 2 x 200 package size Treats 20,000 lbs of soybean seed ( lb units) 2 x 100 package size Treats 10,000 lbs of soybean seed ( lb units) 4 x 50 package size Each set treats 2,500 lbs for smaller-volume operations ( lb units total) n Longest Days-on-Seed Rating for Rhizobia Industry-leading 125+ days on seed survival Vault HP plus Integral Advantage Vs. Optimize (n=250) 55 Vault HP plus Integral Optimize , 250 University, Company, and Independent Research Trials. AR (6), IA (34), IL (32), IN (28), KS (9), LA (2), MI (11), MN (21), MO (14), MS (2), ND (11), NE (16), OH (31), OK (1), SD (15), WI (17) Vault HP plus Integral Advantage Vs. Primo CL (n=97) Vault HP plus Integral Primo CL , 250 University, Company, and Independent Research Trials. AR (1), IA (13), IL (15), IN (12), KS (3), LA (1), MI (5), MN (5), MO (7), MS (1), ND (9), NE (5), OH (9), SD (5), WI (6) Non-Inoculated Vault HP treated trials yielded 2.0 more bushels per acre resulting in $20.00 (at $10.00/Bushel) additional per acre income compared to non-inoculated soybeans. That s over a 4:1 return on investment , 273 University, Company, and Independent Research Trials. AR (6), IA (37), IL (32), IN (32), KS (11), LA (2), MI (11), MN (22), MO (14), MS (2), ND (13), NE (19), OH (37), OK (1), SD (17), WI (17) 1 Vault HP cost based on $4.50/treated acre. Best Use Recommendations n Use Rate: 2 fl oz/cwt (0.93 fl oz/140k seed unit*) n Use product within 24 hrs of opening n DO NOT ALLOW TO FREEZE n Do not apply to frozen soybeans n Keep inoculants and inoculated seed out of direct sunlight n For more uniform temperature control, store at floor level n Store product between F (4-25 C) n For commercial seed treatment only n For best on-seed survival of rhizobia do not tank mix with seed treatment actives. n Use with Flo Rite 1706 plantability polymer for best seed handling, flow, seed placement, and retention of actives. 57 *at 3,000 seeds per lb. 150 years Technical Information Bulletin Always read and follow label directions Flo Rite, Vault and Integral are registered trademarks of BASF Corporation. Optimize is a registered trademark of Novozymes BioAg. Primo CL is a registered trademark of INTX Microbials, LLC BASF Corporation. All Rights Reserved. APN# Vault HP plus Integral-Soybeans

14 Be Informed Think Before You Bin-Run Soybeans PATENTS AND ROUNDUP READY SEEDS Do You Know the Rules Around Planting Roundup Ready Soybeans Post Patent? The U.S. patent on the original Roundup Ready soybean trait expired in 2015, and that means there are changes to what soybean seed products U.S. growers can legally save and plant. Did you know that even though the Roundup Ready soybean biotech trait patent has expired, most Roundup Ready seed in the United States may still be covered by other forms of intellectual property? Be informed. Ask before you plant. Check with your local seed provider to see if the original Roundup Ready soybean products you harvested are eligible to be legally saved and planted in 2015 on your farm. If so, ask your dealer for a license that clarifies your rights to legally save and plant those soybeans. C R O P M A N A G E M E N T S O L U T I O N S CLEAN FIELDS. STRONG YIELDS. 4 Keys to Weed Management for the Plains, Midwest and Northeast Follow these four important steps in weed management to help handle tough-to-control weeds in your Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans. 1. SCOUT FIELDS before and after each herbicide application 2. START CLEAN with burndown or tillage 3. Use multiple overlapping residual herbicides pre-emergence AND postemergence to help START CLEAN and STAY CLEAN 4. Use tank mixes of products with MULTIPLE, EFFECTIVE sites of action Dicamba herbicides ARE NOT currently approved for use in-crop. Utilize the weed management recommendation below for your Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans. Visit for more information on the expiration of the original Roundup Ready soybean trait. BURNDOWN OR TILLAGE OR Remember: + 32 fl oz TIMING Early spring, preplant Dicamba * or 2,4-D 32 fl oz *Dicamba products currently registered for pre-plant burndown applications may be used consistent with product label directions including plant-back restrictions. PRE APPLICATION Patents encourage innovation in new seed technology Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans are still patent protected and cannot be saved Soybean seeds may contain multiple forms of intellectual property, not just the trait patent Patented seed can only be used according to the permissions granted by the patent holder Germplasm may be patent protected. Please refer to your seed bags and bag tags for more information Replanting patented seed is illegal and an infringement of intellectual property rights People who actively encourage or induce growers to save and replant seed of patented traits may be liable for infringement At this facility, samples of cleaned or conditioned seed batches may be retained or tested to identify the seed and/or provided to third parties upon request. 2 oz Monsanto receives hundreds of calls and letters nationwide each year about potential seed compliance matters. Anyone with concerns or questions can anonymously call , option 2. Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. This product has been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization. For more information about seed technology, visit ASTA s Beyond the Seed Program at ASTA, as a trade industry association, does not endorse products, services or technology of individual companies. Individual results may vary, and performance may vary from location to location and from year to year. This result may not be an indicator of results you may obtain as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Genuity, Monsanto and Vine Design, Roundup Ready 2 Yield, Roundup Ready and Roundup are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Monsanto Company J8L OR TIMING At planting 3 oz POST APPLICATION 1 or + 32 fl oz 32 fl oz TIMING or days after planting 50 fl oz 3 pt OR or 32 fl oz + 32 fl oz days after planting + 3 pt 10 fl oz POST APPLICATION 2 or 32 fl oz TIMING + 32 fl oz days after POST pt 10 fl oz When using Warrant Herbicide and Warrant Ultra Herbicide, see label for restrictions regarding geography and use rate. DO NOT APPLY DICAMBA HERBICIDE IN-CROP TO Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans IN 2016 unless you use a dicamba herbicide product that is specifically labeled for that use in the location where you intend to make the application.

15 ALFALFA Our Wolf River Valley Seeds alfalfas are selected with performance in mind. Each of our alfalfas offer a superb forage package with good forage quality and high forage yield potential. Each alfalfa possesses a wide range of adaptability, and a very good Disease Rating Index. As we understand the impact that dry matter intake & NDFd have on production, it only makes sense to start selecting varieties based on factors other than just yield! Our Wolf River Valley Seeds alfalfas offer choices to fit your specific alfalfa need. WRV 7011MF A multileaf, high forage yielding, high quality alfalfa Excellent persistence for 3+ year rotations. Very strong disease package includes HR ratings on the five major diseases. Highlighted by an HR rating on Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) and a R rating on Race Hi-Gest 360 Low lignin alfalfa for dormant producers. Whole plant lignin is 7-10% lower than other dormant varieties. No yield drag, no loss of pest resistance, no reduction in winter hardiness for with harvest schedules. Variety Full Dormancy Winter Hardiness DRI Undex Rating WRV 215 Superior winter survival in harsh environments. Maximizing yields under 2 to 5 cut systems. Performed very well when evaluated for tolerance to extreme wheel traffic. Excellent establishment vigor with stable long term performance in long rotations. WL 356HQ.RR Roundup Resistant Alfalfa. Very high yielding. Aphanomyces Race 2 resistant. Very winter hardy. 35/35 on DRI. Bacterial Wilt Fusarium Wilt Verticilium Wilt Anthracnose Phytopthora Root Rot WRV Showboat II MF Multi foliate alfalfa providing high forage yields in 3 to 4 cut systems. Produces high quality forage with very good yields. Tolerant of varied soil types due to a solid disease, insect and nematode resistance package. L446RR Roundup Resistant Alfalfa. Very fast recovery after cutting. Excellent yield potential and forage quality. Strong agronomic package handling a wide range of soil types. Aphanomyces Pea Aphid Spotted Alfalfa Aphid WRV 7011 MF /35 HR HR HR HR HR 1-HR 2-R NA NA HR WRV /30 HR HR HR HR HR R MR R NA WRV Showboat II MF /30 HR HR R HR HR R NA NA R Hi-Gest /35 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR HR HR WL360HQ.RR /35 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR HR HR L446RR /30 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR NA R Stem Nema- tode Agronomic SPOTLIGHT Fall Dormancy and Winter Hardiness of Alfalfa Products Alfalfa product selection is one of the most important factors that can help maximize yield potential. Products should be selected based on cold or winter hardiness as suitable products for use in one area/region may not survive or perform well in another area/region. When selecting an Alfalfa product, consider both fall dormancy and winter hardiness ratings, as these ratings are not the same and should not be substituted for each other. Alfalfa Fall Dormancy Fall dormancy relates to how soon an alfalfa product stops growing in the fall and how early it begins growing in the spring or late winter. Non-dormant alfalfa products have quicker shoot elongation after harvest and erect shoot growth in autumn. In contrast, fall dormant products produce shorter, prostrate shoots in the fall and have slower shoot elongation after harvest. 1 It is the length of the season that is determined by a height measurement. Higher fall dormancy scores indicate that there is more fall growth (Table 1). The length of dormancy affects yield as well as winter hardiness. Because fall dormant products have slower regrowth after harvest, the number of cuttings per year and yield may be reduced. Alfalfa Winter Hardiness In the northern United States, winter hardiness is the primary factor in determining alfalfa stand longevity and forage yield. 2 Winter hardiness is determined by the ability of an alfalfa product to withstand winter cold temperatures. The winter hardiness rating helps indicates how well a product will survive winter temperatures. The lower the winter hardiness rating the greater ability of a product to withstand winter. Table 1. Fall Dormancy (FD) Rating Descriptions.* FD Rating Descriptions 1, 2 Very Dormant 3, 4 Dormant 5 Moderately Dormant 6, 7 Semi Dormant 8, 9 Non-Dormant 10, 11 Very Non-Dormant *Source: Alfalfa Variety Ratings Winter Survival, Fall Dormancy & Pest Resistance Ratings for Alfalfa Varieties, 2014 Edition. (verified 9/30/14). Alfalfa Products When selecting alfalfa products, determine which characteristics are best for your area. Although fall dormancy is somewhat related to winter hardiness, it is not an accurate measure of it. Winter hardiness should be considered as a separate characteristic from fall dormancy when selecting alfalfa products. Table 2. Winter Survival Ratings.* Score Category 1 Extremely Winterhardy 2 Very Winterhardy 3 Winterhardy 4 Moderately Winterhardy 5 Slightly Winterhardy 6 Non-Winterhardy *Source: Alfalfa Variety Ratings Winter Survival, Fall Dormancy & Pest Resistance Ratings for Alfalfa Varieties, 2014 Edition. (verified 9/30/14). For additional agronomic information, please contact your local seed representative. Do not export Genuity Roundup Ready Alfalfa seed or crop, including hay or hay products, to China pending import approval. In addition, due to the unique cropping practices do not plant Genuity Roundup Ready Alfalfa in Imperial County, California, pending import approvals and until Monsanto grants express permission for such planting. 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. Commercialized products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Individual results may vary, and performance may vary from location to location and from year to year. This result may not be an indicator of results you may obtain as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Genuity Design, Genuity Icons, Genuity, Roundup Ready and Roundup are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. Leaf Design is a registered trademark of Monsanto Company. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Monsanto Company SMK

16 GRASS SEED VARIOUS SEED CLOVER, TREFOIL, & BRASSICA SEED PRODUCT Annual Ryegrass Ryegrass Perennial Ryegrass Italian Ryegrass Orchardgrass Smooth Bromegrass Meadow Brome Timothy Reed Canarygrass USE ADAPTABILITY SEEDING METHOD AND POUNDS PER ACRE Product High yielding diploid, with improved cold tolerance. Early maturing. Perennial. Cool season, bunch-type grass with increased yields. Intermediate maturing. Upright growth tetraploid for hay production. Rapid establishing, high yielding, highly digestible cool season grass. Medium-late maturing, quick germination, high nutritive value of highly digestible forage. Cool season, highly adaptable, winterhardy and drought tolerant, ideal companion for alfalfa. Late maturing, fine-leaf type for grazing or hay, higher than average forage and seed yields. High palatability, productive companion crop, good early seedling vigor, quick recovery. Extremely versatile, useful for nutrient management, no alkaloids to cause digestive upset, wet/dry tolerant, winter hardy and persistent. Bag Size Seeding Rate (Monoculture) Seeding Rate (in a Mix) Comments Medium Red Clover Short lived red clover Ladino White Clover Ladino, excellent heat tolerance, grazing persistance Alsike Clover Good for wet pastures Orchard Grass High Yield & digestibility, late maturing, grazing type Timothy Late maturing, high yield, hay type Perennial Ryegrass Excels in quality and palability, tetra and di-plod blend Brome Grass (smooth) Dependable brome variety, best for waterways Annual Rye Grass A one year high quality forage crop PRODUCT Medium Red Clover Alsike Clover Ladino/White Clover Bull Trefoil Chicory Dwarf Essex Rape USE ADAPTABILITY Two-year red clover, grown for forage production and soil improvement. One-three year growth life adapted to moist wetter soils. Tolerant of lower Ph soils. A giant form of White Clover. Provides high yields of quality forage. Developed for stand persistence, capable of reseeding. Semi-erect type plant with high palatability, high feed value, low risk of bloat. Winterhardy. Perennial taproot herb, excellent drought tolerance. Good for wildlife food plots. High leaf to stem ratio with very palatable stems. Good cold tolerance for late fall harvest or grazing. WILDLIFE PLOT MIXES - CUSTOM MIXES ARE AVAILABLE SEED TREATMENTS & INOCULANTS Inoculants available on request. Numerous products and custom mixes are available from Wolf River Valley Seeds. Please call for more information

17 INSECTICIDE CROP MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS ROUNDUP READY PLUS INSECTICIDE INCENTIVE PROGRAM WHEN YOU USE BOTH HERO & CAPTURE LFR Roundup Ready PLUS Crop Management Solutions is more than just weed management. Combine the excellent insect control of our partner products with your existing crop management strategy to help you achieve Clean Fields and Strong Yields. What is Nutronomy TM? It s simple... Nutrition and Agronomy working together for results! Quality forages are the foundation of a successful livestock feeding program. A well-balanced ration includes excellent forages, a complement of minerals, vitamins and other necessary ingredients that can give your dairy and livestock a real advantage. HERO INSECTICIDE: Incentive Offer: Earn $0.50/A when you use 6.0 oz/a along with a Roundup brand agricultural herbicide in corn or soybeans Powerful, dual-mode knockdown delivers a one-two punch against tough, yield-robbing pests that other insecticides may miss Excellent control on multi-pest complexes common in corn, soybeans and cotton Effective tank-mix partner with fungicides, POST herbicides and foliar fertilizers for greater efficiency and ease of application To learn more about your incentive options, as well as how simple and profitable crop management can be, visit RoundupReadyPLUS.com. 1. BASED ON GROWER COMPARISONS FROM BASED ON AVERAGE OF 2010 CAPTURE LFR STAND COUNT TRIALS. CAPTURE LFR INSECTICIDE: INDIVIDUAL RESULTS MAY VARY, and performance may vary from location to location and from year to year. This result may not be an indicator of results you may obtain as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready PLUS and Roundup are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Monsanto Company. Incentive Offer: Earn $2.00/A when you use 6.4oz/A along with a Roundup brand agricultural herbicide in corn Controls seed and seedling pests such as wireworm, cutworm, grubs, armyworm, seed corn maggot and common stalk borer Can boost yields an average of 11 bu/a 1 and increase stand count an average of 1,441 plants/a 2 when used to eliminate corn rootworm from the field Easily mixes with starter fertilizer and gives you the benefit of consistent uniform application without settling in the tank CLEAN FIELDS. STRONG YIELDS. Nutrition and Seed Renaissance & Wolf River Valley Seed A Great Combination WHAT YOU PLANT HAS A DIRECT IMPACT ON WHAT YOU FEED. Choose quality from seed to the field to the feed and then to your bank! Other available products include: REN-YIELD-for soil health/seed growth, forage inoculants and preservatives. Ask Your Renaissance Consultant for Information & Product Details. RENAISSANCE NUTRITION Renaissance Solutions for Success!

18 UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING SEED TECHNOLOGY Roundup Ready Corn 2 crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup agricultural herbicides. GT provides tolerance to in-crop applications of glyphosate-based herbicides while offering growers a full range of assurances and the freedom to choose their preferred glyphosate brand. GT3000 the ultimate in yield protection guards against both corn borer and corn rootworm, with tolerance to in-season applications of both glyphosate and glufosinate herbicides. Artesian corn hybrids maximize yield when it rains and increase yield when it doesn t. Built using scientifically selected genes, this elite class of high-performing hybrids can respond to water stress with multiple modes of action and at virtually any stage of growth managing gaps in rainfall throughout the season. Artesian corn hybrids can help growers achieve improved yield consistency by converting water to grain more effectively than other hybrids. Agrisure Viptera 3110 trait stack provides season-long control from the following insects: European corn borer, southwestern corn borer, southern cornstalk borer, corn earworm, fall armyworm, dingy cutworm, beet armyworm, black cutworm, western bean cutworm, sugarcane borer, common stalk borer, and herbicide flexibility with both glyphosate and glufosinate tolerance. Note: Agrisure Viptera 3110 requires a 20% structured adjacent refuge. Agrisure 3120 E-Z Refuge has two modes of action against corn borer; control of ear-feeding insects with glyphosate tolerance as an integrated refuge product. VT Double PRO corn contains dual modes of action for maximum protection against corn earworm and other above-ground pests, like European and Southwestern corn borers and fall armyworm. For the highest yield potential, get the control that VT Double PRO corn products can deliver. It s the first double-stacked corn trait with two ways to control corn earworm and other ear-feeding insects VT Triple PRO offers two modes of action for controlling above-ground insects plus an additional mode of action for below-ground insect protection. High Yield Protection Against Above- and Below-Ground Insects. Dual modes of action protect against corn earworm and other above-ground, ear-feeding insects, like European and Southern corn borers and fall armyworm. An additional single mode of action provides protection from below-ground insects like corn rootworm Genuity SmartStax RIB Complete offers two built-in modes of action that deliver maximum control of both corn rootworm and corn earworm, as well as the most above- and below-ground insect control. Also, since it s a RIB Complete brand corn blend, it has a mix of 95% Bt-traited seed and 5% refuge seed right in the bag. Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield second generation Roundup Ready soybean technology, which offers higher yield potential than first generation technology. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans are the industry s first biotech-stacked soybean trait with both dicamba and glyphosate herbicide tolerance. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend is built on the high-yielding Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybean technology LL-LibertyLink Seed products with the LibertyLink (LL) trait are resistant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, an alternative to glyphosate in corn, and combine with high yield genetics with the powerful, non-selective, postemergent weed control of Ignite herbicide for optimum yield and excellent weed control. LibertyLink, Ignite and the Water Droplet logo are registered trademarks of Bayer. Agrisure, Agrisure Artesian, Agrisure Duracade, Agrisure Viptera, and Artesian are trademarks of a Syngenta group company. LibertyLink, Liberty and the Water Droplet logo are registered trademarks of Bayer. Dedicated to making agriculture a successful way of life.

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