Burrus, through thick and thin.

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1 Burrus, through thick and thin growing guide 0% free replant always.

2 Table of Contents Contact Information 2 Technology by Genetic Family 4 Replant Policy for Seed Corn and Beans Seed Size Nomenclature Guide to Accurate Planting Are There Chemicals to Avoid? 12 Should I Replant My Corn? 14 Calculate Yields 1 Moisture Conversion 1 Recommended Refuge Choices 1 Probability of Fungicide Application 1 Which Hybrids are Right for My Farm? 20 Planting Rates 2 Soybean Acres to Plant 30 Maximize Soybean Yields 32 LibertyLink Soybeans 32 Soybean Ratings and Characteristics 34 Agronomic Service Mike Langan Sales Manager (21) (H) (21) (C) Matt Montgomery, C.C.A. Sales Agronomist (21) (O) (30) (C) Tom Sandahl, C.C.A. Sales Manager (15) (C) Jerad Ropp Precision Farming Consultant (31) (C) 2

3 Burrus Agronomic Services Plant & Office 2 Arenzville Road, Arenzville, IL Toll Free () 4 BURRUS (21) Fax (21) Hoblit Plant & Office 21 0th Ave., Atlanta, IL 123 (21) Fax (21) Hughes Hybrids Plant & Office 20 N. Hughes Rd., Woodstock, IL 00 Toll Free () THE CORN (15) Fax (15) Tom Burrus (21) (C) Todd Burrus (21) (C) Tim Greene (21) 30-1 (C) Kevin Burrus (21) (C) Martha Krohe (21) 24-1 (C) Dave Hughes (15) (O) Don Hughes (15) (H) Jim Hughes (15) (O) Regional Sales Managers & Territories Burrus Clayton Cook (30) 45-3 (H) (30) (C) Richard Burns (00) (H) (30) (C) Dennis Mueller, C.C.A. (00) (H) (15) (C) Brad Veale (00) (H) (30) (C) Seth Link (0) (H) (00) (C) Jeff Hyde, C.C.A. () 2-4 (H) (30) (C) Gary Wenger, C.C.A. (00) (H) (21) (C) John Williams C.P.Ag/C.C.A. () 4-23 (H) (30) (C) Luke Turner () (H) (21) (C) Donny Marnin, C.C.A. () (H) (0) (C) Keith Martin, C.C.A. () (H) (21) (C) Brian Six (21) (C) Tim Carmody (00) 52-4 (H) (1) (C) John Howell, C.C.A. (00) 3-30 (H) (1) (C) Doug Johnstone, C.C.A. (1) -232 (H) (1) (C) Matt McKown (30) (H) (30) -1 (C) Jack McKown (21) (O) (30) (C) District Sales Managers & Territories Hughes Gary Ott, C.C.A. (0) (C) Bryce Sandahl (0) (C) Kerry Greenwald, C.C.A. (15) 4-50 (C) Robert Wagner (0) 444- (C) Jason Hogan (15) 0-22 (C) Gary Hinds (0) (C) Andrew Verbeck (30) (C) 3

4 Technology by Genetic Family Brand Brand Brand Brand 4 Maturity South/North AMX AMX -R AM 1 AM RW-R /5 /5 4B32AMX-R * 4A30AM1 * 4M31AMRW-R * /112 1/ 112/ A25AM1 * M2AMRW-R * 112/1 112 A12AM1 * F4AMX * F3AMX-R * 113/1 114 T30AMX-R * A1AM1 * A52AM1 * 11 Herbicide resistance Roundup Liberty Insects controled No needed with EPA approval refuge ECB BCW WBC SWCB FAW NCRW WCRW MCRW SCSB SB S S SCB CEW S S S Refuge needed in the CEW variant area No refuge needed with EPA approval no refuge needed 20% refuge using OAMRW products 20% using OAMRW products OAMRW refuge options OAMRW refuge options 20% refuge with granular soil insecticide Refuge options If you have any questions regarding how to correctly protect the insect protection technologies, do not hesitate to call any of our offices 1--4-BURRUS 1--THE CORN or

5 Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand HXXR 3111 / GTV 4011 GT3 TRIsect AM-R 2GTV 1H3Q * 330GT3 40GT3 545GT3 132GT3 4P12Q * K24Q * J3GT3 F2AM-R * U15AM-R * D51Q * S S S S S S S S S S S no refuge needed 20% with granular soil insecticide ECB- European Corn Borer, BCW- Black Cutworm, WBC- Western Bean Cutworm, SWCB- Southwestern Corn Borer, FAW- Fall Armyworm, WCRW- Western Corn Rootworm, NCRW- Northern Corn Rootworm, MCRW- Mexican Corn Rootworm, SCSB- Southern Corn Stalk Borer, SB- Stalk Borer, SCB- Sugarcane borer, CEW- Corn Earworm = Control S = Supression 5

6 Technology by Genetic Family nd Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand ct Maturity South/North AM-R S GCL RR2 GT L NON GMO 4 125GCL GT GT /5 5124GT Q * /5 4P11R * 4V43S * /112 1/ 5N4 * 112/1 112 C41S * C40 * 1 541L /1 112 J35GT J G4 F2AM-R * 113 F1R * F0 * 113/1 B52S * B51R * B50 * U15AM-R * 114 U1S * U1R * D4S * V0S * Herbicide resistance Roundup Liberty Insects controled No re ECB BCW WBC SWCB S FAW S NCRW WCRW MCRW SCSB S SB SCB CEW S S S no refuge needed 20% with granular soil insecticide Refuge options Catalyst is a Syngenta brand distributed by Burrus. Catalyst is a trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.

7 Replant Policy for Seed Corn and Beans 0% Free Replant Policy featuring free PowerShield seed treatment and Burrus Xtra (Poncho 500) on Hughes, Power Plus and Burrus brands of seed corn You will benefit from free PowerShield seed treatment or Burrus Xtra (Poncho 500) on replant from Burrus. It s a unique offer that means extra value when growing Burrus Hybrids. If you must replant seed corn in 2013 originally treated with PowerShield seed treatment from Burrus, the replant seed will be furnished with PowerShield seed treatment at no additional charge, if the appropriate product is available. (Any applicable technology fees will be charged if a higher trait is used for replanting.) For consecutive seasons, Burrus has provided our 0% free replant policy. This value is appreciated by corn growers as this insurance guarantees you a growing start when you plant Burrus. 0% Free Replant on Power Plus, Hughes and Hoblit treated soybeans, too! If a grower purchases 0% of his soybeans with PowerShield seed treatment, he automatically qualifies for free replant including treatment and technology fees. Growers must contact a Burrus/Hughes company representative to verify replant needs. Replant must be used in the same planting season.

8 Seed Size Nomenclature Updated numbering system for 2013 The Burrus numbering system indicates the maturity with the first digit. Multiply the first digit by two then add 0 for the maturity day rating. The example Power Plus 4A30AM1 * brand, multiply the first digit by 2 = then add 0. This depicts the maturity range as - day. The second letter and last two digits are at random except for the Optimum AcreMax Brands Maturity Traits F4AMX * 113 Optimum AcreMax Xtra 4B32AMX-R * Optimum AcreMax Xtra U15AM-R * 114 Optimum AcreMax 4A30AM1 * Optimum AcreMax 1 4M31AMRW-R * Optimum AcreMax RW 2 GTV 4 Agrisure Viptera 3111 K24Q * 112 Quad 4P12Q * /5 Optimum TRIsect J3GT3 112 Quad, Agrisure 3000GT, glyphosate tolerant 4V43 S * Stacked F1 R * 113 Roundup Ready 2450GT 0 Glyphosate tolerant 541L 1 LibertyLink F0 * 113 Conventional non GM 125 GCL 4 Agrisure stack Agrisure Viptera Agrisure Artesian

9 products. Optimum AcreMax 1 products carry the letter A while the Optimum AcreMax RW products are depicted with the letter M. When the letter is the same and the digits are consecutive indicates a similar family e.g. Brands B50 *, B51R * and B52S *. The last letter(s) is silent that was added to the product number for the purpose of reminding growers of the technology included in that product. The chart below explains what each means. Designation AMX AMX-R AM-R AM1 AMRW Resistance or Control Herculex Xtra, YieldGard Corn Borer, glyphosate & Liberty tolerant Herculex Xtra, YieldGard Corn Borer, glyphosate only Herculex I Corn Borer, YieldGard Corn Borer, glyphosate only AM1, CRW, Liberty Link (LL), Roundup Ready (RR) AMRW, CRW, RR and % blended ECB refuge RR only glyphosate and Liberty tolerant Corn Borer, Corn Rootworm, Liberty & glyphosate tolerant Corn Borer, Corn Rootworm, Liberty & glyphosate tolerant Corn Borer, Corn Rootworm, Liberty & glyphosate tolerant Herculex I Corn Borer, Liberty & glyphosate tolerant Roundup Ready, glyphosate tolerant Agrisure GT, glyphosate tolerant Liberty tolerant, glufosinate tolerant no traits Agrisure corn borer, glyphosate, Liberty tolerant (Q) (Q) (GT3, Q) (S) (R) (GT) (L) no letters (GCL) 3111 Agrisure Viptera, Liberty & glyphosate tolerant 4011 Agrisure Artesian, Liberty & glyphosate tolerant Catalyst is a Syngenta brand distributed by Burrus. Agrisure, Agrisure Viptera, Agrisure Artesian and Catalyst are trademarks of Syngenta Group Company.

10 Guide to Accurate Planting We have established our SureDrop system and will now coordinate it with our new size and seed treatment combination. plateless planters For Seed Size SureDrop 2 Weight per 0,000 kernel unit Under 30# Burrus Xtra seed treatment (Poncho 500)** BX2 Power Shield PS2 High rate Poncho (Poncho 1250)** HP2 John Deere/Kinze Finger Pickup *1* Max. Speed *2 % *3 John Deere Vacuum Pickup * Disc Size A43215 Vacuum Inches -13 Kinze Edge Vac * Disc Size Regular Corn Vacuum Inches * not recommended Singulator * not recommended Case IH Drum Popcorn or Corn *5 and IHC Early Riser Hopper Pres. *4 - oz. Brush Setting 1/2 down Case IHC 1200 * Disc Size New Holland SP Series Vacuum 20 1 Singulator White Air 000 Disc Size 5243 New Idea 000 *1. Also for Black Machine, Great Plains, Buffalo Finger Pickup, JD1535 drill. *2. For maximum planter speed, multiply the percentage shown times recommended speed range in operator s manual. *3. Worn ripples on the carrier plate can increase overdrop drastically. *4. For IHC Cyclo Air models, deduct 1 ounce of air pressure. *5. Recommendation does not fit every weight in this SureDrop size. Consult recommended weight range above or on your operator s manual. *. Consult operator s manual for talc recommendation. Double recommendation for Poncho treated seed. *. Consult operator s manual for graphite recommendation. *. Check field performance for specific settings For other plate planter recommendations, call our office toll free at () 4 BURRUS. PS s and PS s will be packaged in 40,000 kernel bags, sold as 0,000 units so two bags equal one unit when they weigh above.5 lbs/0m **Always use talc or graphite liberally for lubricant to avoid bridging in the planter box.

11 SureDrop 3 SureDrop 4 SureDrop 5 SureDrop SureDrop 30-3# 40-4# 50-5# 0# and over 0# and over BX3 BX4 BX5 BX BX PS3 PS4 PS5 PS PS HP3 HP4 HP5 HP HP -0% *3 *5 0% 0% 0% 0% A43215 A43215 A501 A501 A501 A Regular Corn Regular Corn Regular Corn Regular Corn Regular Corn Popcorn Corn *5 Corn Corn Corn Corn oz. - oz. - oz. -12 oz. 12 oz. max 12 oz. max Wire down up Lt. Contact Down Remove Remove or 5243 or 5243 or John Deere Finger Pickup Kinze Finger Pickup *1 Reduce speed % 35-3#, Reduce speed by 33% below 35# John Deere Vacuum Pickup A #, A #, H # Case IH & IHC Early Riser Corn Drum 30-0#, Popcorn Drum less than 35#, New E pocket drum for problem sizes Case IHC Disc for 30-0#, 445 disc below 50# New Holland SP Series Ford or White Air B 5-3#, 24454B 42-2# 24535B 2-50# White Air B 5-3#, 240B 42-2#, 24505B 2-50#, 245B 22-33# White Air #, #, #, # New Idea 000 Seed Disc X Large (5505) 5# & over, Large (5141) 45-0#, Deutz Allis Medium (550) 3-52#, Sm/Medium (15012) 30-3#, Small (545) 30# & less For the PowerShield Flat or PowerShield Round sizes (PSF & PSR), or the Burrus Xtra Fl For the PowerShield Round sizes (PSR) or the Burrus Xtra Round (BXR). Use the chart above for setting your planter. 11

12 Are There Chemicals to Avoid? Brands Hughes 125 GCL Hughes 2450 GT Hughes 2GTV Hughes 3252 Power Plus 1H3 Q * Hughes 330 GT3 Hughes 33 GT Hughes 433 Hughes 40 GT3 Hughes 5124 GT Hughes 545 GT3 Power Plus 4P11R * Power Plus 4P12 Q * Power Plus 4A30AM1 * Power Plus 4M31AMRW-R * Power Plus 4B32AMX-R * Power Plus 4V43 S * Catalyst Power Plus 5N4 * Burrus 541L Power Plus A12AM1 * Power Plus A25AM1 * Power Plus K24 Q * Power Plus M2AMRW-R * Catalyst Hughes 132 GT3 Burrus J34 Burrus J35 GT Burrus J3 GT3 Power Plus C40 * Power Plus C41 S * Burrus G4 Power Plus B50 * Power Plus B51 R * Power Plus B52 S * Power Plus F0 * Power Plus F1 R * Power Plus F2AM-R * Power Plus F3AMX-R * Power Plus F4AMX * Power Plus U15AM-R * Power Plus A1AM1 * Power Plus U1 S * Power Plus A52AM1 * Power Plus M53AMRW-R * Power Plus D51 Q * Power Plus D4 S * Power Plus T30AMX-R * Burrus 50 Power Plus V0 S * Use Use with Caution Do Not Use The information and recommendations contained in this chart above are produced for comparison purposes only and are not guarantees as to the results, since those results may vary. It is provided to assist in the selection of the hybrid which will best suit your needs. No warranties either expressed or implied are intended by this chart. 12 ALS Plant growth ALS Plus PGR Sulfonylureas Regulators * Products or trade names listed under each herbicide background Accent 2,4-D Celebrity Plus Basis Banvel Hornet WDG Basis Gold Clarity NorthStar Permit Distinct Require Q Resolve Q Marksman Yukon Steadfast Status Stinger

13 HPPD ALS Plus HPPD Glyphosate Glufosinate Inhibitors Inhibitors Balance Flexx Corvus Halex GT Ignite Callisto Capreno Roundup Liberty Impact Realm Q Ready Master ATZ Laudis Touchdown Glyphosate Impact, Amvac; Clarity, Marksman, Distinct, Celebrity Plus, Status, B.A.S.F.; Accent, Accent Gold, Basis, Basis Gold, Require Q, Resolve Q, Steadfast, DuPont; Halex GT, Touchdown, Syngenta; Banvel, Micro Flo: Option, Buctril, Corvus, Capreno, Laudis, Ignite, Liberty, Balance Flexx, Bayer CropScience; Permit, Yukon, Ready Master ATZ, Roundup Products, Monsanto; Stinger*, Hornet* WDG, trademark of Dow AgroSciences; Aim, Cadet, FMC; Resource, Valent, Laddok S-12, Sipcam Agro USA 13

14 Should I Replant My Corn? Replanting Yield Projections Percentage of maximum yield expected from planting on different dates and at different rates. PLANT POPULATION PER ACRE Line A* 1 14,500 1,000 1,500 22,000 24,500 Line B* 1 12,500 15,000 1,500 20,000 22,500 Line C* 1,500 13,000 15,500 1,000 20,500 Planting Date % of maximum yield expected April April April April May May May June *1 Extrapolated figures from University of Illinois data This yield projection chart is a variation of a chart originally released from the University of Illinois. It more accurately estimates yield potential of the hybrids of today, as it relates to planting date and population. Use this chart when considering when to start planting, if you should replant when less than ideal stands are established and when it s too late to plant corn. Since the data in Line A was generated from hybrids with determinate ear styles, use it when considering stands for hybrids with population requirements from Group A as indicated in our Planting Rate Guide in this book. Use line B for hybrids requiring populations from Group B which are also included in our Planting Rate Guide. Use Line C for hybrids requiring populations from Group C. 14

15 2,000 2,500 32,000 34,500 3,000 25,000 2,500 30,000 32,500 35,000 23,000 25,500 2,000 30,500 33, How to use this table: 1. Enter the line that most closely represents the date your field was first planted. Read across the column until you are on the line closest to the actual plant population remaining. Example: if you planted 4A30AM1 * or 330GT3 on April and 14,500 plants per acre remain, expect yield of approximately 0% of full yield potential. (Use Line A) 2. Enter the line representing date closest to replanting. Read opposite your population goal. Example: May 1 planting, 32,000 plant population, 1% of potential yield for 4A30AM1 *. 3. Calculate net yield by subtracting present yield potential from yield potential if replanted. 4. Determine if any yield advantage can be gained by replanting. Also, subtract the added cost of replanting (labor, fuel, chemicals) and consider potential risks involved with replanting of a field. Keep in mind with Burrus/Power Plus /Hoblit/Hughes 0% Free Replant Agreement, you will have no additional seed cost. 15

16 Calculate Yields How to figure number of bushels per acre. Harvest field length rows. Weigh the grain harvested, moisture test, then divide the total pounds harvested by the appropriate weight per bushel to convert it to number 2 corn using the moisture conversion chart. This gives you number 2 bushels harvested. Next, measure the row length harvested (in chains, ), multiply it by the number of rows harvested. Then divide it by the factor (in chains) in the table below for your appropriate row width. This determines acreage harvested. To obtain bushels per acre, divide the number 2 bushels by the acreage harvested. 1 Factor to figure acreage 1/00 acre Row width in chains 34 feet inches 15" 52 2 feet 2 inches 20" 3 23 feet inches 22" 30 1 feet inches 2" 23 1 feet 5 inches 30" feet inches 3" feet inches 3" feet 1 inch 40" 1 How to determine number of plants per acre Measure 1/00 of an acre (see chart above) in several locations across a field. Count the plants, average, then multiply by 00. Measuring harvest loss Ear Corn Every large ear (. lbs.) per 1/0 acre equals about one bushel loss per acre. Every 4 (.5 lbs.) ears per 1/0 acre equals about 3 bushels loss per acre. Shelled Corn Two kernels per square foot equal one bushel loss per acre. Be sure to make several counts, then average.

17 Moisture Conversion Figure number of bushels (number 2 yellow) from harvested pounds of shelled corn. Percent Percent Percent Moisture Shelled Moisture Shelled Moisture Shelled In Corn Corn In Corn Corn In Corn Corn

18 Recommended Refuge Choices Key BCW - black cutworm CEW - corn rootworm 1 CRW - corn rootworm ECB - European corn borer FAW - fall army worm

19 SB - stalk borer WBC - western bean cutworm GT - glyphosate tolerant LL - LibertyLink or glufosinate tolerant RR2 - Roundup Ready 2

20 Burrus, Hoblit, and Hughes are registered trademarks of Burrus. YieldGard is a registered trademark used under license from Monsanto Company. Mustang Max is a registered trademark of FMC Corportation. Catalyst is a Syngenta brand distributed by Burrus. Agrisure, Agrisure Artesian, Agrisure Viptera, Catalyst and Cruiser are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. YieldGard, the YieldGard Corn Borer Design and Roundup Ready are registered trademarks used under license from Monsanto Company. Herculex Insect Protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred. Herculex and the HX logo are registered trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. *Power Plus brand seed is distributed by Burrus. Power Plus, Optimum, AcreMax and TRIsect are trademarks of Pioneer Hi-Bred. Optimum brand products available through the Power Plus brand. AM1 Optimum AcreMax 1 Insect Protection System with an integrated corn rootworm refuge solution. AMRW-R Optimum AcreMax RW rootworm protection

21 system contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above-ground insects. Do not spray with Liberty. Not all seeds in the bag are tolerant to Liberty herbicides. AM-R Optimum AcreMax Insect Protection system contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above-ground insects. Do not spray with Liberty. Not all seeds in the bag are tolerant to Liberty herbicides. AMX-R Optimum AcreMax Xtra Insect Protection system contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above and below-ground insects. Do not spray with Liberty. Not all seeds in the bag are tolerant to Liberty herbicides. AMX Optimum AcreMax Xtra Insect Protection system contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above and below-ground insects. Bayer, the Bayer Cross, Aztec, Poncho, VOTiVO, Liberty, LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design, are trademarks of Bayer. Bayer CropScience LP, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 20. Always read and follow label instructions. For additional product information call toll-free 1-- -BAYER ( ) or visit Seed products with the LibertyLink (LL) trait are resistant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, an alternative to glyphosate, and combine high-yielding genetics with the powerful, nonselective, postemergent weed control of Liberty herbicide for optimum yield and excellent weed control. 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

22 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. Roundup Technology includes Monsanto s glyphosate-based herbicide technologies. 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. Roundup PowerMAX, Roundup Ready, Roundup Technology, and Roundup are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC.

23 QR codes on E-Z Load boxes For 2013 planting, we used QR codes on all of our E-Z Load corn boxes. These will provide a useful tool for the grower during the busy time of planting season. Each code will be designed with all the pertinent details a grower will need to know about that particular hybrid. QR codes are the black and white puzzle like squares you are starting to see in many forms of advertising. QR stands for quick response. These small black and white squares are used to take a piece of information from a transitory media and put it into your smartphone. Other phones allow for an easy download of a scanning app like Optiscan. This QR code takes you to our website for all updated information. JANUARY 2013 S M T W T F S APRIL 2013 S M T W T F S JULY 2013 S M T W T F S FEBRUARY 2013 S M T W T F S MAY 2013 S M T W T F S AUGUST 2013 S M T W T F S MARCH 2013 S M T W T F S JUNE 2013 S M T W T F S SEPTEMBER 2013 S M T W T F S OCTOBER 2013 S M T W T F S NOVEMBER 2013 S M T W T F S DECEMBER 2013 S M T W T F S

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40 Guide to to Accurate Soybean Soybean Planting Planting Small to Normal Seed Size Small to Normal Seed Size 2500 seeds per pound or greater; 2500 seeds 5 lbs. per pound or less or greater; per lbs. k unit or less per 140 k unit John Deere Non-Vac Using Kinze Brush Meters - (2500 seeds/lb or More) Black Brush Type 0 Cell Seed Metering Plate (Finger Pickup Type Corn Planters) *1 *4 *5 Using Radial Metering Bean Plate - ( seeds/lb) setting "A"; ( seeds/lb) setting "B" Kinze Non-Vac (2500 seeds/lb or More) Black Brush Type 0 Cell Seed Metering Plate (Finger Pickup Type Corn Planters) *2 *1 *5 John Deere Vac Planters *3 *1 *5 Only one disk option - Vacuum setting at Kinze Vac Planters *2 *1 *5 Use 0 cell plate - Singular setting of 5 - Vacuum setting at Case IH Vac Planters * *1 *5 ( seeds/lb) 1301A1 disc - Singulator setting at - Vacuum at 15-1" ( seeds/lb) disc or comparable - Singulator setting at - Vacuum at 15-1" ( seeds/lb) 5 disc or comparable - Singulator setting at - Vacuum at 15-1" White Vac Planters * *1 *5 ( seeds/lb) Use (120 cell) disc - Air pressure at 1-3" ( seeds/lb) Use (120 cell) disc for 30" rows - Air pressure at 2-2.5" ( seeds/lb) Use (0 cell) disc for 15" rows - Air pressure at 2-2.5" *1 Consult the operator's manual for additional talc/graphite recommendations *2 One TBSP of graphite per hopper for a standard 2 bu hopper, and lbs of graphite per 50 unit container *3 For central fill planters use a 1/2 rate of talc for untreated beans and a full rate (corn rate) of talc with treated beans *4 Add 3/ TBSP of graphite per hopper If you want to utilize our computer driven tool to match your soil types to our products and optimum planting populations, call us today 1 4BURRUS (1 42 ) or () THE CORN. This is the most sophisticated program available by any seed company for achieving maximum performance through optimal population and product placement.

41 Large Seed Size Large Seed Size per k unit seeds per pound or less 2500 (0 seeds to per 2500) pound 5lbs. or less (0 Per to 140K 2500) unit 5lbs. or Per more 140K unit or more k Brush John Type Deere 0 Non-Vac Cell Seed Metering Plate Using Kinze Brush Meters - (2500 seeds/lb or Less) Blue Brush Type 4 Cell Seed Metering Plate (Finger Pickup Type Corn Planters) *1 *4 *5 b) setting "A"; ( seeds/lb) setting "B" Using Radial Metering Bean Plate - ( seeds/lb) setting "C" Metering Kinze Plate Non-Vac (2500 seeds/lb or Less) Blue Brush Type 4 Cell Seed Metering Plate (Finger Pickup Type Corn Planters) *2 *1 *5 John Deere Vac Planters *3 *1 *5 Only one disk option - Vacuum setting at (test and adjust accordingly) If feeding problems persist - remove the elbow from the hose feeding the hopper at t Kinze Vac Planters *2 *1 *5 Use 0 cell plate - Singular setting of 5 - Start vacuum setting at (test and adjust accordingly) g at Case - Vacuum IH at Planters 15-1" * *1 *5 ( seeds/lb) 5 disc or comparable - Singulator setting at - Vacuum at 15-1" ngulator setting at - Vacuum at 15-1" ngulator setting at - Vacuum at 15-1" Air White pressure Vac at Planters 1-3" * *1 *5 ( seeds/lb) Use (0 cell) disc - Air pressure at 2-2.5" 0" " rows - Air pressure at 2-2.5" " rows - Air pressure at 2-2.5" *5 Adjust speed as directed in the operator's manual * Consult the operator's manual for RPM seed disc recommendations * Do not exceed 35 RPM on seed disc Do you have variable rate planting capability? If so, we would like to demonstrate our MyFarms capability on at least one of your farms this spring. Please contact either Jerad Ropp or your RSM today to discuss your equipment and set up an appointment to be ready to activate this new feature on a trial basis for 2013 planting.

42 A picture-perfect field deserves a great caption. We re proud of the corn and soybean line up Burrus has to offer and thank you for planting them. Show your pride in your fields erect Burrus, Catalyst, Hughes and Power Plus brand field markers along your roadsides. We appreciate it! Watch for details for how field markers can benefit you even more. Contact your Burrus, Hoblit or Hughes dealer, or call 4 BURRUS. Burrus, Hoblit and Hughes are registered trademarks of Burrus. *Power Plus brand seed is distributed by Burrus. Power Plus is a registered trademark of Pioneer Hi-Bred. Catalyst is a Syngenta brand distributed by Burrus. Catalyst is a trademark of Syngenta Group Company. burrusseed.com

43 Probability of Fungicide Application J34 J35GT J3GT L 2A1 AM1 * 2450GT 1H3Q * G4 2M1AMRW-R * 433 4A30 AM1 * 50 4P11R * 40GT3 4B32AMX-R * 4P12Q * 5124GT 4M31AMRW-R * 5N4 * 545GT3 4V43S * 125GCL U15 AM-R * A12 AM1 * 2GTV U1R * K24Q * 3252 U1S * A25AM1 * 33GT A1 AM1 * M2AMRW-R * 330GT3 T30 AMX-R * C40 * 132GT3 50 * C41S * D4S * B50 * D51Q * B51 * A52 AM1 * B52S * M53AMRW-R * F0 * V0S * F1R * F2 AM-R * F3 AMX-R * F4 AMX * P44AM-R * Burrus, Hoblit and Hughes are registered trademarks of Burrus. *Power Plus brand seed is distributed by Burrus. Power Plus is a registered trademark of Pioneer Hi-Bred. Catalyst is a Syngenta brand distributed by Burrus. Catalyst is a trademark of Syngenta Group Company. 1

44 Which Hybrids are Right for My Farm? Brands General Characteristics 125GCL 2GTV 2450GT H3 Q * 330GT3 33GT 433 Relative days to maturity 4 0/ 2 2 2/3 4 Plant height Ear height Ear type Fixed Inter Flex Inter Fixed Inter Drought tolerance Greensnap tolerance 5N4 * 541L J3GT3 J35GT J C41S * C40 * A12AM1 * Brands General Characteristics Relative days to maturity Plant height Ear height Ear type Drought tolerance Greensnap tolerance 1S/N Inter 5 Inter 5 1S/112N Inter 1 Inter 112 Inter 112 Inter 5 General rating scale: = Outstanding 5 = Average 1 = Poor R is Roundup Ready Corn 2 (NK03) or Glyphosate tolerance, Agrisure GT S is Herculex I / RR2 B is Herculex I Corn Borer Bt & Liberty resistance AMRW-R is Optimum AcreMax RW rootworm protection AM1 is Optimum AcreMax 1 AMX is Optimum AcreMax Xtra AMX-R is Optimum AcreMax Xtra BL is Agrisure CB/LL & Liberty resistance VT3 is YieldGard Corn Borer, Rootworm and Roundup Q is Herculex XTRA and Roundup GT3 Q is Agrisure CB/LL, RW and GA21 Glyphosate tolerance 20

45 40GT3 5124GT 545GT3 4P12Q * 4P11R * 132GT3 4V43 S * 4A30AM1 * 4M31AMRW-R * 4B32AMX-R * S/5N S/112N Inter Flex Inter Inter Inter Inter Flex 5 A25AM1 * B50 * M2AMRW-R * B51 R * K24Q * B52 S * G4 F3AMX-R * F2AM-R * F1 R * F0 * F4AMX * T30AMX-R * D51Q * U1 S * A52AM1 * A1AM1 * M53AMRW-R * U15 R * * VOS * 112 Inter 113S/1N Inter Inter 113 Inter 114 Inter 115 Inter 11 Inter 5 The information and recommendations contained in this chart are produced for comparison purposes only and are not guarantees as to the results, since those results may vary. They are provided to assist in the selection of the hybrid which will best suit your needs. No warranties either expressed or implied are intended by this chart. Burrus, Hoblit and Hughes are registered trademarks of Burrus. *Power Plus brand seed is distributed by Burrus. Power Plus is a registered trademark of Pioneer Hi-Bred 21

46 Which Hybrids are Right for My Farm? Brands Planting Information 125GCL 2GTV 2450GT H3 Q * 330GT3 33GT 433 Adapt to no-till Speed of emergence* (1) High organic soils Timber soils Clay & varied soils Wet soils Sand (dryland) Sand (irrigated) 5N4 * 541L J3GT3 J35GT J C41S * C40 * A12AM1 * Brands Planting Information Adapt to no-till Speed of emergence* (1) High organic soils Timber soils Clay & varied soils Wet soils Sand (dryland) Sand (irrigated) General rating scale: = Outstanding 5 = Average 1 = Poor (1) Besides their insecticidal properties, hybrids treated with Poncho Xtra, Poncho 500 or High rate Poncho emerge more rapidly and establish more stand. R is Roundup Ready Corn 2 (NK03) or Glyphosate tolerance, Agrisure GT S is Herculex I / RR2 B is Herculex I Corn Borer Bt & Liberty resistance AMRW-R is Optimum AcreMax RW rootworm protection AM1 is Optimum AcreMax 1 22

47 40GT3 5124GT 545GT3 4P12Q * 4P11R * 132GT3 4V43 S * 4A30AM1 * 4M31AMRW-R * 4B32AMX-R * A25AM1 * M2AMRW-R * K24Q * B50 * B51 R * B52 S * G4 F3AMX-R * F2AM-R * F1 R * F0 * F4AMX T30AMX-R * U1 S * A1AM1 * U15 R * D51Q * A52AM1 * M53AMRW-R * * VOS * AMX is Optimum AcreMax Xtra AMX-R is Optimum AcreMax Xtra BL is Agrisure CB/LL & Liberty resistance VT3 is YieldGard Corn Borer, Rootworm and Roundup Q is Herculex XTRA and Roundup GT3 Q is Agrisure CB/LL, RW and GA21 Glyphosate tolerance The information and recommendations contained in this chart are produced for comparison purposes only and are not guarantees as to the results, since those results may vary. They are provided to assist in the selection of the hybrid which will best suit your needs. No warranties either expressed or implied are intended by this chart. 23

48 Which Hybrids are Right for My Farm? Brands Strengths and Weaknesses 125GCL 2GTV 2450GT H3 Q * 330GT3 33GT 433 Plant Growth Regulator sensitivity 5 5 General stay green No. Leaf Blight tolerance So. Leaf Blight tolerance Anthracnose tolerance 5 Gray Leaf Spot tolerance 4 Diplodia ear rot tolerance 5N4 * 541L J3GT3 J35GT J C41S * C40 * A12AM1 * Brands Strengths and Weaknesses Plant Growth Regulator sensitivity General stay green No. Leaf Blight tolerance So. Leaf Blight tolerance Anthracnose tolerance Gray Leaf Spot tolerance Diplodia ear rot tolerance General rating scale: 24 = Outstanding 5 = Average 1 = Poor R is Roundup Ready Corn 2 (RR2) (NK03) or Glyphosate tolerance GT contains the Agrisure GT trait S is Herculex I / RR2 B is Herculex I Corn Borer Bt & LibertyLink resistance BL contains the Agrisure CB/LL trait & LibertyLink resistance VT3 is YieldGard Corn Borer, Rootworm and Roundup Q is Herculex XTRA and Roundup GT3 Q contains the Agrisure CB/LL trait, RW and GA21 Glyphosate tolerance

49 40GT3 5124GT 545GT3 4P12Q * 4P11R * 132GT3 4V43 S * 4A30AM1 * 4M31AMRW-R * 4B32AMX-R * A25AM1 * B50 * M2AMRW-R B51 R * K24Q * B52 S * G4 F3AMX-R * F2AM-R * F1 R * F0 * F4AMX * T30AMX-R * U1 S * A1AM1 * U15 R * D51Q * A52AM1 * M53AMRW-R * * VOS * The information and recommendations contained in this chart are produced for comparison purposes only and are not guarantees as to the results, since those results may vary. They are provided to assist in the selection of the hybrid which will best suit your needs. No warranties either expressed or implied are intended by this chart. 25

50 Which Hybrids are Right for My Farm? Brands 125GCL 2GTV 2450GT H3 Q * 330GT3 33GT 433 Harvest Information Grain quality Test weight Growing Degree Days to silk Growing Degree Days to 30% Growing Degree Days to 20% Dry down rate Ear retention High tonnage silage Harvest residue N4 * 541L J3GT3 J35GT J C41S * C40 * A12AM1 * Brands Harvest Information Grain quality Test weight Growing Degree Days to silk Growing Degree Days to 30% Growing Degree Days to 20% Dry down rate Ear retention High tonnage silage Harvest residue General rating scale: = Outstanding 5 = Average 1 = Poor Burrus, Hoblit and Hughes are registered trademarks of Burrus. *Power Plus brand seed is distributed by Burrus. Power Plus is a registered trademark of Pioneer Hi-Bred. Catalyst is a Syngenta brand distributed by Burrus. Catalyst is a trademark of Syngenta Group Company. 2

51 40GT3 5124GT 545GT3 4P12Q * 4P11R * 132GT3 4V43 S * 4A30AM1 * M31AMRW-R * 4B32AMX-R * A25AM1 * B50 * G4 M2AMRW-R B51 R * K24Q * B52 S * F3AMX-R * F2AM-R * F1 R * F0 * F4AMX * T30AMX-R * U1 S * A1AM1 * U15 R * D51Q * A52AM1 * M53AMRW-R * * VOS * The information and recommendations contained in this chart are produced for comparison purposes only and are not guarantees as to the results, since those results may vary. They are provided to assist in the selection of the hybrid which will best suit your needs. No warranties either expressed or implied are intended by this chart. 2

52 Planting Rates Recommended Planting Rates for Hybrid Seed Corn Soil Type A AA High Organic Soils 34-3,000 Timber Soils 31-35,000 Clay and Varied Soils 31-35,000 Sand (Dryland) 2-30,000 Sand (Irrigated) 34-3,000 Brand Products 125GCL 2450GT 541L 1H3 Q * 2GTV GT3 2A1AM1 * 132GT3 33GT 2A1AMRW-R * K24 Q * 4A30 AM1 * 433 A12AM1 * 4B32AMX-R * 40GT3 A25AM1 * 4M31AMRW-R * 4P11R * M2AMRW-R * 4P12Q * J34 4V43 S * J35GT 5N4 * J3GT3 Best standability is normally achieved at the lowest recommended rates Soybean Planting Rates (1,000 seeds per acre) Row Width Use higher end of range in less than ideal conditions. Untreated PowerShield (fully treated) Burrus, Hoblit, and Hughes are registered trademarks of Burrus. * Power Plus Brand seed is distributed by Burrus. Power Plus is a registered trademark of Pioneer Hi-Bred. Optimum AcreMax 1 and Optimum AcreMax RW insect protection products available in the Power Plus brand. Catalyst is a Syngenta brand distributed by Burrus. Catalyst is a trademark of Syngenta Group Company. 2

53 B C 31-35, , , , , , , , , ,000 B50 * B51 R * B52 S * C40 * C41 S * F0 * F1R * F2AM-R * F3AMX-R * F4AMX * G4 A1AM1 * A52AM1 * D4 Q * D51 Q * M53AMRW-R * P44 AM-R * T30AMX-R * U15AM-R * U1 S * 50 V0 S * GT 545GT3 Allows for a % stand loss..5 inch 15 inch 30 inch

54 Soybeans Acres to Plant Accurate stand counts are necessary to make soybean replant decisions. Other contributing factors include yield potential of the existing stand, planting date and the cost of replanting. Many times replanting decisions are based on a quick survey that underestimates the actual stand count. The population charts show the two methods used to calculate stand counts. One chart shows the plants per foot in different row widths, while the other utilizes a square yard or various diameter circles for calculating stand counts. To estimate stand densities, take at least ten random counts across the field to arrive at an average. Do not restrict the counts to the best or the worst appearing areas. The hula hoop method can be used to rapidly count plants, especially in narrow rows. Throw or roll the hoop and allow it to fall at random, and then count the number of plants inside the circle. Use the charts to help with soybean replant decisions. Populations for different row widths Row width in inches Plants/foot of row 1 13,00 14,500 1,400 2,0 34,00 52,200 4,00 2 2,500 2,000 34,00 52,300,00 4,00 14, ,300 43,00 52,300,400 4,00 15,00 224, ,000 5,0,00 4,500 13,400 20,000 2,00 5,00 2,00,0 130,00 14,200 21,400 33,400 2,500,0 4,500 15,00 20, ,00,300 1,00 122,000 13, ,000 1,000 11,200 13,400 20,0 2,00 123,00 130,00 15,00 235, ,00 13,00 145,200 14,200 21, ,300 15,0 11,00 2, ,0 14,200 20,0 313, ,00 1,00 22, ,00 203, , ,300 21,00 21,400 30

55 Populations for square yards or circles Plants Square Circle size in inches counted yard ,000 55,000 2,000,00,000, ,000,000 4,000 3,000 4,000,000 14,000,000,000,000, ,000 1,000,000,000 1, , ,000 1,000 0, , , ,000 10,000 20, , ,000 13,000 15,000 1,000 22, ,000 13, ,000 12,000 1, , ,000 14,000 1,000 1, , , ,000 10,000 1, , , , ,000 13,000 13,000 21,000 24, ,000 1,000 15,000 20, ,000 2, ,000 1,000 1, , ,000 24, ,000 1,000 20, ,000 25, , ,000 1, ,000 24,000 21, ,000 2, ,000 23,000 2, , ,000 24,000 2, , ,000 25,000 20, , ,000 21, , , ,000 24, ,000 2,000 2, ,000 2, ,000 2,000 Estimated soybean yield potential at different plant populations Row width in inches Population ,000 0% 0% 0% 120,000 0% 0% 0% 0,000 0% % % 0,000 4% 3% 2% 40,000 % % % Estimated effect of planting date on soybean yield Planting date % of yield potential Planting date % of yield potential Late April % Early June % Early May 0% Mid-June 2% Mid-May % Early July 4% 31

56 Maximize Soybean Yields Select the variety best suited to your region, soil type, and row spacing Choose a variety with good disease and SCN resistance Utilize seed treatment Plant at recommended seeding rates Plant early (last of April to early May) Manage weeds early Scout for insects and disease, treat if warranted Maintain good fertility levels 32 LibertyLink soybeans LibertyLink soybeans are definitely gaining traction in the marketplace. At Burrus, we offer three varieties for 2013 planting. The two varieties are designed to tackle different soil types. We offer the Hoblit 32LL which is a 3. maturity soybean. We also offer the Hoblit 342LL and 423LL, 3.1 and 4.2 maturity respectively. These two maturity ranges should work in many areas of our marketplace where weed resistant issues are now becoming commonplace. LibertyLink soybeans with Liberty herbicide enable growers to effectively avoid or manage weed resistance as the only nonselective alternative to glyphosate tolerant systems. Liberty herbicide with the LibertyLink trait offers several advantages over glyphostae tolerant systems. Advantages are: Kills weeds in days vs. weeks. Nonselective, post-emergence control of broadleaf and grass weeds, including weeds resistant to glyphosate and multiple herbicide classes. If environmental conditions don t allow a residual to be activated, LibertyLink and Liberty herbicide offer the most reliable solution for weed resistance management. The only nonselective alternative to glyphosate for over the top use. Preserve the utility of glyphosate-tolerant technology with the rotation of chemical families. Growers who are considering implementation of a Liberty /LibertyLink program in their operation might best be suited by having their own sprayer. Timeliness of application is the key to a Liberty program. The LibertyLink program is considered a great management practice for growers to help avoid

57 weed resistance. Growers should strongly consider a pre-emergence program and focus on timely applications when weeds are no more than 4" tall. The standard use rate of Liberty is 22 oz. per acre. In areas with heavy weed pressure such as Roundup resistant waterhemp, 2 oz. of Ignite is recommended. Liberty offers a unique mode of action. Liberty controls weeds that have developed resistance to glyphosate and/or other herbicide classes, including waterhemp, ragweed, and marestail. Liberty can be tank mixed with most other crop protection products for very quick weed kill. Using the Liberty herbicide as part of your management plan for corn is a great option too. Liberty is a contact killer. This means thorough coverage of weeds is crucial for success. Flat fan tips at 40-0 PSI with gallons of water per acre are recommended. This means thorough spray coverage with medium sized droplets (300 microns) is crucial for success. Also 3 lbs. of AMS (ammonium sulfate) per acre are required. To aid burndown and residual activity, Atrazine can be added to the tank mix. Before spraying non-roundup corn with Liberty, be sure to thoroughly clean the spray tank, hoses, and nozzles if the sprayer previously contained any glyphosate products. The cleaning process should include washing down tank side walls with a commercial tank cleaner and triple rinsing. Remember, it takes only a few parts per million of glyphosate to significantly injure non-roundup Ready corn or non-roundup Ready soybeans. Pay special attention to: Sprayer surfaces or components where build-up might occur because of repeated coats of spray followed by drying. Irregular surfaces in the tank caused by baffles, plumbing fixtures, agitation hardware, etc. Top side of the spray tank and around baffles. Sprayer sumps and pumps. Weed control and herbicide management will always play a part in the economic success of any operation. Good luck in your efforts to control those troublesome weeds on your farm. The LibertyLink system provides a useful tool in that ongoing fight. 33

58 Soybean Ratings and Characteristics Roundup Ready Brands Maturity SCN Emer- Standgence ability Hughes Brand HH Power Plus Brand 23Z1 * 2.3 PI Hughes Brand 454RR 2.4 Hughes Brand 555RR 2.5 PI Power Plus Brand 25G3 * 2.5 Peking Hughes Brand RR 2. PI Power Plus Brand 2J0 * 2. PI Power Plus Brand 2V2 * 2. PI Power Plus Brand 32K0 * 3.2 PI Hoblit Brand HB PI Power Plus Brand 34T3 * 3.4 PI Power Plus Brand 34B * 3.4 PI Power Plus Brand 3CO * 3. PI Power Plus Brand 3J3 * 3. PI Power Plus Brand 3T1 * 3. PI Power Plus Brand 3D2 * 3. PI Power Plus Brand 3B3 * 3. PI Power Plus Brand 40V1 * 4.0 PI Power Plus Brand 41F * 4.1 PI Power Plus Brand 43D1 * 4.3 PI Power Plus Brand 4A3 * 4. PI Brands Maturity SCN Emer- Standgence ability Hoblit Brand HB343LL 3.4 Hoblit Brand HB32LL 3. Hoblit Brand HB423LL 4.2 Ratings: = Best, 1 = Poorest = Not Available 34 Burrus, Hoblit and Hughes are registered trademarks of Burrus. Power Plus is a registered trademark of Pioneer Hi-Bred. Power Plus brand seed is distributed by Burrus.

59 PRR BSR SDS White Canopy Plant Light Pubesmold width Ht. Soils cence L. Tawny 5 5 L. Tawny L. Tawny L. Tawny 5 Gray L. Tawny L. Tawny 5 5 L. Tawny 4 5 L. Tawny 5 5 Tawny L. Tawny 5 L. Tawny 5 5** L. Tawny L. Tawny L. Tawny L. Tawny Tawny 5 L. Tawny L. Tawny 5 5** L. Tawny Tawny PRR BSR SDS White Canopy Plant Light Pubesmold width Ht. Soils cence L. Tawny 5 L. Tawny L. Tawny *Power Plus brand seed is distributed by Burrus. **Narrow rows best in light soils. 35

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