CANOLA AND CORN 2018 SEED GUIDE. UFA.com/Crop

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1 CANOLA AND CORN 2018 SEED GUIDE UFA.com/Crop

2 CONTENTS Plan and Grow with UFA 1 Days to Maturity Chart IFC Hybrids 2 Canola 3 InVigor 4 DEKALB 8 CANTERRA SEEDS 11 Nexera 15 High Yields Start with a Clean Field 19 Yield: More than Genetics 21 Keep Clubroot Contained 23 Straight Cutting Canola 24 Agronomic Traits Chart 26 The Cleaver Problem 28 Sclerotinia it s everywhere 29 Canola Diseases: Measuring Blackleg 30 Seed Treatment Options/ Deadlines to Order 32 Corn DEKALB 36 CANTERRA SEEDS 40 Pickseed 42 Quickroots 45 Corn Variety Traits 46 Finance Options to Fit Your Business Needs 49 Notes 50

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4 Plan and Grow with UFA UFA is your farm partner from seeding to harvest. Whatever you need, from seed and fertilizer to crop inputs to sound production advice, you can count on UFA to deliver. We carry over 25 canola varieties from four of the top seed companies in Western Canada. We seek their very best hybrids top-yielders with solid disease packages and a range of maturity ratings and quality characteristics so that we can honestly say we have a variety to fit your farm. And we back all that with local expertise and support from our Customer Account Managers (CAMs). They know your local conditions and understand what may or may not work in your area, so start the season out right by sitting down with your CAM to discuss the best cropping solutions for the 2018 crop year. They can review your cropping history to choose the right canola system for your farm and recommend pre- and post-harvest products to help set you up for next spring. Every new growing season is a time of renewal and optimism. We look forward to working with you throughout the year ahead. Talk to your UFA Customer Account Manager (CAM) today and book now to guarantee your seed selection. UFA.com/Contact or , Option /SEEDGUIDE 1

5 Canola Maturity Chart Use this chart to pick out the varieties that best suit the average growing degree days in your area. Complete variety specifications are on the following pages. THIS CHART ILLUSTRATES THE AVERAGE MATURITY OF THE HYBRID UFA IS OFFERING COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE OF CHECKS EARLIER MATURITY MID MATURITY LATER MATURITY InVigor L233P InVigor L230 InVigor L135C DEKALB CR CS2200 CL NX 1024 RR NX 2024 CL DEKALB RR DEKALB BL DEKALB RR CS2100 CS2300 NX 1020 RR NX 2022 CL DEKALB RR CS2400 InVigor L241C InVigor L140C CANTERRA 1918 CS2000 InVigor L252 InVigor L255PC NX 2020 CL NX 1022 RR NX 1012 RR - 3 Days or more Days - 2 Days Days - 1 Day Day CHECK 5440/ 45H Day + 1 Day Days + 2 Days Days 3 Days + 3 Days InVigor InVigor L252 InVigor L230 InVigor L140P InVigor L233P InVigor L255PC DEKALB DEKALB BL DEKALB CR DEKALB RR DEKALB RR DEKALB RR CANTERRA SEEDS CS2000 CS2100 CS2300 CS2400 CANTERRA 1918 Nexera 1012 RR 1020 RR 1022 RR 2020 CL 2022 CL InVigor L135C CS2200 CL InVigor L241C There are many factors that affect maturity. Chart represents an approximation from supplier and industry data.

6 Hybrids UFA has excellent canola hybrid options to fit your farm. Talk to your local CAM about which varieties will work best for you. For more information about the respective hybrids each company offers and their performance, please visit their websites: cropscience.bayer.ca dekalb.ca canterra.com nexeracanola.ca /SEEDGUIDE

7 Excellent canola hybrid options to fit your FARM. CANOLA

8 When you choose to grow InVigor hybrid canola, you can count on superior genetics, great performance and outstanding yields. For 21 consecutive years, InVigor canola hybrids have continued to lead the Western Canada Canola/Rapeseed Recommending Committee (WCC/RRC) canola variety registration trials, and in 2016 they claimed seven of the top 10 spots. To ensure you get the InVigor hybrid canola you want and the best return on your investment, secure your hybrid today. Please note: Maturity, height and standability are based on performance ratings and data compiled from several Bayer internal trials over multiple years. Results may vary on your farm due to environmental factors and preferred management practices. InVigor CANOLA HYBRID L252 Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Blackleg Rating Agronomic Trait 110% of the checks (InVigor 5440 & Pioneer 45H29) in 2011/2012 WCC/ RRC trials 1 day later than the average of the checks All Strong to Very Strong Medium R (Resistant) LibertyLink InVigor L252 was the number one grown hybrid in Western Canada in This hybrid continues to offer incredible yield performance, enhanced standability and superior blackleg resistance with midseason maturity /SEEDGUIDE

9 InVigor CANOLA HYBRID L230 Yield 103.9% of the checks (InVigor 5440 and Pioneer 45H29) in 2014/2015 WCC/RRC trials Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Blackleg Rating Agronomic Trait Over 3 days earlier than the checks All Strong to Very Strong Medium R (Resistant) LibertyLink Early maturing InVigor L230 displays outstanding yield potential with exceptional lodging resistance. This hybrid is ideal for growers who prefer an earlymaturing hybrid. InVigor CANOLA HYBRID L140P Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Blackleg Rating Agronomic Trait 100% of the checks (InVigor 5440 & Pioneer 45H29) in 2011/2012 WCC/ RRC trials 0.5 days earlier than the average of the checks All Strong Short to Medium R (Resistant) LibertyLink, Pod Shatter Reduction The patented pod shatter reduction technology of InVigor L140P offers growers excellent yield protection with greater harvest flexibility. 2018/SEEDGUIDE 5

10 InVigor CANOLD HYBRID L233P Yield 108.8% of the checks (InVigor 5440 & Pioneer 45H29) in 2104/2015 WCC/RRC Co-op trials Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Blackleg Rating Agronomic Trait Over 3 days earlier than the checks All growing zones Strong Medium R (Resistant) LibertyLink, Pod Shatter Reduction InVigor L233P has quickly become a new favourite for growers looking for a canola hybrid featuring the patented Pod Shatter Reduction technology. This early-maturing, high-yielding hybrid provides greater harvest flexibility for growers who want help managing their day-to-day workload during the busy harvest season. InVigor CANOLA HYBRID L255PC - NEW Yield 109% of the checks (InVigor 5440 and Pioneer 45H29) in 2016 WCC/ RRC trials Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Blackleg Rating Agronomic Trait 1.5 days later than the average of the checks Mid to Long growing zones in Canada Very Strong Medium R (Resistant) LibertyLink, Pod Shatter Reduction, Clubroot Resistance* InVigor is thrilled to introduce a NEW Evolution hybrid with both patented Pod Shatter Reduction technology and clubroot resistant* traits, InVigor L255PC. Additionally, this hybrid offers outstanding yield protection and exceptional harvest flexibility for all mid- to long-canola growing zones in Western Canada. This mid-height hybrid also has very strong standability /SEEDGUIDE

11 InVigor CANOLA HYBRID L135C Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Blackleg Rating Agronomic Trait 138% of the checks (Pioneer 46A65 and Roundup Ready Q2) in the 2010 WCC/RRC Co-op trials 3 days earlier than the average of the checks All zones with confirmed clubroot presence Strong Short R (Resistant) LibertyLink, Clubroot Resistance* Designed to help growers in clubrootaffected areas, InVigor L135C is an excellent combination of early maturity and high yield potential. This hybrid delivers performance and security while playing a significant role in the fight against clubroot. InVigor CANOLA HYBRID L241C Yield 102% of the checks (InVigor 5440 and Pioneer 45H29) in 2012/2013 WCC/RRC trials Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Blackleg Rating Agronomic Trait 1 day earlier than the average of the checks All zones with confirmed clubroot presence Very Strong Short to Medium R (Resistant) LibertyLink, Clubroot Resistance* With InVigor L241C, you can expect strong standability and higher yields from this mid-maturing hybrid that s well suited to all clubroot-affected regions of Western Canada. *To predominant clubroot pathotypes identified at the time of registration. 2018/SEEDGUIDE 7

12 The DEKALB brand has the products and advice that drive your success. Whether your priority is to finish big, strong, first, or ahead - finish the way you want this harvest with DEKALB brand canola. We have given our canola seed almost everything you need to unlock its full yield potential: Genuity Roundup Ready trait technology and enhanced breeding traits for greater disease protection and increased pod integrity. Add to that the expert advice from your local UFA CAM and the DEKALB Agronomy team and that s how this year s DEKALB canola lineup is ready to turn yield potential into actual in-field performance. DEKALB CANOLA HYBRID BL Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Agronomic Trait Blackleg Rating Fusarium Wilt Resistance Pioneer 45H33 yielded 96.5% (in DEKALB MD Trials) DEKALB Check (2.2 days earlier than L252) All Good Medium GENRR; Multi-Genic Blackleg Resistance R (Resistant) R (Resistant) A consistant performer with enhanced multi-genic blackleg resistance. Count on BL to deliver when it matters most harvest time /SEEDGUIDE

13 DEKALB CANOLA HYBRID CR - NEW Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Agronomic Trait Blackleg Rating Clubroot Rating InVigor L241C yielded 97.5% (in 2016 DEKALB MD Trials) Same maturity as BL All Good Medium GENRR; Clubroot Resistance R (Resistant) R (Resistant) Outstanding yield potential, excellent disease package, and the earliest maturing Clubroot resistant product on the market the newest DEKALB canola hybrid CR, has it all. DEKALB CANOLA HYBRID RR Yield (% of RR) Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Agronomic Trait Blackleg Rating Fusarium Wilt Resistance InVigor 130 yielded 98.0% (in DEKALB MD Trials) 2.4 days earlier than BL All Good Medium/Tall GENRR, Early Maturity R (Resistant) R (Resistant) Seed RR first and you can be first in your field at harvest. This broadacre hybrid has been a top yielding hybrid across two years of DEKALB MD Trials ( DEKALB MD Trials). 2018/SEEDGUIDE 9

14 DEKALB CANOLA HYBRID RR Yield (% of RR) Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Agronomic Trait Blackleg Rating Fusarium Wilt Resistance Pioneer 45H33 yielded 98.0% (in DEKALB MD Trials) 0.2 days later than BL All Very Good Medium/Tall GENRR, Straight Cutting R (Resistant) R (Resistant) RR is built to straight cut. The first product of our focused breeding effort on shatter resistance: RR was bred for straight cutting. DEKALB CANOLA HYBRID RR Yield InVigor L120 yielded 99.1% (in DEKALB MD Trials) Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Agronomic Trait Blackleg Rating Fusarium Wilt Resistance 2.4 days earlier than BL Short AND Mid Season Zones Good Short Medium GENRR MR (Moderately Resistant) R (Resistant) The earliest maturing hybrid in the DEKALB lineup, RR is an excellent option for the Short season zone and for harvest management in the Mid to Long season zones /SEEDGUIDE

15 Our goal is to bring to market only top-performing canola hybrids that provide solutions to growers. We recognize that different growers have different needs. Our newest line-up of cutting-edge canola genetics has something for everybody, regardless of geography, to help achieve their crop management objectives. CANTERRA SEEDS products are at the top of their class when it comes to yield potential and disease resistance. With outstanding yield and standability, straight-cut options, the best clubroot resistance available, multi-genic blackleg resistance and herbicide system choice, CANTERRA SEEDS has you covered. CANTERRA SEEDS CANOLA HYBRID CS2000 Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Agronomic Trait Blackleg Rating Clubroot Resistance 105% of the check 0.5 day later than the check All Very Good Medium/Tall GENRR; Clubroot Resistance R (Resistant) R (Resistant) The best clubroot resistance available and broad adaptability for all zones. 2018/SEEDGUIDE 11

16 CANTERRA SEEDS CANOLA HYBRID CS2100 Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Agronomic Trait Blackleg Rating Fusarium Wilt Resistance 110% (In long season zone) 1.5 days later than the check All Very Good Medium GENRR; Multi-Genic Blackleg Resistance; Pod Shatter Tolerance R (Resistant) R (Resistant) A straight-cut hybrid with multi-genic blackleg resistance. CANTERRA SEEDS CANOLA HYBRID CS NEW Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Agronomic Trait Blackleg Rating 105% of the check 2 days later than the check Mid to Long Excellent Medium/Tall GENRR R (Resistant) NEW: Strong legs and big bushels. Setting a new standard for yield and standability /SEEDGUIDE

17 CANTERRA SEEDS CANOLA HYBRID CS NEW Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Agronomic Trait Blackleg Rating 105% of the check 1 day less than the check Short Very Good Medium GENRR R (Resistant) NEW: An early-season hybrid with great performance. CANTERRA 1918 Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance Height Agronomic Trait Blackleg Rating Fusarium Wilt Resistance 98% of the check Equal to the check All Very Good Short/Medium GENRR; Open Pollinated MR (Moderately Resistant) R (Resistant) A variety with great value. 2018/SEEDGUIDE 13

18 CANTERRA SEEDS CANOLA HYBRID CS2200 CL Yield 101% of the check Days to Maturity 1.5 days later than the check Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Very Good Height Medium Agronomic Trait Clearfield Blackleg Rating Fusarium Wilt Resistance R (Resistant) R (Resistant) A high-yielding Clearfield hybrid /SEEDGUIDE

19 You can rely on Nexera canola hybrids to deliver higher yields, season-long vigour, superior disease resistance and excellent standability for easier harvesting. These hybrids are ideal for all growers in Western Canada, offering yield potential equivalent to any competitive canola hybrid, resulting in profitability that s higher than other canola brands. Nexera CANOLA HYBRID 1012 RR Yield 101% of the check (72-65) Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance 7 Blackleg Rating 7 Clubroot Resistance 4 days later than the check Mid to Long Growing Zones NO Nexera 1012 RR offers yield potential equivalent to any competitive canola hybrid making Nexera canola the most profitable for your canola acres. Lodging Scale: 9 = Excellent, 5 = Average, 1 = Poor Blackleg Scale: 9 = Excellent, 5 = Average, 1 = Poor 2018/SEEDGUIDE 15

20 Nexera CANOLA HYBRID 1020 RR Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance 8 Blackleg Rating 8 Clubroot Resistance 105% of 1012 RR 2 days earlier than 1012 RR Mid to Long Growing Zones YES Nexera 1020 RR offers improved yield potential and a strong disease package, featuring clubroot resistance and improved blackleg resistance over 1012 RR. Nexera CANOLA HYBRID 1022 RR Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance 8 Blackleg Rating 9 Clubroot Resistance 107% of 1012 RR 1 day earlier than 1012 RR Mid to Long Growing Zones NO Nexera 1022 RR offers improved yield potential and a strong disease package, featuring multi-genic blackleg resistance. Lodging Scale: 9 = Excellent, 5 = Average, 1 = Poor Blackleg Scale: 9 = Excellent, 5 = Average, 1 = Poor /SEEDGUIDE

21 Nexera CANOLA HYBRID 1024 RR Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance 8 Blackleg Rating 8 Clubroot Resistance 107% of 1012 RR 2 days earlier than 1012 RR Mid to Long Growing Zones YES Nexera 1024 RR offers improved yield potential and a strong disease package, featuring clubroot resistance. Nexera CANOLA HYBRID 2020 CL Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance 8 Blackleg Rating 9 Clubroot Resistance 102% of 2022 CL 1 day earlier than 2022 CL Mid to Long Growing Zones YES Nexera 2020 CL offers strong early season vigour and a strong disease package, including clubroot AND multi-genic blackleg resistance. Lodging Scale: 9 = Excellent, 5 = Average, 1 = Poor Blackleg Scale: 9 = Excellent, 5 = Average, 1 = Poor 2018/SEEDGUIDE 17

22 Nexera CANOLA HYBRID 2022 CL Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance 8 Agronomic Trait Blackleg Rating 9 Clubroot Resistance 100% of 2022 CL Equal to 2022 CL Mid to Long Growing Zones Pod Shatter Reduction NO Nexera 2022 CL offers strong early season vigour, multi-genic blackleg resistance and pod shatter reduction technology. May be considered for straight harvest. Nexera CANOLA HYBRID 2024 CL Yield Days to Maturity Growing Zones Lodging Resistance 7 Agronomic Trait Blackleg Rating 9 Clubroot Resistance 100% of 2022 CL 1 day earlier than 2022 CL Mid to Long Growing Zones Pod Shatter Reduction NO Nexera 2024 CL offers multi-genic blackleg resistance and pod shatter reduction technology. May be considered for straight harvest. Lodging Scale: 9 = Excellent, 5 = Average, 1 = Poor Blackleg Scale: 9 = Excellent, 5 = Average, 1 = Poor /SEEDGUIDE

23 High Yields Start with a Clean Field For years, glyphosate has been the go-to burn down product because it was an effective solution. But it s not that simple any more. Growers are facing greater weed control challenges, such as hard-to-kill winter weeds and perennials, not to mention glyphosate and Group 2 resistant kochia and cleavers all of which are on the increase across Alberta. A post-harvest burn down when possible and a pre-seed burn in the spring is the best way to ensure your crop gets the fast, uniform, vigourous start it needs to outcompete the weeds and set the stage for yield success. CANOLA2018/SEEDGUIDE 19

24 But glyphosate alone is no longer a viable option. To get effective broad-spectrum weed control, including control of resistant biotypes, two and sometimes even three active ingredients are now necessary. UFA has a number of pre-seed weed control tank mixes to choose from. Talk to your CAM about the best product fit for your farm. Product Company Group Rate AIM FMC 14 Command FMC 13 Conquer NuFarm 14,6 Pardner Bayer acres/jug 40 acres/jug 80 acres/case 20 acres/jug /SEEDGUIDE

25 Yield: More than Genetics Darold Niwa, Agronomic Specialist with UFA Yield is still the primary consideration when it comes to canola variety selection. And while the genetics tell you what a variety s yield potential is, whether or not it reaches that potential comes down, in large part, to crop management. Darold Niwa, Agronomic Specialist with UFA, has a formula he uses to illustrate the point: Y = G + E + M (Yield = Genetics + Environment + Management) 2018/SEEDGUIDE 21

26 The only part of that equation you have little control over is the environment. Other than choosing seeding and harvest dates, Mother Nature is in full control of growing conditions. It means that once you ve carefully selected your canola genetics, it s the management you apply to that crop the nutrient plan, seed depth, fertilizer placement, herbicide, fungicide and insecticide decisions which is key to unlocking its yield potential. Crop management is where growers have the most influence on yield, Niwa says. UFA is a trusted partner when making key management decisions throughout the year. We can help with advice and in-crop solutions that help you get the most out of your canola s genetic potential /SEEDGUIDE

27 Keep Clubroot Contained There are no chemical solutions for clubroot, so minimizing crop losses and disease spread comes down to practicing strict management techniques. 1. Long rotations. This is tough because canola tends to be the highest value crop on most farms, but as much as possible, keep rotations as long as possible to reduce clubroot spread and severity. 2. Clean equipment between fields. Roughly 200 pounds of soil can be carried out of a field on one piece of tillage equipment and is a major cause of introducing clubroot spores to a clean field. 3. Eliminate cruciferous volunteers and weeds. Take away hosts in non-canola years. 4. Plant clubroot resistant canola. Clubroot resistant canola genetics are getting better all the time with hybrids that show excellent yield potential, along with disease resistance. Not all clubroot resistant hybrids are the same and some of the newer ones carry resistance to different strains of the disease. UFA carries a number of clubroot resistant canola hybrids. Talk to your CAM about which one is best for your farm. 2018/SEEDGUIDE 23

28 Straight Cutting Canola To swath or not to swath? That s a question more and more canola growers are asking themselves as harvest approaches. The upsurge of exceptional new, shatter-resistant canola varieties means the pros (better yields and bigger seeds) often outweigh the cons. If you want to straight cut canola, start by choosing a hybrid with pod shatter technology then plant it on a field that has as little variation in it as possible. This will give the crop a better opportunity to mature and ripen evenly, which is key to a successful straight cutting operation. Here are a few other considerations for success: Desiccation. Even in the most uniform of fields, there s bound to be some variability in crop maturity. If that s the case, apply a pre-harvest desiccant to get the crop in perfect harvest-ready condition. Combine settings. From header type and configuration to reel and travel speeds to cutter height and more make sure your equipment is set to reduce shattering as much as possible /SEEDGUIDE

29 Variety characteristics. Some canola varieties that don t have pod shatter technology do have characteristics that make them equally good straight cut choices. Check seed company listings and local trial data. You may have to swath. Be prepared to swath if harvest conditions are working against straight cutting. For example: Frost is forecast and the crop isn t sufficiently dried down. Excessive green undergrowth will plug the combine. 2018/SEEDGUIDE 25

30 InVigor Seed Treatment Options/Deadlines to Order Herbicide System Prosper EverGol Jumpstart Lumiderm Jumpstart & Lumiderm Mini Bulk (454 kg) Average Maturity * L252 Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Mid-Late L230 Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Early L233P Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Early L140P LibertyLink Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Mid-Early L241C Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Mid-Early L135C Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Early L255PC Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Mid-Late DEKALB Helix Vibrance Visivio Jumpstart Fortenza Jumpstart & Mini Bulk Fortenza (454 kg) Average Maturity BL Y Y January 10 January 10 N January 10 Mid CR Y Y January 10 January 10 N January 10 Mid RR GENRR Y Y January 10 January 10 N January 10 Mid-Early RR Y Y January 10 January 10 N January 10 Mid-Later RR Y N January 10 January 10 N January 10 Early CANTERRA SEEDS CS2000 Helix Vibrance Visivio Jumpstart Fortenza Jumpstart & Fortenza Mini Bulk (454 kg) Average Maturity Y Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Mid-Late CS2100 Y Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Late-Mid CS2300 GENRR Y Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Mid-Late CS2400 Y Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Early CANTERRA 1918 Y N N N N N Mid CS2200 CL Clearfield Y Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Later-Mid NEXERA Visivio Jumpstart Fortenza 1012 RR Jumpstart & Fortenza Mini Bulk (454 kg) Average Maturity Y February 7 February 7 N February 7 Later 1020 RR Y February 7 February 7 N February 7 Later GENRR 1022 RR Y February 7 February 7 N February 7 Later 1024 RR Y February 7 February 7 Y February 7 Later 2020 CL Y February 7 February 7 N February 7 Later 2022 CL Clearfield Y February 7 February 7 N February 7 Later 2024 CL Y February 7 February 7 Y February 7 Later * Average Maturity + or indicate days on either side of mid-point checks 5440/45H 29 (see inside front cover). Treating schedule will be updated by seed companies and if ordered at the deadline, you can expect product to be shipped within 30 days. Seed companies encourage orders to be placed immediately once seed is booked by the grower /SEEDGUIDE 2018/SEEDGUIDE 33

31 The Cleaver Problem Anecdotal evidence suggests that both non-resistant and Group 2 resistant biotypes are becoming more abundant in all canola-growing regions of Alberta. With their long, rope-like vines and hard-to-cleanout seeds, cleavers can not only slow harvest down by plugging up your combine, they can lead to a significant downgrading of your canola crop. Complicating the situation further, cleavers have adapted their growth habit over time where they used be strictly a fall issue, some populations are now emerging in the spring and can overtake canola seedlings quickly. Indeed, cleavers not controlled in the fall can be over a foot wide by spring. The situation warrants a renewed focus on burn down operations, both fall and spring. A postharvest burn down to get the fall-emerged weeds is ideal, weather permitting. Control spring-emerging populations while they re still small (2-whorl is ideal) with a pre-seed burn down. Also, use strategic tank mixes to control resistant populations. Talk to your local UFA CAM about our line of burn down products to help get cleavers under control /SEEDGUIDE

32 Sclerotinia - it s everywhere The fungus that causes sclerotinia stem rot is found in all canola-growing regions. And with so much canola acreage, all producers should consider their crops at risk of disease when conditions are favorable. Sclerotinia is incredibly destructive and causes more yield loss than any other canola disease. The more humid and wetter the weather, the greater the risk of disease outbreak and a foliar fungicide applied preventatively (between 20 and 50 per cent bloom) is still the best control strategy. UFA.com/Contact or , Option /SEEDGUIDE 29

33 Canola Diseases Measuring Blackleg UFA can help you assess crop disease problems and work with you to find solutions that are right for your farm s particular situation. Call your CAM any time to talk about the best way to protect your crops. As genetic sources of resistance start to lose some potency, blackleg has been on the rise again in recent years. Even low severity blackleg can result in yield loss of up to 20 per cent and the disease is becoming an issue for international trade both powerful reasons to have an effective management plan in place. The first step is to find out if the blackleg resistant genetics you re using are holding up. To do that, scout your fields in the fall right after straight cutting or swathing. You want to choose a few areas of the field to scout that give you a good representative sample of the overall field. Randomly choose 20 plants in a 100 square-foot area and clip the stems right at the soil surface with a pair of sheers. Use the images to the right to give each clipped stem a blackleg score, then average your results together to get an overall score for the field. If your field s blackleg severity score is 1.5 or higher, resistance could be breaking down in the field and you may need to think about switching to a different canola hybrid, lengthening rotations and definitely start to include a fungicide application in your budget and cropping plans /SEEDGUIDE

34 BLACKLEG SEVERITY RATING* No disease visible in cross-section. Yield Loss 0 Diseased tissue occupies 25% or less of cross-section. Yield Loss 17% Diseased tissue occupies 26-50% of cross-section. Yield Loss 34% Diseased tissue occupies 51-75% of cross-section. Yield Loss 52% Diseased tissue occupies over 75% of cross-section. Plant is not dead. Yield Loss 69% Diseased tissue occupies 100% of cross-section. Tissue is dry and black. Yield Loss 86% *Reference data provided by BASF Canada Inc. 2018/SEEDGUIDE 31

35 InVigor Seed Treatment Options/Deadlines to Order Herbicide System Prosper EverGol Jumpstart Lumiderm Jumpstart & Lumiderm Mini Bulk (454 kg) Average Maturity * L252 Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Mid-Late L230 Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Early L233P Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Early L140P LibertyLink Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Mid-Early L241C Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Mid-Early L135C Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Early L255PC Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Mid-Late DEKALB Helix Vibrance Visivio Jumpstart Fortenza Jumpstart & Mini Bulk Fortenza (454 kg) Average Maturity BL Y Y January 10 January 10 N January 10 Mid CR Y Y January 10 January 10 N January 10 Mid RR GENRR Y Y January 10 January 10 N January 10 Mid-Early RR Y Y January 10 January 10 N January 10 Mid-Later RR Y N January 10 January 10 N January 10 Early CANTERRA SEEDS CS2000 Helix Vibrance Visivio Jumpstart Fortenza Jumpstart & Fortenza Mini Bulk (454 kg) Average Maturity Y Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Mid-Late CS2100 Y Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Late-Mid CS2300 GENRR Y Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Mid-Late CS2400 Y Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Early CANTERRA 1918 Y N N N N N Mid CS2200 CL Clearfield Y Y February 9 February 9 February 9 February 9 Later-Mid NEXERA Visivio Jumpstart Fortenza 1012 RR Jumpstart & Fortenza Mini Bulk (454 kg) Average Maturity Y February 7 February 7 N February 7 Later 1020 RR Y February 7 February 7 N February 7 Later GENRR 1022 RR Y February 7 February 7 N February 7 Later 1024 RR Y February 7 February 7 Y February 7 Later 2020 CL Y February 7 February 7 N February 7 Later 2022 CL Clearfield Y February 7 February 7 N February 7 Later 2024 CL Y February 7 February 7 Y February 7 Later * Average Maturity + or indicate days on either side of mid-point checks 5440/45H 29 (see inside front cover). Treating schedule will be updated by seed companies and if ordered at the deadline, you can expect product to be shipped within 30 days. Seed companies encourage orders to be placed immediately once seed is booked by the grower /SEEDGUIDE 2018/SEEDGUIDE 33

36 HARVEST NOW PAY LATER Get your harvest season needs on farm and don t pay until November 25, 2017 with multiple payment options.* NEW! Includes purchases of lubricants and smoothwall bins!* *See full details at /SEEDGUIDE UFA.com/HarvestAhead

37 Grain, silage or GRAZING We have the right corn variety for you. CORN

38 Corn Hybrids UFA also carries more than 25 varieties of corn from three leading suppliers in the industry. Whether you are growing corn for grain, silage or grazing, we have a corn hybrid suited to your area and operation. We can help select the right one for you, based on heat unit requirements and agronomic characteristics. Gain an advantage from seed to feed. DEKALB early season corn hybrids are bred for grain and tested for silage for consistent, strong performance. DEKALB brand corn is All Season Strong. DEKALB DKC23-17RIB Heat Units 2075 Value Added Trait GENVT2P RIB Complete Seeding Vigour 4 Root Strength 3 Stalk Strength 2 Plant Height Medium Silage Yield 2 An early flowering and early maturing hybrid that brings improved yield potential to its maturity zone. This VT Double Pro RIB Complete hybrid has excellent test weight and is a quality silage option in low heat unit areas /SEEDGUIDE

39 DEKALB DKC23-21 Heat Units 2075 Value Added Trait RR2 Seeding Vigour 3 Root Strength 3 Stalk Strength 3 Plant Height Medium Silage Yield 3 Has fast drydown and excellent test weight, making it a quality silage option in low heat unit areas. It is early maturing with very good harvest appearance and agronomics. Plant to target 30-32,000 plants per acre on rotated ground. DEKALB DKC26-25 Heat Units 2125 Value Added Trait RR2 Seeding Vigour 2 Root Strength 3 Stalk Strength 3 Plant Height Medium-Tall Silage Yield 4 Performs well as dual purpose silage product in short season zones. It has excellent emergence and early season vigour, and performs well across all soil types and in high-yield environments. 2018/SEEDGUIDE 37

40 DEKALB DKC26-28RIB Heat Units 2150 Value Added Trait GENVT2P RIB Complete Seeding Vigour 2 Root Strength 2 Stalk Strength 2 Plant Height Medium-Tall Silage Yield 3 A medium-to-tall hybrid with a dual purpose fit in short season zones. This VT Double Pro RIB Complete hybrid has excellent emergence, early season vigour, and standability. It performs well across all soil types and in high-yield environments. DEKALB DKC26-40RIB - NEW Heat Units 2150 Value Added Trait GENVT2P RIB Complete Seeding Vigour 2 Root Strength 3 Stalk Strength 2 Plant Height Medium-Tall Silage Yield 1 A NEW VT Double Pro RIB Complete hybrid that has demonstrated excellent emergence, test weight and late season appearance. Its fast drydown helps put this hybrid on the early side of its relative maturity /SEEDGUIDE

41 DEKALB DKC27-54 Heat Units 2175 Value Added Trait RR2 Seeding Vigour 2 Root Strength 4 Stalk Strength 4 Plant Height Medium-Tall Silage Yield 4 A medium-to-tall hybrid with excellent early vigour and harvest appearance; it flowers late but will dry down to favour high test weight. It is an excellent dual purpose silage product in short season areas and performs very well at higher populations and across all soil types and yield environments. DEKALB DKC27-55RIB Heat Units 2200 Value Added Trait GENVT2P RIB Complete Seeding Vigour 2 Root Strength 3 Stalk Strength 3 Plant Height Medium-Tall Silage Yield 2 A medium-to-tall hybrid with excellent early vigour and harvest appearance; it flowers late but will dry down to favour high test weight. This VT Double Pro RIB Complete hybrid is an excellent dual purpose silage product in short season areas and performs very well at higher populations and across all soil types and yield environments. 2018/SEEDGUIDE 39

42 CANTERRA SEEDS is proud to distribute PRIDE Seeds hybrid seed corn and soybean seed. PRIDE Seeds has a 65-year history in Canadian agriculture, built on high-quality production, and state-of-the-art technology. As a leading supplier of high-performing corn hybrids and soybean varieties, PRIDE Seeds is an ideal partner, with a quality-focused business that rounds out CANTERRA SEEDS portfolio of products. PRIDE HYBRID A4099 RR Heat Units 2125 Value Added Trait Spring Vigour Root Strength Stalk Strength Plant Height Silage Yield RR2 Excellent Very Good Very Good Medium-Tall Good Brings excellent yield potential and rapid drydown to grain producers in the early maturity zone, but also a high performance grazing hybrid, with good silage potential as well /SEEDGUIDE

43 PRIDE HYBRID A4705HMRR Heat Units 2300 Value Added Trait Spring Vigour Root Strength Stalk Strength Plant Height Silage Yield RR2 Very Good Excellent Excellent Tall Very Good Benchmark product for the silage, grazing and high moisture corn grower. Features slow drydown for a wide harvest window. PRIDE HYBRID A1047RR EDF Heat Units 2350 Value Added Trait Spring Vigour Root Strength Stalk Strength Plant Height Silage Yield RR2 Very Good Excellent Excellent Very Tall Excellent Premium choice for high moisture corn or silage, with big tall plants and girthy ears on a white cob. Effective digestible fibre hybrid with excellent yield and starch per acre. 2018/SEEDGUIDE 41

44 Pickseed recognizes that selecting the right hybrids with the right genetics and technology yields profitable results. That is why we offer many grain and silage hybrids that contain advanced corn traits that provide a broad spectrum of above and below ground insect and weed control while providing the grower with numerous herbicide spray options. We also offer conventional corn varieties as well as Leafy varieties for growers requiring specific characteristics for smaller market segments. All these factors work to reduce a grower s risk and increase the bottom line from the corn crop. PICKSEED HYBRID PS 2262RR Heat Units 2075 Value Added Trait RR2 Seeding Vigour Very Good Root Strength Very Good Stalk Strength Very Good Plant Height Medium-Tall Silage Potential Very Good Roundup Ready Corn 2 techonology version of PS 2263VT2P RIB. Very good emergence and seedling vigour, best performance at higher populations /SEEDGUIDE

45 PICKSEED HYBRID PS 2263VT2P Heat Units 2100 Value Added Trait Seeding Vigour Root Strength Stalk Strength Plant Height Silage Potential VT DoublePro RIB Complete Very Good Very Good Excellent Medium Tall Very Good VT DoublePro RIB Complete technology version of PS 2262RR. Very good emergence and seedling vigour, best performance at higher populations. PICKSEED HYBRID PS 2320RR Heat Units 2200 Value Added Trait Seeding Vigour Root Strength Stalk Strength Plant Height Silage Potential RR2 Very Good Good Very Good Tall Excellent Roundup Ready Corn 2 technology. Impressive dual purpose option. Flowers and black layers exceptionally early, exhibits slow drydown due to flint kernal influence. 2018/SEEDGUIDE 43

46 PICKSEED HYBRID PS 2332 Heat Units 2250 Value Added Trait Seeding Vigour Root Strength Stalk Strength Plant Height Silage Potential N/A Very Good Very Good Very Good Medium Good Impressive yield performance for early maturing hybrid. Flowers and black layers exceptionally early. Outstanding late season look and staygreen. Uniform, consistent ear development down the row. PICKSEED HYBRID PS 2420RR - NEW Heat Units 2300 Value Added Trait Seeding Vigour Root Strength Stalk Strength Plant Height Silage Potential RR2 Very Good Good Very Good Tall Excellent Roundup Ready Corn 2 technology. Impressive dual purpose option. Flowers and black layers exceptionally early. Exhibits slow drydown due to flint kernal infulence. Tall stature with staygreen /SEEDGUIDE

47 Quickroots Benefits Improved availability of nitrogen, phosphate and potassium. T. virens 1. Breaking Bonds N K N K N Enhanced nutrient availability, which supports root and shoot growth. P P Plant Available Ca 2. Freeing Nutrients Ca++ B. a. P ---- Plant Available T. virens = Trichoderma virens B. a. = Bacillus amyloliquefaciens P = Phosphate Ca = Calcium Increased yield potential. Performance in a variety of soil conditions and types. How the technology works: 1. The biologicals Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Trichoderma virens have the ability to release phosphate in the soil not readily available to the plant. 2. Improved phosphate availability can lead to expanded root volume, which enhances nitrogen and potassium uptake. 3. This ultimately can enable optimal plant growth and increased yield potential. If you need more information or have questions about QuickRoots, contact your UFA Customer Account Manager (CAM) ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS. Monsanto BioAg and Design and QuickRoots are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, Monsanto Canada, Inc. licensee Monsanto Canada Inc. 2018/SEEDGUIDE 45

48 Corn Variety Traits Hybrid Conventional Roundup Ready VT DoublePro RIB Complete CHU (Heat units) RM (Relative Maturity) Silage Potential DEKALB DKC23-17RIB * DKC23-21 * DKC26-25 * DKC26-28RIB * DKC26-40RIB NEW * DKC27-54 * DKC27-55RIB * (For a full list of DEKALB corn hybrids, visit UFA.com/Crop.) PRIDE (DISTRIBUTED BY CANTERRA SEEDS) A4099RR * A4705HMRR * A1047RREDF * (For a full list of Pride corn hybrids, visit UFA.com/Crop) PICKSEED PS 2262RR * PS 2263VT2P * PS 2320RR * PS 2332 * PS 2420RR NEW * (For a full list of Pickseed corn hybrids, visit UFA.com/Crop.) /SEEDGUIDE 2018/SEEDGUIDE 47

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50 Finance Options to Fit Your Business Needs CREDIT OPTIONS UFA has credit options designed to be flexible and fit the particular needs of rural businesses. Our credit programs include EasyGROW Credit and EasyTERM Credit funded by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), and Scotiabank Yield More Financing. LEASING OPTIONS UFA works closely with the top agricultural leasing companies to bring you great rates and flexible leasing options. Due to the scale of our leased sales, UFA customers get preferred rates with numerous options available which are customized to fit your business needs. For more information, talk to your local CAM today or call , Option /SEEDGUIDE 49

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