PRODUCTION GUIDE. In The Field, On Your Farm, In Your Community

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1 2016 PRODUCTION GUIDE In The Field, On Your Farm, In Your Community

2 OUR PURPOSE Our purpose at Farmers Pride is simple; we help farmers who feed the world. Farming is more than just a job or a way of life; it is the center of economics for every nation and a vital part of everyone s day. Consider these important facts: Each American Farmer today feeds 155 people per year; 20 years ago they fed 85 people per year. Farmers will need to produce more food in the next 40 years than in the previous 10,000 years combined! The world population will grow by an additional 2 billion in the next 20 years. At Farmers Pride, we are proud to work with farmers to meet these goals while at the same time protect the environment with practices that preserve our land, water, air and wildlife. Consider these important attributes of agriculture: Advances in seed science, machinery and precision-farming tools like Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping help farmers grow more with simplified weed control and reduced chemical applications. Conservation tillage (reduced or no-till planting) conserves soil and water, and reduces soil erosion and fuel usage. Go Green! One acre of corn removes 8 tons of harmful greenhouse gases. We are extremely proud of our tag line, In the Field, on the Farm, in your Community. It hits to the core value of what Farmers Pride stands for. We are in the Fields researching and recommending the best in agricultural practices. We are on your Farms taking the time to better understand your needs and bringing the best products/programs available to assist you in achieving the best return on your investment. We are in your Community and in the various communities of which we serve to support farmers and their community as an important way of life. Last year, Farmer Pride sold over $200 million serving multiple communities. These profits were returned back to our local economy in the form of cash dividends ($368,000), retired stockholders equity (stock) totaling $785,0000 back to producers, capital reinvestments to better serve you, property taxes ($258,000), local payroll ($7 million), and the support of local charities and projects of which there are too many to mention in this space. We offer you the very best in products (and yes, there are differences in products) that you will find in our 2016 Crop Production Guide. Please take advantage of our promise to provide the people, products and programs designed to provide you success in a volatile marketplace. We take pride in this promise every day! Thank you for your past business and future business we want your business, but know we have to earn it every day. Together, let s make 2016 a great year! Dean Thernes President In The Field, On Your Farm, In Your Community GUIDE BOOK

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4 IN THE FIELD MAKE YOUR STARTER SMARTER! Use FIELD POWER 2x2 powered by AVAIL and NutriSphere to maximize your applied phosphorus and nitrogen investment and ensure peak efficiency for your corn. Field Power 2x2 Provides: Better P Efficiency in Your Soil for Increased P Uptake in the Plant Protection Against N Leaching, Volatilization and Denitrification Stronger Roots, Healthier Start and Stronger Finish More Flexibility in Your Application Schedule Effective Protection for Both Liquid and Granular Fertilizers A Madison County side-by-side comparison, Field Power 2x2 resulted in a 14.4 bushel/acre yield advantage over a traditional starter. In a similar trial, Field Power IF showed a 9.9 bushel/acre yield increase over traditional starter. Use FIELD POWER IF powered by AVAIL to promote more efficient phosphorus uptake, better overall plant health and higher yield potential in your crop. Field Power IF powered by AVAIL is an easy-to-use in-furrow starter fertilizer designed to get corn off to a quick start. Delivering more available phosphorus and the proper amount of essential elements for maximum yield potential. Field Power IF Benefits: Provides a Complete Blend of Nutrients Essential for Early Season Plant Vigor Reduces Phosphorus Fixation in the Soil Helps Improve Nutrient Delivery to the plant, Promoting Even Stands and Optimum Starts Stronger Roots, Healthier Start and Stronger Finish Field Power IF Plus+ Benefits: Provides a boost for corn development Will accelerate leaf, stem, and root growth Promotes cell division and leaf expansion These products are available at all Farmers Pride locations. AVAIL and NutriSphere-N are registered trademarks of Verdesian Life Sciences GUIDE BOOK

5 IN THE FIELD Seed treatments are not new in either corn or soybeans. But the wide-range of protection and plant yield response is new these days! Today s seed protection products offer you a variety of not only early season, but in some cases all season long protections on a wide range of pests. Soybean seed protection has been around for some time, but not as widely used as the corn seed protection products. The soybean treatment products have been improved greatly over the years. They offer early season insect and disease protection. We will continue to evaluate these products every year in order to give you the best overall, comprehensive crop plan and protections of your seed inputs. Farmers Pride Agronomists can help you with the best plan for your high yield goals. Powered by Seed Shield Protection Soybean plants get nitrogen from bacteria, more specifically a particular rhizobial species of bacteria. For many years, soybean inoculants were used when a well inoculated soybean crop had not been grown on the particular field for 3 or more years. Recent studies done with a corn/bean rotation show a 1 to 6 bushel advantage for the use of soybean inoculants. At Farmers Pride, we believe our Field Power ST+ is part of your high yield production plan. Ask your local Farmers Pride Agronomist our seed treatment package when making your seed decisions. Powered by Seed Shield Protection 5

6 CORN - EARLY DKC DKC VERY GOOD TOP-END YIELD POTENTIAL WITH EXCEPTIONAL DISEASE PACKAGE AND AGRONOMICS Fast emergence Excellent roots for standability Great late season stay green and health NEW RECRUIT 103RM VERSATILE HYBRID WITH HIGH YIELD POTENTIAL ON IRRIGATED OR DRYLAND Excellent for corn-on-corn Responds best if planted early Fast emergence 105RM DKC DKC STRONG EMERGENCE WITH STALKS AND ROOTS TO GET YOU TO HARVEST Fast emergence Irrigated hybrid Late season standability thru harvest NEW RECRUIT 106RM HIGH YIELD WITH A GREAT DISEASE PACKAGE Works well to plant early Exceptional stay green and disease package Plant irrigated or dryland NEW RECRUIT 108RM DKC DKC *Available in Double PRO* *Available in Double PRO* VERY GOOD TOP-END YIELD POTENTIAL AND GOOD POTENTIAL UNDER DROUGHT STRESS CONDITIONS Plant in high yield environments Good Goss s Wilt tolerance Works well for corn following corn due to solid disease package PROVEN STARTER 110RM TOP-END YIELD WITH DROUGHT TOLERANCE MAKES THIS AN EXCELELNT CHOICE Good Goss s Wilt tolerance Plant either dryland or irrigated areas Plant at medium-high planting populations PROVEN STARTER 111RM DKC DKC TOP-END YIELD WITH DROUGHT TOLERANCE MAKES THIS AN EXCELELNT CHOICE Good Goss s Wilt tolerance Plant either dryland or irrigated areas Plant at medium-high planting populations PROVEN STARTER 111RM *Available in Double PRO* GOOD VERSITILITY AND RESPONSE TO VARYING PLANTING POPULATIONS Very good Goss s Wilt tolerance Very good greensnap tolerance Good response to drought stress at medium populations 112RM GUIDE BOOK

7 CORN - EARLY DKC DKC *Available in Double PRO* VERSATILE PRODUCT THAT CAN OFFER TOP-END YIELD WITH TOP-NOTCH AGRONOMICS Excellent stalks and very good roots Very good drought and greensnap tolerance Adapted to minimum tillage systems PROVEN STARTER 112RM VERY GOOD TOP-END YIELD POTENTIAL AND GOOD POTENTIAL UNDER DROUGHT STRESS CONDITIONS Best emerging hybrid in cold soil Great for corn-on-corn situations Very dark green, great eye appeal NEW RECRUIT 113RM DKC *Available in Double PRO* STABLE YIELD POTENTIAL ACROSS A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTS Very good Goss s Wilt tolerance Ear flex allows for variable planting populations Plant on dry-land or irrigated acres PROVEN STARTER 115RM *New Recruit Performance: 1 = Excellent 9 = Poor Plant Height: M-Medium, MT-Medium Tall T-Tall Variety DKC 53-68* DKC DKC 56-03* DKC 58-06* DKC DKC DKC DKC DKC DKC 63-60* DKC Trait Package VT Double PRO VT Triple PRO Relative Maturity No-Till Adaptability Seedling Growth Plant Height Root Strength Stalk Strength Gray Leaf Spot Drought Tolerance M M M M M M M M M M M-T Goss s Wilt Drydown

8 CORN - EARLY NK N61P ELITE GENETICS WITH SOLID AGRONOMICS FOR SUPERIOR YIELD PERFORMANCE Broad adaptability with excellent drought tolerance Good late season plant intactness aids harvestability Ear flex makes this hybrid a good choice for all management practices 107RM NK N59B EXCEPTIONAL DROUGHT TOLERANCE WITH AGRISURE ARTESIAN TECNOLOGY Maximizes yield when it rains; increases yield when it doesn t Top-end yield potential makes this a great choice for highly managed acres Strong emergence and seedling vigor allows for early planting 109RM NK N67S OUTSTANDING YIELD PERFORMANCE FOR MAXIMUM RETURNS Excels in highly productive management systems Moderate plant type with superb stalk strength Dependable emergence and seedling vigor make this a good option for early planting PROVEN STARTER 110RM NK N68B OUTSTANDING YIELD PERFORMANCE FOR MAXIMUM RETURNS Exceptional standability provides flexible harvest schedule Superb drought tolerance and ear flex support high yields Yields well in Gray Leaf Spot environments, despite below average disease resistance rating 111RM NK N74R OUTSTANDING YIELD PERFORMANCE WITH AN EXCELLENT AGRONOMIC PRACTICE Strong emergence and seedling vigor Superb root strength and proven stalk strength Excellent choice for continuous corn acres PROVEN STARTER 114RM GUIDE BOOK

9 CORN - EARLY Variety N61P N59B N67S N68B N74R Trait Package 3000GT/Viptera Artesian 3000GT/ Viptera 3110 Viptera 3000GT/ Viptera 3000GT/Viptera Relative Maturity No-Till Adaptability Seedling Growth Plant Height M M M M MT Root Strength Stalk Strength Gray Leaf Spot Drought Tolerance Goss s Wilt Drydown *New Recruit Performance: 1 = Excellent 9 = Poor Plant Height: M-Medium, MT-Medium Tall T-Tall 9

10 CORN - EARLY 4975VT3P/ 5412SS/ EXCELLENT FOR CORN-ON-CORN USING MEDIUM TO MEDIUM-HIGH POPULATIONS Place in soils with higher yield potential and late-season nitrogen Timely harvest for best yield potential Great heat stress tolerance 102RM EXCELLENT FOR CORN-ON-CORN USING MEDIUM TO MEDIUM-HIGH POPULATIONS Excellent Goss s Wilt tolerance Above-average staygreen and late-season intactness Solid stalk and standability PROVEN STARTER 106RM 4895SS/ 5887VT3P/ TOP YIELD POTENTIAL FOR THIS MATURITY Good moisture and heat stress tolerance Excellent root strength and late-season stalk integrity Avoid plating in cold, poorly drained soils NEW RECRUIT 108RM EXCELLENT FOR CORN-ON-CORN USING MEDIUM TO MEDIUM-LOW POPULATIONS Good heat stress tolerance Exceptional yield potential with adequate nitrogen Excellent grain finish and test weight 108RM 6110SS/ 6065SS/ COMPANION TO IN LOWER-YIELD ENVIRONMENTS TO MANAGE STRESS Medium plant height with very stay green Takes on tough dryland acres Fast emergence NEW RECRUIT 110RM OFF-THE-CHARTS STRESS TOLERANT PRODUCT WITH OUTSTANDING TOP-END YIELD POTENTIAL Good ear flex, responds to increased densities Great workhorse hybrid for corn on corn Tall hybrid that can be planted early 111RM 5222VT2P/ 5290DG/ VERY STRONG YIELD POTENTIAL EAST TO WEST Performs well across soil types at high densities Heat and drought tolerance Great for dryland acres NEW RECRUIT 112RM GENUITY DROUGHTGARD HYBRID WITH TREMENDOUS STRESS TOLERANCE Plant at high populations Good greensnap and Goss s Wilt tolerance Taller plant type with excellent silage potential NEW RECRUIT 112RM GUIDE BOOK

11 CORN - EARLY 6274SS/ 6594SS/ SOLID PERFORMANCE ACROSS CENTRAL-WESTERN CORN BELT IN CORN ON CORN ENVIRONMENT Good stalks and roots strength Excellent greensnap tolerance and late plant health High yield potential on variable soils; needs adequate fertility PROVEN STARTER 112RM FULLER-SEASON GENUITY PRODUCT WITH SOLID AGRONOMICS Very good roots and stalks strength Root system can handle variable soils from heavy clay to lighter sands Top end yield potential, with high population and management 113RM Variety CP 4975 CP 5412 CP 4895* CP 5887 CP 6110* CP 6065 CP 5222* CP 5290 * CP 6274 CP 6594* Trait Package VT3P VT3P VT3P DroughtGard VT2P/ Relative Maturity No-Till Adaptability Seedling Growth Plant Height Root Strength Stalk Strength Gray Leaf Spot Drought Tolerance MT M M M M M M M M M Goss s Wilt Drydown *New Recruit Performance: 1 = Excellent 9 = Poor Plant Height: M-Medium, MT-Medium Tall T-Tall 11

12 CORN - EARLY AG 2431 AG 2535 EXCELLENT NO-TILL ADAPTABILITY WITH GOOD STANDABILITY Strong Phytophthora Root Rot field tolerance Plant on good soils, irrigated or dryland Good plant height for medium maturity soybean 2.4RM NO-TILL, TALLER SOYBEAN WITH A DEFENSIVE PACKAGE Great soybean for high PH soils Taller soybean that stands well Great for dryland NEW RECRUIT 2.5RM AG 2636 AG 2733 HIGH YIELD WITH GREAT STRESS TOLERANCE Very good on high PH soils Taller no-till soybean for drier acres Yield like 2733 NEW RECRUIT 2.6RM EXCELLENT NO-TILL ADAPTABILITY WITH GOOD STANDABILITY This bean is all about yield! Largest volume bean sold Very strong emergence for no-till PROVEN STARTER 2.7RM AG 2836 AG 3034 HIGH YIELD WITH GREAT STRESS TOLERANCE DEFENSIVE SOYBEAN FOR STRESS AND DISEASE Fast emergence for no-till Taller soybean for standability Very good on SDS NEW RECRUIT 2.8RM STRONG PERFORMER PRODUCES MEDIUM-TALL PLANT WITH GOOD STANDABILITY Strong Phytophthora Root Rot package Good standability soybean cyst nematode resistance Strong no-till adaptability PROVEN STARTER 3.0RM GUIDE BOOK

13 CORN - EARLY Variety AG 2431 AG 2535* AG 2636* AG 2733 AG 2836* AG 3034 Trait Package Roundup Roundup Roundup Roundup Roundup Roundup Relative Maturity Emergence Plant Height MT MT MT MT MT MT Standability Stress Tolerance Narrow Row Wide Row IDC SDS *New Recruit Performance: 1 = Excellent 9 = Poor Plant Height: M-Medium, MT-Medium Tall T-Tall 13

14 CORN - EARLY NK S20-T6 NK S24-K2 DOMINATING YILED PERFORMANCE Very good Iron Deficiency Chlorosis tolerance Strong Sudden Death Syndrome resistance Rps1c Phytophthora Root Rot gene 2.0RM GROWER FAVORITE FOR YIELD AND FIELD APPEARANCE Rps1c gene with very good Phytophthora Root Rot field tolerance Strong standability for ease of harvest Above average Sudden Death Syndrome resistance PROVEN STARTER 2.4RM NK S25-L9 NK S27-J7 TOP PERFORMANCE WITH OUTSTANDING HARVESTABILITY Strong Sudden Death Syndrome resistance Above average Phytophthora Root Rot field tolerance with RSps1c gene Very good standability NEW RECRUIT 2.5RM STRONG YIELD WITH OUTSTANDING SUDDEN DEATH SYNDROME RESISTANCE Very good Iron Deficiency Chlorosis tolerance Strong emergence for a quick start at planting Rps1k Phytophthora Root Rot gene 2.7RM NK S28-A2 NK S28-D3 TOP-END YIELDS WITH EXCELLENT DEFENSE Soybean Cyst Nematode resistant Very strong Sudden Death Syndrome resistance Rps1c Phytophthora Root Rot protection PROVEN STARTER 2.8RM YIELD AND AGRONOMIC COMBINATION FOR BROAD ADAPTABILITY Very good Phytophthora Root Rot field tolerance Solid Sudden Death Syndrome resistance Very good stress tolerance NEW RECRUIT 2.8RM NK S30-C1 NK S31-F1 HIGH-YIELD CHOICE FOR PRODUCTIVE SOILS Strong Sudden Death Syndrome resistance Strong emergence and outstanding standability Above average Phytophthora Root Rot field tolerance RETURNING STARTER 3.0RM OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE FOR WESTERN ENVIRONMENTS Very good Iron Deficiency Chlorosis tolerance Above average standability Plant type allows adaptability to all row widths NEW RECRUIT 3.1RM GUIDE BOOK

15 CORN - EARLY Variety NK S20-T6 NK S24-K2 NK S25-L9* NK S27-J7 NK S28-A2 NK S28-D3* NK S30-C1 NK S31-F1* Trait Package Roundup Genutiy Roundyup Roundup Roundup Genutiy Roundyup Roundup Genutiy Roundyup Roundup Relative Maturity Emergence Plant Height M M MT MT M M M M Standability Stress Tolerance Narrow Row Wide Row IDC SDS *New Recruit Performance: 1 = Excellent 9 = Poor Plant Height: M-Medium, MT-Medium Tall T-Tall 15

16 CORN - EARLY 2200 WINPAK 2501 WINPAK HIGHEST YIELDING HYBRID FOR GROUP 2.2 Versatile for all soils First choice for early group 2 Top selling soybean for its maturity! NEW RECRUIT 2.2RM HIGHEST SELLING HYBRID FOR ALL SOYBEANS Excellent Phytophthora Root Rot field tolerance Hybrid prefers to be placed on lighter soils Proven high yield for irrigated and good dryland acres PROVEN STARTER 2.4RM HYBRID THAT CAN HANDLE STRESS WITH HIGH YIELDS Excellent Phytophthora Root Rot field tolerance Very good Sudden Death Syndrome resistance Excellent package for field variability situations on the dryland acre 2.6RM OFFENSIVE BEAN WITH DEFENSIVE PACKAGE Excellent Phytophthora Root Rot field tolerance High yield potential in western environments Large branching plant type NEW RECRUIT 2.7RM 2810 WINPAK 3000 WINPAK VERY VERSATILE HYBRID FOR DRYLAND Above average white mold tolerance Great yield potential under stress Great disease package 2.8RM OFFENSIVE HYBRID FOR WIDE ROWS Excellent Phytophthora Root Rot field tolerance Great for all soils and yield environments Hybrid prefers to be placed on heavier soils 3.0RM GUIDE BOOK

17 CORN - EARLY Variety CP 2200* CP 2501 CP 2674 CP 2715* CP 2810 CP 3000 Trait Package WinPak - RR2 WinPak - RR2 Roundup Roundup WinPak - RR2 WinPak - RR2 Relative Maturity Emergence Plant Height M M M M M MT Standability Stress Tolerance Narrow Row Wide Row IDC SDS N/A 3 3 *New Recruit Performance: 1 = Excellent 9 = Poor Plant Height: M-Medium, MT-Medium Tall T-Tall 17

18 IN THE FIELD In Your Field FIELD POWER YIELD MAX MAKING POSITIVE IMPACT ON YIELDS! Evaluate and monitor nutrients in your field before problems appear! Plant analysis dates back to the early 1800 s when studies were used to study the relationship of yield to nutrient content. As technology advanced, more timely and accurate information was produced. With this advancement, plant analysis has moved from analyzing plants that already showing signs of nutrient deficiencies to having the ability to analyze plants at key critical growth stages with the purpose of warding off or correcting nutrient issues before genetic yield potential has been reduced. Soil Testing is only the beginning; a soil sample represents a measurement at one point in time. As a crop takes up nutrients throughout its life cycle, typically under very different soil, water and temperature conditions, nutrient levels are likely to change. Soil sampling and tissue sampling are most valuable when used in combination to aid in crop management. In-season satellite imagery and crop scouting helps you stay in control of and manage your operation with near realtime feedback from all of your fields. This will allow you to make timely management decisions to maximize the potential of today s high-yielding geneticsthis tool gives you the opportunity to: Monitor season-long crop development in each field Scout parts of fields to diagnose issues in a timely manner, maximizing yield potential Create variable rate prescriptions to fertilize undernourished parts of field Apply crop protection products early to defend against diseases and insects Evaluate performance of in-season management decisions including irrigations schedules with a year-end analysis GUIDE BOOK

19 IN THE FIELD Field Power Agronomic Solutions The Farmers Pride Agronomy s team s goal is to assist farmers and ranchers in northeast Nebraska to strengthen their economic well-being. Our Field Power Agronomic Solutions offers a complete line of products and services of seed & seed treatments, crop nutrients, chemicals, insecticides, scouting, custom application and Site Specific Agronomy (SSA)-our precision technology platform. In Your Field Field Power Agronomic Solutions offers a total and complete agronomy plan to maximize your investment with the goal of raising the best crop possible from the seed to the bin. Field Power Hybrids-seed selection, precision placement and seed treatments will get your crop off to a great start Field Power Nutrients-powered by our Site Specific Agronomy (SSA) Program, we can precisely measure soil fertility and placement of your crop nutrients to get the product where you need it the most. This saves you money, maximizes your investment and doesn t waste valuable product. Coupled with our Field Power Starter Fertilizers and in-season side-dressing applications, your crop is in great hands. Field Power Yield Max-powered by the Farmers Pride Agronomy Team, we use tools that range from scouting and in-season imagery and plant tissue samples to soil moisture monitoring and yield analysis. With seven retail locations and 15 agronomists with over 150 combined years of agronomic knowledge and experience, let us take on your most challenging field and develop a total agronomic strategy for you! SSA Site Specific Agronomy 19

20 ON YOUR FARM On Your Farm Local Service, Local People, Serving Local needs Serving Your Energy Needs Since 1934 Over our past 80 years, Farmers Pride has earned its reputation as a safe, dependable supplier of high-quality energy Over the past 80 years, Farmers Pride has earned its reputation as a safe, dependable supplier of high-quality energy products those that keep tractors and fleets running smoothly, fuel cars and buses, and warm homes all across northeast Nebraska. We offer a complete line-up of energy products; from diesel fuels specifically designed for the harsh conditions of agriculture and over-the-road trucks, unleaded and ethanol gasoline, propane for home heat, crop drying and your home grill, to packaged and bulk lubricants for any and every application. With over over years years of experience, of experience, no other diesel no other fuel contains diesel a fuel more contains complete, a balanced more & complete, quality package balanced of additives & quality than Ruby package Fieldmaster of additives - it s done to ensure you get the performance you expect for the equipment you depend on. Ruby Fieldmaster contains a special additive to meet the needs of today s engine technologies. In engines designed to meet new EPA emission standards, increased pressure and temperatures can literally cook typical #2 diesel fuel, resulting in injector/ filter problems, reduced efficiency and costly repairs. We are proud to offer a premium fuel that helps alleviate this problem, often experienced in modernized diesel engines (2007 models and newer). Total Protection Warranty is all about helping you sleep at night-assuming you stop for sleep! Whether you buy new or used equipment, you simply won't find a better way to protect your investment. That's because this warranty gives you unsurpassed coverage while helping to ensure that only highquality energy products go into your equipment. When you use Ruby Fieldmaster premium diesel and Cenex lubricants exclusively, you'll get up to 10 years or 10,000 hours of engine, transmission, fuel injectors, and pumps coverage. What makes this the best Warranty in Agriculture? Covers new equipment for up to 10 years or 10,000 hours Covers a wide variety of equipment-including used equipment! No deductible per work order Minimal enrollment fee No operator "burden of proof" to make a claim Transferable to the next owner-valuable at trade-in time! Farmers Pride is all about promoting safety for all users of propane. We commit to making safety a priority and offer programs to help our trained delivery staff to inject safety into the everyday thinking of their customers. Our Budget Plan lets you spend less time thinking about heating your home and more time with the people in it. Your monthly propane bill will be based on your historical usage, which reduces your expense in the winter. The largest inventory storage in northeast Nebraska; this storage allows to fill propane at the right times to miss the extreme high market prices as well as have a dependable supply for you when you need it! GUIDE BOOK

21 ON YOUR FARM On Your Farm Your grain is in the bin, now what? You want the best possible price! The Farmers Pride Direct-Ship/Producer Delivered Grain Program, can position your grain for the most profitable market with direct-ship destinations that include Albion, Columbus, Fremont, Jackson, Hastings, Council Bluffs, Norfolk, Plainview and Sioux City. Advantages for your operation; -Allows for personalized off-the-farm pick-up and/or your own truck-delivered destinations -Allows you to take advantage of our daily contacts with regional processors Call us before you load up the truck! Battle Creek Bloomfield Neligh/Oakdale Newman Grove Osmond GET THE LATEST NEWS-FARMERS PRIDE TEXTING SERVICES Grain Prices, Agronomic/Energy Alerts, Meeting Notices In our attempt to better serve you we would like to provide a market update service by text messages. This would include local and Chicago Board of Trade morning and closing market quotes. Additional market and cropping alerts will also be sent as they occur. This is a FREE service and is easy to sign up for! Contact any Farmers Pride employee or call Jesse Weidner at and start receiving timely information today! Specific examples of recently sent messages; AGRONOMY/FEED UPDATE: Cutting corn for silage; after rain, best practice is to wait 7 days before cutting. AGRONOMY ALERT; Field scouts seeing spider mites in both corn and beans-check under side of leaves for webbing. AGRONOMY ALERT; UNL Extension bulletin on silage and how to price/feed in drought conditions-go to for info. AGRONOMY ALERT; Salvaging drought stress corn for silage and potential NITRATE problems-go to for details AGRONOMY UPDATE: With colder temps, watch alfalfa for frost damage. For best management options go to FARMERS PRIDE AGRONOMY UPDATE: Bean burndown recommendations to combat early week growth-go to for info! AGRONOMY UPDATE: Crop Hail Damage/Replant Recommendations-check and Agronomy ALERTS for more info. 21

22 IN YOUR COMMUNITY BATTLE CREEK: Agronomy Sales Energy Sales Grain Sales Bob Pollack Brian Schwartz Jesse Weidner Chris Barry Marv Ernesti BLOOMFIELD: Agronomy Sales Energy Sales Grain Sales Brian Eisenhauer Mike Gullikson Jason Hames EWING: Energy Sales Chad Napier Mike Gullikson Steve Reiter Ray Timmerman Gerald O Connell Greg Bellingeier MADISON: Agronomy Sales Energy Sales Grain Sales Lyndon Klug Brian Schwartz Jesse Weidner NELIGH/OAKDALE: Grain Sales Energy Sales Agronomy Sales Anna Crabtree Mike Gullikson Les Kruger Troy Boggs Don Fisher Eric Woita NEWMAN GROVE: Elevator / Station Agronomy Sales Energy Sales Grain/Feed Sales Jeremy Fickes Mike Gullikson Gene Wissenburg Paul Rasmussen Kirt Aase Jesse Weidner OAKLAND: Energy Sales Tim Erickson Kelly Perchal Brian Muhs Randy Tietz Kip Voss OSMOND: Agronomy Sales Energy Sales Grain Sales John Hilkemann Mike Gullikson Meril Friedrich Jordan Koehler PIERCE: Agronomy Sales Energy Sales Grain Sales Ron Woslager Mike Gullikson Jesse Weidner Josh Skrdla PLAINVIEW: Agronomy Sales Energy Sales Grain Sales Les Kruger Mike Gullikson Meril Friedrich Eric Woita GUIDE BOOK

23 IN YOUR COMMUNITY Farmers Pride is proud to be an active part of the communities we serve with our planned giving awards and college scholarships every year. Various donations have been given to local FFA Chapters, Community Libraries, The Salvation Army, Storm Relief Funds, Fire and Rescue Units, High School Booster Programs, Local Food Pantries, County Fairs and a wide variety of agricultural awareness programs. Farmers Pride is a locally owned, locally operated company with a group of employees that serve their communities in a wide variety of volunteer organizations. These range from youth sports programs, church group leaders, United Way, volunteer fire and rescue units, American Legion and VFW Posts, city councils, Relay for Life, and the St. Jude s Telethon. 23

24 DISCLAIMER Notice to Buyer: EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. We warrant the seeds sold are as described on the label within legally recognized tolerances. THE FOREGOING IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. Without limiting the foregoing, it is expressly agreed that the seller makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the yield, quality or tolerance to disease, insect or growing conditions of the seed or the crop produced therefrom. In any event, it is expressly agreed that the seller s liability to the buyer or other (whether such loss results from breach of warranty or contract, negligence or any other theory of liability) shall be limited to the purchase price of the seed. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY THE BUYER OR ANY OTHER PERSON. THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS ARE VOID IN STATES WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A. Buyer represents that he is purchasing the seed solely for purposes of planting and that the seed, and any product from the seed, shall not be resold or used as seed. B. Buyer agrees not to alter, or permit the alteration of the seed, or product of the seed, through genetic techniques or otherwise. C. Buyer acknowledges that failure to adhere to the above provisions would substantially damage the supplier/developer who has a substantial investment in this seed product. BENEFITS OF NEW SEED Convenience High quality and high yield potential product vs. bin-run Reliable seed supply in many maturities Economics of New Seed vs. Bin-Run Average loss of ~10 15% cleanout at harvest for bin-run seed Dealer agronomic support before and after the sale New Innovations Monsanto s 100% commitment to agriculture spent on private sector research. SOYBEAN PIRACY STATEMENT Seeds containing the Roundup Ready trait and the Roundup Yield trait are protected under numerous United States patents, including Patent No. RE39,247. It is unlawful to save Roundup Ready Soybeans or Roundup Yield Soybeans for planting or transfer to others for use as a planting seed. LIBERTYLINK PATENT STATEMENT Soybean seeds containing the LibertyLink trait are protected under multiple United States patents and may be planted only to produce one (1) commercial crop and only after signing a Grower Trait License agreement. It is illegal to save or catch soybean seeds containing the LibertyLink trait for use as planting seed or for transfer to others for use as planting seed. Before opening a bag of seed, be sure to read and understand the stewardship requirements, including applicable refuge requirements for insect resistance management, for the biotechnology traits expressed in the seed as set forth in the technology agreement that you sign. By opening and using a bag of seed, you are reaffirming your obligation to comly with those stewardship requirements. 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. B.T. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state. Growers of are required to plant a structured refuge as mandated by the EPA. See the IRM Grower Guide for details. 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. Apex,, Roundup, Roundup Ready, Roundup Technology and Design,, YieldGard VT Triple, GENVT2P, GENVT3P, RR2Y, DEKALB, ASGROW and Design, are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. Ignite and LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design are registered trademarks of Bayer. Herculex is a trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Respect the Refuge and Respect the Refuge and Corn Design are registered trademarks of National Corn Growers Association. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Monsanto Company Bayer CropScience LP, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC Always read and follow label instructions. Bayer, the Bayer Cross, Ignite, LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design are registered trademarks of Bayer. Ignite is not registered in all states. Respect the Rotation is a trademark of Bayer. For additional product information call toll-free BAYER ( ) or visit our website at PRESERVING HERBICIDE TECHNOLOGY: Respect the Rotation is an initiative to elevate importance and improve grower adoption of herbicide diversity through the rotation of crops, traits and herbicide classes. Rotate crops. Crop rotation provides opportunity for herbicide diversity. Rotate herbicide-tolerant traits. Alternate herbicide-tolerant traits or use of herbicide tolerant stacks for more efficient rotation of both nonselective and selective herbicides. Rotate modes of action. Rotate modes of action (MOA) and use multiple MOA to reduce the selection pressure caused by overusing a single MOA. Respect the Rotation is a trademark of Bayer. Agrisure Viptera is a trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Agrisure is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. 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