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3 SOYBEANS 2018 Variety Characteristics 3 General Adaptation and Planting Guidelines 5 Seed Sizing and Populations 7 Description Key 8 Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Varieties: Description of Varieties 9 Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield : Description of Varieties 11 Conventional: Description of Varieties 15 CORN Trait Index 17 Naming Descriptions 18 Agronomic Characteristics 19 Description of Hybrids 21 Seed Sizing and Populations 24 Silage Characteristics 25 AGRONOMY Syngenta Soybean Portfolio 27 Syngenta Corn Portfolio 28 Seed Treatment Options 29 Bee Health Best Management Practices 30 STEWARDSHIP Syngenta Best Management Practices 31

4 SOYBEANS Variety Characteristics 2018 VARIETIES For more information, contact your Syngenta Representative, our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA ( ) or visit Syngenta.ca PRODUCT MATURITY AGRONOMIC/PLANT CHARACTERISTICS GRAIN QUALITY Variety Relative Maturity Score Canopy/Plant Type Plant Height Pubescence Colour Flower Colour Pod Colour Hilum Colour Protein % Oil % ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND > <2500 > > 3000 S01-C4X M MT LTW PUR TN BL - - S07-K5X M M LTW PUR TN GR - - S09-C3X M M LTW PUR TN BL - - S14-B2X M M LTW PUR TN BL - - S18-G4X MB M LTW PUR BR BL - - S20-L8X M M LTW WH BR BL - - S22-J4X M M LTW WH BR BL - - S25-B6X B MT LTW WH BR BR - - S27-M8X MB M GR PUR BR IMB - - S29-K3X MB M LTW PUR BR BL - - S31-Y2X M M LTW WH BR BL - - GENUITY ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD S0009-M MT M LTW PUR BR IMY - - S006-W M M LTW PUR BR IMY - - S007-Y M MS LTW PUR TN IMY - - S00-N T MT TW PUR BR BL - - S009-J M MS LTW PUR BR BR - - S04-D M M LTW PUR TN BL - - S05-F M M LTW PUR TN BL - - S10-S M M LTW PUR TN BR - - S12-H MB MS LTW PUR TN BL - - S14-A M MS LTW PUR TN BL - - S20-T M M LTW WH BR BL - - S25-L M MT GR WH TN BF - - S32-L MB MT LTW WH TN BR - - CONVENTIONAL S03-W T M TW PUR BR IMY S07-D T T GR PUR BR Y S07-M T MT LTW PUR BR IMY S10-R MB T GR PUR TN Y S14-H M M LTW PUR TN IMY S16-F M M GR PUR TN Y S18-R T T GR PUR TN Y S20-G T MT GR PUR BR Y S21-C MT MT GR PUR TN Y

5 2018 VARIETIES SOYBEANS Soybean Chart Key PHYTOPHTHORA Race Resistance Field Tolerance DISEASES/PESTS Soybean Cyst Nematode Sclerotinia White Mould Sudden Death Syndrome Pod & Stem Blight Rps1c 2 S 3-4 Rps3a 3 S 3-5 Rps1c 3 R(3) 4-4 Rps1c 3 R(3)MR(14) Rps1c - R(3)MR(14) Rps1c 4 R(3)MR(14) Rps1c 4 R(3)MR(14) Rps1c 4 R(3)MR(14) Rps1c 4 R(3)MR(14) S 4 R(3)MR(14) Rps1c 3 R(3)MR(14) Rps6 3 S 3-4 Rps1a, Rps3a 3 S 4-4 Rps1c 3 S 2-5 S 3 S 5-4 Rps3a 4 S 4-3 Rps1c 3 S 2-2 S 2 R(3)MR(14) 4-2 Rps1k, Rps3a 3 R(3)MR(14) 4-4 Rps1c 3 R(3)MR(14) 3-3 Rps1k 3 R(3)MR(14) Rps1c 5 MR(3) Rps1c 4 R(3)MR(14) Rps1c 4 R(3)MR(14) Rps1c 2 S 3-4 Rps3a 2 S 2-5 Rps1c 3 S 2-3 S 3 R3 5-5 S 3 MR(3) 3-4 Rps1c 3 R(3)MR(14) Rps1a 4 R(3)MR(14) 2-3 Rps1c 3 S 2-5 Rps1c 4 R(3) Relative Maturity First number indicates maturity group, second set of numbers indicates within-group maturity rating on a scale (000 = Early, 9 = Late). Agronomic and Disease Ratings 1 = Excellent 9 = Poor = Under Evaluation Canopy/Plant Type T = Thin, MT = Medium Thin, M = Medium, MB = Medium Bush, B = Bush Plant Height S = Short, MS = Medium Short, M = Medium, MT = Medium Tall, T = Tall Colour Abbreviations BF = Buff, BR = Brown, BL = Black, GR = Grey, IMB = Imperfect Black, IMY = Imperfect Yellow, LGR = Light Grey, LTW = Light Tawny, PUR = Purple, TN = Tan, TW = Tawny, WH = White, Y = Yellow Resistance Rating System Indicates when a variety is resistant to a specific disease or pest. For varieties with soybean cyst nematode (SCN) resistance, it is specified which races of nematodes the line is resistant to. In the case of Phytophthora, it indicates the gene conveying the resistance. Phytophthora Race Resistance The following information correlates gene resistance to the actual races of Phytophthora the plant is protected from: Rps1a = Resistant to races 1, 2, 10, 11, 13 18, 24, 26, 27, 31, 32, 36, 38 Rps1c = Resistant to races 1 3, 6 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 44 Rps1k = Resistant to races 1 11, 13 15, 17, 18, 21 24, 26, 36 38, 44 Rps3a = Resistant to races 1 5, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 23, 25, 28, 29, 31 35, 39, 44, 45 Rps6 = Resistant to races 1 4, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14 16, 18 21, 25, 28, 33 35, 38, 39, 44, 45 Phytophthora Field Tolerance Usually not as complete as race-specific resistance, but it offers general protection. Resistance is not expressed in early stages of plant development. Numerical rating scale of 1 9; 1 = Excellent, 9 = Poor. Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) 1, 3, 5 and/or 14 = specific race of soybean cyst nematode R = Resistant, MR = Moderately Resistant, S = Susceptible 4

6 SOYBEANS 2018 VARIETIES General Adaptation and Planting Guidelines For more information, contact your Syngenta Representative, our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA ( ) or visit Syngenta.ca PRODUCT MATURITY INFOATION GENERAL ADAPTATION Variety Highly Productive Soils Variable Environments Poorly Drained Soils Drought-Prone Soils > <2500 > > 3000 ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND S01-C4X S07-K5X S09-C3X S14-B2X S18-G4X S20-L8K S22-J4X S25-B6X S27-M8K S29-K3X S31-Y2X GENUITY ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD S0009-M S006-W S007-Y S00-N S009-J S04-D S05-F S10-S S12-H S14-A S20-T S25-L S32-L CONVENTIONAL S03-W S07-D S07-M S10-R S14-H S16-F S18-R S20-G S21-C

7 2018 VARIETIES SOYBEANS Soybean Chart Key PLANTER AND ROW WIDTH GUIDE Seed Size Plant Type Plant Height 7 15 in in. 30 in. 3 M M MT 3 1 L M M 3 4 L M M 3 4 M M M 2 3 M MB M 2 2 L M M 3 3 L M M 3 3 M B MT 3 3 M MB M 2 2 L B M 2 3 L M M 3 3 S MT M 4 3 S M M 3 3 M M MS 2 3 M T MT 3 3 M M MS 2 3 M M M 2 3 M M M 3 3 M M M 2 3 L MB MS 2 1 M M MS 2 3 L M M 2 2 M M MT 3 2 M MB MT 4 and Rating 1 = Excellent 9 = Poor = Under Evaluation Adaptation and Row Width Rating Above average performance Average performance Variety may not perform consistently Variety not recommended Plant Type T = Thin MT = Medium Thin M = Medium MB = Medium Bush B = Bush Plant Height S = Short MS = Medium Short M = Medium MT = Medium Tall T = Tall Seed Size VL = Very Large = <2000 seeds/lb or <4400 seeds/kg L = Large = seeds/lb or seeds/kg M = Medium = seeds/lb or seeds/kg S = Small = >2725 seeds/lb or >6000 seeds/kg Recommended Planting Populations in = , in = , in = ,000 2 L T M 2 1 L T T 4 2 L T MT 1 3 L MB T 5 3 VL M M 2 3 L M M 2 4 L T T 1 2 L T MT 3 2 M MT MT 3 1 Assuming Cruiser Maxx Vibrance Beans treated seed 6

8 SOYBEANS 2018 VARIETIES Seed Sizing and Populations For more information, contact your Syngenta Representative, our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA ( ) or visit Syngenta.ca Seeds (per lb) SEEDING RATES Seeds per Acre Seeds per Hectare Seeds 125, , , , ,000 (per kg) 308, , , , ,000 Pounds per Acre Kilograms per Hectare Planting Guide Seeds (per Acre)/Desired Seeding Rate (per Acre) PLANTING GUIDE Row Width (in.) Seeds (per Foot of Row) 120, , , , , , , , , , , , , For seed count information, consult bag or tote placard. 7

9 2018 VARIETIES SOYBEANS Description Key : 2525: Specific crop heat units for this product. S01-C4X Ratings are based on field observations collected by Syngenta from multiple locations over multiple years. They represent comparisons with company products only. EARLY ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND SOYBEAN YIELD LEADER Excellent performance across soil types Good plant height, even when moved South of zone Rps1c with excellent field tolerance to Phytophthora root rot : 0.1: Specific relative maturity for this product. Herbicide tolerance, other traits and seed variety image. Soybean index Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans New to NK Soybeans, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend trait technology provides tolerance to both glyphosate (Group 9) and dicamba (Group 4) herbicides, allowing growers to use multiple modes of action to help manage tough-to-control weeds, including glyphosateresistant giant ragweed, common ragweed, and Canada fleabane. Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield Soybeans NK Soybean varieties bred with Syngenta genetics and the Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield trait technology are tolerant to glyphosate (Group 9) herbicides. Soybean Cyst Nematode Solutions Exhibits some manner of resistance to a specific race of soybean cyst nematode solutions. Conventional Soybeans Conventional, identity-preserved soybean varieties from Syngenta have a reputation for quality, are trusted by processors, and give growers a competitive edge in Canadian and international markets. 8

10 SOYBEANS ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND For more information, contact your Syngenta Representative, our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA ( ) or visit Syngenta.ca S01-C4X S07-K5X HIGH YIELD POTENTIAL WITH OUR EARLIEST ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND SOYBEAN VARIETY TOP-END YIELD FOR TOUGH ACRES Excellent performance across soil types Good plant height, even when moved South of zone Rps1c with excellent field tolerance to Phytophthora root rot Desired Rps3a Phytophthora root rot gene Tall plant with excellent standability Strong Sclerotinia white mould tolerance S09-C3X S14-B2X EXCELLENT YIELD PERFOANCE ACROSS SOILS STRONG YIELDS WITH AN OUTSTANDING DISEASE PACKAGE Taller plant with good branching to quickly fill in rows Solid disease package Flexibility to grow North and South of zone Strong tolerance to Sclerotinia white mould and sudden death syndrome Very good field tolerance with Rps1c gene for resistance to Phytophthora root rot Good stress tolerance for the less productive acre S18-G4X S20-L8X TOP-END YIELD WITH ABILITY TO PERFO ACROSS MOST SOIL TYPES OUTSTANDING STRESS TOLERANCE WITH HIGH YIELD POTENTIAL Outstanding standability Rps1c Phytophthora gene with solid emergence across multiple soils Very good stress tolerance Strong sudden death syndrome tolerance Fast emergence under tough soil conditions Excels in lower yielding environments 9

11 ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND SOYBEANS S22-J4X S25-B6X TOP-END YIELD HIGH-PERFOING SOYBEAN ACROSS MANY YIELD ENVIRONMENTS Excellent performance across most soil types Solid sudden death syndrome tolerance Very good stress tolerance Tall bushy plant type provides fast canopy closure Strong Sclerotinia white mould Outstanding drought tolerance S27-M8X S29-K3X OUTSTANDING YIELD STABILITY TO PERFO CONSISTENTLY ACROSS MOST YIELD ENVIRONMENTS EXCELLENT YIELD STABILITY ACROSS YIELD ENVIRONMENTS WITH ROCK SOLID SUDDEN DEATH SYNDROME TOLERANCE Very strong sudden death syndrome tolerance and high soybean cyst nematode resistance Strong emergence for early planting in conventional or no-till systems Excellent standability for a clean-cut harvest Built for highly productive environments with sturdy plant stature Strong start, emergence and standability drive performance to harvest Excellent brown stem rot tolerance S31-Y2X DOMINATING PERFOANCE ACROSS MANY YIELD ENVIRONMENTS Very good sudden death syndrome tolerance coupled with solid emergence Medium plant height with very good standability Excellent performance on poorly drained soils 10

12 SOYBEANS GENUITY ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD For more information, contact your Syngenta Representative, our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA ( ) or visit Syngenta.ca S0009-M S006-W HIGH YIELD POTENTIAL WITH OUR EARLIEST VARIETY EXCITING TOP-END YIELDS Maintains medium plant height across variable environments Dependable Phytophthora root rot field tolerance with Rps6 gene Superb Iron Deficiency Chlorosis and Sclerotinia white mould tolerance Unique Rps gene stack for superior Phytophthora protection Solid standability Well suited for highly productive soils S007-Y S00-N PROVEN YIELD PERFOANCE WITH BROAD ADAPTATION HIGH-YIELDING VARIETY FOR EARLY SOYBEAN GROWING AREAS Excellent standability for ease of harvest Strong Phytophthora root rot field tolerance with the Rps1c gene Strong emergence with excellent Sclerotinia white mould resistance Very good emergence for quick stand establishment Easy harvesting with strong standability Well adapted for narrow rows S009-J S04-D PHYTOPHTHORA ROOT ROT PROTECTION WITH EXCEPTIONAL YIELD OUTSTANDING TOP-END YIELD Very good Sclerotinia white mould resistance Dependable emergence for no-till acres Great choice for narrow rows with exceptional standability Medium plant height with dependable standability Solid stress tolerance Rps1c gene for Phytophthora root rot with very good field tolerance 11

13 S05-F9 GENUITY ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD S10-S1 SOYBEANS TOP-END YIELD WITH EXCELLENT STRESS TOLERANCE FOR TOUGH ACRES TOP-END YIELD WITH SOLID STRESS PACKAGE Soybean cyst nematode protection in an early maturity Excellent early-season vigor for quick canopy closure Outstanding Phytophthora root rot field tolerance Unique stacked Rps genes for maximum protection against Phytophthora Soybean cyst nematode protection Performs in a range of yield environments S12-H S14-A STEP-CHANGE IN YIELD PERFOANCE EXCEPTIONAL YIELDS WITH BROAD SOIL ADAPTABILITY Strong soybean cyst nematode protection Rps1c with solid Phytophthora root rot field tolerance Excellent harvestability with superb standability and shatter resistance Dependable Phytophthora gene and field tolerance Very strong emergence with excellent field appearance Solid soybean cyst nematode package S20-T S25-L DOMINATING YIELD PERFOANCE GREAT PERFOANCE WITH OUTSTANDING HARVESTABILITY Excellent Sclerotinia white mould resistance Strong sudden death syndrome resistance Rps1c Phytophthora root rot gene High yield potential on medium to lighter texture soils Strong brown stem rot tolerance Tall plant with excellent standability 12

14 SOYBEANS GENUITY ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD 3350 For more information, contact your Syngenta Representative, our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA ( ) or visit Syngenta.ca S32-L GREAT PERFOANCE WITH A LARGER PLANT TYPE Outstanding emergence for a strong start Very good stress tolerance Solid sudden death syndrome resistance THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL GENUITY ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD AND ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND VARIETIES. 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. Always read and follow label directions. Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup brand agricultural herbicides, and dicamba, the active ingredient in XtendiMax herbicide with VaporGrip Technology. Agricultural herbicides containing glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate, and those containing dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Genuity, Genuity and Design, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend, Roundup Ready 2 Yield, Roundup, VaporGrip and XtendiMax are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, Monsanto Canada, Inc. licensee Monsanto Canada Inc. NOTES: 13

15 GENUITY ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD SOYBEANS NOTES: 14

16 SOYBEANS CONVENTIONAL For more information, contact your Syngenta Representative, our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA ( ) or visit Syngenta.ca S03-W S07-D GROWER, EXPORTER AND PROCESSOR PREFERRED HIGH YIELDING WITH EXCELLENT FOOD GRADE QUALITIES Excellent disease package for dependable performance High yield and export demand Consistent performer in most soil types and tillage systems Unique plant type that is adapted to narrow rows Strong agronomics including Sclerotinia white mould tolerance Rps3a with good field tolerance of Phytophthora root rot S07-M S10-R IMPROVED YIELD WITH EXCELLENT FOOD GRADE QUALITIES HIGH-YIELDING STRESS-TOLERANT BEAN WITH GREAT FOOD GRADE QUALITIES Tall plant type with very good standability Rps1c with average field rating Developed with white mould resistance Tall, bushy plant type that canopies quickly Excellent yields on tough acres Great root disease package for early season start S14-H S16-F EXCELLENT FOOD-GRADE CHARACTERISTICS WITH CONSISTENT YIELD EXCELLENT EXPORT QUALITIES WITH SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE PROTECTION Soybean cyst nematode protection for critical maturity Attractive field appearance with excellent standability Well adapted across variable yield enviroments Responds to highly productive, well-drained soil types Very strong standability for ease of harvest Medium plant height with a medium canopy 15

17 S18-R TOP YIELDS PLUS SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE CONVENTIONAL S20-G7 SOYBEANS 2.0 EXCELLENT EXPORT QUALITIES 3000 Excellent stress tolerance Excellent Sclerotinia white mould tolerance Broadly adapted to most tillage systems and soil types Above-average protein and large seed size for the export market Solid agronomics that include white mould tolerance Medium-tall plant with a thin canopy type S21-C FOOD-GRADE VARIETY WITH SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE PROTECTION Tall vigourous plant type Rps1c and good emergence for no-till acres Excellent companion product with S20-G7 Benefits of Certified Seed Sharing the Message Success, Farmers Plant It A purchase of Certified Seed opens the door to new opportunities for success: Quality assurance Access to new and improved varieties Efficient use of inputs New marketing opportunities Supports the development of new varieties for the future Certain soybean varieties may be protected under patent or have patent pending status. Seed Size Chart Variety Average Seeds/lb Average Seeds/kg Max. Seeds/lb Max. Seeds/kg Min. Seeds/lb Min. Seeds/kg Years in Average S03-W S07-D S07-M S10-R S14-H S16-F S18-R S20-G S21-C

18 CORN 2018 HYBRIDS For more information, contact your Syngenta Representative, our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA ( ) or visit Syngenta.ca Corn Trait Index As the first vegetative insecticidal protein in corn, the Agrisure Viptera trait is a testament to the industry-leading agronomic expertise and commitment to cutting-edge research and development that helps Syngenta consistently deliver innovative solutions to help farmers grow the best crop. With Chinese import approval, farmers have access to this market for both corn grain and processing byproducts like dried distillers grain (DDGs). Hybrids containing Agrisure 3120 feature a 5% blended refuge in the bag for the convenience of automatic refuge compliance. This trait provides two modes of action against above-ground pests and glyphosate tolerance. Unsurpassed control of broad lepidopteran pests and corn borer with two modes of action and integrated E-Z Refuge. Tolerant to glyphosate. Includes scientifically selected genes for water optimization and drought tolerance. It maximizes yield when it rains and increases yield up to 15% when it doesn t. Tolerant to glyphosate. Protection against 14 key yield-robbing insects. This trait stack provides tolerance to glyphosate and glufosinate. Season-long protection from European corn borer with both glyphosate and glufosinate tolerance. Excellent control of above-ground insects where corn rootworm is not a key problem. This trait stack provides tolerance to glyphosate and glufosinate. Provides tolerance to glyphosate. An excellent choice for refuge acres when not using Agrisure E-Z Refuge. An integrated, single-bag refuge trait stack that offers two modes of action against corn borer and corn rootworm. Tolerant to glyphosate. HERCULEX and the HERCULEX shields are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. HERCULEX Insect Protection technology by Dow Agrosciences. Seed products with the LibertyLink (LL) trait are resistant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, an alternative to glyphosate in corn, and combine high-yielding genetics with the powerful, non-selective, post-emergent weed control of Liberty herbicides for optimum yield and excellent weed control. LibertyLink, Liberty and the Water Droplet logo are registered trademarks of Bayer. Caution: Do not spray E-Z Refuge products with glufosinate ammonium based herbicides, including Liberty herbicides. 17

19 2018 HYBRIDS CORN Brand names for our high-performing hybrids For the season, we ve introduced a new numbering system that includes the relative maturity and trait package in each hybrid s brand name. This makes it easier to select hybrids best suited to your geography. Here s an example of an NK corn brand name using our new system The first two digits represent the hybrid s relative maturity (). In this example, we re looking at a 101-day NK A NK comes at the beginning of every hybrid name The last two digits are randomized numbers, to differentiate between hybrids with the same 3122A identifies the hybrid s Agrisure trait package Description Key NK Hybrid Series: All hybrids within this series were developed from the same base genetics. EARLY HYBRID WITH EXCELLENT PERFOANCE ACROSS YIELD ENVIROMENTS Exceptional test weight and grain quality Outstanding stalk strength for easy harvestability Strong disease resistance with excellent staygreen : 2300: Specific crop heat unit for this hybrid series. Trait versions available in this hybrid series. The Agrisure Naming System To convey the characteristics of the various Agrisure trait stacks, we ve created a consistent, straightforward naming system. Master Brand: Agrisure Brand Suffix: Changes as new technologies are introduced Technology Series: The first number in the trait name indicates the technology series Insect control traits: The next three numbers indicate how many modes of action are included in the trait stack to control each of the listed insects. 1) broad lepidopteran 2) corn borer 3) rootworm control Artesian: An A indicates the presence of the Agrisure Artesian trait. E-Z Refuge: Indicates products which contain 5% hybrid seed without insect control traits, simplifying refuge compliance as specified by the CFIA for managing insect resistance. Example: A corn hybrid with the Agrisure Viptera 3122A trait stack features one mode of action on broad lepidopterans, two modes of action on corn borer and two modes of action on corn rootworm. The name also tells you that this hybrid has Agrisure Artesian technology and integrated single-bag refuge. Agrisure Viptera A E-Z Refuge Master Brand Brand Suffix Technology Series Broad Lepidopteran Corn Borer Traits Corn Rootworm Artesian Integrated, Single-Bag Refuge 18

20 CORN 2018 HYBRIDS For more information, contact your Syngenta Representative, our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA ( ) or visit Syngenta.ca Agronomic Characteristics PRODUCT MATURITY INFOATION AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS New Brand Name Old Brand Name Agrisure Trait Relative Maturity () < > 3000 to Silk to Blacklayer Seeding Vigour Plant Height Ear Height Test Weight NK NK7837 N08L 3110/ NK8288 N15T NK8618 N18Q 3011A/ GTA NK8519 N19D NK NK9227 N27P 3220A NK9292 N29T NK9499 N33W NK9535 N35T NK9659 N36G NK9870 N40F NK0199 N45P 3122A NK0327 N50D NK0519 N53-W3 GT NK0730 N61P NK1066 N66V Hybrids highlighted are Agrisure Artesian. These hybrids maximize yield when it rains and increase yield by up to 15% when it doesn t. Corn Chart Key Agronomic Rating 1 = Excellent 9 = Poor = Under Evaluation Ear Flex F = Flex SF = Semi-Flex SD = Semi-Determinant D = Determinant Flex hybrids adjust to growing conditions by changing ear length or kernel depth. Determinate hybrids are less able to adjust ear size. Plant population is considered more important for a determinate-ear hybrid than for a flex-ear hybrid. Disease Tolerance Ratings 1 = Excellent 9 = Poor = Under Evaluation Continuous Corn Rating Above average performance Average performance Hybrid may not perform consistently Hybrid not recommended - Data not available 19

21 2018 HYBRIDS CORN SEEDING RATE POPULATION CONSIDERATIONS ADAPTATION TO SOIL TYPES/YIELD ENVIRONMENTS CONTINUOUS CORN DISEASE TOLERANCE 15% Below 30,000 Plants per Acre 15% Above Ear Flex Drought Prone Highly Productive Variable Poorly Drained Continuous Corn Grey Leaf Spot Northern Corn Leaf Blight Goss s Wilt Eyespot Anthracnose Stalk Rot Common Rust SF SF SF SF SF SF SF F SF SF SD SF SF SF SF SF SF

22 CORN NK HYBRIDS For more information, contact your Syngenta Representative, our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA ( ) or visit Syngenta.ca N08L NK / EARLY HYBRID WITH EXCELLENT PERFOANCE ACROSS YIELD ENVIROMENTS BROAD ADAPTATION ACROSS YIELD ENVIRONMENTS Exceptional test weight and grain quality Outstanding stalk strength for easy harvestability Strong disease resistance with excellent staygreen Very good emergence and vigour Heavy test weight with good grain quality Great drought tolerance for consistent yields N15T NK N18Q NK A/GTA 2650 EXCELLENT STALKS WITH DEPENDABLE ROOTS ELITE GENETICS WITH AGRISURE ARTESIAN TECHNOLOGY Early flowering with superior test weight and grain quality Very good emergence and seedling vigour Excellent staygreen and late-season intactness Maximizes yield when it rains; increases yield when it doesn t Strong stalks and roots Heavy test weight Season-long Drought Protection N19D NK NK CONSISTENT PERFOANCE ACROSS ENVIRONMENTS EXCITING YIELD WITH BROAD ADAPTATION Strong stalks for season-long standability Outstanding drought tolerance for consistent yields Dependable emergence with excellent seedling vigour Excellent emergence and seedling vigour for a fast start Moderate stature with strong roots and stalks Superb staygreen and late-season plant health 21

23 N27P NK A 2800 N29T 2018 HYBRIDS NK CORN 2800 EXCITING YIELD POTENTIAL WITH AGRISURE ARTESIAN TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY-LEADING YIELD WITH BROAD ADAPTATION Maximizes yield when it rains; increases yield when it doesn t Superb stalk strength for ease of harvest Very good staygreen and drydown Season-long Drought Protection Superior grain yields across changing soil types Very good drought tolerance and drydown Great dual-purpose silage option N33W NK N35T NK TOP-END YIELD WITH VERY GOOD DROUGHT TOLERANCE EXCITING YIELD PERFOANCE Excellent grain quality and test weight Solid emergence with great early vigour Widely adapted to various soil types Broad adaptation across yield environments Superb stalks for season-long standability Solid agronomics for continuous corn acres N36G NK N40F NK BROAD ADAPTABILITY WITH SUPERB AGRONOMICS DEFENSIVE AGRONOMICS WITH TOP-END YIELD New genetics help manage risk Excellent roots and strong stalks for ease of harvest Quick drydown for an early harvest Outstanding stalk strength for ease of harvest Excellent drydown and good grain quality Superb tolerance to Northern Corn Leaf Blight 22

24 CORN N45P 2018 HYBRIDS NK A 3000 N50D NK For more information, contact your Syngenta Representative, our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA ( ) or visit Syngenta.ca 3100 GREAT YIELD POTENTIAL WITH DROUGHT PROTECTION BROADLY ADAPTED HYBRID WITH TOP-END YIELD POTENTIAL Maximizes yield when it rains; increases yield when it doesn t Well suited to continuous corn environments Dependable stalks with superior late-season plant health Season-long Drought Protection Excellent grain quality and test weight Outstanding staygreen and plant health Medium statured plant type with strong stalks N53-W3 NK0519-GT 3150 N61P NK EXCELLENT TOP-END YIELD WITH STRONG AGRONOMICS ELITE GENETICS WITH SOLID AGRONOMICS FOR SUPERIOR YIELD PERFOANCE Adapted to continuous corn acres Fantastic late-season plant health and stalk strength allows movement south of zone Good drought tolerance allows for flexible placement on most soil types Broad adaptability with excellent drought tolerance Good late season plant intactness Ear flex makes this hybrid a good choice for most management practices N66V NK OUTSTANDING TEST WEIGHT CHOICE FOR THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN CORN BELT Strong foliar disease package to maximize yield potential Excellent drydown and very good grain quality Exceptional choice for variable soil types 23

25 2018 HYBRIDS CORN Seed Sizing and Populations METHOD OF ESTIMATING PLANT POPULATION* Row Width (in.) Length of Row (in Feet Equal to 1 /1000th Acre) 15 34' 10" 20 26' 2" 30 17' 5" *Count plants (not tillers) and multiply by 1,000 to estimate plants per acre. Seeds Planted (per Acre) ROW SPACING (IN.) Inches between Seeds Plant Population (per Acre)* 24, ,400 26, ,100 28, ,800 30, ,500 32, ,200 34, ,900 36, ,600 38, ,300 40, ,000 42, ,700 44, ,400 *Assuming 15% mortality rate. NOTES: 24

26 CORN 2018 HYBRIDS For more information, contact your Syngenta Representative, our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA ( ) or visit Syngenta.ca Silage Characteristics PRODUCT MATURITY INFOATION AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS New Brand Name Old Brand Name < > 3000 to Silk Drought Plant Height NK NK7837 N08L NK8288 N15T NK8618 N18Q NK8519 N19D NK NK9227 N27P NK9292 N29T NK9499 N33W NK9535 N35T NK9659 N36G NK9870 N40F NK0199 N45P NK0327 N50D NK0519 N53-W NK0730 N61P NK1066 N66V Corn Silage Hybrid Selection Silage Chart Key 1=Excellent 9=Poor = Under Evaluation Plant Height 1= Tall 9= Short For additional trait information, see page 17. Using This Chart Yield: Calculated on a per-acre basis and adjusted to standard moisture. Crude Protein (CP): Indicates the percent content of this important feed component relative to other hybrids. Neutral Detergent Fibre Digestibility 48 Hour (NDFD 48 hr): Estimates the ruminant digestibility of the NDFD fraction. Starch: Indicates the percent content of this important feed component. Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN): Describes the energy content of feeds as the sum of the digestibility of different nutrients. Net Energy Lactation (NEL): Represents net energy for lactating cows based on acid detergent fibre (ADF). Milk and Beef: Production per ton and acre feed quality on a per-ton basis, and combination of yield and quality on a per-acre basis. 25

27 2018 HYBRIDS CORN AGRONOMIC RESEARCH RATINGS Yield (ton/ac) CP (% of DM) Starch (% of DM) TDN (% of DM) NEL (Mcal/lb) Milk (lbs/ton) Milk (lbs/ac) Beef (lbs/ton) Beef (lbs/ac) This table provides silage quality and yield scores for selected NK hybrids based on actual tonnage and silage analysis values, and represents relative differences among hybrids of a similar maturity. NOTE: Hybrid characteristics such as staygreen and drought stress tolerance are also important to consider when selecting hybrids for silage. Digestibility ratings are based on NIR and in-vitro digestibility analysis. Milk performance estimates generated from University of Wisconsin equations. Comparisons should only be made among hybrids within a maturity group. Although actual silage yield and quality analysis of a hybrid will vary with environment, the relative ranking of a hybrid will be similar. These ratings are a relative performance guide. Conduct a laboratory test to determine actual silage quality when balancing a feed ration. Hybrids highlighted are Agrisure Artesian. These hybrids maximize yield when it rains and increase yield by up to 15% when it doesn t. Agronomic Research Rating Greatest opportunity to maximize performance relative to other hybrids in maturity group Performs well relative to other hybrids in maturity group Performance is lower relative to other hybrids in maturity group Performance is below desired levels relative to other hybrids in maturity group - Data not available 26

28 AGRONOMY For more information, contact your Syngenta Representative, our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA ( ) or visit Syngenta.ca Syngenta Soybean Portfolio SEED PE Vc V1 V2 R1 R2 R3 R5 MATURITY Conventional NK Soybean Seed Endigo Cruiser Maxx Vibrance Beans OR Vibrance Maxx RFC Boundary LQD One-Pass Rate Venture L Reflex Allegro Trivapro Glyphosate-Tolerant NK Soybean Seed Endigo Cruiser Maxx Vibrance Beans OR Vibrance Maxx RFC Boundary LQD Two-Pass Rate Allegro Trivapro We re behind you at every step of the season to help improve your crop s quality and yield. Start with a uniform stand by using Vibrance Maxx RFC seed treatment for control of a broad range of diseases, or Cruiser Maxx Vibrance Beans seed treatment for excellent insect and disease control. If you re farming in an area where soybean cyst nematode is a problem, choose our innovative Clariva pn seed treatment. Fend off weeds in your conventional soybean fields with Boundary LQD herbicide at the full rate early in the season for dependable annual grass control. In your glyphosate tolerant soybeans apply a pre-emergent application of Boundary LQD at a reduced rate, tank-mixed with glyphosate to provide early-season control of grasses and Eastern black nightshade. Follow up in season with a herbicide application of your choice. Boost your in-crop leaf disease defense with Trivapro, our three-mode-of-action fungicide. Trivapro delivers preventative and curative activity to stop existing disease and protect against future infection, along with long-lasting residual control. If you re worried about white mould, Allegro fungicide can help you proactively manage the disease and finish the season strong. 27

29 Syngenta Corn Portfolio AGRONOMY SEED PE VE V1 V3 V5 V6 R1 MATURITY 1 PASS NK Corn Seed Foundation Acre Corn Lumax EZ/Acuron Voliam Xpress Trivapro Cruiser Maxx Corn with Vibrance, Maxim Quattro with Vibrance or Fortenza Maxim Quattro with Vibrance Halex GT 1 Voliam Xpress Trivapro 2 PASS Peak Voliam Xpress NK Corn Seed Cruiser Maxx Corn with Vibrance, Maxim Quattro with Vibrance or Fortenza Maxim Quattro with Vibrance Foundation Acre Corn Primextra ll Magnum Callisto Callisto GT 1 Trivapro Callisto GT and Halex GT are for GT corn only. Syngenta has you covered when it s time to protect your yield potential from weeds, diseases and insects. Choose Lumax EZ herbicide when you need a flexible, pre-emergence option, or Acuron herbicide to help handle your toughest broadleaf weeds. For powerful post-emergent weed control, clean up your fields with Halex GT herbicide. If the threat of foliar disease looms, count on elite-level control from Trivapro fungicide. Its three modes of action provide preventative, curative and long-lasting residual protection to help you produce corn with bigger ears, more kernels and greater yield potential. Concerned about Western bean cutworm? Protect your yield and quality with foliar-applied Voliam Xpress insecticide. Its dual modes of action give you fast knockdown and residual control of lepidopteran and chewing and sucking insects at all life cycle stages in your field. 28

30 AGRONOMY For more information, contact your Syngenta Representative, our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA ( ) or visit Syngenta.ca Protect Your Seed Syngenta offers several seed treatment options to meet the needs of your farm while supporting sustainable practices that help preserve the environment. INSECTS/PESTS CONTROLLED DISEASES CONTROLLED SEEDCARE FOR SOYBEANS Bean leaf beetle European chafer Seed corn maggot Wireworm Soybean aphid Seed rot Seedling blight Pre- and post-emergence damping-off Includes Vigor Trigger Pre- and post-emergence damping-off Seedling blight Seed rot Early-season root rot Soybean cyst nematode (Compatible with Cruiser Maxx Vibrance Beans and Vibrance Maxx) Give your soybeans a head start with Nodulator PRO 225. Available with any Syngenta seed treatment, Nodulator PRO 225 enhances the performance of soybeans and promotes higher yield potential by improving nitrogen fixation. SEEDCARE FOR CORN European chafer Wireworm Cutworm Flea beetle that vectors stewart s wilt European chafer Seed corn maggot Wireworm Seed rot/pre-emergence damping-off Post-emergence dampingoff seedling blight Root rot Seed rot/pre-emergence damping-off Post-emergence dampingoff seedling blight Root rot Includes Vigor Trigger Seed rot/pre-emergence damping-off Post-emergence dampingoff seedling blight Root rot 29

31 AGRONOMY The Value of Seed Applied Insecticides Seed Applied Insecticides (SAIs) represent one of the most advanced forms of crop protection technology available, offering growers a targeted, environmentally sustainable means of pest management. Applied directly to the seed only where needed, SAIs require less active ingredient per acre compared to foliar and soil-applied pesticides, and minimize off-target drift, reducing the impact on non-target organisms. For growers who require a fungicide-only seed treatment, NK soybean seed is available treated with Vibrance Maxx seed treatment, while NK corn is available treated with Maxim Quattro seed treatment. Protecting Pollinators on the Farm Syngenta is committed to protecting pollinators and continues work to develop and implement additional solutions to address dust generated when planting treated corn and soybean seeds and to further efforts on other bee health issues. Best Management Practices for the handling of seed treated with an insecticide are an important tool to help maximize the benefits of seed treatments and protect bees and other non-target insects at the same time. For more information, please visit beehealth.ca Always read and follow label directions. 30

32 STEWARDSHIP For more information, contact your Syngenta Representative, our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA ( ) or visit Syngenta.ca Syngenta is committed to stewardship of offered technologies and requires Syngenta Stewardship Agreements from growers. The agreement outlines the terms under which a grower may grow and market the technologies sourced from Syngenta. Agrisure corn, Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybean, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybean and specified conventional soybean seed will be delivered only to growers with valid agreements. Syngenta Stewardship Best Management Practices The best way for growers to preserve the benefits and insect protection of Bt technology is to incorporate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies on their farm. These strategies play a key role in managing pest resistance. Successful management of resistance in turn benefits the grower through higher quality production. IPM strategies include planting refuge, crop and trait rotation, scouting, and use of chemical insecticides. Bt corn must have a refuge, as mandated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Insect refuge management is a strategy endorsed by leading scientists to reduce the risk of insect populations developing resistance to Bt corn. All growers must sign a Syngenta Stewardship Agreement before ordering any Agrisure insect-protected corn for the 2017/2018 sales season, and continue to support the best management practices to reduce the potential risk of developing resistance to either the European corn borer (ECB) or corn rootworm (CRW) traits. Failure to comply with refuge requirements may: Lead to insect resistance Slow down the introduction of new corn technologies that provide additional insect protection Affect grower access to Agrisure traited products Scouting is essential! Scout refuge plantings to determine the level of insect pressure in your field. Then scout the Agrisure insect-protected hybrids to note their effectiveness and look for signs of damage that may indicate resistance to either the Bt trait or the CRW trait. If concerns arise, please contact your local Syngenta Agronomic Sales Representative immediately for further field investigation. Corn Refuge Requirement It is important to recognize that different products may have different Insect Resistance Management (I) requirements. On-farm mixing of any seed is not an approved method. Syngenta is pleased to provide hybrids with E-Z Refuge for built-in compliance. PRODUCT MINIMUM REFUGE SIZE REQUIREMENT REFUGE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS 5% appropriate refuge material blended into the bag E-Z Refuge 20% (Corn Borer/Corn Root Worm) Adjacent to or within Bt field 20% (Corn Borer) Adjacent to, within, or up to 400m from the Bt field Any of the above trait versions available in water-optimizing Agrisure Artesian option would not change the refuge requirements. NOTE: Crops or other material produced from Agrisure corn traits products can only be exported to, used, processed and/or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. 31

33 STEWARDSHIP Refuge Calculator The Canadian Corn Pest Coalition, in collaboration with the Ontario Corn Committee and the Canadian Seed Trade Association and industry, have developed a web-based calculator to help growers plan how to meet the minimum refuge requirements for each Bt corn hybrid on their farm. The calculator can be accessed at refugeselector.ca. Refuge Planting Options Refuge can be planted as a block, strips within the field, a perimeter around the field, adjacent or a separate block within a ¼ mile of the field. ¼ mile option may only be used for ECB refuge A neighbour s field does NOT meet the refuge requirements Remember, when calculating a refuge, the calculation must be based on total corn acres. WITHIN Block Strips (split planter) Perimeter ADJACENT Can be separated by a road, path, ditch, etc. but not by another field ¼ MILE OPTION ¼ mile Corn borer refuge option only Before opening a bag of seed, be sure to read and understand the stewardship requirements, including applicable refuge requirements when planting insect protected traits as set forth in the Syngenta stewardship/technology agreement that you sign. By opening and using a bag of seed, you are reaffirming your obligation to comply with those stewardship requirements. To view recommended planting layouts, maps and configurations, please visit the CANADIAN CORN PEST COALITION at or contact us for a Grower s Handbook: Hybrid brand names, as opposed to variety names, are stated in this Seed Guide. Please contact Syngenta directly or consult the product s bag/tag to obtain the product s variety name. Performance evaluations are based on field observations and public information. Data from multiple locations and years should be consulted whenever possible. Individual results may vary depending on local growing, soil and weather conditions. Always read and follow label directions. Cruiser Maxx Corn with Vibrance is an on-seed application of Cruiser 5FS Seed Treatment insecticide delivered at the 0.25 mg a.i./seed rate, Maxim Quattro Seed Treatment fungicide, and Vibrance 500FS Seed Treatment fungicide. Cruiser Maxx Vibrance Beans is an on-seed application of Cruiser Maxx Beans Seed Treatment insecticide/fungicide and Vibrance 500 FS Seed Treatment fungicide. Fortenza Maxim Quattro is an on-seed application of Fortenza Seed Treatment insecticide and Maxim Quattro Seed Treatment fungicide. Maxim Quattro with Vibrance is an on-seed application of Maxim Quattro Seed Treatment fungicide and Vibrance 500 FS Seed Treatment fungicide. Trivapro is a co-pack of Trivapro A Fungicide and Trivapro B Fungicide. Vibrance Maxx is an on-seed application of: (i) Vibrance 500 FS Seed Treatment fungicide;and (ii) Apron Maxx RTA Seed Treatment fungicide. Corn and soybean seeds treated with thiamethoxam are classified as a Class 12 pesticide in Ontario. Corn and soybean seeds which are not Class 12 pesticides are also available for sale from Syngenta. Acuron, Agrisure, Agrisure Artesian, Agrisure Viptera, Apron Maxx, Boundary, Callisto, Clariva, Cruiser, Cruiser Maxx, Endigo, E-Z Refuge, Fortenza, Foundation Acre, Halex, IP Globe, Lumax, Magnum, Maxim, Multi-Pest Complex, NK, NK & Design, Peak, Primextra, Reflex, Rooting Power, SCN Solutions, Seedcare, Solatenol, Trivapro, Venture, Vibrance, Vigor Trigger, Voliam Xpress, the Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Liberty, LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Logo are trademarks of Bayer CropScience Inc., Canada. Respect the Refuge is a trademark of the Canadian Seed Trade Association. HERCULEX and the HERCULEX shields are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. HERCULEX Insect Protection technology by Dow AgroSciences. Excellence Through Stewardship is a registered trademark of Excellence Through Stewardship. Allegro is a registered trademark of ISK Biosciences Corporation. Always read and follows pesticide label directions. Roundup Ready crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup brand agricultural herbicide will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup brand agricultural herbicides, and dicamba, the active ingredient in XtendiMax herbicide with VaporGrip Technology. Agricultural herbicides containing glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate, and those containing dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Genuity and Design, Genuity, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend, Roundup Ready 2 Yield, Roundup Ready and Roundup are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. Used under license. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Follow grain marketing and all other stewardship directions. Details of these requirements can be found in the Syngenta Stewardship Agreement Syngenta. 32

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