BETTER SEED THROUGH RESEARCH SINCE SEED GUIDE

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1 BETTE SEED TOUGH ESEACH SINCE SEED GUIDE

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS The legacy of W-L Alfalfas is second to no one. As we roll into our 60th year of leading in the alfalfa seed business, we stay committed to a singular focus: to produce high-quality alfalfa seed that helps improve various production goals for alfalfa growers. A lot has changed since 1958, but our commitment to farmers across the world is that they benefit from improved alfalfa varieties that span the entire spectrum of dormancies, technologies and traits. Better Seed Through esearch has been our slogan since our inception, and while research and development remains the backbone of everything we do, we maintain a grower first attitude in delivering the highest-performance alfalfa varieties. There are various cornerstones in our rich history, from our first HQ (High Quality) selected variety to demonstrate increased milk production potential, to HopperShield varieties with industry-best potato leafhopper resistance, to oundup eady alfalfa A Global Leader IN ALFALFA TECHNOLOGY varieties with vast benefits in establishment and high efficacy weed control in-crop giving growers cleaner, higher producing stands, to now, realizing truly game-changing technology with three W-L Alfalfas branded varities that include the new HarvXtra with oundup eady technology trait, giving growers tremendous value with the flexibility to substantially higher fiber digestibility and feed value, or increasing dry matter yield by delaying cutting frequency, without sacrificing forage quality. While the past and present are exciting to say the least, our future remains fueled by our research and desire to improve genetics and trait offerings to advance forage quality and yield potential, true to our forward-looking spirit. Building on a rich heritage of innovation, in 2001, W-L esearch became part of the Forage Genetics International breeding program to create one of the industry s largest alfalfa research and development programs in the world. Though 60 years has passed since our beginning, the mission Ward Waterman and Harold Loomis started in 1958 remains the same, to deliver breakthrough products farmers need to meet increased demands on a global scale. Fall Dormancy 4 Fall Dormancy Fall Dormancy DOMANT WL 341HVX. 1 2 WL 356HQ. 3 4 WL 359LH. 5 6 WL 354HQ 7 8 WL 358LH 9 10 WL 375HVX WL 372HQ WL 365HQ WL 377HQ WL 363HQ WL 336HQ WL 319HQ SEMI-DOMANT WL 467HQ WL 440HQ WL 454HQ NON-DOMANT TAITS HVX840 Brand WL 552HQ WL 535HQ WL 662HQ WL 656HQ Agronomic Traits 41 Pest esistance Traits 42 SEED TEATMENTS/COATINGS W-L Gold Treatment Plus TECHNOLOGY Harvxtra Alfalfa with oundup eady Technology 45 oundup eady Alfalfa 46 PAGE

3 WL 341HVX. FD4 DOMANT ALFALFA EINVENTED The New Standard of Yield Potential and Quality with W-L HarvXtra Alfalfa HarvXtra Alfalfa with oundup eady Technology is truly a game changer in alfalfa production, and one of the most exciting breakthroughs to hit alfalfa and forage production ever. Our first release, WL 341HVX. provides growers with expanded flexibility in cutting schedule to protect forage quality, or the ability to greatly enhance fiber digestibility and overall feed value while maintaining current harvest timing. Either option delivers tremendous value no matter the type of grower or operation. WL 341HVX. Advantages WL 341HVX. gives growers tremendous value of flexibility in choosing to maximize unmatched fiber digestibility, or accumulate greater yield potential by delaying cutting frequency, without sacrificing feed quality Lignin (ADL %, acid detergent lignin) content of at least 15% less than competitive check varieties on average gives WL 341HVX. at least a 15% greater FQ (relative forage quality) and NDFD (neutral detergent fiber digestibility) than competitive check varieties. Superb yield potential and agronomic characteristics under 3-cut system if extending cutting frequency, or under 4- to 5-cut systems to maximize feed value Perfect Disease esistance Index (30/30) and very winterhardy, (2.1), delivering long stand life under tough growing conditions WL 341HVX. is stacked with oundup eady Technology for exceptional broad spectrum weed control and crop safety to maximize seedling survival at establishment and provide a useful tool on established stands Well-adapted for Midwest, Northeast, Central and Northern Plains, as well as Intermountain egions and Northwestern U.S.; ideally-suited for on-farm dairy, beef or cash hay producers Expect fast recovery for frequent harvest schedules under intense management Quick stand establishment with WL 341HVX. that comes fully-loaded with W-L s The Gold Treatment PLUS seed coating treatment containing Stamina fungicide Planting WL 341HVX. utilizing the oundup eady weed control system provides many benefits over conventional herbicide programs Exceptional weed control at both stand establishment and in established stands means fewer weeds and higher-quality hay and haylage Exceptional crop safety at all growth stages with the oundup eady weed control system ecommended 1st glyphosate application at 1st-3rd trifoliate stage to provide early weed control on new seedlings and lower seedling mortality The simplicity of using a single herbicide (oundup ) provides superior weed control with no need to tank mix Flexibility in timing of application allows growers utilizing the oundup eady system to spray when necessary; no carryover or crop rotation limitations Minimal wait (5 days) after oundup application before haying/feeding WL 341HVX. Outyields the Competition * West Sale, WI Pioneer 5402 Liberator HybriForce TM 2400 WL % 96% 98% 100% 102% 104% 106% 108% YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) WL 341HVX. * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. WL 341HVX. Firmly Establishes a New Level of Fiber Digestibility and Feed Value * Boone, IA; Mt. Joy, PA; West Salem, WI ADL NDFD FQ WL 341HVX. 73% 125% 128% WL % 98% 100% Pioneer % 99% 99% HybriForce % 102% 101% Liberator 96% 103% 107% ADL = Acid Detergent Lignin NDFD = Neutral Detergent Fiber digestibility FQ = elative Forage Quality * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. W-L esearch and Forage Genetics International recommends the use of FQ (relative forage quality) in place of FV (relative feed value) because it more accurately reflects the value that improved fiber digestibility has in forages like HarvXtra Alfalfa with oundup eady Technology. FQ better reflects performance that can be expected when animals are fed forages. Likewise, FQ is a far better index of forage quality than TDN (total digestible nutrients) because the TDN equation may not properly reflect fiber digestibility. AGONOMIC TAITS wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch 1 2 Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com Maturity Early Fall Dormancy 4.0 Winterhardiness 2.1 ecovery After Harvest HarvXtra Disease esistance Index 30/30 *HarvXtra Alfalfa with oundup eady Technology Phytophthora oot ot PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 1) Aphids Nematodes = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT and HarvXtra.com

4 WL 356HQ. FD4 DOMANT OUTSTANDING YIELD POTENTIAL AND FOAGE QUALITY With Powerful Protection on Your Toughest Soils WL 356HQ. Advantages Very high yield potential under 3- to 5-cut harvest managements Unique wet soil disease resistance package ( to Aphanomyces ace 2) promoting better stand establishment, persistence, and forage yield potential WL 356HQ. carries the HQ designation, exhibiting strong potential to deliver optimal feed intake, milk production, and profit potential when fed Very winterhardy (WH=1.6); WL 356HQ. delivers long stand life under adverse weather and soil conditions Highly resistant () to stem nematode Perfect Disease esistance Index (DI) of 35/35 promotes fast seedling establishment and long stand life Ideal FD4 variety for Midwest, Northern Plains, Pacific Northwest and Northeastern region of the U.S. for hay and haylage uses Planting WL 356HQ. utilizing the oundup eady weed control system provides many benefits over conventional herbicide programs Unmatched weed control at both stand establishment and in established stands means fewer weeds and higher-quality hay and haylage, which can result in more milk per ton fed and higher FQ when tested crop safety at all growth stages with the oundup eady weed control system delivers increased yield potential in both the establishment year and subsequent years The simplicity of using a single herbicide (oundup ) provides superior weed control with no need to tank mix WL 356HQ. Continues the HQ Tradition of Elite Forage Quality * Boone, IA 2011 CP IVTD FQ WL 356HQ Pioneer 53Q HybriForce DKA CP = Crude Protein IVTD = In Vitro True Digestibility FQ = elative Forage Quality * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. Do You Need Dual-ace Aphanomyces oot ot esistance? AGONOMIC TAITS Maturity Early Fall Dormancy 3.8 Winterhardiness 1.6 ecovery After Harvest Multileaf Expression Disease esistance Index 35/35 Salt tolerance of germinating seeds similar to resistant check West Salem, WI * Pioneer 54H11 Attention II Hybriforce TM 2400 YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) Hybriforce 440 Pioneer 54Q32 WL 356HQ. 85% 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% Flexibility in timing of application allows growers utilizing the oundup eady system to spray when necessary; no carryover or crop rotation limitations Minimal wait (5 days) after oundup application before haying/feeding The Aphanomyces fungus prunes alfalfa roots, resulting in stunted, chlorotic plants and poor seedling establishment on wet soils. Most alfalfa varieties currently marketed in the U.S. are resistant to ace 1 Aphanomyces, but far fewer varieties are resistant to ace 2. ace 2 Aphanomyces isolates are widespread and cause severe disease on ace 1-resistant varieties. University forage specialists throughout the Midwest and Northeast suggest that ace 2 Aphanomyces represents a widespread risk to alfalfa varieties that possess only ace 1 Aphanomyces resistance. Planting alfalfa with high resistance to ace 2 Aphanomyces (WL 356HQ., left, below) will significantly improve alfalfa stand establishment and productivity on heavy or poorly drained soils where root diseases are prevalent. PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Phytophthora oot ot Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 1) Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 2) Aphids = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. WL356HQ. Competitive wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch 3 4 Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

5 WL 359LH. FD4 DOMANT ENHANCED YEILD POTENTIAL AND QUALITY With Outstanding Potato Leafhopper esistance The latest oundup eady is HopperShield potato leafhopper-resistant alfalfa variety from W-L esearch. WL 359LH. is our third release in the category of stacked glyphosate tolerance and potato leafhopper resistance. Bred and selected for the Midwest and Northeastern U.S. growers, WL 359LH. is an exciting new product, now with the industry s leading eighth-generation PLH resistance package. The HopperShield lineup, and now WL 359LH., is an ideal pick for dairy, beef or cash hay growers looking for top yield potential and quality under various levels of leafhopper pressure. WL 359LH. Advantages Eighth-generation potato leafhopper resistance with HopperShield protection delivers high yield potential and forage quality without the need to spray, even under heavy leafhopper pressure Impressive stand health visuals under various levels of leafhopper pressure, coupled with ability to apply broad-spectrum weed control and crop safety of glyphosate Winterhardy (WH=2.2); WL 359LH. delivers solid winter survival, even under harsh winter conditions A perfect disease resistance index (DI) of 30/30 for solid yield potential and stand persistence across a wide range of soil types and climates Dark green, fine-stemmed and a highly palatable HopperShield product Planting WL 359LH. alfalfa and using the oundup eady weed control system provides many benefits over conventional herbicide programs Superb weed control at both stand establishment and in established stands means fewer weeds and higher quality hay and haylage, which can result in more milk and beef per acre crop safety at all growth stages with the oundup eady weed control system delivers increased yield potential in both the establishment year and subsequent years The simplicity of using a single herbicide (oundup ) provides superior weed control with no need to tank mix WL 359LH. Outyields the Competition * HybriForce TM 2400 Boone, IA Pioneer 53H92 WL 352LH. YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) WL 359LH. 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% AGONOMIC TAITS Maturity Early Fall Dormancy 3.9 Winterhardiness 2.2 ecovery After Harvest Disease esistance Index 30/30 Under various management and cutting schedules, WL 359LH. ensures solid yield potential, quality and persistence against yieldrobbing PLH pests Well-adapted and bred for use in the Midwestern or Northeastern U.S. for hay or haylage use Treatment Thresholds for Potato Leafhoppers * Spray thresholds from Iowa State University LEAFHOPPES PE 10 SWEEPS Alfalfa Stem Height Conventional Varieties WL 359LH. 4 inches inches inches inches Flexibility in timing of application allows growers utilizing the oundup eady system to spray when necessary; no carryover or crop rotation limitations Minimal wait (5 days) after oundup application before haying/feeding When compared to conventional alfalfas, WL 359LH. can tolerate over TEN times the level of potato leafhoppers before spray treatment is necessary. Mount Joy, PA Pioneer 54Q32 Pioneer 54H91 YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) WL 359LH. 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Phytophthora oot ot Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 1) Potato Leafhopper 86% Leaf Disease Aphids Nematodes = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch 5 6 Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

6 WL 354HQ FD4 DOMANT EXCEPTIONAL PODUCTIVITY AND PESISTENCE ON YOU TOUGHEST SOILS Outstanding yield potential and exceptional forage quality on your toughest soils make WL 354HQ the alfalfa variety of choice for dairy, beef, and cash hay producers looking to significantly reduce the impact of root disease on seedling establishment and stand life. WL 354HQ Advantages Unique wet soil disease resistance package (including to Aphanomyces ace 2) demonstrates significant on-farm benefits in stand establishment, persistence, and forage yield A perfect Disease esistance Index (DI) of 35/35 Very high yield potential under 3- to 5-cut harvest managements; high yield potential across a wide range of soil types feed value and digestibility helps produce more milk or beef and greater profit potential when fed A great choice for cash hay: WL 354HQ delivers very high forage quality across a wide range of haying conditions Very winterhardy (WH=1.4); WL 354HQ delivers long stand life even under the toughest weather conditions Fast recovery after cutting and excellent standability encourages intensive harvest management Dark green, fine-stemmed, and highly palatable later-maturing companion to WL 363HQ Very well-adapted for use in the Midwestern, Northern Plains, Pacific Northwest and Northeastern regions of the U.S. for hay and haylage uses Geneseo, NY Total Yield WL 354HQ Pioneer 54V egen Milestone WL 348AP Perform Ameristand 403T Nampa, ID Total Yield WL 354HQ Ameristand 444NT Pioneer 54V CW Bullseye HybriForce West Salem, WI Total Yield WL 354HQ Pioneer 54V WL 357HQ Pioneer 54H HybriForce Marshfield, WI Total Yield WL 354HQ Genoa Pioneer 54V WL 357HQ HybriForce * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. WL 354HQ Delivers Greater Forage Quality Marshfield, WI, CP FQ WL 354HQ CW Pioneer 54V HybriForce WL 354HQ beats HybriForce by $617 per acre CP = Crude Protein FQ = elative Forage Quality * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. Do You Need Dual-ace Aphanomyces oot ot esistance? The Aphanomyces fungus prunes alfalfa roots, resulting in stunted, chlorotic plants and poor seedling establishment on wet soils. Most alfalfa varieties currently marketed in the U.S. are resistant to ace 1 Aphanomyces, but far fewer varieties are resistant to ace 2. ace 2 Aphanomyces isolates are widespread and cause severe disease on ace 1-resistant varieties. University forage specialists throughout the Midwest and Northeast suggest that ace 2 Aphanomyces represents a widespread risk to alfalfa varieties that possess only ace 1 Aphanomyces resistance. Planting alfalfa with high resistance to ace 2 Aphanomyces will significantly improve alfalfa stand establishment and productivity on heavy or poorly drained soils where root diseases are prevalent. AGONOMIC TAITS Maturity Early Fall Dormancy 3.9 Winterhardiness 1.4 ecovery After Harvest Disease esistance Index 35/35 PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Phytophthora oot ot Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 1) Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 2) Leaf Disease - Aphids Nematodes - = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch 7 8 Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

7 WL 358LH FD4 DOMANT THE NEXT LEVEL OF ENHANCED POTATO LEAFHOPPE ESISTANCE And Outstanding Yield Potential WL 358LH is the next level in the widely recognized line of HopperShield alfalfa genetics from W-L esearch. Geared and selected for Midwest and Northeastern U.S. growers, WL 358LH is the latest in the line of varieties selected for the highest potato leafhopper resistance available, now the industry s leading eighth-generation. Combined with an improved yield and quality package, WL 358LH is an ideal pick for dairy, beef or cash hay growers looking to maximize production under various levels of leafhopper pressure. AGONOMIC TAITS WL 358LH Advantages WL 358LH Outyields the Competition * Treatment Thresholds for Potato Leafhoppers * Maturity Early Fall Dormancy 4.1 Eighth-generation potato leafhopper resistance, this HopperShield variety is a true no-spray PLH-resistant alfalfa Superb yield potential and agronomic performance under 3- to 5-cut harvest management systems, with or without leafhopper pressure Visually impressive variety under moderate or heavy PLH pressure Winterhardy (WH=2.0); WL 358LH delivers superior cold tolerance, even under harsh weather conditions A perfect disease resistance index (DI) of 30/30 for solid yield potential and long stand life across a wide range of soil types and climates Dark green, fine-stemmed and a highly digestible HopperShield variety egardless of management style or cutting schedule, WL 358LH delivers peace-of-mind on yield potential, quality and persistence-robbing PLH pests Mount Joy, PA Pioneer 54Q32 Pioneer 54H91 WL 353LH WL 358LH 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% 115% YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) Boone, IA HybriForce TM Pioneer 53H92 WL 352LH. WL 358LH Spray thresholds from Iowa State University LEAFHOPPES PE 10 SWEEPS Alfalfa Stem Height Conventional Varieties WL 358LH 4 inches inches inches inches When compared to conventional alfalfas, WL 358LH can tolerate over TEN times the level of potato leafhoppers before spray treatment is necessary. * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. Winterhardiness 2.0 ecovery After Harvest Disease esistance Index 30/30 PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Phytophthora oot ot Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 1) Very well-adapted and selected for use in the Midwestern or Northeastern U.S. for hay or haylage use 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% 115% YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) Potato Leafhopper 92% Leaf Disease * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. Aphids = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch 9 10 Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

8 WL 375HVX. FD5 DOMANT W-L ALFALFAS BULKS UP HAVXTA ALFALFA LINEUP WITH FD5 ADDITION W-L HarvXtra Alfalfa is a revolutionary new offering in alfalfa production. Our first fall dormancy 5 release, WL 375HVX., simply delivers. WL 375HVX. compliments the 2016 release of FD4 WL 341HVX., offering another valuable winterhardy option with a new, superior agronomic package and the HarvXtra Alfalfa trait. WL 375HVX. Advantages WL 375HVX. offers tremendous value of flexibility in choosing to maximize fiber digestibility, or realize greater yield by delaying cutting frequency, perhaps removing 1 cut, without sacrificing feed quality educed-lignin % (ADL, acid detergent lignin) content of 22% less than the average of competitive check varieties gives WL 375HVX. a 16% greater FQ (relative forage quality), and a 18% greater NDFD (neutral detergent fiber digestibility) than the average of competitive check varieties Yield performance of WL 375HVX. rivals WL 372HQ., our highest yielding dormant variety ever, across 4 of our major U.S. research facilities Superb yield potential and agronomic characteristics under 4-cut system if delaying cutting frequency, or under 5- to 6-cut systems to maximize increased feed value Perfect Disease esistance Index (40/40), which includes High esistance to Aphanomyces ace 1, ace 2, AND ace 3; and includes multi-race resistance to WL 375HVX. contains oundup eady Technology for unsurpassed broad spectrum weed control and crop safety to maximize seedling survival at establishment and provide a useful tool on established stands Well-adapted for Midwest, Northeast, Central, Northern, & Southern Plains, as well as Intermountain egions and Pacific Northwest; ideally-suited for on-farm dairy, beef or cash hay producers Planting WL 375HVX. utilizing the oundup eady weed control system provides many benefits over conventional herbicide programs Exceptional weed control at both stand establishment and in established stands means fewer weeds and higher-quality hay and haylage Exceptional crop safety at all growth stages with the oundup eady weed control system ecommended 1st glyphosate application at 1st-3rd trifoliate stage to provide early weed control on new seedlings and lower seedling mortality The simplicity of using a single herbicide (oundup ) provides superior weed control with no need to tank mix Flexibility in timing of application allows growers utilizing the oundup eady system to spray when necessary; no carryover or crop rotation limitations Minimal wait (5 days) after oundup application before haying/feeding WL HVX. Outyields the Competition* West Sale, WI; Mt. Joy, PA; Nampa, ID; Touchet, WA; Pioneer 54HVX41 Attention II HybriForce TM 3400 HiGest 360 WL 375HVX. is simply the new forage quality leader of FD5 Alfalfas * Boone, IA; Mt. Joy, PA; West Salem, WI ADL NDFD FQ WL 375HVX. 78% 116% 118% WL 372HQ. 102% 100% 100% HiGest % 103% 103% HybriForce % 102% 102% Pioneer % 98% 97% Attention II 101% 98% 98% ADL = Acid Detergent Lignin NDFD = Neutral Detergent Fiber digestibility FQ = elative Forage Quality * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. W-L esearch and Forage Genetics International recommends the use of FQ (relative forage quality) in place of FV (relative feed value) because it more accurately reflects the value that improved fiber digestibility has in forages like HarvXtra Alfalfa with oundup eady Technology. FQ better reflects performance that can be expected when animals are fed forages. Likewise, FQ is a far better index of forage quality than TDN (total digestible nutrients) because the TDN equation may not properly reflect fiber digestibility. AGONOMIC TAITS Maturity Early Fall Dormancy 4.6 Winterhardiness 2.1 HarvXtra ecovery After Harvest Disease esistance Index 40/40 *HarvXtra Alfalfa with oundup eady Technology PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Phytophthora oot ot Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 1) Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 2) Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 3) Aphids WL 375HVX. delivers quick recovery for frequent harvest schedules under intense management Pioneer 5402 WL 372HQ. = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT Quick stand establishment with WL 375HVX. that comes fully loaded with W-L s Gold Treatment PLUS containing Stamina and Take-Off seed treatment 92% 94% 96% 98% 100% 102% 104% 106% YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) WL 375HVX. Competitor (Susceptible) WL 375HVX. (High esistance) and HarvXtra.com * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. Planting WL 375HVX. with high resistance to multiple races of aphanomyces and anthracnose significantly improves stand establishment and production. wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

9 WL 372HQ. FD5 DOMANT EXCEPTIONAL TONNAGE AND FOAGE QUALITY UNDE INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT WL 372HQ. Delivers Outstanding Performance The combination of exceptional yield potential, very broad adaptation, and HQ superior feed value make WL 372HQ. the variety of choice for cash hay and dairy producers looking for an FD5 alfalfa that maximizes profit potential under intensive management while utilizing the breakthrough benefits of the oundup eady weed control system in alfalfa. WL 372HQ. Advantages Our highest-yielding winterhardy FD5 released to date Very high yield potential under 4- to 6-cut harvest schedules WL 372HQ. demonstrates HQ forage quality levels that promote optimized feed intake, milk production, and profit potential when fed Very winterhardy (WH=1.8); WL 372HQ. delivers long stand life even under harsh weather conditions Very strong disease package with a perfect Disease esistance Index (DI) of 30/30 to promote fast establishment High resistance () to stem nematode WL 372HQ. Outyields the Competition * West Salem, WI HybriForce TM -400 Pioneer 54V46 WL 357HQ 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% 115% YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) Basin City, O Attention II Pioneer 54Q32 HybriForce TM WL 372HQ. WL 372HQ. Planting WL 372HQ. alfalfa and utilizing the oundup eady weed control system provides many benefits over conventional herbicide programs Unmatched weed control at both stand establishment and in established stands means fewer weeds and higher quality hay and haylage, which can result in more milk per ton fed and higher FQ when tested crop safety at all growth stages with the oundup eady weed control system delivers increased yield potential in both the establishment year and subsequent years The simplicity of using a single herbicide (oundup ) provides superior weed control with no need to tank mix; one herbicide does it all Flexibility in timing of application allows growers utilizing the oundup eady system to spray when necessary; no carryover or crop rotation limitations Minimal wait (5 days) after oundup application before haying/feeding AGONOMIC TAITS Maturity Early Fall Dormancy 4.8 Winterhardiness 1.8 ecovery After Harvest Multileaf Expression Disease esistance Index 30/30 PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Ideal FD5 variety for cash hay growers, dairy producers, or other intensive managers; WL 372HQ. has produced high yield potential of leafy, fine-stemmed hay with high FQ levels establishment and long stand life Ideal FD4 variety for Midwest, Northern Plains, Pacific Northwest and Northeastern region of the U.S. for hay and haylage uses 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% 115% YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. Phytophthora oot ot Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 1) Leaf Disease Aphids = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT Salt tolerance of germinating seeds similar to resistant check wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

10 WL 365HQ FD5 DOMANT THE NEW 5/2 HIGH-YIELD LEADE Our latest 5/2 winterhardy HQ variety In 2002, W-L esearch released its first 5/2 variety, which was an industry breakthrough, decoupling fall dormancy and winterhardiness, allowing growers across the U.S. to realize greater yield potential during the growing season without sacrificing winterhardiness or stand persistence. WL 365HQ is the latest release in the line of high-yielding types packed with HQ levels of forage quality. WL 365HQ Advantages Very high yield potential and agronomic performance under 4- to 6-cut harvest management systems (FD=4.9), and now our highest-yielding winterhardy conventional HQ released to date HQ forage-quality levels make an ideal variety for cash hay or dairy producers Extremely winterhardy (WH=1.1); WL 365HQ delivers outstanding cold tolerance and long stand life, even under harsh weather conditions Perfect disease resistance index (DI) of 30/30 for solid yield potential and stand persistence across a wide range of soil types and climates Quick regrowth after cutting with outstanding standability for intensive management systems Dark green, fine-stemmed and a highly palatable HQ variety WL 365HQ delivers fast recovery, quickly closing the canopy to outpace yield-robbing weeds Very well-adapted and selected for use in the Midwestern, Northwestern, Central Plains or Northeastern regions of the U.S. WL 365HQ Outyields the Competition * WL 365HQ Outyields the Competition * West Salem, WI Geneseo, NY HybriForce TM -400 Pioneer 54V09 Pioneer 5402 WL 355. YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) WL 365HQ 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% 115% Marshfield, WI Attention II Pioneer 55V12 HybriForce TM WL 343HQ Pioneer 54Q32 WL 365HQ 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% 115% YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. HybriForce TM WL 343HQ Pioneer 55V48 Cornerstone Nampa, ID Pioneer 54Q32 YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) Touchet, WA WL 365HQ 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% 115% HybriForce TM -440 Pioneer 55V12 HybriForce TM Pioneer 54V46 WL 365HQ 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% 115% YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) WL 365HQ 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% 115% YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) AGONOMIC TAITS Maturity Early Fall Dormancy 4.9 Winterhardiness 1.1 ecovery After Harvest Disease esistance Index 30/30 PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Phytophthora oot ot Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 1) Aphids = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

11 WL 377HQ FD5 DOMANT TOP OF OU FD5 CLASS IN THE WEST There have been many breakthrough varieties since the inception of W-L esearch, WL 377HQ is one of those varieties. Simply put, if exceptional yield potential, HQ levels of feed value, and high resistance to all major nematodes and aphids are high on your wish list, then WL 377HQ is your kind of product. WL 377HQ Advantages Superb yield potential and agronomic performance under 4 to 6-cut harvest management systems (FD=5.0) n locations throughout the West Solid winterhardiness (WH=2.5); WL 377HQ delivers excellent cold tolerance and persistence HQ feed value levels make WL 377HQ highly desirable for cash hay and dairy producers alike Highly-resistant to all major nematodes and aphids WL 377HQ delivers fast recovery, quickly closing the canopy to outpace yield-robbing weeds Perfect disease resistance index (DI) of 30/30 for solid yield potential and stand persistence across a wide range of soil types and climates Great standability for intensive management systems Dark green, fine-stemmed, and a highly palatable HQ variety Very well-adapted and selected for use in the Pacific Northwest, Intermountain regions or Central and Southern Plains of the U.S. WL 377HQ Outyields the Competition * WL 377HQ Outyields the Competition * Nampa, ID Othello, WA Pioneer 55V50 PGI 557 HybriForceTM 2400 PGI 459 YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) Magnum 7 86% 90% 94% 98% 102% 106% 1110% 114% Touchet, WA HybridForceTM 2400 Pioneer 54V09 Pioneer 54V50 PGI 459 YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) WL 354HQ WL 377HQ WL 377HQ 86% 90% 94% 98% 102% 106% 1110% 114% * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. HybriForce TM 2400 Attention II PGI 459 Pioneer 55V50 YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) WL 354HQ 87% 90% 93% 96% 99% 102% 105% 108% University of California - Tulelake Vernal hino Trophy YIELD (% 0F VENAL ALFALFA) WL 363HQ WL 377HQ WL 377HQ 98% 100% 102% 104% 106% 108% 110% 112% WL 377HQ Forage Quality Analysis * Nampa, ID 2014 CP NDFD FQ WL 377HQ WL 363HQ HybriForce Pioneer 55Q Pioneer 54Q CP = Crude Protein NDFD = Neutral Detergent Fiber digestibility FQ = elative Forage Quality AGONOMIC TAITS Maturity Early Fall Dormancy 5.0 Winterhardiness 2.5 ecovery After Harvest Disease esistance Index 30/30 PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Phytophthora oot ot Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 1) Pea and Spotted Aphid Stem and oot Knot Nematode = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

12 WL 363HQ FD4 DOMANT EXCEPTIONAL YIELD POTENTIAL Our newest winterhardy HQ (high-quality-selected) alfalfa WL 363HQ carries on in the great tradition set by WL 357HQ: very high yield potential, outstanding winterhardiness, and unmatched forage quality. WL 363HQ Advantages Very high yield potential under 4-, 5-, and 6-cut harvest managements (FD=4.9); the highest-yielding winterhardy conventional HQ released to date Exceptional digestibility can produce more milk or beef and greater profit potential when fed Very winterhardy (WH=1.6); WL 363HQ delivers long stand life, even under the toughest weather conditions A great choice for cash hay, WL 363HQ delivers very high forage quality across a wide range of haying conditions A perfect disease resistance index (DI) of 30/30 and high resistance () to both stem and root knot nematodes promotes big yield potential and long stand life across a wide range of soil types and growing conditions Fast recovery after cutting and excellent standability encourages intensive harvest management Dark green, fine-stemmed, and highly palatable early maturing companion variety to WL 319HQ Well-adapted for hay and haylage use in the Midwestern, Northeastern, Northwestern, and Central Plains regions of the U.S. New Castle, KY WL 363HQ WL 357HQ HybriForce Attention Pioneer 54V Ameristand 403T Nampa, ID WL 363HQ WL 357HQ Ameristand 444NT Pioneer 54V DKA HybriForce Boone, IA WL 363HQ DKA Somerset HybriForce Etopia, WA WL 363HQ WL 357HQ DKA Ameristand 444NT Pioneer 53V HybriForce La Crosse, WI WL 363HQ Garst DKA LegenDairy HybriForce Pioneer 54V Mount Joy, PA WL 363HQ Pioneer 54V FSG Garst 6400HT WL 363HQ Forage Quality Analysis * La Crosse, Wisconsin, CP % IVTD FQ WL 363HQ ebound Pioneer 54V HybriForce Attention Buck Creek, Indiana, CP %IVTD WL 363HQ Attention Genoa Pioneer 54V Pioneer 54H CP= Crude Protein IVTD = In Vitro True Digestibility FQ = elative Forage Quality * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. AGONOMIC TAITS Maturity Early Fall Dormancy 4.9 Winterhardiness 1.6 ecovery After Harvest Multileaf Expression Disease esistance Index 30/30 PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Phytophthora oot ot Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 1) Aphids oot Knot Nematode (Northern) Pioneer 54V Attention = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT Ameristand 403T HybriForce-420/Wet esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

13 WL 336HQ. FD3 DOMANT EXCEPTIONAL YIELD POTENTIAL WITH SUPEB WINTEHADINESS Satisfying the needs of shorter-season growers, WL 336HQ. combines solid yield potential with industry-leading winterhardiness, all backed with the HQ high-quality forage designation. WL 336HQ. is an ideal pick for dairy, beef, or cash hay growers looking to maximize profit potential while utilizing the oundup eady weed control system in alfalfa. WL 336HQ. Advantages Superb yield potential under 2-, 3- to 4-cut harvest management systems Quick regrowth in a FD3, that delivers potential for high yields and long stand life Very winterhardy (WH=1.0); WL 336HQ. delivers excellent cold tolerance even under harsh weather conditions The HQ brand is proven to hold forage quality over a longer period of time; WL 336HQ. promotes higher forage quality and greater harvest flexibility when harvest is delayed A perfect disease resistance index (DI) of 30/30 and strong resistance to insects and nematodes provide for solid yield potential and long stand life across a wide range of soil types and climates Dark green, fine-stemmed and highly digestible Improved salt tolerance of germinating seeds similar to tolerant check Outstanding winterhardiness allows intensive harvest management for maximum quality and yield potential without sacrificing stand life in Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Northeast or Pacific Northwest regions Planting WL 336HQ. alfalfa and utilizing the oundup eady weed control system provides many benefits over conventional herbicide programs Weed control at both stand establishment and in established stands means fewer weeds and higher quality hay and haylage, which can result in more milk and beef per acre crop safety at all growth stages provides increased yield potential in both the establishment and subsequent years The simplicity of using a single herbicide (oundup ) provides superior weed control with no need to tank-mix; one herbicide does it all Flexibility in timing of application allows growers to spray when necessary; no carryover or crop rotation limitations Minimal wait (5 days) after oundup application before haying/feeding WL 336HQ. Outyields the Competition * Attention II West Salem, WI Pioneer 54H11 HybriForceTM-440 HybriForceTM-2400 WL 336HQ. WL 336HQ. Forage Quality Analysis * CP IVTD FQ WL 336HQ HybriForce Attention II H CP= Crude Protein IVTD = In Vitro True Digestibility FQ = elative Forage Quality * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. AGONOMIC TAITS Maturity Medium Fall Dormancy 3.2 Winterhardiness 1.0 Digestibility ecovery After Harvest Multileaf Expression High Disease esistance Index 30/30 PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Phytophthora oot ot Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 1) Leaf Disease Pea Aphid Spotted Alfalfa Aphid M 88% 92% 96% 100% 104% 108% YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT M = MODEATE ESISTANCE * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

14 WL 319HQ FD3 DOMANT EXCEPTIONAL WINTEHADINESS AND OUTSTANDING POFIT POTENTIAL Proven in university and regional tests all across the country, WL 319HQ delivers exceptional yield potential and outstanding feed value. WL 319HQ also provides producers with the highest levels of cold tolerance and winterhardiness available in the W-L lineup today. And when fed to dairy or beef cattle, WL 319HQ easily beats the competition in head-to-head comparisons for palatability, digestibility, and overall profit potential. WL 319HQ Advantages Very high yield potential under both 3- and 4-cut harvest managements Group 1.3 winterhardiness and Group 2.8 fall dormancy can deliver fast recovery after cutting, high yields, long stand life, and excellent cold tolerance A perfect disease resistance index (DI) of 30/30 and strong resistance to insects and nematodes provide for big yield potential and long stand life across a wide range of soil types and climates Exceptional ration economics for both dairy and beef: high forage yield potential plus high feed quality delivers significantly greater profit potential when fed WL 319HQ consistently beats the competition in head-to-head digestibility and feed value comparisons ( Best In Show winner at the World Forage Superbowl) Dark green, fine-stemmed, and highly digestible Fast recovery after cutting and outstanding winterhardiness allows intensive harvest management for maximum quality and yield potential with little to no sacrifices in stand life Penn State Univ., Landisville, PA 2001 WL 319HQ HybriForce Cimarron S Baralfa Pioneer 54H Vernal Univ. of Wisconsin, Marshfield 2001 WL 319HQ 9.81 MultiPlier HybriForce Pioneer 54H Oneida V 8.47 Vernal 8.34 Univ. of Minnesota, Plainview 2001 WL 319HQ 7.53 Somerset 7.40 TMF Multiplier Magnum V-Wet 7.16 DK Pioneer 53Q Vernal 6.58 Washington State Univ., Othello 2001 WL 319HQ 16.1 Pioneer 54Q Vitro 15.7 HybriForce eward ll 14.5 Vernal 12.4 esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. WL 319HQ Forage Quality Analysis * Boone, IA, 2001 CP % IVTD WL 319HQ Geneva Magnum V Pioneer 53Q La Crosse, WI, 2001 CP %IVTD WL 319HQ Magnum V Affinity +Z Pioneer 53Q Mount Joy, PA, 2001 CP %IVTD WL 319HQ Geneva Magnum V Pioneer 54V AGONOMIC TAITS Maturity Medium Fall Dormancy 2.8 Winterhardiness 1.3 Digestibility ecovery After Harvest Multileaf Expression Disease esistance Index 30/30 PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Phytophthora oot ot Aphanomyces oot ot Leaf Disease Aphids CP = Crude Protein IVTD = In Vitro True Digestibility * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. M = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT M = MODEATE ESISTANCE wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

15 WL 467HQ FD6 SEMI-DOMANT CONSISTENT HIGH PEFOME IN SEMIDOMANT TEITOY An intermediate HQ alfalfa to pay attention to. WL 467HQ compliments and continues the gains made in the semidormant space for W-L esearch. Not only is WL 467HQ a go-to selection for yield and HQ levels of feed value, it contains an agronomic package of high resistance levels to yield-robbing stem nematode and pea aphid among others, making it a wise long-term investment. WL 467HQ Advantages yield potential and agronomic performance under 5 to 7-cut harvest management systems (FD=6.0) HQ feed value levels make WL 467HQ highly desirable for cash hay and dairy producers alike Highly-resistant to stem and root knot nematode, and pea aphid to allow to maximize genetic potential WL 467HQ delivers fast recovery, quickly closing the canopy to outpace yield-robbing weeds Very strong disease resistance package, (including to, and ; to Phytophthora oot ot) promoting quick establishment and long stand life WL 467HQ Outyields the Competition * Basin City, WA ; Othello, WA ; Touchet, WA Attention II HybriForce 2400 YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) WL 354HQ WL 467HQ 94% 96% 98% 100% 102% 104% 106% 108% 110% 112% * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. WL 467HQ Outyields the Competition * HybriForce 2400 Pioneer 54V09 Nampa, ID Consistency 4.1 Pioneer 5402 YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) WL 467HQ 96% 98% 100% 102% 104% 106% 108% 110% 112% 114% * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. AGONOMIC TAITS Fall Dormancy 6.0 Winter Activity Moderate ecovery After Harvest PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Great standability for intensive management systems Dark green, fine-stemmed, and a highly palatable HQ variety Very well-adapted and selected for use in the Western U.S. and Southern Plains Phytophthora oot ot Pea Aphid = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

16 WL 440HQ FD6 SEMI-DOMANT EXCEPTIONAL YIELD POTENTIAL Our intermediate HQ (high-quality-selected) alfalfa, WL 440HQ carries on the great tradition set by WL 442: very high yield potential, outstanding persistence, and superb hay quality. WL 440HQ is a leader in profit potential when compared to the competition. With outstanding levels of resistance to all important diseases, aphids, and nematode pests, WL 440HQ is clearly a per-acre profit leader. WL 440HQ Advantages Very high yield potential under 5- to 7-cut harvest managements digestibility promotes more milk and greater profit potential when fed A great choice for cash hay; WL 440HQ can deliver very high forage quality across a wide range of haying conditions Proven ability to hold high feed value in the field over a longer period of time; WL 440HQ delivers higher forage quality and greater harvest flexibility with less risk of damage to hay and haylage when harvest is delayed High resistance to all major diseases, high resistance to both stem and root knot nematodes, and high resistance to all three aphid pests produces big yield potential and long stand life across a wide range of soil types and growing conditions Very fast recovery after cutting and superior standability encourages intensive harvest management Woodland, CA WL 440HQ 8.43 CW Genoa 7.15 Expedition 6.98 Mountaineer Amerimax Woodland, CA WL 440HQ TruTest CW Tango Amerileaf Whitney LM Modesto, CA 2007 WL 440HQ 7.55 Dura CW Amerileaf HybriForce Pioneer 58N Yosemite 6.22 Boone, IA WL 440HQ AL CW Whitney Magnum V Tahoe Dura WL 440HQ Forage Quality Analysis * CP FQ WL 440HQ Tango CW Amerileaf LM CP = Crude Protein FQ = elative Forage Quality * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. Exceptional yield potential and very broad adaptation make WL 440HQ the alfalfa variety of choice for dairy and cash hay producers looking to maximize both production and profit potential in their operations. AGONOMIC TAITS Fall Dormancy 6.0 Aphid esistance Index 15/15 ecovery After Harvest Disease esistance Index 30/30 PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Phytophthora oot ot Dark green, fine-stemmed, and highly palatable Aphanomyces oot ot (ace 1) esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. Pea Aphid Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Blue Alfalfa Aphid = HIGH ESISTANCE wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

17 WL 454HQ. FD6 SEMI-DOMANT EXCEPTIONAL YIELD POTENTIAL AND OUTSTANDING HAY QUALITY WL 454HQ. Advantages Intermediate dormant FD=6.7 Outstanding yield potential under 5-, 6-, and 7-cut harvest managements Highly resistant to all major aphid pests Highly resistant to all major nematode pests WL 454HQ. promotes optimized feed intake, milk production, and greater profit potential when fed Ideal intermediate variety for the cash hay producer: WL 454HQ. has consistently produced big yields of leafy, fine-stemmed hay with dark green color and high feed value Planting WL 454HQ. Alfalfa and Utilizing the oundup eady weed control system provides many benefits over conventional herbicide programs Unmatched weed control both when establishing new stands and in established stands means fewer weeds and higher quality hay, which can result in higher forage quality and greater profit potential crop safety at all growth stages with the oundup eady weed control system can deliver thicker stands and higher yields for the life of stand Flexibility in timing of herbicide application allows alfalfa producers utilizing the oundup eady system to spray when necessary; no carryover or crop rotation limitations Minimal wait (5 days) after oundup application before haying/feeding WL454HQ.: A Hay Quality Leader * CP FQ WL 454HQ CW HybriForce Pioneer Amerileaf CP = Crude Protein FQ = elative Forage Quality * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. AGONOMIC TAITS Fall Dormancy 6.7 Winter Activity Moderate Multifoliolate Expression Moderate Aphid esistance Index 15/15 ecovery After Harvest Very strong disease resistance package (including to Phytophthora oot ot and ; to and ) promotes fast seedling establishment and long stand life WL 454HQ. Outyields the Competition * DKA50-18 HybriforceTM-620 Woodland, CA WL 454HQ. Delivers More Tons of Weed-Free Hay Outstanding yield potential and superior feed value make WL 454HQ. the variety of choice for cash hay and dairy producers looking for a FD6 alfalfa that maximizes production and profit potential in their operations while utilizing the breakthrough benefits of the oundup eady weed control system. Phytophthora oot ot PEST ESISTANCE TAITS CW 704 Pioneer 6100 WL 440HQ WL 454HQ. Pea Aphid Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Blue Alfalfa Aphid 96% 98% 100% 102% 104% 106% 108% YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

18 HVX840 Brand FD8 NON-DOMANT W-L ALFALFAS FIST NON-DOMANT ELEASE OF HAVXTA, A GAMECHANGE FO THE SOUTHWEST HVX840 Brand, the latest release in the W-L HarvXtra lineup offers exciting harvest flexibility accomplished by reduced lignin content HVX840 Brand Advantages HarvXtra Alfalfa gives growers the ability to better manage the yield-versus-quality tradeoff, offering more flexibility in cutting schedule to achieve improved forage quality or greater yield potential, when compared to conventional alfalfa at the same stage of maturity The HarvXtra technology provides unprecedented flexibility by widening cutting windows, which gives growers the option at each cutting to: Maintain their normal harvest schedules for higher-quality forage, or Delay harvest for 5-7 days for increased yield potential, without sacrificing forage quality, compared to conventional alfalfa at the same stage of maturity HarvXtra Alfalfa has on average 12-14% less lignin and 8-10% higher neutral detergent fiber digestibility (NDFD) than conventional alfalfa harvested at the same stage of maturity HarvXtra Alfalfa is stacked with the oundup eady Technology for unsurpassed weed control with excellent crop safety Planting HVX840 Brand utilizing the oundup eady weed control system provides many benefits over conventional herbicide programs Exceptional weed control at both stand establishment and in established stands means fewer weeds and higher-quality hay and haylage Exceptional crop safety at all growth stages with the oundup eady weed control system ecommended 1st glyphosate application at 1st-3rd trifoliate stage to provide early weed control on new seedlings and lower seedling mortality The simplicity of using a single herbicide (oundup ) provides superior weed control with no need to tank mix Flexibility in timing of application allows growers utilizing the oundup eady system to spray when necessary; no carryover or crop rotation limitations Minimal wait (5 days) after oundup application before haying/feeding HVX840 Brand Outyields the Competition * Shafter, CA Forage Yield (% Commerical Check) Forage Quality (% Commerical Check) HVX WL Ameristand 855T ALF Dos Palos CA Forage Yield (% Commerical Check) Forage Quality (% Commerical Check) WL HVX WL Ameristand 855T ALF 8100 Davis, CA Forage Yield (% Commerical Check) Forage Quality (% Commerical Check) WL HVX WL AGONOMIC TAITS Fall Dormancy 7.9 Winter Activity High HarvXtra ecovery After Harvest PEST ESISTANCE TAITS (ace 1) Phytophthora oot ot Pea Aphid Spotted Alfalfa Aphid = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT Ameristand 855T ALF * Data comes from FGI trials comparing HarvXtra Alfalfa with oundup eady Technology to commercial checks. Trials were seeded in 2013 and harvested in 2014, 2015, and 2016 from Shafter, CA, Don Palos, CA and Davis, CA and HarvXtra.com wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

19 WL 552HQ. FD8 NON-DOMANT INCEDIBLE YIELD POTENTIAL BACKED BY SUPEB FOAGE QUALITY WL 552HQ. provides growers looking for excellent yield potential and solid forage quality the perfect FD8 product. This makes WL 552HQ. a top pick for cash hay and dairy producers who want to maximize profit potential while utilizing the oundup eady weed control system. WL 522HQ. Advantages WL 552HQ. is a winter-active, non-dormant FD=8.2 to to all major aphids to to all major nematodes WL 552HQ. promotes optimized feed intake, milk production, and greater profit potential Planting WL 552HQ. and Utilizing the oundup eady weed control system provides many benefits over conventional herbicide programs Unmatched weed control when establishing new stands and in established stands can mean fewer weeds and higher-quality hay, which can result in higher forage quality and greater profit potential WL 552HQ. Delivers Fiber Digestibility and Feed Value * Shafter, California, NDFD FQ WL 552HQ HybriForce AGONOMIC TAITS Fall Dormancy 8.2 Winter Activity High Aphid esistance Index 15/15 ecovery After Harvest An ideal non-dormant variety for the cash hay producer, WL 552HQ. produces big yield potential of leafy, fine-stemmed hay with dark green color and high feed value With a very strong disease resistance package (including to Phytophthora oot ot, to, and ) it promotes fast seedling establishment and long stand life WL 552HQ. has excellent tolerance to leaf diseases, promotes improved leaf retention, higher protein levels, and greater forage quality WL 552. Excels Against the Competition * Shafter, CA crop safety at all growth stages with the oundup eady weed control system means thicker stands and higher yields for the life of the stand Flexibility in timing herbicide applications allows alfalfa producers utilizing the oundup eady system to spray when necessary; no carryover or crop rotation limitations There is minimal wait (5 days) after a oundup application before haying/feeding Dos Palos, CA Pioneer WL PGI NDFD = Neutral Detergent Fiber digestibility FQ = elative Forage Quality * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Phytophthora oot ot Pea Aphid HybriForce TM -800 WL 660. WL 550. Pioneer 5851 WL 552HQ. WL 550. WL 660. YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) WL 552HQ. 80% 90% 100% 110% 115% 120% Blue Alfalfa Aphid Spotted Alfalfa Aphid oot Knot Nematode (Southern) = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT 80% 90% 100% 110% 115% 120% YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

20 WL 535HQ FD8 NON-DOMANT A YIELD POTENTIAL LEADE Broadly adapted across the entire southwestern U.S. where non-dormant alfalfas are grown. WL535 HQ has delivered outstanding persistence and long stand life under intensive harvest managements, providing producers with a valuable tool to increase both production and profit potential. WL 535HQ Advantages Winter-active, non-dormant FD=8.2 Very high yield potential across a wide range of soil types and harvest schedules Highly resistant to all major aphid pests esistant to all major nematode pests WL 535HQ is highly palatable; optimizes intake, milk production, and can help lower feed costs and increase profit potential Bakersfield, CA WL 535HQ Pioneer DK Condor Mecca II Cuf Shafter, CA WL 535HQ DK 180ML Pioneer Condor Pioneer 58N The HQ Choice for Unbeatable Feed Value * Fresno, California, Bakersfield, California, FV TDN WL 535HQ Dura DK Pioneer Tulare FV TDN WL 535HQ Pioneer 58N Tulare DK 180ML Salado AGONOMIC TAITS Fall Dormancy 8.2 Winter Activity High Aphid esistance Index 15/15 ecovery After Harvest Ideal variety for the cash hay producer: WL 535HQ promotes high yield potential of leafy, fine-stemmed hay with high feed value and dark green color Outstanding persistence and long stand life even under intensive cutting schedules Very strong disease resistance package (including to Phytophthora oot ot,, and ) promotes fast stand establishment and longer stand life tolerance to leaf diseases provides improved leaf retention, higher protein levels, and greater forage quality Very fast recovery after cutting Fresno, CA WL 535HQ 8.95 Corona 8.24 DK Pioneer Tahoe 7.67 Lodi, CA WL 535HQ DK Tahoe Supreme 9.74 Archer 9.31 Pioneer esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. FV = elative Feed Value TDN = Total Digestible Nutrients Coronado * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. WL 535HQ Delivers WL 535HQ can deliver big yield potential, exceptional feed value, and outstanding profit potential for both dairy and cash hay producers. WL 535HQ carries on the great HQ tradition set by WL 525HQ. Intense selection for parent plants with high forage quality traits (high % crude protein and excellent fiber digestibility has resulted in an HQ alfalfa variety with superior hay quality. High forage yield potential plus exceptional feed value can equal greater profit potential, and WL 535HQ delivers. Leaf Type PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Pea Aphid Blue Alfalfa Aphid Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Phytophthora oot ot oot Knot Nematode (Southern) Trifoliate = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

21 WL 662HQ. FD9 NON-DOMANT OUTSTANDING YIELD, EXCELLENT HAY QUALITY AND EXCEPTIONAL GOWE VALUE WL 662HQ. Delivers Outstanding Performance Winter-active, very non-dormant FD=9.2 Very high yield potential under 8- to 11-cut harvest managements WL 662HQ. demonstrates strong potential to deliver optimal feed intake, milk production, and greater profit potential when fed Highly resistant () to all major aphid and nematode pest Very strong disease resistance package (including to Phytophthora oot ot and ); promotes fast seedling establishment and long stand life Ideal FD=9 variety for the cash hay producer: WL 662HQ. consistently produces big yields of leafy, fine-stemmed hay with high forage quality Planting WL 662HQ. and Utilizing the oundup eady weed control system provides many benefits over conventional herbicide programs Unmatched weed control when establishing new stands and in established stands can mean fewer weeds and higher-quality hay, which can result in higher feed value and greater profit potential crop safety at all growth stages with the oundup eady weed control system means thicker stands and higher yields for the life of the stand Flexibility in timing herbicide applications allows alfalfa producers utilizing the oundup eady system to spray when necessary; no carryover or crop rotation limitations There is minimal wait (5 days) after a oundup application before haying/feeding WL 662HQ. Delivers Performance A unique combination of exceptional yield potential, very broad adaptation, and superior feed value make WL 662HQ. the variety of choice for cash hay and dairy producers looking for an FD9 alfalfa that maximizes profit potential in their operations while utilizing the breakthrough benefits of the oundup eady weed control system in alfalfa. WL 662HQ. Outyields the Competition ALF 8100 Touchet, WA WL 660. AmeriStand 855T ALF 9100 AGONOMIC TAITS Fall Dormancy 9.2 Winter Activity Aphid esistance Index 15/15 ecovery After Harvest PEST ESISTANCE TAITS M Salt-tolerant at seed germination, similar to the salt-tolerant checks Outstanding persistence and long stand life on your toughest fields WL 550. SW 9720 Davis, CA YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) evolution 73% 80% 87% 94% 101% 108% WL 662HQ. Phytophthora oot ot Pea Aphid M HybriForceTM-800 WL 662HQ. esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. Blue Alfalfa Aphid Spotted Alfalfa Aphid 88% 91% 94% 97% 101% 105% YIELD (% 0F CHECK VAIETIES) oot Knot Nematode (Southern) = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT M = MODEATE ESISTANCE esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

22 WL 656HQ FD9 NON-DOMANT THE BEST YIELD POTENTIAL IN THE WEST Exceptional yield potential, broad adaptation, and excellent hay quality makes WL 656HQ the non-dormant alfalfa variety of choice for cash hay and dairy producers looking to maximize both production and profit potential. WL 656HQ Advantages Winter-active, very non-dormant FD=9.3 Very high yield potential and outstanding persistence across a wide range of soil types and harvest schedules Optimal digestibility promotes more milk and greater profit potential when fed A great choice for cash hay; WL 656HQ can deliver very high forage quality across a wide range of haying conditions Proven ability to hold high feed value in the field over a longer period of time; WL 656HQ helps deliver higher forage quality and greater harvest flexibility with less risk of damage to hay and haylage when harvest is delayed Highly resistant to all major disease, insect, and nematode pests that attack alfalfa in the Southwestern U.S. Very fast recovery after cutting and superior standability encourages intensive harvest management Great visual appeal in the field; dark green, leafy, fine stemmed, and tolerant to leaf disease Shafter, CA (25 cuts) WL 656HQ 34.6 WL 625HQ 32.1 Ameristand WL Cuf Pioneer 59N Pioneer 58N Univ. of California, Kearney 2009 (7 cuts) WL 656HQ 12.1 Saltana 11.7 WL 625HQ 11.3 Magna UC Impalo 10.6 CUF Dura Pioneer 59N Holtville, CA (19 cuts) WL 656HQ 17.7 TriplePlay 15.9 S&W WL 625HQ 15.2 Magna Pioneer 59N CW Sequoia 13.5 Shafter, CA (16 cuts) WL 656HQ WL 625HQ 17.8 Cuf Pioneer 59N Magna 801FQ 16.8 CW S&W Dura WL 656HQ: The One To Beat! Our newest, very non-dormant HQ (high quality-selected) alfalfa, WL 656HQ carries on in the great tradition set by WL 625HQ: Very high yield potential, outstanding persistence, and exceptional hay quality. WL 656HQ offers a unique combination of high yield potential and high hay quality, producing outstanding per-acre profit potential when compared to the competition. With excellent levels of resistance to all important disease, aphid, and nematode pests, WL 656HQ is clearly the non-dormant alfalfa to beat. WL 656HQ: An HQ Leader Shafter, California, CP FQ WL 656HQ WL 625HQ CW Pioneer 59N Cuf Magna S&W CP = Crude Protein FV = elative Feed Value AGONOMIC TAITS Fall Dormancy 9.3 Aphid esistance Index 15/15 ecovery After Harvest PEST ESISTANCE TAITS Pea Aphid Blue Aphid Spotted Aphid Phytophthora oot ot * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. oot Knot Nematode (Southern) = HIGH ESISTANCE = ESISTANT esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

23 AGONOMIC TAITS PEST ESISTANCE TAITS TAITS Fall Dormancy Winterhardiness Wet Soil Tolerance Aphid esistance Index Multileaf Expression Bacterial Wilt Fusarium Wilt Verticillium Wilt Phytophthora oot ot Aphanomyces (ace 1) Aphanomyces (ace 2) Aphanomyces (ace 3) Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Pea Aphid Stem Nematode Southern oot-knot Nematode Northern oot-knot Nematode Potato Leafhopper Disease esistance Index Salt Tolerance DOMANT WL 341HVX HarvXtra 30/30 WL 356HQ M 35/35 G WL 359LH High 30/30 WL 354HQ /35 WL 358LH /30 WL 375HVX HarvXtra 40/40 WL 372HQ /30 WL 365HQ /30 WL 377HQ /30 WL 363HQ /30 WL 336HQ High M 30/30 G WL 319HQ M 30/30 SEMI-DOMANT WL 467HQ /15 Moderate WL 440HQ /15 Moderate 30/30 WL 454HQ /15 Moderate G NON-DOMANT HVX840 Brand 8.2 HarvXtra 15/15 G WL 552HQ /15 G WL 535HQ /15 G WL 662HQ /15 M M G WL 656HQ /15 G ESISTANCE ATINGS % esistant Plants esistance Class Class Abbreviation 0 5 Susceptible S 6 14 Low esistance L Moderate esistance M esistance 50+ High esistance SALT TOLEANCE G = Germination F = Forage wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

24 W-L GOLD TEATMENT PLUS SEED TEATMENTS/COATINGS A PEMIUM SEED ENHANCEMENT AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FO ALL W-L ALFALFAS You make a substantial investment in a multi-year crop of alfalfa. Seedling vigor and standability, quick establishment, and maximum plant population in your stand is imperative. This is why W-L esearch developed Gold Treatment Plus seed coating and treatment. Gold Treatment Plus is a premium seed enhancement for use on all W-L Brand Alfalfas. It includes the LCO-promoter Optimize Gold, which initiates the nodulation and nitrogen-fixing processes early, giving young alfalfa seedlings a boost and enhancing seeding-year populations, and thus yield and nutritional values. To double up on protecting young seedlings from mortality, W-L s Gold Treatment Plus also includes Stamina fungicide to enhance broad-spectrum protection from seed and seedling diseases such as aphanomyces, phytophthora and rhizoctonia. With in-plant resistance coupled with premium growth promoters and seed protection, W-L s Gold Treatment Plus is a leader in the industry in getting stands off to a strong start that will carry them for years to come. Optimize Gold includes LCO Promoter Technology, a patented technology that promotes early-stage seedling vigor, enhanced root development and improved stand establishment under adverse conditions Stamina fungicide protects seed and new seedlings from fungal disease, and enhances plant health to encourage maximum populations, especially under tough soil conditions with elevated disease Nitragin Gold pre-inoculant has guaranteed counts of 300+ million rhizobia per gram of inoculant Micronutrient Package Mo/Mn helps ensure early nodulation and improved nitrogen fixation Apron XL fungicide protects young seedlings from damping-off diseases Enhancing the Nitrogen Fixation Cycle With Optimize Gold Gold Treatment Plus takes high-quality W-L alfalfa seed and makes it better, promoting improved seedling vigor, faster stand establishment, and greater seedingyear profit potential. The growth boost provided by the addition of Optimize Gold and micronutrients maximizes the seed-to-plant ratio, and helps ensure your investment in premium W-L alfalfa seed pays off immediately and for years to come. The impact of Optimize Gold on seedling establishment and seeding-year yield Solid OI multiyear (43 trials) Year 1 Year 2 Optimize Gold Delivers More Tons Continued returns with 2nd year crop (4 trials) Without Optimize Gold YIELD (TONS/ACE) With Optimize Gold W-L esearch developed Gold Treatment Plus featuring Optimize Gold and Stamina to provide protection from seedling to stand. * esults are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L esearch location. esults may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L esearch s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L esearch. Stamina + Apron XL Apron XL Untreated Untreated Stamina + Apron XL A Improved oot System Without Optimize Gold Optimize Gold B C Photo and studies courtesy of BASF Corporation Seedlings inoculated with: 1 A - Aphanomyces Euteiches ace 1 B - Aphanomyces Euteiches ace 2 C - Phytophthora Medicaginis West Salem, WI Alfalfa spring seeded May 6, 2011 Photos taken on June 29, days after seeding Photo and studies courtesy of Monsanto BioAg, Inc. wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com

25 TECHNOLOGY AN ALFALFA THAT GIVES YOU OPTIONS. NOT LIMITS. The genetically enhanced HarvXtra technology fundamentally changes the relationship between forage quality and stage of maturity by modifying lignin content (ADL) beyond what is possible with conventional breeding techniques. EXPEIENCE THE ADVANTAGES OF OUNDUP EADY ALFALFA: with oundup eady Technology Introducing HarvXtra Alfalfa with oundup eady Technology It s the industry s first genetically enhanced alfalfa developed to maximize quality compared to conventional alfalfa at the same stage of maturity, by reducing the amount of lignin in the plant. NDFD (%) Harvest for Quality NDFD 4 LOCATIONS (WA, ID, IA, WI)/2YS LATE BUD 12-15% Increase Forage Yield 10% BLOOM CUTTING INTEVAL (DAYS) HarvXtra (FD4) LegenDairy XHD (FD3) Hi-Gest 360 (FD3) 5402 (FD4) EASIE WEED CONTOL Get unsurpassed control of broadleaf and grass weeds, as well as suppression of most persistent, parasitic or poisonous weeds. CLEANE STAND ESTABLISHMENT oundup eady Alfalfa s weed control helps you establish a strong stand. DECEASED DAMAGE FOM HEBICIDES oundup eady systems provide excellent crop safety compared to conventional herbicides with no crop rotation restrictions. FLEXIBILITY IN APPLICATION TIMING Enjoy the broadest application timing window for both crops and weeds. Wait only five days before grazing or harvest. It s now available in WL 341HVX., WL 375HVX. or HVX840 Brand varieties. And the biggest advancement in the field. HarvXtra alfalfa with oundup eady technology gives you unprecedented flexibility by widening cutting windows. This gives you the ability to better manage the yield-versus-quality trade-off. It also adds unsurpassed weed control with oundup eady technology. Choose to maintain your current harvest schedule for higher quality forage, O Delay harvest a few days for increased tonnage without sacrificing acceptable forage quality. NDFD (%) Delay Harvest for Yield NDFD 4 LOCATIONS (WA, ID, IA, WI)/2YS LATE BUD HarvXtra (FD4) CUTTING INTEVAL (DAYS) LegenDairy XHD (FD3) Hi-Gest 360 (FD3) Forage Yield >20% Increase 10% BLOOM 5402 (FD4) CONTOLLING WEED PESSUE DUING ESTABLISHMENT POVIDES THESE BENEFITS: MOE YIELD POTENTIAL oundup eady Alfalfa lowers weed pressure early on, leading to greater yield potential. MOE PESISTENCE POTENTIAL The oundup eady Alfalfa trait helps establish a strong stand, giving you thicker, denser alfalfa year after year. It s a True Game Changer By reducing the amount of lignin in the plant, the HarvXtra Alfalfa trait technology fundamentally changes the relationship between forage quality and stage of maturity. Less acid detergent lignin (ADL) and higher neutral detergent fiber digestibility (NDFD) improves digestibility and can command a higher price per ton come harvest. NDFD (%) D vs. 35D Forage Yield - 3Y Summary WEST SALEM, WI (SEEDED FALL 2013) 40% Increase 30% Increase MOE QUALITY POTENTIAL With fewer weeds in every ton, you can harvest a higher percentage of pure alfalfa. MOE SAVINGS POTENTIAL Enjoy lower herbicide costs compared to conventional herbicide options. To learn more about HarvXtra with oundup eady technology, visit harvxtra.com. 5 0 HvX 28 Day A 35 Day 15% Increase HvX 35 Day A 35 Day HarvXtra Alfalfa (HvX) cut at 35 days averaged 30% yield increase over 3 years compared to oundup eady Alfalfa (A) cut at 28 days Learn more at oundupeadyalfalfa.com. wlalfalfas.com Better Seed Through esearch 45 Better Seed Through esearch wlalfalfas.com 46

26 NOTES YOU ALFALFA MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST Test soil and determine fertility requirements. Solid soil fertility is imperative for high-producing alfalfa. Soil test and fertilize, not just for baseline maintenance but also taking into account your yield goals and nutrient removal throughout your cropping cycle. Choose the right W-L Alfalfas variety. There is a lot to consider when picking the right variety for your operation, including your yield and quality goals, the variety s fall dormancy rating and your preferred cutting frequency, and intended use of the alfalfa crop. Talk to your local W-L Alfalfas retailer for assistance. Plan your weed control. Longer growing seasons and more cuts make weed control especially vital. Glyphosate-tolerant varieties with the oundup eady Alfalfa trait allow for maximum control of weeds for thicker stands at establishment and throughout the season. Assess your established stand s potential. Assess your stand s potential yield using stem density per square foot. Stands with fewer than 40 stems per square foot indicates severely limited yield potential and should be rotated out. In the following states, purchase and use of HarvXtra Alfalfa with oundup eady Technology is subject to a Seed and Feed Use Agreement, requiring that products of this technology can only be used on farm or otherwise be used in the United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. In addition, due to the unique cropping practices do not plant HarvXtra Alfalfa with oundup eady Technology or oundup eady Alfalfa in Imperial County, California, pending import approval and until Forage Genetics International, LLC (FGI) grants express permission for such planting. Forage Genetics International, LLC ( FGI ) is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS). FGI products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with FGI s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. As of June 2017, oundup eady Alfalfa and HarvXtra Alfalfa with oundup eady Technology have pending import approvals. GOWES MUST DIECT ANY PODUCT PODUCED FOM HAVXTA ALFALFA WITH OUNDUP EADY TECHNOLOGY SEED O COPS (INCLUDING HAY AND HAY PODUCTS) ONLY TO UNITED STATES DOMESTIC USE. 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. Growers should refer to for any updated information on import country approvals. Excellence Through Stewardship is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization. ALWAYS EAD AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIECTIONS. oundup eady crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate. Glyphosate herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. oundup eady is registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, used under license by Forage Genetics International, LLC. HarvXtra is a registered trademark of Forage Genetics International, LLC. HarvXtra Alfalfa with oundup eady Technology is enabled with Technology from The Samuel oberts Noble Foundation, Inc. wlalfalfas.com W-L Alfalfas is a registered trademark of Forage Genetics International, LLC Forage Genetics International, LLC.

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