A HISTORY OF HELPING FARMERS SUCCEED

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2 A HISTORY OF HELPING FARMERS SUCCEED In 1901, Lawrence and Anna Beck purchased 80 acres of land near the small town of Atlanta, Indiana. Over the next 20 years, they worked to raise their two children, Dorthia and Francis, and build their farm while enduring the First World War and the Great Depression. Then, in 1937, there was the historic moment when Lawrence and his son, Francis, each planted three acres of hybrid parent seed corn from the Purdue University Botany Department, marking the first historic crop of Beck s Superior Hybrids. Although a lot has changed since then, a few things have remained the same. We remain true to our heritage, one built on faith, fortitude, and the innovation of our family and family of employees. Our true point of uniqueness, however, is not that we are family-owned, but that we continue to put farmers first.

3 KENTUCKY FIELD SHOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS KENTUCKY FIELD SHOW PLOT MAP President s Message 11:00, 2:00 Sonny Beck CEO Scott Beck President Hear about the latest trends in the seed industry and the future of Beck s. Cover Crops 9:30, 11:30, 1:30 Ryan Mre Small Seed Product Manager PFR Tour 1 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 Sean Nettleton Tyler Kilfoil PFR Location Lead Corn Starter Fertilizer Studies Tillage Systems Soybeans High Yield Attempt Herbicide Systems Residue Management 2018 Corn Products 9:00, 10:30, 12:30, 2:00 Beck s Product Team 2018 Soybean Products 9:00, 10:30, 12:30, 2:00 Beck s Product Team Transitioning Your Acres to Organic Production 10:30, 12:30 Dave Ross Great Harvest Organics Sales and Operations Manager PFR Tour 2 10:30, 11:30, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 Brent Minett Jared Chester PFR Location Lead Corn High Yield Attempt Row Width & Population Nitrogen Studies Soybeans Closing Wheel Studies Double Crop Studies PFR Proven 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30 Jim Schwartz Director of PFR & Agronomy Jason Gahimer PFR Operations Manager UAV: Scouting to Application 9:30, 10:30, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 Jim Love Light Robotics Manager Herbicide Specialist PFR Tour 3 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 Steve Gauck Brandon Somers PFR Operator Corn Planting Date & Replant FurrowJet Studies Cover Crop Studies Soybeans PFR Proven Systems Seed Treatment Studies Nitrogen Timing Map Key President s Message 2018 Corn Products 2018 Soybean Products PFR Proven Cover Crops Transitioning Your Acres to Organic Production FILL Fun with Fungicides POPULATION 15 in. Rows SEED TREATMENT ILeVO Hybrid Response GARDEN MILE ROAD SWEET CORN & VEGETABLES UAV: Scouting to Application PFR Tour 1 PFR Tour 2 PFR Tour 3 Beneath the Surface TIMING CARBON Timing CLOSING WHEEL PLANTING DEPTH CORN SOYBEAN CHOICE TRIAL REP TRIAL SUGAR RESIDUE MGMT CORN SOYBEAN HERBICIDE SYSTEMS PLANT GROWTH HIGH REGULATOR YIELD DOUBLE ATTEMPT SEED TREATMENT CLOSING WHEEL Placement HIGH YIELD ATTEMPT NITROGEN APPLICATION SUGAR INVIGOR 8 ROW WIDTH & POPULATION 15 vs. 30 in. Rows PLACEMENT FurrowJet 3RIVE 3D APPLICATION SYSTEM ADDITIVE DOUBLE PLACEMENT FurrowJet DOUBLE POPULATION 15 in. Rows Timing POPULATION VS. NITROGEN RATE 20 in. Rows NITROGEN FORM Sidedress SEED TREATMENT Escalate IN-FURROW vs. PLACEMENT Untreated FurrowJet PLANTING DATE & REPLANT PLANTING DATE DOUBLE DOUBLE ROW WIDTH & POPULATION NITROGEN TIMING Anhydrous Ammonia COVER Placement PFR PROVEN SYSTEMS W DOUBLE CLOSING WHEEL TILLAGE Corn After Soybeans COVER Termination NITROGEN TIMING N S COVER Application E NITROGEN RATE Corn After Soybeans DOUBLE PFR PROVEN SYSTEMS NITROGEN TIMING UAN Beneath the Surface 9:30, 10:15, 11:00, 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15 David Hughes Alex Long This session will focus on rt zone biology and how increasing our understanding of what happens beneath the soil surface impacts so many other PFR studies. Fun with Fungicides 9:30, 10:15, 11:00, 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15 Austin Scott Alexandra Knight PFR Agronomist Fungicide/insecticide applications at the R3 growth stage have shown promising results in Beck s PFR studies. This session will focus on how fungicides can generate a positive ROI in soybeans, even in the absence of disease. AIRLINE ROAD & INSECTICIDE MICRONUTRIENT ROW WIDTH & POPULATION 15 vs. 20 vs. 30 in. Rows Carrier Rates SEED TREATMENT Inoculant SOIL AMENDMENT Wex SUGAR BIOLOGICAL RESIDUE MGMT SUGAR AUDUBON PARKWAY & INSECTICIDE CLOSING WHEEL Placement SYSTEMS 2x2x2 BIOLOGICAL ADAMS LANE

4 KENTUCKY FIELD SHOW INDOOR FLOOR MAP NOTES

5 CORN Planted: May 10, 2017 Rows: Three 30 in. Rows Population: 30,000 Seeds/A. Previous Crop: Soybeans Tillage: In-Line Rip, Field Cultivation Herbicide: Pre: 4.5 oz. Anthem Maxx Post: 3 oz. Capreno, 1 lb. Atrazine Rainfall: April 4.63" May 3.45" June 0.88" Total 8.96" Brand RM Special Characteristics Notes 5829A4 108 Consistency champion with stress tolerance and near perfect agronomics 5840AM * 108 Top-end yielder with excellent silage potential for eastern acres 5883SX 108 Yield leader with excellent plant health and season-long standability 5828AM * n 110 Extremely versatile AQUAmax with yield and stress tolerance 6076V2P 110 Versatile performer with moderate height and excellent season-long standability 6082AM * 110 Eastern balanced performer with top-end yield and stress tolerance 6127A3 111 Agronomic and versatility leader with excellent staygreen and test weight 6158AM * 111 Farmer favorite with high yields and grain quality for your better soils 6165AM * 111 Complete high-yielding package with outstanding rts, stalks, and health 5832A3 ** n s 112 Fast emerging Artesian with excellent stress tolerance and plant health 6225HR * 112 Attractive balanced performer with fd grade type grain quality 6274V2P 112 Tremendous top-end yield with moderate height and fd grade grain quality 6365AM * 113 Dominant yield leader with outstanding rts for your better soils 6368V2P 113 Plot winning yield with gd stress tolerance and agronomics 6489SX 114 "89" family yield with Smartstax option for Central and West 6432VZ ** n s 114 Stress leading Viptera RIB with excellent emergence and plant health 6948A3 115 Stress leader for the South with dominant performance in MP/LP soils 6589V2P 115 Southern leader with dominant yield and fd grade type grain quality 6674SX 116 Full season yield leader with excellent staygreen and grain quality 6774V2P 117 "74" family with excellent southern adaptation and VT Double Pro option 6873AM * 118 Balanced performance with grain quality, health, stalks and rts 6886VR 118 Full season, versatile performer with awesome agronomics and staygreen RED = NEW TM* = ** = Phoenix n = n = AM = V2P = VZ = SX = A3 = A4 = VR = HR = Glyphosate and Liberty Tolerant: HR, A3, A4, VR, AM, AMX, AMXT, SX (AM-R, V2P and VZ: Do not spray with LIBERTY. Not all seeds in the bag are tolerant to LIBERTY herbicide.) s WARNING: Avoid using Sulfonylurea with this product. Optimum AQUAmax hybrids help deliver a yield advantage in water-limited environments and offer top-end yield potential under more favorable growing conditions. Product performance in water-limited environments is variable and depends on many factors such as the severity and timing of moisture deficiency, heat stress, soil type, management practices and environmental stress as well as disease and pest pressures. All hybrids may exhibit reduced yield under water and heat stress. Individual results may vary. Optimum brand products available through the XL brand. XL, Optimum, AcreMax and AQUAmax are trademarks of Pioneer. *XL brand seed is distributed by Beck s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Agrisure, Agrisure Artesian, Agrisure Viptera, Artesian, E-Z Refuge and Phoenix are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix brand seed is distributed by Beck s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Caution: Do not spray E-Z Refuge products with glufosinate ammonium based herbicides, including Liberty herbicide. LIBERTY is a registered trademark of Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc. Miller and Spectrum are trademarks of Miller Electric Co., a division of Illinois Tl Works Inc. RIB Complete and Design, RIB Complete, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design, Roundup Ready, Roundup, SmartStax and Design, SmartStax, and VT Double PRO are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design is a registered trademark of Bayer. HERCULEX and the HERCULEX Shield are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Capreno is a registered trademark of Bayer. Escalate and the Escalate logo are trademarks of Beck's Superior Hybrids, Inc.

6 SOYBEAN Planted: May 10, 2017 Rows: Two 30 in. Rows Population: 130,000 Seeds/A. Previous Crop: Corn Tillage: In-Line Rip, Field Cultivation Herbicide: Pre: 4.5 oz. Anthem Maxx Post: 1.5 pt. Flexstar, 0.3 oz. FirstRate, 4 oz. Section Three Rainfall: April 4.63" May 3.45" June 0.88" Total 8.96" Brand RM Trait * PRR Gene Special Characteristics Notes 337R4 * 3.3 Gly. C Strong emergence and excellent stress tolerance combined with yield and standability 345R4 * 3.4 Gly. - Winning performance with dominant yields and incredible versatility 363R4 * 3.6 Gly. A Tremendous standability with excellent SDS protection for all soils 387R4 * 3.8 Gly. - Group III yield champion with incredible versatility and solid agronomics 413R4 * 4.1 Gly. K Bushy soybean with strong standability to cover all soil types 437R4 * 4.3 Gly. C Fantastic yields in all environments with great standability and stem canker tolerance 465R4 * 4.6 Gly.+STS - Tremendous yields with Synchrony STS tolerance 487R4 * 4.8 Gly. - Consistent across acres with excellent frogeye and stem canker protection 509R4 * 5.0 Gly. K Fast emergence with excellent performance and agronomics for the south 5119X2 5.1 X2+STS A Synchrony STS w/ excellent stem canker and rt knot tolerance 4991X2 4.9 X2 A Performs in all soils with emergence and incredible SDS and frogeye 4669X2 4.6 X2+STS C Dominant yield with Synchrony STS tolerance in a robust plant 4453X2 4.4 X2+STS C Versatile soybean with STS that has excellent emergence and frogeye tolerance 4119X2 4.1 X2+STS - Bushy soybean with Synchrony STS tolerance and excellent versatility 3999X2 3.9 X2 - Solid SDS protection in a bushy architecture for better drained soils 3779X2 3.7 X2 C Medium height yielder with industry-leading standability and harvest lks 3559X2 3.5 X2 C Elite performance with excellent agronomics and incredible versatility SOYBEAN CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE RED = NEW TM * = X2 = Roundup Ready 2 Xtend SDS = Sudden Death Syndrome STS = Sulfonylurea-Tolerant Soybeans * (PRR) Phytophthora Resistance to Races: A = 1-2, 10-13, C = 1-3, 6-11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 44 K = 1-11, 13-15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 43, 44 3a = 1-4, 10, 12, 14-16, 18-21, 25, 28, Soybean Technologies: As of this printing no dicamba herbicide product has been approved for commercial in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans. DO NOT APPLY DICAMBA HERBICIDE IN- TO Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans IN 2016 unless you use a dicamba herbicide product that is specifically labeled for that use in the location where you intend to make the application. While no in-crop use of dicamba is currently approved, some dicamba products may be labeled for weed control prior to planting a crop and subject to minimum plant back restrictions. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW TO MAKE AN IN- APPLICATION OF ANY DICAMBA HERBICIDE PRODUCT ON Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans, OR ANY OTHER PESTICIDE APPLICATION, UNLESS THE PRODUCT LABELING SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZES THE USE. Contact the U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency with any questions about the approval status of dicamba herbicide products for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans and follow all pesticide product labeling. 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. Certain products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans have been approved for cultivation in the U.S. and Canada, and for import in Australia/New Zealand, Colombia, China, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The single events in Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans have been approved for import in the EU. As of February 2, 2016, E.U. stack approval for Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans is in the final stage of approval and is expected but not guaranteed to be received in the near future. 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 READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Glyphosate herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Contact your Monsanto dealer or refer to Monsanto s Technology Use Guide for recommended Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System weed control programs. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend is a trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC. XL is a trademark of Pioneer. *XL brand seed is distributed by Beck s Superior Hybrids, Inc. DuPont and STS are trademarks of Dupont or its affiliates. Authority is a registered trademark of FMC Corporation. Basagran is a registered trademark of BASF. Escalate and the Escalate logo are trademarks of Beck's Superior Hybrids, Inc.

7 SOYBEAN Planted: May 10, 2017 Rows: Two 30 in. Rows Population: 130,000 Seeds/A. Previous Crop: Corn Tillage: In-Line Rip, Field Cultivation Herbicide: Pre: 4.5 oz. Anthem Maxx Post: 1.5 pt. Flexstar, 0.3 oz. FirstRate, 4 oz. Section Three Rainfall: April 4.63" May 3.45" June 0.88" Total 8.96" Brand RM Trait * PRR Gene Special Characteristics Notes 338L4 3.3 LibertyLink C Agronomic stand-out with tremendous standability and top-end yield across soils 366L4 3.6 LibertyLink C Balanced performer with yield, stress tolerance, and agronomics 382L4 3.8 LibertyLink C Versatile product with very gd emergence and SDS tolerance in a taller plant style 394L4 3.9 LibertyLink C Incredible yield and standability in a medium stature soybean for all soils 424L4 4.2 LibertyLink C Dominant performer for better soils with excellent frogeye and stem canker tolerance 434L4 4.3 LibertyLink K Bushy product with excellent phytophthora and stress tolerance 448L4 4.4 LibertyLink + STS K STS for double crop 456L4 4.5 LibertyLink K Quick emergence for all soils with excellent standability and stem canker protection 474L4 4.7 LibertyLink C Versatile yielder with frogeye, rt-knot nematode and stem canker tolerance 494L4 4.9 LibertyLink C Dominant yield combined with a very gd agronomic package in a medium-tall plant type 522L4 5.2 LibertyLink C Great yield and standability with excellent emergence and stress tolerance Non-GMO + STS C Performs across environments with very gd agronomics, and STS tolerance 431N 4.3 Non-GMO A Top-end yielder with excellent standability and very gd frogeye tolerance Non-GMO C Go everywhere performer with excellent emergence, standability, and yield Non-GMO C High-yielding, fast emerging variety with very gd phytophthora and SDS tolerance Non-GMO C Balanced performer with strong emergence, nice agronomics, and top-end yield Non-GMO C Great stress tolerant soybean with excellent SDS and BSR protection RED = NEW SDS = Sudden Death Syndrome STS = Sulfonylurea-Tolerant Soybeans BSR = Brown Stem Rot * (PRR) Phytophthora Resistance to Races: A = 1-2, 10-13, C = 1-3, 6-11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 44 K = 1-11, 13-15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 43, 44 3a = 1-4, 10, 12, 14-16, 18-21, 25, 28, LibertyLink soybeans with Liberty herbicide is the most reliable management solution for weeds resistant to glyphosate and multiple herbicide classes. LibertyLink soybean varieties combine elite genetics and excellent crop safety with built-in tolerance to the powerful, postemergence weed control of Liberty. High-yielding LibertyLink soybean varieties are available in a range of maturities. Liberty herbicide, applied over the top of LibertyLink soybean varieties, provides powerful control of broadleaf and grass weeds, including weeds resistant to glyphosate and multiple herbicide classes. LibertyLink Patent Statement: Soybean seeds containing LibertyLink are protected under multiple U.S. patents and may be planted only to produce one (1) commercial crop, and only after signing a Bayer Grower Technology Agreement. It is illegal to save or catch soybean seeds containing the LibertyLink trait for use as planting seed or for transfer to others for use as planting seed. Some products have a patent pending or are covered under one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers 8,008,550; 8,329,996 DuPont TM and STS are trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates. Bayer, the Bayer Cross, Liberty, LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design are registered trademarks of Bayer. Liberty is not registered in all states. Authority is a registered trademark of FMC Corporation. Basagran is a registered trademark of BASF. Escalate and the Escalate logo are trademarks of Beck's Superior Hybrids, Inc. Soybean Technologies:

8 IT S MORE THAN JUST A BAG OF SEED. IT S THE BECK S ADVANTAGE. Having the right products and resources in the field have helped us meet and surpass the quality promises we have made to our customers over the years. We have been, and will remain, a company dedicated to providing farmers access to the tls they need to be successful. We haven t forgotten that our success is driven by yours. That s why we ve always believed in providing value beyond the bag of seed you plant. 2 Our proprietary seed treatment mix is constantly evolving to ensure the best seed protection, and comes standard on 3 all Beck s seed at no additional cost. 100% FREE REPLANT POLICY If there is a need to replant a field of corn, soybeans, wheat or elite alfalfa, as determined by a Beck s representative, Beck s will furnish the WORLD S BROADEST ACCESS replant seed and royalties for FREE. TO GENETICS & TRAITS Beck s sources genetics and traits 4 from elite technology suppliers around the world to provide the 1most choices for farmers. 5 FARMER-FOCUSED PROGRAMS As a way to say thank you, Beck s PRACTICAL FARM gives back to farmers through RESEARCH (PFR) value-added programs such as The PFR program delivers Commitment Rewards, President s unbiased, agronomic data to Club discounts, and customer trips. help farmers add profitability to their farms. PROPRIETARY BREEDING PROGRAM & REGIONALLY TESTED PRODUCTS 6 7 Our corn breeders utilize the best genetics and latest technologies to bring farmers high-performing, regionallyadapted products. PERSONALIZED SERVICE & AGRONOMIC SUPPORT Beck s is dedicated to helping farmers succeed by providing personalized service, timely updates, and in-field, agronomic support. 8A subscription to Beck s web-based, precision farming tl is included with any corn or soybean seed purchase.

A HISTORY OF HELPING FARMERS SUCCEED

A HISTORY OF HELPING FARMERS SUCCEED In 1901, Lawrence and Anna Beck purchased 80 acres of land near the small town of Atlanta, Indiana. Over the next 20 years, they worked to raise their two children,