12/7/11 (11-BS ) Site Description Page 1 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn.

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1 12/7/11 (11-BS ) Site Description Page 1 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. Trial ID: 11-BS Study Dir.: Dr. Lalitha J. Location: Martinsville Investigator: Roy M Stephen GENERAL TRIAL INFORMATION Study Director: Dr. Lalitha J. Title: Research Director Affiliation: Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc 1161 James Street, Hattiesburg, MS Postal Code: Investigator: Dr.Roy M Stephen Title: President/ CEO Affiliation: Arise Research and Discovery, Inc. Postal Code: TRIAL LOCATION City: Martinsville, Trial Status: Yearly Renewal State/Prov.: Illinois Trial Reliability: Excellent Postal Code: Initiation Date: 7/8/11 Country: USA Planned Completion Date: 12/31/11 E-Longitude of LL Corner : N-Latitude of LL Corner : Unit: 1 Directions: Exit I-70 at #136, go South to Stop Sign. Turn right on IL Rt 40 West. Drive 2 miles to Snake Trail Road. Turn Right (North) Follow Road 2 miles to Arise Research Station on Left (South) side of road. COOPERATOR/LANDOWNER Cooperator: Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Country: USA Phone No: (217) Address 1: 3998 E. Snake Trail Road Fax No: (217) City: Martinsville, State/Prov: IL Postal Code: Conducted Under GLP (Y/N): N Conducted Under GEP (Y/N): Y Guidelines: Protocol Guideline Description: To Protocol Crop 1: ZEAMX CORN, FIELD Variety: Stone Seed Group RR Planting Date: 7/9/11 Planting Method: Row Plot Planter Rate: S/A Depth: 1.5 IN Row Spacing: 30 IN Spacing Within Row: 1.5 IN Seed Bed: Moderate Soil Temperature: 83 F Soil Moisture: Adequate Emergence Date: 7/14/11 SITE AND DESIGN Plot Width, Unit: 10 FT Plot Length, Unit: 30 FT Reps: 2 Site Type: Field Environmental Laboratory Tillage Type: Minimum Study Design: RANDOMIZED COMPLETE BLOCK Trial Initiation Comments: Soil and ambient conditions were excellent at time of treatment and planting. Previous Crops Previous Pesticides Year 1. Soybeans Prowl followed by Roundup labeled rates 2010

2 12/7/11 (11-BS ) Site Description Page 2 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. MAINTENANCE Field Prep./Maintenance: Fall chiseled, 3x rototill and plant. Maintenance Form Form Form Rate No. Date Treatment Name Conc Unit Type Rate Unit 1. 10/30/ % G 150 LB/A 2. 10/30/ % G 150 LB/A 3. 10/30/ % G 150 LB/A SOIL DESCRIPTION % Sand: 5 % OM: 1.7 Texture: Silty Clay Loam % Silt: 50 ph: 6.3 Soil Name: Piasa % Clay: 45 CEC: 9 Fert. Level: Moderate ADDITIONAL MEASURED ELEMENTS Element Quantity Unit Pelleted Calcium 300 LB/A

3 12/7/11 (11-BS ) Site Description Page 3 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. MOISTURE CONDITIONS Date Amount Unit Type 1. 4/4/ IN Rain 2. 4/9/ IN Rain 3. 4/11/ IN Rain 4. 4/15/ IN Rain 5. 4/18/ IN Rain 6. 4/19/ IN Rain 7. 4/22/ IN Rain 8. 4/23/ IN Rain 9. 4/24/ IN Rain 10. 4/25/ IN Rain 11. 4/26/ IN Rain 12. 4/27/ IN Rain 13. 4/28/ IN Rain 14. 5/1/ IN Rain 15. 5/2/ IN Rain 16. 5/7/ IN Rain 17. 5/14/ IN Rain 18. 5/15/ IN Rain 19. 5/25/ IN Rain 20. 5/26/ IN Rain 21. 5/28/ IN Rain 22. 6/5/ IN Rain 23. 6/10/ IN Rain 24. 6/11/ IN Rain 25. 6/14/ IN Rain 26. 6/15/ IN Rain 27. 6/18/ IN Rain 28. 6/19/ IN Rain 29. 6/21/ IN Rain 30. 6/25/ IN Rain 31. 6/27/ IN Rain 32. 7/2/ IN Rain 33. 7/7/ IN Rain 34. 9/3/ IN Rain 35. 9/8/ IN Rain 36. 9/9/ IN Rain 37. 9/14/ IN Rain 38. 9/18/ IN Rain 39. 9/22/ IN Rain 40. 9/25/ IN Rain 41. 9/26/ IN Rain 42. 9/28/ IN Rain

4 12/7/11 (11-BS ) Site Description Page 4 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Overall Moisture Conditions: Irrigation Applied No Rainfall July and August Closest Weather Station: On Site Distance: 200 Unit: Ft APPLICATION DESCRIPTION A B C D Application Date: 10/30/10 7/8/11 7/8/11 7/30/11 Time of Day: AM AM AM AM Application Method: Broadcast Broadcast Row Row Application Timing: Fall Preplant Topdress Topdress Applic. Placement: Soil Soil Row Top Row Top Air Temp., Unit: 51 F 72 F 72 F 80 F % Relative Humidity: Wind Velocity, Unit: 8 MPH 6 MPH 6 MPH 3 MPH Dew Presence (Y/N): Y N N N Water Hardness: 23 Grains 23 Grains 23 Grains Soil Temp., Unit: 50 F 83 F 83 F 86 F Soil Moisture: Dry Adequate Adequate Dry % Cloud Cover: CROP STAGE AT EACH APPLICATION A B C D Crop 1 Code, Stage: ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX Stage Scale: Ve-R6 Ve-R6 Ve-R6 Ve-R6 APPLICATION EQUIPMENT A B C D Appl. Equipment: Spreader Spreader Co2 Spray Co2 Spray Operating Pressure: PTO PTO 28 PSI 28 PSI Nozzle Type: Gate Gate Turbo Turbo Nozzle Size: 1 In 1 In Nozzle Spacing, Unit: 10 FT 10 FT 30 IN 30 IN Nozzles/Row: 4 4 Band Width, Unit: 10 FT 10 FT 10 FT 10 FT Boom Length, Unit: 10 FT 10 FT 10 FT 10 FT Boom Height, Unit: 28 IN 28 IN 28 IN 28 IN Ground Speed, Unit: 3 MPH 3 MPH 2 MPH 2 MPH Incorporation Equip.: Chisel Tiller Tiller Rainfall Hours to Incorp.: Incorp. Depth, Unit: 4 IN 4 IN Tank Mix (Y/N): Y N N N

5 12/7/11 (11-BS ) Site Description Page 5 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Trt No Treatment Application Comment 1 Quality assurance review with all Project members. Protocol review and application procedures reviewed. Equipment calibrations made. application calendar made. Task discription calendar made. Timing of agronomic procedures and data interpretation sheets made. 2 Quality assurance review with all Project members. Protocol review and application procedures reviewed. Equipment calibrations made. application calendar made. Task discription calendar made. Timing of agronomic procedures and data interpretation sheets made. 3 Quality assurance review with all Project members. Protocol review and application procedures reviewed. Equipment calibrations made. application calendar made. Task discription calendar made. Timing of agronomic procedures and data interpretation sheets made.

6 12/7/11 (11-BS ) Plot Data Summary Page 6 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. Trial ID: 11-BS Study Dir.: Dr. Lalitha J. Location: Martinsville Investigator: Roy M Stephen Weed Code Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Crop Code ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX Part Rated Grain Grain Grain Grain Soil Soil Rating Data Type Yield Moisture Test Weight $ Value Bulk Densit Bulk Densit Rating Unit Bu/Acre % Lb/Bu $7.00 G/Cm2 G/Cm2 Rating Date 11/1/11 11/1/11 11/1/11 11/1/11 7/8/11 8/30/11 Crop Stage R6 R6 R6 R6 VE VT Trt Treatment Rate Appl No. Name Rate Unit Code Plot LB/A A LB/A A LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D Mean = LB/A A LB/A A LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D Mean = LB/A A LB/A A * 35.10* * * 1.80* 1.60* 160 LB/A B Mean =

7 12/7/11 (11-BS ) Plot Data Summary Page 7 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Weed Code Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Crop Code ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX Part Rated Soil Plant Plant Plant Leaf Rating Data Type Bulk Densit Germination Population Population Chlorophyll Rating Unit G/Cm2 % % % % Rating Date 11/10/11 7/30/11 8/30/11 9/30/11 7/30/11 Crop Stage R6 V6 VT R6 V6 Trt Treatment Rate Appl No. Name Rate Unit Code Plot LB/A A LB/A A LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D Mean = LB/A A LB/A A LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D Mean = LB/A A LB/A A * 96.0* 90.0* 86.0* 44.30* 160 LB/A B Mean =

8 12/7/11 (11-BS ) Plot Data Summary Page 8 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Weed Code Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Crop Code ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX Part Rated Leaf Leaf Root Stalk Soil Plant Plant Rating Data Type Chlorophyll Chlorophyll Mass Nitrates Nitrates Health Health Rating Unit % % 1-10 PPM PPM Rating Date 8/30/11 9/30/11 9/5/11 11/4/11 8/3/11 7/30/11 8/10/11 Crop Stage VT R2 R1 R6 VT V6 R1 Trt Treatment Rate Appl No. Name Rate Unit Code Plot LB/A A LB/A A LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D Mean = LB/A A LB/A A LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D Mean = LB/A A LB/A A * 40.20* 7.00* 70.0* 14.70* 7.0* 7.0* 160 LB/A B Mean =

9 12/7/11 (11-BS ) Plot Data Summary Page 9 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Weed Code Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Crop Code ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX Part Rated Plant Well Water Well Water Well Water Rating Data Type Health Water Nitrates Water Nitrates Water Nitrates Rating Unit 1-10 Gallons PPM Gallons PPM Gallons PPM Rating Date 9/15/11 6/20/11 6/20/11 7/20/11 7/20/11 9/30/11 9/30/11 Crop Stage R5 Preplant Preplant V4 V4 R2 R2 Trt Treatment Rate Appl No. Name Rate Unit Code Plot LB/A A LB/A A LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D Mean = LB/A A LB/A A LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D Mean = LB/A A LB/A A * 215.0* 26.0* 77.0* 24.0* 37.0* 16.0* 160 LB/A B Mean =

10 12/7/11 (11-BS ) Plot Data Summary Page 10 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Weed Code Stone Stone Crop Code ZEAMX ZEAMX Part Rated Soil Plant Rating Data Type Formazan Brix Rating Unit PPM Rating Date 8/3/11 9/30/11 Crop Stage VT Trt Treatment Rate Appl No. Name Rate Unit Code Plot LB/A A LB/A A LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D Mean = LB/A A LB/A A LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D Mean = LB/A A LB/A A * 9.00* 160 LB/A B Mean =

11 12/7/11 (11-BS ) AOV Means Table Page 11 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. Trial ID: 11-BS Study Dir.: Dr. Lalitha J. Location: Martinsville Investigator: Roy M Stephen Weed Code Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Crop Code ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX Part Rated Grain Grain Grain Grain Soil Soil Rating Data Type Yield Moisture Test Weight $ Value Bulk Densit Bulk Densit Rating Unit Bu/Acre % Lb/Bu $7.00 G/Cm2 G/Cm2 Rating Date 11/1/11 11/1/11 11/1/11 11/1/11 7/8/11 8/30/11 Crop Stage R6 R6 R6 R6 VE VT Trt Treatment Rate Appl No. Name Rate Unit Code LB/A A a a a a 1.60 a 1.50 a LB/A A 80 LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D LB/A A a a a a 1.55 a 1.40 a LB/A A 160 LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D LB/A A a a a a 1.80 a 1.60 a LB/A A 160 LB/A B LSD (P=.05) Standard Deviation CV Bartlett's X P(Bartlett's X2) Replicate F Replicate Prob(F) Treatment F Treatment Prob(F) Means followed by same letter do not significantly differ (P=.05, Student-Newman-Keuls)

12 12/7/11 (11-BS ) AOV Means Table Page 12 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Weed Code Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Crop Code ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX Part Rated Soil Plant Plant Plant Leaf Leaf Rating Data Type Bulk Densit Germination Population Population Chlorophyll Chlorophyl Rating Unit G/Cm2 % % % % % Rating Date 11/10/11 7/30/11 8/30/11 9/30/11 7/30/11 8/30/11 Crop Stage R6 V6 VT R6 V6 VT Trt Treatment Rate Appl No. Name Rate Unit Code LB/A A 1.40 a 95.5 a 91.5 a 88.0 a a a LB/A A 80 LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D LB/A A 1.35 a 95.5 a 92.0 a 89.0 a a a LB/A A 160 LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D LB/A A 1.50 a 96.0 a 90.0 a 86.0 a a a LB/A A 160 LB/A B LSD (P=.05) Standard Deviation CV Bartlett's X P(Bartlett's X2) Replicate F Replicate Prob(F) Treatment F Treatment Prob(F) Means followed by same letter do not significantly differ (P=.05, Student-Newman-Keuls)

13 12/7/11 (11-BS ) AOV Means Table Page 13 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Weed Code Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Sto Crop Code ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAM Part Rated Leaf Root Stalk Soil Plant Plant Plant W Rating Data Type Chlorophyll Mass Nitrates Nitrates Health Health Health Wa Rating Unit % 1-10 PPM PPM Gallo Rating Date 9/30/11 9/5/11 11/4/11 8/3/11 7/30/11 8/10/11 9/15/11 6/20/ Crop Stage R2 R1 R6 VT V6 R1 R5 Prepla Trt Treatment Rate Appl No. Name Rate Unit Code LB/A A a 9.75 a 80.0 a a 9.5 a 9.0 a 10.0 a LB/A A 80 LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D LB/A A a a 65.0 a a 10.0 a 9.0 a 10.0 a LB/A A 160 LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D LB/A A a 7.00 a 70.0 a a 7.0 a 7.0 b 7.0 b LB/A A 160 LB/A B LSD (P=.05) Standard Deviation CV Bartlett's X P(Bartlett's X2) Replicate F Replicate Prob(F) Treatment F Treatment Prob(F) Means followed by same letter do not significantly differ (P=.05, Student-Newman-Keuls)

14 12/7/11 (11-BS ) AOV Means Table Page 14 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Weed Code Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone Crop Code ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX ZEAMX Part Rated Water Well Water Well Water Soil Plant Rating Data Type Nitrates Water Nitrates Water Nitrates Formazan Brix Rating Unit PPM Gallons PPM Gallons PPM PPM Rating Date 6/20/11 7/20/11 7/20/11 9/30/11 9/30/11 8/3/11 9/30/11 Crop Stage Preplant V4 V4 R2 R2 VT Trt Treatment Rate Appl No. Name Rate Unit Code LB/A A 39.5 a 36.5 a 15.5 a 16.0 a 11.5 a a 8.35 c LB/A A 80 LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D LB/A A 24.5 a 40.0 a 12.5 a 19.5 a 13.0 a a 8.50 b LB/A A 160 LB/A B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A D LB/A A 26.0 a 77.0 a 24.0 a 37.0 a 16.0 a a 9.00 a LB/A A 160 LB/A B LSD (P=.05) Standard Deviation CV Bartlett's X P(Bartlett's X2) Replicate F Replicate Prob(F) Treatment F Treatment Prob(F) Means followed by same letter do not significantly differ (P=.05, Student-Newman-Keuls)

15 12/7/11 (11-BS ) Trial Treatments Page 15 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. Trial ID: 11-BS Study Dir.: Dr. Lalitha J. Location: Martinsville Investigator: Roy M Stephen Trt Treatment Rate Grow Appl No. Name Rate Unit Stg Code LB/A Fall A LB/A Fall A Pelleted Calcium 300 LB/A Fall A 80 LB/A Preplant B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A Topdress C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A V-6 D LB/A Fall A LB/A Fall A Pelleted Calcium 300 LB/A Fall A 160 LB/A Preplant B Sumagro + 20 Water 1 G/A Topdress C Sumagro + 10 Water 0.5 G/A V-6 D LB/A Fall A LB/A Fall A Pelleted Calcium 300 LB/A Fall A 160 LB/A Preplant B Replications: 2, Conduct under GLP/GEP: Yes (GEP with no protection), Design: Randomized Complete Block, Treatment units: US standard, Treated plot size Width: 10 feet, Treated plot size Length: 30 feet, Format definitions: G-Herb99.DEF, G-Herb99.FRM

16 12/7/11 (11-BS ) Schedule Page 16 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. Trial ID: 11-BS Study Dir.: Dr. Lalitha J. Location: Martinsville Investigator: Roy M Stephen Schedule for 6/1/10 to 11/7/12 Date Trial Task Done Description 10/30/10 11-BS Treat Yes Fall applications made 4/4/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.2" 4/9/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall 1.1" 4/11/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.4" 4/15/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.3" 4/19/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall 2.2" 4/22/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.5" 4/23/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.3" 4/24/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.1" 4/25/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall 1.3" 4/26/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.2" 4/27/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall 1.7" 4/28/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.1" 5/1/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.1" 5/2/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.2" 5/7/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.2" 5/14/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.2" 5/15/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall 2.4" 5/25/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.3" 5/26/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.1" 5/28/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.1" 5/30/11 11-BS Assess Yes Very hot and humid days and nights last 3 days. 6/2/11 11-BS Assess Yes Very hot and humid. 6/5/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.1" 11-BS Assess Yes Very hot and humid. 6/10/11 11-BS Assess Yes Very hot and humid. 6/11/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.4" 11-BS Assess Yes Very hot and humid. 6/14/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.1" 6/15/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.6" 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.6" Cooler temps. 6/18/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.7" 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.7" Cooler temps. 6/19/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.8" 11-BS Assess Yes Good growing conditions. 6/21/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.3" 6/25/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.2" 6/26/11 11-BS Assess Yes Good growing conditions. 6/27/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall 1.3"

17 12/7/11 (11-BS ) Schedule Page 17 of 17 Arise Research & Discovery, Inc. Schedule for 6/1/10 to 11/7/12 Date Trial Task Done Description 6/30/11 11-BS Assess Yes Heat has returned. 7/2/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall 1.2" 7/7/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.1" 7/8/11 11-BS Treat Yes Applications made according to protocol. 11-BS Assess Yes Soil Density test conducted. 7/9/11 11-BS Other Yes Crop Planted according to protocol. 7/20/11 11-BS Assess Yes Plant Health Data Collected 7/30/11 11-BS Assess Yes Chlorophyll Meter Readings. 8/3/11 11-BS Assess Yes Soil nitrate test conducted. 8/10/11 11-BS Assess Yes Plant Health Data Collected 8/15/11 11-BS Assess Yes Passive irrigation.5 Inches. 8/21/11 11-BS Assess Yes Passive irrigation.5 Inches. 8/30/11 11-BS Assess Yes Chlorophyll Meter Readings. 11-BS Assess Yes Soil Density test conducted. 11-BS Assess Yes Very intense heat, low humidity, and very windy 11-BS Assess Yes past 30 days. August was the hottest and highest 11-BS Assess Yes winds recorded in 50 years. 9/3/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.2" 9/8/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.1" 9/9/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.1" 9/10/11 11-BS Assess Yes Passive irrigation. 9/14/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.8" 9/15/11 11-BS Assess Yes Plant Health Data Collected 9/18/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.3" 9/22/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.2" 9/25/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.4" 9/26/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.1" 9/27/11 11-BS Assess Yes Rainfall.1" 9/30/11 11-BS Assess Yes Chlorophyll Meter Readings. 11/1/11 11-BS Assess Yes Harvest Yeild, Moisture Test Weight Taken 11/10/11 11-BS Assess Yes Soil Density test conducted. 11/14/11 11-BS Other Yes Final Report Preparation 11/16/11 11-BS Assess Yes Stalk nitrate test conducted. 11/20/11 11-BS Other No Final Report Includes tasks: Treat, Assess, Other

18 Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. 11 BS Yield u/acre Bu Work Conducted By Arise Research & Discovery, 2011 Treatment

19 Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. 11 BS Bulk Density G 3 cm Work Conducted By Arise Research & Discovery, 2011 Treatment

20 Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. 11 BS Chlorophyll G 3 cm Work Conducted By Arise Research & Discovery, 2011 Treatment

21 Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. 11 BS Soil Nitrates G 3 cm Work Conducted By Arise Research & Discovery, 2011 Treatment

22 Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. 11 BS Root Mass 1 10 Work Conducted By Arise Research & Discovery, 2011 Treatment

23 Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. 11 BS Plant Health G 3 cm Work Conducted By Arise Research & Discovery, 2011 Treatment

24 Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. 11 BS Stalk Nitrates G 3 cm Work Conducted By Arise Research & Discovery, 2011 Treatment

25 Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. 11 BS Work Conducted By Arise Research & Discovery, 2011 Emergence

26 Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. 11 BS Emergence Work Conducted By Arise Research & Discovery, 2011

27 Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. 11 BS Work Conducted By Arise Research & Discovery, 2011 Treatment 1 Replication 1

28 Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. 11 BS BS Work Conducted By Arise Research & Discovery, 2011 Treatment 2 Replication 1

29 Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. 11 BS Work Conducted By Arise Research & Discovery, 2011 Treatment 3

30 Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. 11 BS Work Conducted By Arise Research & Discovery, 2011 Treatment 1 Replication 2

31 Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. Evaluation for Sumagrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn. 11 BS Work Conducted By Arise Research & Discovery, 2011 Treatment 2 Replication 2

32 Growing Seasons Comments 2011: We begin all our Growing Season Summary Comments with the same statement since we opened in 1994, Every Growing Season is Different no matter whether it is a short warm spell, a cold spell, temperature swing, etc. each can have a major impact on yield, disease, plant health, insect population, grain moisture, test weight, and nitrogen availability. I could go on and on about this. The 2011 Growing Season is being referred to as the year of late planting, intense heat and humidity, and a very dry July and August. The year began with a record cold and snowy January. The soil froze very deep requiring frozen hydrants to be repaired. March, April and May presented many challenges to the grower in the form of tillage and drying conditions. Rainfall was normal during these three months but cool, damp, and cloudy days were many, slowing the drying process. Some corn was planted in April some in May but the majority was planted in the first two weeks in June. Soybeans immediately followed. Growing conditions from June to mid July were excellent. From then on a record setting heat spell and no precipitation set in lasting until mid September. Here at the research facility there were many day the interns were sent home at noon because of the danger of heat stroke. Collection of data fell behind. Mid September brought on a sudden change in temperatures as both night and days dropped to record lows in the 40 s to 60 s and eased a lot of the stress on the crops. Yield checks at the time of this writing are average to below average. A late flush of ear worms did cause some yield loss. The hay and vegetable experiments suffered the most. The first clipping of hay was plush and quite tall, good tonnage but the feed net energy was down considerable. The second clipping was well short of normal yield, was stressed and full of aphids. The third cutting will only be clipped to even the stand for next year. No matter how hard we worked on irrigation, the amount applied would not be enough. Vegetables came on very strong when temperatures began to cool. Bell peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins, watermelons, and late sweet corn will be short in yield and quality. A large number of trials have been affected in this area. Turf trials also received a hit in August. It seemed like all we did was mow and collect clippings for data, but toward the end of July we quit mowing for four weeks. The Coffee shop talk we are all familiar with will refer to 2011 as having a cold icy winter, couldn t shut off the rain, then desperate for rain, to unbearably hot and humid, the crops did well for the stress they have been through. Geological History of Research Station:

33 Arise Research and Discovery, Inc. is located in Clark County in East Central Illinois. Geologically, the research station acreage is located at the southern edge of the Wisconsin glaciation and extends into the Shelbyville moraine at the north edge of the Illinois glaciation. Glacial spurs are visible on the station. The north side of the farm was formed under prairie grass vegetation that followed the Wisconsin period of glaciation. It has dark colored soils consisting of Piasa types, which are similar to the Drummer soils to the north. These soils have a high water table, and are tiled and surface drained. The balance of the station runs into transitional soils between prairie timber and straight timber soils. The soil series classification is Cowden. Soil texture is silty clay loam with varying degrees of sand. All of the station is under intense conservation management with tile and surface drains. Windblown material, loess, is mapped into the 3 to 5 foot zone, but glacial till can be found most places on the station at the 36 to 42 inch level. A small lake with an adjoining sediment retention pond is located in the northwestern part of the station s acreage. Bordered by the established wildlife habitat of a neighboring hunting preserve, the lake is utilized for irrigation, fishing and wildlife support. Trial Summary Comments The use of beneficial soil microbes accompanied by liquid humates is increasing in acreage every year. New stacked genetics have brought about the term genetic expression, meaning yield efficacy through a catalytic fertility program. The catalytic fertility programs are designed and formulated to aid in the favorable genetic expression of the plant. SumaGrow is a synergistic group of microbes with a broad spectrum efficacy to enhance plant growth and development. SumaGrow is very flexible in both organic and inorganic agriculture. This product is multi tasked by its capabilities to increase food production, remediation of the soil and water and promotes health and well being. To identify some of its remediation capabilities, Bio Soil Enhancers of Hattiesburg, Mississippi has began an intensive investigation into soil nitrate reduction by auditing nitrogen from the start of the growing season until the end of the growing season. An Evaluation for SumGrow on Nitrate Leaching in Field Corn, is a multiple discipline study. This is year 1 of a 5 year study. The disciplines of rate structures and timing of applications are examined. is applied at two rates to statistically analyze variances. The validations for this experiment are as follows: 1. Grain yield, grain moisture, gain test weight, and gross $ value 2. Germination and Stand Counts at designated timings 3. Water volume, water nitrate harvesting at designated timings 4. Tissue Test at designated timing 5. Leaf Chlorophyll 6. Sugar Brix at Designated Timing 7. Formazon Soil Test 8. Soil Nitrate Testing at Designated Timing 9. Bulk Density Testing at designated intervals 10. Crop Health Ratings 11. Root Mass 12. Fall Nitrate Test 13. Ear Length and Rounds 14. Ear protein.

34 Being the first year of this study, what is reported can only is an interim report and not conclusive, however there are a number of validates that indicate direction. The bulk density decreased as the growing season progressed. This movement was consistent and gives indication of the soil microbial activity being favorable. Properties such as this promote soil and plant health. The growing season was short due to the time of planting and protocol initiation. Normally this decreases a plant tolerance to insects and disease. The end result is the death of the plant creating further problems with the rotten plant residue. The plants populations with SumaGrow did decrease but not to the magnitude of the control plot. Leaf chlorophyll analysis was conducted at V 6, V T and R2 stages of growth. The chlorophyll levels increased at each stage of growth with SumaGrow. Further evidence was the ability to see the change in green color at V T. This indicates the plant is conducting photosynthesis in a manner conducive to high yields. Soil Nitrates were collected at V T down to the 12 inch level. This is as deep as we could take them due to the rigidity of the soil due to dry weather. Iowa State University states a level of 15 PPM of nitrates can produce a good crop. Color differences were still noted at this stage of growth. Plant health ratings were conducted at three stages of growth, V 6, V T and R 5. Significant differences were noted in favor of SumaGrow over the control during the growing season. The differences were more prominent as the growing season progressed. SumaGrow had wider leaf diameters, bigger stalks etc. Stalk nitrates is a puzzling measure. Definition ratings have wide ranges for interpretation. Soil types, soil water all play a roll in this. The readings are extremely low in all plots but the tissue test for nitrates is above normal. It is too early in this investigation to explain the reason for the low readings in all plots. All of the plots were hand harvested. The field corn did make maturity or black layer before the first killing frost arrived. SumaGrow plots yields were superior to the grower standard. The ears were longer and two rows more round. Again this is an indication of plant health making the genetics of the plant express the favorable characteristics. Recommendations for 2012 Continue this experiment as it is presently written. The lab data is very supportive to the objectives of this experiment.

35 Daily Reports for May 2011 Maximum Minimum Days Avg. Precipitation (In) Avg Humidity Wind Temp ( F) Temp ( F) Temp ( F) for May Speed Mean: Growing Season Temperature Average for May =63 F

36 Daily Reports for June 2011 Maximum Minimum Days Avg. Precipitation (In) Avg Humidity Wind Temp ( F) Temp ( F) Temp ( F) for June Speed Mean: Growing Season Temperature Average for June =74 F

37 Daily Reports for July 2011 Maximum Minimum Days Avg. Precipitation (In) Avg Humidity Wind Temp ( F) Temp ( F) Temp ( F) for July Speed Mean: Growing Season Temperature Average for July =80 F

38 Daily Reports For August 2011 Maximum Minimum Days Avg. Precipitation (In) Avg Humidity Wind Temp ( F) Temp ( F) Temp ( F) for August Speed Mean: Growing Season Temperature Average for August =76 F

39 Daily Reports For September 2011 Maximum Minimum Days Avg. Precipitation (In) Avg Humidity Wind Temp ( F) Temp ( F) Temp ( F) for August Speed Mean: Growing Season Temperature Average for September = 65 F