EXCITING NEW LINEUP: PERFORMANCE WITHOUT COMPROMISE

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1 2018 PRODUCT GUIDE

2 EXCITING LINEUP: PERFORMANCE WITHOUT COMPROMISE Brand new genetics. New traits: for weed control and insect control. This is an exciting time to be growing with Dow Seeds. Introducing Enlist some outstanding new hybrids are exclusively available as part of the Enlist weed control system. And are only available through Dow Seeds! Introducing PowerCore many new and existing hybrids include this powerful above-ground insect control trait. As always, our soybeans are the highest-yielding Roundup Ready 2 Yield varieties available in Canada. And our new 4H400 low-lignin alfalfa provides an excellent option for producers looking to enhance both forage quality and harvest flexibility. Dow Seeds perform and we are excited about getting the right product on the right field for you.

3 DIRECTORY Innovation in Trait Technology Grain Corn Silage Corn Silage Corn Agronomic Chart Grain Corn Agronomic Chart Soybean Agronomic Chart Highest-Yielding Soybean Varieties on the Market Today Soybeans Winter Wheat Agronomic Chart Alfalfa Agronomic Chart The Silage Leaders Refuge Management Product Stewardship

4 INNOVATION IN TRAIT TECHNOLOGY IT STARTS BY PROTECTING WHAT S IMPORTANT. Introducing the Enlist weed control system The Enlist weed control system from Dow AgroSciences helps growers meet the challenge of managing hard-to-control and resistant weeds, including those resistant to glyphosate. The Enlist weed control system: Provides robust tolerance to new Enlist Duo herbicide, featuring Colex-D Technology Uses multiple modes of action against hard to control and resistant weeds Builds on the glyphosate-tolerant cropping system Includes stewardship initiatives to promote responsible use and long-term sustainability Enlist traits The Enlist system offers traits in corn and soybeans that provide tolerance to multiple modes of action for flexible weed control. NOW AVAILABLE exclusively from Dow Seeds Tolerance to: glyphosate, 2,4-D, FOPS Stacked with: SmartStax PowerCore Roundup Ready Corn 2 Tolerance to: glyphosate, 2,4-D, glufosinate Stacked with: Roundup Ready 2 Yield Tolerance to: glyphosate, 2,4-D, glufosinate Enlist traits will be included in the best corn hybrids and soybean varieties available, delivering the agronomic performance growers demand with the most effective weed and insect protection on the market. 2

5 POWERCORE PROTECTION. YOUR SINGLE BAG SOLUTION IS REFUGE ADVANCED. Introducing PowerCore a new insect control trait for corn from Dow AgroSciences. PowerCore is a robust, five-gene trait stack that delivers protection against five of the most serious above-ground insect pests in corn. Unleashing three different Bt proteins, PowerCore provides multiple modes of action for season-long control of corn borer, black cutworm, fall armyworm and corn earworm. Multi-modes of action also means PowerCore hybrids only require 5% refuge. All delivered in our most elite genetics. Talk to your Dow Seeds representative or your local Seed Partner to learn more. EUROPEAN CORN BORER FALL ARMYWORM CORN EARWORM BLACK CUTWORM GET THE SMARTSTAX ADVANTAGE FOR HIGHER WHOLE-FARM YIELD POTENTIAL. SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER Refuge Advanced delivers the industry s leading trait technology in a simple, single-bag solution for convenience and refuge compliance. Refuge Advanced uses a proprietary seed blending process to combine leading-edge hybrid corn seed with high-quality, agronomically equivalent refuge seed matched in size for consistent planting. Just dump it in the planter and go. Your refuge seed is automatically distributed throughout the field to ensure refuge compliance. 95:5 Refuge Advanced requires no separate refuge 0% 95:5 PowerCore or SmartStax alone require a 5% structured refuge 5% 80:20 First-generation Bt traits require a 20% structured refuge 20% SmartStax has it all reduced refuge requirements, the latest corn genetics and multiple modes of action for broadspectrum insect control. Our SmartStax hybrids are designed to help growers take corn yield to the next level. 5% refuge seed evenly distributed throughout the field during planting 3 95% SmartStax seed means the maximum amount of acres are planted with hybrids containing the broadest spectrum insect protection

6 GRAIN CORN PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 4078 CHU 2250 RM 77 DS79C56 CHU 2300 RM 79 DS80A27RA CHU 2400 RM 80 DS81R65 CHU 2400 RM 81 DS83T15 CHU 2500 RM RA CHU 2525 RM CHU 2575 RM 84 DS84J77RA CHU 2625 RM 85 Strong early-season emergence and vigour for cold, wet soils Early flowering and finish for northern adaptation Dent genetics with good husk coverage, test weight and grain drydown High yielding and early flowering Good stalk quality and late-season intactness Semi-determinate ear type that supports higher populations Good test weight and grain quality Strong emergence and early vigour for cool, wet conditions Avoid situations of potential high pressure for leaf diseases such as continuous corn New genetics provide top-end yield potential New hybrid featuring the PowerCore trait which provides broad-spectrum above ground insect pest control Consistent sized ears down the row with good tip fill, fast grain drydown and good grain quality Great agronomics including drought tolerance, solid stalks and roots Excellent emergence and early vigour make this hybrid well adapted to early planting New hybrid featuring the PowerCore trait which provides broad-spectrum above ground insect pest control Very high yield potential in productive environments Strong emergence in cool, wet soils and well adapted for early planting Very good late-season stay green and plant intactness and overall stalk strength Good response to fungicide application Top yield potential in productive environments Good ear flex adapts well to variable plant densities Above average root strength and health tolerates poorly drained soils Early grain setup with fast grain drydown Good disease and stress tolerance Optimal performance can be achieved at moderate-to-high plant populations Defensive hybrid with strong performance in low-to-moderate yield environments Excellent early emergence and vigour Very good husk cover, grain quality and test weight Very good stress tolerance and late-season intactness Very consistent hybrid with excellent drought tolerance delivering impressive yields across variable environments Showy plant with large robust ear, good tip fill and deep flat kernels Husks open at maturity to promote rapid drydown Strong stalks and roots promote solid season-long standability 4

7 PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 8201RA CHU 2625 RM RA CHU 2650 RM RA CHU 2700 RM 88 DS88G67 CHU 2700 RM 88 DS88G62 CHU 2700 RM RA CHU 2775 RM 90 Strong roots and solid late-season stalks support delayed harvest Promotes early finish for early-season environments Excellent grain quality, test weight and drydown to support northern adaptation in late Zone 1 Very good general disease tolerance including strong tolerance to northern corn leaf blight (NCLB) for eastern adaptation Consistent performance across environments Very good grain quality and test weight Good fall drydown with excellent late-season intactness Excellent yield potential Adapts well to variable environments Very strong stalks, suitable for delayed harvest Very good fall plant health and late-season plant integrity Excellent yield potential Adapts well to variable environments Very strong stalks, suitable for delayed harvest Very good fall plant health and late-season plant integrity Excellent yield potential Adapts well to variable environments Very strong stalks, suitable for delayed harvest Very good fall plant health and late-season plant integrity Good drought tolerance Solid agronomics, stalks and roots support the use of aggressive plant densities Good late-season health and plant intactness Good grain drydown allows for northern movement DS90K07RA CHU 2800 RM RA CHU 2825 RM 92 Medium-tall hybrid with excellent top-end yield potential in productive environments Solid agronomics including strong stalks and roots suitable for delayed harvest Excellent disease package and good late-season intactness Flex ear type adapts well to variable plant densities Strong early-season emergence and vigour for cool, wet soil conditions Solid season-long stalks and late-season intactness make this a good candidate for delayed harvest Good general tolerance to leaf diseases, including very good tolerance to Goss s wilt and NCLB Very good ear flex to support low-to-moderate plant populations 5

8 GRAIN CORN PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS DS92J87RA CHU 2825 RM 92 DS95M97 CHU 2850 RM 95 DS97B47RA CHU 2950 RM 97 DS01C77RA CHU 3050 RM 101 DS01D87RA CHU 3050 RM 101 DS01D85 CHU 3050 RM 101 DS02J57RA CHU 3100 RM 102 DS02J55 CHU 3100 RM RA CHU 3100 RM 103 DS04Y97RA CHU 3125 RM 104 Stable, early flower hybrid with solid agronomics including strong emergence and early-season vigour, excellent drought tolerance, good disease tolerance and stay green Good stalks and roots and flex-type ear with excellent grain quality Strong response to fungicide application Great top-end yield potential Well adapted to all soil types Solid agronomics including strong roots Attractive ear with good grain quality and fast grain drydown Good yield stability in moderate-to-high yield environments Medium statured plant provides competitive yields across variable environments Strong disease package including good tolerance to eyespot and NCLB. Excellent roots tolerate poorly drained soils. Medium length ear with good kernel size and great kernel depth Strong roots with average late-season stalks Excellent hybrid to utilize in areas with potential nitrogen deficiencies Very solid agronomic package from early-season to harvest with good lateseason intactness Good disease tolerance to NCLB and eyespot Excellent top-end yield performance Very solid agronomic package from early season to harvest with good late season intactness Good disease tolerance to NCLB and eyespot Excellent top-end yield performance Widely adapted hybrid with stable yield performance under tough conditions Strong early-season emergence and vigour Very good drought stress tolerance Consistent ear development and semi-flex ear type support variable plant densities Widely adapted hybrid with stable yield performance under tough conditions Strong early-season emergence and vigour Very good drought stress tolerance Consistent ear development and semi-flex ear type support variable plant densities Offers outstanding yield potential across a wide range of soil types and environments Tall hybrid with solid stalks and roots Suitable for continuous corn or corn/soybean rotations Very good drought and general stress tolerance A solid hybrid with new genetics delivering impressive yields Good agronomics including strong stalks and roots, good drought tolerance and disease package Girthy ear will flex at moderate populations 6

9 PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS DS04S85 CHU 3150 RM RA CHU 3150 RM 104 DS05U06 CHU 3200 RM RA CHU 3200 RM 106 DS08A27 CHU 3200 RM 106 DS06R36 CHU 3200 RM RA CHU 3250 RM 108 DS10Y47RA CHU 3300 RM RA CHU 3350 RM 110 Good eye appeal with wide, semi-erect leaf structure Excellent root and stalk strength Above average Goss s wilt and NCLB tolerance Good late-season intactness Excellent stalks, roots and late-season intactness Very girthy ears with moderate length and excellent tip fill Very good grain quality and test weight Optimum performance at aggressive plant densities Excellent grain quality and dries fast in the field for a timely harvest Very good lodging scores Uniform and fast emergence Widely adapted across variable environments New genetics with big yield potential Good test weight Higher yields obtained at higher populations and good yield response to fungicide Very good agronomic package New genetics with big yield potential Good test weight Higher yields obtained at higher populations and good yield response to fungicide Very good agronomic package Taller hybrid with very good stalks Very good stay green with good tolerance to grey leaf spot and NCLB Very good grain quality and test weight Excellent for high yield environments Solid stalks and roots, with good late-season intactness Very good grey leaf spot and Goss s wilt resistance Plant at medium-high to high plant densities for optimum performance Very good yield stability across most soil types Attractive new medium-tall hybrid with very high yield potential at moderate populations Solid agronomics including drought tolerance, good stalks and roots and strong disease package including excellent NCLB tolerance Semi-flex ear features good grain quality and full husk coverage protecting ear in areas prone to bird damage High yield potential in favourable environments Excellent stalks, roots and late-season stay green Very good resistance to NCLB Utilize aggressive plant densities for optimum performance 7

10 SILAGE CORN PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS BMR HYBRIDS BMR90B17 CHU 2600 RM 90 BMR90B94 CHU 2600 RM 90 F2F343 CHU 2700 RM 93 BMR93B41 CHU 2700 RM 93 F2F345RA CHU 2700 RM 93 F2F378RA CHU 2750 RM 95 BMR95B79 CHU 2750 RM 95 BMR97B37RA CHU 2850 RM 98 F2F498RA CHU 2900 RM 99 BMR06B58 CHU 3125 RM 106 BMR BMR BMR BMR BMR BMR BMR BMR BMR BMR Excellent NDFD scores Best performance on moderate to highly productive soils Widely adapted east to west Semi-flex ear provides flexibility across variable plant densities Excellent standability and good stress tolerance Solid plant agronomics will support high plant densities and narrow row widths Moves north well Medium-tall hybrid with good stress tolerance Harder kernel texture will benefit from kernel processing Good ear development and tip fill Medium-tall hybrid with good stress tolerance Harder kernel texture will benefit from kernel processing Good ear development and tip fill Medium-tall hybrid with good stress tolerance Harder kernel texture will benefit from kernel processing Good ear development and tip fill Excellent tonnage and NDF digestibility Solid agronomics with very strong roots Position on heavier soils with good fertility and good water-supplying capacity Excellent tonnage and NDF digestibility Solid agronomics with very strong roots Position on heavier soils with good fertility and good water-supplying capacity Tall plant stature with excellent yield Excellent tonnage with high starch scores Above average tolerance to eyespot and NCLB Wide area of adaptation New genetics that bring more starch, digestibility and yield potential Position on good soils with good water capacity Very good agronomics with very strong roots Strong tonnage potential with good starch scores Best performance at moderate plant densities and high fertility soils Tall plant with medium canopy 8

11 PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS F2F626RA CHU 3200 RM 109 BMR09B67 CHU 3200 RM 109 BMR10B27RA CHU 3250 RM 110 TMF HYBRIDS DS80A27RA CHU 2400 RM 80 TMF81H46 CHU 2400 RM 81 TMF8106RA CHU 2500 RM 85 TMF86H77RA CHU 2550 RM 86 TMF91Q25 CHU 2650 RM 91 TMF94L32 CHU 2800 RM 94 TMF94L37 CHU 2800 RM 94 BMR BMR BMR A full-season BMR silage hybrid with very high tonnage potential Solid agronomics including good drought stress tolerance Responds well to fertile growing conditions and moderate plant densities A full season BMR silage hybrid with very high tonnage potential Solid agronomics including good drought stress tolerance Responds well to fertile growing conditions and moderate plant densities Medium-tall plant stature with a full canopy Offers improved resistance to NCLB and grey leaf spot Consistent ears down the row with good tip fill Early dual purpose SmartStax hybrid Excellent tonnage for maturity Good digestibility with soft textured grain Early hybrid with strong tonnage potential Excellent NDFD and starch scores Adapted to various soil types and environments Solid agronomic package for stalks and roots Tall plant structure with consistent ear fill and nice appeal Very good digestibility and starch scores Semi-flex ear provides flexibility across variable plant densities Good choice for variable soil types Consistent yield; good digestibility High tonnage with excellent starch scores Semi-flex ear provides flexibility across variable plant densities Widely adapted for variable soil types Very tall, robust plant with new leafy genetics Nice ears with adequate husk coverage Excellent disease scores Excellent eye appeal and consistent ears down the row Strong emergence and early vigour Excellent leaf disease tolerance Excellent eye appeal and consistent ears down the row Strong emergence and early vigour Excellent leaf disease tolerance 9

12 PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS TMF8312RA CHU 2825 RM 96 TMF99Q42 CHU 3000 RM 99 TMF99Q47RA CHU 3000 RM 99 TMF01L55 CHU 3050 RM 101 TMF03H27RA CHU 3100 RM 103 TMF09H97 CHU 3200 RM 109 Tall hybrid with high tonnage potential Excellent emergence and early vigour Excellent ear fill and husk coverage Very good plant health with overall excellent disease resistance Tall dense hybrid with medium ear placement Moderately soft kernel texture Excellent digestibility and starch scores Tall dense hybrid with medium ear placement Moderately soft kernel texture Excellent digestibility and starch scores Tall and leafy silage hybrid with very high forage yield potential Good early vigor, stalk strength and staygreen Optimum yields achieved using moderate plant densities Tall hybrid with very good stalks and ear retention Soft kernel texture with high starch content; easy to process Good tolerance to leaf diseases Tall leafy hybrid that will produce very high tonnage Excellent digestibility with very good starch quantity Very attractive plant type with a full, dense canopy and good leaf disease tolerance SILAGE CORN AGRONOMIC CHART LEGEND Final population recommendations are based on 30" rows planted under standard growing conditions. Adjust populations accordingly; lower for drought-prone and less productive soils, and increase for higher fertility and moist conditions. Plant Height: VT = Very Tall; T = Tall; MT = Medium-Tall; M = Medium; MS = Medium-Short; S = Short Kernel Texture: VS = Soft; MS = Moderately Soft, M = Medium; MH = Moderately Hard Ear Type: F = Flex; SF = Semi-Flex; SD = Semi-Determinant; D = Determinant NFC Rating : Non Fiber Carbohydrates consisting of starch, sugar, pectin and fermentation acids that serve as energy sources for the animal. WP Digestibility : Whole plant digestibility value (higher = less loss) NDF Digestibility: VNeutral Detergent Fiber, measure of the digestibility of the fiber composed of hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin (higher rating means that a greater proportion of the NDF is available to be digested, which may lead to greater feed intake) Dairy Type: Measure that includes 50 % of NDF digestibility value and 50 % of WP digestibility value. Dairy Type value indicates global quality of the feed and feed intake. Beef Type: Measure that includes 50 % of NFC Rating et 50% of WP digestibility value. Beef Type value indicates the energy content and digestibility of the feed. HxXtra = Herculex Xtra; RR2 = Roundup Ready Corn 2; SSX = SmartStax; RA = Refuge Advanced; PW=PowerCore Ratings: 1 = Poor, 9 = Excellent R = Recommended; HR = Highly Recommended; NR = Not Recommended; = Rating not available Herbicide Tolerance: EN = Enlist Duo; RR2 = glyphosate; LL = Liberty Note: Final plant population recommendations include assumptions that soil fertility and moisture holding capacity are sufficient to sustain the crop at recommended populations. Corn CHU ratings shown are for eastern Canada, typically corn CHU ratings for western Canada would be heat units less. 10

13 SILAGE CORN AGRONOMIC CHART Hybrid Traits CHU Relative Maturity Herbicide Tolerance Stalk Strength Plant Health GDUs to Mid-Silk Forage Yield Plant Height AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS Cob Colour Root Strength Early Vigour Drought Tolerance Ear Type Kernel Texture NFC Rating Starch Content WP Digestibility NDF Digestibility Dairy Type Beef Type FOLIAR DISEASE Northern Corn Leaf Blight Fungicide Response FINAL PLANT POPULATION Early Planting Date Late Planting Date Final Planting Population MANAGEMENT ADAPTABILITY BMR All Dow Seeds brand BMR corn hybrids contain the superior bm3 gene, which is lower in lignin and highest in digestibility among all BMR gene variations. See page 19 for more details. BMR90B17 SSX EN RR MT Red SF M HR HR R MH R R R R R BMR90B94 HxXtra RR2 LL MT Red F M HR R R MH R R R NR R F2F RR MT Red SD M HR R R M, MH R R R R R BMR93B EN RR MT Red SD M HR R R M, MH R R R R R F2F345RA SSX, RA RR2 LL MT Red SD M HR R R M, MH R R R R R F2F378RA SSX, RA RR2 LL M Red SD M HR R R M, MH R R R R R BMR95B79 SSX EN RR M Red SD M HR R R M, MH R R R R R BMR97B37RA SSX, RA RR2 LL T Red SD M HR HR R M, MH R R R R R F2F498RA SSX, RA RR2 LL M Red SD M HR R R M, MH R R R R R BMR06B58 SSX EN RR T Red SF M HR HR R M, MH R R R R R F2F626RA SSX, RA RR2 LL T Red SD M HR R R M, MH R R R R R BMR09B67 SSX EN RR T Red SD M HR R R M, MH R R R R R BMR10B27RA SSX, RA RR2 LL T Red SF M HR R R M, MH R R R R R TMF DS80A27RA SSX, RA RR2 LL M Red SD M HR HR HR M, MH NR R R HR R TMF81H46 PW EN RR T Pink SF M HR HR R M, MH R R R R R TMF8106RA SSX, RA RR2 LL T Red SD M R R HR M, MH R R R R R TMF86H77RA SSX, RA RR2 LL T Red SD MS R HR R M, MH R R R R R TMF91Q25 SSX RR2 LL T Pink SD MS R R NR M R R R R R Continuous Corn Reduced Tillage No-Till SOIL TYPE Drought Prone Poorly Drained PRODUCING QUALITY SILAGE Many factors affect the quality of the feed you produce. Here are some best management practices: Start by selecting the best soil and hybrid to maximize yield and quality. Get the most production from each plant by seeding each hybrid at its recommended population. Ensure your hybrid receives good fertility so it can produce at maximum potential. Provide broad-spectrum protection against above-ground insects with PowerCore and above- and below-ground insects with SmartStax hybrids. Ensure proper moisture level and chop length at harvest for best success. When storing silage, ensure proper fermentation through uniform and tight packing, and with the use of a top quality inoculant. TMF94L RR T Red F MS R R R M, MH R R R R R TMF94L37 SSX RR2 LL T Red F MS R R R M, MH R R R R R TMF8312RA SSX, RA RR2 LL T Red F M R HR M R R R R TMF99Q RR T Red SD MS R HR R MH HR HR HR R R TMF99Q47RA SSX, RA RR2 LL T Red SD MS R HR R MH HR HR HR R R TMF01L55 SSX EN RR T Red SD MS R HR NR M, MH R HR R R R TMF03H27RA SSX, RA RR2 LL T Red F MS HR HR R M R HR HR R R TMF09H97 SSX RR2 LL VT Pink 7 7 SD M R HR NR M, MH HR HR HR R R 11

14 GRAIN CORN AGRONOMIC CHART AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS FOLIAR DISEASE MANAGEMENT ADAPTABILITY SOIL TYPE Hybrid Traits CHU Relative Maturity Herbicide Tolerance Test Weight Drydown Standability Plant Health Plant Height Ear Height Ear Type Stalk Strength Root Strength Emergence GDUs to Mid-Silk GDUs to Black Layer Husk Cover Kernel Row Early Vigour Drought Tolerance Ear Retention Stay Green Eyespot Goss s Wilt Grey Leaf Spot Fungicide Response NCLB Rating Early Planting Date Late Planting Date Final Planting Population Continuous Corn on Corn Rotation Reduced Tilage No-Till Delayed Harvest Drought Prone Poorly Drained 4078 HxXtra RR2 LL M M SF Good Moderate HR R R HR HR R R R DS79C56 PW EN RR T M SD Good High 5 HR HR NR R R R HR R DS80A27RA SSX, RA RR2 LL M M SD Excellent High 4 HR HR NR R R R HR R DS81R65 PW RR MT MT SF Excellent Moderate 5 HR R NR R R R HR R DS83T15 PW RR MT M SF Good High 3 HR R NR R R R R NR 8166RA SSX, RA RR2 LL MT M SF Good High HR HR HR R R R R HR RR M M SD Good Moderate 6 HR HR HR HR HR R R HR DS84J77RA SSX, RA RR2 LL M M SF Good High 5 HR R R HR HR R HR R 8201RA SSX, RA RR2 LL M M SF Good Moderate 7 HR HR HR HR R HR R HR 8211RA SSX, RA RR2 LL M M SD Excellent High 4 HR R R R R R R HR 8295RA SSX, RA RR2 LL T ML SD Good Moderate 5 HR R HR HR HR HR HR NR DS88G67 SSX EN RR T ML SD Good Moderate 5 HR R HR HR HR HR HR NR DS88G EN RR T ML SD Good Moderate 5 HR R HR HR HR HR HR NR 8202RA SSX, RA RR2 LL M M SF Excellent Moderate 7 HR HR R R R HR R HR DS90K07RA SSX, RA RR2 LL MT M F Moderate Moderate 8 R R R R R R R R 8315RA SSX, RA RR2 LL M M SF Excellent Moderate 7 HR R HR HR HR R R R DS92J87RA SSX, RA RR2 LL M M F Excellent High 6 HR R R R R R HR R DS95M97 SSX EN RR MT M SF Excellent Moderate 6 HR HR R HR HR NR R R 12

15 AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS FOLIAR DISEASE MANAGEMENT ADAPTABILITY SOIL TYPE Hybrid Traits CHU Relative Maturity Herbicide Tolerance Test Weight Drydown Standability Plant Health Plant Height Ear Height Ear Type Stalk Strength Root Strength Emergence GDUs to Mid-Silk GDUs to Black Layer Husk Cover Kernel Row Early Vigour Drought Tolerance Ear Retention Stay Green Eyespot Goss s Wilt Grey Leaf Spot Fungicide Response NCLB Rating Early Planting Date Late Planting Date Final Planting Population Continuous Corn on Corn Rotation Reduced Tilage No-Till Delayed Harvest Drought Prone Poorly Drained DS97B47RA SSX, RA RR2 LL M M SF Excellent High 7 HR R R R R NR R HR DS01C77RA SSX, RA RR2 LL M M SF Good Moderate 7 HR R R R R R R R DS01D87RA SSX, RA RR2 LL MT M SF Good Moderate 7 HR HR HR HR HR R R HR DS01D85 PW EN RR MT M SF Good Moderate 7 HR HR HR HR HR R R HR DS02J57RA SSX, RA RR2 LL T MH SF Excellent High 5 HR R R HR HR R HR R DS02J55 PW EN RR T MH SF Excellent High 5 HR R R HR HR R HR R 8552RA SSX, RA RR2 LL T MH SF Excellent High 7 HR R R R HR R HR R DS04Y97RA SSX, RA RR2 LL M M SD Good Moderate 6 R HR R R NR R R NR DS04S85 PW EN RR MT H SF Excellent High 6 R R R R R NR R NR 8521RA SSX, RA RR2 LL MT M SF Excellent High 7 HR R HR R HR R R HR DS05U06 PW EN RR M M SF Good Moderate 7 R R R R R R R R 8598RA SSX, RA RR2 LL MT MH SD Excellent High 7 HR R HR HR HR R R DS08A27 SSX EN RR MT MH SD Excellent High 7 HR R HR HR HR R R DS06R36 PW EN RR T MH SF Good High 6 R R R R R R R R 8652RA SSX, RA RR2 LL MT MH SF Excellent Moderate 5 HR NR HR HR HR R R HR DS10Y47RA SSX, RA RR2 LL MT MH SF Excellent Moderate 8 R R HR R NR R R NR 8695RA SSX, RA RR2 LL M M SF Good Moderate 7 HR R R HR R R NR Final population recommendations are based on 30" rows planted under standard growing conditions. Adjust populations accordingly; lower for drought-prone and less productive soils, and increase for higher fertility and moist conditions. Plant Height: VT = Very Tall; T = Tall; MT = Medium-Tall; M = Medium; MS = Medium-Short; S = Short Ear Height: H = High; MH = Moderately High; M = Moderate; ML = Moderately Low Ear Type: F = Flex; SF = Semi-Flex; SD = Semi-Determinant; D = Determinant Ratings: 1 = Poor, 9 = Excellent R = Recommended; HR = Highly Recommended; NR = Not Recommended; = Rating not available Herbicide Tolerance: EN = Enlist Duo; R2 = glyphosate; LL = Liberty Note: Final Plant Population recommendations include assumptions that soil fertility and moisture holding capacity are sufficient to sustain the crop at recommended populations. Corn CHU ratings shown are for eastern Canada, typically corn CHU ratings for western Canada would be heat units less. HxXtra = Herculex Xtra; RR2 = Roundup Ready Corn 2; SSX = SmartStax; PW = PowerCore; RA = Refuge Advanced 13

16 SOYBEAN AGRONOMIC CHART DISEASE/PEST CHARACTERISTICS PLANT CHARACTERISTICS SOIL TYPE Variety Traits HU Relative Maturity SCN White Mould PRR Gene PRR Tolerance Iron Chlorosis Brown Stem Rot Avg. Seed/lb Canopy Type Plant Height Flower Pubescence Pod Colour Emergence Lodging Score Hilum Colour % Protein % Oil Drought Prone Poorly Drained RR2Y HS 006RYS24 RR2Y Yes 7.0 rps 1k Medium Medium-Tall Purple Tawny Brown Black HR R DS0067Z1 RR2Y No 7.0 none Medium Medium-Short Tawny Tan Black R R HS 007RY32 RR2Y No 8.0 rps 1c/k Medium Medium Purple Tawny Brown Black R HR DS0099B1 RR2Y No 7.0 rps 1c Medium Medium Purple Tawny Brown 9 8 Black HR HR DS031M1 RR2Y No rps 1c Medium Medium Purple Light Tawny Brown 9 8 Brown HR R DS032R1 RR2Y No 7.0 rps 1k Medium Medium-Short White Tawny Brown Brown R R HS 03RY33 RR2Y No 7.5 none 2287 Medium Medium Purple Light Tawny Brown 8 7 Black HR R DS064Y1 RR2Y Yes 7.5 none Medium-Bushy Medium-Tall Purple Tawny Brown Brown HR R 5A075RR2 RR2Y No 7.0 rps 1k Medium-Thin Medium Purple Grey Brown 8 8 Yellow R R HS 09RYS12 RR2Y Yes 8.5 rps 1c/k Medium Medium Purple Light Tawny Tan 9 9 Black R R DS095D1 RR2Y Yes 7.0 none Medium Medium Purple Light Tawny Brown 8 8 Brown HR R DS124U1 RR2Y No 7.5 rps 1c Medium Medium Purple Light Tawny Brown Black HR R HS 11RY07 RR2Y No 7.5 rps 1c Medium Medium Purple Light Tawny Tan Black R HR 5A105RR2 RR2Y No 7.0 rps 1k Thin Medium-Tall Purple Grey Brown Yellow R R DS177P1 RR2Y Yes 7.0 rps 1k Medium Medium Purple Light Tawny Brown Black HS 19RYS14 RR2Y Yes 7.0 rps 1c/k Medium Medium-Tall Purple Light Tawny Brown Black HR HR DS198T1 RR2Y Yes none Medium Medium Purple Light Tawny Brown 8 8 Black HR R DS215Y1 RR2Y Yes 7.5 rps 1c Medium-Bushy Medium-Tall Purple Light Tawny Brown 8 8 Black HR R DS244N1 RR2Y Yes none Medium-Bushy Medium-Tall Purple Light Tawny Brown 7 8 Black HR R DS250H1 RR2Y Yes 7.0 none Medium Medium-Tall Purple Light Tawny Brown 8 7 Black R R DS268V1 RR2Y Yes 8.0 rps 1k Medium Medium-Tall White Light Tawny Brown Black R R 5A255RR2 RR2Y Yes 7.5 rps 1a Medium Tall Purple Grey Brown Imp Black R HR CONVENTIONAL DS045C0 Conv No rps 1c Medium Medium Purple Tawny Brown 8 8 Imp Yellow DS101C0 Conv No 7.0 none Medium Medium-Short Purple Grey Tan 7 6 Yellow R R COLBY Conv No 7.5 none Medium Medium Purple Grey Tan 8 8 Yellow R R HS 13C38 Conv No 8.5 none Medium Medium-Tall Purple Grey Tan 8 8 Yellow R R DS143C0 Conv No none Medium-Bushy Medium-Tall White Grey Brown 8 8 Yellow HS 21CS43 Conv Yes 7.0 rps 1c Medium-Bushy Medium White Grey Tan 7.5 Yellow R R Based on one year of data. All other averages are based on three years of data. Numerical Ratings: 1 = Poor; 9 = Excellent; = Rating not available Phytophthora Race Resistance: rps1a = Races 1, 2, 10-13, 15-18, 24, 26, 27 rps1c = Races 1-3, 6-11, 13, 15, 17, rps1k = Races 1-11, 13-15, 17, 18, 21-24, 26 Ratings: R = Recommended; HR = Highly Recommended; NR = Not Recommended RR2Y = Roundup Ready 2 Yield Soybean Conv = Conventional 14

17 HIGHEST-YIELDING SOYBEAN VARIETIES ON THE MARKET TODAY It s no coincidence Dow Seeds soybeans boast the top-yielding varieties. Combining global research backed by Dow AgroSciences, our varieties are tested locally across Canada from our soybean breeding program in St. Marys, Ontario. Individual varieties are selected based on what our customers say is most important to them: high yields, fast emergence, minimal stress, adaptability and disease resistance. Yield is the #1 deciding factor and Dow Seeds soybeans deliver. Our Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans out-perform Xtend varieties in field after field. All Dow Seeds soybean varieties are tested for: YIELD. STILL THE #1 TRAIT. [ ] Sclerotinia white mould Soybean cyst nematode Phytophthora root rot Iron deficiency chlorosis Sudden death syndrome Brown stem rot 15

18 SOYBEANS PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS HS 006RYS24 HU 2450 RM 00.6 DS0067Z1 HU 2450 RM 00.6 HS 007RY32 HU 2475 RM 00.7 DS0099B1 HU 2525 RM 00.9 DS031M1 HU 2625 RM 0.3 DS032R1 HU 2625 RM 0.3 HS 03RY33 HU 2625 RM 0.3 DS064Y1 HU 2700 RM 0.6 5A075RR2 HU 2750 RM 0.8 HS 09RYS12 HU 2775 RM 0.9 SCN SCN SCN Good plant standability Moves north well SCN resistant Performs well in all row widths and planting practices Strong emergence combined with good PRR for good stand establishment Excellent yields for an early variety Excellent yield potential Good disease resistance Good IDC scores Performs well in all row widths and planting practices Strong emergence with good white mould tolerance High yielding variety with good lodging tolerance Excellent emergence and standability Good defensive package include rps 1c Good field tolerance Early soybean with good phytophthora tolerance Very good emergence with excellent lodging tolerance Excellent yield potential Excellent white mould tolerance Performs well in all row widths and planting practices Very good disease tolerance Consistent yields across all environments Solid agronomics Very good brown stem rot tolerance Excellent emergence and early vigour for reduced tillage applications Strong spring emergence Excellent disease resistance Tremendous yield potential Performs well in all row widths and planting practices DS095D1 SCN HU 2775 RM 0.9 SCN resistance with good white mould tolerance Excellent standability 16

19 PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS DS124U1 HU 2850 RM 1.2 HS 11RY07 HU 2850 RM 1.4 5A105RR2 HU 2900 RM 1.5 DS177P1 HU 2900 RM 1.5 HS 19RYS14 HU 3025 RM 1.9 SCN SCN Extremely attractive line with good disease tolerance Adaptable to all soil types Top yield potential for maturity Medium plant height Excellent agronomics Performs well in all row widths and planting practices Very good disease tolerance Excellent emergence and early vigour for reduced tillage applications Thin-type canopy is excellent for solid seeding Excellent emergence and lodging tolerance Strong agronomic package Excellent performance on all soil types Very adaptable Excellent spring emergence Performs well in all row widths and planting practices DS198T1 SCN HU 3025 RM 1.9 DS215Y1 HU 3050 RM 2.1 DS244N1 HU 3175 RM 2.4 SCN SCN DS250H1 SCN HU 3175 RM 2.5 DS268V1 HU 3200 RM 2.6 5A255RR2 HU 3250 RM 2.7 SCN SCN Excellent yields with solid agronomics Very good SDS, BSR and PRR field tolerance Strong resistance to SCN and good field tolerance to PRR Attractive, short plant with good lodging resistance Excellent yields in high yielding environments Good emergence and standability Good disease package Medium-tall bean with good standability Strong disease package Strong performance including low-yielding environments Dominant yield performance Excellent disease package Outstanding yield potential Excellent disease tolerance Great spring vigour Performs well in all row widths and planting practices 17

20 SOYBEANS PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS DS045C0 HU 2700 RM 0.6 Conventional Very good white mould tolerance and good phytophthora resistance (rps 1c) Medium-large size seeds with imperfect yellow hilum and good protein Suitable for some non-gmo markets DS101C0 HU 2775 RM 1.0 Conventional Yellow hilum variety with large seed and higher than average protein Good emergence and brown stem rot tolerance Possible IP market COLBY HU 2800 RM 1.1 Conventional Top-performing soybean with strong early vigour Very good PRR tolerance Medium plant height Very good processing abilities with high sucrose HS 13C38 HU 2850 RM 1.3 Conventional Excellent white mould tolerance Very good PRR tolerance Very good yield potential Great fit in the tofu market DS143C0 HU 2900 RM 1.4 Conventional Excellent yields and good standability Recommended for narrow row spacing (7 to 15 inch) Large seeds with yellow hilum and good protein HS 21CS43 HU 3075 RM 2.1 SCN Conventional Excellent disease package Yellow hilum Good food-grade properties Higher-than-average protein 18

21 WINTER WHEAT AGRONOMIC CHART PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS RATINGS Ava Winter Wheat Soft White Full Maturity Outstanding yield potential Excellent fusarium rating IP Market opportunity End-use market preferred Test Weight Lodging Score Avg. Seed Size * (seeds/lb) Seeding Rate* (M/ac) Areas of Adaptation & 3 Height Medium-Tall Head Type Awnless Straw Yield (t/ha) Fusarium Tolerance Powdery Mildew Stem Rust Leaf Rust Leaf Septoria Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus. 8.5 Branson Winter Wheat Soft Red Mid Maturity Good fusarium tolerance Excellent disease resistance Very good standability Very high yield potential Excellent grain quality Test Weight Lodging Score Avg. Seed Size * (seeds/lb) Seeding Rate * (M/ac) Areas of Adaptation.. 1, 2 & 3 Height Short-Medium Head Type Awnless Straw Yield (t/ha) Fusarium Tolerance Powdery Mildew Stem Rust Leaf Rust Leaf Septoria Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus... 8 DS572SRW Winter Wheat Soft Red Mid-Full Maturity Above-average yields Excellent winter survival Good overall disease tolerance Excellent seed and test weight Test Weight Lodging Score Avg. Seed Size * (seeds/lb) Seeding Rate* (M/ac) Areas of Adaptation.. 1, 2 & 3 Height Medium-Tall Head Type Awned Straw Yield (t/ha) Fusarium Tolerance Powdery Mildew Stem Rust Leaf Rust Leaf Septoria Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus... 8 Emmit Winter Wheat Soft Red Mid-Full Maturity Proven performer with superior yield Good fusarium tolerance Very good standability Test Weight Lodging Score Avg. Seed Size * (seeds/lb) Seeding Rate* (M/ac) Areas of Adaptation.. 1, 2 & 3 Height Medium Head Type Awnless Straw Yield (t/ha) Fusarium Tolerance Powdery Mildew Stem Rust Leaf Rust Leaf Septoria Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus..7.5 HY 301-HRW Winter Wheat Hard Red Mid Maturity Solid overall disease package Good fusarium tolerance Above-average protein for HRW group Can increase planting rate to 1.6 if planting late Test Weight Lodging Score Avg. Seed Size * (seeds/lb) Seeding Rate* (M/ac) Areas of Adaptation & 3 Height Medium Head Type Awnless Straw Yield (t/ha) Fusarium Tolerance Powdery Mildew Stem Rust Leaf Rust Leaf Septoria Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus... 8 *The seed size and seeding rate will vary from one lot to the other. Always calculate the seeding rate with the lot seed size before seeding. 19

22 ALFALFA AGRONOMIC CHART PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS RATINGS 4H400 Hi-Gest Low-Lignin Alfalfa Tap Root Whole-plant lignin is 7-10% lower Better forage quality at day harvest or flexibility to extend harvest time Excellent yield, persistence and performance Disease Rating Index /35 Bacterial Wilt HR Fusarium Wilt HR Phytophthora Root Rot HR Verticillium Wilt HR Anthracnose (Race 1) HR Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) HR Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) R Stem Nematode R Northern Root-knot Nematode R Southern Root-knot Nematode Recovery After Cutting Winter Survival Fall Dormancy Stand Establishment Very Fast Spring Vigour Excellent Drought Stress Excellent Summer Regrowth Aggressive Fineness of Stem Fine Forage Yield Index Forage Quality Traffic Tolerance Excellent Crown Depth Average HybriPro-BR Hybrid Alfalfa Branch Root Hybrid alfalfa technology producing uniform yields and forage quality Branch root for superior stress tolerance and adaptability Fine stemmed with excellent palatability and dairy quality forage Disease Rating Index /30 Bacterial Wilt HR Fusarium Wilt HR Phytophthora Root Rot HR Verticillium Wilt HR Anthracnose (Race 1) HR Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) HR Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) R Stem Nematode HR Northern Root-knot Nematode HR Southern Root-knot Nematode R Recovery After Cutting Winter Survival Fall Dormancy Stand Establishment Very Fast Spring Vigour Excellent Drought Stress Excellent Summer Regrowth Aggressive Fineness of Stem Very Fine Forage Yield Index Forage Quality Traffic Tolerance Very Good Crown Depth Average 4S417 Hybrid Alfalfa Tap Root Fast emergence Drought tolerance Very dense, persistent stands Excellent disease resistance Fine stem Plant uniformity Rapid recovery after harvest Outstanding, consistent forage yield Disease Rating Index /30 Bacterial Wilt HR Fusarium Wilt HR Phytophthora Root Rot HR Verticillium Wilt HR Anthracnose (Race 1) HR Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) HR Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) R Stem Nematode HR Northern Root-knot Nematode R Southern Root-knot Nematode Recovery After Cutting Winter Survival Fall Dormancy Stand Establishment Very Fast Spring Vigour Excellent Drought Stress Excellent Summer Regrowth Aggressive Fineness of Stem Fine Forage Yield Index Forage Quality Traffic Tolerance Very Good Crown Depth Ratings: HR = Highly Resistant; R = Resistant; = Rating Not Available LOW-LIGNIN ALFALFA Dow Seeds addresses the tradeoff between yield and forage quality with new 4H400 Hi-Gest Low-Lignin alfalfa. This new alfalfa offers increased fibre digestibility and more harvest flexibility over conventional alfalfa. The result is higher milk output and a wider window at harvest to achieve maximum yield and nutritional value. All Dow Seeds alfalfa varieties are selected for industry-leading performance, quality and yield. Regardless of your priority, our alfalfa is field proven and tested. 20

23 THE SILAGE LEADERS Dow Seeds is the industry-leading supplier of Silage Specific corn hybrids. No other seed company can compare with the extensive research, development, testing, nutrition management and overall silage corn experience of Dow Seeds. With higher digestibility than grain corn, our BMR hybrids mean you can feed less grain with higher forage intake for healthy cows and more milk in the tank. SILAGE HYBRIDS BRED FOR DAIRY FARM PROFITS Bred specifically for the highest digestibility possible, our Silage- Specific BMR corn hybrids maximize milk production unlike any other feed. We offer 13 BMR hybrids with leading trait technologies, including Enlist and SmartStax with a range of relative maturity from 2600 to 3250 CHU. A BETTER BMR There are four different BMR gene variations (bm1, bm2, bm3, bm4) and they all differ when it comes to corn silage performance. All Dow Seeds brand BMR corn hybrids contain the superior bm3 gene, which is lower in lignin and highest in digestibility among all BMR gene variations. * PROOF IN PRODUCTION Our BMR corn hybrids deliver more milk per tonne of forage than any other silage corn on the market because higher digestibility of BMR corn translates into higher feed intake. They have proven to deliver an average of 2.2 more kgs of milk per cow per day. ** THE TMF DIFFERENCE For more than 20 years, Dow AgroSciences has bred, evaluated and screened hybrids specifically for corn silage. This investment has led to Dow Seeds award-winning lineup of TMF hybrids producing superior fibre digestibility as compared with alternative silage hybrids, other than BMR. They ve been proven to show high tonnage potential, along with high nutrient yield per acre and are available in maturities that produce maximum nutrient values at harvest. * Ostrander B, Maillot M, Toillon S, Barriere Y, Pollascek M, Besle J. Cell wall phenolics and digestibility of normal and brown midrib maizes in different stem sections and across maturity stages. J Sc. Food Agric. 1999;79: ** In 16 lactation trials published since

24 Advancing Modern Farming INTRODUCING THE ENLIST WEED CONTROL SYSTEM Now available from Dow AgroSciences, the Enlist weed control system will help growers meet the challenge of managing hard-to-control weeds, including glyphosate-resistant species. ENLIST DUO HERBICIDE The Enlist weed control system features Enlist Duo herbicide that is a proprietary blend of glyphosate and new 2,4-D choline, containing Colex-D Technology. Two modes of action provide exceptional weed control and herbicide resistance management. Exceptional weed control Near zero volatility What it delivers Minimized potential for physical drift FLEXIBLE AND EASY TO USE Low odour Improved handling characteristics Enlist Duo applications allow for a range in droplet size, from a coarse to extremely coarse spray droplet. Ultra coarse droplet size is not recommended as it may result in decreased weed control and increased crop injury. Numerous drift reducing nozzles (i.e. air induction) are available in the marketplace and may already be on your sprayer. Here are just some of the weeds controlled by Enlist Duo: Grass Weed Species Barnyard grass Crabgrass Fall panicum Green foxtail Broadleaf Weed Species Buckwheat, tartary & wild Bluebur Canada fleabane * (horseweed) Canada thistle Chickweed Cocklebur Quack grass Volunteer barley Volunteer wheat Wild oats Common ragweed * Corn spurry Dandelion Eastern black nightshade Field horsetail Flixweed Giant ragweed * Hemp-nettle Kochia * Lady s thumb Lamb s-quarters Morningglory Red root pigweed Smartweed *including biotypes resistant to glyphosate and ALS modes of action Wild proso millet Yellow foxtail And many more Sow thistle Velvetleaf Vetch Volunteer canola * And many more Canada Fleabane Horsetail Vetch 22

25 WHO S TOUGH NOW? Exceptional weed control with Enlist Duo NEAR-ZERO volatility MINIMIZED potential for physical drift An EASY-TO-USE SYSTEM for use on exceptional new Enlist corn hybrids STOP WEEDS, WITHOUT DRIFT OR VOLATILITY. Weeds started this fight. Time to finish it with the Enlist weed control system. Enlist Duo herbicide makes it easy to protect your crops. And our Colex-D technology reduces drift and volatility to protect your neighbour s crops too. So much for those so-called tough weeds. Take control at EnlistCanada.ca or visit your local seed retailer. DOW Diamond, Colex-D, Enlist, Enlist Duo and the Enlist Logos are trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow. The Enlist weed control system is owned and developed by Dow AgroSciences LLC. 07/

26 REFUGE MANAGEMENT Your Insect Resistance Management (IRM) plan is key to ensuring the sustainability of Bt crops for years to come. If you are planting a Bt corn hybrid you must also plant a non Bt refuge. When designing your IRM plan, keep the following in mind: Refuge Advanced hybrids require no separate refuge because the refuge is in the bag. If planting PowerCore or SmartStax hybrids by Dow Seeds, refuge requirement is reduced from 20% to 5%. The non-bt corn and the Bt corn should be of similar maturity, growth and yield potential. If planting in strips, a minimum of four rows per strip is required. Scout for indications of resistance to Bt. Keep accurate records of where Bt and non-bt hybrids are planted. LEPIDOPTERA PESTS OF CORN NUMBER OF MODES OF ACTION (MOA) FOR EACH PEST (X=1MOA XX=2MOA XXX=3MOA) European Corn Borer XXX XXX SW Corn Borer XXX XXX Corn Earworm XX XX Fall Armyworm XXX XXX Black Cutworm X X Stalk Borer XX XX Corn Rootworm XX REFUGE REQUIREMENT 5% 5% 0% 0% Above ground Below Planting Configurations 5% 20% Refuge for SmartStax corn Bt Corn Refuge for other corn LOCATION AND SPACING WHY? Adjacent to, or within Bt field (4 row minimum) Multiple Bt traits to control ECB and multiple Bt traits to control rootworm Adequate refuge size given that cross resistance to proteins not likely Refuge positioned to best suit rootworm behaviour Within, adjacent or up to 400 m away from Bt corn Multiple Bt traits to control ECB Adequate refuge size given that cross resistance to proteins not likely Adjacent Field Blocks Headlands/Perimeter The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Canadian Corn Pest Coalition (CCPC) have instituted an Insect Resistance Management (IRM) Verification Program to verify compliance with IRM requirements. The IRM Verification Program requires all registrants of Bt corn products (including Dow AgroSciences) to evaluate growers adherence to the IRM requirements. Growers who do not adhere to the IRM requirements will be denied access to their Bt corn hybrids if found to be noncompliant two years in a row. Calculating the economic opportunity from reduced refuge. PowerCore and SmartStax hybrids have an average 11 bu/ac yield advantage compared with non-bt hybrids under minimal insect pressure in yield studies conducted across multiple locations. The difference is easy to calculate. Required refuge x Average yield loss = loss/acre x $/bushel = loss/acre 20% x 11 = -2.2 bus x $ 5.00 = ($11.00) 5% x 11 = bus x $ 5.00 = ($2.75) Advantage: $11.00 $2.75 = $8.25 per acre or $20.63 per unit based on a seeding rate of 32,000 per acre. You have the potential to save $20.63 per unit! Strips 24

27 PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP SEED TREATMENT OPTIONS Dow Seeds offers a variety of seed treatment options designed to protect the performance potential of your seed. We offer treatments that enhance crop establishment, increase plant vigour and help your seeds develop into stronger, faster growing seedlings. In Ontario, Dow Seeds offers the option to purchase corn and soybean products as Class 12 pesticides as well as non-class 12 seed. Please refer to your Seed Partner for specific product information. WITH CERTIFIED SEED, YOU RE PLANTING SUCCESS Certified Seed opens the door to success through: Quality assurance Access to new and improved varieties Efficient use of inputs New marketing opportunities Support of the development of new varieties in the future We offer a range of packaging options that focus on growers changing needs. Dow Seeds supports the seed bag collection efforts of CleanFarms. STEWARDSHIP MATTERS Dow AgroSciences is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS). Our products are commercialized in accordance with ETS product launch guidance, and the Dow AgroSciences Product Launch Stewardship Policy. Before selecting hybrids for your crop plan, Dow AgroSciences recommends you know and understand whether the hybrid you have chosen is a conventional hybrid, one approved for export or one not yet approved for export. It is important that you consult your trait provider s technical agreements prior to planting to understand crop requirements and approved corn markets. Any grain or material produced from Bt seed can only be exported to, used in, processed in and/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 biotechnology traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Talk to your grain handler or purchaser in advance to facilitate appropriate crop and grain or material handling and marketing. For further information about your crop or grain marketing options, contact Dow Seeds at Find information about the regulatory and market status of agriculture biotechnology products at: and ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS Roundup Ready crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Before opening a bag of seed, be sure to read and understand the stewardship requirements, including applicable refuge requirements for insect resistance management, for the biotechnology traits expressed in the seed set forth in the technology agreement that you sign. By opening and using a bag of seed, you are reaffirming your obligation to comply with those stewardship requirements. 25