M A S. id- tlantic eeds. ...because every bushel counts. corn soybeans alfalfa sorghum 2019 SEED GUIDE

Transcription

1 M A S id- tlantic eeds...because every bushel counts. corn soybeans alfalfa sorghum 2019 SEED GUIDE

2 1 MID-ATLANTIC SEEDS A Message from the President Thank you for taking the time to read our 2019 Seed Guide. With all the change and consolidation occurring in the seed industry today, we at Mid-Atlantic Seeds are happy to announce our 25th anniversary. Mid-Atlantic Seeds now represents one of the last, independent, family-owned, and regional seed companies in the East. For the last 25 years, we have provided the best products and services to you and your business, and this will not change. During a time where we are seeing many large companies consolidate and merge, Mid-Atlantic Seeds remains the consistent partner to you, the Mid-Atlantic farmer. This past year, Mid-Atlantic Seeds has experienced tremendous success and growth across all our product lines. In response to this growth, we have expanded our sales force to ensure each of our customers continues to receive the best possible service. With the growth we are seeing, we are also looking to expand our product line ups and offerings. We are constantly working towards building a product line up that fills all needs of the Mid-Atlantic region including the development of organic hybrids and new types of silage products. In addition to building a well-rounded corn line-up, we are focusing on introducing more Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans, and various trait options such as LibertyLink and Enlist. These additions we are making to our product offerings creates more opportunities and long-term success for you and your farm. For the last 25 years, our commitment has been the same to our customers providing lasting solutions to the unique growing conditions on your farm. As we move forward, we will continue to provide these solutions through our ever-evolving testing and evaluation programs. 25 years ago, I made a promise that I still stand by; if our seed is not to your satisfaction or if you feel there is room for improvement, please call me at We look forward to working with you, and providing a solution to your unique growing conditions. Because Every Bushel Counts! Jim Vizzard PRESIDENT W W W. M I D A T L A N T I C S E E D S. C O M

3 2019 SEED GUIDE 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CORN 3-11 SOYBEANS ALFALFA 16 SORGHUM 17 TRAITS AND LEGAL 18 MID-ATLANTIC SEEDS IS A FAMILY OWNED AND INDEPENDENTLY OPERATED SEED COMPANY FOCUSED ON SERVING YOUR UNIQUE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA. WE UNDERSTAND YOUR GROWING CONDITIONS BECAUSE THIS IS OUR HOME TOO

4 Corn NUMBERING & TRAITS 3 MID-ATLANTIC SEEDS genetic background placement within maturity ma vt2p mid-atlantic seeds add 100 for maturity trait Classification SS = SmartStax Corn SmartStax contains Genuity VT Triple PRO and Herculex XTRA Insect Protection traits to control root, stalk and ear-feeding insects, plus Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Liberty herbicide tolerance for weed protection. SmartStax brings together eight different genes in top-performing hybrids, SmartStax combines the industry s best-performing trait package of herbicide tolerance and above- and below-ground insect protection into a single multi-stacked corn trait product. SSRIB = SmartStax RIB Complete Corn Blend SmartStax RIB Complete Corn Blend is a mix of 95% Bt. traited, 5% refuge seed. You get all the benefits of SmartStax technology, plus the convenience of 5% refuge seed interspersed in every bag. It has proven to have a 10 bu/a advantage over non-bt. traited corn and a 20 bu/a advantage over non-bt. treated corn + a soil-applied insecticide. VT2P = VT Double PRO Corn VT Double PRO is the first double-stacked corn trait that requires just 20% separate, structured refuge. Dual modes of action provide maximum protection against corn earworm and other aboveground pests, like European and Southwestern corn borers and fall armyworm. VT2PRIB = VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend is a mix of 95% traited and 5% refuge seed. With refugein-a-bag, there s no need to calculate or plant separate, structured refuge in the Corn-Growing Area. It contains dual modes of action for maximum protection against corn earworm and other aboveground pests, like European and Southwestern corn borers and fall armyworm. VT3P = Genuity VT Triple PRO Corn Genuity VT Triple PRO corn offers advanced protection against corn rootworm adults and other pests helps provide improved grain quality and, ultimately, higher yield potential. It allows farmers in the Cotton-Growing Area to reduce their refuge acres from 50% to 20%. This can significantly increase whole-farm yield potential. Dual modes of action protect against corn earworm and other above-ground, ear-feeding insects, like European and Southern corn borers and fall armyworm. An additional single mode of action provides protection from below-ground insects like corn rootworm. GT3 = Agrisure 3000GT The Agrisure 3000GT trait stack offers control of corn borer and corn rootworm, as well as herbicide flexibility with both glyphosate and glufosinate tolerance. GT3VIP = Agrisure Viptera 3111 The Agrisure Viptera 3111 trait stack offers control of above- and below-ground insects, reducing insect feeding damage. Featuring the Agrisure Viptera trait, which offers the most comprehensive above-ground insect control in the industry, including control of ear-feeding insects and control of western bean cutworm, the Agrisure Viptera 3111 trait stack protects genetic yield potential. RR2 = Roundup Ready Corn 2 Roundup Ready Corn 2 contains in-plant tolerance to Roundup brand herbicides, enabling growers to spray Roundup brands over the top, from planting through the V8 stage or 30-inch corn height, with excellent crop safety and no yield reduction. Compared to popular conventional corn programs, the Roundup Ready Corn 2 system costs less, while allowing hybrids to reach their maximum yield potential. While the U.S. regulatory agencies have given full approval to Roundup Ready Corn 2 for commerce in the U.S. for marketing and consumption as food, food ingredients and feed for livestock, certain regulatory approvals are pending in certain export markets. For more information on these approvals, or for assistance in locating domestic grain outlets, see the American Seed Trade Association web site ( or contact Monsanto directly at GT = Agrisure GT The Agrisure GT trait provides tolerance to in-crop applications of glyphosate-based herbicides. This hybrid is an excellent option for refuge acres in a structured refuge operation. DGVT2PRIB = DroughtGard Hybrids with VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend DroughtGard Hybrids with VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend contain the first doublestacked trait with dual modes of action for above ground insects and maximum protection against corn earworm. Superior genetics along with innovative drought-tolerant trait technology helps DroughtGard Hybrids withstand drought conditions for a better chance of maximizing kernels per ear and overall yield potential. W W W. M I D A T L A N T I C S E E D S. C O M

5 2019 SEED GUIDE MA5000 Dual purpose for increased flexibility Excellent staygreen with exceptional Southern movement Very good drought tolerance to protect yield Corn Products CONVENTIONAL 100 RM Excellent stalks and roots to increase harvest window Works in all yield environments Flexibility in all planting populations due to ear development 4 MA5001 Dual purpose for increased flexibility Excellent staygreen with exceptional Southern movement Very good drought tolerance to protect yield GT, GT3VIP 100 RM Excellent stalks and roots to increase harvest window Works in all yield environments Flexibility in all planting populations due to ear development NEW! MA8026 Dual purpose with high grain yields Excellent staygreen Dependable, high yields to protect profits VT2P 102 RM Works in all yield environments Very good disease package for increased hybrid performance MA8034 Early season grain hybrid Excellent stress tolerance to decrease environment risk and increase yields Very high yielding with high test weight for increased profits VT2P, SS Quick dry down for an early harvest Place in moderate to productive yield environments 103 RM CHARACTERISTICS PLANTING GENETICS RM DAYS PLANT HEIGHT EAR HEIGHT STALK STRENGTH ROOT STRENGTH EAR TYPE GRAY LEAF TOLERANCE STRESS TOLERANCE Rating scale 1-10: 1: Poor, 5: Average, 10: Excellent A: Average, F: Fair, G: Good, VG: Very Good, E: Excellent Plant/ear height: S: Short, M: Medium, MT: Medium-Tall, T: Tall, ML: Medium-Low, M: Medium, MH: Medium-High Ear type: D: Determinate, SD: Semi-Determinate, SF: Semi-Flex, F: Flex SILAGE YIELD GRAIN YIELD TEST WEIGHT KERNEL ROWS OPTIMUM PLANTING POPULATION (1,000 S) MA MT M 8 9 SF G X MA MT M 8 9 SF G X X NEW! MA MT M 9 9 SF G X MA T MH 6 6 SF A X X SS / RIB VT2P / RIB VT3P GT3 GT3VIP RR2 DGVT2PRIB *Indicates 1 st Place Varieties; see corn trial winners on page 11. SS: SmartStax Corn, SSRIB = SmartStax RIB Complete Corn Blend VT2P: VT Double PRO Corn, VT2PRIB = VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend VT3P: Genuity VT Triple PRO Corn, GT3: Agrisure 3000GT, GT3VIP: Agrisure Viptera 3111, DGVT2Prib: DroughtGard Hybrids with VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend, GT: Agrisure GT GT CONVENTIONAL

6 5 Corn Products MA8063 Dual purpose with high grain yields Dependable high yields to protect profits Higher yield potential in productive environments than MA8065 CONVENTIONAL, VT2P MID-ATLANTIC SEEDS 106 RM Excellent stalks and roots for increased harvest window Very good disease package for increased hybrid performance Place in moderate to productive soils NEW! MA8074 Excellent mid-season grain hybrid Consistent, high grain yields VT2P Place in productive to moderate environments Flexibility with planting populations 107 RM MA9076 Dual purpose for increased flexibility Fast dry down for early harvest Dependable hybrid performance in stressful environments CONVENTIONAL Very good drought tolerance Place on marginal to moderate soils 107 RM MA8086 Dual purpose, excels as a grain hybrid Great agronomics for stable yield in all conditions Very good milk/ton results for silage CONVENTIONAL, VT2P, SS Consistent performance in all environments Needs medium to medium-high populations to yield 108 RM CHARACTERISTICS PLANTING GENETICS RM DAYS PLANT HEIGHT EAR HEIGHT STALK STRENGTH ROOT STRENGTH Rating scale 1-10: 1: Poor, 5: Average, 10: Excellent A: Average, F: Fair, G: Good, VG: Very Good, E: Excellent Plant/ear height: S: Short, M: Medium, MT: Medium-Tall, T: Tall, ML: Medium-Low, M: Medium, MH: Medium-High Ear type: D: Determinate, SD: Semi-Determinate, SF: Semi-Flex, F: Flex W W W. M I D A T L A N T I C S E E D S. C O M EAR TYPE GRAY LEAF TOLERANCE STRESS TOLERANCE SILAGE YIELD GRAIN YIELD TEST WEIGHT KERNEL ROWS OPTIMUM PLANTING POPULATION (1,000 S) MA T M 9 10 SD G X X NEW! MA M M 8 9 SF A X MA M M 9 9 SF G X MA M M 8 9 SD A X X X SS / RIB VT2P / RIB VT3P GT3 GT3VIP RR2 DGVT2PRIB GT CONVENTIONAL *Indicates 1 st Place Varieties; see corn trial winners on page 11. SS: SmartStax Corn, SSRIB = SmartStax RIB Complete Corn Blend VT2P: VT Double PRO Corn, VT2PRIB = VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend VT3P: Genuity VT Triple PRO Corn, GT3: Agrisure 3000GT, GT3VIP: Agrisure Viptera 3111, DGVT2Prib: DroughtGard Hybrids with VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend, GT: Agrisure GT

7 2019 SEED GUIDE MA8091 Excellent test weight to increase profit Consistent, high yields in variable environments Corn Products VT2P, SSRIB Very good stalks and roots for increased harvest window Place in productive to moderate environments Responds well to higher management 109 RM 6 MA8092 Excellent disease package for enhanced hybrid performance Quick dry down for early harvest VT2PRIB 109 RM Very good drought tolerance Excellent Southern movement Works well in moderate to productive yield environments MA8099 Dependable high yielding choice for grain production Protect your operations from drought conditions to maximize profits MA8107 Excellent choice for grain producers in a wide range of conditions Maximize yield by placing in high yield environments Quick dry down for early harvest RR, VT3P 109 RM Place on moderate to productive soils to enhance yields Able to handle drought conditions Plant at higher populations to increase yields on productive soils VT2P, SS 110 RM Place on moderate to productive soils Very good drought tolerance to protect yield Excellent disease package to increase hybrid performance CHARACTERISTICS PLANTING GENETICS RM DAYS PLANT HEIGHT EAR HEIGHT STALK STRENGTH ROOT STRENGTH EAR TYPE GRAY LEAF TOLERANCE STRESS TOLERANCE Rating scale 1-10: 1: Poor, 5: Average, 10: Excellent A: Average, F: Fair, G: Good, VG: Very Good, E: Excellent Plant/ear height: S: Short, M: Medium, MT: Medium-Tall, T: Tall, ML: Medium-Low, M: Medium, MH: Medium-High Ear type: D: Determinate, SD: Semi-Determinate, SF: Semi-Flex, F: Flex SILAGE YIELD GRAIN YIELD TEST WEIGHT KERNEL ROWS OPTIMUM PLANTING POPULATION (1,000 S) MA MT M 8 8 SD A X X MA MT MH 9 9 SF E X MA M M 9 9 SD A X X MA MT M 9 9 SF G X X SS / RIB VT2P / RIB VT3P GT3 GT3VIP RR2 DGVT2PRIB *Indicates 1 st Place Varieties; see corn trial winners on page 11. SS: SmartStax Corn, SSRIB = SmartStax RIB Complete Corn Blend VT2P: VT Double PRO Corn, VT2PRIB = VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend VT3P: Genuity VT Triple PRO Corn, GT3: Agrisure 3000GT, GT3VIP: Agrisure Viptera 3111, DGVT2Prib: DroughtGard Hybrids with VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend, GT: Agrisure GT GT CONVENTIONAL

8 7 Corn Products MA8116 Look to place in high fertility environments to maximize yields Decrease risk in higher populations with Drought Guard technology to increase yield DGVT2PRIB MID-ATLANTIC SEEDS 111 RM Excellent drought tolerance even in higher populations Place in moderate to productive soils Keep planting populations high to maximize yield potential MA5129 Dual purpose for increased flexibility White cob with good ear development Increase profits in marginal to moderate environments GT3 Will take a large range of planting populations Place in marginal to moderate soils 112 RM MA8121 Utilize marginal acres to increase profits Excellent choice for dry land operations CONVENTIONAL, VT2PRIB Excellent yields in marginal soils Decrease populations in marginal yield environments Very good drought tolerance to protect yield 112 RM MA8127 Dual purpose hybrid with high grain and silage yields Consistent high yields for maximum profits Greater flexibility with planting populations CONVENTIONAL, RR, VT2PRIB, SSRIB Place in moderate to productive environments Will work in all environments 112 RM CHARACTERISTICS PLANTING GENETICS RM DAYS PLANT HEIGHT EAR HEIGHT STALK STRENGTH ROOT STRENGTH Rating scale 1-10: 1: Poor, 5: Average, 10: Excellent A: Average, F: Fair, G: Good, VG: Very Good, E: Excellent Plant/ear height: S: Short, M: Medium, MT: Medium-Tall, T: Tall, ML: Medium-Low, M: Medium, MH: Medium-High Ear type: D: Determinate, SD: Semi-Determinate, SF: Semi-Flex, F: Flex W W W. M I D A T L A N T I C S E E D S. C O M EAR TYPE GRAY LEAF TOLERANCE STRESS TOLERANCE SILAGE YIELD GRAIN YIELD TEST WEIGHT KERNEL ROWS OPTIMUM PLANTING POPULATION (1,000 S) MA M M 8 8 D G X MA MT MH 8 8 SF A X MA M M 8 8 F E X X MA M ML 8 8 SF VG X X X X SS / RIB VT2P / RIB VT3P GT3 GT3VIP RR2 DGVT2PRIB GT CONVENTIONAL *Indicates 1 st Place Varieties; see corn trial winners on page 11. SS: SmartStax Corn, SSRIB = SmartStax RIB Complete Corn Blend VT2P: VT Double PRO Corn, VT2PRIB = VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend VT3P: Genuity VT Triple PRO Corn, GT3: Agrisure 3000GT, GT3VIP: Agrisure Viptera 3111, DGVT2Prib: DroughtGard Hybrids with VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend, GT: Agrisure GT

9 NEW! 2019 SEED GUIDE MA8128 Look to place in high fertility enviroments to increase yield Excellent staygreen late season intactness Corn Products VT2P 112 RM Place in moderate to high yield environments Flexibility in planting populations due to ear development 8 MA8132 Very good choice for full season grain operations Excellent test weight to increase profitability CONVENTIONAL, VT2P 113 RM Excellent yields in productive to moderate environments Very good disease package for advanced hybrid performance Will take medium to medium-high populations MA8144 Dual purpose with conventional silage applications Very good grain yields in stress conditions Great conventional silage choice with excellent milk/ton results CONVENTIONAL, VT2P Handles drought conditions to protect yields Very good yields in marginal to moderate environments Will take higher planting populations 114 RM MA8146 Excellent Southern movement VT2P Very good drought tolerance Place in marginal to moderate yield environments Will yield in productive environments 114 RM CHARACTERISTICS PLANTING GENETICS RM DAYS PLANT HEIGHT EAR HEIGHT STALK STRENGTH ROOT STRENGTH EAR TYPE GRAY LEAF TOLERANCE STRESS TOLERANCE Rating scale 1-10: 1: Poor, 5: Average, 10: Excellent A: Average, F: Fair, G: Good, VG: Very Good, E: Excellent Plant/ear height: S: Short, M: Medium, MT: Medium-Tall, T: Tall, ML: Medium-Low, M: Medium, MH: Medium-High Ear type: D: Determinate, SD: Semi-Determinate, SF: Semi-Flex, F: Flex SILAGE YIELD GRAIN YIELD TEST WEIGHT KERNEL ROWS OPTIMUM PLANTING POPULATION (1,000 S) NEW! MA MT M 8 8 SF G X MA M M 9 8 SF VG X X MA S M 8 9 SD A X X MA M M 9 8 SF A X SS / RIB VT2P / RIB VT3P GT3 GT3VIP RR2 DGVT2PRIB *Indicates 1 st Place Varieties; see corn trial winners on page 11. SS: SmartStax Corn, SSRIB = SmartStax RIB Complete Corn Blend VT2P: VT Double PRO Corn, VT2PRIB = VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend VT3P: Genuity VT Triple PRO Corn, GT3: Agrisure 3000GT, GT3VIP: Agrisure Viptera 3111, DGVT2Prib: DroughtGard Hybrids with VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend, GT: Agrisure GT GT CONVENTIONAL

10 9 Corn Products MA8147 Very productive in high yield environments Excellent test weight to increase profitability MID-ATLANTIC SEEDS Excellent yields in moderate to productive environments Increase populations in high fertility acres Very good stalks and roots to increase harvest window SS 114 RM MA8150 Excellent choice for silage growers Very good milk/ton results CONVENTIONAL, RR, VT3P 115 RM Very good disease package for advanced hybrid performance Responsive to all yield environments Poor harvest window in grain situations MA8157 Dual purpose with excellent grain yields Very good, high moisture grain hybrid VT2P, VT3P Place in moderate to productive environments Increase planting population in high fertility acres 115 RM MA8159 Silage hybrid Good choice for silage corn growers needing SmartStax protection SSRIB 115 RM Will yield in moderate to productive environments Very good disease package for advanced hybrid performance Good drought tolerance CHARACTERISTICS PLANTING GENETICS RM DAYS PLANT HEIGHT EAR HEIGHT STALK STRENGTH ROOT STRENGTH Rating scale 1-10: 1: Poor, 5: Average, 10: Excellent A: Average, F: Fair, G: Good, VG: Very Good, E: Excellent Plant/ear height: S: Short, M: Medium, MT: Medium-Tall, T: Tall, ML: Medium-Low, M: Medium, MH: Medium-High Ear type: D: Determinate, SD: Semi-Determinate, SF: Semi-Flex, F: Flex W W W. M I D A T L A N T I C S E E D S. C O M EAR TYPE GRAY LEAF TOLERANCE STRESS TOLERANCE SILAGE YIELD GRAIN YIELD TEST WEIGHT KERNEL ROWS OPTIMUM PLANTING POPULATION (1,000 S) MA T MH 9 8 SD G X MA T M 8 7 F VG X X X MA T MH 9 9 SD G X X MA MT MH 8 8 SF G X SS / RIB VT2P / RIB VT3P GT3 GT3VIP RR2 DGVT2PRIB GT CONVENTIONAL *Indicates 1 st Place Varieties; see corn trial winners on page 11. SS: SmartStax Corn, SSRIB = SmartStax RIB Complete Corn Blend VT2P: VT Double PRO Corn, VT2PRIB = VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend VT3P: Genuity VT Triple PRO Corn, GT3: Agrisure 3000GT, GT3VIP: Agrisure Viptera 3111, DGVT2Prib: DroughtGard Hybrids with VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend, GT: Agrisure GT

11 2019 SEED GUIDE MA5160 Dual purpose for increased flexibility Handles a wide variety of stress conditions Excellent Southern movement Corn Products 116 RM Will perform over a wide range of yield environments Very good drought tolerance to protect yield Very good disease package for advanced hybrid performance GT 10 MA5166 Dual purpose for increased flexibility Excellent silage hybrid with very good milk/acre numbers Very good grain hybrid that can handle stress conditions CONVENTIONAL, GT3, GT3VIP 116 RM Will perform over a wide range of yield environments for stable performance Very good drought tolerance to protect yield Excellent disease package for advanced hybrid performance NEW! MA8163 Very productive in high yield environments Excellent test weight to increase profitability VT2P, SS Excellent yields in moderate to productive environments Increase populations in high fertility acres Responds well to higher management 116 RM CHARACTERISTICS PLANTING GENETICS RM DAYS PLANT HEIGHT EAR HEIGHT STALK STRENGTH ROOT STRENGTH EAR TYPE GRAY LEAF TOLERANCE STRESS TOLERANCE SILAGE YIELD GRAIN YIELD TEST WEIGHT KERNEL ROWS OPTIMUM PLANTING POPULATION (1,000 S) MA MT MH 8 7 SF VG X MA MT M 9 8 SF E X X X NEW! MA T MH D G X X SS / RIB VT2P / RIB VT3P GT3 GT3VIP RR2 DGVT2PRIB GT CONVENTIONAL Rating scale 1-10: 1: Poor, 5: Average, 10: Excellent A: Average, F: Fair, G: Good, VG: Very Good, E: Excellent Plant/ear height: S: Short, M: Medium, MT: Medium-Tall, T: Tall, ML: Medium-Low, M: Medium, MH: Medium-High Ear type: D: Determinate, SD: Semi-Determinate, SF: Semi-Flex, F: Flex *Indicates 1 st Place Varieties; see corn trial winners on page 11. SS: SmartStax Corn, SSRIB = SmartStax RIB Complete Corn Blend VT2P: VT Double PRO Corn, VT2PRIB = VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend VT3P: Genuity VT Triple PRO Corn, GT3: Agrisure 3000GT, GT3VIP: Agrisure Viptera 3111, DGVT2Prib: DroughtGard Hybrids with VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend, GT: Agrisure GT

12 11 Corn trial winners MID-ATLANTIC SEEDS TRIAL YEAR LOCATION RM RANGE HARVEST MA8034 Virginia Tech Corn Grain Trials 2017 Blackstone, VA < bu/acre MA8086 F.I.R.S.T. Corn Grain Trial 2017 Martinsburg, PA bu/acre MA8091 F.I.R.S.T. Corn Grain Trial 2017 Ringtown, PA bu/acre Virginia Tech Corn Grain Trials 2017 Mt. Holly, VA (Dryland) < bu/acre Virginia Tech Corn Grain Trials 2017 Mt. Holly, VA (Irrigated) < bu/acre Virginia Tech Corn Grain Trials 2017 Blacksburg, VA < bu/acre Virginia Tech Corn Grain Trials 2017 Orange, VA < bu/acre Virginia Tech Corn Grain Trials 2017 Rockingham County, VA < bu/acre MA8092 F.I.R.S.T. Corn Silage Trial 2016 Centre Hall, PA ,705 milk/ton NC Statewide Early Maturing Corn Hybrids 2016 North Carolina bu/acre NC Regionwide Early Maturing Corn Hybrids 2016 Tidewater, NC bu/acre MA8099 NC Individual Location Early Maturing Corn Hybrids 2017 Duplin County, NC Early bu/acre NC Individual Location Early Maturing Corn Hybrids 2016 Washington, NC bu/acre NC Individual Location Early Maturing Corn Hybrids 2016 Columbus, NC bu/acre NC Regionwide Early Maturing Corn Hybrids 2016 Coastal Plain, NC bu/acre MA8107 Virginia Tech Corn Grain Trials 2017 Blackstone, VA bu/acre Virginia Tech Corn Grain Trials 2017 Orange, VA bu/acre F.I.R.S.T. Corn Grain Trial 2016 Middletown, DE bu/acre & $963/acre VA Tech Trials Dryland Conditions 2016 Virginia bu/acre MA8116 NC Individual Location Early Maturing Corn Hybrids 2016 Union, NC bu/acre MA8144 F.I.R.S.T. Corn Grain Trial 2016 Lanexa, VA MA bu/acre & $686/acre F.I.R.S.T. Corn Silage Trial 2016 Nottingham, PA ,632 milk/ton F.I.R.S.T. Corn Silage Trial 2016 Mount Joy, PA ,622 milk/ton F.I.R.S.T. Corn Silage Trial 2016 Combined Performance for PA Southeast ,313 milk/ton F.I.R.S.T. All Season Test 2015 Charles City, VA bu/acre NC Individual Location Medium Maturing Corn Hybrids 2016 Beaufort, NC bu/acre MA8147 F.I.R.S.T. Corn Grain Trial 2016 Hanover, PA bu/acre & $618/acre MA8150 Penn State / PDMP Corn Silage Trial 2015 Lancaster, PA ,570 milk/ton Penn State / PDMP Corn Silage Trial 2015 Chester, PA ,696 milk/ton Penn State / PDMP Corn Silage Trial 2015 Combined Performance Chester, Franklin, & Lancaster ,334 milk/ton MA8157 Virginia Tech Corn Grain Trials 2017 Blackstone, VA bu/acre MA5166 F.I.R.S.T. Corn Silage Trial 2017 Mount Joy, PA ,386 milk/acre F.I.R.S.T. Corn Silage Trial 2016 Nottingham, PA ,618 milk/acre F.I.R.S.T. Corn Silage Trial 2016 Mount Joy, PA ,718 milk/acre F.I.R.S.T. Corn Silage Trial 2016 Combined Performance for PA Southeast ,276 milk/acre F.I.R.S.T. Corn Silage Trial 2016 Gettysburg, PA ,373 milk/acre F.I.R.S.T. Corn Silage Trial 2016 Gettysburg, PA ,012 milk/ton W W W. M I D A T L A N T I C S E E D S. C O M

13 2019 SEED GUIDE mid-atlantic seeds placement within maturity SOYBEAN Products 12 mas Gt maturity trait classification RR2 = Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans have demonstrated a clear yield advantage: They yield an average 4.5 Bu/A advantage over original Round Ready soybeans. Studies show that Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans develop greater root biomass, more nodes on the main stem and larger shoot biomass than original Roundup Ready soybean products. X = Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans are built on the high yielding Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybean technology. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend is the industry s first biotech-stacked soybean trait with both dicamba and glyphosate herbicide tolerance. With tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba, farmers will have access to additional tools to help control glyphosate-resistant broadleaf weeds such as Palmer amaranth, waterhemp and marestail, along with other tough-to-control broadleaf weeds such as lambsquarters and velvetleaf. The technology offers the yield and quality potential that farmers already know and trust from their Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans. LL = LibertyLink LibertyLink Soybeans: The LibertyLink system is the simply better solution for a stronger yield and superior weed control. Proven by over 2,100 observations across the Midwest, Delta, Northeast and Southeast in the 2016 Official Variety Trials, LibertyLink has a 2+ bu/ac advantage over Asgrow Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans.* Plus, LibertyLink was ranked the No. 1 soybean system in 2017 by growers. * Yield shown summarizes average of LibertyLink and Asgrow RR2Xtend varieties entered. Endorsement or recommendation by the universities is not implied. GT = Glyphosate Tolerant Glyphosate-Tolerant soybeans combine industry leading genetics with in-plant tolerance to Glyphosate herbicides. Soybeans with Glyphosate-Tolerance offer cost effective convenience with simple and proven weed control to take the guess work out of soybean production. STS = Sulfonylurea Tolerant STS is a tolerance gene that allows aggressive rates of either Synchrony XP herbicide or Harmony SG herbicide tank mixed with glyphosate in post, in-crop applications. This provides a simple, cost-effective weed control option for tough weeds such as lambsquarters, marestail, morning glory, ragweeds, yellow nutsedge, and many other broadleaf or sedge weeds in soybeans. Contact your local DuPont agriculture retailer or local sales representative for details. Always read and follow all label directions and precautions for use

14 13 SOYBEAN Products MID-ATLANTIC SEEDS MAS2916RR2 2.9 RM Excellent emergence with very good stress tolerance Solid disease package with Cyst Nematode resistance to protect yield Maximize yields across different environments and geographies MAS3058GT Very good disease package for increased variety performance Excellent standability for easy harvest 3.0 RM MAS3516RR2 3.5 RM Very good standability for easy harvest Excellent stress tolerance to protect yield High yield potential in productive environments MAS3527LL/STS 3.5 RM Consistent performance across various environments Excellent emergence, standability, and seed shatter ratings for maximum yield potential MAS3599GT Maintains yields in stressful environments Strong overall disease package for increased variety performance 3.5 RM NEW! MAS3611RR2/STS/X 3.6 RM Very high yield potential Excluder soybean Solid disease package with very good Frog Eye and SDS resistance NEW! MAS3718RR2/X 3.7 RM Consistent performance across various environments Excellent Southern movement Very good tolerance to Frog Eye Leaf Blight CHARACTERISTICS PLANTING RESISTANCE RM DAYS PLANT HEIGHT FLOWER COLOR HILUM COLOR PUBESCENCE COLOR POD COLOR rating scale 5-1: 5: Poor, 3: Average, 1: Excellent (-): Not Available colors: P: Purple, W: White, IBL: Imp. Black, BL: Black, G: Gray, LTW: Lt. Tawny, TW: Tawny, BR: Brown, T: Tan canopy width: IB: Int. Bush, MB: Medium-Bush, M: Medium, N: Narrow W W W. M I D A T L A N T I C S E E D S. C O M CANOPY WIDTH EMERGENCE MAS3817RR2 3.8 RM Very good emergence and shatter ratings Strong performance across various environments MAS2916RR2 2.9 M P IBL G BR IB Rps 1c R RR2 MAS3058GT 3.0 M P IBL G T MB Rps 1k NR GT MAS3516RR2 3.5 M P BL LTW BR IB NG R RR2 MAS3527LL/STS 3.5 M P BL LTW BR MB RK R LL/STS MAS3599GT 3.5 MT P BL LTW T MB RG1k GT NEW! MAS3611RR2/STS/X 3.6 M W BL LTW BR IB Rps 1c R RR2/STS/X NEW! MAS3718RR2/X 3.7 MT P BL LTW T MB R RR2/X MAS3817RR2 3.8 MT W BL LTW T Rps 1c RR2 SEED SHATTER STANDABILITY PRR RESISTANCE GENE PRR TOLERANCE BSR WHITE MOLD S.D.S. CYST NEMATODE HERBICIDE RESISTANCE Cyst Nematode: NR: Not Resistant, R: Resistant, MR: Moderately Resistant GT: Glyphosate Tolerant, RR2: Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield, X: Roundup Ready 2 Xtend, LL: LibertyLink, STS: Sulfonylurea Tolerant

15 2019 SEED GUIDE MAS3955GT 3.9 RM Well-rounded disease package including excellent Brown Stem Rot resistance Excellent emergence, standability, and shatter ratings Consistent, high yield potential SOYBEAN Products MAS4077GT/STS 4.0 RM Very high yields through environmental stress Very good standability for easy harvest 14 MAS4010STS 4.0 RM Strong disease package to maximize yield potential Conventional variety with flexible weed control options Performs well under all tillage practices and row widths MAS4316LL/STS 4.3 RM Strong performance across various environments Very good standability for easy harvest MAS4355RR2/STS Performs well across various environments Very high yield potential in productive soils 4.3 RM MAS4399GT/STS 4.3 RM Top-end yield potential Solid disease package with Cyst Nematode resistance MAS4600GT/STS 4.6 RM Very good disease package for increased variety performance Robust variety stature with excellent lodging MAS4666GT Very good performance in stress conditions Excellent plant height with wide body 4.6 RM CHARACTERISTICS PLANTING RESISTANCE RM DAYS PLANT HEIGHT FLOWER COLOR HILUM COLOR PUBESCENCE COLOR POD COLOR rating scale 5-1: 5: Poor, 3: Average, 1: Excellent (-): Not Available colors: P: Purple, W: White, IBL: Imp. Black, BL: Black, G: Gray, LTW: Lt. Tawny, TW: Tawny, BR: Brown, T: Tan canopy width: IB: Int. Bush, MB: Medium-Bush, M: Medium, N: Narrow CANOPY WIDTH EMERGENCE MAS3955GT 3.9 T P IBL G T MB RG1c MR GT MAS4077GT/STS 4.0 MT P BL LTW T IB N R GT/STS MAS4010STS 4.0 T W BL TW T MB XG1c MR STS MAS4316LL/STS 4.3 MT P BL LTW BR RK R LL/STS MAS4355RR2/STS 4.3 T P BL LTW BR N Rps 1c MR RR2/STS MAS4399GT/STS 4.3 T P BL LTW BR IB MR GT/STS MAS4600GT/STS 4.6 MT W BL TW T MB Rps 1c NR GT/STS MAS4666GT 4.6 T P BL TW BR MB Rc R GT SEED SHATTER STANDABILITY PRR RESISTANCE GENE PRR TOLERANCE BSR WHITE MOLD S.D.S. CYST NEMATODE HERBICIDE RESISTANCE Cyst Nematode: NR: Not Resistant, R: Resistant, MR: Moderately Resistant GT: Glyphosate Tolerant, RR2: Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield, X: Roundup Ready 2 Xtend, LL: LibertyLink, STS: Sulfonylurea Tolerant

16 15 SOYBEAN Products MID-ATLANTIC SEEDS NEW! NEW! MAS4688NRR2/STS/X 4.6 RM Excluder soybean Resistant to Stem Canker with excellent Frog Eye tolerance Tolerant to Metribuzin MAS5034NRR2/STS/X 5.0 RM Stem Canker resistant with good SDS tolerance Strong performance in loam to mixed soil types MAS4700GT/STS 4.7 RM Excellent for full season or double crop Consistent performance across various environments CHARACTERISTICS PLANTING RESISTANCE RM DAYS PLANT HEIGHT FLOWER COLOR HILUM COLOR PUBESCENCE COLOR POD COLOR CANOPY WIDTH EMERGENCE SEED SHATTER STANDABILITY PRR RESISTANCE GENE PRR TOLERANCE BSR WHITE MOLD S.D.S. CYST NEMATODE HERBICIDE RESISTANCE NEW! MAS4688NRR2/STS/X 4.6 T P BU G BR MB Rps 1c R NRR2/STS/X MAS4700GT/STS 4.7 M P BL LTW BR M Rc R GT/STS NEW! MAS5034NRR2/STS/X 5.0 MT P BL LTW BR MB Rps 1a R NRR2/STS/X rating scale 5-1: 5: Poor, 3: Average, 1: Excellent (-): Not Available colors: P: Purple, W: White, IBL: Imp. Black, BL: Black, G: Gray, LTW: Lt. Tawny, TW: Tawny, BR: Brown, T: Tan canopy width: IB: Int. Bush, MB: Medium-Bush, M: Medium, N: Narrow Cyst Nematode: NR: Not Resistant, R: Resistant, MR: Moderately Resistant GT: Glyphosate Tolerant, RR2: Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield, X: Roundup Ready 2 Xtend, LL: LibertyLink, STS: Sulfonylurea Tolerant W W W. M I D A T L A N T I C S E E D S. C O M

17 2019 SEED GUIDE charger alfalfa A Fast Growth StandFast Alfalfa for the aggressive alfalfa manager to maximize each season s harvestable yield. A synthetic variety developed from the crossing of fast growing, tall European alfalfas onto elite fall dormancy 5 North American plants. Screened for persistence, high yield and forage quality. An alfalfa for the aggressive alfalfa manager whose goal is to maximize harvestable forage yield from each acre. A Standfast Fast Growth alfalfa for all Mid-Atlantic production zones where fall dormancy 3, 4, or 5 alfalfas are recommended. Fits 4 or 5 cut harvest management systems. Adapted to mixtures containing early maturing, cool season grasses. No known soil type or management limitations. ALFALFA Products A tall, leafy variety that reaches harvest maturity 3-5 days ahead of conventional dormant alfalfa varieties. Medium dark green plant color. 16 CALIBER alfalfa Caliber was specifically bred to produce forage higher in Relative Forage Quality (RFQ), resulting in improved fiber digestibility for better animal performance. Medium maturity extends the harvest window for quality and works well in combination with cool season grass mixtures. Caliber is ideal for growers using 3 cut or 4 cut harvest management strategies emphasizing quality and tonnage. Exceptional forage quality and superb yield potential produces more milk and beef per acre. Outstanding winter hardiness and excellent disease resistance contribute to a long stand life and productivity. HAYMAKER BRAND alfalfa A combination of proprietary fall dormancy 5 alfalfa varieties selected for strong winter hardiness and persistence. Expect a fast spring green-up and early maturity to 1/10 flower. In the field, Haymaker Brand will express an upright growth habit and a dense, medium dark green canopy. Haymaker alfalfa is best adapted to 4 or 5 cut harvest management systems. No known soil or management limitations. CHARACTERISTICS PLANTING RELATIVE FORAGE QUALITY FORAGE YIELD FIELD APPEARANCE FALL DORMANCY WINTER HARDINESS MULTIFOLIOATE LEAF EXPRESSION Wisconsin Disease rating index: For the six major diseases of alfalfa, a variety is awarded: 5 points for each HR, 4 points for each R, 3 points for each MR, 2 points for each LR, 1 point for each S 30/30: Perfect Score Pest Resistance: S: Susceptible (0-5% resistant plants), LR: Low Resistance (6-14% resistant plants), MR: Moderate Resistance (15-30% resistant plants), R: Resistance (31-50% resistant plants), HR: High Resistance (+50% resistant plants) Winter Hardiness index: 1: most hardy and least winter injury, 5: least hardy and injury resulting in plant death Ratings are in relationship to the winter injury incurred by standard check varieties GRAY LEAF TOLERANCE STRESS TOLERANCE APHANOMYCES ROOT ROT ANTHRACNOSE BACTERIAL WILT FUSARIUM WILT PHYTOPHTH. ROOT ROT VERTICILLIUM WILT WISCONSIN DISEASE RATING CHARGER ALFALFA % HR HR HR HR HR HR 30/30 - S - S CALIBER ALFALFA % HR HR HR HR HR HR 30/30 HR - HR - HAYMAKER BRAND ALFALFA % R HR HR HR HR HR 28/30 HR S HR S fall dormancy: The reaction of alfalfa varieties to decreasing day length and temperatures in the fall versus check varieties. FD 1 Norseman, FD 2 Vernal, FD 3 Ranger, FD 4 Saranac, FD 5 Archer, etc. not tested: Stem Nematode, Common Crown Rot, Powdery Mildew, Northern Anthracnose, Southern Anthracnose PEA APHID POTATO LEAFHOPPER

18 17 SORGHUM Products MID-ATLANTIC SEEDS MA54BZ14 Early RM Early maturity with high yield potential Strong drought tolerance, standability, and uniformity for consistent, stable performance Adapts well to shorter growing season environments and double crop MA58BZ14 Early maturity with excellent yield potential Very good drought tolerance Maximizes yields across different environments and geographies Early RM MA65PR13 High yielding medium maturity Excellent drought stress and standability for maximum yield potential Very uniform hybrid with strong agronomics Medium RM CHARACTERISTICS MATURITY DAYS TO MID-BLOOM GRAIN COLOR MA54BZ14 Early Bronze MA58BZ14 Early Bronze MA65PR13 Medium 65 Pale Red HEAD TYPE Semiopen Semiopen Semiopen EARLY SEEDLING VIGOR PLANT HEIGHT (INCHES) UNIFORMITY STANDIBILITY DROUGHT STRESS HEAD EXERTION YIELD FOR MATURITY PLANTING TEST WEIGHT CHARCOAL ROT DOWNY MILDEW (P1, R3, P1) HEAD SMUT G VG G G G VG G-VG G A G G MDMV-A, MDMV GREENBUG RESISTANCE Biotype C G VG G VG G VG G G G G G None E VG E E VG E E VG G A A None rating scale: E: Excellent, VG: Very Good, G: Good, A: Average W W W. M I D A T L A N T I C S E E D S. C O M

19 2019 SEED GUIDE RR2 Roundup Ready Corn 2 SS SmartStax Corn SSRIB SmartStax RIB Complete Corn Blend VT2P VT Double PRO Corn VT2PRIB VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend VT3P Genuity VT Triple PRO Corn DGVT2PRIB DroughtGard Hybrids with VT Double PRO RIB Complete Corn Blend GT Agrisure GT GT3 Agrisure 3000GT GT3VIP Agrisure Viptera 3111 RR2 Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield Soybeans X Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans trait guide & legal 18 Before opening a bag of seed, be sure to read, understand and accept the stewardship requirements, including applicable refuge requirements for insect resistance management, for the biotechnology traits expressed in the seed as 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 the most recent stewardship requirements. Seed containing a patented trait can only be used to plant a single commercial crop from which seed cannot be saved and replanted. Examples of seed containing a patented trait include but are not limited to Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans, Genuity Roundup Ready spring canola, and Genuity Roundup Ready winter canola. Additional information and limitations on the use of these products are provided in the Monsanto Technology Stewardship Agreement and the Monsanto Technology Use Guide. U.S. patents for Monsanto technologies can be found at the following webpage: monsantotechnology.com 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. Only commercialized products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Certain products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Growers should refer to for any updated information on import country approvals. Excellence Through Stewardship is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization. B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state. IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: RIB Complete corn blend products do not require the planting of a structured refuge except in the Cotton-Growing Area where corn earworm is a significant pest. SmartStax RIB Complete corn blend is not allowed to be sold for planting in the Cotton-Growing Area. See the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements. DroughtGard Hybrids with RIB Complete corn blend the refuge seed may not always contain DroughtGard Hybrids trait. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready technology contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup brand agricultural herbicides. Agricultural herbicides containing glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Performance may vary from location to location and from year to year, as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible and should consider the impacts of these conditions on the grower s fields. Acceleron, DroughtGard, Genuity, RIB Complete and Design, RIB Complete, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design, Roundup Ready, Roundup, SmartStax, VT Double PRO, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend, VT Triple PRO, Roundup Ready 2 Yield, are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design are registered trademarks of Bayer. Herculex is a registered trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Respect the Refuge and Corn Design and Respect the Refuge are registered trademarks of National Corn Growers Association. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON PESTICIDE LABELING. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW to use any pesticide product other than in accordance with its labeling. NOT ALL formulations of dicamba or glyphosate are approved for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans. ONLY USE FORMULATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELED FOR SUCH USES AND APPROVED FOR SUCH USE IN THE STATE OF. IN CROP USES MAY NOT BE APPROVED IN ALL STATES. 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. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Glyphosate 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 weed control programs. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready technology contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup brand agricultural herbicides. Agricultural herbicides containing glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Seed products with the LibertyLink (LL) trait are resistant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, an alternative to glyphosate in corn, and combine high-yielding genetics with the powerful, nonselective, postemergent weed control of Liberty herbicide for optimum yield and excellent weed control. LibertyLink, Liberty and the Water Droplet logo are registered trademarks of Bayer. Agrisure, Agrisure Artesian, Artesian, Agrisure Duracade, Agrisure Viptera and E-Z Refuge are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Seeds containing the LibertyLink trait may be protected under one or more U.S. patents and may be planted only to produce one (1) commercial crop in a single season, and only after signing a Bayer Grower Technology Agreement. It is illegal to save seeds containing the LibertyLink trait for use as planting seed or for transfer to others for use as planting seed Bayer CropScience LP, 2 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC Always read and follow label instructions. Bayer, the Bayer Cross, ILeVO, InVigor, Liberty, LibertyLink, Poncho, VOTiVO, and the Water Droplet Design are registered trademarks of Bayer. Not all products are registered for use in all states. For additional product information, call toll-free BAYER ( ) or visit our website at LL LibertyLink Soybeans DuPont and STS are trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates. Varieties with the DuPont STS gene (STS) are tolerant to certain SU (sulfonylurea) herbicides. This technology allows postemergent applications of DuPont Synchrony XP and DuPont Classic herbicides without crop injury or stress (see herbicide product labels). NOTE: A soybean variety with a herbicide tolerant trait does not confer tolerance to all herbicides. Spraying herbicides not labeled for a specific soybean variety will result in severe plant injury or plant death. Always read and follow herbicide label directions and precautions for use. GT Glyphosate Tolerant Soybeans STS Sulfonylurea Tolerant Soybeans

20 my personal promise we want you to be satisfied every time you open a bag of mid-atlantic seed corn, soybeans, sorghum, or alfalfa, so i personally promise the purity, germination, and quality of seed in this bag meets or exceeds the labeling required by state laws. Upon opening the bag, if the seed is not to your satisfaction or if you feel there is room for improvement in any aspect of mid-atlantic seeds, please call Me toll free at jim vizzard midatlanticseeds.com St. charles way 163E york, pa 17402