The Stars at Beck s Hybrids. L. Sonny Beck President of Beck s Hybrids. Photo by: Rich Voorhees

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1 Photo by: Rich Voorhees Recent world events the last couple of years have revealed some real villains as well as some true heroes in our world. As I reflect on our company, the stars of our world in the seed business are truly our employees and our dealers who are making it happen for our customers. This is clearly seen in the additional level of service and support that has been required during our recent years of unparalleled growth. Thank you for supporting Our Troops with your confidence in Beck s seed products. L. Sonny Beck President of Beck s Hybrids The Stars at Beck s Hybrids

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3 2004 PRACTICAL FARM RESEARCH PLOTS N6 N7 15" Drilled Beans N8 Fungicide/ Insecticide W N E Field K NW Corn Seed Trt. th Field K NE Nitrogen Rate Study GREENHOUSE GREENHOUSE RESEARCH DEV. CENTER PARKING LOT N2 EPC/D.O.P. N3 QTP N4 Silage S Planting Speed Field K South NT Beans Wheat/ Double Crop Beans Organic D=Alfalfa C=Wheat B=Corn A=Beans 300-5S D C B A Beans 7½" Corn D.O.P. Beans Pumpkins H3 Advanced Corn NT Cont. Corn H2 Starter fert/ Micro Nutri. Study Advanced Beans (conv) BECK'S HYBRIDS 6767 E. 276th Street Atlanta, IN " H1 H5 H4 Advanced Beans NT 2 Reps 4YC 1YB 1YB 1YC 15" Row vs. 30" Row Pop Study No-Till Advanced Corn (conv) 15" on HP Soil Conv Till Pop Study YES-BECK E1 E2 Twin Row vs. 30" Row Population Study Twin Row vs. 30" Row Hybrid Comparison E 5 No-Till Cont. Corn E 6 Cont. Corn Conv. E 7 Beans Conv. E 8 Beans No-Till E 9 Truck Shed E3 7½", 15", 30" Beans Corn No-Till E 10 Corn Conv. PARKING LOT FERTILIZER PLANT E 12 Cont. Beans Conv. Shop GRAIN CENTER E 13 Cont. Beans No-Till Plant D1 SG vs. UT No-Till 5 varieties F1 Corn Trt. Grain harvested from products that bear this mark is fully approved for food and feed use in the United States and Japan, but is not approved in the European Union. You must nd a market for this crop that will not ship this grain or its processed products to Europe. Appropriate markets for this grain include: domestic feed use or grain handlers that speci cally agree to accept this grain and handle it appropriately. For more information on your grain market options, go to the American Seed Trade Association s website at or call your seed supplier. Know Before You Grow SM, an information service provided by National Corn Growers Association at Growers should refer to M onsanto s Technology Use Guide for information on crop stewardship regarding the potential movement of pollen to neighboring crops. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS. For more information call Know Before You Grow SM is a service mark of National Corn Growers Association. TOWER D2 F2 Office BULK STORAGE COB STORAGE D3 Glyphosate and Soybean Seed Treatments (Trad., Biolog., Inoc., Insect.,) Herb. Sens. F3 LOADING DOCK WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE BULK STORAGE SEED CORN DRYER Corn WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE D4 AER NutriDense A1 Beans WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE A2 Corn Office Corn Plot D5 Wheat and Double Crop Soybeans A3 Trait Showcase & EPC Alfalfa A7 RW/SAI Granular/UT 4 hybrids A8 Longterm RR vs Trad. Systems (Beans '04) D6 RW & YG Plus vs isoline A6 Apr. 13 Apr. 30 May 17 A5W A4 Nitrogen Form and Timing Study on RR Corn Soybean Planting Date Study Field C A5E Herbicide Systems (RR, Bt1, CL) YieldGard,Roundup Ready and Roundup Ready WeatherMax are registered trademarks of, and used under license from Monsanto Technology, LLC. STS is a registered trademark of Dupont. CLEARFIELD and Lightning are trademarks of BASF. Poncho and LibertyLink are trademarks of Bayer. FaSTart and Sure Gro are trademarks of Beck s Hybrids. Intellicoat and Early Plant are registered trademarks of Landec Corporation. NutriDense is a trademark of ExSeed Genetics. HerculexI insect protection by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hybrid. HerculexI is a trademark of Dow AgroSciences. Cruiser is a trademark of Syngenta.

4 6 CORN SUMMARY Multi-Year Yield Comparisons of Various Hybrids (Includes Farmer Plots, BECK'S Research, and University Data) Dollar advantage per acre is calculated using $2.00/bu. pricing and drying costs of $0.02 per point of moisture per bushel. No premiums were added for Food Grade, Waxy, or NutriDense hybrids. BECK 5166 Comparisons BECK 5366 Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK $ BECK $0.38 BECK 5166wx BECK BECK $ BECK $6.51 BECK 5188RR BECK 5283Bt BECK $ BECK $1.65 BECK BECK 5366wx BECK $ BECK $2.18 BECK 5283Bt BECK 5483Bt BECK $ BECK $10.99 BECK 5322CB BECK 5737CL BECK $ BECK $3.05 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK $2.25 BECK 5483Bt AgriGold BECK $ BECK $21.65 AgriGold 6395Bt Dekalb C BECK $ BECK $32.44 Dekalb C Dekalb C BECK $ BECK $28.79 Garst 8464IT GoldHarv H BECK $ BECK $0.84 GoldHarv H Pioneer 32W BECK $ BECK $15.41 LG Seeds Pioneer 33D BECK $ BECK $0.39 Pioneer 33D Pioneer 34B BECK $ BECK $3.76 Pioneer 34H Pioneer 34H BECK $ BECK $4.93 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 34N BECK $ BECK $6.52 Pioneer 36B Pioneer 35Y

5 CORN SUMMARY (continued) 7 BECK 5422 Comparisons BECK 6197CB Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK $ BECK 6197CB $23.49 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK 6197CB $1.72 BECK 5422RW BECK 5727CB BECK $ BECK 6197CB $9.40 BECK 5454CL BECK 5737CL BECK $ BECK 6197CB $3.79 BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK $ BECK 6197CB $1.76 BECK BECK 5959CB BECK $ BECK 6197CB $13.20 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK 6197CB $7.91 AgriGold BECK 6262CB BECK $ BECK 6197CB $3.93 AgriGold BECK 7997CB BECK $ BECK 6197CB $8.59 Dekalb C BECK 7997CBCL BECK $ BECK 6197CB $4.78 Pioneer 32W LG Seeds BECK $ BECK 6197CB $31.23 Pioneer 33M Pioneer 32T BECK $ BECK 6197CB $1.76 Pioneer 33Y Pioneer 32W BECK $ BECK 6197CB $4.07 Pioneer 34H Pioneer 33G BECK $ BECK 6197CB $4.45 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 33P BECK $ BECK 6197CB $10.05 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 33T BECK $ BECK 6197CB $1.90 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 33V BECK $ BECK 6197CB $5.76 Pioneer 34N Pioneer 34N

6 8 BECK 5012 Comparisons CORN SUMMARY (continued) BECK 5129 Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK $ BECK $1.53 BECK 5012RW BECK BECK $ BECK $18.58 BECK BECK 5214Hx BECK $ BECK $3.88 BECK 5283Bt BECK BECK $ BECK $1.31 BECK 5483Bt BECK 5283Bt BECK $ BECK $4.11 Pioneer 34H BECK 5322CB BECK $ BECK $18.73 Pioneer 34M BECK BECK $ BECK $8.52 Pioneer 35Y BECK 5483Bt BECK $ BECK $18.15 Pioneer 36B Pioneer 34H BECK 5222 Comparisons BECK 5322 Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK $ BECK $1.71 BECK 5125CB BECK BECK $ BECK $11.61 BECK 5283Bt BECK 5483Bt BECK $ BECK $9.16 BECK AgriGold BECK $ BECK $0.10 Dekalb C AgriGold BECK $ BECK $2.39 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 34H BECK $ BECK $0.07 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 34M BECK $ BECK $9.06 Pioneer 34N Pioneer 34N

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8 9 BECK 5538 Comparisons CORN SUMMARY (continued) BECK 5597 Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK $ BECK $0.32 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK $6.43 BECK BECK 5422Bt BECK $ BECK $5.54 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK $5.15 AgriGold BECK 5727CB BECK $ BECK $19.19 Dekalb C BECK 5737CL BECK $ BECK $5.41 Pioneer 34H AgriGold BECK $ BECK $0.21 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 34H BECK $ BECK $1.93 Pioneer 34N Pioneer 34M BECK 5959 Comparisons BECK 6197 Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK $ BECK $18.16 BECK 5737CL BECK 6262CB BECK $ BECK $2.39 BECK BECK 6289Hx BECK $ BECK $4.41 BECK 5959RW BECK 7538Bt BECK $ BECK $6.73 BECK AgriGold BECK $ BECK $15.83 BECK 7538Bt Pioneer 32W BECK $ BECK $13.95 GoldHarv H Pioneer 33T BECK $ BECK $12.34 Pioneer 33M Syngenta N60-N

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10 10 BECK 5727 Comparisons CORN SUMMARY (continued) BECK 5727CB Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK $ BECK 5727CB $4.41 BECK 5454CL BECK BECK $ BECK 5727CB $7.10 BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK $ BECK 5727CB $3.06 BECK 5727wx BECK BECK $ BECK 5727CB $7.99 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK 5727CB $11.54 BECK BECK 5737CL BECK $ BECK 5727CB $8.06 Pioneer 33J Pioneer 34H BECK $ BECK 5727CB $8.13 Pioneer 33T Pioneer 34M BECK $ BECK 5727CB $22.23 Pioneer 34N Pioneer 34N BECK 5827 Comparisons BECK 5737CL Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK $ BECK 5737CL $3.02 BECK BECK 5454CL BECK $ BECK 5737CL $7.67 BECK 5737CL BECK 5538CL BECK $ BECK 5737CL $1.10 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK 5737CL $2.87 GoldHarv H BECK BECK $ BECK 5737CL $7.88 Pioneer 32W Pioneer 32W BECK $ BECK 5737CL $10.06 Pioneer 33D Pioneer 34B BECK $ BECK 5737CL $11.43 Pioneer 34H Pioneer 34H

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12 11 BECK 5125CB Comparisons CORN SUMMARY (continued) BECK 5283Bt 1 Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $2.44 BECK 5283Bt BECK BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $8.06 BECK 5322CB BECK 5422CBCL BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $1.32 BECK 5483Bt BECK 5483Bt BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $4.47 AgriGold 6395Bt AgriGold BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $1.04 Grt Lakes 5961Bt AgriGold 6395Bt BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $2.87 Pioneer 34H Pioneer 34H BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $2.42 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 34M BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $23.90 Pioneer 34N Syngenta N58-D BECK 5322CB Comparisons BECK 5422CBCL Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK 5322CB $ BECK 5422CBCL $0.43 BECK 5283Bt BECK BECK 5322CB $ BECK 5422CBCL $10.54 BECK BECK 5454CL BECK 5322CB $ BECK 5422CBCL $16.25 BECK BECK 5737CL BECK 5322CB $ BECK 5422CBCL $5.21 Dekalb C60-09RRYG Pioneer 33M BECK 5322CB $ BECK 5422CBCL $2.30 Pioneer 33G Pioneer 33P BECK 5322CB $ BECK 5422CBCL $21.58 Pioneer 34H Pioneer 34H BECK 5322CB $ BECK 5422CBCL $4.39 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 34M

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14 12 BECK 5959CB Comparisons CORN SUMMARY (continued) BECK Ex0368 (5616RR Type) Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK 5959CB $ BECK Ex $11.65 BECK BECK BECK 5959CB $ BECK Ex $0.18 BECK 5727CB BECK BECK 5959CB $ BECK Ex $9.86 BECK 5737CL BECK BECK 5959CB $ BECK Ex $1.87 BECK BECK 5727CB BECK 5959CB $ BECK Ex $5.27 BECK BECK BECK 5959CB $ BECK Ex $10.38 BECK 5959RW Pioneer 34H BECK 5959CB $ BECK Ex $5.96 BECK 7538Bt Pioneer 34M BECK 5959CB $ BECK Ex $22.77 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 34N BECK 5166RW Comparisons BECK 5322RW Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK 5166RW $ BECK 5322RW $8.16 BECK BECK BECK 5166RW $ BECK 5322RW $3.74 BECK 5166 P BECK 5322 P BECK 5166RW $ BECK 5322RW $7.60 BECK 5283Bt BECK 5322CB BECK 5166RW $ BECK 5322RW $4.22 BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK 5166RW $ BECK 5322RW $11.26 BECK 5483Bt AgriGold BECK 5166RW $ BECK 5322RW $14.03 BECK Pioneer 34M BECK 5166RW $ BECK 5322RW $2.95 Pioner 34M Pioneer 34M

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16 13 BECK 6599CBRR Comparisons CORN SUMMARY (continued) BECK Ex2460 (6722RR Type) Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK 6599CBRR $ BECK Ex $13.35 BECK 5422Bt BECK BECK 6599CBRR $ BECK Ex $31.33 BECK 5422CBCL BECK 5422Bt BECK 6599CBRR $ BECK Ex $11.53 BECK 5727CB BECK 5422CBCL BECK 6599CBRR $ BECK Ex $14.36 BECK 6464CL BECK BECK 6599CBRR $ BECK Ex $4.99 BECK 7538Bt BECK 6599CBRR BECK 6599CBRR $ BECK Ex $37.76 BECK 7997CBCL BECK 7997CBCL BECK 6599CBRR $ BECK Ex $20.93 Pioneer 32W Pioneer 33P BECK 6599CBRR $ BECK Ex $28.15 Pioneer 33M Pioneer 33V BECK 7538Bt 1 Comparisons BECK 7997CL Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK 7538Bt $ BECK 7997CL $3.87 BECK 5727CB BECK 5538CL BECK 7538Bt $ BECK 7997CL $5.46 BECK 5737CL BECK BECK 7538Bt $ BECK 7997CL $0.95 BECK 6262CB BECK 6197CB BECK 7538Bt $ BECK 7997CL $7.90 BECK 7997CBCL BECK 7538Bt BECK 7538Bt $ BECK 7997CL $2.39 Pioneer 32W BECK 7997CBCL BECK 7538Bt $ BECK 7997CL $7.46 Pioneer 33P Pioneer 33M BECK 7538Bt $ BECK 7997CL $4.99 Pioneer 34H Pioneer 33P

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18 14 SOYBEAN COMPARISONS SUMMARY Multi-Year Yield Comparisons of Various Varieties (Includes Farmer Plots, BECK'S Research, and University Data) BECK 323RR Comparisons BECK 354NRR Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yield Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yield BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR BECK 336NRR 57.1 BECK 323RR BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR BECK 355RR 55.3 BECK 336NRR BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR Asgrow BECK 355RR BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR Asgrow BECK 375NRR BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR Asgrow BECK 417NRR BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR Dekalb B Asgrow BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR Dekalb B Dekalb B BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR Dekalb B Dekalb B BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR Dekalb B Dekalb B BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR Pioneer 93B Dekalb B BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93M

19 SOYBEAN COMPARISONS (continued) 15 BECK 367NRR Comparisons BECK 375NRR Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yield Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yield BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 323RR 58.2 BECK 323RR BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 375NRR 58.9 BECK 417NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 405NRR 60.1 Asgrow BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 417NRR 59.0 Asgrow BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Asgrow Dekalb B BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Dekalb B Dekalb B BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Dekalb B Dekalb B BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Dekalb B Pioneer 93B BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Dekalb B Pioneer 93B BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93M BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93M

20 16 SOYBEAN COMPARISONS (continued) BECK 274NRR Comparisons BECK 283RR Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yield Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yield 1 12 BECK 274NRR BECK 283RR BECK 264RR 55.3 BECK 264RR BECK 274NRR BECK 283RR BECK 283RR 59.0 BECK 266NRR BECK 274NRR BECK 283RR BECK 295NRR 61.2 BECK 292RR BECK 274NRR BECK 283RR BECK 334CRR 56.6 BECK 323RR BECK 274NRR BECK 283RR Asgrow BECK 334CRR BECK 274NRR BECK 283RR Pioneer 92M Asgrow BECK 274NRR BECK 283RR Pioneer 92M Dekalb B BECK 274NRR BECK 283RR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 92M BECK 295NRR Comparisons BECK 359 Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yield Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yield 3 84 BECK 295NRR BECK BECK 266NRR 50.6 BECK 323RR BECK 295NRR BECK BECK 283RR 53.0 BECK 375NRR BECK 295NRR BECK BECK 292RR 49.0 BECK 379N BECK 295NRR BECK Asgrow BECK 405NRR BECK 295NRR BECK Asgrow BECK 417NRR BECK 295NRR BECK Asgrow BECK BECK 295NRR BECK Asgrow Pioneer 93B BECK 295NRR BECK Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93M

21 SOYBEAN COMPARISONS (continued) 17 BECK 336NRR Comparisons BECK 417NRR Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yield Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yield BECK 336NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 295NRR 55.0 BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK 417NRR Asgrow BECK 387NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 417NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 336NRR BECK 417NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 336NRR BECK 417NRR Dekalb B Asgrow BECK 336NRR BECK 417NRR Pioneer 92M Asgrow BECK 336NRR BECK 417NRR Pioneer 93B Dekalb B BECK 336NRR BECK 417NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B BECK 405NRR Comparisons BECK 434NRR Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yield Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yield BECK 405NRR BECK 434NRR BECK 375NRR 58.8 BECK 375NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 434NRR BECK 417NRR 58.7 BECK 405NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 434NRR Asgrow BECK 417NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 434NRR Asgrow BECK 437NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 434NRR Asgrow A4201RR 59.9 Asgrow BECK 405NRR BECK 434NRR Dekalb B Asgrow A4201RR BECK 405NRR BECK 434NRR Pioneer 93M Dekalb B BECK 405NRR BECK 434NRR Pioneer 94B Pioneer 94B

22 18 BECK'S Corn Plot - Office RAINFALL Location: East of Office Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.2 in. Planted: April 15, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 24, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 7.4 in. : Three 30 rows 1 qt. Princep July 2.8 in. Population: 26,616 seeds/a. Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt. Aatrex August 3.5 in. Soil Type: Brookston Insecticide: Aztec Total 20.1 in. Percent Broken Stalks 2004 Bushels* Per Acre 2 Yr. Average* Yield Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Percent Moisture 1 BECK 6599CBRR 27, BECK 5283Bt 1 25, BECK 5616RR 27, BECK 6197CB 24, BECK 6722RR 27, BECK 5422CBCL 27, BECK , BECK , BECK 5422wx 25, BECK 5322CB 28, BECK 5399CBRR 27, BECK 5959CB 25, BECK EX , BECK , BECK 5737RWCL 26, BECK 6289Hx1 28, BECK 5302NDCB 27, BECK , BECK 7997CBCL 26, BECK , BECK 7538Bt 1 28, BECK 5727wx 24, BECK 5727CBRW 25, BECK , BECK 5125CB 26, BECK 5959RW 26, BECK , BECK , AVERAGE 26, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. Beck s four-day Pre- Harvest Field Show attracts nearly 7,000 people. In addition to looking at the latest seed products, farmers acquire useful agronomic information on the tours offered by Beck s trained specialists. In 2004, Beck s offered over a dozen different tours, including tours through the harvest operations, seed conditioning tower, office, and the new greenhouse facility.

23 BECK'S Corn Plot - Arcadia RAINFALL Location: ½ mile West of Arcadia Previous Crop: Wheat April 1.2 in. Planted: April 17, 2004 Tillage: Plow / S-tine May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 24, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows 1.0 qt. Princep July 2.8 in. Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt. Aatrex August 3.5 in. Soil Type: Crosby & Miami Insecticide: Aztec Total 20.1 in. Replications: Two (averaged) Percent Broken Stalks 2004 Bushels* Per Acre 2 Yr. Average* Yield Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Percent Moisture 1 BECK EX 0368** 30, BECK 6197CB 30, BECK , BECK , BECK 5322CB 30, BECK EX , BECK 5283Bt 1 29, BECK EX , BECK , BECK 5959CB 30, BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK , BECK EX , BECK 5737CL 30, BECK , BECK EX , BECK 5012RW 30, BECK 6289Hx1 30, AVERAGE 29, **BECK EX 0368 is the non-roundup Ready version of BECK 5616RR. 19 Yield BECK'S Corn Plot - Arcadia South Percent Broken Stalks 2004 Bushels* Per Acre Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Percent Moisture 1 BECK 5959CB 30, BECK , BECK 5959RW 31, BECK , BECK 5737CL 29, BECK 5727CBRW 31, BECK 5737RWCL 30, AVERAGE 30, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture.

24 20 BECK'S Corn Plot - Atlanta RAINFALL Location: SR 19 West of Atlanta Previous Crop: Wheat April 1.2 in. Planted: April 16, 2004 Tillage: Plow / S-tine May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 24, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows 1 qt. Princep July 2.8 in. Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt. Aatrex August 3.5 in. Soil Type: Brookston 3 oz. Hornet Total 20.1 in. Insecticide: Aztec Yield Percent Broken Stalks 2004 Bushels* Per Acre 2 Yr. Average* Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Percent Moisture 1 BECK , BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK , BECK , BECK EX , BECK , BECK 5959CB 30, BECK EX , BECK , BECK EX , BECK , BECK , BECK 5283Bt 1 29, BECK EX , BECK 5322CB 29, BECK 6197CB 27, BECK 5737CL 29, BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK 6289Hx1 31, BECK EX , BECK , AVERAGE 29, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. Insect Resistance Management and Product Stewardship Growers of YieldGard Corn Borer (Bt 1 and CB) are required to plant a non-bt corn refuge representing at least 20 of their total corn acres within ½ mile of each Bt corn field. The refuge can be treated with a non-bt insecticide if pest pressure exceeds the economic threshold. The refuge can be planted as a border, block, strip, or as a separate field. LibertyLink hybrids are designed for use with Liberty herbicide. Beck s LibertyLink hybrids are cleared for all domestic and foreign use and consumption. Farmers using Liberty herbicide on Bt 1 corn hybrids typically use LibertyLink hybrids in their refuge acres to maintain the same herbicide program throughout the field.

25 BECK'S Corn Hybrid Plot Field C RAINFALL Location: 1/4 mi. E. & 1/8 mi. S. of Office Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.2 in. Planted: May 6, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 5.2 in. Harvested: October 22, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows 1 qt. Princep July 2.8 in. Population: 27,800 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec August 3.5 in. Soil Type: Brookston & Crosby Total 20.1 in. Percent Yield Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Broken Stalks Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre 1 BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK , BECK 5959RW 27, BECK EX , BECK , BECK 5125CB 28, BECK 5959CB 27, BECK , BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK , BECK 7538Bt 1 27, BECK EX , BECK , BECK 5597Hx1 27, BECK EX , BECK , BECK 5483Bt 1 27, BECK , BECK , BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK , BECK EX , BECK , BECK 6197CB 27, BECK 7997CBCL 26, BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK , BECK 6289Hx1 27, BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK 5283Bt 1 27, BECK EX , BECK 5322CB 28, BECK 5339CBCL 27, BECK 5737CL 27, BECK EX , BECK 5214Hx1 27, BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK EX , AVERAGE 27, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. Note: Some experimentals were omitted from this printing for easier reading. 21

26 22 BECK'S Advanced Hybrid Corn Plot in HP and MP Soils Location: 300-1,2 N. (HP Soil) Previous Crop: Soybeans RAINFALL H3 (MP Soil) Tillage: HP Soil Conv.-Till April 1.2 in. Planted: May 4, 2004 MP Soil No-Till May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 27, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qt. Bicep II Magnum / June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows 1.0 qt. Princep July 2.8 in. Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt. Aatrex August 3.5 in. Insecticide: Aztec Total 20.1 in. Purpose: This study shows how our most popular hybrids as well as some leading experimental hybrids perform in HP (Highly Productive) and MP (Medium Productive) soil types Bushels* Per Acre 2004 Average Bu./A.* Bu./A. Advantage In HP Soil* Brand-Hybrid Soil Type Harvested Population Weight Percent Lodging Percent Moisture BECK EX 0322 HP 30, BECK EX 0322 MP 30, BECK 6197CB HP 26, BECK 6197CB MP 28, BECK EX 1433 HP 30, BECK EX 1433 MP 29, BECK 5538 HP 30, BECK 5538 MP 29, BECK 5597 HP 30, BECK 5597 MP 29, BECK EX 0368 HP 29, BECK EX 0368 MP 29, BECK EX 0369 HP 30, BECK EX 0369 MP 30, BECK EX 1362 HP 28, BECK EX 1362 MP 28, BECK EX 1367 HP 29, BECK EX 1367 MP 30, BECK 5129 HP 30, BECK 5129 MP 29, BECK 5322CB HP 31, BECK 5322CB MP 29, BECK EX 1385 HP 33, BECK EX 1385 MP 29, BECK 5366 HP 29, BECK 5366 MP 29, BECK 5737CL HP 30, BECK 5737CL MP 28, BECK 5959CB HP 31, BECK 5959CB MP 29, BECK 5166 HP 30, BECK 5166 MP 30, BECK EX 1386 HP 31, BECK EX 1386 MP 30, BECK EX 1406 HP 31, BECK EX 1406 MP 29, HP Soil Average 30, MP Soil Average 29, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. **Note: Some experimentals were omitted due to limited space on this page. Summary: > 22.8 Bu./A. Difference** (includes hybrids not published in this report) In 1999, under extremely dry conditions, the difference between the two soil types was over 63 Bu./A. on average, with every hybrid showing an advantage in the HP soil. In 2000, when rainfall was more prevalent, only 21.4 Bu./A. separated the two soil types, and two experimental hybrids showed advantages in the MP soil. In 2001, we suffered a short dry period during late July early August but had ample rainfall in late August. Consequently, we saw a 35.4 Bu./A. average advantage for all hybrids in the HP soil. The year 2003, a year with abundant rainfall, led to the smallest difference between soil types with only 14.9 bushels per acre on average separating the yields in the HP soil from those in the MP soil. Results in 2004 mirrored those of 2001, where we saw just over 20 bushels per acre difference (22.8 Bu./A.) between the two soil types and only two hybrids yielded more in the MP soil.

27 BECK'S Twin Row vs. 30 Row Study RAINFALL Location: E1 & E2 S. plots Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.2 in. Planted: April 16, 2004 Tillage: S-tine May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 25, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum / June 7.4 in. Population: 30,000 seeds/a. 1 qt. Princep July 2.8 in. Soil Type: Crosby & Miami Insecticide: Aztec August 3.5 in. Fertilizer: Identical rates for both plots Total 20.1 in. except 30 rows had 28 knifed in and Twin rows had 28 dribbled on top 23 Purpose: This study compares different hybrid families and ear types in twin rows vs. 30 rows. We planted the entire plot at 30,000 population. For maximum results in twin rows, we may be able to increase population since each plant has more space. Yield Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Percent Broken Stalks Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre TWIN ROW 1 BECK 6197CB 29, BECK 5959RW 27, BECK 5012RW 29, BECK 5166RW 28, BECK 5125CB 28, BECK , BECK 5538RW 29, AVERAGE 28, ROW 1 BECK 6197CB 30, BECK 5959RW 29, BECK 5125CB 28, BECK 5166RW 29, BECK , BECK 5012RW 29, BECK 5538RW 32, AVERAGE 29, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. Summary: Results were very similar in this plot between the twin rows and the 30 rows. Historical data has shown that narrow rows work equally well in our Central region, better in the North and not as favorable in the South. Special thanks to Great Plains for providing the equipment to conduct this research.

28 24 BECK'S Twin Row vs. 30 Row Corn Population Study Bu./A Location: E1 & E2 N plots Previous Crop: Soybeans RAINFALL Planted: April 15, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine April 1.2 in. Harvested: October 1, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum May 5.2 in. : Two 30 rows 1 qt. Princep June 7.4 in. Two Twin rows Insecticide: Aztec July 2.8 in. Population: Various August 3.5 in. Soil Type: Brookston / Crosby Total 20.1 in. Purpose: Twin row planting is not a new idea, but has been recently revived by Great Plains Manufacturing who now offers twin row planters. The purpose of this study is to compare 30 rows to twin rows at different populations. We planted 30 rows at eight populations ranging from 18,000 to 39,000, and we planted twin rows at eight populations ranging from 24,000 to 45,000. BECK 5283Bt 1 Bu./A " Row Twin Row BECK EX 2411 Bu./A BECK 5959CB (x1000) (x1000) (x1000) Bu./A. BECK 5322CB Bu./A. BECK EX Bu./A. 300 BECK (x1000) (x1000) (x1000) Bu./A. BECK 5399CBRR Bu./A. BECK EX Bu./A. 300 BECK 7997CBCL (x1000) (x1000) (x1000) Bu./A. 300 BECK 6197CB Bu./A. BECK 5737RWCL Bu./A. BECK (x1000) (x1000) (x1000)

29 BECK'S Twin Row vs. 30 Row Corn Population Study Cont. 25 Bu./A. BECK 6289Hx (x1000) 30" Row Twin Row Bu./A. BECK (x1000) 30" Row Twin Row Bu./A. BECK 6102ND (x1000) 30" Row BECK 6102ND was not tested in Twin. Analysis by Population Population Row Spacing Weight Root Lodging Stalk Lodging Moisture Bu./A. 30 Row Advantage 24, Twin , Twin , Twin , Twin , Twin , Twin OVERALL AVERAGE Twin Population Summary: The overall advantage for 30 rows showed 13.5 bushels more yield with very slight advantages in moisture, test weight, and stalk lodging. Under the good growing conditions of this season, the trend was higher yields at the 36,000 and 39,000 populations. Most years, these high populations would create more significant lodging problems. In the twin rows, we anticipated higher yield potential from the 42,000 and 45,000 populations. We saw a yield increase in many hybrids at 42,000 population, but a general trend downward in yield at 45,000 population. The yield trend for most hybrids in twin rows showed a gradual decline in yield as population increased above 27,000. Three hybrids produced the opposite trend and generally improved in yield as population increased (BECK 5538, 6289Hx1 and 5597). BECK 5538 was the only hybrid in last year s study to show an advantage in twin rows. The extremely upright leaves of both BECK 5538 and 6289Hx1 is one agronomic characteristic that contributes to improved performance in a twin row environment, where the canopy is closed more quickly and sunlight is a more limited factor. The twin row vs. 30 row study produced the opposite results at the PNB Ag Services research location in Pontiac, IL also published in this book.

30 26 Location: Planted: Harvested: : Replications: BECK'S Corn Population Study F3 plot April 17, 2004 October 2, 2004 Two 30" rows Two (averaged) Soil Type: Previous Crop: Tillage: Herbicide: Insecticide: Brookston Soybeans V-Rip / S-tine PPI: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum 1 qt. Princep Aztec April May June July August Total RAINFALL 1.2 in. 5.2 in. 7.4 in. 2.8 in. 3.5 in in. Purpose: One key management decision to maximize return per acre is choosing the correct population for each hybrid for a given soil type. This is the ninth year of an ongoing study to learn the specific population at which our current hybrids optimize their yield. The final stand populations range from 18,000 to 39,000 plants per acre in increments of 3,000 plants per acre. The graphs on this and the following page demonstrate the optimum population for each hybrid. Keep in mind that one year data may not produce a smooth curve. The graphs below show data on three hybrids with different ear types. The graph on lodging displays the lodging of all hybrids across years. The graph in the lower right compares variable to even spacing at the same final population rate. Bu/A Data Determinate Flex-Length Medium-Flex Population (x1000) Bu/A CB Population (x1000) Bu/A Population (x1000) Ldg Lodging - 6 Yr. Avg Bu/A 210 Spacing Study - 7 Yr. Avg Summary: Population (x1000) Variable Spacing Even Spacing The top three graphs above represent different hybrid types for ear flex. Beck 5129 is a determinateeared hybrid and the yield continues to increase with increased populations. Beck 5322CB is a flexeared hybrid that reaches a peak for yield and decreases with higher population. The third hybrid, Beck 5597, has an intermediate flexing potential and doesn't significantly decrease yield until the highest populations. The excellent growing conditions of 2004 allowed all hybrids, especially the flexlength hybrids to perform better at higher populations. Normally, these hybrids would peak in yield at populations of 24,000 to 27,000. The variable spacing study (bar graph above) continues to show significant differences. Having uniform spacing offers an excellent return per acre. By looking at the data on this and the opposite page you can decide the optimum population range for each hybrid. Keep in mind that this test was conducted on medium-high productivity soils and the populations listed were final populations. In general, you should slightly reduce populations in soils with less productivity. Also as a general rule, lodging increases as population increases as is shown by the line graph above.

31 27 BECK'S Corn Population Study Results Bu/A Population (x1000) Bu/A 5616RR Population (x1000) Bu/A 5737CL Population (x1000) Bu/A 5959CB Population (x1000) Bu/A 6197CB Population (x1000) Bu/A 7997CBCL Population (x1000) BECK'S Corn Population Study - Multiple Year Results Bu/A (5 Yr.) Population (x1000) Bu/A 5366 (3 Yr.) Population (x1000) Bu/A 5538 (2 Yr.) Population (x1000)

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33 26 NFALL 1.2 in. 5.2 in. 7.4 in. 2.8 in. 3.5 in in. or each lation at 39,000 ge produce aph on variable Flex ) pacing minatea flexbrid, he he flexyield at how ange and the soils shown

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35 28 BECK'S Planting Speed Study on Corn 2004 RAINFALL Location: Field K (middle) Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.2 in. Planted: April 16, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / Field Cultivator May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 15, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows of each grade size 1 qt. Princep July 2.8 in. Population: 30,000 seeds/a. (Planter Setting) Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt. Aatrex August 3.5 in. Insecticide: Aztec Total 20.1 in. Purpose: We conducted this study to determine how the planting speed of four different planter units (White Air, John Deere Vacuum, Kinze (finger pick-up) with Kinze meters, and Kinze with Precision Planting meters), affects uniformity of seed placement and final yield. In designing the study we considered the effect of seed size on seed drop, as well as the yield response of two different hybrids (Beck 5012 and 5125CB), both having Medium- Flex ear types. Each planter pass through the field contained both hybrids with four rows of one grade size. Three categories of grade sizes were tested (Medium Rounds, Medium Flat/Accu-Plant, and Small Plateless). We planted each grade size at two speeds, 5.0 mph and 7.5 mph. After emergence, we counted the number of DOUBLES (DBL S) (plants growing closer than 2 apart) and the number of GAPS (plants greater than 16 apart). The first chart shows how each planter type handled the different grade sizes. The chart shows the averages of both hybrids. Detailed Analysis By Grade Size Medium Rounds Medium Flats/Accu-Plant Small Plateless (54 & 58 lbs./unit) (45 & 52 lbs./unit) (35 & 40 lbs./unit) Planter Speed Gaps* DBL S* Gaps* DBL S* Gaps* DBL S* White Air 5.0 mph 29, , , mph 27, , , John Deere 5.0 mph 28, , , Vacuum 7.5 mph 28, , , Kinze 5.0 mph 30, , , (Kinze Meters) 7.5 mph 29, , , Kinze 5.0 mph 29, , , (Precision Meters) 7.5 mph 29, , , * Average number of gaps or doubles in 1/1,000 of an acre. Grade Size Summary: The John Deere Vacuum and White Air planters produced the most gaps when planting Medium Rounds, but also produced the fewest doubles when changing from 5.0 mph to 7.5 mph (MF/AP and SP). In general, the Kinze and the Precision meters produced the most doubles at 7.5 mph on all grade sizes. However, the Kinze and Precision meters produced the fewest doubles at 5.0 mph compared to all other planters. The Kinze units produced the best results of the entire test when planting Medium Rounds at 5.0 mph.

36 BECK'S Planting Speed Study on Corn (Continued) The following chart shows how each planter type performed at the two different speeds with both hybrids and all grade sizes averaged. 5.0 mph 7.5 mph Bu./A. Gaps* Doubles* Bu./A. Gaps* Doubles* White Air , , John Deere , , Vacuum Kinze , , (Kinze Meters) Kinze , , (Precision Meters) Average , , *Average number of gaps or doubles in 1/1,000 of an acre. 29 Overall Summary: While the combined average of all planter types showed little difference between planting at 5.0 mph and 7.5 mph, (227.3 vs Bu./A.) we found some significant differences when looking at individual planter types. While the White Air planter showed the lowest yield and population, some of the difference can be attributed to compaction prior to planting on part of the area where it was tested. Other than this testing error, the White and John Deere planters indicate similar performance in relation to number of gaps and doubles. While both White and John Deere planters showed a reduced population at 7.5 mph vs. 5.0 mph, the Kinze finger pickup meters and Precision meters both showed an increase in population and doubles at the faster speed of 7.5 mph. However, the highest yield in the plot also came from the Precision meter at 7.5 mph. Some of the yield advantage for the Precision meter may be due to design of the plot; the Precision meter planted the 4 taller hybrid (Beck 5125CB) beside the Kinze meter which planted the shorter hybrid (Beck 5012). Past research has shown a 1.1 Bu./A. yield advantage for each inch of additional plant height in side-by-side comparisons. White Air Planter In past planting speed studies, the Kinze meters produced the largest number of doubles at speeds above 7 mph. This sometimes worked to their advantage in years with adequate rainfall to supply the extra population with proper moisture. For the most precise planting at higher speeds, the Case IH 1200 series planter we tested in 2001 and 2002 has proven to provide the most accurate seed drop. (0.7 doubles per 1/1,000 th of an acre), which is less than half of all other planters tested. We were unable to acquire the Case planter for this year s test. John Deere Vacuum Planter Kinze Finger pick-up Planter Precision Meter Special thanks to Plevna Equipment, Reynolds Farm Equipment and Precision Planting for providing the equipment to conduct this research.

37 30 BECK'S Zone-Till vs. Conv.-Till Long Range Study Corn After Beans 2004 (Also Seed-Applied Insecticide & Planter Meter Study) Location: E9 E10 plots Herbicide: Pre: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum RAINFALL Planted: April 8, qt. Princep April 1.2 in. Harvested: September 17, 2004 Post: 3 oz. Callisto May 5.2 in. : Four 30" rows 1 qt. Aatrex June 7.4 in. Soil Type: Crosby / Brookston / Miami Insecticide: Aztec July 2.8 in. Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Tillage: Zone-Till = 7" wide with 3 coulters August 3.5 in. Previous Crop: Corn Conv.-Till = V-Rip & S-Tine Total 20.1 in. Fertilizer: Fall Plowdown: 300# # N Weed & Feed: 18 gal # N Starter Mix: 8.5 gal gal # N Sidedress: 35.5 gal # N 211# N Purpose: This study is designed the same as the Zone-Till vs. Conv.-Till Continuous Corn Study in that we are evaluating three primary topics: Zone-Till vs. Conventional, seed-applied insecticides (SAI) vs. YGRW technology, and planter meters (Kinze vs. Precision Planting). This is the fourteenth year for evaluating Zone-Till vs. Conventional practices in a corn / soybean rotation. The Natural Resource Conservation Service and Soil and Water Conservation District assessed both tillage methods for earthworm burrows, water infiltration rate, and soil respiration. Results are on the bottom of the next page. Doubles Per 1/1,000 Acre Gaps Per 1/1,000 Acre Planting Brand-Hybrid Emerged Population Harvested Population Weight Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre ZONE-TILL STUDY Precision BECK ,243 31, Kinze BECK ,368 30, Precision BECK 5322 Poncho ,367 29, Kinze BECK 5322 Poncho ,741 29, Precision BECK 5322RW 30,243 29, Kinze BECK 5322RW 30,616 29, Precision BECK 5166RW 30,741 30, Kinze BECK 5166RW 29,994 29, Precision BECK 5166 Poncho ,252 27, Kinze BECK 5166 Poncho ,385 27, Precision BECK ,741 30, Kinze BECK ,999 29, AVERAGE 29,808 29, CONVENTIONAL STUDY Kinze BECK ,123 31, Precision BECK ,119 29, Kinze BECK 5166 Poncho ,239 30, Precision BECK 5166 Poncho ,239 29, Kinze BECK 5166RW 31,363 30, Precision BECK 5166RW 30,741 31, Kinze BECK 5322RW 31,363 28, Precision BECK 5322RW 30,616 30, Kinze BECK 5322 Poncho ,363 31, Precision BECK 5322 Poncho ,368 31, Kinze BECK ,612 31, Precision BECK ,612 30, AVERAGE 30,897 30, PLANTER METER AVERAGES Precision 30,440 29, Kinze 30,264 29, Tillage Summary: Our long term results for this field where we have had zone-till vs. conventional corn following soybeans for 14 years have produced higher corn yields in the zone-till areas in seven out of the last ten years. This year, the conventional-till slightly out performed the zone-till in higher yield, lower moisture, higher test weight and more harvested plants.

38 BECK'S Zone-Till vs. Conv. Long Range Study Corn After Beans Cont. (Also Seed-Applied Insecticide & Planter Meter Study) 31 Planter Meter Summary: Both the Kinze and Precision Planting meters produced nearly the same results in population, gaps and doubles. A gap is seed that is planted more than sixteen inches apart and a double is seed that is planted closer than two inches apart. The yield differed by only 1.9 bushels per acre in favor of the Kinze meter. These results are similar to the results in the Continuous corn study. Brand-Hybrid Product ed Harvested Population Weight Percent Broken Stalks Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre SAI AND RW RESULTS BECK 5166 Poncho , BECK 5322 Poncho , AVERAGE 29, BECK 5166RW YGRW / FaSTart 30, BECK 5322RW YGRW / FaSTart 29, AVERAGE 29, BECK 5166 Sure Gro only 29, BECK 5322 FaSTart 30, AVERAGE 30, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. SAI and RW Summary: Poncho 1250 treated seed out-yielded the YGRW hybrids and the hybrids which only had FaSTart or Sure Gro fungicide only, by over 3 bushels per acre. The Natural Resource Conservation Service and Soil and Water Conservation District assessed the following: earthworm burrows, water infiltration rate and soil respiration after fourteen years of testing both zone-till and conventional-till practices in this same field. The results are graphed below. Earthworm Burrows per 8' of Row (Lubricus terrestris-night crawler) Infiltration Rate - Inches/Minute Soil Respiration Zone-Till Conv.-Till Zone-Till Conv.-Till Zone-Till Conv.-Till Earthworm Middons (burrows) In./Minute CO2 Earthworms may suffer from iron toxicity under conventional tillage in some field conditions and soil types. 14X more H 2 O in the soil with Zone-Till

39 32 BECK'S Zone-Till vs. Conv.-Till Continuous Corn Study 2004 (Also Seed-Applied Insecticide & Planter Meter Study) Location: E5 E6 plots Herbicide: Pre: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum RAINFALL Planted: April 8, qt. Princep April 1.2 in. Harvested: September 17, 2004 Post: 3 oz. Callisto May 5.2 in. : Four 30" rows 1 qt. Aatrex June 7.4 in. Soil Type: Crosby / Brookston / Miami Insecticide: Aztec July 2.8 in. Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Tillage: Zone-Till = 7" wide with 3 coulters August 3.5 in. Previous Crop: Corn Conv.-Till = V-Rip & S-Tine Total 20.1 in. Fertilizer: Same as listed on page 30 Purpose: We designed this study to evaluate three primary topics: Zone-Till vs. Conventional in continuous corn, seed-applied insecticides (SAI) vs. YGRW technology, and planter meters (Kinze vs. Precision Planting). Doubles Per 1/1,000 Acre Gaps Per 1/1,000 Acre Planting Brand-Hybrid Emerged Population Harvested Population Weight Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre ZONE-TILL STUDY Precision BECK ,269 28, Kinze BECK ,123 26, Precision BECK 5322 Poncho ,007 24, Kinze BECK 5322 Poncho ,376 28, Precision BECK 5322RW 29,745 29, Kinze BECK 5322RW 28,501 28, Precision BECK 5166RW 28,003 28, Kinze BECK 5166RW 28,625 28, Precision BECK 5166 Poncho ,127 27, Kinze BECK 5166 Poncho ,629 27, Precision BECK ,625 27, Kinze BECK ,012 28, AVERAGE 27,837 26, CONVENTIONAL STUDY Kinze BECK ,621 31, Precision BECK ,243 30, Kinze BECK 5166 Poncho ,741 30, Precision BECK 5166 Poncho ,496 29, Kinze BECK 5166RW 29,372 30, Precision BECK 5166RW 31,363 30, Kinze BECK 5322RW 31,985 29, Precision BECK 5322RW 29,745 30, Kinze BECK 5322 Poncho ,990 31, Precision BECK 5322 Poncho ,865 30, Kinze BECK ,616 30, Precision BECK ,865 29, AVERAGE 30,492 30, PLANTER METER AVERAGES Kinze 29,299 28, Precision 29,029 28, Tillage Summary: Planter Meter Summary: This year in a corn after corn environment, the conventional-till out performed the zone-till in several areas: higher yield, lower moisture, higher test weight and more harvested plants. Both the Kinze and Precision Planting meters produced nearly the same results in population. However, the Kinze meter had about half of the gaps that the Precision meter had (0.28 vs gaps per 1/1,000 acre), and slightly more doubles (0.45 vs doubles per 1/1,000 acre). A gap is seed that is planted more than sixteen inches apart and a double is seed that is planted closer than two inches apart. The yield differed by only 1.5 bushels per acre in favor of the Kinze meter.

40 BECK'S Zone-Till vs. Conv.-Till Continuous Corn Study Cont. (Also Seed-Applied Insecticide & Planter Meter Study) Brand-Hybrid Product ed Harvested Population Weight Percent Broken Stalks Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre SAI AND RW RESULTS BECK 5166 Poncho , BECK 5322 Poncho , AVERAGE 28, BECK 5166RW YGRW / FaSTart 29, BECK 5322RW YGRW / FaSTart 29, AVERAGE 29, BECK 5166 Sure Gro only 29, BECK 5322 FaSTart 28, AVERAGE 29, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. 33 SAI and RW Summary: Both the Poncho 1250 treated and YGRW hybrids yielded 5-6 bushels per acre more than the hybrids which only had FaSTart or Sure Gro fungicide only. BECK'S 7.5 Row Study on Corn RAINFALL Location: N. plot Previous Crop: Corn April 1.2 in. Planted: April 27, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / DMI S-tine May 5.2 in. Harvested: November 1, 2004 Herbicide: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 7.4 in. Population: 75,000 seeds/a. 1.0 qt. Princep July 2.8 in. Soil Type: Genesee Silt Loam Insecticide: None August 3.5 in. Total 20.1 in. Purpose: A study to determine how effectively BECK 5229RW and 5959RW would perform when drilled in 7.5 inch rows at this high population in a corn after corn environment. Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Percent Broken Stalks Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre BECK 5959RW 65, BECK 5229RW 60, Summary: Last year s results produced high yield and minimal stalk lodging on an early harvest date. This year, we harvested over a month later and encountered more stalk lodging pressure as well as high yields. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture.

41 34 BECK'S 300 Bu. Attempt 2004 Location: 300-1, 4 S. plots Fertilizer: Fall Plowdown: 300# # N : Four 30" Spring Broadcast 250# S 52# N Soil Type: Genesee Silt Loam (AMS) Tillage: Cont. Corn: Plow / S-tine Chicken Manure: 2 Tons 3# N Corn After Beans: V-Rip / S-tine 44# Organic N Insecticide: Aztec Weed & Feed: 18 gal # N Herbicide: Pre: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum Starter Mix: 8.5 gal qt. Princep 8.5 gal # N Post: 3 oz. Callisto Sidedress: 40 gal # N 1 qt. Aatrex 324# N Includes 44# Organic N Purpose: In our attempt to reach 300 bushels per acre, we have tried several different approaches in the past 24 years. In the early years, we increased our populations and applied extremely high rates of fertilizer as well as some micronutrients. In the middle years, we tried using different tillage methods like v-rip, chisel, and moldboard plow. From 1991 to 2002 we tested zone-till vs. conventional to study the long-term effects of these methods. In 2003, we tested ultra-high populations and twin rows using conventional-till practices. Now in 2004, a next phase of research will compare crop rotation patterns where we will look at continuous corn, two-year corn/one year bean, and corn after soybean rotations. In addition, we applied 2 Ton/A. of chicken manure to this year s plot. Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre CONTINUOUS CORN (EARLY HARVEST SEPTEMBER 7, 2004) BECK EX , BECK , BECK EX , BECK , BECK 5399CBRR 33, BECK 5959CB 33, BECK , BECK 6197CB 32, AVERAGE 33, CONTINUOUS CORN (HARVESTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2004) BECK EX , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK 5399CBRR 31, BECK 6197CB 32, BECK EX , BECK 5959CB 33, AVERAGE 31, CORN AFTER SOYBEANS (HARVESTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2004) BECK , BECK EX , BECK , BECK 5399CBRR 32, BECK 6197CB 32, BECK , BECK EX , BECK 5959CB 33, AVERAGE 33, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture.

42 Summary: BECK'S 300 Bu. Attempt (continued) 2004 While this year s attempt at 300 bushels per acre fell short of the 300 bushel mark, the corn after bean test produced the second highest plot average in this fourteen year study (252.7 Bu./A.). The highest average came from 1994 (259.1 Bu./A.), the year we reached 308 Bu./A. We anticipated even higher yields this year given the fertility program, early planting date, and favorable weather throughout the growing season. One characteristic we noticed in this year s plot was the consistent ear size, even at the higher population of 33,000 final stand. 35 BECK'S Technology Trait & Early Plant Corn (EPC) Study RAINFALL Location: A3 N. plot Previous Crop: Corn April 1.2 in. Planted: April 14, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 20, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows 1.0 qt. Princep July 2.8 in. Population: 27,818 seeds/a. Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt. Aatrex / August 3.5 in. Soil Type: Crosby / Miami 3 oz. Hornet Total 20.1 in. Insecticide: Aztec on non RW (except where noted.) Purpose: We designed this one rep. demonstration plot to showcase the many different trait versions of our popular 5322 hybrid. The plot exhibits both traits and trait stacks that are 1) currently being offered, 2) traits that are offered but final sale is pending Japanese approval, and 3) traits that are available, but currently not offered by Beck s. We are also demonstrating the use of Intellicoat Early Plant corn technology along with a trait. Utilizing stacked traits such as YieldGard Rootworm and YieldGard Corn Borer with the Early Plant technology eliminates the need for insecticides for corn borer control and removes the concern of granular insecticides that fail due to early application on an early planting date. Yield Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Percent Broken Stalks Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre 1 BECK 5322CB - EPC 26, BECK 5322CBRWRR** 27, BECK 5322CBRWRR 28, BECK 5322RW with Aztec 28, BECK , BECK 5388RR 29, BECK 5322RWRR*** 29, BECK 5322CB 28, BECK , BECK 5322CBRW 27, BECK 5399CBRR 27, AVERAGE 27, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. **Sale of 5322CBRWRR is pending Japan approval. Alternate version of 5322CBRWRR. *** Not currently offered for sale. Summary: This small test strip does not provide sufficient information for determining actual yield differences, but it does provide a good visual observation area for looking at plant characteristics that may vary. One of the consistent differences occurs in the corn borer single trait or stacked trait hybrids: the corn borer versions are 0.5 to 1.0 higher moisture than the hybrids without the corn borer trait in nearly every example. The lack of feeding sites from corn borers reduces diseases from entering the plant, thereby providing a healthier plant longer in the season.

43 36 BECK'S Early Plant Corn Technology and Planting Date Study RAINFALL Location: N2 plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.2 in. Harvested: October 22, 2004 Tillage: S-tine May 5.2 in. : 30 rows Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum / June 7.4 in. Population: 29,500 31,500 seeds/a. 1 qt. Princep July 2.8 in. Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt. Aatrex August 3.5 in. Insecticide: Note: All hybrids treated with FaSTart in this study Purpose: 3 oz. Hornet Total 20.1 in. Aztec We know from our Practical Farm Research that earlier planted corn generally has greater yield potential than later planted corn. As farm size increases, it becomes a challenge to plant all acres in a timely manner. Beck s and Landec Ag are working together to bring Beck s customers the latest in seed coating technology, Intellicoat Early Plant. This polymer technology controls the germination of seed and provides protection from chilling injury in harsh early soil environments to enable early planting even in cold conditions. Intellicoat Early Plant technology enables farmers to take advantage of suitable field working days that occur two to three weeks prior to traditional planting dates. With Early Plant corn technology, farmers are offered the opportunity of planting a portion of their fields early when the potential for high yields is greater. Percent Planting Date Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Broken Stalks Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre Apr. 3 BECK 6197 Early Plant 27, Apr. 3 BECK 5422 Early Plant 30, Apr. 3 BECK 5322CB Early Plant 30, AVERAGE 29, Apr. 3 BECK , Apr. 3 BECK , Apr. 3 BECK 5322CB 29, AVERAGE 30, Apr. 9 BECK 6197 Early Plant 30, Apr. 9 BECK 5322CB Early Plant 30, AVERAGE 30, Apr. 9 BECK , Apr. 9 BECK 5322CB 30, AVERAGE 30, Apr. 15 BECK 6197 Early Plant 30, Apr. 15 BECK 5322CB Early Plant 30, AVERAGE 30, Apr. 15 BECK , Apr. 15 BECK 5322CB 31, AVERAGE 30, May 1 BECK , May 1 BECK 5322CB 30, AVERAGE 30, May 14 BECK , May 14 BECK 5322CB 30, AVERAGE 31, June 1 BECK , June 1 BECK 5322CB 25, AVERAGE 25, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture.

44 Summary: BECK'S Early Plant Corn Technology and Planting Date Study - (continued) The long-term average at our Central Indiana research site has shown that early April is the highest yielding time to plant corn. Yields gradually decline after late April. In 2004, the early April planted corn had greater yields than later planting dates. Emergence was excellent for early April planting due to unusually warm and dry weather conditions. Corn coated with Intellicoat technology showed no advantage on our April 3 planting date. It did, however, prove successful on the following two April plantings, April 9 and April 15 (14.0 and 11.1 bushels per acre advantage, respsectively). Farmers can realize the greatest advantage for Early Plant technology by comparing to yields on later planting dates. Avoiding late planting is the real time saving exchange that the farmer is making by using Early Plant technology. In our test, the yield advantage was over 67 bushels per acre in 2003 and 2004 for using Early Plant technology in late March or early April compared to our mid to late May and early June plantings. Early Plant technology is an additional $35 dollars per unit. If market corn price is $2.25 per bushel, then 5-6 bushels of added yield will pay for the technology. The best planting time for the Early Plant corn is 2-3 weeks before the normal planting date for your area. We think late March is the right time to plant in Central Indiana to get the full benefits of this technology. Intellicoat, Early Plant, and Landec are registered trademarks of Landec Corporation. 37 A normal planting season gives us early, mid-season, and late planting windows. The Early Plant technology has allowed us to shift more of our acres into the highest yielding planting window. Planted March 15, 2004, we placed Early Plant corn over 80 acres and three different soil types this year. Thirty-eight acres of our best soil produced bushel per acre. And we were very satisfied with bushels per acre that we received on our roughest ground that is mostly clay hills and was no-till. We plan on increasing our acres dedicated to Early Plant corn next year. Mike and Bryan Hirsch Ft. Branch, IN

45 38 BECK'S Herbicide Systems Comparison on Corn RAINFALL Location: A5E. plot Replications: Two (averaged) April 1.2 in. Planted: April 17, 2004 Previous Crop: Wheat May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 27, 2004 Tillage: S-tine June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows Herbicide: Various July 2.8 in. Population: 28,700 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec August 3.5 in. Total 20.1 in. Purpose: This study compares four different seed/herbicide systems. It includes Bt 1 and Herculex I hybrids with Liberty herbicide, CLEARFIELD hybrids with LIGHTNING herbicide, and Roundup Ready hybrids with both Roundup WeatherMax herbicide and with a generic glyphosate product (Glystar Plus). Seed/Herbicide Programs ed System PRE POST Roundup Ready Corn and 1 qt. Atrazine 22 oz. Roundup Roundup WeatherMax.75 qt. Princep Roundup Ready Corn and 1 qt. Atrazine Generic Glystar Plus.75 qt. Princep Bt 1 and Hx1 Corn 1.5 qt. and Liberty Atrazine Clearfield 1.5 qt. and Lightning Atrazine Rates are shown on a per acre basis WeatherMax 32 oz. Glystar Plus 32 oz. Liberty 1.28 oz. Lightning Gly Star Plus Yield Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Percent Broken Stalks Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre ROUNDUP READY / WEATHERMAX 1 BECK 6599CBRR 30, BECK 5399CBRR 29, BECK 5288RR 29, BECK 5799CBRR 28, AVERAGE 29, ROUNDUP READY / GLYSTAR PLUS 1 BECK 6599CBRR 29, BECK 5399CBRR 28, BECK 5799CBRR 28, BECK 5288RR 28, AVERAGE 28, BT 1 AND HX1 / LIBERTY 1 BECK 5483Bt 1 29, BECK 7538Bt 1 29, BECK 5422Bt 1 29, BECK 5214Hx 1 29, BECK 5283Bt 1 28, AVERAGE 29, CLEARFIELD / LIGHTNING 1 BECK 5422CBCL 29, BECK 7997CL 29, BECK 5166CL 29, BECK 5538CL 28, BECK 5737CL 28, BECK 5737RWCL 29, BECK 5602NDCL 29, AVERAGE 28, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. Summary: With the exception of the Roundup Ready programs which contained the same Roundup Ready hybrids, the hybrids in the other two programs contained different genetic lines, so to compare between the systems may not give a totally accurate comparison. However, its interesting to note how close in yield the systems averaged. The Clearfield system averaged Bu./A. when we remove the NutriDense hybrid from the average, since NutriDense hybrid performance is typically of non- NutriDense hybrids.

46 BECK'S Herbicide Sensitivity Study RAINFALL Location: F2 Plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.2 in. Planted: April 17, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 5.2 in. Harvested: October 6, 2004 Insecticide: Aztec June 7.4 in. : Two 30 Pre-Applied Herbicide: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum July 2.8 in. Population: 31,000 seeds/a. Used only where Post- 1 qt. Princep August 3.5 in. Applied products were Total 20.1 in. ed. 39 Purpose: Numerous factors can affect crop injury from chemicals including soil type, weather conditions before, during and even after application, planting depth, and proper furrow closure to name a few. This study was designed to evaluate the sensitivity of a few post-applied herbicides plus a combination of two post applied herbicides and three preemergence herbicides in addition to a combination of Keystone and Hornet. To simulate a spray overlap, a 2X labeled rate was applied. When evaluating the results, the lower the percentage, the greater the sensitivity. (Example: BECK 5012 was more sensitive to Distinct than BECK 5538.) Herbicide CB Control Distinct Yukon Accent Callisto Accent + Callisto Prowl H 2 O Lumax Keystone Keystone + Hornet Herbicide 5959CB 5616RR 5737CL CB 7997CBCL Avg.* Control Distinct Yukon Accent Callisto Accent + Callisto Prowl H 2 O Lumax Keystone Keystone + Hornet *This column is an average of all hybrids per treatment. Summary: The 2004 results of the herbicide sensitivity study proved that most pre-emergence herbicides (Prowl H 2 O, Lumax, Keystone, and Keystone + Hornet) gave little if any herbicide injury overall. For the post-applied herbicides, Accent + Callisto gave the overall most injury. However, by themselves, neither treatment showed excessive injury. Yukon also gave an overall lower rating than average. These one year results should only be used as general guidelines when deciding which hybrids show sensitivity.

47 40 BECK S CRW vs. Isoline Zone-Till Study RAINFALL Location: D6 plot Previous Crop: Corn April 1.2 in. Planted: April 26, 2004 Tillage: Zone-Till May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 25, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum / June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows 1 qt. Princep / 8 oz. 638 / July 2.8 in. Population: 30,000 seeds/a. 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax August 3.5 in. Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt. Aatrex Total 20.1 in. Insecticide: Aztec on Non-RW Hybrids Purpose: In this study we are comparing YieldGard Corn Rootworm (CRW) hybrids to their non-transgenic isoline version in second year corn where corn rootworm pressure is potentially higher. Percent Yield Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Broken Stalks Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre Adv. For RW 1 BECK 5422RW 30, BECK 5959RW 29, BECK , BECK , BECK 5538RW 31, BECK , BECK , BECK 5322CBRW 30, BECK 5737RWCL 30, BECK 5322RW 29, BECK 5727CBRW 29, BECK , BECK 5125CBRW 27, BECK , BECK 5166RW 27, AVERAGE 29, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. Summary: In 2003 and 2004 our results showed slightly less yield (-3.7 and -2.7 Bu./A. respectively) for the RW event where rootworm pressure was minimal. While these two years indicate some variation within a hybrid with and without the rootworm trait, the most meaningful results can be found by looking at several test sites with different environments and degrees of rootworm infestation. YieldGard Rootworm (RW) YieldGard Rootworm hybrids provide protection from corn rootworm larval feeding so no granular insecticides are needed. All YGRW hybrids are treated with FaSTart to control secondary pests like wireworm, early flea beetle, seed corn maggot, white grub, grape colaspis and black cutworm. Insect Resistance Management (Rootworm) Growers of YieldGard Rootworm are required to plant a corn refuge that does not contain Bt technologies that control corn rootworm. The refuge must represent at least 20 of the grower s total corn acres and must be within or adjacent to the YieldGard Rootworm field. The refuge can be treated with a non-bt soil-applied, seedapplied or foliar-applied insecticide if pest pressure exceeds the economic threshold. If adult corn rootworm beetles are present in the refuge when the refuge is treated, the YieldGard Rootworm portion must be treated in a similar manner. The refuge can be planted as a block or strips within the YieldGard Rootworm field or as an adjacent field.

48 BECK'S Corn Rootworm Control Study RAINFALL Location: A7 plot Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine April 1.2 in. Planted: April 17, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum / May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 27, qt. Princep June 7.4 in. Population: 28,800 seeds/a. Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt Aatrex / July 2.8 in. : Four 30 rows 3 oz. Hornet August 3.5 in. Previous Crop: Corn Insecticide: Various Total 20.1 in. Purpose: In this study we are comparing three methods for controlling corn rootworm in a corn after corn environment: YGRW transgenic corn, Aztec granular insecticide, and Poncho 1250 seedapplied insecticide. We also conducted an additional test on BECK 5166 where we applied a new natural seed-applied product that may have corn rootworm activity as well as micronutrients for feeding the corn seedling (Yield Enhancer & Exp. OIP). Zinc was also tested as a seed-applied nutrient to enhance performance in stress environments. 41 Brand-Hybrid Treatment Harvested Population Weight Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre BECK 5959 Poncho , BECK 5737CL Poncho , BECK 5322 Poncho , AVERAGE 27, BECK 5959 FaSTart & Aztec 27, BECK 5737CL FaSTart & Aztec 27, BECK 5322 FaSTart & Aztec 30, AVERAGE 28, BECK 5959 FaSTart 27, BECK 5737CL FaSTart 28, BECK 5322 FaSTart 30, AVERAGE 28, BECK 5959RW FaSTart 30, BECK 5737RWCL FaSTart 30, BECK 5322RW FaSTart 30, AVERAGE 30, BECK 5166 Harvested Population Weight Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre Maxim XL + Poncho , Maxim XL + Poncho , AVERAGE 27, Maxim XL + Zinc + Aztec 28, Maxim XL + Zinc + Aztec 28, AVERAGE 28, Maxim XL + Aztec 28, Maxim XL + Aztec 25, AVERAGE 26, Maxim XL + Yield Enhancer + Exp OIP 29, Maxim XL + Yield Enhancer + Exp OIP 23, AVERAGE 26, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. Summary: In this plot we had minimal rootworm pressure and therefore saw no real benefit to the RW transgenic event. Poncho 1250 however, did produce the highest yield even though it had a lower population. The Yield Enhancer + Exp. OIP (Optimum Insect Protection) product did not appear to provide benefit, and the Zinc treated seed yielded comparable to the seed without the Zinc: 1.7 bushels per acre advantage and slightly higher population.

49 42 BECK'S Extensive Seed Treatment Study on Corn 2004 Location: F1 & K Northwest plot Previous Crop: Soybeans RAINFALL Planted: April 10 & 14, 2004 Tillage: S-tine April 1.2 in. Harvested: September 15 & 28, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum / May 5.2 in. : Two 30 rows 1 qt. Princep June 7.4 in. Population: 27,818 seeds/a. Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt. Aatrex July 2.8 in. (Planter setting) Insecticide: Aztec August 3.5 in. Total 20.1 in. Purpose: Treatment This study evaluates several types of seed treatments (fungicides, insecticides, and biologicals) on two Beck hybrids (BECK 5166 and BECK 5322) in two different soil types, (Light, Tighter Clay Soil and Medium to Darker Soil with more organic matter). The results show the average of both hybrids for each treatment. Percent Moisture Light, Tighter Clay Soil Harvested Population Bushels* Per Acre Percent Moisture Medium-Darker Soil Harvested Population Bushels* Per Acre Avg. Avg. Bu./A.* Maxim XL + Myconate , , , Maxim XL + T , , , Maxim XL only , , , Maxim XL + Apron XL + Trilex + Poncho , , , Untreated , , , Maxim XL + Poncho , , , Vortex + Trilex + Allegience + Poncho PSF , , , Maxim XL + Myco Seed Treatment , , , Maxim XL + Apron XL + Dynasty mg/seed Cruiser , , , Vortex + Trilex + Allegience , , , Maxim XL + Apron XL , , , Maxim XL + Apron XL + Dynasty mg/seed Cruiser , , , Maxim XL + Apron XL + Trilex , , , Maxim XL & Zinc , AVERAGE** , , , *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. **Average does not include Maxim XL + Zinc treatment since it was not in both tests. Summary: The overall yield difference between the two soil types was surprisingly similar. Outstanding growing conditions in April and early May also provided only small differences in emergence between the various seed treatments. However, the average of both soil types indicated that untreated seed provided the fewest number of harvested plants. While four of the seven highest yields had above average populations, the untreated seed was among the top seven yields, but had the lowest average population. Our general patterns also show that the biological treatments and Poncho 250 treated seed were among the top yielders.

50 BECK'S Extensive Seed Treatment Study on Corn Continued Seed Treatment Descriptions: Maxim XL: Apron XL: Beck s standard fungicide treatment that comes on all Beck hybrids. A combination of Apron XL and Maxim 4FS. Beck s trademark name is Sure Gro. A fungicide component of Maxim XL. In this test, additional amounts of Apron XL were added if it is listed. 43 Pests Controlled Fusarium, rhizoctonia, phytophthora and pythium. Seedborne and soil-borne fungi, which cause seed decay, damping-off and seedling blight. Pythium, phytophthora. Allegience: The original fungicide component of Apron FS. Pythium, phytophthora. Vortex: Trilex: Dynasty: A new broad spectrum fungicide that could be a substitute for Maxim. Label expected Fall A fungicide in the strobin family (Trifloxystrobin) that is derived from mushrooms. (Non-Systemic) A new fungicide in the strobin family (Azoxystrobin) that is derived from mushrooms. (Systemic) Broad spectrum like Maxim XL. An additive to Maxim XL to aid in fusarium, rhizoctonia and pythium control. An additive to Maxim XL to aid in fusarium, rhizoctonia, pythium and penicillium control. Poncho 250: Cruiser: A seed-applied insecticide for control of several early season insects. It is a standard component in Beck s FaSTart branded hybrids. A seed-applied insecticide for control of several early season insects. It has been a standard component in Beck s FaSTart branded hybrids. T22: T22 is a biofungicide developed by Cornell University that aids in the control of pythium, rhizoctonia, fusariam, and sclerotinia. The active ingredient is a beneficial fungus (Trichoderma harzianum) that colonizes on the roots to protect the plant from diseases caused by the destructivetype fungi previously listed. Wireworm, seed corn maggot, flea beetle, white grub, black cutworm, grape colaspis. Wireworm, seed corn maggot, flea beetle, white grub, grape colaspis. Aids in control of pythium, rhizoctonia, fusarium, and sclerotinia. Myco Seed Treatment: Myconate: PSF 1003: Zinc: A biological seed treatment that provides mycorrhizal fungi to aid in nutrient uptake, primarily phosphorus. The mycorrhizal fungi act like an extension of the root to funnel nutrients to the root. Myconate is a synthesized form of the naturally-occurring isoflavanone- formononetin- that was originally isolated from plant roots. This chemical stimulates the activity and colonization of plant roots by beneficial vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal (VAM) fungi. VAM are the state of fine roots of nearly all plants growing in soils of natural plant ecosystems. VAM increase the ability of the plant to absorb water, nitrogen and essential minerals by significantly increasing the effective absorbing surface area of the root system. This improved water and nutrition aids the plant in managing stress, such as soil water and mineral deficiencies and salinity. Increased phosphorus absorption and utilization by mycorrhizal plants also increase nodulation of legumes by nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Precise Seed Finisher is the polymer used on Beck s FaSTart coated seed. Adding micronutrients like Zinc on the seed corn causes elevated responses in tissue sampling and can improve yield in cold, stress conditions. N/A N/A N/A N/A

51 44 BECK'S Nitrogen Form & Timing Study RAINFALL Location: A4 plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.2 in. Planted: April 14, 2004 Tillage: No-Till May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 21, 2004 Herbicide: Pre: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum / June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows 1 qt. Princep / 8 oz. Weedone 638 July 2.8 in. Soil Type: Crosby & Miami 22 oz. WeatherMax August 3.5 in. Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt. Aatrex Total 20.1 in. Insecticide: Aztec Purpose: We designed this study to compare two forms of nitrogen (NH 4 and ) tested as either Pre-Applied or Sidedress. Nitrogen for this plot totaled 150# N, which includes the fall broadcast and starter fertilizer, plus either Pre-Applied or Sidedressed N. We purposely kept total nitrogen at a moderate level to identify differences when nitrogen availability became low. This study also compares four Roundup Ready Corn hybrids. Brand-Hybrid Harvest Population Weight Percent Broken Stalks Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre 100# N NH 4 PRE-APPLIED ON BECK 5288RR 30, BECK 5399CBRR 31, BECK 6599CBRR 30, BECK 5799CBRR 29, AVERAGE 30, APPROX. 100# N NH 4 SIDEDRESS BECK 5399CBRR 29, BECK 6599CBRR 31, BECK 5799CBRR 30, BECK 5288RR 32, AVERAGE 30, # N 28 SIDEDRESS BECK 6599CBRR 29, BECK 5799CBRR 29, BECK 5399CBRR 28, BECK 5288RR 28, AVERAGE 28, # N 28 PRE-APPLIED ON BECK 5399CBRR 30, BECK 5288RR 31, BECK 5799CBRR 30, BECK 6599CBRR 30, AVERAGE 30, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. Summary: The performance data mirrored the degree of senescence of the corn plants; the hybrids with pre-applied nitrogen of either form died off more quickly and produced the lowest yields and moistures. Hybrids with sidedressed nitrogen stayed healthier longer and produced higher yields and moistures and slightly higher test weights. In relation to the other three hybrids, BECK 5288RR (the Roundup Ready version of BECK 5229), performed better with pre-applied nitrogen of either form. BECK 5288RR is an early flowering hybrid that utilizes nitrogen earlier in the season compared to the other three hybrids.

52 BECK S Nitrogen Rate Study RAINFALL Location: Field K (NE) Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.2 in. Planted: April 14, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 28, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum / June 7.4 in. : Two 30 rows 1 qt. Princep July 2.8 in. Population: 27,818 seeds/a. Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt. Aatrex August 3.5 in. Insecticide: Aztec Total 20.1 in. 45 Purpose: Nitrogen rate recommendations have been debated and researched for several years. Recent price increases in nitrogen fertilizers have caused many farmers to consider reducing nitrogen rates. This study compares 100#, 140# and 180# of total nitrogen applied. Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Percent Broken Stalks Percent Moisture Bu./A.* + or - Plot Average Average * Bu./A. 100#N 140# N 180# N BECK , BECK EX , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK EX , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK 7997CBCL 27, BECK 7538Bt 1 26, BECK EX , BECK 6102ND 26, BECK , BECK 5737CL 26, BECK , AVERAGE 27, Nitrogen Rate Averages of all hybrids at each Nitrogen rate. Four Year Average 100 lbs. N. 27, lbs. N. 26, lbs. N. 27, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. **Average yield of all three nitrogen rates. Summary: This year s plot produced the largest yield difference between the three nitrogen rates that we have seen in the four-year history of this test (22.8 Bu./A.). Lack of excessive rains that cause de-nitrification allowed the differences in rates to be more fully expressed. Hybrids like BECK 5012, 5166, 5597 and 5129 all suffered less from the low (100 lb.) nitrogen rate. We have seen this characteristic expressed in other tests with similar hybrids that tassel early and/or exhibit good stress tolerance. The fuller season hybrids (BECK 6197, 7997CBCL, 7538Bt 1, 5959 and 5737CL) showed greater gains with the 180 lb. nitrogen rate as they have done in the past tests.

53 46 BECK'S Starter Fertilizer / MicroNutrient Study RAINFALL Location: H2 plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.2 in. Planted: April 24, 2004 Tillage: Zone-Till May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 27, 2004 Herbicide: Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt. Aatrex June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows Insecticide: Aztec July 2.8 in. Population: 30,000 seeds/a. August 3.5 in. Soil Type: Crosby Total 20.1 in. Purpose: Recent interest among farmers regarding starter fertilizers and micronutrients led us to do this research to compare different programs currently available to our customers. Yield Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Percent Moisture 2004 Bushels* Per Acre BECK S PROGRAM 1 BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , AVERAGE 27, AGROCULTURE PROGRAM 1 BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , AVERAGE 29, AGRI-ENERGY PROGRAM 1 BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , AVERAGE 29, ROYSTER-CLARK PROGRAM 1 BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , AVERAGE 29, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. Beck s Research Team Left to right: Toby Ripberger, Kevin Cavanaugh, Ph.D., Roger Levy, Ph.D., Brad Henderson, Kyle Smith, Beth Anderson, Ben Orebaugh, Doug Clouser, John Hunt

54 BECK'S Starter Fertilizer / MicroNutrient Study - Continued Beck s Program Description Product Rate Total # N Total # P Total # K Total # S 47 Total # Zn Row Starter gal./a UAN gal./a Total 17 gal./a. Chemical App 28UAN Sidedress 28UAN gal./a Total Agroculture Program Description Product Rate Total # N Total # P Total # K Total # S Total # Zn Progerm gal./a Hi NRGN gal./a Water 7 gal./a. Total 17 gal./a. Chemical App 28UAN gal./a Sidedress Hi NRGN gal./a Total Agri-Energy Program Description Product Rate Total # N Total # P Total # K Total # S 28UAN gal./a C-2 Row Support 7.5 gal./a. Chemical App 28UAN gal./a C-1 Broadcast 5 gal./a. SP-1 2 gal./a. Total # Zn Sidedress 28UAN gal./a C-3 Sidedress 10 gal./a. Total Royster-Clark Program Description Product Rate Total # N Total # P Total # K Total # S Total # Zn gal./a w/ Zn & Sulfur 2.5S-.5Z 28UAN gal./a Total 17 gal./a. Chemical App 28UAN gal./a Sidedress 28UAN gal./a Total Summary: Hybrids in the three alternative programs produced similar results in yield, moisture and test weight. The Beck program produced the highest yield, lowest moisture and highest test weight, but had 2,000 fewer plants in the final stand count. We purposely kept the total nitrogen at a moderate rate to allow for expression of differences relating to fertility. However, we saw no visual differences between the different programs throughout the growing season. In this test, five bushels per acre difference in yield may not be significant, or related to the fertility program used. This test does, however, provide information on various programs available that may provide a solution to a specific need or problem.

55 48 BECK'S AgriEnergy Resources Study on Corn RAINFALL Location: D4 plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.2 in. Planted: April 24, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 27, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum / June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows 1 qt. Princep July 2.8 in. Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt. Aatrex August 3.5 in. Insecticide: Aztec Total 20.1 in. Purpose: AgriEnergy Resources (AER) is a company that has developed a systems approach to renewable farming. Their basic idea is to build the soil to a level that will improve crop yields, reduce commercial fertilizer use, reduce weed and insect infestation, and create a crop that is more nutritious. This test compares the AER program to the program we are currently using on our farm. Their program consisted of three specially developed mixes of organic compounds and micronutrients in a solution of , which we applied PPI, as starter fertilizer, and as sidedress. Percent Broken Stalks AER Advantage Bu./A. Yield Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre AGRIENERGY RESOURCES PROGRAM 1 BECK , BECK 6102ND 28, BECK 5602NDCL 30, BECK 5702ND 29, AVERAGE 29, TRADITIONAL PROGRAM 1 BECK , BECK 6102ND 30, BECK 5602NDCL 29, BECK 5702ND 30, AVERAGE 30, Summary: Our results in 2000 gave us an 8.2 Bu./A. advantage for the AER program compared to our traditional program. Since the AER program is an ongoing process, we continued to test in the same location in 2001 with soybeans, and in 2002 with corn. We found no significant yield differences in these years. This year, we saw a 2.8 bushel per acre advantage for the AER program. We extended this plot into an area of the field previously used as a construction driveway, and yields were well below average in that area, thereby reducing the overall plot yield. The average of the NutriDense hybrids was 90 of the traditional hybrid check (BECK 5727), however, BECK 6102ND yielded at 98 of the traditional check. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. Special thanks to David Wuethrich of Wuethrich Pork and Grain for supplying the AgriEnergy products for our testing. We planted Beck s NutriDense corn for the first time this year and we were satisfied with its overall standability, plant health, and yield. With the premium offered on the corn we were able to net more dollars per acre than our other conventional corn hybrids. Doug Clark Forest City, IL

56 BECK'S Quality Trait Products RAINFALL Location: N3 plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.2 in. Planted: April 26, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 28, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows 1 qt. Princep July 2.8 in. Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt. Aatrex / August 3.5 in. 3 oz. Hornet Total 20.1 in. Insecticide: Aztec Purpose: This study shows the Quality Trait Products Beck s is testing and/or offering for sale. Our purpose is to evaluate and offer for sale the products that are profitable for our customers. Percent Broken Stalks 2004 Bushels* Per Acre 49 + or Plot Avg. Quality Trait Product Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Percent Moisture Food Grade BECK , Food Grade BECK , Food Grade BECK EX , Food Grade BECK , High Extractable Starch BECK , High Extractable Starch BECK , High Extractable Starch BECK , High Extractable Starch BECK , Waxy Pioneer 34M97 27, Waxy BECK 5727wx 30, Waxy BECK 5422wx 29, Waxy BECK 5366wx 29, Waxy BECK 5166wx 29, Waxy BECK 5275wx 28, NutriDense BECK EX , NutriDense BECK 6102ND 31, White Corn BECK 6918W 31, White Corn BECK EX , AVERAGE 29, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. Food Grade Corn - Used by dry millers to produce cereal and snack food products. The endosperm is much harder than commodity corn and is higher in test weight. High Extractable Starch (H.E.S.) Wet millers gain efficiency by being able to extract a larger percentage of starch from each kernel. HES hybrids naturally possess a higher percentage of extractable starch and therefore earn premiums from processors. Waxy Corn - Unlike normal corn, it does not contain any amylose starch, only amylopectin. It is used by processors to produce specialty starches used in food and industrial products. NutriDense - Nutritionally enhanced hybrid for swine and poultry producers. Has increased levels of crude protein, essential amino acids, and oil. White Corn - White grain mainly used by grain millers to produce snack foods. NutriDense is a trademark of ExSeed Genetics. Quality Trait Products is a trademark of Beck s Superior Hybrids, Inc.

57 50 BECK'S Corn Silage Study RAINFALL Location: N4 plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.2 in. Planted: April 26, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 5.2 in. Harvested: August 30, 2004 Herbicide: PPI: 2.3 qts. Bicep II Magnum / June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows 1 qt. Princep July 2.8 in. Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Post: 3 oz. Callisto / 1 qt. Aatrex / August 3.5 in. 3 oz. Hornet Total 20.1 in. Insecticide: Aztec NIR (Near Infrared Spectroscopy) done by Dairy One Forage Labs Ithaca, NY Purpose: To find hybrids that combine high tonnage along with excellent nutritional quality. This combination produces the highest pounds of milk per acre as calculated by the Milk 2000 program developed by the University of Wisconsin. The pounds of milk per acre data combines the yield in tons with the nutritional data into one easy to understand number. Dry Matter Basis 65 Lbs of Moist. Crude 48 Hr. Unprocessed: Brand-Hybrid Milk/Acre Tons/Acre Protein ADF NDF IVTD Starch NEL NEG Milk/Ton BECK EX , ,406 BECK 7997CB 35, ,569 BECK 6599CBRR 35, ,403 BECK 5422CBCL 34, ,398 BECK 7538Bt 1 34, ,307 BECK , ,254 BECK 6197CB 33, ,421 BECK , ,361 BECK 5283Bt 1 31, ,200 BECK , ,142 BECK 5366wx 29, ,339 BECK 6102ND 28, ,425 BECK 6702ND 25, ,073 BECK 5302ND 22, ,051 Top Five Hybrids for Silage North Rm (Days) Central Rm (Days) South Rm (Days) BECK 6197CB 112 BECK 6197CB 112 BECK 6197CB 112 BECK 5422CBCL 107 BECK 5422Bt BECK 7538Bt BECK BECK 6262CB 112 BECK 6262CB 112 BECK BECK BECK 5422Bt BECK 6262CB 112 BECK 7538Bt BECK 7997CB 116 ADF Acid Detergent Fiber Includes cell wall portions made up of cellulose and lignin. As ADF increases, digestibility decreases. NDF Neutral Detergent Fiber Includes ADF plus hemicellulose. As NDF increases, dry matter intake will generally decrease. 48 Hr. IVTD In Vitro True Digestibility Measures digestibility in the rumen by simulating it in the laboratory. NEL Net Energy of Lactation An estimate of energy in feed available for lactating animals. NEG Net Energy for Gain An estimate of energy in feed available for non-lactating animals. Pounds of Milk/Acre Summary: Calculated using the University of Wisconsin s Milk 2000 Program. Of our commercially available hybrids, BECK 7997CB had the highest pounds of milk per acre with its high tonnage combined with high nutritional content. BECK 6197CB also performed well and is more widely adapted than 7997CB. Other hybrids that did very well include BECK 5366, 5166, 5422CBCL, 7538Bt 1 and 6599CBRR. The NutriDense hybrids were lower in tonnage compared to our standard hybrids. Our standard hybrids that have good disease resistance and high tonnage continue to make the best silage hybrids.

58 New SummerGold Alfalfa Key Features: A high yielding variety with multifoliate leaf expression and winterhardiness combined with a fast recovery and strong persistence. This variety demonstrates many of the characteristics that have made WinterGold the leader in the alfalfa industry. SummerGold builds on this with more yield and higher forage quality. Competitor Competitor SummerGold SummerGold Variety Tons/Acre Tons/Acre Advantage Pioneer Pioneer 54V Ameristand 403T Vernal WL 325HQ GoldRush Alfalfa Key Features: GoldRush raises the bar in what we will expect in regards to recovery after cutting, standability and yield. GoldRush is tailored for growers who desire to aggressively manage their forages. The fast recovery after cutting will allow growers to easily use GoldRush in a 4 to 5 cut harvest system. The excellent standability provides protection against yield loss caused by downed forage. Bryan Houmes Veedersburg, IN We raise almost 600 acres of alfalfa with plans to increase our acreage significantly. We have been very impressed with the performance of Beck s GoldRush Alfalfa. It is leafy and small stemmed which is great for elevated relative feed values (RFV). The alfalfa industry has a target in the 160 s and we had a customer test the GoldRush at 230 RFV! We are able to cut this variety every 30 days, giving us five cuttings per year, with consistent tonnage. The quality and performance of Beck s GoldRush Alfalfa sells itself to our alfalfa customers. It is the most profitable Alfalfa we ve ever raised. The rest of our lineup includes our popular Wintergold alfalfa as well as our Leaf Guard brand leafhopper tolerant alfalfa. We also offer a full line of superior forage products including our Ultimate Hay & Pasture Mix, Horse Mix and All Grass Mix in addition to a variety of grass and legume seeds.

59 Multi-Year Yield Comparisons 2004 Field Results (Includes farmer plots, Beck s research, and other independent and public test results) Yrs Plots 25 Note: Data represents early harvest results. Brand-Variety BECK 117 BECK Bu/A Location Phil Henderson Arcadia, IN Brand-Variety BECK Acres Bu/A BECK 117 Pioneer 25R Rex Klise Kokomo, IN BECK Acres BECK 102 Hopewell Windy Lane Farms Mulberry, IN BECK Acres BECK 102 Pioneer 25R Ray Bros. Hobbs, IN BECK Acres BECK 161 BECK Fred Clouser Swayzee, IN BECK Acres BECK 161 Pioneer 25R House Bros. Atlanta, IN BECK Acres BECK 108 Hopewell Morehouse Ag Brookston, IN BECK Acres BECK 108 Kaskaskia Plant Wheat After Hessian Fly-Free Date in your area Two Year Summary 27 Comparisons BECK Brand Weight BECK BECK BECK BECK Bushels Per Acre YES-BECK Special Thanks to our customers who cooperated in our wheat testing in Your efforts provide valuable information for our entire customer base.

60 BECK'S Soybean Plots 53 BECK'S Soybean Variety Plot - Office RAINFALL Location: East of Office Seeding Rate: 128,000 seeds/a. April 1.2 in. Planted: April 20, 2004 Previous Crop: Corn May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 15, 2004 Tillage: Moldboard Plow / S-tine June 7.4 in. : 15 rows Herbicide: 22 oz. WeatherMax on July 2.8 in. Roundup Ready soybeans August 3.5 in. 2 pts. Dual II Magnum on Total 20.1 in. Traditional soybeans Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat 2004 Bushels* Per Acre 2 Yr. Average* Yield Brand-Variety Relative Maturity GROUP II 1 BECK 295NRR BECK 299N BECK 274NRR BECK 283RR AVERAGE GROUP III & IV 1 BECK 367NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 375NRR BECK BECK 434NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 379N BECK 405NRR BECK BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK 334CRR AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Roundup Ready is a registered trademark of, and used under license from Monsanto Company.

61 54 BECK S Soybean Variety Plot - Atlanta RAINFALL Location: SR 19 W. of Atlanta Seeding Rate 133,000 seeds/a. April 1.2 in. Planted: May 5, 2004 Previous Crop: Corn May 5.2 in. Harvested: Sept. 17 and Sept. 22, 2004 Tillage: Plow / S-tine June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows Herbicide: 2 pts. Dual II Magnum July 2.8 in. 22 oz. Roundup August 3.5 in. Weather Max Total 20.1 in. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat 2004 Bushels* Per Acre 2 Yr. Average* Yield Brand-Variety Relative Maturity GROUP II 1 BECK 292RR BECK 283RR BECK 295NRR BECK EX BECK 274NRR AVERAGE GROUP III & IV 1 BECK EX BECK 354NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 355RR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 405NRR BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 417NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 334CRR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK 375NRR AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Kevin Cavanaugh, Ph.D., Beck s Research Director, evaluates current varieties in Beck s Practical Farm Research studies as well as thousands of experimental varieties in Beck s testing program. Beck s conducts small-plot, replicated testing at six locations in Indiana, one in Illinois, and one in Ohio to find the best products for each area. Through cooperative and networking efforts, Beck s has access to hundreds of other testing locations throughout the Midwest.

62 BECK'S Soybean Variety Plot - Arcadia 2004 RAINFALL Location: ½ mile West of Arcadia Seeding Rate: 133,000 seeds/a. April 1.2 in. Planted: May 5, 2004 Previous Crop: Corn May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 22, 2004 Tillage: Plow / S-tine June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows Herbicide: 2 pts. Dual II Magnum July 2.8 in. 22 oz. Roundup August 3.5 in. Weather Max Total 20.1 in. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat 2004 Bushels* Per Acre 55 2 Yr. Average* Yield Brand-Variety Relative Maturity GROUP II 1 BECK 283RR BECK 274NRR BECK 292RR BECK 295NRR BECK EX AVERAGE GROUP III & IV 1 BECK EX BECK 355RR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 354NRR BECK EX BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK 417NRR BECK 334CRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 405NRR BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK EX BECK EX AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Beck 323RR and 336NRR are two popular varieties in the early Group III maturity that fit a wide range of geographies and soil types.

63 56 BECK'S 15 Row Show Plot RAINFALL Location: N6, N7 plots Previous Crop: Corn April 1.2 in. Planted: April 26, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 22, 2004 Herbicide: 2 pts. Dual II Magnum June 7.4 in. : 15 rows on Traditional Varieties July 2.8 in. Population: 170,000 seeds/a. 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax August 3.5 in. on RR Varieties Total 20.1 in. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Yield Brand-Variety 1 BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 299N BECK 283RR BECK BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK 334CRR BECK BECK EX BECK 405NRR BECK 292RR BECK EX BECK 295NRR BECK 476NRR BECK 434NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 379N BECK 274NRR AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Bushels* Per Acre We are very satisfied with the performance of Beck s products this year. BECK 5012, BECK 5166 and BECK 5322 all ran over 190 Bu./A. at 17 moisture. BECK 336NRR had a 102 acre average of 71.6 Bu./A. We re sure the FaSTart on the corn and Sure Gro coating on the beans helped us get these yields. Jim Sheets Columbia City, IN

64 BECK'S No-Till Soybeans on Stress Soil Study 2004 RAINFALL Location: K S. plot Seeding Rate: 170,000 seeds/a. April 1.2 in. Planted: April 19, 2004 Previous Crop: Corn May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 17, 2004 Tillage: No-Till June 7.4 in. : 15 rows Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax July 2.8 in. August 3.5 in. Total 20.1 in. Purpose: Most research plots are planted in the best soil types. This No-Till study compares varieties planted in a medium-to-light soil type that is more variable so we can evaluate performance in less than ideal conditions. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Yield Brand-Variety 1 BECK 367NRR BECK 354NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 405NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 295NRR BECK 323RR BECK 266NRR BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK 417NRR BECK 283RR BECK 274NRR AVERAGE Summary: Bushels* Per Acre Our historical yields in this study have exceeded our expectations. This year s study suffered from excessive weed pressure. We made a Roundup rescue application but most varieties still suffered in yield. BECK 367NRR performed exceptionally well as they have in most other plots this year. BECK'S US 31 No-Till Soybean Study 2004 Location: US 31 Seeding Rate: 170,000 seeds/a. Planted: May 19, 2004 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: September 29, 2004 Tillage: No-Till : 15 rows Herbicide: Burndown: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax Post: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Yield Brand-Variety 1 BECK EX BECK 367NRR BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 274NRR BECK 283RR BECK 417NRR BECK EX BECK 417NRR BECK 295NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 266NRR BECK 283RR AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Bushels* Per Acre 57

65 58 BECK'S Hoch Variety Plot 2004 RAINFALL Location: Hoch plot Seeding Rate: 170,000 seeds/a. April 1.2 in. Planted: May 17, 2004 Previous Crop: Corn May 5.2 in. Harvested: October 26, 2004 Tillage: Conventional June 7.4 in. : 15 rows Herbicide: 2 pts. Dual II Magnum July 2.8 in. 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax August 3.5 in. Total 20.1 in. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Yield Brand-Variety 1 BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK 354NRR Asgrow BECK EX BECK EX BECK 387NRR Asgrow BECK 336NRR Pioneer 93M BECK EX BECK 355RR BECK 405NRR Dekalb B BECK EX BECK 434NRR BECK 375NRR BECK EX Asgrow Dekalb B BECK EX BECK EX BECK 417NRR Pioneer 93M BECK EX BECK 323RR Asgrow BECK EX Pioneer 93M Dekalb B BECK BECK 323RR BECK BECK EX BECK 334CRR BECK 292RR BECK EX BECK 274NRR BECK 397STS BECK 295NRR BECK EX BECK EX Pioneer 92M BECK Pioneer 93M BECK 379N Asgrow BECK 283RR BECK 264RR BECK 299N AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Bushels* Per Acre

66 BECK'S Roundup Ready vs. Traditional Systems Study RAINFALL Location: A8 plot Seeding Rate 160,000 seeds/a. April 1.2 in. Planted: April 19, 2004 Previous Crop: Corn May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 15, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine June 7.4 in. : 15 Herbicide: 2 pts. Dual II Magnum on July 2.8 in. Traditional Varieties August 3.5 in. 22 oz. Roundup Weather Max Total 20.1 in. on RR Varieties Purpose: We developed this study to compare the long-term effects of three different seed/herbicide systems: 1) All Roundup Ready System where Roundup Ready Corn and Roundup Ready Soybeans are used. 2) Roundup Ready Soybeans and Traditional Corn System. 3) All Traditional System where only Traditional Corn and Soybeans are used along with Traditional herbicides. We will look at the long-term effects of each system on weed species, and weed control and their effects on yield. We will also compare other visual or measured observations as they appear (e.g. volunteer corn, and herbicide interaction with the corn/soybeans). We also planted Cruiser-treated soybeans to compare this new seed-applied insecticide. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Yield Brand-Variety ALL ROUNDUP READY SYSTEM 1 BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Cruiser BECK 323RR BECK 295NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 375NRR AVERAGE Bushels* Per Acre ROUNDUP READY SOYBEANS / TRADITIONAL CORN SYSTEM 1 BECK 367NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 323RR BECK 375NRR BECK 375NRR Cruiser BECK 295NRR AVERAGE ALL TRADITIONAL SYSTEM 1 BECK BECK BECK 379N BECK 417NRR AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Summary: While weed control was more difficult in the Traditional Soybeans, it did not appear to affect yield significantly since the Traditional Soybeans produced the highest yield in this one test. Since we are comparing unrelated genetic varieties in this year s soybean comparison, this is a true assessment of not only the herbicide effects, but also the genetic capability of the different systems. When we rotate to corn next year, we will be able to analyze the same genetic family with or without the Roundup Ready trait. This year s results are just the start of our long-term results that we hope to obtain after 5 to 10 or more years of research. Cruiser-treated seed: The average of both reps indicate an advantage of about 7 bushels per acre in this test. The EPA registration label for Cruiser is expected in the Fall of Cruiser is a registered trademark of Syngenta. 59

67 60 BECK'S Soybean Seed Treatment Study 2004 Location: D2, D3 plot Seeding Rate: 170,000 seeds/a. RAINFALL Planted: April 9, 2004 Previous Crop: Corn April 1.2 in. Harvested: September 20, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 5.2 in. : 15 rows Herbicide: Various Glyphosate type June 7.4 in. Replications: Two (averaged) products July 2.8 in. August 3.5 in. Total 20.1 in. Purpose: In this study we compare untreated seed to several types of seed enhancements including traditional and biological fungicides, insecticides, inoculants, and plant growth stimulants. Bushels Treatment Applied to Beck 375NRR Per Acre* Sure Gro + Myco Seed Treatment 69.4 Sure Gro + Myconate 65.6 Sure Gro + Apex Pro 65.0 Sure Gro 63.6 Sure Gro + Seednique 63.3 Sure Gro 63.3 Untreated 62.5 Sure Gro + Cruiser 61.8 Sure Gro + T Sure Gro + Gaucho 61.2 Sure Gro + Optimize 60.9 Sure Gro + America s Best 59.7 Trilex + Allegience + Topsin 57.3 AVERAGE 62.7 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Sure Gro Summary: Replications using Sure Gro = 63.2 Bu./A. Replications without Sure Gro = 59.9 Bu./A. contains and Sure Gro: Trilex - Allegience - Topsin: Gaucho and Cruiser: America s Best: Inoculant Optimize: Apex Pro: Seednique: Myco Seed Treatment: Beck s exclusive fungicide coating which contains Maxim, Apron XL (a systemic fungicides from Syngenta Crop Protection), thiram, PCNB, red colorant, polymer coating, and brightener. Broad spectrum fungicide package from Gustafson (Bayer) utilizing three different compounds. Insecticides applied to the seed to reduce bean leaf beetle feeding which is a vector for bean pod mottle virus. Not yet labeled for soybeans. A unique blend of effective rhizobia that performs under a wide variety of soils for effective root nodulation. A soybean growth promoter that uses a natural biological compound to improve early season vigor, soybean stand and yields. Its carrier mechanism is the Cell-Tech inoculant. A common strain of inoculant (Bradyrhizobium japinicum) with a unique formulation that extends the life of the bacteria on the seed. Biological seed treatment and inoculant from Hal Brown, Biogenesis Systems, Inc., Rossville, IN. Contents: Plant proteins, carbohydrates, amino acids, and naturally occurring plant growth promoting substances, which enhance crop yields, quality and vigor. Specialized, preselected, adapted indigenous soil microbes, bio-organic catalysts and microbial growth stimulants. A biological seed treatment by Agri Energy Resources that provides mycorrhizal fungi to aid in nutrient uptake, primarily phosphorus. The mycorrhizal fungi act like an extension of the root to funnel nutrients to the root.

68 Myconate: BECK'S Soybean Seed Treatment Study Continued Myconate is a synthesized form of the naturally-occurring isoflavanone- formononetinthat was originally isolated from plant roots. This chemical stimulates the activity and colonization of plant roots by beneficial vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal (VAM) fungi. VAM are the state of fine roots of nearly all plants growing in soils of natural plant ecosystems. VAM increase the ability of the plant to absorb water, nitrogen and essential minerals by significantly increasing the effective absorbing surface area of the root system. This improved water and nutrition aids the plant in managing stress, such as soil water and mineral deficiencies and salinity. Increased phosphorus absorption and utilization by mycorrhizal plants also increase nodulation of legumes by nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Plant Health Care, Inc. is the marketer of Myconate. 61 T22: T22 is a biofungicide developed by Cornell University that aids in the control of pythium, rhizoctonia, fusariam, and sclerotinia. The active ingredient is a beneficial fungus (Trichoderma harzianum) that colonizes on the roots to protect the plant from diseases caused by the destructive-type fungi previously listed. Treatment Summary: While it is difficult to make an assessment of any individual product in this one test, it is noteworthy to compare all eleven times where we tested Sure Gro, compared to the two tests which did not contain Sure Gro. The eleven Sure Gro replications averaged 3.3 bushels per acre more than the non-sure Gro replications. In 2003, the advantage for Sure Gro coated seed versus uncoated in this same test was 1.6 bushels per acre. Both Myconate and Myco Seed Treatment provided the two top yields in this year s test. In addition, a laboratory evaluation of the Myconate treated seed revealed three times more colonization of the roots with the mycorrhizal fungi compared to untreated seed. BECK'S Glyphosate Comparison 2004 Note: Purpose: We combined this Glyphosate Herbicide Comparison within our Seed Treatment Study listed on the previous page. See top of previous page for specific plot information. There are numerous sources and trade names for glyphosate. We know of at least eleven different glyphosate products. Past university research has demonstrated very similar efficacy and crop safety between the glyphosate products. There are cost savings with the generic products (Clearout 41 Plus) vs. branded products (Roundup WeatherMax). The cost savings can add additional risk as some generic products may not have respray programs or cover technology fee reimbursement if a replant is required. In 2004, we evaluated the yield of five glyphosate and surfactant combinations. Per Acre Rate (oz.) Herbicide Brand Glyphosate Company Average Bu/A. 32 oz. Clearout 41 Plus Chem Products Technologies oz. Honcho Plus Monsanto oz. Roundup Ultra Max Monsanto oz. Roundup WeatherMax Monsanto oz. Touchdown IQ Syngenta oz. Rescue with Touchdown IQ Syngenta 60.1 Summary: Our 2003 results mirrored the majority of university data comparing various glyphosate combinations. Little difference in efficacy, crop response and yield between treatments was observed. There was only a 1.5 bushels per acre difference between the different herbicide brands. In 2004, we also saw minimal differences in yield, but slightly greater than in 2003 (3.4 bushels per acre). In 2004, we left a portion of the plot without spray (check) until weeds were tall, then did a rescue spray with 40 oz. of Touchdown IQ. The results showed less than one bushel yield reduction compared to Touchdown IQ sprayed at a more normal time. We expected to see a greater yield loss due to the high amount of weed pressure.

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70 62 BECK'S Sure Gro vs. Untreated Soybeans Early Plant in No-Till 2004 RAINFALL Location: D1 plot Seeding Rate: UT: 180,000 seeds/a. April 1.2 in. Planted: April 5, 2004 SG: 156,000 seeds/a. May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 15, 2004 Previous Crop: Corn June 7.4 in. : 15 Tye Drill Tillage: No-Till July 2.8 in. Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup August 3.5 in. Weather Max Total 20.1 in. Purpose: This long-term study compares Sure Gro with untreated soybeans in early to mid-april planting conditions. In past years, we filled half the drill with Sure Gro coated soybeans, and half with untreated soybeans, which normally resulted in an 8 lower seeding rate for the Sure Gro soybeans due to their reduced flow rate. This year, we made a complete drill fill with Sure Gro, but set the population on 170,000 to achieve a flow rate of 156,000 seeds per acre, which is a 13 reduced seeding rate compared to the untreated soybeans. Final Population Bushels Per Acre* Sure Gro Advantage Brand-Variety Sure Gro Untreated Sure Gro Untreated Bu./A. BECK 375NRR 113, , BECK 417NRR 120, , BECK 292RR 119, , BECK 336NRR 149, , BECK 323RR 133, , AVERAGE 127, , *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Beck s Sure Gro coating insures your Roundup Ready seed investment. Protect the Bean... Insure the Stand Advantage for Sure Gro Year Planting Date Final Population Bu./A April , April 18 +6, April 17 +8, April , April 12-2, April 1 +23, April 3 +10, April 17 +2, April 2-4, April 5 0* -1.4 Average +11, Summary: *In this years test, with an estimated 13 reduced seeding rate for Sure Gro soybeans, we achieved the same population as the untreated soybeans. While the untreated seed out yielded Sure Gro by 1.4 bushels per acre this year, our ten year average favors the use of Sure Gro soybeans for improving stands and achieving higher yields. Now that Sure Gro comes standard on all Beck soybean varieties, more farmers will now enjoy the benefits of this technology. Beck s recommends that farmers reduce their seeding rates by 10 and allow the Sure Gro technology to insure a good stand.

71 BECK'S Foliar Fungicide and Insecticide Study 2004 RAINFALL Location: N8 plot Seeding Rate: 170,000 seeds/a. April 1.2 in. Planted: April 26, 2004 Previous Crop: Corn May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 21, 2004 Tillage: S-tine June 7.4 in. : Four 30 rows Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax July 2.8 in. August 3.5 in. Total 20.1 in. 63 Purpose: With the threat of soybean rust coming into the United States, we conducted this study to learn about the effects of Quadris (a fungicide) on soybeans in general. We are also testing two seed-applied insecticides (Gaucho and Cruiser which were not yet labeled at the time of testing) and one foliar insecticide, Warrior. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Yield Brand-Variety Treatment 1 BECK 375NRR Quadris BECK 375NRR Gaucho BECK 375NRR Quadris / Warrior BECK 375NRR Warrior BECK 375NRR Cruiser BECK 375NRR No Treatment AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Bushels* Per Acre Summary: In this two-replication test, foliar and seed-applied treatments all showed yield improvements of 5-7 bushels per acre. Furthermore, Japanese beetle feeding was reduced on the plants sprayed with Warrior, and plants sprayed with Quadris remained healthier longer. No cost comparisons are being made on the seed applied insecticides since they are not labeled. However, 5-7 bushels per acre would more than pay for the cost of using either Quadris ($14.00-$16.00/A.) or Warrior ($6.00-$8.00/A.) or both in this particular example. See a similar study in the PNB section of this publication for slightly different results. The photo shows the study where two seed-applied insecticides, Gaucho and Cruiser, (which were not yet labeled at the time of testing) and one foliar insecticide, Warrior, were being evaluated at Pontiac National Bank s research facility in Pontiac, IL.

72 64 BECK'S Planting Date Study on Soybeans RAINFALL Location: 300-5S plot Previous Crop: Corn April 1.2 in. Harvested: September 14, 2004 & Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 5.2 in. October 12, 2004 Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax June 7.4 in. : 30 rows Varieties ed: 295NRR & 417NRR July 2.8 in. Population: 133,000 seeds/a. August 3.5 in. Total 20.1 in. Purpose: Is it too early to plant soybeans? This question comes up every spring as temperatures begin to increase and the snow melts. So what is the correct answer? It is difficult to give an exact date, since spring weather conditions can vary greatly from year to year. This study has been conducted for several years and compares two soybean varieties, a Group II and a Group IV, in six planting dates ranging from April 3 to June 1. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1=Erect 5=Flat Planting Date Brand-Variety Bushels* Per Acre April 3 BECK 295NRR April 3 BECK 417NRR AVERAGE April 9 BECK 295NRR April 9 BECK 417NRR AVERAGE April 15 BECK 295NRR April 15 BECK 417NRR AVERAGE May 1 BECK 295NRR May 1 BECK 417NRR AVERAGE May 14 BECK 295NRR May 14 BECK 417NRR AVERAGE June 1 BECK 295NRR June 1 BECK 417NRR AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Summary: In past years, our early April planting date often produced the highest yields. In 2004, we saw the same trend: the April 3 rd planting date resulted in the highest average yield followed by the April 9 th planting date. The mid-may and early June plantings often have much less yield than this year s results show. This study is a reflection of the record-breaking type of year that many farmers experienced.

73 BECK'S Soybean Variety Planting Date Study 2004 RAINFALL Location: A6, A5 W. plot Previous Crop: Corn April 1.2 in. Harvested: September 15, 2004 & Tillage: No-Till May 5.2 in. October 3, 2004 Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax June 7.4 in. : 15 rows July 2.8 in. August 3.5 in. Total 20.1 in. 65 Purpose: This study compares four soybeans from late group II to late group III on three planting dates. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1=Erect 5=Flat Planting Date Brand-Variety Emerged Population April 13 BECK 292RR 123, BECK 323RR 133, BECK 336NRR 139, BECK 417NRR 115, AVERAGE 127, Bushels* Per Acre April 30 BECK 292RR 136, BECK 323RR 115, BECK 336NRR 141, BECK 417NRR 149, AVERAGE 135, May 17 BECK 292RR 105, BECK 336NRR 135, BECK 417NRR 126, BECK 323RR 122, AVERAGE 122, *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Summary: Contrary to historical planting date results, this year s highest yield average (60.4 Bu./A.) was produced on our latest planting date (May 17), which ironically also had the lowest population. BECK 292RR also was the top yielding variety overall, which is contrary to our historical data and expectations for yield ability of group II vs. group III soybeans.

74 66 BECK'S 7.5" vs. 15" vs. 30" Row Spacing Study on Soybeans RAINFALL Location: E3 plot Previous Crop: Corn April 1.2 in. Planted: April 27, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 21, 2004 Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax June 7.4 in. : 7.5" 190,000) July 2.8 in. 15" 160,000) August 3.5 in. 30" 130,000) Total 20.1 in. Purpose: Soybean varieties can vary greatly in their structure and ability to branch. Selecting the correct variety for your soil type along with knowing how that variety responds to various populations and row spacing is critical for maximizing yield. This study compares four different Beck s soybean varieties at 7.5, 15 and 30 row spacing. Target Planting Population Emergence Standability 1=Erect 5=Flat Plant Height (in.) Pod Height (in.) Brand-Variety Bu./A.* 7.5" ROWS BECK 274NRR 190, , BECK 323RR 190, , BECK 354NRR 190, , BECK 375NRR 190, , AVERAGE 157, " ROWS BECK 274NRR 160, , BECK 323RR 160, , BECK 354NRR 160, , BECK 375NRR 160, , AVERAGE 128, " ROWS BECK 274NRR 130,000 83, BECK 323RR 130, , BECK 354NRR 130,000 78, BECK 375NRR 130,000 86, AVERAGE 87, *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Summary: Yield differences between all row widths varied by 6.7 bushels per acre in This is the second highest variation between row widths in this seven-year study. Our seven-year average, however, still shows only 1.7 bushels per acre difference between all row spacings, with slightly higher yields in 7.5 and 15 rows compared to 30 row spacing. BECK 375NRR, a very branchy variety, produced a significantly higher yield in the 30 rows compared to the other varieties. BECK 274NRR, with their medium to narrow plant structure, produced a significantly lower yield in the 30 rows. SEVEN YEAR AVERAGE* Average *Different varieties used each year. Bold entries indicate highest yield each year.

75 BECK'S 15 vs. 30 Row Conventional-Till Population Study 2004 RAINFALL Location: S & S plots Previous Crop: Corn April 1.2 in. Planted: April 26, 2004 Tillage: Conventional May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 17, 2004 Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax June 7.4 in. July August Total in. 3.5 in in. Purpose: Farmers are looking for ways to reduce seed costs without reducing yield. This study compares three populations in 30 rows and three populations in 15 rows to evaluate the yield of different seeding rates. Target Population Emerged Population Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Bushels* Per Acre Brand-Variety 30 ROWS BECK 323RR 100,000 63, BECK 417NRR 100,000 74, BECK 323RR 120,000 77, BECK 417NRR 120,000 81, BECK 323RR 140,000 63, BECK 417NRR 140,000 91, AVERAGE 75, ROWS BECK 323RR 140, , BECK 417NRR 140,000 71, BECK 323RR 160, , BECK 417NRR 160, , BECK 323RR 180, , BECK 417NRR 180, , AVERAGE 120, *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Average Yield per Population Summary: While this one study in a conventional till environment did show some significant differences in yield as seeding rate was reduced to the lowest population, there was little difference in yield when comparing the high population to the medium population. With Sure Gro coated seed, farmers can reduce seeding rates, save on seed costs and maintain yield performance. I was pleased with the uniformity and early vigor of the BECK 323RR s. The Sure Gro treatment aided us in the early planting situations. This was our first year using Beck s products and we have been thoroughly pleased. Rick Brummett Brookston, IN

76 68 BECK'S Advanced Soybeans in No-Till and Conventional RAINFALL Location: H4, H5 (No-Till) : 15 rows April 1.2 in ,4N (Conv.) Seeding Rate 170,000 seeds/a. May 5.2 in. Planted: May 7, 2004 Previous Crop: Corn June 7.4 in. Harvested: September 15, 2004 (Conv.) Herbicide: Roundup Weather Max July 2.8 in. Purpose: September 28, 2004 (No-Till) August 3.5 in. Total 20.1 in. This study compares our leading experimental varieties in our Head Start testing program to our leading products. We are evaluating yield and agronomic characteristics in both the no-till and conventional-till environments. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Yield Brand-Variety Bushels* Per Acre NO-TILL 1 BECK EX BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 405NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 295NRR BECK EX BECK 354NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 417NRR BECK EX BECK 334CRR BECK 274NRR BECK EX AVERAGE CONVENTIONAL 1 BECK EX BECK EX BECK 354NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 367NRR BECK 334CRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 405NRR BECK 417NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK 295NRR BECK EX BECK 274NRR BECK 323RR AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Advantage in No-Till

77 BECK'S No-Till vs. Conventional-Till Long Range Soybean Study 2004 RAINFALL Location: E7 E8 plots Seeding Rate 170,000 seeds/a. April 1.2 in. Planted: April 24, 2004 Previous Crop: Corn May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 17, 2004 Tillage: No-Till - None June 7.4 in. : 15" Tye Drill Conv. - Moldboard Plow / S-tine July 2.8 in. Soil Type: Crosby Herbicide: 22 oz. WeatherMax August 3.5 in. Total 20.1 in. Purpose: From , we studied how four different soybean varieties responded in emergence, plant height, podding height, disease resistance, standability, and yield using no-till and conventional-till practices. Since 2000, we expanded the study to include twice as many varieties, and we used a 15 row drill instead of the 7 ½ row drill. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Advantage for Conv.-Till (per Variety) Yield Brand-Variety Bushels* Per Acre NO-TILL STUDY 1 BECK EX BECK 336NRR BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK 354NRR BECK EX BECK 405NRR BECK 323RR AVERAGE CONVENTIONAL STUDY 1 BECK EX BECK 375NRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 354NRR BECK 323RR BECK EX BECK 405NRR AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture No-Till vs Conventional-Till Soybean Study Fourteen Year Comparison ( ) N C Advantage for Conventional-Till Summary: After fourteen years of testing no-till vs. conventional practices in this same location, the overall average shows a 0.9 Bu./A. difference between the two practices with conventional-till winning eight out of fourteen years. Conv.-Till = 54.2 Bu./A. No-Till = 53.3 Bu./A. Over the years, we have observed a greater concentration of earthworms in the no-till areas, as well as improved water percolation into the soil after a heavy rain. The last two year s results have shown the largest advantage for conventional-till (4.5 Bu./A. and 6.4 Bu./A.). In this year s test, every variety performed better in conventional till.

78 70 BECK'S Lime Study II on Soybeans 2004 RAINFALL Location: S. plot Soil Type: Genesee Silt Loam April 1.2 in. Planted: May 14, 2004 Previous Crop: Corn May 5.2 in. Harvested: September 30, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / Field Cultivator June 7.4 in. : Four 30" rows Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax July 2.8 in. Population: 140,000 seeds/a. August 3.5 in. Total 20.1 in. Purpose: This study compares four of Beck s top yielding soybean varieties planted where 3 ton/a. of the following lime types were applied in the Spring of 1998: High Calcium Lime, High Magnesium Lime and Bed Ash (Calcium Sulfate). Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat 2004 Bushels* Per Acre 2 Yr. Average 02 & 04 Yield Brand-Variety BED ASH (Calcium Sulfate) 1 BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 405NRR AVERAGE HIGH CALCIUM LIME 1 BECK 405NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 417NRR AVERAGE HIGH MAGNESIUM LIME 1 BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 417NRR AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. SOIL TEST RESULTS (IN LBS./A.) ph P K Mg Ca C.E.C. SPRING 1999 Bed Ash (VH) 550 (VH) 800 (H)* 5400 (H) 17.0 High Calcium (VH) 310 (H) 638 (H)* 4968 (H) 15.0 High Magnesium (VH) 464 (VH) 778 (H)* 5292 (H) 17.0 SPRING 2000 Bed Ash (VH) 428 (VH) 788 (H)* 4752 (H) 16.0 High Calcium (VH) 384 (VH) 680 (H)* 5400 (H) 17.0 High Magnesium (VH) 332 (VH) 616 (H)* 4860 (H) 15.0 SPRING 2001 Bed Ash (VH) 398 (VH) 526 (M)* 5474 (H) 16.0 High Calcium (VH) 318 (VH) 542 (M)* 5684 (H) 17.0 High Magnesium (VH) 226 (VH) 450 (M)* 4520 (H) 14.0 SUMMER 2002 Bed Ash (VH) 518 (VH) 610 (M)* 5668 (H) 17.0 High Calcium (VH) 434 (VH) 572 (M)* 5488 (H) 17.0 High Magnesium (VH) 408 (VH) 518 (M)* 4416 (H) 14.0 VH = Very High H = High M = Medium L = Low * The Mg results are relative to Ca and C.E.C. Soil test conducted by Agri-Labs. Summary: Our 1998 results were inconclusive due to Spring flooding. The results showed lower yields where High Magnesium Lime was applied. It s interesting to see how the ph has increased where the Bed Ash and High Calcium Lime were added, but decreased where the High Magnesium lime was applied. To our surprise, we also found that the Magnesium levels dropped where the High Magnesium Lime was applied. In addition, yields in the High Magnesium Lime area were over 20 bushels per acre better in last year s corn plot, and 6 bushels per acre better in this year s soybean plot. The two-year soybean average (2002 and 2004), however, only shows a 2.5 bushel per acre difference between any of the lime types.

79 71 BECK'S No-Till Double-Crop Soybeans after Wheat Study RAINFALL Location: D5 plot Seeding Rate 225,000 seeds/a. April 1.2 in. Planted: June 30, 2004 Previous Crop: Wheat May 5.2 in. Harvested: November 8, 2004 Tillage: No-Till June 7.4 in. : 7.5 rows Herbicide: Preplant: Roundup WeatherMax July 2.8 in. Replications: Two (averaged) August 3.5 in. Total 20.1 in. Purpose: Double crop soybeans after wheat can be profitable in Central Indiana if the weather cooperates. For double crop soybeans to be successful, we need adequate rainfall during July and August along with a normal to later than normal frost. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Yield Brand-Variety Bushels* Per Acre 1 BECK 323RR BECK 295NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 434NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 274NRR BECK 334CRR AVERAGE DOUBLE CROP SOYBEAN PLOT AVERAGES Plant Year Planting Date Height (IN.) Bushels* Per Acre 2004 June July July June June June June July July July July July No Plot No Plot No Plot 1991 June Average Average does not include FIRST KILLING FREEZE (28 o OR LESS) North Central South Columbia City Farmland Indianapolis Washington 2004 Oct. 5 Oct Oct. 2 Oct. 2 Nov Oct. 14 Oct. 14 Oct. 14 Nov.2** 2001 Oct. 7 Oct. 7 Oct. 28 Oct Nov. 5 Nov. 5 Nov. 15 Nov Oct. 21 Oct. 18 Nov. 3 Nov Oct. 22 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 7* 1997 Oct. 23 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct Nov. 2 Nov. 2 Nov. 2 Nov Sept. 23 Sept. 23 Nov. 3 Nov Oct. 27 Oct. 27 Nov. 23 Nov Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Nov. 1 Nov Oct. 19 Oct. 19 Oct. 19 Oct Sept. 28 Oct. 16 Oct. 16 Nov Oct. 26 Oct. 26 Oct. 27 Oct Oct. 4 Oct. 4 Nov. 3 Nov Oct. 14 Oct. 6 Oct. 12 Oct Oct. 12 Oct. 4 Oct. 12 Oct Nov. 3 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov Nov. 20 Oct. 2 Nov. 21 Nov Nov. 3 Nov. 6 Nov. 6 Nov. 6 Source: Ken Scheeringa, Purdue Agronomy Dept. *Vincennes location.(killing Frost = 32 o F, Killing Freeze = 28 o F). **Bloomington location. Summary: This year s results yielded over three bushels per acre more than our thirteen year average, however, when compared to the years where we had at least double digit yields (10 Bu./A. or more), this year s results were just below average. Our below normal rainfall in July and cooler August temperatures contributed to the average yields.

80 72 Timing of harvest in the South normally conflicts with Beck s annual Pre-Harvest Field Show held at our Central Indiana location. For that reason we expanded our Practical Farm Research program into the Southern marketing region and hosted a Field Show in early August for farmers in Southern Indiana, Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky. This venture will allow Southern farmers to take advantage of observing the many specialized research studies prior to their busiest time of harvest. It also allows them to secure their seed early for the next season and take advantage of the Field Show discounts. Southern farmers are still welcome and encouraged to attend the Field Show at Beck s Central Indiana location. District Sales Managers Gary Folz and Gene Hagedorn worked successfully with farm cooperator, Rick Fischer to develop and implement this year s research program. Special thanks to Rick for his extra efforts in overseeing the plots. Rootworm Control Corn Study RAINFALL Cooperator: Rick Fischer Population: 29,900 seeds/a. April 2.9 in. Location: Mount Vernon, IN Previous Crop: Soybeans May 8.9 in. Planted: April 14, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / Field Cultivator June 1.6 in. Harvested: September 23, 2004 Herbicide: 1 qt. Aatrex / 2 oz. Callisto / July 7.3 in. : 30 rows 2.5 qts. Degree Xtra August 1.6 in. Soil Type: Evansville (Heavy Clay) Insecticide: 2 oz. Pounce Total 22.3 in. Purpose: This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of Monsanto rootworm transgenic event (MON 863), and the seed-applied insecticide, Poncho 1250 from Gustafson (Bayer). Yield Brand-Hybrid Weight Percent Moisture Adjusted* Yield 1 BECK 5422RW BECK 5422Bt 1 Poncho 1250 (checker) BECK 5422Bt BECK 5737RWCL AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids - Gary Folz & Gene Hagedorn. Summary: Since the plot was planted following soybeans, and corn rootworm are typically not a problem in our southern marketing area, we did not expect to see much of an advantage for any type of corn rootworm protected seed. However, this year s study showed that the rootworm version of BECK 5422 out-yielded BECK 5422Bt 1. BECK 5422Bt 1 with Poncho 1250 performed similarly to BECK 5422RW. Keep in mind that this is one-year data and more research is needed.

81 Corn Show Plot RAINFALL Cooperator: Rick Fischer Population: 29,900 seeds/a. April 2.9 in. Location: Mount Vernon, IN Previous Crop: Soybeans May 8.9 in. Planted: April 14, 2004 Tillage: V-Rip / Field Cultivator June 1.6 in. Harvested: September 23, 2004 Herbicide: 1 qt. Aatrex / 2 oz. Callisto / July 7.3 in. : 30 rows 2.5 qts. Degree Xtra August 1.6 in. Soil Type: Evansville (Heavy Clay) Insecticide: 2 oz. Pounce Total 22.3 in. 73 Yield Brand-Hybrid Weight Percent Moisture Adjusted* Yield 1 BECK 6599CBRR BECK BECK 5454CL BECK 7997CB BECK 7997CBCL BECK 6464CL BECK 7997CL Pioneer 33M BECK 7538Bt BECK 6722RR BECK BECK 5422CBCL BECK EX BECK BECK 5737CL BECK EX BECK 6197CB BECK 5538CL BECK 5483Bt AVERAGE BECK 5422Bt 1 checker average = at an average moisture of Food Grade Corn Study Yield Brand-Hybrid Weight Percent Moisture Adjusted* Yield 1 BECK 5627 (Food Grade hybrid) Pioneer 32H BECK EX 0116 (Food Grade hybrid) BECK EX 2374ND BECK 5602NDCB AVERAGE BECK 6827 checker average = at an average moisture of *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids - Gary Folz & Gene Hagedorn. Food Grade Corn: Used by dry millers to produce cereal and snack food products. The endosperm is much harder than commodity corn and is higher in test weight. ND=NutriDense : Nutritionally enhanced hybrid for swine and poultry producers. Has increased levels of crude protein, essential amino acids, and oil.

82 74 Corn Population Study RAINFALL Cooperator: Rick Fischer Previous Crop: Soybeans April 2.9 in. Location: Mount Vernon, IN Tillage: V-Rip / Field Cultivator May 8.9 in. Planted: April 14, 2004 Herbicide: 1 qt. Aatrex / 2 oz. Callisto / June 1.6 in. Harvested: September 23, qts. Degree Xtra July 7.3 in. : 30 rows Insecticide: 2 oz. Pounce August 1.6 in. Soil Type: Evansville (Heavy Clay) Total 22.3 in. Purpose: One key management decision to maximize return per acre is choosing the correct population for each hybrid for a given soil type. This is the first year of an ongoing study in our Southern Practical Farm Research site to learn the specific population at which some of our current hybrids optimize their yield. Harvest Population Weight Percent Moisture Bushels* Per Acre Brand-Hybrid 24,000 SEEDS/A. BECK , BECK 7538Bt 1 23, BECK 5422Bt 1 24, AVERAGE 23, ,600 SEEDS/A. BECK 5422Bt 1 28, BECK 7538Bt 1 28, BECK , AVERAGE 28, ,000 SEEDS/A. BECK 5422Bt 1 32, BECK 7538Bt 1 33, BECK , AVERAGE 32, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. Plot weighed by Beck s Hybrids Gary Folz & Gene Hagedorn Summary: We would normally expect BECK 5422Bt 1 to maximize its yield at a lower population because it is a flex-ear type hybrid. However, this was an exceptionally high yielding year due to the rainfall pattern, and BECK 5422Bt 1 produced higher yields at higher populations. BECK 7538Bt 1 and BECK 6197 both increased in yield as population increased. This corresponds to our long-term data on these hybrids, where they have performed consistently at higher populations.

83 Soybean Show Plot 2004 RAINFALL Cooperator: Rick Fischer Seeding Rate: 185,000 seeds/a. April 2.9 in. Location: Mount Vernon, IN Previous Crop: Soybeans May 8.9 in. Planted: May 22, 2004 Tillage: Chisel / Field Cultivator June 1.6 in. Harvested: September 27, 2004 Herbicide: 40 oz. Glystar July 7.3 in. : 7.5 rows August 1.6 in. Total 22.3 in. 75 Yield Brand-Variety Adjusted* Yield 1 BECK EX Pioneer 93M Asgrow BECK 354NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 365CRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 417NRR BECK 434NRR BECK EX BECK 437NRR BECK 476NRR BECK 323RR BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 334CRR BECK 387NRR BECK EX AVERAGE 68.7 BECK 405NRR checker average = 71.1 Bu./A. *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Weighed by: Beck s Hybrids Gary Folz & Gene Hagedorn Many farmers from Southern Indiana, Kentucky and Southern Illinois attended the Southern Field Show and toured the many agronomic research studies designed for Beck s customers in the South. Purpose: Soybean Fungicide / Insecticide Study 2004 Quadris fungicide has been used in our Southern marketing area to control foliar diseases in soybeans. This test included Quadris alone and Quadris plus Warrior insecticide for controlling pests like soybean aphids. Yield Brand-Variety Bushels* Per Acre 1 BECK 405NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 405NRR with Quadris BECK 405NRR with Quadris & Warrior 66.6 AVERAGE 66.9 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Weighed by: Beck s Hybrids Gary Folz & Gene Hagedorn Summary: Due to the rainfall pattern and since the plot was following soybeans, we expected to see an advantage for using Quadris. This plot saw no benefit. This is only one-year data, and we will continue to perform this study in future years.

84 76 Soybean Population and Treatment Study 2004 RAINFALL Cooperator: Rick Fischer Previous Crop: Soybeans April 2.9 in. Location: Mount Vernon, IN Tillage: Chisel / Field Cultivator May 8.9 in. Planted: May 22, 2004 Herbicide: Glystar June 1.6 in. Harvested: September 24, 2004 July 7.3 in. : 7.5 rows August 1.6 in. Total 22.3 in. Purpose: This study compares two bushy varieties at three different populations. We also are comparing Sure Gro to untreated and Sure Gro + Cruiser. Yield Brand-Variety Target Population Harvest Population Bushels* Per Acre POPULATION STUDY 2 BECK 405NRR 225, , BECK 405NRR 185, , BECK 405NRR 150, , BECK 375NRR 225, , BECK 375NRR 185, , BECK 375NRR 150, , SURE GRO STUDY 1 BECK 417NRR Sure Gro 185, , BECK 417NRR Untreated 185, , CRUISER STUDY 1 BECK 375NRR Cruiser 185,000 N/A BECK 375NRR 185,000 N/A 70.7 AVERAGE 165, *Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. Weighed by: Beck s Hybrids Gary Folz & Gene Hagedorn Population Summary: Sure Gro Summary: Cruiser Insecticide Summary: BECK 405NRR, a very bushy bean, performed best at the lowest population (150,000). BECK 375NRR, a medium-bushy bean, also performed better at the low and medium populations versus the 225,000 population. The Sure Gro treated BECK 417NRR soybeans had 10,600 more plants than the untreated BECK 417NRR. The Sure Gro BECK 417NRR out-yielded the untreated by 2.9 Bu./A. This is comparable to Beck s long-term research. Cruiser is not yet labeled for soybeans, but is expected yet this fall. It out-yielded BECK 375NRR without Cruiser by 0.9 Bu./A. We plan to do more research on this insecticide, which can reduce bean leaf beetle populations in the spring, thereby reducing the risk for pod mottle virus later in the season. Beck s Southern Field Show was very different than typical seed company field shows. It was very in depth and relevant to practices farmers in our area are concerned with such as soybean research in reduced populations. Nick Womack Henderson, KY

85 77 In 2004, we began working with Pontiac National Bank in Pontiac, Illinois to support their efforts to provide farmers with practical farm research in their region. The following corn and soybean research demonstrates Beck s and PNB s commitment to providing research that is designed with the farmer in mind. Jason Webster, Farm Manager, CCA developed the concepts and implemented the testing at Pontiac National Bank s research station. Beck s supported PNB s efforts through supplying seed, and seed with special treatments and coatings, as well as information on obtaining special equipment needed for testing. Intellicoat Early Plant Corn Study 2004 RAINFALL Location: Pontiac, IL Previous Crop: Wheat April 1.79 in. Harvested: September 20, 2004 Tillage: Conventional May 4.90 in. Population: 32,000 seeds/a. Herbicide: Epic / Atrazine June 4.36 in. Purpose: Insecticide: Aztec July 5.23 in. August 4.77 in. Total in. Finding enough days to plant corn in a timely manner can be difficult in some years, especially for farmers who want to plant early when yield potential is greatest. Intellicoat Early Plant polymer coating technology offers farmers an opportunity to spread their workload, plant during the optimum period for highest yield potential, and avoid late planting which often leads to yield reduction. This study compares two Beck hybrids, 5422 and 6197 with and without Intellicoat technology on two planting dates in early April. Planting Date Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Weight Moisture Bushels Per Acre April 5 BECK 5422 Early Plant 30, BECK 6197 Early Plant 32, AVERAGE 31, BECK , BECK , AVERAGE 31, April 12 BECK 5422 Early Plant 28, BECK 6197 Early Plant 33, AVERAGE 30, BECK , BECK , AVERAGE 30, Summary: BECK 5422 Early Plant ended up with a slightly reduced stand due to a plantability issue, (a problem that BECK 6197 Early Plant did not have). Overall, the Early Plant Corn yielded comparable to the untreated seed, and it takes 4-6 bushels per acre to break even. This plot did not show the advantage for Early Plant technology that we have seen in other testing locations published in this book.

86 78 Corn Planting Date Study 2004 RAINFALL Location: Pontiac, IL Previous Crop: Wheat April 1.79 in. Harvested: October 21, 2004 Tillage: Conventional May 4.90 in. Population: 32,000 seeds/a. Herbicide: Epic / Atrazine June 4.36 in. Insecticide: Aztec July 5.23 in. August 4.77 in. Total in. Purpose: To evaluate the yields of two hybrids of different maturities at nine different planting dates. This plot will be replicated each year and planting date yield averages will be evaluated over multiple year history. Planting Date Brand-Hybrid Percent Moisture Weight Bushels Per Acre April 5 BECK 5283Bt BECK AVERAGE April 12 BECK 5283Bt BECK AVERAGE April 19 BECK 5283Bt BECK AVERAGE April 28 BECK 5283Bt BECK AVERAGE May 5 BECK 5283Bt BECK AVERAGE May 10 BECK 5283Bt BECK AVERAGE May 17 BECK 5283Bt BECK AVERAGE May 24 BECK 5283Bt BECK AVERAGE June 1 BECK 5283Bt BECK AVERAGE Summary: In general the earlier planted corn had the highest yield, and as we planted later the yield decreased. It is interesting to note that there was 124 bushels per acre difference from the earliest April planting to the latest May planting. The June 1 st planting became a trap crop for corn rootworm beetles; there was severe silk clipping at pollination time and no insecticide application was made, consequently it produced only 3 bushels per acre.

87 Corn Population Study 2004 RAINFALL Location: Pontiac, IL Previous Crop: Wheat April 1.79 in. Planted: April 19, 2004 Tillage: Conventional May 4.90 in. Harvested: October 21, 2004 Herbicide: Epic / Atrazine June 4.36 in. : 30 rows Insecticide: Aztec July 5.23 in. Population: Variable Soil Type: Crane Loam and August 4.77 in. Wea Silty Clay Loam Total in. 79 Purpose: To evaluate indeterminate (flex-ear) and determinate hybrids at varied populations of 21,000 to 40,000 per acre. Bu./A Indeterminate Determinate 50 21K 23K 25K 26K 27K 29K 30K 31K 33K 35K 36K 37K 39K 40K Final Harvested Population Summary: The graph illustrates how the different hybrids peak in yield at different points; the indeterminate (flex-ear type) performed best at 29,000 seeds per acre while the determinate ear performed best at 31,000 population. The lowest yield for the indeterminate ear was the 21,000 population, while the lower yields for the determinate ear hybrid were 36,000 and 40,000 seeds per acre. This shows how we were able to push each ear type to the extreme end of the populations where they normally perform best and determine the population where their performance declines. Using population charts like this as well as Beck s more extensive Population Study also published in this book, can improve your net return per acre by simply using the right population to optimize the genetic potential of each hybrid you plant.

88 80 Twin-Row vs. 30 Row Corn Study 2004 RAINFALL Location: Pontiac, IL Previous Crop: Wheat April 1.79 in. Planted: April 24, 2004 Tillage: Conventional May 4.90 in. Harvested: October 21, 2004 Herbicide: Epic / Atrazine June 4.36 in. Hybrid ed: BECK 5339CBCL Insecticide: Aztec July 5.23 in. Soil Type: Crane Loam and August 4.77 in. Wea Silty Clay Loam Total in. Purpose: Great Plains manufacturing revived the twin-row concept a few years ago and began producing twin-row planters. This test compares twin rows (8 rows on 30 centers) to 30 rows at planting populations of 30,000 to 40,000 seeds per acre. Planting Population Harvest Population Percent Moisture Weight Bushels Per Acre Twin-Row Advantage Twin Row 30,000 30, Row 30,000 30, Twin Row 33,000 31, Row 33,000 32, Twin Row 35,000 34, Row 35,000 35, Twin Row 38,000 35, Row 38,000 37, Twin Row 41,000 38, Row 41,000 41, AVERAGE 34, Summary: Overall the twin-row corn out yielded the 30 corn by an average of 8.1 bushels per acre. There was a significant yield response of an additional 8 bushels per acre by increasing planting populations on the twin-row corn over 38,000. From 30,000 to 35,000 there was only a 2.1 bushel difference in the twin-row corn. In the 30 rows there was only a 5.8 bushel difference between 30,000 and 41,000 planting populations. Consistent patterns in yield relating to populations were not evident in this plot. This season offered adequate moisture for the higher populations to perform well. In droughty conditions and in years with stalk diseases, higher populations contribute to more stress and lodging problems. See Beck s twin-row studies conducted at the home office for more information on this year s twin-row vs. 30 row research. Rootworm Control Corn Study 2004 Location: Pontiac, IL Previous Crop: Wheat Planted: April 24, 2004 Tillage: Conventional Harvested: October 21, 2004 Herbicide: Epic / Atrazine Population: 32,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Variable Purpose: To plant and evaluate isoline corn hybrids with and without insecticide, Poncho 250, Poncho 1250 seed treatments and YieldGard Corn Rootworm conversion. These results show only the Beck hybrids that were tested. Yield Brand-Hybrid Weight Moisture Bushels Per Acre 1 BECK 5322RW BECK 5322 Poncho BECK 5322 Aztec BECK AVERAGE Summary: Yield results show that all seed treatments, granular insecticide and rootworm trait technology improved yield over the isoline without an insecticide, even with low rootworm pressure.

89 Soybean Population / Seed Treatment Study 2004 RAINFALL Location: Pontiac, IL Previous Crop: Wheat April 1.79 in. Planted: May 5, 2004 Tillage: Conventional May 4.90 in. Harvested: October 14, 2004 Herbicide: Glypho Max Plus June 4.36 in. : 15 rows July 5.23 in. August Total in in. Purpose: To compare the yield performance of Sure Gro and untreated soybeans at a normal population as well as a reduced population. Our goal is to see if a lower population with treated soybeans gives the same yields as the higher populations with treated and untreated soybeans. Planting Rate Brand-Hybrid Treatment Planter Setting Emerged Population BECK 323RR Sure Gro 150, , , BECK 323RR Sure Gro (Reduced rate) 131, , , BECK 323RR Untreated 150, , , Bushels Per Acre BECK 336NRR Sure Gro 165, , , BECK 336NRR Sure Gro (Reduced rate) 143, , , BECK 336NRR Untreated 165, , , BECK 375NRR Sure Gro 165, , , BECK 375NRR Sure Gro (Reduced rate) 143, , , BECK 375NRR Untreated 165, , , Sure Gro 62.2 Bu./A. Untreated 61.2 Bu./A Bu/A. Sure Gro Advantage Summary: Between all three varieties the Sure Gro soybeans averaged a 1 bushel yield advantage over the untreated. Between the Sure Gro and untreated populations, we had more plants emerge per acre with the untreated seed. This was due to using the same Planter Setting for both Sure Gro and untreated seed. We believe the Planting Rate, however, was about 7 less for the Sure Gro seed due to the friction of the coating in the seed meter. When we set the equipment to plant 13 less, we actually averaged 20 less (according to stand counts). Untreated Sure Gro Coated

90 82 RAINFALL Location: Pontiac, IL Previous Crop: Wheat April 1.79 in. Planted: May 5, 2004 Tillage: Conventional May 4.90 in. Harvested: October 14, 2004 Herbicide: Glypho Max Plus June 4.36 in. Population: 165,000 seeds/a. July 5.23 in. August 4.77 in. Total in. Purpose: Soybean Foliar Insecticide / Fungicide Study 2004 To evaluate yield performance of foliar insecticide and fungicide applications on soybeans. Bushels Insecticide / Fungicide Per Acre Stratego / Baythroid 67.7 Warrior / Quilt 66.5 Baythroid 64.8 Warrior 63.4 Penncap 63.1 Untreated 62.9 Untreated 62.9 Mustang Max 62.6 Govern 61.4 Untreated 61.1 AVERAGE 63.6 Bushels Overall Average Per Acre 62.3 Insecticide 63.1 Insecticide/Fungicide 67.1 Summary: In all insecticide and fungicide applications there was a yield increase over the untreated check. However, the yield increase was not enough to cover the cost of product and application. For insecticides, the average break-even yield increase needed was 1.9 bushels, and our plots indicated an increase of 0.8 bushels. For fungicide and insecticide treatments the break-even yield needed was 5.0 bushels per acre. Our treatments showed only a 4.8 bushel difference, which was not enough to cover the cost of product and application. For a similar study also published in this book, look at Beck s Foliar Fungicide and Insecticide Study. Purpose: Seed Applied Insecticide and Foliar Insecticide Soybean Study 2004 To evaluate seed treatment performance of Gaucho and Cruiser treated soybeans, as well as an application of Warrior to determine the duration of the systemic insecticides Gaucho and Cruiser. Once labeled, Gaucho and Cruiser seed treatments may be useful in controlling bean leaf beetles and soybean aphids, especially in early planting situations. Bushels Treatment used on BECK 323RR Per Acre Warrior 65.2 Gaucho 64.4 Cruiser 63.8 Untreated 62.6 AVERAGE 64.0 Summary: The Cruiser treatments did an excellent job controlling bean leaf beetle populations after the soybeans emerged. Gaucho did not show protection in this test against bean leaf beetle populations, but had the second highest yield. The Warrior insecticide treatment demonstrated the highest yield.

91 83 RAINFALL Location: Pontiac, IL Previous Crop: Wheat April 1.79 in. Planted: May 5, 2004 Tillage: Conventional May 4.90 in. Harvested: October 14, 2004 Herbicide: Glypho Max Plus June 4.36 in. Population: 165,000 seeds/a. July 5.23 in. August 4.77 in. Total in. Purpose: Soybean Foliar Feed Study 2004 Purpose: This study compares two foliar feed fertilizer products for soybeans, Postman (a Zn and Mn product) and Soyboost (a N, P, K and micro-nutrient product). Bushels Foliar Summary: We saw minimal Foliar Product Per Acre Cost Per Acre yield differences between the 1 Qt. fb 1 Qt. Soyboost 53.0 $22.00 unsprayed vs. the foliar feed 1 Qt. Soyboost 52.8 $11.00 products. While the Soyboost Unsprayed check (average 2 reps) product yielded slightly more, 1 Qt. Postman 52.2 $ 2.00 the break-even yield using 1 Qt. fb 1 Qt. Postman 51.9 $ 4.00 $6.00 per bushel soybeans 2 Qt. Postman 51.9 $ 4.00 and 1 qt. of product is about 2 2 Qt. fb 2 Qt. Postman 51.6 $ 8.00 bushels per acre, a goal we did not reach. Soybean Optimize Study 2004 In this study, we are evaluating Nitragin s new Optimize Soybean Growth Promoter and its effect on yield. Optimize is a natural biological compound to improve early season vigor, soybean stands and yield. Its carrier is the Cell-Tech inoculant. Bushels Treatment Per Acre Optimize 62.7 Untreated 61.0 AVERAGE +1.7 Advantage for Optimize Purpose: Soybean Foliar Fungicide Study 2004 To evaluate the performance of four fungicides: Headline, Tilt, Quilt and Stratego. Bushels Treatment Per Acre Unsprayed 62.4 Headline 65.2 Unsprayed 63.0 Quilt 65.8 Unsprayed 62.8 Tilt 65.0 Unsprayed 63.4 Stratego 66.2 AVERAGE Unsprayed 62.9 AVERAGE Sprayed w/ Fungicide Bu./A. Advantage Summary: In this two-replication test, soybean seed treated with Optimize yielded 1.7 bushels per acre more than the untreated seed. The Optimize cost was $2.75 per acre, so break-even yield is 0.6 bushels per acre. See Beck s Soybean Seed Treatment Study for more results also published in this book. Summary: The fungicides outyielded the unsprayed check and Stratego performed the best by outyielding the other treatments by 0.9 bushels per acre. However, with the average cost of the product and application of $17.30, the breakeven market s soybean price is $6.50 per bushel.

92 INDEPENDENT TEST RESULTS PURDUE UNIVERSITY CORN Brand-Hybrid Location/ Bu/A. BECK 5166 Northern Early 4 Loc. Avg th out of 38 BECK 6197CB Southern Early 2 Loc. Avg th out of 43 BEANS Variety Location/ Bu/A. BECK 323RR Group III RR Porter Co. Location nd out of 17 BECK 367NRR Group III RR Tippecanoe Co. Location th out of 47 BECK 375NRR Group III RR Tippecanoe Co. Location th out of 47 BECK 354NRR Group III RR Randolph Co. Location nd out of 47 BECK 367NRR Group III RR Randolph Co. Location th out of 47 BECK 375NRR Group III RR Jennings Co. Location nd out of 23 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY CORN Brand-Hybrid Location/ Bu/A. BECK 5283Bt 1 Branch County Early Grain th out of F.I.R.S.T. (Farmers Independent Research of Seed Technologies) CORN Brand-Hybrid Location/ Bu/A. BECK 6599CBRR Indiana South Columbus Location nd out of 48 BECK 7538Bt 1 Indiana South Columbus Location th out of 48 BECK 7997CBCL Indiana South Huntingburg Location th out of 48 BECK 7997CBCL Indiana South Princeton Location st out of 48 BECK 6599CBRR Indiana South Princeton Location rd out of 48 BECK 5322CB Ohio West Central London, OH Location st out of 48 BECK 5322CB North East Tri-State Fayette, OH Location nd out of 48 BECK 5322CB North East Tri-State LaGrange, IN Location nd out of 48 BEANS Variety Location/ Bu/A. BECK 295NRR Indiana North LaCrosse Location th out of 24 BECK 323RR Indiana North Reynolds Location nd out of 24 BECK 323RR Indiana North Roanoke Location nd out of 24 BECK 354NRR Indiana North Roanoke Location rd out of 24 BECK 354NRR Illinois North Central Rossville, IL Location th out of 24 BECK 405NRR Indiana South 3 Loc. Avg th out of 24 BECK 405NRR Indiana South Columbus Location th out of 24 BECK 405NRR Indiana South Greensburg Location rd out of 24 SOY CAPITAL AG SERVICES CORN Brand-Hybrid Location/ Bu/A. BECK 6197CB Illinois South Carmi Location rd out of 40 BECK 6197CB Illinois South Centralia Location th out of 40 BECK 5959CB IL Central N. Early Bloomington Location th out of 70 BECK 6197CB Indiana South Greensburg Location th out of 70 BECK 5399CBRR Indiana South McCordsville Location th out of 40 BECK 5399CBRR Indiana South Portland Location st out of 40 BECK 5422CBCL Indiana South Portland Location nd out of 40 BECK 5422CBCL Indiana South Tipton Location nd out of 40 BECK 5125CB Indiana North Reynolds Location nd out of 40 BECK 5125CB Indiana North Wakarusa Location rd out of 40 BECK 5283Bt 1 Indiana North Wakarusa Location th out of 40 BECK 5959CB IL Central S. Early Mason City Location rd out of 70 BEANS Variety Location/ Bu/A. BECK 367NRR IL Central South RR Champaign Location th out of 50 BECK 405NRR IN South RR Poseyville Location th out of 50 BECK 367NRR Indiana Central RR Portland Location nd out of 50 BECK 354NRR Indiana Central RR Tipton Location th out of 50 BECK 283RR Indiana North RR Kentland Location th out of 50 BECK 367NRR Indiana South RR Sullivan Location st out of 50 BECK 417NRR Indiana South RR Sullivan Location th out of 50

93 85 Farmer Corn & Soybean Plots Beck s Hybrids is committed to helping you take advantage of product testing by offering you whole field and multiple plot yield information so that you can make informed decisions about next year s crop. The field checks and test plots that you see on the following pages are from all across our marketing area. After reviewing this information, call your local dealer, district sales manager or our office to discuss any of the plots or other test results. We certainly appreciate the help and information that many growers have provided to us. As you are aware even with this year s expanded book there is Lee R. Rulon, Marketing Director not sufficient space to include all cooperator data although all data was used in the comparisons shown earlier in this book. We thank each and every one of you for your contribution. All of us at Beck s Hybrids would like to express our gratitude for your trust and association. We thank you for the opportunity to be your seed suppliers in Mark Cervenka Francesville, IN NORTHWEST IN Pulaski Co. 04/20/2004 POPULATION: 28,500 INSECTICIDE: None 10/07/2004 SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: Lumax, Atrazine ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till Pioneer 34H BECK 5366wx BECK 5166wx Pioneer 34N BECK 5322wx Pioneer 34M Pioneer 34G BECK 5422wx Pioneer 33J BECK 5727wx BECK 5275wx Pioneer 36B Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(Pioneer 34D69): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY:Beck's Hybrids-Craig Spray

94 86 D & D Farms Reynolds, IN 04/27/ /06/2004 ROW WIDTH: 36.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Craig Spray NORTHWEST IN White Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: Force SOIL TYPE: Silt Loam HERBICIDE: Harness Xtra PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK BECK BECK BECK EX BECK 5538RW BECK EX BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK 5166RW BECK EX BECK 5125CB BECK 5166wx BECK 5366wx BECK 5727wx BECK EX BECK 5275wx BECK 5322wx BECK 5283Bt Joe Krulick Winamac, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/29/ /20/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(Pioneer 34D69): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Craig Spray NORTHWEST IN Pulaski Co. POPULATION: 27,000 INSECTICIDE: Aztec SOIL TYPE: Sand-SL HERBICIDE: Roundup WeatherMax PREVIOUS CROP: Popcorn TILLAGE: No-Till BECK 5166wx Poncho Pioneer 34H BECK 5166wx BECK 5366wx BECK 5322wx BECK 5229wx BECK 5275wx BECK 5727wx

95 87 Kirk Bennett Knox, IN 04/19/ /21/2004 ROW WIDTH: 36.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5166): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jim Burns Field NORTHWEST IN Starke Co. POPULATION: 22,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: 1.5 oz. Balance Pro, 1 qt. Atrazine PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Herr Farms Carroll Co., IN BECK 5422Bt Acres Bu./A. Herr Farms Carroll Co., IN BECK 5283Bt Acres Bu./A. Prairie View Farms White Co., IN BECK 6197CB 68.5 Acres Bu./A. Prairie View Farms White Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Prairie View Farms White Co., IN BECK 5422CBCL 49.1 Acres Bu./A. Side By Side Garrison Bros. Carroll Co., IN BECK Bu./A. BECK 5737CL Bu./A. John Sullivan Carroll Co., IN BECK Bu./A. AgriGold A Bu./A. John Sullivan Carroll Co., IN BECK Bu./A. Pioneer 34H Bu./A. John Sullivan Carroll Co., IN BECK Bu./A. Pioneer 33D Bu./A. AgriGold A Bu./A. Jon Thompson White Co., IN BECK 5229CL Bu./A. BECK 5166CL Bu./A. Jon Thompson White Co., IN BECK 5166CL Bu./A. BECK 5422CBCL Bu./A. BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK EX Hubner H BECK 5322RW BECK 5538RW Diener Hubner BECK BECK Diener Hubner 4488BTP BECK 5125CB Hubner

96 88 Ron Royer Goodland, IN Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Jon Schriner NORTHWEST IN Newton Co. 05/01/ /28/2004 POPULATION: 32,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: Aztec Fultime ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation Crow Crow BECK Crow 4635B BECK 5422RW BECK EX BECK BECK 5538RW BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5727CB Crow 4602B BECK EX BECK Great Lakes BECK 5422wx Great Lakes BECK 5229RW BECK Crow Crow 4911B Crow 4905B BECK BECK Great Lakes BECK BECK 5166RW Last year was a tough year to get corn up and out of the ground. I didn t get a real good stand with 5166 because it wasn t treated with FaSTart. This year started out pretty rough too but the performance of 5166, now with FaSTart as a standard feature, was just outstanding. 215 Bu./A. at 22 moisture, harvested the 29 th of September. That s performance! I am convinced that FaSTart made the difference. Duane Franz Monroeville, IN

97 89 Brad Carpenter Francesville, IN 04/26/ /30/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5727wx): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Craig Spray Side By Side NORTHWEST IN Pulaski Co. POPULATION: 30,500 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Silt Loam HERBICIDE: Balance Pro, Atrazine, Define PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation Anliker Farms Pulaski Co., IN BECK Bu./A. Pioneer 34M Bu./A. Roger Greeson Miami Co., IN BECK Bu./A. BECK Bu./A. Bill Miller Rush Co., IN BECK Bu./A. Pioneer 34H Bu./A. BECK 5538 P Bu./A. Mark & Van Hasty Grant Co., IN BECK 5283Bt Bu./A. BECK 5392LL Bu./A. Ron & Bob Coverdale Hamilton Co., IN BECK Bu./A. Garst Bu./A. BECK Bu./A. Ron Coverdale Hamilton Co., IN BECK 5538CL Bu./A. BECK 5737CL Bu./A. Garst 8450IT Bu./A. Pioneer 33J Pioneer 34D Pioneer 33T BECK BECK 5166wx Pioneer 34M BECK Pioneer 36B Heritage 5643wx Heritage 5500wx BECK 5366wx Pioneer 34G BECK 5727wx Pioneer 34H Pioneer 34N BECK 5322wx BECK 5275wx Heritage 5661wx BECK 5229wx BECK 5422wx

98 90 R & G Enterprises Earl Park, IN Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Roger Fry & Gary Gretencord NORTHWEST IN Benton Co. 04/17/ /04/2004 POPULATION: 30,500 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: Aztec Fultime ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation Field Byron Crow Boone Co., IN BECK 5366wx 83.0 Acres Bu./A. Ty Brown Clinton Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Scot Binegar Jay Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. B & B Kirkpatrick Farms Howard Co., IN BECK 5229RW Acres Bu./A. B & B Kirkpatrick Farms Howard Co., IN BECK 5166RW 18.0 Acres Bu./A. Dekalb C63-79YGCB BECK BECK 6197CB Pioneer 34M Pioneer 34H BECK 5538RW BECK 5483Bt BECK Dekalb C60-14YGRW BECK BECK 5727CB BECK BECK 5166RW BECK 5229RW BECK BECK 5322CB BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK BECK 5737CL Side By Side Gary Spray Clinton Co., IN BECK Bu./A. Pioneer 34M Bu./A. Mark Cervenka Pulaski Co., IN BECK 5166wx Bu./A. Pioneer 34D Bu./A. BECK 5166wx Bu./A. BECK 5366wx Bu./A.

99 91 Prairie View Farms, Inc. Brookston, IN 04/27/ /07/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Craig Spray NORTHWEST IN White Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: Force SOIL TYPE: Brookston HERBICIDE: Guardsman, Balance Pro PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK 6197CB BECK EX BECK BECK 5339CBCL BECK 7997CB BECK Dekalb C BECK EX BECK 5166CL BECK 5538 Poncho BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5959CB BECK EX BECK EX Pioneer 33T Dekalb C BECK 5366wx BECK BECK 5422RW BECK 5166wx BECK 5959RW BECK BECK 5166 Poncho BECK 5322 Poncho BECK EX BECK BECK 5322RW BECK 5275wx BECK 5399CBRR Pioneer 34N BECK 5727wx BECK 5166RW BECK 5538RW BECK 5422wx BECK BECK 5799CBRR BECK 5322wx Pioneer 33D BECK 5737RWCL BECK EX

100 92 Richard Schmidt Bremen, IN 04/23/ /22/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5166): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jim Burns NORTH CENTRAL IN Marshall Co. POPULATION: 29,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: 2.6 qts. Harness Xtra PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK EX BECK Pioneer 34H BECK EX BECK BECK 5322CB BECK BECK EX BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK EX BECK 5229RW BECK Steve Daube Walkerton, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/23/ /23/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5229 Poncho 1250): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Steve Daube NORTH CENTRAL IN St Joseph Co. POPULATION: 24,500 INSECTICIDE: Aztec, Pounce SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: Harness Xtra PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK 5538RW BECK 5012RW BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5125CB BECK 5959CB BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK EX

101 93 Jeff & John Wolff Walkerton, IN 04/29/ /21/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5166): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jim Burns NORTH CENTRAL IN St Joseph Co. POPULATION: 28,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 1 gal. Field Master, 1 pt. 2,4-D PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel BECK BECK BECK 5322CB BECK BECK BECK EX BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK 5727CB BECK EX BECK 5283Bt BECK Snider Farms New Paris, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/21/ /12/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5538RW): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jim Burns NORTH CENTRAL IN Elkhart Co. POPULATION: 29,700 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: 8 lbs. Empower PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK BECK BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5322CB BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK 5339CBCL BECK EX BECK 5283Bt BECK 5959CB

102 94 Motz Farms Plymouth, IN 04/22/ /11/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5229): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jim Burns NORTH CENTRAL IN Marshall Co. POPULATION: 22,000 INSECTICIDE: 4.4 lbs. Force SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: 3 qts. Lumax PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Disc BECK BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5166RW BECK BECK EX BECK 5322RW BECK BECK 5012RW BECK BECK 5538RW BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5283Bt BECK 5322CB BECK EX BECK 5125CB BECK BECK 5229RW BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5727CB BECK 5959CB BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK EX This was my first year using Beck s soybeans. I was thoroughly pleased with the stand we obtained from the Sure Gro treatment. The fast emergence and early seedling vigor were second to none in my operation this year. Ward Haselby Royal Center, IN

103 95 Rich Schlipf Milford, IN Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5322): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Ben Grimme NORTH CENTRAL IN Kosciusko Co. 04/23/ /13/2004 POPULATION: 29,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: Aztec Balance Pro ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation Pioneer 34M BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5538RW BECK BECK 5166RW BECK BECK EX BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5322CB BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK EX BECK 5737RWCL Roger Greeson Kokomo, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/18/ /27/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Brad Downing NORTH CENTRAL IN Miami Co. POPULATION: INSECTICIDE: Poncho 1250 SOIL TYPE: Brookston HERBICIDE: Accent, Basis Gold PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK

104 96 Rex Klise Kokomo, IN 06/15/ /25/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5166): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Ben Grimme, Brad Downing NORTH CENTRAL IN Miami Co. POPULATION: 29,658 INSECTICIDE: Aztec SOIL TYPE: Brookston HERBICIDE: Keystone, Hornet PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation I had wanted to switch to Beck s for several years, but I depend on the value of High Extractable Starch (HES) programs. HES programs just recently became available through Beck s. I like the fact that Beck s is a locally owned family company that has been around for several generations. Having a dealer right down the road and having access to Beck s Practical Farm Research information helps me to make more informed decisions on hybrid choices. It is important that I can come to Beck s Field Day and talk to any member of their management team and feel that they care about my farm. Beck s has the flexibility to make quick decisions that may help me add value to my bottom line. Roger Greeson Kokomo, IN BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK EX BECK 5959CB BECK BECK EX BECK 5339CBCL BECK EX BECK 5125CB Pioneer 34M Pioneer 34H BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5322CB BECK EX BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK EX

105 97 Hoffman Farms Columbia City, IN 04/21/ /06/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids - Chuck Brooks NORTHEAST IN Whitley Co. POPULATION: 31,000 INSECTICIDE: 4.16 oz. Regent SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: 2.5 qt. Lumax, 1 pt. Aatrex PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Moldboard / Disc BECK 5012RW BECK BECK BECK BECK 5422RW BECK BECK 5125CB BECK 5322RW BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5166RW BECK BECK BECK 5538RW BECK 5283Bt L & J Sheets Columbia City, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/22/ /22/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids - Chuck Brooks NORTHEAST IN Whitley Co. POPULATION: 30,500 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay HERBICIDE: 2.0 qts. Harness Xtra PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5322CB BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK 5283Bt BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK EX

106 98 Lehman Feed Mill Berne, IN 04/19/ /01/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5166): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kurt R. Bandel NORTHEAST IN Adams Co. POPULATION: 29,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 2.5 qts. Harness Xtra PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5166RW BECK 5422RW BECK EX BECK BECK 5538RW BECK BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5959CB AgriGold BECK 5322RW Stewart S Stewart S BECK BECK 5322CB BECK 5339CBCL Golden Harvst H Stewart 7638Bt BECK BECK EX BECK 5283Bt Stewart HC I have worked with Beck s for seven years. Beck s offers a wide variety of products and services from Practical Farm Research to Agronomic assistance. They are a company that cares about the farmer s needs and provided top producing products that will compete with any competition. Ron Nolting Indianapolis, IN

107 99 Ron Eppard Huntington, IN Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5322): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Ben Grimme NORTHEAST IN Huntington Co. 04/22/ /19/2004 POPULATION: 28,500 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: None Harness Xtra ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK BECK BECK 5322CB BECK 5125CB Pioneer 34H BECK EX BECK BECK 5727CB BECK 5283Bt BECK EX McKillip BECK Bob Hildebrand Decatur, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/27/ /12/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5483Bt 1 Poncho 1250): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kurt R. Bandel NORTHEAST IN Adams Co. POPULATION: 27,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 2.6 qts. Keystone PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK 5166RW BECK 5538RW BECK BECK BECK EX BECK Pioneer 34M BECK AgriGold BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5322RW BECK

108 100 Travis Zook Wolcottville, IN 04/29/ /20/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Chuck Brooks NORTHEAST IN LaGrange Co. POPULATION: 28,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: Harness Xtra, Bicep II Magnum PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5322CB BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK Field Glen Dettmer Farms Allen Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Mark Rosene Allen Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Mark Rosene Allen Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Mark Rosene Allen Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Travis Zook Lagrange Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Travis Zook Lagrange Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Travis Zook Lagrange Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Russell Anderson Noble Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Russell Anderson Noble Co., IN BECK 5322CB 21.0 Acres Bu./A. Cooper Farms Orange Co., IN BECK 6197CB 40.0 Acres Bu./A. Cooper Farms Orange Co., IN BECK 6464CL 55.0 Acres Bu./A. Cooper Farms Orange Co., IN BECK 7997CL 40.0 Acres Bu./A. Herschel Kunz Decatur Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Herschel Kunz Decatur Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A.

109 101 Duane Franz Monroeville, IN 04/27/ /29/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Chuck Brooks NORTHEAST IN Allen Co. POPULATION: 31,000 INSECTICIDE: 7.3 lbs. Aztec SOIL TYPE: Clay HERBICIDE: 1.4 oz. Balance Pro, 2.7 qts. Fultime PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5422RW BECK 5322RW BECK BECK 5166RW BECK BECK 5538RW BECK BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5283Bt BECK EX BECK 5125CB BECK 5229RW BECK 5322CB Ron Hostetler Topeka, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/04/ /01/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5322): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Bill Shaffer NORTHEAST IN LaGrange Co. POPULATION: 23,500 INSECTICIDE: 4.4 lbs. Force SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: 1.8 qts. Cinch, 1.2 oz. Balance Pro PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK EX BECK 5166RW BECK EX BECK 5283Bt BECK 5322RW BECK EX BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK 5322CB

110 102 Paul Adams Clinton, IN 04/27/ /12/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5339CBCL): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Carl Harlan, Joe McElhoe WEST CENTRAL IN Vermillion Co. POPULATION: 29,500 INSECTICIDE: 4.4 lbs. Force SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 2.65 qts. Keystone PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till BECK 5454CL BECK 5538RW BECK 5959RW BECK EX Select Seed BECK 5727CB BECK 5322RW BECK EX BECK BECK 7997CB BECK EX BECK Pioneer 34H BECK 5422RW BECK BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK 5602NDCL Field Norman Copas Benton Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Norman Copas Benton Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Norman Copas Benton Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Norman Copas Benton Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Norman Copas Benton Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Norman Copas Benton Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Norman Copas Benton Co., IN BECK 5483Bt Acres Bu./A. Rulon Enterprises Hamilton Co., IN BECK Acres N/A Bu./A. Rulon Enterprises Hamilton Co., IN BECK 5125CB Acres N/A Bu./A. Jackson Farms Posey Co., IN BECK 5422Bt Acres Bu./A. Jackson Farms Posey Co., IN BECK 7538Bt Acres Bu./A. Stahl Farms Vanderburg Co., IN BECK Acres Bu./A. Stahl Farms Warrick Co., IN BECK 5422Bt Acres Bu./A.

111 103 Todd Welch Lafayette, IN 04/28/ /29/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Craig Spray WEST CENTRAL IN Tippecanoe Co. POPULATION: 30,500 INSECTICIDE: Aztec SOIL TYPE: Silty Clay Loam HERBICIDE: Harness Xtra PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK 5322CB BECK BECK EX BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5166RW BECK BECK BECK EX Select Seed Pioneer 34N Corn Genetics Pioneer 34M BECK 5366wx BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5322wx Pioneer 33T BECK BECK 5275wx BECK 5322RW BECK 5959CB BECK 5538RW BECK 5166wx BECK BECK 5727wx Corn Genetics 3472CB BECK Paul Ade West Lafayette, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/22/ /17/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Senesac, Inc.-Steve Ade WEST CENTRAL IN Tippecanoe Co. POPULATION: 28,000 INSECTICIDE: 7.2 oz. Aztec SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 1.25 oz. Balance Pro, 1.5 oz. Equip PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK

112 104 Ken Collins West Lafayette, IN 04/26/ /22/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Craig Spray WEST CENTRAL IN Tippecanoe Co. POPULATION: 29,900 INSECTICIDE: Force SOIL TYPE: Brookston HERBICIDE: Bicep II Magnum PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation / Disc BECK BECK EX Pioneer 34N BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK 5366wx BECK BECK BECK 5538CL BECK 5737CL BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5322wx BECK 5166wx BECK 5422wx BECK 5125CB BECK 5959CB BECK 5283Bt BECK 5727wx Pioneer 34M BECK 5422CBCL BECK BECK 5275wx Sonny Beck and the Beck family have a hands on approach to growing and marketing seed. Beck s Hybrids allows a farmer to pick any seed product to fit his own particular family practices. They have a wide variety of corn hybrids, conventional and traits, probably the best in the industry. Income per acre is the bottom line in farming today and Beck s Provides! Stephen C. Daube Walkerton, IN

113 105 George Lumley Lafayette, IN 04/16/ /09/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Craig Spray WEST CENTRAL IN Tippecanoe Co. POPULATION: 27,700 INSECTICIDE: Lorsban SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 2,4-D, Lasso PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK 5422wx Pioneer 34M BECK BECK BECK 5366wx BECK BECK 5727wx Golden Harvst H BECK BECK 5166wx Pioneer 34N BECK Golden Harvst H BECK BECK 5322wx BECK BECK 5275wx BECK Evans Agri Service Terra Haute, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/26/ /25/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(Pioneer 31N27): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jim Love WEST CENTRAL IN Vigo Co. POPULATION: 28,500 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Crosby HERBICIDE: 3 qts. Expert PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till BECK 6464CL BECK 6197CB BECK 7997CL BECK BECK 5727CB BECK BECK BECK Vigoro Vigoro Vigoro BECK BECK 5799CBRR Vigoro 54R

114 106 Kevin Cates Kingman, IN 04/29/ /01/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5959): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids - Carl Harlan, Joe McElhoe WEST CENTRAL IN Fountain Co. POPULATION: 29,500 INSECTICIDE: 4.4 lbs. Force SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 3 qts. Degree Xtra, 1 pt. 2,4-D PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till BECK BECK BECK 5454CL BECK BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK 5959RW BECK 5538CL BECK 5737CL BECK 6197CB BECK 7538Bt BECK 5538RW BECK 7997CB BECK 5727CB BECK 5737RWCL Pioneer 34H BECK 5602NDCL Wimmer Farms Rockville, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/27/ /21/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jim Love WEST CENTRAL IN Parke Co. POPULATION: 28,500 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Brookston HERBICIDE: 1.28 oz. Lightning PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel BECK 5737CL BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5229CL BECK 5166CL BECK 5454CL BECK 7997CBCL BECK 5538CL BECK 5422CBCL

115 107 John Gable Colfax, IN 04/27/ /06/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jim Love Side By Side WEST CENTRAL IN Montgomery Co. POPULATION: 28,500 INSECTICIDE: 8.8 lbs./a. Lorsban SOIL TYPE: Crosby HERBICIDE: 2.5 qts./a. Trizmet II PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till Senesac, Inc. Tippecanoe Co., IN BECK 5166RW Bu./A. Dekalb C60-12RW Bu./A. Lyndon Meyer Gibson Co., IN BECK Bu./A. Pioneer 33M Bu./A. Lyndon Meyer Gibson Co., IN Pioneer 33M Bu./A. BECK 5737CL Bu./A. Jay Sensmeier Gibson Co., IN AgVenture Bu./A. BECK Bu./A. Pioneer 32H Bu./A. Rob Phegley Sullivan Co., IN BECK Bu./A. Pioneer 33G Bu./A. Rob Phegley Sullivan Co., IN BECK 5737CL Bu./A. BECK 5538CL Bu./A. Rob Phegley Sullivan Co., IN BECK 5322CB Bu./A. Crow 4905B Bu./A. BECK 5727CB Bu./A. BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5422CBCL BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5737RWCL BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5959CB BECK 5454CL BECK EX BECK 5737CL BECK 6197CB BECK 5366wx BECK EX BECK 5229CL BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5538CL BECK 7997CL

116 108 Ken & Dennis Runyan Fairmount, IN 04/16/ /29/2004 POPULATION: 29,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: Lorsban 2.5 qts. Lumax, 0.5 lb. Aatrex ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5166RW): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Becks Hybrids-Tom Wallace CENTRAL IN Madison Co. BECK EX BECK 5322RW BECK EX BECK BECK Pioneer 34N BECK 5538RW Pioneer 34N BECK BECK EX BECK 5422RW BECK 5125CB BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5602NDCB BECK EX BECK 5602NDCL BECK EX Pioneer 34H BECK 5737RWCL Salsbery Pork Producers Sharpsville, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/19/ /14/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5727): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Ben Grimme CENTRAL IN Tipton Co. POPULATION: 31,500 INSECTICIDE: Aztec SOIL TYPE: Brookston HERBICIDE: Balance Pro, Atrazine PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK BECK 5727CB BECK 5322CB BECK BECK 5602NDCB BECK EX

117 109 Jim Thurman Marion, IN Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Brad Downing CENTRAL IN Grant Co. 04/29/ /21/2004 POPULATION: 28,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: Lorsban Keystone ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK 5012RW Pioneer 34M BECK 5283Bt Pioneer 34H BECK Brodbeck Brodbeck SX Brodbeck BECK 5538RW Brodbeck BECK BECK 5737CL Brodbeck Pioneer 34D BECK Brodbeck BECK 5125CB BECK BECK Brodbeck Brodbeck SX Truman Pierce & Sons Elwood, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/29/ /22/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5166): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Becks Hybrids-Tom Wallace CENTRAL IN Madison Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: 4.3 lbs. Force SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE: Lumax PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5322CB BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5737CL

118 110 Phil Ramsey Shelbyville, IN 04/19/ /06/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5366): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kris Johnson CENTRAL IN Shelby Co. POPULATION: 29,500 INSECTICIDE: 2.5 oz. Capture SOIL TYPE: Crosby-Brookston HERBICIDE: 3 qts. Degree Xtra PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Field Cultivation / Disc BECK 7538Bt BECK 5422CBCL BECK 5483Bt BECK 5727CB BECK 6197CB BECK EX BECK 5422Bt BECK 5322CB BECK 7997CB BECK BECK 5737CL BECK EX Dave & Dallas Conrad Alexandria, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/26/ /08/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5538): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Tom Wallace CENTRAL IN Madison Co. POPULATION: 29,800 INSECTICIDE: Lorsban SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE: Bicep II Magnum PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK EX BECK 5322RW BECK EX BECK BECK 5422RW BECK 5737RWCL BECK 5166 Poncho BECK 5166RW BECK Garst BECK BECK EX Garst 8432RWIT

119 111 Jim & Chad Galloway Noblesville, IN Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Tom Wallace CENTRAL IN Hamilton Co. 04/17/ /02/2004 POPULATION: 27,500 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: Force Bicep II Magnum ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK 5737CL BECK BECK BECK BECK Sam Hoback Sharpsville, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/20/ /08/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Ben Grimme CENTRAL IN Tipton Co. POPULATION: 29,200 INSECTICIDE: Aztec SOIL TYPE: Brookston HERBICIDE: Steadfast PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK 6102ND AgriGold BECK 5602NDCB BECK BECK EX BECK 5602NDCL We started planting Beck s 3 years ago. Now we are 100 Beck s on our acres. We were especially happy with the Rootworm Hybrids and Beck s has the best Roundup Ready soybean varieties available and we were impressed with the Sure Gro 130 Profit Pack s Performance. We like the family aspect of Beck s and the value they put in their products. Doug Darr (Paul Darr Farms) Fairmount, IL

120 112 Bryan & Jack Farley Fairmount, IN 04/27/ /08/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5322): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Ben Grimme, Bryan Farley CENTRAL IN Grant Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: Aztec SOIL TYPE: Brookston/Crosby HERBICIDE: Balance Pro, Atrazine PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Moldboard / Field Cultivation BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5125CB BECK 5322CB BECK BECK BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK Pioneer 34M Lester & Wendell Cates Marion, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/16/ /01/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5737CL): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Ben Grimme, Kyle Smith CENTRAL IN Grant Co. POPULATION: 32,000 INSECTICIDE: Force SOIL TYPE: Brookston HERBICIDE: Harness Xtra PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel BECK 6197CB McKillip BECK EX BECK 5727CB BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5125CB BECK BECK BECK EX BECK 5737RWCL BECK 5737CL

121 113 Curt & Fred Clouser Swayzee, IN Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5322): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Brad Downing CENTRAL IN Grant Co. 04/17/ /01/2004 POPULATION: 29,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: None Keystone ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK EX BECK BECK 6197CB BECK EX BECK 5166 Poncho BECK BECK 6197CB McKillip BECK 5727CB Pioneer 34H BECK BECK 5322CB BECK BECK EX BECK 5538RW BECK BECK 5125CB BECK 5538 Poncho Pioneer 34M BECK BECK BECK BECK 5166RW BECK BECK EX BECK 5322RW BECK EX Dennis Reynolds Noblesville, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/05/ /11/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5538CL): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Tom Wallace CENTRAL IN Hamilton Co. POPULATION: 26,700 INSECTICIDE: Lorsban SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE: Aatrex, Lightning PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK 5737CL BECK 6464CL BECK 5166CL

122 114 Dennis Hartman Waldron, IN 04/27/ /06/2004 ROW WIDTH: 36.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kris Johnson CENTRAL IN Shelby Co. POPULATION: 26,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Crosby-Brookston HERBICIDE: Label Rate Keystone, Label Rate Hornet PREVIOUS CROP: Wheat TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK 5322CB BECK BECK 5422CBCL BECK EX BECK EX BECK 6197CB BECK 7538Bt BECK EX BECK BECK 7997CL BECK 5602NDCB BECK EX BECK 6702ND BECK 6102ND Pioneer 33M Pioneer 34H Lawson Farms Thorntown, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/30/ /04/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jim Love CENTRAL IN Boone Co. POPULATION: 29,500 INSECTICIDE: 8.8 lbs./a. Lorsban SOIL TYPE: Brookston HERBICIDE: 2 qts. Harness Xtra PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5959CB BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK EX

123 115 Marshall Hurst Danville, IN 04/16/ /09/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5959): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kris Johnson CENTRAL IN Hendricks Co. POPULATION: 31,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Crosby Brookston HERBICIDE: Bicep II Magnum, Princep PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK BECK 7997CB BECK 5727CB BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK 5483Bt Hal & Ty Brown Mulberry, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/16/ /09/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Craig Spray CENTRAL IN Clinton Co. POPULATION: 29,500 INSECTICIDE: Aztec SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: Degree Xtra, Atrazine PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK BECK 5366 Poncho BECK 6197CB Pioneer 34H BECK 5727CB BECK 5366wx BECK 5166wx BECK 5538 Poncho BECK BECK 5322wx BECK BECK 5288RR BECK 5322CB BECK 5125CB BECK BECK 5399CBRR

124 116 Kay & Dave Martin Delphi, IN 04/26/ /07/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5166): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Craig Spray CENTRAL IN Carroll Co. POPULATION: 29,700 INSECTICIDE: Aztec SOIL TYPE: Clay HERBICIDE: Degree Xtra, Balance Pro PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK 5322 Poncho BECK BECK 5166 Poncho BECK 5166 Poncho BECK BECK 5322RW BECK 5538 Poncho BECK BECK BECK 5538RW BECK BECK 5166RW Jim Geise Rushville, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/29/ /26/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(Golden Harvest H-9234CL): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids- Kurt R. Bandel, Ryan McAllister EAST CENTRAL IN Rush Co. POPULATION: 26,500 INSECTICIDE: 2.62 lbs. Force SOIL TYPE: Cyclone/Russell HERBICIDE: Lightning, Distinct, Atrazine PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel Pioneer 33P BECK 5166CL BECK 5538CL Pioneer 33P BECK 5737CL Golden Harvst H-9234CL BECK 6464CL Garst 8450IT Golden Harvst H-8598CL Garst 8464 IT Golden Harvst 8697CL

125 117 DMH Family Farms Portland, IN 04/15/ /29/2004 POPULATION: 29,700 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: 8.7 lbs. Lorsban 2.5 oz. Keystone, 1.5 oz. Balance Pro ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5166): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kurt R. Bandel EAST CENTRAL IN Jay Co. BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK EX AgriGold Campbell BECK 6102ND BECK 5727CB BECK BECK 5602NDCB BECK EX BECK BECK 5602NDCL BECK 5125CB BECK 6702ND Therl Hensley Daleville, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/01/ /21/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5454CL): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kurt R. Bandel EAST CENTRAL IN Delaware Co. POPULATION: 29,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: Bicep II Magnum PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Disc BECK BECK BECK 5737CL BECK 5422Bt BECK BECK 7538Bt BECK BECK 5454CL BECK Garst 8541 IMI BECK BECK 5737CL AgriPro 9561CL BECK 5283Bt BECK Garst Golden Harvst H-8692Bt

126 118 Al Buening Glenwood, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/17/ /12/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Ryan McAllister, Golden Harvest EAST CENTRAL IN Rush Co. POPULATION: 32,000 INSECTICIDE: 5.12 oz. (H-8877 only) Capture SOIL TYPE: Silty Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 2.4 qts. Cinch PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK 5422RW BECK 5422RW Golden Harvst H Pioneer 33M Pioneer 33M Golden Harvst H-9196RW Golden Harvst H-9196RW Jerry Neff Union City, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/28/ /20/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(Pioneer 34M94): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Shockney Seed Service EAST CENTRAL IN Randolph Co. POPULATION: 28,500 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 2.3 pts. Bicep II Magnum PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK BECK Pioneer 34H Pioneer 33K39 Kernel Guard BECK 5727CB BECK Pioneer 34M94 P BECK 5166 Kernel Guard Pioneer 35Y Pioneer 34M94 Kickstart + Lorsban BECK Pioneer 34M94 Kickstart Pioneer 34M I don t have to look hard to see that Beck s has set the standards to define quality products and customer service. John Mowen West Alexandria, OH

127 119 Tim Lawyer Modoc, IN 04/22/ /06/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5322CB): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kurt R. Bandel EAST CENTRAL IN Randolph Co. POPULATION: 29,600 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 2.2 qts. Lumax PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till BECK 6197CB BECK Pioneer 34M BECK EX Dekalb C BECK 7997CB BECK EX BECK BECK Dekalb C63-79YGCB BECK BECK 5125CB BECK BECK BECK BECK 5422CBCL BECK EX BECK 5737CL BECK EX BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5483Bt AgriGold BECK BECK EX This is a testimony to the value of Sure Gro treated soybeans. We had tough conditions early in the growing season but the Sure Gro beans just performed better. Beck 323RR s were fantastic this year. One 62 acre field averaged 64 Bu./A. and a 109 acre field ran 59 Bu./A. Anytime you average over 60 bushel beans you know it s putting money in your pocket. We are very happy with the performance of Beck s soybeans. Mark Binegar Montpelier, IN

128 120 Jack Frost Connersville, IN Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5166CL): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's - Kurt Bandel, Ryan McAllister EAST CENTRAL IN Fayette Co. 05/08/ /08/2004 POPULATION: 30,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: 7 lbs./a. Lorsban Balance Pro, Simazine ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5125CB BECK 5166RW BECK BECK BECK BECK 5322CB BECK EX BECK 5737RWCL BECK 5483Bt AgriGold BECK 5422Bt BECK 5422RW BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK EX Golden Harvst H BECK BECK EX BECK 5959CB Brent Stoten Carthage, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/18/ /20/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Pioneer EAST CENTRAL IN Rush Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: Balance Pro PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Conv.-Till BECK AgriGold BECK Pioneer 33N BECK AgriGold BECK AgriGold AgriGold AgriGold Pioneer 34H

129 121 D & D Smith Bros. Farms Connersville, IN 04/16/ /29/2004 POPULATION: 28,500 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: 8 lbs. Aztec 2.5 qts. Degree Xtra, 1.5 oz. Balance Pro ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Ryan McAllister EAST CENTRAL IN Fayette Co. BECK 5483Bt Dekalb C BECK Dekalb C57-84YGCB BECK Dekalb C BECK Luther Upchurch New Castle, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/21/ /04/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5538): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Tom Wallace EAST CENTRAL IN Henry Co. POPULATION: 28,500 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE: Harness Xtra PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK EX BECK BECK BECK BECK Pioneer 34N BECK 5125CB BECK BECK EX BECK EX Pioneer 34H BECK 5737CL BECK EX Our first experience with Beck s was in the 2004 growing season. We have been very impressed with the performance and standability of 5959 and We also planted Beck s Sure Gro soybeans and were very satisfied with the overall plant health. Sure Gro definitely showed an advantage with improved emergence and seedling vigor. Kevin Probst Effingham, IL

130 122 M. Vieck & Sons Vincennes, IN 04/09/ /14/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5483Bt 1): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gene Hagedorn, Ed Vieck SOUTHWEST IN Knox Co. POPULATION: 29,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Clay Loam HERBICIDE: Simazine, Aatrex, Top Notch, Clarity PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till BECK 6464CL Pioneer 33M BECK 5422CBCL BECK 5737CL BECK EX Dekalb C BECK 5454CL BECK 7997CBCL BECK 5422Bt BECK EX Dekalb C BECK 5538CL BECK 7997CL BECK 6197CB BECK 7538Bt BECK 5959CB BECK BECK Ziliak Farms Haubstadt, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/10/ /13/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 6197): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gene Hagedorn, Pioneer SOUTHWEST IN Gibson Co. POPULATION: 32,000 INSECTICIDE: 2 oz./a. Warrior SOIL TYPE: Clay/Loam HERBICIDE: 3 oz./a. Distinct, 2 qts./a. Harness Xtra PREVIOUS CROP: Wheat TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Pioneer 32P Pioneer 32H BECK Pioneer 33M Pioneer 31N BECK BECK 6464CL BECK 7997CL Pioneer 33P BECK EX BECK 5454CL BECK 5737CL Pioneer 34H BECK BECK EX

131 123 Jackson Farms Mount Vernon, IN Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 6197): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gary Folz, Deck Burnette SOUTHWEST IN Posey Co. 04/16/ /20/2004 POPULATION: 29,600 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: None 3 oz. Celebrity Plus ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK 6599CBRR BECK 5422Bt1 Poncho BECK 7538Bt BECK BECK 5959CB BECK 7997CBCL BECK EX BECK 5422Bt BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 7997CB BECK BECK EX BECK 5483Bt BECK 5454CL BECK EX BECK 6197CB BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5737CL Weilbrenner Farms Mt. Vernon, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/02/ /24/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 7538Bt 1): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gary Folz SOUTHWEST IN Posey Co. POPULATION: 30,200 INSECTICIDE: 3 oz. Pounce SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: 1 qt. Atrazine, 5 pts. Lumax PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Field Cultivation / Disc BECK 7997CB BECK BECK 5483Bt Pioneer 33M BECK 6464CL BECK 6197CB

132 124 John Rexing Farms Evansville, IN 04/08/ /20/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches POPULATION: 29,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: Atrazine, Steadfast, Distinct PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation / S-Tine Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5737CL): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gene Hagedorn, Grower-Don Rexing SOUTHWEST IN Vanderburgh Co. Pioneer 32H BECK BECK Pioneer 33M BECK 5454CL BECK 7997CL Pioneer 34H BECK 5538CL BECK 6464CL Mike Gries Poseyville, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/08/ /13/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Deck Burnette SOUTHWEST IN Posey Co. POPULATION: 31,000 INSECTICIDE: 2.56 oz. Capture SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE: Atrazine, Steadfast, Distinct PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Pioneer 33M BECK 7997CL BECK 5737CL BECK AgriGold 6395Bt AgriGold BECK AgriGold BECK I have been using Beck s products for the past 5 years. Beck s has a quality line of seed products. They have been consistent in performance for many years. Beck s continues to bring out a premier line of new corn hybrids and soybean varieties that work well on all my farms with different soil types. Ronald Probst Sigel, IL

133 125 George Krieg Ft. Branch, IN 04/11/ /21/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5737CL): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gene Hagedorn, Gary Folz SOUTHWEST IN Gibson Co. POPULATION: 29,000 INSECTICIDE: 2 oz./a. Warrior SOIL TYPE: Silt Loam HERBICIDE: 2.4 qts./a. Cinch PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Moldboard / Field Cultivation BECK 6599CBRR BECK 7538Bt BECK 5422CBCL Pioneer 32W BECK 5483Bt Pioneer 33M BECK 7997CBCL BECK 5538CL BECK 6197CB Ray Rexing Haubstadt, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/15/ /13/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 6197): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gary Folz SOUTHWEST IN Vanderburgh Co. POPULATION: 29,900 INSECTICIDE: 2.56 oz. Capture SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE:.75 oz. Steadfast, 2 oz. Distinct PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK 7997CL BECK EX Pioneer 32H BECK 5454CL BECK 6464CL BECK BECK EX BECK BECK 5737CL BECK BECK BECK BECK

134 126 Ronny & Randy Nichols Farm Sullivan, IN 04/17/ /09/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5422): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jack Waggoner SOUTHWEST IN Sullivan Co. POPULATION: 28,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: Harness Xtra, Princep, Aatrex PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Disc BECK 5959CB BECK EX BECK 7997CB BECK EX BECK 5483Bt BECK 6197CB BECK BECK BECK 5737CL BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX Larry Michel Ft. Branch, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/15/ /30/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(Stine 9803CB): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gary Folz SOUTHWEST IN Gibson Co. POPULATION: 31,000 INSECTICIDE: 4 oz. Regent SOIL TYPE: Silt Loam HERBICIDE:.75 oz. Steadfast, 3 oz. Callisto PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation / Disc BECK 6599CBRR Pioneer 31G Pioneer 33P BECK 7538Bt BECK 6464CL BECK EX Stine 9803CB BECK EX AgriGold 6395Bt BECK 5422CBCL Stine Pioneer 32W Stine 9720CB BECK 5737CL BECK 7997CBCL

135 127 Dennis Simpson Owensville, IN 04/16/ /08/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: Pounce SOIL TYPE: Clay HERBICIDE: 2.5 qts./a. Harness Xtra, 1 qt./a. Princep PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(Pioneer 33M54): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gene Hagedorn, Grower-Dennis Simpson SOUTHWEST IN Gibson Co. BECK 7997CBCL BECK 5422Bt Pioneer 33N BECK 7538Bt BECK 5483Bt ICORN 111.E BECK 6197CB ICORN 112.B Pioneer 33P ICORN 111.H Hirsch Family Farm Ft. Branch, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/05/ /01/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5422Bt 1): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gary Folz, Gene Hagedorn SOUTHWEST IN Gibson Co. POPULATION: 31,000 INSECTICIDE: 4 oz./a. Pounce SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: Degree Xtra, Aatrex 4L PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Moldboard / Field Cultivation BECK 6599CBRR BECK EX BECK 6464CL BECK BECK 6197CB BECK 7997CBCL BECK 7997CL BECK 5454CL BECK 5483Bt BECK EX BECK 7538Bt BECK 5737CL BECK 5799CBRR Pioneer 32W Pioneer 33M BECK 5538CL

136 128 Brent Wening Jasper, IN 04/27/ /21/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jack Waggoner SOUTHWEST IN Dubois Co. POPULATION: 25,313 INSECTICIDE: 2 oz. Warrior SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: Atrazine, Balance Pro, Gramoxone PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5422Bt BECK 7538Bt BECK 7997CB BECK 6464CL BECK 5737RWCL BECK 6197CB BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 6918W Brocksmith Farms Edwardsport, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/07/ /22/ inches SOUTHWEST IN Knox Co. POPULATION: 32,000 INSECTICIDE: 4 oz./a. Pounce SOIL TYPE: Ragsdale (Clay Loam) HERBICIDE: 2.1 qts./a. Cinch, 1 pt./a. Aatrex PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5483Bt 1): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gene Hagedorn, Pioneer - Kevin Hammelman BECK 7997CBCL BECK EX BECK 6599CBRR Diener BECK 6464CL BECK 6197CB Pioneer 32W BECK 7538Bt BECK 7997CL Pioneer 33M BECK 5538CL BECK 5422CBCL BECK Pioneer 34B BECK 5454CL

137 129 Stahl Farms Newburgh, IN Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5422): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gary Folz SOUTHWEST IN Warrick Co. 04/15/ /16/2004 POPULATION: 28,500 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: 3 oz. Mustang Max 5 pts. Lumax ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till BECK 7538Bt Pioneer 33M BECK EX BECK 5483Bt BECK 6464CL BECK BECK 7997CBCL BECK 5422CBCL BECK 6197CB BECK 7997CB BECK 5454CL BECK BECK EX Pioneer 32H BECK Robert E. Mundy Mitchell, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/08/ /29/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jack Waggoner SOUTHEAST IN Lawrence Co. POPULATION: 25,677 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 1 qt. Aatrex PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Disc BECK EX BECK 7538Bt BECK EX BECK 5422CBCL BECK 7997CBCL BECK BECK 6599CBRR BECK EX BECK 5737CL BECK 5799CBRR BECK 6464CL

138 130 Jim Kunz Greensburg, IN 04/29/ /30/2004 ROW WIDTH: 38.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Joey Mullican, Steve Gauck SOUTHEAST IN Decatur Co. POPULATION: 24,600 INSECTICIDE: 3.5 lbs. Force SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: Bicep II Magnum, Python PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel BECK BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK 6464CL BECK BECK 5727CB BECK BECK 6197CB BECK 5422Bt BECK EX Pioneer 32W BECK BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5737CL BECK EX BECK 6102ND BECK 5602NDCB Pioneer 34M BECK 5602NDCL Mark Burgin Memphis, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/12/ /01/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Joey Mullican & Steve Gauck SOUTHEAST IN Clark Co. POPULATION: 27,500 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Silt Loam HERBICIDE: Bicep II Magnum, Aatrex, 2,4-D PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till BECK BECK 6464CL BECK EX BECK BECK 7538Bt BECK 5422Bt Pioneer 33P BECK 7997CL BECK 7997CBCL BECK 5737CL BECK BECK BECK 6197CB Pioneer 34H

139 131 Gary Cooper Orleans, IN 04/29/ /08/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jack Waggoner SOUTHEAST IN Orange Co. POPULATION: 27,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 3 qts. Degree Xtra PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Disc BECK EX BECK 6197CB BECK 6599CBRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5737CL BECK 5602NDCB BECK 5422CBCL BECK 7997CBCL BECK 5799CBRR BECK 6464CL BECK 6102ND BECK 5602NDCL BECK EX BECK EX BECK 6702ND Kenny Kendall Seymour, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/16/ /15/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Joey Mullican, Steve Gauck SOUTHEAST IN Jackson Co. POPULATION: 27,500 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sand HERBICIDE: 3.0 oz. Hornet, 2.6 qts. Volley PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK 6599CBRR BECK 7997CBCL BECK 7997CL BECK 7538Bt BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5727CB BECK 5737CL BECK 6197CB Pioneer 34M BECK EX BECK EX Pioneer 34H

140 132 Jim Coy Greensburg, IN 04/24/ /28/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Joey Mullican & Steve Gauck SOUTHEAST IN Decatur Co. POPULATION: 27,500 INSECTICIDE: 4.5 lb. Lorsban SOIL TYPE: Loam HERBICIDE: 1.0 qt. Lumax PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK 6197CB BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK BECK BECK 5727CB Pioneer 34M Pioneer 32W BECK 7538Bt BECK 5737CL BECK 5422Bt BECK 5602NDCB BECK 6702ND BECK 5602NDCL BECK EX Rick Zink Campbellsburg, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/19/ /21/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Joey Mullican, Steve Gauck SOUTHEAST IN Washington Co. POPULATION: 27,500 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: Atrazine, Princep, 2,4-D, Lorox PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till BECK 7997CL BECK 5454CL BECK 7997CBCL BECK 6464CL Pioneer 33P AgriGold 6490CL BECK 5538CL BECK 5737CL BECK 5422CBCL BECK 5454CL

141 133 Jim Wehner Madison, IN 05/11/ /05/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Joey Mullican & Steve Gauck SOUTHEAST IN Jefferson Co. POPULATION: 24,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Silt Loam HERBICIDE: 2 qts./a. Bicep II Magnum PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Disc BECK 5737CL BECK 6464CL BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 7997CBCL BECK BECK 7538Bt BECK EX Pioneer 34M BECK 6197CB Pioneer 34H Terry Thobe Sidney, OH ROW WIDTH: 04/21/ /21/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5366): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Brian Duffy WEST CENTRAL OH Shelby Co. POPULATION: 29,900 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 2.26 qts. Bicep II Magnum, 1 lb. Princep PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation / Disc BECK BECK EX BECK 5422Bt BECK 5322CB BECK 5125CB BECK 5283Bt BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5727CB BECK EX

142 134 Dave McNeilan Celina, OH 04/29/ /12/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kurt R. Bandel Side By Side WEST CENTRAL OH Mercer Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 1 qt. Simazine, 4 pts. Guardsman Max PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till Mike & Russ Ramsdon Clinton Co., OH BECK Bu./A. Pioneer 34M Bu./A. Mike & Russ Ramsdon Clinton Co., OH BECK Bu./A. Pioneer 34H Bu./A. Roger Geesling Fairfield Co., OH Vigoro V Bu./A. BECK Bu./A. David Cockerill Fayette Co., OH BECK Bu./A. Seed Consultants Bu./A. Pioneer 33H Bu./A. Seed Consultants Bu./A. John Mowen Montgomery Co., OH Pioneer 33J Bu./A. BECK 5737CL Bu./A. S & D Application Seneca Co., OH BECK 5422Bt Bu./A. Pioneer 34D Bu./A. BECK 5422RW BECK 5422Bt BECK 5125CB BECK EX Croplan Gen. 693CLBt BECK BECK 5322CB BECK 5538RW BECK 5483Bt Croplan Gen. 691BtLL Croplan Gen. 601Bt BECK 5392LL BECK 5322RW BECK 5166RW BECK 5283Bt BECK Croplan Gen. 501RRBt BECK BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5229RW Croplan Gen Croplan Gen. 613RRBt BECK 5737CL

143 135 Jim & Ann Stammen Fort Recovery, OH 04/15/ /04/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5422Bt 1): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kurt R. Bandel WEST CENTRAL OH Mercer Co. POPULATION: 29,900 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 2.6 qts. Keystone PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK EX BECK BECK BECK BECK EX BECK 5125CB BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK AgriGold BECK EX AgriGold A BECK BECK 5538 Poncho BECK 5422CBCL BECK 5538RW BECK 5737CL BECK EX BECK EX Pioneer 34M BECK 5283Bt BECK 5399CBRR BECK 5322CB BECK 5959CB BECK BECK 5166RW BECK 5602NDCB BECK BECK 5799CBRR BECK EX BECK 5339CBCL Golden Harvst H FaSTart Coated Seed Corn FaSTart offers the systemic action of the best seed-applied insecticides to give seedling insect control. It often improves yield potential by delivering more uniform emergence, faster growth, and healthier plants. Remember, all Beck s hybrids also contain Sure Gro for systemic control of fungus.

144 136 William Murphy Eldorado, OH 04/29/ /07/2004 POPULATION: 28,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: 3 oz. Mustang Max 1 qt. Simazine, 4 qts. Field Master ROW WIDTH: 36.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Zone-Till Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5727): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Brian Duffy WEST CENTRAL OH Preble Co. BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5959CB BECK 6102ND BECK 5602NDCL BECK EX BECK 6197CB Seed Consultants 1082G BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5602NDCB BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK 5339CBCL BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK EX Field Duane Wetzel Darke Co., OH BECK Acres Bu./A. Chuck Cline Henry Co., OH BECK Acres Bu./A. Al Storch Henry Co., OH BECK Acres Bu./A. Jerry Weaver Miami Co., OH BECK 5602NDCB Acres Bu./A. Beck s Hybrids Mission To Provide our Customers with the Best in Seed Quality, Field Performance and Service.

145 137 Wuebker Farms Versailles, OH 04/21/ /04/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5737CL): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Brian Duffy. Kurt Bandel WEST CENTRAL OH Darke Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Glenwood Blount HERBICIDE: 2.6 qts. Keystone PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK 5959CB BECK 5727CB BECK BECK Pioneer 34D BECK EX Hubner BECK 5339CBCL Pioneer 34M BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK Pioneer 34M Garst 8541IT Hubner H BECK EX Garst 8450IT Beck s Superior Hybrids, Inc East 276 th Street Atlanta, IN

146 138 Dean Nofziger Wauseon, OH 04/29/ /22/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Garst-Gary Hurst NORTHWEST OH Fulton Co. POPULATION: 30,600 INSECTICIDE: Regent SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: Field Master PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till BECK Garst 8464 IT BECK BECK 5727CB BECK Garst 8464IT-PO BECK BECK 5125CB Garst NE Garst NE4461IT Garst BECK EX BECK Garst 8464 IT BECK 5283Bt Rick King Payne, OH ROW WIDTH: 04/22/ /01/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Chad Vetter NORTHWEST OH Paulding Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: Guardsman Max PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: No-Till BECK BECK 5422Bt BECK AgriGold Select Seed Pioneer 34M BECK EX Select Seed BECK Select Seed BECK 5125CB Select Seed Select Seed Select Seed BECK 5737CL BECK 5283Bt Select Seed BECK 5283Bt Select Seed

147 139 Jay Bosse Bluffton, OH 04/17/ /08/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Chad Vetter NORTHWEST OH Hancock Co. POPULATION: 29,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 2 qts. Atrazine, 4 oz. Banvel PREVIOUS CROP: Wheat TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK 5322CB BECK 5322CB BECK BECK BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK 5422CBCL BECK 5959CB BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK 5737CL BECK 5422Bt Pioneer 34H BECK 5538CL Pioneer 34M BECK EX BECK 5339CBCL Al Storch Grelton, OH ROW WIDTH: 04/22/ /14/ inches NORTHWEST OH Henry Co. POPULATION: 31,500 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: 2.1 qts. Bicep II Magnum PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5366): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Chad Vetter, Grelton Elevator-Kevin Oberhaus BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK 5737CL BECK EX BECK 5322CB BECK EX BECK 5422RW BECK BECK 5125CB BECK 5166RW BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX

148 140 John Mull Wauseon, OH 04/20/ /27/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(Pioneer 34H31): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Pioneer-Richard Snyder NORTHWEST OH Fulton Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: Field Master PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Conv.-Till Pioneer 33N BECK Pioneer 33K Pioneer 34B Shininger Pioneer 33H Pfister Dekalb C Pioneer 34H Pioneer 34M BECK Troyer Farms Hicksville, OH ROW WIDTH: 05/17/ /24/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Chad Vetter NORTHWEST OH Defiance Co. POPULATION: 32,000 INSECTICIDE: Lorsban SOIL TYPE: Muck HERBICIDE: Atrazine, Princep, Clarity, Option PREVIOUS CROP: Potato TILLAGE: Disc BECK BECK 5012RW BECK 5229RR BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5322CB BECK 5283Bt YES-BECK

149 141 Vern Oberhaus Grelton, OH 04/19/ /21/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches NORTHWEST OH Henry Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: Capture SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: Bicep II Magnum PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5538): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Chad Vetter, Grelton Elevator-Kevin Oberhaus BECK 5125CB BECK BECK BECK 5322CB Great Lakes 5961Bt BECK 5483Bt BECK EX BECK 5422RW BECK 5339CBCL Pioneer 34M Pioneer 33B BECK Pioneer 34M Pioneer 33B Pioneer 34H Pioneer 34H Great Lakes 6192Bt BECK 5538RW BECK 5737RWCL BECK 5366 Animal Damage Ralph Knippen Delphos, OH ROW WIDTH: 04/22/ /23/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5166): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Chad Vetter NORTHWEST OH Allen Co. POPULATION: 28,000 INSECTICIDE: 8.7 # Aztec SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: Epic PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: V-Rip / Field Cultivation BECK BECK Croplan Gen. 691Bt Croplan Gen BECK 5322CB BECK EX BECK 5422Bt Pioneer 34H Pioneer 34M BECK 5283Bt Pioneer 35Y Croplan Gen. 601Bt Pioneer 34D

150 142 Bruce Lloyd Elida, OH 04/22/ /01/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5322): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Chad Vetter NORTHWEST OH Allen Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: 2.1 qts. Bicep II Magnum PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK 5422RW BECK 5322CB BECK 5422Bt BECK BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK 5737RWCL BECK Pioneer 34H BECK EX BECK Pioneer 34M BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5959CB BECK EX BECK BECK 5602NDCB BECK 5283Bt BECK EX BECK 5125CB Russell Zeedyk Ney, OH ROW WIDTH: 04/09/ /18/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5538CL): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Chad Vetter NORTHWEST OH Defiance Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: 2.4 qts. Harness Xtra PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK BECK Pioneer 34N BECK 5422Bt BECK 5125CB BECK Pioneer 34M Pioneer 34H BECK BECK 5322CB EPC BECK 5322CB BECK BECK 5283Bt

151 143 Gary Sheldon Blissfield, MI Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Rick Mears MICHIGAN Lenawee Co. 04/08/ /13/2004 POPULATION: 27,700 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: 4.16 oz. Regent 1.2 qts. Harness Xtra ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel BECK EX BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK EX BECK EX Pioneer 34M BECK 5125CB BECK BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5322CB BECK EX BECK 5283Bt BECK EX BECK Pfister Herb Miller Niles, MI ROW WIDTH: 04/25/ /26/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Rick Mears MICHIGAN Berrien Co. POPULATION: 32,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE: 2 qts. Lumax PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5322CB BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK EX BECK 5125CB BECK BECK BECK EX

152 144 Ken & Becky McComb Ransom, IL Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Shawn Clapp NORTHEAST IL La Salle Co. 04/17/ /11/2004 POPULATION: 30,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: 4.5 lbs. Force Balance Pro, Atrazine ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Conv.-Till BECK 5483Bt BECK EX BECK BECK 5125CB BECK 5959RW BECK 5012RW BECK BECK 5166RW BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5602NDCL BECK 5283Bt Steve Mayfield Clinton, IL ROW WIDTH: 04/13/ /23/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Shawn Clapp, Angie Huisinga CENTRAL IL DeWitt Co. POPULATION: 31,000 INSECTICIDE: Force SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE: Hornet, Guardsman PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Conv.-Till BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5959CB BECK BECK EX BECK BECK 7538Bt BECK EX BECK BECK 7997CB BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK 5727CB BECK EX Hoblit BECK 5125CB BECK EX Pioneer 33D

153 145 Adam Sleeth Monticello, IL 04/27/ /25/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Angie Huisinga CENTRAL IL Macon Co. POPULATION: 31,000 INSECTICIDE: Aztec SOIL TYPE: Drummer-Flannigan HERBICIDE: Guardsman, Callisto PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Conv.-Till BECK BECK EX BECK 5538 Poncho Pioneer 34B BECK EX BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK 6197CB BECK EX Great Lakes BECK 5959CB Great Lakes Mathews Farms LeRoy, IL ROW WIDTH: 04/29/ /24/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Shawn Clapp CENTRAL IL McLean Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: 4 lbs. Force SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE: Bicep II Magnum, Marksman PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation Pioneer 34M BECK 5166wx BECK 5166CL BECK BECK BECK BECK 5366wx BECK 5322wx BECK BECK BECK BECK 5959CB BECK EX BECK 5275wx Pioneer 34B Bray Pioneer 34N

154 146 Dryer Farms Downs, IL Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Shawn Clapp CENTRAL IL McLean Co. 04/29/ /25/2004 POPULATION: 30,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: Aztec Cinch, Callisto ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK 5959RW BECK Pioneer 33P BECK 6197CB LG Seeds BECK 5538RW BECK 5012RW BECK 5322RW BECK 5538 Poncho BECK BECK 5322 Poncho Rolling Prairie Farm Mattoon, IL ROW WIDTH: 04/15/ /30/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Scott Kinney EAST CENTRAL IL Coles Co. POPULATION: 32,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Drummer Flannigan HERBICIDE: Princep, Steadfast, Callisto PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK 5737RWCL BECK 5959RW BECK 5422RW BECK 5538RW BECK 5483Bt 1 Poncho BECK EX BECK 5166RW BECK 5322RW My Beck s dealer recommended that I use 5339CBCL on a rougher piece of ground and plant it at a population around 30,000. The stand and health of this hybrid contributed to the highest yields I have ever had in my farming career on that rough farm. I am pleased with the yields and the support I get from Beck s. Ed Boyle Saybrook, IL

155 147 A & R Fox Saunemin, IL Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Shawn Clapp EAST CENTRAL IL Livingston Co. 04/15/ /24/2004 POPULATION: 30,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: Force Balance Pro, Atrazine ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Conv.-Till BECK BECK 5166RW BECK 5483Bt BECK EX BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK 5166 Poncho BECK EX BECK 5959RW BECK EX BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5422Bt BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5392LL BECK BECK 5322CB BECK 5959CB BECK EX BECK EX Brad Orr Gilman, IL ROW WIDTH: 04/01/ /29/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Ron Gick EAST CENTRAL IL Iroquois Co. POPULATION: 30,500 INSECTICIDE: 7.2 lbs./a. Aztec SOIL TYPE: Silt Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 1.67 pts. Metachlor PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK 5339CBCL Asgrow RX715RR BECK Pioneer 35Y BECK 5959CB BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5125CB BECK BECK 5322CB

156 148 Heritage FS Gibson City Gibson City, IL 04/17/ /06/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Heritage FS EAST CENTRAL IL Ford Co. POPULATION: 30,800 INSECTICIDE: Aztec SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: Guardsman Max, Balance Pro PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation Dekalb C61-45RRYG Dekalb C Asgrow RX718YGPL BECK 5538RW Farm Service 6485YGCB Dekalb C60-14YGRW BECK 5959CB Asgrow RX Farm Service 6455RR/YGCB Pioneer 34H BECK 5399CBRR Mycogen 2P BECK 6197CB Tim Schable Atwood, IL ROW WIDTH: 04/28/ /29/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5737CL): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids - Carl Harlan, Joe McElhoe EAST CENTRAL IL Douglas Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: 3.3 Aztec SOIL TYPE: Silt Loam HERBICIDE: 2 qts. Aatrex, 2.25 oz. Balance Pro PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK 5538RW BECK 5959RW BECK BECK BECK 5737RWCL BECK 7997CB BECK 7538Bt Hoblit Hoblit BECK 5422wx BECK EX AgriGold BECK 6197CB BECK 5727CB BECK 5727wx BECK 5275wx BECK

157 149 Curt Shields Rantoul, IL 04/29/ /21/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 6197): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Carl Harlan, Joe McElhoe EAST CENTRAL IL Champaign Co. POPULATION: 29,500 INSECTICIDE: 4.4 lbs. Force SOIL TYPE: Silt Loam HERBICIDE: 0.5 oz. Priority, 2.75 qts. Volley PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK BECK 5366wx BECK 5959RW BECK 5322wx BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 6197CB BECK 5125CB BECK BECK 5737RWCL BECK 5283Bt BECK 5322CB BECK EX BECK 5727CB BECK 5166wx Pioneer 34H BECK 5275wx BECK 5959CB BECK 5727wx BECK 5339CBCL BECK EX BECK EX Beck s had some of the best corn we ever shelled this year; excellent emergence and good standability. Placed on hill ground, the Beck s out yielded everything else we planted. The FaSTart seed treatment enabled us to get a near perfect stand, too. We plan to increase our business with Beck s next year. Mathew Heppler Sturgis, KY

158 150 Jon McGee Longview, IL 04/15/ /02/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5366): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids - Carl Harlan, Joe McElhoe EAST CENTRAL IL Douglas Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: 7.3 lbs. Aztec SOIL TYPE: Silt Loam HERBICIDE: 3 qts. Confidence PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Pioneer 34H BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5538RW BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK Pioneer 32K BECK 5727CB BECK BECK 5422wx BECK 5322wx BECK 5275wx BECK BECK 5366wx BECK 5727wx BECK BECK BECK 6702ND Field Darrell Meese Crawford Co., IL BECK 7538Bt Acres Bu./A. Darrell Meese Crawford Co., IL BECK 5339CBCL 48.0 Acres Bu./A. Webster Farms Ford Co., IL BECK 5737RWCL 25.0 Acres Bu./A. Webster Farms Ford Co., IL BECK 5339CBCL 15.0 Acres Bu./A. Webster Farms Ford Co., IL BECK 5322RW 20.0 Acres Bu./A. Gary Clapp Livingston Co., IL BECK Acres Bu./A. Ron Fitchhorn McLean Co., IL BECK Acres Bu./A. Seed and Technology from a Family Business You Can Trust.

159 151 Specialty Grains, Inc. Gibson City, IL Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Shawn Clapp EAST CENTRAL IL Ford Co. 04/30/ /20/2004 POPULATION: 30,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: Aztec Steadfast, Callisto ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK 5012RW Dekalb C BECK 5166RW BECK 5166 Poncho BECK EX BECK 5099RR BECK Dekalb C BECK 5322CB BECK 5322RW BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5283Bt BECK 7538Bt BECK 5339CBCL LG Seeds BECK 5399CBRR BECK 7997CBCL BECK EX BECK BECK 5538RW BECK 5959CB BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5959RW BECK 6197CB BECK EX BECK 5737RWCL BECK 5799CBRR BECK EX

160 152 Dean Piatt Armstrong, IL 04/28/ /30/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5366): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Carl Harlan, Joe McElhoe EAST CENTRAL IL Vermilion Co. POPULATION: 28,500 INSECTICIDE: 4.4 lbs. Force SOIL TYPE: Silt Loam HERBICIDE: 3.25 qts. Fultime PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK 5322wx BECK BECK 5959RW BECK 5322RW BECK 5959CB BECK 5483Bt BECK 5166RW BECK BECK BECK 5538RW BECK 5727CB BECK Pioneer 32K BECK 5322CB BECK 5602NDCB BECK 5275wx BECK 5339CBCL BECK 6197CB BECK 5727wx BECK 5125CB BECK EX Side By Side T & R Hog Farm Effingham Co., IL BECK 6102ND Bu./A. BECK EX Bu./A. BECK 5602NDCB Bu./A. BECK 5602NDCL Bu./A. Dean & Vern Vogt Effingham Co., IL BECK 6599CBRR Bu./A. Dekalb C60-19RRYG Bu./A. White Sands Farm Kankakee Co., IL BECK 5538 P Bu./A. BECK 5422CBCL P Bu./A. BECK 5422Bt 1 P Bu./A. White Sands Farm Kankakee Co., IL BECK 6197CB Bu./A. BECK Bu./A. Sanken Farms Livingston Co., IL BECK Bu./A. Pioneer 34N Bu./A.

161 153 Webster Farms Buckingham, IL 04/24/ /09/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Dennis Webster EAST CENTRAL IL Ford Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: 7.3 lbs. Aztec SOIL TYPE: Reddick/Andre HERBICIDE: Steadfast, Atrazine, Callisto PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Conv.-Till BECK EX BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5422RW BECK 5322RW BECK BECK BECK 5166 Poncho BECK 6197CB BECK BECK 5737CL BECK 5959RW BECK 5959CB BECK 5166RW BECK BECK BECK EX BECK 5339CBCL BECK BECK 5012RW BECK 5737RWCL BECK EX LG Seeds BECK 5283Bt BECK 5125CB Having a farmer-dealer who knows our area is real important to our family farm. Eight years ago, Beck s came to this area and since that time we have enjoyed working with a family owned company that has good products and good people who can help us. SureGro treatment at no extra charge on soybeans is a great thing for our heavy soils and no-till planting system. Dennis & David Elliott Henderson, KY

162 154 T & R Hog Farm Teutopolis, IL 04/16/ /22/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Scott Kinney SOUTHERN IL Effingham Co. POPULATION: 28,500 INSECTICIDE: 7 lbs./a. Lorsban SOIL TYPE: Cisne HERBICIDE: 1.5 oz. Balance Pro, 1 lb. Atrazine PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: V-Rip / Field Cultivation BECK BECK 5959CB BECK 5737CL BECK 6197CB BECK BECK BECK 5322RW BECK Alan Probst Wheeler, IL ROW WIDTH: 04/15/ /22/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Scott Kinney SOUTHERN IL Jasper Co. POPULATION: 29,000 INSECTICIDE: Mustang Max SOIL TYPE: Cisne HERBICIDE: 1.5 oz. Hornet, 2.5 qts. Keystone PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK BECK BECK 7997CL BECK 6197CB BECK 6464CL BECK 7997CBCL BECK 6599CBRR BECK BECK 5737CL BECK 5959CB BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK 5727CB BECK BECK 5422CBCL BECK 5959RW BECK 7538Bt BECK 5799CBRR BECK 5538CL BECK EX

163 155 Burkdell Farms Benton, IL 04/13/ /21/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(Pioneer 33Y09): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gene Hagedorn SOUTHERN IL Franklin Co. POPULATION: 27,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Silt Loam HERBICIDE: Steadfast, Aatrex, Callisto PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK 6599CBRR BECK 7538Bt BECK 7997CBCL Pioneer 33P BECK 5483Bt BECK 5422CBCL Pioneer Blend BECK 5737CL Pioneer 33M BECK 6197CB Pioneer Blend Jeff Carr Hidalgo, IL ROW WIDTH: 04/16/ /30/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Scott Kinney SOUTHERN IL Jasper Co. POPULATION: 27,700 INSECTICIDE: 2 oz. Warrior SOIL TYPE: MP - Silt Loam HERBICIDE: 2.5 qts. Keystone, 3 oz. Hornet PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK 5959CB BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 6197CB BECK EX BECK BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5339CBCL

164 156 John Masterson Burnt Prairie, IL 04/15/ /30/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 5422CBCL): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gene Hagedorn SOUTHERN IL White Co. POPULATION: 29,000 INSECTICIDE: 2.5 oz./a. Mustang Max SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 2.5 qts./a. Keystone, 1 qt./a. Princep PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation BECK EX BECK 7538Bt BECK 7997CBCL BECK 6197CB BECK EX BECK 7997CL BECK 6599CBRR BECK 5483Bt BECK 5538CL BECK 5737CL BECK 5454CL BECK 5799CBRR Matson Farms Newton, IL ROW WIDTH: 04/16/ /07/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Scott Kinney SOUTHERN IL Jasper Co. POPULATION: 30,000 INSECTICIDE: Mustang Max SOIL TYPE: MP - Silt Loam HERBICIDE: 2.65 qts. Keystone, 1 qt. Atrazine PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK EX BECK BECK 7538Bt BECK 5727CB BECK BECK BECK 5422Bt BECK 7997CBCL BECK 5422RW BECK 6197CB BECK 5422CBCL BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK BECK 5737CL BECK 7997CL BECK BECK 7997CB

165 157 Larry Laue Shumway, IL 04/17/ /06/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Scott Kinney SOUTHERN IL Effingham Co. POPULATION: 27,500 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: MP - Silt Loam HERBICIDE: Full Rate Lumax PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation BECK BECK 6197CB BECK 7997CB BECK 7997CBCL BECK BECK 5422CBCL BECK 5959CB BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5727CB BECK 7538Bt BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5737CL BECK 5483Bt P.J. Logsdon Rumsey, KY ROW WIDTH: 04/10/ /22/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 15 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Deck Burnette KENTUCKY McLean Co. POPULATION: 28,000 INSECTICIDE: Pounce SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE: Lightning PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation Pioneer 33P Garst 8450IT BECK 5454CL BECK 7997CBCL BECK 5422CBCL Pioneer 34B BECK 5737CL BECK 6464CL Pioneer 34B Garst 8328Bt/IT

166 158 Lazy C Farms Inc Francesville, IN 04/23/ /20/2004 ROW WIDTH: 15.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Pioneer NORTHWEST IN Pulaski Co. POPULATION: 170,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: Roundup Ultra Max PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Field Cultivation Rating BECK 354NRR BECK 375NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93M BECK 367NRR Pioneer 93M BECK 336NRR BECK 365CRR BECK 323RR BECK 274NRR Pioneer 93M BECK 292RR Pioneer 93M Pioneer 93M BECK 334CRR BECK 295NRR Pioneer 92M Pioneer 92M BECK 283RR Kirk Bennett Knox, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/08/ /30/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 336NRR): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jim Burns NORTHWEST IN Starke Co. POPULATION: 160,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sand HERBICIDE: 3 pts. Extreme PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 274NRR BECK 295NRR BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR BECK 283RR BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 365CRR BECK 306NRR BECK 334CRR BECK 367NRR BECK 417NRR

167 159 Prairie View Farms, Inc. Brookston, IN 05/07/ /25/2004 ROW WIDTH: 15.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Craig Spray NORTHWEST IN White Co. POPULATION: 175,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Brookston HERBICIDE: Roundup WeatherMax PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: V-Rip / Field Cultivation Rating BECK 274NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 323RR BECK 354NRR BECK 367NRR Pioneer 93M BECK 323RR Pioneer 93B BECK EX BECK 283RR Pioneer 93B BECK 295NRR BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK 334CRR BECK 365CRR BECK EX BECK 417NRR BECK EX Steve Daube Walkerton, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/17/ /09/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Steve Daube Field NORTH CENTRAL IN St Joseph Co. POPULATION: 200,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: Roundup Ultra Max PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Rating Prairie View Farms White Co., IN BECK 367NRR 79.3 Acres 66.2 Bu./A. Prairie View Farms White Co., IN BECK 323RR 99.6 Acres 63.2 Bu./A. BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK 355RR BECK 295NRR BECK EX

168 160 Rex Klise Kokomo, IN 04/30/ /11/2004 ROW WIDTH: 16.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 323RR): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Ben Grimme NORTH CENTRAL IN Miami Co. POPULATION: 160,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Brookston HERBICIDE: Roundup Ultra Max PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Rating BECK 367NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 292RR BECK EX BECK 336NRR BECK 323RR BECK 375NRR BECK 295NRR BECK 283RR BECK 274NRR BECK 417NRR BECK EX Roger Wagoner Claypool, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/10/ /07/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 323RR): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Brad Downing NORTH CENTRAL IN Kosciusko Co. POPULATION: 148,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE: Roundup Ultra Max PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Rating BECK 355RR BECK 354NRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK 375NRR BECK 266NRR BECK 295NRR BECK 274NRR BECK 283RR I was very impressed with the uniformity and perfect size of the seed this year. We got a terrific stand in spite of all the rains. We have dealt with several seed companies over the years and have to say that we are treated the best by Beck s Hybrids. Even though we are small farmers, they treat us great. We have been treated especially well by Ben Grimme and Bill Kearns. They have helped us decide what we need and go to the extra limit to see that we get it. We really appreciate all of the staff at Beck s. We also enjoy the Field Show and the wonderful meals that they provide. I know a lot of hard work goes into that day. We look forward to doing business with Beck s in the future. Ralph Bud Wall Kokomo, IN

169 161 Rettinger Farms Bourbon, IN 05/17/ /27/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 336NRR): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jim Burns NORTH CENTRAL IN Marshall Co. POPULATION: 139,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: Roundup Ultra Max PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Rating BECK 354NRR BECK EX BECK 367NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 355RR BECK 365CRR BECK 334CRR BECK 306NRR BECK 274NRR BECK 295NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK EX BECK 283RR Lakeview Farms Pierceton, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/12/ /13/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Ben Grimme NORTH CENTRAL IN Kosciusko Co. POPULATION: 167,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sand HERBICIDE: 2,4-D, Roundup Ultra Max PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 323RR BECK 367NRR BECK 295NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 283RR BECK 274NRR At Creighton farms we went with Beck s Superior Hybrids recommendations and planted all of our soybean acres in 15 rows this year. This allowed us to drop our populations by 40,000 plants per acre. Using the Sure Gro system this year we planted our corn and soybeans at the same time and completed planting by May 10 th. We had excellent emergence with superb stands. Purchasing our soybeans by the seed count we know exactly how many seeds per acre to purchase and have planted for each field at the end of the season. We know that uniform stand establishment is the key for excellent yields and we think, with the Sure Gro treated soybeans, we could have some of our best soybean yields ever. Homer Ousley Atwood, IN

170 162 Ron Eppard Huntington, IN Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 323RR): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Ben Grimme NORTHEAST IN Huntington Co. 04/29/ /04/2004 POPULATION: 200,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: None Roundup Ultra Max ROW WIDTH: 7.5 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 354NRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 295NRR BECK 323RR BECK 283RR Pioneer 93B BECK 274NRR Pioneer 93B Mark & David Shane LaFontaine, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/06/ /23/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 355RR): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Dave & Mark Shane NORTHEAST IN Huntington Co. POPULATION: 210,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE: Roundup PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK 354NRR BECK 355RR BECK 375NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 295NRR BECK 323RR BECK EX Pioneer 93B BECK 283RR BECK 274NRR Pioneer 92M Dairyland 277RR

171 163 Bob Hildebrand Decatur, IN 05/10/ /06/2004 ROW WIDTH: 7.5 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kurt R. Bandel NORTHEAST IN Adams Co. POPULATION: 210,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 1 qt. Roundup PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Field Cultivation Rating BECK 274NRR Pioneer 92M BECK EX BECK 354NRR BECK 295NRR BECK 323RR BECK 355RR BECK 405NRR BECK EX BECK 367NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 283RR BECK 375NRR BECK EX Travis Zook Wolcottville, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/14/ /12/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Chuck Brooks Field NORTHEAST IN LaGrange Co. POPULATION: 200,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: 1 qt. Buccaneer PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating Mark Rosene Allen Co., IN BECK 323RR 65.3 Acres 61.8 Bu./A. Mark Rosene Allen Co., IN BECK 355RR Acres 64.4 Bu./A. Mark Rosene Allen Co., IN BECK 336NRR 53.4 Acres 60.9 Bu./A. Roger Hadley Allen Co., IN BECK 292RR 31.1 Acres 68.0 Bu./A. Roger Hadley Allen Co., IN BECK 355RR 16.0 Acres 71.0 Bu./A. BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK 283RR BECK 295NRR BECK 292RR BECK 274NRR BECK 334CRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX

172 164 Brien Duncan Veedersburg, IN 05/22/ /11/2004 ROW WIDTH: 7.5 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 323RR): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Carl Harlan, Joe McElhoe WEST CENTRAL IN Fountain Co. POPULATION: 190,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Silt Loam HERBICIDE: Roundup Ultra Max PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 292RR BECK EX BECK 354NRR BECK 295NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 283RR BECK 323RR BECK 355RR BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK 274NRR BECK 387NRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 375NRR BECK 365CRR BECK 334CRR BECK EX Paul Ade West Lafayette, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/12/ /23/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Senesac, Inc.-Steven Ade Side By Side WEST CENTRAL IN Tippecanoe Co. POPULATION: 190,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 38 oz. Roundup WeatherMax PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating Senesac, Inc. Tippecanoe Co., IN BECK 323RR Bu./A. BECK 355RR Bu./A. BECK 306NRR Bu./A. BECK 385NRR BECK 283RR BECK 292RR BECK 306NRR BECK 323RR BECK 375NRR BECK 355RR

173 165 George Lumley Lafayette, IN 04/29/ /17/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Craig Spray WEST CENTRAL IN Tippecanoe Co. POPULATION: 135,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Silt Loam HERBICIDE: Roundup Ultra Max PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Field Cultivation Rating BECK 367NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 295NRR BECK 274NRR Ben DeFreese Attica, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/18/ /27/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Craig Spray WEST CENTRAL IN Tippecanoe Co. POPULATION: 150,000 INSECTICIDE: Baythroid SOIL TYPE: Loam HERBICIDE: Glystar PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Rating BECK 354NRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK 375NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 292RR BECK EX BECK 334CRR BECK EX BECK 365CRR BECK EX BECK 295NRR BECK 274NRR Our Beck 323RR Sure Gro treated soybeans planted on 140 acres yielded over 68 Bu./A. this year. Along with our Beck 5166 and 5322 corn hybrids we have a winning combination on both corn and beans. We also enjoy the fact that when we wish to talk to someone from Beck s Hybrids we have the opportunity to talk to our Dealer, DSM or directly to the president, Sonny Beck. It s great when one family business can work with another family business and both parties can be successful. Larry & Terry Keiffer LaFontaine, IN

174 166 Dennis Hartman Waldron, IN 05/07/ /27/2004 ROW WIDTH: 8.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Dennis Hartman CENTRAL IN Shelby Co. POPULATION: 200,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Crosby-Brookston HERBICIDE: Label Rate Roundup Ultra Max PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK EX BECK 387NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 355RR BECK 437NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 405NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK 417NRR BECK 354NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 336NRR Dennis & Ken Runyan Elwood, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/11/ /01/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Tom Wallace Side By Side CENTRAL IN Madison Co. POPULATION: 150,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE: Clear Out PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Rating Wooden Creek Farms Howard Co., IN BECK 323RR Bu./A. McKillip N-362R Bu./A. John Rinker Madison Co., IN BECK 375NRR Bu./A. Garst 355RR Bu./A. BECK 367NRR BECK 354NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 365CRR BECK 417NRR BECK EX BECK EX

175 167 Jeff King Sheridan, IN Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(Stine ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids, Pioneer, Garst, Stine CENTRAL IN Hamilton Co. 05/08/ /24/2004 POPULATION: 200,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: None Buccaneer ROW WIDTH: 7.5 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 367NRR Stine BECK 354NRR Pioneer 93B Garst 3624N BECK 323RR Stine Garst 4112RR/N Pioneer 93M Garst 3712N Pioneer 93M BECK 375NRR Garst George & Tom Crosby Greensburg, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/29/ /24/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kris Johnson CENTRAL IN Shelby Co. POPULATION: 250,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Crosby-Brookston HERBICIDE: 1 qt. Roundup WeatherMax PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Field Cultivation Rating BECK 437NRR BECK EX BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK 405NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 354NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 336NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 323RR

176 168 Jack & Bryan Farley Fairmount, IN Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 367NRR): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Ben Grimme CENTRAL IN Grant Co. 04/13/ /18/2004 POPULATION: 150,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: None Roundup ROW WIDTH: 15.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Rating BECK 367NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 295NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK 274NRR Daryl Stephenson Coatesville, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/11/ /21/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kris Johnson Field CENTRAL IN Hendricks Co. POPULATION: 188,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Crosby Brookston HERBICIDE: Label Rate Roundup WeatherMax PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating Garrison Bros. Carroll Co., IN BECK 292RR 44.0 Acres 70.0 Bu./A. Herr Farms Carroll Co., IN BECK 375NRR Acres 66.9 Bu./A. Dave & Kay Martin Carroll Co., IN BECK 375NRR 40.0 Acres 61.9 Bu./A. Dave & Kay Martin Carroll Co., IN BECK 375NRR 14.7 Acres 62.1 Bu./A. B & B Kirkpatrick Farms Howard Co., IN BECK 323RR 62.8 Acres 70.6 Bu./A. B & B Kirkpatrick Farms Howard Co., IN BECK 375NRR 40.0 Acres 63.5 Bu./A. BECK 437NRR BECK 355RR BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 354NRR BECK EX BECK 405NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 417NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK 295NRR BECK EX

177 169 Truman Pierce & Sons Elwood, IN Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Tom Wallace CENTRAL IN Madison Co. 04/29/ /13/2004 POPULATION: 180,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: None Roundup Ultra Max ROW WIDTH: 15.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Field Cultivation Rating BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 354NRR BECK EX BECK 295NRR BECK 274NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 283RR Rinehart Family Farms Burlington, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/10/ /27/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 323RR): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Ben Grimme CENTRAL IN Carroll Co. POPULATION: 135,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE: Roundup Ultra Max PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Rating BECK 367NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 323RR BECK EX BECK 375NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 295NRR BECK EX BECK 274NRR I have been farming for 26 years. I have been a 100 Beck s customer for 26 years. Year in and year out Beck s has provided good quality seed products and great people to work with. I intend to continue that relationship I have built with Beck s for another 26 years or however long the Lord grants me. Phil Ramsey Shelbyville, IN

178 170 Dave & Dallas Conrad Alexandria, IN Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Tom Wallace CENTRAL IN Madison Co. 05/22/ /08/2004 POPULATION: 160,000 SOIL TYPE: INSECTICIDE: HERBICIDE: None Roundup Ultra Max ROW WIDTH: 15.0 inches PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 405NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 417NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK EX Lawson Farms Thorntown, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/11/ /04/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jim Love CENTRAL IN Boone Co. POPULATION: 180,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Brookston HERBICIDE: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 367NRR BECK 437NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 417NRR BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK 387NRR BECK 355RR BECK EX BECK 365CRR Field Byron Crow Boone Co., IN BECK 375NRR 93.0 Acres 64.0 Bu./A. Byron Crow Boone Co., IN BECK Acres 64.5 Bu./A. Byron Crow Boone Co., IN BECK 323RR Acres 65.0 Bu./A.

179 171 Bill Rawlings Danville, IN 05/05/ /05/2004 ROW WIDTH: 15.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 375NRR): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kris Johnson, Dairyland CENTRAL IN Hendricks Co. POPULATION: 180,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Crosby-Brookston HERBICIDE: Label Rate Extreme PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 367NRR Dairyland 3000RR BECK 355RR Dairyland 345RR Dairyland 385RR BECK 354NRR Pioneer 93M BECK 323RR BECK 387NRR BECK 274NRR BECK EX BECK 336NRR Dairyland 268RR BECK 375NRR Dairyland 3002RRSCN Dairyland 375RR Dairyland 4100RR BECK EX Dairyland 375RR Dairyland 2801RRSCN BECK 417NRR Rulon Enterprises Cicero, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/07/ /04/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Tom Wallace CENTRAL IN Hamilton Co. POPULATION: 185,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE: Roundup WeatherMax PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 354NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 405NRR BECK EX BECK 375NRR BECK 355RR BECK 417NRR BECK EX BECK 336NRR BECK 323RR

180 172 DMH Family Farms Portland, IN 04/21/ /29/2004 ROW WIDTH: 30.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kurt R. Bandel EAST CENTRAL IN Jay Co. POPULATION: 130,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: Roundup, 32 oz. Roundup PREVIOUS CROP: Soybeans TILLAGE: Field Cultivation Rating BECK 367NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK 295NRR BECK 292RR Jack Frost Connersville, IN ROW WIDTH: 06/04/ /08/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kurt Bandel, Ryan McAllister EAST CENTRAL IN Fayette Co. POPULATION: 195,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 1 qt. Cornerstone PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK EX BECK 355RR BECK 367NRR BECK 323RR BECK 417NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 387NRR BECK EX Side By Side Steve Gobel Benton Co., IN BECK 292RR Bu./A. BECK 355RR Bu./A. BECK 295NRR Bu./A. Bob Suiter, Jr. Benton Co., IN BECK 336NRR Bu./A. BECK 375NRR Bu./A.

181 173 Larry Shirey Muncie, IN 04/28/ /06/2004 ROW WIDTH: 7.5 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kurt Bandel EAST CENTRAL IN Delaware Co. POPULATION: 170,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 1 qt. Roundup PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 355RR BECK EX BECK 354NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 387NRR Therl Hensley Daleville, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/03/ /07/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Kurt R. Bandel EAST CENTRAL IN Delaware Co. POPULATION: 140,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 1 qt. Roundup PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 355RR Garst 3712RR BECK 354NRR BECK EX BECK 387NRR Croplan Gen. RC BECK 405NRR BECK 375NRR Stine BECK 336NRR BECK 417NRR Field Scott Lasater Delaware Co., IN BECK 323RR Acres 66.4 Bu./A. Glen Dettmer Farms Allen Co., IN BECK 323RR 37.5 Acres 57.5 Bu./A. Glen Dettmer Farms Allen Co., IN BECK 417NRR 34.0 Acres 68.2 Bu./A.

182 174 Martin Schroeder Mt. Vernon, IN 05/21/ /04/2004 ROW WIDTH: 15.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gene Hagedorn SOUTHWEST IN Posey Co. POPULATION: 180,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Silt Loam HERBICIDE: Roundup WeatherMax, Canopy XL PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Rating BECK 354NRR BECK 437NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 405NRR Pioneer 93M Asgrow BECK 367NRR Pioneer 93B M. Vieck & Sons Vincennes, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/29/ /27/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 417NRR): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gene Hagedorn SOUTHWEST IN Knox Co. POPULATION: 168,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: 1 qt./a. Glystar, 1 qt./a. Glystar PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 367NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 405NRR BECK EX BECK 437NRR Pioneer 93M Asgrow BECK 168, BECK 387NRR BECK 200, BECK 375NRR BECK EX Field Easterday Bros. Orange Co., IN BECK 387NRR Acres 74.8 Bu./A. Stahl Farms Vanderburg Co., IN BECK Acres 59.0 Bu./A. Stahl Farms Warrick Co., IN BECK 405NRR 20.0 Acres 70.4 Bu./A. Stahl Farms Warrick Co., IN BECK 379N 35.0 Acres 62.0 Bu./A. Stahl Farms Warrick Co., IN BECK Acres 60.0 Bu./A.

183 175 Ronny & Randy Nichols Farm Sullivan, IN 05/04/ /23/2004 ROW WIDTH: 15.0 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jack Waggoner SOUTHWEST IN Sullivan Co. POPULATION: 180,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam HERBICIDE: 1 qt. Roundup Ultra Max PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Disc Rating BECK EX BECK 405NRR BECK EX BECK 354NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 323RR BECK 375NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 387NRR BECK 365CRR BECK 355RR Brent Wening Jasper, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/27/ /31/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jack Waggoner SOUTHWEST IN Dubois Co. POPULATION: 167,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 2.5 pts. Prowl PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Disc Rating BECK 354NRR BECK 434NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 437NRR BECK 355RR BECK 405NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 387NRR BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK EX Side By Side Fuhs Bros. Gibson Co., IN BECK 437NRR Bu./A. Pioneer 93M Bu./A. Fuhs Bros. Gibson Co., IN BECK 476NRR Bu./A. Asgrow 4603RR Bu./A.

184 176 Douglas Farms Princeton, IN 05/07/ /24/2004 ROW WIDTH: 7.5 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 417NRR): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gene Hagedorn, Gary Folz SOUTHWEST IN Gibson Co. POPULATION: 180,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 32 oz. Roundup WeatherMax PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation / Disc Rating BECK 367NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 437NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK 387NRR BECK 476NRR Ken Goedde Ft. Branch, IN ROW WIDTH: 04/29/ /13/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 336NRR): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gene Hagedorn, Gary Folz SOUTHWEST IN Gibson Co. POPULATION: 140,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Ragsdale HERBICIDE: Roundup WeatherMax PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Rating BECK 405NRR BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK 336NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 476NRR BECK EX BECK EX Pioneer 93M BECK 323RR BECK 323RR UT BECK 417NRR BECK 434NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 323RR Asgrow BECK 387NRR BECK 334CRR

185 177 George Krieg Ft. Branch, IN 05/22/ /01/2004 ROW WIDTH: 7.5 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 405NRR): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Gene Hagedorn, Gary Folz SOUTHWEST IN Gibson Co. POPULATION: 185,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Silt Loam HERBICIDE: 32 oz./a. Roundup PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: Chisel / Field Cultivation Rating BECK 367NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 437NRR BECK EX Pioneer 93M BECK 417NRR BECK EX BECK 354NRR Pioneer 93M BECK 387NRR Pioneer 93M BECK 375NRR Mike Sefton Greensburg, IN ROW WIDTH: 05/12/ /23/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Joey Mullican, Steve Gauck SOUTHEAST IN Decatur Co. POPULATION: 200,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 1 qt. Roundup Ultra Max PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 367NRR BECK 367NRR CrpPrdctnSvs 6362NRR BECK 354NRR BECK 355RR BECK 417NRR BECK EX BECK 417NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 405NRR Asgrow

186 178 Robert E. Mundy Mitchell, IN 05/13/ /28/2004 ROW WIDTH: 7.5 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Jack Waggoner SOUTHEAST IN Lawrence Co. POPULATION: 180,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Clay Loam HERBICIDE: 1.5 qts. Clear Out PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 437NRR BECK EX BECK 354NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 387NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 355RR BECK 417NRR BECK EX Steve Vonderhaar Hamilton, OH ROW WIDTH: 06/09/ /26/ inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK EX 6417): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Brian Duffy SOUTHWEST OH Butler Co. POPULATION: 190,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: HERBICIDE: 2 qts. Roundup PREVIOUS CROP: Sod TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 437NRR BECK 354NRR BECK EX BECK 336NRR BECK EX We look to our Beck s dealer to know which corn hybrids or soybean variety will work the best for our soils. He has the training to really help us get the best yields possible, plus he has the seed we need. Good dealers and good companies go together. Mark Stucke (with son Mitchel) Versailles, OH

187 179 Wuebker Farms Versailles, OH 04/01/ /04/2004 ROW WIDTH: 8.3 inches Plot Averages (Non-er ): er Average(BECK 336NRR): *Yield = Bushels per acre corrected to 13 moisture. WEIGHED BY: Beck's Hybrids-Brian Duffy, Kurt Bandel WEST CENTRAL OH Darke Co. POPULATION: 200,000 INSECTICIDE: None SOIL TYPE: Glenwood Blount HERBICIDE: 2,4-D, Canopy PREVIOUS CROP: Corn TILLAGE: No-Till Rating BECK BECK Pioneer 93B BECK 367NRR BECK 397STS Pioneer 93B BECK BECK 417NRR Garst BECK BECK EX BECK 354NRR Pioneer 93M BECK 336NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 292RR BECK 355RR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK 299N Beck 336NRR s were just outstanding this year. We had 102 acres in three fields that averaged 71.6 Bu./A., 60 lb. test weight at 11.6 moisture. That is the highest soybean yield average we ve ever had. These beans were really podded and standing great. I think the Beck s Sure Gro coating had a lot to do with it. We are very happy with our Beck s soybeans. Lester & Jim Sheets Columbia City, IN