Tools to Grow More Wheat

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1 Tools to Grow More Wheat

2 Syngenta s portfolio of top-performing products takes you from seed to harvest At Syngenta, our integrated approach enables us to think like a grower and better serve your needs. Syngenta supports growers from planting to harvest. We want to help growers succeed, so we continually seek innovative solutions that set unprecedented standards for yield, quality and sustainability. Our unique portfolio breadth and leading footprint across seeds and crop protection enables us to innovate and deliver a broad portfolio so your customers can grow more wheat. Worldwide, Syngenta spends about $130 million annually on cereals research and development (R&D) efforts Fully integrated offer including industry leading portfolio of seed varieties and a robust crop protection offer Think Like a Grower mentality enables us to offer farmers innovative solutions to help them grow more wheat 2013 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. The Syngenta logo is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. GS

3 Select AgriPro brand top-performing, certified wheat seed varieties from Syngenta The largest wheat breeding program in North America, Syngenta is the industry leader in the development of superior wheat varieties, offering growers consistent performance in the field. At Syngenta, more than 280,000 new experimental wheat lines are generated each year from 70-plus research sites across the United States and Canada. Regional Areas of Focus Syngenta s wheat breeders are located at our research centers throughout the country and are constantly at work to provide localized varieties that address weather and pest-related challenges in their particular region. See map on reverse.

4 Superior genetics. Locally grown. Consistent performance. Canada Fusarium Yield Pacific Northwest Stripe rust White wheat Yield Northern Plains Fusarium Leaf rust Solid stems varieties for sawfly prevention Midge Pre-harvest sprouting tolerance Yield Central Plains Fusarium Yield Northern Soft Fusarium Soilborne viruses Yield Southern Plains Drought tolerance Insect resistance Disease tolerance Bread-making quality Yield Southern Soft Diversity to respond to fluctuations with pests and weather Yield 2013 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. AgriPro and the Syngenta logo are registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. GS

5 The value of healthy roots What happens below the ground is just as important as what happens above. Syngenta scientists and researchers around the globe are discovering RootingPower as the key to helping enhance crop performance. Check out our root health training modules and earn CEU credits by visiting OnlineTrainingModule/trainingmodules.aspx

6 Root health means that plants can live up to their full genetic potential and can utilize water and nutrients in the most efficient way, says Tim Paulitz, Ph.D., research plant pathologist, USDA-ARS, Washington State University. Root health means that growers can get the best economic return on their inputs and can use the most sustainable practices with the least environmental impacts. Impact of Rhizoctonia Untreated Source: Syngenta Vibrance 2013 Syngenta. Vibrance, the RootingPower logo and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. GS

7 Are you looking for a solution to protect your cereal crop from underground insects? Wireworm Convenient, seed-delivered insect protection for an even, vigorous start Cruiser seed treatment insecticide provides superior protection against some of the most destructive cereals insects, including wireworms and aphids. And through the Cruiser Vigor Effect, this seed treatment can help promote healthier, more vigorous roots and plants and faster emergence, thereby helping to increase yield potential.

8 Advantages of Cruiser Increases plant stands, uniformity and vigor, and improves yield potential Can be combined with Vibrance Extreme seed treatment fungicide for protection against both insects and diseases Helps optimize seeding rates by protecting every seed to ensure plant establishment Provides excellent activity against a broad spectrum of insect pests Reduces stress on young seedlings Offers an easy-to-use formulation conveniently delivered on the seed, eliminating the need for any additional handling 2013 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. Cruiser, Vibrance and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. GS

9 Are you looking to boost RootingPower in your cereal crops? Enhanced root health, expanded disease protection, industry-leading wireworm defense in cereals CruiserMaxx Vibrance Cereals seed treatment insecticide/fungicide combines the power of four chemistries to deliver a boost to RootingPower in wheat and barley and safeguard seeds, young seedlings and roots from a broad range of seedborne and soilborne diseases, as well as insects. Whether applied on-farm or through a commercial, on-site seed treater or seed company, CruiserMaxx Vibrance Cereals helps cereal crops establish stronger, more vigorous roots that help boost crop productivity and increase yield potential. Wheat infected with Rhizoctonia

10 Yield (bu/a) Yield Results: Fusarium Protection in Spring Wheat Prevent insects and diseases from attacking in the first place with a seed treatment application of CruiserMaxx Vibrance Cereals seed treatment insecticide/fungicide. 0 Untreated CruiserMaxx Vibrance Cereals + Cruiser Average of 4 inoculated trials, North Dakota and Minnesota, Common Root Rot Protection in Winter Wheat 80 Yield Results: Rhizoctonia solani Protection in Barley Plant Vigor Index (1-5) Yield (bu/a) Untreated CruiserMaxx Vibrance Cereals Plant vigor index with 1 = very poor and 5 = very vigorous growth Inoculated trial in Bozeman, Mont., Results recorded in 212 days after planting. 0 Untreated Trial in Bozeman, Mont., 2010 CruiserMaxx Vibrance Cereals + Cruiser seed treatment insecticide 2013 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. Cruiser, CruiserMaxx, Vibrance, the RootingPower logo and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. GS

11 Are underground diseases posing a threat to your valuable cereal crop investments? Premium root health and protection against harmful cereal diseases for consistent yield performance Improved Root Health Vibrance Extreme seed treatment fungicide acts as a first line of defense and supplies cereal growers with best-in-class Rhizoctonia activity; protects against a broad spectrum of seedborne and soilborne diseases and promotes effective seedling germination, robust stands and more heads. Applied through a commercial, on-site seed treater or seed company, Vibrance Extreme delivers enhanced RootingPower to help achieve optimized root health and consistent yield stability from year to year. Untreated Source: Syngenta Vibrance

12 Advantages of Vibrance Extreme Combines sedaxane with difenoconazole and mefenoxam fungicides to deliver extended protection against a broad spectrum of early-season seedborne and soilborne diseases Delivers longer-lasting, broadspectrum performance with best in-class Rhizoctonia activity to deliver better yields under stress Provides a resistance management tool as it adds another seed treatment mode of action from the SDHI class of fungicides to the Syngenta Seedcare portfolio Affords seed protection that stimulates quality root systems to deliver better emergence, stand establishment, nutrient uptake and stress tolerance Yield (bu/a) Yield (bu/a) Untreated Yield Results: Winter Wheat Dividend Extreme Seed-applied fungicide 118 Vibrance Extreme Whitewater, Wis., Non-inoculated trial conducted by Agri-Tech Consulting. Fusarium Protection in Barley 58 Untreated 62 Vibrance Extreme Inoculated trials in Bozeman, Mont., Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. Dividend Extreme, Vibrance, the RootingPower logo and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. GS

13 Protect your valuable cereal crop investments from yield-robbing insects! Broad-spectrum foliar insect control for cereal growers Warrior II with Zeon Technology insecticide delivers excellent performance, helping to control a wide variety of pests, including aphids, cereal leaf beetle and grasshoppers. Its modern patented formulation provides quick knockdown and longer-lasting insect control for cereal growers while reducing mixer loader and application exposure. In addition, Warrior II with Zeon Technology makes an excellent tank-mix partner with fungicides for one-pass efficiency to help boost yields. Russian wheat aphid Grasshopper

14 Advantages of Warrior II with Zeon Technology Powerful insect control, including aphids and cereal leaf beetle Tank-mix flexibility with herbicides and fungicides for a more efficient, one-pass crop protection program Excellent aphid control helps prevent the spread of untreatable crop viruses such as BYDV Reduced mixer loader applicator exposure compared to competitive product formulations 2013 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. Warrior II with Zeon Technology is a Restricted Use Pesticide. Warrior II with Zeon Technology is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment on blooming crops and weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift onto blooming plants while bees are foraging adjacent to the treatment area. Warrior II with Zeon Technology and the Syngenta logo are registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. GS

15 Help mitigate risk in lodging-prone areas! The lodging management choice for high-yielding cereals Performance Under High Lodging Situation ( 30%) Palisade EC plant growth regulator helps mitigate lodging challenges caused by adverse weather or higher nitrogen levels. By shortening the internodes and strengthening the stem through inhibition of cell elongation, Palisade EC shortens plants, which leads to reduced lodging and improved standability. Because lodging can reduce yield by 10 to 40 percent, an application of Palisade EC helps protect your valuable crop investments. % Lodging Yield (bu/a) Better Standability Untreated Palisade EC Improved Yield Untreated Palisade EC Application rates: lb ai/a (equivalent to oz/a of Palisade EC). Number of trials =11. Trials conducted in IL, KY, MD, MN, NY and OR.

16 Advantages of Palisade EC Shortens internodes to reduce crop height and lower center of gravity, which improves crop standability and mitigates risk from adverse weather Increases stem thickness and diameter to help strengthen the stem and decrease lodging, which avoids harvest delays, yield loss and reduced grain quality Helps protect yield potential in conditions or with varieties prone to lodging, which allows growers to use higher N fertilization and ultimately increases profit potential Mitigates threat of lodging from high nitrogen levels carried over from previous crop Offers a wide application window to help growers optimize spray programs for cost efficiency and flexibility under adverse weather conditions Offers tank-mix flexibility with most herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers, including liquid N Has very good crop tolerance when applied between FGS 4-7 and under favorable environmental conditions Proven performance in global cereals market and U.S. grass seed market, making Palisade EC a trusted product for growers Stem Thickness Palisade EC Untreated 2013 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. Palisade and the Syngenta logo are registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. GS

17 Wheat leaves curling or stressed? Look no further! An elite performing fungicide in a class of its own Quilt Xcel fungicide combines the proven performance of two leading brands to deliver longer-lasting, broader-spectrum disease control and enhanced physiological benefits in wheat and barley. Providing excellent flag leaf protection when applied between Feekes Growth Stages (FGS) 8 and 10.5, Quilt Xcel helps ensure maximum grain fill and grower profit. The added physiological benefits allow crops to better use the sun s energy, increase water-use efficiency and enhance green leaf area.

18 Key Diseases Controlled Powdery mildew Rusts Septoria leaf blight Tan spot Stripe rust Quilt Xcel Performance in Wheat Yield (bu/a) Test Weight (lbs/bu) Septoria leaf blotch Untreated Cheney, Wash. Number of trials = 4. Quilt Xcel 10.5 oz/a 2013 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. Quilt Xcel and the Syngenta logo are registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. GS

19 Minimize crop stress and protect against disease! Excellent disease protection with enhanced stress tolerance in wheat and barley Quilt fungicide combines two proven brands to deliver complete disease protection and enhanced physiological benefits to allow the crop to reach its full yield potential. This broad-spectrum fungicide acts both preventively and curatively through systemic activity against diseases such as tan spot, rusts, powdery mildew and Septoria leaf blight. Powdery mildew Tan spot

20 Quilt Performance on Wheat Diseases Controlled Powdery mildew Rusts Septoria leaf blight Tan Spot Untreated Quilt Advantages of Quilt Combines two proven brands to deliver complete disease protection and enhanced stress tolerance to allow the crop to reach its full yield potential Two active ingredients with both preventive and curative activity offer long-lasting, broad-spectrum control of foliar diseases Stops fungal growth and spore germination for curative and long residual control Provides resistance management with two different modes of action 2013 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. Quilt and the Syngenta logo are registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. GS

21 Do you need to take control of grass weeds in your wheat fields? Legendary mixed grass control and leading customer satisfaction in wheat and barley Axial XL herbicide raises the standard for grass herbicides by delivering superior broad-spectrum control of mixed annual grasses in both wheat and barley with excellent crop safety and enhanced flexibility. Axial XL gives you the power to time your grass control to the needs of your operation. With a rainfast period of only 30 minutes, Axial XL controls both small and large grasses, providing the flexibility needed to maximize yield and quality. Advantages of Axial XL Flexibility to apply early or late with widest application window without sacrificing performance Superior control of tough mixed grass problems at a single use rate regardless of species or growth stage Excellent crop safety in a single grass control solution for both wheat and barley Freedom to choose best tankmix partner for the broadleaf weed spectrum without injuring the crop

22 Key Grass Weeds Controlled Italian ryegrass Barnyardgrass Canarygrass Giant foxtail Green foxtail Italian ryegrass Persian darnel Volunteer oat Wild oat Wild proso millet Windgrass Yellow foxtail Wild oat Yellow foxtail 2013 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. Axial and the Syngenta logo are registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. GS

23 Are you worried about foxtails? Foxtail Delivering enhanced foxtail control for Northern Plains wheat growers Foxfire herbicide helps manage the complexity of weed control by delivering enhanced control of foxtails and other grass weeds in spring wheat (excluding durum) and winter wheat. Specifically designed for the Northern Plains foxtail market, Foxfire can be tank mixed with broadleaf herbicides to meet the weed control needs of each field and maximize yield and profit potential. In addition, Foxfire can be tank mixed with fungicides and insecticides to reduce trips across the field.

24 Advantages of Foxfire Broad-spectrum control of annual grass weeds including foxtails, wild and volunteer oats and barnyardgrass Tank-mix flexibility to build weed control solutions to meet field needs and to achieve one-pass weed control without injuring the crop Early application gives flexibility to maximize crop yields by reducing weed competition Flexibility to tank mix with insecticides and fungicides Specially designed to control foxtails in Northern Plains wheat fields % Control Weed Control: Foxfire vs. Rimfire Max n=5 77 Yellow foxtail Foxfire 8.2 fl oz/a 91 n=9 Rimfire Max 3 oz/a + Basic Blend 1% v/v Syngenta Internal Trials, Weed control ratings recorded days after application. n = number of trials. 64 Green foxtail 90 n=5 Wild oat Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. Foxfire and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. All other products used herein are property of their respective owners. GS

25 Take down tough weeds! Helping wheat growers manage the complexity of weed control Sierra herbicide helps manage the complexity of weed control in wheat by controlling the toughest weeds, providing a new resistance management tool and offering customized weed control solutions. Advantages of Sierra Resistance management tool to help control ACCase-resistant weeds Broad-spectrum control of a wide range of yield-robbing grass and broadleaf weeds Residual activity keeps multiple flushes of weeds in check Tank-mix flexibility for customized, one-pass weed control Built-in safener technology provides enhanced crop safety in spring, winter and durum wheat Green foxtail

26 Key Grass Weeds Controlled Italian ryegrass Foxtails (green, yellow) Wild oat Windgrass Key Broadleaf Weeds Controlled Mustards Redroot pigweed Volunteer canola % Control Velva, N.D. Sierra vs. Competitors ACCase-resistant Green Foxtail Control 98 Sierra 0.75 fl oz/a + BB 1% v/v 40 Rimfire Max 3 oz/a + BB 1% v/v 38 GoldSky 16 fl oz/a + BB 1% v/v 24 Wolverine 1.7 pt/a 2013 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. Sierra and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. All other products used herein are property of their respective owners. GS

27 Looking for top grass weed and leading kochia control? Industry-leading grass control combines with kochia leader in wheat and barley Axial Star herbicide is a systemic tool for crossspectrum weed control in spring wheat (excluding durum), winter wheat and barley. Axial Star delivers unsurpassed mixed-grass and kochia control, keeping fields free of weeds to maximize yield and profit this year, while providing crop rotation flexibility for next season. By tank mixing with other herbicides, Axial Star serves as the foundation for a comprehensive weed management solution built to meet the needs of each field. Advantages of Axial Star Combines proven, industryleading mixed grass control with leader in kochia control in one convenient product at a single use rate Helps produce weed-free fields, meaning crops can more efficiently use water and nutrients to maximize yield Offers tank-mix flexibility to build weed control solutions that meet needs of each field Provides rotational crop flexibility the following growing season to better capitalize on market prices

28 Kochia % Control Syngenta trials. Kochia Control (21-45 DAA) Axial Star 16.4 ft oz/a GoldSky 16 ft oz/a + NIS 0.25% v/v Wolverine 27.2 ft oz/a Wild oat % Control Wild Oat Control (28-45 DAA) 100 Axial Star 16.4 ft oz/a 4 Syngenta trials. DAA = Days after application 64 Wolverine 27.2 ft oz/a 2013 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. Axial and the Syngenta logo are registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. All other treatments used herein are property of their respective owners. GS

29 Are you looking for simplified broadleaf weed control in cereals? The simple solution for broadleaf weed control in wheat and barley Orion herbicide is highly effective against yield-robbing broadleaf weeds, offers superior rotational crop flexibility and simplifies broadleaf weed control. Through a single use rate and tank-mix flexibility, Orion takes the complexity out of weed control decisions. Keeping weeds in check and rotation options open allows you to maximize profitability in your wheat and barley crops. Knock Out Yield-robbing Weeds Weed Estimated Yield Loss Orion Performance (% control) Sunflower 20%-35% Excellent Wild mustard 20%-56% 99% Kochia 10%-32% 83%-96%* Smartweed 28%-50% 93% Wild buckwheat 10%-20% 88% Lambsquarters 20%-25% 93% * The addition of Starane is required to achieve higher than 90 percent control of kochia.

30 Prickly lettuce Lambsquarters Advantages of Orion Weed control at a single use rate keeps weed control simple in wheat and barley Systemic movement within the weed delivers rapid weed control that gives you visual satisfaction knowing it worked Superior rotational crop flexibility the following growing season keeps options open Tank-mix flexibility with other herbicides broadens the weed control spectrum to meet field needs Key Broadleaf Weeds Controlled Catchweed bedstraw Lambsquarters Mayweed chamomile Prickly lettuce Redroot pigweed Wild mustard Sunflower 2013 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. Orion and the Syngenta logo are registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. All other products used herein are property of their respective owners. GS

31 Fast burndown even in cool, wet weather conditions for wheat and barley Advantages of Gramoxone SL 2.0 herbicide Broad-spectrum control and proven efficacy on tough-to manage weeds Fast, effective results even in cool, wet weather conditions giving growers peace of mind despite weather challenges Tank-mix flexibility to fit the weed control needs of each field Effective non-glyphosate resistance management tool Key Weeds Controlled Common ragweed Giant ragweed Lambsquarters Marestail Tall waterhemp Marestail/horseweed

32 Multipurpose tool to control weeds and aid drydown for harvest Advantages of Touchdown CT2 non-selective herbicide Concentrated formulation of 4.17 lb/gal of glyphosate acid equivalent means less product to store, handle and apply No need to mix additional adjuvants for maximum effectiveness Consistent quality with local service and product support Key Weeds Controlled Marestail/horseweed* Common lambsquarters Fall panicum Downy brome Japanese brome Cheatgrass Henbit Chickweed Italian ryegrass Kochia* Wild oat *Will not control glyphosate resistant biotypes 2013 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. Gramoxone SL 2.0 is a Restricted Use Pesticide. Gramoxone, Touchdown and the Syngenta logo are registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. GS

33 Herbicide resistance management strategies Herbicide resistance has garnered much attention in recent years. Scouting fields and managing weed problems before they start is one of the best strategies growers can employ in this battle. In the long run, growers will save money through a proactive management program.

34 Herbicide Resistance: Best Management Practices Alternating herbicides with different modes of action and chemical classes is at the core in the fight against resistance. To be a successful Resistance Fighter, this practice must become standard every year across the farm. Apply herbicides at the full, labeled rate and at the correct growth stage for most effective control Clean your tillage, seeding and harvest equipment when leaving fields with herbicide-resistant weeds to keep from spreading resistant weeds to other fields. Incorporate other control tactics that fit your farm: Use sequential applications and/or tank mixtures of herbicides with different modes of action at full labeled rates Apply burndown herbicides Use a diverse crop/fallow rotation to extend the range of available herbicides and agronomic practices Cultivate in the fallow portion of the crop rotation Prevent weed escapes from producing seed Resistant common ragweed 2013 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. Resistance Fighter, the Resistance Fighter logo and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. GS