Southern States has corn hybrids with the built-in convenience of trait combinations to fit your needs. A key part of producing a profitable corn program is to select the right hybrids for your growing environment, keeping in mind your yield objectives and unique stress factors. You can also improve your opportunities for success by selecting performance combinations of hybrids with different maturities and good disease tolerance. SOUTHERN STATES HYBRID SEED CORN GENUITY SMARTSTAX RIB COMPLETE CORN > No more separate, structured refuge > Simple and convenient. Fence row-to-fence row planting, thanks to single-bag solution > 95/5 blend plant the most traited acres > Broadest spectrum of above-and below-ground insect protection on traited acres GENUITY SMARTSTAX CORN > The All in One corn trait with root, stalk and ear protection > The broadest spectrum of above and below ground insect protection > Multiple modes of action to protect against insects including corn earworm and western bean cutworm > Acceleron Seed Treatment Products to help maximize early season performance > 5% Refuge in the Corn Belt > Roundup Ready 2 Technology and LibertyLink Technology GENUITY VT TRIPLE PRO CORN > Advanced insect protection to provide improved grain quality > Extra mode of protection against ear-feeding insects such as corn earworm > 20% Refuge in the Cotton Belt GENUITY VT DOUBLE PRO CORN > The only double-stacked trait with dual modes of action against corn earworm > Above ground insect protection including corn earworm, fall armyworm, European and Southwestern Corn Borer > 5% Refuge in the Corn Belt 2
SOUTHERN STATES HYBRID SEED CORN ROUNDUP READY CORN 2 With the Roundup Ready Corn 2 system, you can manage your program by applying the right rate at the right time for maximum yield potential. Southern States proprietary Roundup Ready Corn 2 hybrids have: > Superior in-plant tolerance to Roundup PowerMAX > Same labeled rate recommendations, but with a wider application window > Higher use rate option for tough weed control > Outstanding crop safety Respect the Refuge As a farmer of B.t. Corn Technologies, please Respect the Refuge and plant the appropriate refuge on your farm. ACCELERON SEED TREATMENT SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO COMPLEMENT GENETICS AND GENUITY TRAITS The Acceleron Seed Treatment System is the next generation of corn seed treatment systems. It maximizes the performance potential of your Southern States brand seed and traits by being designed to complement exclusive genetics and the Genuity brand family of traits. > Provides excellent early-season protection from soil-borne and seed-borne diseases and secondary corn insects > Helps maximize crop perfomance potential > Included with seeds as part of Genuity traits PONCHO /VOTIVO FOR CORN Plant It and the Protection Grows. Combines the #1 seed-applied insecticide for corn with the most revolutionary, complete nematode protection on the seed. > New biological mode of action introduces revolutionary living-barrier science > Features the higher-powered 500 rate* of Poncho for superior control of wireworms, black cutworms, and white grubs > Increased plant vigor and stands can lead to fiercer yields. Current data shows an average 6 to 8 bu/a increase over Poncho 250** PROCESSOR PREFERRED HIGH FERMENTABLE CORN Processor Preferred HFC products offer 2 to 4% higher ethanol yield potential per bushel of corn. This can help you: > Realize higher yield potential in your field and your ethanol plant > Achieve higher potential return for grower investors > Reduce reliance on foreign oil > Support your local economy and a cleaner environment Processor Preferred and Design is a registered trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC. 2011 Monsanto Company. Processor Preferred High Fermentable Corn (HFC) exhibits the characteristics desired by dry grind ethanol plants. 3
Based on the decision of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on January 27, 2011, Genuity Roundup Ready Alfalfa seed is available for sale and distribution by authorized Seed Companies or their dealers for use in the United States only. This seed may not be planted outside of the United States, or for the production of seed, or sprouts. Yes. Farmers can still feed the world. Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. This product has been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. Do not export Genuity Roundup Ready alfalfa seed or crop, including hay or hay products, to China pending import approval. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization. B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state. IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: RIB Complete corn does not require the planting of a structured refuge except in cotton growing regions where corn earworm is a significant pest. See the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements. As the needs of our planet grow, the importance of farming means more than ever. With innovation like the Genuity brand, Monsanto s family of breakthrough traits across corn, soybean, cotton and specialty crops, we re revolutionizing trait technology to help farmers feed, fuel and clothe the world. SPOTLIGHT ON SUSTAINABILITY We re committed to helping farmers do what they do best, even better. By working together, we can ensure growth for a better world, today and tomorrow. Find out more at genuity.com. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Genuity and Design, Farming Advanced and Monsanto are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. 2009 Monsanto Company. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup brand agricultural s. Roundup brand agricultural s will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Acceleron and Design, Genuity and Design, Genuity Icons, Genuity, RIB Complete and Design, RIB Complete, Roundup PowerMAX, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design, Roundup Ready 2 Yield, Roundup Ready, Roundup, SmartStax and Design, SmartStax, VT Double PRO, and VT Triple PRO are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. Ignite and LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design are registered trademarks of Bayer. Herculex is a registered trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Respect the Refuge and Corn Design and Respect the Refuge are registered trademarks of National Corn Growers Association. SmartStax multi-event technology developed by Monsanto Company and Dow AgroSciences. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2011 Monsanto Company. Excellence through Stewardship is a service mark of Biotechnology Industry Organization. 4
SOUTHERN STATES HYBRID CORN VARIETIES Value-Added Variety Variety Description Traits DTM Seedling Vigor Stalk SS 684 GEN VT3 PRO SS 684 GEN SS SS 684 RR2 SS 684 GEN RIB HIGH top end yield with new Monsanto above and below ground insect control Superior health and standability for this maturity Protection from both above and below ground pests with the new Genuity SmartStax 8 gene stack trait package as well as tolerance to Roundup and Liberty s: two modes of action tolerance to a broad array of above ground insect pests including European corn borers, corn ear worms and fall army worms; below ground pest tolerance to corn rootworms Based on the genetics of SS 647, but improved for yield, standability and test weight Very good early vigor for no-till and early planting High management, offensive type hybrid Excellent health and sta-green for its maturity Roundup tolerant for broad spectrum weed control Improvement over SS 647 RR2 for yield, standability and test weight Very good early vigor for no-till and early planting Very good stalks and roots Excellent health and sta-green for its maturity No separate refuge required in corn belt Each bag contains 95% SS 684 GEN SS and 5% SS 684 RR2 GEN VT3 PRO* 112 VG (7) VG (6) GEN SS* 112 VG (7) VG (6) RR2 112 VG (7) VG (6) GEN SS RR2 112 VG (7) VG (6) Ratings for plant characteristics on a 1-9 scale: 1-2 = Poor; 3 = Fair; 4-5 = Good; 6-7 = Very Good; 8-9 = Excellent; G = Good; VG = Very Good; E = Excellent; Ratings for plant height, ear height and test weight: S = Short; M = Medium; T = Tall; VL = Very Low; L = Low; H = High; Ratings for GLS and MDM Virus on a 1-9 scale: 1-3 = Susceptible; 4 = Moderate Susceptible; 5 = Moderate; 6 = Moderate Tolerant; 7-9 = Tolerant; RR2 = Roundup Ready 2; IRM = Insect Resistance Management; GEN SS = Genuity Smart Stax; GEN VT2 PRO = Genuity VT Double Pro; GEN VT3 PRO = Genuity VT Triple Pro; PP-HFC = Processor Preferred Highly Fermentable Corn *Seek IRM information about this variety. 5
Root Drought Dry Down Plant Height Ear Height Grey Leaf Spot MDM Virus Test Weight Recommended Planting Rate Silage For Lactating Dairy Beef Variety VG (7) G (5) VG (7) M ML 4 4 M 26-34,000 N/A N/A SS 684 GEN VT3 PRO VG (6) G (5) VG (6) M ML 4 4 M 26-34,000 VG (6) VG (6) SS 684 GEN SS VG (7) G (5) VG (7) M ML 4 4 M 24-34,000 VG (6) VG (6) SS 684 RR2 VG (6) G (5) VG (7) M ML 4 4 M 26-34,000 N/A N/A SS 684 GEN RIB 6
SOUTHERN STATES HYBRID CORN VARIETIES (CONTINUED) Value-Added Variety Variety Description Traits DTM Seedling Vigor Stalk SS 755 GEN VT3 PRO SS 775 RR2 SS 787 GEN VT3 PRO SS 787 RR2 SS 787 GEN VT2 PRO SS 788 RR2 SS 788 GEN VT3 PRO Resists European Corn Borer and additional chewing insects including Fall Army Worms and Corn Ear Worms Moderately short, mid-season grain hybrid Long, semi-fixed ear type Adapted to northern areas of the South Good seedling vigor for no-till Responds well to top management Mid-season hybrid with excellent test weight High yielding grain hybrid with tolerance to application of Roundup Mid-season hybrid with excellent test weight Double stack from Monsanto for maximum protection Mid-season hybrid with excellent test weight High yielding grain hybrid with tolerance to application of Roundup Mid-season hybrid with excellent test weight Strong drought tolerance Excellent stalks and roots Triple stack protection with new Monsanto traits New and better European Corn Borer protection, Corn Rootworm protection and Roundup tolerance Grain type, mid-season hybrid with excellent test weight Strong drought tolerance Excellent stalks and roots GEN VT3 PRO* 115 G (5) VG (6) RR2/PP-HFC 116 VG (7) G (5) GEN VT3 PRO* 117 VG (6) VG (6) RR2 116 VG (6) VG (6) GEN VT2 PRO* 117 VG (6) VG (6) RR2 116 VG (7) VG (7) GEN VT3 PRO* 117 VG (7) VG (7) Ratings for plant characteristics on a 1-9 scale: 1-2 = Poor; 3 = Fair; 4-5 = Good; 6-7 = Very Good; 8-9 = Excellent; G = Good; VG = Very Good; E = Excellent; Ratings for plant height, ear height and test weight: S = Short; M = Medium; T = Tall; VL = Very Low; L = Low; H = High; Ratings for GLS and MDM Virus on a 1-9 scale: 1-3 = Susceptible; 4 = Moderate Susceptible; 5 = Moderate; 6 = Moderate Tolerant; 7-9 = Tolerant; RR2 = Roundup Ready 2; IRM = Insect Resistance Management; GEN SS = Genuity Smart Stax; GEN VT2 PRO = Genuity VT Double Pro; GEN VT3 PRO = Genuity VT Triple Pro; PP-HFC = Processor Preferred Highly Fermentable Corn *Seek IRM information about this variety. 7
Root Drought Dry Down Plant Height Ear Height Grey Leaf Spot MDM Virus Test Weight Recommended Planting Rate Silage For Lactating Dairy Beef Variety VG (7) G (5) VG (6) MS M 6 N/A M 28-32,000 G (4) G (4) SS 755 GEN VT3 PRO G (5) G (5) VG (6) MT M 6 4 ML 23-30,000 VG (6) VG (6) SS 775 RR2 VG (7) VG (6) VG (7) MT M 5 5 MH 28-34,000 VG (7) VG (7) SS 787 GEN VT3 PRO VG (7) VG (6) VG (7) MT M 5 5 MH 28-34,000 VG (7) VG (7) SS 787 RR2 VG (7) VG (6) VG (7) MT M 5 N/A MH 28-34,000 N/A N/A SS 787 GEN VT2 PRO VG (7) VG (7) VG (7) M ML 5 5 MH 28-34,000 VG (6) VG (7) SS 788 RR2 VG (7) E (8) VG (7) M ML 5 5 MH 28-34,000 VG (6) VG (7) SS 788 GEN VT3 PRO 8
SOUTHERN STATES HYBRID CORN VARIETIES (CONTINUED) Value-Added Variety Variety Description Traits DTM Seedling Vigor Stalk SS 818 GEN VT3 PRO SS 818 RR2 SS 824 RR2 SS 824 GEN VT3 PRO SS 851 GEN VT3 PRO SS 868 GEN VT3 PRO Resists European Corn Borer and additional chewing insects including Fall Army Worms and Corn Ear Worms Dual purpose, tall and robust plant type with very good digestibility Girthy ear type adapted to high populations Tall, high yielding, girthy ear type Excellent for dual purpose (grain/silage situations) High yielding grain hybrid with tolerance to application of Roundup Widely adapted, full season hybrid for use for grain or silage Widely adapted, full season hybrid for use for grain or silage Resistant to Roundup Short statured, full season grain hybrid Excellent health and disease tolerance package Widely adapted and strong stalks and roots New triple stacked from Monsanto for maximum protection Tall, full season, dual purpose hybrid Excellent health and disease tolerance package Widely adapted and strong stalks and roots GEN VT3 PRO* 118 VG (6) VG (6) RR2 118 VG (6) VG (6) RR2 117 VG (6) VG (6) GEN VT3 PRO* 117 VG (6) VG (6) GEN VT3 PRO* 119 VG (6) VG (7) GEN VT3 PRO* 119 VG (6) VG (6) Ratings for plant characteristics on a 1-9 scale: 1-2 = Poor; 3 = Fair; 4-5 = Good; 6-7 = Very Good; 8-9 = Excellent; G = Good; VG = Very Good; E = Excellent; Ratings for plant height, ear height and test weight: S = Short; M = Medium; T = Tall; VL = Very Low; L = Low; H = High; Ratings for GLS and MDM Virus on a 1-9 scale: 1-3 = Susceptible; 4 = Moderate Susceptible; 5 = Moderate; 6 = Moderate Tolerant; 7-9 = Tolerant; RR2 = Roundup Ready 2; IRM = Insect Resistance Management; GEN SS = Genuity Smart Stax; GEN VT2 PRO = Genuity VT Double Pro; GEN VT3 PRO = Genuity VT Triple Pro; PP-HFC = Processor Preferred Highly Fermentable Corn *Seek IRM information about this variety. 9
Root Drought Dry Down Plant Height Ear Height Grey Leaf Spot MDM Virus Test Weight Recommended Planting Rate Silage For Lactating Dairy Beef Variety G (5) VG (6) VG (6) T MH 4 4 ML 24-34,000 VG (6) VG (6) SS 818 GEN VT3 PRO G (5) VG (6) VG (6) T MH 4 4 ML 23-34,000 VG (6) VG (6) SS 818 RR2 VG (7) VG (7) G (5) T MH 5 N/A MH 28-34,000 N/A N/A SS 824 RR2 VG (7) VG (7) G (5) T MH 5 N/A MH 28-34,000 N/A N/A SS 824 GEN VT3 PRO VG (7) VG (7) G (4) MS M 7 6 MH 26-34,000 F (3) G (4) SS 851 GEN VT3 PRO VG (7) G (5) G (5) T H 5 5 ML 22-30,000 VG (6) G (5) SS 868 GEN VT3 PRO 10