Alta Seeds Corn Hybrid Guide

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CORN

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CONTENTS

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Agrisure® Traits 101

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1011 Agrisure Artesian® GTA

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1011 Agrisure Artesian® 3011A 1011 Agrisure Artesian® 3122A E-Z Refuge® 106

1061 Agrisure® GT

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1061 Agrisure Viptera® 3111 1061 A grisure Viptera® 3220 E-Z Refuge® 107

1072 Agrisure Viptera® 3111

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114

1142 Agrisure Artesian® GTA

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1142 Agrisure Duracade® 5122A E-Z Refuge® 117

1171 Agrisure® GT

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1171 Agrisure Viptera 3111 ®

118

1181 Agrisure® 3000GT

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1181 Agrisure GT ®

1181 Agrisure Viptera® 3111 Corn Trait Guide

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Corn Hybrid Guide

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RM = RELATIVE MATURITY

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The Agrisure® traits portfolio offers best-in-class insect control, water optimization and herbicide tolerance to provide convenient, consistent solutions tailored for each growing environment.

Agrisure Artesian® corn hybrids maximize yield when it rains and increase yield when it doesn’t. Built for top-end yield using scientifically selected genes, this elite class of high-performing hybrids can respond to water stress with multiple modes of action and at virtually any stage of growth—managing gaps in rainfall throughout the season. Artesian® corn hybrids can help manage the unpredictability of weather and improve yield consistency by converting water to grain more effectively than other hybrids.

The Agrisure Duracade® 5122A E-Z Refuge® trait stack combines a hybrid that optimizes the conversion of water to grain, with two modes of action for control of corn rootworm and corn borer, ear-feeding insect control and an integrated refuge.

The Agrisure Artesian® 3122A E-Z Refuge® trait stack pairs a hybrid that converts water to grain more effectively than other hybrids and provides improved yield consistency, with the convenience of an integrated refuge featuring above- and below-ground insect control.

The Agrisure Artesian® 3011A trait stack combines a hybrid that converts water to grain more effectively than other hybrids and provides improved yield consistency, with traits that control corn borer and corn rootworm, and offer herbicide flexibility.

The Agrisure Viptera® 3220 E-Z Refuge® trait stack offers corn growers dual modes of action against ear-feeding insects, including corn borer, for more, higher-quality grain with an integrated refuge. It is ideal for areas where rootworm management is not a key focus.

Agrisure Viptera® 3111 trait stack controls above- and belowground insects for higher quality grain and increased yield potential.

Agrisure® 3000GT trait stack offers control of corn borer and corn rootworm with tolerance to both glyphosate and glufosinate herbicides.

The Agrisure® GT trait provides excellent tolerance to in-crop applications of glyphosate-based herbicides. This hybrid is an excellent option for refuge acres in a structured refuge operation.

Agrisure Artesian® GTA trait stack combines a hybrid that optimizes the conversion of water to grain and provides improved yield consistency with tolerance to in-crop applications of glyphosate-based herbicides.

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.

Caution: Do not spray E-Z Refuge products with glufosinate ammonium based herbicides, including Liberty® brand herbicide. Agrisure®, Agrisure Artesian®, Agrisure Duracade®, Agrisure Viptera®, Artesian® and E-Z Refuge® are trademarks of a Syngenta group company. HERCULEX® and the HERCULEX shield are registered trademarks of Dow Agrosciences, LLC. HERCULEX Insect Protection technology by Dow Agrosciences. LibertyLink®, Liberty® and the Water Droplet logo are registered trademarks of Bayer.

Before opening a bag of seed, be sure to read and understand the stewardship requirements, including applicable refuge requirements for insect resistance management, for the biotechnology traits expressed in the seed set forth in the technology agreement that you sign. By opening and using a bag of seed, you are reaffirming your obligation to comply with those stewardship requirements.

Seed products with the LibertyLink® (LL) trait are resistant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, an alternative to glyphosate in corn, and combine highyielding genetics with the powerful, non-selective, postemergent weed control of Liberty® herbicide for optimum yield and excellent weed control. LibertyLink®, Liberty® and the Water Droplet logo are registered trademarks of Bayer.

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Maturity Zone: 4, 5 Optimum Plants/acre: 28,000 – 34,000 Ear Type: Semi-Flex Test Weight: Med-High Kernel Rows: 14 – 16 Plant Height: Med-Tall Cob Color: Pink Ear Height: Med-High Average

REFUGE IN BAG 5% Integrated 1

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2

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REFUGE REQUIREMENTS

CHARACTERISTICS

Below Average

Glufosinate

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Caution: Do not spray E-Z Refuge products with Liberty® brand herbicide.

Rating:

Glyphosate

Mexican Corn Rootworm

Western Corn Rootworm

Common Stalk Borer

European Corn Borer

Lesser Cornstalk Borer

Northern Corn Rootworm

BELOW-GROUND HERBICIDE PESTS TOLERANCE Southern Cornstalk Borer

Southwestern Corn Borer

Sugarcane Borer

Beet Armyworm

True Armyworm

Fall Armyworm

Dingy Cutworm

Black Cutworm

● = 2 Modes of Action ● for control or suppression of pests

• Maximizes yield when it rains; increases yield when it doesn’t • Well suited to continuous corn environments • Dependable stalks with superior late-season plant health

Western Bean Cutworm

● = 1 Mode of Action

Broadly adapted hybrid with Agrisure Artesian® Technology and choice of three trait packages

ABOVE-GROUND PESTS

Corn Earworm

TRAITS

Artesian ENHANCED WATER EFFICIENCY & SEASON-LONG DROUGHT

A D V

RM 101

1. Corn Region: 20% in field/adjacent field Cotton Region: 50% in field/adjacent field 2. Corn Region: 5% in the bag, no planted Refuge req.

Cotton Region: 20% in field/adjacent field

POSITIONING GUIDELINES

Above Average

Rating:

Drydown

Irrigated/Productive Fields

Seedling Vigor

Average/Variable Fields

Stalk Rating

Less Productive Fields

Root Rating

Cold Soils/No-Till

Staygreen

Delayed Harvest

No. Corn Leaf Blight

Silage Appeal

Use Caution

Not Good

Good

Best

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REFUGE IN BAG 5% Integrated

Glufosinate

Glyphosate

Mexican Corn Rootworm

Common Stalk Borer

European Corn Borer

Lesser Cornstalk Borer

Northern Corn Rootworm

BELOW-GROUND HERBICIDE PESTS TOLERANCE Southern Cornstalk Borer

Southwestern Corn Borer

Sugarcane Borer

Beet Armyworm

True Armyworm

Fall Armyworm

Dingy Cutworm

Black Cutworm

● = 2 Modes of Action ● for control or suppression of pests

Western Bean Cutworm

● = 1 Mode of Action

• Widely adapted • Excellent root and stalk strength • Excellent choice for areas with Goss’s Wilt disease pressure

ABOVE-GROUND PESTS

Corn Earworm

TRAITS

Outstanding agronomics with top-end yield potential

Western Corn Rootworm

1061 Artesian ENHANCED WATER EFFICIENCY & SEASON-LONG DROUGHT

A D V

RM 106

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Rating:

Below Average

Average

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REFUGE REQUIREMENTS

CHARACTERISTICS Maturity Zone: 5, 6 Optimum Plants/acre: 30,000 – 36,000 Ear Type: Semi-Flex Test Weight: Medium Kernel Rows: 16 – 18 Plant Height: Short Cob Color: Red Ear Height: Low

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1. Corn Region: 20% in field/adjacent field Cotton Region: 20% in field/adjacent field 2. Corn Region: 5% in the bag, no planted Refuge req.

Cotton Region: 20% in field/adjacent field

POSITIONING GUIDELINES

Above Average

Rating:

Drydown

Irrigated/Productive Fields

Seedling Vigor

Average/Variable Fields

Stalk Rating

Less Productive Fields

Root Rating

Cold Soils/No-Till

Staygreen

Delayed Harvest

No. Corn Leaf Blight

Silage Appeal

Use Caution

Not Good

Good

Best

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CORN

REFUGE IN BAG 5% Integrated

Glufosinate

Glyphosate

Mexican Corn Rootworm

Common Stalk Borer

European Corn Borer

Lesser Cornstalk Borer

Northern Corn Rootworm

BELOW-GROUND HERBICIDE PESTS TOLERANCE Southern Cornstalk Borer

Southwestern Corn Borer

Sugarcane Borer

Beet Armyworm

True Armyworm

Fall Armyworm

Dingy Cutworm

Black Cutworm

● = 2 Modes of Action ● for control or suppression of pests

Western Bean Cutworm

● = 1 Mode of Action

• Superior insect protection with the Agrisure Viptera® 3111 trait stack • Excellent root and stalk strength for late-season standability with staygreen ABOVE-GROUND PESTS

Corn Earworm

TRAITS

Broad adaptation with consistent yield performance for grain or silage

Western Corn Rootworm

1072 Artesian ENHANCED WATER EFFICIENCY & SEASON-LONG DROUGHT

A D V

RM 107

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CHARACTERISTICS Maturity Zone: 5, 6, 7 Optimum Plants/acre: 30,000 – 36,000 Ear Type: Semi-Flex Test Weight: Medium Kernel Rows: 16 Plant Height: Med-Tall Cob Color: Pink Ear Height: Medium Rating:

Below Average

Average

POSITIONING GUIDELINES

Above Average

Rating:

Drydown

Irrigated/Productive Fields

Seedling Vigor

Average/Variable Fields

Stalk Rating

Less Productive Fields

Root Rating

Cold Soils/No-Till

Staygreen

Delayed Harvest

No. Corn Leaf Blight

Silage Appeal

Use Caution

Not Good

Good

Best

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5% Integrated

Glufosinate

Glyphosate

Mexican Corn Rootworm

Common Stalk Borer

European Corn Borer

Lesser Cornstalk Borer

Southern Cornstalk Borer

Southwestern Corn Borer

Sugarcane Borer

Beet Armyworm

True Armyworm

Fall Armyworm

Northern Corn Rootworm

BELOW-GROUND HERBICIDE PESTS TOLERANCE

REFUGE IN BAG

Maximizes yield when it rains; increases yield when it doesn’t Excellent performance East to West Very strong roots with a moderate ear placement Excellent top-end yield in variable environments and soil types

Dingy Cutworm

Black Cutworm

● = 2 Modes of Action ● for control or suppression of pests

Western Bean Cutworm

● = 1 Mode of Action

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ABOVE-GROUND PESTS

Corn Earworm

TRAITS

Hybrid with Agrisure Artesian® technology

Western Corn Rootworm

1142 Artesian ENHANCED WATER EFFICIENCY & SEASON-LONG DROUGHT

A D V

RM 114

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Caution: Do not spray E-Z Refuge products with Liberty® brand herbicide.

CHARACTERISTICS

Maturity Zone: 6, 7, 8 Optimum Plants/acre: 28,000 – 34,000 Ear Type: Girthy/Semi-Flex Test Weight: Med-High Kernel Rows: 14 – 16 Plant Height: Med-Tall Cob Color: Red Ear Height: Med-High Rating:

Below Average

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Average

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REFUGE REQUIREMENTS 1. Corn Region: 5% in the bag, no planted Refuge req.

Cotton Region: 20% in field/adjacent field

POSITIONING GUIDELINES

Above Average

Rating:

Drydown

Irrigated/Productive Fields

Seedling Vigor

Average/Variable Fields

Stalk Rating

Less Productive Fields

Root Rating

Cold Soils/No-Till

Staygreen

Delayed Harvest

No. Corn Leaf Blight

Silage Appeal

Use Caution

Not Good

Good

Best

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CORN

1171

REFUGE IN BAG 5% Integrated

Glufosinate

Glyphosate

Mexican Corn Rootworm

Northern Corn Rootworm

Common Stalk Borer

European Corn Borer

Lesser Cornstalk Borer

Western Corn Rootworm

BELOW-GROUND HERBICIDE PESTS TOLERANCE Southern Cornstalk Borer

Southwestern Corn Borer

Sugarcane Borer

Beet Armyworm

True Armyworm

Fall Armyworm

Dingy Cutworm

Black Cutworm

● = 2 Modes of Action ● for control or suppression of pests

• Top-choice for irrigated acres • Very good stalk, roots and late-season intactness • Good ear flex for moderate population plantings

Western Bean Cutworm

● = 1 Mode of Action

Robust plant with excellent grain and silage yield potential

ABOVE-GROUND PESTS

Corn Earworm

TRAITS

Artesian ENHANCED WATER EFFICIENCY & SEASON-LONG DROUGHT

A D V

RM 117

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CHARACTERISTICS Maturity Zone: 7, 8 Optimum Plants/acre: 26,000 – 32,000 Ear Type: Semi-Flex Test Weight: Med-High Kernel Rows: 16 – 18 Plant Height: Tall Cob Color: Pink Ear Height: Med-High Rating:

Below Average

Average

POSITIONING GUIDELINES

Above Average

Rating:

Drydown

Irrigated/Productive Fields

Seedling Vigor

Average/Variable Fields

Stalk Rating

Less Productive Fields

Root Rating

Cold Soils/No-Till

Staygreen

Delayed Harvest

No. Corn Leaf Blight

Silage Appeal

Use Caution

Not Good

Good

Best

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REFUGE IN BAG 5% Integrated

Glufosinate

Glyphosate

Mexican Corn Rootworm

Common Stalk Borer

European Corn Borer

Lesser Cornstalk Borer

Northern Corn Rootworm

BELOW-GROUND HERBICIDE PESTS TOLERANCE Southern Cornstalk Borer

Southwestern Corn Borer

Sugarcane Borer

Beet Armyworm

True Armyworm

Fall Armyworm

Dingy Cutworm

Black Cutworm

● = 2 Modes of Action ● for control or suppression of pests

Western Bean Cutworm

● = 1 Mode of Action

• Excellent for silage or grain • Broad adaptation • Excellent late-season plant health and grain quality

ABOVE-GROUND PESTS

Corn Earworm

TRAITS

Consistent high-yields on highly productive or irrigated fields

Western Corn Rootworm

1181 Artesian ENHANCED WATER EFFICIENCY & SEASON-LONG DROUGHT

A D V

RM 118

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CHARACTERISTICS Maturity Zone: 7, 8, 9 Optimum Plants/acre: 28,000 – 34,000 Ear Type: Semi-Fixed Test Weight: Med-High Kernel Rows: 16 – 18 Plant Height: Med-Tall Cob Color: Red Ear Height: Medium Rating:

Below Average

Average

1. Corn Region: 20% in field/adjacent field Cotton Region: 50% in field/adjacent field

POSITIONING GUIDELINES

Above Average

Rating:

Drydown

Irrigated/Productive Fields

Seedling Vigor

Average/Variable Fields

Stalk Rating

Less Productive Fields

Root Rating

Cold Soils/No-Till

Staygreen

Delayed Harvest

No. Corn Leaf Blight

Silage Appeal

Use Caution

Not Good

Good

Best

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European Corn Borer

Lesser Cornstalk Borer

Southern Cornstalk Borer

Southwestern Corn Borer

Sugarcane Borer

Beet Armyworm

True Armyworm

Fall Armyworm

Dingy Cutworm

Black Cutworm

Western Bean Cutworm

Corn Earworm

Artesian® ENHANCED WATER EFFICIENCY & SEASON-LONG DROUGHT

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1011

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1011

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1181

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1142

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50% in field/ adjacent field

20% in field/ adjacent field

20% in field/ adjacent field

50% in field/ adjacent field

20% in field/ adjacent field

5% in the bag, no planted Refuge req.

20% in field/ adjacent field

20% in field/ adjacent field

20% in field/ adjacent field

Cotton Growing Region

5% in the bag, no planted Refuge req.

5% in the bag, no planted Refuge req.

20% in field/ adjacent field

Corn Growing Region

REFUGE REQUIREMENTS

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1011 1142

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1061 1171 1181

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Common Stalk Borer

1061

Western Corn Rootworm

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Northern Corn Rootworm

1061 1072 1171 1181

HYBRIDS

● = 1 Mode of Action ● = 2 Modes of Action for control ● or suppression of pests

CORN TRAITS

Mexican Corn Rootworm

BELOW-GROUND HERBICIDE PESTS TOLERANCE

Glyphosate

ABOVE-GROUND PESTS

Glufosinate

REFUGE IN BAG 5% Integrated

8

9

L = Low M = Medium MH = Medium High H = High

1181

1171

S = Short M = Medium MT = Medium Tall T = Tall

Yes Yes

1072 1142

1061

1011

Corn Hybrid

Relative Maturity (RM)

B

B

B

B

B

B

“—” = Not Rated BA = Below Average A = Average AA = Above Average

118

117

114

107

106

101

Irrigated/Productive Fields

Ratings are based on interpretation of statistically analyzed results of studies conducted by Syngenta Agronomy Research. Seed products with the LibertyLink® (LL) trait are resistant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, an alternative to glyphosate in corn, and combine high-yielding genetics with the powerful, non-selective, postemergent weed control of Liberty® herbicide.

Product performance assumes disease presence. 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.

CORN CHART KEY UC = Use Caution NG = Not Good G = Good B = Best

Agrisure Viptera® 3111

Agrisure® GT

Agrisure® 3000GT

Agrisure® GT Agrisure Viptera® 3111

Agrisure Artesian® GTA Agrisure Duracade® 5122A E-Z Refuge®

Agrisure Viptera® 3111

®

Agrisure Viptera 3220 E-Z Refuge

Agrisure Viptera® 3111

®

Yes

Agrisure Artesian 3122A E-Z Refuge

Agrisure® GT

Yes

Agrisure Artesian® 3011A

®

Yes

Agrisure Artesian® GTA

®

Artesian® Enhanced Water Efficiency

Trait

Silage Appeal

Maturity Zone

30,000-36,000

28,000-34,000

Optimum Plants/ acre

Ear Type

SF

SF

SF

26,000-32,000

7, 8, 9 28,000-34,000

7, 8

SFX

SF

Cob Color

16

16-18

16-18

Red

MT

S

M

L

M

MH

A

A

A

A

A

A

Stalk Rating

Seedling Vigor

Root Rating

A

AA

A

A

AA

A

A

A

AA

AA

A

A

AA

AA

AA — AA

A

—

A

AA

AA — — AA

A

A

A

Gray Leaf Spot

AA AA AA AA — — AA

A

AA AA AA

A

—

So. Corn Leaf Blight

AA —

A

No. Corn Leaf Blight

AA AA AA AA

AA AA

A

Staygreen

AA AA AA AA

A

A

A

AA AA

Eyespot

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NOTE: DISEASE & INSECT RATINGS Ratings are not absolute; environmental conditions and certain cultural practices, such as continuous corn, play a critical role in disease development and insect infestation, which can, in turn, predispose plants to secondary disease such as stalk and ear rots. If conditions are severe, even hybrids rated as resistant can be adversely affected. Growers should balance yield potential, hybrid maturity and cultural practices against the anticipated risk of disease or insect pressure.

MH MT

T

MH MT MH

M

M

16-18 Pink MH

Red

Pink

Red

14-16 Pink MH MT MH

Kernel Rows

6, 7, 8 28,000-34,000 Girthy/SF 14-16

5, 6, 7 30,000-36,000

5, 6

4, 5

Test Weight

EAR FLEX Flex hybrids adjust to growing conditions by changing ear length F = Flex SF = Semi-Flex or kernel depth. Determinant/Fixed hybrids are less able to SFX = Semi-Fixed adjust ear size. Plant population is considered more important for a determinant-ear hybrid than for a flex-ear hybrid.

B

B

G

B

G

B

Plant Height

CHARACTERISTICS

Ear Height

POSITIONING GUIDELINES

Drydown

TRAIT / HYBRID

Common Rust

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