NorthStar Genetics 2014 Product Guide

Product Guide 2014 Soybeans

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SOYBEAN CHARACTERISTICS

BRAND

MATURITY EMERGENCE

HEIGHT

TYPE

STANDABILITY

BROWN STEM ROT RATING

NS 0057R2

00.5

8

Med

Med-Bush

7

7

NS 0077R2

00.7

8

Med

Med-Bush

8

7

NS 0080R2

00.6

9

Med-Tall

Med-Bush

8

7

NS 0089NR2

00.8

8

Med

Upright

8

9

NS 0088R2

00.8

8

Med-Tall

Upright

7

7

NS 0096R2

00.9

9

Med-Tall

Upright

7

9

NS 0108R2

0.1

10

Med

Med-Bush

9

7

NS 0279R2

0.2

9

Med

Med-Bush

9

7

NS 0318R2

0.4

9

Med

Med-Bush

8

7

NS 0419R2

0.4

10

Med

Bush

8

7

NS 0537R2

0.5

8

Med

Med-Bush

7

8

NS 0626R2

0.6

8

Med

Upright

7

6

NEW!

NS 0629NR2

0.6

9

Med

Thin-Bush

7

7

NEW!

NS 0839NR2

0.8

8

Med

Med-Bush

8

7

NEW!

NS 0949R2

0.9

9

Tall

Med-Bush

9

7

NEW!

NS 1079R2

1.0

7

Med

Med-Bush

9

9

NEW!

NS 1249NR2

1.2

8

Med-Tall

Med-Bush

9

8

NS 1257R2

1.1

9

Med

Med-Bush

7

7

NS 1388NR2

1.3

9

Med

Med-Bush

7

7

NS 1528NR2

1.5

9

Med

Med-Bush

8

9

NS 1726NR2

1.7

8

Med

Med-Bush

9

6

NS 1916NR2

1.9

9

Med-Tall

Med-Bush

7

8

NS 2077NR2

2.0

8

Med

Med-Bush

7

9

NS 2199NR2

2.1

8

Med

Med-Bush

8

9

NS 2377NR2

2.3

8

Med

Med-Bush

9

9

NS 0129LL

0.1

9

Med-Tall

Med-Bush

8

7

NS 0567NLL

0.5

10

Med-Tall

Med-Bush

8

7

NEW!

NS 0819LL

0.8

10

Med

Bush

9

8

NEW!

NS1099NLL

1.0

10

Med-Tall

Bush

8

7

NS 1128NLL

1.1

10

Med-Tall

Med-Bush

9

7

NS 1428NLL

1.4

10

Med

Bush

8

7

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NEW!

NEW!

NEW!

NEW!

WHITE MOLD

CYST IRON NEMATODE CHLOROSIS

PHYTOPHTHORA

BRAND

8

S

8

Rps1c/7

NS 0057R2

7

S

9

Rps1c/8

NS 0077R2

8

S

8

Rps1c/8

NS 0080R2

8

R3, MR14

9

Rps1c/8

NS 0089NR2

7

R3, MR14

8

Rps1c/8

NS 0088R2

7

S

8

Rps1c/7

NS 0096R2

9

S

8

Rps1k, 3a/9

NS 0108R2

7

S

7

Rps1c. 3a/9

NS 0279R2

7

S

9

Rps3a/9

NS 0318R2

N/R

S

8

Rps1c/8

NS 0419R2

6

S

9

NG/6

NS 0537R2

7

S

6

Rps3a/8

NS 0626R2

N/R

R3, MR14

7

Rps1k/7

NS 0629NR2

N/R

R3, MR14

7

Rps1c/7

NS 0839NR2

7

S

8

Rps3a/9

NS 0949R2

7

S

9

NG/7

NS 1079R2

7

R3, MR14

7

Rps1k/8

NS 1249NR2

7

S

6

Rps3a/8

NS 1257R2

9

R3, MR14

8

Rps1c/8

NS 1388NR2

7

R3, MR14

7

Rps1c/7

NS 1528NR2

9

R3

8

Rps1c/7

NS 1726NR2

7

R

7

Rps1c/8

NS 1916NR2

7

R3, MR14

7

Rps1c/7

NS 2077NR2

7

R3, MR14

7

Rps1k/7

NS 2199NR2

7

R3, MR14

8

Rps1k/7

NS 2377NR2

9

S

8

Rps1k/8

NS 0129LL

8

MR

8

Rps1k/8

NS 0567NLL

9

S

8

Rps1k/8

NS 0819LL

8

MR

7

Rps1k/8

NS 1099NLL

9

MR

8

Rps1k/8

NS 1128NLL

8

MR

8

Rps1c/8

NS 1428NLL

SOYBEAN TRAITS RATING KEY RATING KEY 10 = Excellent 1 = Poor HEIGHT Med = Medium Med-Tall = Medium-Tall Tall=Tall STANDABILITY 10 = Standing Perfectly 1 = Completely Flat BROWN STEM ROT 10 = Resistant 1 = Susceptible WHITE MOLD 10 = Unaffected 1 = Decimated CYST NEMATODE S = Susceptible R = Resistant To MR = Moderate Resistance IRON CHLOROSIS 10 = Unaffected 1 = Decimated PHYTOPHTHORA FIELD TOLERANCE (gene/resistance) 10 = Best NG = No specific gene

LibertyLink® soybeans with Liberty® herbicide is the most reliable management solution for weeds resistant to glyphosate and multiple herbicide classes. LibertyLink soybean varieties combine elite genetics and excellent crop safety with built-in tolerance to the powerful, post emergence weed control of Liberty. High-yielding LibertyLink soybean varieties are available in a range of maturities.

Liberty herbicide, applied over the top of LibertyLink soybean varieties, provides powerful control of broadleaf and grass weeds, including weeds resistant to glyphosate and multiple herbicide classes.

Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybean seed and any product of a Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybean seed or crop can only be exported t, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted.

Roundup Ready® Soybeans contain in-plant tolerance to Roundup® brand herbicides, enabling growers to spray labeled brands for Roundup® over the top, from emergence throughout flowering, for superior weed control, excellent crop safety and maximum yield potential. Since they were first introduced several years ago, Roundup Ready® soybeans have shown consistent and reliable performance. Outstanding yields and reduced input costs mean that Roundup Ready® soybeans, used in a Roundup Ready® system, offer growers more profit opportunities than conventional soybeans.

BENEFITS OF NEW SEED Convenience • High quality and high yield potential product vs. bin-run • Reliable seed supply in many maturities Economics of New Seed vs. Bin-Run • Average loss of ~10-15% cleanout at harvest for bin-run seed • Bin-Run planting rates are generally 15% highers than new certified seed Limited Warranty Benefits • Dealer agronomic support before and after the sale • Risk management benefits of Roundup Rewards® (over $600 million in benefits paid) New Innovations • Monsanto’s 100% commitment to agriculture • Our very preliminary estimate is that farmers get a $6 benefit for each $1 spent on private sector research.

SOYBEAN PIRACY STATEMENT Seeds containing the Roundup Ready® trait and the Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® trait are protected under numerous U.S. patents.Seed containing patented traits, such as seed containing the Roundup Ready and Roundup Ready 2 Yield® traits, can only be used toplant a single commercial crop. It is unlawful to save and replant Roundup Ready® soybeans and Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield®soybeans. Additional information and limitations on these products are provided in the Monsanto Technology Stewardship Agreementand the Monsanto Technology Use Guide. The licensed U.S. patents for Monsanto technologies can be found at the following webpage:http://www.monsanto.com/productpatents LIBERTYLINK PATENT STATEMENT Soybean seeds containing the LibertyLink® trait are protected under multiple United States patents and may be planted only to produce one (1) commercial crop and only after signing a Grower Trait License agreement. It is illegal to save or catch soybean seeds containing the LibertyLink trait for use as planting seed or for transfer to others for use as planting seed.

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 as set forth in the technology agreement that you sign. By opening and using a bag of seed, you are reaffirming your obligation to comply with those stewardship requirements.

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. 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.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Genuity and Design®, Genuity Icons, Roundup®, Roundup PowerMAX® Roundup Ready®, and Roundup Ready 2 Yield® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. Bayer CropScience LP, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Always read and follow label instructions. Bayer, the Bayer Cross, Liberty, LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design are registered trademarks of Bayer.

Liberty is not registered in all States. Respect the Rotation is a trademark of Bayer. For additional product information call toll-free 1-866-99-BAYER (1-866-992-2937) or visit our website at www.BayerCropScience.us.

PRESERVING HERBICIDE TECHNOLOGY: Respect the Rotation™ is an initiative to elevate importance and improve grower adoption of herbicide diversity through the rotation of crops, traits and herbicide classes. Rotate crops. Crop rotation provides opportunity for herbicide diversity. Rotate herbicide-tolerant traits. Alternate herbicide-tolerant traits or use of herbicide tolerant stacks for more efficient rotation of both nonselective and selective herbicides. Rotate modes of action (MOA) and use multiple MOA to reduce the selection pressure caused by overusing a single MOA. Respect the Rotation is a trademark of Bayer.

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2014 Viking Corn Guide, Proudly Distributed by NorthStar Genetics

We are excited about the coming year! Viking Corn and NorthStar Genetics are working hard to bring value to corn growers in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Here are just a few of the reasons we stand above the rest when it comes to our products.

• PERFORMANCE We are excited to offer a lineup of corn that is second-to-none.

• REFUGE-IN-A-BAG SIMPLICITY Of the 20 corn hybrids NorthStar is offering this year, 16 do not require a separate refuge.

• REAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE NEEDS OF NORTHERN CORN GROWERS Growing corn in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota is not like growing corn in Iowa or Illinois. NorthStar Genetics understands this because our people live and work here.

• CORN PLOTS WHERE YOU PLANT CORN NorthStar Genetics is putting in their own corn plots in northern Minnesota and North Dakota to test their hybrids where they are actually going to be planted.

• VALUE If we want to be successful, we have to make sure that our customers are successful. To do that, we have to provide value outside of the great seed in our bags and pro-boxes. We strive to do that by understanding where and how you farm before we make product recommendations, and then delivering on your expectations. Every time.

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OUR NUMBERING SYSTEM Viking Seed

RM

VS

80

- 580

RR2

Hybrid within Relative Maturity T rait Designation

These Viking hybrids are designated with a VS prefix to indicate Viking Seed. The next digits indicate days Relative Maturity (RM). The last three digits identify different hybrids within the maturity group. The trait identifier is not part of the hybrid designation but is added to inform the grower of the applicable traits.

VS77-311 77-Day C.R.M.

VERY EARLY, FAST DRYDOWN, STRONG STALKS AND ROOTS • VS 77-311 is well-adapted up to the Canadian border • Good yield potential for early corn • Tall plant with good staygreen and a white cob • Well-suited for grain or silage • Very good root strength • Can be sprayed with Liberty ® or with any brand of glyphosate, including Roundup ®

9

DRYDOWN 7

EMERGENCE FALL STALK STRENGTH

9

ROOT STRENGTH

9

CORN-ON-CORN

8

BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 26 – 32,000 165

9 Locations in 2012

160 155 150 145

154.5 Bu/Acre 19.4% Moisture

147.5 Bu/Acre 20.4% Moisture

VS 77-311

DKC 27-45

VS78-510 78-Day C.R.M.

TOUGH ULTRA-EARLY HYBRID

DRYDOWN

8

• Good yield potential for ultra-early corn • Very good standability and late-season intactness for harvest flexibility • Very good drought stress tolerance and ability to handle variable soils • Medium-tall plant with very good emergence • Nice semi-flex ear with excellent test weight grain • Best performance north of Hwy 2

EMERGENCE

8 7

ROOT STRENGTH

CORN-ON-CORN 7 BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 26 – 32,000 175

19 Locations in 2012

165

162.8 Bu/Acre

155

15.7% Moisture

145 135

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9

FALL STALK STRENGTH

138 Bu/Acre

155 Bu/Acre 16.8% Moisture

15.3% Moisture

VS 78-510

DKC30-20

P.39V08

Roundup Ready® Corn 2 • T he combination of the Roundup Ready corn system using Roundup PowerMAX ™ gives you the peace of mind of unsurpassed weed control plus proven crop safety.

•O n average, the Roundup Ready corn system yields 6 bushels more per acre than conventional herbicide systems. Based on Monsanto Field Trials in 2001 thru 2005.

Roundup Ready ® is a trademark of Monsanto Company.

VS80-580 GENVT2PRIB 80-Day C.R.M.

PROVEN PERFORMANCE WITH REFUGE-IN-A-BAG SIMPLICITY • VS 80-580 emerges quickly, tassels, and sets up grain early, allowing for excellent northerly movement • Genuity VT2Pro RIB Complete delivers 2 modes of corn earworm and corn borer control • 5% refuge blended in the bag makes for simpler, faster planting and complete refuge compliance • Good yield potential across varying soil types • Above average drydown allows for earlier harvest • Very good all-around disease resistance • Very good root strength and drought stress tolerance • Best performance at higher populations • Not a good choice for late-harvested fields

7

DRYDOWN

9

EMERGENCE FALL STALK STRENGTH

7 8

ROOT STRENGTH

CORN-ON-CORN 8 BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 30 – 35,000 170 165 160 155 150

24 Locations in 2011-12

162 Bu/Acre 18.1% Moisture

161 Bu/Acre 17.4% Moisture

VS80-580

P.8107HR

VS81-481 GENVT2PRIB 81-Day C.R.M.

CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE WITH REFUGE-IN-A-BAG SIMPLICITY

DRYDOWN

8

EMERGENCE

8

• Consistently good yield performance for 3 years • Very good fall stalk strength and intactness allows harvest flexibility • Genuity VT2Pro RIB Complete delivers 2 modes of corn earworm and corn borer control • 5% refuge blended in the bag makes for simpler, faster planting and complete refuge compliance • Very good grain quality • Open husks, very good drydown • Best performance at higher populations north of Hwy 2

FALL STALK STRENGTH ROOT STRENGTH

7 8

CORN-ON-CORN 7 BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 30 – 36,000 40 Replicated Locations in 2011-2012 160 159.6 Bu/Acre 17.5% 155 Moisture 150 145 140

VS81-481

144.4 Bu/Acre 17.1% Moisture DKC 30-20

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Matt Wolles

VS82-182 82-Day C.R.M.

OUTSTANDING TOP-END YIELD POTENTIAL

DRYDOWN

8

• Unbeatable yield potential at this maturity • Very good fall stalk strength • Good grain quality • Medium-tall plant with very good emergence • Best performance on medium to heavy soils with good fertility management • Open husks, very good drydown • Can be sprayed with any brand of glyphosate, including Roundup ®

EMERGENCE

8

FALL STALK STRENGTH

9

ROOT STRENGTH

9

CORN-ON-CORN 7 BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 28 – 34,000 175 170 165

25 Locations in 2012 174.6 Bu/Acre 18.5% Moisture 164.4 Bu/Acre 19.2% Moisture

160 155

VS 82-182

DKC 35-43

159.9 Bu/Acre 18.3% Moisture P.8107HR

VS84-171 84-Day C.R.M.

PROVEN YIELD PERFORMANCE

DRYDOWN

8

• Proven yield performance on farms and in yield trials • Very good fall stalk strength • Above average drydown • Medium-tall plant with good emergence • Best performance at medium to high populations on well-drained soils • Can be sprayed with any brand of glyphosate, including Roundup ®

EMERGENCE

8

FALL STALK STRENGTH

8

CORN-ON-CORN

7

BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 28 – 34,000 175 170 165 160 155

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6

ROOT STRENGTH

43 Locations in 2012 174.4 Bu/Acre 17.5% Moisture 166.7 Bu/Acre 166 Bu/Acre 18.5% 16.9% Moisture Moisture

VS 84-171

DKC 36-34

P.8906HR

VS85-510 85-Day C.R.M.

OUTSTANDING DROUGHT-STRESS TOLERANCE AND PERFORMANCE ON TOUGHER GROUND

DRYDOWN

7

EMERGENCE

7

• Consistent yield performance has made this a benchmark hybrid • Outstanding drought-stress tolerance • Strong stalks and roots allow for harvest flexibility • Tough hybrid that can handle variable soils, populations, and management conditions

FALL STALK STRENGTH

7

ROOT STRENGTH

7

CORN-ON-CORN

7

BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 28 – 34,000

VS85-572 GENVT2PRIB 85-Day C.R.M.

LEADING-EDGE GENETICS WITH THE SIMPLICITY OF TRUE REFUGE-IN-A-BAG

DRYDOWN EMERGENCE

9

• Very good yield performance on good ground and under drought stress • Genuity VT2Pro RIB Complete delivers 2 modes of corn earworm and corn borer control • 5% refuge blended in the bag makes for simpler, faster planting and complete refuge compliance • Medium-tall plant with excellent early-season vigor • Good all-around plant health, well-suited for corn-on-corn environments • Strong stalks and roots allow harvest flexibility • Well-adapted to high-management environments

FALL STALK STRENGTH

9

ROOT STRENGTH

9

8

CORN-ON-CORN

8

BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 30 – 34,000 175 170

25 Locations in 2012 173 Bu/Acre 13.6% Moisture

165 158 Bu/Acre

160 155

14.3% Moisture

VS 85-572

N 19GGT

159 Bu/Acre 14.2% Moisture P.8581R

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VS87-104 3111 VIP 87-Day C.R.M.

EXCELLENT EMERGENCE AND YIELD POTENTIAL

DRYDOWN

• Proven top-end yields under good management • Outstanding emergence and early-season vigor • Position on good soils with good drainage to maximize yield potential • Flowers early for excellent northerly movement • Agrisure 3111VIP provides full-season control of corn rootworm, cornborer, and 12 other insects • Can be sprayed with Liberty ® or any brand of glyphosate including Roundup®

EMERGENCE

8

FALL STALK STRENGTH

8

7

7

ROOT STRENGTH CORN-ON-CORN

8

BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 28 – 34,000 180 175 170

25 Locations in 2012 179 Bu/Acre 176 Bu/Acre 18.2% Moisture 18% Moisture 168 Bu/Acre 17.6% Moisture

165 160

VS 87-104

DKC 42-72

P.8906HR

VS88-116 GENVT2PRIB 88-Day C.R.M.

LEADING-EDGE GENETICS WITH TRUE REFUGE-IN-A-BAG SIMPLICITY

DRYDOWN

8

EMERGENCE

8

• Consistent yield performance across variable environments and management systems • Excellent all-around agronomics • Exceptional stalk and root strength for increased harvest flexibility • Genuity VT2Pro RIB Complete delivers 2 modes of corn earworm and corn borer control • 5% refuge blended in the bag makes for simpler, faster planting and complete refuge compliance • Very good emergence and early season vigor

FALL STALK STRENGTH

8

CORN-ON-CORN

8

BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 29 – 36,000 190 185 180

19 Locations in 2012 186 Bu/Acre 17.1% Moisture

175 170

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9

ROOT STRENGTH

VS 88-116

181 Bu/Acre 174 Bu/Acre 18% Moisture DKC 40-22

16.8% Moisture P.8906HR

VS90-101 90-Day C.R.M.

SIMPLY DOMINANT YIELDS • For 3 years nothing has yielded more at this maturity • Good stalk strength and fast drydown • Taller hybrid with erect leaf style and attractive field appearance • Best performance on productive, well-drained soils • Can be sprayed with Liberty ® or with any brand of glyphosate, including Roundup ® • Not the best choice for droughty soils or corn-on-corn environments

8

DRYDOWN 7

EMERGENCE

8

FALL STALK STRENGTH 7

ROOT STRENGTH

CORN-ON-CORN 6 BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 28 – 34,000 190 185 180

25 Locations in 2012 190 Bu/Acre 189 Bu/Acre 17.1% Moisture

175

17.5% Moisture 168 Bu/Acre

170 165

17.6% Moisture

VS 90-101

DKC 43-10

P.8906HR

VS91-591 GENVT2PRIB 91-Day C.R.M.

EXCELLENT YIELD, STALKS, AND ROOTS, TRUE REFUGE-IN-A-BAG

DRYDOWN EMERGENCE

9

• Excellent yield performance • Excellent drought-stress tolerance • Excellent root strength, very good fall stalk strength • Widely adapted across ND, SD, MN, and WI • Good performance under different planting populations and management systems • Genuity VT Double Pro delivers 2 modes of corn earworm and corn borer control • 5% refuge blended in the bag makes for simpler, faster planting and complete refuge compliance

FALL STALK STRENGTH

9

8

ROOT STRENGTH

8

CORN-ON-CORN

8

BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 30 – 36,000 180 175 170

25 Locations in 2012 180 Bu/Acre 159 Bu/Acre 17.1% Moisture 171 Bu/Acre 17.5% Moisture

165 160 155

17.6% Moisture

VS 91-591

P.9176XR

P.8906HR

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Albert Lea Seed Offers Viking Brand Seed Corn Hybrids With Agrisure® GT (Glyphosate Tolerant) Agrisure GT provides tolerance to in-crop applications of glyphosatebased herbicides (including Roundup ® ), with a full range of assurances that do not limit a grower’s glyphosate brand selection.

Corn hybrids with Agrisure GT exhibit outstanding tolerance to in-crop applications of glyphosate-based herbicides—the active ingredient in Roundup and Touchdown ® herbicides.

Corn hybrids with Agrisure GT are carefully selected to provide not only outstanding glyphosate tolerance via the trait, but also to preserve the genetic potential of the hybrid via the proven inbred line conversion process. This dual focus results in new choices of corn hybrids that deliver best-in-class performance.

Agrisure ® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company.

Roundup Ready ® is a trademark of Monsanto Company.

VS92-110 GENVT2PRIB 92-Day C.R.M.

OUTSTANDING YIELD, TRUE REFUGE-IN-A-BAG SIMPLICITY

DRYDOWN

8

EMERGENCE

8

• Excellent top-end yield potential • Widely adapted across variable soils • Very good stress tolerance • Excellent tolerance to high populations, but also does well in low-management environments • Genuity VT Double Pro delivers 2 modes of corn earworm and corn borer control • 5% refuge blended in the bag makes for simpler, faster planting and complete refuge compliance

FALL STALK STRENGTH

7

ROOT STRENGTH

8

CORN-ON-CORN

8

BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 30 – 36,000 210 205 200 195 190

7 Locations in 2011-12

201 Bu/Acre 16.1% Moisture

196 Bu/Acre

VS 92-110

DKC 43-11

16% Moisture

VS92-492 92-Day C.R.M.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE, YEAR AFTER YEAR

DRYDOWN

8

• VS 92-492 has an outstanding track record on farms and in yield trials • Exceptional stalk strength • Medium-tall hybrid with good emergence • Good ear flex, performs at variable populations • Best performance on soils with good drainage • Healthy and widely adapted across ND/SD/MN/WI • Very good emergence and early-season growth

EMERGENCE

8

ROOT STRENGTH

7

CORN-ON-CORN

7

BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 28 – 34,000 7 Locations in 2011-12 (ND & northern MN and SD)

160 155

157 Bu/Acre 15.9% Moisture

150

146 Bu/Acre

145 140

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9

FALL STALK STRENGTH

16.4% Moisture VS92-492

DKC43-27

Abbreviations for brand products GENSSRIB Genuity ® SmartStax ® RIB Complete ® corn blend GENVT3PRIB Genuity ® VT Triple PRO ® RIB Complete ® corn blend GENVT2PRIB Genuity ® VT Double PRO ® RIB Complete ® corn blend RR2

Roundup Ready ® Corn 2

VS94-571 GENVT2PRIB 94-Day C.R.M.

EXCELLENT YIELD AND STALK STRENGTH, TRUE REFUGE-IN-A-BAG

DRYDOWN

• Proven yield performance across variable soils and management systems • Excellent drought stress tolerance • Very good seedling vigor • Above average tolerance to Goss’ Wilt • Best performance at higher populations • Genuity VT Double Pro delivers 2 modes of corn earworm and corn borer control • 5% refuge blended in the bag makes for simpler, faster planting and complete refuge compliance

FALL STALK STRENGTH

9 7

EMERGENCE

9

ROOT STRENGTH

7

CORN-ON-CORN

7

BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 30-36,000 7 Locations in 2012 (ND and northern MN & SD) 185 182 Bu/Acre 180 Bu/Acre 180 14.5% 14.7% Moisture Moisture 175 172 Bu/Acre 170 14.8% Moisture 165 VS 94-571 NK N34N P.9494XR

VS96-578 GENVT3PRIB 96-Day C.R.M.

EXCITING YIELDS AND VERSATILITY, TRUE REFUGE-IN-A-BAG SIMPLICITY

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EMERGENCE

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• Excellent yield punch across environments and management systems • Shorter hybrid with strong stalks and roots for harvest flexibility • Very good tolerance to Goss’ Wilt • Well-suited to corn-on-corn acres • Very good test weight and late-season plant health • Genuity VT3Pro protection from corn rootworm, corn borer, and corn earworm • 10% refuge blended in the bag makes for simpler, faster planting and complete refuge compliance

FALL STALK STRENGTH

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ROOT STRENGTH

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CORN-ON-CORN

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BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 30 – 34,000 12 Locations in 2012 (ND, MN, & SD) 215 213 Bu/Acre 14.4% 210 Moisture 204 Bu/Acre 205 14.1% Moisture

200 195

VS96-578

NK N34N

200 Bu/Acre 14% Moisture P.9494XR

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VS98-123 Genuity SmartStax RIB 98-Day C.R.M.

EXCEPTIONAL YIELD AND INSECT PROTECTION, TRUE REFUGE-IN-A-BAG

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• Yield leader for maturity • Strong agronomic package highly suitable for various field environments • Excellent emergence and seedling vigor • Strong stalks and roots for harvest flexibility and peace of mind • Genuity SmartStax RIB Complete brings the best yield protection available.

Period.

• 5% refuge blended in the bag makes for simpler, faster planting and complete refuge compliance

FALL STALK STRENGTH

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EMERGENCE 8

ROOT STRENGTH

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CORN-ON-CORN

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BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 30 – 34,000 215 210 200

36 Locations in 2012 213 Bu/Acre 212 Bu/Acre 19.2% 19.5% Moisture Moisture 198 Bu/Acre 19.2% Moisture

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VS 98-123

DK 52-61

P50-77HR

VS99-322 GT-Artesian 99-Day C.R.M.

NEXT GENERATION DROUGHT-TOLERANCE

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• Artesian Drought Tolerance from Syngenta maximizes yield when it doesn’t rain on time • Consistent high yields and solid agronomics • Widely-adapted across western MN and SD, avoid moving south as an early hybrid • Consistent semi-flex ear • Early-flowering with excellent drydown

EMERGENCE

7

FALL STALK STRENGTH

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ROOT STRENGTH

7

CORN-ON-CORN

7

BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 28 – 32,000 185 180 175

Agrisure Artesian technology maximizes yield when it rains, and increases yield up to 15% when it doesn’t. ®

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59 Locations in 2012 179 Bu/Acre 19.5% Moisture

170 165

VS 99-322

177 Bu/Acre 19.4% Moisture

174 Bu/Acre

P9910AM1

DKC 50-77

18.9% Moisture

VS100-511 Genuity SmartStax RIB 100-Day C.R.M.

LEADING-EDGE GENETICS, EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE

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· Highly suitable for high-yield environments and corn-on-corn · Impressive roots with strong stalks and moderate plant height · Very good overall plant health including above average tolerance to Goss’ Wilt and GLS · Excellent grain hybrid that is also suitable for silage production · Responds to high planting populations · Genuity SmartStax RIB Complete brings the best yield protection available. Period. · 5% refuge blended in the bag makes for simpler, faster planting and complete refuge compliance

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ROOT STRENGTH

CORN-ON-CORN 9 BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 32 – 36,000

VS104-394 3000GT 104-Day C.R.M.

TALL, ROBUST, DUAL-PURPOSE HYBRID WITH PROVEN PERFORMANCE • Proven high yields across environments and years • Excellent choice for grain or silage • Very good emergence and early-season growth, excellent choice for high-residue fields • Very good ear flex and ability to perform under variable populations • Good drought-stress tolerance • Agrisure 3000GT provides full-season control of corn borer and corn rootworm • Can be sprayed with Liberty ® or any brand of glyphosate, including Roundup ®

DRYDOWN

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EMERGENCE

9

FALL STALK STRENGTH

9

ROOT STRENGTH

8

CORN-ON-CORN

9

BEST PLANTING POPULATION: 28 – 36,000

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Roundup Ready® & GT Corn Performance Table GDUs Planting High Early Ear Plant Ear Drought Stalk Root Corn-On- Goss’ Test Brand Trait Days to BL Pop/Acre Pop Vigor Flex Height Height Rating Rating Rating Corn Wilt Weight

VS77-311 GTCBLL 77 2005 26-32,000 7 7 Fixed 8 8

VS78-510 RR2 78 2020 26-32,000 8 8 Semi-flex 8 7 VS80-580 VT2P RIB 80 2200 30-35,000 9 9 Fixed 7 6

VS81-481 VT2P RIB 81 2230 30-36,000 8 8 Semi-flex 7 7

VS82-182 GT 82 2260 28-34,000 8 8 Fixed 8 7

VS84-171 GT 84 2315 28-34,000 7 8 Fixed 8 7

VS85-510 RR2 85 2345 28-34,000 7 7 Semi-flex 7 7

VS85-572 VT2P RIB 85 2240 30-34,000 8 9 Semi-flex 7 7

VS87-104 3111V 87 2300 28-34,000 8 8 Semi-flex 7 7 VS88-116 VT2P RIB 88 2230 29-36,000 8 8 Semi-flex 8 8

VS90-101 GTCBLL 90 2250 28-34,000 7 7 Semi-flex 8 8

VS91-591 VT2P RIB 90 2360 30-36,000 8 9 Semi-flex 7 7

VS92-110 VT2P RIB 92 2310 30-36,000 9 8 Semi-fixed 8 7

VS92-492 RR2 92 2260 28-34,000 8 8 Semi-flex 8 7

VS94-571 VT2P RIB 94 2260 30-36,000 8 7 Semi-fixed 7 7

VS96-578 VT3 RIB 96 2465 30-34,000 8 7 Fixed 6 5

VS98-123 Sstaxx 98 2460 30-34,000 9 9 Semi-flex 8 8

VS99-322 GT/ART. 99 2430 28-32,000 7 7 Semi-flex 7 7

VS100-511 Sstaxx 100 2430 32-36,000 8 8 Semi-flex 7 7

VS104-394 GT3000 104 2630 28-36,000 7 9 Semi-flex 9 8

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IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: Genuity ® RIB Complete® corn blend products do not require the planting of a structured refuge except in the CottonGrowing Area where corn earworm is a significant pest. Genuity ® SmartStax® RIB Complete® and Genuity ® VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® corn are blended seed corn products. See the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements. includes Monsanto’s Roundup Technology ® glyphosate-based herbicide technologies. ALWAYS

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READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready ® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup ® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup ® brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Genuity Design ®, Genuity Icons, Genuity ®, RIB Complete ®, Roundup PowerMAX®, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design ®, Roundup Ready ®, Roundup Technology ®, Roundup ®, SmartStax ® and VT Double PRO ® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design ® is a registered trademark of Bayer. Herculex ® is a registered trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Respect the Refuge and Corn Design ® and Respect the Refuge ® are registered trademarks of National Corn Growers Association. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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