North Star Genetics Manitoba Product Guide 2012

NORTHSTAR GENETICS

PRODUCT GUIDE 2012/2013

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DEAR NORTHSTAR GENETICS CUSTOMER, I want to start with a huge THANK YOU to all NorthStar Genetics seed customers in Western Canada. You have set a new acreage record for soybeans planted and are establishing soybeans as a new successful and permanent crop. You have done a fantastic job in adopting the RR2Y technology platform, which has set a new standard for yield and performance in the field.

Even more encouraging, soybean prices are at record highs! And by all indications, soybean yields have proven to be very satisfactory to outstanding despite the excessive heat and limited late summer rain fall. Soybeans are truly a durable crop capable of handling our varied weather conditions on the Prairies.

I am extremely optimistic for next year. In addition to the complete line of top performing RR2Y varieties we introduced last year, which includes NSC Anola RR2Y, NSC Libau RR2Y, NSC Elie RR2Y, NSC Balmoral RR2Y, and NSC Richer RR2Y, we will be introducing several new lines that will be of interest to you for specific situations.

• NSC Reston RR2Y – this line will be one of the earliest, if not THE earliest maturing RR2Y line available. It shows as a tall stature for its maturity with tremendous pod set. It will be a winner for the short season areas in the North and the West.

• Liberty Link – we will be offering the only Liberty Link soybean variety in Western Canada.

The genetics of this mid-season variety look great and will be of interest to growers who are not growing InVigor canola.

• EXP 904N – this line will be the first soybean line offering resistance to the cyst nematode.

I’ve got every confidence that our selection of soybean varieties is the most complete and best performing in every category. As a result, I believe that these products will increase the financial success of your farm business.

I am extremely proud to have you as a customer of NorthStar Genetics soybean seed.

I wish you the very best of growing conditions as we enter another growing season.

Ray Wytinck General Manager NorthStar Genetics

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grow Anola

Nope, it’s not a typo. It’s a soybean.

Our NSC Anola RR2Y is a top yielder and one of the earliest maturing on the market. Why grow canola when you can do better with Anola?

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NSC RESTON RR2Y Registration pending

A very, very early maturing line requiring only 2325 CHUs to reach maturity. Tall stature line with exceptional podding along the nodes. This variety will help expand soybean production in areas north and west.

HEAT UNITS: 2325 CHU

PHYTOPHTHORA: K-GENE

MATURITY: Ultra early maturing KEY STRENGTHS

GROWTH HABIT

INDETERMINATE

FLOWER COLOUR

PURPLE

PUBESCENT COLOUR

TAWNY

Excellent variety for first-time growers in the North and West

HILUM COLOUR

BLACK

Very good line for solid seeding

PLANT HEIGHT

TALL

Very early maturing

8.5

10

9

White Mould

Emergence

Seedling Vigour

7

Standability

Adaptability

8

9

IDC

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Rating Scale: 9-10 Excellent, 7-8 Very Good, 5-6 Good, 3-4 Fair, 1-2 Poor

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NSC ANOLA RR2Y

Very good yielding variety for maturity. Yielded 3.8 bushels per acre more than 23-10 RY in the 2011 Soybean Strip Trials at the Kelburn Research Farm. On average, yielded 2% higher than 23-10 RY and 4% higher than Pekko R2 in the 2011 McVet trials.

HEAT UNITS: 2350 CHU

PHYTOPHTHORA: C-GENE

MATURITY: One of the earliest maturing RR2Y on the market KEY STRENGTHS

PLANT DESCRIPTION GROWTH HABIT

INDETERMINATE

FLOWER COLOUR

PURPLE

Early maturing

PUBESCENT COLOUR

TAWNY

Limited branching

HILUM COLOUR

BLACK

PLANT HEIGHT

SHORT

9

10

IDC

9

White Mould

8

Emergence

8

Seedling Vigour

Rating

Standability

Adaptability

9

Ideally suited for solid seeding

Rating Scale: 9-10 Excellent, 7-8 Very Good, 5-6 Good, 3-4 Fair, 1-2 Poor

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NSC LIBAU RR2Y

Consistent, reliable variety for the early season market. Yielded 4.1 bushels per acre higher than 23-10 RY in the 2011 Soybean Strip Trials at the Kelburn Research Farm.

In our own trials in 2011 NSC Libau RR2Y yielded 5.2% higher than NSC Portage.

HEAT UNITS: 2375 CHU

PHYTOPHTHORA: C-GENE

MATURITY: One day later than NSC Anola RR2Y KEY STRENGTHS

GROWTH HABIT

INDETERMINATE

FLOWER COLOUR

PURPLE

Early stable line

PUBESCENT COLOUR

TAWNY

Excellent standability

HILUM COLOUR

BLACK

PLANT HEIGHT

INTERMEDIATE

Top yielder for maturity class

Rating 10 8

IDC

Seedling Vigour

7

Standability

Adaptability

7

10

White Mould

9

Emergence

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Rating Scale: 9-10 Excellent, 7-8 Very Good, 5-6 Good, 3-4 Fair, 1-2 Poor

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NSC ELIE RR2Y

This variety offers exceptional yield potential. It showed 9% yield advantage over check variety in the 2011 McVet trials and averaged 4% higher yield than 24-10 RY. In our own trial plots, NSC Elie RR2Y averaged 19.4% higher yield than NSC Portage.

HEAT UNITS: 2425 CHU

PHYTOPHTHORA: K-GENE

MATURITY: Equal to NSC Portage RR KEY STRENGTHS

PLANT DESCRIPTION GROWTH HABIT

INDETERMINATE

FLOWER COLOUR

PURPLE

Top yielder (exceptional)

PUBESCENT COLOUR

TAWNY

Very stable strong looking line in the field

HILUM COLOUR

BLACK

PLANT HEIGHT

INTERMEDIATE Rating

10

IDC

9

White Mould

8

Emergence

7

Seedling Vigour

8

Standability

Adaptability

9

Suitable for solid seeded or row planted

Rating Scale: 9-10 Excellent, 7-8 Very Good, 5-6 Good, 3-4 Fair, 1-2 Poor

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NSC BALMORAL RR2Y

Tall mid-season variety with good yield potential. Averaged 9% higher than check in 2011 McVet trials.

HEAT UNITS: 2450 CHU

PHYTOPHTHORA: K-GENE

MATURITY: NSC Portage RR +1 day

TAWNY

HILUM COLOUR

BLACK

PLANT HEIGHT

TALL

Good standability Good branching Suitable for wider row spacing 15-22�

Rating 8.5

9

8

10 8

6

IDC

PUBESCENT COLOUR

Great mid-season line with good height

White Mould

PURPLE

Emergence

FLOWER COLOUR

Seedling Vigour

INTERMEDIATE

Standability

GROWTH HABIT

KEY STRENGTHS

Adaptability

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Rating Scale: 9-10 Excellent, 7-8 Very Good, 5-6 Good, 3-4 Fair, 1-2 Poor

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NSC EXP 1209N R2 Registration pending

This is the first line with genetic resistance to cyst nematodes. Will be of interest to growers who’ve planted soybeans on soybeans for a number of years.

HEAT UNITS: 2450 CHU

PHYTOPHTHORA: C-GENE

MATURITY: Mid-season line KEY STRENGTHS

PLANT DESCRIPTION GROWTH HABIT

INDETERMINATE

FLOWER COLOUR

PURPLE

PUBESCENT COLOUR

TAWNY

HILUM COLOUR

BLACK

PLANT HEIGHT

TALL

Good choice for growers who have planted beans on beans for a number of years

IDC

8

White Mould

Standability

8

Emergence

8

Seedling Vigour

8

Adaptability

9 8.5

Resistant to cyst nematode

Rating Scale: 9-10 Excellent, 7-8 Very Good, 5-6 Good, 3-4 Fair, 1-2 Poor

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NSC EXP 1201 LL Registration pending

This is the earliest maturing Liberty Link soybean variety available. For Western Canada, this line is classified as a mid-season maturity line. Has great IDC scores, branchy plant architecture and grows to a consistent height across a range of locations.

HEAT UNITS: 2450 CHU

PHYTOPHTHORA: C-GENE

MATURITY: Mid-season line; the only Liberty Link available in Western Canada

TAWNY

HILUM COLOUR

BLACK

PLANT HEIGHT

MID TO TALL

Good choice for growers who plant RoundUp Ready canola and want to rotate herbicide groups.

8

9.5

9

8.5

8

8

IDC

PUBESCENT COLOUR

Only variety with the Liberty Link trait.

White Mould

PURPLE

Emergence

FLOWER COLOUR

Seedling Vigour

INDETERMINATE

Standability

GROWTH HABIT

KEY STRENGTHS

Adaptability

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Rating Scale: 9-10 Excellent, 7-8 Very Good, 5-6 Good, 3-4 Fair, 1-2 Poor

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NSC RICHER RR2Y

Highest yielding RR2Y variety in the 2011 Soybean Strip trials at the Kelburn Research Farm. Showed a 3.3 bus/acre yield over 25-10 RY. Highest yielding mid-season variety in 2011 McVet trials averaging 14% higher than check.

HEAT UNITS: 2475 CHU

PHYTOPHTHORA: C-GENE

MATURITY: NSC Portage RR + 2 days KEY STRENGTHS

PLANT DESCRIPTION GROWTH HABITAT

INTERMEDIATE

FLOWER COLOUR

PURPLE

Great mid-season line

PUBESCENT COLOUR

TAWNY

Exceptional branching

HILUM COLOUR

BLACK

PLANT HEIGHT

8

8

IDC

9

White Mould

9

Emergence

Standability

Adaptability

8

TALL

Rating

Seedling Vigour

10

Excellent for wide rows up to 30�

Rating Scale: 9-10 Excellent, 7-8 Very Good, 5-6 Good, 3-4 Fair, 1-2 Poor

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NSC OSBORNE RR2Y Tall, branchy, long-season variety that has awesome yield potential.

HEAT UNITS: 2500 CHU

PHYTOPHTHORA: C-GENE

MATURITY: NSC Portage RR + 3 days

TAWNY

HILUM COLOUR

BLACK

PLANT HEIGHT

TALL

Proven variety Stong track record

Rating 9 7

8

8

8

9

IDC

PUBESCENT COLOUR

White Mould

PURPLE

Emergence

FLOWER COLOUR

Seedling Vigour

INTERMEDIATE

Standability

GROWTH HABITAT

KEY STRENGTHS

Adaptability

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Rating Scale: 9-10 Excellent, 7-8 Very Good, 5-6 Good, 3-4 Fair, 1-2 Poor

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Elie’s a-comin’ A-comin’ to get ya...some of the highest yields around

Our NSC Elie RR2Y is a top yielder. Whether you solid seed or row plant, this bean stands strong and stable...and no broken hearts.

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SOYBEAN STRIP TRIAL RESULTS - KELBURN RESEARCH FARM 2011 Maturity (CHU)

Plant Population (PL/ ACRE)

Seeding Rate (LBS/ ACRE)

Row Spacing (INCHES)

Moisture (%)

Adjusted Yield to 14% SMC

Protein (%)

Oil (%)

Damage (%)

S00-W3 (R1)

2450

200,000

70 lbs

Grade

10

9.2

30.9

37.2

22.4

2.5

S01-K8

2575

200,000

2

65 lbs

10

11.6

31.5

37.5

21.7

5.9

4

S05-A7

2675

S05 B3

2750

200,000

72 lbs

10

20.5

23.4

44.6

21.5

4.4

3

200,000

70 lbs

10

14.7

29.5

37.5

22

2.4

ISIS (OR1)

2400

2

200,000

73 lbs

10

9.2

29.6

38.4

21.5

3.9

3

Pekko Sampsa

2400

200,000

73 lbs

10

8.9

32.6

37.7

21.9

2.4

2

2425

200,000

78 lbs

10

9.4

33.3

38.6

20.9

5.2

4

25-10 RY

50 lbs MES 15

180,000

77 lbs

20

10.4

32.0

36.9

21.8

2.5

2

25-10 RY

150 lbs MES 15

180,000

77 lbs

20

10.7

31.1

38

21.2

2.8

2

25-10 RY

50 lbs MESZ

180,000

77 lbs

20

11.8

29.8

37.3

21.2

3.6

3

25-10 RY

100 lbs MESZ

180,000

77 lbs

20

11.3

30.4

37.1

21.2

3.5

3

25-10 RY

150 lbs MESZ

180,000

77 lbs

20

11.5

30.1

37.5

21.2

3.9

3

25-10 RY

100 SZ 60 KMag

180,000

77 lbs

20

11.5

29.1

38

21.2

6.4

4

25-10 RY

Bioforge ST

180,000

77 lbs

20

11.5

30.5

37.2

21.4

6

4

25-10 RY

Optimize

180,000

77 lbs

20

12.3

28.4

37.4

21.1

4.1

3

25-10 RY

Optimize

180,000

77 lbs

20

11.9

29.1

37.3

21.1

5.8

4

25-10 RY

18 C soil June 10

180,000

77 lbs

10

12.8

31.5

37.2

21.3

4.2

3

23-10 RY

2325

140,000

66 lbs

10

9.1

32.5

38.4

21.8

1.8

2

170,000

80 lbs

10

9.3

31.2

38.6

21.7

1.2

2

Kelburn

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Syngenta

Variety

23-10 RY 23-10 RY

200,000

94 lbs

10

9

33

38.4

21.8

2.6

2

140,000

59 lbs

10

9.4

33.6

37.9

21.2

2.2

2

24-10 RY

170,000

71 lbs

10

9.5

33.4

38.9

20.4

3.8

3

24-10 RY

200,000

84 lbs

10

9.3

34.2

38.8

21

2.8

2

25-10 RY

140,000

58 lbs

10

11

32.9

36.4

21.8

2.7

2

25-10 RY

170,000

71 lbs

10

10.1

33

36.7

21.9

4.9

3

25-10 RY

200,000

83 lbs

10

10.3

33.7

36.7

21.5

3.7

3

23-10 RY

140,000

66 lbs

30

9.5

27.4

39.1

21.5

2.2

2

23-10 RY

170,000

80 lbs

30

9.4

27.7

38.7

21.6

5.2

4

23-10 RY

200,000

94 lbs

30

9.6

28.6

39.6

21

3.6

3

24-10 RY

140,000

59 lbs

30

10.2

28.5

38.4

20.6

2.2

2

24-10 RY

170,000

71 lbs

30

9.9

29.4

37.5

19.7

1.4

2

24-10 RY

200,000

84 lbs

30

9.9

31.1

38.4

20.5

1.2

2

25-10 RY

140,000

58 lbs

30

12.1

28.9

37.4

21.2

2.8

2

25-10 RY

170,000

71 lbs

30

12.1

28.7

37

21.3

2.3

2

25-10 RY

200,000

83 lbs

30

11.2

29.7

36.9

21.2

1.6

2

9.2

32.4

36.8

22.8

1.6

2

SeCan

Hyland

Legend

NorthStar

Dekalb

24-10 RY

2425

NSC Anola RR2Y

2350

200,000

63 lbs

10

NSC Libau RR2Y

2375

200,000

67 lbs

10

9.5

32.7

37.6

22.4

2.5

2

NSC Elie RR2Y

2425

200,000

77 lbs

10

10.2

33.6

38.8

20.8

3.2

3

NSC Balmoral RR2Y

2450

200,000

88 bs

10

10.1

34.3

38.3

20.9

1.6

2

NSC Richer RR2Y

2475

200,000

71 lbs

10

9.9

37.0

36.8

21.3

1.6

2

NSC Osborne RR2Y

2500

200,000

63 lbs

10

11.5

32.5

36.9

21.6

3.2

3

NSC Portage (OR1)

2450

200,000

53 lbs

10

9.7

30.0

37.1

23.0

6.1

4

LS 003 R22

2400

200,000

102 lbs

10

9.8

34.7

37.7

21.3

2.8

2

LS 004 R21

2425

200,000

71 lbs

10

9.2

33.4

38.3

23

4.9

3

LS 005 R22

2475

200,000

83 lbs

10

9.5

33.7

37.3

21.6

1.2

2

RR Rosco (OR1)

2450

200,000

72 lbs

10

9.5

29.4

38

22.2

1.4

2

EXP 006 RY S24

2450

200,000

79 lbs

10

9.8

30.2

37.8

20.8

3.4

3

Chadburn

2475

200,000

84 lbs

10

9.6

31.7

37.8

22.6

2.2

2

Damaged soybeans include those which are sprouted, frost-damaged, shriveled, ground-damaged, insect-damaged, immature, or otherwise unsound. #1 Canada two per cent damaged or less, #2 Canada two to three per cent, #3 Canada three to five per cent, #4 Canada five to eight per cent.

SOYBEAN PLANTING RANGE SEEDS PER POUND

140,000

150,000

160,000

170,000

180,000

190,000

200,000

210,000

220,000

2,500

56

60

64

68

72

76

80

84

88

2,600

54

58

62

65

69

73

77

81

85

2,700

52

56

59

63

67

70

74

78

81

2,800

50

54

57

61

64

68

71

75

79

2,900

48

52

55

59

62

66

69

72

76

3,000

47

50

53

57

60

63

67

70

73

3,100

45

48

52

55

58

61

65

68

71

3,200

44

47

50

53

56

59

63

66

69

3,300

42

45

48

52

55

58

61

64

67

3,400

41

44

47

50

53

56

59

62

65

3,500

40

43

46

49

51

54

57

60

63

3,600

39

42

44

47

50

53

56

58

61

3,700

38

41

43

46

49

51

54

57

59

3,800

37

39

42

45

47

50

53

55

58

3,900

36

38

41

44

46

49

51

54

56

4,000

35

37

40

43

45

48

50

53

55

4,100

34

36

39

41

44

46

49

51

54

DESIRED SEEDS PER ACRE

RECOMMENDED PLANTING RATES Air Seeder - 200,000 - 210,000 seeds/acre Row Planter - 170,000 - 180,000 seeds/acre

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8 REASONS...

TO GROW NORTHSTAR GENETICS SOYBEANS There are lots of reasons why producers should look to NorthStar Genetics as the source for the best soybean genetics available.

1. The NorthStar Genetics dealer system is close to you with an available supply of the Soybean Varieties best suited to your farm accompanied by first class seed treatment and inoculant services.

2. NorthStar Genetics can offer you the benefit of diversifying your risk by offering multiple varieties in each maturity zone while achieving the best yields possible. This is accomplished by genetic selection, finding the best disease package, and walking a lot of plots.

3. NorthStar Genetics can offer you two lines in the early maturity zone that are proven to be stable yielders and finish early. These varieties are Anola and Libau.

4. NorthStar Genetics has a fleet of intermediate maturity varieties that pack some serious yield. It will be difficult to beat the Elie and Balmoral varieties and impossible to find more revenue per acre than what Richer can deliver to your farm.

5. If you are in the full season maturity zone, the tried and proven Osborne and Jaden varieties just beat everything.

6. All of the NorthStar Genetics varieties exhibit excellent pod height that will ease the harvesting issues often associated with the RR1 soybean genetics.

7. NorthStar Genetics spends a lot of time and resources to insure that you receive the highest quality seed possible. Seed quality gives farmers the best chances under trying conditions to achieve optimum stands and top yields.

8. At NorthStar Genetics, “We Know Beans” and have a large pipeline of improved genetics ready to emerge and help you improve the profitability on your farm.

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SOYBEAN PIRACY STATEMENT: Seeds containing the Roundup Ready® trait and the Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® are protected under numerous United States patents, including Patent No. RE39,247. It is unlawful to save Roundup Ready® Soybeans or Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® Soybeans for planting or transfer to others for use as a planting seed.

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% higher 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.

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.

LibertyLink® soybeans with Liberty herbicide enables growers to effectively avoid or manage weed resistance as the only nonselective alternative to glyphosate-tolerant systems. LibertyLink soybean varieties combine elite genetics and excellent crop safety with built-in tolerance to the powerful, postermergence weed control of Liberty. Highyielding LibertyLink soybean varieties are available in a range of maturities. Liberty herbicide applied over the top of LibertyLink soybean varieties provides cost-effective postemergence control of broadleaf and grass weeds, including weeds resistant to glyphosate and multiple herbicide classes.

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 for optimum yield and excellent weed control.

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.

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. For additional product information call toll-free 1-866-99-BAYER (1-866-992-2937) or visit our website at www.

BayerCropScience.us ©NorthStar Genetics 2012.

DEALER LIST Ag Advantage Arbourg, MB

204-364-2358

Ag Advantage Meadows, MB

204-322-5351

Agassiz Seed Farms

Homewood, MB

Agritel Grain Ltd.

Beausejour, MB

1-800-810-1961

204-745-2868

Andrew Saramaga

Hazelridge, MB

204-755-2817

Avondale Seed Farm Ltd.

Reston, MB

204-877-3813

Boissevain Select Seeds

Boissevain, MB

204-534-6846

Double Diamond Farm Supply

Boissevain, MB

204-534-2427

Gellner Seeds

Southey, SK

306-726-4323

Ellis Farm Supply

Wawanesa, MB

204-824-2290

Fisher Seeds Ltd.

Dauphin, MB

204-622-8800

Friesen Seeds Ltd.

Morris, MB

204-746-8325

Giesbrecht Seed Farms Ltd.

Plum Coulee, MB

204-829-3365

GJ Chemical Co. Ltd.

Altona, MB

204-324-8090

GJ Chemical Co. Ltd.

Arnaud, MB

204-427-2337

Hyndman Seed Farms Ltd.

Balcarres, SK

306-334-2914

Jonair (1988) Ltd.

Portage la Prairie, MB

204-857-4151

Js Henry and Son

Oak River, MB

204-566-2422

Kevin Runnalls

New Liskeard, ON

705-563-2496

Lake Manitoba Seed Co. Ltd.

Portage la Prairie, MB

204-857-8708

Manness Seeds

Domain, MB

204-736-2622

MB Seeds Ltd.

Lowe Farm, MB

204-746-2187

MK Agro Brunkild, MB

204-736-4769

Munro Farm Supplies Ltd.

Portage la Prairie, MB

204-857-8741

Nadeau Seeds Inc.

Fannystelle, MB

204-436-2469

Neepawa-Gladstone Coop

Gladstone, MB

204-385-2906

Nestibo Agra Deloraine, MB

204-747-2904

Oldenburg Inc.

Whitemouth, MB

204-348-2294

Parrish & Heimbecker

Winnipeg, MB

204-222-7171

Patterson Grain Arborg, MB

204-376-5073

Patterson Grain Gunton, MB

204-886-3401

Patterson Grain Morris, MB

204-746-2347

Pitura Seed Service Ltd.

Domain, MB

204-736-2849

Prairie Sky Aviation Ltd.

Niverville, MB

204-388-4303

Precision Ag Services Inc.

Griffin, SK

306-457-2220

R-way Ag

St. Claude, MB

204-379-2582

Redfern Farm Services

Souris, MB

204-744-2883

Richardson Pioneer

Landmark, MB

204-355-4061

Rolo Farms Ltd.

Regina, SK

306-543-5052

Rutherford Farms Ltd.

Grosse Isle, MB

204-467-5613

Seine River Seed Farm

Ste Anne, MB

204-355-4495

Sierens Seed Service

Somerset, MB

204-744-2904

Shur-Gro Farm Services Ltd.

Brandon, MB

204-729-3800

Terraflex

Niverville, MB

204-388-6565

Terraflex

Steinbach, MB

204-326-4405

Terry Taylor Seeds

Moosomin, SK

306-435-3289

Wagon Wheel Seed Co

Churchbridge, SK

306-896-2236

the early bird

This early bird doesn’t catch the worm - and thank goodness for that.

Our NSC Libau RR2Y, is the earliest emerging soybean that you will see in Manitoba.

Which means that you can be the earliest emerging soybean grower to hit the beach!

At NorthStar Genetics, we know beans!

© NorthStar Genetics 2012 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, Genuity®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, Roundup Ready®, Roundup WeatherMAX®, and Roundup® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, Monsanto Canada, Inc. licensee. Respect the Refuge and Design is a registered trademark of the Canadian Seed Trade Association. Used under license. ©2012 Monsanto Canada, Inc.

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