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2 0 1 6 D E K A L B® & A S G R O W®

P R O D U C T P E R F O R M A N C E G U I D E

NORTHERN ILLINOIS

Your Northern Illinois Technical Agronomists,

Jim Donnelly, Erika Parker and Mark Schultz

NORTHERN ILLINOISTECHNICAL AGRONOMIST MAP

Mark Schultz is a Technical Agronomistwith DEKALB/Asgrow serving 9 counties in Northwest Illinois. Mark has more than 20 years experience with research and agronomy in the seed industry. Prior to coming to DEKALB® Asgrow®, Mark was most recently with BASF Plant Science. Mark is a proud graduate of Western Illinois University. Mark and his wifeDeb reside in Princeton Illinois.

Mark SchultzTechnical [email protected](815) 760-0162

Jim graduated from the University of Illinois in 2002, obtaining a degree in Crop Sciences. Following school, he has worked for full service retail organizations, as well as four years with Monsanto, and has sold and supported DEKALB® and Asgrow® products for over 10 years along the way. Jim’s broad agronomic skills with extensive background in crop fertility, entomology and plant pathology make him a go-to resource for his geography in Northern Illinois. Jim grew up and currently resides in Walnut in Northern Bureau County with his wife Jennifer, and three children.

Jim DonnellyTechnical [email protected](815) 878-1371

Erika was raised on a small corn andsoybean farm in Northern ChampaignCounty. Erika obtained a BS and MS inAgronomy from the University of Illinois,and began her career with Monsanto in1999 working at the Monmouth LearningCenter. Since then she has held variousagronomic roles supporting customersand fellow employees alike. She clearlyhas a passion for anything agriculture,and is always striving to deliver the bestsupport possible for her farmers anddealers, while continually improving their ability to minimize yield loss factors. Erika lives with her husband Dan, and two daughters in Dwight, IL.

Erika ParkerTechnical [email protected](815) 228-4729

Dear Northern Illinois Farmer,

As agronomists we always eagerly await the time of year when we can share trial results, answer questions you may have regarding your observations this year, and share things that will help you operation in the future. Things change a lot from one season to the next, one field to the next, and one soil type to the next, so we strive to provide multi-year summaries, offering insight to explain variability.

2016 was a great year for many Northern Illinois growers. As of November 9th, Illinois corn yield is forecast at a record 202 bushels per acre – up 27 bushels from 2015. Soybean yield is also forecast to set a new record at 62 bushels per acre – a 6 bushel increase from 2015. Certainly weather plays a huge role in setting record yields, but there were some challenges that had to be overcome in many areas.

The growing season began with below normal precipitation in March and April and those dry conditions led to near perfect seedbed conditions, and tempted many to start planting corn a week or more earlier than normal. Near perfect emergence was common in those early planted fields. A cold/wet spell around Mother’s Day resulted in somewhat slow emergence of both corn and soybeans in some areas and led to some isolated replant issues. Precipitation returned to below normal through mid-June and there was talk of the strong El Nino weather pattern setting up a Midwestern drought. Any fears we may have had about drought were put to rest in late June. Most of Northern Illinois received between 150 and 200% of normal precipitation for the month. Temperatures ran slightly higher than normal and warm nights were common during and after the critical corn pollination and kernel set period. This weather pattern also led to increase vegetative growth in soybeans – tall beans. Warm and moist conditions also set the stage for potential disease issues in both corn and soybeans. Research summarized in this publication will show the value of a well-timed fungicide application. Another corn disease management tool that was introduced this year was DEKALB® Disease Shield™ Products. These genetics have superior resistance to 5 diseases important to Illinois corn growers: Goss’ Wilt, Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Gray Leaf Spot, Anthracnose Stalk Rot and Southern Rust. As you can see in the results we have published, these DEKALB Disease Shield™ Products have performed very well.

Starting in September, precipitation in Northern Illinois dipped to well below average. These dry weather patterns lead to early maturation of the corn crop. With above normal temperatures in September and through October, harvest moistures were significantly dryer than normal. In spite of all of these extremes, many growers were still able to harvest greater than expected yields for both corn and soybeans.

2016 was a milestone year for Asgrow with the release of Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® Soybeans and XtendiMax™ with VaporGrip™ Technology herbicide* for in-season use. This combination of high yielding genetics and herbicide options will give growers new choices for managing tough to control weeds.

DEKALB® and Asgrow® performance was awesome again this year. From top to bottom, the DEKALB and Asgrow portfolios offer growers the most consistent, stable yields over a range of environments. Take a look at the information we have put together in this book. We think you’ll find that, in spite of less than ideal commodity prices, we can help you reliably maximize revenues.

A HUGE thanks goes out to all cooperators, without your efforts this book would not be possible.

Your Northern Illinois Technical Agronomists,

Jim Donnelly, Erika Parker and Mark Schultz

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2016 ILeVO® Seed Treatment Results

Overview: These trials evaluate the potential benefit of ILeVO® seed treatment for management and protection of soybeans from SDS (Sudden Death Syndrome). There were 85 different side-by-side trials comparing base Acceleron® Seed Applied Solutions STANDARD and Acceleron® Seed Applied Solutions STANDARD + ILeVO®, including 5 different Asgrow® products with varying tolerance levels to SDS were conducted across the state.

Observations:Across all 85 locations, the addition of ILeVO® provided an average +2.3 bu/acre advantage versus the treatment without ILeVO®. Readers should note however that there was a wide range in disease development levels across the state. Dry conditions during the first half of the growing season for a good chunk of the state limited SDS infection, while the northern portion of the state saw significant pressure from the disease due to cold, wet conditions during and after emergence, with abundant rain throughout the year. This is part of the explanation as to why earlier products tended to show more response than later products in these trials. Where susceptible products were used and severe visual symptoms were apparent, significant yield advantages were realized from the treatment.

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should be no surprise that yield gains from a seed treatment targeted towards protection against SDS would be greater in fields that were planted early versus late; 2016 data depicts just that, with April treatments showing a significant advantage, and June treatments seeing no advantage.

AG2535 BrandSDS Rating = 6

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The image at left is an aerial image of a replicated trial in Rochelle, IL. Significant SDS was noted all across Northern Illinois. This plot was planted in late April, and disease was fairly prevalent at this location. Two products were replicated, one being susceptible and one being tolerant. Note the visual differences in the susceptible product, while even a product rated strong on SDS still shows visual differences to the treatment. The results from that individual trial are also shown.

Key Takeaway:The decision to use a fully-loaded seed treatment can be tough to make when one is uncertain of whether or not the right weather conditions will show up for SDS. Severity of SDS is inconsistent from year to year, in large part due to varying weather conditions. As this data shows, more risk for pathogen development is involved with earlier planting, but also variables such as field disease history, crop rotation, and varietal tolerance are all important factors when assessing the potential risk that SDS could pose given a year with a conducive environment. With a continuous push for earlier and earlier planting to drive yields higher, based on our data, ILeVO® looks to be a very useful tool to enable earlier planting while subsequently minimizing the risk of yield loss from Sudden Death Syndrome.

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Soybean Planting Date Trials

In 2016, we conducted planting date studies at 3 locations across Illinois. In recent years more and more producers are pushing that early planting date window, and for good reason. Earlier planted beans tend to have more leaf area soaking up more sunlight and increasing photosynthate potential, as well as an increased number of nodes per plant– allowing for more podding potential.

This chart shows the average of three locations of planting date studies from 2016 (Auburn, Thomasboro and Rochelle). This data is not all that surprising, in that the earliest planting date yields the most, with descending yields the later the planting date. This isn’t necessarily absolute across years, as disease and moisture timing can affect relative performance of different planting dates contrary to the expected trend.

This graph represents data from the planting date trial in Rochelle. Here we utilized 4 different products to show any possible differences of planting date by product. All in all, there were no major differences, though AG24X7 Brand tended to elevate in mid to late planting dates.

We did not test any products that were very susceptible to SDS in this trial. Had we done so, we suspect that because of heavy disease presence at the site, a significant penalty from early planting would have occurred with that product. Be sure to check out the ILeVO® Seed Treatment trial portion of this book.

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Varietal Response As It Relates to Row Width and Population

Background:Much attention is paid to corn product yield response relative to row width and populations. However, with soybeans, yield response by product, to those same factors can be hard to come by. One could assume that products would perform differently in various row widths and populations based on their plant growth characteristics. Questions about plant populations in soybeans are asked frequently when dealing with potential replant scenarios. What is the ideal rate?

Overview and Observations:This year at our Rochelle location we set up a trial using two different products: AG24X7 Brand with a medium height and bushy plant type, as well as AG27X7 Brand, which is more of a medium tall product with a medium bushy plant. Just like many fields in Northern Illinois struggled to emerge that were planted around Mother’s Day, this plot was no exception. While planting rates ranged from 60,000 to 160,000 seeds/acre, emergence numbers ended up much lower than the intended population. Final populations for each treatment are set on the individual bars in the graph. Complicating things somewhat is an apparent emergence difference between the two products as well.

Results Discussion:A few things can be gleaned from this, but one major observation is that even at extremely low plant populations, yields were still respectable. This response did seem to differ by brand, as there was no clear advantage to increasing populations for AG24X7 Brand in 20” and 30” rows, however AG27X7 Brand did seem to continue to climb with added populations, though a lack of a normal higher stand due to emergence issues complicates the interpretation. However, one thing is for certain: this definitely highlights the overall vast ability for all soybeans to overcome very thin populations and still deliver respectable yields. These things, combined with planting date effects, should be taken into account when making replant decisions for soybeans.

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2016 Fungicide Response Trials in Corn

Overview:Which DEKALB® corn products respond to fungicide is a common question we get every year. While genetic resistance to foliar fungal diseases plays a primary role in preventing yield loss from those pathogens, foliar fungicides are a valuable tool that can minimize those yield losses as well. Frustratingly, genetic resistance scores are not always a good indicator of what kind of yield gains a grower can see from tassel-time applications of fungicide. Because of this, we continue to test our products for their relative response to VT applications of fungicide.

Observations:This year, a total of 20 locations were treated with a fungicide, and yields and moistures for each product were compared to adjacent untreated checks. Environmental conditions varied across the state as usual, with some areas being extremely dry for the first half of the season, while others were never short on moisture. We also made an attempt to assess disease levels in these plots for correlation of response to yield increases, however most disease observations that were made at the time of applications generally yielded very low disease levels, and those continued for some time. This is important to note, in that often times some want to make sure they see abundant disease at tassel timing in order to justify an application. Considering all of this, of the 20 locations tested, 18 showed a positive yield effect, with the average yield increase coming in at 12.4 Bu/acre.

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DEKALB® Product Response to VT Foliar Fungicide

The above data represents a balanced data set, meaning that every product in the chart was represented at the exact same locations. Balanced data sets allow for more fair comparisons when making relative product performance observations. This set consists of 10 locations, with all of the above products tested at every one of those locations. Product response varied somewhat, though every product responded in a positive way, and mostly by double digits in yield. The average yield increase among these products at these locations was 14.4 bu/acre.

The above chart represents a data set in which products had to be tested in a minimum of 2 of the last 3 years. Any products with only one year of representation were omitted. While some jumping around occurs, one can begin to make out a trend of individual product response to tassel-time fungicides relative to other products.

Above is a data set which represents only products that were in all three testing years from 2014-2016. This is a balanced data set, in that each product was tested at every location represented in the data.

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residual herbicides

Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System, Roundup Ready PLUS® Crop Management Solutions, & LibertyLink® systemThis data is sourced from Monsanto Technology Development trials as well as external cooperators. A big thanks to all involved.

LEARNING: Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System & Roundup Ready PLUS® Crop Management Solutions yielded 4.8 and 2.9 bu/acre over LibertyLink® system. Performance compared to competitor showed a 79% win rate. This data is sourced from Monsanto Technology Development trials as well as external cooperators.

WEED CONTROL: CANOPY(GLYPHOSATE RESISTANT WATERHEMP POPULATION)

WEED CONTROL: END OF SEASON(GLYPHOSATE RESISTANT WATERHEMP POPULATION)

Asgrow® AG30X6 Brand Planted: 5/19/16Herbicide System:

PRE - Rowel® Herbicide + Xtendimax™ w/ VaporGrip™ TechnologyPOST - Roundup Xtend™ w/ VaporGrip™ Technology

Asgrow® AG30X6 Brand Planted: 5/19/16Herbicide System:

PRE - Rowel® Herbicide + Xtendimax™ w/ VaporGrip™ TechnologyPOST - Roundup Xtend™ w/ VaporGrip™ Technology

Becks 298L4 Planted: 5/19/16Herbicide System:

PRE - Authority® Maxx HerbicidePOST – Liberty® + Zidua®

Becks 298L4 Planted: 5/19/16Herbicide System:

PRE - Authority® Maxx HerbicidePOST – Liberty® + Zidua®

This information is for educational purposes only and is not an offer to sell Roundup Xtend™ with VaporGrip™ Technology. This product is not yet registered or approved for sale or use anywhere in the United States.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Roundup Ready® Xtend CropSystem yielded 4.8 bu/acre overLibertyLink® system.

• Roundup Ready PLUS® CropManagement Solutions yielded 2.9bu/acre over LibertyLink® system.

• 15 of 19 locations had a positiveyield compared to competitor.

• Using Roundup Ready PLUS® CropManagement Solutions can matchor exceed the LibertyLink® systemwhen using the correct residual/post program and has good yieldpotential.

2015 & 2016 Monsanto Systems Trials. (14 locations in 2015 and 19 locations in 2016 reporting yield data)* Significant at P ≤ 0.05 LSD of 1.6 bu Data as of November 7, 20161 Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System data = Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans treated with

dicamba, glyphosate and various residual herbicides2 LibertyLink® system data = LibertyLink® soybeans treated with Liberty® herbicide and various

2016 Monsanto Systems Trials. (19 locations in 2016 reporting yield data)* Significant at P ≤ 0.05 LSD of 2.1 bu Data as of November 7, 20161 Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System data = Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans treated with dicamba,

glyphosate and various residual herbicides2 Roundup Ready PLUS® Crop Management Solutions data = Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybeans

treated with glyphosate and various residual herbicides.3 LibertyLink® system data = LibertyLink® soybeans treated with Liberty® herbicide and various residual

herbicides.

SOYBEAN SYSTEMS YIELD – 2 YEAR SUMMARY5.4 BU/ACRE AVERAGE ADVANTAGE

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XtendiMax™ herbicide with VaporGrip™ Technology, which has received EPA approval and Illinois state approval, is the low volatility dicamba formulation within the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System. Roundup Xtend™ herbicide with VaporGrip™ Technology, a low-volatility dicamba and glyphosate pre-mix, is currently pending regulatory approval.

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Pending Regulatory ApprovalsThis information is for educational purposes only and is not an offer to sell Roundup Xtend™ Herbicide

with VaporGrip™ Technology. Roundup Xtend™ Herbicide with VaporGrip™ Technology is not yet registered or approved for sale or use anywhere in the United States. Xtendimax with VaporGrip Technology may not be approved in all states.

DMA or acid formulations of dicamba will NOT be permitted.

• Proprietary technology developed by Monsanto that helps prevent the formation of dicamba acid

• Significant reduction in volatility potential when using XtendiMax™ with VaporGrip™ Technology and Roundup Xtend™ withVaporGrip™ Technology as compared to commercially available dicamba formulations

• Will provide applicators confidence in on-target application of dicamba in combination with Application Requirements forsuccessful on-target applications

WHY VAPORGRIP™ TECHNOLOGY?

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LOW-VOLATILITY DICAMBA HERBICIDE FORMULATIONS

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS. Pending Regulatory Approvals.This information is for educational purposes only and is not an offer to sell Roundup Xtend™ Herbicide with VaporGrip™ Technology or XtendiMax™ Herbicide with VaporGrip™ Technology. Roundup Xtend™ and XtendiMax™ are not yet registered or approved for sale or use anywhere in the United States.DICAMBA HERBICIDE IS NOT CURRENTLY APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL IN-CROP USE WITH ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND® SOYBEANS, BOLLGARD II® XTENDFLEX® AND XTENDFLEX® COTTON.

Pending Regulatory Approvals

HERBICIDELow volatility XtendiMax™ herbicide

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AMMONIUM SULFATEAmmonium sulfate and ammonium-

based additives are prohibited in applications that include XtendiMax™

with VaporGrip™ Technology

APPLICATION RATEApply 22 fluid ounces per acre

for any single, in-crop application

SPRAY VOLUMEApply in a minimum of 10 gallons

of spray solution per acre

NOZZLESTo minimize drift, use nozzles

approved on the herbicide product label and operating pressures to

minimize driftable fines

SPRAY BOOM HEIGHTDo not exceed a boom height of

24 inches above target pest or crop canopy. Excessive boom height will

increase the potential for drift.

WEED HEIGHTSpray weeds that are less than 4 inches tall

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is between 3 and 10 mph

DOWNWIND BUFFERMaintain the required label buffer

to protect sensitive areas

SUSCEPTIBLE CROPSDo not apply when wind is blowing toward adjacent susceptible crops

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SUMMARY OF APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSThe XtendiMax™ herbicide with VaporGrip™ Technology application requirements are intended to help maximize weed control with on-target applications and minimize the potential of off-target movement.THIS SUMMARY IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR READING AND FOLLOWING ALL PRODUCT LABELING.

Visit XtendiMaxApplicationRequirements.com for approved tank-mix partners and nozzles.

To report any incidence of nonperformance of this product against a particular weed species, call 1-844-RRXTEND.

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Plant Height and Shading Effect on Yield

This graph is an average of all three locations. Each bar represents an individual row. All blue bars are rows of the block of the short product, while the green bars represent the tall adjacent product. When averaged together, the row of the shorter product right next to the taller corn averaged about 25 bu/acre less than the other 10 rows of shorter corn, while the 1st row of the taller product next to the shorter product averaged about 20 bu better than the average of the other 3 rows of the taller product. This information is particularly interesting when you think about plot data. The fewer the number of rows per product, the more detrimental this shading affect could have on the outcome of some products. For instance, a short product entered into a 4-row plot adjacent to a taller product on one or both sides could be significantly affected, and would not be a true reflection on yield.

We established these trials at three different locations in the state in 2016, those being Auburn, Monmouth and Rochelle. At each of these locations, two DEKALB® products were chosen, one short statured product and one tall. DKC66-40RIB Brand Blend and DKC62-77RIB Brand Blend were chosen for Auburn and Monmouth, and DKC57-97RIB Brand Blend and DKC57-75RIB Brand Blend at Rochelle. Each product was planted in blocks, with the short statured product planted between two blocks of the tall product. At harvest, each row was then harvested individually to detect row-by-row yield.

Overview:This year we set out to demonstrate the effects tall products have on yield of shorter products as a result of shading. Much of this has little in-field applicability, however it can play a legitimate role in determining product performance from plot data. While these effects have already been demonstrated, little attention is paid to this effect when growers are trying to determine product performance from plot data, when the effect has the potential to be profound.

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These are the individual results from the Rochelle location in Northern Illinois. Twice replicated, this shows the huge impact on the outside rows of both products, both increasing the yield of the outside row on the taller product, as well as severely reducing the yield of the outside row of the short product. This trial suggested the possibility that the impact may not be limited solely to the outside

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This chart shows the overall effect the impact these height differences could have on BOTH products should they be surround be a product opposite their height characteristic. Extrapolated from our Rochelle trial, yield differences were so drastic in those outside rows, that the effect still remains even in an 8 row plot. Only when the center 6 rows were used to represent the actual yield did the effect go away, and show their “true” yields. Much of this can explain why exceptionally tall products can show stellar performance in plot data, yet fail to meet expectations in a field setting of just one product.

Summary:The impact that plant height can have on adjacent products can be potentially significant, depending on height differences. This level of impact is not absolute as the amount of height difference would likely make a huge difference. This effect is most important when considering product performance in strip trial plots where an effort is not made to arrange by plant height. The most extreme effect would likely occur when an extremely short product is surrounded by a very tall one, and vice versa. Growers and agronomists interpreting plot data should always take this data into account when both viewing plot data results, as well as establishing plot lineups to make the most fair comparison as possible.

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Soybean Foliar Fungicide Response Comparisons

Fungicide applications have grown in popularity across Central Illinois the last couple of years. In our trials, we have seen an average yield increase of 5.0 bu/acre in the last 3 years. In 2016, across 13 locations, we saw an average yield increase of 6.5 bu/acre. Our data showed an average response in 2014 of 5.2 bu/acre, and an average 3.3 bu/acre response in 2015. In our 2016 comparisons, the beans treated with a foliar fungicide application yielded more than the untreated 100% of the time, and the yield increase was enough to pay for the cost of application 77% of the time. 2016 is the highest win rate we have seen. The previous 2 years it has been an 80% win rate. Like most things, it doesn’t win 100% of the time, or pay 100% of the time, but the average increase in our data delivers a positive return on investment, yielding close to a 2:1 return. Applications of foliar fungicides during pod set and grain fill help protect yield potential, reduce disease pressure, and potentially reduce plant stress.

Soybean In-Season FungicideResponse Comparisons

Studies located across Central Illinois in 2014,2015 & 2016

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Background:The interest in cover crops has continued to increase as growers are looking for more ways to be better stewards of the land, improve soil health, as well as increase yield at the same time. One challenge with utilizing cover crops in northern climates is that opportunities to seed cover crops in the fall are very limited. Often times by the time corn is harvested, our temperatures have dipped down to the point that it allows for very little time for proper germination and establishment. This fall was obviously an exception to that, but we can’t really count on that every year. Some growers, researchers and agronomists are investigating a way to cheat the system: early interseeding.Cover crop interseeding involves drilling or broadcasting cover seed into standing corn at approximately V5. The theory behind this is that early seeding allows the cover to germinate and get established, go dormant through the growing season under intense shading, and then take off once the crop reaches maturity and is harvested. By waiting until V5, the hopes is that cover becomes established past the critical weed-free period and has little to no impact on corn yield.

Observations and Summary:Establishment of the different covers varied by crop. Best crop establishment occurred with the annual ryegrass, which had a very extensive cover by corn canopy, however this died off 2/3 the way through the season and did not recover. Crimson clover and vetch both established very well. The peas in the Rye/Pea Mix did not establish very well ,likely due to the broadcast method. Tillage radish establishment was also fairly weak. The crimson clover appears to have a nice positive impact on yield. According to the data, tillage radish did the same thing, however the lack of good establishment puts some level of question into that result, and other studies suggest the opposite effect. Annual rye appeared to have a very negative impact on yield, likely either due to allelotoxic effects of rye or competition. Vetch also appeared to have a negative impact on yield. More work needs to be done to assess the true impact on this method, and we hope to continue this trial in the future.

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In 2015 a single location demonstration trial was designed to look at phantom yield loss in corn. The trial consisted of 2 products and 3 harvest timings. That demo revealed an overall yield loss of 16.8 bu/acre as the corn lost 7.7 points of moisture. The demo also showed that there are differences between each product’s dry down rate. The demo also lead to more questions than answers and the need for additional testing. In 2016 the demo was expanded to 4 on farm locations. The test consisted of 4 different products, each harvested at different moisture levels. The goal was to capture yield data at roughly 30%, 25%, 20% and 15% moisture levels. Not all locations were picked at the same moisture levels, leading to some data analysis challenges.

The graphs below are a summary of all locations. The graph in Figure 1 is the overall summary data for the entire study. We took the average yield of all products across the entire study, then compared the average yield of the products in each harvest window . Historically studies have suggested the ideal harvest moisture to optimize yield is somewhere in the 22-24% range. These data support that hypothesis, as the products harvested at that moisture yielded 2.2 bu above the overall average. The yield levels at all other harvest timings fell below the average yield for all combined data points.

The graph in Figure 2 takes a look at how each individual product performed in relation to its average over all harvest timing intervals. There is some noise in the data, but overall it is easy to see that 2 of 4 products lost more yield than the other 2 as they approached 15% moisture.

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Phantom yield loss is generally thought to be the result physical loss and physiological loss. Physical losses are driven by stalk lodging, ear drop, and head shelling. But studies have shown that physiological loss through kernel respiration can actually decrease kernel dry weight and is responsible for a portion of the yield loss. At 2 of the locations, kernels on the ground were counted after harvest to determine physical loss. Even though losses did increase as the harvest moisture decreased (by almost 2x), the losses were all still below an average 1 bu/acre. This could vary from operator to operator depending on several factors. While the mystery of phantom yield loss continues, we will continue to look for product-specific differences and how this phenomenon may impact other data we leverage, such as typical corn plot data with various maturities. Bear in mind, it can also come into play when comparing fields and/or products on farm when harvested at different times.

The 4 graphs on this page are the actual yield data from each location. Notice that at every location, the maximum yields were achieved in that 22-24% moisture range.

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2016 Corn Planting Depth Demonstration

In 2016 we conducted planting depth demonstrations in corn to show the penalties to particular planting depths. While erroneous planting depths are rarely intentional, often the result of an accidental setting, mismanaged down force, changing soil conditions, etc., the consequence remains the same. Below are the results of our demonstration.

Ideal planting depths should be about 2 - 2.25”. Again this year we saw a greater penalty for being too shallow vs. too deep. While conventional thinking might lead to the notion that shallow planting may lead to quicker emergence due to warmer shallow soil, the opposite often becomes the case. The shallower the depth the wider swings in temperature. In addition, diurnal fluctuations in moisture content, arguably more important in emergence uniformity, are often greater at the shallow depth. Because shallow-planted seeds often don’t emerge as evenly, they often lack root mass and stalk diameter as well, which ultimately affects yield. Generally speaking, we get more worried about plant spacing, because we can see it, but in reality, consistent planting depth is more important than plant spacing. It’s harder to see and detect, therefore it is often overlooked.

This Northern Illinois study used slightly different depths, but the overall trend was the same. Last to emerge in this scenario was the shallowest depth, 3/4”, and the 4” depth was not far behind the 2”. We also saw more rooting/lodging issues with the 3/4” depth due to where crown establishment occurred in the soil profile.

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The economic impact of corn rootworm (CRW) continues to remain an important threat for Illinois corn producers. The overall impact of CRW includes yield losses in first-year corn as well as the sustained threat to continuous corn fields. Following the reduction in overall CRW densities due to saturated spring soils after larval hatch in 2015, the populations appear to be rebounding after optimum environmental conditions for larval development in 2016.

Our state-wide survey of soybeans and corn indicate that this increase in beetle densities spans the state, with above threshold observations primarily occurring in central IL. Throughout 2016, we also observed an increase in northern corn rootworm densities across the state and expect the threat level of both WCR and NCR to increase into 2017, assuming environmental conditions detrimental to corn rootworm survivability do not occur. Keep in mind that female corn rootworms are capable of laying up to 1,000 eggs which can increase overall densities in a matter of a few years.

• Our lead BMP practice is rotating the field to a non-host crop such as soybeans, which breaks the corn rootworm life cycle.

• Another strong option is for growers to plant SmartStax® RIBComplete® corn products that provide dual mode-of-action(pyramided) Bt traits and delivers excellent protection.

• If rotation or SmartStax® RIB Complete® corn products are not viable options, consider using soil-applied insecticides in combination with products that do not provide Bt protection from CRW.

SmartStax® RIB Complete® corn products continue to provide optimal root protection according to our trait comparison studies which have spanned IL for the past few years.

These products express two below-ground Bt traits which work together to protect roots and preserve yield. As CRW management decisions are made this winter, it’s important to remember that there are no adequate rescue treatments to control CRW feeding below ground.

Preston SchraderTech Development Rep

In conclusion, we encourage farmers to follow recommended Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices, including cultural control tactics, scouting, and the appropriate use of pest thresholds and sampling. For those fields with greater than expected corn rootworm damage, we recommend the implementation of best management practices (BMPs). These BMPs provide practical solutions to reduce rootworm populations, limit rootworm damage which protects yield and focus on insect resistance management. The BMPs are as follows:

SAI = Soil applied insecticide

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Three powerful technologies, now in the indus-try’s lowest application rate

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TagTeam LCO XC technology combines a specially-selected rhizobia inoculant with the proven performance of

the LCO (lipo-chitooligosaccharides) molecule, and the phosphate-solubilizing benefits of Penicillium bilaiae.

Together, they can work to improve access to nutrients and maximize yield potential.

Benefits of Using TagTeam LCO XC Technology:

• More space on your seed for additional treatments

• Increased nitrogen fixation through nodule formation

• Greater availability of soil and fertilizer phosphate

• Improved phosphate availability supports root andshoot growth

• Greater opportunity for the development ofnitrogen-fixing nodules

• 120 days on-seed life (with many seed treatments)*

• Now in a more convenient, easy-to-handle package

How the Technology Works:

1. Freeing PhosphatePenicillium bilaiae releases bound mineral forms ofsoil and fertilizer phosphate, making it more availableto the plant.

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a. Needing nitrogen, the plant releases flavonoidsto signal rhizobia.

b. Sensing the flavonoids, the rhizobia signal LCOback to the plant.

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10 billion (1 x 1010) viable cfu/ml Bradyrhizobium japonicum

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Product DetailsPackaging may vary.

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Tioxazafen (3-phenyl-5-(2-thienyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole)

• Novel MOA (mitochondrial translation; not neurotoxic)

• Favorable safety profile

• A low water solubility product with translaminaractivity that allows the product to stay in the rootzone more effectively

Pending Regulatory Approvals

Future Broad-Spectrum Nematode Control From a Monsanto Proprietary Nematicide to Be Branded As:

Commercialization is dependent on multiple factors, including successful conclusion of the regulatory process. The information presented herein is provided for educational purposes only, and is not and shall not be construed as an offer to sell, or a recommendation to use, any unregistered pesticide, including but not limited to NemaStrike™ Technology, for any purpose whatsoever. It is a violation of federal law to promote or offer to sell an unregistered pesticide.

Individual results may vary, and performance may vary from location to location and from year to year. This result may not be an indicator of results you may obtain as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible.

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CORN SOYBEANS COTTON

PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE VS. COMPETITIVE STANDARD2-YEAR AVERAGE

NemaStrike™ Technology demonstrates a consistently strong in-field performance advantagevs. competitive standards across crops in second year of expanded broad acre field testing.

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2016 ACCELERON® SEED APPLIED SOLUTIONS MONSANTO BIOAG™ QUICKROOTS® PRODUCT EFFECT ON CORN YIELD RESPONSE

This year, QuickRoots® planter box seed treatment was compared to the Acceleron® Seed Applied Solutions

STANDARD at 135 locations across the state of Illinois, in a collaborative effort to explore microbial

responses across a broad geography. One product with Acceleron Seed Applied Solutions STANDARD was

planted in a side by side next to the same product with QuickRoots applied to the seed prior to planting.

In 2016 across all 135 locations, an average +2.8 bu/acre yield response was observed by applying QuickRoots

to seed. Last year, trial work showed a +7.3 bu/acre response in Southern Illinois testing at 13 locations so we

wanted to explore more in depth, and did a cut by planting dates to help explain the variability from year to year.

QuickRoots technology is a microbial seed inoculant that can improve nutrient availability. The Bacillus

amyloliquefaciens and Trichoderma virens based treatment helps increase availability and uptake of

nitrogen, phosphate and potassium. Its ability to release nutrients from the soil helps maximize the

effectiveness of your inputs and your corn’s yield potential.

OVERVIEW:

OBSERVATIONS:

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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EFFECT OF CROP ROTATION

Trial Establishment: 11 locations. Each location had the same set of products in each rotation but products did vary by location. Results By Location: • Corn on corn yielded less than rotated by an average of 17 bu/acre (about 7%). • Corn on corn yielded less in all 11 plots, with a range of 6 to 40bu/acre • In 2014 and 2015, data showed the corn on corn penalty was 13.4 and 19 bu/acre respectfully.• Interesting note: the location with the smallest yield loss this year had the largest last year.• At Flanagan and Rochelle, we had each rotation with and without fungicide. Both locations had a positive response to fungicide

but it did not erase the corn on corn yield penalty. • The trial at DEKALB®, which had the greatest yield loss, did not receive fungicide but neither did the Monmouth location. • Generally speaking 2016 was a “good” year for corn on corn. • The 3 year running average for our agronomic trials, shows a 7.4% reduction in yield for corn on corn.Results By Product:• We are often asked if a product “works good corn on corn?” How do you define “working good?” Does that mean a product that

does almost as well corn on corn as it does on a rotated acre? If so, do such products exist? All products exhibit more variable performance corn on corn but finding a product that performs consistently better or worse than average corn on corn is not as easy as you may think. Often these recommendations are based on experiences that are not captured within the realm of a trial trying to evaluate the effects of crop rotation on germplasm.

• This year we had 7 rotation comparison plots that contained these 7 products. • The average corn on corn penalty was 16 bu/acre in this data set. • Individual product yield penalties ranged from 11 to 19 bu/acre which is +/- 5 bu of the average penalty.• To further muddy the water, responses from year to year tend to bounce around. • What does best corn on corn tends to be what is doing best in rotation. Knowing the disease history of your corn on corn field,

should still help drive your product selection for the corn on corn acre.

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PROTECTION FROM THE TOP 5 YIELD-ROBBING DISEASES

• ANTHRACNOSE STALK ROT• GRAY LEAF SPOT• GOSS’S WILT• NORTHERN CORN LEAF BLIGHT• SOUTHERN RUST

PROTECT YOUR FIELDS FROM PLANT DISEASES WITH

DEKALB ® DISEASE SHIELD™

Enhanced disease protection for maximizing yield potential.

Every year, farmers face the risk of plant diseases that can significantly reduce their yields and profitability.

WHAT’S AT RISK:

9.8 BU/ACRE1Gray leaf spot can result in an average yield loss of:

Value Added Traits: SSRIB= SmartStax® RIB Complete® corn blend; VT2PRIB= VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® corn blend

DKC64-34RIBBRAND BLEND

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DEKALB® Disease Shield™ Product

DEKALB® Disease Shield™ Corn Product Plant Health ResultsCompetitor Product

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2016 LOCAL YIELD RESULTSBRAND BLEND

in 223 trials across Northern Illinois

+17.9 bu/acre average advantage vs. Competitive Products

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• does not account for yearly variation (e.g., FCR-2014, AER-2012, DER-2009)• does not account for potentially susceptible germplasm (e.g., Physoderma-Iowa)

• does not consider lack of in-season control (e.g., CLN)• based on estimated impact on yield – does not account for other factors (lodging, etc.)

1 Estimated macroeconomic impact and risk of yield loss from corn diseases: summarized across commercial products with a 6 rating (1 best-9worst) in corn growing regions of the U.S. known for presence of each disease. Impact in individual fields and on products with ratings above or below 6 will vary. SOURCES:

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Acceleron® Seed Applied Solutions With Enhanced Disease Control

• Improved yield by an average of3.1 Bu/acre over six years of testingversus Acceleron

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Comes on all DEKALB® Disease Shield™ products.

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Acceleron® B-200 SATA Biological Product for Soybeans Containing Plant-Derived FlavonoidsAcceleron B-200 SAT will come on all upstream-treated Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybean products treated with Acceleron® Seed Applied Solutions ELITE

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Enhanced nutrient availability and uptake: Can lead to a healthier crop and

increased yield potential

Acceleron® B-200 SAT


ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Acceleron®, Monsanto BioAg & Design™, Optimize® and TagTeam® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2016 Monsanto Company. 7A4S164309

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Acceleron® B-300 SATA Biological Product for CornWill come on all NEW for 2017 DEKALB® products

Penicillium bilaiae is a microbe that grows along plant roots and can:• Increase nutrient availability and uptake• Improve nutrient access• Enhance root and shoot development• Increase yield potential

Trials demonstrated significant

corn root development with

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Planting Rate EstimatorMaximizing yield and profit potential is about placing the best seed product for your field at its optimal planting rate. This is a goal shared by every farmer, but every farmer has different field conditions, soil types, weather and a variety of other agronomic factors. To optimize management recommendations, Monsanto’s Product Characterization Team evaluates the effects of planting rates on yield potential across multiple environments.

The data that makes up those recommendations is thanks to specialized research machinery developed by Monsanto that allows Monsanto researchers to organize and precisely manage seed and information for field trials. This automated planter has the capacity to evaluate multiple populations of products at multiple row widths at a single testing location. This capability leads to more than 4,300 unique cell rows of seed in a single field, allowing Monsanto to make more than 100,000 yield observations in one season. The massive amount of data collected from testing

programs using the specialized research machinery can help farmers select the right seeds and planting rates to help you achieve maximum yield and profit potential.

The planting rate tool found in AgAhead® is an excellent resource for combining Monsanto’s research data with your own economic factors. This web based tool (www.aganytime.com/dekalb/tools/Pages/My-Seed-Rate) is easy to use and will help you fine tune a planting rate based on your own seed cost, marketing goal and projected yield. The example that is shown here is for DKC64-87RIB Brand Blend grown in Peoria County. You can clearly see that while predicted maximum yield is achieved at 43,200 seeds per acre – given the economic constraints – predicted optimum economic yield is achieved at 36,000 seed per acre.

Take some time and access this tool. Every product has a unique yield response to planting rate that can vary by location. This tool leverages Monsanto’s extensive product knowledge over a wide range of geography. By entering your own information, you will be able to see how changes in yield, expense and selling price can affect your planting rate.

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EAR FLEX DEMO

Background• Corn breeders strive to increase yield.• Yield is determined by 1) # ears per acre, 2) kernels per ear, 3) size of

kernels• Ear size hasn’t changed dramatically over the years, but yield has (as you

can see with the photograph on the bottom of the page).• Increased yield has been due in large part to corn’s ability to retain good

ear size (and standability) under various stresses.• Plant population is one of the most consistent and controllable stresses.• Today’s corn products are bred to perform best at ‘higher’ populations.• A true fixed ear corn will produce the same size ear regardless of

population.

• A true flex ear corn will produce huge ears at low populations but go barren at high populations.• Many of the corn products of today are some degree of semi-fixed or semi-flex as their ear size increases some with lower populations (ear flex) but generally don’t go barren under ‘higher’ populations, which is a benefit of the fixed product.

• Ears can flex in 3 different ways—ear length, ear girth, and kernel size

Trial/Demo Establishment and Summary• Trial was established at 2 locations to observe

products’ reactions to different populations. • All products showed a very strong positive response

from 25K to 35K.• All but 1 showed a positive response from 35K to 45K. • Although 45K did have the highest overall average

yield, the 35K planting rate gave the best economic return.

Figure XEars of corn from open pollinated product from 1916 compared to ears of DKC54-38RIB Brand Blend and DKC55-20RIB Brand Blend show that ear size hasn’t changed dramatically in the past 100 years. The ability to have more of these ears per acre has served us well for higher yield potential

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2016 Spatial Yield Trials2016 ushered in some changes to our spatial yield trial program. Fieldscript® Testing Network (FTN) plots were originally designed to use spatial yield data to shape Fieldscript® management recommendations. Fieldscript® has evolved and so have FTN plots – into DEKALB® Knowledge Challenge (DKC) plots. DKC plots are field scale trials that collect spatial yield data on multiple DEKALB® brands over a wide range of soil types and management variables. By using the plot cooperators own management inputs and collecting their yield monitor data we can see how each DEKALB brand reacts to those input decisions and environmental stresses. The true value of the DKC plots are realized when the data is pooled and evaluated using advanced spatial analysis tools. These data can be separated by such factors as soil texture, productivity index or drainage class. This type of analysis can lead to more accurate product placement recommendations and ultimately increases in potential profitability.

The DKC plots printed in the following pages are just examples of the type of data we are able to capture using these important trials. Yield is mapped for each brand in the plot and a separate table summarizes the yield for each entry by soil type. It’s easy to see how consistent the DEKALB lineup is across each field.

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DEKALB® KNOWLEDGE CHALLENGE PLOT REPORTHarvesting the Power of Spatial Data

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2016 Corn Individual Trial Report by SoilCooperator: Benoit FarmsTrial County: Kankakee, IllinoisTrial Name: US20 CAJ CG FTN 879549569644582

Report Created: November 09, 2016

Trial Type: Commercial - FTNPlanting Date: April 24, 2016Harvest Date: November 02, 2016Planting Rate: 34,000 Seeds/Acre

Previous Crop: Corn-GrainTillage Type: Conventional

Irrigation: NoRow Width: --- ---

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2016 Corn Individual Trial Report by SoilCooperator: Benoit FarmsTrial County: Kankakee, IllinoisTrial Name: US20 CAJ CG FTN 879549569644582


Trial Type: Commercial - FTNPlanting Date: April 24, 2016Harvest Date: November 02, 2016Planting Rate: 34,000 Seeds/Acre



LegendSoils (Columns in descending order by area):1Ashkum – Ashkum silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes

2Elliott – Elliott silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes


PRODUCT DATA PLOT LEVEL DATA YIELD BY SOIL

Plot # Seed Brand Product Type Traits RM Yield Rank Yield Moisture Ashkum1 Elliott2 Elliott3

1 DEKALB DKC56-45RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 106 4 227 15.0 229 224 2302 DEKALB DKC57-97RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 107 7 225 15.0 225 223 2273 DEKALB DKC58-06RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 108 6 226 15.5 233 223 2244 DEKALB DKC61-54RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 111 2 232 15.5 233 231 2335 DEKALB DKC62-77RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 112 1 236 14.8 239 236 2346 DEKALB DKC64-87RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 114 3 228 15.3 232 228 2257 DEKALB DKC63-60RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 113 4 227 15.8 230 227 2238 DEKALB DKC63-71RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 113 9 217 15.6 220 217 2149 DEKALB DKC64-34RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 114 8 223 16.0 225 222 222

Field Avg 227 15.4 230 226 226

Entries with less than 295 feet of row length are not listed for the Yield by Soil results, but are included in the plot averages. All yield values are in Bu/A. Yield values are adjusted to 15.0% moisture. Product Type: B = Brand, V = Variety, NA = Not Applicable. Green highlight designates the top five yield values per soil type. Report includes top four soils based on acreage.

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2016 Corn Individual Trial Report by SoilCooperator: DAVID MICKLEYTrial County: Whiteside, IllinoisTrial Name: US20 CAC CG FTN 879549415350983


Trial Type: Commercial - FTNPlanting Date: April 18, 2016Harvest Date: October 11, 2016Planting Rate: 34,000 Seeds/Acre



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2016 Corn Individual Trial Report by SoilCooperator: DAVID MICKLEYTrial County: Whiteside, IllinoisTrial Name: US20 CAC CG FTN 879549415350983





LegendSoils (Columns in descending order by area):

1Elburn – Elburn silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes

2Waukegan – Waukegan silt loam, 5 to 10 percentslopes, eroded

3Littleton – Littleton silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes


Plot # Seed Brand Product Type Traits RM Yield Rank Yield Moisture Elburn1 Waukegan2 Littleton3

1 DEKALB DKC54-38RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 104 9 243 17.3 249 2382 DEKALB DKC55-20RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 105 9 243 17.7 247 2393 DEKALB DKC58-06RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 108 2 256 18.6 263 2484 DEKALB DKC61-54RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 111 4 251 19.4 258 2405 DEKALB DKC62-77RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 112 7 248 20.0 253 2396 DEKALB DKC63-60RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 113 7 248 20.1 2487 DEKALB DKC63-71RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 113 5 249 19.9 255 2388 DEKALB DKC64-34RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 114 1 265 20.7 266 2649 DEKALB DKC64-87RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 114 3 252 19.9 252 253

10 DEKALB DKC66-74RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 116 5 249 21.1 251Field Avg 250 19.5 255 241 252


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2016 Corn Individual Trial Report by SoilCooperator: DOUG VANHOVELNTrial County: Iroquois, IllinoisTrial Name: US20 CAH CG FTN 879549840452642


Trial Type: Commercial - FTNPlanting Date: April 21, 2016Harvest Date: September 29, 2016Planting Rate: 36,000 Seeds/Acre



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2016 Corn Individual Trial Report by SoilCooperator: DOUG VANHOVELNTrial County: Iroquois, IllinoisTrial Name: US20 CAH CG FTN 879549840452642


Trial Type: Commercial - FTNPlanting Date: April 21, 2016Harvest Date: September 29, 2016Planting Rate: 36,000 Seeds/Acre



LegendSoils (Columns in descending order by area):1Martinton – Martinton silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes

2Milford – Milford silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes

3Selma – Selma loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes


Plot # Seed Brand Product Type Traits RM Yield Rank Yield Moisture Martinton1 Milford2 Selma3

1 DEKALB DKC58-06RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 108 5 252 16.1 261 261 2472 DEKALB DKC61-54RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 111 3 261 17.2 269 279 2553 DEKALB DKC62-77RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 112 1 264 16.8 311 299 2444 DEKALB DKC63-60RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 113 7 248 18.1 260 261 2425 DEKALB DKC64-87RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 114 4 260 16.8 252 264 2616 DEKALB DKC63-71RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 113 8 246 18.6 245 254 2437 DEKALB DKC64-34RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 114 5 252 18.7 260 256 2488 DEKALB DKC66-74RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 116 2 262 19.1 261 267 259

Field Avg 256 17.7 265 268 250

Entries with less than 295 feet of row length are not listed for the Yield by Soil results, but are included in the plot averages. All yield values are in Bu/A. Yield values are adjusted to 15.0% moisture. Product Type: B = Brand,V = Variety, NA = Not Applicable. Green highlight designates the top five yield values per soil type. Report includes top four soils based on acreage.

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2016 Corn Individual Trial Report by SoilCooperator: Not AvailableTrial County: Henderson, IllinoisTrial Name: US20 CAA CG FTN 879549568886469


Trial Type: Commercial - FTNPlanting Date: May 09, 2016Harvest Date: October 24, 2016Planting Rate: 36,000 Seeds/Acre

Previous Crop: Corn-GrainTillage Type: Conservation: Strip-Till

Irrigation: NoRow Width: 30 Inches

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2016 Corn Individual Trial Report by SoilCooperator: Not AvailableTrial County: Henderson, IllinoisTrial Name: US20 CAA CG FTN 879549568886469


Trial Type: Commercial - FTNPlanting Date: May 09, 2016Harvest Date: October 24, 2016Planting Rate: 36,000 Seeds/Acre

Previous Crop: Corn-GrainTillage Type: Conservation: Strip-Till



1Mannon – Mannon silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes

2Seaton – Seaton silt loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes,eroded

3Joy – Joy silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes

4Greenbush – Greenbush silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes


Plot # Seed Brand Product Type Traits RM Yield Rank Yield Moisture Mannon1 Seaton2 Joy3 Greenbush4

1 DEKALB DKC56-45RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 106 9 214 14.4 217 2152 DEKALB DKC57-97RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 107 10 195 14.7 197 2023 DEKALB DKC58-06RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 108 7 218 15.3 217 2244 DEKALB DKC61-54RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 111 3 225 15.6 226 2265 DEKALB DKC62-77RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 112 5 219 15.1 221 215 2246 DEKALB DKC63-60RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 113 8 217 15.9 213 219 2167 DEKALB DKC63-71RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 113 3 225 16.6 223 225 2308 DEKALB DKC64-34RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 114 1 235 16.5 239 238 2259 DEKALB DKC64-87RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 114 2 226 15.6 225 232 217 22810 DEKALB DKC66-74RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 116 5 219 15.6 220 226 206 225

Field Avg 219 15.5 220 222 220 227


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2016 Corn Individual Trial Report by SoilCooperator: Not AvailableTrial County: Kankakee, IllinoisTrial Name: US20 CAJ CG FTN 879549569627532



Previous Crop: SoybeansTillage Type: Minimum


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2016 Corn Individual Trial Report by SoilCooperator: Not AvailableTrial County: Kankakee, IllinoisTrial Name: US20 CAJ CG FTN 879549569627532



Previous Crop: SoybeansTillage Type: Minimum


LegendSoils (Columns in descending order by area):1Ashkum – Ashkum silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes



Plot # Seed Brand Product Type Traits RM Yield Rank Yield Moisture Ashkum1 Elliott2

1 DEKALB DKC59-50RIB Brand Blend VT2PRIB 109 5 230 16.6 226 2362 DEKALB DKC54-38RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 104 14 219 15.8 221 2153 DEKALB DKC55-20RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 105 12 223 15.7 221 2264 DEKALB DKC56-45RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 106 10 225 15.9 224 2275 DEKALB DKC57-97RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 107 4 231 15.8 228 2356 PIONEER P0825AMXT NA AMXT 108 13 222 15.8 223 2217 DEKALB DKC58-06RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 108 2 235 16.0 231 2448 BECK'S 5939AMXT NA AMXT 109 15 218 16.3 215 2269 DEKALB DKC61-54RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 111 5 230 16.0 228

10 DEKALB DKC62-77RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 112 11 224 15.7 22111 PIONEER P1197AMXT NA AMXT 111 9 226 15.9 22612 DEKALB DKC63-71RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 113 15 218 16.3 21813 DEKALB DKC63-60RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 113 3 233 16.5 23314 DEKALB DKC64-34RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 114 1 247 16.4 24715 DEKALB DKC64-87RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 114 7 228 16.4 22816 PIONEER P1417AMX NA AMX 114 8 227 16.3 227

Field Avg 227 16.1 226 229


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2016 Corn Individual Trial Report by SoilCooperator: Not AvailableTrial County: Lee, IllinoisTrial Name: US20 CAC CG FTN 879549412687286


Trial Type: Commercial - FTNPlanting Date: May 23, 2016Harvest Date: November 09, 2016Planting Rate: 35,500 Seeds/Acre



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2016 Corn Individual Trial Report by SoilCooperator: Not AvailableTrial County: Lee, IllinoisTrial Name: US20 CAC CG FTN 879549412687286


Trial Type: Commercial - FTNPlanting Date: May 23, 2016Harvest Date: November 09, 2016Planting Rate: 35,500 Seeds/Acre




1Nachusa – Nachusa silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes

2Prairieville – Prairieville silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes

3Dickinson – Dickinson sandy loam, 2 to 5 percentslopes


Plot # Seed Brand Product Type Traits RM Yield Rank Yield Moisture Nachusa1 Prairieville2 Dickinson3

1 DEKALB DKC51-38RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 101 10 218 18.8 224 2162 DEKALB DKC55-20RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 105 8 228 18.6 227 2283 DEKALB DKC56-45RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 106 6 237 19.2 246 2194 DEKALB DKC57-97RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 107 9 224 19.2 222 2255 DEKALB DKC58-06RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 108 7 234 19.9 237 234 2316 DEKALB DKC61-54RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 111 4 240 19.6 240 241 2407 DEKALB DKC62-77RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 112 2 241 19.4 243 232 2448 DEKALB DKC63-60RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 113 2 241 20.4 249 227 2399 DEKALB DKC64-34RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 114 1 254 21.1 251 25610 DEKALB DKC64-87RIB Brand Blend SSRIB 114 5 239 19.8 243

Field Avg 236 19.6 238 228 242


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2012-2016 Replicated Plots from Soy Capital Ag Services, Heartland Bank Ag Services, and Busey Ag Services. Not all competitors planted in all locations. Head to head comparisons are plots where both DEKALB and competitor are included. For complete results visit: soycapitalag.com; busey.com/ag-services; hbtbank.com/ag-services

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CONSISTENCY MATTERS

EACH UNIT OF DEKALB® IS WORTH HOW MUCH MORE?

$/ACRE ADVANTAGE FOR DEKALB® OVER OTHER BRANDS

Head To Head Comparisons

vs. Dupont® Pioneer®

Head To Head Comparisons

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$0.00 $140.00$120.00$100.00$80.00

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ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON PESTICIDE LABELING. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW to use any pesticide product other than in accordance with its labeling. NOT ALL formulations of dicamba or glyphosate are approved for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans. ONLY USE FORMULATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELED FOR SUCH USES AND APPROVED FOR SUCH USE IN THE STATE OF APPLICATION. May not yet be approved in your state. Contact the U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency with any questions about the approval status of dicamba herbicide products for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans.Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Contact your Monsanto dealer or refer to Monsanto’s Technology Use Guide for recommended weed control programs.Individual results may vary, and performance may vary from location to location and from year to year. This result may not be an indicator of results you may obtain as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible.Always read and follow grain marketing and all other stewardship practices and pesticide label directions. Roundup Ready technology contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Agricultural herbicides containing glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Asgrow and the A Design®, Asgrow®, Genuity®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, Roundup Ready® and Roundup® and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. LibertyLink® is a registered trademark of Bayer. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2016 Monsanto Company. 42687 ED 12/9/16 Illinois

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LATEST INNOVATION Built on higher-yielding Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® technology, Asgrow® Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans offer the same strong yield potential provided from Asgrow. In addition, these soybean products offer exceptional disease resistance packages to protect their high

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ROBUST PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans have the first biotech trait in soybeans that combines glyphosate and dicamba herbicide tolerance. With advanced dicamba- and glyphosate-tolerant traits, combined with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans, the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System provides growers with the most effective system today.

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PROVEN PERFORMANCENo other brand can match the genetics and trait innovations that

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rest and offers you the best yield potential across your whole farm.

Source: Data as of November 10, 2016. Includes all 2016 market development trial data in Illinois sales region. All head-to-head comparisons are within +/- 0.2 day maturity. Data represents the Top volume Asgrow® Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® products in region indicated.

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2016 DEKALB® LEADERS

101-104 RMBrand Blends

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DKC60-67RIB

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Use side-by-side maps to compare critical data layers in your field, including yield, soil maps, population rate, and more.

Analyze yield by soil and seed type in each field, so you can make the best decisions for next season.

Field region reports help you understand specific areas in your fields and determine how different agronomic practices can impact performance, so you can build the best plan for next season.

Find out what’s happening beyond the end rows with imagery that can help identify issues early and prioritize scouting.

Vegetation maps help you monitor biomass over time and feature advanced color mapping to provide a higher level of image detail.

The true color overlay option provides real-world images of your fields, so you can compare this view to vegetation and scouting maps.

Scout more efficiently by dropping geo-located pins with images and notes when you spot potential issues on scouting maps, and share with agronomic advisors to save valuable time.

Stay on top of changing conditions that affect nitrogen availability in your fields. Monitor nitrogen by customizable zones, so you can spot potential shortfalls and ensure you have enough to meet your yield goals. By viewing nitrogen levels based on applications, crop stage, and weather, you can determine the optimal time and amount of nitrogen to apply.

View your nitrogen status across all fields and easily add or edit your nitrogen application data.

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• Exciting 101 RM product

• Excellent yield potential while maintainingexcellent drydown

• Amazing late season appearance andstandability

• Girthy ears with decent flex


• Very popular early RM corn for Northern IL

• Fast starting product with amazing emergence

• Excellent fit for tough soils and high potential soils

• Long slender ear with open husk that facilitates good drydown


• 107 RM product with dual purpose potential

• Much improved disease package and emergence over current 107 RM offerings

• Improved yield potential in all yield environments

• Consistent ear with improved Physoderma resistance

DKC58-06RIB BRAND BLEND DKC61-54RIB BRAND BLEND

• Sets a standard for yield potential in the 108 RM

• Exceptional performance in 2014 and 2015 trials

• Excellent late season plant health

• Position on Goss’ Wilt acres without hesitation

• Very good yield potential in Northern IL

• Great choice for poorly drained, high OM soils

• Excellent emergence, plant health and late season standability

• Increase populations in high yield environments

TOP PRODUCTS

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TOP PRODUCTS

DKC62-77RIB BRAND BLEND DKC63-71RIB BRAND BLEND

• Strong, consistent performance in 2014 and 2015

• High yield potential with very good stresstolerance

• Excellent Goss’ Wilt tolerance

• Slow starter but strong finisher

• Incredible top end yield potential

• Best placed on productive soils

• Prime candidate for foliar fungicide applications

• Avoid fields with history of Goss’ Wilt

• Exceptional emergence for a strong start

• Excellent disease package and plant health

• Solid performance in 2015 trials

• Strong performance on lighter soils in 2015

• Exciting new 114 RM product with outstanding yield potential

• Awesome disease package and plant health

• Excellent Goss’ Wilt score allows placement on affected acres

• Broadly adapted to fit on many different soils

• Broadly adapted to many soil types and yield levels

• Excellent plant health and agronomics

• Well suited to corn on con systems

• Responds well to high management




Denotes DEKALB® Disease Shield™ Product

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2016 Product Performance ResultsCORN


EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE FROM THIS LEAD 108 RM CORN!

KARL SCHULTZ Planted: 04/27/2016

Harvested: 10/29/2016

Bureau COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.

Product Yield Harvest Gross

Brand Brand Trait(s) RM (BU(56#)/A) Moisture Revenue

DEKALB DKC64-87RIB Ŧ SSRIB 114 256.3 16.4 844.35








Test Average 240.6 16.9 788.00

MIKE STETSON Planted: 05/16/2016

NEPONSET, Illinois Harvested: 10/28/2016










PIONEER P0825AMXT AMXT 108 235.2 18.2 757.87








Test Average 233.2 17.6 756.97

DALE MARCINIAK Planted: 04/25/2016

PRINCETON, Illinois Harvested: 09/26/2016

















Test Average 238.9 18.5 766.23

DOLL FARMS Planted: 04/18/2016

Arlington, Illinois Harvested: 09/15/2016

Bureau COUNTY





PIONEER P0636AMX AMX 106 250.8 28.0 709.78








Test Average 257.3 28.5 722.80

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MARTZ-SPEARS FARMS Planted: 04/26/2016

LANARK, Illinois Harvested: 09/28/2016

Carroll COUNTY Row Width: 20 In.






PIONEER P0636AMX AMX 106 258.5 24.2 770.93









Test Average 272.8 24.5 809.62

SMITH FARMING CORPORATION Planted: 05/07/2016

MILLEDGEVILLE, Illinois Harvested: 10/05/2016

















Test Average 267.8 23.6 803.62

DURWARD FARMS Planted: 05/08/2016

THOMSON, Illinois Harvested: 09/27/2016

















Test Average 240.4 25.4 705.64

STEVE STONER Planted: 04/25/2016

SHANNON, Illinois Harvested: 10/16/2016

















PIONEER P0157AMX AMX 101 236.1 21.0 734.14


Test Average 250.4 23.3 754.93


Ŧ = Brand Blend

SS = SmartStax® Corn VT3P = Genuity® VT Triple PRO® corn

SSRIB = SmartStax® RIB Complete® corn blend DGVT3P= DroughtGard® Hybrids with Genuity® VT Triple PRO® corn

VT2P = VT Double PRO® corn VT3PRIB = Genuity® VT Triple PRO® RIB Complete® corn blend

DGVT2P = DroughtGard® Hybrids with VT Double PRO® corn DGVT3PRIB = DroughtGard® Hybrids with Genuity® VT Triple PRO® RIB Complete® corn blend

VT2PRIB = VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® corn blend RR2 = Roundup Ready® Corn 2

DGVT2PRIB = DroughtGard® Hybrids with VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® corn blend

AMX = Optimum® AcreMax® XtraAMXT = Optimum® AcreMax® XTremeMyco = Mycogen®SSXRA = SmartStax® Refuge Advanced® 47


JOHN REIFSTECK

“ANYTIME WE HAVE A TOOL THAT HELPS US BETTER UTILIZE NITROGEN, IT’S A TOOL THE FARMERS NEED TO BE USING. IT DEMONSTRATES OUR STEWARDSHIP.”

ROBERT TEKAMPE Planted: 04/26/2016






PIONEER P0157AMX AMX 101 237.2 17.4 771.88














Test Average 252.1 18.3 810.34

RICK SMITH Planted: 04/20/2016

SADORUS, Illinois Harvested: 09/23/2016

Champaign COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.





Test Average 245.6 17.7 796.89

TOM WOOD Planted: 04/18/2016

FISHER, Illinois Harvested: 09/21/2016












Test Average 255.2 20.3 800.18

HELENA MAPLE PARK Planted: 04/27/2016

KIRKLAND, Illinois Harvested: 11/01/2016

DeKalb COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.







PIONEER P0636AMX AMX 106 244.8 19.7 774.13









Test Average 261.5 18.6 837.62


Ŧ = Brand Blend







AMX = Optimum® AcreMax® XtraAMXT = Optimum® AcreMax® XTremeMyco = Mycogen®SSXRA = SmartStax® Refuge Advanced®

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DAVID HOLTZ Planted: 04/25/2016

FARMER CITY, Illinois Harvested: 10/05/2016

DeWitt COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.










PIONEER P0825AMXT AMXT 108 213 16.3 702.59

Test Average 254.8 16.7 835.69

Planted: 04/25/2016


DeWitt COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.




DEKALB DKC58-06RIB Ŧ SSRIB 108 247 15.0 827.44












Test Average 241.8 16.5 795.31

Planted: 04/26/2016

Douglas COUNTY Harvested: 09/26/2016













Test Average 265.7 16.9 870.21

YOUNG FARMS Planted: 04/18/2016

NEWMAN, Illinois Harvested: 09/24/2016

Douglas COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.













BECK’S 6418SX SSRIB 114 261.6 19.8 826.03

BECK’S 6076SX SSRIB 110 249.4 17.5 810.70

Test Average 249.1 18.3 801.52

TODD SHUNK Planted: 04/16/2016

CAMARGO, Illinois Harvested: 09/20/2016

















Test Average 253.3 18.8 809.51

Ŧ = Brand Blend








CHOOSE NET REVENUE AND PERFORMANCE OVER TRICKS AND GIMMICKS

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JOHN PFLUM Planted: 04/22/2016

TUSCOLA, Illinois Harvested: 09/27/2016






PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 267.7 17.1 874.32






Test Average 270.6 16.3 891.94

YOUNG FARMS Planted: 04/18/2016

NEWMAN, Illinois Harvested: 09/26/2016














BECK’S 6418SX SSRIB 114 246.8 19.1 786.25

BECK’S 6076SX SSRIB 110 243.2 17.7 788.54

Test Average 236.8 18.0 764.85

MICKEY WILLIAMS Planted: 04/20/2016

ARCOLA, Illinois Harvested: 09/21/2016

















Test Average 230.9 16.9 756.01

Planted: 06/01/2016


Edgar COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.















Test Average 209.1 15.8 694.07

HERITAGE FS PIPER CITY Planted: 04/23/2016

PIPER CITY, Illinois Harvested: 10/14/2016

Ford COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.









Test Average 251.3 19.1 800.94

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HERITAGE FS GC BILLBOARD Planted: 05/21/2016

GIBSON CITY, Illinois Harvested: 09/30/2016

















PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 233.6 21.5 721.72


BECK’S 6175AMXT AMXT 112 213 22.5 649.50


BECK’S 5939AMXT AMXT 109 212.8 21.1 660.93


Test Average 220.4 21.7 678.57

LARRY DUERINGER Planted: 05/06/2016

MELVIN, Illinois Harvested: 10/07/2016
















Test Average 221.2 19.2 703.61

DENNIS TURNER Planted: 04/17/2016

LEWISTOWN, Illinois Harvested: 09/24/2016

Fulton COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.











Test Average 239.6 18.4 769.84

TT CATTLE Planted: 04/21/2016

FAIRVIEW, Illinois Harvested: 10/14/2016

Fulton COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.







PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 270.7 18.0 874.35


Test Average 272.2 17.6 883.89

ED/MIKE VITKO Planted: 04/18/2016

GARDNER, Illinois Harvested: 09/25/2016

Grundy COUNTY










Test Average 227.6 19.5 721.35


104 RM CORN THAT CAN BE PLACED ALMOST ANYWHERE IN NORTHERN IL

- HAS SHOWN CONSISTENCY

Ŧ = Brand Blend








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RAY ROGERS Planted: 05/05/2016

MORRIS, Illinois Harvested: 09/22/2016

Grundy COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.












Test Average 235.6 22.1 722.49

RICHARD DENNY Planted: 04/25/2016

AUGUSTA, Illinois Harvested: 09/28/2016

Hancock COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.





PIONEER P1197AMX AMX 111 220.4 16.3 726.76







Test Average 218.0 16.8 714.40

TERRY POPE Planted: 04/25/2016

ADRIAN, Illinois Harvested: 10/14/2016

Hancock COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.










PIONEER P1197AM AM 111 224.4 15.3 749.14

PIONEER P1311AMXT AMXT 113 216.6 15.1 724.88Test Average 227.0 15.7 753.74

Planted: 04/25/2016


Henderson COUNTY Row Width:














Test Average 258.7 15.6 859.40

Planted: 05/09/2016


Henderson COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.













Test Average 219.2 15.5 728.71


Ŧ = Brand Blend









DAVE COLE Planted: 05/19/2016

ALPHA, Illinois Harvested: 10/19/2016

Henry COUNTY Row Width: 36 In.



DEKALB DKC65-19RIB Ŧ VT3PRIB 115 217.9 16.0 721.38











Test Average 241.9 16.5 795.44

DAHL BROTHERS Planted: 04/25/2016

ORION, Illinois Harvested: 09/28/2016




MYCO 2Y669 SSXRA 108 241.9 19.5 766.77


MYCO 2A627 SSXRA 107 242.3 18.5 777.90


MYCO MY13K77 RA SSXRA 113 244.4 20.6 763.92


MYCO 2C799 SSXRA 114 257.2 22.0 789.48


MYCO 2C788 SSXRA 114 262.8 23.2 794.23

Test Average 254.7 20.4 797.43

Planted: 05/07/2016













Test Average 221.1 14.8 740.24

DOUG VANHOVELN Planted: 04/21/2016

CRESCENT CITY, Illinois Harvested: 09/29/2016

Iroquois COUNTY











Test Average 255.7 17.7 829.27


EXCEPTIONAL PLANT HEALTH COMBINED WITH TOP END YIELD

POTENTIAL – A SOLID PERFORMER

Ŧ = Brand Blend








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Planted: 04/24/2016

Iroquois COUNTY Harvested: 10/18/2016






BECK’S EXP CORN UNK 235.3 16.0 778.54


BECK’S 5883SXRIB SSRIB 108 236.3 15.8 784.64





BECK’S 6165AMX AMX 111 245.6 16.9 803.94



BECK’S EXP CORN UNK 235.3 17.3 766.67


BECK’S 6418SX SSRIB 114 230 17.0 752.33



Test Average 241.0 16.4 793.61

KIM WASMER Planted: 04/17/2016

GILMAN, Illinois Harvested: 10/22/2016

Iroquois COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.












Test Average 263.5 15.6 876.00

LARRY HUSTEDT Planted: 05/06/2016

MARTINTON, Illinois Harvested: 10/20/2016

Iroquois COUNTY










Test Average 225.3 16.1 744.60

ROGER RITZMA Planted: 04/25/2016














Test Average 232.2 16.5 763.85


HAS POTENTIAL TO BE A HIGH YIELDING PRODUCT ACROSS

SEVERAL ENVIRONMENTS AND SOIL TYPES THAT DRIES DOWN

LIKE A 112 RM

Ŧ = Brand Blend







AMX = Optimum® AcreMax® XtraAMXT = Optimum® AcreMax® XTremeMyco = Mycogen®SSXRA = SmartStax® Refuge Advanced®54


RON KRUMWEIDE Planted: 05/12/2016

CISSNA PARK, Illinois Harvested: 10/19/2016












PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 245.9 17.1 802.99



Test Average 240.5 16.1 794.61

HELENA TROXEL Planted: 05/07/2016

MAPLE PARK, Illinois Harvested: 10/26/2016

Kane COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.
















Test Average 252.2 19.2 802.23


















Test Average 233.3 18.1 752.61

BENOIT FARMS Planted: 04/24/2016

KANKAKEE, Illinois Harvested: 11/02/2016

Kankakee COUNTY












Test Average 226.7 15.4 755.68


107 RM WITH STRONG EMERGENCE AND AGRONOMICS FOR TOUGH CORN ON CORN ACRES

NEW

FO

R 2

01

7

Ŧ = Brand Blend









BOB KOHL Planted: 04/22/2016

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois Harvested: 10/31/2016

Kankakee COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.










PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 204.6 15.3 682.92


Test Average 240.9 15.0 804.77







NK N66V-3000GT 3000GT 110 244.6 29.4 678.56


Test Average 228.8 25.8 667.08

HERITAGE FS HERSCHER Planted: 04/18/2016

HERSCHER, Illinois Harvested: 09/15/2016



















Test Average 267.1 25.7 780.09

HELENA MINOOKA Planted: 05/16/2016

MINOOKA, Illinois Harvested: 09/27/2016

Kendall COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.







PIONEER P0636AMX AMX 106 227.2 19.8 717.51








DEKALB DKC64-87RIB Ŧ SSRIB 114 216.3 23.3 652.70HOEGE-MEYER 7607 AMX AMX 106 207.8 20.7 648.83

Test Average 224.7 21.0 699.10

PHIL GOEDEKE Planted: 04/16/2016

YATES CITY, Illinois Harvested: 09/24/2016

Knox COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.




PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 263.6 19.7 833.57








Test Average 266.8 19.5 845.79


HAS BEEN VERY STABLE OVER A WIDE RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTS


Ŧ = Brand Blend









Planted: 05/18/2016















Test Average 240.9 20.9 749.94

KEVIN ERICKSON Planted: 05/06/2016














PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 247.3 16.9 809.66



Test Average 258.1 16.3 850.98

CHRIS PLOCH Planted: 04/18/2016

TONICA, Illinois Harvested: 10/11/2016

LaSalle COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.





PIONEER P0636AMX AMX 106 238.2 14.9 797.96








Test Average 242.0 15.4 806.09

PAUL PIKE Planted: 04/25/2016

OTTAWA, Illinois Harvested: 10/20/2016





PIONEER P0636AMX AMX 106 213.1 14.9 713.98








PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 225.7 17.8 730.73



Test Average 224.3 16.2 738.76


RESPONDS TO TOP MANAGEMENT

Ŧ = Brand Blend









SCOTT REEL Planted: 04/24/2016

MENDOTA, Illinois Harvested: 10/14/2016

LaSalle COUNTY













Test Average 275.2 17.3 896.52

WOLF FARMS Planted: 04/25/2016

DIXON, Illinois Harvested: 09/29/2016

Lee COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.
















PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 258.5 26.8 743.83

Test Average 252.6 25.5 740.29

E BOTHE Planted: 05/06/2016

AMBOY, Illinois Harvested: 10/24/2016

















Test Average 233.7 16.4 769.47

TOM BULFER Planted: 04/23/2016

SUBLETTE, Illinois Harvested: 10/23/2016















Test Average 238.8 18.0 770.81


Ŧ = Brand Blend









DAVID HILL Planted: 04/23/2016
















Test Average 238.6 17.0 779.75

JAY RICHIE Planted: 04/19/2016

BUCKINGHAM, Illinois Harvested: 10/30/2016

Livingston COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.









PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 250.1 15.9 828.93


Test Average 246.2 15.2 822.43

IRV METZ Planted: 04/26/2016

FAIRBURY, Illinois Harvested: 09/27/2016

















MYCO X13652VH SSXRA 109 159.1 16.6 522.66

MYCO X14730VH SSXRA 114 160.2 18.2 516.15

Test Average 170.3 17.9 550.58

JEFF BARTH Planted: 04/20/2016

FLANAGAN, Illinois Harvested: 11/01/2016





PIONEER P0636AMX AMX 106 251.5 15.7 835.47









Test Average 259.2 15.9 859.02


Ŧ = Brand Blend






















Test Average 253.0 15.6 841.92







PIONEER P0636AMX AMX 106 249.6 16.0 826.10










Test Average 237.3 16.1 784.71







PIONEER P0636AMX AMX 106 219.9 16.0 727.71










Test Average 227.4 15.9 753.29







PIONEER P0636AMX AMX 106 264.1 16.1 873.19










Test Average 266.5 16.2 880.49

JODY TJARKS Planted: 04/25/2016

STRAWN, Illinois Harvested: 10/09/2016

















Test Average 237.9 18.5 763.86


Ŧ = Brand Blend









MARVIN DOTTERER Planted: 04/15/2016

FORREST, Illinois Harvested: 09/21/2016

Livingston COUNTY











Test Average 273.4 22.1 837.89

MARCUS MAIER Planted: 04/26/2016













Test Average 236.3 16.6 776.45














Test Average 223.4 15.5 743.69

BILL IMMKE Planted: 04/18/2016

PONTIAC, Illinois Harvested: 09/19/2016

Livingston COUNTY











PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 260.2 20.9 810.12


Test Average 264.9 20.3 830.88

HUELSKOETTER PORK FARM Planted: 05/06/2016

BEASON, Illinois Harvested: 10/03/2016

Logan COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.













Test Average 236.3 18.3 760.09


EXCITING ADDITION TO OUR LINEUP THAT

BRINGS TREMENDOUS YIELD POTENTIAL

AND AN AMAZING DEBUT AS A DEKALB®

DISEASE SHIELD™ PRODUCT

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Ŧ = Brand Blend







JASON GRAMPP Planted: 04/24/2016

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois Harvested: 10/03/2016














Test Average 254.6 18.8 814.00

Planted: 04/16/2016










PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 232.7 17.8 753.44



Test Average 238.2 16.5 783.49

Planted: 04/16/2016





BURRUS 4J95AMX AMX 109 231.0 18.3 743.21


BURRUS 5K35AMX AMX 110 257.9 18.6 826.86


BURRUS 5C17AMXT AMXT 110 258.7 18.0 835.65


BURRUS 6L45AMT AMT 112 241.1 20.0 759.62


BURRUS 6P75AMX AMX 160 250.7 20.1 788.69


BURRUS 6216 3011A ARTESI-AN3011A 112 247.3 16.8 810.62


Test Average 249.4 18.2 803.35

JOHN CROSS Planted: 04/29/2016

EMDEN, Illinois Harvested: 09/27/2016













Test Average 165.6 16.4 545.76

HUELSKOETTER PORK FARM Planted: 05/06/2016

BEASON, Illinois Harvested: 10/03/2016




















Test Average 242.5 17.9 783.65

NORLYN MCCORMICK

“DEKALB® HAS TOP GENETICS AND IS A QUALITY PRODUCT TESTED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AND CONDITIONS. DEKALB HAS A GOOD PORTFOLIO OF DEFENSIVE PRODUCTS AND HELPFUL AGRONOMISTS. I ALSO LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEW BREEDING INNOVATION, DEKALB® DISEASE SHIELD™, WITH GENETICS BACKED BY LEADING RESEARCH WITH MORE NATURALLY DEFENSIVE CHARACTERISTICS.”

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DOUG AND BILL ZIMMER Planted: 04/25/2016

SAN JOSE, Illinois Harvested: 09/19/2016


















Test Average 257.6 24.8 761.39

METZGER Planted: 04/20/2016

MACON, Illinois Harvested: 09/22/2016

Macon COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.











Test Average 258.4 16.8 847.47

Planted: 04/26/2016













Test Average 235.5 14.8 786.59

NATHAN WENWORTH Planted: 04/16/2016

WARRENSBURG, Illinois Harvested: 09/07/2016













Test Average 242.8 25.6 709.75

JEFF WARNICK Planted: 04/26/2016

MACON, Illinois Harvested: 09/26/2016







DEKALB DKC63-72RIB Ŧ DGVT2PRIB 113 221.0 14.9 740.35
















Test Average 226.8 15.3 754.47

Ŧ = Brand Blend








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MARC PADRUTT Planted: 04/20/2016

DECATUR, Illinois Harvested: 09/12/2016













Test Average 227.4 25.8 663.13

BILL HENSEL Planted: 05/06/2016

PRINCEVILLE, Illinois Harvested: 09/28/2016

Marshall COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.













Test Average 244.1 20.1 767.75

MIKE AND MITCH STORM Planted: 04/25/2016

HENRY, Illinois Harvested: 09/23/2016

















Test Average 262.5 19.3 832.84







NUTECH 5F308 AM 108 247.9 19.4 786.73



NUTECH 5L713 AMXT 113 206.8 20.9 643.87

Test Average 237.1 19.6 750.92

BILL PETERSON Planted: 05/09/2016

CHEMUNG, Illinois Harvested: 10/20/2016

McHenry COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.











Test Average 223.1 23.5 670.90

Ŧ = Brand Blend








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DAN ZILLER Planted: 05/21/2016

HUNTLEY , Illinois Harvested: 10/29/2016





PIONEER P0157AMX AMX 101 184.1 17.9 595.25












Test Average 196.2 18.2 632.21

ROSS FRUIN Planted: 05/06/2016

HUNTLEY, Illinois Harvested: 10/07/2016





PIONEER P0157AMX AMX 101 206.9 21.0 643.48











Test Average 230.5 22.8 699.59

RON BRUCKER Planted: 04/25/2016

LEXINGTON, Illinois Harvested: 10/03/2016

McLean COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.















MYCO X13652VH SSXRA 109 238.9 19.1 761.12

MYCO X14730VH SSXRA 114 236 22.3 721.83

MYCO X14677S2 SSXRA 111 224.1 19.8 707.75

Test Average 241.4 20.0 760.02

JON REIMER Planted: 04/19/2016





BECK’S 5828AMX AMX 110 253.7 18.0 819.56


BECK’S XL 6365AMX AMX 113 247.8 19.8 782.49


BECK’S 6418SX SSRIB 114 250.7 19.2 797.71


Test Average 256.2 18.5 822.17


INCREDIBLE YIELD POTENTIAL FOR THE MOST PRODUCTIVE

SOILS

Ŧ = Brand Blend








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MIKE KINSELLA Planted: 05/21/2016

NORMAL, Illinois Harvested: 10/12/2016

















Test Average 226.2 17.2 737.22

Planted: 04/23/2016


Mercer COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.











Test Average 192.9 16.6 633.97

ERIK PETRY Planted: 04/26/2016

ROCHELLE, Illinois Harvested: 10/05/2016

Ogle COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.




















Test Average 247.4 22.1 758.17























Test Average 264.1 21.3 817.44


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EUE BATTY Planted: 05/09/2016

MONROE CENTER, Illinois Harvested: 11/01/2016

















Test Average 264.7 17.7 858.16























Test Average 263.4 22.1 806.38

MARTZ-SPEARS FARMS Planted: 04/25/2016

















Test Average 233.0 25.6 681.55








Test Average 199.6 15.8 662.31























Test Average 276.5 22.0 847.60

Ŧ = Brand Blend








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KYLE WICHMAN Planted: 05/16/2016

BAILEYVILLE, Illinois Harvested: 10/28/2016













PIONEER P0157AMX AMX 101 247.7 18.6 794.05

PIONEER P0419AMX AMX 104 227.8 18.5 731.12

PIONEER P0496AMX AMX 104 240.4 18.4 772.57






Test Average 248.6 19.5 787.38

DEUTH FARMS Planted: 05/07/2016

FORRESTON, Illinois Harvested: 10/17/2016






PIONEER P0157AMX AMX 101 249.4 18.8 797.65












Test Average 257.6 20.3 807.62



Peoria COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.











Test Average 242.0 18.6 775.67

Planted: 04/26/2016






BECK’S XL 6365AMX AMX 113 262.4 17.9 848.74


Test Average 264.1 18.0 853.43

ROBERT WIELAND Planted: 05/06/2016

LAURA , Illinois Harvested: 09/17/2016














Test Average 265.3 26.6 765.07


Ŧ = Brand Blend









RUMBOLD BROTHERS Planted: 05/07/2016

WYOMING, Illinois Harvested: 09/28/2016














Test Average 256.0 19.5 811.07

AKRON SERVICES Planted: 04/26/2016

EDELSTEIN, Illinois Harvested: 10/03/2016










PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 280.9 20.3 881.45


Test Average 276.2 19.3 877.66

VAN HORN - CERRO GORDO Planted: 04/20/2016

CERRO GORDO, Illinois Harvested: 09/27/2016

Piatt COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.















BECK’S 5939AMXT AMXT 109 236.7 15.2 791.03



Test Average 253.2 15.5 842.72

BOB DANNER Planted: 05/05/2016

ILLINOIS CITY, Illinois Harvested: 10/20/2016

Rock Island COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.














Test Average 184.0 14.0 616.43


106 DAY PRODUCT WITH GREAT YIELD POTENTIAL FOR RM, WITH DECENT EAR FLEX

NEW

FO

R 2

01

7

HAS SHOWN CONSISTENCY FROM YEAR TO YEAR AND FIELD TO FIELD

Ŧ = Brand Blend









DAVE ERICKSON Planted: 05/05/2016


Rock Island COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.




PIONEER P0636AMX AMX 106 253.1 18.0 817.49













Test Average 256.2 19.4 813.19

RUCKER MEAKER Planted: 04/18/2016


Stark COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.












Test Average 235.0 19.3 746.32

CHIP MOODIE Planted: 04/20/2016

BRADFORD, Illinois Harvested: 09/23/2016











PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 243.1 20.6 760.05



Test Average 241.7 19.5 766.27

DRAKE FARMS Planted: 05/07/2016

FREEPORT, Illinois Harvested: 10/17/2016

Stephenson COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.





PIONEER P0157AMX AMX 101 283.5 18.0 915.75











Test Average 273.2 18.2 880.04

CHRIS PERKINS

“YEAR IN AND YEAR OUT, WEATHER OFFERS NEW CHALLENGES ON A FARM. DEKALB® CORN PRODUCTS HAVE SHOWN CONSISTENT, HIGH-YIELDING RESULTS IN THE FACE OF THOSE CHALLENGES.”


Ŧ = Brand Blend









JEFF JULIUS Planted: 04/26/2016

LENA, Illinois Harvested: 10/21/2016





PIONEER P0157AMX AMX 101 243.4 18.1 785.06















Test Average 260.0 18.5 834.45

TODD FLUEGEL Planted: 05/25/2016

EVANSVILLE, Illinois Harvested: 10/21/2016







CURRY 824-04AMX AMX 104 217.6 16.1 719.34

CURRY 826-64AMX AMX 106 217.4 15.7 722.29


CURRY C830-39AMX AMX 110 240.1 18.6 769.63






Test Average 222.3 16.7 729.30

CHAD BAKER Planted: 05/09/2016

ORANGEVILLE, Illinois Harvested: 10/25/2016





PIONEER P0157AMX AMX 101 240.0 16.7 787.82











Test Average 245.3 18.0 792.48

NORM BIRKEY Planted: 04/22/2016

HOPEDALE, Illinois Harvested: 09/23/2016

Tazewell COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.


















PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 244.6 22.0 750.98


Test Average 243.5 19.2 774.68

BRET DAVIS

“IT’S NOT JUST INFORMATION THAT SITS ON YOUR DESK, IT’S SOMETHING THAT YOU CAN USE IN THE EVERYDAY WORKINGS OF THE FARM. I THINK CLIMATE FIELDVIEW™ HAS MADE ME A

BETTER FARMER.”

Ŧ = Brand Blend








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NORM BIRKEY Planted: 04/22/2016

HOPEDALE, Illinois Harvested: 09/27/2016



















PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 229.0 20.1 720.49


Test Average 241.5 18.1 778.75

MIDSTATE ETICS Planted: 04/18/2016

PEKIN, Illinois Harvested: 10/01/2016














Test Average 264.3 18.0 853.47

CHARLES MOSER Planted: 05/07/2016

TREMONT, Illinois Harvested: 10/04/2016

















Test Average 246.1 19.0 784.47

TRISLER FARMS Planted: 04/15/2016

FAIRMOUNT, Illinois Harvested: 09/28/2016

Vermilion COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.




PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 229.3 16.7 752.66


Test Average 233.7 15.7 774.74

RICK ANDREWS Planted: 05/19/2016

HENNING, Illinois Harvested: 10/17/2016




BECK’S 6418SX SSRIB 114 211.9 16.6 696.18

BECK’S 6076SX SSRIB 110 214.3 17.1 699.93












Test Average 218.8 16.8 716.89


CURT ELMORE Planted: 04/20/2016

ALLERTON, Illinois Harvested: 09/28/2016

















Test Average 220.4 15.6 732.47







PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 239.4 17.3 780.02

Test Average 244.2 16.5 803.73








Test Average 222.3 17.9 718.81

DANA POOLE Planted: 04/18/2016

MONMOUTH, Illinois Harvested: 09/24/2016

Warren COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.












Test Average 277.2 20.0 872.45

ELLIOTT BROTHERS MD Planted: 05/09/2016










Test Average 249.7 17.5 811.51

DOUG MCCRERY Planted: 04/26/2016















Test Average 241.5 17.4 786.02

Ŧ = Brand Blend









ELLIOTT BROTHERS Planted: 05/09/2016
















Test Average 241.6 18.6 773.64

MONMOUTH FS Planted: 05/16/2016












Test Average 243.5 17.9 786.81

DAVID MICKLEY Planted: 04/18/2016

MORRISON, Illinois Harvested: 10/11/2016

Whiteside COUNTY













Test Average 250.4 19.5 794.03

TODD WETZELL Planted: 04/18/2016

PROPHETSTOWN, Illinois Harvested: 09/24/2016

Whiteside COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.















Test Average 237.9 21.9 730.92

H & C FARMS Planted: 04/15/2016

DEER GROVE , Illinois Harvested: 09/19/2016














Test Average 248.5 22.3 759.44


Ŧ = Brand Blend









ALAN BESEKE Planted: 04/27/2016

BEECHER, Illinois Harvested: 10/30/2016

Will COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.








PIONEER P0157AMX AMX 101 236.5 16.0 782.98










Test Average 251.1 16.6 825.10

ADAM HAZARD Planted: 04/25/2016

GERMAN VALLEY, Illinois Harvested: 10/17/2016

Winnebago COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.





















BURRUS 6P75AMX AMX 160 262.6 22.7 798.75

BURRUS 2B77AMXT AMXT 102 250.2 21.9 768.97

Test Average 256.2 21.1 795.31

CPS KOEHLER Planted: 04/24/2016

WENONA, Illinois Harvested: 09/26/2016

Woodford COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.










PIONEER P1417AMX AMX 114 210.7 21.4 652.02

Test Average 251.0 21.5 775.60

3B FARMS Planted: 04/26/2016

ROANOKE, Illinois Harvested: 09/22/2016












Test Average 279.1 24.0 833.74














Test Average 255.5 26.5 737.56

Ŧ = Brand Blend









Ŧ = Brand Blend







SCHACHTRUP FARMS Planted: 05/06/2016

PEORIA HEIGHTS, Illinois Harvested: 09/18/2016














Test Average 232.6 24.6 688.88

THE PERFECT WINGMAN

C R O P M A N A G E M E N T S O L U T I O N S

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NEW PRODUCT SUMMARIESCORN - MULTI YEAR

Brand / Product Tests # Win% DKC53-56RIB Other Adv. DKC53-56RIB Other Adv. DKC53-56RIB Other Adv.PIONEER 588 70.6 227.8 218.6 9.2 20.3 21.0 0.7 $714.84 $679.85 $34.99

ALL COMPETITORS 818 70.8 225.6 217.0 8.6 20.1 20.7 0.6 $709.74 $677.47 $32.26


ALL COMPETITORS 1509 65.7 226.0 219.3 6.7 19.7 20.1 0.4 $714.61 $689.92 $24.69


ALL COMPETITORS 150 72.7 238.0 223.6 14.4 19.4 19.9 0.5 $755.41 $705.23 $50.18


ALL COMPETITORS 1488 67.9 225.8 218.0 7.8 18.7 19.7 1.0 $723.01 $689.32 $33.70

Brand / Product Tests # Win% DKC58-06RIB Other Adv. DKC58-06RIB Other Adv. DKC58-06RIB Other Adv.PIONEER 661 69.7 231.2 221.8 9.4 18.7 18.6 -0.1 $740.30 $711.09 $29.21

ALL COMPETITORS 2739 67.5 230.5 222.3 8.2 18.4 18.3 -0.1 $740.83 $715.36 $25.47


ALL COMPETITORS 6017 63.7 230.5 225.1 5.4 18.5 19.2 0.7 $739.91 $716.27 $23.64

Yield BU(56#)/A

Comparison

ALL DATA SUMMARIES RAN ON 11/14/16 +/- 3 days RM 150 MI RADIUS OF PERU ILLINOIS

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ALL COMPETITORS 5495 55.8 223.5 221.2 2.3 19.4 19.7 0.3 $709.39 $699.43 $9.95


ALL COMPETITORS 511 55.8 223.5 221.2 2.3 17.5 18.2 0.7 $726.38 $712.71 $13.67


ALL COMPETITORS 2690 57.5 232.9 231.3 1.6 20.2 20.2 0.0 $731.77 $726.74 $5.03


ALL COMPETITORS 6559 61.4 234.8 230.5 4.3 19.5 19.8 0.3 $744.32 $727.92 $16.40


ALL COMPETITORS 404 62.9 228.7 221.5 7.2 17.2 18.5 1.3 $746.02 $711.02 $35.00


ALL COMPETITORS 2365 59.8 233.4 229.1 4.3 19.5 19.4 -0.1 $739.88 $727.16 $12.71

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ALL COMPETITORS 2826 54.6 230.6 228.0 2.6 18.9 18.9 0.0 $736.54 $728.23 $8.30


ALL COMPETITORS 976 80.4 249.7 236.4 13.3 20.0 19.6 -0.4 $786.56 $748.44 $38.11


ALL COMPETITORS 5857 67.7 237.3 230.4 6.9 19.6 19.9 0.3 $751.29 $726.68 $24.61


ALL COMPETITORS 310 73.2 247.5 238.6 8.9 19.9 19.7 -0.2 $780.62 $754.45 $26.16

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TOP PRODUCTS

AG27X7 BRAND• Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybean with

excellent yield and broad adaptability

• Impressive yield potential in 2014 and 2015

testing

• Very good tolerance to Sudden Death

Syndrome

• Good standability

AG30X6 BRAND• A 3.0 RM bean with outstanding multi-year

performance

• Medium tall plant type makes it a fit for all rowspacings

• Very good tolerances to SDS and BSR andaverage white mold tolerance

AG25X6 BRAND• Solid yield performance in a medium tall plant

type

• Good soybean cyst and PRR tolerance

• Very good SDS tolerance and above averageWM tolerance

• Manage standability by reducing seeding ratesin some situations

AG32X6 BRAND• Strong Performance compared to current early

group 3 Asgrow products

• Good standability suitable for productive soils

• Very good tolerance to Sudden DeathSyndrome

• Below average white mold tolerance

AG36X6 BRAND • Outstanding yield potential and performance in

breeding trials

• Excels in high yield environments

• Very good SDS, BSR, and Phytophthoratolerance

• Medium plant height with good standability

As of this printing no dicamba herbicide product has been approved for commercial in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soy-beans. DO NOT APPLY DICAMBA HERBICIDE IN-CROP TO Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® Soybeans IN 2016 unless you use a dicamba herbi-cide product that is specifically labeled for that use in the location where you intend to make the application. 80

TOP PRODUCTS

AG3334 BRAND • Widely adapted to many soil types and yield

levels

• Larger plant type with good standability andemergence

• High yield potential but has the ability to handlestress

• Position on medium to well drained siols

AG2632 BRAND• Popular product for its high yield potential

• Rps1a gene and a very good field tolerance toPRR

• Mature like a later group 2 bean

• Great for acres coming out of a long term corn

AG2636 BRAND • Excellent top end yield potential and broadly

adapted

• Superb standability and harvestability

• Strong SCN resistance

• Works well in all row widths

AG3536 BRAND• Very high top end yield potential with strong

defensive traits

• Stacked PRR genes and good PRR field tolerance

• Excellent choice for no-till acres

• Very good SDS tolerance

AG2836 BRAND• Consistent performance over several years of

testing

• Very good tolerance to SDS

• Stacked PRR genes and great tolerance forpositioning in wet environments

• Very good standability

As of this printing no dicamba herbicide product has been approved for commercial in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soy-beans. DO NOT APPLY DICAMBA HERBICIDE IN-CROP TO Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® Soybeans IN 2016 unless you use a dicamba herbi-cide product that is specifically labeled for that use in the location where you intend to make the application. 81

2016 Product Performance Results

VIC MILLER

“BEING ABLE TO ACCESS ALL OF MY IMPORTANT DATA IN ONE

PLACE IS JUST FANTASTIC.”

AG30X6 BRAND

Value Added TraitsSR = Sulfonylurea Ready (sulfonylurea-based herbicide tolerance)

RR2X = Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® Soybeansα= Brand

RR2Y = Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® SoybeansLL = LibertyLink® SoybeansRR = Roundup Ready® SoybeansCONV = Conventional

Planted: 05/16/2016





ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 63.87 14.10 606.77

PIONEER 31T77R RR 3.1 64.01 14.46 608.10

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 63.52 14.17 603.45

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 60.14 14.39 571.36

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 66.55 14.34 632.24

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 65.69 14.74 624.01

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 59.8 14.99 568.09

ASGROW AG39X7 α RR2X/SR 3.9 61.45 15.32 583.77

Test Average 63.13 14.56 599.72

SMITH FARMING CORPORATION Planted: 05/19/2016

MILLEDGEVILLE, Illinois Harvested: 10/09/2016




ASGROW AG21X7 α RR2X 2.1 78.05 14.70 741.48

ASGROW AG23X6 α RR2X 2.3 73.81 14.70 701.17

ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 78.27 14.70 743.60

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 66.21 14.70 629.03

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 76.62 14.30 727.90

PIONEER P28T08R RR 2.8 79.46 14.50 754.91

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 75.39 14.80 716.24

PIONEER 31T77R RR 3.1 74.70 14.70 709.65

ASGROW AG31X6 α RR2X 3.1 75.68 14.60 718.98

Test Average 75.36 14.63 715.88

EHLER BROS Planted: 04/25/2016

THOMASBORO, Illinois Harvested: 10/04/2016




ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 74.42 12.00 707.01

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 73.68 11.90 700.00

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 74.76 11.60 710.22

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 79.29 11.70 753.27

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 77.74 12.70 738.54

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 79.05 12.60 751.02

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 72.52 13.10 688.92


ASGROW AG40X6 α RR2X 4.0 71.3 13.20 677.35

Test Average 75.84 12.41 720.45

EHLER BROS Planted: 04/25/2016





ASGROW A3253 α CONV 3.2 83.74 11.60 795.49

ASGROW A3555 α CONV 3.5 79.35 13.90 753.83

ASGROW A3956 α CONV 3.9 85.40 10.60 811.32

Test Average 82.83 12.03 786.88

Monsanto-Thomasboro Planted: 04/16/2016

Thomasboro, Illinois Harvested: 10/18/2016




ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 83.45 13.50 792.73

ASGROW AG4135 α RR2Y/SR 4.1 79.11 13.90 751.50

Test Average 81.28 13.70 772.12

MONSANTO- THOMASBORO Planted: 05/06/2016





ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 79.39 14.20 754.17

ASGROW AG4135 α RR2Y/SR 4.1 74.43 13.50 707.06

Test Average 76.91 13.85 730.61

HELENA KIRKLAND Planted: 05/24/2016

MINOOKA, Illinois Harvested: 10/19/2016

DeKalb COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.



ASGROW AG21X7 α RR2X 2.1 75.18 13.60 714.20

ASGROW AG23X6 α RR2X 2.3 63.17 13.70 600.08

ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 79.56 13.30 755.80

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 61.56 13.60 584.83

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 60.77 13.40 577.30

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 68.65 13.60 652.17

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 66.26 13.80 629.45

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 66.49 13.50 631.64

Test Average 67.70 13.56 643.18

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AG2632 BRANDValue Added TraitsSR = Sulfonylurea Ready (sulfonylurea-based herbicide tolerance)



JUSTIN LEERKAMP Planted: 05/15/2016

SIDNEY, Illinois Harvested: 10/09/2016




ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 74.77 11.10 710.33

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 79.56 11.40 755.86

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 74.31 11.80 705.96

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 79.09 11.50 751.33

PIONEER P36T86R RR 3.6 72.71 11.40 690.72

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 72.43 11.50 688.10


ASGROW AG40X6 α RR2X 4.0 74.07 11.70 703.70

Test Average 75.65 11.50 718.72

HERITAGE FS GC ALCO Planted: 05/24/2016

GIBSON CITY, Illinois Harvested: 10/19/2016




ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 57.06 13.80 542.11

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 68.71 13.70 652.74

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 68.66 13.60 652.28

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 64.2 13.60 609.93

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 66.98 13.30 636.33

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 57.72 13.00 548.36


Test Average 64.58 13.41 613.49

KENNY TURNER Planted: 05/23/2016

MELVIN, Illinois Harvested: 10/14/2016




PIONEER P32T16R RR 3.2 82.14 14.10 780.29

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 76.58 14.80 727.48

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 74.27 12.00 705.60

ASGROW AG2933 α RR2Y 2.9 73.45 11.90 697.75

ASGROW AG3231 α RR2Y 3.2 76.4 13.20 725.77

PIONEER P33T72R RR 3.3 72.87 12.00 692.28

ASGROW AG3334 α RR2Y 3.3 77.3 13.50 734.30

ASGROW AG3832 α RR2Y 3.8 69.84 14.10 663.49


ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 79.52 13.50 755.46

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 72.17 13.70 685.57

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 88.97 13.30 845.26

PIONEER P34T07R2 RR2Y 3.4 78.52 13.50 745.90

Test Average 77.02 13.35 731.73

DAVE COLE Planted: 05/19/2016

ALPHA, Illinois Harvested: 10/21/2016




ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 67.60 14.10 642.24

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 67.76 13.90 643.74

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 63.45 13.90 602.75

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 63.87 14.30 606.75

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 55.95 14.10 531.51


ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 67.01 14.40 636.60

Test Average 64.69 14.13 614.53

Planted: 05/19/2016





ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 73.7 14.30 700.12

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 62.23 13.40 591.16

PIONEER P33T72R RR 3.3 63.59 13.50 604.09

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 66.96 13.40 636.16

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 61.27 13.30 582.08

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 61.26 12.20 582.00

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 63.18 13.70 600.22

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 66.23 13.60 629.19

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 67.03 13.70 636.80

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 58.35 13.60 554.29

ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 70.02 13.70 665.19

PIONEER P25T51R RR 2.5 61.28 13.80 582.13

Test Average 64.59 13.52 613.62

RON KRUMWIEDE Planted: 05/12/2016





ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 64.82 13.70 615.75

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 73.13 13.60 694.74

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 81.42 13.70 773.53

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 73.07 13.50 694.15

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 73.55 13.80 698.71

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 67.9 13.70 645.07


Test Average 72.82 13.64 691.81

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AG27X7

NEW

FOR

2017 2.7 RM ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND® SOYBEAN PRODUCT WITH

IMPRESSIVE YIELD POTENTIAL AND BROAD ADAPTABILITY

AG24X7 BRAND

RON KRUMWIEDE Planted: 05/12/2016





ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 64.82 13.70 615.75

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 73.13 13.60 694.74

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 81.42 13.70 773.53

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 73.07 13.50 694.15

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 73.55 13.80 698.71

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 67.9 13.70 645.07


Test Average 72.82 13.64 691.81







ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 69.99 12.10 664.87

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 78.88 12.10 749.34

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 80.18 11.50 761.75

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 74.88 11.50 711.33

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 77.93 12.10 740.29

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 73.9 12.20 702.08

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 75.03 12.00 712.74

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 80.25 12.20 762.35

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 76.19 12.20 723.78

Test Average 76.78 11.97 729.38

ROGER RITZMA Planted: 05/20/2016





ASGROW AG2636 α RR2Y 2.6 58.07 11.00 551.65

ASGROW AG2933 α RR2Y 2.9 59.54 11.30 565.63

ASGROW AG2836 α RR2Y 2.8 61.21 11.30 581.47

ASGROW AG3334 α RR2Y 3.3 68.67 11.20 652.34

ASGROW AG3536 α RR2Y 3.5 60.56 11.20 575.33

ASGROW AG3832 α RR2Y 3.8 69.23 11.40 657.65

Test Average 62.88 11.23 597.35







ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 69.99 12.10 664.87

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 78.88 12.10 749.34

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 80.18 11.50 761.75

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 74.88 11.50 711.33

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 77.93 12.10 740.29

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 73.9 12.20 702.08

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 75.03 12.00 712.74

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 80.25 12.20 762.35

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 76.19 12.20 723.78

Test Average 76.78 11.97 729.38

BOB BUHR Planted: 05/20/2016

MILFORD, Illinois Harvested: 10/17/2016




PIONEER P36T86R RR 3.6 73.97 13.80 702.74


ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 68.74 13.90 653.00

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 76.46 14.10 726.40

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 66.22 13.90 629.11

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 72.29 13.80 686.79

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 68.22 14.70 648.06

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 64.9 14.70 616.50

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 67.27 14.40 639.03

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 64.89 14.40 616.41

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 51.97 14.30 493.70

ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 70.21 14.00 667.02

PIONEER P28T08R RR 2.8 64.11 14.00 609.06

Test Average 68.06 14.13 646.54




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AG2836 BRANDOUTSTANDING YIELD POTENTIAL WITH A

COMPREHENSIVE SET OF DEFENSIVE TRAITS

AG32X6 BRAND









ASGROW AG21X7 α RR2X 2.1 79.09 14.30 751.38

ASGROW AG23X6 α RR2X 2.3 64.72 13.60 614.86

ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 79.76 14.50 757.74

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 63.88 13.80 606.90

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 72.49 13.80 688.69

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 72.76 14.10 691.18

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 72.67 14.00 690.36

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 74.9 14.00 711.57

Test Average 72.54 14.01 689.08






ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 80.08 12.80 760.76

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 75.11 12.70 713.54

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 82.39 12.80 782.75

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 77.67 12.90 737.84

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 71.51 12.60 679.33

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 71.05 12.50 675.02

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 73.08 12.20 694.27

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 79.34 12.10 753.74

PIONEER P33T72R RR 3.3 66.58 12.30 632.52

Test Average 75.20 12.54 714.42






ASGROW AG2535 α RR2Y 2.5 66.11 12.60 628.09

ASGROW AG2636 α RR2Y 2.6 77.89 12.50 739.93

ASGROW AG2632 α RR2Y 2.6 76.97 12.60 731.24

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 77.66 12.60 737.78

ASGROW AG2836 α RR2Y 2.8 89.97 12.10 854.74

ASGROW AG2933 α RR2Y 2.9 77.39 12.60 735.17

ASGROW AG3334 α RR2Y 3.3 76.09 12.20 722.85

Test Average 77.44 12.46 735.69






ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 84.45 14.60 802.23

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 68.29 14.80 648.77

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 77.73 14.60 738.41

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 77.41 14.60 735.38

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 71.97 14.60 683.72

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 76.33 14.30 725.15

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 71.94 14.10 683.44

Test Average 75.45 14.51 716.73






ASGROW AG2535 α RR2Y 2.5 71.44 14.70 678.67

ASGROW AG2636 α RR2Y 2.6 80.29 14.80 762.76

PIONEER P25T51R RR 2.5 75.92 14.90 721.29

ASGROW AG2632 α RR2Y 2.6 77.7 14.70 738.16

ASGROW AG2836 α RR2Y 2.8 78.55 14.40 746.24

ASGROW AG2933 α RR2Y 2.9 74.36 14.50 706.42

ASGROW AG3334 α RR2Y 3.3 74.19 14.70 704.77

Test Average 76.06 14.67 722.61

HAROLD MCQUEEN Planted: 05/06/2016

MANTENO, Illinois Harvested: 10/22/2016




PIONEER P32T16R RR 3.2 68.69 12.60 652.54

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 64.82 12.70 615.83

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 66.68 12.80 633.43

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 60.25 12.80 572.42

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 69.58 12.90 660.98

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 62.51 12.80 593.80

ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 73.51 12.70 698.39

PIONEER P25T51R RR 2.5 65.16 12.90 619.06

Test Average 66.40 12.78 630.81

85





Planted: 05/17/2016





ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 72.38 12.30 687.65

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 71.89 12.90 682.94

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 77.01 12.40 731.57

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 70.08 12.30 665.74

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 69.66 12.70 661.76

Test Average 72.20 12.52 685.93

Planted: 05/21/2016





ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 69.11 13.20 656.56

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 72.37 11.30 687.47

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 68.17 13.10 647.59

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 69.95 12.90 664.51

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 73.28 12.80 696.18

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 69.37 12.60 659.06

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 65.25 12.90 619.83

Test Average 69.64 12.69 661.60

KEVIN ERICKSON Planted: 05/20/2016

ALTONA, Illinois Harvested: 10/14/2016




ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 81.05 12.50 769.96

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 82.20 12.30 780.87

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 83.07 12.10 789.20

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 81.78 12.30 776.95

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 79.60 12.20 756.24

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 81.69 12.10 776.10

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 82.31 12.40 781.93

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 76.40 12.40 725.80

Test Average 81.01 12.29 769.63

GARY SHREEVES Planted: 05/16/2016

KNOXVILLE, Illinois Harvested: 10/17/2016




ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 81.78 12.40 776.94

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 67.05 12.20 637.02

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 67.73 12.60 643.40

PIONEER 31T77R RR 3.1 68.13 12.50 647.23

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 73.76 12.40 700.67

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 79.30 11.90 753.31

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 79.67 12.00 756.82

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 72.86 12.30 692.16

ASGROW AG3334 α RR2Y 3.3 72.67 13.30 690.41

Test Average 73.66 12.40 699.77

86


AG30X6 BRAND

MIKE FOLLMER

MY ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND® SOYBEANS COMBINED NICELY

AND YIELDED VERY WELL. I AM EXCITED TO USE THE

XTENDIMAX™ HERBICIDE WITH VAPORGRIP™ TECHNOLOGY ON THE HARD-TO-CONTROL

WEEDS NEXT YEAR!




PHIL GOEDEKE Planted: 05/22/2016

YATES CITY, Illinois Harvested: 10/10/2016




ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 74.47 14.10 707.48

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 62.17 13.90 590.62

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 65.71 14.10 624.25

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 77.48 13.30 736.02

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 70.46 13.40 669.38

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 61.37 13.20 583.00

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 62.30 13.30 591.87

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 59.15 13.50 561.94


Test Average 66.81 13.60 634.71

PAUL PIKE Planted: 04/25/2016

OTTAWA, Illinois Harvested: 10/11/2016




ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 66.69 11.80 633.56

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 62.21 12.00 591.01

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 63.15 11.90 599.91

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 64.98 12.20 617.35

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 63.69 11.90 605.05

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 59.79 11.90 568.01

PIONEER 31T77R RR 3.1 64.23 11.90 610.20

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 63.4 11.40 602.28

Test Average 63.52 11.88 603.42

BERGESON FARMS Planted: 05/08/2016

RANSOM, Illinois Harvested: 10/25/2016




ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 72.31 11.70 686.97

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 65.98 11.90 626.80

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 75.32 12.20 715.53

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 70.38 12.40 668.57

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 68.66 12.20 652.25

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 61.8 12.00 587.06

PIONEER 31T77R RR 3.1 60.29 12.20 572.75

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 70.55 12.40 670.19

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 71.9 12.20 683.08

Test Average 68.58 12.13 651.47

CHRIS PLOCH Planted: 05/20/2016

TONICA, Illinois Harvested: 09/28/2016




ASGROW AG23X6 α RR2X 2.3 74.05 11.50 703.48

ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 78.76 11.30 748.20

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 64.35 11.30 611.31

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 73.35 11.40 696.78

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 73.43 11.30 697.57

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 70.39 11.40 668.69

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 71.01 12.10 674.55

ASGROW AG31X6 α RR2X 3.1 68.73 13.00 652.93

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 69.97 12.90 664.73

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 74.36 11.60 706.42

Test Average 71.84 11.78 682.47

HILL FARMS Planted: 05/21/2016





ASGROW AG23X6 α RR2X 2.3 75.08 13.30 713.29

ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 79.14 13.30 751.80

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 75.70 13.10 719.13

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 76.93 13.40 730.87

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 76.05 13.30 722.50

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 76.49 13.10 726.68

PIONEER 31T77R RR 3.1 74.39 14.40 706.72

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 78.09 12.70 741.83

Test Average 76.48 13.33 726.60

87


AG24X7 BRANDGREAT EMERGENCE, STANDABILITY

AND YIELD POTENTIAL

JACK RICHIE Planted: 05/21/2016

BUCKINGHAM, Illinois Harvested: 10/29/2016




ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 64.92 14.70 616.75

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 61.79 14.70 587.01

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 58.63 14.50 557.01

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 57.74 14.60 548.52

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 58.54 14.40 556.09

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 61.7 14.60 586.13

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 61.25 14.30 581.90

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 63.48 14.20 603.05

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 70.36 14.50 668.41

Test Average 62.05 14.50 589.43

MARVIN DOTTERER Planted: 04/25/2016





ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 76.46 11.90 726.37

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 69.54 12.10 660.61

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 72.26 12.00 686.48

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 73.01 11.80 693.64

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 72.15 13.20 685.38

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 71.15 14.40 675.90

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 76.84 14.50 730.02

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 65.19 15.00 619.28


Test Average 71.51 13.22 679.30

JEREMY HAAS Planted: 05/21/2016

PONTIAC, Illinois Harvested: 10/18/2016




PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 69.4 11.80 659.27

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 66.47 11.80 631.48

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 61.39 12.00 583.25

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 69.59 11.90 661.13

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 68.57 11.80 651.46

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 68.05 12.00 646.51

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 67.74 11.70 643.50

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 68.15 12.00 647.38

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 64.6 11.80 613.70


Test Average 67.49 11.89 641.15

JODY TJARKS Planted: 05/05/2016

STRAWN, Illinois Harvested: 09/26/2016





ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 77.55 15.00 736.75

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 81.18 13.30 771.23

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 73.9 11.90 702.02

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 75.53 11.40 717.53

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 72.04 11.40 684.39

PIONEER 31T77R RR 3.1 74.29 10.70 705.77

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 71.15 10.80 675.97

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 71.6 12.50 680.16

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 73.56 12.30 698.83

Test Average 74.69 12.14 709.60

DARRELL OSBORN Planted: 05/18/2016

HARTSBURG, Illinois Harvested: 10/14/2016




ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 66.93 13.30 635.84

PIONEER P34T07R2 RR2Y 3.4 72.39 13.10 687.70

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 74.1 13.20 703.96

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 81.57 12.80 774.91

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 68.63 13.20 652.00


Test Average 73.00 13.13 693.47




AG27X7 BRAND

88





JIM HERNDON Planted: 05/04/2016

ADAIR, Illinois Harvested: 10/25/2016

McDonough COUNTY Row Width: 30 In.



ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 71.84 12.20 682.49

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 76.78 12.40 729.37

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 75.23 12.80 714.70

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 77.98 12.90 740.79

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 61.36 13.10 582.94


ASGROW AG40X6 α RR2X 4.0 66.27 13.20 629.55

Test Average 71.98 12.81 683.78

BILL PETERSON Planted: 05/09/2016

CHEMUNG, Illinois Harvested: 10/20/2016




PIONEER P25T51R2 RR2Y 2.5 82.06 15.20 779.60

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 74.05 15.30 703.46

ASGROW AG2836 α RR2Y 2.8 81.16 15.20 771.05

ASGROW AG2636 α RR2Y 2.6 83.19 15.50 790.27

ASGROW AG2535 α RR2Y 2.5 74.30 15.40 705.90

ASGROW AG2035 α RR2Y 2.0 80.50 15.40 764.73

NK S20-T6 RR2Y 2.0 78.35 15.20 744.29

NK S22-S1 RR2Y 2.2 75.03 15.20 712.77

NK S25-L9 RR2Y 2.5 74.99 15.50 712.39

NK S26-P3 RR2Y 2.6 79.44 15.50 754.66

NK S27-J7 RR2Y/SCN 2.7 73.36 15.50 696.95

NK S28-N6 RR2Y 2.8 78.29 15.60 743.76

Test Average 77.89 15.38 739.98

ISU RESEARCH FARM Planted: 05/06/2016





ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 52.21 13.70 496.02

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 46.65 14.50 443.13

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 45.57 14.00 432.94

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 46.18 13.70 438.72

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 49.36 13.50 468.88

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 45.98 13.90 436.85

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 49.54 13.50 470.60

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 43.67 13.50 414.88


PIONEER P34T07R2 RR2Y 3.4 48.38 13.30 459.66

BECK’S 345R4 RR 3.4 44.79 13.60 425.53

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 52.39 13.10 497.75

Test Average 47.61 13.66 452.30

Planted: 05/15/2016





PIONEER P28T08R2 RR2Y 48.51 13.00 460.84

ASGROW AG2632 α RR2Y 2.6 54.75 13.00 520.09

Test Average 51.63 13.00 490.46

MARK DUNN Planted: 05/06/2016

ALEDO, Illinois Harvested: 10/11/2016




ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 60.75 10.60 577.12

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 68.39 10.50 649.70

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 65.58 10.40 623.03

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 59.88 10.30 568.90

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 54.11 10.30 514.06

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 42.47 10.50 403.49


Test Average 59.18 10.43 562.20

AG36X6 BRAND

89


ANOTHER TOOL WITHINTHE ROUNDUP READY® XTEND CROP SYSTEM IS NOW EPA APPROVED FOR IN-CROP USE

XTENDIMAX™ HERBICIDE WITH VAPORGRIP™ TECHNOLOGY HAS NOW RECEIVED EPA APPROVAL FOR IN-CROP USE.

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AG30X6 BRAND

OUTSTANDING MULTI-YEAR

PERFORMANCE WITH STRONG

AGRONOMIC PACKAGE









ASGROW AG20X7 α RR2X 2.0 61.8 11.90 587.09

ASGROW AG21X7 α RR2X 2.1 60.8 11.80 577.62

ASGROW AG23X6 α RR2X 2.3 63.4 11.90 602.28

ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 67.51 12.10 641.31

PIONEER P24T05R RR 2.4 60.6 12.10 575.66

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 61.66 12.10 585.76

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 60.93 12.00 578.84

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 60.73 11.90 576.97

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 55.34 12.00 525.76

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 54.07 11.90 513.71

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 55.47 11.80 526.96

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 56.94 12.00 540.93

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 53.81 11.90 511.17

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 47.2 12.30 448.40

Test Average 58.59 11.98 556.60

AKRON SERVICES Planted: 05/06/2016

EDELSTEIN, Illinois Harvested: 10/04/2016




ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 73.26 13.60 696.01

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 72.62 13.40 689.92

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 74.33 13.30 706.15

PIONEER 31T77R RR 3.1 71.32 13.50 677.57

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 77.83 13.70 739.38

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 78.01 13.50 741.09

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 77.45 13.90 735.75

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 76.95 14.00 731.07

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 74.10 14.50 703.99


Test Average 76.34 13.71 725.25






ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 72.12 11.30 685.13

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 67.46 11.60 640.88

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 71.85 11.40 682.53

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 72.99 11.30 693.36

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 69.54 11.40 660.60

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 68.36 11.30 649.45

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 62.04 11.80 589.40


PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 72.45 11.40 688.31

Test Average 69.89 11.43 663.98

PLANT ASSURED. PLANT ASGROW.

90


AG36X6 BRAND

TREMENDOUS

YIELD POTENTIAL -

EXCELS IN HIGH YIELD

ENVIRONMENTS Value Added TraitsSR = Sulfonylurea Ready (sulfonylurea-based herbicide tolerance)








ASGROW AG2836 α RR2Y 2.8 77.21 12.00 733.52

ASGROW AG2836 α RR2Y 2.8 72.98 11.70 693.36

ASGROW AG2836 α RR2Y 2.8 71.06 12.00 675.05

ASGROW AG2836 α RR2Y 2.8 72.18 12.00 685.68

ASGROW AG2836 α RR2Y 2.8 69.70 11.60 662.10

ASGROW AG2836 α RR2Y 2.8 72.34 11.80 687.24

ASGROW AG2836 α RR2Y 2.8 69.38 12.00 659.11

ASGROW AG2836 α RR2Y 2.8 70.82 11.60 672.78

ASGROW AG2836 α RR2Y 2.8 71.30 11.70 677.35

Test Average 71.89 11.82 682.91

RUCKER MEAKER Planted: 04/25/2016





ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 70.87 13.40 673.30

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 78.93 13.50 749.85

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 76.41 13.50 725.88

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 77.08 13.20 732.29

ASGROW AG31X6 α RR2X 3.1 69.53 13.10 660.53

PIONEER 31T77R RR 3.1 78 13.40 740.97

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 78.7 12.80 747.66

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 79.79 12.80 758.04

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 73.8 13.00 701.09

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 72.45 13.50 688.28

Test Average 75.56 13.22 717.79

Planted: 05/09/2016





ASGROW AG21X7 α RR2X 2.1 91.68 13.00 870.96

ASGROW AG23X6 α RR2X 2.3 83.07 13.10 789.13

ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 89.32 13.30 848.55

PIONEER P25T51R2 RR2Y 2.5 88.01 13.30 836.05

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 76.43 13.30 726.08

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 85.60 13.20 813.25

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 84.39 13.50 801.71

Test Average 85.50 13.24 812.25

DRAKE FARMS Planted: 05/07/2016

FREEPORT, Illinois Harvested: 10/18/2016




ASGROW AG20X7 α RR2X 2.0 78.91 16.70 749.61

ASGROW AG21X7 α RR2X 2.1 91.56 15.70 869.85

ASGROW AG23X6 α RR2X 2.3 76.04 15.50 722.37

PIONEER P24T84X RR2X 2.4 88.01 15.10 836.06

ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 77.60 15.60 737.24

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 69.42 18.10 659.46

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 84.31 15.70 800.93

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 77.46 16.30 735.89

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 80.37 15.40 763.50

Test Average 80.41 16.01 763.88

DUANE COLLMAN Planted: 05/21/2016

GERMAN VALLEY, Illinois Harvested: 10/20/2016




ASGROW AG2535 α RR2Y 2.5 60.89 14.10 578.50

ASGROW AG21X7 α RR2X 2.1 60.72 14.00 576.85

ASGROW AG23X6 α RR2X 2.3 60.36 14.00 573.37

ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 61.32 13.90 582.54

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 56.70 13.80 538.68

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 61.47 13.80 584.01

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 63.51 13.70 603.30

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 57.61 14.00 547.29

Test Average 60.32 13.91 573.07

91


AG35X7 BRAND

DAVE SAUDER Planted: 05/18/2016

TREMONT, Illinois Harvested: 10/19/2016




PIONEER P33T60 CONV 3.2 56.80 13.90 539.63

ASGROW A3956 α CONV 3.9 71.42 13.70 678.47

ASGROW A3253 α CONV 3.2 61.21 13.30 581.52

Test Average 63.14 13.63 599.87

TIM THORNSBROUGH Planted: 05/24/2016

ALVIN, Illinois Harvested: 10/24/2016




ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 67.3 11.70 639.35

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 69.39 11.70 659.19

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 70.57 11.60 670.45

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 67.01 11.60 636.57

PIONEER P36T36X RR2X 3.6 67.31 11.20 639.45

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 69.04 11.20 655.88

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 66.82 11.20 634.76


ASGROW AG40X6 α RR2X 4.0 66.82 11.20 634.76

Test Average 68.49 11.40 650.63

JED SMOOT Planted: 04/25/2016





ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 72.02 15.10 684.22

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 78.79 14.90 748.49

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 74.87 15.10 711.25

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 84.29 15.10 800.79

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 74.87 15.10 711.25


PIONEER P40T84X RR2X 4.0 80.06 14.30 760.58

PIONEER P39T28X RR2X 3.9 74.51 15.30 707.89

PIONEER P36T36X RR2X 3.6 75.66 14.40 718.82

PIONEER P35T75X RR2X 3.5 76.65 14.50 728.18

PIONEER P38T42R RR 3.8 77.72 14.70 738.36

PIONEER P36T86R RR 3.6 77.54 14.70 736.67

PIONEER P34T07R2 RR2Y 3.4 71.84 14.90 682.44

Test Average 77.17 14.82 733.10

ELLIOTT BROTHERS Planted: 05/16/2016





ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 76.02 12.80 722.19

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 70.88 12.20 673.36

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 75.76 12.80 719.69

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 79.47 12.00 754.94

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 78.40 11.90 744.83

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 72.99 11.90 693.38

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 74.32 11.90 706.03

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 69.27 12.00 658.04


PIONEER 31T77R RR 3.1 76.14 12.00 723.34

Test Average 75.57 12.15 717.94

MBS FARMS Planted: 05/21/2016

PROPHETSTOWN, Illinois Harvested: 10/21/2016




ASGROW AG23X6 α RR2X 2.3 68.19 13.00 647.82

ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 75.59 12.90 718.13

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 64.25 13.10 610.34

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 65.98 12.80 626.78

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 74.08 12.40 703.73

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 68.94 12.60 654.91

PIONEER 31T77R RR 3.1 68.92 12.90 654.70

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 75.46 12.80 716.91

Test Average 70.18 12.81 666.66







ASGROW AG3334 α RR2Y 3.3 60.76 14.40 577.21

ASGROW AG2433 α RR2Y 2.4 57.15 14.40 542.89

ASGROW AG2836 α RR2Y 2.8 61.34 14.50 582.77

Test Average 59.75 14.43 567.63






ASGROW AG24X7 α RR2X 2.4 62.9 15.50 597.52

ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 60.79 15.50 577.50

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 57.47 14.90 545.93

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 56.68 15.10 538.45

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 60.73 14.90 576.94

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 56.52 14.60 536.96

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 61.09 14.40 580.33

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 56.72 14.30 538.84

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 56 14.40 531.97

Test Average 58.77 14.84 558.27

MIKE AND MITCH STORM Planted: 05/19/2016

HENRY, Illinois Harvested: 10/19/2016




ASGROW AG25X6 α RR2X 2.5 58.15 13.20 552.46

ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 72.34 13.00 687.28

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 65.78 12.80 624.91

ASGROW AG28X7 α RR2X 2.8 60.78 13.00 577.44

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 63.46 12.80 602.82

ASGROW AG31X6 α RR2X 3.1 60.46 13.10 574.34

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 66.6 12.60 632.72

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 65.9 12.80 626.08

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 70.7 12.70 671.65

Test Average 64.91 12.89 616.63






ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 73.29 11.10 696.24

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 68.43 11.50 650.05

PIONEER 31T77R RR 3.1 71.58 11.20 679.99

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 71.43 10.90 678.54

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 70.83 10.80 672.87

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 67.74 11.30 643.53

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 70.87 12.90 673.25

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 60.75 14.20 577.14


Test Average 69.68 11.73 661.98

RICHARD HILL Planted: 05/16/2016





ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 69.12 12.00 656.61

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 55.91 11.50 531.10

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 63.98 11.60 607.77

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 69.31 12.00 658.48

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 67.37 11.70 640.02

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 71.75 11.80 681.60

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 64.80 12.50 615.57


PIONEER 31T77R RR 3.1 70.07 11.80 665.62

Test Average 67.17 11.90 638.08

CPS KOEHLER Planted: 05/22/2016

WENONA, Illinois Harvested: 10/22/2016




ASGROW AG27X7 α RR2X 2.7 70.02 14.10 665.16

PIONEER P27T47R RR 2.7 62.97 13.70 598.25

ASGROW AG30X6 α RR2X 3.0 60.01 14.30 570.07

ASGROW AG32X6 α RR2X 3.2 62.22 13.20 591.05

ASGROW AG34X6 α RR2X 3.4 64.24 13.20 610.25

ASGROW AG35X7 α RR2X 3.5 58.31 13.00 553.91

ASGROW AG36X6 α RR2X 3.6 57.05 13.20 541.97

ASGROW AG38X6 α RR2X 3.8 50.86 13.80 483.13


Test Average 60.78 13.63 577.42AG34X6 BRANDValue Added Traits

SR = Sulfonylurea Ready (sulfonylurea-based herbicide tolerance) RR2X = Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® Soybeansα= Brand


93

Gross Income$/Acre

Brand Trait(s) Tests # Win % AG21X7 Other AG21X7 Adv. AG21X7 Other AG21X7 Adv.Pioneer P22T41R2 RR2Y 6.0 67.0 71.1 70.0 1.1 675.5 664.9 10.6AG2035 RR2Y 12.0 58.0 62.0 61.5 0.5 589.0 584.3 4.7AG2336 RR2Y 6.0 50.0 71.0 69.8 1.2 674.2 663.0 11.3

*Asgrow and Pioneer 44 77.3 71.1 67.2 3.9 672.59 638.95 33.65

Gross Income$/Acre

Brand Trait(s) Tests # Win % AG23X6 Other AG23X6 Adv. AG23X6 Other AG23X6 Adv.Pioneer P22T69R RR 7.0 69.0 74.7 69.0 5.7 709.2 655.3 53.9AG2336 RR2Y 9.0 56.0 72.1 67.9 4.2 685.2 645.5 39.8AG2433 RR2Y 13.0 85.0 70.2 66.0 4.2 666.8 627.3 39.5


Gross Income$/Acre



Gross Income$/Acre

Brand Trait(s) Tests # Win % AG27X7 Other AG27X7 Adv. AG27X7 Other AG27X7 Adv.Pioneer P27T47R RR 20.0 45.0 70.2 69.9 0.3 666.6 664.2 2.4AG2636 RR2Y 31.0 52.0 71.6 71.5 0.1 680.0 679.5 0.5AG2836 RR2Y 35.0 46.0 71.7 71.8 -0.1 681.1 682.5 -1.4


Gross Income$/Acre

Brand Trait(s) Tests # Win % AG28X7 Other AG28X7 Adv. AG28X7 Other AG28X7 Adv.Pioneer P28T08R RR 8.0 88.0 68.7 65.6 3.0 652.3 623.5 28.9AG2836 RR2Y 49.0 33.0 68.5 71.1 -2.6 651.0 675.7 -24.7AG2933 RR2Y 30.0 67.0 67.9 65.1 2.8 645.4 618.5 26.9

*Asgrow and Pioneer 169 45.3 68 68.3 -0.3 648.5 640.53 7.97

ALL DATA SUMMARIES RAN ON 11/16/16 +/- 2 days RM

BU(60#)/A

BU(60#)/A

Yield

Yield

Yield

Yield

Yield

BU(60#)/A

BU(60#)/A

BU(60#)/A

AG21X7 BRAND

AG23X6 BRAND

AG24X7 BRAND

AG27X7 BRAND

AG28X7 BRAND

NEW PRODUCT SUMMARIESSOYBEANS - MULTI YEAR



RR2Y = Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® SoybeansLL = LibertyLink® SoybeansRR = Roundup Ready® SoybeansCONV = Conventional94

THE PROOF IS IN THE

POD.

Gross Income$/Acre



Gross Income$/Acre



Gross Income$/Acre


*Asgrow and Pioneer 445 64.7 71.2 69 2.2 670.92 652.59 18.34

Gross Income$/Acre

Brand Trait(s) Tests # Win % AG35X7 Other AG35X7 Adv. AG35X7 Other AG35X7 Adv.Pioneer P35T75X RRX 4.0 25.0 68.5 68.9 -0.3 651.1 654.4 -3.2AG3334 RR2Y 15.0 53.0 70.3 69.8 0.6 668.1 662.7 5.4AG3536 RR2Y 14.0 50.0 69.2 67.8 1.3 657.3 644.6 12.7

*Asgrow and Pioneer 197 29.4 68.7 70.7 -2.0 670.41 672.62 -2.2

Gross Income$/Acre



Gross Income$/Acre

Brand Trait(s) Tests # Win % AG39X7 Other AG39X7 Adv. AG39X7 Other AG39X7 Adv.Pioneer P39T28X RRX 3.0 67.0 74.2 70.3 3.9 704.8 667.6 37.2AG3536 RR2Y 3.0 67.0 59.5 56.1 3.4 565.1 532.6 32.5AG3832 RR2Y 16.0 57.0 71.9 67.1 4.8 683.1 637.9 45.3


BU(60#)/A

BU(60#)/A

BU(60#)/A

BU(60#)/A

BU(60#)/A

BU(60#)/AYield

Yield

Yield

Yield

Yield

Yield

AG30X6 BRAND

AG32X6 BRAND

AG34X6 BRAND

AG35X7 BRAND

AG36X6 BRAND

AG39X7 BRAND

NEW PRODUCT SUMMARIESSOYBEANS - MULTI YEAR

95

Gross Income$/Acre



Gross Income$/Acre



Gross Income$/Acre


*Asgrow and Pioneer 445 64.7 71.2 69 2.2 670.92 652.59 18.34

Gross Income$/Acre

Brand Trait(s) Tests # Win % AG35X7 Other AG35X7 Adv. AG35X7 Other AG35X7 Adv.Pioneer P35T75X RRX 4.0 25.0 68.5 68.9 -0.3 651.1 654.4 -3.2AG3334 RR2Y 15.0 53.0 70.3 69.8 0.6 668.1 662.7 5.4AG3536 RR2Y 14.0 50.0 69.2 67.8 1.3 657.3 644.6 12.7

*Asgrow and Pioneer 197 29.4 68.7 70.7 -2.0 670.41 672.62 -2.2

Gross Income$/Acre



Gross Income$/Acre

Brand Trait(s) Tests # Win % AG39X7 Other AG39X7 Adv. AG39X7 Other AG39X7 Adv.Pioneer P39T28X RRX 3.0 67.0 74.2 70.3 3.9 704.8 667.6 37.2AG3536 RR2Y 3.0 67.0 59.5 56.1 3.4 565.1 532.6 32.5AG3832 RR2Y 16.0 57.0 71.9 67.1 4.8 683.1 637.9 45.3


BU(60#)/A

BU(60#)/A

BU(60#)/A

BU(60#)/A

BU(60#)/A

BU(60#)/AYield

Yield

Yield

Yield

Yield

Yield

AG30X6 BRAND

AG32X6 BRAND

AG34X6 BRAND

AG35X7 BRAND

AG36X6 BRAND

AG39X7 BRAND




SOYBEANS - MULTI YEARNEW PRODUCT SUMMARIES

The Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System is an advanced weed management system that helps control more resistant and tough-to-control broadleaf weeds in soybeans than any other crop system.With advanced dicamba- and glyphosate-tolerant traits, combined with the proven yield performance of Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans, the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System provides growers with the most effective system today.

Advanced WeedControl Technology

• Designed to be the industry’s lowest volatility dicamba formulation throughour exclusive VaporGrip™ Technology with a significant reduction involatility potential compared to currently available dicamba formulations

• Ideal dicamba option to help manage glyphosate-resistant andtough-to-control weeds

• Up to 14 days of soil activity on small-seeded broadleaf weeds2

• An integral component of the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System

• Designed to be the industry’s lowest volatility dicamba and glyphosate pre-mix herbicidethrough our exclusive VaporGrip™ Technology

• The only dicamba and glyphosate pre-mix herbicide formulation for convenience of use• Designed specifically for the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System

Xtend Weed Control

PENDING REGULATORY APPROVALS – Low volatility dicamba and glyphosate pre-mix herbicide

NOW EPA APPROVED FOR IN-CROP USE – Low volatility dicamba herbicide

What’s next? Upon regulatory approvals, the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System will include a dicamba and glyphosate pre-mixherbicide, to be branded as Roundup Xtend™ herbicide with VaporGrip™ Technology.

1Source: 2015 & 2016 Monsanto Systems Trials. (14 locations in 2015 and 19 locations in 2016 reporting yield data) Significant at P ≤ 0.05 LSD of 1.6 bu Data as of November 7, 2016. Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System data = Roundup Ready 2 Xtend®

soybeans treated with dicamba, glyphosate and various residual herbicides LibertyLink® system data = LibertyLink® soybeans treated with Liberty® herbicide and various residual herbicides2On certain small-seeded broadleaf weeds. Results may vary, depending on rainfall and soil type. Always use dicamba with traditional residual herbicides in pre-emergence and postemergence applications that have different,effective sites of action, along with other Diversified Weed Management Practices (DWMPs).

• Now Commercially Available• The only soybean trait that provides tolerance to both

dicamba and glyphosate• Built on the proven yield performance of Genuity®

Roundup Ready 2 Yield® technology• 5.4 Bu/A average advantage1 vs. LibertyLink®

in herbicide system trials

Xtend Your Yield

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N O T E S

Commercialization is dependent on multiple factors, including successful conclusion of the regulatory process. The information presented herein is provided for educational purposes only, and is not and shall not be construed as an offer to sell, or a recommendation to use, any unregistered pesticide for any purpose whatsoever. It is a violation of federal law to promote or offer to sell an unregistered pesticide.

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 Excellence Through Stewardship.

B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON PESTICIDE LABELING. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW to use any pesticide product other than in accordance with its labeling. NOT ALL formulations of dicamba or glyphosate are approved for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans. ONLY USE FORMULATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELED FOR SUCH USES AND APPROVED FOR SUCH USE IN THE STATE OF APPLICATION. May not yet be approved in all states. Contact the U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency with any questions about the approval status of dicamba herbicide products for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans.

Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Glufosinate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glufosinate. Contact your Monsanto dealer or refer to Monsanto’s Technology Use Guide for recommended weed control programs.

IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: Genuity® RIB Complete® corn blend products do not require the planting of a structured refuge except in the Cotton-Growing Area where corn earworm is a significant pest. See the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements.

For more information regarding the intellectual property protection for the seed products identified in this publication, please see www.asgrowanddekalb.com. Individual results may vary, and performance may vary from location to location and from year to year. This result may not be an indicator of results you may obtain as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready technology contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Agricultural herbicides containing glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Rowel® is not registered in all states. Rowel® may be subject to use restrictions in some states. The distribution, sale, or use of an unregistered pesticide is a violation of federal and/or state law and is strictly prohibited. Check with your local Monsanto dealer or representative for the product registration status in your state. Acceleron®, Asgrow and the A Design®, Asgrow®, Genuity Design®, Genuity Icons, Genuity®, Monsanto BioAg & Design™, QuickRoots®, RIB Complete and Design®, RIB Complete®, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design®, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, Roundup Ready®, Roundup®, Rowel®, SmartStax®, TagTeam®, VT Double PRO® and XtendiMax™ are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. LibertyLink® 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. All other trademarks are the property of their respective

owners. ©2016 Monsanto Company.

Asgrow® Seed Productionor Research Facilities:

AshtonAsgrow Production Facility

CentraliaAsgrow Production Facility

BloomingtonAsgrow Soybean Breeding

Jerseyville Asgrow Soybean Breeding

Mason CityAsgrow Production Facility

StoningtonAsgrow Production Facility

Corporate Research Sites:

Monmouth Midwest Learning Center

St. Louis, MOGlobal Seed Quality Lab & Corporate Headquarters

Asgrow Market Development Plot:

DEKALB Market Development Plot:

Climate Hub Farms :

DEKALB® Seed Production or Research Facilities:

Farmer City DEKALB Production Facility

llliopolisDEKALB Production Facility

ThomasboroDEKALB Corn Breeding

Waterman DEKALB Production & Research

Technology Development Research & Training Locations:

Auburn

Collinsville

DuQuoin

Farina

Flanagan

Parkland College (Champaign)

Roanoke Precision Product Placement site

Rochelle

St. Jacob

Tamaroa

ILLINOIS FACILITIES & TESTING LOCATIONS

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