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2015 PRACTICAL FARM RESEARCH (PFR)® RESULTS

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CORN TABLE OF CONTENTS300 Bushel Attempt - 20 in. Rows......................................................................................................................4300 Bushel Attempt - Corn After Corn & Corn After Soybeans .............................................................................5Planting Date ....................................................................................................................................................6Planting Depth ..................................................................................................................................................7Replant ............................................................................................................................................................8Flo-Rite® Seed Firmer ........................................................................................................................................9Closing Wheel ............................................................................................................................................ 10-11Seed Treatment - Amplify-L® & Wex® ................................................................................................................ 12Starter Fertilizer .............................................................................................................................................. 13Starter Additive - USA 500™............................................................................................................................. 14Starter Additive - Start Right ............................................................................................................................ 15Nitrogen Rate - Corn After Soybeans ............................................................................................................... 16Nitrogen Rate - Corn After Corn ....................................................................................................................... 17Nitrogen Timing ......................................................................................................................................... 18-19Nitrogen Stabilizer - Pre-Emerge ...................................................................................................................... 20Nitrogen Stabilizer - Sidedress ......................................................................................................................... 21Nitrogen Sealer ............................................................................................................................................... 22Sidedress Spacing .......................................................................................................................................... 23Nitrogen Rescue - 360 Y-DROP™ ..................................................................................................................... 24Corn After Cover Crop Nitrogen Rate ............................................................................................................... 25Fungicide - In-Furrow ...................................................................................................................................... 26Fungicide Timing - Stratego® YLD .................................................................................................................... 27Fungicide Timing ....................................................................................................................................... 28-29Insecticide Application System - Capture® 3RIVE 3D® ....................................................................................... 30Tile ................................................................................................................................................................ 31Pivot Irrigation ................................................................................................................................................ 32Sub-Irrigation .................................................................................................................................................. 33Foliar Product - Foliar RX® & PCT Corn Foliar Xtra ............................................................................................. 34Foliar Product - Enzyme Max & Respire® .......................................................................................................... 35Foliar Product - Micronutrient .......................................................................................................................... 36Vertical-Till vs. Conventional-Till - Corn After Soybeans ..................................................................................... 37No-Till vs. Conventional-Till vs. Strip-Till - Corn After Soybeans ......................................................................... 38No-Till vs. Conventional-Till - Corn After Corn ................................................................................................... 39Residue Management ...................................................................................................................................... 40Allelopathy...................................................................................................................................................... 41

SOYBEAN TABLE OF CONTENTS100 Bushel Attempt ........................................................................................................................................43Seed Treatment - Escalate™ vs. Untreated ...................................................................................................44-45Seed Treatment - Escalate vs. Untreated Planting Date .....................................................................................46Seed Treatment - Escalate vs. Competitor vs. Untreated ...................................................................................47Seed Treatment - ILeVO® .................................................................................................................................48Planting Date ..................................................................................................................................................49Planting Depth ................................................................................................................................................50Flo-Rite Seed Firmer - 7.5 in. Rows vs. 15 in. Rows ..........................................................................................51Soil Amendment .............................................................................................................................................52Soil Amendment - Wex ....................................................................................................................................53Starter Fertilizer ..............................................................................................................................................54Starter Additive - Start Right ............................................................................................................................55Nitrogen - Rate & Timing .................................................................................................................................56Cover Crop .....................................................................................................................................................57Pre-Emergent Herbicide ..................................................................................................................................58Fungicide - In-Furrow ......................................................................................................................................59Fungicide & Insecticide - Foliar ...................................................................................................................60-61Insecticide - Capture® LFR® .............................................................................................................................62Foliar Placement - 360 UNDERCOVER™ ..........................................................................................................63Foliar Product - Plant Growth Regulator ...........................................................................................................64Foliar Product - Over the Top Soybeans ...........................................................................................................65Foliar Product - Respire ...................................................................................................................................66Foliar Product - Enzyme Max ...........................................................................................................................67Vertical-Till vs. Conventional-Till .......................................................................................................................68Double Crop Row Width & Population ..............................................................................................................69

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Rainfall in InchesAPR MAY JUN JUL AUG TOTAL3.96 3.76 8.36 3.94 1.68 21.70


300 BUSHEL ATTEMPT20 IN. ROWS

PURPOSE To break the 300 bushel corn yield level through the use of high population 20 in. rows, various nitrogen timings, product applications, and intensive management techniques.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/3/2015

Harvested 9/23/2015

Population 41,600 Seeds/A.

Row Width 20 in.

Previous Crop Corn

Tillage Fall Disk-Rip, Spring S-Tine

HerbicidesPre: 1 qt. Anthem® ATZPost: 1.67 qt. Lexar®, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®

Insecticides 4.4 lb. Force® 3G, Escalate™

300 BUSHEL RECIPE

Pre-plant Incorporated 50 lb. Nitrogen + 1 qt. Start Right

Planting 5 gal. 6-24-6 + 48 oz. USA 500™ + 3.4 oz. Capture® LFR® In-Furrow

Sidedress 150 lb. Nitrogen + 37 oz. Instinct® II @ V397 lb. Nitrogen + 37 oz. Instinct II @ V6

Foliar4 oz. Priaxor® + 1 qt. Versa Max™ Corn + 1 pt. 10% Boron @ V510 oz. Headline AMP® + 3.2 oz. Mustang® Maxx + 1 gal. Nitamin® (30-0-0) @ VT

2015 DETAILED PLOT DATA

BRANDTEST†

WEIGHTPERCENT

MOISTURE BU./A.†

6365AM™* 58.1 23.2 301.06589V2P 59.7 26.2 280.56158AM™* 60.3 23.2 274.46076SX 58.4 21.0 271.2EX 1432 (6165 genetics)* 60.5 23.4 268.96542A4** 58.2 28.5 268.46418SX 59.2 27.0 268.05828AMX™* 57.9 20.4 253.56347VR 59.7 22.6 246.0

AVG. 59.1 23.9 270.2See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. and test weight corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and Acremax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

SUMMARYThis is our fifth attempt at breaking 300 Bu./A. in 20 in. rows. For the second year in a row we were able to meet our goal! In 2014 we broke 300 Bu./A. with two different hybrids, EX 1434 (6365 genetics)* and Phoenix 6542A4** brand. This year XL 6365AM™* brand came through at 301.0 Bu./A. The “65” genetic family has proven it has the top-end yield punch to take your high productivity acres to the next level!

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300 BUSHEL ATTEMPTCORN AFTER CORN & CORN AFTER SOYBEANS

PURPOSE To break the 300 bushel corn yield level through the use of various seed treatments, product applications, and intensive management strategies.

OBSERVATIONIn 2014 we were able to break 300 Bu./A. with two hybrids in the 35-year corn after soybean plot. We also broke 300 Bu./A. in our 15-year continuous corn plot with two hybrids. This year, we came within 3.5 Bu./A. of doing it again in the corn after soybean plot. Our corn after corn plot really took a hit with all of the rain in June. Eight hybrids in the plot averaged 30 Bu./A. less than the corn after soybean section. We will continue next year in our Journey to 300, trying management practices that have worked, as well as new and exciting products and practices.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/3/2015

Harvested 9/23/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Soybeans/Corn


Herbicides Pre: 1 qt. Anthem® ATZPost: 1.67 qt. Lexar®


300 BUSHEL RECIPE

Planting 17 gal. 18-18-0-3S + 1 qt. Start Right 2x25 gal. 6-24-6 + 48 oz. USA 500™ + 3.4 oz. Capture® LFR® In-Furrow

Sidedress 150 lb. Nitrogen + 37 oz. Instinct® II @ V3113 lb. Nitrogen + 37 oz. Instinct II @ V6

Foliar 4 oz. Priaxor® + 1 qt. Versa Max™ Corn + 1 pt. 10% Boron @ V510 oz. Headline AMP® + 3.2 oz. Mustang® Maxx + 1 gal. Nitamin® (30-0-0) @ VT


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5828AMX™* 57.3 18.2 258.96542A4** 56.1 25.0 247.3EX 1432 (6165 genetics)* 60.6 20.3 232.36158AM™* 59.3 19.2 223.26589V2P 57.8 22.2 220.36076SX 58.3 18.4 204.26347VR 61.0 21.1 196.7

AVG. 58.6 20.7 230.5See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. and test weight corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

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PLANTING DATE STUDY

PURPOSE To determine the optimum planting date window by planting on multiple dates throughout the growing season.

SUMMARYThis year our highest yields were achieved with the May 13, 2015 planting date. This is a deviation from our 15-year data set which suggests the highest yields come from the April 16 to April 30 planting window.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Soybeans


HerbicidesPre: 1 qt. Anthem® ATZPost: 1.67 qt. Lexar®,1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®



PLANTING DATE BRAND

HARVEST POPULATION

PERCENT MOISTURE BU./A.†

April 15140HR™* 29,750 18.0 216.46158AM™* 30,500 19.4 236.5

AVG. 30,125 18.7 226.5

April 155140HR™* 32,750 17.7 221.46158AM™* 34,000 17.9 253.9

AVG. 33,375 17.8 237.7

April 295140HR™* 32,750 17.3 229.16158AM™* 33,250 17.6 252.0

AVG. 33,000 17.5 240.6

May 135140HR™* 33,000 21.5 239.06158AM™* 33,500 23.1 250.7

AVG. 33,250 22.3 244.9

May 145140HR™* 31,000 16.2 197.46158AM™* 32,250 17.1 184.8

AVG. 31,625 16.7 191.1

June 45140HR™* 33,250 19.3 189.06158AM™* 32,750 22.0 180.2

AVG. 33,000 20.7 184.6†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

CORN PLANTING DATE 15-YEAR SUMMARY



PURPOSETo examine how planting depth impacts plant population, emergence, yield and profitability.

PLANTING DEPTH STUDY

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/8/2015

Harvested 9/21/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn

Tillage Fall No-Till, Spring No-Till

Herbicides

Burndown: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®, 1 oz.Sharpen® Pre: 1 qt. Anthem® ATZPost: 1.67 qt. Lexar®, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX

Insecticides Escalate™

Brand Tested 5829A4


PLANTING DEPTH (INCHES)

EMERGED POPULATION

POPULATION DIFFERENCE BU./A.†

BU./A. DIFFERENCE

1.0 32,375 +500 209.1 -0.1Control: 1.5 31,875 -- 209.2 --2.0 33,125 +1,250 215.6 +6.42.5 33,250 +1,375 222.5 +13.33.0 32,000 +125 227.4 +18.2

AVG. 32,525 +813 216.8 +9.5†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. Individual results may vary.

OBSERVATION“Err on the side of deeper, not shallower.” We’ve heard this before but are quite surprised by the consistent increase in yield with deeper planting depths. This plot was planted in a long-term no-till plot that had a compaction layer at about that 3 in. depth. We cannot be sure, but hypothesize that the deeper planting depth was better able to establish roots below that layer which translated to higher yields. This is a new study at IN PFR that we will continue in an effort to establish multi-year data.

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STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various

Population Various

Row Width 30 in.





Brands Tested 5140HR™* & 6158AM™*

REPLANT STUDY

PURPOSE To evaluate corn stands and determine whether or not replant is a profitable decision, especially as the season progresses. This study evaluates the yield performance of corn planted at 20,000 seeds/A. with sporadic spacing versus a more uniform 34,000 seeds/A., both at various planting dates.

SUMMARYThis plot answers one of the most grueling decisions that farmers must unfortunately make in certain years. To replant or not to replant? The results this year vary somewhat from the last seven years of data. Multi-year data suggests that the last half of May crosses over the line from being a profitable decision and one that only costs us money. Replanting in the first half of May or earlier pays. If replanting after mid-May, we are better off keeping a stand of 20,000 seeds/A. versus replanting a full stand of 34,000 seeds/A.

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REPLANT RETURN ON INVESTMENT 7-YEAR SUMMARY


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April 1 20,000 170.5 -- $685.41 --April 15 (Replanted) 34,000 237.7 +67.2 $930.55 +$245.14April 15 20,000 185.3 -- $744.91 --April 29 (Replanted) 34,000 240.6 +55.3 $942.21 +$197.3April 29 20,000 179.8 -- $722.80 --May 13 (Replanted) 34,000 244.9 +65.1 $959.50 +$236.7May 13 20,000 198.6 -- $798.37 --May 23 (Replanted) 34,000 191.1 -7.5 $743.22 -$55.15May 23 20,000 173.3 -- $696.67 --June 4 (Replanted) 34,000 184.6 +11.3 $717.09 +$20.42

†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Replant Cost $25.00/A. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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2 Year Yield Data Flo-Rite Seed Firmers

No Seed Firmer Flo-Rite Seed Firmer


TREATMENTSEMERGED

POPULATIONPOPULATION DIFFERENCE


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Control: No Seed Firmer 33,000 -- 23.4 193.0 --Flo-Rite® Seed Firmer 33,917 +917 23.8 197.2 +4.2Keeton Seed Firmer 33,834 +834 23.3 196.0 +3.0

AVG. 33,584 +876 23.5 195.4 +3.6See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Flo-Rite® is a registered trademark of Flo-Rite, Inc. Individual results may vary.

Flo-Rite seed firmers gently firm the seed into the bottom of the seed trench, greatly improving necessary seed-to-soil contact. This practice improves planting depth consistency and allows for better seed germination, more consistent seedling emergence, and greater yield potential.

PURPOSETo evaluate Flo-Rite seed firmers and their ability to provide optimum down pressure, precise seed placement, improved seed-to-soil contact, and higher yields.

FLO-RITE® SEED FIRMER STUDY

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/8/2015

Harvested 9/21/2015


Row Width 30 in.



Herbicides

Burndown: 1 oz. Sharpen®, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®

Pre: 1 qt. Anthem® ATZPost: 1.67 qt. Lexar®, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX


Brand Tested 5939AM™*

+5.3 Bu./A. Flo-Rite Yield Advantage

FLO-RITE® YIELD DATA 2-YEAR SUMMARY

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CLOSING WHEEL STUDY

PURPOSE To determine what effect different closing wheel types have on plant emergence and yield. Unfavorable planting conditions were targeted for this study.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/18/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides

Burndown: 1 oz. Sharpen®, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®



Brand Tested 5828AMX™*

OBSERVATIONIn this year’s closing wheel study, every closing wheel (when averaged across all pressure settings) outperformed the solid rubber control. We always attempt to plant this plot in less than ideal conditions and this year was certainly no exception. The wet conditions this spring put our closing wheels to the test. As farmers in our marketing area can attest, these conditions reflected the scenario that many of them were confronted with at planting. Overall, the SI Distributing Finger-Till wheels won the plot, with the best bushel per acre gain across all pressure settings. However, various closing wheels performed well at each individual pressure setting, making it hard to pick clear cut winners and losers. We saw our best yield gains across all closing wheel combinations when the pressure setting was on the third notch. This year, wheels that crumbled the seed trench shut from the sides generally outperformed wheels that applied more pressure above the seed. In the wet conditions we were planting into, this action helped decrease compaction above the seedling and allowed for more even and uninterrupted emergence. Wheels that apply more pressure from above would most likely work better in drier conditions, but their pressing action was less desirable in the moist seedbed we worked with this spring. When studying the various charts prepared for this study, please pay special attention to the overall closing wheel summary, the optimum pressure setting for each individual wheel, and the stronger long-term data that we have been building up for the past 2 to 3 years.

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Yetter Spike Wheel

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CLOSING WHEEL (2 EACH)EMERGED

POPULATION BU./A.†BU./A. DIFF.

Control: Solid Rubbers 31,081 203.3 --Pro-Stitches 31,894 210.9 +7.6Dawn Curvetines 30,803 208.9 +5.6Yetter Spikes with Drag Chain 32,006 207.7 +4.4

AVG. 31,446 207.7 +5.9

PRESSURE SETTING: THIRD NOTCH



Control: Solid Rubbers 33,667 185.4 --Copperhead Ag Furrow Cruisers 34,334 233.9 +48.5S.I. Distributing Finger-Till Wheels 35,250 233.5 +48.1Cast Iron 34,917 228.6 +43.2Schaffert Zippers 33,584 225.8 +40.4Pro-Stitches 33,917 203.2 +17.8Yetter Spikes with Drag Chain 34,417 198.2 +12.8Dawn Curvetines 33,667 193.7 +8.3

AVG. 34,219 212.8 +31.3

PRESSURE SETTING: FOURTH NOTCH



Control: Solid Rubbers 34,000 183.3 --Cast Iron 34,667 224.4 +41.1S.I. Distributing Finger-Till Wheels 34,083 216.6 +33.3Copperhead Ag Furrow Cruisers 35,000 216.3 +33.0Dawn Curvetines 34,584 209.8 +26.5Schaffert Zippers 34,500 205.7 +22.4Pro-Stitches 34,833 199.6 +16.3Yetter Spikes with Drag Chain 34,000 188.8 +5.5

AVG. 34,458 205.6 +25.4

2015 CLOSING WHEEL SUMMARY



Control: Solid Rubbers 34,021 195.2 --S.I. Distributing Finger-Till Wheels 34,584 221.1 +25.9Cast Iron 34,750 219.6 +24.4Copperhead Ag Furrow Cruisers 34,521 218.5 +23.3Schaffert Zippers 34,209 217.8 +22.6Dawn Curvetines 34,042 206.7 +11.5Pro-Stitches 34,146 203.5 +8.3Yetter Spikes with Drag Chain 34,167 198.2 +3.0

AVG. 34,305 210.1 +17.0

2015 OPTIMUM PRESSURE SETTING

CLOSING WHEEL (2 EACH)PRESSURE

SETTING BU./A.†BU./A. DIFF.

Control: Solid Rubbers 2nd Notch 208.2 --Copperhead Ag Furrow Cruisers 3rd Notch 233.9 +25.7S.I. Distributing Finger-Till Wheels 3rd Notch 233.5 +25.3Schaffert Zippers 2nd Notch 229.8 +21.6Cast Iron 3rd Notch 228.6 +20.4Dawn Curvetines 2nd Notch 213.8 +5.6Yetter Spikes with Drag Chain 1st Notch 211.6 +3.4Pro-Stitches 2nd Notch 206.4 -1.8

AVG. 220.7 +14.3

3-YEAR CLOSING WHEEL SUMMARY



Control: Solid Rubbers 30,710 202.8 --Dawn Curvetines 31,243 209.5 +6.7Yetter Spikes with Drag Chain 31,535 206.9 +4.1

AVG. 31,163 206.4 +5.4See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. and test weight corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

PRESSURE SETTING: FIRST NOTCH



Control: Solid Rubbers 34,000 204.0 --Yetter Spikes with Drag Chain 33,917 211.6 +7.6Schaffert Zippers 34,334 209.8 +5.8Dawn Curvetines™ 33,667 209.4 +5.4S.I. Distributing Finger-Till Wheels 34,667 207.3 +3.3Pro-Stitches 34,083 204.7 +0.7Cast Iron 34,417 202.5 -1.5Copperhead Ag Furrow Cruisers® 34,250 202.4 -1.6

AVG. 34,167 206.5 +2.8

PRESSURE SETTING: SECOND NOTCH



Control: Solid Rubbers 34,417 208.2 --Schaffert Zippers 34,417 229.8 +21.6S.I. Distributing Finger-Till Wheels 34,334 226.8 +18.6Cast Iron 35,000 222.7 +14.5Copperhead Ag Furrow Cruisers 34,500 221.2 +13.0Dawn Curvetines 34,250 213.8 +5.6Pro-Stitches 33,750 206.4 -1.8Yetter Spikes with Drag Chain 34,333 194.1 -14.1

AVG. 34,375 215.4 +8.2

CLOSING WHEEL STUDY CONTINUED

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SEED TREATMENT STUDYAMPLIFY-L® & WEX®

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/14/2015

Harvested 10/1/2015


Row Width 30 in.





PURPOSE To evaluate the seed emergence aids Amplify-L and Wex. Amplify-L was applied as a seed treatment in combination with Escalate™. Wex was applied as a pre-emergent spray application.

OBSERVATIONWex soil conditioning aid is said to help with crusting, while Amplify-L helps overcome stresses such as cold and wet feet. This plot did experience water damage and crusting, although cold and wet soil conditions were not encountered. We are interested to find out what it would do in a cold/wet scenario. We will continue testing to look for multi-year results.


BRAND TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

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RETURNRETURN ON

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™* Control 214.4 -- $861.89 --

Amplify-L® 225.3 +10.9 $902.71 +$40.821 qt. Wex® Pre-Emerge 222.1 +7.7 $884.09 +$22.20Amplify-L + 1 qt. Wex Pre-Emerge 220.6 +6.2 $875.06 +$13.17

AVG. 220.6 +8.3 $880.94 +$25.40

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Amplify-L 223.6 +0.1 $895.87 -$2.601 qt. Wex Pre-Emerge 226.0 +2.5 $899.77 +$1.30Amplify-L + 1 qt. Wex Pre-Emerge 226.8 +3.3 $899.99 +$1.52

AVG. 225.0 +2.0 $898.53 +$0.07

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d Su

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ary Control 219.0 -- $880.18 --

Amplify-L 224.5 +5.5 $899.29 +$19.111 qt. Wex Pre-Emerge 224.1 +5.1 $891.93 +$11.75Amplify-L + 1 qt. Wex Pre-Emerge 223.7 +4.7 $887.53 +$7.35

AVG. 222.8 +5.1 $889.73 +$12.74See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Wex $35.00/gal. Amplify-L $3.00/A. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.




BRAND TREATMENTSPERCENT

MOISTURE BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCETREATMENT

COSTNET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

5509

A3

Control: No Starter Fertilizer 20.9 169.0 -- $679.38 --4 gal. NACHURS imPulse® (10-18-4) 19.4 197.8 +28.8 $19.00 $776.16 +$96.785 gal. 6-24-6 20.2 193.3 +24.3 $21.70 $755.37 +$75.994 gal. 10-34-0 20.2 191.3 +22.3 $15.32 $753.71 +$74.335 gal. Rhyzo-Link™ (9-15-3) 19.1 192.8 +23.8 $39.25 $735.81 +$56.433 gal. Season Pass® Plus XLR (6-18-6) 19.6 184.3 +15.3 $20.70 $720.19 +$40.81

AVG. 19.9 188.1 +22.9 $19.33 $736.77 +$68.87

6272

AM

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*

Control: No Starter Fertilizer 22.0 161.1 -- $647.62 --5 gal. 6-24-6 20.7 172.5 +11.4 $21.70 $671.75 +$24.134 gal. NACHURS imPulse (10-18-4) 19.6 168.8 +7.7 $19.00 $659.58 +$11.964 gal. 10-34-0 21.6 163.0 +1.9 $15.32 $639.94 -$7.685 gal. Rhyzo-Link (9-15-3) 20.0 168.3 +7.2 $39.25 $637.32 -$10.303 gal. Season Pass Plus XLR (6-18-6) 20.1 161.9 +0.8 $20.70 $630.14 -$17.48

AVG. 20.7 165.9 +5.8 $19.33 $647.73 +$0.13

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Control: No Starter Fertilizer 21.5 165.1 -- $663.50 --4 gal. NACHURS imPulse (10-18-4) 19.5 183.3 +18.2 $19.00 $717.87 +$54.375 gal. 6-24-6 20.5 182.9 +17.8 $21.70 $713.56 +$50.064 gal. 10-34-0 20.9 177.2 +12.1 $15.32 $696.83 +$33.335 gal. Rhyzo-Link (9-15-3) 19.6 180.6 +15.5 $39.25 $686.57 +$23.073 gal. Season Pass Plus XLR (6-18-6) 19.9 173.1 +8.0 $20.70 $675.17 +$11.67

AVG. 20.3 177.0 +14.3 $19.33 $692.25 +$34.50See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. 10-34-0 $3.83/gal. 6-24-6 $4.34/gal. Rhyzo-Link (9-15-3) $7.85/gal. NACHURS imPulse (10-18-4) $4.75/gal. Season Pass Plus XLR (6-18-6) $6.90/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

PURPOSETo evaluate various starter fertilizers, applied in-furrow, and their affects on yield and profitability.

STARTER FERTILIZER STUDY

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/30/2015

Harvested 9/17/2015


Row Width 30 in.


Tillage Fall V-Rip/Disk, Spring S-Tine

HerbicidesPre: 1 qt. Anthem® ATZ Post: 1.67 qt. Lexar®,1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®


OBSERVATIONPlanting this plot on April 30, 2015 provided excellent conditions as it was one of the first planted. This plot happens to be a prime location for standing water. We observed that with all row starter treatments, the plants emerged quicker and grew faster than the controls. The additional early season root growth and overall health of the plants seemed to better handle the excessive rains, translating into significant yield gains over the control.

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STARTER ADDITIVE STUDYUSA 500™

PURPOSE To evaluate the phosphorus efficiency product USA 500. USA 500 was applied in-furrow at planting with the Totally Tubular system.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/14/2015

Harvested 10/1/2015


Row Width 30 in.



Starter 5 gal. 6-24-6



Starter 5 gal. 6-24-6 In-Furrow



DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

6348A3Control: Starter 224.9 -- $882.40 --Starter + 48 oz. USA 500™ 228.7 +3.8 $884.63 +$2.23

5832A3**Control: 5 gal. 6-24-6 217.1 -- $851.04 --Starter + 48 oz. USA 500 221.0 +3.9 $853.68 +$2.64

2-Hybrid Summary

Control: 5 gal. 6-24-6 221.0 -- $866.72 --Starter + 48 oz. USA 500 224.9 +3.9 $869.16 +$2.44

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. 6-24-6 $4.34/gal. USA 500 $34.77/gal. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

A 200 Bu./A. Corn Crop Removes

Approximately 175 lb./A. of 0-46-0!

“Corn requires a relatively large amount of phosphorus (P) for maximum yield, much more than soybeans. A corn crop removes close to 0.4 lb./Bu. of P2O5 of grain produced. For a 200 Bu./A. corn crop, that is roughly 175 lb./A. of a 46 percent fertilizer product like 18-46-0. Corn uptakes P gradually and by 100 days of life, P uptake has peaked. Phosphorus plays a huge role in early plant development (cell division) and growth, which

is why we sometimes see yield increases to applied P with products such as these tested. Zinc (Zn), which is a component in USA 500, is a catalyst to P as plant sugars are changed to various plant acid compounds. Phosphorus and Zn together are the early “building blocks” of yield!”

Denny CobbField Agronomist

AGRONOMY FUNDAMENTALS



$67.87 $71.04

$12.74 $17.64

$0.00

$10.00

$20.00

$30.00

$40.00

$50.00

$60.00

$70.00

$80.00

Dollars/A.

4 Year Start Right ROI

Year Control Start Right Difference Control Start Right Difference2012 145.0 159.3 14.3 $855.50 $923.37 $67.872013 220.4 235.5 15.1 $1,190.16 $1,261.20 $71.042014 257.5 263.1 5.6 $1,068.63 $1,081.37 $12.742015 227.4 234.4 7.0 $914.15 $931.79 $17.64

Average = 212.6 219.3 10.5 $1,007.11 $1,049.43 $42.32

4 Yr. AverageYield Bu./A. Diff Return ROI

Control 212.6 ---- $1,007.11 ---- Figure 1 Figure 2Start Right 219.3 10.5 $1,049.43 $42.32 +10.5 Bu./A. Average +$42.32/A. Average

14.3 15.1

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4 Year Start Right Yield Gains

2012 2013 2014 2015

$67.87 $71.04

$12.74 $17.64

$0.00

$10.00

$20.00

$30.00

$40.00

$50.00

$60.00

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STARTER ADDITIVE STUDYSTART RIGHT


2X2 TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: Starter 21.9 227.4 -- $914.15 --

Starter + 1 qt. Start Right 20.8 234.4 +7.0 $931.79 +$17.64

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Start Right $42.00/gal. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/30/2015

Harvested 9/18/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Starter 17 gal. 18-18-0-3S



Starter 17 gal. 18-18-0-3S 2x2

Brand Tested 5832A3**

PURPOSETo evaluate the use of Start Right with our 2x2 starter fertilizer program at planting in an attempt to increase plant health and yield.

Year Control Start Right Difference Control Start Right Difference2012 145.0 159.3 14.3 $855.50 $923.37 $67.872013 220.4 235.5 15.1 $1,190.16 $1,261.20 $71.042014 257.5 263.1 5.6 $1,068.63 $1,081.37 $12.742015 227.4 234.4 7.0 $914.15 $931.79 $17.64

Average = 212.6 219.3 10.5 $1,007.11 $1,049.43 $42.32

4 Yr. AverageYield Bu./A. Diff Return ROI

Control 212.6 ---- $1,007.11 ---- Figure 1 Figure 2Start Right 219.3 10.5 $1,049.43 $42.32 +10.5 Bu./A. Average +$42.32/A. Average

14.3 15.1

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2012 2013 2014 2015

$67.87 $71.04

$12.74 $17.64

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+10.5 Bu./A. 4-Year Average

Advantage

+$42.32/A. 4-Year Average

Advantage

START RIGHT YIELD GAIN 4-YEAR SUMMARY

START RIGHT RETURN ON INVESTMENT 4-YEAR SUMMARY

The first step in maximizing yield potential is to establish a uniform, fast growing, and vigorous stand of corn. The second is the establishment of a strong nodal root system free from disease and or insect pressure.Products marketed as biologicals or bio-stimulants are often marketed to influence those two things, amongst others. Biologicals are generally considered to be referencing beneficial soil bacteria, mycorrhizae, and fungi. Products such as umic and fulvic acids and enzymes are often marketed as bio-stimulants an can affect a plant’s ability to grow. Beck’s PFR will continue to evaluate new products in these classifications to determine any benefits to the farmer.

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NITROGEN RATE STUDYCORN AFTER SOYBEANS

PURPOSE This study was designed to help us find the economic optimum nitrogen rate (EONR), which is the rate of nitrogen (N) that maximizes profitability. Seven N rates, ranging from 0 to 225 lb./A., were evaluated in a corn after soybean crop rotation. All entries, with the exception of the 0 lb./A. control, received 17 gallons of 28% UAN as a 2x2 application at planting. This was followed by a sidedress application of 28% UAN at the V3 growth stage to meet the total amount of N for each treatment.

RECOMMENDATIONThe six-year corn after soybean EONR for Indiana has proven to be 190 to 200 lb./A., depending on the cost per unit of N. With the heavy rainfall events in 2015, the EONR climbed to 225 lb./A. Creating a N program utilizing long-term data and the experience you have on your own farm is a great foundation for a N management plan. Adjust your plan from there depending on the weather.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/14/2015

Harvested 10/1/2015


Row Width 30 in.







POUNDS OF NITROGEN BU./A.†

BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NITROGEN COST/A.

NET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: 0 56.4 -- $0.00 $226.73 --100 148.6 +92.2 $58.00 $539.37 +$312.64125 166.0 +109.6 $72.50 $594.82 +$368.09150 194.3 +137.9 $87.00 $694.09 +$467.36175 206.4 +150.0 $101.50 $728.23 +$501.50200 227.3 +170.9 $116.00 $797.75 +$571.02225 237.9 +181.5 $130.50 $825.86 +$599.13

AVG. 176.7 +140.4 $80.79 $629.55 +$469.96†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. UAN $0.58/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

2015 Economic Optimum

225 lb./A. Nitrogen

$630.00

$650.00

$670.00

$690.00

$710.00

$730.00

$750.00

150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225

Dolla

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Pounds of Nitrogen

6 Year CAB: Economic Optimum Nitrogen Rate

$0.50/lb. N. $0.60/lb. N. $0.70/lb. N.

201195

191

ECONOMIC OPTIMUM NITROGEN RATE 6-YEAR SUMMARY — CORN AFTER SOYBEANS



NITROGEN RATE STUDYCORN AFTER CORN

PURPOSE To find the economic optimum nitrogen rate (EONR), which is the rate of nitrogen (N) that maximizes profitability. Seven N rates, ranging from 0 to 250 lb./A., were evaluated in a corn after corn rotation. All entries, with the exception of the 0 lb./A. control, received 17 gallons of 28% UAN as a 2x2 application at planting. This was followed by a sidedress application of 28% UAN at the V3 growth stage to meet the total amount of N for each treatment.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/2/2015

Harvested 9/21/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides

Burndown: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®, 1 oz. Sharpen®

Pre: 1 qt. Anthem® ATZPost: 1.67 qt. Lexar®,1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX





BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NITROGEN COST/A.

NET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: 0 48.4 -- $0.00 $194.57 --125 135.9 +87.5 $72.50 $473.82 +$279.25150 165.0 +116.6 $87.00 $576.30 +$381.73175 189.6 +141.2 $101.50 $660.69 +$466.12200 191.2 +142.8 $116.00 $652.62 +$458.05225 204.1 +155.7 $130.50 $689.98 +$495.41250 193.0 +144.6 $145.00 $630.86 +$436.29



225 lb./A. Nitrogen

$590.00

$610.00

$630.00

$650.00

$670.00

$690.00

$710.00

175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240 245 250

Dolla

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Pounds of Nitrogen

6 Year CAC: Economic Optimum Nitrogen Rate

$0.50/lb. N. $0.60/lb. N. $0.70/lb. N.

219

215

211

ECONOMIC OPTIMUM NITROGEN RATE 6-YEAR SUMMARY — CORN AFTER CORN

SUMMARYThe last four years have demonstrated the need for more N in a corn after corn system with the EONR being between 211 and 219 lb. of N depending on the cost per lb. With the additional rainfall in 2015, that amount was slightly higher at 225 lb. of N.

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NITROGEN TIMING STUDY

PURPOSE To evaluate various nitrogen (N) application timings and their affects on N use efficiency, N loss, and yield. Each treatment in this study received a total of 180 lb./A. of N.

RECOMMENDATION“The long-term N timing study at IN PFR has consistently shown that split applications of N make farmers money year in and year out. However, the wet, saturated soils this spring denitrified much of our nitrate N, which favored the 100% applications at the V3 and V6 growth stages. I still believe that a split application strategy is best, but this study shows that being able to adapt and make later applications can pay off when Mother Nature throws us a curveball like in the spring of 2015.”

Brent MinettField Agronomist

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/2/2015

Harvested 9/22/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Double Crop Soybeans






UAN TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

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Control: 180 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated 161.3 -- $544.03 --180 lb. Sidedress @ V6 211.5 +50.2 $745.83 +$201.80180 lb. Sidedress @ V3 193.2 +31.9 $672.26 +$128.2330 lb. 2x2 + 150 lb. Sidedress @ V6 192.6 +31.3 $669.85 +$125.8230 lb. 2x2 + 150 lb. Sidedress @ V3 183.7 +22.4 $634.07 +$90.0450 lb. 2x2 + 130 lb. Sidedress @ V6 175.6 +14.3 $601.51 +$57.48120 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 60 lb. 360 Y-DROP™ @ V10 174.0 +12.7 $595.08 +$51.0590 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 90 lb. Sidedress @ V4 165.1 +3.8 $559.30 +$15.27

AVG. 182.1 +23.8 $627.74 +$95.67See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. UAN $0.58/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

NITROGEN TIMING RETURN ON INVESTMENT OVER PRE-PLANT INCORPORATED 5-YEAR SUMMARY

$68.16

$51.54 $49.37

$35.37

$0.00

$20.00

$40.00

$60.00

$80.00

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5 Year Summary

Nitrogen Timing Return on Investment over Preplant Incorporated

Sidedress @ V6 2x2 + Sidedress @ V3

Sidedress @ V3 PPI + Sidedress @ V4

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Corn Growth Stage Highlights• V3 – The nodal root system is being established. The seed is no longer the

main source of food for the plant. • V5 – The growing point is now above the soil surface. Therefore, the plant is

now more susceptible to injury from events such as hail. • V6-V8 – The kernels around the ear are established. This is more dependent

on genetics than on the weather. Stress has to be quite severe during this time to decrease kernel rows around.

• V12-V15 – Potential kernels long on the ear is almost determined. Soil moisture and nutrient uptake become critically important in this period prior to reproduction. Kernels long is greatly affected by the environment.

• R1 – Pollen shed begins, dropping onto the silks. Receptivity by the silks can be diminished by excessive heat or moisture stress at this time and silk reduction from insect feeding.

• R2-R6 – This is the grain fill period. The number of kernels has already been set, but the size and weight of the kernels is now being determined.

Knowing the yield determining periods of crop growth can help in diagnosing crop challenges and ensuring adequate supplies of nutrients at those critical times.

NITROGEN TIMING STUDY CONTINUED

©Illustration provided by Iowa State University.

VT R1

R6VE V1 V3 V7 V12


CORN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

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NITROGEN STABILIZER STUDYPRE-EMERGE

PURPOSE To evaluate the yield and profitability of various nitrogen (N) stabilizer products.

SUMMARYLast year in this study, additional N alone out-yielded all N stabilizers. This year, N stabilizers rose to the top due to the heavy rainfall events we experienced in the spring. Agrotain® Plus provided the greatest yield increases and the highest return on investment (ROI). The two-year data set displays very high ROI numbers that can be misleading due to the very high returns for these products this year.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/29/2015

Harvested 9/17/2015


Row Width 30 in.







PRE-EMERGE TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCENET^

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INVESTMENT◊

Control: No Nitrogen Stabilizer 20.8 196.2 -- $788.72 --15 lb./ton UAN Agrotain® Plus 20.9 239.5 +43.3 $938.89 +$150.173.25 pt./ton UAN Factor® 19.7 233.0 +36.8 $925.64 +$136.9260 oz. Cipher™ 18.6 231.7 +35.5 $906.23 +$117.5137 oz. Instinct® II 20.5 227.3 +31.1 $902.45 +$113.7320 lb. More Nitrogen 21.3 219.1 +22.9 $869.18 +$80.461.5 qt./ton UAN Limus® 17.6 211.3 +15.1 $837.29 +$48.57

AVG. 19.9 222.6 +30.8 $881.20 +$107.89See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Agrotain Plus $4.98/lb. Factor $85.00/gal. Limus $100.87/gal. UAN $0.58/lb. Instinct II $39.09/gal. Cipher $53.75/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

NITROGEN STABILIZER RETURN ON INVESTMENT 2-YEAR SUMMARY

$87.99 $84.03$78.37

$72.81

$53.53

$35.86

$0.00

$20.00

$40.00

$60.00

$80.00

$100.00

Agrotain Plus Factor Instinct II Cipher More Nitrogen Limus

Dolla

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2 Year AverageNitrogen Stabilizer ROI



NITROGEN STABILIZER STUDYSIDEDRESS


OBSERVATION“Nitrogen stabilizer use with pre-plant N is fairly common but we have just really started looking at a stabilizer with sidedress N. Excessive rainfall in May or June is the perfect scenario for a stabilizer to pay, and that is what we experienced this year at IN PFR. I also think that this study is unique because we also include a replication adding an additional 20 lb. of N which is similar in cost per acre to the stabilizers. This practice has been the clear cut winner over two years.”


STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/29/2015

Harvested 9/14/2015


Row Width 30 in.



HerbicidesPre: 1 qt. Anthem® ATZ, Post: 1.67 qt. Lexar®,1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®



More NitrogenGuardian DLAgrotain PlusInstinct IIFunctioN

$49.49

$28.90

$11.23 $5.21

-$3.80 -$5.00

$5.00

$15.00

$25.00

$35.00

$45.00

$55.00

Dolla

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2 Year Average

Nitrogen Stabilizer ROI

More Nitrogen Guardian DL Agrotain Plus Instinct II FunctioN



SIDEDRESS TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCENET^

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Control: No Nitrogen Stabilizer 23.3 231.6 -- $931.03 --20 lb. More Nitrogen 23.2 243.2 +11.6 $966.06 +$35.032 qt. Guardian®-DL 24.4 243.3 +11.7 $954.07 +$23.0415 lb./ton UAN Agrotain® Plus 24.1 242.8 +11.2 $952.16 +$21.132 pt. FunctioN™ 24.8 236.9 +5.3 $941.40 +$10.3737 oz. Instinct® II 24.6 235.7 +4.1 $936.21 +$5.18

AVG. 24.1 238.9 +8.8 $946.82 +$18.95See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Agrotain Plus $4.98/lb. Guardian-DL $48.00/gal. FunctioN $43.75/gal. UAN $0.58/lb. Instinct II $39.09/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

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NITROGEN SEALER STUDY

PURPOSE To test nitrogen sealers and their affect on nitrogen (N) retention. Nitrogen sealers are a pair of coulters that attach to the sidedress bar behind the knife. The coulters pull soil over the trench opened by the knife, sealing the opening and holding in N that could otherwise volatilize.

OBSERVATION“It’s not surprising to me that nitrogen sealers added 16.8 Bu./A. of additional yield this year at IN PFR. Most soils were wet at sidedress time so the application slot didn’t get closed, and the 28% UAN was left vulnerable to volatilization. Nitrogen sealers, even in less than ideal conditions, paid off big time this year.”


STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/8/2015

Harvested 9/24/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn






TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON◊ INVESTMENT

Control 142.4 -- $572.45 --Nitrogen Sealers 159.2 +16.8 $639.98 +$67.53

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



SIDEDRESS SPACING STUDY

PURPOSE To evaluate the differences between 30 in. and 60 in. sidedress spacing. All entries received 30 lb./A. of nitrogen (N) applied 2x2 at planting, followed by a sidedress application of 190 lb./A. of N at the V4 growth stage.

SUMMARYDue to the amount and intensity of rainfall received throughout June and July, 60 in. center sidedress spacing resulted in a 5.3 Bu./A. yield loss. Placing the N closer to each row proved to be beneficial this year. However, three-year data shows a 1.7 Bu./A. advantage for 60 in. spacing.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/14/2015

Harvested 9/24/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides






SIDEDRESS SPACING


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

30 in. Centers 22.2 195.1 --60 in. Centers 22.8 189.8 -5.3

†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

30 in. Spacing 60 in. Spacing Adv. 60"2013 205.5 207.1 1.72014 229.1 238.0 8.92015 195.1 189.8 -‐5.3

Average 209.9 211.6 1.8

205.5

229.1

195.1 207.1

238.0

189.8

140.0

160.0

180.0

200.0

220.0

240.0

260.0

2013 2014 2015

Bu./A

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Sidedress Spacing Yield Data3 Year Summary

30 in. Spacing 60 in. Spacing

+1.8 Bu./A. Advantage for 60" Spacing

SIDEDRESS SPACING YIELD DATA 3-YEAR SUMMARY

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NITROGEN RESCUE STUDY360 Y-DROP™

PURPOSE To test 360 Y-DROPs and their ability to deliver nitrogen (N) to the base of the plant, in an attempt to replenish the plot’s N and “rescue” it when a sidedress application was no longer an option.

OBSERVATIONAgrotain® Plus protects N from three forms of N loss. • Ammonia volatilization• Denitrification• Leaching

Why did we NOT see an advantage to using Agrotain Plus in a year with this much N loss?The data suggests that 50 lbs./A. of UAN applied as a rescue treatment was sufficient to supply the corn crop with the rest of its N needs.By the time of application, the heavy rainfall events we experienced that caused nitrate leaching had come to an end. When applied with 360 Y-DROPs, the N was placed at the base of each plant and to a closed corn canopy, reducing N loss from ammonia volatilization.When warm soils are saturated with water, N uptake is inhibited by the corn plant. This results in denitrification. We did not have soils saturated with water after the 360 Y-DROP application so N loss from denitrification was not a yield limiting factor.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/22/2015

Harvested 10/7/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides






360 Y-DROP™ TREATMENTS @ V7 BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

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Control: No Additional N 142.1 -- $571.24 --50 lb. UAN 162.0 +19.9 $622.24 +$51.0050 lb. UAN + 15 lb./ton UAN Agrotain® Plus 160.8 +18.7 $610.45 +$39.2175 lb. UAN 159.7 +17.6 $598.49 +$27.2575 lb. UAN + 15 lb./ton UAN Agrotain Plus 160.7 +18.6 $592.55 +$21.31

AVG. 157.8 +18.8 $600.36 +$34.95See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Agrotain Plus $4.98/lb. UAN $0.58/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



CORN AFTER COVER CROP NITROGEN RATE STUDY

PURPOSE In this study, we evaluate the advantages of cover crops and their ability to increase yield by improving soil tilth, scavenging for and producing nitrogen (N), and shattering compaction. Corn was planted into three different cover crop systems which had been seeded in the fall of 2014. In addition, two N programs were evaluated to assess N scavenging and sequestration. These N rates consisted of 180 lb. (100% N program) and 135 lb. (75% N program).

OBSERVATION“For the third year in a row Becks Corn Champion Mix ahead of corn produced a positive yield result compared to no cover crop at the 180 lb. N rate. This year we saw enough of an increase in yield to net a positive return on investment. There are two reasons for this; first, the price of crimson clover came down significantly and second, the clover potentially fixated some N before it was terminated.”

Ryan MooreForage and Cover Crop Manager

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/2/2015

Harvested 9/22/2015


Row Width 30 in.



Herbicides

Burndown: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®



Brand Tested 5140HR™*

POUNDS OF NITROGEN COVER CROP BU./A.†

BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NET RETURN^

RETURN ON INVESTMENT◊

180

Control: No Cover Crop 221.2 -- $784.82 --12 lb. Beck's Annual Ryegrass 216.8 -4.4 $758.74 -$26.0835 lb. Beck's Oat Radish Mix 213.8 -7.4 $733.03 -$51.7916 lb. Beck's Corn Champion Mix 229.6 +8.4 $794.75 $9.93

AVG. 220.4 -1.1 $767.80 -$22.65

135

12 lb. Beck's Annual Ryegrass 198.5 -22.7 $711.27 -$73.5535 lb. Beck's Oat Radish Mix 194.3 -26.9 $680.74 -$104.0816 lb. Beck's Corn Champion Mix 208.2 -13.0 $734.82 -$50.00

AVG. 200.3 -20.9 $708.90 -$75.88 See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Beck’s Annual Ryegrass $0.70/lb. Beck’s Corn Champion Mix $1.49/lb. UAN $0.58/lb. Beck’s Oat Radish Mix $0.63/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

2014 RAINFALL DATA

September 2.61 in.

October 3.14 in.

November 2.15 in.

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STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/14/2015

Harvested 10/1/2015


Row Width 30 in.





PURPOSETo evaluate the yield advantages to Priaxor® and Headline® EC fungicides applied in-furrow at planting.

FUNGICIDE STUDYIN-FURROW

OBSERVATION“Although the purpose of this study was to evaluate in-furrow fungicide, we noticed that EX 1419 (5840 genetics)* responded with significantly more yield than EX 1432 (6165 genetics)*. In evaluating these results, we believe the difference could lie in hybrid characteristics. EX 1432 (6165 genetics)* has very fast emergence and early season growth, while EX 1419 (5840 genetics)* has a slow growth pattern early in the season. With the amount of rainfall and cooler temperatures received in the weeks following planting, the slower growing hybrid, EX 1419 (5840 genetics)*, was subject to whatever disease pressure that may have been present over a longer period of time before reaching its rapid growth stage. As a result, it responded better to in-furrow fungicide.”

Craig MooreCorn Product Development Manager




DIFFERENCENET^

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EX 1419(5840 genetics)*

Control: No Fungicide 19.3 204.1 -- $820.48 --4 oz. Priaxor® 19.4 216.4 +12.3 $852.78 +$32.306 oz. Headline® EC 19.3 215.8 +11.7 $847.40 +$26.92

AVG. 19.3 212.1 +12.0 $840.22 +$29.61

EX 1432 (6165 genetics)*

Control: No Fungicide 20.6 198.2 -- $796.76 --6 oz. Headline EC 20.7 202.9 +4.7 $795.54 -$1.224 oz. Priaxor 21.2 200.8 +2.6 $790.07 -$6.69

AVG. 20.8 200.6 +3.7 $794.12 -$3.96

2-Hybrid Summary

Control: No Fungicide 20.0 201.2 -- $808.62 --6 oz. Headline EC 20.0 209.4 +8.2 $821.47 +$12.854 oz. Priaxor 20.3 208.6 +7.4 $821.43 +$12.81

AVG. 20.1 206.4 +7.8 $817.17 +$12.83See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Priaxor $548.82/gal. Headline EC $429.33/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/8/2015

Harvested 9/24/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn




PURPOSETo test Stratego YLD fungicide at various timings throughout the growing season to determine if the variation in timing has any affect on profitability and yield.

FUNGICIDE TIMING STUDYSTRATEGO® YLD

OBSERVATIONIn most of our testing in the past, we have realized the most return on investment (ROI) comes from VT fungicide applications. This study, on average, proved that to be the case once again. However, it was interesting to note the different response by hybrids. XL 5828AM™* brand responded in yield and profitability to the V5 followed by VT application. XL 6365AM ™* brand responded with both the highest yield and ROI with a VT application alone. XL 5828AM™* brand has slightly less plant health as compared to XL 6365AM™* brand. This could contribute to why we saw the difference in response between the two.




DIFFERENCETREATMENT

COSTNET^

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5828AM™*

Control: No Fungicide 16.9 166.1 -- $0.00 $667.72 --

2 oz. Stratego® YLD @ V5 17.0 170.1 +4.0 $8.47 $675.33 +$7.61

2 oz. Stratego YLD @ V5 + 4 oz. Stratego YLD @ VT 17.3 176.3 +10.2 $25.40 $683.33 +$15.61

4 oz. Stratego YLD @ VT 17.6 169.0 +2.9 $16.93 $662.45 -$5.27

AVG. 17.2 170.4 +5.7 $672.21 +$5.98

6365AM™*


2 oz. Stratego YLD @ V5 18.4 159.8 -3.3 $8.47 $633.93 -$21.73


4 oz. Stratego YLD @ VT 19.0 178.4 +15.3 $16.93 $700.24 +$44.58

AVG. 18.4 168.5 +7.2 $664.67 +$12.01

2-Hybrid Summary


2 oz. Stratego YLD @ V5 17.7 165.0 +0.4 $8.47 $654.63 -$7.06


4 oz. Stratego YLD @ VT 18.3 173.7 +9.1 $16.93 $681.35 +$19.66

AVG. 17.8 169.5 +6.5 $668.44 +$9.00

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Stratego YLD $541.78/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

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STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/8/2015

Harvested 9/24/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn




FUNGICIDE TIMING STUDY

PURPOSE To evaluate Priaxor® and Headline AMP® fungicides, when applied at different times throughout the growing season, to determine if these variations in timing have an affect on yield.

OBSERVATIONThis corn after corn (CAC) plot experienced a significant amount of gray leaf spot (GLS) pressure this year due to the environmental conditions it faced. Northern corn leaf blight was also present, but not to the extent of GLS. All applications provided additional yield benefits, while the majority also provided positive return on investment. XL 5828AM™*brand was expected to respond in yield due to the GLS it encountered, also Phoenix 5832A3**brand and XL 6365AM™*brand, (two very healthy hybrids) responded to fungicide treatments. Environmental conditions and a CAC scenario most likely attributed to these results.

FUNGICIDE TIMING RETURN ON INVESTMENT 3-YEAR SUMMARY

-$5.18

$16.45 $18.09

-$10.00 -$5.00 $0.00 $5.00

$10.00 $15.00 $20.00 $25.00 $30.00

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3 Year Summary Fungicide Timing Return on Investment

Priaxor @ V5 Priaxor @ V5 + Headline Amp @ VT Headline Amp @ VT

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FUNGICIDE TIMING STUDY CONTINUED




DIFFERENCETREATMENT

COSTNET^

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582

8AM

™*


4 oz. Priaxor® @ V5 18.3 155.2 +1.7 $17.15 $606.75 -$10.324 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP® @ VT 19.6 173.3 +19.8 $37.16 $659.51 +$42.44

10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 20.1 176.7 +23.2 $20.01 $690.32 +$73.2510 oz. Headline AMP @ VT + 5 oz. Fortix® @ V5 19.1 181.2 +27.7 $37.45 $690.97 +$73.90

5 oz. Fortix @ V5 18.8 167.7 +14.2 $17.44 $656.71 +$39.64

AVG. 19.1 167.9 +17.3 $653.56 +$43.78

636

5AM

™*


4 oz. Priaxor @ V5 17.6 207.1 +11.1 $17.15 $815.39 +$27.474 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 19.9 218.7 +22.7 $37.16 $842.01 +$54.09

10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 19.7 201.9 +5.9 $20.01 $791.63 +$3.7110 oz. Headline AMP @ VT + 5 oz. Fortix @ V5 19.8 196.9 +0.9 $37.45 $754.09 -$33.83

5 oz. Fortix @ V5 19.0 201.3 +5.3 $17.44 $791.79 +$3.87

AVG. 19.0 203.7 +9.2 $797.14 +$11.06

5832

A3**


4 oz. Priaxor @ V5 20.6 155.8 -0.7 $17.15 $609.17 -$19.964 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 20.8 175.8 +19.3 $37.16 $669.56 +$40.43

10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 20.2 183.4 +26.9 $20.01 $717.26 +$88.1310 oz. Headline AMP @ VT + 5 oz. Fortix @ V5 19.8 172.9 +16.4 $37.45 $657.61 +$28.48

5 oz. Fortix @ V5 19.3 163.4 +6.9 $17.44 $639.43 +$10.30

AVG. 20.0 168.0 +13.8 $653.69 +$29.48

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4 oz. Priaxor @ V5 18.8 172.7 +4.0 $17.15 $677.10 -$0.944 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 20.1 189.3 +20.6 $37.16 $723.69 +$45.65

10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 20.0 187.3 +18.6 $20.01 $733.07 +$55.0310 oz. Headline AMP @ VT + 5 oz. Fortix @ V5 19.6 183.7 +15.0 $37.45 $700.89 +$22.85

5 oz. Fortix @ V5 19.0 177.5 +8.8 $17.44 $695.98 +$17.94

AVG. 19.4 179.9 +13.4 $701.46 +$28.11

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Headline AMP $256.18/gal. Priaxor $548.82/gal. Fortix $446.53/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

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INSECTICIDE APPLICATION SYSTEM STUDYCAPTURE® 3RIVE 3D®

PURPOSE To test the new Capture 3RIVE 3D insecticide application system and its affect on final population and yield. The 3RIVE 3D unit is attached as an additional piece of equipment on the planter. It applies Capture 3RIVE 3D insecticide as an in-furrow, three-dimensional foam application. The unit and chemical are designed to allow 500 acres worth of application between fill-ups.

SUMMARYThe application of any insecticide on Phoenix 5552GT**brand (glyphosate only), provided yield increases with all treatments and also positive returns. The application of any insecticide on Phoenix 5552EZ**brand (above- and below-ground traits), provided smaller yield increases, but lost money on every treatment.The most profitable treatment in the study was the use of 6 oz. Capture 3RIVE 3D applied to Phoenix 5552GT**brand that has no above- and below-ground trait protection.As compared to Force® 3G, Capture 3RIVE 3D at both rates provided more emerged plants than Force 3G in every treatment.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/22/2015

Harvested 10/13/2015


Row Width 20 in.



Herbicides





BRAND IN-FURROW TREATMENTSEMERGED

POPULATIONPOPULATION DIFFERENCE BU./A.†

BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NET^ RETURN


5552GT**

Control: No Insecticide 36,833 -- 151.8 -- $489.89 --6 oz. Capture® 3RIVE 3D® 38,584 +1,751 157.6 +5.8 $496.89 +$7.004.4 lb. Force® 3G 38,500 +1,667 160.0 +8.2 $496.41 +$6.5212 oz. Capture 3RIVE 3D 38,833 +2,000 161.1 +9.3 $494.66 +$4.77

AVG. 38,187 +1,806 157.6 +7.8 $494.46 +$6.10

5552EZ**

Control 37,584 -- 155.7 -- $465.87 --6 oz. Capture 3RIVE 3D 38,334 +750 159.3 +3.6 $464.04 -$1.834.4 lb. Force 3G 37,750 +166 158.9 +3.2 $452.30 -$13.5712 oz. Capture 3RIVE 3D 38,667 +1,083 158.7 +3.0 $445.32 -$20.55

AVG. 38,084 +666 158.2 +3.3 $456.88 -$11.98

2-Hybrid Summary

Control 37,208 -- 153.8 -- $477.88 --6 oz. Capture 3RIVE 3D 38,459 +1,251 158.5 +4.7 $480.47 +$2.594.4 lb. Force 3G 38,125 +917 159.5 +5.7 $474.36 -$3.5212 oz. Capture 3RIVE 3D 38,750 +1,542 159.9 +6.1 $469.99 -$7.89

AVG. 38,135 +1,237 157.9 +5.5 $475.68 -$2.94See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Force 3G $6.01/lb. Capture 3RIVE 3D $347.84/gal. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



PURPOSE To determine yield difference in tile versus no tile and how planting dates may affect yield performance.

SUMMARYThis year, the greatest yield increases for tile compared to no tile came from our April 29 planting date. But, our greatest average yield came from the May 13 planting date. With three years of data now accumulated, we see a definite yield advantage for tile versus no tile. However, the benefit to tile is greater the earlier you plant. The results for this year were completely opposite from our three-year data set. This is a very clear illustration of the need for data points over time.

TILE STUDY

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various


Row Width 30 in.




Insecticides 4.4 lb. Force® 3GEscalate™

TILE YIELD ADVANTAGE 3-YEAR SUMMARY

21.3 19.4 16.9

2.7 7.7

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

Bu./A

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3 Year Summary Tile Yield Advantage

April 1 - 15 April 16 - 30 May 1 - 15 May 16 - 31 June 1 - 15


PLANTING DATE DRAINAGE BRAND

HARVEST POPULATION BU./A.†

BU./A. DIFFERENCE

April 1

No-Tile5140HR™* 30,750 212.7 --6158AM™* 32,000 234.1 --

AVG. 31,375 223.4

Tile5140HR™* 29,750 216.4 +3.76158AM™* 30,500 236.5 +2.4

AVG. 30,125 226.0 +3.1

April 15

No-Tile5140HR™* 32,500 200.2 --6158AM™* 32,250 236.7 --

AVG. 32,375 218.5

Tile5140HR™* 32,750 221.4 +21.26158AM™* 34,000 253.9 +17.2

AVG. 33,375 237.7 +19.2

April 29

No-Tile5140HR™* 32,500 197.7 --6158AM™* 31,750 195.4 --

AVG. 32,125 196.6

Tile5140HR™* 32,750 229.1 +31.46158AM™* 33,250 252.0 +56.6

AVG. 33,000 240.6 +44.0

May 13

No-Tile5140HR™* 32,000 190.6 --6158AM™* 32,000 228.1 --

AVG. 32,000 209.4

Tile5140HR™* 33,000 239.0 +48.46158AM™* 33,500 250.7 +22.6

AVG. 33,250 244.9 +35.5†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

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PIVOT IRRIGATION STUDY

PURPOSE To evaluate the effectiveness of pivot irrigation and the profitability of fertigating through the pivot system.

OBSERVATIONAlthough irrigation increased yield by 22.4 Bu./A. compared to no irrigation, the real story lies in the addition of nitrogen (N) through fertigation at the VT growth stage. This study suggests that to maximize yield and return on investment, an additional 30 lb./A. of N was required by the crop. This study compliments the N timing study at the IN PFR site that demonstrated profitable late season N applications that missed many of the heavy rainfall events. It should be noted that this plot was planted in a really tough soil environment. The plot lacked significant top soil, had limited top-end yield potential, and typically has a favorable response to water.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/22/2015

Harvested 10/7/2015


Row Width 30 in.



Herbicides


Pre: 1 qt. Anthem® ATZPost: 1.67 qt. Lexar®,1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®




DIFFERENCENET^

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6348A3

Control: Non-Irrigated 131.7 -- $529.43 --30 lb. UAN Fertigated @ VT 178.1 +46.4 $698.56 +$169.1360 lb. UAN Fertigated @ VT 174.8 +43.1 $667.90 +$138.47Irrigated 158.5 +26.8 $637.17 +$107.74

AVG. 160.8 +38.8 $633.27 +$138.45

6365AMX™*


AVG. 174.2 +44.9 $687.24 +$163.23

2-Hybrid Summary


AVG. 167.5 +41.9 $660.25 +$150.84See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. UAN $0.58/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



SUB-IRRIGATION STUDY

PURPOSE To determine if yields can be increased by controlling the water table level with a sub-irrigation system. The sub-irrigation system consists of 3 in. tile, placed 24 in. deep and spaced 15 ft. apart, following the contour of the field topography.

SUMMARYOver the last five years sub-irrigation has provided us with an average advantage of 29.4 Bu./A. over non-irrigated. In 2014, a year with record-breaking yields, we saw a 3.9 Bu./A. advantage over non-irrigated. On the opposite end of the spectrum, 2012 brought one of the worst droughts on record and we were able to add 59.1 Bu./A. with the sub-irrigation system.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/30/2015

Harvested 9/23/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn





IRRIGATION BRANDPERCENT


DIFFERENCE

Non-Irrigated

EX 1523 (5665 genetics)* 15.9 190.1 --5509A3 15.4 188.0 --6175AM™* 17.7 208.1 --

AVG. 16.3 195.4

Sub-Irrigated

EX 1523 (5665 genetics)* 17.2 203.0 +12.95509A3 17.5 202.8 +14.86175AM™* 20.0 203.3 -4.8

AVG. 18.2 203.0 +7.6†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

SUB-IRRIGATION YIELD DATA 5-YEAR SUMMARY

125.8 131.5

203.5

240.3

195.4

158.0 190.6

247.5 244.2

203.0

0.0

50.0

100.0

150.0

200.0

250.0

300.0

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Bu./A

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5 Year Summary Sub-Irrigation Yield Data

Non-Irrigated Sub-Irrigated

24.13 in. Rainfall

13.49 in. Rainfall

21.23 in. Rainfall

19.93 in. Rainfall

21.70 in. Rainfall

+29.4 Bu./A. 5-Year Average

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PURPOSETo test the corn foliar products Foliar RX and PCT Corn Foliar Xtra, which were applied at the V4 growth stage.

FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDYFOLIAR RX® & PCT CORN FOLIAR XTRA

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/4/2015

Harvested 9/21/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn






V4 TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCENET^

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Control 18.8 204.4 -- $821.69 --3.25 gal. PCT Corn Foliar Xtra 18.9 217.6 +13.2 $852.55 +$30.861 qt. Foliar RX® 18.9 205.7 +1.3 $816.16 -$5.53

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Foliar RX $43.00/gal. PCT Corn Foliar Xtra $6.83/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

OBSERVATIONThis plot was under stress from the beginning due to wet conditions at planting. Subsequent rains aided the emergence of the plot, so final stands were adequate. However, plant roots were not great due to planting conditions. Late in the season (even at harvest) we observed darker green plants with the PCT Corn Foliar Xtra treatment.



STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/2/2015

Harvested 9/22/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop DC Soybeans




Brand Tested 6272AM-R™*

PURPOSETo evaluate the products Respire and Enzyme Max, applied as foliar treatments on corn. Both products were applied at the V4 growth stage.

FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDYENZYME MAX & RESPIRE®


V4 TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

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Control 201.7 -- $810.83 --12.8 oz. Enzyme Max 214.7 +13.0 $859.90 +$49.078 oz. Respire® 212.2 +10.5 $847.04 +$36.21

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Respire $96.00/gal. Enzyme Max $31.92/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

RESPIRE NET RETURN 2-YEAR SUMMARY

2014 Control Respire Control RespireTreatment Bu./A.† Bu./A. Difference Net Return^ Return on Investment◊ 2014 228.2 230.9 2014 $947.03 $952.24Control 228.2 -‐-‐ $947.03 -‐-‐ 2015 201.7 212.2 2015 $810.83 $847.04Respire 230.9 2.7 $952.24 $5.21

2015Treatment Bu./A.† Bu./A. Difference Net Return^ Return on Investment◊Control 201.7 -‐-‐ $810.83 -‐-‐Respire 212.2 10.5 $847.04 $36.21

2 Year AverageTreatment Bu./A.† Bu./A. Difference Net Return^ Return on Investment◊Control 215.0 -‐-‐ $878.93 -‐-‐Respire 221.6 6.6 $899.64 $20.71

2014 2015 Control 228.2 201.7 Respire 230.9 212.2

180.0

190.0

200.0

210.0

220.0

230.0

240.0

250.0

Bu./A

.

Respire Yield Data2 Year Summary

+6.6 Bu./A. Average $947.03

$810.83

$952.24

$847.04

$700.00

$750.00

$800.00

$850.00

$900.00

$950.00

$1,000.00

2014 2015

Dolla

rs/A

.

Respire Net Return 2 Year Summary

Control Respire

+$20.71/A. Average

+$20.71/A. 2-Year Average

OBSERVATIONThis plot was planted very wet and experienced compaction at planting coupled with early season excessive water stress. From the results of the data, it appears that Enzyme Max may have alleviated the effects of compaction, helping to improve plant nutrient uptake, which are the product claims. Respire is marketed as a soil conditioner and bio-stimulant that breaks down compaction and alleviates the stress of too much water. Last year we saw it perform well under heat stress as well. Both products increased yield and return on investment substantially.

“A corn plant is really just a factory taking in water, nutrients, and using heat and sunlight to convert it to grain. The respiration rate of the plant is a big part of how much water and nutrients can be taken in by the plant. Provided there is soil moisture present, Respire is a product that enhances that ability. Products like Respire and Enzyme Max peak my interest when they have that much yield impact when applied early at the V4 growth stage.”


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FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDYMICRONUTRIENT

PURPOSE To test the effectiveness and profitability of various micronutrient products applied foliar at the V4 growth stage.

SUMMARYIn the graphs below we broke out the three-year data from the two-year data. We have three-year data on MAX-IN® Ultra ZMB and Evergreen™ and two-year data on NutriMax™ AC and Versa Max™ AC. The take home message is that all of these products are showing promise. The products representing the three-year data are showing a positive return on investment (ROI) two out of the three years tested. While both products we tested in the two-year data set have provided a positive ROI both years of testing, Nutri Max AC was consistently the best product in 2015, yielding 3.7 Bu./A. above the mean of the trial.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/14/2015

Harvested 10/1/2015


Row Width 30 in.






BRAND V4 TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

5552EZ**

Control: No Micronutrient Treatment 189.2 -- $760.58 --1 qt. MAX-IN® Ultra ZMB 195.4 +6.2 $778.59 +$18.0124 oz. NutriMax™ AC 196.0 +6.8 $772.83 +$12.251 qt. Versa Max™ AC 192.8 +3.6 $769.68 +$9.101 pt. Evergreen™ 193.2 +4.0 $767.00 +$6.42

AVG. 193.3 +5.2 $769.74 +$11.45

5842EZ**

Control: No Micronutrient Treatment 190.5 -- $765.81 --24 oz. NutriMax AC 201.7 +11.2 $795.74 +$29.931 qt. MAX-IN Ultra ZMB 197.1 +6.6 $785.42 +$19.611 pt. Evergreen 193.9 +3.4 $769.82 +$4.011 qt. Versa Max AC 191.0 +0.5 $762.44 -$3.37

AVG. 194.8 +5.4 $775.85 +$12.55

2-Hybrid Summary

Control: No Micronutrient Treatment 189.9 -- $763.20 --24 oz. NutriMax AC 198.9 +9.0 $784.29 +$21.091 qt. MAX-IN Ultra ZMB 196.3 +6.4 $782.01 +$18.811 pt. Evergreen 193.6 +3.7 $768.41 +$5.211 qt. Versa Max AC 191.9 +2.0 $766.06 +$2.86

AVG. 194.1 +5.3 $772.79 +$11.99See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. MAX-IN Ultra ZMB $27.67/gal. Evergreen $77.26/gal. NutriMax AC $80.48/gal. Versa Max AC $21.50/gal.**Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

$21.79 $19.05

$0.00

$10.00

$20.00

$30.00

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rs/A

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Evergreen & MAX-IN Ultra ZMB Return on Investment3 Year Summary

Evergreen MAX-IN Ultra ZMB

$28.55

$11.85

$0.00

$10.00

$20.00

$30.00

Dolla

rs/A

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NutriMax AC & Versa Max AC Return on Investment2 Year Summary

NutriMax AC Versa Max AC

EVERGREEN & MAX-IN ULTRA ZMB ROI 3-YEAR SUMMARY

NUTRIMAX AC & VERSA MAX AC ROI 2-YEAR SUMMARY

$21.79 $19.05

$0.00

$10.00

$20.00

$30.00

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Evergreen & MAX-IN Ultra ZMB Return on Investment3 Year Summary

Evergreen MAX-IN Ultra ZMB

$28.55

$11.85

$0.00

$10.00

$20.00

$30.00

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rs/A

.

NutriMax AC & Versa Max AC Return on Investment2 Year Summary

NutriMax AC Versa Max AC



188.9

236.8 245.7

181.1

239.2 225.3

0

50

100

150

200

250

2013 2014 2015

Bu./A

.

3 Year Yield Data

Vertical-Till vs. Conventional-Till

Conventional-Till Average Vertical-Till Average

VERTICAL-TILL VS. CONVENTIONAL-TILL STUDY CORN AFTER SOYBEANS

PURPOSE To evaluate two tillage practices and their affect on yield in a corn after soybean rotation. This is our third year comparing vertical and conventional-till practices at the IN PFR site as part of a long-term tillage study. The vertical-till system is a fall and spring tillage pass with a Case IH True-Tandem 330 Turbo. The conventional-till system consists of a fall disk-rip followed by a spring finishing tool.

OBSERVATIONOver three years, the conventional-till system holds an 8.6 Bu./A. advantage over a vertical-till system. We’ve observed advantages in fall vertical-till in sizing residue with minimal incorporation. This provides residue decomposition while protecting the soil from the elements. However, when utilizing vertical-till in the spring, even slightly wet conditions in the top tillage layer can easily create a compaction layer in the initial rooting zone that can be a detriment to yield.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/21/2015


Row Width 30 in.


TillageFall: Vertical-Till/ Conv.-Till, Spring: Vertical-Till/Conv.-Till




TILLAGE BRANDTEST

WEIGHT†PERCENT


DIFFERENCE

Vert

ical

-Till

5828AM™* 60.3 20.5 221.4EX 1432 (6165 genetics)* 60.8 21.4 214.85832A3** 60.1 23.3 224.76272AM-R™* 63.5 22.0 218.96365AM™* 59.0 22.5 246.9

AVG. 60.7 21.9 225.3

Con

vent

iona

l-Ti

ll 5828AM™* 56.9 18.6 239.9 +18.5EX 1432 (6165 genetics)* 58.4 20.4 243.9 +29.15832A3** 56.9 21.5 250.8 +26.16272AM-R™* 59.7 20.3 237.7 +18.86365AM™* 56.1 20.4 256.1 +9.2

AVG. 57.6 20.2 245.7 +20.3†Bu/A. and test weight corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

+8.6 Bu./A. 3-YearAverage Conventional-Till

Advantage

VERTICAL-TILL VS. CONVENTIONAL-TILL 3-YEAR SUMMARY

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NO-TILL VS. CONVENTIONAL-TILL VS. STRIP-TILL STUDYCORN AFTER SOYBEANS

PURPOSE To evaluate three tillage systems and their affect on yield in a corn after soybean rotation. No-till, strip-till, and conventional-till methods were compared in this study. The strip-till method consisted of a fall strip-till pass, and the conventional-till method consisted of a fall disk-rip and a pass in the spring with a finishing tool.

SUMMARYIt would be very easy to base a tillage system off of your past three to five year experiences. There are not very many places you can find a plot that has 24 years of tillage practice research in a corn after soybean rotation. Beck’s IN PFR site has just that. Our data demonstrates wins for every system depending on the conditions faced that year. This year, strip-till dominated this plot. On average though, no-till has a 6.0 Bu./A. advantage.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/8/2015

Harvested 9/23/2015


Row Width 30 in.


TillageFall Strip-Till/No-Till/Conv.-Till, Spring No-Till/Conv.-Till

Herbicides

Burndown: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®, 1 oz. Sharpen® (No-Till and Strip-Till Only)Pre: 1 qt. Anthem® ATZPost: 1.67 qt. Lexar®, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX



TILLAGE BRANDEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

No-Till

5162A3 32,667 -- 183.1 --EX 1416 (5460 genetics)* 32,417 -- 214.8 --EX 1523 (5665 genetics)* 32,917 -- 207.4 --EX 1419 (5840 genetics)* 32,417 -- 205.4 --

AVG. 32,604 202.7

Conventional-Till

5162A3 32,750 +83 189.0 +5.9EX 1416 (5460 genetics)* 32,917 +500 215.9 +1.1EX 1523 (5665 genetics)* 33,084 +167 224.3 +16.9EX 1419 (5840 genetics)* 33,334 +917 235.0 +29.6

AVG. 33,021 +417 216.1 +13.4

Strip-Till

5162A3 33,167 +500 206.9 +23.8EX 1416 (5460 genetics)* 33,000 +583 233.4 +18.6EX 1523 (5665 genetics)* 33,334 +417 236.0 +28.6EX 1419 (5840 genetics)* 34,000 +1,583 232.2 +26.8

AVG. 33,375 +771 227.1 +24.5†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

188.6 182.6

160.0 165.0 170.0 175.0 180.0 185.0 190.0 195.0 200.0

Bu./A

.

24 Year Summary No-Till vs. Conventional-Till Yield Data

No-Till Conventional-Till

NO-TILL VS. CONVENTIONAL-TILL YIELD DATA 24-YEAR SUMMARY

+6 Bu./A. Average No-Till Advantage



NO-TILL VS. CONVENTIONAL-TILL STUDYCORN AFTER CORN

PURPOSE To evaluate no-till versus conventional-till in a corn after corn system.

RECOMMENDATIONWhat have we learned after 12 years of this study? With only a 1.6 Bu./A. advantage to no-till, at this time, if the tillage system you are using is working for you, there is no persuasive argument to make in favor of changing either way.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/8/2015

Harvested 9/22/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn

Tillage Fall No-Till/Conv.-Till, Spring No-Till/Conv.-Till

Herbicides

Burndown: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®, 1 oz. Sharpen® (No-Till Only)Pre: 1 qt. Anthem® ATZPost: 1.67 qt. Lexar®, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX





BU./A. DIFFERENCE

No-

Till

5162A3 30,083 -- 176.4 --

EX 1416 (5460 genetics)* 29,750 -- 178.9 --

EX 1523 (5665 genetics)* 28,833 -- 182.8 --

EX 1419 (5840 genetics)* 31,834 -- 186.3 --

AVG. 30,125 181.1

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iona

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ll

5162A3 31,750 +1,667 177.9 +1.5

EX 1416 (5460 genetics)* 32,917 +3,167 195.3 +16.4

EX 1523 (5665 genetics)* 34,084 +5,251 206.3 +23.5

EX 1419 (5840 genetics)* 34,333 +2,499 190.2 +3.9

AVG. 33,271 +3,146 192.4 +11.3


NO-TILL VS. CONVENTIONAL-TILL YIELD DATA 12-YEAR SUMMARY

60 80

100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Bu./A

.

12 Year Summary No-Till vs. Conventional-Till Yield Data

No-Till Conventional-Till

+1.6 Bu./A. 12-Year No-Till Average Advantage

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RESIDUE MANAGEMENT STUDY

PURPOSE To evaluate various residue management products and their ability to increase yields by breaking down excessive surface residue. These products were fall applied on September 20, 2014.

SUMMARYResidue management studies will continue to be tested in PFR as soon as new products are released. As corn yields continue to increase, so will amounts of residue. New management practices to optimize this residue will become increasingly important. This is two years in a row we have seen positive yields and a positive return on investment with the use of RES 16 and Robust™ in the fall. We have applied new residue management products to most of the PFR sites this fall. Because of the performance of Robust, we will continue to test it to achieve a good three-year data set. RES 16 has been discontinued but will be replaced by a reformulation called RES Plus.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/2/2015

Harvested 9/21/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides






FALL TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET

RETURN RETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control 200.9 -- $807.62 --1 qt. Robust™ 207.6 +6.7 $823.67 +$16.0516 oz. RES 16 206.1 +5.2 $819.52 +$11.9015 gal. 28% UAN 200.3 -0.6 $779.11 -$28.511 qt. IgniteS2® 195.3 -5.6 $773.11 -$34.51

AVG. 202.0 +1.4 $800.61 -$8.77See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. RES 16 $72.00/gal. Robust $43.53/gal. IgniteS2 $48.00/gal. UAN $0.58/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

RESIDUE MANAGEMENT RETURN ON INVESTMENT 2-YEAR SUMMARY

$23.03

$13.12

-$17.86 -$24.43

-$30.00

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2 Year Summary Residue Management Return on Investment

RES 16 Robust IgniteS2 28% UAN

NEW PRODUCT Coming in 2016

RES Plus

*



ALLELOPATHY

PURPOSE To test if, and to what extent, allelochemicals cause yield penalties when identical corn genetics and traits are repeatedly planted in the same location.

RECOMMENDATIONOur two-year data set shows that planting the same hybrid in the same field in back-to-back years is more detrimental in a no-till environment versus a conventional-till system. Differences between hybrids have existed. However, from the data we have gathered thus far and the amount of hybrids available in our lineup, it is best to rotate hybrids if planting corn after corn in an effort to reduce any allelopathic effects.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/18/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn

Tillage Fall No-Till/Conv.-Till, Spring No-Till/Conv.-Till

Herbicides

Burndown: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®, 1 oz. Sharpen® (No-Till Only)Pre: 1 qt. Anthem® ATZPost: 1.67 qt. Lexar®, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX

Insecticides 4.4 lb. Force® 3G,Escalate™


TILLAGE TREATMENTS BRANDPERCENT


DIFFERENCE

Con

vent

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ll

Rotated Hybrids

5828AM™* 16.3 189.2 --6175AMXT™* 19.0 208.6 --6272AM-R™* 20.1 175.9 --

Same Hybrids

5828AM™* 16.6 206.3 +17.16175AMXT™* 18.2 192.8 -15.86272AM-R™* 19.6 182.7 +6.8

No-

Till

Rotated Hybrids

5828AM™* 16.0 188.7 --6175AMXT™* 19.5 191.6 --6272AM-R™* 19.7 171.2 --

Same Hybrids

5828AM™* 16.3 181.9 -6.86175AMXT™* 19.8 177.5 -14.16272AM-R™* 19.9 173.2 +2.0


NO-TILL YIELD LOSS FOR SAME HYBRIDS 2-YEAR SUMMARY

-4.3 Bu./A. -8.8 Bu./A. -0.3 Bu./A.

Allelopathy is described as the suppression of growth of one plant species by another plant species due to the release of toxic substances called allelochemicals. Many crops are allelopathic when grown with other crops or when grown sequentially. Autotoxicity is a specific type of allelopathy that occurs when the allelochemicals released from a specific crop affect that same crop planted at a later time.


XL 5828AM™* XL 6175AMXT™* XL 6272AM-R™* 2014 -1.7 -3.4 -2.6 2015 -6.8 -14.1 2.0

-15.0

-10.0

-5.0

0.0

5.0

10.0

Bu./A

.

2 Year Summary No-Till Yield Loss For Same Hybrids

brand brand brand


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START YOUR JOURNEY TO 100

Take the journey toward reaching 100 Bu./A. soybeans. Contact your local seed advisor, dealer or field agronomist to create your personal 100 Bu./A recipe to get started or visit www.BecksHybrids.com/JourneyTo100 by April 30, 2016 to sign up.

100 BU./A RECIPE

To break the 100 bushel soybean yield barrier with seed treatments, product applications and intensive management techniques, get started with the basic recipe:

CONTROL

+ Poncho®/VOTiVO®

+ Optimize®

+ Bio-Forge® ST

+ 4 oz. Priaxor® & 3.2 oz. Mustang® Maxx @ R3

JOURNEY TO 100



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PURPOSE To break the 100 bushel soybean yield level through the use of various seed treatments, product applications, and intensive management strategies.

100 BUSHEL ATTEMPT

SUMMARYWe tested a wide array of products in this year’s 100 bushel plot attempt. Although we did not reach it this year, we were relatively close with one treatment yielding 86.3 Bu./A. It is interesting to note that although we typically do not expect yield increases from the use of nitrogen (N) on soybeans, we have had several tests in PFR that illustrate quite the opposite. We will continue to test N on soybeans to better understand the best products, rates and timing.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/7/2015

Harvested 9/28/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides

Pre: 4 oz. Authority® XL, 24 oz. Dual II Magnum®

RR Post: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®

LL Post: 1 qt. Liberty®





DIFFERENCE

366L

4

Control 12.8 77.2 --Treatment 1 12.5 82.4 +5.2Treatment 2 12.7 78.7 +1.5Treatment 3 12.3 82.2 +5.0

AVG. 12.6 80.1 +3.9

384R

2™*


AVG. 13.6 77.3 +4.6

394L

4


AVG. 12.1 78.3 +1.0

418N

R™

*


AVG. 14.2 83.4 +3.4

4-Va

riety

Su

mm

ary Control 13.4 77.4 --

Treatment 1 13.1 81.3 +3.9Treatment 2 13.2 79.0 +1.6Treatment 3 12.8 81.6 +4.2

AVG. 13.1 79.8 +3.2See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

CONTROL

Poncho®/VOTiVO® + Optimize® + Bio-Forge® ST + 4 oz. Priaxor® & 3.2 oz. Mustang® Maxx @ R3

TREATMENT 1

Control + 3 gal. Rhyzo-Link™ (3-10-13) & 3.4 oz. Capture® LFR® In-Furrow + 1 qt. Versa Max™ Mn @ V4 + 1 qt. Versa Max™ Soybeans @ R1

TREATMENT 2

Control + 25 lb. Sulfur Pre-Emerge + 1 qt. Over the Top Soybeans w/Potash @ R1

TREATMENT 3

Control + 50 lb. SuperU™ @ R4



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PURPOSETo evaluate the yield and final population of Beck’s Escalate yield enhancement system on multiple soybean varieties.

SEED TREATMENT STUDYESCALATE™ VS. UNTREATED

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/15/2015

Harvested 9/16/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn


HerbicidesPre: 24 oz. Dual II Magnum®

Post: 1 qt. Liberty®


BRAND TREATMENTSEMERGED



BU./A. DIFFERENCE

298L4Untreated 132,132 -- 12.0 63.6 --

Escalate™ 134,310 +2178 11.9 67.6 +4.0

313NLUntreated 140,118 -- 11.6 66.3 --

Escalate 143,748 +3630 11.9 72.0 +5.7

337L4Untreated 142,296 -- 11.8 71.6 --

Escalate 145,926 +3630 12.4 76.4 +4.8

349L4Untreated 128,502 -- 12.2 66.8 --

Escalate 129,954 +1452 12.3 72.9 +6.1

354L4Untreated 127,776 -- 13.0 70.1 --

Escalate 140,844 +13,068 13.1 75.8 +5.7

366L4Untreated 149,556 -- 12.5 83.7 --

Escalate 153,912 +4356 12.9 84.8 +1.1

379L4Untreated 148,104 -- 13.3 73.9 --

Escalate 150,282 +2,178 13.1 78.4 +4.5

394L4Untreated 137,940 -- 13.2 79.4 --

Escalate 153,186 +15,246 12.5 81.2 +1.8

8-Variety Summary

Untreated 138,303 -- 12.5 71.9 --

Escalate 144,020 +5,717 12.5 76.1 +4.2

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. Individual results may vary.

+4.2 Bu./A. 2015 Avg. Advantage

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SEED TREATMENT STUDY CONTINUED

QUALITY CONTROL, IMPROVED FLOWABILITY. The application method for Escalate treated seeds is superior and constantly monitored for quality. Due to the sensitive nature of biologicals, extra care is given to their handling to ensure complete effectiveness before the seed even enters the ground. In addition to the already proven formula, Beck’s is now incorporating an even higher rate of a fluency agent at the end of the treatment process to improve flowability in planting equipment. Offering insect protection, improved stands and seedling health, Escalate’s unique blend is sealed onto each seed using a polymer coating.

Through an exclusive-to-Beck’s application method, the polymer coating ensures maximum seed protection and coverage. In addition, the highest quality ingredients from multiple sources are used to create our unique mix of fungicides, insecticides and biologicals. Escalate utilizes the highest rates of fungicides in the industry, allowing for early season planting, as well as improved plant stands, vigor and yield.

12 Bu./A. $102.37/unit

6 Bu./A. $49.12/unit

4-7 Bu./A. $12.32/unit

Escalate shows a profit increase per unit and yield advantage per acre in corn, soybeans and wheat. Price per unit figured as Yield Advantage X Market Price (as of May 2015) X Acres planted per unit. Bu./A. advantage taken from Beck’s multi-year Practical Farm Research (PFR)® data.

What makes Escalate different? Not only is Escalate a proprietary mix of yield enhancing products, but it comes standard on all Beck’s seed at no additional cost. By incorporating extensive quality control measures, Escalate provides an added yield benefit compared to untreated seed and other industry standard treatments.

ESCALATE™ SEED TREATMENT

3.9 4.6

7.8

2.6

12.8

4.2

0.0

2.0

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

12.0

14.0

Bu./A

.

6 Year Summary Escalate vs. Untreated Yield Advantage

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

+6.0 Bu./A. Escalate Advantage

+6.0 Bu./A. 6-YearEscalate Advantage

ESCALATE™ VS. UNTREATED YIELD ADVANTAGE 6-YEAR SUMMARY



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BRAND PLANTING DATE TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCE

366L

4 &

337

L42-

Vari

ety

Sum

mar

y

April 1 Untreated 76.9 --Escalate™ 82.6 +5.7

April 15 Untreated 73.2 --Escalate 84.3 +11.1

May 22 Untreated 72.2 --Escalate 77.9 +5.7

May 28 Untreated 69.6 --Escalate 77.1 +7.5

June 4 Untreated 72.3 --Escalate 74.4 +2.1

June 11 Untreated 69.9 --Escalate 70.6 +0.7


SEED TREATMENT STUDYESCALATE™ VS. UNTREATED PLANTING DATE

SUMMARYThis two-variety test compared Escalate versus untreated at various planting dates. We saw positive yield gains at all planting dates for Escalate over untreated. Many farmers believe seed treatments pay at early planting dates but shy away from them at later planting dates. This study illustrates two main points. 1. The proprietary mix of yield enhancing products in Escalate increases yield

at all planting dates. 2. There is no additional charge for Escalate, so any additional yield gain is

100 percent profit as compared to untreated seed.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn


HerbicidesPre: 4 oz. Authority® XL, 24 oz. Dual II Magnum®


PURPOSETo evaluate the yield differences between Beck’s Escalate yield enhancement system and untreated seed on various dates throughout the planting season.

AVERAGE ADVANTAGE

Untreated Average 72.3 Bu./A.Escalate Average 77.8 Bu./A.

+5.5 Bu./A. Escalate Advantage!



INDIANA

PURPOSETo compare Beck’s Escalate yield enhancement system to both an untreated control and two competitor’s seed treatments in an attempt to determine yield differences.

SEED TREATMENT STUDYESCALATE™ VS. COMPETITOR VS. UNTREATED

SUMMARYIn this study, all seed treatments outyielded untreated seed by an average of 4.6 Bu./A. Although Escalate did outyield the Acceleron® treatment from Monsanto by 0.7 Bu./A. and the Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment by 1.0 Bu./A., the real story lies in return on investment (ROI). Escalate comes standard on all Beck’s soybeans at no additional charge. Therefore, the ROI was over $26.00/A. higher with Escalate compared to treatments from both Monsanto and Pioneer.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/30/2015

Harvested 9/25/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn




Brand Tested 366L4


TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

TREATMENT COST

NET^ RETURN


Untreated 160,204 -- 76.8 -- $0.00 $743.42 --

Escalate™ 171,336 +11,132 82.0 +5.2 $0.00 $793.76 +$50.34

Acceleron® 168,432 +8,228 81.3 +4.5 $19.69 $767.29 +$23.87

Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment 171,820 +11,616 81.0 +4.2 $17.54 $766.54 +$23.12

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Acceleron $16.00/unit. Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment $14.25/unit. Individual results may vary.



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PURPOSETo evaluate yield and profitability differences between earlier and later planting dates with three different seed treatments providing protection against Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS).

SEED TREATMENT STUDYILEVO®

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/15/2015 & 5/7/2015

Harvested 10/2/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn





PLANTING DATE BRAND TREATMENTS

EMERGED POPULATION


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Apr

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366L4

Control: Escalate™ 154,638 -- 84.0 --Escalate + ILeVO® 153,912 -726 85.9 +1.9Poncho®/VOTiVO® + ILeVO 156,090 +1,452 90.9 +6.9

AVG. 154,880 +363 86.9 +4.4

419L4

Control: Escalate 157,542 -- 83.9 --Escalate + ILeVO 158,994 +1,452 89.5 +5.6Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO 159,720 +2,178 92.5 +8.6

AVG. 158,752 +1,815 88.6 +7.1

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Control: Escalate 156,816 -- 90.5 --Escalate + ILeVO 161,172 +4,356 91.7 +1.2Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO 159,720 +2,904 89.7 -0.8

AVG. 159,236 +3,630 90.6 +0.2

419L4

Control: Escalate 153,912 -- 80.7 --Escalate + ILeVO 155,364 +1,452 84.4 +3.7Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO 154,638 +726 83.4 +2.7

AVG. 154,638 +1,089 82.8 +3.2See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. Individual results may vary.

RECOMMENDATIONEven without the presence of SDS in this plot, Escalate™ + ILeVO provided positive yield gains in every test, regardless of variety or planting date. On average, Poncho®/VOTiVO® + ILeVO out-yielded Escalate alone by 4.3 Bu./A. This plot continues to emphasize what we’ve seen in the past. ILeVO increases yield even when no visible SDS signs are present. We recommend testing ILeVO on your own farm to see if you too see positive results.

2015 SEED TREATMENT YIELD 2-VARIETY SUMMARY

84.8

87.9 89.1

82.0 83.0 84.0 85.0 86.0 87.0 88.0 89.0 90.0

Bu./A

.

2 Variety Summary 2015 Seed Treatment Yield Data

Control: Escalate Escalate + ILeVO Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO

+4.3 Bu./A.

+4.3 Bu./A+3.1 Bu./A



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PLANTING DATE STUDY


SUMMARYThe long-term soybean planting date study at the IN PFR location suggests April 16 to April 30 to be the optimum planting window for soybeans. This year that actual date fell on April 15, proving once agian that early planting pays!

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn






PLANTING DATE BRAND


April 1337L4 10.8 80.2366L4 11.2 85.0

AVG. 11.0 82.6

April 15337L4 10.9 81.9366L4 11.8 86.7

AVG. 11.4 84.3

May 22337L4 13.1 74.9366L4 13.0 80.9

AVG. 13.1 77.9

May 28337L4 13.0 75.5366L4 13.4 78.7

AVG. 13.2 77.1

June 4337L4 13.3 71.5366L4 13.6 77.3

AVG. 13.5 74.4

June 11337L4 13.3 64.9366L4 14.3 76.3

AVG. 13.8 70.6†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. Individual results may vary.

SOYBEAN PLANTING DATE 18-YEAR SUMMARY

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March 16 - 31

April 1 - 15

April 16 - 30

May 1 - 15

May 16 - 31

June 1 - 15



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OBSERVATIONWe were not surprised to see the 1.0 in. control and the 1.5 in. planting depths rise to the top in terms of yield in this plot. In this part of the state we often experience crusting issues. Under tight clay or crusted soil conditions the soybeans lose their push and we often times see reduced stands due to broken necks or inability to emerge when planted deeper than 1.5 in.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/8/2015

Harvested 9/28/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides



Post: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX


Brand Tested 345R4™*



EMERGED POPULATION


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

0.50 96,921 -3,812 80.5 -4.5Control: 1.00 100,733 -- 85.0 --1.50 109,989 +9,256 84.6 -0.42.00 98,010 -2,723 82.5 -2.52.50 101,277 +544 82.0 -3.0

†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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FLO-RITE® SEED FIRMER STUDY7.5 IN. ROWS VS. 15 IN. ROWS


STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/22/2015

Harvested 10/2/2015

Population 7.5 in.: 175,000 Seeds/A.15 in.: 150,000 Seeds/A.

Row Width 7.5 in. & 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn



Post: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®




ROW WIDTH TREATMENTS

EMERGED POPULATION


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

7.5 in.Control: No Seed Firmers 159,720 -- 80.2 --Flo-Rite® Seed Firmers 167,464 +7,744 80.6 +0.4

15 in. Control: No Seed Firmers 140,360 -- 83.8 --Flo-Rite Seed Firmers 154,396 +14,036 89.6 +5.8

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Flo-Rite® is a registered trademark of Flo-Rite, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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Soil Boost2014 79.2 11.6 $875.54 $118.422015 56.3 3.0 $534.14 $18.20

7.3 $68.31

11.6

3.0

0.0

2.0

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

12.0

14.0

Bu./A

.

2 Year Summary Soil Boost Yield Gain

2014 2015

$118.42

$18.20 $0.00

$20.00

$40.00

$60.00

$80.00

$100.00

$120.00

$140.00

Dolla

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2 Year Summary Soil Boost Return on Investment

2014 2015

+7.3 Bu./A. Average

+$68.31 $/A. Average

SOIL AMENDMENT STUDY

PURPOSETo test various soil amendment products and their ability to aid plant growth by improving soil quality and nutrient availability.

SUMMARYThese products were soil applied with 15 gallons of water on April 1, 2015, roughly six weeks ahead of planting. All products are marketed to improve soil quality and nutrient availability. Soil Boost and Soil ReVive® both showed positive yield gains as well as return on investment (ROI). This is two years in a row we have seen a positive ROI from Soil Boost. We will continue to evaluate this product for at least one more year in an effort to achieve a three-year data set.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/21/2015

Harvested 9/26/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides








DIFFERENCENET^

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INVESTMENT◊

Control 53.3 -- $515.94 --1 qt. Soil Boost 56.3 +3.0 $534.14 +$18.2024 oz. Soil ReVive® 55.3 +2.0 $527.24 +$11.301 gal. Hydra-Hume® 53.9 +0.6 $508.48 -$7.462 qt. Soil Revitalizer 53.2 -0.1 $505.18 -$10.762 qt. Nutrisoil™ 52.8 -0.5 $449.29 -$66.65

AVG. 54.1 +1.0 $506.71 -$11.07See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Soil Boost $43.34/gal. Hydra-Hume $13.27/gal. Nutrisoil $123.62/gal. Soil ReVive $43.00/gal. Soil Revitalizer $19.60/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

+$68.31/A. Average

SOIL BOOST RETURN ON INVESTMENT 2-YEAR SUMMARY



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SOIL AMENDMENT STUDYWEX®

PURPOSETo test Wex, a soil amendment product, and its ability to stimulate root development and improve water and nutrient uptake.

OBSERVATIONDue to heavy rainfall, this plot encountered soil crusting after planting. As advertised, Wex did provide an improved stand in a tough soil environment. Wex proved to provide additional yield benefits as well.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/13/2015

Harvested 9/25/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn





Brand Tested 294NR™*


TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control 94,017 -- 57.0 -- $551.76 --1 qt. Wex® 98,373 +4,356 59.2 +2.2 $564.31 +$12.55

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Wex $35.00/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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OBSERVATIONThis plot was one of the earliest soybean plots we planted. Soil moisture and temperature were near ideal. We noticed no visual differences during the growing season in roots, plant height, or color. However, at harvest, there were clear differences in pod number and soybean size with the applications of First Pass® XLR (3-5-15) and Sure-K®. Both products provided positive yield responses of 4.9 Bu./A. and a positive return on investment.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/28/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn







IN-FURROW TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: No Starter Fertilizer 146,652 -- 69.7 -- $674.70 --3 gal. First Pass® XLR (3-5-15) 151,008 +4,356 74.6 +4.9 $704.34 +$29.643 gal. Sure-K® 148,830 +2,178 74.6 +4.9 $698.58 +$23.882 gal. NACHURS playmaKer™ (2-6-16) 148,104 +1,452 70.6 +0.9 $673.51 -$1.193 gal. Rhyzo-Link™ (3-10-13) 152,460 +5,808 70.5 +0.8 $654.54 -$20.16

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Sure-K $7.85/gal. NACHURS playmaKer (2-6-16) $4.95/gal. Rhyzo-Link (3-10-13) $9.30/gal. First Pass XLR (3-5-15) $5.93/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

PURPOSETo evaluate and compare different soybean starter fertilizers, applied in-furrow with Flo-Rite® seed firmers.

$6.24

-$1.19

-$2.00

$0.00

$2.00

$4.00

$6.00

$8.00

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2 Year Summary NACHURS playmaKer (2-6-16) Return on Investment

2014 2015

+$2.53/A. Average ROI

NACHURS PLAYMAKER™ (2-6-16) RETURN ON INVESTMENT 2-YEAR SUMMARY



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PURPOSETo evaluate the use of Start Right in-furrow at planting in an attempt to increase plant health and yield.

SUMMARYAlthough we have seen consistent positive yields and return on investment with the use of Start Right on corn, this is the second year in a row that we did not achieve positive results with the use of Start Right in-furrow on soybeans. Start Right did increase final stands by roughly 7 percent, but did not translate into a yield benefit.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/22/2015

Harvested 9/28/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides






BRANDIN-FURROW TREATMENTS

EMERGED POPULATION


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

313NLControl 121,968 -- 73.1 -- $707.61 --1 qt. Start Right 129,954 +7,986 72.9 -0.2 $695.17 -$12.44

337L4Control 108,174 -- 69.0 -- $667.92 --1 qt. Start Right 118,338 +10,164 68.7 -0.3 $654.52 -$13.40

2-Variety Summary

Control 115,071 -- 71.1 -- $687.77 --1 qt. Start Right 124,146 +9,075 70.8 -0.3 $674.85 -$12.92

See product information starting on page 248. Individual results may vary.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Start Right $42.00/gal. Individual results may vary.

2014 2015 2014 2015Control 64.0 71.1 Control $716.24 $687.77Start Right 65.4 70.8 Start Right $721.42 $674.85

1.4 -‐0.3 0.6 $5.18 -‐$12.92 -‐$3.87

64.0

71.1

65.4

70.8

60.0

62.0

64.0

66.0

68.0

70.0

72.0

2014 2015

Bu./A

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2 Year Summary Start Right Yield

Control Start Right

$716.24

$687.77

$721.42

$674.85

$650.00 $660.00 $670.00 $680.00 $690.00 $700.00 $710.00 $720.00 $730.00

2014 2015

Dolla

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2 Year Summary Start Right Net Return

Control Start Right

+0.6 Bu./A. Average

-‐$3.87 $/A. ROI

START RIGHT NET RETURN 2-YEAR SUMMARY

-$3.87/A. 2-Year Average ROI



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NITROGEN STUDYRATE & TIMING

PURPOSETo test the effect of applying nitrogen (N) to soybeans.

SUMMARYSoybeans nodulate and fix their own N and should not require supplimental N. Over the course of this study, we have seen positive yield results but not consistent positive returns on investment (ROI). That being said, 30 lb. of N over the past two years has provided us with an average of $32.06/A. in additional revenue. One hypothesis is that pre-plant applications of N could perform the best in years where early season stress delays nodulation, allowing the soybean to continue growing. This adds additional nodes, thereby closing rows sooner and capturing maximum sunlight. Dry conditions or compacted soil could limit the ability of nodules to provide optimum N during seed fill, thereby making reproductive stage applications profitable. At this time, our results are not fully understood. We will continue to evaluate N applications on soybeans to better understand long-term trends.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/15/2015

Harvested 9/28/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides





Brand Tested 313NL


POUNDS OF NITROGEN TREATMENTS


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NET^

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30 lb.

Control: No Nitrogen 11.7 60.6 -- $586.61 --UAN @ Pre-plant 12.1 61.7 +1.1 $579.86 -$6.75UAN Sidedress @ V6 11.9 63.2 +2.6 $594.38 +$7.77Urea Broadcast @ R4 11.8 61.1 +0.5 $576.45 -$10.16

AVG. 11.9 61.7 +1.4 $584.33 -$3.05

40 lb.

Control: No Nitrogen 11.7 60.6 -- $586.61 --UAN @ Pre-plant 12.0 62.0 +1.4 $576.96 -$9.65UAN Sidedress @ V6 12.2 64.2 +3.6 $598.26 +$11.65Urea Broadcast @ R4 12.3 62.7 +2.1 $586.94 +$0.33

AVG. 12.1 62.4 +2.4 $587.19 +$0.78†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Urea $0.50/lb. UAN $0.58/lb. Individual results may vary.

201430 lb. UAN @ Preplant 74.0 9.9 $810.80 $92.88 30 lb.30 lb. UAN Sidedress @ V6 70.2 6.1 $768.24 $50.3230 lb. Urea Broadcast @ R4 70.9 6.8 $776.38 $58.46Control 64.1 -‐-‐ $717.92 -‐-‐40 lb. UAN @ Preplant 72.1 8.0 $783.52 $65.6040 lb. UAN Sidedress @ V6 67.8 3.7 $735.36 $17.44 40 lb.40 lb. Urea Broadcast @ R4 70.2 6.1 $762.64 $44.72

201530 lb. UAN @ Preplant 61.7 1.1 $579.86 -‐$6.7530 lb. UAN Sidedress @ V6 63.2 2.6 $594.38 $7.7730 lb. Urea Broadcast @ R4 61.1 0.5 $576.45 -‐$10.16Control 60.6 -‐-‐ $586.61 -‐-‐40 lb. UAN @ Preplant 62.0 1.4 $576.96 -‐$9.6540 lb. UAN Sidedress @ V6 64.2 3.6 $598.26 $11.6540 lb. Urea Broadcast @ R4 62.7 2.1 $586.94 $0.33

2 Year Average30 lb. UAN @ Preplant 67.9 5.5 $695.33 $43.0730 lb. UAN Sidedress @ V6 66.7 4.4 $681.31 $29.0530 lb. Urea Broadcast @ R4 66.0 3.7 $676.42 $24.15Control 62.4 -‐-‐ $652.27 -‐-‐40 lb. UAN @ Preplant 67.1 4.7 $680.24 $27.9840 lb. UAN Sidedress @ V6 66.0 3.7 $666.81 $14.5540 lb. Urea Broadcast @ R4 66.5 4.1 $674.79 $22.53

$43.07

$29.05 $24.15

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2 Year Summary 30 lb. Nitrogen Rate Return on Investment

Pre-plant Sidedress @ V6 Broadcast @ R4

$27.98

$14.55

$22.53

$0.00

$5.00

$10.00

$15.00

$20.00

$25.00

$30.00

Dolla

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+$32.06/A. Average

+$21.69/A. Average




$43.07

$29.05 $24.15

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$10.00

$20.00

$30.00

$40.00

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$27.98

$14.55

$22.53

$0.00

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$10.00

$15.00

$20.00

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+$32.06/A. Average

+$21.69/A. Average

40 LB. NITROGEN RATE ROI 2-YEAR SUMMARY +$21.69/A.

Average




$43.07

$29.05 $24.15

$0.00

$10.00

$20.00

$30.00

$40.00

$50.00

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$14.55

$22.53

$0.00

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$10.00

$15.00

$20.00

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+$32.06/A. Average

+$21.69/A. Average

+$32.06/A. AVERAGE

30 LB. NITROGEN RATE ROI 2-YEAR SUMMARY



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PURPOSE To evaluate how the use of several different cover crops before a soybean rotation affect yield and returns.

COVER CROP STUDY

OBSERVATIONIt’s interesting to note that over the past few years, Beck’s Cereal Rye ahead of soybeans has provided our most consistent return on investment. However, this year’s data shows otherwise. This was a result of heavy spring rainfall, the inability to spray and kill the rye, later planting dates, and less than favorable planting conditions.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/21/2015

Harvested 9/26/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Various Cover Crops/Corn


Herbicides





2014 RAINFALL DATA (INCHES)

September 2.61

October 3.14

November 2.15




DIFFERENCENET^

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278R4™*

Control: No Cover Crop 10.8 59.2 -- $573.06 --35 lb. Beck's Oat Radish Mix 11.3 64.2 +5.0 $599.41 +$26.3519 lb. Beck's Bean Builder Mix 10.9 63.2 +4.0 $591.26 +$18.2040 lb. Beck's Cereal Rye 11.0 52.5 -6.7 $494.60 -$78.46

AVG. 11.0 59.8 +0.8 $564.58 -$11.30

285R4™*

Control: No Cover Crop 10.8 52.9 -- $512.07 --35 lb. Beck's Oat Radish Mix 11.4 57.8 +4.9 $537.45 +$25.3840 lb. Beck's Cereal Rye 11.1 56.1 +3.2 $529.45 +$17.3819 lb. Beck's Bean Builder Mix 11.0 52.1 -0.8 $483.81 -$28.26

AVG. 11.1 54.7 +2.4 $515.70 +$4.83

297R4™*

Control: No Cover Crop 11.0 63.7 -- $616.62 --35 lb. Beck's Oat Radish Mix 11.4 70.5 +6.8 $660.39 +$43.7719 lb. Beck's Bean Builder Mix 11.0 60.1 -3.6 $561.25 -$55.3740 lb. Beck's Cereal Rye 11.3 58.7 -5.0 $554.62 -$62.00

AVG. 11.2 63.3 -0.6 $598.22 -$24.53

3-Variety Summary

Control: No Cover Crop 10.9 58.6 -- $567.25 --35 lb. Beck's Oat Radish Mix 11.4 64.2 +5.6 $599.08 +$31.8319 lb. Beck's Bean Builder Mix 11.0 58.5 -0.1 $545.44 -$21.8140 lb. Beck's Cereal Rye 11.1 55.8 -2.8 $526.22 -$41.03

AVG. 11.1 59.3 +0.9 $559.50 -$10.34See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Beck’s Bean Builder Mix $1.08/lb. Beck’s Cereal Rye $0.34/lb. Beck’s Oat Radish Mix $0.63/lb. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

Beck’s Oat Radish Mix Beck’s Bean Builder Mix Beck’s Cereal Rye



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PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDE STUDY

PURPOSETo evaluate various pre-emergent herbicides and their effectiveness in controlling weeds.

OBSERVATION“Cool, wet soil conditions in the spring of 2015 were perfect for increasing the occurrence of PPO group 14 herbicide injury. When setting up this trial we tried to mimic several popular pre-emerge soybean programs. All the treatments, with the exception of Boundary®, had a PPO component added to the mix, accounting for the population increase in that treatment. Be advised that plots are typically done in low weed pressure environments. In an environment with resistant weeds, our control may have suffered yield loss due to weed pressure. We must all promote weed resistance strategies that include multiple modes of action, realizing in extreme weather conditions we may suffer slight yield reductions while preserving the effectiveness of our available chemistry.” Jim Love

Herbicide Specialist

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/13/2015

Harvested 9/25/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides Post: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®




TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Control: No Pre-Emergent Herbicide 97,647 -- 79.7 --6 oz. Authority® Maxx 90,750 -6,897 78.8 -0.94 oz. Authority® XL 96,921 -726 77.7 -2.012 oz. Authority® MTZ 98,373 +726 77.4 -2.33 oz. Valor XLT® 90,750 -6,897 73.1 -6.61 qt. Boundary® 100,914 +3,267 70.7 -9.04 oz. Fierce® XLT 92,928 -4,719 70.5 -9.22 oz. dry + 10 oz. liquid Optill® PRO 88,935 -8,712 67.2 -12.5

AVG. 94,652 -3,423 74.4 -6.1See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

CONTROL: NO RESIDUAL BOUNDARY PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDE

Note: These photos were taken the same day. Excellent weed control was achieved with the Boundary residual treatment. However, plant height and internodes were shortened.



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PURPOSETo evaluate the yield and profitability of various fungicides applied with seed firmers.

OBSERVATIONShortly after planting, we experienced heavy rainfall events throughout the month of June, bringing rain totals significantly higher than average. These heavy rains caused crusting, which led to stand loss and subsequent early season seedling blight. We believe the in-furrow fungicide created healthier, stronger plants which helped them overcome early season diseases and increased yield.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/14/2015

Harvested 9/25/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn





Brand Tested 354L4


TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

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Control: No Fungicide 90,750 -- 63.9 -- $618.55 --6 oz. Headline® EC 114,708 +23,958 67.4 +3.5 $632.31 +$13.764 oz. Stratego® YLD 111,804 +21,054 66.1 +2.2 $622.92 +$4.374 oz. Priaxor® 98,010 +7,260 65.3 +1.4 $614.95 -$3.60

AVG. 103,818 +17,424 65.7 +2.4 $622.18 +$4.84See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Priaxor $548.82/gal. Stratego YLD $541.78/gal. Headline EC $429.33/gal. Individual results may vary.

FUNGICIDE STUDY IN-FURROW



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FUNGICIDE & INSECTICIDE STUDYFOLIAR

PURPOSETo test and compare various foliar applied fungicides. These fungicides are also compared when used with and without an insecticide at the R3 growth stage.

SUMMARYEvery fungicide tested alone provided increased yields this year, but only Priaxor®, Stratego® YLD, and Quadris® provided a positive return on investment (ROI). The ROI was great, with Priaxor providing a $25.44/A. advantage compared to its next closest competitor, Stratego YLD, which provided a $9.21/A. advantage. The two-year data set shows these three products performing positively as well. The addition of insecticide with the various fungicides provided no positive returns in any of the tests.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/25/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn






FOLIAR FUNGICIDE RETURN ON INVESTMENT 2-YEAR SUMMARY

$49.87 $46.09 $40.55

$16.81 $16.72

$0.00

$10.00

$20.00

$30.00

$40.00

$50.00

$60.00

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2 Year Summary Foliar Fungicide Return on Investment

Priaxor Stratego YLD Quadris Fortix Aproach

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R3 TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCETREATMENT

COSTNET^

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Fungicide

Control: No Fungicide 60.9 -- -- $589.51 --4 oz. Priaxor® 65.3 +4.4 $17.15 $614.95 +25.444 oz. Stratego® YLD 63.6 +2.7 $16.93 $598.72 +9.218 oz. Quadris® 63.4 +2.5 $20.69 $593.02 +3.515 oz. Fortix® 62.4 +1.5 $17.44 $586.59 -$2.926 oz. Aproach® 61.2 +0.3 $15.50 $576.92 -$12.59

AVG. 62.8 +2.3 $593.29 +4.53

InsecticideControl 60.9 -- -- $589.51 --3.2 oz. Mustang® Maxx 61.7 +0.8 $4.11 $593.15 +3.64

Fungicide & Insecticide

Control: No Fungicide or Insecticide 60.9 -- -- $589.51 --8 oz. Quadris + 3.2 oz. Mustang Maxx 62.7 +1.8 $24.80 $582.14 -$7.374 oz. Stratego YLD + 3.2 oz. Mustang Maxx

62.2 +1.3 $21.04 $581.06 -$8.45

4 oz. Priaxor + 3.2 oz. Mustang Maxx 61.8 +0.9 $21.26 $576.96 -$12.555 oz. Fortix + 3.2 oz. Mustang Maxx 61.5 +0.6 $21.55 $573.77 -$15.746 oz. Aproach + 3.2 oz. Mustang Maxx 61.2 +0.3 $19.61 $572.81 -$16.70

AVG. 61.7 +1.0 $579.38 -$12.16See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Mustang Maxx $164.39/gal. Priaxor $548.82/gal. Stratego YLD $541.78/gal. Quadris $331.10/gal. Aproach $330.56/gal. Fortix $446.53/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

FUNGICIDE & INSECTICIDE STUDY CONTINUED



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INSECTICIDE STUDYCAPTURE® LFR®

PURPOSETo test the insecticide Capture LFR and its effectiveness in controlling insect pressure. Capture LFR was applied in-furrow at planting with Flo-Rite® seed firmers.

OBSERVATIONThis is the second year in a row we have seen positive yields and net returns with the use of Capture LFR in-furrow on soybeans. This year we had a 55 percent stand reduction due to heavy rainfall events in the weeks following planting. Capture LFR increased final stands and helped to protect the roots from secondary insects, resulting in a 3.7 Bu./A. yield increase. We are anxious to test Capture LFR one more year to achieve a solid three-year data set to feel comfortable making a recommendation.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/14/2015

Harvested 9/25/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn





Brand 349L4


IN-FURROW TREATMENTS

EMERGED POPULATION


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NET^

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Control 74,052 -- 53.6 -- $518.85 --3.4 oz. Capture® LFR® 79,376 +5,324 57.3 +3.7 $546.75 +$27.90

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Capture LFR $297.81/gal. Individual results may vary.

2014Control 59.9 -‐-‐ $670.32 -‐-‐Capture LFR 61.8 2.0 $684.19 $13.872015Control 53.6 -‐-‐ $518.85 -‐-‐Capture LFR 57.3 3.7 $546.75 $27.902 Year AverageControl 56.8 -- $594.59 --Capture LFR 59.6 2.8 $615.47 $20.88

$594.59

$615.47

$580.00 $585.00 $590.00 $595.00 $600.00 $605.00 $610.00 $615.00 $620.00

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2 Year Summary Capture LFR Net Return

Control Capture LFR

+$20.88/A. ROI

CAPTURE LFR NET RETURN 2-YEAR SUMMARY

+$20.88/A. 2-Year ROI



INDIANA

FOLIAR PLACEMENT STUDY360 UNDERCOVER™

PURPOSETo test foliar applied fungicide and micronutrient products and the results of applying each product using two different methods. The products were both applied over-the-top (normal spray application) and in the canopy (with the 360 UNDERCOVER system.) All treatments were applied at the R3 growth stage.

SUMMARYThe 360 UNDERCOVER system provided additional yield and return on investment when compared to normal spray applications. We believe the system allowed us to achieve better plant coverage, translating to more product being taken up by the plants and increasing yield.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/8/2015

Harvested 9/26/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn








DIFFERENCENET^

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360 UNDERCOVER ADVANTAGE

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p Control 71.4 -- $691.15 --

4 oz. Priaxor® 72.4 +1.0 $683.68 -$7.47

2 qt. Versa Max™ AC 71.9 +0.5 $685.24 -$5.91

4 oz. Priaxor + 2 qt. Versa Max AC 75.1 +3.7 $699.07 +$7.92

AVG. 72.7 +1.7 $689.79 -$1.82

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™ Control 71.4 -- $691.15 -- --

4 oz. Priaxor 74.4 +3.0 $703.04 +$11.89 +$19.36

2 qt. Versa Max AC 73.9 +2.5 $704.60 +$13.45 +$19.36

4 oz. Priaxor + 2 qt. Versa Max AC 75.8 +4.4 $705.84 +$14.69 +$6.77

AVG. 73.9 +3.3 $701.16 +$13.34 +$15.16

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Priaxor $548.82/gal. Versa Max AC $21.50/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

360 Yield Center. Photo. “360 UNDERCOVER Multidirectional Spray Nozzles” 31 Oct 2015. <360yieldcenter.com>.



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PURPOSETo test the effects of various cytokinin products. Cytokinin is a hormone that promotes cell division in plant roots, shoots, and the growth of buds resulting in a faster growing, healthier plant.

FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDYPLANT GROWTH REGULATOR

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/14/2015

Harvested 9/16/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn





Brand Tested 298L4


R1 TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCENET^

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Control: No Cytokinin 11.5 45.4 -- $439.47 --10 oz. Foliar X-CYTO® 11.9 47.3 +1.9 $443.56 +$4.091 pt. X-Cyte™ 12.2 44.1 -1.3 $418.32 -$21.15

AVG. 11.9 45.6 +0.3 $433.78 -$8.53See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. X-Cyte $68.57/gal. Foliar X-CYTO $183.00/gal. Individual results may vary.

OBSERVATIONWe applied two cytokinin products at the R1 growth stage in an effort to increase yield. This plot was subject to substantial stress early from crusting, resulting in final stands of 76,000 plants/A. We made the application and were able to see an additional 1.9 Bu./A. from the use of Foliar X-CYTO®. We will continue to evaluate this product next year to determine if a benefit exists when applied to an adequate final stand of soybeans.



INDIANA

PURPOSE To evaluate Over the Top Soybeans and its ability to enhance blooming and pod set.

FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDYOVER THE TOP SOYBEANS

OBSERVATIONAlthough no visual differences in plant height or color were noted, we did find a difference in pod fill. This is the second year in a row we have seen positive yield gains and return on investment with the use of Over the Top Soybeans applied foliar on soybeans. We will test this product one more year to establish a solid three-year data set before any recommendations will be made.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/25/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn





2014Control 14.0 64.0 -‐-‐ $716.24 -‐-‐Over The Top Soybeans 13.9 67.2 3.2 $740.33 $24.092015Control 10.5 62.0 -‐-‐ $599.68 -‐-‐Over the Top Soybeans 10.4 63.5 1.5 $602.45 $2.772 Year AverageControl 12.3 63.0 -‐-‐ $657.96 -‐-‐Over the Top Soybeans 12.2 65.4 2.4 $671.39 $13.43

$657.96

$671.39

$650.00

$655.00

$660.00

$665.00

$670.00

$675.00

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2 Year Summary Over The Top Soybeans Net Return

Control Over the Top Soybeans

+$13.43/A. ROI

OVER THE TOP SOYBEANS NET RETURN 2-YEAR SUMMARY

+$13.43/A. 2-YEAR ROI


$657.96

$671.39

$650.00

$655.00

$660.00

$665.00

$670.00

$675.00

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+$13.43/A. ROI


$657.96

$671.39

$650.00

$655.00

$660.00

$665.00

$670.00

$675.00

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+$13.43/A. ROI


BRAND R1 TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

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328R2™*

Control 62.0 -- $600.16 --1 qt. Over the Top Soybeans 63.5 +1.5 $602.93 +$2.771 qt. Over the Top Soybeans w/ Potash 63.0 +1.0 $597.84 -$2.32

AVG. 62.8 +1.3 $600.31 +$0.23

335NR™*

Control 61.9 -- $599.19 --1 qt. Over the Top Soybeans w/ Potash 63.8 +1.9 $605.58 +$6.391 qt. Over the Top Soybeans 63.4 +1.5 $601.96 +$2.77

AVG. 63.0 +1.7 $602.24 +$4.58

2-Variety Summary

Control 62.0 -- $599.68 --1 qt. Over the Top Soybeans 63.5 +1.5 $602.45 +$2.771 qt. Over the Top Soybeans w/ Potash 63.4 +1.4 $601.71 +$2.03

AVG. 63.0 +1.5 $601.28 +$2.40See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Over the Top Soybeans $47.00/gal. Over the Top Soybeans w/ Potash $48.00/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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PURPOSETo test Respire, when applied at the R1 growth stage, and its ability to induce respiration and increase nutrient uptake.

FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDYRESPIRE®

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/14/2015

Harvested 9/16/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn





Brand Tested 264L4


TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCENET^

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INVESTMENT◊

Control 12.0 52.2 -- $505.30 --8 oz. Respire® @ R1 11.9 53.3 +1.1 $509.94 +$4.64

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Respire $96.00/gal. Individual results may vary.

OBSERVATIONFor two years, Respire has shown strong performance in corn. We decided to try this product in soybeans. There were no visual differences but we saw a 1.1 Bu./A. advantage with the use of Respire. This is promising due to the fact that we would expect Respire to perform under drought stress, rather than the wet conditions we experienced in 2015. We will continue to evaluate Respire in the future.



INDIANA

FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDYENZYME MAX

PURPOSETo test the product Enzyme Max on soybeans when applied at the V3 growth stage.

SUMMARYWe tested Enzyme Max on soybeans this year and received mixed results. The average of two varieties in this study did not receive a positive yield response or return on investment. This plot was placed in the best soil on the farm located near the 300 bushel plot. We wonder if this particular plot did not lack nutrients, leading to the results we see. Next year we will test this product in a tougher soil environment on the farm in an attempt to determine if soil type makes a difference in product performance.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/8/2015

Harvested 9/26/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn






BRAND V3 TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCENET^

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339R2Control 12.6 56.8 -- $549.82 --12.8 oz. Enzyme Max 12.5 54.7 -2.1 $526.31 -$23.51

345R4™*Control 12.1 58.8 -- $569.18 --12.8 oz. Enzyme Max 12.3 59.9 +1.1 $576.64 +$7.46

2-VarietySummary

Control 12.4 57.8 -- $559.50 --12.8 oz. Enzyme Max 12.4 57.3 -0.5 $551.48 -$8.02

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Enzyme Max $31.92/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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VERTICAL-TILL VS. CONVENTIONAL-TILL STUDY

PURPOSETo evaluate two tillage practices and their affect on yield in a soybean after corn rotation. This is the third year for comparing vertical and conventional-till systems at the IN PFR site as part of a long-term tillage study. The vertical-till system is a fall and spring tillage pass with a Case IH True-Tandem 330 Turbo. The conventional-till system consists of a fall disk-rip followed by a spring finishing tool.

SUMMARYThree-year data suggests that conventional-till out-yields vertical-till by 0.7 Bu./A. However, in 2015 vertical-till did out-yield conventional-till by an average of 2 Bu./A. We will continue to evaluate these tillage practices in an effort to accumulate long-term data. At this time, there is no significant yield advantage with one system over another.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/28/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn

TillageFall Vertical-Till/Conv.-Till, Spring Vertical-Till/Conv.-Till







BU./A. DIFFERENCE

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ll 337L4 115,434 -- 73.2 --349L4 124,146 -- 77.9 --354L4 118,338 -- 80.4 --366L4 128,502 -- 72.9 --379L4 123,420 -- 77.0 --394L4 121,968 -- 82.4 --

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-Till

337L4 157,542 +42,108 77.2 +4.0349L4 141,570 +17,424 77.4 -0.5354L4 150,282 +31,944 79.5 -0.9366L4 156,816 +28,314 81.4 +8.5379L4 151,734 +28,314 78.9 +1.9394L4 142,296 +20,328 81.1 -1.3

AVG. 150,040 +28,072 79.3 +2.0†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. Individual results may vary.

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Conventional-Till Vertical-Till

VERTICAL-TILL VS. CONVENTIONAL-TILL YIELD DATA 3-YEAR SUMMARY

+0.7 Bu./A. 3-Year Conventional-Till Advantage



INDIANA

DOUBLE CROP ROW WIDTH & POPULATION STUDY

PURPOSETo determine the optimum row width and population at which double crop soybeans should be planted.

SUMMARYIt did not surprise us to see that the highest yielding double crop soybeans were the highest planted population at 275,000 seeds/A. Getting row closure quickly and a high density of plants is key in a double crop environment. It was surprising that double crop soybeans planted at 15 in. spacing out-yielded 7.5 in. drilled soybeans by an average of 7 Bu./A. Perhaps the accurate placement of a 15 in. row planter unit contributed to the success of 15 in. rows over the 7.5 in. rows.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 7/5/2015


Population Various

Row Width Various

Previous Crop Wheat

Tillage Spring No-Till

Herbicides Post: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®




ROW WIDTH PLANTED POPULATION

EMERGED POPULATION


SEED COST/A.

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RETURN

7.5 in.

175,000 108,900 13.8 39.8 $76.81 $308.45200,000 132,132 13.7 41.9 $87.78 $317.81225,000 155,364 13.7 43.4 $98.76 $321.35250,000 207,636 13.9 42.9 $109.73 $305.54275,000 216,348 13.7 46.6 $120.70 $330.39

AVG. 164,076 13.8 42.9 $98.76 $316.71

15 in.

175,000 167,706 13.4 47.5 $76.81 $382.99200,000 185,130 13.7 48.9 $87.78 $385.57225,000 204,006 14.1 51.2 $98.76 $396.86250,000 232,320 14.3 51.7 $109.73 $390.73275,000 238,128 14.3 50.4 $120.70 $367.17

AVG. 205,458 14.0 49.9 $98.76 $384.66†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. XL 297R4™* brand $57.06/unit. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



Kentucky PFR Henderson

Chris RobinsonPFR Location Lead

270.855.9358

Brandon SomersPFR Operator812.239.2337

David HughesMO Field Agronomist

573.219.8202

Steve GauckIN/KY Field Agronomist

812.716.0392

Nate RotteroPrecision Farming


Dave WilsonPrecision Farming


KENTUCKY PFR







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KENTUCKY


CORN TABLE OF CONTENTS300 Bushel Attempt .................................................................................................. 72Planting Date ............................................................................................................ 73Replant ............................................................................................................... 74-75Planting Depth .......................................................................................................... 76Flo-Rite® Seed Firmer ................................................................................................ 77Closing Wheel ........................................................................................................... 78Seed Treatment - Escalate™ vs. Industry Standard vs. Untreated .................................. 79Starter Fertilizer ........................................................................................................ 80Starter Additive - Potassium ...................................................................................... 81Starter Additive - Phosphorus & Zinc .......................................................................... 82Starter Fertilizer Placement ........................................................................................ 83Population & Nitrogen Rate ........................................................................................ 84Nitrogen Rate - Pre-plant - Anhydrous Ammonia - Corn After Soybeans ....................... 85Nitrogen Rate - Sidedress - Corn After Soybeans........................................................ 86Nitrogen Rate - Sidedress - Corn After Corn ............................................................... 87Nitrogen Timing ................................................................................................... 88-89Nitrogen Stabilizer - Pre-Emerge ................................................................................ 90Nitrogen Stabilizer - Sidedress ................................................................................... 91Sidedress Spacing - 30 in. vs. 60 in. Centers.............................................................. 92Cover Crop ............................................................................................................... 94Cover Crop Establishment ......................................................................................... 95Fungicide - VT - Corn After Soybeans ........................................................................ 96Fungicide - VT - Corn After Corn................................................................................ 97Fungicide - In-Furrow ................................................................................................ 98Insecticide - Capture® LFR® ....................................................................................... 99Sulfur ..................................................................................................................... 100Tillage .................................................................................................................... 101

SOYBEAN TABLE OF CONTENTS

100 Bushel Attempt ................................................................................................ 103Seed Treatment - Escalate vs. Untreated .................................................................. 104Seed Treatment - Escalate vs. Competitor vs. Untreated ........................................... 105Seed Treatment - ILeVO® ......................................................................................... 106Planting Date .......................................................................................................... 107Flo-Rite Seed Firmer ............................................................................................... 108Starter Fertilizer ...................................................................................................... 109Population & Timing ......................................................................................... 110-111Fungicide - In-Furrow .............................................................................................. 112Fungicide & Insecticide - Foliar ................................................................................ 113Double Crop Population .......................................................................................... 114Double Crop Tolerance - Plant Growth Regulator ...................................................... 115Double Crop Tolerance - Herbicide ........................................................................... 116



KENT

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300 BUSHEL ATTEMPT


OBSERVATIONAlthough 270 Bu./A. is an excellent yield, we fell short of reaching our 300 Bu./A. goal this year. This was due to excessive pre-tassel wind damage, which interfered with optimum pollination on some hybrids. We will continue to evaluate various products and practices in an effort to meet our goal at KY PFR.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/15/2015


Row Width 30 in.


TillageFall Chisel, Spring Vertical-Till/Field Cultivation

HerbicidesPost: 2 qt. Halex™ GT, 2 qt. Atrazine, 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate



BRANDTEST

WEIGHT†PERCENT

MOISTURE BU./A.†

6589V2P 59.0 22.6 270.06158AM™* 57.5 20.9 246.36542A4** 55.1 24.5 229.26347VR 60.0 21.9 227.96365AM™* 58.0 21.1 223.5

†Bu/A. and test weight corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

300 BUSHEL RECIPE

Pre-plant Incorporated 100 lb. Ammonium Sulfate

Planting10 gal. 30% UAN 2x28 gal. Starter 20/20® + 6 oz. MycroMax + 1 qt. Z-6 + 1 qt. Concept-CA® + 1 qt. StartRite® + 1 qt. Buncha Bugs® In-Furrow

Sidedress 52.3 gal. 30% UAN + 8 gal. KTS® + 5 gal. Concept-S17® @ V4

Foliar

1 pt. Concept-B10® + 2 gal. Foliar-K® +1 pt. Foliar RX® + 1 pt. ChitoMax @ V44 oz. Priaxor® + 3.2 oz. Fastac™ EC + 8 oz. Bio-Forge® @ V61 pt. Concept-B10 + 1 pt. Foliar RX + 2 gal. Foliar-K + 1 pt. Chitomax @ V810 oz. Headline AMP® + 3.2 oz. Fastac EC + 2 qt. Ele-Max® Nutrient Concentrate @ VT



KENTUCKY

PLANTING DATE STUDY


SUMMARYThe 11-year KY PFR planting date study illustrates that the April 16 to April 30 window represents the highest average yield of the trials. This year, we deviated from that 11-year data slightly with the highest average yields coming from the May 1, 2015 planting date.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various


Row Width 30 in.






PLANTING DATE BRAND


March 245832A3** 17.1 154.86365AM™* 17.3 175.7

AVG. 17.2 165.3

April 235832A3** 21.2 203.66365AM™* 20.8 240.5

AVG. 21.0 222.1

May 15832A3** 20.9 219.26365AM™* 21.7 253.0

AVG. 21.3 236.1

May 75832A3** 23.5 217.16365AM™* 23.7 240.5

AVG. 23.6 228.8

May 145832A3** 17.1 201.76365AM™* 18.1 205.8

AVG. 17.6 203.8

June 45832A3** 20.7 161.36365AM™* 21.2 150.0

AVG. 21.0 155.7†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.


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REPLANT STUDY

PURPOSE To evaluate corn stands and determine whether or not replant is a profitable decision, especially as the season progresses. This study evaluates the yield performance of corn planted at 20,000 seeds/A. with random spacing versus a more uniform 34,000 seeds/A., both at various planting dates.

SUMMARYThe data in the table and the 7-year graph illustrate a very simple concept. If stand is lost (thinned down to 20,000 seeds/A.) and replant is possible during what is considered an early to normal planting date, then replant. For the KY PFR site, our data suggests replanting from April through the first week of May will make you money over time. Replanting after mid-May decreases your odds of success. The KY PFR data suggests that a 20,000 seeds/A. final stand will yield as much or more than a full stand replanted from mid-May and later.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various

Population Various

Row Width 30 in.






-$300.00

-$200.00

-$100.00

$0.00

$100.00

$200.00

$300.00


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March 24 20,000 140.2 -- $563.60 --April 23 (Replanted) 34,000 240.5 +100.3 $941.81 +$378.21April 23 20,000 163.0 -- $655.26 --May 7 (Replanted) 34,000 240.5 +77.5 $941.81 +$286.55May 1 20,000 209.3 -- $841.39 --May 14 (Replanted) 34,000 205.8 -3.5 $802.32 -$39.07May 7 20,000 198.8 -- $799.18 --June 4 (Replanted) 34,000 150.0 -48.8 $578.00 -$221.18May 14 20,000 179.4 -- $721.19 --June 4 (Replanted) 34,000 150.0 -29.4 $578.00 -$143.19


REPLANT STUDY CONTINUED


Imbibitional chilling injury is a common cause for replant. The first water that is imbibed, or taken in, by the corn plant is the most critical. The water temperature that the seed imbibes in the first 24 to 36 hours after planting begins the germination process. If the cell tissues of a kernel are too cold, then those cells can rupture during the swelling process. If this happens you could see several symptoms including:• Kernels that fail to germinate• Corkscrewed mesocotyl• Seminal root system death and

subsequent plant death• Arrested growth of the radical or

coleoptile• Leafing out undergroundHow cold does it need to be? Soil temperatures below 50 degrees increase the risk of injury.



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OBSERVATIONThis plot was planted into a red clay soil which remained cooler than other soil types on the farm. Soil temperatures were cooler and varied drastically at the 1 in. planting depth, causing erratic emerging stands. The 1.5 in. planting depth appeared to be the sweet spot. The deeper we planted, we experienced delayed emergence that ultimately affected yield. Final stands at all depths were virtually the same. We believe the yield results we saw were most likely a result of uneven of emergence within the row.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/17/2015


Row Width 30 in.


TillageFall No-Till, Spring Vertical-Till/Field Cultivation






EMERGED POPULATION BU./A.† BU./A. DIFFERENCE

1.00 33,056 195.5 -5.7Control: 1.50 33,111 201.2 --2.00 33,445 195.2 -6.02.50 32,889 194.9 -6.33.00 32,278 196.3 -4.9

†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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TREATMENTSEMERGED


DIFFERENCE

Control: No Seed Firmer 31,867 236.6 --Flo-Rite® Seed Firmer 32,800 241.1 +4.5

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu./A. corrected to 15% moisture. Flo-Rite® is a registered trademark of Flo-Rite, Inc. Individual results may vary.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/14/2015


Row Width 30 in.





Brand Tested 6589V2P

“We used Flo-Rite seed firmers for the first time in 2015 and had fantastic results with them. They firmed the seed into the base of the trench allowing for quick germination. We are adding Flo-Rite seed firmers to every row unit that we have on the farm.” Zach Bailey Iola, IL




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CLOSING WHEEL STUDY


STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/30/2015

Harvested 9/15/2015


Row Width 30 in.





Brand Tested 6272AM-R™*


CLOSING WHEELSEMERGED


DIFFERENCE

Control: 2 Solid Rubbers 29,444 213.1 --1 Martin Spading-Closing Wheel & 1 Solid 31,667 225.8 +12.72 Posi-Close Wheels 31,000 220.6 +7.52 Martin Spading-Closing Wheels with Drag Chains 33,667 220.3 +7.22 Yetter Spikes with Drag Chains 33,000 217.9 +4.81 Cast Iron & 1 Solid 30,222 217.1 +4.02 Copperhead Ag Furrow Cruisers® 32,889 215.5 +2.42 Cast Iron 32,333 214.4 +1.32 Dawn Curvetines™ 31,667 214.3 +1.21 Yetter Spike & 1 Solid 31,333 212.0 -1.1

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

OBSERVATIONIn this year’s closing wheel study, almost every combination outperformed the solid rubber control. The wet conditions we experienced this spring put our closing wheels to the test. As farmers in our marketing area can attest, this was the scenario that many were confronted with at planting. Our top performing combination, one Martin Spading-Closing Wheel and one solid rubber, did an excellent job of crumbling the soil along the seed trench, eliminating sidewall compaction, and closing the trench without too much added pressure over the seed. Over the past few years, we have seen our best results from the Yetter Spikes and Dawn Curvetines™, so it was surprising to see them toward the bottom of the lineup. However, they still held even with the control, and our multi-year data shows that they have performed well for varying conditions.

CLOSING WHEEL BUSHEL PER ACRE ADVANTAGE 3-YEAR SUMMARY

199.7 200.3 200.6 201.1 201.4

202.2 202.3 202.7

204.3

196.0

198.0

200.0

202.0

204.0

206.0

Bu./A

.

3 Year Summary Closing Wheel Yield Data

Control: 2 Solid Rubbers 2 Posi-Close Wheels 2 Cast Iron 2 Dawn Curvetines™ 1 Cast Iron & 1 Solid 2 Martin Spading-Closing Wheels w/ Drag Chains 2 Yetter Spikes w/ Drag Chains 1 Yetter Spike & 1 Solid 1 Martin Spading-Closing Wheel & 1 Solid



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PURPOSETo evaluate the yield differences of Beck’s Escalate yield enhancement system on corn compared to both the industry standard treatment systems and an untreated control.

SEED TREATMENT STUDYESCALATE™ VS. INDUSTRY STANDARD VS. UNTREATED

SUMMARYEscalate is a proprietary mix of yield enhancing products that comes standard on all Beck’s corn at no additional charge. We have selected these specific products that work synergistically together to achieve the results you see here. In this study, Escalate provided a 16.5 Bu./A. yield increase over untreated and a 2.4 Bu./A. increase over the industry standard treatment.


TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Untreated 27,250 -- 190.9 --Escalate™ 28,917 +1,667 207.4 +16.5Industry Standard 29,833 +2,583 205.0 +14.1

AVG. 28,667 +2,125 201.1 +15.3See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/24/2015

Harvested 9/10/2015


Row Width 30 in.





Escalate™Untreated

+2.4 Bu./A. Escalate Advantageover Industry Standard



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IN-FURROW TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

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Control: No Starter Fertilizer 211.0 -- $848.22 --

3 gal. 10-34-0 210.0 -1.0 $832.71 -$15.51

5 gal. Season Pass® Plus XLR (6-18-6) 213.6 +2.6 $824.17 -$24.05

5 gal. 10-34-0 208.3 -2.7 $818.22 -$30.00

1 gal. C-Blaz + 1 qt. Nourish Maxx™ + 1 qt. Energy Maxx 211.3 +0.3 $817.60 -$30.62

2 gal. Pro-Germinator® + 2 gal. Kalibrate™ 210.9 -0.1 $810.60 -$37.62

5 gal. Season Pass (6-18-6) 208.3 -2.7 $801.97 -$46.25

2 gal. Total-Phos® & 32 oz. Zn Blend + 1 qt. StartRite® + 1 qt. Buncha Bugs® 209.7 -1.3 $796.76 -$51.46

4 gal. Total-Phos & 32 oz. Zn Blend + 1 qt. StartRite + 1 qt. Buncha Bugs 209.4 -1.6 $776.96 -$71.26

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. 10-34-0 $3.83/gal. Pro-Germinator $9.95/gal. Buncha Bugs $35.00/gal. Season Pass Plus XLR (6-18-6) $6.90/gal. Kalibrate $8.66/gal. StartRite $43/gal. Total-Phos (2 Gal.) & Zn (32 oz.) Blend $26.73/A. Total-Phos (4 Gal.) & Zn (32 oz.) Blend $45.33/A. C-Blaz $12.25/gal. Nourish Maxx $11.32/gal. Energy Maxx $67.00/gal. Season Pass (6-18-6) $7.08/gal. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

PURPOSETo evaluate various starter fertilizers, applied in-furrow, and their effects on yield and profitability.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/24/2015

Harvested 9/10/2015


Row Width 30 in.





OBSERVATIONThe results of this study were quite surprising. In this test, we applied all in-furrow products utilizing the Totally Tubular system. The fertilizer was applied under the seed instead of on top of the seed like other systems, such as those applied with a seed firmer. We did not see a positive return on investment. Soil temperature and moisture were adequate and no visual differences between treatments were noticed. We will continue to evaluate the use of in-furrow fertilizer on corn.



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STARTER ADDITIVE STUDYPOTASSIUM

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/6/2015

Harvested 9/18/2015


Row Width 30 in.





Starter 10 gal. 30% UAN 2x2

Brand Tested 6948A3

PURPOSE To determine if liquid potassium products applied at planting can increase yield and return on investment (ROI).

SUMMARYFarmers typically apply nitrogen and phosphorus in a 2x2 row starter, often times adding micronutrients as well. Potash applied 2x2 is not as common. We did not see any differences between the treatments and the control that excluded potassium. In conclusion, we found slight yield increases, but little to no ROI in applying potash 2x2.


2X2 PLANTING TREATMENTSEMERGED


DIFFERENCENET^

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Control: Starter 32,833 217.3 -- $873.55 --Starter + 3 gal. KTS® (0-0-25-17S) 33,389 221.0 +3.7 $875.16 +$1.61Starter + 1 gal. Nucleus® 0-0-21-13S 32,722 218.6 +1.3 $865.94 -$7.61

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Nucleus (0-0-21-13S) $12.83/gal. KTS (0-0-25-17S) $4.42/gal. Individual results may vary.

Potassium’s Role in Managing Water StressThe pores on the leaves through which water vapor, oxygen, and carbon dioxide are regulated are called stomates. Potassium (K) is responsible for the regulation of the opening and closing of the stomates. Therefore, if soil K levels are low, stomate closure slows down and the stress from a lack of water can last for several more hours as compared to a plant accessing adequate soil K reserves.

Ellen Paparozzi. “Leaf Surface Cells.” Image. Plant and Soil Sciences eLibrary 29 Oct. 2015. <passel.unl.edu>.




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STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/17/2015


Row Width 30 in.





Brand Tested 6575HR™*

STARTER ADDITIVE STUDYPHOSPHORUS & ZINC

PURPOSE To evaluate the yield response and profitability when applying various phosphorus (P) and zinc (Zn) products 2x2 at planting.

Under cold and/or wet conditions, a starter fertilizer containing P could assist in initiating the growth of a seedling. To supply enough P for the needs of the crop, an adequate level of P (in excess of the needs of soil biological life) needs to be maintained. Also, the proper soil conditions for maximum biological activity must exist. This includes attributes such as soil temperatures above 50 degrees, adequate but not excessive soil moisture, adequate soil pH of approximately 6.5, and good soil tilth. When one of these soil attributes does not exist in a way that is favorable for crop uptake of P, then an application of additional P increases the likelihood of a positive return on that investment (ROI). That was the case this year as demonstrated in this data. Not only did the application of 10-34-0 add yield, but the addition of P Max™ LFS which improves P uptake, and the addition of Avail®, which reduces P fixation, both provided additional yield and ROI.


2X2 PLANTING TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

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Control: 10 gal. 30% UAN 237.1 -- $934.23 --7.5 gal. 30% UAN + 7 gal. 10-34-0 + 18.6 oz. P Max™ LFS 249.3 +12.2 $942.75 +$8.527.5 gal. 30% UAN + 7 gal. 10-34-0 + 9.3 oz. Avail® 247.2 +10.1 $936.87 +$2.647.5 gal. 30% UAN + 7 gal. 10-34-0 241.3 +4.2 $929.07 -$5.167.5 gal. 30% UAN + 7 gal. 10-34-0 + 1 qt. TraFix® Zn 237.9 +0.8 $910.83 -$23.40

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Avail $219.00/gal. P Max LFS $127.18/gal. 10-34-0 $3.83/gal. TraFix Zn $18.28/gal. UAN $0.58/lb. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.




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PURPOSETo evaluate the yield differences between three different in-furrow fertilizer placement products.

STARTER FERTILIZER PLACEMENT STUDY


TREATMENTSEMERGED


DIFFERENCE

Control: Totally Tubular 33,334 205.6 --Flo-Rite® Seed Firmer 32,778 209.0 +3.4Flo-Rite Seed Firmer Y-Band 32,555 205.6 +0.0

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu./A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/24/2015

Harvested 9/15/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn





Flo-Rite® seed firmers gently firm the seed into the bottom of the seed trench, greatly improving necessary seed-to-soil contact. This practice improves planting depth consistency and allows for better seed germination, more consistent seedling emergence, and greater yield potential.

POP-UP PLACEMENT YIELD DATA 2-YEAR SUMMARY

2014 2015Totally Tubular 239.0 205.6 222.3Flo-‐Rite Seed Firmer 244.1 209.0 226.6 4.3Flo-‐Rite Seed Firmer Y-‐Splitter 241.7 205.6 223.7 1.4

222.3

226.6

223.7

218.0

220.0

222.0

224.0

226.0

228.0

230.0

Bu./A

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2 Year Summary Pop-Up Placement Yield Data

Totally Tubular Flo-Rite Seed Firmer Flo-Rite Seed Firmer Y-Splitter

+2.9 Bu./A. Average Advantage Flo-‐RIte Seed Firmers

+2.9 Bu./A. Average Advantage Flo-Rite® Seed Firmers

TOTALLY TUBULARPlaces fertilizer under the seed.

FLO-RITE® SEED FIRMERDelivers pop-up starter fertilizer to the trench through a protected stainless steel liquid tube.

Y-BAND Liquid nozzles on the Flo-Rite seed firmers produce a consistent stream at a 40 degree angle to the base of the seed trench for optimum fertilizer placement.



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STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/23/2015

Harvested 9/2/2015

Population Various

Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn





POPULATION & NITROGEN RATE STUDY

PURPOSE To evaluate different nitrogen (N) rates, applied to multiple populations, in order to determine if N rates should vary based off of planted population.

SUMMARYThe assumption can be made that if we increase the planted population on corn, we need to increase the N rates to accommodate the additional plants. However, we are not finding that to be the case. Our greatest return on investment (ROI) in this study came from 32,000 seeds/A. coupled with 185 lbs./A. of N. As we increased the population, adding N did not increase yield. This study would indicate that the greatest ROI from N is not releated to population. As genetics improve and are better able to handle higher populations for maximum yield, we will continue to evaluate the N/population relationship in the future.


POPULATION (SEEDS/A.)


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

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28,000185 216.5 -- $666.04 --225 216.7 +0.2 $643.64 -$22.40265 215.5 -1.0 $615.62 -$50.42

32,000185 224.4 -- $683.95 --225 223.2 -1.2 $655.92 -$28.03265 224.8 +0.4 $639.16 -$44.79

36,000185 225.7 -- $675.31 --225 225.0 -0.7 $649.30 -$26.01265 225.7 +0.0 $628.91 -$46.40

†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. UAN $0.58/lb. XL 5828AM™* brand $277.11/unit. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

2015 NITROGEN RATE BY POPULATION NET RETURN

$666.04

$643.64

$615.62

$683.95

$655.92

$639.16

$675.31

$649.30

$628.91

$580.00

$600.00

$620.00

$640.00

$660.00

$680.00

$700.00

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Nitrogen Rate by Population Net Return2015 Summary

185 lb. 225 lb. 265 lb.

28,000 Seeds/A.

32,000 Seeds/A.

36,000 Seeds/A.

$666.04

$643.64

$615.62

$683.95

$655.92

$639.16

$675.31

$649.30

$628.91

$580.00

$600.00

$620.00

$640.00

$660.00

$680.00

$700.00

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Nitrogen Rate by Population Net Return2015 Summary

185 lb. 225 lb. 265 lb.Pounds of Nitrogen



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NITROGEN RATE STUDYPRE-PLANT — ANHYDROUS AMMONIA — CORN AFTER SOYBEANS

PURPOSE To determine the economic optimum nitrogen rate (EONR), which is the rate of nitrogen (N) that maximizes profitability. Prior to planting, anhydrous ammonia was applied to meet the total amount of N for each treatment.

Why would anhydrous ammonia pre-plant, subjected to all of the abundant and heavy rainfall events, be able to produce such high yields on a year like this?• Ammonium N does not leach.• Ammonium N cannot be lost to

the air via denitrification.• Anhydrous ammonia nitrifies

somewhat slower than the other fertilizer materials.

• Natural soil conditions that inhibit nitrification of ammonium (cold, wetness, strong acidity).

• The conversion to nitrate N (prone to leaching) requires oxygen and does not take place in a very wet soil.

Robert G. Hoeft, Emerson D. Nafziger, Richard R. Johnson, and Samuel R. Aldrich “Modern Corn and Soybean Production”

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/10/2015


Row Width 30 in.







POUNDS OF ANHYDROUS AMMONIA BU./A.†

BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NITROGEN COST/A.

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Control: 0 62.7 -- $0.00 $252.05 --100 192.0 +129.3 $45.00 $726.84 +$474.79125 212.9 +150.2 $56.25 $799.61 +$547.56150 213.7 +151.0 $67.50 $791.57 +$539.52175 219.0 +156.3 $78.75 $801.63 +$549.58200 235.2 +172.5 $90.00 $855.50 +$603.45225 227.0 +164.3 $101.25 $811.29 +$559.24

†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Anhydrous Ammonia $0.45/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

ECONOMIC OPTIMUM NITROGEN RATE 3-YEAR SUMMARY — PRE-PLANT ANHYDROUS AMMONIA

Corn Price $4.02 $4.02 $4.02N Price $0.40 $0.50 $0.60

Year Rate Yield N Rate Yield Return Return Return2013 100 227.2 150 220.7 $827.07 $812.07 $797.072014 100 194.4 151 220.9 $827.48 $812.38 $797.282015 100 192.0 152 221.1 $827.87 $812.67 $797.472013 125 240.4 153 221.3 $828.24 $812.94 $797.642014 125 200.7 154 221.4 $828.60 $813.20 $797.802015 125 212.9 155 221.6 $828.94 $813.44 $797.942013 150 246.9 156 221.8 $829.27 $813.67 $798.072014 150 199.7 157 222.0 $829.59 $813.89 $798.192015 150 213.7 158 222.2 $829.88 $814.08 $798.282013 175 245.1 159 222.3 $830.17 $814.27 $798.372014 175 203.6 160 222.5 $830.43 $814.43 $798.432015 175 219.0 161 222.7 $830.69 $814.59 $798.492013 200 249.1 162 222.8 $830.92 $814.72 $798.522014 200 201.4 163 223.0 $831.14 $814.84 $798.542015 200 235.2 164 223.1 $831.35 $814.95 $798.552013 225 249.2 165 223.3 $831.54 $815.04 $798.542014 225 201.0 166 223.4 $831.72 $815.12 $798.522015 225 227.0 167 223.6 $831.88 $815.18 $798.48

168 223.7 $832.02 $815.22 $798.42169 223.8 $832.15 $815.25 $798.35170 223.9 $832.27 $815.27 $798.27171 224.1 $832.37 $815.27 $798.17172 224.2 $832.45 $815.25 $798.05173 224.3 $832.52 $815.22 $797.92174 224.4 $832.57 $815.17 $797.77175 224.5 $832.61 $815.11 $797.61176 224.6 $832.63 $815.03 $797.43177 224.7 $832.64 $814.94 $797.24178 224.8 $832.63 $814.83 $797.03179 224.9 $832.61 $814.71 $796.81180 225.0 $832.57 $814.57 $796.57181 225.1 $832.52 $814.42 $796.32182 225.2 $832.45 $814.25 $796.05183 225.3 $832.37 $814.07 $795.77184 225.3 $832.27 $813.87 $795.47185 225.4 $832.15 $813.65 $795.15186 225.5 $832.02 $813.42 $794.82187 225.5 $831.88 $813.18 $794.48188 225.6 $831.72 $812.92 $794.12189 225.7 $831.54 $812.64 $793.74190 225.7 $831.35 $812.35 $793.35191 225.8 $831.14 $812.04 $792.94192 225.8 $830.92 $811.72 $792.52193 225.8 $830.69 $811.39 $792.09194 225.9 $830.43 $811.03 $791.63195 225.9 $830.17 $810.67 $791.17196 225.9 $829.88 $810.28 $790.68197 226.0 $829.59 $809.89 $790.19198 226.0 $829.27 $809.47 $789.67 164 171 177199 226.0 $828.94 $809.04 $789.14200 226.0 $828.60 $808.60 $788.60201 226.0 $828.24 $808.14 $788.04202 226.0 $827.87 $807.67 $787.47

y = -‐0.0019x2 + 0.7721x + 147.6 R² = 0.1406 0.0

50.0

100.0

150.0

200.0

250.0

300.0

100 125 150 175 200 225

3 Year CAB: Agronomic Op3mum N Rate

Series1

Op:mum N Rate

$760.00

$780.00

$800.00

$820.00

$840.00

$860.00

150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200

Dol

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Pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia

3 Year Preplant Anhydrous Ammonia: Economic Optimum Nitrogen Rate

$0.40/lb. N. $0.50/lb. N. $0.60/lb. N.

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STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/23/2015

Harvested 9/8/2015


Row Width 30 in.



HerbicidesPost: 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate, 2 qt. Atrazine, 2 qt. Halex™ GT



RECOMMENDATION“Over the past six years at the KY PFR site, we have seen the EONR range from 160 to 170 lb./A. depending on cost of N. This year, the EONR ended up being right at 200 lb./A. This is not surprising to me at all. Kentucky’s weather was conducive to significant N loss. I typically recommend split applications of N to the farmers I work with. This gives us the ability to adjust that rate up if the weather calls for it.”

Steve GauckField Agronomist



BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NITROGEN COST/A.

NET^

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Control: 0 103.7 -- $0.00 $416.87 --100 223.3 +119.6 $58.00 $839.67 +$422.80125 230.9 +127.2 $72.50 $855.72 +$438.85150 240.1 +136.4 $87.00 $878.20 +$461.33175 241.2 +137.5 $101.50 $868.12 +$451.25200 249.6 +145.9 $116.00 $887.39 +$470.52225 244.3 +140.6 $130.50 $851.59 +$434.72

†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. UAN $0.58/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



Year Rate Yield N Rate Yield Return Return Return2005 100 203.6 150 229.1 $845.90 $830.90 $815.902005 140 213.2 151 229.3 $846.45 $831.35 $816.252005 180 220.6 152 229.6 $846.97 $831.77 $816.572005 220 217.8 153 229.8 $847.47 $832.17 $816.872006 0 136.5 154 230.1 $847.96 $832.56 $817.162006 50 173.0 155 230.3 $848.42 $832.92 $817.422006 100 184.9 156 230.6 $848.86 $833.26 $817.662006 150 188.0 157 230.8 $849.29 $833.59 $817.892006 200 194.8 158 231.0 $849.69 $833.89 $818.092007 0 133.5 159 231.2 $850.07 $834.17 $818.272007 50 208.9 160 231.5 $850.44 $834.44 $818.442007 100 226.8 161 231.7 $850.78 $834.68 $818.582007 150 238.0 162 231.9 $851.10 $834.90 $818.702007 200 237.8 163 232.1 $851.41 $835.11 $818.812008 0 83.9 164 232.3 $851.69 $835.29 $818.892008 50 145.2 165 232.5 $851.95 $835.45 $818.952008 100 171.3 166 232.6 $852.19 $835.59 $818.992008 150 202.6 167 232.8 $852.42 $835.72 $819.022008 200 207.9 168 233.0 $852.62 $835.82 $819.022009 0 112.5 169 233.2 $852.80 $835.90 $819.002010 0 125.5 170 233.3 $852.96 $835.96 $818.962011 0 88.1 171 233.5 $853.10 $836.00 $818.902012 0 99.0 172 233.6 $853.23 $836.03 $818.832013 0 125.1 173 233.8 $853.33 $836.03 $818.732014 0 178.9 174 233.9 $853.41 $836.01 $818.612015 0 103.7 175 234.1 $853.47 $835.97 $818.472009 100 192.5 176 234.2 $853.51 $835.91 $818.31 168 173 1782010 100 203.9 177 234.3 $853.53 $835.83 $818.132011 100 179.9 178 234.5 $853.54 $835.74 $817.942012 100 180.8 179 234.6 $853.52 $835.62 $817.722013 100 225.7 180 234.7 $853.48 $835.48 $817.482014 100 254.0 181 234.8 $853.42 $835.32 $817.222015 100 223.3 182 234.9 $853.34 $835.14 $816.942009 125 198.8 183 235.0 $853.24 $834.94 $816.642010 125 215.1 184 235.1 $853.12 $834.72 $816.322011 125 215.1 185 235.2 $852.98 $834.48 $815.982012 125 206.4 186 235.3 $852.82 $834.22 $815.622013 125 231 187 235.4 $852.64 $833.94 $815.242014 125 258.6 188 235.4 $852.44 $833.64 $814.842015 125 230.9 189 235.5 $852.22 $833.32 $814.422009 150 212.7 190 235.6 $851.98 $832.98 $813.982010 150 218.8 191 235.6 $851.72 $832.62 $813.522011 150 220.6 192 235.7 $851.44 $832.24 $813.042012 150 211.4 193 235.7 $851.14 $831.84 $812.542013 150 241.3 194 235.8 $850.82 $831.42 $812.022014 150 262.1 195 235.8 $850.48 $830.98 $811.482015 150 240.1 196 235.9 $850.12 $830.52 $810.922009 175 222.3 197 235.9 $849.74 $830.04 $810.342010 175 219.3 198 235.9 $849.34 $829.54 $809.742011 175 218.9 199 235.9 $848.92 $829.02 $809.122012 175 219.2 200 235.9 $848.48 $828.48 $808.482013 175 243.5 201 235.9 $848.02 $827.92 $807.822014 175 262.1 202 236.0 $847.54 $827.34 $807.14

$760.00

$780.00

$800.00

$820.00

$840.00

$860.00

$880.00

150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200

Dol

lars

/A.

Nitrogen (lb.)


$760.00

$780.00

$800.00

$820.00

$840.00

$860.00

$880.00

150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200

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Pounds of Nitrogen


$0.50/lb. N. $0.60/lb. N. $0.70/lb. N.

178

173168

NITROGEN RATE STUDYSIDEDRESS — CORN AFTER SOYBEANS

PURPOSE To determine the economic optimum nitrogen rate (EONR), which is the rate of nitrogen (N) that maximizes profitability. Each entry, with the exception of the 0 lb. rate, received 10 gallons of 30% UAN as a 2x2 application at planting. This was followed by a sidedress application of 30% UAN at the V3 growth stage, meeting the total amount of N for each treatment.



KENTUCKY

NITROGEN RATE STUDYSIDEDRESS — CORN AFTER CORN

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/23/2015

Harvested 9/8/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides Post: 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate, 2 qt. Atrazine



SUMMARYHistorically at the KY PFR Site, the EONR has been between 190 and 200 lb./A. of N at the KY PFR site. Surprisingly, in this study, the results were not much different than our historical data. We received the highest return on investment (ROI) from 200 lb./A. N this year. Although we did increase yield at the 250 lb./A. N rate, our ROI was the greatest at 200 lb./A. With the weather patterns this spring and summer, we would have expected this plot to respond profitably to the addition of N in excess of 200 lb./A.



BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NITROGEN COST/A.

NET^

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INVESTMENT◊

Control: 0 69.9 -- $0.00 $281.00 --125 204.3 +134.4 $72.50 $748.79 +$467.79150 214.6 +144.7 $87.00 $775.69 +$494.69175 220.2 +150.3 $101.50 $783.70 +$502.70200 226.1 +156.2 $116.00 $792.92 +$511.92225 224.3 +154.4 $130.50 $771.19 +$490.19250 232.3 +162.4 $145.00 $788.85 +$507.85



190 194 199

$720.00

$740.00

$760.00

$780.00

$800.00

$820.00

175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225

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Pounds of Nitrogen


$0.50/lb. N. $0.60/lb. N. $0.70/lb. N.

199

194

190

PURPOSE To determine the Economic Optimum Nitrogen Rate (EONR), which is the rate of nitrogen (N) that maximizes profitability. Each entry, with the exception of the 0 lb. rate, received 10 gallons of 30% UAN as a 2x2 application at planting. This was followed by a sidedress application of 30% UAN at the V3 growth stage, meeting the total amount of N for each treatment.



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UCKY


PURPOSE To evaluate various nitrogen (N) application timings and their affects on N use efficiency, N loss, and yield. Each treatment in this study received a total of 180 lb./A. of N.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/24/2015


Row Width 30 in.






RECOMMENDATION“Historically, 2x2 followed by sidedress at the V3 growth stage has provided the highest net returns. However, in 2015, utilizing UAN one half up front followed by the other half at sidedress achieved the greatest return on investment (ROI). Regardless of the form of N used, they can all be managed effectively for high yields and ROI. From my experience, split applying, regardless of the product used, is the best risk management strategy.”

Steve GauckField Agronomist

NITROGEN TIMING RETURN ON INVESTMENT OVER PRE-PLANT INCORPORATED 5-YEAR UAN SUMMARY


Late season N availability is one key to successful high-yielding corn production. Nitrogen demand is high in the reproductive stages of growth.

Used with permission from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach from the publication Corn Field Guide, 2nd Edition, CSI 0001. Original publication date: 2011.

$51.32 $51.21$42.29

$26.59

$0.00

$20.00

$40.00

$60.00

Dolla

r/A.

5 Year UAN SummaryNitrogen Timing Return on Investment over Preplant Incorporated

2x2 + Sidedress @ V3 Sidedress @ V3 PPI + Sidedress @ V4 Sidedress @ V6

KENTUCKY




DIFFERENCENET^

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INVESTMENT◊

UA

N

Control: 180 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated 223.5 -- $794.07 --

90 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 90 lb. Sidedress @ V4 231.4 +7.9 $825.83 +$31.76

180 lb. Sidedress @ V3 224.5 +1.0 $798.09 +$4.02

180 lb. Sidedress @ V6 221.5 -2.0 $786.03 -$8.04

30 lb. 2x2 + 150 lb. Sidedress @ V3 220.2 -3.3 $780.80 -$13.27

AVG. 224.2 +0.9 $796.96 +$3.62

ESN

, Ure

a,

Supe

rU

46 lb. Urea Pre-plant Incorporated + 134 lb. ESN® Broadcast @ V6 234.2 +10.7 $811.28 +$17.21

180 lb. ESN Pre-plant Incorporated 230.2 +6.7 $781.40 -$12.67

46 lb. Urea Pre-plant Incorporated + 134 lb. SuperU™ Broadcast @ V6 220.9 -2.6 $771.22 -$22.85

AVG. 228.4 +4.9 $787.97 -$6.10

Anh

ydro

us A

mm

onia

(NH

3) 30 lb. UAN 2x2 + 150 lb. NH3 Sidedress @ V6 234.0 +10.5 $855.44 +$61.37

30 lb. UAN 2x2 + 150 lb. NH3 Sidedress @ V3 213.7 -9.8 $773.83 -$20.24

180 lb. NH3 Pre-plant Incorporated 210.6 -12.9 $765.61 -$28.46

180 lb. NH3 Pre-plant Incorporated + 1 qt. N-Serve® 211.7 -11.8 $758.18 -$35.89

AVG. 217.5 -6.0 $788.27 -$5.81

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Anhydrous Ammonia $0.45/lb. ESN $0.80/lb. SuperU $0.70/lb. N-Serve $47.38/gal. Urea $0.50/lb. UAN $0.58/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.




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OBSERVATIONThis is the second year in a row where we saw no real significant benefit with the use of N stabilizers at the KY PFR site. We did not see positive returns at the OH PFR site this year either. On the contrary, Central IL PFR has experienced six straight years of positive returns and the Central IN PFR site experienced a +30.8 Bu./A. response this year with several years of positive returns. Weather patterns seemed to be relatively the same. We will continue to evaluate the use of N stabilizers in an attempt to determine what contributes to the vast differences in performance.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/5/2015

Harvested 9/18/2015


Row Width 30 in.



Herbicides Post: 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate, 2 qt. Atrazine





DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: No Nitrogen Stabilizer 221.2 -- $889.22 --

1.5 qt./ton UAN Limus® 224.7 +3.5 $892.02 +$2.80

37 oz./A. Instinct® II 222.0 +0.8 $881.14 -$8.08

15 lb./ton UAN Agrotain® Plus 224.7 +3.5 $880.88 -$8.34

0.5%/100 gal. UAN NutriSphere-N® 223.7 +2.5 $880.32 -$8.90

1.5 qt./ton UAN ContaiN™ 220.6 -0.6 $876.98 -$12.24

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Agrotain Plus $4.98/lb. NutriSphere-N $68.90/gal. Limus $100.87/gal. Instinct II $39.09/gal. ContaiN $88.00/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

NITROGEN STABILIZER YIELD DATA 2-YEAR SUMMARY

2-‐Year Average Data Treatments Bu./A. Bu./A. Difference Net Return Return on InvestmentControl 237.1 $969.59Agrotain Plus 236.6 -‐0.5 $944.62 -‐$24.97NutriSphere-‐N 238.1 1.0 $955.16 -‐$14.43Instinct II 238.3 1.2 $963.81 -‐$5.78

237.1 236.6

238.1 238.3

230.0

232.0

234.0

236.0

238.0

240.0

Bu./A

.

2 Year Summary Nitrogen Stabilizer Yield Data

Control Agrotain Plus NutriSphere-N Instinct II

-‐0.5 Bu./A. +1.0 Bu./A. +1.2 Bu./A.

+1.2 Bu./A.+1.0 Bu./A.-0.5 Bu./A.



KENTUCKY

NITROGEN STABILIZER STUDYSIDEDRESS


STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/4/2015

Harvested 9/17/2015


Row Width 30 in.



HerbicidesPost: 2 qt. Halex™ GT, 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate, 2 qt. Atrazine



NITROGEN STABILIZER SIDEDRESS DATA MULTI-LOCATION SUMMARY

-1.3

8.7

-4.8

3.9

-6.0

-4.0

-2.0

0.0

2.0

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

KY PFR — 3 Years IN PFR — 2 Years

Bu./A

.

3 Year KY & 2 Year CIN Summary Nitrogen Stabilizer (Sidedress) Yield Data

Instinct II Agrotain Plus

+6.3 Bu./A. CIN Average -‐3.1 Bu./A. KY Average

+6.3 Bu./A. Central IN Average

-3.1 Bu./A. KY Average

OBSERVATIONWe have seen yield losses over the last three years with the use of N stabilizers at the KY PFR site. Instinct added just 1.3 Bu./A. Looking at the graphs above, the graph on the right shows two-year data from the Central IN PFR site depicting positive yield gains for the same products. Weather patterns were very similar this year so we thought stabilizers would have paid in Kentucky. At this point in time, we want to continue to study this to better understand the reasons why.



DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: No Nitrogen Stabilizer 209.4 -- $841.79 --37 oz. Instinct® II 210.7 +1.3 $835.71 -$6.081.5 qt./ton UAN ContaiN™ 209.4 +0.0 $833.68 -$8.112 qt./ton UAN Nitro Maxx 204.2 -5.2 $817.87 -$23.9215 lb./ton UAN Agrotain® Plus 204.6 -4.8 $804.06 -$37.735%/100 gal. NutriSphere-N® 203.6 -5.8 $802.91 -$38.88

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Agrotain Plus $4.98/lb. NutriSphere-N $68.90/gal. Instinct II $39.09/gal. ContaiN $88.00/gal. Nitro Maxx $24.52/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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UCKY

OBSERVATIONIn this year’s sidedress spacing study, we noticed nitrogen (N) firing on the rows with 60 in. sidedress spacing. In a year with large rainfall events, the closer the N was to the plants, the more N was taken up prior to leaching. This test demonstrated that in such a challenging year, 60 in. sidedress spacing has the potential for yield losses that can negatively impact return on investment.

SIDEDRESS SPACING STUDY30 IN. VS. 60 IN. CENTERS


GROWTH STAGE

SIDEDRESS SPACING BU./A.†

BU./A. DIFFERENCE

V330" Centers 212.5 --60" Centers 203.7 -8.8

V630" Centers 211.2 --60" Centers 203.1 -8.1

†Bu./A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/24/2015

Harvested 9/4/2015


Row Width 30 in.






PURPOSETo evaluate the difference between 60 in. and 30 in. sidedress applications at the V3 and V6 growth stages, to determine which practice delivers the best yield and profit.

KENTUCKY


COVER CROPS

Beck’s is researching, testing and collaborating with industry experts to master the art of cover crops. There are many soil and plant health benefits that can be attributed to utilizing cover crops:

y Improve soil health

y Reduce erosion

y Increase earthworm populations

y Improve soil microbiology

y Produce and scavenge nutrients

y Improve nutrient recycling

y Increase soil porosity

y Increase soil aeration

y Reduce compaction

y Improve control of winter annual weeds

y Increase soil percolation and reduce run-off

y Build soil organic matter

Left: Beck’s Winter Mix. Above: Cover Crop corn seeding head. Bottom: Beck’s Corn Champion Mix.



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COVER CROP STUDY

PURPOSE To determine if planting a cover crop in the fall provides a positive return on investment (ROI).

SUMMARY “Across three cover crop planting dates and three different corn hybrid relative maturities, the use of Beck’s Corn Champion Mix in the fall of 2014 provided an average yield increase of 3.7 Bu./A. The net ROI was -$8.96. The long-term yield benefits are still unknown. Will an increase in organic matter and subsequent nutrient release begin to provide us a positive ROI over time?”

Ryan MooreForage & Cover Crop Manager

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/28/2015

Harvested Various


Row Width 30 in.



Herbicides

Burndown: 1 qt. Generic GlyphosatePost: 2 qt. Halex™ GT, 2 qt. Atrazine, 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate



BRANDRELATIVE MATURITY

COVER CROP PLANTING DATE TREATMENTS

EMERGED POPULATION BU./A.†

BU./A. DIFF.


5385A3 108 9/19/2014 Control: No Cover Crop 28,444 204.1 -- --16 lb. Beck's Corn Champion Mix 29,778 208.3 +4.2 -$6.95

6575HR™* 115 9/26/2014 Control: No Cover Crop 27,889 218.9 -- --16 lb. Beck's Corn Champion Mix 26,833 221.9 +3.0 -$11.78

5832A3** 112 10/22/2014 Control: No Cover Crop 27,222 208.5 -- --16 lb. Beck's Corn Champion Mix 26,556 212.4 +3.9 -$8.16

3-Hybrid SummaryControl: No Cover Crop 27,852 210.5 -- --16 lb. Beck's Corn Champion Mix 27,722 214.2 +3.7 -$8.96

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Beck's Corn Champion Mix $1.49/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

2014 FALL RAINFALL (INCHES)

September 2.41

October 4.50

November 2.94



KENTUCKY

COVER CROP ESTABLISHMENT STUDY

PURPOSE To compare different planting timings, as well as planting techniques, to determine which combination works best for cover crop establishment and yield.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/28/2015

Harvested 9/18/2015


Row Width 30 in.



Herbicides

Burndown: 2 qt. Generic Glyphosate, 24 oz. Sterling Blue®

Post: 2 qt. Halex™ GT, 2 qt. Atrazine, 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate




BECK'S CORN CHAMPION MIX (LB./A.) TREATMENTS

EMERGED POPULATION


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

16 Control: Drill — 7 Days Post-harvest 26,611 -- 217.1 --16 Drill — 48 Hrs. Post-harvest 27,167 +556 219.9 +2.816 Broadcast w/ Vertical Till — 7 Days Post-harvest 26,167 -444 218.7 +1.620 Broadcast into Crop — Pre-harvest 26,778 +167 216.5 -0.616 Broadcast w/ Vertical Till — 48 Hrs. Post-harvest 26,833 +222 216.0 -1.120 Broadcast into Crop — 50% Dry 23,834 -2,777 207.7 -9.4

AVG. 26,231 -455 216.0 -1.3See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

“There are many factors that can impact whether or not a cover crop stand establishes. Rain, seed-to-soil contact, and type of seed are just a few. As with any crop, it takes timely rains after planting. I like to see a good 0.5 to 0.75 in. of rain after seeding, especially on a broadcasted cover crop. This is extremely important with clovers as it typically takes a little more moisture to get them established.”

Ryan MooreForage & Cover Crop Manager



KENT

UCKY

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/7/2015

Harvested 9/25/2015


Row Width 30 in.





FUNGICIDE STUDYVT — CORN AFTER SOYBEANS

PURPOSE To evaluate the yield response and return on investment of Stratego® YLD and Headline AMP® on three different hybrids.ROI 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Avg

Headline Amp -‐$16.23 -‐$13.16 -‐$3.78 -‐$41.33 $48.60 -‐$5.18

-$16.23 -$13.16 -$3.78

-$41.33

$48.60

-$60.00

-$40.00

-$20.00

$0.00

$20.00

$40.00

$60.00

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5 Year Headline Amp Summary VT Fungicide Return on Investment (CAB)

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

-‐$5.18/A. Average ROI

VT FUNGICIDE RETURN ON INVESTMENT 5-YEAR HEADLINE AMP SUMMARY — CORN AFTER SOYBEANS

-$5.18/A. 5-Yr. Average ROI

RECOMMENDATION“In a corn after soybean rotation, knowing the expected hybrid response to a fungicide application, the disease pressure present, and the weather forecast are extremely important. Scouting is crucial in this scenario. In my experience, corn after corn is a situation where I typically end up recommending fungicide. In a corn after soybean scenario, I rely heavily upon timely field scouting.”

David HughesField Agronomist


BRAND VT TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

5828AM™*

Control: No Fungicide 212.1 -- $852.64 --10 oz. Headline AMP® 233.8 +21.7 $919.87 +$67.234 oz. Stratego® YLD 230.2 +18.1 $908.47 +$55.83

6365AM™*

Control: No Fungicide 219.0 -- $880.38 --10 oz. Headline AMP 236.2 +17.2 $929.51 +$49.134 oz. Stratego YLD 232.6 +13.6 $918.12 +$37.74

5832A3**


3-Hybrid Summary


See product information starting on page 248. †Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Headline AMP $256.18/gal. Stratego YLD $541.78/gal.*®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



KENTUCKY

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/7/2015

Harvested 10/1/2015


Row Width 30 in.





FUNGICIDE STUDYVT — CORN AFTER CORN

PURPOSE To evaluate the yield response and return on investment of the fungicide Headline AMP® on three different hybrids.


BRAND VT TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

5828AM™*Control: No Fungicide 202.0 -- $812.04 --10 oz. Headline AMP® 209.7 +7.7 $822.98 +$10.94

6365AM™*Control: No Fungicide 204.7 -- $822.89 --10 oz. Headline AMP 209.8 +5.1 $823.39 +$0.50

5832A3**Control: No Fungicide 199.4 -- $801.59 --10 oz. Headline AMP 208.5 +9.1 $818.16 +$16.57

3-Hybrid Summary

Control: No Fungicide 202.0 -- $812.17 --10 oz. Headline AMP 209.3 +7.3 $821.51 +$9.34

See product information starting on page 248. †Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Headline AMP $256.18/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

VT FUNGICIDE RETURN ON INVESTMENT 2-YEAR HEADLINE AMP SUMMARY — CORN AFTER CORN

2014 Diff 2015 Diff Avg. DiffControl $955.25 -‐-‐ $812.17 -‐-‐ $883.71 -‐-‐Headline Amp $922.61 -‐$32.64 $821.51 $9.34 $872.06 -‐$11.65

-$32.64

$9.34

-$40.00

-$30.00

-$20.00

-$10.00

$0.00

$10.00

$20.00

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2 Year Summary VT Fungicide Return on Investment (CAC)

2014 2015

-‐$11.65/A. Average ROI

-$11.65/A. 2 Yr. Average ROI

RECOMMENDATION“In a corn after corn rotation, I recommend that farmers be more vigilant in knowing the need for a fungicide application. The likelihood of response for the hybrid in the field, the 14 to 21 day weather forecast, and the price of corn are all considerations I use when deciding whether or not to make a recommendation. Most importantly, scout your fields.”




KENT

UCKY

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/7/2015

Harvested 9/17/2015


Row Width 30 in.




Insecticides Escalate™*



PURPOSE To evaluate various fungicides, applied with seed firmers, to determine their affects on profitability and yield.

RECOMMENDATION“In the past, I haven’t recommended in-furrow fungicides too often. I typically recommend preventative applications at the V5 to V6 growth stages on responsive hybrids. However, with the data we are seeing in our PFR studies, I will most likely have some of the farmers I work with do some tests on a few fields to determine if it is right for them.”



IN-FURROW TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: No Fungicide 33,611 -- 184.3 -- $740.89 --4 oz. Priaxor® 34,278 +667 198.9 +14.6 $782.43 +$41.546 oz. Headline® EC 33,444 -167 195.3 +11.0 $764.99 +$24.10

AVG. 33,778 +250 192.8 +12.8 $762.77 +$32.82See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Priaxor $548.82/gal. Headline EC $429.33/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

A healthy, disease free mesocotyl and seminal root system sets the stage for strong nodal root development.

Leaf 2

Leaf 1

Nodal Root

ColeoptileMesocotyl

Radicle

Seminal Root



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INSECTICIDE STUDYCAPTURE® LFR®


BRAND IN-FURROW TREATMENTSEMERGED


DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON◊ INVESTMENT

5552EZ**Control: No Insecticide 27,833 201.9 -- $682.61 --3.4 oz. Capture® LFR® 28,334 200.7 -1.2 $669.87 -$12.74

5552GT**Control: No Insecticide 31,722 216.2 -- $769.34 --3.4 oz. Capture LFR 30,250 211.1 -5.1 $740.93 -$28.41

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Capture LFR $297.81/gal. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

PURPOSETo evaluate insect control, yield and profitability with Capture LFR insecticide applied in-furrow. It was evaulated on two different hybrids. One hybrid had below-ground rootworm protection and the other did not.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/24/2015

Harvested 9/2/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn




OBSERVATIONIn this plot, despite the trait package, we did not see a yield advantage with the use of Capture LFR in-furrow. We saw no visual differences during the growing season nor did we achieve higher final stands with the use of Capture LFR. We also did not observe any significant insect pressure, which brings us to the conclusion that the lack of insect activity was most likely a contributor to the lack of any real differences in performance.



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SULFUR STUDY

PURPOSE To evaluate various sulfur products that are currently on the market at different application timings to see if these products can increase yield and profitability.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/7/2015

Harvested 9/24/2015


Row Width 30 in.






2014 2015 Avg.Thio-‐Sul 2x2 -$1.20 -‐$2.39 -‐$1.80Thio-‐Sul @ V3 -$1.86 -‐$20.04 -‐$10.95Thio-‐Sul + Hydra-‐Hume 2x2 -$20.37 -‐$20.69 -‐$20.53AMS Granular @ V6 -$25.90 -‐$25.95 -‐$25.93

-$1.80

-$10.95

-$20.53

-$25.93 -$30.00

-$25.00

-$20.00

-$15.00

-$10.00

-$5.00

$0.00

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2 Year Summary Sulfur Return on Investment

Thio-Sul 2x2 Thio-Sul @ V3 Thio-Sul + Hydra-Hume 2x2 AMS Granular @ V6

SULFUR RETURN ON INVESTMENT 2-YEAR SUMMARY

“Wet Deposition Monitoring.” National Park Service. U.S. Department of the Interior. <www.nature.nps.gov>. 12 October 2015.

SULFUR DEPOSITIONIn 1988, sulfur deposition from precipitation was high throughout the majority of Beck’s marketing area. By 2008, sulfur deposition had decreased dramatically. It is interesting to note that the area around the KY PFR site still has a higher sulfur deposition from precipitation as compared to IN PFR or the OH PFR sites where we have seen yield benefits from sulfur applications in the past.


TREATMENTSEMERGED


DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: No Sulfur 32,889 219.6 -- $882.79 --2 gal. Thio-Sul® (12-0-0-26S) 2x2 33,389 220.2 +0.6 $880.40 -$2.394.5 gal. Thio-Sul (12-0-0-26S) @ V3 33,167 217.3 -2.3 $862.75 -$20.042 gal. Thio-Sul (12-0-0-26S) + 1.5 gal. Hydra-Hume® 2x2 33,389 220.6 +1.0 $862.10 -$20.6975 lb. 21-0-0-24S Broadcast @ V6 33,000 217.5 -2.1 $856.84 -$25.95

AVG. 33,167 219.0 -0.7 $868.98 -$17.27See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Thio-Sul (12-0-0-26S) $2.40/gal. Hydra-Hume $13.27/gal. 21-0-0-24S $467.00/ton. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.




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TILLAGE STUDY

PURPOSE To evaluate the long-term effects of different tillage practices in various crop rotations and the profitability of each tillage system.

OBSERVATIONIn this plot, all no-till entries experienced a drop in population due to excessive soil moisture at planting. We observed that anywhere we performed tillage, the corn looked healthier coming out of the ground. This makes two years in a row that fall chisel plow followed by spring field cultivator was the highest yielding tillage system in the plot.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/29/2015

Harvested 9/16/2015


Row Width 30 in.


Tillage Fall Chisel, Spring Chisel

Herbicides

Burndown: 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate (No-Till Only)Post: 2 qt. Halex™ GT, 2 qt. Atrazine, 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate


Brand Tested 5509A3


CROP ROTATION FALL TILLAGE SPRING TILLAGE

EMERGED POPULATION


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

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Control: Chisel Plow Control: Field Cultivator 31,833 -- 218.6 --In-Line Rip Field Cultivator 32,000 +167 218.4 -0.2In-Line Rip Vertical-Till 33,000 +1,167 218.4 -0.2Vertical-Till Vertical-Till 32,417 +584 213.6 -5.0No-Till No-Till 28,667 -3,166 213.1 -5.5In-Line Rip No-Till 29,000 -2,833 208.3 -10.3

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Control: Chisel Plow Control: Field Cultivator 32,667 -- 221.0 --In-Line Rip Field Cultivator 32,584 -83 216.6 -4.4In-Line Rip Vertical-Till 32,000 -667 209.4 -11.6In-Line Rip No-Till 28,917 -3,750 208.4 -12.6Vertical-Till Vertical-Till 32,167 -500 207.7 -13.3No-Till No-Till 28,750 -3,917 205.7 -15.3

†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. Individual results may vary.


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GROWTH STAGESVE – Cotyledons and the growing point are above the soil surface. This is different than the emergence of the growing point for corn, which doesn’t emerge above the soil surface until about V5. With the growing point above the soil surface, a soybean is more at risk.VC – When the unifoliate leaves are fully expanded, the cotyledons can supply the nutrient needs for the young soybean seedling for approximately one week to ten days. Seed reserves in conjunction with photosynthesis keep the plant growing to the next stage of development.

V2 – The soybean roots are penetrated by Bradyrhizobium japonicum for the establishment of nitrogen (N) fixing nodules. What if conditions for poor growth and development exist over an extended period of time, delaying nodulation? Could this be why we are seeing PFR studies demonstrating yield increases for the addition of applied pre-plant N?V5 to R5 – Depending on environmental conditions (temperature, water & nutrient availability, sunlight), a new V stage can be developed every three to five days during this time.

R5 – Maximum node number is established. Node number is influenced by planting date. When planting dates move later into May and June, node number goes down. This directly influences yield. Beck’s 17-year IN PFR long-term planting date data suggests the optimal planting window for soybeans to be mid-April. KY PFR’s 10-year data suggests the last week of April to the end of the first week of May to be optimal. Plant early.R3-R6 Adequate water and nutrient reserves are critical during pod and seed growth development.

Please use this chart to better understand soybean growth stages referred to throughout this resource. Also, consider the factors impacting yield. How can you influence those factors?

SOYBEAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT



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100 BUSHEL ATTEMPT

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/13/2015

Harvested 10/2/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides Post: 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate, 2 oz. Zidua®

Insecticides Escalate™, 3.2 oz. Fastac™ EC2015 DETAILED PLOT DATA



DIFFERENCE

418NR™*

Control 12.7 88.1 --Treatment 1 12.8 84.3 -3.8Treatment 2 12.7 88.1 +0.0Treatment 3 12.6 88.2 +0.1Treatment 4 12.9 90.1 +2.0

AVG. 12.7 87.8 -0.4

433R2™*

Control 13.1 97.0 --Treatment 1 12.7 94.8 -2.2Treatment 2 12.8 92.5 -4.5Treatment 3 13.0 90.0 -7.0Treatment 4 12.7 90.7 -6.3

AVG. 12.9 93.0 -5.0

485R2™*

Control 12.4 86.9 --Treatment 1 12.8 82.1 -4.8Treatment 2 12.5 89.8 +2.9Treatment 3 12.5 81.2 -5.7Treatment 4 12.4 84.7 -2.2

AVG. 12.5 84.9 -2.5

511R4™*

Control 12.0 76.8 --Treatment 1 12.0 81.0 +4.2Treatment 2 12.3 79.6 +2.8Treatment 3 12.3 78.8 +2.0Treatment 4 12.0 91.8 +15.0

AVG. 12.1 81.6 +6.0

4-Variety Summary

Control 12.6 87.2 --Treatment 1 12.6 85.6 -1.6Treatment 2 12.6 87.5 +0.3Treatment 3 12.6 84.6 -2.6Treatment 4 12.5 89.3 +2.1

AVG. 12.6 86.8 -0.5See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

CONTROL

Poncho®/VOTiVO® + Optimize® + Bio-Forge® ST + 4 oz. Priaxor® & 3.2 oz. Fastac™ EC @ R3

TREATMENT 1

Control + 200 lb. Potash @ R2

TREATMENT 2

Treatment 1 + 6 oz. Headline® EC In-Furrow

TREATMENT 3

Treatment 2 + 100 lb. Urea @ R2

TREATMENT 4

Treatment 3 + 1 oz. Aim® EC @ V3

97.0 Bu./A.

PONCHO/VOTIVO + OPTIMIZE + BIO-FORGE ST + PRIAXOR



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PURPOSETo evaluate the effectiveness of Beck’s Escalate yield enhancement system on emerged population and yield.


OBSERVATIONThis plot underwent significant challenges with heavy rainfall after planting that reduced the planted population of 140,000 down to a final stand that averaged 76,230 plants/A. Even in an environment as harsh as this, Escalate pulled through and gave us a nice yield bump of 3.9 Bu./A.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/23/2015

Harvested 9/1/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides Post: 1 qt. Liberty®, 8 oz. Clethodim


Brand Tested 265NL


TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Untreated 74,052 -- 70.3 --Escalate™ 78,408 +4,356 74.2 +3.9


UntreatedEscalate



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PURPOSETo compare Beck’s Escalate yield enhancement system to both an untreated control and two competitor seed treatments in an effort to determine differences in yield and profitability.


SUMMARYIn this seed treatment study, BECK 366L4 was treated with three different seed treatments, Escalate from Beck’s, Acceleron® from Monsanto, and Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment (PPST) from Dupont Pioneer. These treatments were all compared to untreated seed as well as to each other. All seed treatments provided yield increases averaging 5.1 Bu./A. over untreated seed. However, Escalate provided the highest yield increases of 6.1 Bu./A. as compared to the other treatments. Considering the fact that Beck’s provides Escalate at no additional charge, the return on investment from Escalate is more than $30.00/A. over the competitors due to the additional cost they charge for adding their treatments.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/23/2015

Harvested 10/9/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn



Brand Tested 366L4


TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

TREATMENT COST/A.

NET RETURN^


Untreated 75,020 -- 71.8 -- $0.00 $695.02 --

Escalate™ 76,956 +1,936 77.9 +6.1 $0.00 $754.07 +$59.05

Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment

76,956 +1,936 76.4 +4.6 $15.35 $724.20 +$29.18

Acceleron® 76,472 +1,452 76.3 +4.5 $17.23 $721.35 +$26.33

AVG. 76,351 +1,775 75.6 +5.1 $8.15 $723.66 +$38.19

†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Acceleron $16.00/unit. Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment $14.25/unit. Individual results may vary.

+2.6 Bu./A.+2.5 Bu./A.ESCALATE ADVANTAGE

Over PPST Over Acceleron



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SUMMARYThis plot experienced weather later in the season that was conducive to incredibly high soybean yields! The earlier planting date had significantly reduced final stands which averaged 57,757 plants/A. but still yielded in the upper 80s! Where the stands were closer to normal, averaging around 130,000 plants/A. at the May 13 planting date, the yields were still excellent, but actually averaged 1.3 Bu./A. less than the drastically reduced April 23 planting date. Early planting pays!

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/23/2015 & 5/13/2015

Harvested 10/6/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn





EMERGED POPULATION


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Apr

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366L4

Control: Escalate™ 60,500 -- 87.3 --Escalate + ILeVO® 56,628 -3,872 90.0 +2.7Poncho®/VOTiVO® + ILeVO 54,208 -6,292 87.6 +0.3

AVG. 57,112 -5,082 88.3 +1.5

419L4

Control: Escalate 60,016 -- 88.1 --Escalate + ILeVO 53,724 -6,292 89.4 +1.3Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO 61,468 +1,452 88.6 +0.5

AVG. 58,403 -2,420 88.7 +0.9

May

13

Late

r Pl

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366L4

Control: Escalate 128,260 -- 91.2 --Escalate + ILeVO 125,840 -2,420 88.7 -2.5Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO 129,712 +1,452 87.5 -3.7

AVG. 127,937 -484 89.1 -3.1

419L4

Control: Escalate 135,036 -- 85.7 --Escalate + ILeVO 135,520 +484 86.8 +1.1Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO 134,552 -484 83.3 -2.4

AVG. 135,036 +0 85.3 -0.7See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. Individual results may vary.

ILeVO Increased Yields with the

Earlier Planting Date!



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PLANTING DATE STUDY


SUMMARYThis year, our highest yields were achieved with the May 8, 2015 planting date. This is a deviation from our 11-year data set which suggests that the highest yields come from the April 16 to April 30 planting window.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn


HerbicidesPost: 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate, 2 oz. Zidua®, 4.5 oz. SHADOW™, 16 oz. Flexstar®



PLANTING DATE BRAND


May 1

294NR™* 12.9 46.4384R2™* 10.2 65.3444NR™* 11.3 62.1511R4™* 11.4 70.3

AVG. 11.5 61.0

May 8

294NR™* 12.3 54.9384R2™* 10.9 72.8444NR™* 11.9 68.5511R4™* 11.4 77.6

AVG. 11.6 68.5

May 14

294NR™* 12.9 49.1384R2™* 11.5 71.6444NR™* 11.3 67.3511R4™* 11.2 75.7

AVG. 11.7 65.9

June 4

384R2™* 11.4 62.0444NR™* 11.0 71.3511R4™* 11.4 65.8

AVG. 11.3 66.4

June 11

384R2™* 10.9 70.7444NR™* 10.8 60.4511R4™* 14.7 72.0

AVG. 12.1 67.7†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

SOYBEAN PLANTING DATE YIELD DATA 11-YEAR SUMMARY

102% 106% 105% 102% 96%

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PURPOSE To evaluate Flo-Rite seed firmers and their ability to provide optimum down pressure, precise seed placement, improved seed-to-soil contact, and higher yields.


STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/13/2015



Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


HerbicidesPost: 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate, 2 oz. Zidua®




TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Control: No Seed Firmer 143,022 -- 63.4 --Flo-Rite® Seed Firmers 143,264 +242 64.9 +1.5





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SUMMARYThis plot experienced 30 to 57 percent stand loss due to the environmental conditions in 2015. This plot was comprised of recommended soybean starter programs from several different companies. It was interesting to note that none of the treatments added yield. We will continue to evaluate various starter products on soybeans.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/14/2015

Harvested 10/2/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn

TillageFall Strip-Till/Chisel, Spring Vertical-Till/Field Cultivation



Brand Tested 394L4



DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: No Starter Fertilizer 77.7 -- $752.14 --

1 gal. C-Blaz + 1 qt. Nourish Maxx™ + 2 oz. Energy Maxx

75.8 -1.9 $717.61 -$34.53

1 qt. StartRite® + 1 qt. Buncha Bugs® 75.7 -2.0 $713.28 -$38.86

1.5 gal. Pro-Germinator® + 1.5 gal. Sure-K® + 1 Pt. Micro 500™ + 1 Pt. LiberateCa™ 75.5 -2.2 $697.97 -$54.17

2 gal. Starter 20/20® + 1 qt. StartRite + 1 qt. Buncha Bugs

75.7 -2.0 $694.08 -$58.06

1.5 gal. Pro-Germinator + 1.5 gal. Sure-K 74.2 -3.5 $691.55 -$60.59

AVG. 75.8 -2.3 $711.11 -$49.24

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Pro-Germinator $9.95/gal. Sure-K $7.85/gal. Buncha Bugs $14.00/gal. Starter 20/20 $3.84/gal. StartRite $17.20/gal. C-Blaz $12.25/gal. Nourish Maxx $11.32/gal. Energy Maxx $67.00/gal. Micro 500 $18.55/gal. LiberateCa $30.75/gal. Individual results may vary.



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POPULATION & TIMING STUDY

PURPOSETo evaluate various soybean populations planted at different dates throughout the growing season.

SUMMARYThis plot date illustrates a perfect linear curve in terms of yield dropping as planting dates were pushed later. May 8. . . . . . . . 3% lower yielding than April 29May 14. . . . . . . 5.8% lower yielding than May 8June 4 . . . . . . . 10.5% lower yielding than May 14June 11 . . . . . . 0.1% lower yielding than June 4June 30 . . . . . . 18.2% lower yielding than June 11June 30 planting date was 33.8% lower yielding than April 29th!

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various

Population Various

Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn


HerbicidesPost: 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate, 2 oz. Zidua®, 4.5 oz. SHADOW™, 16 oz. Flexstar®



ECONOMIC OPTIMUM SEEDING RATE (EOSR) 4-YEAR SUMMARY

EOSR

EOSR

EOSR

EOSR

EOSR

$400.00

$500.00

$600.00

$700.00

$800.00

$900.00

$1,000.00

$1,100.00

April 16 - 30 May 1 - 15 May 16 - 31 June 1 - 15 June 16 - 30

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4 Year Summary

Economic Optimum Seeding Rate (EOSR)

100,000

125,000

150,000

175,000

200,000

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PLANTING DATE

PLANTED POPULATION BU./A.† SEED COST/A.

NET^ RETURN

April 29

100,000 90.4 $41.12 $833.95125,000 90.9 $51.40 $828.51150,000 93.0 $61.68 $838.56175,000 91.1 $71.97 $809.88200,000 91.9 $82.25 $807.34

May 8

100,000 86.0 $41.12 $791.36125,000 90.2 $51.40 $821.74150,000 89.9 $61.68 $808.55175,000 89.9 $71.97 $798.26200,000 90.4 $82.25 $792.82

May 14

100,000 79.5 $41.12 $728.44125,000 85.0 $51.40 $771.40150,000 85.7 $61.68 $767.90175,000 84.5 $71.97 $745.99200,000 88.1 $82.25 $770.56

June 4

100,000 69.1 $41.12 $627.77125,000 76.1 $51.40 $685.25150,000 75.3 $61.68 $667.22175,000 78.1 $71.97 $684.04200,000 79.0 $82.25 $682.47

June 11

100,000 66.5 $41.12 $602.60125,000 70.8 $51.40 $633.94150,000 70.6 $61.68 $621.73175,000 72.0 $71.97 $624.99200,000 75.3 $82.25 $646.65

June 30

100,000 52.2 $41.12 $464.18125,000 59.4 $51.40 $523.59150,000 61.6 $61.68 $534.61175,000 62.5 $71.97 $533.03200,000 60.6 $82.25 $504.36

†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. XL 465R4™* brand $53.46/unit. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

POPULATION & TIMING STUDY CONTINUED



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PURPOSETo evaluate the yield and profitability of various fungicides applied with Flo-Rite® seed firmers.

OBSERVATIONThis plot experienced tremendous yields which demonstrated the resilience of today’s soybean genetics, seed treatments, and management practices and their ability to handle the stress that the first half of the growing season brought us. The long periods of saturated soil conditions after planting provided the opportunity for soilborne disease pathogens to thrive. Therefore, the addition of in-furrow fungicides provided yield gains as well as positive returns on investment. As you see in the graphs, both fungicides have provided additional revenue to the bottom line over the last two years.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/13/2015



Row Width 15 in.



Herbicides Post: 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate, 2 oz. Zidua®




TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NET^ RETURN


Control: No Fungicide 122,452 -- 82.5 -- $798.60 --4 oz. Priaxor® 123,904 +1,452 86.0 +3.5 $815.33 +$16.736 oz. Headline® EC 122,936 +484 85.1 +2.6 $803.65 +$5.05

AVG. 123,097 +968 84.5 +3.1 $805.86 +$10.89See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Priaxor $548.82/gal. Headline EC $429.33/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

IN-FURROW FUNGICIDE RETURN ON INVESTMENT 2-YEAR SUMMARY

$31.26

$27.64

$20.00 $22.00 $24.00 $26.00 $28.00 $30.00 $32.00 $34.00

Dolla

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2 Year Summary In-Furrow Fungicide Net Return

Priaxor Headline EC



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FUNGICIDE/INSECTICIDE RETURN ON INVESTMENT 7-YEAR SUMMARY

-$4.12 $2.59

-$4.60 -$6.69

$10.38

$3.70

-$17.52

$10.79

-$3.71

-$20.00

-$15.00

-$10.00

-$5.00

$0.00

$5.00

$10.00

$15.00

R2 R3 R4

Dolla

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7 Year Summary Fungicide/Insecticide Return on Investment

Insecticide

Fungicide

Fungicide + Insecticide


PURPOSETo evaluate the profitability of various fungicide and insecticide products applied at different growth stages.

RECOMMENDATIONThis year, fungicide and insecticide treatments at the R2 growth stage provided the greatest return on investment. This is a deviation from the 7-year data set we have built, which demonstrates that the R3 growth stage is the most profitable application over time. The take home message is that when making a fungicide application to soybeans, it is more profitable to apply at the R3 growth stage and add an insecticide to the mix.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 6/5/2015



Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn

TillageFall Field Cultivation/Chisel, Spring Vertical-Till/Field Cultivation

HerbicidesPost: 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate, 4.5 oz. SHADOW™




GROWTH STAGE TREATMENTS BU./A.†

BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NET^ RETURN


R2

Control: No Fungicide or Insecticide 72.7 -- $703.74 --3.2 oz. Fastac™ EC 74.7 +2.0 $720.46 +$16.724 oz. Priaxor® 76.0 +3.3 $718.53 +$14.794 oz. Priaxor + 3.2 oz. Fastac EC 76.4 +3.7 $719.76 +$16.02

R3

Control: No Fungicide or Insecticide 72.7 -- $703.74 --3.2 oz. Fastac EC 74.7 +2.0 $720.46 +$16.724 oz. Priaxor 75.1 +2.4 $709.82 +$6.084 oz. Priaxor + 3.2 oz. Fastac EC 74.1 +1.4 $697.50 -$6.24

R4

Control: No Fungicide or Insecticide 72.7 -- $703.74 --3.2 oz. Fastac EC 72.6 -0.1 $700.13 -$3.614 oz. Priaxor 74.1 +1.4 $700.14 -$3.604 oz. Priaxor + 3.2 oz. Fastac EC 72.4 -0.3 $681.04 -$22.70

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Priaxor $548.82/gal. Fastac EC $105.74/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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DOUBLE CROP POPULATION STUDY

PURPOSETo evaluate different populations, ranging from 140,000 to 260,000 plants/A., to determine the economic optimum seeding rate (EOSR).

SUMMARYAlthough 260,000 planted population was the highest yield in 2015, it did not provide the highest return on investment. That being said, two-year data, as the graph illustrates, shows us that 260,000 planted is indeed providing the highest net return.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 6/30/2015


Population Various

Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Wheat


HerbicidesPost: 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate, 4.5 oz. Clethodim, 16 oz. Flexstar®




PLANTED POPULATIONEMERGED

POPULATION BU./A.†SEED

COST/A.NET^

RETURN

140,000 108,416 61.8 $63.39 $534.83170,000 134,673 66.8 $76.97 $569.65200,000 145,926 69.4 $90.55 $581.24230,000 159,357 69.1 $104.14 $564.75260,000 178,959 70.5 $117.72 $564.72

AVG. 145,466 67.5 $90.55 $563.04†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. XL 433R2™* brand $58.86/unit. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

$557.09 $563.21 $566.12 $565.63

$581.76

$530.00

$540.00

$550.00

$560.00

$570.00

$580.00

$590.00

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2 Year Summary Double Crop Population Net Return

140,000 170,000 200,000 230,000 260,000

ECONOMIC OPTIMUM SEEDING RATE (EOSR) 2-YEAR SUMMARY

EOSR260,000 Seeds/A.



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DOUBLE CROP TOLERANCE STUDYPLANT GROWTH REGULATOR

PURPOSE To determine if the use of Palisade® on wheat increases soybean yields.

SUMMARYWe applied the growth regulator Palisade to wheat and were curious to know whether the use of this product affected double crop soybeans. We received very minimal yield losses where Palisade was used. With the 12 oz. rate being slightly better than the 6 oz. rate, we can logically conclude that Palisade had no direct bearing on the yield performance of double crop soybeans.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 6/30/2015



Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Wheat


HerbicidesPost: 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate, 4.5 oz. SHADOW™, 16 oz. Flexstar® GT 3.5




WHEAT TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCE

Control: No Plant Growth Regulator 9.3 67.6 --6 oz. Palisade® 10.2 66.3 -1.312 oz. Palisade 9.4 66.7 -0.9

AVG. 9.6 66.9 -1.1See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

DOUBLE CROP TOLERANCE YIELD DATA 2-YEAR SUMMARY

58.1 59.6

52.0

54.0

56.0

58.0

60.0

62.0

Bu./A

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2 Year Summary Double Crop Tolerance Yield Data

Control 6 oz. Palisade

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PURPOSE To determine if applying herbicides to wheat in the fall has any affect on double crop soybeans.

DOUBLE CROP TOLERANCE STUDYHERBICIDE

SUMMARYThis is the second year in a row we evaluated that Dicamba sprayed in the fall prior to wheat could contribute to increased double crop soybean yield the following year.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 6/30/2015



Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Wheat


HerbicidesPost: 1 qt. Generic Glyphosate, 4.5 oz. SHADOW™, 16 oz. Flexstar® GT 3.5


Brand Tested 5 Variety Average


WHEAT TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCE

Control 11.6 59.9 --4 oz. Dicamba 11.5 64.4 +4.53.5 oz. PowerFlex® HL 11.6 63.1 +3.22 oz. Zidua® 11.5 62.3 +2.43 oz. Metribuzin 11.7 61.7 +1.80.9 oz. Harmony® Extra SG 11.8 59.1 -0.83 oz. Olympus® Flex 11.4 58.6 -1.30.4 oz. Finesse® 12.2 56.3 -3.6

AVG. 11.7 60.7 +0.9See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. Individual results may vary.

+3.7 +2.5 +2.0 +1.4

0.0 Control -0.3

-2.2

48.0

50.0

52.0

54.0

56.0

58.0

60.0

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Dicamba

Zidua

PowerFlex HL

Metribuzin

Olympus Flex

Control

Harmony Extra SG

Finesse

DOUBLE CROP TOLERANCE YIELD DATA 2-YEAR SUMMARY

+3.7 +2.5 +2.0 +1.4

0.0 Control -0.3

-2.2

48.0

50.0

52.0

54.0

56.0

58.0

60.0

Bu./A

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Dicamba

Zidua

PowerFlex HL

Metribuzin

Olympus Flex

Control

Harmony Extra SG

Finesse

Liberty® herbicide controls more than 120 broadleaf weeds and grasses, including ALS and glyphosate resistant weeds. There is NO documented weed resistance to the unique mode of action that Liberty provides, worldwide. Control glyphosate resistant weeds in days.

Residual + Post Program for LibertyLink® Soybeans

1) Start Clean: Burndown or tillage

2) Soil Applied Residual: Burndown or planting/tank mixedwithfirstpostapplication

3) PostAppliedLibertyHerbicide(29-32fl.oz./A.): 22 days after soybean emergence or when weeds are no more than 2 to 4 inches tall

4) AdditionalPostApplications:29-32fl.oz./A. as needed

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Clayton StufflebeamPFR Location Lead

309.224.9320

Daniel FultonPFR Operator217.871.0415

Wes MackiePrecision Farming


Scott NelsonIA PFR Agronomist

515.201.3619

Pat HollowayIA Field Agronomist

515.318.8272

Anthony BattazziPrecision Farming


Timothy HartmanPrecision Farming


Craig KilbyIL Field Agronomist

309.360.7403

Jason WebsterPFR Innovation Lead

815.584.7711

Central IL PFR Downs

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PFR







Chad KalaherIL Field Agronomist

309.319.8680

Wade KentIA Field Agronomist

515.201.0322

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CORN TABLE OF CONTENTS300 Bushel Attempt ................................................................................................ 120Planting Date .......................................................................................................... 121Planting Depth ........................................................................................................ 122Replant .................................................................................................................. 123Closing Wheel ......................................................................................................... 124Seed Treatment - Escalate™ vs. Industry Standard vs. Untreated ................................ 125Starter Fertilizer - 6-18-6 PPRS™ ............................................................................. 126Starter Fertilizer - P Max™ Plus ................................................................................. 127Starter Additive - P Max™ LFS .................................................................................. 128Starter Additive - Start Right .................................................................................... 129Starter Additive - USA 500™ .................................................................................... 130Nitrogen Stabilizer - Pre-Emerge .............................................................................. 131Nitrogen Rate - Corn After Soybeans ....................................................................... 132Nitrogen Rate - Corn After Corn ............................................................................... 133Nitrogen Timing - Corn After Soybeans ............................................................. 134-135Nitrogen Timing - Corn After Corn ..................................................................... 136-137Fungicide - In-Furrow .............................................................................................. 138Fungicide Rate - Xanthion™ ...................................................................................... 139Fungicide Timing .............................................................................................. 140-141Insecticide & Trait .................................................................................................... 142Foliar Product - GROWPLEX CS™ & Yield King Gold .................................................. 143Foliar Product - Versa Max™ AC ............................................................................... 144Micronutrient & Fungicide - Versa Max AC & Fortix® .................................................. 145Tillage - Corn After Soybeans .................................................................................. 146Tillage - Corn After Corn ......................................................................................... 147Residue Management - Carbon Penalty .................................................................... 148Residue Management .............................................................................................. 149

SOYBEAN TABLE OF CONTENTS100 Bushel Attempt ................................................................................................ 151Seed Treatment - Escalate vs. Untreated .................................................................. 152Seed Treatment - Nematode ................................................................................... 153Planting Date .......................................................................................................... 154Row Width & Population .......................................................................................... 155Fungicide - In-Furrow .............................................................................................. 156Fungicide & Insecticide - Stratego® YLD & Leverage® ................................................ 157Fungicide & Insecticide - Foliar ........................................................................ 158-159Fungicide Placement - 360 UNDERCOVER™ ............................................................. 160Foliar Product - Versa Max AC ................................................................................ 161Foliar Product - GROWPLEX CS .............................................................................. 162Microbial Product - Generate® ................................................................................. 163Tillage - Soybeans After Corn .................................................................................. 164



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300 BUSHEL RECIPE

Pre-Emerge 90 lb. UAN

Planting 8.5 lb. Counter® 20G

Sidedress 135 lb. UAN @ V560 lb. UAN + 5 gal. 7-22-5 360 Y-DROP™ @ V10

Foliar 4 oz. Priaxor® + 1 qt. Versa Max™ AC + 1 qt. PercPlus™ + 8 oz. Respire® @ V510 oz. Headline AMP® 360 UNDERCOVER™ @ VT

300 BUSHEL ATTEMPT


SUMMARYAlthough we did not reach 300 Bu./A. in this plot this year, we were able to increase yields by an average of 13.1 Bu./A. by utilizing our 300 Bushel Recipe. It was interesting to note how XL 6365AMX™* brand responded to high management, providing us with a 26.6 Bu./A. yield increase!

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/29/2015

Harvested 9/22/2015

Population Various

Row Width 30 in


Tillage Fall Chisel, Spring Vertical-Till

Herbicides

Pre: 2 oz. Zidua®, 5 oz. Verdict®

Post: 3 oz. Capreno®, 32 oz. Durango® DMA®, 2 pt. Atrazine



TREATMENTS & PLANTED POPULATION BRAND

TEST† WEIGHT

PERCENTMOISTURE BU./A.†

BU./A.DIFFERENCE

34,500 Seeds/A. Control

Pre-Emerge 90 lb. UAN Sidedress 90 lb. @ V5

6365AMX™* 55.7 25.0 234.2 --6165AMX™* 59.8 24.4 234.5 --5828AMX™* 58.0 22.4 223.6 --6418SX 56.8 24.2 226.5 --6076SX 59.0 23.1 221.3 --5939AMXT™* 59.7 21.9 226.1 --

AVG. 58.2 23.5 227.7

37,500 Seeds/A. 300 Bushel Recipe

6365AMX™* 55.0 23.2 260.8 +26.66165AMX™* 58.0 22.9 246.1 +11.65828AMX™* 61.1 25.1 245.4 +21.86418SX 56.7 24.8 237.6 +11.16076SX 58.6 22.5 232.9 +11.65939AMXT™* 51.8 25.7 222.1 -4.0

AVG. 56.9 24.0 240.8 +13.1†Bu/A. and test weight corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

2015 Rainfall in InchesAPR MAY JUN JUL AUG TOTAL3.32 7.20 8.64 4.26 1.42 24.84


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Corn Planting Date


PLANTING DATE STUDY


SUMMARYThe 11-year Central IL PFR planting date study illustrates that April 16 to April 30 represents the optimum planting date window. This year we saw the same results with the April 17, 2015 planting date averaging 244.3 Bu./A. That’s 6.3 Bu./A. higher than the next closest planting date on May 2, which yielded an average of 238.0 Bu./A.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various


Row Width 30 in.



Herbicides


Post: 3 oz. Capreno®, 2 pt. Atrazine, 32 oz. Durango® DMA®



PLANTING DATE BRAND

HARVEST POPULATION


April 15385A3 33,000 21.4 190.76365AMX™* 32,667 22.3 236.7

AVG. 32,833 21.9 213.7

April 65385A3 31,333 22.3 209.96365AMX™* 32,000 22.5 211.6

AVG. 31,667 22.4 210.8

April 175385A3 35,000 22.9 234.06365AMX™* 31,333 23.6 254.6

AVG. 33,167 23.3 244.3

April 245385A3 28,000 21.0 189.46365AMX™* 32,333 21.7 249.5

AVG. 30,167 21.4 219.5

May 25385A3 31,000 22.0 229.06365AMX™* 34,667 23.5 246.9

AVG. 32,833 22.8 238.0

May 215385A3 33,667 25.0 198.76365AMX™* 34,667 25.9 227.5

AVG. 34,167 25.5 213.1

June 55385A3 28,000 26.0 128.16365AMX™* 34,333 25.4 166.2





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STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/30/2015

Harvested 9/16/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides







EMERGED POPULATION


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

1.00 36,000 -250 136.9 -1.0Control: 1.50 36,250 -- 137.9 --2.00 34,750 -1,500 170.2 +32.32.50 34,250 -2,000 200.5 +62.63.00 32,750 -3,500 192.5 +54.6

AVG. 34,800 -1,813 167.6 +37.1†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

RECOMMENDATION“For the customers I work with, my typical recommendation is a 2 in. planting depth. I usually see a more uniform emergence with deeper depths. To me, it’s not just the speed of emergence. Uniformity of emergence can be even more beneficial. Shallower planting depths will have a greater variation in soil temperature and moisture which can cause uneven emergence.”

Craig KilbyField Agronomist



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REPLANT STUDY

PURPOSE To evaluate corn stands and determine whether or not replant is a profitable decision, especially as the season progresses. This study evaluates the yield performance of corn planted at 20,000 seeds/A. with sporadic spacing versus a more uniform 34,000 seeds/A., both at various planting dates.

SUMMARYThis plot answers one of the most grueling decisions that farmers must make in certain years. To replant or not to replant? This plot evaluates a uniform stand planted at 34,000 and compares it to a sporadic 20,000 planted population to simulate a real world replant environment. The results this year vary somewhat from the last seven years of data. Multi-year data suggests that replanting in the last half of May crosses over the line from being a profitable decision to one that only costs us money. If replanting after mid-May, we are better off keeping a stand of 20,000 versus replanting a full stand of 34,000.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various

Population Various

Row Width 30 in.



Herbicides




Brands Tested 5385A3 & 6365AMX™*




DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

April 1 20,000 189.6 -- $762.19 --April 17 (Replanted) 34,000 244.3 +54.7 $957.09 +$194.90April 6 20,000 169.9 -- $683.00 --April 24 (Replanted) 34,000 219.5 +49.6 $857.39 +$174.39April 17 20,000 205.0 -- $824.10 --May 2 (Replanted) 34,000 238.0 +33.0 $931.76 +$107.66April 24 20,000 178.2 -- $716.36 --May 21 (Replanted) 34,000 213.1 +34.9 $831.66 +$115.30May 2 20,000 194.9 -- $783.50 --May 21 (Replanted) 34,000 213.1 +18.2 $831.66 +$48.16May 21 20,000 180.9 -- $727.22 --June 5 (Replanted) 34,000 147.2 -33.7 $566.74 -$160.48

†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Replant Cost $25.00/A. Inc. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.


-$150.00

-$100.00

-$50.00

$0.00

$50.00

$100.00

$150.00

$200.00

$250.00

$300.00

$350.00

April 1 - 15 April 16 - 30 May 1 - 15 May 16 - 31 June 1 - 15

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CLOSING WHEEL STUDY


SUMMARYThe closing wheel study has been one of our most popular studies in PFR. Changing closing wheel setups is a simple adjustment that has the potential to add dollars to your bottom line. Over the past two years, we have seen the highest yield results coming from the two Yetter spikes with drag chains. They have historically performed well at the other locations too. This is the first year we have tested the Pro-Stitch closing wheels at Central IL PFR. They won the trial this year with an 8.0 Bu./A. advantage over the control. We will continue to test the latest closing wheel setups in an effort to acquire multi-year data. Contact one of your local PFR team members to learn more about closing wheel options that may be right for you.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/14/2015



Row Width 30 in.



Herbicides Pre: 64 oz. Lexar®






BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Control: 2 Solid Rubbers 28,250 -- 182.6 --2 Pro-Stitches 27,875 -375 190.6 +8.02 Yetter Spikes with Drag Chains 28,625 +375 183.7 +1.11 Yetter Spike & 1 Solid 29,125 +875 183.6 +1.02 Copperhead Ag Furrow Cruisers® 29,750 +1,500 182.6 +0.02 Great Plains Spiders with Drag Chains 28,375 +125 171.4 -11.21 Dawn Curvetine™ & 1 Solid 29,000 +750 165.0 -17.62 Cast Iron 29,625 +1,375 162.5 -20.1

AVG. 28,828 +661 177.8 -5.5See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

CLOSING WHEEL YIELD DATA 2-YEAR SUMMARY

212.8

208.4206.6

203.4201.5

190.0

195.0

200.0

205.0

210.0

215.0

Bu./A

.

2 Year SummaryClosing Wheel Yield Data

Yetter Spikes Yetter Spike & Rubber Control: Rubbers Spider Wheels Curvetine & Rubber



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PURPOSETo evaluate the yield and profitability of Beck’s Escalate yield enhancement system on corn compared to both the industry standard treatment systems and an untreated control.

SEED TREATMENT STUDY ESCALATE™ VS. INDUSTRY STANDARD VS. UNTREATED

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/17/2015

Harvested 9/14/2015


Row Width 30 in.



Herbicides





OBSERVATIONNot only did this plot receive significant rainfall after planting, it also experienced runoff from the field to the west, causing even more saturation than normal. We observed a visual difference between the treatments, with Escalate being significantly greener throughout the early to mid-vegetative growth stages. We conclude that the growth promoter in Escalate created a larger root system that better handled the saturated soil conditions, which led to a 21.1 Bu./A. yield increase over untreated, and a 4.3 Bu./A. increase over the industry standard treatment.


TREATMENTSEMERGED



BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Untreated 30,667 -- 23.0 207.9 --Escalate™ 33,250 +2,583 21.9 229.0 +21.1Industry Standard 33,667 +3,000 22.7 224.7 +16.8

AVG. 32,528 +2,792 22.5 220.5 +19.0See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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PURPOSETo determine the yield and profitability of utilizing 6-18-6 Phosphorus Protected Row Starter (PPRS) as an in-furrow row starter treatment.

STARTER FERTILIZER STUDY6-18-6-PPRS™

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/19/2015

Harvested 9/29/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


HerbicidesPre: 2 oz. Zidua®, 5 oz. Verdict®

Post: 2 pt. Atrazine, 32 oz. Durango® DMA®



OBSERVATIONThis study showed a 6.0 Bu./A. increase with the use of 6-18-6 PPRS. Although we did not receive a significant return on investment, the yield increase we did see was most likely due to the saturated soil conditions that decreased the plants ability to access nutrients.



DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: No Fertilizer 141.8 -- $570.04 --4 gal. 6-18-6 PPRS™ 147.8 +6.0 $570.60 +$0.56

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. 6-18-6 PPRS $5.89/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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STARTER FERTILIZER STUDYP MAX™ PLUS

PURPOSE To determine the yield and profitability of P Max Plus when compared to a standard in-furrow starter application of 7-22-5.

SUMMARYThis study evaluated an in-furrow starter application of 7-22-5 compared to P Max Plus. P Max Plus is a combination of P Max, which improves P uptake, and 7-20-3 ammonium polyphosphate liquid fertilizer and micronutrients. The P Max Plus treatment yield was 8.7 Bu./A. higher than the control. Three-year data demonstrates a positive return on investment (ROI) every year. However, this year’s $26.98 ROI is a significant increase from the norm.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/29/2015

Harvested 9/22/2015

Population Various

Row Width 30 in.



Herbicides






IN-FURROW TREATMENTS BU./A.†

BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: 4 gal. 7-22-5 153.2 -- $603.86 --2 gal. P Max™ Plus 161.9 +8.7 $630.84 +$26.98

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. 7-22-5 $3.00/gal. P Max Plus $10.00/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc.Individual results may vary.

$2.30

$6.94

$26.98

$0.00

$5.00

$10.00

$15.00

$20.00

$25.00

$30.00

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3 Year Summary P Max Plus Return on Investment

2013 2014 2015

+$12.07/A. Average ROI P MAX PLUS RETURN ON INVESTMENT 3-YEAR SUMMARY


Very soon after application, phosphorus (P) converts to unavailable forms through the process of P fixation. • Generally, 20 percent less of

the applied P is available in the first year of application

• There is little P movement in the soil

• P is generally lost through crop removal or soil erosion

• P remains in the rooting zone for later crops, becoming available over time




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STARTER ADDITIVE STUDYP MAX™ LFS

PURPOSE To determine yield benefits and return on investment (ROI) with P Max LFS.

SUMMARYAlthough P Max LFS has provided a positive ROI for the past five years, 2015 proved to be its first negative return. Six-year data for P Max LFS still shows a $10.18/A. advantage for the use of P Max LFS as an additive to a row starter program as compared to starter alone.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/19/2015

Harvested 9/29/15


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides







$20.92 $23.64 $19.70 $19.66 $8.40

-$31.22

-$40.00

-$30.00

-$20.00

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$0.00

$10.00

$20.00

$30.00

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6 Year Summary P Max LFS Return on Investment

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

+$10.18/A. Average ROI P MAX LFS RETURN ON INVESTMENT 6-YEAR SUMMARY

+$10.18/A. 6-Year ROI



DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: Starter 153.2 -- $615.86 --Starter + 5.12 oz. P Max™ LFS 146.7 -6.5 $584.64 -$31.22

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. P Max LFS $127.18/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/23/2015

Harvested 10/5/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn

Tillage Fall, Spring Vertical-Till

Herbicides





Brand Tested 5939AMXT™*


OBSERVATION“Some components of Start Right are humic and fulvic acids. There is an increasing amount of scientific evidence that indicates these organic molecules have a positive effect on crop growth, especially in soils with lower organic matter and higher stress conditions. Unfortunately, not all products that contain humic and fulvic acids provide similar benefits as Start Right. Differences in manufacturer, formulation and concentration contribute to significant differences between products.”

Scott NelsonPFR Agronomist



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Control: Starter 146.0 -- $586.92 --Starter + 1 qt. Start Right 150.3 +4.3 $593.71 +$6.79

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Start Right $42.00/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

PURPOSETo evaluate the yield and profitability of Start Right, when applied through a seed firmer at 1qt./A.

2014 2015 AVGStart Right $17.72 $6.79 $12.26

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2 Year Summary Start Right Return on Investment

2014 2015

+$12.26/A.2-Year Average ROI

START RIGHT RETURN ON INVESTMENT 2-YEAR SUMMARY



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STARTER ADDITIVE STUDYUSA 500™

PURPOSE To evaluate the yield and profitability of USA 500 in combination with 7-22-5 starter fertilizer.

SUMMARYThis plot was planted late on June 5, 2015 and experienced excessive rainfall right after planting. It is possible we saw no effects from this phosphorus efficiency product due to late planting coupled with excessive rainfall. Results were positive in 2014. Therefore, we will consider evaluating this product one more year to arrive at a three-year data set.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 6/5/2015



Row Width 30 in.



HerbicidesPre: 10 oz. Verdict®







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Control: Starter 173.6 -- $697.87 --Starter + 48 oz. USA 500™ 173.7 +0.1 $685.23 -$12.64

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. USA 500 $34.77/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

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2 Year SummaryUSA 500 Return on Investment

2014 2015

USA 500 RETURN ON INVESTMENT 2-YEAR SUMMARY

-$4.47/A. Average ROI



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RECOMMENDATION“From my experience working in the field working with farmers and the results we continue to see in Practical Farm Research (PFR)®, I typically recommend N stabilizers. Over the past six years at the Central IL PFR site, N stabilizers have provided positive net returns. You can look at the data to see the differences between products. That being said, over the past several years we have experienced very unpredictable weather with large rainfall events. The investment in our N input is too great to not protect it.”

Chad KalaherField Agronomist

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/7/2015

Harvested 9/22/2015


Row Width 30 in.


Tillage Fall, Chisel, Spring Vertical-Till

Herbicides







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Control 204.0 -- $820.08 --15 lb./ton UAN Agrotain® Plus 217.8 +13.8 $851.66 +$31.5837 oz. Instinct® II 214.3 +10.3 $850.19 +$30.111.5 qt./ton UAN Limus® 213.5 +9.5 $846.13 +$26.052 pt. FunctioN™ 212.8 +8.8 $844.52 +$24.443.25 pt./ton UAN Factor® 211.0 +7.0 $837.20 +$17.1260 oz. Cipher™ 210.4 +6.4 $820.61 +$0.53

AVG. 212.0 +9.3 $838.63 +$21.64See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Agrotain Plus $4.98/lb. Factor $85.00/gal. Limus $100.87/gal. FunctioN $43.75/gal. Instinct II $39.09/gal. Cipher $53.75/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

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4 Year Summary Nitrogen Stabilizer Return on Investment

Agrotain Plus Factor Instinct II

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Limus Function

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PURPOSE To determine the economic optimum nitrogen rate (EONR), which is the rate of nitrogen (N) that maximizes profitability. Seven N rates, ranging from 0 to 225 lb./A., were evaluated in a corn after soybean rotation. All treatments, with the exception of 0 lb./A. control and 100 lb./A. rate, received 30 gallons of 28% UAN pre-plant followed by a sidedress application of 28% UAN at the V5 growth stage to meet the total amount of N for each treatment.

RECOMMENDATION“In 2015, excessive moisture during May and June led to N loss in most corn fields. In addition, many planned sidedress N applications were delayed or could not be applied on time due to frequent rains. The maximum EONR in 2015 was 45 lb./A. higher than the six-year data from this location, which suggests 180 lb./A. of added N as the EONR. This year, the return on investment (ROI) was very static with N rates ranging from 150 lb./A. to 225 lb./A. In a soybean after corn rotation, I typically recommend a N rate of 180 lb./A and then adjust upward during the growing season based on weather conditions that may have led to N loss. This year, farmers I work with saw an economic benefit from higher N rates or added N prior to brown silk due to some loss earlier in the season.”


STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/29/2015

Harvested 9/24/2015


Row Width 30 in.




Post: 64 oz. Lexar®





BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NITROGEN COST/A.

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Control: 0 110.2 -- $0.00 $443.00 --100 190.6 +80.4 $58.00 $708.21 +$265.21125 221.1 +110.9 $72.50 $816.32 +$373.32150 231.8 +121.6 $87.00 $844.84 +$401.84175 233.9 +123.7 $101.50 $838.78 +$395.78200 236.9 +126.7 $116.00 $836.34 +$393.34225 243.3 +133.1 $130.50 $847.57 +$404.57


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$0.50/lb. N. $0.60/lb. N. $0.70/lb. N.

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PURPOSE To determine the economic optimum nitrogen rate (EONR), which is the rate of nitrogen (N) that maximizes profitability. Seven N rates, ranging from 0 to 250 lb./A., were evaluated in a corn after soybean rotation. All entries, with the exception of the 0 lb./A. control and the 125 lb./A. rate, received 30 gallons of 28% UAN pre-plant followed by a sidedress application of 28% UAN at the V5 growth stage to meet the total amount of N for each treatment.



BU./A. DIFFERENCE

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Control: 0 69.7 -- $0.00 $280.19 --125 144.2 +74.5 $72.50 $507.18 +$226.99150 197.9 +128.2 $87.00 $708.56 +$428.37175 198.7 +129.0 $101.50 $697.27 +$417.08200 214.0 +144.3 $116.00 $744.28 +$464.09225 219.6 +149.9 $130.50 $752.29 +$472.10250 220.3 +150.6 $145.00 $740.61 +$460.42


STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/29/2015

Harvested 9/22/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn






RECOMMENDATION“In 2015, excessive moisture during May and June led to N loss in most corn fields. In addition, many planned sidedress N applications were delayed or could not be applied on time due to frequent rains. The maximum EONR in 2015 was slightly higher than the six-year data from this location, which suggests 215 lb./A. of added N as the EONR. This year, the ROI was very static with N rates from 200 lb./A to 250 lb./A. In general, for corn after corn rotation with good residue management, I typically recommend a N rate of 220 lb./A. and then adjust upward during the growing season based on weather conditions that may have led to N loss. In 2015, many farmers saw an economic benefit from higher N rates or added N prior to brown silk due to loss earlier in the season.”



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$0.50/lb. N. $0.60/lb. N. $0.70/lb. N.

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NITROGEN TIMING STUDYCORN AFTER SOYBEANS

PURPOSE To evaluate timing efficiencies, nitrogen (N) loss, and yield in a corn after soybean rotation.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/29/2015

Harvested 9/24/2015


Row Width 30 in.









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30 lb. 2x2 + 150 lb. Sidedress @ V3 228.2 +14.5 $812.96 +$58.29

90 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 90 lb. Sidedress @ V4

221.6 +7.9 $786.43 +$31.76

180 lb. Sidedress @ V6 221.3 +7.6 $785.23 +$30.56

180 lb. Sidedress @ V3 218.3 +4.6 $773.17 +$18.50

90 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 90 lb. Sidedress @ V14

218.2 +4.5 $772.76 +$18.09

120 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 60 lb. 360 Y-DROP™ @ V14

217.8 +4.1 $771.16 +$16.49

90 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 45 lb. Sidedress @ V6 + 45 lb. Sidedress @ V14

216.8 +3.1 $767.14 +$12.47

90 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 90 lb. Urea Broadcast @ V8

201.7 -12.0 $713.63 -$41.04

AVG. 217.5 +4.3 $770.79 +$18.14

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Urea $0.50/lb. UAN $0.58/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

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4 Year Summary Nitrogen Timing Return on Investment over Preplant Incorporated

PPI + Sidedress @ V4 PPI + Sidedress @ V6 & V14 Sidedress @ V3 Sidedress @ V6

+$13.11/A. Average over PPI


OBSERVATION“The return on investment (ROI) for the various N timings is the efficiency rating of dollars spent. In the 2015 PFR trials, early wet conditions favored early available N and having the total planned N applied by the V6 growth stage. Also, many farmers in 2015 reported an excellent ROI from supplemental N applications of urea and ammonium nitrate at the V10 to V14 growth stages.”

Craig KilbyField Agronomist


NITROGEN TIMING RETURN ON INVESTMENT OVER PRE-PLANT INCORPORATED (PPI) 4-YEAR SUMMARY

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NITROGEN TIMING STUDYCORN AFTER CORN

PURPOSE To evaluate timing efficiencies, nitrogen (N) loss, and yield in a corn after corn rotation.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/29/2015

Harvested 9/24/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn






NITROGEN TIMING RETURN ON INVESTMENT OVER PRE-PLANT INCORPORATED (PPI) 4-YEAR SUMMARY — CORN AFTER CORN

$28.22 $15.90

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4 Year Summary CAC Nitrogen Timing Return on Investment over Preplant Incorporated

PPI + Sidedress @ V4

PPI + Sidedress @ V6 & V14

Sidedress @ V3

Sidedress @ V6

PPI + Urea Broadcast @ V8

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OBSERVATIONThe results of this study did not reflect the historical trend. Typically, about 50 percent of our N applied pre-plant followed by 50 percent sidedress at the V4 growth stage has been the most profitable. Rainfall events prevented us from making our 360 Y-DROP™ applications when we wanted to at the V10 to V12 growth stages. We theorize that our V14 growth stage applications were simply too late to see yield advantages for that application. The interesting thing in this plot is that our highest net return this year is our lowest net return over the past four years! This year illustrates the importance of multi-year data in decision making.



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112.5 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 112.5 lb. Urea Broadcast @ V8

223.1 -0.9 $775.36 $5.38

112.5 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 112.5 lb. Sidedress @ V4 223.5 -0.5 $767.97 -$2.01

112.5 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 112.5 lb. Sidedress @ V14 222.3 -1.7 $767.17 -$2.81

112.5 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 57 lb. Sidedress @ V6 + 55.5 lb. Sidedress @ V14

220.9 -3.1 $757.52 -$12.46

150 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 75 lb. 360 Y-DROP™ @ V14 215.4 -8.6 $735.41 -$34.57

225 lb. Sidedress @ V6 214.1 -9.9 $730.18 -$39.80

30 lb. 2x2 + 195 lb. Sidedress @ V3 212.1 -11.9 $722.14 -$47.84

225 lb. Sidedress @ V3 207.0 -17.0 $701.64 -$68.34

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Urea $0.50/lb. UAN $0.58/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.




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SUMMARYStratego YLD and Xanthion both provided a positive return on investment (ROI) in 2015. This is the first year we have tested Xanthion, a first-of-its-kind, dual mode-of-action, in-furrow fungicide that combines both a chemical fungicide and a biofungicide. In a separate Xanthion rate study, Xanthion provided positive yields and ROI. It did the same thing in this study. With these promising results, we will continue to evaluate this product in the future to determine long-term benefits.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/21/2015

Harvested 9/30/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides


Post: 3 oz. Capreno®, 2 pt. Atrazine, 32 pt. Durango® DMA®


Brand Tested EX 1523 (5665 genetics)*


PURPOSETo evaluate the yield and profitability of Priaxor®, Xanthion™, and Stratego® YLD liquid fungicides as in-furrow, at-plant treatments applied with seed firmers. These fungicides were applied with a carrier of water instead of liquid fertilizer.


IN- FURROW TREATMENTS BU./A.†

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Control 207.0 -- $832.14 --7.2 oz. Xanthion™ 214.6 +7.6 $845.70 +$13.562 oz. Stratego® YLD 209.9 +2.9 $835.33 +$3.194 oz. Priaxor® 205.7 -1.3 $809.76 -$22.38

AVG. 209.3 +3.1 $830.73 -$1.88See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Priaxor $548.82/gal. Stratego YLD $541.78/gal. Xanthion $302.00/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

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2 Year Summary In-Furrow Fungicide Return on Investment

Priaxor Stratego YLD

IN-FURROW FUNGICIDE RETURN ON INVESTMENT 2-YEAR SUMMARY



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SUMMARYXanthion is a first-of-its-kind, dual mode-of-action, in-furrow fungicide that combines both a chemical fungicide and biofungicide. We observed no visual differences in color or rate of growth between the treatments and the control. Xanthion performed well at both rates and provided yield increases and positive return on investments. We did see higher yields out of the full rate but a larger return from the half rate. With the extended period of saturated soil conditions we experienced, any improvement in seedling health and control of soilborne diseases was more likely to pay in 2015. We will continue to test Xanthion in the future to determine if the dual mode of action provides any additional benefits compared to a single mode-of-action, in-furrow fungicide.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/29/2015



Row Width 30 in.




Post: 3 oz. Capreno®, 2 pt. Atrazine, 32 pt. Durango® DMA®



FUNGICIDE RATE STUDYXANTHION™

PURPOSETo determine if there is any yield or financial advantage to using a half rate of Xanthion fungicide in-furrow (3.6 oz./A.) vs. a full rate of Xanthion in-furrow (7.2 oz./A.). Xanthion was applied through seed firmers at planting.



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Control: No Fungicide 182.4 -- $733.25 --3.6 oz. Xanthion™ 186.8 +4.4 $742.45 +$9.207.2 oz. Xanthion 187.8 +5.4 $737.97 +$4.72

AVG. 185.7 +4.9 $737.89 +$6.96See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Xanthion $302.00/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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FUNGICIDE TIMING RETURN ON INVESTMENT 3-YEAR SUMMARY

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3 Year Summary

Fungicide Timing Return on Investment

Priaxor @ V5 Priaxor @ V5 + Headline Amp @ VT Headline Amp @ VT

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/30/2015

Harvested 9/29/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides




FUNGICIDE TIMING STUDYPRIAXOR® & HEADLINE AMP®

PURPOSE To evaluate the performance of Priaxor and Headline AMP foliar fungicides (using three treatments at the V5, V5+VT and VT growth stages) compared to an untreated control. Six hybrids were used to evaluate if the optimum timing of application is affected by hybrid susceptibility.

AGRONOMY FUNDAMENTALSVT: Vegetative Stage TasselPlants with all branches of the tassel fully visible, extended outward, and not held in by the upper leaves are defined as VT. A plant is defined as VT regardless of whether it has begun shedding pollen or not as it is based solely on whether or not the tassel is completely visible.

Used with permission from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach from the publication Corn Field Guide, 2nd Edition, CSI 0001. Original publication date: 2011.

MAINBRANCH

18”

LOWERMOSTBRANCHFULLYEXTENDED

UPPERMOSTSTALK NODE

+$14.29/A. 3-Year Average ROI

Headline AMP @ VT

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5828AMX™*

Control 20.0 190.7 -- $0.00 $766.61 --

4 oz. Priaxor® @ V5 20.0 184.9 -5.8 $17.15 $726.15 -$40.464 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP® @ VT 20.6 194.7 +4.0 $37.16 $745.53 -$21.08

10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 20.4 193.4 +2.7 $20.01 $757.46 -$9.15

5852D2

Control 20.8 188.4 -- $0.00 $757.37 --

4 oz. Priaxor @ V5 19.1 196.5 +8.1 $17.15 $772.78 +$15.414 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 19.2 193.1 +4.7 $37.16 $739.10 -$18.27


6175AMXT™*

Control 20.1 198.6 -- $0.00 $798.37 --

4 oz. Priaxor @ V5 20.7 196.2 -2.4 $17.15 $771.57 -$26.804 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 22.6 202.3 +3.7 $37.16 $776.09 -$22.28

10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 21.7 215.2 +16.6 $20.01 $845.09 +$46.72

6365AMX™*

Control 19.6 174.6 -- $0.00 $701.89 --

4 oz. Priaxor @ V5 19.6 185.9 +11.3 $17.15 $730.17 +$28.284 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 19.8 166.5 -8.1 $37.16 $632.17 -$69.72


5552A4**

Control 21.8 184.3 -- $0.00 $740.89 --

4 oz. Priaxor @ V5 20.5 188.2 +3.9 $17.15 $739.41 -$1.484 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 22.3 190.5 +6.2 $37.16 $728.65 -$12.24


5832A3**

Control 20.0 168.8 -- $0.00 $678.58 --

4 oz. Priaxor @ V5 19.5 166.7 -2.1 $17.15 $652.98 -$25.604 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 20.0 181.3 +12.5 $37.16 $691.67 +$13.09


6-Hybrid Summary

Control 20.4 184.2 -- $0.00 $740.62 --

4 oz. Priaxor @ V5 19.9 186.4 +2.2 $17.15 $732.18 -$8.444 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 20.8 188.1 +3.9 $37.16 $718.87 -$21.75


See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Headline AMP $256.18/gal. Priaxor $548.82/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

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INSECTICIDE & TRAIT STUDY

PURPOSE To evaluate three different rootworm platforms (Cry34Ab1/Cry35Ab1 + MiR604, MiR604, and eCry3.1Ab), and one hybrid with no rootworm gene in an attempt to determine if yield and profitability can be increased with the use of a soil applied insecticide. If so, what are the differences between trait platforms?

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/7/2015

Harvested 9/29/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides



ROOTWORM TRAITS BY HYBRID• BECK 5852D2 brand contains the new Agrisure Duracade® rootworm event

from Syngenta, not contained in any other hybrids in the test. (eCry3.1Ab)• Phoenix 5552A4** brand contains only one Agrisure® rootworm event, the same

Agrisure event as is in XL 5939AMXT™* brand. (MiR604)• XL 5939AMXT™* brand contains both the Herculex® RW event from Dow

AgroSciences and DuPont Pioneer stacked with Agrisure rootworm event from Syngenta. (Cry34Ab1/Cry35Ab1 + MiR604)

• Phoenix 5552GT** brand does not contain a rootworm event.


BRAND ROOTWORM TRAIT PLANTING TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

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5852D2Agrisure® RW + Duracade®

Control 206.3 -- $682.50 --8.7 lb. Counter® 20G 202.6 -3.7 $632.82 -$49.68

5939AMXT™* Agrisure RW + Herculex® RW

Control 183.4 -- $590.44 --8.7 lb. Counter 20G 178.0 -5.4 $533.93 -$56.51

5552A4** Agrisure RW Control 197.7 -- $665.64 --8.7 lb. Counter 20G 200.8 +3.1 $643.31 -$22.33

5552GT** No RW Trait Control 164.1 -- $552.23 --8.7 lb. Counter 20G 201.2 +37.1 $666.57 +$114.34

4-Hybrid SummaryControl 187.9 -- $622.70 --8.7 lb. Counter 20G 195.7 +7.8 $619.16 -$3.54

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Counter 20G $4.00/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

SUMMARY A tremendous yield advantage of 37.1 Bu./A. is seen when adding Counter® 20G to Phoenix 5552GT** brand which contains no rootworm event. From this data we conclude that there is value in below-ground rootworm protection via traits or soil applied insecticide.

SOIL APPLIED INSECTICIDE RETURN ON INVESTMENT 2-YEAR SUMMARY

-$45.03

-$12.80

$59.90

-$50.00

-$30.00

-$10.00

$10.00

$30.00

$50.00

$70.00

Dolla

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2 Year Summary Soil Applied Insecticide Return on Investment

Agrisure RW + Herculex RW Agrisure RW No RW Trait



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FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDYGROWPLEX CS™ & YIELD KING GOLD

PURPOSE To evaluate how GROWPLEX CS (2-10-10) and Yield King Gold affect yield and profitability.

SUMMARYThese two products were applied to corn at the V4 growth stage. We experienced very saturated soil conditions in the following weeks. Applying Yield King Gold provided us with a negative return on investment, making that two years in a row of negative returns. GROWPLEX CS (2-10-10) actually increased yield by 3.9 Bu./A. and returned $11.17/A. to the bottom line.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/29/2015



Row Width 30 in.


Tillage Fall , Spring Vertical-Till

Herbicides







DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control 179.8 -- $722.80 --4 oz. GROWPLEX CS™ (2-10-10) 183.7 +3.9 $733.97 +$11.171 gal. Yield King Gold 179.3 -0.5 $704.29 -$18.51

AVG. 180.9 +1.7 $720.35 -$3.67See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Yield King Gold $16.50/gal. GROWPLEX CS (2-10-10) $18.00/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

YIELD KING GOLD RETURN ON INVESTMENT 4-YEAR SUMMARY

$19.48$10.40

-$3.22

-$18.51-$30.00

-$20.00

-$10.00

$0.00

$10.00

$20.00

$30.00

Dolla

rs/A

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4 Year SummaryYield King Gold Return on Investment

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FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDYVERSA MAX™ AC

PURPOSE To evaluate foliar applications in corn of Versa Max AC in combination with CropKarb® and PercPlus™ to determine how they affect yield and profitability. These products were applied at the V6 growth stage.

SUMMARYVersa Max products have been the most consistent foliar products in Practical Farm Research (PFR)® over the past four years. This year, we tested Versa Max AC alone and Versa Max AC with two different products. We did not receive the results with Versa Max AC that we have seen in the past with Versa Max™ Corn. The addition of CropKarb did provide additional yield, but still not a positive ROI. Versa Max AC did perform well at other PFR sites this year. Therefore, we will continue to test this product to evaluate if it has a benefit over time.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/21/2015

Harvested 10/2/2015


Row Width 30 in.



Herbicides

Pre: 2 oz. Zidua®, 5 oz. Verdict®, 1 pt. 2,4-DPost: 3 oz. Capreno®, 2 pt. Atrazine, 32 oz. Durango® DMA®




V6 GROWTH STAGE TREATMENTS BU./A.† BU./A. DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control 181.8 -- $730.84 --1 qt. Versa Max™ AC + 1 qt. CropKarb® 183.5 +1.7 $722.64 -$8.201 qt. Versa Max AC + 8 oz. PercPlus™ 179.2 -2.6 $711.87 -$18.971 qt. Versa Max AC 178.3 -3.5 $711.39 -$19.45

AVG. 180.7 -1.5 $719.19 -$15.54See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Versa Max AC $21.50/gal. PercPlus $50.00/gal. CropKarb $38.60/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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MICRONUTRIENT & FUNGICIDE STUDYVERSA MAX™ AC & FORTIX®

PURPOSE To evaluate foliar applications of Versa Max AC and Fortix, to determine how they affect yield and profitability. These products were applied at the V5 growth stage alone and as combinations of each other to determine if there are any synergistic effects.

OBSERVATION“The V5 growth stage application of Versa Max AC occurs at a time when the corn plant is transitioning from relying on seminal roots for nutrients, to nutrient uptake through the nodal roots which are developing. In exceptionally wet years, the nitrogen may have leached too deep in the soil for the roots to reach it. Since Versa Max AC provides a small amount of key nutrients during this time, it could help the plant develop roots to uptake nutrients.”

Pat HollowayField Agronomist

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/21/2015

Harvested 10/2/2015


Row Width 30 in.



Herbicides







DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: No Micronutrient or Fungicide 181.9 -- $731.24 --1 qt. Versa Max™ AC 200.0 +18.1 $798.62 +$67.385 oz. Fortix® 192.7 +10.8 $757.21 +$25.971 qt. Versa Max AC + 5 oz. Fortix 191.0 +9.1 $745.00 +$13.76

AVG. 191.4 12.7 $758.02 +$35.70See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Fortix $446.53/gal. Versa Max AC $21.50/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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SUMMARYSeven-year corn after soybean tillage data suggests a strip-till system has a 3.2 Bu./A. advantage over the conventional-till system utilizing a chisel plow in the fall. No-till decreased yield by an average of 6.7 Bu./A. Tillage data from 2015 did follow the long-term trend, with strip-till clearly being the highest yielding tillage system with a 15.8 Bu./A. advantage over the control.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/25/2015



Row Width 30 in.


Tillage Various

Herbicides




TILLAGE STUDYCORN AFTER SOYBEANS

PURPOSETo evaluate no-till, strip-till, vertical-till, conventional-till, and moldboard plow in first year corn rotations. No-till consisted of a planter equipped with row cleaners while strip-till was completed with a SoilWarrior® X zone-till machine in the fall with the strips freshened in the spring. Vertical-till consisted of a McFarlane Incite™ used in the spring while conventional-till consisted of a disk chisel plow in the fall followed by a vertical-till pass in the spring. For the moldboard plow, a pass was made in the fall with a vertical-till pass made in the spring.


FALL TILLAGE SPRING TILLAGEPERCENT


DIFFERENCE

Control: Chisel Plow Control: Vertical-Till 25.9 197.4 --Strip-Till Shallow Strip-Till 23.5 213.2 +15.8Vertical-Till Vertical-Till 23.3 211.7 +14.3Moldboard Plow NEW! Vertical-Till 25.6 206.7 +9.3No-Till No-Till 24.9 194.4 -3.0


202.4 199.6 199.2

192.5

180.0

185.0

190.0

195.0

200.0

205.0

Bu./A

.

7 Year Summary CAB Tillage Yield Data

Strip-Till Vertical-Till Conv.-Till (Chisel) No-Till

TILLAGE YIELD DATA 7-YEAR SUMMARY — CORN AFTER SOYBEANS

CONTROL



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SUMMARYSeven-year data at the Central IL PFR site suggests that a conventional-till system utilizing a chisel plow in the fall is the highest yielding system in a corn after corn system. However, in 2015 we added a moldboard plow in the fall followed by vertical-till in the spring that had an advantage of +19.8 Bu./A. over our historically highest yielding system. For maximum yield in tillage systems other than clean tillage, alternative residue management strategies will need to be implemented.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/25/2015



Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn

Tillage Various

Herbicides




TILLAGE STUDYCORN AFTER CORN

PURPOSETo evaluate no-till, strip-till, vertical-till, conventional-till, and moldboard plow in corn after corn rotations. No-till consisted of a planter equipped with row cleaners while strip-till was completed with a SoilWarrior® X zone-till machine in the fall with the strips freshened in the spring. Vertical-till consisted of a McFarlane Reel Disk used in the fall and McFarlane Incite™ in the spring while conventional-till consisted of a disk chisel plow in the fall followed by a vertical-till pass in the spring. For the moldboard plow, a pass was made in the fall with a vertical-till pass made in the spring.




DIFFERENCE

Control: Chisel Plow Control: Vertical-Till 25.8 171.9 --Moldboard Plow NEW! Vertical-Till 27.4 191.7 +19.8Strip-Till Shallow Strip-Till 26.2 179.5 +7.6Vertical-Till Vertical-Till 26.3 174.6 +2.7No-Till No-Till 26.5 152.9 -19.0


179.4 169.1 168.0

144.7

100.0

120.0

140.0

160.0

180.0

200.0

Bu./A

.

7 Year Summary CAC Tillage Yield Data

Conv.-Till (Chisel) Vertical-Till Strip-Till No-Till

CONTROL

TILLAGE YIELD DATA 7-YEAR SUMMARY — CORN AFTER CORN



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RESIDUE MANAGEMENT STUDYCARBON PENALTY

PURPOSE To evaluate the effects of a carbon penalty and how it relates to corn yields.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/29/2015

Harvested 9/24/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn







TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: No Burn 25.9 233.4 -- $938.27 --Controlled Burn 25.8 235.3 +1.9 $945.91 +$7.64

†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

5-Year Average Advantage

+12.2 Bu./A.

CARBON PENALTY YIELD ADVANTAGE 6-YEAR AVERAGE

SUMMARYAs with tillage, we observed a yield advantage to removing residue by burning. While this is not an advised practice, it adds further evidence for the need to manage residue in corn after corn systems. 18.8

14.2 14.3 14.4

10.1

1.9 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0

10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0

Bu./A

.

6 Year Summary Carbon Penalty Yield Advantage

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

+12.3 Bu./A. Average



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RESIDUE MANAGEMENT STUDY

PURPOSE To evaluate a Capello® Quasar Corn Head, Yetter Stalk Devastator, and NDY Stalk Stompers in both no-till and conventional-till scenarios. The purpose is to determine which method breaks down residue faster, which method to plant the earliest, and ultimately which method offers the highest yield.

OBSERVATION“The results from this study were amazing! Last year at the Central IL PFR site, we experienced yields well over 200 Bu./A. The residue load was high. Both the Capello Quasar Corn Head and the Yetter Stalk Devastator performed in conventional-till and no-till, averaging an 18.4 Bu./A. increase over the NDY Stalk Stomper. The Capello Quasar Corn Head and Yetter Stalk Devastators minimized the carbon penalty by sizing the residue which allowed for quicker warming of the soil and more timely nutrient release.”

Denny CobbField Agronomist

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/25/2015

Harvested 10/6/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn

Tillage Fall No-Till/Chisel, Spring Vertical-Till/No-Till






TILLAGE TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCE

No-Till

Control: NDY Stalk Stomper 27.0 143.1 --Capello® Quasar Corn Head 28.1 172.8 +29.7Yetter Stalk Devastator 28.4 158.3 +15.2

AVG. 27.8 158.1 +22.5

Conventional-Till

Control: NDY Stalk Stomper 28.5 152.2 --Yetter Stalk Devastator 28.2 172.6 +20.4Capello Quasar Corn Head 29.4 168.5 +16.3

AVG. 28.7 164.4 +18.4See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

Yetter Stalk DevastatorCapello® Quasar Corn Head

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100 BUSHEL ATTEMPT

SUMMARYLast year in the 100 bushel attempt, 60 lb./A. of nitrogen (N) pre-plant provided the highest yield gains compared to the control. This year, 60 lb./A. of N pre-plant did not provide the highest yield gains compared to the control in its data set. However, it did provide the highest single entry yield in the plot. These results continue to challenge the notion that soybeans do not need additional applied N for maximum yield.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/19/2015

Harvested 10/1/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn



Post: 30 oz. Liberty®





DIFFERENCE

337L

4

Control 11.4 69.6 --Treatment 1 11.7 68.5 -1.1Treatment 2 11.9 71.2 +1.6Treatment 3 11.6 61.8 -7.8Treatment 4 11.6 70.0 +0.4Treatment 5 11.5 66.9 -2.7Treatment 6 11.8 76.1 +6.5Treatment 7 11.5 74.9 +5.3

AVG. 11.6 69.9 +0.3

366L

4

Control 11.6 77.8 --Treatment 1 11.9 79.6 +1.8Treatment 2 11.9 81.1 +3.3Treatment 3 11.7 67.4 -10.4Treatment 4 12.0 75.2 -2.6Treatment 5 12.1 77.2 -0.6Treatment 6 12.0 80.2 +2.4Treatment 7 12.1 78.9 +1.1

AVG. 11.9 77.2 -0.7

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Control 11.5 73.7 --Treatment 1 11.8 74.1 +0.4Treatment 2 11.9 76.2 +2.5Treatment 3 11.7 64.6 -9.1Treatment 4 11.8 72.6 -1.1Treatment 5 11.8 72.1 -1.6Treatment 6 11.9 78.2 +4.5Treatment 7 11.8 76.9 +3.2

AVG. 11.8 73.6 -0.2See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. Individual results may vary.

CONTROL

Poncho®/VOTiVO® + Optimize® + Bio-Forge® ST

TREATMENT 6

Control + 4 oz. Priaxor® & 3.2 oz. Fastac™ EC @ R3

TREATMENT 7

Control + 2 gal. 6-18-6 360 Y-DROP™ & 4 oz. Priaxor & 3.2 oz. Fastac EC 360 UNDERCOVER™ @ R3

TREATMENT 2

Control + 60 lb. UAN Pre-Emerge

TREATMENT 4

Control + 12.5 oz. Cobra® & 0.5 gal. 30% UAN @ V4

TREATMENT 1

Control + 30 lb. UAN Pre-Emerge

TREATMENT 5

Control + 12.5 oz. Cobra & 0.5 gal. 30% UAN & 1 qt. PercPlus™ & 1 pt. BioForge® @ V4

TREATMENT 3

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PURPOSETo evaluate the yield differences of Beck’s Escalate yield enhancement system on multiple soybean varieties.


STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/24/2015

Harvested 9/23/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn







POPULATIONPERCENT


DIFFERENCE

313NLUntreated 162,261 11.0 64.5 --Escalate™ 158,268 11.0 70.5 +6.0

349L4Untreated 165,891 11.0 64.1 --Escalate 154,275 11.0 63.3 -0.8

354L4Untreated 143,385 11.2 64.1 --Escalate 161,535 11.0 66.9 +2.8



5-Variety Summary

Untreated 162,334 11.1 66.7 --Escalate 161,971 11.1 68.8 +2.1


OBSERVATIONMultiple years of PFR research have demonstrated a 6.0 Bu./A. yield increase for Escalate vs. Untreated. In this study across five varieties, Escalate averaged a 2.1 Bu./A. yield increase. Visual differences in height and color were observed with the Escalate treatment. We will continue to evaluate Escalate and potential new components to ensure Escalate remains the industry leading yield enhancing soybean seed treatment.



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SUMMARYWe did not see any significant differences in yield between treatments. We can only conclude that nematodes were not a yield limiting factor in this plot.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/2/2015

Harvested 9/25/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn



Post: 32 oz. Durango®

DMA®


SEED TREATMENT STUDYNEMATODE

PURPOSETo evaluate different forms of seed treatments available for soybeans that offer protection against soybean cyst nematode.


TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCE

Control: Escalate™ + Optimize® 10.4 76.1 --

Escalate + Poncho®/VOTiVO® + Optimize

10.2 77.4 +1.3

Clariva® Complete + Optimize 10.1 75.7 -0.4

AVG. 10.2 76.4 +0.5

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

-0.8

2.9

1.3

-0.4

-1.0 -0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5

Escalate + Poncho/VOTiVO Clariva Complete

Bu./A

.

2 Year Summary Nematode Seed Treatment Yield Data

2014 2015

NEMATODE SEED TREATMENT YIELD DATA 2-YEAR SUMMARY



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PLANTING DATE STUDY


SUMMARYThis year, our highest average yield came from the May 2, 2015 planting date. This is a deviation from our 10-year data set that demonstrates the highest yields have come from the April 16 to April 30 planting window.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn






PLANTING DATE BRAND


April 1298L4 11.0 52.5354L4 10.5 65.4

AVG. 10.8 59.0

April 6298L4 10.5 60.3354L4 10.3 68.3

AVG. 10.4 64.3

April 17298L4 10.3 61.8354L4 11.1 64.0

AVG. 10.7 62.9

April 24298L4 10.5 61.2354L4 10.1 73.2

AVG. 10.3 67.2

May 2298L4 10.4 63.6354L4 10.2 76.8

AVG. 10.3 70.2

May 21298L4 10.1 67.1354L4 11.9 73.1

AVG. 11.0 70.1

June 5298L4 11.6 65.1354L4 13.1 70.3

AVG. 12.4 67.7

June 23298L4 12.0 42.0354L4 13.5 61.4


110% 112% 111% 105% 99%

81%

61%

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40%

60%

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100%

120%

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April 1-15 April 16-30 May 1-15 May 16-31 June 1-15 June 16-30 July 1-15




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SUMMARYNine-year soybean row width data from Central IL PFR shows a 2.7 Bu./A. advantage to 15 in. rows vs. 30 in. rows. Results from 2015 showed that the 100,000 planted population in 15 in. rows provided the greatest return on investment (ROI), while 150,000 planted population provided the greatest ROI for 30 in. rows.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/20/2015

Harvested 9/25/2015

Population Various

Row Width Various

Previous Crop Corn






ROW WIDTH & POPULATION STUDY

PURPOSETo compare 15 in. and 30 in. rows at various planting populations ranging from 75,000 to 225,000 seeds/A. Seed costs for each entry were calculated to determine net returns and establish economic optimum planting rates for each row width system.


ROW WIDTH AND POPULATION

EMERGED POPULATION

PERCENT MOISTURE BU./A.† SEED COST/A.

NET^

RETURN

15 in

. Row

s

75,000 79,860 10.7 70.9 $29.28 $657.03100,000 107,448 10.6 74.8 $39.05 $685.01125,000 129,228 10.7 73.5 $48.81 $662.67150,000 137,940 10.8 73.5 $58.57 $652.91175,000 172,788 10.5 73.4 $68.33 $642.18200,000 184,404 10.0 75.1 $78.09 $648.88225,000 209,088 10.2 74.9 $87.85 $637.18

AVG. 145,822 10.5 73.7 $58.57 $655.12

30 in

. Row

s

75,000 66,066 10.1 68.6 $29.28 $634.77100,000 95,106 9.8 71.3 $39.05 $651.13125,000 108,900 9.8 72.4 $48.81 $652.02150,000 131,406 9.9 74.4 $58.57 $661.62175,000 158,994 10.1 74.5 $68.33 $652.83200,000 185,856 10.2 73.3 $78.09 $631.45225,000 206,184 10.4 71.2 $87.85 $601.37

AVG. 136,073 10.0 72.2 $58.57 $640.74†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. XL 335NR™* brand $50.76/unit. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 175,000 200,000 15 in. Rows 65.4 67.4 68.0 68.7 67.9 67.5 30 in. Rows 62.0 63.9 65.1 65.5 65.8 66.2

45.0

50.0

55.0

60.0

65.0

70.0

75.0

Bu./A

.

Row Width and Population Yield Data9 Year Summary +2.7 Bu./A. Advantage 15" Rows +2.7 Bu./A. Advantage

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ROW WIDTH AND POPULATION YIELD DATA 9-YEAR SUMMARY



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IN-FURROW FUNGICIDE YIELD DATA 2-YEAR SUMMARY

IN-FURROW FUNGICIDE NET RETURN 2-YEAR SUMMARY

1.1 0.5

3.9

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1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

Priaxor Headline EC

Bu./A

.

2 Year Summary In-Furrow Fungicide Yield Data

2014

2015

+2.5 Bu./A. Average +0.7 Bu./A. Average +2.5 Bu./A. Average

+0.7 Bu./A. Average -$4.65

-$13.57

$20.60

-$12.38

-$20.00 -$15.00 -$10.00

-$5.00 $0.00 $5.00

$10.00 $15.00 $20.00 $25.00

Priaxor Headline EC

Dolla

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2 Year Summary In-Furrow Fungicide Net Return

2014

2015

-‐$12.98/A. ROI

+$7.98/A. ROI

-$12.98/A. ROI

OBSERVATIONLast year we tested both Priaxor® and Headline® EC through the Flo-Rite® seed firmer, in-furrow, and saw a negative return on investment (ROI) on both products. This year we saw a 3.9 Bu./A. yield increase and a positive ROI of $20.60/A. We believe the yield increase we saw this year was a result of the additional disease protection from the in-furrow fungicide. This was due to the extended period of saturated soils in the weeks and months that followed planting, which created a breeding ground for disease.


PURPOSETo evaluate the yield and profitability of various fungicides applied with seed firmers.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/29/2015

Harvested 10/2/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


HerbicidesPre: 1 pt. 2,4-D, 3 oz. Sonic®, 32 oz. Durango®

DMA®



Brand Tested 337L4


IN-FURROW TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

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Control: No Fungicide 11.2 55.5 -- $537.24 --4 oz. Priaxor® 11.8 59.4 +3.9 $557.84 +$20.604 oz. Stratego® YLD 11.7 56.7 +1.2 $531.93 -$5.316 oz. Headline® EC 11.4 56.3 +0.8 $524.86 -$12.38

AVG. 11.5 57.0 +2.0 $537.97 +$0.97See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Priaxor $548.82/gal. Stratego YLD $541.78/gal. Headline EC $429.33/gal. Individual results may vary.



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R2 TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

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Control 12.2 60.6 -- $586.61 --5 oz. Stratego® YLD + 3.2 oz. Leverage® 12.4 69.9 +9.3 $649.29 +$62.685 oz. Stratego YLD 12.9 68.4 +7.8 $640.95 +$54.34

AVG. 12.5 66.3 +8.6 $625.62 +$58.51See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Stratego YLD $541.78/gal. Leverage $247.24/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

FUNGICIDE & INSECTICIDE STUDY STRATEGO® YLD & LEVERAGE®

PURPOSETo evaluate applications of Stratego YLD fungicide and Stratego YLD fungicide + Leverage insecticide to determine if the additional insecticide will result in a positive return on investment (ROI)

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/2/2015

Harvested 10/1/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn



Post: 1 qt. Durango®

DMA®



RECOMMENDATION“The intense rain this plot encountered in May, June and July set it up for disease development. The only disease we observed was Septoria brown spot. It is a common disease seen annually and usually remains on the lower leaves. We still had an average yield increase of 8.6 Bu./A. and a +$58.51/A. ROI. Stratego YLD has provided a positive ROI for four years in a row in Beck’s PFR studies. From what I’m seeing in PFR and the farmer’s fields that I work with, I generally recommend fungicide and insecticide applications for soybeans.”


STRATEGO YLD + LEVERAGE ROI4-YEAR SUMMARY

$40.12

$11.05

$39.11

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$0.00

$10.00

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$40.00

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FUNGICIDE & INSECTICIDE STUDY FOLIAR

PURPOSETo determine the most susceptible time during a 24-hour period that leaf diseases are most damaging at growth stages R2 to R5. In return, showing the optimum period to apply soybean fungicides and determine if there are yield increases when adding inseticides as well.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/23/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn



Post: 32 oz. Durango® DMA®



Originally appeared on pages 153-154 of the IC-488(19) -- July 29, 2002 issue. Integrated Crop Management Iowa State University

“A 40 percent leaf loss during any vegetative stage will result in only a 3 to 7 percent yield reduction. Defoliation of 20 percent during the pod-forming and pod-filling stages will result in similar yield reductions.”

Marlin Rice, Professor Department of Entemology

Iowa State University

Economic thresholds for insecticide application during the vegetative growth stages require defoliation levels of 40% or higher. As you can see from the picture, just 30% defoliation looks extreme! During times of lower commodity prices, it is more important than ever to use integrated pest management practices. Apply products if conditions warrant their use, not out of convenience.


-$3.78

$13.73

$25.43

$3.47

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7-Year SummaryFungicide Return on Investment & Leaf Wetness Data

R2 R3 R4 R5

5.1Hours 4.2Hours 2.7HoursFUNGICIDE RETURN ON INVESTMENT & LEAF WETNESS DATA 7-YEAR SUMMARY

2.7 Hours

4.2 Hours

5.1 Hours

5.7 Hours

30%Defoliation

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FUNGICIDE & INSECTICIDE STUDY CONTINUED


TREATMENTSGROWTH

STAGELEAF

WETNESS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

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Control: No Fungicide or Insecticide

R2 3.8

80.7 -- $781.18 --4 oz. Priaxor® 73.5 -7.2 $694.33 -$86.854 oz. Priaxor + 3.2 oz. Fastac™ EC 81.5 +0.8 $769.13 -$12.05

AVG. 78.6 -3.2 $748.21 -$49.45Control: No Fungicide or Insecticide

R3 3.7

64.3 -- $622.42 --4 oz. Priaxor 76.8 +12.5 $726.27 +$103.854 oz. Priaxor + 3.2 oz. Fastac EC 64.1 -0.2 $600.70 -$21.72

AVG. 68.4 +6.2 $649.80 +$41.07Control: No Fungicide or Insecticide

R3 2.2

73.2 -- $708.58 --4 oz. Priaxor 71.2 -2.0 $672.07 -$36.514 oz. Priaxor + 3.2 oz. Fastac EC 77.4 +4.2 $729.44 +$20.86

AVG. 73.9 +1.1 $703.36 -$7.83Control: No Fungicide or Insecticide

R4 3.2

55.6 -- $538.21 --4 oz. Priaxor 72.2 +16.6 $681.75 +$143.544 oz. Priaxor + 3.2 oz. Fastac EC 74.3 +18.7 $699.43 +$161.22


R5 2.7

69.3 -- $670.82 --4 oz. Priaxor 68.3 -1.0 $643.99 -$26.834 oz. Priaxor + 3.2 oz. Fastac EC 75.2 +5.9 $708.15 +$37.33


R5 1.8

60.8 -- $588.54 --4 oz. Priaxor 72.0 +11.2 $679.81 +$91.274 oz. Priaxor + 3.2 oz. Fastac EC 70.6 +9.8 $663.62 +$75.08

AVG. 67.8 +10.5 $643.99 +$83.18See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Priaxor $548.82/gal. Fastac $105.74/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

OBSERVATIONOver seven years, have leaf wetness sensors consistently predicted the time to spray that would give us the greatest return on investment? When we experienced the most hours of leaf wetness in a day, which happened to be at the R2 growth stage, we received the lowest yield responses over seven years of testing. Regardless of what the rest of the data illustrates, that alone leads us to the conclusion that moisture in the crop canopy is not the only factor in determining when the most profitable time is to apply fungicide. Data from 2015 revealed that same conclusion. The most hours of leaf wetness occurred at the R2 growth stage and that application increased yield the least. After seven years, we conclude that leaf wetness sensors are not a tool that can replace timely field scouting.



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FUNGICIDE PLACEMENT STUDY360 UNDERCOVER™

PURPOSETo evaluate traditional over-the-top ground applications compared to 360 UNDERCOVER inner-canopy applications of Priaxor® fungicide and 3-18-18 liquid fertilizer at the R3 growth stage.

SUMMARYIn this study, we saw yield advantages to all treatments tested. Fungicide applied alone had the greatest yield increases, regardless if it was sprayed over-the-top or applied using the 360 UNDERCOVER system. Two years of data shows a yield advantage to using the 360 UNDERCOVER system compared to spraying over-the-top. Beck’s PFR will continue to evaluate the 360 UNDERCOVER system to determine if the benefits of applying products under the canopy will increase product efficacy and plant health.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/20/2015

Harvested 10/1/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides Post: 30 oz. Liberty®


Brand Tested 354L4


PLACEMENT R3 TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

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360 UNDERCOVER ADVANTAGE

Over-the-TopControl: No Fungicide 68.4 -- $662.11 --4 oz. Priaxor® 69.8 +1.4 $658.51 -$3.604 oz. Priaxor + 2 gal. 3-18-18 71.5 +3.1 $664.97 +$2.86

360 UNDERCOVER™

4 oz. Priaxor 71.1 +2.7 $671.10 +$8.99 +$12.594 oz. Priaxor + 2 gal. 3-18-18 68.7 +0.3 $637.87 -$24.24 -$27.10

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Priaxor $548.82/gal. 3-18-18 $5.00/gal. Individual results may vary.

360 UNDERCOVER™ RETURN ON INVESTMENT 2-YEAR SUMMARY

-$6.00 -$4.00 -$2.00 $0.00 $2.00 $4.00 $6.00 $8.00

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Over Top 360 UNDERCOVER

FUNGICIDE + FERTILIZERFUNGICIDE ONLY

+$15.82/A. 360 UNDERCOVER

-$0.67/A. 360 UNDERCOVER

-$6.00 -$4.00 -$2.00 $0.00 $2.00 $4.00 $6.00 $8.00

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Over Top 360 UNDERCOVER -$6.00 -$4.00 -$2.00 $0.00 $2.00 $4.00 $6.00 $8.00

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Over Top 360 UNDERCOVER

Over-the-Top

360 UNDERCOVER



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PURPOSE To evaluate Versa Max AC applied to soybeans at the R2 growth stage and it’s affect on yield and profitability.

SUMMARYWe have seen incredible consistency from Versa Max products, providing a 1.7 Bu./A. advantage across four years of testing. It has been, perhaps, the most consistent performer over multiple years of any foliar product we have tested for soybeans. In this study, we evaluated another Versa Max family of products, Versa Max AC. Once again, the results were impressive! Versa Max AC provided a 4.0 Bu./A. yield advantage and a $33.69/A. return on investment.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/2/2015

Harvested 9/23/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn







TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control 10.2 60.5 -- $585.64 --1 qt. Versa Max™ AC @ R2 9.9 64.5 +4.0 $618.99 +$33.35

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Versa Max AC $21.50/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDYVERSA MAX™ AC

“New for 2016 is the Journey to 100, challenging farmers to try new agronomic appraches on their farms in an effort to reach 100 bushel soybeans. We help farmers come up with a plan based on what we are seeing in PFR that is consistently paying. Versa Max products will be something I talk about with farmers as I travel the marketing area, working with them in their pursuit of 100 bushel soybeans.”

Jason WebsterPFR Innovation Lead

JOURNEY TO 100

VERSA MAX SOYBEAN RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI) 4-YEAR SUMMARY

$15.77 $15.87

$12.46 $12.04

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FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDYGROWPLEX CS™

PURPOSE To evaluate GROWPLEX CS as a foliar-applied plant growth and development enhancer in an effort to maximize yield results.

SUMMARYIn this study, GROWPLEX CS applied at the R2 growth stage provided little to no yield increase.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/29/2015



Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn



Post: 1 qt. Durango® DMA®





DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control 61.9 -- $599.19 --

4 oz. GROWPLEX CS™ (2-10-10)

62.1 +0.2 $596.63 -$2.56

AVG. 62.0 $597.91

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. GROWPLEX CS (2-10-10) $18.00/lb. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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OBSERVATION“In an excessively wet year like 2015, soil microbial activity is reduced because of the anaerobic conditions the soil is under. This, in turn, reduces the availability of nutrients like phosphorus. The introduction of beneficial biological organisms in products like Generate may increase nutrient availability. In addition, beneficial biologicals could help to outcompete more harmful biologicals in the root exudates, similar to what is seen with some of the biological seed treatments.”

Pat HollowayField Agronomist

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/29/2015

Harvested 10/6/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn

Tillage Fall No-Till, Spring Vertical-Till

Herbicides Pre: 2 oz. Sonic®, Post: 30 oz. Liberty®


Brand Tested 337L4

MICROBIAL PRODUCT STUDYGENERATE®

PURPOSETo evaluate Generate and its affect on yield and profitability. We applied 1 pt./A. of Generate through the seed firmers with water in-furrow.


IN-FURROW TREATMENTSPERCENT


DIFFERENCENET

RETURN^RETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control 12.4 44.8 -- $433.66 --1 pt. Generate® 12.6 49.0 +4.2 $464.57 +$30.91

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Generate $78.00/gal. Individual results may vary.



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TILLAGE STUDYSOYBEANS AFTER CORN

PURPOSETo evaluate no-till, strip-till, vertical-till, conventional-till, and moldboard plow in soybeans after corn rotations. No-till consisted of a planter equipped with row cleaners while the strip-till was completed with a SoilWarrior® X zone-till machine in the fall and refreshed strips in the spring. Vertical-till consisted of a McFarlane Incite™ used in the spring. Conventional-till consisted of a disk chisel plow in the fall followed by a vertical-till pass in the spring. For the moldboard plow, a pass was made in the fall with a vertical-till pass made in the spring.

OBSERVATIONAlthough we saw a 3.5 Bu./A. spread from the highest to lowest yielding tillage system, in 2015 seven-year data suggests there is little to no difference in soybean yield amongst systems. After seven years of tillage data on soybeans after corn, the strong correlation in yield is amazing! The take-home message from this study would suggest that tillage systems in a soybean after corn rotation have minimal affect on yield.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/25/2015



Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn

Tillage Various

HerbicidesPre: 2 oz. Zidua®, 1 pt. 2,4-D, 5 oz. Verdict®







DIFFERENCE

Control: Chisel Plow Control: Vertical-Till 10.2 69.8 --Moldboard Plow NEW! Vertical-Till 10.2 68.1 -1.7Strip-Till Shallow Strip-Till 10.4 67.7 -2.1No-Till No-Till 10.2 66.3 -3.5Vertical-Till Vertical-Till 10.1 66.3 -3.5

AVG. 10.2 67.6 -2.7†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

TILLAGE YIELD DATA 7-YEAR SUMMARY — SOYBEANS AFTER CORN

62.7 62.7 61.6 61.6

55.0

57.0

59.0

61.0

63.0

65.0

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7 Year Summary

BAC Tillage Yield Data

Conv.-Till (Chisel) Vertical-Till Strip-Till No-Till

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“The reason I started growing Beck’s was because they took the time and interest to actually look at agronomics rather than just selling corn or traits. I really found it interesting. They were doing many of the same things we were doing as well, and it was nice to quantify that with a third party.”

Allen’s personal Journey to 300 bushel corn was marked with proven management practices on his farm, as well as new ones. Listed below is his 2015 agronomic plan:

Pre-planty 2.25 tons/A. of solid poultry littery Liquid application with analysis 60-0-0-36Sy Dry application with analysis 36-92-60y Anhydrous Ammonia (82%) application with analysis 150-0-0

At Plantingy Non-GMO hybrids selected for the challengey Full rate of Force® 3G

Sidedressy Liquid sidedress application of 28% with analysis 30-0-0

Post-spray Treatmenty Priaxor® + Foliar ZMB applied at V5

Allen’s normal planting population would vary between 34,000 to 36,000, but for the challenge he used populations ranging from 34,000 to 42,000 on different hybrids to see which ones respond to the higher populations. The PFR book was used as a roadmap, specifically the nitrogen and population studies, for Allen’s journey. Visit Beck’s YouTube page to see Allen’s harvest results at http://bit.ly/Journeyto300Bu.

Excessive residue is not only a management consideration for corn, but for soybeans as well. As shown on the left, corn residue can cause the following when spread unevenly:y Cooler and wetter soil conditions in

areas of excess residuey Increased incidence of diseasey Increased potential for slug activityy Slow growthy Uneven emergencey Nutrient deficienciesy Lower yields


JOURNEY TO 300 — ALLEN WILLIAMS



Jonathan PerkinsPFR Location Lead

217.690.0509

Joe BoltePFR Operator314.471.5142

Sean NettletonIL Field Agronomist

618.707.5232

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CORN TABLE OF CONTENTS

300 Bushel Attempt - Corn After Alfalfa .................................................................... 168Flo-Rite® Seed Firmer .............................................................................................. 169Closing Wheel ......................................................................................................... 170Nitrogen Rate - Corn After Soybeans ....................................................................... 171Nitrogen Timing ...................................................................................................... 172Nitrogen Stabilizer - Pre-Emerge .............................................................................. 173Foliar Product ......................................................................................................... 174


100 Bushel Attempt ................................................................................................ 177Seed Treatment - Escalate™ vs. Untreated ................................................................ 178Seed Treatment - Escalate vs. Competitor vs. Untreated ........................................... 179Seed Treatment - ILeVO® ......................................................................................... 180Planting Date .......................................................................................................... 182Planting Depth ........................................................................................................ 183Flo-Rite Seed Firmer ............................................................................................... 184Population .............................................................................................................. 185Nitrogen - Rate & Timing ......................................................................................... 186Nitrogen - 360 Y-DROP™ ......................................................................................... 187Pre-Emergent Herbicide ......................................................................................... 188Herbicide Demo ...................................................................................................... 189Fungicide Variety - Priaxor® ..................................................................................... 190Foliar Product ......................................................................................................... 191

SOUTHERN IL PFR SITEThe number of studies were decreased this year due to extreme weather events.

Data included in this section was evaluated for outliers and is reliable.



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300 BUSHEL ATTEMPTCORN AFTER ALFALFA


SUMMARYAlthough the year was not conducive to reaching 300 Bu./A. at the Southern IL PFR site, we were still happy with the yield results in such a challenging year. Our 300 Bushel Recipe did increase yields, though not to the extent that we would have hoped. We’ll try again next year!

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/6/2015

Harvested 9/17/2015

Population Various

Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Alfalfa


Herbicides

Burndown: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®, 1 pt. 2,4-D, 1 oz. Sharpen®

Pre: 3.5 oz. Corvus®

Post: 3 oz. Capreno®, 1 qt. Atrazine



TREATMENTS & PLANTED POPULATION BRAND

TEST WEIGHT†


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Control34,000 Seeds/A.

6589V2P 58.4 23.6 247.6 --6365AM™* 56.9 23.1 235.5 --6418SX 58.5 24.3 222.7 --EX 1432 (6165 genetics)* 57.1 22.4 210.2 --6158AM™* 55.9 21.9 208.8 --6076SX 57.8 23.3 201.0 --

AVG. 57.4 23.1 221.0

300 Bushel Recipe36,000 Seeds/A.

6589V2P 59.1 23.9 246.3 -1.36365AM™* 58.2 23.8 244.1 +8.66418SX 56.7 23.7 235.1 +12.4EX 1432 (6165 genetics)* 57.5 22.4 214.8 +4.66158AM™* 56.2 21.1 216.0 +7.26076SX 56.8 22.5 216.4 +15.4

AVG. 57.4 22.9 228.8 +7.8See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. and test weight corrected to 15% moisture. Individual results may vary. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

300 BUSHEL RECIPE

Pre-plant Incorporated 100 lb. SuperU

Planting 5 gal. 10-34-0 + 6 oz. Ascend® + 8 oz. Capture® LFR® + 5.2 oz. Headline® EC + 8 oz. Ultra-Che Zinc 9% EDTA + 1 gal. Organo Liquid Hume In-Furrow

Sidedress 100 lb. Nitrogen @ V575 lb. Nitrogen 360 Y-DROP™ @ V10

Foliar 4 oz. Priaxor® @ V52 qt. Versa Max™ AC + 10 oz. Headline AMP® @ VT

NORMAL PROGRAM

Planting 30 lb. UAN 2x2 + 4.4 lb. Force® 3G

Sidedress 150 lb. Nitrogen @ V5



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STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/23/2015

Harvested 10/6/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides


Pre: 1 qt. Anthem® ATZPost: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX


Brand Tested 5552EZ**



TREATMENTSEMERGED



BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Control: No Seed Firmer 33,834 -- 25.1 79.7 --Flo-Rite® Seed Firmer 32,389 -1,445 25.2 84.3 +4.6

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Flo-Rite® is a registered trademark of Flo-Rite, Inc. Individual results may vary.

OBSERVATIONThis study was planted into heavy seedbed conditions. Final stands were decreased with the Flo-Rite seed firmers in this study. However, the stand reflected more uniformity at harvest. Even with a slightly lower stand count, the benefits of the Flo-Rite seed firmers exceeded the population difference. This demonstrates that one of the early drivers of yield is uniformity of stand establishment.



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OBSERVATIONPro-Stitches did the best job closing the seed trench in both the conventional and no-till environments. The spike/rubber did the best job on the sidewall with crumbling it. Finger-Till Wheels made a trench in both the conventional and no-till portions of the plot. The Spiked Wheels and Furrow Cruisers® seemed to make mud balls. It was surprising that the Spiked Wheels actually performed the best. More than likely, weather conditions after planting may have helped to seal the seed trenches that did not close well from the Furrow Cruisers and the Spiked Wheels. We are surprised that only three combinations yielded higher in no-till vs. the solid rubbers. Population swings don’t necessarily equate to yield differences, except in the case of the -3,500 on the Pro-Stitches in the no-till.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/22/2015

Harvested 9/25/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Alfalfa

Tillage Fall No-Till, Spring

HerbicidesBurndown: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®, 1 pt. 2,4-D, 1 oz. Sharpen®

Pre: 1 qt. Anthem® ATZ




TILLAGE CLOSING WHEELSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

No-

Till

Control: 2 Solid Rubbers 31,556 -- 118.4 --2 Spiked Wheels (Hizey Farm Service) 31,056 -500 129.3 +10.92 SI Distributing Finger-Till Wheels 31,889 +333 127.4 +9.02 Copperhead Ag Furrow Cruisers® 30,944 -612 123.3 +4.91 Yetter Spike & 1 Solid 32,056 +500 117.8 -0.62 Pro-Stitches 28,056 -3,500 114.3 -4.1

AVG. 30,926 -756 121.8 +4.0

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ll Control: 2 Solid Rubbers 33,917 -- 134.2 --2 Spiked Wheels (Hizey Farm Service) 34,500 +583 149.9 +15.72 SI Distributing Finger-Till Wheels 32,055 -1,862 149.0 +14.81 Yetter Spike & 1 Solid 33,167 -750 143.4 +9.22 Copperhead Ag Furrow Cruisers 34,055 +138 143.0 +8.82 Pro-Stitches 34,000 +83 142.0 +7.8

AVG. 33,616 -362 143.6 +11.3See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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PURPOSE To determine the economic optimum nitrogen rate (EONR), which is the rate of nitrogen (N) that maximizes profitability. Each entry, with the exception of the 0 lb. rate, received 10 gallons of 28% UAN as a 2x2 application at planting. This was followed by a sidedress application of 28% UAN at the V3 growth stage, meeting the total amount of N for each treatment.

SUMMARYAs we have seen in many plots this year, our EONR was achieved at 225 lb./A., which was the highest N rate in the plot. This is 15 to 30 lb./A. higher than the four-year average.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/22/2015

Harvested 10/5/2015


Row Width 30 in.



Herbicides






POUNDS OF NITROGEN BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENITROGEN

COST/A.NET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: 0 73.5 -- $0.00 $295.47 --100 153.3 +79.8 $58.00 $558.27 +$262.80125 155.2 +81.7 $72.50 $551.40 +$255.93150 157.2 +83.7 $87.00 $544.94 +$249.47175 167.7 +94.2 $101.50 $572.65 +$277.18200 172.6 +99.1 $116.00 $577.85 +$282.38225 182.1 +108.6 $130.50 $601.54 +$306.07


2015 ECONOMIC OPTIMUM225 LB./A. NITROGEN


$500.00

$520.00

$540.00

$560.00

$580.00

$600.00

$620.00

175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225

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$0.50/lb. N. $0.60/lb. N. $0.70/lb. N.

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PURPOSE To evaluate various nitrogen (N) application timings and their affect on N use efficiency, N loss, and yield. Each treatment in this study received a total of 180 lb./A. of N.

RECOMMENDATION“Historically, for the farmers I work with, I would recommend applying about 50 percent of their N up front and the other half at sidedress. Most of our PFR plots have demonstrated that a split application shows the highest return on investment. Most likely, the majority of N applied at or before planting was lost due to the heavy rains that we received. The yield from the control in this plot would reflect that. Waiting for 100 percent of the N to be applied after some of those rainfall events proved to be the best approach this year. Remember, make decisions off of long-term data and not simply one year.”

Sean NettletonField Agronomist

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/24/2015

Harvested 10/7/2015


Row Width 30 in.



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DIFFERENCENET^

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INVESTMENT◊

Control: 180 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated 70.5 -- $179.01 --180 lb. Sidedress @ V3 157.7 +87.2 $529.55 +$350.5475 lb. Sidedress @ V3 + 105 lb. 360 Y-DROP™ @ V10 153.6 +83.1 $513.07 +$334.06180 lb. Sidedress @ V6 151.6 +81.1 $505.03 +$326.0230 lb. 2x2 + 150 lb. Sidedress @ V3 149.7 +79.2 $497.39 +$318.38120 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 60 lb. 360 Y-DROP @ V10 118.4 +47.9 $371.57 +$192.5630 lb. 2x2 + 150 lb. 360 Y-DROP @ V10 118.1 +47.6 $370.36 +$191.3590 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 90 lb. Sidedress @ V4 116.4 +45.9 $363.53 +$184.5230 lb. 2x2 + 150 lb. SuperU™ @ V6 108.3 +37.8 $312.97 +$133.96

AVG. 127.1 +63.7 $404.72 +$253.92See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. SuperU $0.70/lb. UAN $0.58/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

NITROGEN TIMING ROI OVER PRE-PLANT INCORPORATED (PPI) 3-YEAR SUMMARY

$232.51 $225.04

$171.46 $162.77

$107.59

$0.00

$50.00

$100.00

$150.00

$200.00

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3 Year Summary Nitrogen Timing Return on Investment over Pre-plant Incorporated

Sidedress @ V3 2x2 + Sidedress @ V3 Sidedress @ V6 PPI + Sidedress @ V4 2x2 + SuperU @ V6

+$179.87/A. Average over PPI

+$179.87/A. Average Over PPI



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OBSERVATION“This plot had 100 percent of its N applied at pre-plant. The only variable is the addition of N stabilizers.• Nitrogen deficient ears were

observed. • With the excessive rainfall we

experienced, this plot glaringly illustrates the value of split applied N, as most other plots on the farm achieved much higher corn yields under split N systems.

• In a year such as this, stabilizers cannot provide the yield response that later applications of N alone can provide.

• BECK 5509VR likes late season N. It’s important to know a hybrids response to N. Does it like its N early? Will it provide additional yield if applied later or at higher rates?”

Jonathan Perkins, PFR Agronomist

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/22/2015

Harvested 9/25/2015


Row Width 30 in.



Herbicides




Brand Tested 5509VR


NITROGEN FORM

180 LB. NITROGEN TREATMENTS BU./A.†

BU./A. DIFF.

NET^

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UAN

Control: 180 lb. UAN 79.3 -- $214.39 --20 lb. More UAN 84.0 +4.7 $221.68 +$7.2937 oz./A. Instinct® II 83.3 +4.0 $219.17 +$4.7815 lb./ton UAN Agrotain® Plus 84.7 +5.4 $212.19 -$2.201.5 qt./ton UAN ContaiN™ 79.6 +0.3 $205.69 -$8.701.5 qt./ton UAN Limus® 79.1 -0.2 $201.44 -$12.95

AVG. 81.7 +2.8 $212.43 -$2.36

Urea, SuperU, & ESN

Control: 180 lb. Urea 78.4 -- $225.17 --SuperU™ 99.0 +20.6 $271.98 +$46.81ESN® 88.1 +9.7 $210.16 -$15.0120 lb. More Urea 74.8 -3.6 $200.70 -$24.47

AVG. 85.1 +8.9 $227.00 +$2.44See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Agrotain Plus $4.98/lb. ESN $0.80/lb. SuperU $0.70/lb. Urea $0.50/lb. Limus $100.87/gal. UAN $0.58/lb. Instinct II $39.09/gal. ContaiN $88.00/gal. Individual results may vary.

NITROGEN STABILIZER NET RETURN 2-YEAR SUMMARY

$486.64

$520.82

$442.60

$400.00 $420.00 $440.00 $460.00 $480.00 $500.00 $520.00 $540.00

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2 Year Summary (2014 & 2015) Nitrogen Stabilizer Net Return

Control: Urea SuperU ESN

+$34.18/A. ROI -‐$44.04/A. ROI

-$44.04/A. ROI

+$34.18/A. ROI



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STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/24/2015

Harvested 10/7/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides





OBSERVATIONThis plot was in need of a rescue treatment due to the severe stress and waterlogged soil conditions. Therefore, this study became an unplanned late season (VT) plot to determine if VT growth stage applications of various product types could actually increase yield in a rescue situation. In this unconventional plot we evaluated foliar fertilizer, growth regulators, biologicals, and other products typically utilized as a soil amendment. Our highest response came from MAX-IN® Sulfur to the tune of a 21.3 Bu./A. increase.

FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDY

PURPOSETo determine if foliar applications applied at the VT growth stage increased yield and profitability.


VT TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

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Control 112.1 -- $450.64 --2 qt. MAX-IN® Sulfur 133.4 +21.3 $520.81 +$70.172 gal. N-Rage™ 123.5 +11.4 $482.07 +$31.432 qt. Versa Max™ AC 121.0 +8.9 $475.67 +$25.032 qt. MAX-IN® Ultra ZMB® 120.6 +8.5 $470.97 +$20.330.5 oz. RyzUp SmartGrass® 113.7 +1.6 $445.57 -$5.072 qt. Enhance™ 113.4 +1.3 $442.87 -$7.77

AVG. 119.7 +8.8 $469.80 +$22.35See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. RyzUp SmartGrass $23.00/oz. MAX-IN Sulfur $30.92/gal. MAX-IN Ultra ZMB $27.67/gal. Enhance $26.00/gal. N-Rage $7.20/gal. Versa Max AC $21.50/gal. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.


Saturated soil conditions can increase the likelihood of deficiencies with the following micronutrients:1. Sulfur2. Zinc3. IronSulfur and zinc also experience increased incidence of deficiency in low organic matter soil environments. Photos used with permission from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach from the publication Corn

Field Guide, 2nd Edition, CSI 0001. Original publication date: 2011.

SOUTHERN IL


ABOUT THE JOURNEYAn annual program, the Journey to 300 encourages farmers to achieve the highest yields in Beck’s marketing area. This year we followed innovative farmers, like Tim Miller (middle), representing different states, on their own personal attempt to raise 300 bushel corn. Scott Beck once said, “Farming is not just about planting a seed or raising a

crop, it’s about measuring what you do, learning from your experience and then doing something different to improve your operation.” Ever hopeful, full of desire to learn and improve, never being satisfied… that is the soul of the American farmer and the heart of the Journey to 300. Visit http://bit.ly/Journeyto300Bu to see their journeys.

I glean a lot of useful information because I can come out here on 30 acres and change it a little bit. That’s the reason I do it [Journey to 300]. If I glean something from this that really

makes a difference, it goes on all my acres.Tim Miller, White Pigeon, Michigan

JOURNEY TO 300

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As a family-owned seed company, we’re focused on the needs and profitability of farmers. That’s why we’ve cultivated deep relationships with elite suppliers, giving you access to the most diverse genetic and trait offerings in the world. This competitive advantage saves you time, gives you access to every major supplier in the world, and allows you to focus on solutions. Instead of shopping at multiple seed companies, you can get the genetic diversity and trait protection you need from one company – Beck’s.

BECK’S SOYBEAN TECHNOLOGIES

NON-GMO

WEED RESISTANCE: THE THREAT IS REAL. There is serious weed resistance throughout the Midwest. By not controlling these weeds, studies have shown that yields can be reduced by more than 30 percent. But Beck’s provides the choices to help mitigate and control the pressure of resistance.

WE BELIEVE IN CHOICES

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100 BUSHEL ATTEMPT

SUMMARYAlthough the year was not conducive to growing 100 Bu./A. soybeans at the Southern IL PFR site, we were very pleased with the yield results in such a challenging year. As you can see from our results, Treatment 1 resulted in our highest yields. We will evaluate this study again next year in hopes that Mother Nature will cooperate and give us a more favorable environment for high yielding soybeans.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/27/2015

Harvested 10/8/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides


Pre: 10 oz. Authority® AssistPost: 1 qt. Liberty®, 1.25 qt. Warrant®, 7 oz. Clethodim




DIFFERENCE

366L4

Control 12.3 55.6 --Treatment 1 11.9 68.2 +12.6Treatment 2 11.5 66.1 +10.5

AVG. 11.9 63.3 +11.6

394L4

Control 11.9 70.5 --Treatment 1 11.9 69.1 -1.4Treatment 2 11.5 64.4 -6.1

AVG. 11.8 68.0 -3.8

449L4

Control 12.2 72.7 --Treatment 1 11.8 74.9 +2.2Treatment 2 11.7 66.3 -6.4

AVG. 11.9 71.3 -2.1

3-Variety Summary

Control 12.1 66.3 --Treatment 1 11.9 70.7 +4.4Treatment 2 11.6 65.6 -0.7

AVG. 11.9 67.5 +1.9See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. Individual results may vary.

CONTROL

Poncho®/VOTiVO® + Optimize® + Bio-Forge® ST + 4 oz. Priaxor® & 1.6 oz. Warrior II @ R3

TREATMENT 1

Control + 5 oz. Ascend® + 4 oz. Capture® LFR® + 32 oz. Soil Boost In-Furrow

TREATMENT 2

Treatment 1 + 2 qt. Versa Max™ AC + 2 lb. Sugar @ R3

2015 100 BUSHEL YIELD DATA

66.3

70.7

65.6

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64

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70

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Control Treatment 1 Treatment 2

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PURPOSETo evaluate the yield differences between Beck’s Escalate yield enhancement system on multiple soybean varieties.


SUMMARYThis plot went against the norm in that Escalate and the untreated seed finished the plot with final stand averages nearly identical to one another. However, final stands of soybeans never really show the whole picture. To maximize yield, each individual plant must be healthy from the start, emerging uniformly, and fending off yield robbing diseases and insects. Escalate proved once again that it is the yield enhancement system by providing a 4.8 Bu./A. advantage over the untreated seed. Escalate comes standard at no additional charge to the farmer.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/20/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn

Tillage Fall Disk, Spring Vertical-Till

Herbicides





BU./A. DIFFERENCE

BECK 313NLUntreated 122,694 -- 60.1 --Escalate™ 130,680 +7,986 66.8 +6.7

BECK 337L4Untreated 121,968 -- 64.3 --Escalate 119,064 -2,904 69.7 +5.4


BECK 354L4Untreated 116,886 -- 80.6 --Escalate 118,338 +1,452 79.8 -0.8

BECK 366L4Untreated 121,242 -- 71.4 --Escalate 129,228 +7,986 80.5 +9.1


BECK 394L4Untreated 101,640 -- 81.3 --Escalate 110,352 +8,712 81.8 +0.5

Treatment SummaryUntreated 120,723 -- 72.4 --Escalate 120,516 -207 77.2 +4.8

AVG. 120,620 -207 74.8 +4.8See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. Individual results may vary.

UntreatedEscalate



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PURPOSETo compare Beck’s Escalate™ yield enhancement system to both an untreated control and two competitor seed treatments, in an effort to determine the difference in yield and profitability.


SUMMARYIn this seed treatment study, BECK 366L4 brand was treated with three different seed treatments, Escalate from Beck’s, Acceleron® from Monsanto, and Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment from Dupont Pioneer. These treatments were all compared to untreated seed as well as to each other. This plot was surprising in that the difference from treated seed to untreated seed was not as wide of a margin as we usually see. However, Escalate still won the plot, providing a 2.1 Bu./A. yield increase over the untreated control. Considering that Beck’s provides Escalate at no additional charge, the return on investment (ROI) is more than $20/A. greater with Escalate versus untreated seed due to the yield increases. The real story lies in the fact that the competitor seed treatments come at a cost to the farmer, giving Escalate a ROI of $37 to $44/A. over the competitor’s treatment!

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/18/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides


Brand Tested 366L4


TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

TREATMENT COST/A.

NET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Untreated 118,338 -- 85.6 -- $0.00 $828.61 --

Escalate™ 119,064 +726 87.7 +2.1 $0.00 $848.94 +$20.33

Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment 116,160 -2,178 85.4 -0.2 $15.25 $811.42 -$17.19

Acceleron® 120,516 +2,178 84.9 -0.7 $17.12 $804.71 -$23.90

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Acceleron $16.00/130,000 seeds. Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment $14.25/130,000 seeds. Individual results may vary.

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OBSERVATIONConditions after planting led to PPO herbicide injury. As a result of the cool, wet conditions, soybeans struggled to metabolize the PPO chemistry. In spite of that, we still achieved high yields. No SDS was observed in this plot and yields varied very little between the treatments. The earlier planting date of May 1, 2015 resulted in a 1.2 Bu./A. yield advantage for Poncho®/VOTiVO® + ILeVO® over the other two treatments. For the later planting date of May 20, 2015, Escalate™ + ILeVO yielded 1.3 Bu./A. better than Escalate alone and 0.5 Bu./A. more than Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 9/18/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides


Brand Tested 366L4


PLANTING DATE TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

May 1 Earlier Planting Date

Control: Escalate™ 124,872 -- 76.3 --Escalate + ILeVO® 118,338 -6,534 76.3 +0.0Poncho®/VOTiVO® + ILeVO 113,256 -11,616 77.5 +1.2

AVG. 118,822 -9,075 76.7 +0.6

May 20 Later Planting Date

Control: Escalate 87,120 -- 75.4 --Escalate + ILeVO 61,710 -25,410 76.7 +1.3Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO 79,860 -7,260 76.2 +0.8

AVG. 76,230 -16,335 76.1 +1.1See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture.Individual results may vary.

Flo-Rite is a registered trademark of Flo-Rite, Inc.

www.Flo-Rite.com

High-Tech Memory Polymer Patent Pending Replaceable Wear Plate

On-Seed and Y-Band Liquid Nozzles Protected Stainless Steel Liquid Tube

IMPROVE SEED-TO-SOIL CONTACT LOWER REPLACEMENT COST

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PLANTING DATE STUDY


OBSERVATIONThis year we were unable to hit our April 16 to April 30, 2015 planting date due to unfavorable weather and soil conditions. Our earliest planting date, May 1, 2015, was our highest yielding date, providing an amazing average yield of 85.6 Bu./A.! However, two-year data at the Southern IL PFR site has shown that May 16 to May 31 deliveres our highest percentage average yield.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides


Insecticides Escalate™2015 DETAILED PLOT DATA

TREATMENTS BRANDPERCENT

MOISTURE BU./A.†

May 1379L4 12.3 80.3424L4 12.2 90.8

AVG. 12.3 85.6

May 20379L4 10.4 70.2424L4 13.0 73.6

AVG. 11.7 71.9

May 29379L4 11.3 58.2424L4 11.4 57.9

AVG. 11.4 58.1

June 11379L4 11.1 65.0424L4 11.5 71.9

AVG. 11.3 68.5

June 25379L4 9.5 32.2424L4 12.7 30.7

AVG. 11.1 31.5See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. Individual results may vary.


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2 Year SummarySoybean Planting Date

May 1 - 15 May 16 - 31 June 1 - 15 June 15 - 30



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OBSERVATIONThe highest yield in this plot came from 0.75 in. planting depth followed very closely by 0.5 in. depth. From there, this plot created a perfect linear curve with yields falling as planting depths deepened. During Mother’s Day weekend, we received 2.2 in. of rain. Significant PPO injury was observed in this plot on the deeper planting depths due to timing of emergence. The deepest depths of 2.5 in. and 2.75 in. showed significant PPO injury. Final stands were reduced as a result of the PPO injury, depth of planting, timing of emergence, and excessive rainfall.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/3/2015

Harvested 9/22/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides

Burndown: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®, 1 qt. Liberty®

Post: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX, 8 oz. Anthem®, 7 oz. Clethodim





EMERGED POPULATION


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

0.50 95,106 +14,762 61.4 +0.50.75 95,590 +15,246 61.6 +0.71.00 Control 80,344 -- 60.9 --1.25 106,480 +26,136 60.1 -0.81.50 113,740 +33,396 59.2 -1.71.75 115,676 +35,332 57.2 -3.72.00 105,028 +24,684 55.1 -5.82.25 83,974 +3,630 49.2 -11.72.50 54,692 -25,652 44.7 -16.22.75 52,998 -27,346 39.1 -21.8

AVG. 90,363 +11,132 54.9 -6.7†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

AGRONOMY FUNDAMENTALS Depending on soil type, soil moisture level, and the weather events following planting, the optimum planting depth on soybeans can vary year to year. In general though, a good rule of thumb is to plant soybeans 1.25 to 1.5 in. deep, leaving enough residue on the soil surface to intercept rain drops and help alleviate soil crusting. As this picture illustrates, regardless of planting depth, without good seed-to-soil contact, your chance of success greatly diminishes.



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PURPOSE To evaluate Flo-Rite seed firmers and their ability to provide optimum down pressure, precise seed placement, improved seed-to-soil contact, and higher yields.


STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/3/2015

Harvested 9/22/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides


Post: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX, 8 oz. Anthem®, 7 oz. Clethodim




TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Control: No Seed Firmers 126,324 -- 55.5 --Flo-Rite® Seed Firmers 121,605 -4,719 58.9 +3.4



OBSERVATIONIn the wet conditions we experienced in 2015, the better seed-to-soil contact from firmers aided in getting the soybeans off to a better start. Although plant populations were lower with the Flo-Rite seed firmers in this study, the compensatory nature of soybeans made up the difference in yield. This demonstrates that one of the early drivers of yield is uniformity of stand establishment.



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OBSERVATIONWhen taking stand counts, we were not surprised to see an average stand loss of 37 percent due to the excessive rains the plot experienced. The results continue to tell the same story we have seen at our PFR sites over several years. There is no direct correlation to high soybean plant populations producing the highest yielding soybeans. In this study, the second highest yield and the highest return on investment came from 150,000 planted population with final stands of only 86,636 plants/A. Soybeans have an incredible ability to compensate!

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/27/2015

Harvested 9/28/2015

Population Various

Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides


Pre: 10 oz. Authority® AssistPost: 7 oz. Clethodim, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX, 1.25 qt. Warrant®



POPULATION STUDY

PURPOSETo evaluate various populations on soybeans to determine an optimum seeding rate.


PLANTED POPULATION

HARVESTED POPULATION BU./A.†

NET^ RETURN

100,000 74,052 61.8 $559.87125,000 82,764 63.9 $570.61150,000 86,636 65.0 $571.67175,000 100,188 63.9 $551.43200,000 130,680 63.8 $540.87220,000 133,584 65.2 $546.76

AVG. 101,317 63.9 $556.87†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. XL 418NR™* brand $49.86/unit. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

What is the normal recommendation for 15 in. row soybeans in Southern IL?150,000 to 175,000 Seeds/A. depending on situation.



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OBSERVATIONPFR studies have shown a supplemental amount of N at certain timings can increase soybean yields. Agronomically speaking, we expected to see increases across the board from the addition of N to soybeans with the early, wet start to the season. I believe the results from this year are representative that the 30 lb. of N was not quite enough to show a substantial difference. However, 40 lb. gave us a slight advantage in terms of yield, but not necessarily ROI. Further testing is needed on this study to see if multiple years reflect similar results.

Jonathan PerkinsPFR Agronomist

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/2/2015

Harvested 9/22/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides


Post: 1 qt. Liberty, 1.25 qt. Warrant®, 7 oz. Clethodim


Brand Tested 483NL

NITROGEN STUDYRATE & TIMING

PURPOSETo investigate the affect of a supplemental nitrogen (N) source on yield and return on investment (ROI) in soybeans.


POUNDS OF NITROGEN TREATMENTS BU./A.†

BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

30 lb.

Control 66.6 -- $644.69 --UAN @ Pre-plant 65.9 -0.7 $620.51 -$24.18UAN Sidedress @ V6 66.1 -0.5 $622.45 -$22.24Urea Broadcast @ R4 67.3 +0.7 $636.46 -$8.23

AVG. 66.5 -0.2 $631.03 -$18.22

40 lb.

Control 66.6 -- $644.69 --UAN @ Pre-plant 68.4 +1.8 $638.91 -$5.78UAN Sidedress @ V6 68.3 +1.7 $637.94 -$6.75Urea Broadcast @ R4 68.7 +2.1 $645.02 +$0.33

AVG. 68.0 +1.9 $641.64 -$4.07See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Urea $0.50/lb. UAN $0.58/lb. Individual results may vary.



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OBSERVATIONStunted soybeans with small root systems from waterlogged soil created an environment that hindered optimum nodulation. The soybeans were pale colored and showed N deficiency symptomology. After applying 28% UAN with 360 Y-DROPs at the R2 growth stage in this 30 in. row plot, the soybeans responded visually and with a yield increase of 3.1 Bu./A.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/28/2015

Harvested 9/26/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides



Insecticides Escalate ™

Brand Tested 419L4

NITROGEN STUDY360 Y-DROP™

PURPOSETo determine if adding nitrogen (N) in a 360 Y-DROP placement to soybeans has an affect on soybean yield.


Treatments BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

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Control: No Nitrogen 47.3 -- $457.86 --

30 lb. UAN 360 Y-DROP™ @ R2 50.4 +3.1 $470.47 +$12.61

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. UAN $0.58/lb. Individual results may vary.


R2 full bloom is where any open flower is located at one of the two upper most nodes of the main stem. The plant has accumulated approximately 25 percent of the total dry weight and about 50 percent of the total node number. Rapid dry weight and nutrient accumulation begins and continues until physiological maturity. Nitrogen fixation rate increases as does the plant’s N demand.”2010-2011. Purdue University. Slide 24. Shaun Casteel, Purdue University Extension Specialist.



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OBSERVATIONIn three out of the last five years, we have witnessed soil applied residuals do an excellent job with weed control and increased yield potential. The last two years have thrown the system a curveball. These products can have an adverse effect on stands if weather conditions are favorable for injury. Soybeans metabolize residual chemistries and in most years, do it without experiencing injury. However, in cool, wet conditions, injury can occur as soybeans are trying to deal with these chemistries in an environment that is not ideal for good growth. As a result, stands are effected and potentially final yield. This is what we experienced with our soil applied PPO chemistries in 2015. With this in mind, all residual treatments maintained low weed pressure over the no residual treatment. Two PPO treatments held a yield advantage over the no residual treatment. If we want cleaner fields in the end, we have to take some risks that could cause potential yield loss.

PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDE STUDY

PURPOSETo evaluate pre-emergent residual herbicides, compared to a control with no residual application, in an effort to determine its affect on crop response and yield.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/2/2015

Harvested 9/21/2015


Row Width 15 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides


Post: 5.3 pt. Flexstar® GT 3.5, 7 oz. Clethodim




PRE-EMERGENT TREATMENTS

EMERGED POPULATION


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Control: No Pre Herbicide 123,420 -- 70.7 --2.5 pt. Prefix® 121,242 -2,178 72.7 +2.02.4 pt. Pendant™ 3.3 EC 113,256 -10,164 71.6 +0.95 oz. Verdict® 117,612 -5,808 69.7 -1.01.9 qt. Warrant® 119,064 -4,356 70.0 -0.77.5 oz. Authority® Maxx 119,064 -4,356 70.1 -0.63 oz. Zidua® 121,968 -1,452 69.3 -1.46.45 oz. Sonic® 113,982 -9,438 69.3 -1.47.5 oz. Authority® XL 121,242 -2,178 68.8 -1.94.5 oz. Fierce® XLT 90,024 -33,396 65.9 -4.8

AVG. 116,087 -8,147 69.8 -1.0See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Authority XL $54.95/lb. Authority Maxx $54.92/lb. Fierce XLT $103.48/lb. Zidua $122.72/lb. Sonic $72.80/lb. Pendant 3.3 EC $35.07/gal. Verdict $178.76/gal. Warrant $39.46/gal. Prefix $44.42/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



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BRANDPRE-EMERGENT TREATMENTS

V4 POST TREATMENTS

R2 POST TREATMENTS BU./A.†

421R

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1 qt. Glyphosate 75.61 qt. Glyphosate 1 qt. Glyphosate 73.2

10 oz. Authority® Assist 72.8

10 oz. Authority Assist 1 qt. Glyphosate 67.1

10 oz. Authority Assist

1 qt. Glyphosate + 8 oz. Anthem® 69.8

AVG. 71.7

424L

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1 qt. Liberty® 75.71 qt. Liberty 1 qt. Liberty 77.6

10 oz. Authority Assist 64.2

10 oz. Authority Assist 1 qt. Liberty 69.2

10 oz. Authority Assist

1 qt. Liberty + 1.25 qt. Warrant® 70.0

AVG. 71.3See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. Individual results may vary.

OBSERVATIONThe use of residual chemistries this year paid off in terms of weed control. However, the cool, wet season resulted in PPO injury that limited the full yield potential we would have expected in a more normal season. Overall, the Liberty® portion of the plot was by far the cleanest. Between the single shot of a residual (applied pre-emerge) and the single pass of Liberty without a residual, we saw minimal weed pressure. The rest of the Liberty treatments were exceptionally clean. The glyphosate programs in the plot showed the most weed pressure. Between the single pass of glyphosate (post only), and the two-pass (post glyphosate only) program, there were many weed escapes. The single pass of residual, residual followed by glyphosate, and the residual followed by glyphosate with Anthem® were all comparably clean. The main takeaway from this plot? Although the yields were slightly held back by the PPO injury from the pre-emerge residual, weed control was accomplished best in the programs where it was used.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/3/2015

Harvested 9/21/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn

Tillage Fall No-Till/Disk, Spring Vertical-Till

HerbicidesBurndown: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®, 1 qt. Liberty®

Insecticides Escalate ™

HERBICIDE DEMO

PURPOSETo determine if the use of residual soil applied herbicides will contribute to increased yields through better weed control compared to post applied systems alone.

Why did post only treatments produce the

highest yields?

PPO Injury.Glyphosate Authority Assist + Glyphosate



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The development of soybean diseases must accompany a susceptible host (the pathogen) and environmental conditions conducive to the establishment of the disease. Some diseases have a latent period where no disease symptomology is present, but the infection has already occurred. This latent period can last for several weeks. Therefore, it is possible for fungicides to provide a return on investment due to disease suppression when you can’t visibly see the symptomology of disease.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/28/2015

Harvested 10/8/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides




FUNGICIDE VARIETY STUDYPRIAXOR®

PURPOSETo evaluate the use of Priaxor fungicide, applied at the R3 growth stage, across six varieties of soybeans in a effort to determine yield and profitability.


TREATMENTS BRANDPERCENT


DIFFERENCERETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: No Fungicide

354L4 12.7 36.7 -- --366L4 11.9 40.1 -- --394L4 11.6 47.7 -- --424L4 11.4 45.6 -- --459L4 11.9 59.9 -- --483NL 13.2 60.8 -- --

AVG. 12.1 48.5

4 oz. Priaxor® @ R3

354L4 12.3 48.8 +12.1 +$99.97366L4 11.9 43.3 +3.2 +$13.82394L4 11.7 47.6 -0.1 -$18.12424L4 11.4 47.8 +2.2 +$4.14459L4 12.2 64.6 +4.7 +$28.35483NL 13.3 65.0 +4.2 +$23.51

AVG. 12.1 52.9 +4.4 +$25.28See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Priaxor $548.82/gal. Individual results may vary.

$30.55 $41.26

$16.98

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3 Year Summary Fungicide Return on Investment

354L4 394L4 459L4 483NL

FUNGICIDE RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI) 3-YEAR SUMMARY

Average ROI+$19.60




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OBSERVATION“Although we observed no visual differences between the treatments, we believe there was a yield increase with a few of the products due to the lack of an adequate root system. In this waterlogged plot, the smaller root systems these plants developed limited their ability to access nutrients from the soil. This provided a perfect scenario for nutrition applied at the R3 growth stage to make money.”

Jonathan PerkinsPFR Agronomist

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/28/2015

Harvested 9/26/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides




Brand Tested 354L4

PURPOSETo determine if foliar applications made at the R3 growth stage have any benefit on yield and profitability.


R3 Growth Stage Treatments BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control 45.9 -- $444.31 --1.5 qt. MAX-IN® Ultra Manganese 53.1 +7.2 $502.41 +$58.102 qt. Enhance 52.6 +6.7 $496.17 +$51.862 qt. Versa Max™ AC 49.3 +3.4 $466.47 +$22.162 gal. NACHURS playmaKer™ (2-6-16) 46.7 +0.8 $442.16 -$2.152 gal. NACHURS N-Rage™ 46.8 +0.9 $438.62 -$5.692 lb. Sugar 43.6 -2.3 $420.73 -$23.58

AVG. 48.3 +2.8 $458.70 +$16.78See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Enhance $26.00/gal. NACHURS N-Rage $7.20/gal. NACHURS playmaKer (2-6-16) $4.95/gal. MAX-IN Ultra Manganese $30.92/gal. Sugar $0.66/lb. Versa Max AC $21.50/gal. Individual results may vary.

FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDY

FOLIAR RETURN ON INVESTMENT 3-YEAR SUMMARY

$22.13

$11.51

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3 Year SummaryFoliar Return on Investment

MAX-IN Ultra Manganese Enhance Sugar NACHURS N-Rage


QUESTIONS OR IDEAS FOR STUDIES? Contact your area PFR lead or agronomists.

Jared ChesterPFR Operator740.637.7578

Alex Johnson OH Field Agronomist

937.423.0005

Mike HannewaldPrecision Farming


Sarah ButterfieldPrecision Farming


Matt KarhoffPrecision Farming


Ohio PFR London

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CORN TABLE OF CONTENTS

300 Bushel Attempt - Corn After Soybeans .............................................................. 194300 Bushel Attempt - Corn After Corn ...................................................................... 195Planting Date .......................................................................................................... 196Replant .................................................................................................................. 197Flo-Rite® Seed Firmer .............................................................................................. 198Closing Wheel ......................................................................................................... 199Seed Treatment - Escalate™ vs. Industry Standard vs. Untreated ................................ 200Starter Fertilizer ...................................................................................................... 201Starter Additive - Start Right ................................................................................... 202Starter Additive - Sugar .......................................................................................... 203Nitrogen Timing ...................................................................................................... 205Nitrogen Rate - Corn After Soybeans ....................................................................... 206Nitrogen Rate - Corn After Corn ............................................................................... 207Nitrogen Sealer ....................................................................................................... 208Sidedress Placement - 7.5 in. vs. 15 in. ................................................................... 209Fungicide - In-Furrow .............................................................................................. 210Fungicide Timing ..................................................................................................... 211Insecticide - In-Furrow ........................................................................................... 212Insecticide & Trait .................................................................................................... 213Foliar Product - Micronutrient .................................................................................. 214Soil Amendment - Incite™ ........................................................................................ 215Corn After Cover Crop Nitrogen Rate ....................................................................... 216Tile Spacing ........................................................................................................... 217


100 Bushel Attempt ................................................................................................ 219Seed Treatment - Escalate vs. Untreated .................................................................. 220Seed Treatment - ILeVO® ......................................................................................... 222Planting Date .......................................................................................................... 223Fungicide - In-Furrow ............................................................................................. 224Fungicide & Insecticide - Foliar ................................................................................ 225Timing, Depth & Population ..................................................................................... 226Foliar Product - Versa Max™ ..................................................................................... 227Foliar Product - Plant Growth Regulator ................................................................... 228Foliar Product - Sugar ............................................................................................. 229



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“Farming is a constant learning process. I think by the time I figure it all out, I’ll be too old to farm.”

-Rick CliftonOhio Farmer

300 BUSHEL ATTEMPTCORN AFTER SOYBEANS


STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/8/2015



Row Width 30 in.



HerbicidesPost: 3 qt. Lexar®,

1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®



BRANDTEST

WEIGHT†PERCENT

MOISTURE BU./A.†

6076SX 57.6 15.5 226.7EX 1432 (6165 genetics)* 58.9 16.2 215.46158AM™* 58.8 15.5 215.25828AM™* 57.9 15.6 209.95939AM™* 58.1 15.3 208.26542A4** 56.6 16.8 207.26365AM™* 57.2 16.0 205.46347VR 59.4 16.1 197.2


300 BUSHEL RECIPE

Planting 20 gal. 18-18-0 2x216 oz. Start Right + 5.2 oz. Headline® In-Furrow


Foliar 1 qt. Versa Max™ AC + 6 oz. Boron Plus® @ V810 oz. Headline AMP® @ VT

SUMMARYThe OH PFR site received only 1.8 in. of rain during August. Dry weather during grain fill capped the yield potential in this plot. Couple that with nitrogen loss from the 10.35 in. of rain in June and we now have a recipe that held yields well below the 300 bushel goal.

Rick Clifton participated in the Journey to 300 yield challenge this year with positive results. To watch how his growing season progressed, visit http://bit.ly/Journeyto300Bu



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300 BUSHEL ATTEMPTCORN AFTER CORN


STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/8/2015



Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides Post: 3 qt. Lexar®, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®



BRANDTEST

WEIGHT†PERCENT

MOISTURE BU./A.†

EX 1432 (6165 genetics)* 60.1 13.9 225.06348A3 59.0 14.1 214.86158AM™* 58.7 13.3 203.56365AM™* 58.6 14.5 193.76347VR 59.6 13.9 191.85939AM™* 60.3 13.5 188.85828AM™* 58.6 12.7 184.36076SX 59.3 13.9 183.26542A4** 59.0 14.0 175.35832A3** 58.9 12.6 165.0


300 BUSHEL RECIPE

Planting 20 gal. 18-18-0 2x216 oz. Start Right + 5.2 oz. Headline® In-Furrow


Foliar 1 qt. Versa Max™ AC + 6 oz. Boron Plus® @ V810 oz. Headline AMP® @ VT

OBSERVATIONThe OH PFR site received only 1.8 in. of rain during August. Dry weather during grain fill capped the yield potential in this plot. Couple that with nitrogen loss from the 10.35 in. of rain in June and we now have a recipe that held yields well below the 300 bushel goal.



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PLANTING DATE STUDY


SUMMARYThe three-year OH PFR planting date study illustrates that the April 16 to April 30 planting window represents the highest average yield of the trials. This coincides exactly with the KY PFR site’s 11-year data.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various


Row Width 30 in.



HerbicidesPost: 3 qt. Lexar®,

1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®



PLANTINGDATE BRAND

HARVEST POPULATION


April 185385A3 27,250 15.8 206.76272AM-R™* 28,750 16.4 207.2

AVG. 28,000 16.1 207.0

April 245385A3 28,000 15.3 203.46272AM-R™* 28,000 15.7 202.9

AVG. 28,000 15.5 203.2

May 45385A3 26,000 16.2 171.76272AM-R™* 27,500 16.5 189.0

AVG. 26,750 16.4 180.4

May 185385A3 28,000 16.8 172.56272AM-R™* 28,750 17.1 175.8

AVG. 28,375 17.0 174.2

June 35385A3 27,000 23.2 117.16272AM-R™* 25,000 20.2 116.0


PLANTING DATE YIELD DATA 3-YEAR SUMMARY

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REPLANT STUDY

PURPOSE To evaluate corn stands and determine whether or not replant is a profitable decision, especially as the season progresses. This study evaluates the yield performance of corn planted at 20,000 seeds/A. with random spacing versus a more uniform 34,000 seeds/A., both at various planting dates.

SUMMARYThe data in the table and the three-year graph illustrate a very simple concept. If stand is lost (thinned down to 20,000 seeds/A.) and replant is possible during what is considered an early to normal planting date, then replant is the correct decision. Data from the OH PFR site would suggest replanting between April through the third week of May for the best chance at a positive return. Replanting after late May decreases your odds of success. OH PFR data suggests that a 20,000 final stand will yield as much or more than a full stand replanted from the third week of May and later.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various

Population Various

Row Width 30 in.





Brand Tested 5385A3 & 6272AM-R™*


TREATMENTSPLANTED


DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

April 18 20,000 161.4 -- $648.83 --May 4 (Replanted) 34,000 180.4 19.0 $700.21 +$51.38April 24 20,000 166.1 -- $667.72 --May 18 (Replanted) 34,000 174.2 8.1 $675.28 +$7.56May 4 20,000 154.8 -- $622.30 --May 18 (Replanted) 34,000 174.2 19.4 $675.28 +$52.98May 18 20,000 146.3 -- $588.13 --June 3 (Replanted) 34,000 116.6 -29.7 $443.73 -$144.40




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STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/29/2015

Harvested 10/1/2015


Row Width 30 in.








TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Control: No Seed Firmer 30,750 -- 162.3 --Flo-Rite® Seed Firmer 30,000 -750 166.8 +4.5

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Flo-Rite® is a registered trademark of Flo-Rite, Inc. Individual results may vary.


One cause of uneven emergence is inadequate seed-to-soil contact. Why is uniform emergence so important?• Emergence delays, meaning scattered emergence timing spread throughout

a field, of approximately 10 days can reduce yield 6 percent to 9 percent• Emergence delays of 21 days reduces yield 10 percent to 22 percent when

compared to an even emerging stand of cornWhy? Later emerging plants simply cannot compete with their older neighbors for sunlight and water resources, thus producing smaller, lower yielding ears.

Carter, Paul, and Emerson Nafziger. 1989. Uneven Emergence in Corn. NCR-344. Nafziger, E.D., P.R. Carter, and E.E. Graham. 1991. Response Of Corn To Uneven Emergence. Crop Sci. 31:811-815.



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CLOSING WHEEL STUDY


RECOMMENDATION“On May 5, 2015 this plot received 1.2 in. of rain. We no-till planted this plot on May 7, 2015 into tough conditions, simulating what many farmers are often forced to face in no-till environments. We had some compaction issues and did notice distinct differences in emergence and rate of growth with the various closing wheels. The control (2 solid rubber closing wheels) was shorter throughout the season and at harvest. The combination of two Yetter Spikes with drag chains looked the best coming out of the ground. For the farmers that I work with, I typically recommend that system in no-till situations. The Dawn Gaugetine and Curvetine™ setups are very versatile for varying tillage systems. I typically recommend those to farmers who use both tillage systems.”

Alex JohnsonField Agronomist

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/7/2015



Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn








BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Control: 2 Solid Rubbers 30,389 -- 127.5 --1 Dawn Gaugetine & 1 Solid 31,778 +1,389 146.0 +18.51 Dawn Curvetine™ & 1 Solid 31,055 +666 144.2 +16.72 Yetter Spikes with Drag Chain 31,000 +611 143.3 +15.82 Copperhead Ag Furrow Cruisers® 31,167 +778 139.5 +12.02 Pro-Stitches 30,833 +444 137.6 +10.11 Yetter Spike & 1 Solid 31,500 +1,111 135.9 +8.42 Dawn Curvetines 29,778 -611 129.4 +1.91 Cast Iron & 1 Solid 30,722 +333 129.0 +1.5

AVG. 30,914 +590 136.9 +10.6See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

CLOSING WHEEL YIELD DATA 2-YEAR SUMMARY

149.9 156.7 149.2 152.8

127.5 143.3 135.9 129.4

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2 Year Summary Closing Wheel Yield Data

2014 2015

+3.9 Bu./A. over Control

+2.4 Bu./A. over Control

2-Year Highest Yielding Closing Wheels:

2 Yetter Spikes with Drag Chain



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STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/18/2015



Row Width 30 in.





PURPOSETo evaluate the population and yield differences between Beck’s Escalate™ yield enhancement system on corn compared to both the industry standard treatment systems and an untreated control.


SUMMARYIn this head-to-head comparison of Escalate vs. industry standard vs. untreated, Escalate proved once again to be more than a seed treatment. Escalate is a yield enhancement system. The proprietary mix of yield enhancing products provided Escalate with a 35 Bu./A. advantage over untreated and still edged out the industry standard by 2.4 Bu./A. Escalate comes standard on all Beck’s seed at no additional charge.




BU./A. DIFFERENCE

5385A3Untreated 22,500 -- 150.9 --Escalate™ 29,167 +6,667 191.5 +40.6Industry Standard 29,833 +7,333 189.3 +38.4

5832A3**

Untreated 24,334 -- 164.9 --Escalate 30,084 +5,750 194.3 +29.4Industry Standard 29,917 +5,583 191.6 +26.7

2-Hybrid Summary

Untreated 23,417 -- 157.9 --Escalate 29,625 +6,208 192.9 +35.0Industry Standard 29,875 +6,458 190.5 +32.6

AVG. 27,639 +6,333 180.4 +33.8See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

Escalate +2.4 Bu./A. Advantage Over Industry Standard



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STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/4/2015



Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn







SUMMARYIn this in-furrow fertilizer study, the addition of USA 500™ to the 6-24-6 clearly demonstrated an advantage against all competitive treatments. USA 500 contains five key additives which includes 1 qt. EDTA zinc, 8 oz. of P Max™ for phosphorus (P) tie-up protection in the soil, 2 oz. of growth stimulator, 6 oz. of fulvic acid for nutrient efficiency, and 5% nitrogen by weight. The plot as a whole provided a positive yield response averaging 6 Bu./A., but a -$2.81/A. return on investment (ROI). USA 500 added 14.3 Bu./A. and an ROI of $37.95/A.!


IN-FURROW TREATMENTS BU./A.† BU./A. DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: No Starter Fertilizer 168.2 -- $676.16 --2.5 gal. 6-24-6 + 1 qt. USA 500™ 182.5 +14.3 $714.11 +$37.952.5 gal. 6-24-6 174.0 +5.8 $688.63 +$12.472.5 gal. 10-34-0 171.5 +3.3 $679.85 +$3.695 gal. N-tro™ 175.8 +7.6 $672.97 -$3.192.5 gal. 6-18-6 PPRS™ 170.1 +1.9 $669.07 -$7.095 gal. Rhyzo-Link™ (9-15-3) 172.7 +4.5 $655.00 -$21.165 gal. RiseR® 172.6 +4.4 $633.85 -$42.31

AVG. 173.4 +6.0 $673.71 -$2.81See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. 10-34-0 $3.83/gal. 6-24-6 $4.34/gal. RiseR $12.00/gal. USA 500 $34.77/gal. N-tro $6.75/gal. Rhyzo-Link (9-15-3) $7.85/gal. 6-18-6 PPRS $5.89/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.


Every spring, agronomists receive phone calls from farmers with concerns about their corn plants turning purple. They usually think they have P deficiency but many times a lack of P is not the culprit. Anthocyanin, the pigment responsible for purpling, builds up in the leaves after a prolonged period of cool weather or other stresses. In most cases, after returning to more favorable growing conditions, the purpling disappears and is not considered a yield limiting factor.



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2X2 TREATMENTS BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: Starter 166.2 -- $668.12 --Starter + 1 qt. Start Right 166.1 -0.1 $657.22 -$10.90

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Start Right $42.00/gal. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

PURPOSETo determine the yield and profitability of Start Right as an additive to our starter fertilizer program.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/2/2015

Harvested 10/1/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn




Starter 20 gal. 18-18-0 2x2


SUMMARYIn this study we added 1 qt./A. of Start Right to the 18-18-0 2x2 row starter product we used. Although we have seen very consistent positive results for Start Right at other PFR sites over multiple years, we received no yield gain nor return on investment from the use of this product in 2015.



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STARTER ADDITIVE STUDYSUGAR

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/18/2015



Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn




Starter 20 gal. 18-18-0 2x2

Brand Tested EX 2542

PURPOSETo determine if applying sugar in-furrow on corn increases yield and profitability.

OBSERVATIONFoliar applied sugar has been tested by PFR and universities for several years. Some universities have noted plant health improvements but, for the most part, no significant yield gains. We decided to test a different application method for sugar and applied it in-furrow through a Flo-Rite® seed firmer. Although we saw no visual differences, we did see an amazing +10.3 Bu./A. yield response and a $38.77/A. return on investment by applying 4 lb./A. of sugar in-furrow. We will continue to evaluate this practice in an effort to acquire multi-year data to see if these results remain positive over time.



BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control 169.6 -- $681.79 --4 lb. Sugar 179.9 +10.3 $720.56 +$38.77

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Sugar $0.66/lb. Individual results may vary.


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“We used a growth regulator on the seed before we planted it and it seems to have worked really well as you can see by the roots of the treated and the untreated. I think this may be something, down the road, that’s going to work very well.” -Rick Clifton

Rick used XL 6158AM™* brand in his plot. He started with a dry fertilizer application of phosphorous and potassium, based upon soil type. A growth regulator was applied to the seed prior to planting, followed by a row starter. When comparing roots between treated and untreated with a standard seed treatment, the girth, root mass, and overall height were better with the growth regulator and will be a valuable asset when it comes to achieving high yields.

RICK’S AGRONOMIC PLANPre-plant

y 50 lb. 18-46-0 + 100 lb. MicroEssentials® SZ™

y 20 gal. of 28% with pre-emerge herbicides (60 units of N)At Planting

y 5 gal. of 10-34-0 In-furrow + 1 qt. Start Right + 1 qt. Accomplish® LM

Sidedressy Sidedressed 60 gal. of 28% (180 units of N) + Agrotain® Plusy 2 oz. Stratego® YLD @ V5y 2 qt. Black Label® Zn @ V10y 10.5 oz. Headline AMP® @ VT

(Total units of nitrogen (N) for the plot was approximately 275 lb./A. The control had a total of 215 lb./A. of N.)

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BIOTECH ERA

Annual yield gains not only from genetic advancements, but also due to improvements and advancements in agronomic practices.

JOURNEY TO 300 — RICK CLIFTON



OHIO


PURPOSE To evaluate various nitrogen (N) application timings and their affect on N use efficiency, N loss, and yield. Each treatment in this study received a total of 180 lb./A. of N.

RECOMMENDATION“The data from this year’s timing study deviated from the norm. Multi-year N timing data suggests that split applications yield the greatest returns. This spring much of the N applied early was lost to leaching and denitrification. Therefore, the entries with the most lb./A. of N applied as late as possible resulted in the greatest yields and returns. Looking at long-term data in decision making is still recommended for planning purposes and being willing to adapt to meet the needs of the crop in season is critical.”


STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/2/2015

Harvested 10/1/2015


Row Width 30 in.



HerbicidesPost: 3 qt. Lexar®, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®





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Control: 180 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated 149.8 -- $497.80 --180 lb. Sidedress @ V6 191.7 +41.9 $666.23 +$168.43180 lb. Sidedress @ V3 191.4 +41.6 $665.03 +$167.2330 lb. 2x2 + 150 lb. Sidedress @ V3 187.7 +37.9 $650.15 +$152.3590 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 90 lb. Sidedress @ V4 187.4 +37.6 $648.95 +$151.1530 lb. 2x2 +150 lb. Sidedress @ V6 178.8 +29.0 $614.38 +$116.5860 lb. 2x2 +120 lb. Sidedress @ V6 177.8 +28.0 $610.36 +$112.56180 lb. Anhydrous Ammonia Pre-plant Incorporated 170.9 +21.1 $606.02 +$108.22120 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 60 lb. 360 Y-DROP™ @ V14 166.1 +16.3 $563.32 +$65.52

AVG. 178.0 +31.7 $613.58 +$130.26See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Anhydrous Ammonia $0.45/lb. UAN $0.58/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



OHIO


PURPOSE To determine the economic optimum nitrogen rate (EONR), which is the rate of nitrogen that maximizes profitability. Each entry, with the exception of the 0 lb. rate, received 15 gallons of 28% UAN as a 2x2 application at planting. This was followed by a sidedress application of 28% UAN at the V4 growth stage, meeting the total amount of nitrogen (N) for each treatment.

OBSERVATION“The EONR at OH PFR over the past three years has been close to 190 lb./A. for corn after soybeans. It wasn’t surprising to see that rate increase this year after having over 10 in. of rain in June. What was surprising is that it only increased 10 lb./A. We saw a significant change in the corn after corn plot, but not in this plot. Most farmers that I work with across the state experienced yield increases by applying additional N this year.”


STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/24/2015

Harvested 10/1/2015


Row Width 30 in.



HerbicidesPost: 3 qt. Lexar®, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®





BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NITROGEN COST/A.

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Control: 0 30.3 -- $0.00 $121.81 --100 132.1 +101.8 $58.00 $473.04 +$351.23125 142.3 +112.0 $72.50 $499.55 +$377.74150 162.4 +132.1 $87.00 $565.85 +$444.04175 168.9 +138.6 $101.50 $577.48 +$455.67200 178.6 +148.3 $116.00 $601.97 +$480.16225 181.4 +151.1 $130.50 $598.73 +$476.92




Estimated Net Net NetN Rate Yield Return Return Return

100 167.38 $622.87 $612.87 $602.87101 167.94 $624.62 $614.52 $604.42102 168.50 $626.36 $616.16 $605.96103 169.05 $628.08 $617.78 $607.48104 169.60 $629.77 $619.37 $608.97105 170.14 $631.45 $620.95 $610.45106 170.68 $633.12 $622.52 $611.92107 171.21 $634.76 $624.06 $613.36108 171.74 $636.39 $625.59 $614.79109 172.26 $637.99 $627.09 $616.19110 172.78 $639.58 $628.58 $617.58111 173.30 $641.15 $630.05 $618.95112 173.81 $642.70 $631.50 $620.30113 174.31 $644.23 $632.93 $621.63114 174.81 $645.75 $634.35 $622.95115 175.31 $647.24 $635.74 $624.24116 175.80 $648.72 $637.12 $625.52117 176.29 $650.18 $638.48 $626.78118 176.77 $651.62 $639.82 $628.02119 177.25 $653.04 $641.14 $629.24120 177.72 $654.44 $642.44 $630.44121 178.19 $655.83 $643.73 $631.63122 178.66 $657.19 $644.99 $632.79123 179.11 $658.54 $646.24 $633.94124 179.57 $659.87 $647.47 $635.07125 180.02 $661.18 $648.68 $636.18126 180.47 $662.47 $649.87 $637.27127 180.91 $663.75 $651.05 $638.35 185 190 196128 181.34 $665.00 $652.20 $639.40129 181.78 $666.24 $653.34 $640.44130 182.20 $667.46 $654.46 $641.46131 182.63 $668.66 $655.56 $642.46132 183.04 $669.84 $656.64 $643.44133 183.46 $671.00 $657.70 $644.40134 183.87 $672.14 $658.74 $645.34135 184.27 $673.27 $659.77 $646.27136 184.67 $674.38 $660.78 $647.18137 185.07 $675.47 $661.77 $648.07138 185.46 $676.54 $662.74 $648.94139 185.84 $677.59 $663.69 $649.79140 186.22 $678.62 $664.62 $650.62141 186.60 $679.64 $665.54 $651.44142 186.97 $680.63 $666.43 $652.23143 187.34 $681.61 $667.31 $653.01

$620.00

$640.00

$660.00

$680.00

$700.00

$720.00

175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225

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Pounds of Nitrogen


$0.50/lb. N. $0.60/lb. N. $0.70/lb. N.

196

185

190



OHIO


PURPOSE To determine the economic optimum nitrogen rate (EONR), which is the rate of nitrogen that maximizes profitability. Each entry, with the exception of the 0 lb. rate, received 15 gallons of 28% UAN as a 2x2 application at planting. This was followed by a sidedress application of 28% UAN at the V4 growth stage, meeting the total amount of nitrogen (N) for each treatment.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/24/2015

Harvested 10/1/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides Post: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX® , 3 qt. Lexar®



OBSERVATION“This data backs up recommendations I made to farmers this year. Applying more N late in the season added yield due to the N loss we experienced earlier in the year. Because 250 lb./A. of N was the highest test rate in this plot, I’m curious to know how high the EONR might have been if we had went higher than the 250 lb./A. rate.”




BU./A. DIFFERENCE

NITROGEN COST/A.

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Control: 0 47.5 -- $0.00 $190.95 --125 164.1 +116.6 $72.50 $587.18 +$396.23150 173.2 +125.7 $87.00 $609.26 +$418.31175 176.4 +128.9 $101.50 $607.63 +$416.68200 175.8 +128.3 $116.00 $590.72 +$399.77225 182.4 +134.9 $130.50 $602.75 +$411.80250 190.5 +143.0 $145.00 $620.81 +$429.86


0 47.5 $190.95 $0.00125 164.1 $587.18 $396.23150 173.2 $609.26 $418.31175 176.4 $607.63 $416.68200 175.8 $590.72 $399.77225 182.4 $602.75 $411.80250 190.5 $620.81 $429.86

2015 EONR

$450.00

$475.00

$500.00

$525.00

$550.00

$575.00

$600.00

$625.00

$650.00

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Pounds of Nitrogen

2015 CAC Economic Optimum Nitrogen Rate

125 150 175 200 225 250

2015 ECONOMIC OPTIMUM NITROGEN RATE



OHIO

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/24/2015

Harvested 10/9/2015


Row Width 30 in.






OBSERVATION“Nitrogen sealers protect N from volatilization by helping to ensure optimum incorporation is achieved. It’s a simple fix to better manage our N input more efficiently.”


NITROGEN SEALER STUDY

PURPOSETo evaluate the use of nitrogen (N) sealers when sidedressing corn and their affect on yield and profitability.



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Control: No Sealers 186.9 -- $751.34 --Nitrogen Sealers 194.7 +7.8 $782.69 +$31.35

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



OHIO

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/24/2015

Harvested 10/9/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn





OBSERVATIONWith the nitrogen (N) loss we experienced this year, it didn’t surprise us to see a 4.3 Bu./A. yield advantage to sidedressing UAN 7.5 in. from the row as opposed to the middle of the row. Although it’s not a practice commonly utilized on farms, we set out to see if it is worth consideration. We believe we achieved a yield advantage simply from having the N closer to the plant and available for uptake sooner.

SIDEDRESS PLACEMENT STUDY7.5 IN. VS. 15 IN.

PURPOSETo compare two different UAN sidedress spacings and how they affect yield and profitability.


PLACEMENTPERCENT


DIFFERENCE

Control: Center of row 14.2 182.3 --7.5 in. from row 14.1 186.6 +4.3

†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



OHIO


PURPOSETo evaluate the difference in yield and profitability between Evito® SC and Headline® EC as in-furrow corn fungicide treatments.

OBSERVATIONThe month of June brought rainfall in excess of 10 in., so the addition of Headline EC in-furrow proved to be beneficial. It provided a 5.2 Bu./A. yield advantage over the control and a $3.47/A. return on investment. Long periods of saturated soils increased the likelihood of seedling blights, which contributed to this advantage with Headline EC.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/14/2015



Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn







BU./A. DIFFERENCE

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Control: No Fungicide 140.1 -- $563.20 --5.2 oz. Headline® EC 145.3 +5.2 $566.67 +$3.472 oz. Evito® SC 139.5 -0.6 $546.29 -$16.91

AVG. 141.6 +2.3 $558.72 -$6.72See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Evito SC $928.00/gal. Headline EC $429.33/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



OHIO

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/12/2015



Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn



Insecticides 4 lb. Force® 3G, Escalate™


PURPOSE To compare various fungicide products and application timings on three different hybrids. This study was done in an attempt to determine the system that provided the greatest return on investment (ROI).

OBSERVATION“Without a doubt, Headline AMP® at the VT growth stage dominated this trial. It had the highest ROI across all three hybrids and averaged a $29.17/A. ROI! Foliar disease levels in this plot at OH PFR were low compared to some parts of Ohio.”




DIFFERENCETREATMENT

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5828AM™*

Control: No Fungicide 172.1 -- $0.00 $691.84 --4 oz. Priaxor® @ V5 170.8 -1.3 $17.15 $669.47 -$22.374 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP® @ VT 176.3 +4.2 $37.16 $671.57 -$20.2710 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 175.4 +3.3 $20.01 $685.10 -$6.7410 oz. Headline AMP @ VT + 5 oz. Fortix® @ V5 173.6 +1.5 $37.45 $660.42 -$31.425 oz. Fortix @ V5 172.2 +0.1 $17.44 $674.80 -$17.04

6365AM™*

Control: No Fungicide 169.6 -- $0.00 $681.79 --4 oz. Priaxor @ V5 165.0 -4.6 $17.15 $646.15 -$35.644 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 177.5 +7.9 $37.16 $676.39 -$5.4010 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 183.1 +13.5 $20.01 $716.05 +$34.2610 oz. Headline AMP @ VT + 5 oz. Fortix @ V5 182.3 +12.7 $37.45 $695.40 +$13.615 oz. Fortix @ V5 171.7 +2.1 $17.44 $672.79 -$9.00

5832A3**

Control: No Fungicide 149.8 -- $0.00 $602.20 --4 oz. Priaxor @ V5 153.7 +3.9 $17.15 $600.72 -$1.484 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 164.7 +14.9 $37.16 $624.93 +$22.7310 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 169.7 +19.9 $20.01 $662.18 +$59.9810 oz. Headline AMP @ VT + 5 oz. Fortix @ V5 169.9 +20.1 $37.45 $645.55 +$43.355 oz. Fortix @ V5 166.2 +16.4 $17.44 $650.68 +$48.48

3-Hybrid Summary

Control: No Fungicide 163.8 -- $0.00 $658.61 --4 oz. Priaxor @ V5 163.2 -0.6 $17.15 $638.78 -$19.834 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 172.8 +9.0 $37.16 $657.63 -$0.9810 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 176.1 +12.3 $20.01 $687.78 +$29.1710 oz. Headline AMP @ VT + 5 oz. Fortix @ V5 175.3 +11.5 $37.45 $667.12 +$8.515 oz. Fortix @ V5 170.0 +6.2 $17.44 $666.09 +$7.48

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Headline AMP $256.18/gal. Priaxor $548.82/gal. Fortix $446.53/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



OHIO

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/18/2015



Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn





Why would the addition of an in-furrow insecticide increase yield?Sometimes we do see yield increases with the addition of in-furrow insecticide. In-furrow insecticide provides another level of protection that may be needed under high insect pressure. Healthy plants with even emergence and growth from the VE to V6 growth stage (end of stand establishment) creates the foundation for strong yield potential.

INSECTICIDE STUDY IN-FURROW

PURPOSETo evaluate the difference in yield and profitability between Proaxis™ and XPEDIENT® FC™ when used as corn insecticide treatments placed in-furrow with Flo-Rite® seed firmers.



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Control: No Insecticide 180.3 -- $724.81 --3 oz. XPEDIENT® FC™ 187.3 +7.0 $744.75 +$19.943.2 oz. Proaxis™ 184.4 +4.1 $736.34 +$11.53

AVG. 184.0 +5.6 $735.30 +$15.74See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Proaxis $198.00/gal. XPEDIENT FC $350.00/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.


Black Cutworm Seed Corn Maggot White Grub Wireworm



OHIO

PURPOSETo evaluate insect control, yield and profitability with Capture® LFR® insecticide applied in-furrow. Two different hybrids, one with below ground protection and one without, were evaluated.

INSECTICIDE & TRAIT STUDY

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/2/2015

Harvested 10/2/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn




OBSERVATION“As I scouted this plot throughout the year, as well as many farmers’ fields, I did not notice any rootworm pressure, little to no wireworm, seed corn maggot, or white grub activity. It’s my opinion that because of this, we did not see an economic benefit to using Capture LFR or Force® 3G this year.”




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5552EZ**

Control 160.1 -- $515.48 --3.4 oz. Capture® LFR® 159.3 -0.8 $504.36 -$11.124.4 lb. Force® 3G 163.3 +3.2 $501.91 -$13.57

AVG. 160.9 +1.2 $507.25 -$12.35

5552GT**

Control 174.8 -- $603.62 --3.4 oz. Capture LFR 173.7 -1.1 $591.28 -$12.344.4 lb. Force 3G 176.1 +1.3 $582.40 -$21.22

AVG. 174.9 +0.1 $592.43 -$16.78See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Force 3G $6.01/lb. Capture LFR $297.81/gal. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



OHIO

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/12/2015



Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn




Brand Tested 6347VR

OBSERVATIONThis study provided large yield increases for foliar fertilizer products. In PFR, we have seen consistency in performance with Versa Max™ Corn, Versa Max™ AC, and MAX-IN® Ultra ZMB®. The levels of yield increases realized in this study were most likely due to saturated soil causing anaerobic soil conditions with little soil nutrient availability.

FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDY MICRONUTRIENT

PURPOSETo evaluate various plant micronutrient products, applied at the V5 growth stage, to determine their affect on yield and profitability.



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Control: No Micronutrients 173.3 -- $696.67 --1 qt. Versa Max™ Corn 191.4 +18.1 $764.17 +$67.501 qt. MAX-IN® Ultra ZMB® 184.3 +11.0 $733.97 +$37.301 qt. Versa Max™ AC 178.7 +5.4 $712.99 +$16.321 qt. Sulfur Plus™ 177.4 +4.1 $708.48 +$11.811 qt. Sulfur Plus + 2 gal. Sable® 179.5 +6.2 $699.44 +$2.771 gal. NutriMaxx™ Gold 177.1 +3.8 $694.44 -$2.231 qt. Versa Max AC + 1 qt. Sulfur Plus 174.0 +0.7 $689.43 -$7.241 qt. Versa Max AC + 1 qt. Sulfur Plus + 2 gal. Sable 174.0 +0.7 $671.95 -$24.72

AVG. 178.9 +6.3 $707.95 +$12.69See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Versa Max Corn $21.02/gal. MAX-IN Ultra ZMB $27.67/gal. Versa Max AC $21.50/gal. Sulfur Plus $18.69/gal. NutriMaxx Gold $17.50/gal. Sable $8.74/gal. Individual results may vary.

Although foliar feeding is impractical for delivering N, P and K, delivering micronutrients makes it a viable option.Advantage? When applied directly to the leaves, micronutrients are not fixated by the soil and held in an unavailable state. They are absorbed quickly and become available to the plant. Disadvantage? When corn plants are small, a majority of the product ends up applied to the soil, not the plant.




OHIO

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/12/2015



Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn




Brand Tested 5385A3

SUMMARYIncite is a fertilizer based product that is marketed to improve nutrient availability, protect soil microorganisms, and reduce plant stress. All application timings delivered positive yield benefits averaging 4.4 Bu./A. for all treatments. Only the application of Incite at the V4 growth stage posted a positive return on investment. This is the first year testing this product at OH PFR.

SOIL AMENDMENT STUDY INCITE™

PURPOSETo compare different timing applications of Incite to determine how well the product improves nutrient availability and aids in plant growth, resulting in yield and profitability.



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Control 187.3 -- $752.95 --16 oz. Incite™ Pre-plant 190.1 +2.8 $750.12 -$2.8316 oz. Incite @ V4 191.8 +4.5 $756.96 +$4.0116 oz. Incite Pre-plant + 16 oz. Incite @ V4 193.1 +5.8 $748.10 -$4.85

AVG. 190.6 +4.4 $752.03 -$1.22See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Incite $112.64/gal. Individual results may vary.



OHIO

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/22/2015



Row Width 30 in.






PURPOSETo determine the yield and profitability of different cover crops and their ability to scavenge and hold nitrogen (N) for the following corn crop.

CORN AFTER COVER CROP NITROGEN RATE STUDY

OBSERVATION“For the second year in a row, Beck’s Corn Champion Mix, Beck’s Annual Ryegrass, and Beck’s Oat/Radish Mix ahead of corn produced positive yield results versus the control. Taking a look at the data we see when the N rate was cut to 135 lb./A. all of the corn planted into cover crops yielded substantially better than the control with 180 lb./A. This was more than likely due to the later planting date which allowed the cover crops to grow longer in the spring before termination. This study demonstrates the positive effects of planting cover crops and their ability to scavenge and produce N.”

Ryan MooreForage and Cover Crop Manager


POUNDS OF NITROGEN COVER CROP BU./A.†

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Control: No Cover Crop 129.0 -- $414.18 --12 lb. Beck's Annual Ryegrass 158.8 +29.8 $525.58 +$111.435 lb. Beck's Oat Radish Mix 150.4 +21.4 $478.16 +$63.9816 lb. Beck's Corn Champion Mix 140.6 +11.6 $436.97 +$22.79

AVG. 144.7 +20.9 $463.72 +$66.06

135

12 lb. Beck’s Annual Ryegrass 159.3 +30.3 $553.69 +$139.5135 lb. Beck’s Oat Radish Mix 145.2 +16.2 $483.35 +$69.1716 lb. Beck’s Corn Champion Mix 134.9 +5.9 $440.16 +$25.98

AVG. 146.5 +17.5 $492.40 +$78.22See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Beck’s Annual Ryegrass $0.70/lb. Beck’s Corn Champion Mix $1.49/lb. UAN $0.58/lb. Beck’s Oat Radish Mix $0.63/lb. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

2014 RAINFALL DATA

September 0.91 in.

October 1.77 in.

November 0.74 in.



OHIO

SUMMARYIn this first year study, we received substantial yield increases when the tile spacing was narrower than our 40 ft. control. Based on this year’s results, we have estimated how many years it will take to pay for the extra cost of narrower tile spacings. The 7.5, 20 and 30 ft. spacings will all require multiple years to pay for themselves. However, if the 50 ft. tile spacing continues to show negative yield results, compared to 40 ft., it will actually start to show a negative return on investment (ROI) in approximately seven years. Keep in mind this is one-year data and our estimations will become more accurate as we collect multi-year data.

TILE SPACING STUDY

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/12/2015



Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn



Insecticides 4 lb. Force® 3G, Escalate™

Brand Tested 5832A3** & 6365AM™*

PURPOSETo determine how many years it takes to pay for various tile spacings compared to the control (40 ft.).


BRAND TILE SPACING (FT.) BU./A.†BU./A.

DIFFERENCETILE

COST/A.ADDITIONAL TILE COST/A.

BALANCE TO PAY OFF

2-Hybrid Summary

7.5 176.0 +14.3 $4,842.00 +$3,942.00 -$3,884.5120 180.3 +18.6 $1,803.00 +$903.00 -$828.2330 178.7 +17.0 $1,202.00 +$302.00 -$233.66Control: 40 161.7 -- $900.00 -- --50 155.7 -6.0 $721.00 -$179.00 +$154.88

†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. 7.5 ft. tile spacing $4,842.00/A. 20 ft. tile spacing $1,803.00/A. 30 ft. tile spacing $1,202.00./A. 40 ft. tile spacing $900.00/A. 50 ft. tile spacing $721.00/A. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

Adequate soil oxygen increases respiration, which is a process involved in corn seedling cell division. Mineral and nutrient uptake and water movement in roots also is improved with adequate soil oxygen. This improves plant growth and productivity. Adequate drainage helps to create a well-oxygenated soil environment and increases the drying rate of saturated soils. Research has shown that 80 percent of compaction is the result of the first pass across the field. Therefore, the first pass should be one in which soil conditions do not lend itself to compaction. The use of tile drainage allows for greater flexibility in making that first pass.


ESTIMATED RETURN ON INVESTMENT COMPARED TO 40 FT.

TILE SPACING (FT.) YEARS

7.5 69 Years Until Positive ROI20 12 Years Until Positive ROI30 4 Years Until Positive ROI50 7 Years Until Negative ROI

OHIO


I tell all of my customers that if they want to control resistant weeds like marestail, the way to do it is with the LibertyLink® system. I’ve never experienced yield drag and it’s the only way to get high yields while controlling weed resistance. I’ve planted LibertyLink soybeans for eight years and I can’t tell

you how happy I am with the results.Dug Radcliff, Circleville, Ohio

ALEX JOHNSON, CCA - FIELD AGRONOMIST/HERBICIDE SPECIALIST

Most farmers know that marestail is a problem weed in Ohio and is resistant to Roundup. But something most farmers are not aware of is that waterhemp is now creeping into the state. Waterhemp is not currently widespread in Ohio, but I am finding it in more places than I have seen in the past. This is exactly where we were five to seven years ago with marestail. You could find it in some fields, but not everywhere. Sometimes Roundup would kill it, and sometimes it wouldn’t. There are

new technologies coming such as Enlist™ and Roundup Ready® Xtend™ which will help us combat resistant weeds in soybeans, but they are not approved yet. Beck’s has the solution for Ohio farmers today. LibertyLink® soybeans sprayed with Liberty® herbicide is the most simple and cost effective way to control glyphosate resistant marestail, waterhemp, and Palmer amaranth in Ohio. It is approved and ready to use from Beck’s.

WEED RESISTANCE



OHIO


100 BUSHEL ATTEMPT

SUMMARYAlthough the weather was not conducive to reaching 100 Bu./A. this year at OH PFR, there are things to learn from this study. It is interesting to note a trend that we have seen in other PFR plots this year as it relates to nitrogen (N) applied to soybeans. In several of our studies, 30 lb./A. of pre-plant N provided extra yield and positive returns on investment. This 100 bushel attempt demonstrated similar results. The highest yielding treatment in the plot was achieved with the 100 Bushel Mix + 30 lb./A. UAN pre-plant incorporated. We will continue to evaluate N forms, rates, and timing on soybeans, in an effort to attain mult-year trends.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015

Harvested 10/8/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides Post: 32 oz. Liberty®, 2 oz. Zidua®, 6 oz. Clethodim


Brand Tested 366L4 & 394L4

ALL ENTRIES EXCEPT THE CONTROL & 100 BUSHEL MIX ALSO RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING:

4 oz. Priaxor® + 8 oz. Bio-Forge + 1 lb. Symbol™/Advance (1-20-15) + 1 qt. CaB’y + 1 qt. Brandt Smart Trio® (4-0-0) @ R5



DIFFERENCEBU./A. ADVANTAGE

100 BUSHEL MIX

Control 58.4 -- --100 Bushel Mix 62.5 +4.1 +4.1Control + Treatment 1 65.9 +7.5 --100 Bushel Mix + Treatment 1 67.1 +8.7 +1.2Control + Treatment 2 62.5 +4.1 --100 Bushel Mix + Treatment 2 64.2 +5.8 +1.7Control + Treatment 3 58.6 +0.2 --100 Bushel Mix + Treatment 3 60.8 +2.4 +2.2Control + Treatment 4 58.5 +0.1 --100 Bushel Mix + Treatment 4 58.0 -0.4 -0.5

AVG. 61.7 +3.6 +1.7See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. Individual results may vary.

CONTROL

Escalate™ Only

100 BUSHEL MIX

Poncho®/VOTiVO® + Optimize® + Bio-Forge® ST & 4 oz. Stratego® YLD + 6 oz. Hero® @ R3

TREATMENT 1

30 lb. UAN Pre-plant Incorporated

TREATMENT 2

60 lb. UAN Sidedress @ V5

TREATMENT 3

60 lb. UAN Sidedress @ R2 & 1 qt. Versa Max™ AC + 1 qt. CropKarb® Foliar @ R2

TREATMENT 4

1 qt. Versa Max AC + 6 oz. Boron Plus® @ R2



OHIO

PURPOSETo evaluate the yield differences between Beck’s Escalate™ yield enhancement system on multiple soybean varieties.


OBSERVATIONMultiple years of PFR research have demonstrated a 6.0 Bu./A. yield increase for Escalate vs. untreated. In this study, across eight varieties, Escalate averaged a 3.3 Bu./A. yield increase. Final stands were greatly reduced in this plot due to cool temperatures after planting. Visual differences in speed and uniformity of emergence were observed with the Escalate treatment. We will continue to evaluate Escalate and potential new components to ensure Escalate remains the industry-leading, yield enhancing soybean seed treatment.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/18/2015

Harvested 9/28/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn







BU./A. DIFF

298L4 Untreated 87,483 -- 11.2 47.1 --Escalate™ 82,764 -4,719 11.2 46.1 -1.0

313NL Untreated 99,825 -- 12.1 51.4 --Escalate 97,284 -2,541 11.9 57.4 +6.0

337L4 Untreated 92,928 -- 12.4 53.3 --Escalate 94,017 +1,089 12.3 56.2 +2.9

349L4 Untreated 95,106 -- 12.0 53.5 --Escalate 83,853 -11,253 11.9 55.4 +1.9


366L4 Untreated 94,017 -- 11.7 57.1 --Escalate 92,202 -1,815 11.8 55.5 -1.6



Treatment Summary

Untreated 89,434 -- 11.7 50.8 --Escalate 92,157 +2,723 11.8 54.1 +3.3

†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. Individual results may vary.

UntreatedEscalate

OHIO


DO HERBICIDES CREATE RESISTANCE OR MERELY REVEAL IT?

Recently I had the opportunity to attend a meeting to discuss weed resistance on a global level. One of the researchers shared that the common misconception is that herbicides create weed resistance. In reality, herbicide strategies only reveal resistance because the resistant populations already exist. They are simply blended into the non-resistant populations and may be currently controlled by an additional herbicide in your program.I found the science behind this philosophy extremely interesting and very convincing. In an effort to study resistance, researchers took weed seed from the world seed bank that had been sealed long before some of the compounds demonstrating resistance began being used. Testing with those populations, they were able to identify resistant weeds in the first generation!I was presented with two huge eye-openers during this meeting. The first was this concept of first-generation resistance. The second was the concept of building resistance by using a reduced rate of herbicide. I had

always understood the concept of using a low rate of primary herbicide. According to new research findings, reduced rates of herbicide not only reveals the resistant plants, but has also increased the population of resistant weeds. For example, conventional herbicide wisdom has said that if an ALS herbicide has some escapes, you can add a reduced rate of PPO to help clean them up. I am guilty of this process, as many others would be as well. By using a reduced rate of a secondary herbicide, we only revealed the resistant plants. As it turns out, we have been our own worst enemy in managing weed resistance. Going forward, let us not be guilty of what we’ve done in the past. We need to preserve the new soybean traits such as LibertyLink®, Enlist™, and Roundup® Xtend by not applying reduced rates of secondary herbicides to help clean up escapes.

Jim LoveHerbicide Specialist

Left: Palmer amaranth Above: Marestail Bottom: Waterhemp

Note the long petiole of Palmer amaranth, which is a distinguishing characteristic from waterhemp.

Photos provided by Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri.



OHIO

2015 SEED TREATMENT YIELD DATA 2-VARIETY SUMMARY



STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/1/2015 & 5/19/2015

Harvested 10/7/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides Post: 6 oz. Clethodim, 1 qt. Liberty®, 2 oz. Zidua®




EMERGED POPULATION


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Control: Escalate™ 117,612 -- 58.5 --Escalate + ILeVO® 118,701 +1,089 64.0 +5.5Poncho®/VOTiVO® + ILeVO 124,509 +6,897 58.3 -0.2

AVG. 120,274 +3,993 60.3 +2.7

419L4

Control: Escalate 115,071 -- 61.2 --Escalate + ILeVO 121,242 +6,171 59.3 -1.9Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO 127,050 +11,979 62.0 +0.8

AVG. 121,121 +9,075 60.8 -0.6

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Control: Escalate 118,338 -- 64.7 --Escalate + ILeVO 113,982 -4,356 64.8 +0.1Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO 125,598 +7,260 65.2 +0.5

AVG. 119,306 +1,452 64.9 +0.3

419L4

Control: Escalate 112,167 -- 68.1 --Escalate + ILeVO 116,160 +3,993 68.1 +0.0Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO 131,406 +19,239 70.4 +2.3


OBSERVATIONWe observed no visual SDS symptomology in this plot and yet still achieved positive yield gains with the use of ILeVO® seed treatment. Escalate™ + ILeVO outyielded Escalate alone by an average of 1.0 Bu./A. Poncho®/VOTiVO® + ILeVO also outyielded Escalate alone by an average of 0.9 Bu./A. We will continue to explore why ILeVO provides positive yield gains in the absence of SDS.

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Control: Escalate Escalate + ILeVO Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO

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OHIO

PLANTING DATE STUDY


RECOMMENDATION“Farmers striving to increase soybean yields can easily implement a practice to do just that by simply moving their planting date earlier. Early planting, in the month of April, provides soybeans with more time to produce additional nodes on the plant that can add to yield. This plot was extremely linear in its response to planting date, demonstrating that as planting dates got later, soybean yields went down. This is also consistent with our two-year OH PFR data. It also must be noted that the earliest planting dates had the lowest final stands. The take home message? Thinner stands with early planting dates doesn’t always translate to lower yields. Plant early!”


STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested Various


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn


Herbicides Post: 6 oz. Clethodim, 1 qt. Liberty®, 2 oz. Zidua®



PLANTING DATE BRAND


April 18337L4 10.5 67.7423NL 10.7 67.6

AVG. 10.6 67.7

April 24337L4 10.9 53.5423NL 10.6 67.6

AVG. 10.8 60.6

May 1337L4 11.0 51.5423NL 10.7 63.6

AVG. 10.9 57.6

May 18337L4 10.7 49.7423NL 10.6 59.7

AVG. 10.7 54.7

June 3337L4 10.9 47.6423NL 11.4 53.2

AVG. 11.2 50.4

June 25337L4 17.7 44.8423NL 16.3 39.8


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OHIO


PURPOSETo evaluate the use of Evito® SC and Headline® EC as in-furrow soybean fungicide treatments, applied with Flo-Rite® seed firmers, to determine the differences in yield and profitability.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/19/2015

Harvested 9/28/2015


Row Width 30 in.



HerbicidesPost: 6 oz. Clethodim, 1 qt. Liberty®, 2 oz. Zidua®


Brand Tested 337L4



DIFFERENCETREATMENT

COST/A.NET^

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Control: No Fungicide 44.1 -- $0.00 $426.89 --6 oz. Headline® EC 47.1 +3.0 $20.13 $435.81 +$8.922 oz. Evito® SC 45.6 +1.5 $14.50 $426.91 +$0.02

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Evito SC $928.00/gal. Headline EC $429.33/gal. Individual results may vary.

OBSERVATIONWith the amount of rainfall in the weeks following planting, the use of an in-furrow fungicide provided positive yield gains, with Headline EC yielding 1.5 Bu./A. more than Evito SC. It appeared that the fungicide treatments handled the wet conditions better than the control and better managed whatever early season disease pressure was present.

Phytophthora root and stem rot is a common fungal soybean disease in Ohio. It is most severe in the poorly drained clay soils that are commonly found in NW Ohio. Fields already flooded or that stay saturated for an extended period of time when plants are young increase the likelihood of infection. It can be found at any stage of development, as illustrated by these pictures.


Emmanuel Byamukama, South Dakota State University Extension Plant Pathologist, courtesy of iGrow.org. “Phytophthora root and stem rot appearing in soybeans.” July 31, 2013.



OHIO

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/24/2015

Harvested 9/26/2015


Row Width 30 in.



HerbicidesPost: 6 oz. Clethodim, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX® 2 oz. Zidua®



OBSERVATION“We often hear the statement, ‘I don’t use fungicide on my soybeans because they stay greener, mature later, and it makes harvesting difficult.’ In this plot, we received significant yield responses, the soybeans did not stay green, and they matured at the same time as the control. June and July were favorable for disease development. However, August was dry, causing the soybeans to turn abnormally fast. In my experience, late rain in August after a fungicide application can revive the plant and create that greener, later-maturing plant. We experienced positive yield responses due to June and July disease pressure but did not see a delay in maturation due to a very dry August.”



PURPOSETo test different fungicide and insecticide combinations applied to soybeans at the R3 growth stage in an effort to determine the highest yielding and most profitable treatment.



DIFFERENCETREATMENT

COST/A.RETURN ON

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Fungicide

Control: No Fungicide 51.4 -- -- --6 oz. Aproach® 57.2 5.8 $15.50 +$40.654 oz. Priaxor® 57.2 5.8 $17.15 +$39.004 oz. Stratego® YLD 57.1 5.7 $16.93 +$38.255 oz. Fortix® 56.2 4.8 $17.44 +$29.038 oz. Quadris® 51.8 0.4 $20.69 -$16.82

AVG. 55.2 4.5 +$26.02

InsecticideControl: No Insecticide 51.4 -- -- --6 oz. Hero® 55.3 3.9 $6.99 +$30.76

Fungicide &

Insecticide

Control: No Fungicide or Insecticide

51.4 -- -- --

6 oz. Aproach + 6 oz. Hero 59.1 7.7 $22.49 +$52.05 4 oz. Priaxor + 6 oz. Hero 59.0 7.6 $24.14 +$49.43 4 oz. Stratego YLD + 6 oz. Hero 58.1 6.7 $23.92 +$40.94 8 oz. Quadris + 6 oz. Hero 56.2 4.8 $27.68 +$18.79 5 oz. Fortix + 6 oz. Hero 55.1 3.7 $24.43 +$11.39

AVG. 56.5 6.1 +$34.52 See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Priaxor $548.82/gal. Stratego YLD $541.78/gal. Quadris $331.10/gal. Aproach $330.56/gal. Fortix $446.53/gal. Hero $149.19/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



OHIO

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted Various

Harvested 9/16/15

Population Various

Row Width 30 in.



HerbicidesPost: 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®, 2 oz. Zidua®, 6 oz. Clethodim



TIMING, DEPTH & POPULATION STUDY

PURPOSETo determine what point in the growing season seeding rates and depths need to be changed to increase soybean profitability.


PLANTEDDATE

PLANTED POPULATION

PLANTED DEPTH (INCHES) BU./A.†

NET^ RETURN

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8 100,0001.75 44.5 $385.48 2.25 42.5 $366.12

150,0001.75 50.5 $420.92 2.25 47.4 $390.91

AVG. 46.2 $390.86

MAY

19 100,000

1.75 43.5 $375.80 2.25 42.5 $366.12

150,0001.75 48.5 $401.56 2.25 46.5 $382.20

AVG. 45.3 $381.42 †Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. XL 328R2™* brand $58.86/unit. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

OBSERVATION“Often times farmers shy away from planting early due to the risk of frost. In this plot, the April 18, 2015 planting date experienced evening temperatures down to 26 degrees, and even had 2 in. soil depth temperature readings of 32 degrees. Although we did not have a planting depth that most farmers would plant, (roughly 1.25 in. being common), we did learn a few things from this plot.

You can plant soybeans too deep and negatively impact yield. The 1.75 in. planting depth outyielded 2.25 in. planting depth in every scenario by an average of 2 Bu./A.The 100,000 planted population at all depths and planting dates was too low for optimum yield.The April 18, 2015 planting date outyielded the May 19, 2015 planting date at all their respective planting depths and populations, in spite of reduced stands as compared to the May planting.”


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OHIO

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 4/24/2015

Harvested 9/26/15


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn





OBSERVATIONWe decided to test Versa Max™ products at OH PFR due to the positive results seen at other PFR sites in the past. Three year data from IN PFR has shown a positive return on investment of $41.04/A. When analyzing the lack of response in this plot versus the consistently high response over multiple years in Indiana, we noticed one significant difference. At the IN PFR site, applications over the three years were made at either the V4 or R1 growth stage. In this plot, we applied these products at the R2 growth stage. Was it too late for a yield response? Did the dry weather in August coupled with a later application cause the lack of response? We will continue to evaluate this product in Ohio in an attempt to answer these questions.

FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDYVERSA MAX™

PURPOSETo determine if additional yield and profit can be gained through the use of foliar fertilizers applied at the R2 growth stage.



DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

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Control: No Foliar Application 56.6 -- $547.89 --1 qt. Versa Max™ AC 55.7 -0.9 $533.80 -$14.091 qt. Versa Max™ Soybeans 53.8 -2.8 $515.75 -$32.141 qt. Versa Max AC + 1 qt. CropKarb® 53.8 -2.8 $505.75 -$42.14

AVG. 55.0 -2.2 $525.80 -$29.46See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Versa Max Soybeans $20.11/gal. Versa Max AC $21.50/gal. CropKarb $38.60/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

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VERSA MAX SOYBEAN RETURN ON INVESTMENT 3-YEAR SUMMARY — CENTRAL INDIANA PFR

V4? R1? R2?Could yield response simply be a matter

of timing?



OHIO

OBSERVATIONThis plot was an attempt to improve flower retention in soybeans, which some believe can be hindered by a lack of calcium and boron in the flowers. We applied the treatments at the V4 growth stage, which was not the initial plan. We were targeting an R1 growth stage application. We’re not sure a positive return on investment (ROI) would have occurred if the application timing was later. We will continue to test cytokinin products in attempt to determine if a later application will yield positive results.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/19/2015

Harvested 9/26/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn





FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDYPLANT GROWTH REGULATOR

PURPOSETo test the yield and profitability of various cytokinin products. Cytokinin is a hormone that promotes cell division in plant roots and shoots and the growth of buds, resulting in a faster growing, healthier plant.



DIFFERENCENET^

RETURNRETURN ON

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Control: Untreated 41.8 -- $404.62 --

1 pt. X-Cyte™ 42.4 +0.6 $401.86 -$2.76

1 pt. X-Cyte + 64 oz. CaB'Y

40.5 -1.3 $376.75 -$27.87

AVG. 41.6 -0.4 $394.41 -$15.32

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. X-Cyte $68.57/gal. CaB’y $13.43/gal. *®XL is a registered trademark of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.



OHIO

FOLIAR PRODUCT STUDYSUGAR

University of Wisconsin Findings“Sugar did not increase soybean yield within location (data not shown) or across locations regardless of source. While this study cannot conclusively prove foliar applications of sugar will not increase soybean yield, the authors conclude that other management strategies to improve soybean yield should take precedence over applying sugar.”

University of Wisconsin Crop Manager, June 16, 2011, Volume 18 Number 14




DIFFERENCETREATMENT

COST/A.NET^

RETURNRETURN ON

INVESTMENT◊

Control: No Sugar 52.4 -- -- $507.23 --2 lb. Sugar @ R3 52.5 +0.1 $1.32 $506.88 -$0.35

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Sugar $0.66/lb. Individual results may vary.

STUDY INFORMATION

Planted 5/19/2015

Harvested 9/28/2015


Row Width 30 in.

Previous Crop Corn




Brand Tested 313NL

SUMMARYClaims have been made that the application of sugar to corn or soybeans can help mitigate crop stress during times of drought, improve standability of corn, and ultimately improve yield potential. Many farmers in Ohio add sugar to post applications in pursuit of those benefits. When applying 2 lb./A. of sugar at the R3 growth stage, we saw no such benefits.

PURPOSEThis study evaluates the practice of applying 2 lb. of sugar at the R3 growth stage to determine if it produces an increase in yield or a positive return on investment.


BECK’S PRECISION FARMING AND PFR PARTNERS

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CORN TABLE OF CONTENTSFlo-Rite® Seed Firmer .............................................................................................. 232Seed Treatment - Escalate™ vs. Industry Standard vs. Untreated ................................ 233Row Width & Population ................................................................................... 234-235Nitrogen Timing ...................................................................................................... 237Nitrogen Rate - Corn After Soybeans ....................................................................... 238Nitrogen Rate - Corn After Corn ............................................................................... 239Nitrogen Stabilizer - Pre-Emerge .............................................................................. 240Fungicide Timing ..................................................................................................... 241

SOYBEAN TABLE OF CONTENTSFlo-Rite® Seed Firmer .............................................................................................. 243Seed Treatment - Escalate vs. Untreated .................................................................. 244Seed Treatment - Escalate vs. Competitor vs. Untreated ........................................... 245Seed Treatment - ILeVO® ......................................................................................... 246Fungicide - In-Furrow .............................................................................................. 247

This section of the book is dedicated to the 13 studies that are replicated at multiple locations. The protocols remain the same in an effort to create accuracy of the data.As PFR moves forward, you will see this section grow. The purpose is to determine how a study performs over a wide geography and variability in soil types. Your farm consists of various field locations, soil types, and productivity levels. Multi-location data simulates that same environment. The individual plots are still listed on each state’s section of the book.

MULTI-LOCATION STUDIES



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BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Control: No Seed Firmer 32,363 -- 167.9 --Flo-Rite® Seed Firmer 32,277 -86 172.4 +4.5

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. Flo-Rite® is a registered trademark of Flo-Rite, Inc. Individual results may vary.


IN, KY, SOUTHERN IL, OH



MULTI-LOCATION


TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Untreated 27,111 -- 185.6 --Escalate™ 30,597 +3,486 209.8 +24.2Industry Standard 31,125 +4,014 206.7 +21.1


SUMMARYThis study was tested at three PFR locations this year in an attempt to see what advantage, if any, Escalate has over the industry standard corn treatment and untreated corn. We used the same hybrid for all treatments. Both seed treatments provided an average of a 22.7 Bu./A. yield advantage over untreated seed, proving that seed treatments pay big dividends! That being said, Escalate provided 3.1 Bu./A. of additional yield over the industry standard treatment.

PURPOSETo evaluate the yield differences of Beck’s Escalate yield enhancement system on corn compared to both the industry standard treatment systems and an untreated control.


KY, CENTRAL IL, OH



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PURPOSETo compare multiple hybrids in various row spacings at final populations ranging from 24,000 to 44,000 plants/A. to determine the optimum final population by row spacing.

ROW WIDTH & POPULATION STUDY


ROW WIDTHTARGET POPULATION

HARVEST POPULATION BU./A.†

SEED COST/A.

NET^ RETURN

20 in.

24,000 23,780 172.6 $87.43 $606.4228,000 28,152 185.0 $102.00 $641.7032,000 31,939 196.4 $116.57 $672.9636,000 35,045 195.7 $131.14 $655.5740,000 39,144 191.1 $145.71 $622.5144,000 41,197 193.7 $160.29 $618.38

AVG. 33,210 189.1 $123.86 $636.26

30 in.

24,000 24,442 165.1 $87.43 $576.2728,000 29,477 180.3 $102.00 $622.8132,000 32,947 181.5 $116.57 $613.0636,000 35,068 177.7 $131.14 $583.2140,000 41,507 179.0 $145.71 $573.8744,000 42,742 174.3 $160.29 $540.40

AVG. 34,364 176.3 $123.86 $584.94†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. Seed cost $291.43/unit. Individual results may vary.

RECOMMENDATIONSeven-year data suggests that economic optimum final populations for 20 in. rows as compared to 30 in. rows differ very little. As the agronomic optimum graph illustrates, the highest yields came from 33,000 population in 30 in. rows and 36,000 population in 20 in. rows. However, after seven years of testing, we have concluded that the economic optimum for 30 in. and 20 in. rows require a final population of about 31,000 plants/A. Adjust your planting populations based on your soil conditions and knowledge of your farm to determine how much you need to plant in order to arrive at adequate final populations.

20 IN. ROWSHighest Yield = 36,000Highest Return on Investment = 31,000

30 IN. ROWSHighest Yield = 33,000Highest Return on Investment = 31,000

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ROW WIDTH & POPULATION STUDY CONTINUED

ECONOMIC OPTIMUM FINAL POPULATION 7-YEAR MULTI-LOCATION SUMMARY

$580.00

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$640.00

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AGRONOMIC OPTIMUM FINAL POPULATION 7-YEAR MULTI-LOCATION SUMMARY

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Relative amounts of N mineralized from various residues following incubation under laboratory conditions

Plant Residue Added to Soil

Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio of Residue

Relative Amount of Nitrogen Mineralized During Incubation

None -- 1.00Corn Roots 48:1 0.15Corn Stalks 33:1 0.47Corn Leaves 32:1 0.14Soybean Stems 12:1 4.00

Adapted from Iritani and Arnold, Soil Sci., 89:79 (1960). Robert G. Hoeft, Emerson D. Nafziger, Richard R Johnson, and Samuel R. Aldrich. Modern Corn and Soybean Production. “Nutrient Management for Top Profit.” First Edition. (2000) 130. Table 6.4.

SOIL TYPESoils with higher organic matter retain more nitrogen (N) and provide more N to be taken up by the crop.Lower organic matter soils do not supply as much N from organic matter and may need more applied N to reach the EONR. Low cation exchange sites (CEC) soils possess fewer negatively charged sites to hold ammonium.

DRAINAGEWell drained soils require less applied N. Drainage reduces denitrification and creates an environment with better aeration which can speed up the process of N release from organic matter. When warm soils are saturated with water, N is lost through denitrification by the removal of oxygen from the soil.

RAINFALLHeavy rainfall events increase the likelihood of N loss by leaching and/or denitrification.

PHA soil pH below 5.5 reduces the amount of N available to the crop.

RESIDUEThe type of residue affects N availability. If the residue has a carbon to N ratio of 20:1 or greater, the microorganisms take available N from the soil, removing it from the crop. On the other hand, if the residue has a carbon to N ratio less than 20:1, the microorganisms release N into the soil, supplying it to the crop.Timing of residue incorporation also affects N availability. Corn residue needs more time for microorganisms to decompose residue. If incorporation is late in the fall with low soil temperatures, microorganisms will continue their job of decomposition in the spring, robbing the crop of available N.

NITROGEN APPLICATION TIMINGA corn plant takes up much of its N during the reproductive stages. If the application timing does not favor the availability of late-season N, additional N may need to be applied to reach the EONR. Please refer to individual PFR site data to see how N performed at the different rates, timing, forms of N, and the use of stabilizers.



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Control: 180 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated 148.8 -- $493.78 --180 lb. Sidedress @ V6 194.0 +45.2 $675.48 +$181.70180 lb. Sidedress @ V3 190.2 +41.4 $660.20 +$166.4330 lb. 2x2 + 150 lb. Sidedress @ V3 187.3 +38.5 $648.55 +$154.7790 lb. Pre-plant Incorporated + 90 lb. Sidedress @ V4 172.6 +23.8 $589.45 +$95.68

AVG. 178.6 +37.2 $613.49 +$149.65†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. UAN $0.58/lb. Individual results may vary.

SUMMARYThe corn after soybeans N timing study was completed at four of the PFR sites this year. All treatments received 180 lb./A. of N. For 2015, 100 percent of the N applied at the V6 growth stage followed closely by 100 percent of the N applied at the V3 growth stage, provided the highest net returns.

PURPOSETo evaluate various nitrogen (N) application timings and their affect on N use efficiency, N loss, and yield. Each treatment in this study received a total of 180 lb./A. of N.


NITROGEN TIMING RETURN ON INVESTMENT OVER PRE-PLANT INCORPORATED 4-YEAR MULTI-LOCATION SUMMARY

$72.36 $72.36

$55.88 $53.87

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Control: 0 74.8 -- $0.00 $300.70 --100 169.6 +94.8 $58.00 $623.79 +$323.10125 183.1 +108.3 $72.50 $663.56 +$362.87150 197.2 +122.4 $87.00 $705.74 +$405.05175 203.6 +128.8 $101.50 $716.97 +$416.28200 213.0 +138.2 $116.00 $740.26 +$439.56225 217.8 +143.0 $130.50 $745.06 +$444.36

AVG. 179.8 +122.6 $80.79 $642.30 +$398.54†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. UAN $0.58/lb. Individual results may vary.

OBSERVATIONThe corn after soybean N rate study was completed at all five PFR sites this year. The results were higher than our seven-year multi-location EONR. Depending on the cost of N, seven-year data suggests that 184 to 193 lb./A. of actual N is the EONR. In 2015, due to the weather we experienced, that rate came in at 225 lb./A.

PURPOSEThis study was designed to help us find the economic optimum nitrogen rate (EONR), which is the rate of nitrogen (N) that maximizes profitability. Seven N rates, ranging from 0 to 225 lb./A., were evaluated in a corn after soybean crop rotation. All entries, with the exception of the 0 lb./A. control, received a split application of UAN as a 2x2 application at planting, followed by a sidedress application of UAN at the V3 growth stage to meet the total amount of N for each treatment.



225 lb./A. Nitrogen

ECONOMIC OPTIMUM NITROGEN RATE 7-YEAR MULTI-LOCATION SUMMARY

$680.00

$700.00

$720.00

$740.00

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CAB Economic Optimum Nitrogen Rate7 Year Multi-Location Summary

$0.50/lb. N. $0.60/lb. N. $0.70/lb. N.

193

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Control: 0 69.7 -- $0.00 $280.19 --125 144.2 +74.5 $72.50 $507.18 +$226.99150 197.9 +128.2 $87.00 $708.56 +$428.36175 198.7 +129.0 $101.50 $697.27 +$417.08200 214.0 +144.3 $116.00 $744.28 +$464.09225 219.6 +149.9 $130.50 $752.29 +$472.10250 220.3 +150.6 $145.00 $740.61 +$460.41

AVG. 180.6 +129.4 $93.21 $632.91 +$411.51†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. UAN $0.58/lb. Individual results may vary.

OBSERVATIONThe corn after corn N rate study was completed at four of the PFR sites this year. The results were higher than our seven-year multi-location EONR. Depending on the cost of N, seven-year data suggests that 207 to 213 lb./A. of actual N is the EONR. In 2015, due to the weather we experienced, that rate came in at 225 lb./A.

PURPOSETo help us find the economic optimum nitrogen rate (EONR), which is the rate of nitrogen (N) that maximizes profitability. Seven N rates, ranging from 0 to 250 lb./A., were evaluated in a corn after corn crop rotation. All entries, with the exception of the 0 lb./A. control, received a split application of UAN as a 2x2 application at planting, followed by a sidedress application of UAN at the V3 growth stage to meet the total amount of N for each treatment.



225 lb./A. Nitrogen

ECONOMIC OPTIMUM NITROGEN RATE 7-YEAR MULTI-LOCATION SUMMARY

$640.00

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Control: No Stabilizer 175.2 -- $0.00 $704.30 --15 lb./ton UAN Agrotain® Plus 191.7 +16.5 $23.90 $746.73 +$42.4337 oz./A. Instinct® II 186.7 +11.5 $11.30 $739.23 +$34.931.5 qt./ton UAN Limus® 182.2 +7.0 $12.14 $720.30 +$16.00

AVG. 184.0 +11.7 $11.84 $727.64 +$31.12See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Agrotain Plus $4.98/lb. Limus $100.87/gal. Instinct II $39.09/gal. Individual results may vary.

SUMMARYThis study compared various N stabilizers applied pre-plant. Agrotain® Plus provided the greatest increase in yield and return on investment (ROI) in 2015. However, four-year, multi-location data gives Instinct® II the edge over Agrotain Plus by providing an additional $3.33/A. ROI.

PURPOSETo evaluate various nitrogen (N) stabilizers, applied with liquid UAN, in a pre-emerge application. All N enhancement products, along with 180 lb. of N, were surface applied pre-emerge.


NITROGEN STABILIZER RETURN ON INVESTMENT 4-YEAR MULTI-LOCATION SUMMARY

$16.30 $19.66

$0.00

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IN, KY, CENTRAL IL, SOUTHERN IL



MULTI-LOCATION

PURPOSETo evaluate Priaxor® and Headline AMP® fungicides when applied at different times throughout the growing season to determine if these variations in timing have an affect on yield.




DIFFERENCETREATMENT

COSTNET^

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AM

™* Control: No Fungicide 172.1 -- $0.00 $691.84 --

4 oz. Priaxor® @ V5 170.3 -1.8 $17.15 $667.46 -$24.384 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP® @ VT 181.4 +9.3 $37.16 $692.07 +$0.2310 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 181.8 +9.7 $20.01 $710.83 +$18.99

AVG. 176.4 +5.7 $690.55 -$1.72

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™* Control: No Fungicide 180.1 -- $0.00 $724.00 --

4 oz. Priaxor @ V5 186.0 +5.9 $17.15 $730.57 +$6.574 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 187.6 +7.5 $37.16 $716.99 -$7.0110 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 193.4 +13.3 $20.01 $757.46 +$33.46

AVG. 186.8 +8.9 $732.26 +$11.01

5832

A3**

Control: No Fungicide 158.4 -- $0.00 $636.77 --4 oz. Priaxor @ V5 158.7 +0.3 $17.15 $620.82 -$15.954 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 173.9 +15.5 $37.16 $661.92 +$25.1510 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 181.0 +22.6 $20.01 $707.61 +$70.84

AVG. 168.0 +12.8 $656.78 +$26.68

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4 oz. Priaxor @ V5 171.7 +1.5 $17.15 $672.95 -$11.254 oz. Priaxor @ V5 + 10 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 181.0 +10.8 $37.16 $690.33 +$6.1210 oz. Headline AMP @ VT 185.4 +15.2 $20.01 $725.30 +$41.10

AVG. 177.1 9.2 $693.20 +$11.99See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 15% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $4.02/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $4.02/Bu. minus treatment cost. Headline AMP $256.18/gal. Priaxor $548.82/gal. *®XL, Optimum, and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. **Phoenix® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Individual results may vary.

SUMMARYEvery year in PFR, we utilize significant plot space in an effort to understand and better manage diseases. Of the many yield limiting factors we cannot control, disease is one that we do have tools to fight against. In this multi-year, multi-location fungicide test, we have tested treatments at the V5 and VT growth stages, alone and together. As this graph demonstrates, we continue to see our greatest benefit from the VT growth stage applications over time.

-$3.50

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$20.39

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V5 V5 + VT VT

FUNGICIDE TIMING RETURN ON INVESTMENT 3-YEAR MULTI-LOCATION SUMMARY

* +$20.39/A. 3-Year Average for VT Application

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From the beginning in 1937, Francis Beck always stood behind his product. He promised farmers that if anything went wrong when planting Beck’s seed for any reason, he would supply the farmer with free seed for replanting. At that time and still today, no one else in the industry consistently provides farmers with 100% Free Replant.

By standing behind the quality of our products, we’re dedicated to putting the needs of farmers first. If there is a need to replant a field of corn, soybeans, wheat or elite alfalfa, as determined by a Beck’s representative, Beck’s will furnish the seed and royalties FREE of charge.

“We aren’t selling you a bag of seed, we’re selling you a stand of corn.”Francis Beck, Founder

100% FREE REPLANT POLICY



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TREATMENTSEMERGED


BU./A. DIFFERENCE

Control: No Seed Firmers 136,569 -- 67.6 --Flo-Rite® Seed Firmers 139,755 +3,186 71.1 +3.5

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. Flo-Rite® is a registered trademark of Flo-Rite, Inc. Individual results may vary.


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BU./A. DIFFERENCE

313NLUntreated 131,225 -- 60.6 --Escalate™ 132,495 +1,270 66.7 +6.1

349L4Untreated 129,137 -- 64.5 --Escalate 121,424 -7,713 67.3 +2.8

354L4Untreated 116,614 -- 66.6 --Escalate 126,415 +9,801 69.9 +3.3



5-Variety Summary

Untreated 129,391 -- 65.9 --Escalate 130,807 +1,416 69.9 +4.0


SUMMARYThis year we tested Escalate vs. untreated seed at four locations and received an average yield increase of 4.0 Bu./A. across five different varieties. Considering the fact that there is no additional charge for Escalate, the additional yield is 100 percent return on investment!

+4.0 Bu./A. Escalate Advantage

IN, CENTRAL IL, SOUTHERN IL, OH



MULTI-LOCATION

PURPOSETo compare Beck’s Escalate™ yield enhancement system to both an untreated control and two competitor’s seed treatments in an attempt to determine yield differences.





BU./A. DIFFERENCE

TREATMENT COST/A.

NET RETURN^


366L

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Untreated 117,854 -- 78.1 -- $0.00 $756.01 --

Escalate™ 122,452 +4,598 82.5 +4.4 $0.00 $798.60 +$42.59

Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment 121,645 +3,791 80.9 +2.8 $16.44 $766.67 +$10.66

Acceleron® 121,807 +3,953 80.8 +2.7 $18.46 $763.68 +$7.67

See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Acceleron $16.00/130,000 Seeds. Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment $14.25/130,000 Seeds Calculations based on an average 150,000 Seeds/A. planted population. Individual results may vary.

SUMMARYThis year we used the same soybean variety, BECK 366L4, and treated it with three different seed treatments and an untreated control. We compared the Escalate™ yield enhancement system to Monsanto’s Acceleron® and Pioneer’s Premium Seed Treatment (PPST). We performed this study at the IN, KY, and Southern IL PFR sites. Escalate outyielded Acceleron by an average of 1.7 Bu./A and outyielded Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment by an average of 1.6 Bu./A. The greater story lies in return on investment (ROI) in dollars spent for the seed treatments. Escalate comes standard at no additional charge! Therefore, Escalate has an ROI that is $33.42/A. higher than the average return of the competitors!

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SUMMARYThis study highlighted a difference in how ILeVO performs when comparing planting dates. Earlier planting was 2.5 Bu./A. better with Escalate™ + ILeVO over Escalate alone. When comparing Escalate alone to Escalate + ILeVO at a later planting date, we only received a 1.2 Bu./A. yield advantage. Therefore, earlier planting increased the yield advantage of ILeVO by 1.3 Bu./A. over planting at a later planting date.



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366L4

Control: Escalate™ 110,917 -- 76.6 -- --Escalate + ILeVO® 109,747 -1,170 80.0 +3.4 +3.8Poncho®/VOTiVO® + ILeVO 111,602 +685 78.9 +2.3 +3.6

AVG. 110,755 -243 78.5 +2.9 +3.7

419L4

Control: Escalate 110,876 -- 77.7 --Escalate + ILeVO 111,320 +444 79.4 +1.7 +0.1Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO 116,079 +5,203 81.0 +3.3 +2.5

AVG. 112,758 +2,824 79.4 +2.5 +1.3

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Control: Escalate 134,471 -- 82.1 -- --Escalate + ILeVO 133,665 -806 81.7 -0.4 --Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO 138,343 +3,872 80.8 -1.3 --

AVG. 135,493 +1,533 81.5 -0.8

419L4

Control: Escalate 133,705 -- 78.2 -- --Escalate + ILeVO 135,681 +1,976 79.8 +1.6 --Poncho/VOTiVO + ILeVO 140,199 +6,494 79.0 +0.8 --


+2.5 Bu./A. Earlier Planting Advantage

for Escalate + ILeVO

Sudden Death Syndrome incidence increases when planting into cool, moist soil conditions early in the season. The disease infection takes place during those early vegetative growth stages, but visual symptoms are not recognized until the reproduction stages. Many times, areas that are compacted or have poor drainage can be the patches in a field where symptomology is first recognized.


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PURPOSETo evaluate the yield and profitability of various fungicides applied with Flo-Rite® seed firmers.




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Control: No Fungicide 67.3 -- $651.46 --6 oz. Headline® EC 70.2 +2.9 $659.42 +$7.954 oz. Priaxor® 69.6 +2.3 $656.58 +$5.11

AVG. 69.0 +2.6 $655.82 +$6.53See product information starting on page 248.†Bu/A. corrected to 13% moisture. ^Net return is gross income (Bu./A. x $9.68/Bu.) minus treatment cost. ◊Return on investment is Bu./A. difference x $9.68/Bu. minus treatment cost. Priaxor $548.82/gal. Headline EC $429.33/gal. Individual results may vary.

OBSERVATIONAcross three PFR sites this year, in-furrow fungicide provided an average yield increase of 2.6 Bu./A. and a return on investment of $6.53/A. At all sites, extended periods of saturated soil conditions created a prolonged period for disease infection to occur, most likely contributing to the benefits seen here.

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6-18-6 PPRS™ is a blend of macro and micronutrients designed for use as an in-furrow starter fertilizer. Rosen’s, Inc. (Midtech R&D, Inc.). www.rosensdiversifiedinc.com360 UNDERCOVER™ mounts easily to your 360 Y-DROP™ riser and glides smoothly through the field for targeted fungicide, insecticide and nutrient applications. It also gives you multiple nozzle choices, which allows you to adjust your application speed and pressure accordingly. 360 Yield Center, LLC. www.360yieldcenter.com360 Y-DROP™ gives you more control over when and where you apply nitrogen to your crops, even up to tassel. Since corn uses 75 percent of nitrogen after the V10 growth stage, a late-season nitrogen application can help you improve yield in ways you haven’t been able to before. 360 Yield Center, LLC. www.360yieldcenter.com

AAcceleron® Seed Treatment Products are seed treatments that can help improve plant health through disease-fighting protection, insect protection and improved early season vigor. Monsanto Technology LLC. www.acceleronsts.comAgrisure Duracade® is a unique mode of action that controls corn rootworm differently than other traits. It has effective control of western, northern, and Mexican corn rootworm. Syngenta Group Company. www.syngentacropprotection.comAgrotain® Plus is for use in UAN or liquid manure. This dual mode-of-action additive protects against all three forms of nitrogen loss potential. Koch Agronomic Services, LLC. www.kochagronomicservices.comAim® EC herbicide is a fast acting, non residual herbicide that tackles the toughest broadleaf weeds like seedling kochia, lambsquarters, morningglory, hemp sesbania, pigweed, velvetleaf and waterhemp. Formulated as a low use rate, easily tank mixed liquid, Aim is labeled for weed control in nearly every row crop and many high-value specialty crops. FMC Corporation. www.fmccrop.comAmplify-L® is a liquid dispersible seed emergence aid that provides an extra source of energy (adenosine monophosphate) needed to help overcome stresses such as cold, wet conditions encountered during planting. Conklin Company, Inc. www.conklin.comAnthem® is a low-use rate herbicide that controls a broad spectrum of broadleaves—even resistant weeds such as waterhemp and pigweed—and grasses like yellow foxtail, green foxtail, and giant foxtail. FMC Corporation. www.fmccrop.com

Aproach® provides effective plant disease control of foliar and soil-borne diseases including: gray leaf spot, northern corn leaf blight, southern leaf blight and common rust in corn; soybean white mold, frogeye leaf spot, brown spot and Asian soybean rust in soybeans; and powdery mildew, rusts, tan spot, septoria leaf blotch and glume blotch in wheat. E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. www.dupont.comAscend® plant growth regulator contains kinetin, gibberellic acid and indolebutyric acid. It can be used as a seed treatment or applied in-furrow or foliar to many crops. It is formulated to accelerate leaf, stem and root growth. WinField Solutions, LLC. www.winfield.comAuthority® Assist herbicide fights small-seeded broadleaf weeds and grasses, including glyphosate-tolerant weeds like lambsquarters, pigweed, nightshade and kochia. It also suppresses foxtail, fall panicum, nutsedges and other invasive grasses. FMC Corporation. www.fmccrop.comAuthority® Maxx is a pre-emergence herbicide for soybeans that offers affordable residual control. It provides maximum residual of small seeded broadleaf weeds, in particular waterhemp and Palmer pigweed. FMC Corporation. www.fmccrop.comAuthority® MTZ is a dry, flowable formulation to be mixed with water and sprayed for selective pre-emergence or pre-plant incorporated weed control in soybeans. Authority MTZ controls broadleaf, sedgeweeds, and provides grass suppression. FMC Corporation. www.fmccrop.comAuthority® XL pre-emergence herbicide for soybeans can be applied in the spring to control tough weeds like marestail, waterhemp, lambsquarters and ragweed. FMC Corporation. www.fmccrop.comAVAIL® Phosphorus Fertilizer Enhancer is a patented polymer technology that reduces the fixation of applied phosphorus and keeps more of it available for plant uptake. Verdesian Life Sciences. www.vlsci.com

B Beck’s Annual Ryegrass, has a dense, fibrous root system, that is effective in improving soil structure. It is recommended to kill the ryegrass when it is actively putting on new top growth in the spring. Distributed by Beck’s Hybrids. www.beckshybrids.comBeck’s Corn Champion Mix is a combination of 82% Dixie Crimson Clover, 15% GroundBuilder Radishes, and 3% Appin Turnips. We like this product ahead of corn. Distributed by Beck’s Hybrids. www.beckshybrids.com

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Beck’s Oat Radish Mix is a combination of 90% Spring Oats and 10% Beck’s Groundbuilder Radishes. It provides the deep rooting potential of radishes and the fibrous root structure of oats. Distributed by Beck’s Hybrids. www.beckshybrids.comBio-Forge® is a patented formulation of N,N’ — diformyl urea, classified as an antioxidant — and has significantly improved plant growth in a variety of crops by working at the genetic level. Bio-Forge works by up-regulating genes from the plant’s own major anti-oxidative pathways as well as genes responsible for ethylene production and root growth. StollerUSA. www.stollerusa.comBio-Forge® ST is a concentrated formulation of Bio-Forge with additional humic acid and has all the performance benefits of Bio-Forge reformulated to work as an effective and efficient seed treatment. StollerUSA. www.stollerusa.comBoundary® protects yields by offering early-season residual control of troublesome weeds. Boundary contains two non-ALS inhibiting, non-glyphosate and non-PPO inhibiting chemistries for managing tough broadleaf and grass weeds. Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC. www.syngentacropprotection.comBrandt Smart Trio® is specifically formulated for foliar delivery of manganese, zinc and boron for most crops. Brandt Consolidated, Inc. www.brandt.coBuncha Bugs® is a natural consortium of microbes. They are present in very high concentrations in our solution and can be added directly to the soil, used foliar, added to liquid starter fertilizer programs, or impregnated on dry fertilizer granules. Concept Ag, LLC. www.conceptag.com

C CaB’y is a foliar-applied calcium and boron to correct fruit and vegetable physiological disorders plus improve quality and storage. StollerUSA. www.stollerusa.comThe Capello® QUASAR corn head is the result of years of precision engineering, world-class craftsmanship and rigorous testing. It has a wide-range of configuration options including, folding or rigid frames, chopping or standard row units and a choice of color schemes. Capello USA. www.capellousa.comCapture® 3RIVE 3D® offers the agronomic benefits and proven performance of Capture® LFR® insecticide, in a formulation designed exclusively for use with the 3RIVE 3D delivery system. Capture 3RIVE 3D protects against many soilborne pests while overcoming issues like container handling, inconvenience, high water volume and weight on planter, to ultimately plant up to 500 acres without refilling. FMC Corporation. www.fmccrop.com

Capture® LFR® liquid, at-plant insecticide puts down a Zone of Protection and controls pests before seed damage ever takes place. It controls seed and seedling pests such as wireworm, cutworm, grubs, armyworm, seed corn maggot and common stalk borer. The full-use rates provide control of corn rootworms as well as the seed and seedling insect complex. FMC Corporation. www.fmccrop.comC-Blaz is a premier starter fertilizer that can be utilized on any crop and applied in-furrow, 2x2, or foliar. It is best utilized with corn during planting. Cannon Packaging Company, Inc. www.cannonpackaging.comChitoMax is a uniquely formulated, all natural adjuvant which increases the efficacy of fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and liquid fertilizers. ChitoMax’s synergistic blend of active and inert ingredients deliver wetting and chelating properties from its active ingredients – yucca and chitosan. ChitoMax increases nutrient uptake efficiency by improving the natural abilities of the plant to solubilize and transport nutrients throughout the growing season. When used in combination with insecticides, ChitoMax will allow for a more thorough wetting and adhesion of insecticides directly to the insects and to the surface of the plant and soil. Concept Ag, LLC. www.conceptag.comCipher™ is a combination of above- and below-ground nitrogen additives for use with UAN solution fertilizer. Cipher contains NBPT to minimize losses and dicyandiamiamide, a form of nitrogen that delays the below-ground nitrification process. Rosen’s, Inc. (Midtech R&D, Inc.). www.rosensdiversifiedinc.comClariva® Complete is a seed treatment product for protection against damage from soybean cyst nematode, as well as certain insects and diseases of soybeans. Syngenta Group Company. www.syngenta-us.comConcept-B10® utilizes Boric Acid, in a broadcast application; to promote better pollination and seed reproduction. It increases starch content in corn seed, helps cotton and soybeans retain bolls and pods, and necessary for nitrogen metabolism and protein formation. Concept Ag, LLC. www.conceptag.comConcept-CA® is formulated to give adequate supplies of Calcium to fields that are deficient until soil levels can be fixed. Unlike most other liquid calcium, Concept-CA has been specifically formulated to mix well with most other liquid fertilizers even phosphorus. Concept Ag, LLC. www.conceptag.comConcept-S17® is 17% sulfur, specifically engineered to give plants an excellent supply of sulfur while stabilizing nitrogen. Use with 32% sidedress or broadcast. Concept Ag, LLC. www.conceptag.comContaiN™ is a nitrogen urease inhibitor that is a blend of NZONE MAX with NBPT. ContaiN’s advantages include increasing nitrogen availability and uptake, managing nitrogen during key growth stages and triple action control of volatility, leaching and denitrification with no detrimental effects on the soil. AgXplore. www.agxplore.com


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Copperhead Ag Furrow Cruiser® improves seed-to-soil contact through a unique combination of sidewall crumbling and soil firming. Copperhead Ag Products, LLC. www.copperheadag.comCounter® 20G is the only corn soil insecticide with the power to control nematodes regardless of hybrid selection. Its proven, systemic nematode/rootworm reaches well beyond seed treatments to stop pests before they strike roots and cut yields. AMVAC Chemical Corporation. www.amvac-chemical.comCropKarb® is a 8-0-18 formulation and DeltAg proprietary chemistry. It is a combination of three products including NutriK, PercPlus, and Boron Plus. It is designed to enhance bloom set, fruit sizing, and bulking. CropKarb works by delivering key nutrients and catalysts, as well a supplemental mobile carbon source to the fruiting portion of your crop. DeltAg Formulations. www.seedcoat.com/seedcoat

D Dawn Curvetine™ closing wheels have unique curved teeth to chip into side wall compaction without ejecting soil from the seed zone. Unlike straight tooth wheels, the curved tooth eases out of the seed zone while providing consistent seed-to-soil contact for uniform emergence. Dawn Equipment Company. www.dawnequipment.comDual II Magnum® herbicide provides long-lasting control of most annual grasses and small-seeded broadleaf weeds while offering unsurpassed crop safety. Its unbeatable application flexibility and ability to fit all cropping systems make it a versatile weed resistance and weed management tool. Syngenta Group Company. www.syngentacropprotection.com

EEle-Max® Nutrient Concentrate is a complete foliar fertilizer that helps crops thrive. The formulation contains a balance of 11-8-5 NPK plus boron, iron, manganese, copper, zinc, cobalt and molybdenum. The minor elements are EDTA chelated, which enhances their effectiveness and tank mix compatibility while reducing the likelihood for crop injury. Helena Chemical Company. www.helenachemical.comEnergy Maxx is a micronutrient package that also includes natural biological components from seaweed. Cannon Packaging, Inc. www.cannonpackaging.comEnhance is a foliar fertilizer that provides immediate feeding during critical growth stages. It offers damage control/recovery after stress situations (hail, wind, and chemical drift). Enhance includes humic acid and kelp extract allowing more nutrients to enter and translocate in the plant. Ag Concepts. www.agconcepts.com

Enzyme Max contains balanced minerals and humic acids with other essential nutrients. This composition breaks down soil compaction and increases nutrient and fertilizer uptake, which promotes healthier plant growth. Royal-Grow Products, LLC. www.royal-grow.comEscalate™ yield enhancement system is a proprietary mix of products applied to Beck’s seed that improves plant health and growth, reduces replant acres, and enhances yield. Beck’s Hybrids. www.beckshybrids.comESN® is a controlled release nitrogen fertilizer. It consists of a quality urea granule contained within a unique polymer coating. The analysis of ESN is 44-0-0. Agrium, Inc. www.agrium.comEvergreen™ is a complete liquid systemic nutritional complex with biostimulants, containing 22 nutritional elements, including kelp, vitamins, and humic acid. Evergreen increases root mass, promotes an earlier harvest, and improves yield and crop quality. Evergreen is a great plant stress reducer. ExcelAg, Corp. USA. www.grow7usa.comEvito® SC is a patented broad-spectrum strobilurin fungicide with plant health effects in a variety of crops. Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC. www.arystalifescience.com

FFactor® is a urease inhibitor for use with urea and UAN solution fertilizers. When applied with urea or UAN solutions, Factor inhibits the enzymatic activity of urease. By inhibiting the urease enzyme activity, ammonia losses from volatility are minimized. Rosen’s, Inc. (Midtech R&D, Inc.) www.rosensdiversifiedinc.comFastac™ EC insecticide gives growers an effective new tool with excellent knockdown, residual and repellent action. It works on a broad spectrum of piercing-sucking and chewing insect pests, including aphids, beetles and stink bugs. BASF. www.agproducts.basf.usFierce® XLT soybean herbicide eliminates the guesswork in weed control because it provides the broadest control available of small and large-seeded broadleaves (including ragweeds), as well as annual grasses in soybeans. Valent U.S.A. Corporation. www.valent.com/agricultureFinesse® (Cereal & Fallow) herbicide delivers excellent winter annual grass suppression in wheat and barley, including Hoelon* 3EC-tolerant ryegrass and broadleaf weed control in one treatment for cleaner, higher-quality grain. E. I. duPont de Nemours & Company, Inc. www.dupont.comFirst Pass® XLR is a 3-5-15 + .2 Mn row starter fertilizer formulated to maximize your soybean yields. The Andersons, Inc. www.andersonsinc.com


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Flexstar® herbicide is a post emergent soybean herbicide that controls glyphosate and ALS-resistant weeds such as waterhemp and common ragweed. Flexstar can be a tank mix partner for products containing glyphosate for complete post emergence weed control. Syngenta Group Company. www.syngentacropprotection.comFlo-Rite® seed firmers offer a NEW and improved revolutionary design compared to traditional seed firmer technology. By incorporating a durable, high tech memory polymer, a replaceable wear plate and a protected fertilizer tube, farmers now have a tool to increase yields while enjoying lower replacement costs. Flo-Rite, Inc. www.flo-rite.comFoliar RX® is a specific blend of fulvic and humic acids, trace minerals, carbon, amino acids, enzymes, and other plant and biological stimulants. Foliar RX is also designed to mix with other nutrients such as zinc, boron, and other nutrients while making those nutrients even more available to the plant. It increases plant health, root mass, and nutrient uptake. This helps the plant fight off disease, decrease nutrient deficiencies, and increase drought tolerance. Concept Ag, LLC. www.conceptag.comFoliar X-CYTO® is an EPA-registered plant growth regulator for increased yields. Foliar X-CYTO can be used in combination with foliar fertilizer to stimulate plant biochemical processes and maximize plants’ genetic potential. Conklin Company, Inc. www.conklin.comFoliar-K® is derived from Total-K, so Foliar-K has all the same benefits to the crop as the Total-K. Its ultra low salt index minimizes crop injury and Foliar-K is 4 to 5 times more absorbable into the plant than other potassium products. Concept Ag, LLC. www.conceptag.comForce® 3G offers growers a unique chemistry and a low use rate. Force 3G provides proven control of corn rootworms, wireworms, cutworms, white grubs and other troublesome soil pests, leading to fully-developed roots, stronger stands and improved yields. Syngenta Group Company. www.syngentacropprotection.comFortix® fungicide is a new combination fungicide that lets you spray once – whenever and however you want – and protects your corn and soybeans all season long. Fortix offers a fast-acting strobilurin combined with the longest-lasting triazole. Cheminova. www.cheminova-us.comFunctioN™ is a nitrogen stabilizer for use with urea-ammonium nitrate (UAN) solution fertilizer. FunctioN contains dicyandiamide, a form of nitrogen that delays the below-ground nitrification process. This improves the nitrogen utilization of the crop by keeping the nitrogen in a more plant desireable form and delaying conversion to nitrates. Rosen’s, Inc. (Midtech R&D, Inc.). www.rosensdiversifiedinc.com

GGenerate® is a microbial and nutrient catalyst that boosts corn plant health and yields. Generate stimulates microorganisms that free up micro and macronutrients stored in the soil. Generate can be used in-furrow or sidedressed with seed or as a foliar broadcast spray. Agnition. www.agnition.comGreat Plains Spider Closer Wheels aid in achieving a consistent stand by pulling soil back over the row with angled spiked feet. They clear away heavy residue while closing the seed trench and breaking up the sidewall. Great Plains Mfg., Inc. www.greatplainsint.comGROWPLEX CS™ is a unique water soluable source of supplemental plant nutrition (N-P-K) as well as soil amendments in the form of carbon and humic acids. GROWPLEX CS is designed specifically for corn and soybeans. Kent Nutrition Group, Inc. www.kentnutritiongroup.comGuardian®-DL is a dispersible liquid nitrogen fertilizer additive that is an efficient and effective means to boost your yield potential when your management practices call for a liquid. Use with urea ammonium, nitrate solutions and liquid manures. Conklin Company, Inc. www.conklin.com

HHarmony® Extra SG allows growers to customize their control. When tank-mixed with other suitable registered herbicides, Harmony Extra SG adds reliable postemergence control of key broadleaf weeds, including buttercup, mayweed and wild mustard, in wheat, barley and triticale, postharvest burndown, preplant burndown and fallow. Plus, with shorter plant-back intervals for fields to be rotated to cotton, field corn, grain, sorghum, rice or soybeans, Harmony Extra SG offers benefits in added flexibility. E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. www.dupont.comHeadline AMP® fungicide provides two modes of action for maximum disease protection in corn. Headline AMP provides protection from major diseases that can threaten yield and crop quality, and improves plant health benefits. BASF. www.agproducts.basf.usHeadline® EC fungicide is a fast-acting, broad-spectrum fungicide that delivers a high level of activity on more than 50 major diseases that can threaten yield and crop quality. Headline fungicide helps prevent diseases and provides protection for more than 90 crops, including corn, soybeans and wheat. Not only does Headline fungicide provide excellent disease control, it actually promotes improved plant health. The unique chemistry of its active ingredient, F500®, enables more efficient nitrogen uptake, more robust plant growth and better stress tolerance to heat, hail, wind and drought. BASF. www.agproducts.basf.us


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Herculex® RW Rootworm Protection provides powerful, below-ground in-plant insect protection against western, northern and Mexican corn rootworm larvae. Dow AgroSciences, LLC. www.dowagro.comHero® is a powerful, dual-mode knockdown insecticide that delivers a one-two punch against tough, yield-robbing pests that other insecticides may miss. It is an effective tank mix partner with fungicides, post herbicides and foliar fertilizers for greater efficiency and ease of application. It provides excellent control on the multi-pest complexes common in corn, soybeans and cotton. FMC Corporation. www.fmccrop.comHydra-Hume® is a fertilizer efficiency tool designed to help you get more from the valuable fertilizer you apply. It increases fertilizer uptake, and helps retain nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil for greater utilization and less leaching. Hydra-Hume helps prevent nutrient tie-up by improving nutrient availability while improving soil structure and aggregation to allow for better water movement. Helena Chemical Company. www.helenachemical.com

IIgniteS2® can be used on all crops as a soil, seed, and starter fertilizer treatment. It contains essential soil and plant nutritional supplements not found in ordinary N-P-K fertilizers that help plants maximize yield and overcome stress from lack of nutrition. AgriGro, Inc. www.agrigro.comILeVO® seed treatment provides protection against Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) that has activity against nematodes. It protects the soybean root system against the SDS fungus, and it has activity against nematodes in the seed zone, producing healthier plants for higher yield potential. Bayer CropScience LP. www.bayercropscience.usIncite™ is an ionized silicate, fertilizer-based product that improves nutrient availability, protects soil microorganisms, and reduces plant stress to aid in plant growth. Biovante LLC. www.biovante.comInstinct® II nitrogen stabilizer is used with UAN, urea or manure to inhibit nitrification. Dow AgroSciences, LLC. www.dowagro.com

KKalibrate™ is a soil applied potassium fertilizer that contains 6% sulfur. Kalibrate supplies usable potassium and sulfur when applied in strip-till, planter-time, and side-dress applications. It is also effective when broadcast or injected through fertigation. Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers. www.agroliquid.com

KTS® (0-0-25-17S) is a clear, chloride-free solution with the highest potassium and sulfur content available on the market. Both potassium and sulfur can be supplied in one highly soluble form, KTS. KTS boosts resistance to environmental stress. Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. www.cropvitality.com

LLeverage® insecticide has two modes of action against sucking and chewing pests - one delivers fast knockdown, the other extends residual control. Plus, Leverage 360 with Stress Shield® protection helps plants stay vigorous for bigger yields. Bayer CropScience LP. www.bayercropscience.usLiberateCa™ is a 3% calcium product that safely mixes with fertilizers containing phosphorus without worry of incompatibility. LiberateCa helps adjust magnesium levels in the seed zone. Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers. www.agroliquid.comLimus® nitrogen management helps support optimal nitrogen availability for more consistent yields. Limus is based on a novel formulation that contains two active ingredients for blocking active sites of soil urease enzymes. BASF. www.agproducts.basf.us

MMartin Spading-Closing Wheels move soil toward the seed at planting depth, while lifting and fracturing the surface layer to achieve compaction- free closing of the seed trench in wet, hard, or sod conditions. With soil firmed around the seed from each side and the surface layer loosened, crops emerge sooner and planting can be done at the proper depth, even in wetter conditions, without fear of crushed soil above the seed preventing emergence. Martin Industries, LLC. www.martintill.comMAX-IN® Sulfur secondary nutrients are an effective foliar applied source of sulfur, which is vital for increased plant health and growth. MAX-IN Sulfur secondary nutrients can be used on corn, wheat and alfalfa, and contain a patented, crop-based adjuvant system for maximum nutrient efficacy. WinField Solutions, LLC. www.winfield.comMAX-IN® Ultra Manganese is a foliar product that supplies manganese, which is vital for increased plant health and growth. MAX-IN Ultra Manganese plant nutrients can be used in many crops, including soybeans, dry beans, fresh beans, peanuts and other crops. It contains a patented, crop-based adjuvant system for maximum nutrient efficacy. WinField Solutions, LLC. www.winfield.com


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MAX-IN® Ultra ZMB® is a foliar product that supplies zinc, manganese and boron, which are vital for increased plant health and growth. MAX-IN Ultra ZMB plant nutrients can be used in most crops and contain a patented, crop-based adjuvant system for maximum nutrient efficacy. WinField Solutions, LLC. www.winfield.comThe McFarlane Incite™ 5000 Series is the first ever Universal Tillage™ machine. It has the unique ability to run in different field types in the spring or fall. This new tool also has the flexibility to adjust to different soils and crops. McFarlane Mfg. Co. Inc. www.flexharrow.comMicro 500™ is a blend of zinc, manganese, iron, copper, and boron. Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers. www.agroliquid.comMustang® Maxx is a clear leader among insecticides. Mustang Maxx takes one of the broadest labels on the market and builds on its unique pyrethroid chemistry, resulting in maximum control of more than 100 pests on 200 crops including soybeans, corn, alfalfa, rice, wheat, sunflowers and pasture. Enhanced pyrethroid chemistry works on contact for at-plant, pre or post emergence. FMC Corporation. www.fmccrop.comMycoMax is a proprietary blend of mycorrhizae fungi, Endo and Ecto azotobacter, and organic acids. These fungi species form beneficial symbiotic relationships with plant roots. In nature, mycorrhizae fungi’s essential role is to transfer mineral nutrients to plant. The plant, in return, transfers essential metabolites to the fungus. Concept Ag, LLC. www.conceptag.com

NNACHURS imPulse® is a 10-18-4 premium liquid starter and foliar fertilizer in a 100% orthophosphate form. NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS. www.nachurs.comNACHURS N-Rage™ is a 23-4-2-.05Mn premium liquid foliar fertilizer in a 100% orthophosphate form. NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS. www.nachurs.comNACHURS playmaKer™ (formerly NACHURS HKW6) is a 100% orthophosphate 2-6-16 premium liquid starter and foliar feed for soybeans. NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS. www.nachurs.comNitamin® (30-0-0) is a clear liquid fertilizer. Nitamin Steady-Delivery® fertilizer can be used on row crop, turf, vegetable, and fruit applications. Nitamin is a saturated polymer solution. It can be blended with most phosphorus, potassium, and sulfur sources, but only to their solubility thresholds. Koch Agronomic Services, LLC. www.kochagronomicservices.comNitro Maxx can be blended with urea based fertilizer products to create enhanced efficiency fertilizers that slow nitrogen loss by blocking the enzyme urease. Cannon Packaging Company, Inc. www.cannonpackaging.com

Nitrogen Sealers double rolling coulter systems are aftermarket upgrades compatible with most 28 percent or anhydrous applicators. Nitrogen Sealing Systems sealers can solve most nitrogen loss issues and can be used in twin row or twenty inch corn. Nitrogen Sealing Systems (John Miller). www.nitrogensealingsystems.com Nourish Maxx™ is an 8-8-8 plant food that also contains micronutrients such as boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, and zinc. Cannon Packaging Company, Inc. www.cannonpackaging.comN-Serve® nitrogen stabilizer is proven to protect nitrogen at the corn and wheat root zone when used with anhydrous ammonia. Dow AgroSciences, LLC. www.dowagro.comN-tro™ an 8-22-5 80% ortho and 20% polyphosphate in-furrow fertilizer containing patented chelated boron, copper, iron, manganese, and zinc. Novus Ag. www.novusag.comNucleus® 0-0-21-13S is a high quality, liquid potassium (K) product that delivers K to the root zone for quick and efficient uptake. The unique qualities of Nucleus give your crop quick access to K for stronger growth. It is also more mobile and soluble than other K sources and will not readily tie up in the soil. Helena Chemical Company. www.helenachemical.comNutriMax™ AC is a balanced nutritional formula with double systemic action (moves systemically up AND down the plant). NutriMax AC is immediately available to the plant, reducing stress, and increasing root mass. NutriMax AC contains zinc, manganese, boron, calcium, and sulfur to help alleviate crops stressed from spraying glyphosate. Expect increased yields, higher crop quality, and an earlier harvest. ExcelAg Corp. USA. www.grow7usa.comNutriMaxx™ Gold was developed to give young growing plants what they need to be healthy and productive during critical developmental stages. Plants that are non-stressed, healthy, and well fed have a greater chance of reaching their full genetic potential. NutriMaxx provides the plant with a balance of nutrients and biologicals for better nutrient uptake. It also gives the plant sugar for energy plus bio-stimulants for leaf expansion and stress relief. Novus Ag. www.novusag.comNutriSoil™ is a highly concentrated mix (25%) of humic and fulvic acid formulated to effectively restore the soil’s chemical, biological, and physical properties. NutriSoil is a complement to fertilizer. It essentially helps move micronutrients from the soil to the plant. ExcelAg Corp. USA. www.grow7usa.comNutriSphere-N® protects applied nitrogen fertilizer from volatilization, leaching and denitrification. Verdesian Life Sciences. www.vlsci.com


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OOlympus® Flex herbicide is a low-dose Water Dispersible Granule (WDG) herbicide for selective control of tough grass and broadleaf weeds in winter wheat. Olympus provides reliable, cost-effective weed control for winter or spring applications. Bayer CropScience LP. www.bayercropscience.us Optill® PRO herbicide delivers three overlapping sites of action, giving soybean growers pre-plant and pre-emergence management of tough-to-control weeds. Powered by Kixor® herbicide technology, it provides fast, broad-spectrum burndown and enhanced residual control. BASF. www.agproducts.basf.usOptimize® is an inoculant for soybeans, that supports a crop’s potential by enhancing nutritional availability. It includes a specially selected Bradyrhizobium japonicum inoculant along with LCO (lipochitooligosaccharide) technology. Monsanto BioAg. www.monsantobioag.comOrgano Liquid Hume is an effective soil amendment, foliar spray and fertilizer enhancer. This product is also suitable as a flushing agent for hydrocarbon components in soil and microbial growth promoter for soil remediation and waste treatment. Black Earth Humic LP. www.blackearth.comOver the Top Corn is a proprietary formulation of auxiliary nutrients, (major and micronutrients), designed for foliar application on corn. The nutrient base is fortified with natural diterpines, extracts of ascophyllum nodosum, natural fermentation compounds, and enzymes. AgBio Logic, LLC. www.agbiologic.comOver the Top Soybeans is a proprietary formulation of major and micronutrients sequestered in humic and fulvic acids. It is fortified with extracts of Ascophyllum nodosum and Chondrus crispus, enzymes, amino acids, and natural diterpines. When used as directed the components can enhance blooming and pod set on soybeans. AgBio Logic, LLC. www.agbiologic.comOver the Top Soybeans w/Potash is a proprietary, patent pending formulation of major and micronutrients designed for use on soybeans and other legume crops. It is fortified with low molecular weight organic acids and natural plant extracts. AgBio Logic, LLC. www.agbiologic.com

PP Max™ LFS is a phosphate fertilizer additive. When mixed with liquid fertilizers containing phosphate, P Max LFS increases phosphate efficiency and plant uptake. Rosen’s, Inc. (Midtech R&D, Inc.). www.rosensdiversifiedinc.comP Max™ Plus is a blend of macro and micronutrients designed for use as an in-furrow starter fertilizer. It is a 7-20-3 with copper, iron, manganese, and zinc. Rosen’s, Inc. (Midtech R&D, Inc.). www.rosensdiversifiedinc.com

Palisade® EC plant growth regulator (PGR) helps mitigate lodging challenges caused by adverse weather or higher nitrogen fertilization levels. By shortening the internodes and strengthening the stem through inhibition of cell elongation, Palisade EC shortens plants, which leads to reduced lodging and improved standability. Syngenta Group Company. www.syngentacropprotection.comPCT Corn Foliar Xtra is a foliar product which includes EDTA chelated micronutrients, N-P-K, PGRs, additional phosphite, and sugars. Progressive Crop Technologies, Inc. (Trupointe Cooperative). www.pctnutrients.comPendant™ 3.3 EC is a selective herbicide for controlling most annual grasses and certain broadleaf weeds as they germinate. It will not control established weeds. It is effective on barnyardgrass, carpetweed, crabgrass, foxtail, lambsquarter, panicum, pigweed, seedling johnsongrass, waterhemp, and many other weed species. WinField Solutions, LLC. www.winfield.comPercPlus™ is a blend of nutrients, vitamins, and amino acids. It is formulated to promote root development and early growth. It is designed to increase crop energy and reduce stress. DeltAg Formulations. www.seedcoat.comPioneer Premium Seed Treatment is a seed treatment that can improve stands and protect against early-season insects and diseases. Pioneer. www.pioneer.comPoncho®/VOTiVO® + ILeVO® provides protection against disease, insects and nematodes. ILeVO provides protection against Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) with activity against nematodes and, when paired with Poncho/VOTiVO, provides soybean farmers with broad spectrum nematode control available. Bayer CropScience LP. www.bayercropscience.usPosi-Close Wheels effectively close the seed trench in all conditions and soil types. Posi-close wheels do not leave any smearing or extreme compaction, and leave a soft mulch on top of the seedbed to prevent crusting and baking. Schlagel Manufacturing. www.schlagelmfg.comPowerFlex® HL herbicide fights tough-to-control grass weeds like downy brome and cheat that can quickly outcompete winter wheat stands. This high-load formulation delivers the same powerful cross-spectrum control as PowerFlex herbicide against stubborn grass and broadleaf weeds, with excellent crop safety. Dow AgroSciences. www.dowagro.comPrefix® is a residual herbicide that includes fomesafen combined with S-metolachlor for superior control of broadleaf weeds and grass in soybeans. By providing timely weed control using two unique modes of action, Prefix is a solution for controlling glyphosate and ALS-resistant weeds.Syngenta Group Company. www.syngentacropprotection.com


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Priaxor® fungicide is designed to protect a number of crops from a large variety of fungi. It provides long-lasting disease protection, post-infection disease control, and advanced plant health benefits. BASF. www.agproducts.basf.usProaxis™ is a pyrethoid class insecticide. Formulated for Loveland Products, Inc. (Pytech Chemicals GmbH). www.lovelandproducts.comPro-Germinator® is a planting time fertilizer that is seed safe for most crops. Properly placed, Pro-Germinator will permeate the area around the seed, providing starter benefit as well as continuous, season-long phosphorus availability. Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers. www.agroliquid.comPro-Stitch Closing Wheels run out of time due to soil pressure, creating the perfect stitch effect. Our “Blunt” tooth design applies 6 times more down pressure to the sidewall of the trench as compared to standard round closing wheels, thus reducing sidewall compaction by fracturing and pushing the seed slot from side to side. Pro-Stitch Closing Wheels. www.prostitchag.com

QQuadris® fungicide offers optimal disease control to help corn, potato, soybean and vegetable growers, among others, to maximize return on investment. It is broad-spectrum and provides complete plant protection with its xylem-mobile systemic activity. Quadris also enables crops to utilize resources like air, water and nutrients more efficiently. Syngenta Group Company. www.syngentacropprotection.com

RRyzUp SmartGrass® stimulates early-season growth and vigor. It can create a stronger, more stress-tolerant corn crop and increases yield potential. Valent U.S.A. Corporation. www.valent.com

SS.I. Distributing Finger-Till Wheels are more aggressive closing wheels that effectively reduce sidewall compaction and lightly till the soil to perform better in wet no-till conditions. S.I. Distributing, Inc. www.sidist.comSable® 28-0-0 is a liquid fertilizer. Rosen’s, Inc. (Midtech R&D, Inc.). www.rosensdiversifiedinc.comSchaffert Zipper Closing Wheels move soil with minimal compaction in the furrow, effectively eliminating air pockets and increasing seed-to-soil contact by breaking down soil and “zipping” it shut at the same time. Schaffert Mfg. Co., Inc. www.schaffert.com

Season Pass® Plus XLR with AVAIL® is a true NPK (6-18-6 + 1.0 S, 0.46 Zn) row starter that delivers 100 percent available phosphorus your corn needs to maximize yields. It can also lower moisture at harvest, reducing drying costs. It also includes AVAIL technology. The Andersons, Inc. www.andersonsinc.comSoil Boost is a unique combination of plant substances in a humic acid base intended to promote root growth by providing supplemental plant nutrients. Soil Boost contains 5% nitrogen and 0.5% zinc. Ag Chem Broker, Inc.Soil Revitalizer (10-0-0) is a plant absorbed calcium product. It is a liquid form of calcium hydroxide that goes directly into the plant and soil. It allows for quicker pH adjustment. It contains specially cultured microbes that decompose chloride and other sodium based salts that interfere with soil pH. Royal-Grow Products, LLC. www.royal-grow.comSoil ReVive® is derived from manure extract, carbons, and natural biological substances. Direct soil applications result in increased microbial activity which, in turn, increases available nutrients, increases water holding capacity of the soil, decreases the hard pan, and speeds up old crop residue decomposition. Concept Ag, LLC. www.conceptag.comThe SoilWarrior® X strip-till configuration is ideal for fields requiring both deep fall tillage (deeper than 6 inches) and precise seedbed preparation in the spring. Environmental Tillage Systems. www.soilwarrior.comSonic® herbicide provides a pre-plant or pre-emergence control of broadleaf weeds in a two-pass weed control system. Sonic contains two modes of action to effectively manage weed resistance to protect your soybean yield potential. Dow AgroSciences. www.dowagro.comSpiked Closing Wheels are made from the durable solid cast wheels used by many farmers. Notches are cut to decrease sidewall compaction and allow for soil crumbling. Hizey Farm Service, LLC. www.greendrills.comStarter 20/20® is an Ultra Low Salt starter fertilizer (2-20-20) that can be used on both sensitive and hardy crops. It is very high in orthophosphates, thus it is available for the seedlings to instantly reap the benefits of a starter fertilizer. Starter 20/20 is a good balance of phosphorus and potassium ensuring the plant is getting a well-rounded start to producing yield. With the Ultra Low Salt in Starter 20/20, you are greatly decreasing germination issues and increasing overall stand. Concept Ag, LLC. www.conceptag.comStart Right is a proprietary formulation of nutrients sequestered in a concentrated organic acid. It is fortified with a carbon synergist, fermented plant extracts, and extracts of Ascophyllum nodosum and Chrondrus crispus, and select soil bacteria. It is for use on most crops at planting or at early sidedressing. AgBio Logic, LLC. www.agbiologic.com


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StartRite® is a specific blend of powerful soil and plant stimulants not found in ordinary fertilizers. It is specifically formulated to improve germination, and increase root mass and nutrient uptake. StartRite increases microbial activity which, in turn, can increase the soil temperature within 24 hours to increase germination. Concept Ag, LLC. www.conceptag.comStratego® YLD fungicide features the latest in triazole technology for corn and soybeans. Offering two modes of action, it provides both preventive and curative activities and systemic movement to provide broad-spectrum, long-lasting disease control and higher yield potential. Stratego YLD can be applied to soybeans or to corn early season and/or at tassel. Bayer CropScience LP. www.bayercropscience.usSulfur Plus™ is designed as a source of sulfur to treat or prevent deficiencies for all row crops. DeltAg Formulations. www.seedcoat.comSuperU™ is a high concentration (46%) of nitrogen in a stabilized, granular fertilizer that provides protection against all three forms of loss. Koch Agronomic Services, LLC. www.kochagronomicservices.comSure-K® is a clean, chloride-free potassium solution which can be used in a foliar application applied to the soil at planting or sidedressed at planting. Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers. www.agroliquid.comSymbol™/Advance increases nitrogen use efficiency inside the plant and improves the plant’s ability to withstand yield limiting stress when used alone or in mixtures with other foliarly applied nutrients. United Suppliers, Inc. www.unitedsuppliers.com

TThio-Sul® is a liquid ammonium thiosulfate solution that provides a crop’s essential need for nitrogen and sulfur. Adding Thio-Sul to a UAN can stabilize and maximize nitrogen efficiency by slowing the rate of nitrification. Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. www.cropvitality.comTotal-Phos® is an ultra low salt, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium mix for planting and foliar applications. Concept Ag’s proprietary technology helps nitrogen and potassium stay in the root zone longer and lets the phosphorus remain available to the plant for a longer period of time. Concept Ag. LLC. www.conceptag.comTraFix® Zn is a liquid zinc formulation that contains a chelating agent, along with 10% zinc and 4.5% sulfur. TraFix Zn provides crops with essential secondary elements for strong early growth, increased root development and the assurance of better nutrient availability in cool, wet and/or compacted soils. Helena Chemical Company. www.helenachemical.com

UUSA 500™ offers a valuable formulation with a low use rate of 48 oz./A. (for liquid starters). USA 500 includes five key additives: 1 Qt. EDTA zinc, 8 oz. of P Max™ LFS for phosphorus tie-up protection in the soil, 2 oz. of growth stimulator, 6 oz. of fulvic acid for nutrient efficiency, and 5% nitrogen by weight. Rosen’s, Inc. (Midtech R&D, Inc.). www.rosensdiversifiedinc.com

VValor XLT® is a long-lasting, broad spectrum residual herbicide for soybeans. Valent U.S.A. Corporation. www.valent.com/agricultureVerdict® is a pre-emergence broadleaf weed herbicide for corn and soybeans. Verdict herbicide provides two sites of action and long-lasting residual control. BASF. www.agproducts.basf.usVersa Max™ AC is a blend of macro and micronutrients that can be applied in a versatile manner. Versa Max AC is designed for use in all crops and may be used for soil or foliar applications. Versa Max AC is intended to be used as a supplement to a standard fertility program. Versa Max AC, when used according to the following recommendations, can improve plant health by providing efficient delivery of nitrogen and potassium, essential micronutrients (sulfur, iron, manganese, zinc) as part of a total fertility program. Rosen’s, Inc. (Midtech R&D, Inc.). www.rosensdiversifiedinc.comVersa Max™ Corn is a mixture of macro and micronutrients that can be applied in a versatile manner, as a foliar application or in row starter/sidedress applications. Rosen’s, Inc. (Midtech R&D, Inc.). www.rosensdiversifiedinc.comVersa Max™ Mn provides the micronutrient manganese. Manganese is essential in plant growth, affecting carbohydrate and nitrogen assimilation, chlorophyll production and crop maturity. Versa Max Mn is designed for foliar applications in agronomic crops. Rosen’s, Inc. (Midtech R&D, Inc.). www.rosensdiversifiedinc.comVersa Max™ Soybeans is a mixture of macro and micronutrients that can be applied in a versatile manner, as a foliar application or in-row starter/sidedress applications. Versa Max Soybeans is designed for use in soybeans and can improve plant health by providing efficient delivery of nitrogen and essential micronutrients (sulfur, iron, manganese, zinc) as part of a total fertility program. Rosen’s, Inc. (Midtech R&D, Inc.). www.rosensdiversifiedinc.com


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WWarrant® is an acetochlor-based pre-emergence and post-emergent residual herbicide for use in soybeans. Warrant provides residual control of Palmer pigweed, waterhemp, lambsquarters, nightshade, foxtails, and other small-seeded grasses and broadleaf weeds. Monsanto Technology LLC. www.monsanto.comWarrior II (with Zeon Technology®) insecticide offers long-lasting residual insect protection. Zeon Technology, a patented quick-release, micro-encapsulated formulation with a powerful UV blocker, ensures fast knockdown and residual control of the most damaging insects. Syngenta Group Company. www.syngentacropprotection.comWex® improves liquid fertilizer and pesticide coverage and penetration while knocking down foam. Maximizes the effectiveness of liquid-applied fertilizer and pesticides with improved suspension. Exclusive, nutrient-related action (NRA) technology stimulates root development, improving water and nutrient absorption. Results include increased root mass, higher organic matter and higher yields. Conklin Company, Inc. www.conklin.com

XXanthion™ In-Furrow Fungicide is the newest tool from BASF designed to help protect your seed investment and maximize yield potential. Different from every other early-season crop management treatment, Xanthion In-furrow fungicide provides extended disease protection by covering the area around the seed and in the furrow. This is critical for protecting against damaging corn seedling and root diseases, including Rhizoctonia seed and seedling rot, Fusarium seed rot and seedling blight and Pythium damping off. BASF. www.agproducts.basf.usX-Cyte™ is a stable, EPA-registered plant growth regulator and yield stimulant containing a key plant growth hormone – cytokinin. Even in good growing seasons, a short period of high heat conditions at the critical pollination point can significantly reduce yields. X-Cyte is effective in supplementing root hormones for cell division in plants where the root system needs to be reestablished due to severe stress. StollerUSA. www.stollerusa.comXPEDIENT® FC™ soil insecticide provides corn growers with convenient and affordable control of secondary pests such as grubs, seed corn maggots, wireworms and others. A flexible and convenient option, XPEDIENT FC is a true solution versus a suspension, which provides an outstanding mixing profile that results in uniform applications and little to no separation in fertilizer. XPEDIENT FC has a high concentration of active ingredient, which allows growers to use the minimum amount of product on the maximum number of acres. AMVAC Chemical Corporation. www.amvac-chemical.com

YYetter Spike Wheels improve seed trench closure even in the most severe conditions, lift and fracture the soil, enhance seed-to-soil contact, prevent yield robbing air pockets, and eliminate the potential for sidewall compaction. The wide crowned depth band controls spike depth and prevents seed disturbance. Yetter Manufacturing, Inc. www.yetterco.comYetter Stalk Devastators push over stalks and stubble as they travel through the field. They also prevent damage to tires, tracks, wires, and hydraulic hoses. The Yetter Stalk Devastators are designed to crush corn stalks in order to facilitate quicker residue breakdown. Yetter Manufacturing, Inc. www.yetterco.comYield King Gold stimulates root development and promotes larger leaf size for faster canopy and better sunlight interception. Yield King Gold replaces manganese that is tied up or stripped out of a plant with a glyphosate application when growing glyphosate tolerant crops. It also includes a new compound called urea phosphonate (phosphite) that is used on agricultural crops as a fertilizer and a fungicide. Advanced Agriculture Services, LLC. www.advancedagservices.com

ZZidua® herbicide controls resistant pigweed like no other residual herbicide. For the past several years, Palmer pigweed, waterhemp and other small-seeded broadleaf weeds and grasses have been growing resistant to glyphosate, ALS-inhibitor, ACCase and triazine herbicides. Zidua can circumvent this resistance, providing growers with effective, long-lasting residual weed control. BASF. www.agproducts.basf.us


3-18-18 ......................................160

6-18-6 PPRS™ ..................... 126, 201

6-24-6 ............................ 13, 14, 201

7-22-5 ........................................127

10-34-0 .................... 13, 80, 82, 201

21-0-0-24S .................................100

100 Bushel Attempt ............. 43, 103, 151, 177, 219

300 Bushel Attempt .............4, 5, 72, 120, 168, 194, 195

360 UNDERCOVER™ ............. 63, 160

360 Y-DROP™ ....................18-19, 24, 134-135, 136-137, 172, 187, 205

AAcceleron® .............47, 105, 179, 245

Agronomy Fundamentals .. 14, 15, 19, 75, 81, 82, 100, 140, 159, 165, 174,

183, 184, 187, 190, 201, 212, 214, 224, 236

Agrotain® Plus .................. 20, 21, 24, 90, 91, 131, 173, 240

Allelopathy ....................................41

Amplify-L® ....................................12

Anhydrous Ammonia .. 85, 88-89, 205

Anthem® .....................................189

Aproach® .........................60-61, 225

Authority® Assist .........................189

Authority® Maxx .................... 58, 188

Authority® MTZ .............................58

Authority® XL ........................ 58, 188

Avail® ............................................82

BBeck’s Annual Ryegrass ........ 25, 216

Beck’s Bean Builder Mix ...............57

Beck’s Cereal Rye .........................57

Beck’s Corn Champion Mix .......... 25, 94, 95, 216

Beck’s Oat Radish Mix .... 25, 57, 216

Boundary® ....................................58

Buncha Bugs® ....................... 80, 109

CCaB’Y .........................................228

Capello® QUASAR Corn Head .....149

Capture® 3RIVE 3D® ......................30

Capture® LFR® ................ 62, 99, 213

Cast Iron Closing Wheel ....10-11, 78, 124, 199

C-Blaz .................................. 80, 109

Chisel Plow ..........101, 146, 147, 164

Cipher™ ................................. 20, 131

Clariva® Complete + Optimize® ....153

Closing Wheel ...................10-11, 78, 124, 170, 199

Closing Wheel Pressure Settings .................... 10-11

ContaiN™ ....................... 90, 91, 173

Conventional-Till ...37, 38, 39, 41, 68, 101, 146, 147, 164

Copperhead Ag Furrow Cruiser® Closing Wheel ...................10-11, 78,

124, 170, 199

Corn after Cover Crop Nitrogen Rate........................ 25, 216

Counter® 20G ..............................142

Cover Crop ..........25, 57, 94, 95, 216

Cover Crop Establishment .............95

CropKarb® .......................... 144, 227

Cytokinin ......................................64

DDawn Curvetine™ Closing Wheel .... 10-11, 78, 124, 199

Dawn Gaugetine Closing Wheel ...199

Dicamba .....................................116

Double Crop ..........69, 114, 115, 116

Double Crop Population ........ 69, 114

Double Crop Row Width & Population .................................69

Double Crop Tolerance ........ 115, 116

EEnergy Maxx ......................... 80, 109

Enhance ............................. 174, 191

Enzyme Max ...........................35, 67

Escalate™ ..........................44-45, 46, 47, 48, 79, 104, 105, 106, 125, 152,

153, 178, 179, 180, 200, 220, 222, 233, 244, 245, 246

Escalate™ + ILeVO® .............. 48, 106, 180, 222, 246

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Escalate + Optimize®...................153

Escalate + Poncho®/VOTiVO® + Optimize ..................................153

ESN® ...............................88-89, 173

Evergreen™ ...................................36

Evito® SC ............................ 210, 224

FFactor® ................................. 20, 131

Fastac™ EC .................. 113, 158-159

Fertigation.....................................32

Field Cultivation ..........................101

Fierce® XLT ........................... 58, 188

Finesse® .....................................116

First Pass® XLR (3-5-15) ................54

Flo-Rite® Seed Firmer .. 9, 51, 77, 83, 108, 169, 184, 198, 232, 243

Foliar Placement ...........................63

Foliar Products .....34, 35, 36, 64, 65, 66, 67, 143, 144, 161, 162, 174, 191,

214, 227, 228, 229

Foliar RX® .....................................34

Foliar X-CYTO® .............................64

Force® 3G ............................. 30, 213

Fortix® ...28-29, 60-61, 145, 211, 225

FunctioN™ ............................. 21, 131

Fungicide... ............................26, 27, 28-29, 59, 60-61, 63, 96, 97, 98,

112, 113, 138, 139, 140-141, 145, 156, 157, 158-159, 160, 190, 210,

211, 224, 225, 241, 247

Fungicide & Insecticide ...60-61, 113, 157, 158-159, 225

Fungicide Placement ...................160

Fungicide Rate ............................139

Fungicide Timing .......27, 28-29, 140-141, 211, 241

GGenerate® ...................................163

Glyphosate .................................189

Great Plains Spider Closing Wheel .............................124

GROWPLEX CS™ (2-10-10) .. 143, 162

Guardian®-DL ................................21

HHarmony® Extra SG .....................116

Headline AMP® .................28-29, 96, 97, 140-141, 211, 241

Headline® EC ....26, 59, 98, 112, 156, 210, 224, 247

Herbicide ...............58, 116, 188, 189

Hero® ..........................................225

Hydra-Hume® ........................ 52, 100

IIgniteS2® .......................................40

ILeVO® ........... 48, 106, 180, 222, 246

Incite™ ........................................215

In-Line Rip ..................................101

Insecticide .....30, 60-61, 62, 99, 113, 142, 157, 158-159, 212, 213, 225

Insecticide & Trait ............... 142, 213

Insecticide Application System ......30

Instinct® II ........................ 20, 21, 90, 91, 131, 173, 240

Irrigation .................................32, 33

KKalibrate™ .....................................80

Keeton Seed Firmer ....................... 9

KTS® (0-0-25-17S) ........................81

LLeverage® ...................................157

LiberateCa™ ................................109

Liberty®.......................................189

Limus® ...................90, 131, 173, 240

MMartin Spading Closing Wheel ......78

MAX-IN® Sulfur ...........................174

MAX-IN® Ultra Manganese ..........191

MAX-IN® Ultra ZMB® ..... 36, 174, 214

Metribuzin ...................................116

Micro 500™ .................................109

Microbial Product........................163

Micronutrient & Fungicide ...........145

Moldboard Plow .......... 146, 147, 164

Mustang® Maxx ....................... 60-61

NNACHURS imPulse® (10-18-4) .......................................13

NACHURS N-Rage™ ............ 174, 191

NACHURS playmaKer™ (2-6-16) ................................ 54, 191

Nitro Maxx ....................................91

Nitrogen (Soybeans) ...... 56, 186, 187

Nitrogen Rate..16, 17, 84, 85, 86, 87, 132, 133, 171, 206, 207, 238, 239


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Nitrogen Rescue ...........................24

Nitrogen Sealer ..................... 22, 208

Nitrogen Stabilizer ........... 20, 21, 90, 91, 131, 173, 240

Nitrogen Timing ...........18-19, 88-89, 134-135, 136-137, 172, 205 , 237

No-Till ............................ .......38, 39, 41, 101, 146, 147, 164

Nourish Maxx™ ...................... 80, 109

N-Serve®..................................88-89

N-tro™ .........................................201

Nucleus® 0-0-21-13S ....................81

NutriMax® AC ................................36

NutriMaxx™ Gold .........................214

Nutrisoil™ ......................................52

NutriSphere-N® .......................90, 91

OOlympus® Flex ............................116

Optill® PRO ...................................58

Over the Top Soybeans .................65

Over the Top Soybeans w/Potash ......................................65

PP Max™ LFS .......................... 82, 128

P Max™ Plus ...............................127

Palisade® ....................................115

PCT Corn Foliar Xtra .....................34

Pendant™ 3.3 EC .........................188

PercPlus™ ...................................144

Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment ......47, 105, 179, 245

Pivot Irrigation ..............................32

Plant Growth Regulator ......... 64, 115

Planting Date ..................... 6, 49, 73, 107, 121, 154, 182, 196, 223

Planting Depth ................... 7, 50, 76, 122, 183, 226

Poncho®/VOTiVO® + ILeVO® ........ 48, 106, 180, 222, 246

Population ..................... 69, 84, 114, 155, 185, 226, 234-235

Population & Nitrogen Rate ...........84

Population & Timing .............110-111

Posi-Close Wheels ........................78

PowerFlex® HL ............................116

Pre-Emergent Herbicide ........ 58, 188

Prefix® ........................................188

Priaxor® ............................26, 28-29, 59, 60-61, 63, 98, 112, 113, 138,

140-141, 156, 158-159, 160, 190, 211, 225, 241, 247

Proaxis™ .....................................212

Pro-Germinator® ................... 80, 109

Pro-Stitch Closing Wheel ...10-11, 124, 170, 199

QQuadris® ..........................60-61, 225

RReplant ................ 8, 74-75, 123, 197

Res 16™ ........................................40

Residue Management.... 40, 148, 149

Respire® .................................35, 66

Rhyzo-Link™ (3-10-13) ...................54

Rhyzo-Link™ (9-15-3) ............ 13, 201

RiseR® ........................................201

Robust™ ........................................40

Row Width & Population ................ 155, 234-235

RyzUp SmartGrass® ....................174

SSable® ........................................214

Schaffert Zipper Closing Wheel ......................... 10-11

Season Pass® (6-18-6) ..................80

Season Pass® Plus XLR (6-18-6) ...........................13, 80

Seed Treatment ..... 12, 44-45, 46, 47, 48, 79, 104, 105, 106, 125, 152, 153,

178, 179, 180, 200, 220, 222, 233, 244, 245, 246

SI Distributing Finger-Till Closing Wheel ..................10-11, 170

Sidedress Placement ..................209

Sidedress Spacing ..................23, 92

Soil Amendment.............. 52, 53, 215

Soil Boost .....................................52

Soil Revitalizer ..............................52

Soil ReVive® ..................................52

Solid Rubber Closing Wheel ... 10-11, 78, 124, 170, 199

Sonic® ........................................188

Spiked Closing Wheel..................170

Stalk Stomper .............................149

Starter 20/20® .............................109

Start Right ...............15, 55, 129, 202

StartRite® .............................. 80, 109

Starter Additive .....14, 15, 55, 81, 82, 128, 129, 130, 202, 203


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Starter Fertilizer ............... 13, 54, 80, 109, 126, 127, 201

Starter Fertilizer Placement ...........83

Stratego® YLD ..................27, 59, 60-61, 96, 138, 156, 157, 225

Strip-Till.................38, 146, 147, 164

Sub-Irrigation ................................33

Sugar .......................... 191, 203, 229

Sulfur ..........................................100

Sulfur Plus™ ................................214

SuperU™ .................. 88-89, 172, 173

Sure-K® ................................ 54, 109

TThio-Sul® (12-0-0-26S) ................100

Tile ....................................... 31, 217

Tillage .............................. 37, 38, 39, 68, 101, 146, 147, 164

Timing, Depth, Population ...........226

Total Phos® + Zinc ........................80

Totally Tubular .........................14, 83

TraFix® Zn .....................................82

UUAN ..................................18-19, 24, 32, 40, 56, 82, 88-89, 131, 134-135,

136-137, 172, 173, 186, 187, 205

Urea ... 56, 88-89, 134-135, 136-137, 173, 186

USA 500™ ..................... 14, 130, 201

VValor XLT® .....................................58

Verdict® ......................................188

Versa Max™ AC .............. 36, 63, 144, 145, 161, 174, 191, 214, 227

Versa Max™ Corn ........................214

Versa Max™ Soybeans .................227

Vertical-Till..................... 37, 68, 101, 146, 147, 164

WWarrant® ............................. 188, 189

Wex® .......................................12, 53

XXathion™ ............................. 138, 139

X-Cyte™ ................................ 64, 228

XPEDIENT® FC™ ..........................212

YYetter Spike Closing Wheel .... 10-11,

78, 124, 170, 199

Yetter Stalk Devastator ...............149

Yield King Gold ...........................143

ZZidua® ................................ 116, 188


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Agrisure Viptera® 3111 A4 x x x x x x x x x x x

Agrisure® 3122 E-Z Refuge® EZ x x x x x x x x S 2 1 2 95/5

Agrisure Duracade ® 5222 E-Z Refuge® D2* x x x x x x x x x x 2 2 2 95/5

Herculex®I Insect Protectionw/ Roundup Ready® Corn 2 HR x x x x x x x x S

Optimum® AcreMax®

Insect Protection AM x x x x x x x x S 2 1 0 95/5

Optimum® AcreMax® Xtra Insect Protection AMX x x x x x x x x x S 2 1 1 90/10

Optimum® AcreMax® XTreme

Insect Protection AMXT x x x x x x x x x S 2 1 2 95/5

Genuity® VT Double PRO®

RIB Complete® Corn Blend V2P x x x x x x 2 2 0 95/5

Genuity® SmartStax®

RIB Complete® Corn Blend SX x x x x x x x x x x 3 3 2 95/5

x= Control S = Suppression / Intermediate Protection (Partial protection depending on the development stage of the plant when insects infest the plant.)

ECB = European Corn Borer CRW = Protection Against: Western Corn Rootworm, Northern Corn Rootworm, Mexican Corn Rootworm BCW = Black Cutworm WBC = Western Bean Cutworm SWCB = Southwestern Corn Borer FAW = Fall Armyworm SB = Stalk Borer CEW = Corn Earworm DCW = Dingy Cutworm

AM - Optimum® AcreMax® Insect Protection system with YGCB, HX1, LL, RR2. Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above-ground insects. In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax products. AMX - Optimum® AcreMax® Xtra Insect Protection system with YGCB, HXX, LL, RR2. Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above- and below-ground insects. In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax Xtra products. AMXT (Optimum® AcreMax® XTreme) - Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above- and below-ground insects. The major component contains the Agrisure® RW trait, the YieldGard® Corn Borer gene, and the Herculex® XTRA genes. In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax XTreme products.

wAlthough fully approved in the United States, Canada and Japan, grain and certain grain by-products from THESE HYBRIDS MAY NOT BE APPROVED for all markets. Customers are advised to discuss trait acceptance policies with their local grain handler prior to delivering grain containing biotech traits. - Seed Technologies Chart revised May 2015

Multibrand Strategy See pages 622-264 for all trademark and legal statements. Seed Technologies Chart revised May 2015.Phoenix®

IMPORTANT: Characteristic scores provide key information useful in selecting and managing products in your area. Information and ratings are based on comparisons with other products sold by Beck’s Hybrids. Information and scores are assigned by Beck’s Hybrids and are based on period-of-years testing through 2014 harvest and were the latest available at time of printing. Some scores may change after 2015 harvest. Scores represent an average of performance data across areas of adaptation, multiple growing conditions, and a wide range of both climate and soil types, and may not predict future results. Individual product responses are variable and subject to a variety of environmental, disease and pest pressures. Please use this information as only one component of your product positioning decision.Before opening a bag of seed, be sure to read and understand the stewardship requirements, including applicable refuge requirements for insect resistance management, for the biotechnology traits expressed in the seed set forth in the technology agreement that you sign. By opening and using a bag of seed, you are reaffirming your obligation to comply with those stewardship requirements.Escalate, the Escalate logo, and Practical Farm Research (PFR) are trademarks of Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Flo-Rite is a trademark of Flo-Rite, Inc.


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. Only commercialized products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization.B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state.IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: 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. Always read and follow IRM requirements.ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Genuity Design®, Genuity®, RIB Complete and Design®, RIB Complete®, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend™, Roundup Ready®, Roundup®, SmartStax and Design®, SmartStax® and VT Double PRO® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. Respect the Refuge and Corn Design® and Respect the Refuge® are registered trademarks of National Corn Growers Association. Agrisure® technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under a license from Syngenta Crop Protection AG. Phoenix®, Agrisure®, Agrisure Artesian®, Agrisure Duracade®, Agrisure Viptera® and E-Z Refuge® are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Caution: Do not spray E-Z Refuge® products with Liberty® Brand Herbicides. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Herculex® Insect Protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred.® Herculex and the HX logo are registered trademarks of Dow AgroSciences, LLC. Herculex® I Insect Protection, Herculex® XTRA Insect Protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible.Herculex® Technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under license from Dow AgroSciences LLC. HERCULEX: HERCULEX® and the HERCULEX Shield are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. ™Enlist and the Enlist Logo are trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow. Always read and follow label instructions. Bayer (reg’d), the Bayer Cross (reg’d), Liberty®, LibertyLink®, Respect the Rotation™ and the Water Droplet Design (reg’d) are trademarks of Bayer. Liberty® is not registered in all states. Seed products with the LibertyLink® (LL) trait are resistant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, an alternative to glyphosate in corn, and combine high-yielding genetics with the powerful, non-selective, postemergent weed control of Liberty® herbicide for optimum yield and excellent weed control. For additional product information call

toll-free 1-866-99-BAYER (1-866-992-2937) or visit our website at www.BayerCropScience.us. Optimum® brand products available through the XL® brand. ®XL, Optimum®, AcreMax® and AQUAmax® are registered trademarks of Pioneer. XL brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend™ soybeans are not currently available for commercial sale or commercial planting. Dicamba herbicide is not currently approved for commercial in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans and nothing herein is a promotion or an offer to sell dicamba herbicide for this use. It is a violation of federal law to promote or offer to sell an unregistered pesticide or a registered pesticide for an unregistered use. Commercialization is dependent on multiple factors, including successful conclusion of the regulatory process.Seeds containing the Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® trait are protected under numerous U.S. patents. Seed containing patented traits, such as seed containing Roundup Ready 2 Yield® traits, can only be used to plant a single commercial crop. It is unlawful to save and replant Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybeans. Additional information and limitations on these products are provided in the Monsanto Technology Stewardship Agreement and the Monsanto Technology Use Guide. The licensed U.S. patents for Monsanto technologies can be found at the following webpage: http://www.monsanto.com/productpatentsPioneer is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Pioneer products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance and in compliance with the Pioneer policies regarding stewardship of those products. Crops and materials containing biotech traits may only be exported to or used, processed, or sold in jurisdictions where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted for those crops and materials. It is a violation of national and international laws to move materials containing biotech traits across borders into jurisdictions where their import is not permitted. Additional refuge required in EPA-designated cotton growing areas. Growers should discuss these issues with their purchaser or grain handler to confirm the purchaser or handler’s position on products being purchased. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of the Biotechnology Industry Organization. LibertyLink® soybeans with Liberty® herbicide is the most reliable management solution for weeds resistant to glyphosate and multiple herbicide classes. LibertyLink soybean varieties combine elite genetics and excellent crop safety with built-in tolerance to the powerful, postemergence weed control of Liberty. High-yielding LibertyLink soybean varieties are available in a range of maturities. Liberty herbicide, applied over the top of LibertyLink soybean varieties, provides powerful control of broadleaf and grass weeds, including weeds resistant to glyphosate and multiple herbicide classes. LibertyLink® Patent Statement: Soybean seeds containing LibertyLink® are protected under multiple U.S. patents and may be planted only to produce one (1) commercial crop, and only after signing a Bayer Grower Technology Agreement. It is illegal to save or catch soybean seeds containing the LibertyLink trait for use as planting seed or for transfer to others for use as planting seed. Some products have a patent pending or are covered under one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers 8,008,550; 8,329,996

DuPontTM and STS® are trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates. Bayer, the Bayer Cross, Liberty, LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design are registered trademarks of Bayer. Liberty is not registered in all states.

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6-18-6 PPRS™ is a trademark of Midtech R&D, Inc. (Manufactured for: Rosen’s, Inc.).360 UNDERCOVER™ is a trademark of 360 Yield Center, LLC. 360 Y-DROP™ is a trademark of 360 Yield Center, LLC.Acceleron® Genuity®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC.Accomplish® is a registered trademark of Loveland Products, Inc.Agrisure@ and Duracade® are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.Agrotain® is a registered trademark of Koch Agronomic Services, LLC.Aim® EC is a registered trademark of FMC Corporation.Amplify-L® is a registered trademark of Conklin Company, Inc.Anthem® is a registered trademark of FMC Corporation.Anthem® ATZ is a registered trademark of FMC Corporation.Aproach® is a registered trademark of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.Ascend® is a registered trademark of Winfield Solutions, LLC.Authority® brands are registered trademarks of FMC Corporation.Avail® is a registered trademark of Verdesian Life Sciences.Beck’s Annual Ryegrass is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids.Beck’s Corn Champion Mix is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids.Beck’s Oat Radish Mix is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids.Bio-Forge® is a registered trademark of Stoller, USA. Bio-Forge® ST is a registered trademark of Stoller, USA. Black Label® Zn is a registered trademark of Loveland Products, Inc.Boundary® is a registered trademark of Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC. Brandt Smart Trio® is a registered trademark of Brandt Consolidated, Inc.Buncha Bugs® is a registered trademark of Concept Ag, LLC.CaB’y is manufactured by Stoller Enterprises, Inc.Capello® is a registered trademark of Capello USA.Capreno® is a registered trademark of Bayer.Capture® and 3RIVE 3D® are registered trademarks of FMC Corporation.Capture® LFR® is a registered trademark of FMC Corporation.C-Blaz is manufactured by Cannon Packaging Company, Inc.ChitoMax is distributed by Concept Ag, LLC.Cipher™ is a trademark of Midtech R&D, Inc. (Manufactured for: Rosen’s, Inc.).Clariva® Complete is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company.Concept-B10® is a registered trademark of Concept Ag, LLC.Concept-CA® is a registered trademark of Concept Ag, LLC.Concept-S17® is a registered trademark of Concept Ag, LLC.ContaiN™ is a trademark of AgXplore.Furrow Cruiser® is a registered trademark of Copperhead Agricultural Products, LLC.Corvus® is a registered trademark of Bayer.Counter® is a registered trademark of AMVAC Chemical Corporation.CropKarb® is a registered trademark of DeltAg Formulations.Curvetine™ is a trademark of Dawn Equipment Company.Dual II Magnum® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company.Durango® and DMA® are registered trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow.Ele-Max® Nutrient Concentrate and ENC® are registered trademarks of Helena Holding Company.Energy Maxx is manufactured by Cannon Packaging Company, Inc.Enhance is distributed by Ag Concepts.Enlist™ is a trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow.Enzyme Max is distributed by Royal-Grow Products, LLC.Escalate™ and the Escalate Logo are trademarks of Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. ESN® is a registered trademark owned by Agrium, Inc.Evergreen™ is a trademark of ExcelAg Corp. USA.Evito® SC is a registered trademark of Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC.Factor® is a registered trademark of Midtech R&D, Inc. (Manufactured for: Rosen’s, Inc.).Fastac™ EC is a trademark of BASF.Fierce® is a registered trademark of Valent U.S.A. Corporation.Finesse® is a registered trademark of E. I. duPont de Nemours & Comaony, Inc. First Pass® is a registered trademark of The Andersons, Inc.

Flexstar® is a registered trademark of Syngenta Group Company.Flo-Rite® is a registered trademark of Flo-Rite, Inc.Foliar RX® is a registered trademark of Concept Ag, LLC.Foliar X-CYTO® is a registered trademark of Conklin Company, Inc.Foliar-K® is a registered trademark of Concept Ag, LLC.Force® is a registered trademark of Syngenta Group Company.Fortix® is a registered trademark of Cheminova, Inc.FunctioN™ is a trademark of Midtech R&D, Inc. (Manufactured for: Rosen’s, Inc.).Generate® is a registered trademark of Agnition.Spider Closer Wheels are manufactured by Great Plains Mfg., Inc. GROWPLEX CS™ is a trademark of Kent Nutrition Group, Inc.Guardian®-DL is a registered trademark of Conklin Compnay, Inc.Halex™ GT is a trademark of Syngenta Group Company.Harmony® is a registered trademark of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.Headline AMP® is a registered trademark of BASF.Headline® EC is a registered trademark of BASF.Herculex® is a registered trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLCHerculex Insect Protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred.”Hero® is a registered trademark of FMC Corporation.Hydra-Hume® is a registered trademark of Helena Holding Company.IgniteS2® is a registered trademark of AgriGro, Inc. ILeVO® is a registered trademark of Bayer CropScience LP.Incite™ is a trademark of Biovante LLC.Instinct® II is a registered trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow.Kalibrate™ is a trademark of Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers.KTS® is a registered trademark of Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.Leverage® is a registered trademark of Bayer CropScience LP.Lexar® is a registered trademark of Syngenta Group Company.LiberateCa™ is a trademark of Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers.Liberty® is a registered trademark of Bayer.Limus® is a registered trademark of BASF.Martin Spading-Closing Wheels are manufactured by Martin Industries, LLC.MAX-IN® is a registered trademark of Winfield Solutions, LLC. MAX-IN® Ultra ZMB® is a registered trademark of Winfield Solutions, LLC. McFarlane Incite™ and Universal Tillage™ are trademarks of McFarlane Mfg. Co. Inc.Micro 500™ is a trademark of Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers.MicroEssentials® is a registered trademark and SZ™ is a trademark of The Mosaic Company.Mustang® is a registered trademark of FMC Corporation.MycroMax is distributed by Concept Ag, LLC.NACHURS imPulse® is a registered trademark of NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS.NACHURS N-Rage™ is a trademark of NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS.NACHURS playmaKer™ is a trademark of NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS.Nitamin® and Steady-Delivery® are registered trademarks of Koch Agronomic Services, LLC.Nitro Maxx is manufactured by Cannon Packaging Company, Inc.Nitrogen Sealers (Nitrogen Sealing Systems) are manufactured by John Miller. Nourish Maxx™ is a trademark of Cannon Packaging Company, Inc.N-Serve® is a registered trademark of Dow AgroSciences, LLC.N-tro™ is a trademark of Novus Ag.Nucleus® is a registered trademark of Helena Holding Company.NutriMax AC™ is a trademark of ExcelAg Corp. USA.NutriMaxx™ is a trademark of Novus Ag.NutriSoil™ is a trademark of ExcelAg Corp. USA.NutriSphere-N® is a registered trademark of Verdesian Life Sciences.Olympus® is a registered trademark of Bayer CropScience LP.Optill® PRO and Kixor® are registered trademarks of BASF.Optimize® is a registered trademark of Monsanto Technology, LLC.Organo Liquid Hume is manufactured by Black Earth Humic LP.Over the Top Corn is manufactured by AgBio Logic, LLC.Over the Top Soybeans is manufactured by AgBio Logic, LLC.Over the Top Soybeans w/Potash is manufactured by AgBio Logic, LLC.P Max™ LFS is a trademark of Midtech R&D, Inc. (Manufactured for: Rosen’s, Inc.).P Max™ Plus is a trademark of Midtech R&D, Inc. (Manufactured

for: Rosen’s, Inc.).Palisade® is a registered trademark of Syngenta Group Company.PCT Corn Foliar Xtra is manufactured by Progressive Crop Technologies, Inc.Pendant™ is a trademark of Winfield Solutions, LLC. PercPlus™ is a trademark of DeltAg FormulationsILeVO®, Poncho®, and VOTiVO® are registered trademarks of Bayer.Posi-Close Wheels are manufactured by Schlagel Manufacturing.PowerFlex® is a registered trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) Prefix® is a registered trademark of Syngenta Group Company.Priaxor® is a registered trademark of BASF.Proaxis™ is a trademark of Pytech Chemicals GmbH.Pro-Germinator® is a registered trademark of Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers.Pro-Stitch Closing Wheels are mnufactured by Pro-Stitch Closing Wheels.Quadris® is a registered trademark of Syngenta Group Company.Respire® is a registered trademark of Chandler Inc..Rhyzo-Link™ is a trademark of NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS.RiseR® is a registered trademark of Loveland Products, Inc.Robust™ is a trademark of Midtech R&D, Inc. (Manufactured for: Rosen’s, Inc.).Roundup® Original and Roundup PowerMAX® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC.RyzUp SmartGrass® is a registered trademark of Valent BioSciences Corporation.Finger-Till Cast Wheels are manufactured by S.I. Distributing Inc.Sable® is a registered trademark of Midtech R&D, Inc. (Manufactured for: Rosen’s, Inc.).Zipper Closing Wheels are manufactured by Schaffert Mfg. Co., Inc.Season Pass® is a registered trademark of The Andersons, Inc.SHADOW™ is a trademark of Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC.Sharpen® is a registered trademark of BASF.Soil Boost is manufactured by Ag Chem Broker, Inc.Soil Revitalizer is distributed by Royal-Grow Products, LLC.Soil ReVive® is a registered trademark of Concept Ag, LLC.SoilWarrior® is a registered trademark of Environmental Tillage Systems.Sonic® is a registered trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow.Spiked Closing Wheels are distributed manufactured by Hizey Farm Service, LLC.Start Right is manufactured by AgBio Logic, LLC.Starter 20/20® is a registered trademark of Concept Ag, LLC.StartRite® is a registered trademark of Concept Ag, LLC.Sterling Blue® is a registered trademark of Winfield Solutions LLC.Stratego® YLD is a registered trademark of Bayer CropScience LP.Sulfur Plus™ is a trademark of DeltAg FormulationsSuperU™ is a trademark of Koch Agronomic Services, LLC.Sure-K® is a registered trademark of Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers.Symbol™/Advance is a trademark of United Suppliers, Inc.Thio-Sul® is a registered trademark of Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.Total-Phos® is a registered trademark of Concept Ag, LLC.TraFix® Zn is a registered trademark of Helena Holding Company.USA 500™ is a trademark of Midtech R&D, Inc. (Manufactured for: Rosen’s, Inc.).Valor XLT® is a registered trademark of Valent U.S.A. Corporation. Verdict® is a registered trademark of BASF.Versa Max™ AC, Versa Max™ Corn, Versa Max™ Mn, and Versa Max™ Soybeans are trademarks of Midtech R&D, Inc. (Manufactured for: Rosen’s, Inc.).Warrant® is a registered trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC.Warrior II with Zeon Technology® is a registered trademark of Syngenta Group Company.Wex® is a registered trademark of Conklin Compnay, Inc.Xanthion™ is a trademark of BASF.X-Cyte™ is a trademark of Stoller, USA.XPEDIENT® FC™ is a registered trademark of AMVAC Chemical Corporation.The Yetter Spike Wheel is manufactured by Yetter Manufacturing, Inc.The Yetter Stalk Devastator is manufactured by Yetter Manufacturing, Inc.Yield King is distributed by Advanced Agriculture Services, LLC.Zidua® is a registered trademark of BASF.

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