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EIGHTY YEARS OF HELPING FARMERS SUCCEED

Every great story has to start somewhere, and ours began in 1937. It’s the story of a small 80-acre farm that grew into a major force in U.S. agriculture. One built on faith, hard work, innovation and a determination to help farmers succeed. Although a lot has changed since then, a few things have remained the same. For 80 years, Beck’s has continued to put farmers first. We reinvest back into the company, making decisions with the best interest of our customers in mind. We put on our work boots, walk fields, and listen to farmers to ensure that they are receiving the highest performing seed products and personalized service. We haven’t forgotten where we came from, and we haven’t forgotten that our success is driven by yours.

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4 Choices

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8 Practical Farm Research (PFR)®

12 Precision Farming

14 Escalate™

16 Weed Resistance

18 Regional Selection

20 Field Sales Map

22 Locations

ADVANTAGES PRODUCTS PROGRAMS COMMITMENT REWARDS

THE BECK’S ADVANTAGE

At Beck’s, our number one priority has always been to help farmers succeed. That’s why we’re committed to supplying the tools and resources to maximize yield and increase their bottom line. With a culture deeply rooted in family heritage and Christian faith, we believe in personalized service, value-added programs, and providing access to the best genetics and traits. Above all, we are dedicated to helping your operation thrive. Because with us, you’re not just a customer, you’re part of a family.

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36 Cover Crops

38 Alfalfa

40 Forages and Milo

42 Great Harvest Organics

44 100% Free Replant

45 President’s Club

46 Bonus Items

48 Customer Trips

52 Discounts

54 Cash Discounts and Financing

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56 Reward Levels and Items

68 Three-Year Commitment Summary

70 Three-Year Commitment Items

WORLD’S MOST DIVERSE GENETIC OFFERING

As an independent, family-owned seed company, we’re dedicated to providing farmers with the choices they need to succeed. That means providing the right hybrids for the right field, regardless of the trait or source company. Not only do we continue building our own line of proprietary germplasm, but we cultivate unique relationships with elite suppliers, giving customers access to the most diverse genetic and trait offerings in the world. This competitive advantage offers peace of mind, knowing that you can get the diversity and trait protection you need from one company. At Beck’s, we happily put aside pride and competition to achieve one goal – provide our customers with the very best seed products.

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In addition to our state-of-the-art breeding program, we source genetics and traits from elite technology suppliers around the world, bringing you the best product for each acre.

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THE INDUSTRY’S MOST UNIQUE BREEDING PROGRAM

Having one of the largest seed testing and breeding programs in the Corn Belt is not something most would expect from a family-owned company. Since we are farmers too, our research program is driven to reflect what is most important to farmers – germination, emergence, standability, plant health, and yield. By combining our own elite, proprietary germplasm with our ability to source high-quality genetics and traits from companies worldwide, we have built a foundation for one of the most unique and diverse programs in the country.

Delivering products quickly and efficiently.Our corn breeders utilize the latest breeding technologies, including the dihaploid process, trait introgression, and a state-of-the-art molecular marker lab. Our research department is able to bring farmers high-performing, regionally-adapted products faster and more efficiently than ever before.

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Dihaploid process We implemented dihaploid breeding more than a decade ago, putting us on a level playing field with any corn breeding program in the world. The process decreases the amount of development time needed versus traditional corn breeding practices and increases the speed at which a parent line can be brought to the field for testing.

Trait introgressionWe start integrating traits into inbreds early in the breeding process. At our headquarters in Atlanta, Indiana we utilize greenhouses to aid in trait introgression and help speed up the process, which are tremendous assets to the research staff and our customers.

Embryo rescueToday, we utilize embryo rescue to speed up the process of trait introgression. Embryo rescue is the process of harvesting the embryo 10 to 14 days after pollination and getting the embryo to develop into a young plant. This process can shorten the development of each generation by 30 to 40 days.

Molecular marker labOur molecular marker lab gives researchers the ability to fingerprint inbred lines. Fingerprinting identifies desirable and undesirable genes in an inbred. By identifying inbreds with the right combination of desirable genes, we’re able to more effectively develop high-performing parent lines.

Genetic diversityEach day, we strive to provide our customers with the best tools and resources to not only maximize yield, but to increase their bottom line. We’ve cultivated deep relationships with elite suppliers to give our customers access to the most diverse genetic and trait offerings in the world.

Regional advantageOur multistage testing program allows us to develop and select products based on specific factors affecting an area. Because of our regionalization, we have an advantage over the multinational companies. We intensively characterize products through our replicated testing and Choice Trials program to evaluate pre-commercial products and specifically identify the best area of adaptation.

OUR RESEARCH PROGRAM

PRACTICAL FARM RESEARCH

Farming isn’t just about planting 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. Beck’s has always been in the business of helping farmers succeed. That’s why we invest heavily into our Practical Farm Research (PFR)® program. As new technologies and management practices emerge, it’s difficult for farmers to evaluate all the options. So we do it for you.

To date, our PFR program delivers replicated data from over 100 studies at six research locations across the Midwest. We don’t sell most of the products we test. If a product performs well, we publish it. If it doesn’t perform well, then we still publish it. The results speak for themselves and the goal remains the same — to be the best source of unbiased, farmer-focused research to add profitability to your farm.

Would you like to do the research first-hand?The PFR Partners program connects farmers with Beck’s resources, personnel and knowledge by conducting agronomic studies directly on their farm. We invite you to consider participating in our PFR Partners program. Let us help you develop an on-farm research strategy.

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Indiana 190+Ohio 110+Southern Illinois 125+Kentucky 150+Iowa 75+Central Illinois 90+PFR Partners 5,000+

Years of Research (Per Location) Acres For Research (Per Location) Studies Conducted

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PFR Partners: All states particpate in the PFR Partners program. States without a PFR location are highlighted in gray.

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IOWA PFR Colfax, IA

C. ILLINOIS PFR Downs, IL

INDIANA PFR Atlanta, IN

OHIO PFR London, OH

S. ILLINOIS PFR Effingham, IL

KENTUCKY PFR Henderson, KY

PFR AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

At Beck’s, being your seed supplier means more than delivering a high-yielding product. It’s the assurance of a stand of crops. A commitment to giving you tools to help you succeed. And it’s the promise to be a part of sustaining your operation for generations to come. By providing you with the best farmer-focused research, we want to inspire you to challenge the status quo. We do this by conducting industry-leading, unbiased agronomic research to learn how different management practices and new technologies perform in field environments.

We share the results from our Practical Farm Research program in four ways – our annual Field Shows, PFR Book, Beck’s website, and Winter Agronomic Meetings.

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We provide practical and timely information to not only help you make better decisions, but also learn about new technologies. Get the latest videos and written reports from our PFR team through monthly PFR Report emails, @BecksPFR on Twitter, and PFR highlights in Beck’s CropTalk Newsletter.

www.beckshybrids.com/PFR-Report www.beckshybrids.com/CropTalk

Each year, we share the PFR Book with over 60,000 farmers. It is the largest source of unbiased, cutting-edge, agronomic information. Our PFR studies are compiled into an easy-to-use resource featuring research conducted on almost 800 acres across the Midwest.

www.beckshybrids.com/PFR

Beginning in January, Beck’s will host more than 70 Winter Meetings across our nine-state marketing area. Each meeting will include our PFR and agronomy teams sharing results gathered throughout the year from PFR studies, as well as discuss agronomic and industry topics.

www.beckshybrids.com/WinterMeetings

Join us at our Annual Field Shows and Becknology Days where you’ll have the opportunity to experience PFR first-hand. Our Field Shows are designed for the whole family and feature entertainment, an enjoyable atmosphere, and activities for the whole family.

www.beckshybrids.com/FieldShows

PFR BOOKBECKNOLOGY™ DAYS & ANNUAL FIELD SHOWS

WINTER AGRONOMIC MEETINGSPFR COMMUNICATIONS

PRECISION FARMING

Long-term profitability is not about large gains each season but rather incremental, sustainable improvements year after year. We continue to learn and identify new opportunities to help maximize yield and revenue by managing farms acre by acre, not field by field. Precision farming is identifying the variabilities, problem areas, and differences within each field to help increase productivity. At Beck’s, we have the people, tools and resources to help you do exactly that.

Interested in implementing precision farming in your operation?Our team of highly trained experts work hand-in-hand with farmers to determine needs and manage technology investments on their own farms. We work day in and day out to help you succeed by addressing your yield limiting factors to increase your bottom line.

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With so many resources, apps and software available, finding the right precision farming tools for your operation can be confusing. The landscape is constantly changing and it can be difficult to keep up with the latest products and technologies.

Our team of skilled Precision Farming Field Advisors are available to help you develop farm plans that can reach your yield goals.

We can help with:oo Field Map Creationoo Data Uploadoo Management Zone Creationoo Monitor Calibrationoo Weather Station Set-Up

www.FARMserver.com

In 2014, Beck’s launched FARMserver™, an easy-to-use, online, web-based solution that serves as your operation’s foundation for all precision farming activities. Talk to your Beck’s representative to learn more.

A subscription to FARMserver is now FREE with any Beck’s seed purchase.

FARMserver offers:oo Do-It-Yourself Management Zonesoo Comprehensive Reports at Your Fingertips

oo Safe, Secure Data You Controloo Mobile Accessoo Equipment Compatibilityoo Advanced Recordkeepingoo Field-Focused Weatheroo Streamlined Product Selectionoo Crop Health Imaging™

oo Event and Note Taking Function and Timeline

PRECISION FARMING MADE EASY

ESCALATE™ YIELD ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM

Focused on pursuing innovations, we bring farmers the greatest possible advantages from the seed they plant. Our Escalate™ yield enhancement system does exactly that. Offering insect protection, improved stands and higher yields, Escalate’s unique blend includes an industry-leading fungicide package and the highest rates of insecticide. Every corn kernel includes the optimum rate of Poncho® 1250 for season-long insect control and the protection of VOTiVO® against nematodes.

But it’s the combination of biologicals and/or a biostimulant that really sets Escalate apart. With its exclusive formulation and unique application, no one has a seed treatment like Beck’s. By treating everything in-house, we can ensure the consistency and coverage our customers expect. And because Escalate comes standard on every unit of seed, farmers can go to the field with confidence knowing that they’re maximizing their farm’s yield potential.

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Layers of protection on corn, soybeans and wheat.Our unique application starts with fungicides, followed by an insecticide, and then a polymer is added for protection. Biologicals and/or a biostimulant are applied over the top to maintain their integrity. Lastly, we add a higher rate of a fluency agent to improve flowability and reduce dust-off. As a result, farmers may be able to eliminate the use of talc, but should evaluate their seed drop in each environment to determine if talc is needed.

On every seed.Escalate™ is a proprietary mix of yield enhancing products that comes standard on all Beck’s seed. Escalate is only available through Beck’s.

Take control of SDS on soybeans.With Escalate SDS, we add ILeVO® fungicide to the standard Escalate mix to provide an additional layer of protection against sudden death syndrome (SDS) on soybeans. Escalate SDS will protect the root system from SDS fungus in the seed zone, ultimately producing healthier plants for higher yield potential. To add Escalate SDS to your soybean seed, contact your local seed representative. Place your order by September 15 to secure Escalate SDS on your soybean seed.

+12 Bu./A. Corn

+6 Bu./A. Soybeans

+4-7 Bu./A. Wheat

Yield Benefit*Escalate

*Versus non-treated seed.

+8-10 Bu./A. Soybeans

Yield Benefit* Escalate SDS

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RESISTING RESISTANCE

For many years, we’ve relied on the use of glyphosate to control weeds in our fields. While it’s an effective herbicide, the continued use has resulted in serious weed resistance throughout the Midwest. By not controlling these weeds, studies have shown that yields can be reduced by more than 30 percent.

Glyphosate resistance is spreading.In 2012, glyphosate resistant weeds were reported on 61 million acres. That rose to 84 million in 2014 and continues to grow. Weeds that emerge with the crop, or shortly thereafter, have the greatest potential to negatively affect yield.*

Choices.Beck’s offers the most choices in the seed industry to control glyphosate resistant weeds. While two technologies are currently available, two new soybean traits are waiting on regulatory approval.

*2016 LibertyLink® System Brochure.

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LibertyLink® | Bayer CropScienceLibertyLink is the only fully approved choice for managing glyphosate resistant weeds. Liberty® herbicide controls more than 120 broadleaf weeds and grasses, including ALS and glyphosate resistant weeds. The unique mode of action from LibertyLink handles tough-to-control weeds, while still providing yields of nearly 1 Bu./A. better than glyphosate tolerant soybeans.

Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® | Monsanto Featuring dicamba plus glyphosate tolerance from Monsanto, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® received approval from China in February 2016 with EU approval expected in 2016. The herbicides containing dicamba (Roundup Xtend® with Vapor Grip™ and Xtendimax™ with Vapor Grip™) which may be able to be applied to these soybeans are pending approval, which is expected in summer 2016.

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Enlist™ | Dow AgroSciencesThe Enlist™ weed control system builds on the current glyphosate system to advance herbicide and trait technology. Enlist soybeans combine tolerance to a new 2,4-D herbicide formulation, plus glyphosate and glufosinate and will be available in elite, high-yielding genetics, to help maximize yield on your farm. Enlist Duo® herbicide with Colex-D® technology combines the proven performance of new 2,4-D choline and glyphosate. Apply it over the top of Enlist soybeans for unrivaled weed control designed to land and stay on target.

Balance™ GT | Bayer CropScience and MS Technologies LLCBalance™ GT soybeans will be tolerant to glyphosate and isoxaflutole, the active ingredient in the new Balance® Bean herbicide. Balance® Bean features residual control with reactivation technology that will continue to combat weeds with as little as 1/2 inch of rain. Balance™ GT will be the first step in a foundational system that will include a triple-stacked herbicide tolerant soybean, providing tolerance to glyphosate, Balance® Bean and Liberty®. Balance™ GT will be available in 2017, pending regulatory approvals.

BECK'S REGIONAL ADVANTAGE

Since the beginning, we’ve strived to provide farmers with top performing seed products. We know that every farmer has individual needs and unique preferences. Every farm is different and no two soils are the same. That’s why we breed and source genetics that are best suited for each one of our farmers throughout our marketing area.

When it comes to selecting products, most national seed companies choose two or three products that work well across a wide geography. At Beck’s, our philosophy is simple. We select multiple, region-specific products that bring higher yields in smaller geographies. For us, it’s not about profits or economies of scale, it’s about helping you maximize yield on every single acre.

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From east to west and north to south, products perform differently across environments. Root strength and green snap are important criteria when selecting corn in the west, while in other areas emergence, plant health, and stress tolerance have a stronger focus. The same logic can be applied with soybean selection. Recognizing these regional differences allows us to deliver additional yield on your farm.

oo Green Snap oo Standability oo Stress Tolerance

oo Corn after Cornoo Plant Healthoo Test Weightoo Drydown

oo Plant/Ear Height

oo Goss’s Wiltoo Root Strengthoo Drought and Heat Tolerance

oo Dual Purpose - Grain/Silage

oo Standability oo Sudden Death Syndrome

oo Brown Stem Rotoo Emergenceoo Frogeye Leaf Spot

oo Phytophthoraoo White Moldoo Stress Tolerance

oo Iron Deficiency Chlorosis

oo Cyst Nematode

FACTORS FOR SELECTING CORN: FACTORS FOR SELECTING SOYBEANS:

We’ve identified 13 regions in which we make product recommendations based on specific factors affecting a geographic area.

Scott Jungman 515.339.5754

Clint Prange 573.693.8858

Kent Gremel 317.443.8171

Brad Lamb 712.363.7709

Scott Kinney 217.821.5929

Randy Woodley 317.750.8244

Jim Gumpert 515.608.3959

Scott Lowery 309.229.8001

Kris Johnson 317.439.5288

Bill Tomlinson 515.802.9158

Ryan White317.607.3435

Mark Schmitt 270.577.8411

Randy Timm 309.261.2780

Ron Gick 765.427.3389

Alex Johnson 937.423.0005

David Ringger 309.824.9426

Ken Martin 608.469.2011

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Making a seed purchase involves trust and confidence in the performance of the seed, as well as the sales professional assisting in the decision. When planting Beck’s seed, you will experience an exceptional level of customer service before and after the sale. Contact your area team leader to meet your local seed advisor.

BECK’S SALES LEADERS

Regional Business Managers

Area Team Leaders

Scott Jungman515.339.5754

Harold Lovin 309.200.5426

Kyle Wise 765.427.2958

Director of Sales

Tom Hooper 317.694.6006

BECK’S LOCATIONS

1 Home Office Atlanta, IN

oo Distributionoo Processingoo PFRoo Research

2 Colfax, IAoo Distributionoo PFR

3 Mount Pleasant, IA oo Distributionoo Processing

4 Marshalltown, IAoo Research

5 Effingham, ILoo Distributionoo PFR

6 El Paso, ILoo Distributionoo Processingoo Research

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9 Pontiac, ILoo Distributionoo Processing

10 Henderson, KYoo Distributionoo PFRoo Research

11 Sharpsville, INoo Research

12 Noblesville, INoo Distributionoo Processing

13 London, OHoo Distributionoo PFR

For location contact information visit: BecksHybrids.com

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ECB = European Corn Borer CRW = 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

See Page 89 for all trademark and legal statements. Seed Technologies Chart revised May 2016.

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5113 101 5113AMXT™* 5113™* 2440 1270 HP-LP Med. Excellent 7 9 7 Med. Short Medium 8 7 8 8 8 7 Medium Med. Low 8 Med. Flex 8 5113

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5234 102 5234AMX™* 5234™* 2440 1280 HP-LP Med. Good 8 9 8 Medium Medium 8 7 8 8 7 8 Low Medium 8 Med. Flex 9 5234

5337 103 5337V2P 5337SX 5337 2460 1240 HP-LP High Excellent 8 8 7 Medium Medium 8 6 8 7 9 8 Low Medium 7 Med. Flex 7 5337

5441 104 5441SX 2480 1270 HP-MP High Excellent 8 6 8 Med. Tall Medium 8 6 8 7 8 7 Low Medium 7 Determinate 7 5441

5460 104 5460AM™* 2480 1300 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 7 Med. Tall Low 8 7 8 8 8 8 Medium Medium 8 Med. Flex 7 5460

5131 105 5131AMXT™* 5131wx™* 2560 1310 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 9 Medium Medium 7 8 6 7 8 8 Med. Low Medium 7 Med. Flex 8 5131

5140 105 5140HR™* 5140RR™* 5140™* 2550 1330 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 8 Med. Tall Low 8 7 8 9 8 8 Low Med. High 6 Med. Flex 8 5140

5513 105 5513AM™* 5513AMXT™* 5513™* 2520 1330 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 7 Med. Short Medium 8 6 8 8 9 8 Medium Med. Low 8 Med. Flex 8 5513

5665 106 5665AMX™* 2600 1310 HP-MP Low Excellent 8 6 8 Med. Tall High 8 7 7 8 8 7 Low Medium 7 Flex-Length 8 5665

5475 108 5475AMXT™* 2580 1310 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 9 8 Medium Medium 8 6 8 7 8 8 Low Medium 8 Med. Flex 8 5475

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5840 108 5840AM™* 5840™* 2640 1390 HP-LP Med. Good 8 7 7 Tall Low 8 8 7 8 8 8 Med. High Med. High 7 Med. Flex 7 5840

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4411 94 4411SX 4411RR 2350 1230 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 8 Med. Tall Low 8 8 8 7 8 8 Low Medium 8 Med. Flex 7 4411

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5113 101 5113AMXT™* 5113™* 2440 1270 HP-LP Med. Excellent 7 9 7 Med. Short Medium 8 7 8 8 8 7 Medium Med. Low 8 Med. Flex 8 5113

5162 101 5162A3 5162RRl 2450 1260 HP-LP Med. Excellent 9 8 8 Med. Tall Medium 7 7 7 8 7 8 Low Medium 7 Med. Flex 7 5162

5234 102 5234AMX™* 5234™* 2440 1280 HP-LP Med. Good 8 9 8 Medium Medium 8 7 8 8 7 8 Low Medium 8 Med. Flex 9 5234


5441 104 5441SX 2480 1270 HP-MP High Excellent 8 6 8 Med. Tall Medium 8 6 8 7 8 7 Low Medium 7 Determinate 7 5441

5460 104 5460AM™* 2480 1300 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 7 Med. Tall Low 8 7 8 8 8 8 Medium Medium 8 Med. Flex 7 5460

5131 105 5131AMXT™* 5131wx™* 2560 1310 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 9 Medium Medium 7 8 6 7 8 8 Med. Low Medium 7 Med. Flex 8 5131

5140 105 5140HR™* 5140RR™* 5140™* 2550 1330 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 8 Med. Tall Low 8 7 8 9 8 8 Low Med. High 6 Med. Flex 8 5140

5513 105 5513AM™* 5513AMXT™* 5513™* 2520 1330 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 7 Med. Short Medium 8 6 8 8 9 8 Medium Med. Low 8 Med. Flex 8 5513

5665 106 5665AMX™* 2600 1310 HP-MP Low Excellent 8 6 8 Med. Tall High 8 7 7 8 8 7 Low Medium 7 Flex-Length 8 5665

5475 108 5475AMXT™* 2580 1310 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 9 8 Medium Medium 8 6 8 7 8 8 Low Medium 8 Med. Flex 8 5475

5829 108 5829A4 5829RRl 2640 1380 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 8 Medium Low 9 8 8 8 8 9 Low Medium 6 Med. Flex 6 5829

5840 108 5840AM™* 5840™* 2640 1390 HP-LP Med. Good 8 7 7 Tall Low 8 8 7 8 8 8 Med. High Med. High 7 Med. Flex 7 5840

5883 108 5883V2P 5883SX 5883 2620 1340 HP-MP Med. Excellent 8 7 7 Medium Low 8 8 9 8 8 8 Low Medium 7 Med. Flex 8 5883

5435 109 5435wx™* 2630 1340 HP-LP High Excellent 9 8 9 Med. Tall Low 8 8 7 9 9 8 Med. High Med. High 9 Med. Flex 9 5435


Column Rating 9 = Best

Soil Productivity HP = High Productivity MP = Medium Productivity LP = Low Productivity

Non-Glyphosate Tolerant WX = Waxy

Glyphosate and Liberty Tolerant: HR, A3, A4, VR, AM, AMX, AMXT, SX

(V2P / D2: Do not spray with LIBERTY®. Not all seeds in the bag are tolerant to LIBERTY herbicide.)

*** The fungicide response refers to the level of possible yield increase due to a fungicide application. The rating is designed to identify which hybrids are more likely to respond positively to a fungicide application. The use of a fungicide does not guarantee a yield increase. Return on investment will vary according to geography, environmental factors, fungicide product used, incident of disease, and other factors. Beck’s recommends following integrated pest management guidelines when deciding to use fungicides. Always follow manufacturer guidelines and labels when applying fungicides.

Optimum® AQUAmax® hybrids help deliver a yield advantage in water-limited environments and offer top-end yield potential under more favorable growing conditions. Product performance in water-limited environments is variable and depends on many factors such as the severity and timing of moisture deficiency, heat stress, soil type, management practices and environmental stress as well as disease and pest pressures. All hybrids may exhibit reduced yield under water and heat stress. Individual results may vary. Optimum® brand products available through the XL brand. ®XL, Optimum, AcreMax and AQUAmax are trademarks of Pioneer. *XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc.

Agrisure®, Agrisure Artesian®, Agrisure Duracade®, Agrisure Viptera®, Artesian™, and E-Z Refuge® are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Caution: Do not spray E-Z Refuge products with glufosinate ammonium based herbicides, including Liberty herbicide.

RIB Complete and Design®, RIB Complete®, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design®, Roundup Ready®, Roundup®, SmartStax and Design®, SmartStax®, and VT Double PRO® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC.

Liberty®, LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet Design® is a registered trademark of Bayer. HERCULEX® and the HERCULEX Shield are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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5939 109 5939AM™* 5939AMXT™* 5939™* 2620 1320 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 8 Medium High 6 6 6 8 8 7 Low Medium 8 Med. Flex 9 5939

5509 110 5509A3 5509RRl 2740 1350 HP-MP Med. Excellent 8 6 9 Medium High 8 7 8 8 8 7 Low Med. High 7 Med. Flex 6 5509

5828 110 5828AM™* 5828AMX™* 5828RR™* 5828™* 2650 1340 HP-LP High Excellent 8 9 7 Medium Medium 8 6 8 8 8 8 Low Medium 8 Med. Flex 7 5828


6127 111 6127A3 2700 1390 MP-LP Med. Not Recommended 8 9 7 Tall Low 8 7 8 8 8 8 Low Med. High 7 Med. Flex 8 6127

6158 111 6158AM™* 6158™* 2690 1420 HP-MP Med. Excellent 8 7 8 Medium High 7 8 7 8 6 9 Medium Medium 8 Med. Flex 9 6158

6165 111 6165AM™* 6165AMX™* 2650 1350 HP-MP Low Excellent 8 6 7 Medium Medium 8 6 8 8 8 8 Low Medium 8 Flex-Length 8 6165

6187 111 6187wx™* 2760 1430 HP-LP Med. Good 8 6 7 Med. Tall Low 8 8 7 9 7 7 Med. Low Med. High 8 Med. Flex 7 6187

5832s 112 5832A3** 2780 1370 MP-LP Med. Good 9 9 9 Med. Tall Low 8 8 8 9 8 9 Low Medium 7 Med. Flex 7 5832s

6175 112 6175AM™*

6175AMXT™* 6175RRwx™* 6175wx™* 6175™* 2720 1370 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 7 Med. Tall Medium 7 7 7 8 7 8 Med. Low Medium 8 Med. Flex 9 6175

6225 112 6225HR™* 6225RR™* 6225RRwx™* 6225wx™* 6225™* 2720 1360 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 8 Med. Tall Medium 7 7 7 8 8 8 Low Medium 9 Med. Flex 9 6225

6272 112 6272AM-R™* 6272™* 2780 1400 MP-LP Med. Excellent 9 8 9 Med. Tall Low 7 9 7 9 8 9 Low Medium 8 Flex-Length 9 6272

6347 113 6347VR 6347 2800 1400 HP-MP Low Excellent 7 6 8 Med. Tall Medium 7 7 7 8 7 8 Low Med. High 8 Flex-Length 9 6347

6365 113 6365AM™* 6365AMX™* 6365™* 2790 1430 HP-MP Low Excellent 7 6 8 Tall Medium 8 7 8 8 9 8 Medium Med. High 8 Flex-Length 7 6365

6372 113 6372wx™* 2780 1400 MP-LP Med. Excellent 8 9 8 Med. Tall Medium 8 8 8 8 7 8 Med. Low Medium 8 Med. Flex 9 6372

6418 114 6418SX 2810 1350 HP-LP Med. Excellent 9 8 8 Med. Short Medium 8 6 8 7 9 8 Medium Medium 8 Med. Flex 8 6418

6432s 114 6432VZ** 2810 1390 MP-LP Med. Good 9 9 9 Med. Tall Low 8 8 8 9 8 9 Low Medium 7 Med. Flex 7 6432s

6575 115 6575HR™* 6575RR™* 6575™* 2820 1420 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 7 8 Med. Tall Low 8 8 8 8 7 8 Low Medium 8 Med. Flex 8 6575

6589 115 6589V2P 2820 1350 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 7 Medium Medium 8 7 9 7 8 8 Medium Medium 8 Med. Flex 9 6589

6948 115 6948A3 6948RRl 2780 1420 MP-LP Med. Good 8 9 7 Med. Tall Low 8 7 8 8 8 8 Low Medium 6 Flex-Length 7 6948

6674 116 6674SX 2780 1430 HP-MP Med. Excellent 7 6 7 Med. Tall Medium 8 7 8 7 7 8 Medium Medium 7 Med. Flex 9 6674

6873 118 6873AM™* 6873™* 2830 1430 HP-LP Low Excellent 8 8 7 Tall Low 8 8 7 9 8 9 Medium Med. High 8 Flex-Length 9 6873

6967 119 6967VR 2860 1440 HP-MP Low Excellent 8 6 7 Tall Low 7 7 6 6 7 7 Low Med. High 8 Flex-Length 8 6967


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(AM-R, V2P and VZ: Do not spray with LIBERTY®. Not all seeds in the bag are tolerant to LIBERTY herbicide.)

s WARNING: Avoid using Sulfonylurea with this product.

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5939 109 5939AM™* 5939AMXT™* 5939™* 2620 1320 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 8 Medium High 6 6 6 8 8 7 Low Medium 8 Med. Flex 9 5939

5509 110 5509A3 5509RRl 2740 1350 HP-MP Med. Excellent 8 6 9 Medium High 8 7 8 8 8 7 Low Med. High 7 Med. Flex 6 5509

5828 110 5828AM™* 5828AMX™* 5828RR™* 5828™* 2650 1340 HP-LP High Excellent 8 9 7 Medium Medium 8 6 8 8 8 8 Low Medium 8 Med. Flex 7 5828


6127 111 6127A3 2700 1390 MP-LP Med. Not Recommended 8 9 7 Tall Low 8 7 8 8 8 8 Low Med. High 7 Med. Flex 8 6127

6158 111 6158AM™* 6158™* 2690 1420 HP-MP Med. Excellent 8 7 8 Medium High 7 8 7 8 6 9 Medium Medium 8 Med. Flex 9 6158

6165 111 6165AM™* 6165AMX™* 2650 1350 HP-MP Low Excellent 8 6 7 Medium Medium 8 6 8 8 8 8 Low Medium 8 Flex-Length 8 6165

6187 111 6187wx™* 2760 1430 HP-LP Med. Good 8 6 7 Med. Tall Low 8 8 7 9 7 7 Med. Low Med. High 8 Med. Flex 7 6187

5832s 112 5832A3** 2780 1370 MP-LP Med. Good 9 9 9 Med. Tall Low 8 8 8 9 8 9 Low Medium 7 Med. Flex 7 5832s

6175 112 6175AM™*

6175AMXT™* 6175RRwx™* 6175wx™* 6175™* 2720 1370 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 7 Med. Tall Medium 7 7 7 8 7 8 Med. Low Medium 8 Med. Flex 9 6175

6225 112 6225HR™* 6225RR™* 6225RRwx™* 6225wx™* 6225™* 2720 1360 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 8 Med. Tall Medium 7 7 7 8 8 8 Low Medium 9 Med. Flex 9 6225

6272 112 6272AM-R™* 6272™* 2780 1400 MP-LP Med. Excellent 9 8 9 Med. Tall Low 7 9 7 9 8 9 Low Medium 8 Flex-Length 9 6272

6347 113 6347VR 6347 2800 1400 HP-MP Low Excellent 7 6 8 Med. Tall Medium 7 7 7 8 7 8 Low Med. High 8 Flex-Length 9 6347

6365 113 6365AM™* 6365AMX™* 6365™* 2790 1430 HP-MP Low Excellent 7 6 8 Tall Medium 8 7 8 8 9 8 Medium Med. High 8 Flex-Length 7 6365

6372 113 6372wx™* 2780 1400 MP-LP Med. Excellent 8 9 8 Med. Tall Medium 8 8 8 8 7 8 Med. Low Medium 8 Med. Flex 9 6372

6418 114 6418SX 2810 1350 HP-LP Med. Excellent 9 8 8 Med. Short Medium 8 6 8 7 9 8 Medium Medium 8 Med. Flex 8 6418

6432s 114 6432VZ** 2810 1390 MP-LP Med. Good 9 9 9 Med. Tall Low 8 8 8 9 8 9 Low Medium 7 Med. Flex 7 6432s

6575 115 6575HR™* 6575RR™* 6575™* 2820 1420 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 7 8 Med. Tall Low 8 8 8 8 7 8 Low Medium 8 Med. Flex 8 6575

6589 115 6589V2P 2820 1350 HP-LP Med. Excellent 8 8 7 Medium Medium 8 7 9 7 8 8 Medium Medium 8 Med. Flex 9 6589

6948 115 6948A3 6948RRl 2780 1420 MP-LP Med. Good 8 9 7 Med. Tall Low 8 7 8 8 8 8 Low Medium 6 Flex-Length 7 6948

6674 116 6674SX 2780 1430 HP-MP Med. Excellent 7 6 7 Med. Tall Medium 8 7 8 7 7 8 Medium Medium 7 Med. Flex 9 6674

6873 118 6873AM™* 6873™* 2830 1430 HP-LP Low Excellent 8 8 7 Tall Low 8 8 7 9 8 9 Medium Med. High 8 Flex-Length 9 6873

6967 119 6967VR 2860 1440 HP-MP Low Excellent 8 6 7 Tall Low 7 7 6 6 7 7 Low Med. High 8 Flex-Length 8 6967


*** The fungicide response refers to the level of possible yield increase due to a fungicide application. The rating is designed to identify which hybrids are more likely to respond positively to a fungicide application. The use of a fungicide does not guarantee a yield increase. Return on investment will vary according to geography, environmental factors, fungicide product used, incident of disease, and other factors. Beck’s recommends following integrated pest management guidelines when deciding to use fungicides. Always follow manufacturer guidelines and labels when applying fungicides.

Optimum® AQUAmax® hybrids help deliver a yield advantage in water-limited environments and offer top-end yield potential under more favorable growing conditions. Product performance in water-limited environments is variable and depends on many factors such as the severity and timing of moisture deficiency, heat stress, soil type, management practices and environmental stress as well as disease and pest pressures. All hybrids may exhibit reduced yield under water and heat stress. Individual results may vary. Optimum® brand products available through the XL brand. ®XL, Optimum, AcreMax and AQUAmax are trademarks of Pioneer. *XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc.

Agrisure®, Agrisure Artesian®, Agrisure Duracade®, Agrisure Viptera®, Artesian™, E-Z Refuge® and Phoenix® are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Phoenix® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. Caution: Do not spray E-Z Refuge products with glufosinate ammonium based herbicides, including Liberty herbicide.

RIB Complete and Design®, RIB Complete®, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design®, Roundup Ready®, Roundup®, SmartStax and Design®, SmartStax®, and VT Double PRO® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC.

LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet Design® is a registered trademark of Bayer. HERCULEX® and the HERCULEX Shield are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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4721* 97 AMX, AM, Conventional Medium 7 8 8 6 9 7 9 9

5162 101 A3, RRl Med. Tall 7 8 NA NA NA NA NA NA

5234* 102 AMX, Conventional Medium 8 8 8 8 8 6 8 7

5460* 104 AM Med. Tall 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

5140* 105 HR, RR, Conventional Med. Tall 8 8 8 8 8 6 7 8

5665* 106 AMX Med. Tall 8 8 8 7 8 9 8 8

5829 108 A4, RRl Med. Tall 9 8 NA NA NA NA NA NA

5840* 108 AM, Conventional Tall 8 9 9 8 8 7 8 9

5939* 109 AMXT, AM, Conventional Medium 6 8 9 8 8 6 9 9

6127 111 A3 Tall 8 9 8 8 8 7 8 8

6158* 111 AM, Conventional Medium 7 8 8 7 7 6 8 7

6165* 111 AMX, AM Medium 8 8 7 8 8 9 8 8

5832**s 112 A3 Med. Tall 8 8 9 6 7 6 7 7

6175* 112 AMXT, AM, Conventional Med. Tall 7 8 8 7 7 6 8 7


6347 113 VR, Conventional Med. Tall 7 8 8 7 8 8 8 9

6365* 113 AMX, AM, Conventional Tall 8 9 9 8 8 9 9 8

6432**s 114 VZ Med. Tall 8 8 9 6 7 6 7 7


6948 115 A3, RRl Med. Tall 8 8 8 7 8 6 7 8

6873* 118 AM, Conventional Tall 8 8 8 6 7 8 7 6

Quality Ratings

u Silage Rating – Silage ratings are based on a combination of Beck’s testing, digestibility, tonnage and starch. s WARNING: Avoid using Sulfonylurea with this product. Ratings based on past performance and may not indicate future results. See page 89 for all trademark and legal references.

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LEAD SILAGE PRODUCT FAMILIES

5162 - 101 RM oo Excellent early season silage appealoo Medium tall with consistent tonnage

across all soil typesoo Agrisure Artesian® with proven stress tolerance

5234* - 102 RM oo Great combination of silage yield, starch,

and digestibilityoo Higher starch content for more energyoo Excellent agronomics and stress tolerance

5140* - 105 RM oo A nice balance of tonnage, starch, and digestibilityoo Excellent disease package for corn after

corn rotationsoo Consistent performance across soil types

5665* - 106 RM oo Robust plant with dual purpose flexibility oo Large, deep kernels provide high yields and

more starch contentoo Keep on better soils for maximum silage yield

5840* - 108 RM oo Tall hybrid adapted for the eastern

silage marketing area oo Keep populations moderate to maximize tonnageoo Excellent digestibility

6127 - 111 RM oo Tall hybrid with excellent silage appealoo Strong agronomics and stress tolerance will make

this silage product work on any acreoo Excellent disease package for corn after corn

6158* - 111 RM oo Robust plant with excellent tonnage

and milk/acreoo Plant first product with fast growthoo Excellent top-end yield for dual

purpose flexibility

6365* - 113 RM oo Tall plant type with large, deep kernels providing

excellent tonnageoo Dual purpose flexibility for silage or grainoo Keep on better soils at moderate populations

for maximum tonnage

6948 - 115 RM oo Nice balance of starch, digestibility and milk/tonoo Gives consistently high tonnage across soil typesoo A softer kernel minimizes the need for a

kernel processor

6873* - 118 RM oo A tall plant that maximizes milk/A.oo Use a kernel processor to maximize energy valueoo Keep plant populations moderate to maximize

yield and quality

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184L4 1.8 LL Late Group I with great agronomics HP-LP 8 Bushy 8 8 7 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,500 R3, MR14 None 7 7 5 8 8 NR NR NR 184L4

204L4 2.0 LL Tremendous yield leader HP-LP 9 Medium 9 9 9 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,700 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 6 5 8 8 NR NR NR 204L4

234L4 2.3 LL Dominant yielder with agronomics HP-LP 9 Bushy 9 9 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Brown 2,700 R3, MR14 Rps1-k 8 6 7 6 6 NR NR NR 234L4

264L4 2.6 LL Yield performance with defense HP-LP 9 Medium 9 9 8 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,900 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 8 7 8 7 NR NR NR 264L4

274L4 2.7 LL Yields across environments HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 7 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,900 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 8 8 7 7 NR NR NR 274L4

288L4 2.8 LL Leader in the west HP-MP 8 Medium 8 8 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,750 R3, MR14 None 7 5 8 6 7 NR NR NR 288L4

298L4 2.9 LL Awesome top-end yielder HP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 9 Med. Tall Gray Tan Imp. Black 2,450 R3, MR14 Rps1-k 6 6 6 6 7 6 NR NR 298L4

314L4 3.1 LL Early Group III yield leader HP-LP 9 Medium 9 9 8 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 3,100 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 4 6 7 6 6 NR NR 314L4

338L4 3.3 LL Agronomics and yield HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 8 Medium Gray Tan Buff 2,700 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 7 7 7 8 7 6 NR 338L4

354L4 3.5 LL + STS LibertyLink® and STS® performer MP-LP 9 Bushy 9 9 9 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,300 R3, MR14 Rps1-k 6 4 5 7 8 7 NR NR 354L4

366L4 3.6 LL Incredible in all environments HP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 8 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,400 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 5 6 6 7 8 6 7 366L4

382L4 3.8 LL Proven productivity HP-LP 8 Bushy 8 8 7 Tall Gray Brown Black 2,800 R3, MR14 Rps3a 8 6 7 6 8 7 6 NR 382L4

394L4 3.9 LL Ultra strong top-end performance HP-LP 9 Medium 9 9 9 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,400 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 4 7 6 7 7 7 6 394L4

419L4 4.1 LL Yield leading Group IV soybean HP-LP 9 Bushy 9 8 7 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,600 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 4 8 6 7 8 7 6 419L4

424L4 4.2 LL Dominant performer in better soils HP-LP 9 Medium 9 8 9 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,600 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR 8 4 8 8 7 5 424L4

449L4 4.4 LL Top-end yielder for the south HP-MP 9 Bushy 8 8 8 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,900 R3, MR14 Rps1-a 6 NR 7 5 8 6 6 6 449L4

454L4 4.5 LL Versatility with strong yield HP-LP 8 Bushy 9 9 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,600 R3, MR14 None 7 NR 7 NR 7 5 8 6 454L4

474L4 4.7 LL Late Group IV agronomic leader HP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 7 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,800 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 NR NR 4 4 6 8 5 474L4

494L4 4.9 LL Dominant yield HP-LP 8 Bushy 8 8 7 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,800 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR 6 5 7 7 9 7 494L4

522L4 5.2 LL Tremendous top-end Group V soybean HP-LP 8 Bushy 8 9 8 Med. Tall Gray Tan Imp. Black 3,000 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 NR NR NR 6 7 8 5 522L4

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291 2.9 Non-GMO Dominant across all soils HP-LP 9 Bushy 8 8 8 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,800 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 7 5 6 7 NR NR NR 291

317 3.1 Non-GMO Early Group III yield leader HP-LP 9 Bushy 9 9 9 Medium Gray Brown Imp. Black 3,300 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 8 6 7 5 8 NR NR NR 317

327 3.2 Non-GMO Versatile food grade soybean HP-MP 7 Bushy 6 8 6 Med. Tall Gray Brown Yellow 2,400 Susceptible None 6 NR 6 7 6 NR NR NR 327

330 3.3 Non-GMO Stress tolerant performer MP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 7 Med. Tall Gray Brown Buff 2,700 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 8 6 8 6 8 NR NR NR 330

350 3.5 Non-GMO Balanced performer HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 8 Medium Gray Brown Buff 2,700 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR NR NR 8 NR NR NR 350

380 3.8 Non-GMO Top-end yields HP-LP 8 Bushy 8 8 7 Medium Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,900 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR NR NR 8 NR NR NR 380

401 4.0 Non-GMO Stress tolerance with top-end yield HP-LP 9 Bushy 8 8 8 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Brown 3,200 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 NR NR NR 7 NR NR NR 401

431N 4.3 Non-GMO Tremendous yielder for HP-MP soils HP-MP 7 Bushy 8 8 9 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Black 3,400 R3, MR14 Rps1-a 6 NR NR NR 6 8 NR NR 431N

460 4.6 Non-GMO + STS Agronomically sound HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 8 Med. Tall Gray Brown Black 3,000 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR NR NR 8 8 NR NR 460

General Characteristics Plant and Seed Characteristics Plant Health Characteristics

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204L4 2.0 LL Tremendous yield leader HP-LP 9 Medium 9 9 9 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,700 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 6 5 8 8 NR NR NR 204L4

234L4 2.3 LL Dominant yielder with agronomics HP-LP 9 Bushy 9 9 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Brown 2,700 R3, MR14 Rps1-k 8 6 7 6 6 NR NR NR 234L4

264L4 2.6 LL Yield performance with defense HP-LP 9 Medium 9 9 8 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,900 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 8 7 8 7 NR NR NR 264L4

274L4 2.7 LL Yields across environments HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 7 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,900 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 8 8 7 7 NR NR NR 274L4

288L4 2.8 LL Leader in the west HP-MP 8 Medium 8 8 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,750 R3, MR14 None 7 5 8 6 7 NR NR NR 288L4

298L4 2.9 LL Awesome top-end yielder HP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 9 Med. Tall Gray Tan Imp. Black 2,450 R3, MR14 Rps1-k 6 6 6 6 7 6 NR NR 298L4

314L4 3.1 LL Early Group III yield leader HP-LP 9 Medium 9 9 8 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 3,100 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 4 6 7 6 6 NR NR 314L4

338L4 3.3 LL Agronomics and yield HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 8 Medium Gray Tan Buff 2,700 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 7 7 7 8 7 6 NR 338L4

354L4 3.5 LL + STS LibertyLink® and STS® performer MP-LP 9 Bushy 9 9 9 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,300 R3, MR14 Rps1-k 6 4 5 7 8 7 NR NR 354L4

366L4 3.6 LL Incredible in all environments HP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 8 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,400 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 5 6 6 7 8 6 7 366L4

382L4 3.8 LL Proven productivity HP-LP 8 Bushy 8 8 7 Tall Gray Brown Black 2,800 R3, MR14 Rps3a 8 6 7 6 8 7 6 NR 382L4

394L4 3.9 LL Ultra strong top-end performance HP-LP 9 Medium 9 9 9 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,400 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 4 7 6 7 7 7 6 394L4

419L4 4.1 LL Yield leading Group IV soybean HP-LP 9 Bushy 9 8 7 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,600 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 4 8 6 7 8 7 6 419L4

424L4 4.2 LL Dominant performer in better soils HP-LP 9 Medium 9 8 9 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,600 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR 8 4 8 8 7 5 424L4

449L4 4.4 LL Top-end yielder for the south HP-MP 9 Bushy 8 8 8 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,900 R3, MR14 Rps1-a 6 NR 7 5 8 6 6 6 449L4

454L4 4.5 LL Versatility with strong yield HP-LP 8 Bushy 9 9 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,600 R3, MR14 None 7 NR 7 NR 7 5 8 6 454L4

474L4 4.7 LL Late Group IV agronomic leader HP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 7 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,800 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 NR NR 4 4 6 8 5 474L4

494L4 4.9 LL Dominant yield HP-LP 8 Bushy 8 8 7 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,800 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR 6 5 7 7 9 7 494L4

522L4 5.2 LL Tremendous top-end Group V soybean HP-LP 8 Bushy 8 9 8 Med. Tall Gray Tan Imp. Black 3,000 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 NR NR NR 6 7 8 5 522L4

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317 3.1 Non-GMO Early Group III yield leader HP-LP 9 Bushy 9 9 9 Medium Gray Brown Imp. Black 3,300 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 8 6 7 5 8 NR NR NR 317

327 3.2 Non-GMO Versatile food grade soybean HP-MP 7 Bushy 6 8 6 Med. Tall Gray Brown Yellow 2,400 Susceptible None 6 NR 6 7 6 NR NR NR 327

330 3.3 Non-GMO Stress tolerant performer MP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 7 Med. Tall Gray Brown Buff 2,700 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 8 6 8 6 8 NR NR NR 330

350 3.5 Non-GMO Balanced performer HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 8 Medium Gray Brown Buff 2,700 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR NR NR 8 NR NR NR 350

380 3.8 Non-GMO Top-end yields HP-LP 8 Bushy 8 8 7 Medium Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,900 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR NR NR 8 NR NR NR 380

401 4.0 Non-GMO Stress tolerance with top-end yield HP-LP 9 Bushy 8 8 8 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Brown 3,200 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 7 NR NR NR 7 NR NR NR 401

431N 4.3 Non-GMO Tremendous yielder for HP-MP soils HP-MP 7 Bushy 8 8 9 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Black 3,400 R3, MR14 Rps1-a 6 NR NR NR 6 8 NR NR 431N

460 4.6 Non-GMO + STS Agronomically sound HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 8 Med. Tall Gray Brown Black 3,000 R3, MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR NR NR 8 8 NR NR 460


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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215R2 2.1 RR2Y Versatile performer HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 8 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 3,050 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 8 8 9 7 8 NR NR NR 215R2

233R4™* 2.3 Glyphosate Rugged early Group II soybean MP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 8 Tall Lt. Tawny Tan Brown 2,800 R1,R3,R5 Rps1-k 6 7 7 6 6 9 NR NR 233R4™*

255R2 2.5 RR2Y Yield, yield, yield HP-LP 8 Medium 8 9 8 Medium Gray Tan Black 3,050 R3,MR14 Rps3a 9 7 8 6 7 NR NR NR 255R2

273R4™* 2.7 Glyphosate Versatile yielder HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,850 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 5 5 8 5 5 8 NR NR 273R4™*

285R4™* 2.8 Glyphosate Top-shelf agronomics HP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 8 Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,820 R1,R3,R5 Rps1-k 4 6 7 5 5 9 NR NR 285R4™*

297R4™* 2.9 Glyphosate Tremendous agronomics and yield leader HP-LP 9 Medium 9 8 8 Tall Gray Brown Buff 2,570 R3,MR14 Rps1-a 5 4 8 7 7 NR NR NR 297R4™*

312R4™* 3.1 Glyphosate Versatile, early Group III soybean MP-LP 8 Medium 7 8 7 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,700 R1,R3,R5 Rps1-k 6 6 5 6 6 6 NR NR 312R4™*

323R4™* 3.2 Glyphosate Performance plus agronomics HP-LP 9 Medium 9 8 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Brown Brown 2,325 R3,MR14 Rps1-k 5 6 7 7 6 NR NR NR 323R4™*

333R4™* 3.3 Glyphosate Eastern adapted variety HP-LP 9 Bushy 8 8 6 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,400 R3,MR14 Rps1-k 7 4 5 4 8 8 NR NR 333R4™*

345R4™* 3.4 Glyphosate Dominant performance leader HP-LP 8 Bushy 9 9 8 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,380 R3,MR14 None 5 6 8 5 7 5 NR NR 345R4™*

387R4™* 3.8 Glyphosate Group III yield champion HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 7 Tall Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,510 R3,MR14 None 6 5 8 5 7 6 NR NR 387R4™*

418NR™* 4.1 Glyphosate Early Group IV performance leader HP-LP 8 Medium 8 9 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,600 R3,MR14 Rps1-k 6 4 7 5 6 6 8 NR 418NR™*

437R4™* 4.3 Glyphosate Outstanding performance HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,650 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 6 5 5 NR 6 6 8 NR 437R4™*

453R4™* 4.5 Glyphosate Versatility across soils HP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 7 Medium Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,820 R3,MR14 None 5 5 6 NR 7 7 9 4 453R4™*

465R4™* 4.6 Glyphosate + STS Tremendous yields for all planting HP-LP 8 Bushy 8 8 7 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Black 3,100 R3,MR14 None 7 4 7 NR 6 9 9 4 465R4™*

487R4™* 4.8 Glyphosate Consistent across acres HP-LP 8 Medium 8 7 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,400 R3,MR14 None 6 4 5 NR 6 8 9 NR 487R4™*

493R4™* 4.9 Glyphosate Incredible yielder for all soils HP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 8 Med. Tall Gray Brown Buff 3,000 R3,MR14 None 7 5 6 NR 5 6 9 4 493R4™*

513R4™* 5.1 Glyphosate Performs across soils HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 7 Medium Tawny Brown Black 2,300 R3,MR14 None 7 4 5 NR 5 7 9 NR 513R4™*

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2591X2 2.5 X2 Excellent stress tolerant soybean MP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 6 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,800 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 8 5 8 NR 7 NR NR NR 2591X2

2791X2 2.7 X2 Versatile yielder HP-LP 9 Medium 9 9 8 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,750 R3,MR14 Rps1-k & Rps3a 8 8 8 NR 8 NR NR NR 2791X2

3091X2 3.0 X2 East to west adaptability HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 7 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,700 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR 8 8 9 NR NR NR 3091X2

3153X2 3.1 X2 Outstanding agronomic variety HP-LP 8 Medium 8 9 8 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,450 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 8 7 8 NR 8 NR NR NR 3153X2

3353X2 3.3 X2 Very good stress tolerance HP-LP 8 Medium 8 9 7 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,450 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 8 7 7 NR 7 NR NR NR 3353X2

3553X2 3.5 X2 Strong top-end performance HP-LP 8 Medium 8 7 8 Tall Gray Brown Black 2,450 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 7 NR 9 NR 7 NR 9 NR 3553X2

3753X2 3.7 X2 Excellent versatility HP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 9 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,800 R3,MR14 Rps1-c & Rps3a 8 NR 9 NR 6 7 9 NR 3753X2

3953X2 3.9 X2 Very good stress tolerance MP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 7 Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,750 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR 8 NR 6 6 6 NR 3953X2

4291X2 4.2 X2 Top-end performance HP-LP 9 Bushy 8 8 8 Medium Gray Tan Imp. Black 2,900 R3,MR14 None 7 NR 8 NR 6 7 NR 7 4291X2

4453X2 4.4 X2 + STS Excellent stress tolerance HP-LP 8 Narrow 8 8 7 Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 3,300 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 7 NR NR NR 8 9 6 7 4453X2

4653X2 4.6 X2 + STS Tougher acre variety HP-LP 8 Narrow 8 7 8 Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 3,050 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR NR NR 7 9 9 7 4653X2

4991X2 4.9 X2 Performs in all soils HP-LP 8 Medium 8 9 9 Medium Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,800 R3,MR14 Rps1-a 8 NR NR NR 9 8 9 NR 4991X2


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215R2 2.1 RR2Y Versatile performer HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 8 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 3,050 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 8 8 9 7 8 NR NR NR 215R2

233R4™* 2.3 Glyphosate Rugged early Group II soybean MP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 8 Tall Lt. Tawny Tan Brown 2,800 R1,R3,R5 Rps1-k 6 7 7 6 6 9 NR NR 233R4™*

255R2 2.5 RR2Y Yield, yield, yield HP-LP 8 Medium 8 9 8 Medium Gray Tan Black 3,050 R3,MR14 Rps3a 9 7 8 6 7 NR NR NR 255R2

273R4™* 2.7 Glyphosate Versatile yielder HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,850 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 5 5 8 5 5 8 NR NR 273R4™*

285R4™* 2.8 Glyphosate Top-shelf agronomics HP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 8 Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,820 R1,R3,R5 Rps1-k 4 6 7 5 5 9 NR NR 285R4™*

297R4™* 2.9 Glyphosate Tremendous agronomics and yield leader HP-LP 9 Medium 9 8 8 Tall Gray Brown Buff 2,570 R3,MR14 Rps1-a 5 4 8 7 7 NR NR NR 297R4™*

312R4™* 3.1 Glyphosate Versatile, early Group III soybean MP-LP 8 Medium 7 8 7 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,700 R1,R3,R5 Rps1-k 6 6 5 6 6 6 NR NR 312R4™*

323R4™* 3.2 Glyphosate Performance plus agronomics HP-LP 9 Medium 9 8 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Brown Brown 2,325 R3,MR14 Rps1-k 5 6 7 7 6 NR NR NR 323R4™*

333R4™* 3.3 Glyphosate Eastern adapted variety HP-LP 9 Bushy 8 8 6 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,400 R3,MR14 Rps1-k 7 4 5 4 8 8 NR NR 333R4™*

345R4™* 3.4 Glyphosate Dominant performance leader HP-LP 8 Bushy 9 9 8 Med. Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,380 R3,MR14 None 5 6 8 5 7 5 NR NR 345R4™*

387R4™* 3.8 Glyphosate Group III yield champion HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 7 Tall Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,510 R3,MR14 None 6 5 8 5 7 6 NR NR 387R4™*

418NR™* 4.1 Glyphosate Early Group IV performance leader HP-LP 8 Medium 8 9 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,600 R3,MR14 Rps1-k 6 4 7 5 6 6 8 NR 418NR™*

437R4™* 4.3 Glyphosate Outstanding performance HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,650 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 6 5 5 NR 6 6 8 NR 437R4™*

453R4™* 4.5 Glyphosate Versatility across soils HP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 7 Medium Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,820 R3,MR14 None 5 5 6 NR 7 7 9 4 453R4™*

465R4™* 4.6 Glyphosate + STS Tremendous yields for all planting HP-LP 8 Bushy 8 8 7 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Black 3,100 R3,MR14 None 7 4 7 NR 6 9 9 4 465R4™*

487R4™* 4.8 Glyphosate Consistent across acres HP-LP 8 Medium 8 7 8 Medium Lt. Tawny Tan Black 2,400 R3,MR14 None 6 4 5 NR 6 8 9 NR 487R4™*

493R4™* 4.9 Glyphosate Incredible yielder for all soils HP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 8 Med. Tall Gray Brown Buff 3,000 R3,MR14 None 7 5 6 NR 5 6 9 4 493R4™*

513R4™* 5.1 Glyphosate Performs across soils HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 7 Medium Tawny Brown Black 2,300 R3,MR14 None 7 4 5 NR 5 7 9 NR 513R4™*

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2353X2 2.3 X2 Western adapted soybean MP-LP 8 Medium 8 9 8 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,500 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 6 7 9 8 7 NR NR NR 2353X2

2591X2 2.5 X2 Excellent stress tolerant soybean MP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 6 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,800 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 8 5 8 NR 7 NR NR NR 2591X2

2791X2 2.7 X2 Versatile yielder HP-LP 9 Medium 9 9 8 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,750 R3,MR14 Rps1-k & Rps3a 8 8 8 NR 8 NR NR NR 2791X2

3091X2 3.0 X2 East to west adaptability HP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 7 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,700 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR 8 8 9 NR NR NR 3091X2

3153X2 3.1 X2 Outstanding agronomic variety HP-LP 8 Medium 8 9 8 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,450 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 8 7 8 NR 8 NR NR NR 3153X2

3353X2 3.3 X2 Very good stress tolerance HP-LP 8 Medium 8 9 7 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,450 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 8 7 7 NR 7 NR NR NR 3353X2

3553X2 3.5 X2 Strong top-end performance HP-LP 8 Medium 8 7 8 Tall Gray Brown Black 2,450 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 7 NR 9 NR 7 NR 9 NR 3553X2

3753X2 3.7 X2 Excellent versatility HP-LP 9 Medium 8 8 9 Med. Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,800 R3,MR14 Rps1-c & Rps3a 8 NR 9 NR 6 7 9 NR 3753X2

3953X2 3.9 X2 Very good stress tolerance MP-LP 8 Medium 8 8 7 Tall Gray Brown Imp. Black 2,750 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR 8 NR 6 6 6 NR 3953X2

4291X2 4.2 X2 Top-end performance HP-LP 9 Bushy 8 8 8 Medium Gray Tan Imp. Black 2,900 R3,MR14 None 7 NR 8 NR 6 7 NR 7 4291X2

4453X2 4.4 X2 + STS Excellent stress tolerance HP-LP 8 Narrow 8 8 7 Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 3,300 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 7 NR NR NR 8 9 6 7 4453X2

4653X2 4.6 X2 + STS Tougher acre variety HP-LP 8 Narrow 8 7 8 Tall Lt. Tawny Brown Black 3,050 R3,MR14 Rps1-c 8 NR NR NR 7 9 9 7 4653X2

4991X2 4.9 X2 Performs in all soils HP-LP 8 Medium 8 9 9 Medium Lt. Tawny Brown Black 2,800 R3,MR14 Rps1-a 8 NR NR NR 9 8 9 NR 4991X2


As of this printing no dicamba herbicide product has been approved for commercial in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans. DO NOT APPLY DICAMBA HERBICIDE IN-CROP TO Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® Soybeans IN 2016 unless you use a dicamba herbicide product that is specifically labeled for that use in the location where you intend to make the application. While no in-crop use of dicamba is currently approved, some dicamba products may be labeled for weed control prior to planting a crop and subject to minimum plant back restrictions. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW TO MAKE AN IN-CROP APPLICATION OF ANY DICAMBA HERBICIDE PRODUCT ON Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® Soybeans, OR ANY OTHER PESTICIDE APPLICATION, UNLESS THE PRODUCT LABELING SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZES THE USE. Contact the U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency with any questions about the approval status of dicamba herbicide products for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® Soybeans and follow all pesticide product labeling.

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. Certain products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans have been approved for cultivation in the U.S. and Canada, and for import in Australia/New Zealand, Colombia, China, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The single events in Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans have been approved for import in the EU. As of February 2, 2016, E.U. stack approval for Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans is in the final stage of approval and is expected but not guaranteed to be received in the near future. 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. Growers should refer to http://www.biotradestatus.com/ for any updated information on import country approvals. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Glyphosate herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Contact your Monsanto dealer or refer to Monsanto’s Technology Use Guide for recommended Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System weed control programs. Genuity Design®, Genuity Icons, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC.

®XL is a trademark of Pioneer. *XL® brand seed is distributed by Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. DuPont™ and STS® are trademarks of Dupont or its affiliates.

Column Ratings 9 = Best, 1 = Poor, NR = Not Rated/Limited Information

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This ultra-early, double-crop performer provides yield, standability, test weight, and elite scab tolerance. Make double-crop opportunities successful in new areas with this industry-leading option.

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114 Early

This farmer-favorite provides a tremendous combination of grain and straw. With its smooth head and excellent test weight, look for this attractive product to provide consistent yields throughout our marketing area in an early maturity package.

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120 EarlyThis high performing, awned variety delivers bin-busting yields in an early maturity with excellent standability and an incredible ability to tiller.

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123 Med. Early With incredible looks and test weight, this medium-early yield champion will impress no matter the geography.

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125 MediumA complete package with yield, test weight, health, standability, and an attractive look. It is a tremendous yielder in a medium maturity.

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An extremely attractive variety, especially because of its impressive grain quality. This tremendous top-end yielder protects its bushels with the best head scab resistance in the wheat industry today.

9 8 8Med. Tall

Yes 8 8 9 7 9

WHEAT

Seeding RateConventional ....... 1,400,000 seeds/A. 105-120 Approx. lb./A.*No-till .................... 1,500,000 seeds/A. 110-125 Approx. lb./A.*Spreader .............. 1,700,000 seeds/A. 130-140 Approx. lb./A.*

For late seeding (Oct. 15) increase rate by 15%.*Adjust lb./A. for different seed sizes. Example: 13,000 seeds/lb. x 110 lb./A. = 1,430,000 seeds/A.

Ratings: 9 = Best

Farmers plant wheat for the benefits of a cash crop, straw for livestock, double-cropping, land tiling, and crop rotations. Regardless of your needs, you can count on Beck's to provide you with a variety that best suits your goals.

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Escalate Yield Benefit* +4-7 Bu./A. Beck’s Escalate™ yield enhancement system is a proprietary mix of yield enhancing products that come standard on all Beck’s seed to improve plant health, growth and yield. With Escalate, farmers can plant before the Hessian fly-free date in their area when necessary. Planting after the fly-free date is still preferred when possible.

BECK 882 52

82.4+6.3

BECK 87 76.1BECK 88

3 6774.7

-1.5Pioneer 25R39 76.2BECK 88

3 6774.7

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BECK 1143 73

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BECK 113 81.2BECK 114

3 6780.2

+4.0Pioneer 25R39 76.2BECK 114

3 6780.1

+3.4Pioneer 25R40 76.7

BECK 1204 97

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3 3192.8

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1 1685.9

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BECK 1253 52

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4 13288.0

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YIELD COMPARISONS

BECK 1281 34

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*Yield benefit may vary depending on the presence or absence of yield robbing conditions.

COVER CROPSCover crops promote soil health, improve organic matter, help reduce compaction through root penetration, and decrease soil erosion.

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Corn Champion Mix

82% Dixie Crimson Clover, 15% GroundBuilder Radishes, and 3% Appin Turnips. Recommended ahead of corn.

oo Produces large amounts of nitrogen oo Scavenges nitrogen and other nutrients oo Improves soil structure

16 lb./A.

20 lb./A.

1/4 - 1/2 in.

July - Sept.

BeanBuilder Mix 81% Beck’s Annual Ryegrass, 16% GroundBuilder Radishes, and 3% Appin Turnips. Recommended ahead of soybeans, but works well ahead of corn.

oo Breaks up soil compaction oo Improves soil tilthoo Scavenges large amounts of nutrients

19 lb./A.

24 lb./A.

1/4 - 1/2 in.

July - Sept.

Winter Mix95% Cereal Rye and 5% Dwarf Essex Rapeseed. The Cereal Rye provides a deep, fibrous root system while the rapeseed helps break up compaction.

oo Extremely winterhardyoo Excellent for erosion controloo Versatility for late season planting

35 lb./A.

40 - 50 lb./A.

1/4 - 1/2 in.

Aug. - Nov.

Oat Radish Mix90% Spring Oats and 10% Beck’s GroundBuilder Radishes. It provides the deep rooting potential of radishes and the fibrous root system of oats.

oo Breaks up soil compactionoo Increases soil porosityoo Winter kill

35 lb./A.

45 - 50 lb./A.

1/4 - 1/2 in.

July - Oct.

GroundBuilder Radishes

This product produces large root masses that can shatter compaction, as well as scavenge nitrogen and nutrients deep within the soil.

oo Can capture nitrogen before winter killingoo Winter kill in late December or early Januaryoo Ground aeration

5 - 7 lb./A.

8 - 10 lb./A.

1/4 - 1/2 in.

July - Mid

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Annual Ryegrass

With a dense, fibrous root system, this product is effective in improving soil structure. It is recommended to kill the ryegrass when it is actively growing.

oo Can be planted later in the falloo Dense, fibrous root systemoo Improves soil tilth

10 - 12 lb./A.

20 - 25 lb./A.

1/4 - 1/2 in.

July - Oct.

Cereal RyeFast germinating with a deep, fibrous root system to prevent soil erosion. An excellent post harvest option.

oo Excellent winterhardinessoo Erosion controloo Can be planted later in the fall

35 lb./A.

40 - 50 lb./A.

1/4 - 1/2 in.

July - Nov.

OatsA great option for a cover crop as a stand alone product or in mixes. Quick establishment and a fibrous root system to hold soil together.

oo Quick growthoo Winter killoo Increases earthworm activity

35 lb./A.

40 - 50 lb./A.

1/4 - 1/2 in.

July - Sept.

Product Description Benefits Planting Tips

Custom mixes, Dixie Crimson Clover, Dwarf Essex Rapeseed, and other cover crops available. Contact Ryan Moore ([email protected]) or your local seed representative for availability.

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Study PurposeCombining two years of data from Beck’s London, Ohio Practical Farm Research (PFR)® location to demonstrate the yield and profitability of different cover crops and their ability to scavenge and hold nitrogen for the following corn crop.

†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 $0.78/lb. Beck's Corn Champion Mix $1.64/lb. UAN $0.58/unit. Beck's Oat Radish Mix $0.70/lb. Individual results may vary.

Observation After combining the results from the past two years, Beck’s Corn Champion Mix, Beck’s Annual Ryegrass, and Beck’s Oat/Radish Mix planted ahead of corn produced positive yield results versus the control. Taking a look at the data, we see that when the nitrogen 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. The data also shows a positive return on investment across both nitrogen rates as well. Not only are the cover crops producing positive returns, they are helping to improve soil structure, reducing compaction, and most importantly, building organic matter. This study demonstrates the positive effects of planting cover crops and their ability to scavenge and produce nitrogen. More information can be found on page 216 of Beck’s 2015 PFR Book.

2-YEAR CORN AFTER COVER CROP PFR STUDY

Units of Nitrogen Cover Crop Bu./A.†

Bu./A. Difference Net Return^

Return on◊ Investment

180lb./A.

Control: No Cover Crop 163.9 -- $554.48 --12 lb./A. Beck’s Annual Ryegrass 184.4 +20.5 $627.53 +$73.0535 lb./A. Beck’s Oat Radish Mix 176.1 +12.2 $579.02 +$24.5416 lb./A. Beck’s Corn Champion Mix 174.7 +10.8 $571.65 +$17.17

AVG. 184.8 +14.5 $583.17 +$38.25

135 lb./A.12 lb./A. Beck’s Annual Ryegrass 180.5 +16.6 $637.95 +$83.4735 lb./A. Beck’s Oat Radish Mix 172.6 +8.7 $591.05 +$36.5716 lb./A. Beck’s Corn Champion Mix 170.7 +6.8 $581.67 +$27.19

AVG. 174.6 +10.7 $603.56 +$49.08

Fall Dormancy WinterhardinessDisease

Resistance

RR Armour RRoo High yielding, high forage quality Genuity® Roundup Ready® alfalfa for all soils oo Aphanomyces Race 1 and 2 resistanceoo A great weed control option paired with an excellent agronomic variety

4.2 2.2 30/30

New to Beck's lineup of elite alfalfa is Armour, a Genuity Roundup Ready alfalfa variety. Roundup Ready alfalfa can offer a yield advantage over the life of the stand, high quality feed in every ton, and easier management for faster growing stands.

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Caliberoo Highest hay quality with excellent yields; ideal for 3 to 4-cut managementoo Outstanding winterhardiness and disease resistance leads to longer stand lifeoo Medium maturity variety that works well with cool season grasses

4.0 2.2 30/30

ConTenderoo High-yielding genetics with fast regrowth and excellent tonnageoo Superior stand persistence and strong agronomic performanceoo Handles traffic well under a 5-cut schedule

5.5 1.9 30/30

Fierceoo High-yielding alfalfa bred for the toughest soilsoo Excellent disease package with Aphanomyces Race 1 and 2 resistanceoo Exceptional stand persistence with fast regrowth

4.0 2.0 30/30

LeafGuard IIoo A true “no spray” variety with 7th generation leafhopper protectionoo Dark green, fine stemmed and highly palatableoo Great agronomics and high-yielding PLH product

4.0 2.0 30/30

Variety Description Plant Characteristics

ALFALFAWe source the highest-yielding genetics, so you can be confident that our alfalfa varieties will provide top performance.

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† Experimental Variety * Yield is not statistically different from the greatest value in the column.

Observation Although our alfalfa varieties have their specific attributes, each one of them performs extremely well with excellent persistence and standlife throughout our marketing area. Key attributes of each include:

oo ConTender: bred-in tolerance against wheel traffic for the 4 to 5-cut management operationsoo Caliber: supreme forage quality and smaller stems for high quality tonnageoo Fierce: Aphanomyces root rot protection for tougher soils

Below: 2015 yield summary of a conventional alfalfa variety trial seeded in East Lansing, MI in May 2014.

CONVENTIONAL YIELD COMPARISONS

2014 2015 2014-15

Trial Total (DM Tons/A.) Entry Seeding Year May 28 July 28 Sept. 21 Total

ConTender 0.73 2.32 2.04 1.25 5.62* 6.35Caliber 0.65 2.27 2.12 1.25 5.65* 6.30HybriPro BR 0.82* 2.36 1.91 1.21 5.48* 6.30Pioneer 55Q27 0.63 2.28 2.14 1.19 5.62* 6.25Fierce 0.66 2.15 2.17 1.2 5.52* 6.18Pioneer 54Q14 0.61 2.24 2.11 1.2 5.55* 6.16Enduro Elite 0.62 2.2 2.09 1.12 5.41* 6.03Oneida VR 0.63 2.23 1.87 1.27 5.37* 6.00AFX 095023 † 0.57 2.16 2.04 1.16 5.35* 5.92GA-409 0.66 2.15 1.96 1.13 5.24 5.90Vernal 0.74 2.14 1.74 1.17 5.05 5.79

Mean 0.69 2.24 2.01 1.21 5.46 6.19LSD 0.05 0.10 0.2 0.23 0.14 0.44CV % 10.3 5.2 6.9 6.9 4.8

Chart Reference: 2015 Michigan Forage Variety Test Report. = Beck’s Alfalfa varieties

DM = Dry Matter

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Medium Red Clover This product is mainly used for hay, pasture, pasture renovation, and soil improvement. It is a quick growing crop, establishes quickly, and produces high-quality forage.

10 - 12 lb./A. alone6 - 8 lb./A. mixed

3 Yr. Medium Red Clover 3-Year Medium Red is an improved high-yielding variety with excellent persistence and outstanding disease resistance.

10 -12 lb./A. alone6 - 8 lb./A. mixed

Bull Tall Fescue An endophyte free, early maturing, high quality, high-yielding variety with a wide adaptation of use, Bull Tall Fescue is highly palatable and can be harvested as hay or silage.

15 - 20 lb./A.

Kentucky 31 Kentucky 31 is not recommended for pasturing and should only be used for waterways and ditches. 15 - 20 lb./A.

Profit Orchardgrass Profit is a late maturing, quick-to-establish variety with excellent persistence. Profit has superior disease and rust resistance, pairs well with alfalfa, and can help extend an aging stand.

15 lb./A.2 - 5 lb./A. mixed

Orca Orchardgrass This is a high-yielding, medium maturity, and versatile variety. 15 lb./A.

2 - 5 lb./A. mixed

Kootenai Timothy Kootenai is the superior variety of Timothy. It offers excellent winterhardiness and is very persistent, which makes it a perfect fit for mixes.

8 - 12 lb./A. alone2 - 6 lb./A. mixed

Feast II Italian Ryegrass

This product establishes quickly and works well for pasture or field repair. Feast will have fast regrowth coupled with excellent feed quality.

35 - 40 lb./A. alone 3 - 4 lb./A. mixed

OatsOats are a good option for quick forage or grain, and make a nurse crop when mixed with alfalfa in the spring. Oats perform well in the fall when mixed with other cover crops such as radishes.

30 - 35 lb./A. mixed

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BMR Brachytic Dwarf Forage Sorghum A very leafy plant with more leaf and less stem, this product produces high-quality tonnage and will not lodge. 6-8 lb./A

BMR* Sorghum Sudangrass

A very leafy Sorghum x Sudan plant with increased digestibility, quick regrowth, and excellent yield. It is an early maturity variety which allows for cutting in 40 to 55 days.

30-35 lb./A

Summer Delight Teff This fine stem and leafy warm season annual grass combines excellent forage quality in a shorter growing season. It can be cut multiple times during hot summer months.

15 - 18 lb./A.

Intense BMR Hybrid Sudangrass

A fast growing summer annual with reduced lignin content for improved fiber digestibility, this product has thinner stems compared to Sorghum-Sudangrass hybrids.

25 - 30 lb./A.

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D Playmaker Mix A mix of 80% Elite Tall Fescue, 10% Perennial Ryegrass, and 10% Kentucky Bluegrass. 225 - 250 lb./A.

Sunny Mix A mix of 40% Kentucky Bluegrass, 40% Perennial Ryegrass, and 20% Creeping Red Fescue. 200 - 215 lb./A.

Product Mix Components Seeding Rates (Apply higher rates for aerial application)

FORAGESForages are an essential part of nutritional plans for livestock operations. As always, Beck's sources the best forages for quality and yield.

* BMR = Brown Mid Rib: improved digestibility, palatability, intake and milk yields.

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45% Beck’s LeafGuard II Alfalfa, 32% Gallant Extra Med. Red Clover, 12% Kootenai Timothy, and 11% Orca Orchardgrass. This mix will produce high-quality forage across all environments.

25 - 30 lb./A.

Pasture Mix 40% Tekapo Orchardgrass (coated), 20% Perseus Festolium, 20% Power Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass, 10% Kootenai Timothy, and 10% Ginger Kentucky Bluegrass.

35 - 50 lb./A.

All-Grass Forage Mix

30% Power Perennial Ryegrass, 25% Preval Meadow Fescue, 20% Orca Orchardgrass, 20% Kootenai Timothy, and 5% MacBeth Meadow Bromegrass. Highly palatable varieties for grazing or hay.

30 - 35 lb./A.

Alfa-Partner Grass Mix 50% Preval Meadow Fescue and 50% Late Mate II Orchardgrass. Can be mixed with alfalfa or red clover. 3 - 10 lb./A.

Water-Way Mix 45% Bull Tall Fescue, 45% Perennial Ryegrass, and 10% Creeping Red Fescue. 40 - 50 lb./A.

Product Mix Components Seeding Rates (Apply higher rates for aerial application)

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Plant Characteristics Positioning and Adaptability

Ratings: 9 = Excellent 5 = Poor

MILO/GRAIN SORGHUMAs Beck’s marketing area has moved further south and west, we realized a need for products that perform in those tougher soils and environments. While our corn and soybean varieties have traits and defensive characteristics to yield well, our milo/grain sorghum varieties provide another option for these conditions.

= NEW Column Rating: 9 = Best HP = High Productive Soils LP = Low Productive Soils MF = Med. Flex FL = Flex-Length D = Determinate

GREAT HARVEST ORGANICS

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GHO 55E4 105 2550 MP-LP 8 7 8 7 8 8 8 8 9Med. Tall

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GHO 58E4 108 2640 HP-LP 7 8 7 8 8 8 7 7 9 Tall MFMed. High

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GHO 59R5 109 2630 HP-LP 8 8 7 8 8 9 9 8 7Med.Tall

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GHO 62B3 112 2720 HP-LP 8 7 7 7 8 7 9 8 9Med. Tall

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GHO 63T1 112 2780 HP-LP 8 9 7 9 9 8 9 9 8Med. Tall

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5939 109 2620 HP-LP 8 6 7 6 7 8 9 8 9 Med. MF Med. 16-20 1320

6225 112 2720 HP-LP 8 7 7 7 8 8 9 8 9Med. Tall

MF Med. 14-18 1360

Great Harvest Organics has been a producer of certified organic corn, soybeans and wheat seed since 2002. As a Beck’s brand, Great Harvest Organics offers an alternative cropping platform. The products feature elite genetics that are not available to any other organic seed company, and are specially selected to perform in organic conditions.

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GH331N Early Group III HP-LP Bushy Med. All Med. Tall Purple Gray Brown 2,900 Buff Rps1-c 6 NR 8 R3, MR14

GH349 Mid Group III HP-LP Bushy Med. All Med. Tall Purple Gray Tan 2,600

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GH389N Late Group III HP-LP Med. Med. All Med. White Tawny Tan 2,900 Black Rps1-a 7 6 6 R3, MR14

Column Rating: 9 = Best 1 = Poor NR = No Rating HP = High Productive Soils MP = Medium Productive Soils LP = Low Productive Soils

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Contact Dave Ross ([email protected]) or Amy Clark ([email protected]) for pricing and availability. Beck's pricing and discounts do not apply to Great Harvest Organics. Seed purchases do not qualify for Beck's programs or incentives. Organic

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Ratings: 9 = Best

This philosophy, credited to Francis Beck, is a true point of uniqueness that still holds true today. It backs up a quality line of products with a quality way of treating customers. We remain dedicated to putting the needs of farmers first, which means that if there is a need to replant a field of corn, soybean, wheat or alfalfa, we will furnish the seed and royalties free of charge. We’ve always believed in standing behind our products and still to this day, no one else in the industry consistently

provides farmers with that level of confidence or piece of mind.

“We aren’t selling you a bag of seed, we’re selling you a stand of corn.”

Scott Beck, President

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We invite you to become a member of Beck’s President’s Club by agreeing to plant 100% Beck’s corn on your operation. Place your spring 2017 seed corn order and sign a 100% Loyal Customer Affidavit to be eligible. President’s Club benefits will run from August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017.

Club Benefitsoo All members present at a Beck’s

Field Show will receive a gift and be eligible to win prizes

oo V.I.P. room at Becknology™ Daysoo All members can qualify for a free

Grand Cayman Reward Trip if they have purchased $190,000 of corn and soybean seed

Loyalty Cash BackPresident’s Club members will receive a Beck’s rebate check by August calculated on each consecutive year’s total seed corn order (after returns). This program is guaranteed to run through the 2019 planting year, if you remain a President’s Club member each year.

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Scott Beck President

PRESIDENT’S CLUB

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After Year 1 $2.00 / unit



As a thank you for submitting your seed orders early, we award customers with valuable gifts. All bonus items are available on orders placed by November 15, 2016 while quantities last. The number of points you receive can be found on the chart to the right. A Bonus Item Request Form must be submitted to Beck’s Headquarters by November 15, 2016 to be eligible.

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An IRS form 1099 will be issued to qualified participants for the value of this trip in the amount of $2,700.00 per person.

PLAYA DEL CARMEN

A stunning private bay provides the backdrop for the Paradisus Playa del Carmen, a lush all-inclusive resort paradise. A gem among the Riviera Maya hotels, this resort provides the perfect Playa del Carmen beach vacation for those in search of luxury and exclusivity.

Close to archaeological treasures like Tulum, Chichén Itzá and Cobá, this resort offers the best in offsite adventures. For those in search of experiences a little closer to the hotel, they offer unforgettable international cuisine from 14 restaurants and 11 bars. It is easy to understand why it was selected as a Travelers’ Choice® 2014 Winner by Trip Advisor. Alongside the water and surrounded by the protected mangroves, Paradisus Playa del Carmen is unlike anything you have ever experienced.

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Locationoo Playa del Carmen, Mexico oo 45 Minutes from the Cancun Airportoo Steps from Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue

Accommodationsoo Private Terraceoo Sensory Tub and Two Rain Showersoo Complimentary Wi-Fi oo Mini Bar, Refreshed Daily

Recreation and Entertainmentoo Two Dramatic Freeform Poolsoo Tennis Court and Non-Motorized Sportsoo YHI Spa ($)oo Health Cluboo Aquatic Activitiesoo Golf Course Nearby ($)

Diningoo Fourteen Restaurants oo Eleven Bars/Loungesoo 24-Hour Room Service

Special Trip Inclusionsoo All Inclusive Meal and Beverage

Package at Resortoo Beck’s Private Eventsoo Roundtrip Airfare oo Private Roundtrip Transfers from

Airport to Hoteloo All Resort Taxes and Gratuities

How to Qualify for the Customer Reward TripIndividual customers with a net seed order amount between $60,000 and $139,999 of Beck’s corn and soybeans by December 12, 2016 may go on the Playa del Carmen trip by paying a portion of the cost. See the chart below. (One trip is for two people.)

Individual customers with a net seed order amount between $140,000 and $499,999 of Beck’s corn and soybeans by December 12, 2016 may qualify for ONE free Beck’s Customer Reward Trip. (One trip is for two people.)

Individual customers with a net seed order amount of $500,000 or more will receive TWO free Customer Reward Trips. (Each trip is for two people.)

Booking a Tripoo Contact Jan Henderson or Brittany Street at the Main Officeoo Trip Dates: Jan. 22, 2017 - Jan. 27, 2017 or Jan. 27, 2017 - Feb. 1, 2017oo Reservation Deadline: December 12, 2016 oo Sign up prior to November 1, 2016 to receive a customized gift

An IRS form 1099 will be issued to qualified participants for the value of this trip in the amount of $2,500.00 per person. Customers will have a choice between two travel dates which will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Minimum Dollars of Net Corn and Soybean Business to Qualify Cost per Person

$60,000 to $99,999 $1,500

$100,000 to $139,999 $1,000

$140,000 FREE

CORN DISCOUNTS

Early Order Discount - $5/unitReceive an extra $5 per unit discount for all Beck’s corn seed ordered by individual customers by September 15, 2016. Once you have placed your original early order, any additional seed ordered will then qualify for the same discount.

Seed Corn Quantity Discounts

1 - 19 units $3.00 / unit

20 - 39 units $5.00 / unit

40 - 99 units $7.00 / unit

100 - 199 units $9.00 / unit

200 - 299 units $11.00 / unit

300 - 399 units $13.00 / unit

400 - 499 units $14.00 / unit

500 - 649 units $15.00 / unit

650 - 799 units $16.00 / unit

800+ units $17.00 / unit

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SOYBEAN DISCOUNTS

Early Order Discount - $2/unitReceive an extra $2 per unit discount for all Beck’s soybean seed ordered by individual customers by September 15, 2016. Once you have placed your original early order, any additional seed ordered will then qualify for the same discount.

Mini-Bulk Discount - $1/unitEvery unit of Beck’s soybeans and wheat purchased in mini-bulk qualifies for a $1.00 per unit discount.

Soybean Quantity Discounts

1 - 249 units $0.25 / unit

250 - 599 units $0.75 / unit

600 - 999 units $1.50 / unit

1,000 - 2,499 units $2.00 / unit

2,500+ units $2.25 / unit

Rabo AgriFinance Quicklink Credit®

oo Loan is due December 15, 2017oo Interest rate is prime rate minus 0.5%oo Finance early pay discounts qualify

John Deere Financialoo Loan is due December 2017oo Finance early pay discounts qualifyoo Interest rate is prime rate +1.0%

Beck’s Zero Carrying Fees Zero carrying fees available until November 15, 2017. They are not eligible for early pay discounts and the application deadline is November 15, 2016.

CASH DISCOUNTS

FINANCING OPTIONS

12% August 1, 2016 - September 15, 2016

11% September 16, 2016 - November 15, 2016

10% November 16, 2016 - January 10, 2017

5% January 11, 2017 - March 15, 2017

3% March 16, 2017 - June 15, 2017

0% June 16, 2017 - August 1, 2017

Cash Discounts if Financing Options Are Used

10% August 1, 2016 - January 10, 2017

5% January 11, 2017 - March 15, 2017

3% March 16, 2017 - June 15, 2017

0% June 16, 2017 - August 1, 2017

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For 80 years, our customers have put their trust in us for their seed needs and we deeply appreciate their continued loyalty. Beck’s Commitment Rewards Program is our way of saying thank you for entrusting us with your seed purchase decisions. We invite you to participate in the 2017 program and make a commitment to purchase qualifying levels of Beck’s corn and/or soybeans.

Single-Year CommitmentThis commitment means you agree to purchase a specific seed minimum amount for spring 2017 planting and pay the required amount for the selected reward item(s).

Three-Year CommitmentThis commitment means you agree to purchase a specific seed minimum amount for spring 2017, 2018 and 2019 planting and pay the required amount for the selected item(s) per year. The three-year commitment requires a separate multi-year agreement.

Committed Customer Discount - $20/Corn, $5/SoybeansWhen you commit to a qualifying level, you will receive a $20 discount on every unit of Beck’s corn and a $5 discount on every unit of Beck’s soybeans. Customers who fall below the Level One minimum volume, but plant 100% of their acres with Beck’s corn and soybeans, will qualify for the Committed Customer Discount.

Customers’ previous year accounts must be paid in full in order to participate in the rewards program. Beck’s Commitment Rewards Program runs through November 30, 2016.

COMMITMENT REWARDS

Dollar Minimum

Points Earned

Level 1 $15,000 1

Level 2 $40,000 5

Level 3 $80,000 15

Level 4 $120,000 25

Level 5 $200,000 40

Level 6 $300,000 60

To qualify for Level One, purchase at least $15,000 worth of corn and/or soybeans after discounts, not including cash discounts. All Level One customers qualify for 1 point.

B&W™ Tow & Stow™ Trailer Hitch + Draw Bar oo 1 7/8” x 2” x 2 5/16”oo 5” Dropoo 5.5” Riseoo Draw Bar Attachmentoo 2” Stainless Steel Receiver Hitch Lock

ProTank® 60-Gallon Utility Sprayer oo 60 Gallon Tankoo 3.0 GPM, 12V Pumpoo Mounting Brackets Includedoo Adjustable Pressure with Return to Tankoo 13” Deluxe Trigger Spray Gun w/ 15’ Hose

eVOLUTION® Cutting Saw oo 14” Steel Cutting Bladeoo Fast Action Swivel Vise 0 to 45 Degreesoo Blade Safety Guardoo Chip Collection Tray

LEVEL ONE

$1.001 Point 1 Point 1 Point$1.00 $1.00

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Beck’s Fire Pit oo Pit: 36” Wide x 10.5” Deepoo 16” Tall with 2” Rimoo Heavy Duty Constructionoo Textured Bronze Powder Coat Finish oo High Temperature Black Powder Coat in Fire

Grate with Removable Ash Tray

Dual Lid Truck Toolbox oo Model: AC-6975TB-2oo 70.75” L x 20” W x 15” Hoo Fits Full-Size Trucks with 6’ or 8’ Bedsoo Heavy-Gauge Brite-Tread Aluminumoo Two Lids Hinged in the Middle with

Gas Cylinders

UPGRADE TO ANY LEVEL TWO,

SINGLE-YEAR ITEM

President’s Club SpecialSingle-year Level Two items are only available to qualifying President’s Club members as special three-year commitments. Each item’s cost of $1.00 is per year of the three-year commitment and requires a separate multi-year agreement.

LEVEL ONE

1 Point 1 Point Requires a three-year commitment.$1.00 $1.00

To qualify for Level Two, purchase at least $40,000 worth of corn and/or soybeans after discounts, not including cash discounts. All Level Two customers qualify for 5 points.

DJI™ Phantom 4 + iPad Mini 4Goo Comes with Storage Caseoo Extra Batteryoo iPad Mini 4G, 64GB oo Can Capture 4K Video at

30 Frames/Secondoo 3-Axis, U-Frame Camera

Miller® Plasma Cutteroo Spectrum 875oo XT60 Torchoo 20’ Cableoo 60 AMPoo 7/8” Mild Steel, 7/8” Stainless

Steel, 5/8” Aluminum Cutting

VAL6 Radiant Heateroo Model: KBE5Loo 15 Gallon Fuel Tankoo Diesel or Keroseneoo Heat Output – 118,000 BTU/hroo Operates for 16 Hours Continuously oo 120V, Single Phase Power Req'doo 36.6” H x 28” W x 29.2” D

LG® Washer/Dryer Setoo 14-Cycle, Gas/Electricoo Graphite Steeloo Stainless Steel Drumoo 46” H x 28” W x 29” D

Washer:oo 5.0 Cu. Ft.oo Top Load

Dryer:oo 7.3 Cu. Ft.oo Steam Dryer

LEVEL TWO

$1.005 Points 5 Points 5 Points 5 Points$1.00 $1.00 $1.00

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Loaded Triangle Boxoo Portable Triangle Black Box (AC-3617TB-B)oo Full Set of Toolsoo Dimensions: 36” W x 18” D x 12” H

6-Piece Milwaukee® Setoo ½” Hammer Drill

and Driveroo ¼” Hex Impact Driveroo Reciprocating Saw

oo Work Lightoo 6.5” Circular Sawoo 4.5” Angle Grinder

STIHL® 8-Piece Lithium Ion Tool Packageoo String Trimmeroo Bloweroo Hedge Trimmeroo Chain Sawoo Cut-Off Sawoo Two Lithium Ion Batteriesoo Lithium Ion Charger

LEVEL TWO

President’s Club SpecialSingle-year Level Three items are only available to qualifying President’s Club members as special three-year commitments. Each item’s cost of $1.00 is per year of the three-year commitment and requires a separate multi-year agreement.

5 Points 5 Points$1.00 $1.00

UPGRADE TO ANY LEVEL THREE,

SINGLE-YEAR ITEM

Requires a three-year commitment.

LEVEL THREETo qualify for Level Three, purchase at least $80,000 worth of corn and/or soybeans after discounts, not including cash discounts. All Level Three customers qualify for 15 points.

300-Piece Matco® Toolset with Rolling Cartoo Cart Model: JSC450oo 34.5” W x 42.5” H x 22” Doo 3 Drawers: Custom Foam Insertsoo Wheel Bearingoo Color: Blackoo Cordless Impact Gun and

Drill/Driver

Polaris® Sportsman® 450oo 31 Horsepoweroo Independent Rear Suspensionoo Front and Rear Cargo Rackoo All-Wheel Drive

Miller® Trailblazer® 325oo Kohler Engineoo Electronic Fuel Injectionoo Excel™ Poweroo Battery Charger with Jump Startoo 25’ Jumper Cables

Thunder Creek EV500 Fuel Tenderoo 16” 10-Ply Tiresoo Electric Breaksoo Safety Chainsoo Conduit Wrapped Wiringoo Break Away Boxoo Wiring Junction Boxoo 2 5/16” Ball Hitch

$1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.0015 Points 15 Points 15 Points 15 Points

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LEVEL THREE

Heartland Farm Partners Consulting Servicesoo Up to 1,000 Acres of Consulting Servicesoo Personalized Marketing Strategiesoo Grain Buyers Base Bids are Collected Dailyoo Assigned Personal Advisoroo Daily Market Commentaryoo Open/Midday Market Commentary Updatesoo Future Prices Delivered Through Text/Email

14,000 lb. Load Trail Bumper Pull Traileroo 22’ Long oo Multi-Purpose Loading Rampsoo Spare Tire & Holderoo Storage Boxoo Powder Coat Finishoo Treated Pine Flooroo 2 Years, 24/7 Roadside Assistance

$1.00 $1.0015 Points 15 Points

$4,000LEVEL FOUR

BUY-UP

Level 4 Item Buy-UpCustomers who qualify for Level Three may buy-up to one Level Four single-year item for $4,000.

LEVEL FOURTo qualify for Level Four, purchase at least $120,000 worth of corn and/or soybeans after discounts, not including cash discounts. All Level Four customers qualify for 25 points.

24,000 lb. Load Trail Gooseneck Traileroo 20’ + 10’ Hydraulic Dovetailoo Spare Tire and Storage Boxoo Treated Pine Trailer Flooringoo 2 Years, 24/7 Roadside Assistance

John Deere® Z930M ZTrak™ Moweroo 25.5 Horsepoweroo 60” Deckoo 852cc Kawasaki Engineoo Michelin® X® Tweel® Turf™ Airless Rear Tiresoo Fully Adjustable Suspension Seat

Polaris® Ranger® 570oo 44 Horsepoweroo 1259 lb. Towing Capacityoo All Wheel Driveoo Half Windshield and Roofoo 10” Ground Clearance, 73” Wheel Base

$1.00 $1.00 $1.0025 Points 25 Points 25 Points

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LEVEL FOUR

AMVAC SmartBox® Application System (12, 16 or 24-Row) oo Closed Handling Granular Application Systemoo Electronically Controlled Meteringoo Variable Rate Capabilityoo Insecticides Available: AZTEC® HC,

AZTEC® 4.67G, SmartChoice® HC, Force® 3G, COUNTER® 20G, and Thimet® 20G

Timewell 4” Tileoo 29,250’ (9 rolls) of 4” Tileoo Covers Approx. 35 Acres at 50' Spacing oo Installation Not Includedoo Delivered Directly to the Customer

Level 5 Item Buy-UpCustomers who qualify for Level Four may buy-up to one Level Five single-year item for $8,000.

$1.00 $1.0025 Points 25 Points

$8,000LEVEL FIVE

BUY-UP

LEVEL FIVE To qualify for Level Five, purchase at least $200,000 worth of corn and/or soybeans after discounts, not including cash discounts. All Level Five customers qualify for 40 points.

Meridian® Titan 4SR2™

oo Allows Up to 4 Seed Types to be Taken to the Field at Once

oo Tandem 7,000 lb. Axleoo 8” Cleated Belt Conveyoroo Electric Start 5.5 HP Honda Engine

Meridian® Seed Express 240™ Basicoo Electric Start 5.5 HP Honda Engineoo 192 Bushel Capacityoo 6” Belt Conveyor oo Unloads 1,200 lb./min.oo 19’ Conveyor

Polaris® Ranger XP® 900 LEoo 60 Horsepoweroo Glass Tip-Out Windshieldoo Rear Paneloo Sport Roofoo Electronic Dump Bedoo Power Steeringoo Front Brush Guard

John Deere® Gator 825ioo 50 Horsepoweroo Top Speed: 44 MPHoo Power Lift Bed, Heavy Duty Brush

Guard and Front Fender Guardoo Yellow Alloy Wheelsoo Includes Glass Windshield,

Wiper and Rear Window

$1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.0040 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points

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LEVEL FIVE

Level 6 Item Buy-UpCustomers who qualify for Level Five may buy-up to one Level Six single-year item for $8,000 plus the listed cost of that item.

Thunder Creek FST990 Fuel Tenderoo 40 GPM Gas Powered Pumpoo 100 Gallon DEF Tank & Pumpoo Aluminum Spoked Wheelsoo Electric/Hydraulic Jack

EBY 24’ Livestock Traileroo 24’ Long x 6’11” Wide x 6’ Highoo 16” Aluminum Wheelsoo Center Partition Rolling Gate oo Full Hinged Gate and Rail

in Front Half of Traileroo Ridged Aluminum Diamond

Plate Floor

Timewell 4” Tileoo 58,500’ (18 rolls) of 4” Tileoo Installation Not Includedoo Delivered Directly to the Customeroo Covers Approx. 65 Acres at

50' Spacing

$1.00 $1.00 $1.0040 Points 40 Points 40 Points

$8,000LEVEL SIXBUY-UP

LEVEL SIXTo qualify for Level Six, purchase at least $300,000 worth of corn and/or soybeans after discounts, not including cash discounts. All Level Six customers qualify for 60 points.

John Deere 312 GR Skid Steeroo 48 Horsepoweroo Cab Enclosed with Heat and Defrostoo 66” Construction Bucketoo Suspension Seat

Mitsubishi® 5,000 lb. Forklift Truckoo Forks: 48” L x 3.9” W x 1.6” Thickoo 190” Maximum Fork Heightoo Solid Pneumatic Single Drive and Steer Tiresoo LP Gas

J&M® 375 Speed Tenderoo 6-Function Wireless Remoteoo Programmable Deluxe Scalesoo 8” Conveyor Beltoo 22’ X-tra Long Conveyor with Tru-Trak™

$1.00 $1.00 $2,00060 Points 60 Points 60 Points

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LEVEL SIX

Wilson Hopper Bottom Traileroo 34’ Long with 72” Sides or

41’ Long with 66” Sidesoo Air Ride Suspension Systemoo 8 Aluminum Wheelsoo Electric Roll Tarp

Timpte® Hopper Bottom Traileroo 34’ Long with 72” Sides or

40’ Long with 66” Sidesoo Air Ride Suspension Systemoo 8 Aluminum Wheelsoo Electric Roll Tarp

Timewell 4” Tileoo 78,000’ (24 rolls) of 4” Tileoo Cover Approx. 90 Acres at 50' Spacingoo Installation Not Includedoo Delivered Directly to the Customer

$13,000 $13,000 $1.0060 Points 60 Points 60 Points

THREE-YEAR COMMITMENTS

Item Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Lease-End Purchase

Case IH® Farmall® 75C $4,000 $1.00 5 5 5 $34,756

Case IH Magnum™ 200 $10,000 $6,500 $2,500 5 5 $139,633

Case IH Magnum 310 CVT $15,000 $11,500 $7,500 $1.00 5 $208,502

Case IH Steiger® 420 Rowtrac® - - $25,500 $17,000 $9,000 $300,502

John Deere® 5075E $4,000 $1.00 5 5 5 $29,880

John Deere 7210R $16,000 $12,500 $8,500 $1.00 5 $152,883

John Deere 8295R $23,000 $19,500 $15,500 $7,000 $1.00 $216,704

John Deere 9470RX - - $36,500 $29,000 $21,000 $308,300

Case IH Patriot® 3240 Sprayer w/ 90' Boom (800 Gallon) - $25,500 $21,500 $14,000 $6,000 $144,773

Case IH Patriot 3340 Sprayer w/ 90' Boom (1,000 Gallon) - $34,500 $30,500 $23,000 $15,000 $185,933

- Add 120' Boom for an additional $4,000 per year + $19,001

New Holland SP.295F Guardian™ Front Boom Sprayer (1,200 Gallon) - $42,500 $35,000 $27,000 $195,989

- Add Nitrogen Toolbar for an additional $5,000 per year + $15,806

- Add 120' Boom for an additional $3,000 per year + $9,461

Case IH 6140 Axial-Flow® Combine - $41,500 $37,500 $30,000 $22,000 $197,382

Case IH 7240 Axial-Flow Combine - $48,500 $44,500 $37,000 $29,000 $224,823

- Add 8-Row Corn Head for an additional $11,000 per year + $31,036

- Add 12-Row Corn Head for an additional $16,500 per year + $48,204

- Add 30' Flex Draper Head for an additional $13,000 per year + $37,374

- Add 35' Flex Draper Head for an additional $13,500 per year + $38,613

Geringhoff NorthStar 8-Row Corn Head $9,500 $6,000 $2,000 $1.00 5 $24,420

- Upgrade to Rota Disc with Shredding System for an additional $4,500 per year + $9,196

Geringhoff NorthStar 12-Row Corn Head (Folding) - $18,000 $14,000 $7,000 $1.00 $45,144

- Upgrade to Rota Disc with Shredding System for an additional $7,500 per year + $16,060

Dollar amount is payment per year of three-year lease or commitment. 5 Cost is $1.00 per year and customer will have additional remaining points.

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6

$40,000 $80,000 $120,000 $200,000 $300,000

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THREE-YEAR COMMITMENTS

Item Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Lease-End Purchase

4” Timewell Tile: 58,500’ (18 Rolls) $4,000 $1.00 5 5 5 N/A

4” Timewell Tile: 78,000’ (24 Rolls) $6,000 $3,000 $1.00 5 5 N/A

4” Timewell Tile: 156,000’ (48 Rolls) - - $6,500 $1.00 5 N/A

AMVAC SmartBox® Application System $1,500 $1.00 5 5 5 N/A

Chevy Silverado 2500HD LTZ - Diesel $8,000 $5,000 $500 5 5 $34,000

Ford Super Duty® F250 Lariat - Diesel $8,000 $5,000 $500 5 5 $35,000

Thunder Creek FST990 Fuel Tender $4,000 $1.00 5 5 5 N/A

EBY 24' Livestock Trailer $4,000 $1.00 5 5 5 N/A

J&M® 875 Grain Cart $4,000 $1.00 5 5 5 $20,813

J&M 1150 Grain Cart $7,500 $4,000 $1.00 5 5 $31,486

Wilson Hopper Bottom Trailer $11,000 $7,500 $4,000 $1.00 5 N/A

Timpte Hopper Bottom Trailer $11,000 $7,500 $4,000 $1.00 5 N/A

Mitsubishi® 5,000 lb. Forklift Truck $5,500 $2,000 $1.00 5 5 N/A

CAT® TH255C Telehandler $10,000 $6,500 $2,500 $1.00 5 $41,895

CAT 420F2 IT Backhoe/Loader $15,500 $12,000 $8,000 $1.00 5 $74,550

John Deere® 312GR Skid Steer $7,000 $3,500 $1.00 5 5 N/A

Polaris® Ranger® 570 $1,500 $1.00 5 5 5 N/A

Polaris Ranger XP 900 LE $4,000 $1.00 5 5 5 N/A

John Deere Gator 825i $4,000 $1.00 5 5 5 N/A

Patriot 2 Box Tender $1.00 5 5 5 5 N/A

J&M 375 Speed Tender $7,500 $4,000 $1.00 5 5 N/A

Meridian® Titan 4SR2™ $4,000 $1.00 5 5 5 N/A

Meridian Seed Express 240™ Basic $4,000 $1.00 5 5 5 N/A

Dollar amount is payment per year of three-year lease or commitment. 5 Cost is $1.00 per year and customer will have additional remaining points.

CASE IH TRACTORS

Case IH® Farmall® 75C (3-Year / 900-Hour Lease)oo 75 Rated Engine Horsepower / 64 PTO Horsepoweroo 12 x 12 Power Shuttle Transmission with Creeperoo 11.2R24 Front and 16.9R30 Rear Tiresoo PTO Speed: 540 rpm oo 2 Rear Hydraulic Remotesoo 72” Loader Bucketoo Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader with SSQAoo 2 Mid-Mount Valves with Mechanical Joystick + DVI

Case IH® Magnum™ 200 (3-Year / 900-Hour Lease)oo 200 Rated Engine Horsepower / 170 PTO Horsepoweroo 19F/6R Powershift Transmissionoo 380/85R34 Front and 480/80R46 Dual Rear Tiresoo 4 Rear Hydraulic Electronic Remotesoo Front Weight Frame Only (Suitcase Weights Not Included)oo Deluxe Performance Caboo AFS Auto Guidance, Navigation II Controller and 372 GPS Receiver

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6$4,000 $1.00 5 5 5

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6$10,000 $6,500 $2,500 5 5

Lease-End Purchase: $34,756

Dollar amount is payment per year of three-year lease. 5Cost is $1.00 per year and customer will have additional remaining points.


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CASE IH TRACTORS

Case IH® Steiger® 420 Rowtrac™ (3-Year / 900-Hour Lease)oo 420 Rated Engine Horsepower / 355 PTO Horsepoweroo 16F/2R Full Powershift Transmissionoo 113 GPM Hydraulic Flowoo 5 Rear Hydraulic Remotesoo AFS Auto Guidance, Navigation II Controller and 372 GPS Receiveroo 18” Wide Rowtrac™ Camso Narrow Tracks

Case IH® Magnum™ 310 CVT (3-Year / 900-Hour Lease)oo 310 Rated Engine Horsepower / 265 PTO Horsepoweroo CVT Transmission with MFWD Front Suspended Axleoo 380/80R38 Dual Front and 480/80R50 Dual Rear Tiresoo Front Weight Frame Only (Suitcase Weights Not Included)oo AFS Auto Guidance, Navigation II Controller and 372 GPS Receiver oo Luxury Performance Cab, Leather Trimoo 5 Hydraulic Rear Remotes

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6$15,000 $11,500 $7,500 $1.00 5

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6- - $25,500 $17,000 $9,000


Lease-End Purchase: $208,502 Lease-End Purchase: $300,502

JOHN DEERE TRACTORS

John Deere® 5075E (3-Year / 900-Hour Lease)oo 12F/12R PowrReverser™ Transmissionoo Ergonomic Caboo 9.5-24” Front and 16.9-28” Rear Tiresoo AM/FM Radiooo H240 Loaderoo 73” Global Materials Bucket

John Deere® 7210R (3-Year / 900-Hour Lease)oo 210 Rated Engine Horsepower / 170 PTO Horsepoweroo Premium CommandView™ III Cab with Active Seat, Leather Trimoo e23™ Transmission with Efficiency Manager™

oo 10” CommandCenter™ Displayoo GreenStar™ 2630 Display with StarFire™ 3000 Receiveroo 380/80R38 Front and 480/80R50 Dual Rear Tiresoo 4 Rear Hydraulic Remotesoo Front Weight Support with 8 Suitcase Weights





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JOHN DEERE TRACTORS

John Deere® 8295R (3-Year / 900-Hour Lease)oo 295 Rated Engine Horsepower / 247 PTO Horsepoweroo Premium CommandView™ III Cab with Active Seat, Leather Trimoo 26 MPH AutoPowr™ IVT Transmissionoo Independent Link Suspensionoo 5 Rear Hydraulic Remotesoo 380/80R38 Front Dual and 480/80R50 Dual Rear Tiresoo 10” CommandCenter™ Displayoo GreenStar™ 2630 Display with StarFire™ 3000 Receiveroo Front Weight Support with 12 Suitcase Weights

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6$23,000 $19,500 $15,500 $7,000 $1.00

John Deere® 9470RX (3-Year / 900-Hour Lease)oo e18™ 18F/6R Transmission with Efficiency Manager™

oo 470 Rated Engine Horsepower / 335 PTO Horsepoweroo Premium CommandView™ III Cab with Cab Suspensionoo Leather Comfort Packageoo 4 Rear Hydraulic Remotesoo StarFire™ 3000 Receiveroo 1000 rpm Rear PTOoo 30” Camso™ Durabuilt™ 6500 Tracks


Dollar amount is payment per year of three-year lease.


CASE IH SPRAYERS

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6- $25,500 $21,500 $14,000 $6,000



Case IH® Patriot® 3240 Sprayer (3-Year / 900-Hour Lease)oo 800 Gallon Capacityoo 90’ Boomoo AFS Auto Guidance, AccuGuide™

Navigation II Controller

oo 372 GPS Receiveroo Case IH AFS Pro 700oo Deluxe Caboo AccuBoom Section Control


Case IH® Patriot® 3340 Sprayer (3-Year / 900-Hour Lease)oo 1,000 Gallon Capacityoo 90’ Boomoo AFS Auto Guidance, AccuGuide™

Navigation II Controller and 372 GPS Receiver

oo Case IH AFS Pro 700oo AIM Commandoo Luxury Caboo AutoBoom™ Height Control oo AccuBoom Section Control

oo Add 120’ Boom for Additional $4,000/Year (Lease-End Purchase: Additional $19,001)

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NEW HOLLAND SPRAYER


oo Add Nitrogen Toolbar for Additional $5,000/Year (Lease-End: Additional $15,806)

oo Add 120’ Boom for Additional $3,000/Year (Lease-End: Additional $9,461)

New Holland SP.295F Guardian™ Sprayer (3-Year / 900-Hour Lease)oo 1,200 Gallon Stainless Steel Tankoo 90’ Boomoo IntelliView Controlleroo Luxury Cab with Heated/Cooled

Leather Seat

oo 380/105R50 Tiresoo 4-wheel Independent Suspensionoo AutoBoom™ Height Control

Fungicide Timing Return on InvestmentIn this 3-year, multi-location fungicide test, we 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. More information can be found on page 241 of the 2015 Beck’s PFR Book.



$0.00

-$5.00 -$3.50

$2.48

$20.39

-$10.00

V5 V5 + VT VT

$5.00

$10.00

$15.00

$20.00

$25.00

CASE IH COMBINES

Case IH® 6140 Axial-Flow® Combine (3-Year / 900 Separator Hour Lease)oo Class 6oo Electronic Grain Tank Fold Coveroo VF620/70R42 Steering Tiresoo 620/70R42 Dual Front Tires or

900/60R32 Single Front Tires

oo In-Cab Adjust Pivoting Spoutoo Luxury Cab with Leather Trimoo AccuGuide™ Navigation II Controller

and 372 GPS Receiver

Lease-End Purchase: $197,382 Draper head included at additional cost.

Lease-End Purchase: $224,823 Corn head included at additional cost.



Case IH 7240 Axial-Flow® Combine (3-Year / 900 Separator Hour Lease)oo Class 7oo Hydraulic Grain Tank Coversoo Lateral Header Tilt Controloo Extended Wear Unloading Augeroo Luxury Cab with Leather Trim

oo AccuGuide™ Navigation II Controller and 372 GPS Receiver

oo 620/70R42 Dual Front Tires or 900/60R32 Single Front Tires

oo 750/65R26 Steering Tires


oo Add 8-Row Corn Head for Additional $11,000/Year (Lease-End: Additional $31,036)

oo Add 30’ Flex Draper Head for Additional $13,000/Year (Lease-End: Additional $37,374)

oo Add 12-Row Corn Head for Additional $16,500/Year (Lease-End: Additional $48,204)

oo Add 35’ Flex Draper Head for Additional $13,500/Year (Lease-End: Additional $38,613)

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GERINGHOFF CORN HEADS

Geringhoff NorthStar 8-Row Corn Head (3-Year Lease)oo 8-Row, 30” Configurationoo End Row Augersoo Hydraulically Adjustable Deck Platesoo Headsight Sensors Available Through Local Dealer for Additional Cost



Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6- $18,000 $14,000 $7,000 $1.00

Geringhoff NorthStar 12-Row Folding Corn Head (3-Year Lease)oo 12-Row, 30” Configuration oo End Row Augersoo Hydraulically Adjustable Deck Platesoo Headsight Sensors Available Through Local Dealer for Additional Costoo Entire Folding Procedure Done from Within the Cab


oo Upgrade to Rota Disc with Shredding System for Additional $4,500/Year (Lease-End Purchase: Additional $9,196)

oo Upgrade to Rota Disc with Shredding System for Additional $7,500/Year (Lease-End Purchase: Additional $16,060)

TIMEWELL TILE

Timewell Drainage Tileoo Single Wall Corrugated Tubingoo 4” Average Inside Diameteroo Installation Not Included

Approximate Acre Coverage at 50' Spacingoo 18 Rolls = 65 Acresoo 24 Rolls = 90 Acresoo 48 Rolls = 180 Acres

Indiana PFR 3-Year Summary of Tile Yield AdvantageWith three years of data now accumulated, we see a definite yield advantage for tile versus no tile. According to the chart below, the benefit to tile is greater the earlier you plant. Results from this study were collected at Beck’s Indiana PFR site. More information can be found on page 31 of the 2015 Beck’s PFR Book.


58,500’ (18 Rolls) $4,000 $1.00 5 5 5

78,000’ (24 Rolls) $6,000 $3,000 $1.00 5 5

156,000’ (48 Rolls) - - $6,500 $1.00 5

Dollar amount is payment per year of three-year commitment. 5Cost is $1.00 per year and customer will have additional remaining points.

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AMVAC SMARTBOX

AMVAC SmartBox® Application System (12, 16 or 24-Row) oo Closed Handling Granular Application Systemoo Electronically Controlled Meteringoo Variable Rate Capabilityoo Insecticides Available: AZTEC® HC, AZTEC® 4.67G, SmartChoice® HC,

Force® 3G, COUNTER® 20G, and Thimet® 20G

Detailsoo No applicator exposure from handling granular insecticides.oo SmartBox allows the grower to monitor and adjust application rates

from the tractor cab.oo University trials and on-farm experience shows an at-plant

application of AMVAC insecticide on top of corn rootworm tolerant hybrids helps increase yields by an average of nearly 10 Bu./A.

oo Fifty-pound capacity allows application up to 185 acres on 30” rows with a 12-row planter.

oo With SmartBox, a farmer can record with application maps and treat based on prescription maps.


$1,500 $1.00 5 5 5


CHEVY & FORD TRUCKS

Chevy Silverado 2500HD LTZ (3-Year / 60,000 Mile Lease) oo Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 Engineoo Z71 Off-Road Suspension and Skid Plate Packageoo Heavy Duty Trailering Equipment Packageoo 18” Polished Aluminum Wheelsoo Leather Split-Bench Front Seatsoo Spray-In Bed Lineroo 6” Chrome Assist Steps

Ford Super Duty® F-250 Lariat (3-Year / 60,000 Mile Lease)oo 6.7 4-Valve Power Stroke® V8 Dieseloo Skid Plate Package with Chrome Stepsoo 18” Aluminum Wheelsoo Heavy Duty Trailering Equipment Packageoo Leather Heated/Cooled Front Bucket Seatsoo Spray-in Bed Lineroo Navigation System

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6$8,000 $5,000 $500 5 5

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6$8,000 $5,000 $500 5 5



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FUEL TENDER & LIVESTOCK TRAILER

EBY 24’ Livestock Traileroo 24’ Long x 6’11” Wide x 6’ Highoo 16” Aluminum Wheelsoo Ridged Aluminum Diamond Plate Flooroo Center Partition Rolling Gate oo Full Hinged Gate and Rail in Front Half of Trailer

Thunder Creek FST990 Fuel Tenderoo 40 GPM Gas Powered Pumpoo 100 Gallon DEF Tank & Pumpoo Aluminum Spoked Wheelsoo Electronic/Hydraulic Jack




J&M GRAIN CARTS

J&M® 875 Grain Cart (3-Year Lease)oo 18” Auger with 2 Minute Unload Timeoo 30.5 x 32 Lug Tiresoo 3-Point Scale Systemoo Hydraulic Flow Control Spoutoo Roll Tarp

J&M® 1150 Grain Cart (3-Year Lease)oo 20” Auger with 2.3 Minute Unload Timeoo 76 x 50 Floater Tiresoo 5-Point Electronic Weigh Scale Systemoo Hydraulic Flow Control Spoutoo Roll Tarp


Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6$7,500 $4,000 $1.00 5 5



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HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILERS



Wilson Hopper Bottom Traileroo 34’ Long with 72” Sides or 41’ Long with 66” Sidesoo Air Ride Suspension Systemoo 8 Aluminum Wheelsoo Electric Roll Tarp

Timpte Hopper Bottom Traileroo 34’ Long with 72” Sides or 40’ Long with 66” Sidesoo Air Ride Suspension Systemoo 8 Aluminum Wheelsoo Electric Roll Tarp


LOADERS & HANDLERS

CAT® TH255C Telehandler (3-Year / 1,500-Hour Lease)oo 74 Horsepoweroo 5,500 Load Capacityoo Enclosed Cab

oo General Purpose Bucket and Forksoo Quick Coupleroo Hydrostatic Transmission

CAT 420F2 IT Backhoe/Loader (3-Year / 1,500-Hour Lease)oo CAT® C4.4 ACERT™ Engineoo 93 Horsepoweroo Air Conditioned Cab

oo Air Suspension Seatoo Multi-Purpose Bucket and Forksoo Rear Counterweight

Mitsubishi® 5,000 lb. Forklift Truckoo Forks: 48” L x 3.9” W x 1.6” Thickoo 190” Maximum Fork Heightoo LP Gas

oo Solid Pneumatic Single Drive and Steer Tires

oo Model: FG25N

John Deere® 312 GR Skid Steeroo 48 Horsepoweroo Enclosed Cab with Heat and Defrost

oo 66” Construction Bucketoo Suspension Seat





Dollar amount is payment per year of three-year lease or commitment. 5Cost is $1.00 per year and customer will have additional remaining points.


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RANGERS & GATORS

John Deere® Gator 825ioo 44 MPH / 50 Horsepoweroo Includes Glass Windshield, Wiper

and Rear Window

oo Power Lift Bed, Heavy Duty Brush Guard and Front Fender Guard

Polaris® Ranger® 570oo 44 HP / 1259 lb. Towing Capacityoo All Wheel Driveoo Roof and Half Windshield

oo 10” Ground Clearanceoo 73” Wheel Base

Polaris Ranger XP 900 LEoo 60 Horsepoweroo Glass Tip-Out Windshield, Rear

Panel and Sport Roof

oo Electronic Dump Bedoo Power Steeringoo Front Brush Guard





SEED TENDERS

Patriot 2 Box Tenderoo 6” Poly-Cup Auger oo Manual Auger Liftoo 12’3” Auger Discharge Heightoo 7’19” 3 Stage Poly Spout with Wireless Handleoo 650 lb./min. Discharge Rateoo Electric Start Honda Engineoo Wireless Remote Control

J&M® 375 Speed Tender oo 6-Function Wireless Remoteoo Programmable Deluxe Scalesoo 8” Conveyor Beltoo 22’ X-tra Long Conveyor with Tru-Trak™

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6$1.00 5 5 5 5



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SEED TENDERS

Meridian® Seed Express 240™ Basicoo 192 Bushel Capacityoo 6” Belt Conveyor Unloads 1,200 lb./min.oo Electric Start 5.5 HP Honda Engineoo 19’ Conveyor

Meridian® Titan 4SR2™

oo Allows Up to 4 Seed Types to be Taken to the Field at Onceoo Tandem 7,000 lb. Axleoo 8” Cleated Belt Conveyoroo Gas Motor with Electric Start




THINK BEFORE YOU BIN RUN

The future success of U.S. agriculture depends upon quality seed delivered by an industry commitment to bring innovation and performance through continued investment. The preliminary estimate is that farmers get a $6 benefit for each $1 spent on private sector research.*

Verification RequiredMost soybeans are still covered by a variety patent, and therefore it is illegal to save and plant patented seed. Contact your seed supplier to determine if it is legal to save seed purchased from your seed supplier.

Higher Seeding RateBecause of lower germination rates, higher seeding rates may be required for bin-run seed compared to newly purchased seed from a qualified seed company.

Reliable Germination and QualityNewly purchased seed from a qualified seed company is rigorously tested for quality and meets U.S. Federal Seed Act requirements, is often treated to reduce and/or eliminate seed-borne diseases, and is properly stored and conditioned.

*Lence, S., D. Hayes, and S. Goggi. 2009. "Returns From Private Sector Seed Research." Iowa State University.

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Genuity Design®, Genuity®, RIB Complete and Design®, RIB Complete®, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design®, 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 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. Always read and follow label instructions. ®™ Colex-D, Enlist, Enlist Duo, and the Enlist Logos are trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow. Enlist Duo herbicide is not registered for sale or use in all states. Contact your state pesticide regulatory agency to determine if a product is registered for sale or use in your state. Always read and follow label directions.

Bayer (reg’d), the Bayer Cross (reg’d), Liberty®, LibertyLink®, Respect the Rotation™, the Water Droplet Design (reg’d), Poncho®, VOTiVO® and ILeVO® 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. Balance® Bean is not registered for sale or use in the United States. Balance™ GT has not received all needed regulatory approvals. Components of the technology described here have not yet received regulatory approvals; approvals are pending. The information presented here is not an offer for sale. Bayer, the Bayer Cross, Balance®, and Liberty® are registered trademarks of Bayer. Balance® Bean is a Restricted Use Pesticide and is not registered in any state. MS Technologies™ is a trademark of MS Technologies™, LLC. © 2016 MS Technologies™, LLC / Bayer

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.

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.

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. Do not export Genuity® Roundup Ready® Alfalfa seed or crop, including hay or hay products, to China pending import approval. 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. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® Soybeans contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Glyphosate herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Dicamba herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to

TRADEMARK INFORMATIONdicamba. Dicamba is not yet approved for in-crop use. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend™, Roundup Xtend™, VaporGrip™ and XtendiMax are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. Individual results may vary, and performance may vary from location to location and from year to year. This result may not be an indicator of results you may obtain as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible.

Seeds containing the Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® or the Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® traits can only be used to plant a single commercial crop. It is unlawful to save and replant Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® or Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans. Additional information and limitations on the use of these products are provided in the Monsanto Technology Stewardship Agreement, the Monsanto Technology Use Guide, and 2016 Technology Use Guide Addendum to include Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® Soybeans. U.S. patents for Monsanto technologies can be found at the following webpage: http://www.monsantotechnology.com

Pioneer 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.

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 2015 harvest and were the latest available at time of printing. Some scores may change after 2016 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, FARMserver™, Crop Health Imaging™, Practical Farm Research (PFR)® and Becknology™ are trademarks of Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc.

John Deere, IVT, StarFire, CommandCenter, GreenStar, Gator, Command View, Efficiancy Manager and the leaping deer symbol are trademarks of Deere & Company. Miller, Tag-A-Long, Millermatic, Spectrum and Trailblazer are trademarks of Miller Electric Co., a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Apple and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Meridian, SE and Seed Tender are trademarks of Meridian Manufacturing, Inc. J&M and Seed Runner are trademarks of J. & M. Manufacturing Co., Inc. Polaris, Sportsman and Ranger are registered trademarks of Polaris Industries, Inc. Case IH, its respective logos, Magnum, Steiger, Patriot, and Farmall are trademarks of CNH Industrial N.V. Coleman is a registered trademark of The Coleman Company, Inc. Dri-Duck is a registered trademark of DRI DUCK Traders Inc. YETI is a trademark of YETI Coolers, LLC. DJI is a trademark of Daijing Innovation Technology, Inc. LG is a registered trademark of LG Electronics, Inc. KOHLER is a registered trademark of KOHLER Co. Mitsubishi Fork Lift Truck is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Inc. Chevrolet and their respective logos, emblems, slogan, and vehicle model names and body designs are trademarks and/or service marks of GM. Ford and Super Duty are registered trademarks of the Ford Motor Corporation. Quicklink Credit is a trademark of Rabo AgriFinance, Inc. Manzella is a registered trademark of Manzella Productions, Inc. No-Tip is a registered trademark of Berlin Wood Products, Inc. Costa Del Mar is a registered trademark of Costa Del Mar, Inc. Heavenly Bed is a registered trademark of Starwood Resorts. Valley is a registered trademark of Valmont Industries, Inc. STIHL trademark is owned by ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, Waiblingen. Pro Tank is a trademark of Krueger International, Inc. Milwaukee Tool corporation is a brand of Techtronic Industries. AMVAC products: AZTEC HC, AZTEC 4.67G, SmartBox, SmartChoice HC, Thimet and COUNTER 20G are trademarks owned by AMVAC Chemical Corporation. Force is a registered trademark of Syngenta. Matco tools and their respective logos are registered trademarks of NMTC. Wilson is a registered trademark of Wilson Trailer Company. Timpte is a trademark of Timpte Industries, Inc. New Holland Agriculture is a trademark owned by CNH Industrial. Camso is a trademark of Artic Investments S.A. Cat and Caterpillar are registered trademarks of Caterpillar Inc.

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