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Winter 2017

A Publication of the Nebraska Soybean Association and the Nebraska Soybean Board

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In This Issue

A Publication of the Nebraska Soybean Associationand the Nebraska Soybean Board

Tony’s Take on Soybean’s Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4The last key piece to the soybean puzzle for next year is thedomestic and international marketing of our products.

Looking Ahead to 2018 and Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 We have to make sure we are at the table in any and alldiscussions that will affect agriculture.

Nebraska Soybean Board Elects Officers and Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6NSB members elected officers and committee members thatwill serve a one year term throughout the 2018 Fiscal Year.

NCSRP Celebrates 25 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9The North Central Soybean Research Program (NCSRP) wasofficially created in November of 1992.

Dicamba Off-target Injury Issues in Nebraska Soybean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Soybean growers in Nebraska are requested to considerdicamba training and follow new label requirements.

See For Yourself What Nebraska Soybean Checkoff Dollars are Doing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Each year, the Nebraska Soybean Board provides a uniqueexperience for its soybean producers to see firsthand howtheir checkoff dollars are being invested.

Domestic Soybean Meal Demand Hits Record . . . . .19 Domestic animal agriculture’s soybean meal consumptiongrew by 200 thousand tons in FY16/17 to reach a new recordof 33.3 million tons.

Where the Rubber Meets the Row Crop: Goodyear Rolls Out New Tire Made with Soybean Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23 Over the past six years, the United Soybean Board workedwith Goodyear to develop soy-based technology that wouldadd performance to road tires.

Nebraska Farmer Represents U.S. Soy During Signing Ceremonies in China . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 USSEC Country Director – China Xiaoping Zhang estimatesthat the U.S. will have final sales of $14 billion worth ofsoybeans to China by the end of August 2018.

AG-ceptional Women’s Conference 2017 . . . . . . . . . .26 This event is put on to bring women in agriculture together toexpand their knowledge, help them be continuous learners,and provide a day of comradery.

Cover Photo:Soybeans Onboard

Photo byUnited SoybeanBoard

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The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is comprised of ninesoybean farmers in Nebraska who represent a geographic

district based on soybean production. Each director partici -pates in an election among other soybean farmers in theirdistrict, and serve a three-year term when elected. For this issue of SOYBEANEBRASKA, we took some time to sit down with NSB’s District 6 director, Larry Tonniges.

What are the main benefits of the Nebraska SoybeanCheckoff?I think the main benefits of the Nebraska Soybean Checkoff areusing checkoff dollars to promote soybean uses, including oiland meal. We allocate about one-fourth of our funds forresearch, yield improvements, and exploring the benefits ofherbicides and fungicides. We also invest funds to open newdomestic and international markets, and are expanding the useof Biodiesel. We look to educate all Nebraskans on the benefitsof soy.

Talk about NSB-funded projects that have made asignificant impact for soybean farmers.The Cyst Nematode Coalition puts some of the best researcherstogether to find new paths of resistance. Soybean farmers havestarted to sample for cyst nematodes in their own operations,which is something we have to do moving forward. The NCSRPuses funding from 12 Midwest states to research issues we havein common and help avoid research overlap. Some of the otherprojects that the NSB research committee invests in includefungicide application, pest resistance, timely irrigationpractices, and other problems such as sudden death syndrome.

As an NSB director, what is a goal that you want to achievethrough the checkoff?I would like to see Nebraska soybean farmers be able toproduce a clean product with a good yield that is free ofherbicide problems. I would like to improve our sustainability,expand exports, and increase domestic use of soybeans toimprove our markets and profits for growers.

If you are a soybean farmer interested in runningfor a director seat on the board, see page 7 formore details, or call (402) 441-3240.

Get to Know YourNSB Director

Larry TonnigesDistrict 6Utica, NEFarming Operation: Soybeans, seedcorn, commercial corn, and milo

Industry Involvement: NSB ResearchChairman, North Central SoybeanResearch Project (NCSRP) NebraskaRepresentative, Cyst NematodeCoalition Nebraska Representative

– by Cale Buhr

Thank you Nebraska soybean producers for another great production year.As of November, the USDA has estimated the state soybean production at58 bushels per acre tying the record for the second highest average yield

behind the 2016 record of 61 bushels per acre.

Recently, the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) and staff attended the annualAFAN (the Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska) meeting where thetheme for next year was announced —“Putting the Pieces Together.” Their themecouldn’t be more fitting for me, as withinthe last month my two-year-old daughter,Hayden, has become enamored withputting together her puzzles of farmanimals. The NSB continues to bechallenged each year on how we can “Putthe Pieces Together” in our four core areasof research, producer education, domesticmarketing and international marketing tohelp bring value to the soybean industry.

As I look toward 2018, the pieces of thepuzzle for soybean production are moreconfusing than ever with the rapid pace of herbicide traits and new varieties ofsoybeans hitting the market. I firmlybelieve that the soybean industry alongwith the Nebraska Soybean Board needs tohelp do a better job of educating our producers to ensure that these newtechnologies are used properly in 2018 and for years to come. The NSB isfinalizing our Research Proposal Letter for 2018-2019 where the hot topics have become herbicide applications and soybean disease management.

The last key piece to the soybean puzzle for next year is the domestic and inter -national marketing of our products. With the current political unrest, it is moreimportant now than ever to continue to build and maintain our relationships withour domestic and international buyers. As I’ve been working in the agriculturalindustry the past 14 years, I’ve learned that personal relationships and productknowledge will trump price, nine times out of ten. The NSB is fortunate to havestrong partnerships between our board members and buyers when times get tough.

With the calendar year turning over to 2018, I look forward to “Putting the Pieces Together” and make next year as successful as last year with the help ofthe NSB members, our talented staff and the incredible soybean producers in this great state.

Happy Holidays!

Tony JohansonChairman, Nebraska Soybean Board

3815 Touzalin AvenueSuite 101

Lincoln, Nebraska 68507

402-441-3240www.nebraskasoybeans.org

The Nebraska Soybean Board is a private,non-profit checkoff board that is responsiblefor the research and promotion of soybeansin an effort to increase the profitability of

the state’s 22,000 soybean producers.

Nebraska Soybean BoardDirectors

District 1Anne Meis, Elgin

District 2Tony Johanson (Chairman), Oakland

District 3Richard Bartek, Ithaca

District 4Eugene Goering (Vice Chairman), Columbus

District 5Daryl Obermeyer (Treasurer), Brownville

District 6Larry Tonniges, Utica

District 7Doug Saathoff, Trumbull

District 8Terry Horky (Secretary), Sargent

At-LargeGreg Anderson, Newman Grove

United Soybean Board DirectorsMark Caspers, AuburnGregg Fujan, WestonMike Korth, Randolph

Ed Lammers, Hartington

Nebraska Soybean Board StaffLisa Abler

Victor BohuslavskyCale Buhr

Lois RonhovdeAryel Smith

Teri Zimmerman

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2017was a year with challenges. We experienced several days of rain to delay soybeanmaturity, harvest, and minimal pod shatter. Rain also created disease problems in

corn, and then several days of extreme wind caused lodging. I have heard reports of 20 to 60bushels per acre loss because of lodged or detached ears in corn; that loss would have paid theproperty taxes and then some! If you didn’t have hail insurance with a wind rider you are outof luck. I’m sure there will be more challenges ahead and we will face them head on.

In 2018, reduction in property taxes and fairness for local government support will be our mainfocus. We have more people at the table in these discussions who seem to be listening. Wehave heard of or met with several groups with that same goal in mind. The simplest resolutionwould be through legislation, but if that won’t work there is talk of a ballot initiative or even alawsuit to get the state to take care of their responsibility of school support. This year is a shortsession (60 days) so it will be hard to get any new legislation introduced, but there are a coupleof senators with that intention...keep your fingers crossed.

Ten months into the Trump administration, we are challenged to know how agriculture will beeffected by new policies on trade, tax reform, EPA regulations, RFS, and the upcoming FarmBill, just to name a few. Most of the time they say the right things but we haven’t seen theresults yet. We have to make sure we are at the table in any and all discussions that will affectagriculture. Nationally that is where the American Soybean Association comes in and is a well-respected voice for us all.

As always I encourage all to be engaged, informed and involved. This means locally, statewideand nationally with all elected representatives to let them know what they do affects us all. Oneway to do that is to join your commodity associations such as the Nebraska SoybeanAssociation. If you are a member, thank you. If you would like to join contact me, other NSAdirectors, or call the state office at 402-441-3239. The more members we have, the louder ourvoice will be.

I want to take a moment to say thank you for the opportunity to serve as the president of theNebraska Soybean Association for the past two years. It has truly been a rewarding experiencewith many opportunities to make a difference.

Here’s wishing you and yours a safe and healthy rest of the year, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Looking Ahead to 2018 and Beyond

– by Dennis Fujan, Prague, NSA President

1111 Lincoln Mall, Suite 308 Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone: 402-441-3239 or Email: [email protected]

www.nesoybeans.org

2017 President Dennis Fujan, Prague, District 5

STATE DIRECTORSBrent Svoboda, Pender. . . . . . . . . District 1Robert Johnston, Clearwater. . . . District 2Joey Robison, Bertrand . . . . . . . . District 3Kent Grotelueschen, Octavia . . . . District 4Dennis Fujan, Prague . . . . . . . . . . District 5Nathan Dorn, Hickman. . . . . . . . . District 6Wade Walters, Shickley . . . . . . . District 7Craig Frenzen, Fullerton . . . . . . . . At LargeShane Greving, Chapman . . . . . . . At LargeAdam Ickes, Roca . . . . . . . . . . . . . At LargeDoug Bartek, Wahoo, Saunders CountyRepresentative

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AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS

Jim Miller, Belden, ASA DirectorKen Boswell, Shickley, ASA Director

SOYBEANEBRASKA is printed four times a year bythe Nebraska Soybean Association and managed bythe Nebraska Soybean Board.For address corrections, contact the Nebraska SoybeanAssociation, 1111 Lincoln Mall, Suite 308 Lincoln, NE, 68508. Phone (402) 441-3239.E-mail: [email protected] advertising information in SOYBEANEBRASKA,please contact Larson Enterprises, phone(515) 440-2810. E-mail: [email protected] contact the editor: E-mail: [email protected] Comments and statewide news articles should be sentto the above address. Advertising space reservationsmust be made by the first day of the month precedingpublication. In consideration of the acceptance of theadvertisement, the agency and the advertiser must, inrespect of the contents of the advertisement, indemnifyand save the publisher harmless against any expensearising from claims or actions against the publisherbecause of the publication of the content of theadvertisement.

a member-driven,grassroots policyorganization thatrepresents U.S.soybean farmers

Staff CreditsCale Buhr. . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor/PublisherLori Luebbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff WriterTeri Zimmerman. . . . . . . . . . . Staff WriterDave Larson . . . . . . . . . . . . Sales Director

I Believe, I Belong...I believe in belonging to the Nebraska SoybeanAssociation & American Soybean Associationbecause it gives farmers a united voice on policyissues both here in Lincoln and in DC. We need to becertain that we have fair policy to protect our farmsfor the next generation, like my son Dalton who hopesto someday farm.

As farmers, we need to support what we are doing. I find it hard to understand why every single farmer is not a member of thepolicy associations that work on their behalf. These organizations are the onesworking the issues when we can’t be there. As board members, we volunteerour time to make sure our voice is represented. I invite you to strongly considerjoining our efforts. That’s why I belong.

– Doug Bartek, Wahoo, Saunders County Soybean Representative

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The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) held its first boardmeeting for Fiscal Year 2018 on November 20-21,2017 in Lincoln. NSB members elected officers and

committee members that will serve a one year termthroughout the 2018 Fiscal Year (FY18). The followingofficers were elected by the board to serve for FY18:

Chairman – Tony Johanson, OaklandVice Chairman – Eugene Goering, ColumbusSecretary – Terry Horky, SargentTreasurer – Daryl Obermeyer, Brownville

The annual meeting with the Alliance for the Future ofAgriculture in Nebraska (A-FAN) also took place, where theSand County Foundation presented the LeopoldConservation Award to the Kaup Family of Stuart, NE.

NSB Committee chairs and members were appointed asfollows:

Research Committee:L to R: Doug Saathoff, Trumbull; Eugene Goering; ChairmanLarry Tonniges, Utica; Tony Johanson; and Anne Meis, Elgin

Nebraska SoybeanBoard Elects Officersand Committees – by Cale Buhr

NSB Officers:L to R: Daryl Obermeyer, Brownville; Eugene Goering,Columbus; Terry Horky, Sargent; and Tony Johanson,Oakland

International Marketing:L to R: Richard Bartek, Ithaca; Chairman Greg Anderson,Newman Grove; Terry Horky; Daryl Obermeyer

Producer Education/Communications:L to R: Doug Saathoff; Terry Horky; Daryl Obermeyer;Chairwoman Anne Meis

Domestic Marketing:L to R: Tony Johanson; Larry Tonniges; Eugene Goering;Greg Anderson; Chairman Richard Bartek

USB Members & Ex-Officio:Back, L to R: USB member Ed Lammers, Hartington; USBmember Mark Caspers, Auburn; Ex-Officio Greg Greving,Chapman; USB member Gregg Fujan, WestonFront, L to R: USB member Mike Korth, Randolph; Ex-Officio Norm Husa, Barneston

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The soy checkoff is looking for farmers from diverse backgrounds to get involved in the United Soybean Board or in one of

the 31 state or regional soybean boards across the country. There are a variety of

opportunities to serve, and your talent and input can make a difference.

YOUR PERSPECTIVE IS WORTH GROWING

Help to lead the U.S. soybean industry into the future. Contact your state checkoff andget involved today, or visit www.UnitedSoybean.org/GetInvolved.

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– by Allie Arp, NCSRP communications liaison, ISA research communications director

The early ‘90s were a different time for thesoybean industry.

In September of 1991 the national soybeancheckoff began, increasing the researchbudgets of state soybean boards and with it,their ability to fund university research. Inter-disciplinary and inter-institution research wasuncommon and the likelihood of duplicationand uncoordinated research andcommunication among the states was high.Thus, the idea to create a regional researchprogram began.

The North Central Soybean Research Program(NCSRP) was officially created in November of1992 to increase the collaboration amongstates, especially for soybean genetics,diseases, insects and agronomics that posedregional challenges and opportunities.

In 2017 NCSRP celebrated its 25-yearanniversary of helping north central farmersinvest checkoff dollars in research. From pestmanagement to farmer communication, the

group has had a major impact on the soybeanindustry at the state, national and regionallevels.

“With the increased dollars from the checkoff(in 1991) there was a lot of concern aboutduplicate research at universities in the variousstates,” said Kirk Leeds, original executivedirector for NCSRP and current Iowa SoybeanAssociation CEO. “Multi-disciplinary researchacross campus was not common in the early1990s. Neither was research betweenresearchers from multiple institutions. NCSRPfrom the beginning worked to change bothlimitations.”

Three state boards – Iowa, Illinois, and SouthDakota – were part of incorpora ting NCSRP in1992. In 1993, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota,Ohio and Wisconsin joined, followed byMissouri in 1995 and Kansas, Nebraska andNorth Dakota in 1998.

In its first year of funding research, NCSRPfunded various projects, including soyfoods,white mold, row spacing and soybean cyst

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nematode (SCN). Since then it has fundedprojects involving soilborne and foliar diseases,soybean aphids and other insect pests, soybeanrust and more recently, glyphosate resistance,cover crops, and communica tions initiatives. Ithas been a critical supporter of the first andsecond SCN Coalitions, the Plant HealthInitiative, the National Soybean CheckoffResearch Database and many othercollaborative research and outreach efforts.

According to Leeds, the group’s early work onwhite mold, aphids and SCN as greataccomplishments, but also recognizes thecommitment the states have made to manyprojects and programs focused on increasingsoybean farmers’ productivity and profitabilitythrough yield improvement and yieldprotection.

Perhaps the best way to describeNCSRP and its research is, whengood people come together, greatthings happen.

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Dicamba and glyphosate resistantsoybean, also known as RoundupReady 2 Xtend soybean, became

available commercially for the 2017growing season, with about 500,000Nebraska acres being planted. Threedicamba-based herbicides, XtendiMax,FeXapan, and Engenia, are labeled forapplication in Xtend soybean. They can beapplied pre-plant, pre-emergence, or post-emergence until R1 soybean growth stage(beginning of flowering).

In the first week of July 2017, dicamba off-target injury issues started and con -tinued until the end of August. Non-Xtendsoybean is very sensitive to dicamba.Upward leaf cupping is a typical symptomof dicamba in soybean (Figure 1).Nebraska Extension received 348 dicambarelated, non-Xtend soybean injurycomplaints (Figure 2), primarily in theeastern half of the state. NebraskaDepartment of Agriculture (NDA) is a legal

– by Amit Jhala, Extension WeedManagement Specialist, UNL

Figure 1. Upward cupping of young leaves is a typical symptom of dicamba injuryin non-Xtend soybean.

Dicamba Off-targetInjury Issues inNebraska Soybean

authority to investigate pesticide relatedinjury issues and received 93 off-targetcomplaints in non-Xtend soybean.

Most dicamba-injured soybean plants were able to recover, producing pods andhaving no impact on yield. However, onedocumented field experienced anapproximate 25 bushel per acre reduction.Regardless of impact on yield, off-targetmovement of any pesticide is a concern.

New Label Requirements for 2018Considering off-target injury issues in the2017 growing season, United StatesEnvironmental Protection Agency (USEPA)has declared new dicamba products(XtendiMax, FeXapan, and Engenia) as a

Restricted-Use Pesticides – for use only bycertified applicators. The new label addsrequirements for dicamba spray applicationtraining, record keeping, wind speedlimitations (3 to 10 miles per hour),application timing restrictions, and more.The 2018 season is the second in the two-year temporary registration granted by theUSEPA to Engenia, FeXapan, andXtendiMax. UNL weed scientists conducteda recent survey of Nebraska soybeangrowers and reported that more Xtendsoybeans will be planted in the 2018growing season. Therefore, soybeangrowers in Nebraska are requested toconsider dicamba training and follow newlabel requirements.

Figure 2. County map of Nebraska with number of dicamba-off target injury complaints received in non-Xtend soybean byNebraska Extension. A total of 348 complains received that affected about 50,000 non-Xtend soybean acres in 2017 growingseason in Nebraska.

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Common waterhemp is a summerannual broadleaf weed with arapid growth habit, extended

germination window (May to August),and potential for producing over half amillion seeds per female plant. All thesefactors have contributed to the successof this weed species. It is a highlycompetitive weed that reducessoybean yield significantly. Glyphosate,a broad-spectrum, non-selective, post-emergence herbicide, was firstcommercialized in 1974. The use ofglyphosate changed dramatically after1996 with the commercialization ofglyphosate-resistant crops. Accordingto a recent report by the United StatesDepartment of Agriculture (USDA), 94 percent of soybean was herbicide-resistant; primarily glyphosate-resistant.Wide-spread adoption of glyphosate-resistant crops has increased farmers’reliance on glyphosate in weed

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Control of glyphosate-resistant commonwaterhemp in Nebraska soybeans– by Amit Jhala, Extension Weed Management Specialist, UNL

management programs by replacingresidual soil-applied herbicides andother post-emergence herbicides.

Over-reliance on any particularherbicide would create a selectiveadvantage for the evolution of resistantweeds. In Nebraska, six weed species(common waterhemp, commonragweed, giant ragweed, kochia,marestail, and Palmer amaranth) havebeen confirmed resistance toglyphosate. The first glyphosate-resistant common waterhemp in theUnited States was confirmed inMissouri in 2005 and in Nebraska in2012. Furthermore, commonwaterhemp is a dioecious species,meaning male and female flowersoccur on two different plants, thatrequires the movement of pollen forsuccessful reproduction. Herbicide-resistant traits can travel a long distancevia pollen-movement and outcrossing.

Additionally, a survey conducted in2014 in eastern Nebraska reported thatthe majority of glyphosate-resistantcommon waterhemp is also resistant toacetolactate-synthase (ALS) inhibitingherbicides, also known as group 2herbicides based on the mode ofaction classification given by WeedScience Society of America. About 2million acres of crop fields are infestedwith glyphosate and/or ALS inhibitor-resistant common waterhemp inNebraska, and their management is achallenge for Nebraska soybeangrowers.

With the support of the NebraskaSoybean Board, UNL weed scientistshave con ducted field experiments in agrower’s field infested with glyphosateand ALS inhibitor-resistant commonwaterhemp for management inRoundup Ready and Liberty Linksoybean.

Figure 1. Common waterhemp seedling emergence in the beginning of May in south central Nebraska. Commonwaterhemp can emerge from May to August in Nebraska, making it difficult to control.

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Figure 2. (A) Soybean field infested with weeds without pre-emergenceherbicide application.

Figure 2. (B) Residual herbicide with multiple effective modes of actionapplied pre-emergence after soybean planting is a foundation for earlyseason common waterhemp control.

Management Plan:• Application of a pre-emergence herbicide with

multiple modes of action after plantingsoybean but before emergence is thefoundation for resistant common waterhempcontrol. Few new herbicides came to themarket in last five years that are a pre-mix ofthree herbicide active ingredients. Make sure touse full rates as per label guidelines for soil typeand organic matter content.

• A strong pre-emergence herbicide willgenerally provide about 30 to 40 days ofresidual common waterhemp control; how -ever, field scouting is needed to determinelength and level of residual weed control witha pre-emergence herbicide. This will help todecide when a post-emergence herbicide isneeded.

• Post-emergence herbicide options are verylimited for control of glyphosate and ALS-inhibitor-resistant common waterhemp insoybean. However, some PPO inhibitor-resistant herbicides can be applied whencommon waterhemp is less than 4 inch tall.They are contact herbicides; therefore, 15gallons per acre spray volume is needed forbetter coverage. Certain level of soybean injuryshould be expected when applying PPO-inhibitors.

• Glufosinate (Liberty) can be applied in LibertyLink soybean when common waterhemp isless than 4 inch tall. Liberty is also a contactherbicide; therefore, 15 gallons per acre sprayvolume is needed. Make sure to addammonium sulfate and use nozzles that canprovide medium to large droplet size.

• Few herbicides such as Anthem, Outlook,Prefix, Warrant, and Zidua are labeled insoybean that can be applied post-emergence.The idea here is to provide overlapping residualactivity to control common waterhemp afterresidual activity of herbicide applied pre-emergence reduces. It can also be tank-mixedwith post-emergence herbicides to providefoliar activity. This is not needed in each field,but when common waterhemp density is veryhigh, overlapping residual herbicide is a goodstrategy for effective control.

• Scout the field after 2 to 3 weeks of applyingpost-emergence herbicide and rogue survivingcommon waterhemp plants before they reachreproductive stage. This will reduce soilseedbank

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experience for its soybean producers to see firsthand how theircheck off dollars are being invested. The See For Yourself program

provides opportunities for producers to attend state, national andinternational activities.

In 2017, Geoff Nelson, a farmer from Wayne, NE, attended a See ForYourself trip to Grays Harbor in Seattle, WA. “The trip not onlyprovided a lot of information on the final destination for our locallygrown soybeans, but actually seeing the vessels and processingfacilities used is quite an experience,” said Nelson. “The functions ofthe checkoff board are also discussed in detail, and after the See ForYourself trip I would definitely say that the checkoff board has my full support.”

The in-state program gives farmers the chance to attend functions inNebraska that are vital to the continued success of the soybeanindustry. The national program includes attending meetings sponsoredby the United Soybean Board, United States Meat Export Federation,National Biodiesel Board, United States Soybean Export Council,United States Poultry and Egg Export Council, as well as many otherimportant national meetings and activities. The international programis designed to show soybean farmers firsthand what the checkoff isdoing to build global demand.

Nelson feels that the program is a great experience for someone whowants to learn more about the checkoff and how their dollars arebeing invested. “For all of the grain producers and individuals in agri-business, I would recommend participating in the See For YourselfProgram, because I was not that educated on the board and this tripdefinitely answered those questions,” said Nelson. “That money isinvested in research and improving the applications of the grain wegrow in our backyard.”

The NSB is committed to increasing the profitability of your soybeansand wants to give you the opportunity to gain a better understandingof checkoff activities. Each applicant will go through an interviewprocess and, if selected, will be invited to attend one of the various

See For Yourself opportunities. If you would like to apply for theprogram, visit the NSB website and complete the registration form.

For more information about the program or additional questions,please contact the Nebraska Soybean Board office at (402) 441-3240or visit www.nebraskasoybeans.org.

See For YourselfWhat Nebraska Soybean Checkoff Dollars are Doing – by Cale Buhr

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AFAN Producer Empowerment WorkshopAFAN: “Is there anything we can do to help?”

Livestock Producer: “Naw, I think the county zoninghearing is going to be pretty easy to get through.”

A couple days later…..

Livestock Producer: “Uh, yeah, well a bunch of my neighbors showed up to oppose my county zoning permit.”

– by Kristen Hassebrook, Executive Director, AFAN

Too many times we hear stories of local opposition,"Not in my backyard," leaving producers defeatedand making the choice to not grown their

operation and raise livestock.

AFAN set out to face this problem head on. Our goal isto empower livestock producers to tell their story oflivestock development and give them the tools toconfidently and successfully navigate the local andcounty zoning process.

We are proud to announce, with generous support fromthe Nebraska Soybean Board, the launching of the AFANProducer Empowerment Workshop. This half-day smallgroup seminar is targeted at existing or new livestockproducers. A facilitator will lead attendees through atraining that focuses on community conversations andkey things to know before you build. A training like thishas not been available before, and we are certain, whenutilized, it will be a game changer for livestock producersin Nebraska.

The training is divided in to two sections: CommunityConversations and Know Before You Build. Each sectioncomes with a toolkit, comprised of materials andresources producers can utilize as they walk througheach step of the process.

Community Conversations focuses on strategies andtools to share their personal story of livestockdevelopment. It offers resources and best practices forcommunicating with neighbors, media and stakeholders.The toolkit provides resources on livestock industrymessaging and the value of row crop agriculture toNebraska’s rural communities. The toolkit also providesproducers with take-home materials they can use as theylocate, modernize or expand their operation.

The Know Before You Build section focuses on providingproducers with a basic understanding of their countyzoning permit process and how to prepare and workwith the county to obtain the necessary permits. It alsofocuses on training producers how to effectivelycommunicate in a county zoning permit hearing. Thetoolkit also offers training on how to talk about nutrientmanagement and how they operate the facility. Beforedeparting, producers are also provided with anopportunity to engage in a candid tabletop discussionwith local officials and producers who have recentlynavigated these issues.

The empowerment workshop is available at no cost toany individual who is in the process of starting orgrowing their livestock operation. AFAN will travel to youto put the training on and are happy to do it one on oneor with small groups. You can contact the AFAN officeto request a training, 402-421-4472.

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Domestic animal agriculture’s soybean meal (SBM) consumption grew by 200thousand tons in FY16/17 reaching a new record of 33.3 million tons,according to USDA’s November WASDE report. Better yet, USDA says it is on-

track to rise 900 thousand tons to set a new record of 34.2 million tons in FY17/18.These increases come despite stiff competition from other protein sources.

Fifteen percent growth from FY12/13 to FY16/17 in the U.S. surprised some whoconsidered the domestic market for SBM to be mature. However, Nebraska’s soybeanfarmers saw this opportunity years ago when they decided to partner with USB insupport of its domestic soybean meal marketing and technical servicesprogramming.

Multiple factors played in to reaching this rapid growth rate. Over the past five years,the U.S. has enjoyed strong meat and poultry export growth, a 7.8 percent rise indomestic meat and poultry consumption, and eight percent growth in U.S meat andpoultry production.

More SBM in animal rations has also contributed to the growth. Since 2011, SBMinclusion rates have increased over six percent in broilers, over ten percent in turkeysand also increased in layers. The Nebraska Soybean Board is one of the forward-looking states that noticed the opportunity to rapidly increase domesticconsumption and took action in FY11/12. In partnership with USB, NSB engagedanimal nutritionists and ensured they better understood SBM value, repositioningand emphasizing value that may have been overlooked.

This partnership has heightened awareness of SBM’s total value beyond amino acids,reminding nutritionists and buyers of the handling advantages, wide availability andexceptional consistency that SBM offers. Tonnage gains are a critically importantmeasure of this rising interest, but there is another sign of SBM’s rising profile. Prior tothis partnership being launched, SBM represented between 60-65 percent of aprocessor’s revenue. However, for most of the past four years, SBM has represented 70 percent of a processor’s revenue.

For a long time, the soybean industry did not position SBM—a key product thatrepresents 80 percent of the soybean’s volume. Through the support of SBMmarketing and technical services programming with USB, NSB is actively positioningSBM as a consistent productwith multiple avenues foradding value and making adifference in domestic SBMutilization.

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Domestic Soybean MealDemand Hits Record– by Philip Lobo – Director of Feed Utilization, SmithBucklin/United Soybean Board

Domestic animal agriculture’ssoybean meal (SBM)

consumption grew by 200thousand tons in FY16/17 to

reach a new record of 33.3million tons and is on track to

rise 900 thousand tons to set anew record of 34.2 million tonsin FY17/18, according to USDA.

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25 Years of Biodiesel– by Kaleb Little, National Biodiesel Board

The National Biodiesel Boardinvites Nebraska soybean farmersto participate in the industry’s

most important annual event – the2018 National Biodiesel Conferenceand Expo. The conference takes placeJanuary 22-25 in Fort Worth, TX andwill celebrate the 25th Anniversary ofthe National Biodiesel Board.

“Thanks to the support of the NebraskaSoybean Board, we are excited to hostthe most dynamic and comprehensiveNational Biodiesel Conference & Expoever,” said NBB CEO Donnell Rehagen.“This unique event brings togetherstakeholders representing every part of

the biodiesel supply chain and beyond.From you, the farmers who grow thefeedstock, to biodiesel producers andmarketers, to scientists and collegestudents, we all share a commitment to the industry’s continued growth and success.”

Hundreds will gather in Fort Worth tolearn from industry experts, participatein numerous networking opportunities,and see first-hand all that biodiesel hasto offer. Attendees will celebrate 25years of biodiesel with a look back atwhere the industry began, and a lookahead to where the future will take it.

A new feature this year is ConferenceCentral, which will showcase MainStage sessions, the exhibit area, andkey conference functions all in oneconvenient location. ConferenceCentral will also bring together busi -nesses looking to connect and students

from coast to coast presenting newand exciting research into America’sAdvanced Biofuel.

The Conference will feature presenta -tions from a list of exciting andimpactful keynote speakers. Breakoutsessions are designed to enhanceunderstanding of key factors shapingthe industry, for both those who aredeeply involved in the business ofbiodiesel, and those just looking for apanoramic view. Sessions will include:

• Federal Affairs Focus• OEM Vehicle Spotlight• ASTM & Technical Updates• Spotlight on West Coast Carbon

Markets• Discovery Chanel Documentary

“Hot Grease” Panel• The Next Generation of Research• The Economics of Sustainability

“With so much to offer, we hope youwill join us in Fort Worth at the bio -diesel event of the year,” Rehagenadded. “Soybean farmers are at theheart of our industry and we wouldn’tbe where we are today without yourcommitment from the very beginning,25 years ago.”

Online registration is now open, withmore updates to schedules andspeakers on the way. Reserve a spottoday at www.biodieselconference.organd join in celebrating 25 years ofbiodiesel.

The Nazzaro Group serves the interests of theNebraska Soybean Board and its constituents by acting as a liaison between the biodiesel and

petroleum industries. The group conducts biodieseloutreach and education campaigns aimed at statepetroleum executives and industry stakeholders topromote the use of biodiesel and accelerate the growthof the domestic biodiesel industry. To that end, theNazzaro Group works directly with fuel wholesalers andterminal operators to increase the number of storagefacilities currently blending and storing biodiesel.

As part of that effort, with support from the NebraskaSoybean Board, the Nazzaro Group oversaw the recent development of a model electronic ratio blending device aimed at promoting the safe, accurate,and affordable blending of biodiesel at existing fuel storage terminals across the country.

The first-of-its-kind portable device, designed in collaboration with TraskEngineering, can be used as a live demonstration or training tool for fueldistributors and terminal operators seeking to achieve accurate, homogenousbiodiesel blends through computerized, sequential blending. This not onlyreduces the uncertainties associated with splash blending, but greatly increasesthe likelihood of a positive user experience downstream.

Unveiled at the Northern New England Energy Conference in July, the device is now available for industry conferences, training events, or field visits, and can be seen in our online training video at www.goprimedia.com/videos/nbb-biodiesel-blending.

The Nazzaro Group is also currently producing a publication of biodiesel successstories, which will showcase organizations that have benefitted from embracingthe production, direct use, or marketing of biodiesel. Modeled after a successfuland widely distributed Nazzaro Group publication released five years ago, the forthcoming sequel is aimed primarily at decision makers in the petroleumindustry. Publication release is anticipated for mid-2018.

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– by Paul Nazzaro, President, The Nazzaro Group

Biodiesel OutreachInitiatives

“...with support fromthe NebraskaSoybean Board, theNazzaro Groupoversaw the recentdevelopment of amodel electronicratio blending deviceaimed at promotingthe safe, accurate,and affordableblending of biodieselat existing fuelstorage terminalsacross the country.”

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In business, success is all aboutthe ceaseless quest to developadvantages over competitors.

Goodyear secured its latestcompetitive advantage withsoybean oil, which helped its newAssurance WeatherReady tireachieve excellent performance indry, wet and winter conditions fortrue all-season performance.

Over the past six years, the UnitedSoybean Board (USB) worked withGoodyear to develop soy-basedtechnology that would addperformance to road tires. Goodyearharnessed this new technology toreach the aggressive level oftraction it was looking for in theAssurance WeatherReady tire.

This marks a huge win for the soyindustry, which supports researchwith industrial partners such as

Goodyear to innovate, develop newuses and reach new customers withsoybean oil.

“The soy checkoff was establishedto bring profit back to farmers,” saysUnited Soybean Board farmer-leader Larry Marek. “Our win withthe WeatherReady tire is the latestexample of how farmers’investments are working for themthrough the checkoff.”

Soybean Tire TechnologyGets RollingThe checkoff hosts technicalmeetings to share innovative ideaswith leading manufacturers to helpthem bring more sustainable, betterperforming products to market.

“Sustainability was a factor that ledus to evaluate soybean oil as amaterial,” says Bob Woloszynek, leadengineer in Goodyear’s global

Where the Rubber Meets the Row Crop:

Goodyear Rolls Out New Tire Madewith Soybean Oil – by Austin Fallin

material science organization. “Butfor an ingredient to make it into aproduct, it has to deliver trueperformance.”

Goodyear discovered that soybeanoil could improve tire flexibility atlow temperatures. This helps keepthe rubber pliable in cold weatherand improves traction in rain andsnow simultaneously.

“One of the things that makessoybean oil unique is its ability tohelp provide traction performancein both wet and winter conditions,”says Woloszynek. “We were able tobreak the tradeoff between true wetperformance and true winterperformance, and achieve bothsimultaneously, which is asignificant challenge.”

After about four years ofcompositional study, Goodyear

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certified its soy-based polymer as anavailable material for new products.

Over the next year and a half,researchers and product developersworked together searching for theright opportunity to get the mostout of their new polymer.

That opportunity came when thecompany developed interest inadding a new all-season tire to itslineup that could performaggressively in the dry and wet, aswell as in ice and snow. Thespecialized traits of its soy-basedrubber made it a perfect candidatefor the task.

Putting Soy Through Its PacesIn 2015, Goodyear created 29prototypes of the tire in twodevelopment sizes in its Fayetteville,North Carolina plant. Constructionswith soybean oil were pitted againstnon-soy-based options. Early testingput the soy tires well ahead of thecompetition.

“It separated itself as the favoritepretty early on,” says Woloszynek.“We started narrowing down thecompound candidates, and after awhile every candidate had soy in it.”

From there, it was a matter oftweaking formulations to make thebest tire possible. Plants in variouslocations joined the effort to createrefined prototypes of the tire andsend them off for testing inenvironmental conditions.

After each round of environmentaltesting, engineers modifiedcompound formulations, plantscreated new prototypes, andscientists retested the updatedconstructions back in Florida andTexas until Goodyear struck theoptimum balance of performancefactors.

Once engineers completed tireoptimization, Goodyear evaluatedthe feasibility, logistics and cost-effectiveness of producing it on a

commercial scale. The first soy-based tire checked all of the boxesand was cleared for production atplants across the Americas in early 2017.

From the Farm to the Lab to the Back Pocket“After visiting Goodyear in 2013 and hearing about this futuretechnology, I find it extremelygratifying to see this checkoff-supported, soy-based product reachthe marketplace,” says USB ViceChair Lewis Bainbridge.

The research investments made bysoybean farmers through thecheckoff represent a small fractionof funds required for conducting thestudies, development and testing –done by Goodyear and othermanufacturers – to

bring soy-based products to market.And yet, these relatively modestinvestments make a big impact for farmers.

“These success stories show us thatwe need to be constantly looking atthe long-term prospects and doingresearch into new uses for soyingredients,” Bainbridge said.

Each new soy product that hits theshelves not only increases soybeanvalue directly through volumeconsumption but also expands soymarkets into new industries. Thisdiversifies the soy portfolio andadds up to a solid return oninvestment by way of newcustomers for soybean oil.

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Nebraska Farmer Represents U.S. SoyDuring Signing Ceremonies in China

When Jim Miller started out farming in 1978, China wasn’t on his radar asa soybean customer.

At that time, he says that farmers were selling their soybeans domestically. Thefirst U.S. Soy office in Beijing opened in 1982, and U.S. growers were justbeginning to talk about China as a potential market. He started thinking moreabout China and paying more attention to international markets in the mid tolate 90s. As U.S farmers grew more abundant soybeans, they needed to findmore uses and paid more attention to export markets, he explains.

In 2017, as the chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and adirector for the American Soybean Association (ASA), Miller, of Belden,Nebraska, thinks about U.S. Soy’s market in China every day.

“China is by far our top market,” says Miller. “Roughly one in every four rows ofU.S. soybeans is headed there.”

On November 8 and 9, Miller represented the U.S. Soy industry at two signingceremonies in Beijing during President Donald Trump’s 12-day trip to Asia.

On November 8, USSEC, representing ten U.S. soybean exporters, signed aletter of intent (LOI) with China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Exportof Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-products (CFNA), representing 10Chinese importers. This signing represented 8 million metric tons (MMT) ofU.S. soybeans valued at $3.4 billion.

The November 9 signing represented 4 MMT of U.S. soybeans valued at $1.6billion USD. Presidents Trump and Xi witnessed this agreement between ADMand COFCO.

Chinese buyers have committed to buy a total of $11.57 billion worth ofsoybeans through three signing ceremonies for the 2017/18 marketing year.Shipments against these purchase contracts will take place during 2017/18marketing year.

USSEC Country Director – China Xiaoping Zhang estimates that the U.S. willhave final sales of $14 billion worth of soybeans to China by the end of August2018, and that these current commitments will account for 82.6 percent of theestimated total.

In the 2016/17 marketing year,two signing ceremoniesaccounted for $3.88 billion ofthe $14.57 billion in U.S. Soysold to China (26.6 percent).

International trade remainscritical to the U.S. Soy industry.Approximately three out ofevery five soybean rows ofNebraska soy is exported, orabout 62 to 63 percent.

“I can’t imagine the value ofsoybeans today without ourinternational markets,” saysMiller.

– by Jen Del Carmer, USSEC

USSEC Chairman Jim Miller poses in front of the Great Hall of the People with a letter of intent valued at

$3 billion in U.S. soybean purchases.

L to R: Chairman Miller with China’sMinistry of Agriculture (MOA) Vice

Minister Qu and Dow DuPont ChairmanAndrew Liveris

Avian Influenza (AI) made headlines across America and the world once again in 2017 when theU.S. experienced another outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in March 2017,resulting in lost export sales of U.S. poultry and eggs. Exports to countries in the Middle East and

Africa, equivalent to more than 23 million soybean bushels in 2016, were hit the hardest since many ofthe bans covered the entire U.S. or state rather than the geographical areas impacted.

In an effort to restore market access and to lay the groundwork to prevent the kinds of widespread tradeembargoes against U.S. poultry, Nebraska Soybean Checkoff and USA Poultry & Egg Export Council(USAPEEC), a non-profit trade association whose mission is to promote U.S. poultry and egg exportsaround the world, partnered to conduct series of educational workshops. Together, the organizationshope to assure key veterinary officials that the systems the U.S. has in place to detect and control AI aresufficient to warrant either not imposing bans on U.S. poultry and eggs or limiting them to the smallestgeographical regions.

“I learned about the importance and urgency of the workshops during my visit to the USAPEECheadquarters in Stone Mountain, Georgia this past June,” said District 5 Director Daryl Obermeyer ofBrownville, NE.

Obermeyer, who also visited the Georgia Poultry Laboratory in Gainesville during his visit to USAPEEC, metwith officials from the lab and was updated on their strategy through periodic testing of poultry to stayahead of disease outbreaks.

The workshops, which also covered lessons learned from the worst outbreak of HPAI in U.S. history in2014-2015, brought together delegates from Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., Morocco, Iraq,and Kurdistan for the workshop held in Dubai, while the Ankara workshop drew a sizable contingent fromthe Turkish government and poultry industry. The events wrapped up in Pretoria, marking the first seminaron AI in sub-Saharan Africa. Delegates trekked from Angola, Botswana, Benin, the Republic of Congo,the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, and South Africa.

“This program has been one if not the most important activities we have ever conducted”, said USAPEECPresident Jim Sumner. “We are so appreciative of Nebraska Soybean Board’s support of our trade policywork and our other programs in Mexico and Chile.”

USAPEEC also received sponsorship assistance from the South Dakota Soybean Research & PromotionCouncil, Illinois Soybean Association, and World Poultry Foundation to conduct the AI workshops.

As a partner of USAPEEC since 2005, NSB recognizes that more exports of U.S. poultry and eggs meanmore value-added exports of U.S. soybean meal. U.S. poultry and egg exports are expected to reach 150million soybean bushel equivalents by 2018. Please visit www.usapeec.org for more information.

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Nebraska Soybean Checkoff Dollars AddressAvian Influenza Concerns Facing U.S. Poultry and Eggs– by Jennifer Geck Ott, USAPEEC

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AG-ceptionalWomen’sConference2017BranchingOut

“There are no strangers, just friends you haven’t met before.” This is how onemember of the planning committee described the nature of the AG-ceptionalWomen’s Conference, held every year in Norfolk, Nebraska. November 17, 2017

marked the 9th annual conference and attracted over 350 attendees.

This event is put on to bring women in agriculture together to expand their knowledge, helpthem be continuous learners, and provide a day of comradery. With more young women inattendance this year, the trend of involvement of the younger female generation in agriculturecontinues. The conversation among all generations contributes to the conference’s success. Theolder women in ag are able to share their wisdom, while the younger generation provides newperspectives.

Each year the conference opens with celebrating the AG-ceptional Woman of the Year, whichrecognizes someone who has made exceptional contributions to agriculture. This year’s tributewent to Liz Doerr of Creighton, NE. Liz works with her family on their farm including 1,100acres of row crops as well as a farrow to finish hog operation. She also holds the role of zoningadministrator for Knox and Antelope counties.

After humbly accepting the award, Liz shared her thoughts about the importance of every roleon the farm. “Whether you’re behind the scenes or outside doing the day-to-day work, all partsare needed. One person can’t do it all, and we have to work together.”

The conference also emphasizes leadership and communication skills to its attendees withenthusiastic speakers. Steve Bergeron highlighted this during his keynote message titled“Branching Out – Be the Best You!” His definition of leadership resonated with the audience,describing it as the ability to influence without authority.

Joanne Marsh, a corn and soybean farmer from Hartington, is a repeat attendee. “There arealways fantastic speakers, and it’s great to attend the sessions and meet new people. I givespecial thanks to all the sponsors that make this day possible, and I would encourage anywoman involved in agriculture to come to the AG-ceptional Women’s Conference.”

Learning and personal development is at the heart of this conference. With over 15 workshopsattendees can choose from and vendor booths to visit, there is something to capture everyone’sinterest. Workshop topics range from farm finances to family communication and fromlivestock production to personal health.

Hilary Maricle, a farmer and volunteer on the conference planning committee, summarized theimpact of the AG-ceptional Women’s Conference.

“Overall, seeing the women who attend enjoy the day and leave with more confidence andexcitement to be in agriculture, and the pride of their importance to their farms and businessesis the true success of this conference.”

– byTeri Zimmerman

2017 AG-ceptional Woman of the Year, Liz Doerr, and her family.

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Pioneer® brand products with the Yield Hero # designation take yields and overall performance to a new level on your farm.

#Pioneer® brand products with the Yield Hero designation are geographically selected based on a combination of factors, including local product availability, yield performance, defensive traits, agronomic characteristics, trait packages and grower preference. All Pioneer products are varieties unless designated with LL, in which case some are brands. Data is based on an average of 2017 comparisons made in Nebraska through October 27, 2017. Comparisons are against Asgrow, Channel and NK, unless otherwise stated, and within +/- 3 RM of the competitive brand. Product responses are variable and subject to any number of environmental, disease and pest pressures. Individual results may vary. Multi-year and multi-location data are a better predictor of future performance. DO NOT USE THIS OR ANY OTHER DATA FROM A LIMITED NUMBER OF TRIALS AS A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN PRODUCT SELECTION. Refer to pioneer.com/products or contact a Pioneer sales representative or authorized dealer for the latest and complete listing of traits and scores for each Pioneer® brand product. PIONEER® brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents. ®, TM, SM Trademarks and service marks of DuPont, Pioneer or their respective owners. © 2017 PHII. DUPP10.17005_120117_SN

DO NOT APPLY DICAMBA HERBICIDE IN-CROP TO SOYBEANS WITH Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® technology unless you use a dicamba

for that use in the location where you intend to make the application. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW TO MAKE AN IN-CROP APPLICATION OF ANY DICAMBA HERBICIDE PRODUCT ON SOYBEANS WITH Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® technology, 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 soybeans with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® technology.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Soybeans with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® technology contain 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.

Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® is a registered trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC used under license.

^EXPORT APPROVAL NOTICE: These products are authorized for planting in the United States and Canada. While many import market authorizations are in place, grain and byproducts produced from grain containing this technology may not be authorized in some markets. Growers that use this product are required and agree to adhere to the stewardship requirements as outlined in the Pioneer Product Use Guide and

for this product. For questions regarding product stewardship and biotech traits, please contact your sales representative or refer to www.pioneer.com/stewardship. Growers are required to discuss trait acceptance and grain purchasing policies with their local grain handler prior to delivering grain containing biotech traits.

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pesticide label directions. Varieties with BOLT® technology provide excellent plant-back

of SU (sulfonylurea) herbicides such as DuPont™ ® or DuPont™ Basis® Blend as a component of a burndown program or for double-crop soybeans following SU herbicides such as DuPont™ Finesse® applied to wheat the previous fall.

Always follow grain marketing, stewardship practices and pesticide label directions. Varieties with the Glyphosate Tolerant trait (including those designated by the letter “R” in the product number) contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate herbicides. Glyphosate herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate.

Always follow grain marketing, stewardship practices and pesticide label directions. Roundup Ready® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Genuity®, Roundup®

and Roundup Ready 2 Yield® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC used under license. 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.

Pioneer is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). 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. Growers should discuss these

issues with their purchaser or grain handler to

products being purchased. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Excellence Through Stewardship.

Varieties with the LibertyLink® gene (LL) are resistant to Liberty® herbicide. Liberty®, LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet Design are trademarks of Bayer.

Varieties with the DuPont™ STS® gene (STS) are tolerant to certain SU (sulfonylurea) herbicides. This technology allows post-emergent applications of DuPont™ Synchrony® XP and DuPont™ Classic® herbicides without crop injury or stress (see herbicide product labels). NOTE: A soybean variety with a herbicide tolerant trait does not confer tolerance to all herbicides. Spraying herbicides not

severe plant injury or plant death. Always read and follow herbicide label directions and precautions for use.

SCN = Resistant to one or more races of Soybean Cyst Nematode.

P36A18X

2.3 BU/AYIELD ADVANTAGE

36 RM 67% WINS 15 COMPS

NEW

P38A98X



NEW

P28T08R



P33T19X



P31A22X



P27T59R



NEW

P27T59R

54. BU/AYIELD

AGEANTADVVA


NEW

P28T08R

83. BU/AYIELD

AGEANTADV


NEW

P31A22X

15. BU/AYIELD

AGEANTADV


NEW

9P33T1 X

50. BU/AYIELD

AGEANTADVVA


P36A18X

32. BU/AYIELD

AGEANTADV


P38A98X

31. BU/AYIELD

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