An integrated approach to whole farm managementThe evolution of agriculture: Navigating through new challenges No one needs to tell you the complexities of farming in the 21st century; you live it each day. From evolving pest pressures to volatile commodity prices and land values to increasing regulatory and compliance requirements, farming today is a complex business. To meet the challenges of today and the demands of tomorrow, you need access to personalized service, actionable data and the latest products and technology to help mitigate risk while improving your return on investment, farm stewardship and land value. AgriEdge Excelsior® is a program that combines total-farm management with record-keeping software and personalized, on-farm support to take the guesswork out of production and profit potential. Our team of AgriEdge professionals can guide you through our integrated, whole farm approach. From determining a cost-benefit analysis to product selection, we can simplify these complex challenges to help you ultimately improve your bottom-line.

AgriEdge at a glance:• Product portfolio – A comprehensive agribusiness portfolio of products to address yield-

limiting factors throughout the year

• Advanced technology – An exclusive farm management software to better manage your business

• Shared risk management – A unique, cost-sharing opportunity with Syngenta to help mitigate risk in crop production

• Outstanding service – A dedicated team of AgriEdge professionals and support staff to help guide you throughout the season

An integrated approach to higher yieldsThrough AgriEdge Excelsior, Syngenta provides a broad portfolio of products combined with agronomic advice. This integrated approach spans across seeds, seed treatments, crop protection and post-harvest products. From the most advanced traits and genetics to the latest chemicals, you will have access to products that meet any field’s needs as an AgriEdge Excelsior grower.

Advanced technology at your fingertipsIf you choose to enroll in the AgriEdge Excelsior program, you will receive unmatched data and record-keeping access through Land.db® software. Developed by Ag Connections, the software captures all information associated with a farm, including yield, timing of sprays, compliance reporting, as well as input costs and return on investment, then tracks, measures and examines each acre to see if it’s profitable.

How does Land.db work?

• Tracks farm inputs by Entity, Farm, Field or Crop zone

• Offers GIS field mapping, infrastructure mapping, border crop and sensitive area identification

• Collects data based on field attributes (crop, varieties, irrigation, tillage, etc.)

• Provides a comprehensive product list and relevant information

• Monitors active ingredient thresholds

• Assists in crop planning and budgeting

• Manages product inventories, pricing and invoicing

• Produces work orders in English and Spanish, including PPE/WPS

• Records harvest and yield information on all acres

• Secures all privately collected data

Types of reports available

• Field information reports

• Financial reports

• Fertility reports

• Processor reports

• Yield reports

• Regulatory reports

• FSA/crop insurance reports

• Inventory reports

• Operation reports

• Production reports

Your Syngenta team:

• AgriEdge Specialist

• Agronomic service representative

• Sales representative

• Syngenta Seed Advisor

Speak to your local AgriEdge Specialist today to see what benefits the Excelsior Calculator will estimate for you and your farming operations.

An expert team of on-farm supportFarming doesn’t end after the seed is planted or even after an application is made—and neither does Syngenta assistance. A dedicated team of Syngenta expertise and knowledge will continue to provide personalized, on-farm support throughout the growing season, and we will collaborate with your valued partner of choice to ensure the highest level of customized service.

Level 1: Meet the required Minimum Spend Level requirement

Benefit: Receive the primary benefits of AgriEdge Excelsior, including access to Land.db and our support team.

Level 2: Meet the Cropsurance Spend Level requirement.

Benefit: In addition to the benefits of Level 1, you also qualify for the Cropsurance Cost Share. We provide a 10/90 cost share benefit for qualifying brand purchases above the Cropsurance Spend Level and below the Target Spend Level.

Level 3: Meet the Target Spend Level requirement.

Benefit: In addition to the benefits of Level 1, you will receive peace of mind knowing that we have as much invested in your farms as you do. Capped at the Risk Management Cap, you profit from our 50/50 Target Cost Share benefit.

Shared risk management with SyngentaWe understand farm management involves numerous risks. We are not only committed to risk management, but we also want to share these risks with you. Based off of your own enrolled acres and Syngenta product applications, we will determine for which level you qualify.

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©2014 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. AgriEdge®, AgriEdge Excelsior®, the Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Land.db® is a trademark of Ag Connections.

A word from the fieldIt’s not surprising that 90 percent of participating growers stay enrolled in AgriEdge Excelsior. In fact, the number of participants continues to grow each year. But don’t take our word for it. Hear what a few of our AgriEdge growers have to say:

For more information on the AgriEdge Excelsior program, please visit www.AgriEdge.com. Join the conversation – connect with us at social.SyngentaUS.com.

“AgriEdge allows me to be aware of my financials at any

point in time, be it in season or out of season. It can really

prove to the farmer where the financial status is and which

direction a person may be going. In today’s society, it doesn’t

work as good anymore to operate on assumption. AgriEdge

will help in eliminating assumptions and show you the

numbers in black and white. I also like the fact that AgriEdge

automatically is able to convert my application rates for me. I

just need to know how much product I used and what date it

was applied. It also gives an effective cost breakdown when

the season is finished, which helps you reflect on the past

growing season and manage for the future.”

- Willy Walter Schoonover Hutterian Brethren

AgriEdge Excelsior grower

“We use the AgriEdge program mostly for the processor

reports. It’s so convenient that we can keep everything

organized and go into the system and print off our reports

whenever we need to. AgriEdge has also simplified our

operation, which is a big help when we get audited.”

- Ed Schneider Schneider Farms

AgriEdge Excelsior grower

“The agriculture industry is unpredictable so it helps that

the [AgriEdge] service is timely and reliable. The AgriEdge

team addresses each customer as a unique situation; they

don’t look at the technology as a blanket approach. Each

business is different and the program and its specialists

ensure that each customer has a personalized program.”

- Anna Marie DiFalco

O’Neill Agri-Management

AgriEdge Excelsior grower

“As the farm has evolved over the last few years it has

become more efficient. We’re trying to do things once

rather than twice. Land.db allows us to keep track of

product application dates and locations. Land.db has been

a powerful economic tool, helping us manage the way we

buy products. It gives us that second look at where we’re at

with our fertilizer and chemicals and allows us to compare

retailers’ prices from years past.”

- Jason Cook Moss Farms

AgriEdge Excelsior grower