CANOLA CORN SOYBEANS - Agriculture | Production | Farming

2012 PRODUCT GUIDE

CANOLA CORN SOYBEANS

Genetic MoMentuM delivers biG GainsThis year the DEKALB® brand introduces its strongest roster of new product introductions. We’ve added nine exceptional new products to our proven performers in canola, corn and soybeans. These latest products feature our most advanced genetic and trait innovations, resulting in impressive performance levels for higher yield potential, early maturity options, plus exceptional weed and insect control. And when the time comes, DEKALB Territory Managers are ready to help you choose the products that are right for your field, while our DEKALB agronomists can assist you with all your agronomic needs.

Get DEKALB momentum on your side…take a look at what’s new!

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table oF contents

INTRODUCTION 3OUR NEw PERfORmERs 473 sERIEs - momentum in Canola 6sTaCkED TRaITs - momentum in Corn 8aDvaNCED BREEDING TEChNIqUEs - momentum in soybeans 10GENETICs mOmENTUm 12faCT TEsTED 14fIElD sUPPORT 16wEED maNaGEmENT 18ThE RIGhT sysTEm/wEED CONTROl 20aCCElERONTm sEED TREaTmENT TEChNOlOGy 22

canola 23 Ease of harvest 24 Canola lineup / Days to maturity 25 Canola Products 26

corn 35 Corn lineup 37 Product Traits 38 Corn Products 40 IRm (Insect Resistance management) 43 Crop heat Unit Ratings 44

soYbeans 45 soybean Products 46

NOTEs 50

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Introducing the next threshold in genetic and trait innovations from DEKALB. For canola, we feature two new high yielding

73 Series hybrids to add to our already robust lineup for 2012.

Corn sets a dynamic pace with five new products delivering many benefits including early maturity and multiple stacked

traits. Our two newest soybean products lead the field in trait technology with Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® providing increased yield opportunity, and exceptional weed-control.

NOW ThAT’S DEKALB MOMENTuM… ShIFTING YOuR SEASON INTO hIGh GEAR!

Meet our neW perForMers...

SERIES HYBRIDS

the next threshold

in Genetic and trait innovations corn

dKc26-25 is a dual purpose 2125 ChU corn hybrid with excellent grain yield potential. It is a tall hybrid with good late season plant health and stress tolerance.

dKc26-28 features the Genuity® vT Double PRO™ trait with two modes of insect protection for above ground control. Genuity® vT Double PRO™ also allows growers to reduce refuge to 5% of acres to increase yield potential across a larger acre base.

dKc27-54 at 2175 ChU is an excellent silage hybrid that has very good test weight, drydown and plant health.

dKc27-55 is a 2200 ChU silage corn hybrid that provides very good test weight with the added advantage of the Genuity® vT Double PRO™ trait.

dKc28-76 is a 2200 ChU hybrid that has excellent top end yield potential for grain and has a dual purpose fit. It is a tall hybrid with excellent harvest appearance.

deKalb® 73-15 rr provides an excellent combination of high yield and early maturity. an ideal fit for growers in short season zones, it’s set to be the next top performer in the DEkalB brand’s strong short season lineup.

deKalb® 73-75 rr is a high yielding canola hybrid with a great all-round agronomic package. Given its strong performance, some growers have started calling it the ‘Brute’.

canola

soYbeans

deKalb® 23-10rY new for fall 2011, is an early maturing variety that has excellent standability, branches well and has excellent tolerance to white mould.

deKalb® 24-10rY another new addition to the lineup, with good maturity similar to 25-04R. also has excellent lodging, yield potential and white mould tolerance.

SERIES HYBRIDS

Introduced in 2010, the DEKALB brand’s breakthrough 73 Series canola hybrids represent a new threshold

in canola technology and yield potential. This season the momentum continues with a canola lineup that’s stronger than ever. From a popular market leader in 73-45 RR, to the latest in our 73 Series, 73-15 RR and 73-75 RR, we offer an outstanding lineup of elite performing hybrids, all FACT™ tested in real world conditions. DEKALB canola technology sets a new

standard for innovation with products that deliver our highest yield potential, combined with early maturity options specifically adapted for short season zones. We round out our portfolio with a number of outstanding options offering clubroot resistance,

a strong ‘R’ rating to blackleg and fusarium wilt, as well as a strong agronomic package.

Your local retailer or DEKALB sales representative can work with you to determine which products are right for your farm.

Based on wCC / RRC trials 2005 - 2010

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MoMentuM

The DEkalB brand’s momentum continues! with genetic improvements every year, DEkalB hybrids are showing dramatic yield gains. as the chart illustrates, the DEkalB brand’s trend in annual yield gains is far outperforming others.

GenuitY® vt double pro™ corn – the better doubleThe combination of DEKALB genetics and Genuity® VT Double Pro™ trait technology simply provides the Better Double. with dual modes-of-action for above ground protection for control of more primary pests including: corn earworm and fall armyworm, DEkalB Genuity® vT Double PRO™ hybrids offer you broader protection than other ‘double’ products available. Plus DEkalB Genuity® vT Double PRO™ hybrids offer reduced refuge benefits to just 5% of planted acres.

European Corn Borersouthwestern Corn BorerCorn Earwormfall armyworm

refuge (corn belt)mode-of-action = Control of Pest* * = Dual-modes of action * = single-mode of actionll = liberty link®

priMarY pestsagrisure®GT/CB/ll herculex® 1

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Corn continues to be a significant crop alternative for Western Canadian growers.

For 2012, DEKALB brings you five new elite corn products, all FACT™ tested in field conditions by growers like you.

Traits such as Genuity® VT Double Pro™, the latest innovation from the Genuity® family of traits, deliver the most advanced

technology available.

Genuity® VT Double PRO™ is the only double-stacked corn trait with dual action

technology designed for above ground insect protection and reduced refuge to

just 5% of planted acres.

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DEKALB soybean varieties continue to offer very impressive results in the field. Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybeans offer excellent weed control, with an advanced trait insertion, enabling plants to produce more beans per pod and more pods per plant. Our 25-10RY, 24-10RY and 23-10RY varieties contain traits that will give you the strongest yield potential ever, and great options for early maturity.

Genetics and traits coMbine

For Greater MoMentuM

advanced technology tools• Doubled haploid technology for

population development

• Marker assisted selection for traits such as disease resistance

• Improved processes to select for complex traits

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leadinG the Field in

breedinG innovation.

Worldwide demand for more and better agricultural products means that growers need to deliver maximum

yield from every acre. As the world’s leading agricultural company focused on innovative new technologies, Monsanto

makes it a priority to discover new ways to unlock yield potential in our existing products and to develop new

products that continue to outperform.

Over the past six years, monsanto has invested heavily in canola and drawn on our expertise in corn, soybeans and cotton to establish ourselves as an industry leader in germplasm development. Our improved breeding techniques have increased efficiency in the breeding process, resulting in genetic breakthroughs that can be commercialized faster.

The heart of our R & D is our product pipeline. we focus our capabilities in the areas of biotechnology, crop analytics, and breeding technology, finding innovative new methods to further enhance seed and provide exceptional products around the globe. Through our sustainable yield Initiative, we are working to deliver breakthrough products that will help growers double yields from core crops like canola, corn and soybeans by the year 2030. monsanto is committed to helping build a more sustainable method of providing basic products to meet the ever-increasing world demand, while conserving more natural resources for future generations.

You, bY You.

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Field Analysis Comparison Trials

Fact advancement• Field-scale trials – seeder width

x 1000 feet• 43 sites in Western Canada in 2011

Fact Farm test• Farm-scale fields – 20 to 40 acres• Over 200 sites in Western Canada

in 2011

Just the Facts – straight from the Growers’ Fields

1 Fact ™ advanceMent trials

experimental deKalb hybrids are tested by leading growers together with Monsanto’s technology development team.

Once an experimental hybrid is selected for advancement, it moves to faCTTm advancement Trials for field scale testing. Growers across western Canada assist monsanto in testing new and experimental hybrids alongside leading DEkalB and competitor hybrids. By testing hybrids in real world conditions, we are able to evaluate and select the best products for commercialization.

2 Fact ™ FarM test

deKalb hybrids are verified by growers like you in farm scale trials across Western canada.

DEkalB brand commercialized products are regularly tested through faCTTm farm Tests – farm scale trials that are grown and managed by growers using their own equipment and crop inputs. all agronomic decisions are made by the grower.

All DEKALB brand seed is tested through two grower managed field scale trial methods in real world conditions. We call them

FACT™ (Field Analysis Comparison Trials) and this process guarantees our seed has been tested extensively across the

country by leading growers, exposing our genetics to local weather and soil conditions – so when a new product makes

it to your local retailer, you know it will work in your region.

results are available on our website within a few days of harvest. www.deKalb.ca

Fact tested For

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we believe in total support for our growers – with a team of experts that are there for you, from start to finish. DEkalB agronomists are ready to provide you with the latest information and training on seed advancements, new technologies, products and agronomic practices. This team will work as a resource to your local retailer to provide best-in-class service and support, as it relates to the DEkalB lineup of products best suited to your needs.

GroWinG KnoWledGe® publicationsGrowing Knowledge, our monthly newsletter, provides both relevant and timely topics that will give you the latest information on canola, soybeans and corn - practical tips from our agronomic team and suggestions on how to efficiently handle specific issues that may arise during the various seasons.

To subscribe to our Growing knowledge newsletter, please visit www.DEKALB.ca or contact us at: [email protected] support

• 21 Territory Managers• 3 Area Sales Managers• 7 DEKALB Agronomists

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choose the seed that has You covered.

DEKALB brand seed is backed by a strong support team. From our extensive field support and the traits you trust, to an

industry leading seed treatment, we have you covered. With farmers’ input and expertise, we are able to create products that incorporate exclusive genetics, advanced breeding techniques, innovative trait

integration and the potential for maximum yield performance.

rate Your risK, KnoW Your options - Go to WWW.Weedtool.coM• Answer 10 field-related questions • Get your risk rating score • Discover how to lower your risk • Learn best management practices

Your Weed Resistance Risk Assessment LevelLow Risk High Risk

Building an Integrated Weed Management (IWM) plan is the best approach to managing weed pressure on-farm. A successful IWM strategy typically includes agronomic best practices that limit the introduction and spread of weeds, keeping them ‘off balance’.

• Pre-seed/pre-emergent tank mix of 2,4-D or HEAT® herbicide with a Roundup® agricultural herbicide prior to wheat or barley

• Pre-seed/pre-emergent tank mix of HEAT® herbicide with a Roundup® agricultural herbicide prior to corn, soybeans, oats, peas and lentils

controllinG volunteer roundup readY canola:

• Group 1 and 2 resistance is on the rise in Western Canada

• The Genuity® Roundup Ready® system is your best tool for managing Group 1 resistance

visit www.weedtool.com to assess your risk for developing glyphosate resistance.

ManaGinG resistance:

1. Practice good agronomics every day, including crop rotation and tillage

2. apply the right rate at the right time

3. add other herbicides to your spray tank where appropriate

4. scout fields for weed escapes and take necessary actions

5. keep equipment clean

start clean and staY clean:

best practices ForWeed ManaGeMent

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The two work together to provide:• A wide application window so growers can get

their seed in the ground and get an early handle on weed control to protect yield potential

• Proven crop safety, so growers can spray Roundup WeatherMAX® in-crop for unsurpassed weed control

• Rainfastness in just 30 minutes, with Roundup WeatherMAX® performing under both ideal and tough conditions

• Cleaner fields that help to achieve higher yields with less dockage

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the riGht Genetics. the riGht sYsteM.

the riGht Weed control. Capture the full yield potential of elite DEKALB brand

canola genetics with the Genuity® Roundup Ready® trait and Roundup WeatherMAX® herbicide.

• With the most advanced trait technology for glyphosate tolerance in canola, the Genuity® Roundup Ready® trait

provides an effective foundation for superior weed management

• Roundup WeatherMAX® is the only in-crop herbicide that’s specifically designed to provide unsurpassed weed control for

Genuity® Roundup Ready® canola

canolaTwo new 73 Series canola hybrids strengthen the DEKALB® brand lineup for 2012 for a full range of robust, high yielding options.

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The performance advantage you’re counting on, right from the start. AcceleronTM is the only canola seed treatment technology that combines an industry-leading insecticide/fungicide package with an exclusive proprietary biological active ingredient. This combination works together to help attain successful stand establishment and improved yield potential. Most leading 73 Series hybrids will be treated with AcceleronTM seed treatment technology for canola* in 2012.

• The fungicide stands up to seedling diseases including damping-off, seedling blight, seed rot, and root rot as well as seed-borne blackleg

• The insecticide controls against flea beetles with proven protection for up to 35 days after seeding• The biological component - unique to Acceleron seed treatment technology for canola - is comprised

of a naturally-occurring soil bacteria that contributes to better control of the seedling disease complex common to canola

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* Acceleron™ seed treatment technology for canola is a combination of two separate individually-registered products, which together contain the active ingredients difenoconazole, metalaxyl-M, fludioxonil, thiamethoxam, and bacillus subtilis.

** 2007-2008 FACT Advancement Trials, 61 common locations across Western Canada.

*† 2008 FACT Advancement Trials, 28 common locations across Western Canada. Vigour ratings made visually at the 2 to 4 leaf stage.

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DEKALB® brand canola hybrids feature innovative characteristics that increase ease of harvest to help

you realize your crops maximum yield potential.

standabilitYDEkalB brand canola hybrids are bred to withstand

the challenges of the growing season; resisting lodging and standing strong all season long. Our durable stocks produce branches that knit well to help aid in standability.

earlY MaturitY for some hybrids, yield potential comes at the cost

of extra days to maturity, adding risk to your harvest. DEkalB brand hybrids deliver yield potential without

compromising early maturity.

sWathabilitYDEkalB brand canola’s excellent stand allows

for swathing with ease; which maximizes potential swathing speed providing an efficient

start to a successful harvest.

harvestabilitYwhen it’s harvest, there’s no time to waste

- DEkalB brand canola lets you get the job done and helps protect your investment

with its outstanding harvestability. a more uniform swath with a high harvest index leads

to one great DEkalB harvest experience.

nothinG harvestsliKe deKalb canola

canola lineup.product: sYsteM: tYpe:

Zone oFadaptation

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73-15 RR73-75 RR73-45 RR73-55 RR73-67 RR 73-77 RR 72-35 RR72-65 RR71-40 Cl

Genuity® Roundup Ready®Genuity® Roundup Ready®Genuity® Roundup Ready®Genuity® Roundup Ready®Genuity® Roundup Ready®Genuity® Roundup Ready®Genuity® Roundup Ready®Genuity® Roundup Ready®

ClEaRfIElD®

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sOURCE: 2005-2010 faCT aDvaNCEmENT aND faCT faRm TEsTs. maTURITy vaRIEs By REGION aND By yEaR.

45h2845h29

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73-55 RR

-4 -3 -2 -1 72-65 rr +1 +2 +3

73-15 RR 72-35 RR 73-35 RR

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73-67 RR71-45 RR

73-75 RR73-45 RR

73-65 RR

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73-77 RR34-65

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deKalb® 73-15 rrNew for fall 2011. 73-15 RR provides a unique combination

of high yield potential and early maturity. an excellent fit for growers in the short season zone, it’s set to be the next top

performer in the DEkalB brand’s strong short season lineup.

KeY strenGths:• Early Maturing, 1.3 days earlier than 73-35 RR• High yields without the broad acre

maturity risk• 2 bu/acre greater than 73-35 RR & 72-35 RR*• High oil

seasonal Zone:• short season• Medium Season• Long Season

plant description:Type Genuity® Roundup Ready® hybridmaturity 1.3 days earlier than 73-35 RRZones of adaptation shortPlant height shortstandability GoodOil Content highBlackleg mR (30.3% of westar)fusarium wilt Resistance Rseed Treatment acceleronTm seed Treatment Technology

deKalb® 73-75 rr New for spring 2011. 73-75 RR is a high yielding canola hybrid with a great all-round agronomic package. Given its strong performance, some growers have started calling it the “Brute”.

KeY strenGths:• High yielding 73 Series hybrid• Maturity slightly earlier than 72-65 RR• Strong ‘R’ rating to blackleg and fusarium wilt• High Oil• Great looking plant with strong vigour

seasonal Zone:• short season• medium season• long season

plant description:Type Genuity® Roundup Ready® hybridmaturity slightly earlier than 72-65 RRZones of adaptation mid and longPlant height mediumstandability ExcellentOil Content highBlackleg R (18.6% of westar)fusarium wilt Resistance Rseed Treatment acceleronTm seed Treatment Technology

SERIES HYBRIDS

97%

5440 73-75 RR

100%

*sOURCE: 2010 mONsaNTO faCTTm TRIals

Yield coMparison*

“One characteristic of this plant that was noticeable very early was its deep green colouring. This is a very good looking plant from emergence through to podding, it has good curb appeal.”

- Bruce MurrayDEKALB AgronomistWinnipeg, MB

“73-15 RR is a product that flowers earlier, produces lots of pods, finishes earlier than the pack, and yields extremely well accross a range of conditions.”

- Arvel LawsonDEKALB AgronomistMannville, AB

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Yield coMparison*

100%

72-35 RR 73-35 RR 73-15 RR

106%


100%

canola seed73-75 rr

EXCELLENT YIELD POTENTIAL

PLUS DISEASE RESISTANCE

SERIES HYBRIDS

“73-45 RR is a hybrid adapted to any growing season geography of the Prairies, so it performs well across a wide range of environmental conditions.”

- Trish MeyersDEKALB Agronomist Saskatoon, SK

KeY strenGths:• high yielding broad acre hybrid• Broadly adapted• faCT™ advanced


plant description:Type Genuity® Roundup Ready® hybridmaturity similar to 72-55 RRZones of adaptation all season zonePlant height mediumstandability very goodOil Content very highBlackleg (% westar) Rfusarium wilt Resistance Rseed Treatment acceleronTm seed Treatment Technology

the nuMbers speaK For theMselves

2010 FACTTM results for 73-45 RR show impressive numbers. Look for our trial results from the 73 Series this Fall.

2011 FACTTM results will be available on our website within a few days of harvest. www.DEKALB.ca

deKalb® 73-45 rr2010 coMparison – Net yield Difference (bu/ac)

BRAND

InVigor®

InVigor®

Pioneer Hi-Bred

Pioneer Hi-Bred

TRAIT

Liberty Link®

Liberty Link®

Genuity® Roundup Ready®


PRODUCT

5440

5770

45H29

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NUMBER OFCOMPARISONS

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47.6

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InVigor® 5440deKalb® 73-45 rr Pioneer Hi-Bred 45H28Pioneer® Hi-Bred 45H29InVigor® 5770

0.0 bu

- 1.6 bu- 2.8 bu

- 0.3 bu

deKalb® 73-45 rrOne of the highest yielding hybrids ever introduced into the DEkalB lineup, for growers seeking maximum yield potential.

2928

100%

5440 73-45 RR

100%


Yield coMparison*

canola seed73-45 rr

TOP DEKALB PERFORMER

2010

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deKalb® 73-55 rra top yielding hybrid comparable to 73-45 RR for maximum yield potential in all season zones, only available at exclusive retailers.

plant description:Type Genuity® Roundup Ready® hybridmaturity slightly earlier than 72-65 RRZones of adaptation all season zonePlant height mediumstandability GoodOil Content very highBlackleg Rfusarium wilt Resistance Rseed Treatment acceleronTm seed Treatment Technology

canola seed73-55 rr

TOP YIELD POTENTIALEXCLUSIVE RETAILERS

98.4%

8440 73-55 RR

100%


Yield coMparison*KeY strenGths:• Outstanding yield potential• Consistent across all zones• faCT™ advanced


SERIES HYBRIDS

deKalb® 73-77 rrDeveloped specifically with clubroot resistance to offer outstanding yield potential.

KeY strenGths:• Clubroot resistant• high oil content• strong performance across all zones• Easy to harvest


plant description:Type Genuity® Roundup Ready® hybridZones of adaptation all seasonsPlant height mediumstandability very goodOil Content highBlackleg Rfusarium wilt Resistance RClubroot Resistance Rseed Treatment acceleronTm seed Treatment Technology

100.8%

45h29 73-77 RR

100%


Yield coMparison*

YIELD PLUS CLUBROOT

RESISTANCE

canola seed73-77 rr

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SERIES HYBRIDS

deKalb® 72-65 rr Introduced in 2009, 72-65 RR has shown to be a canola hybrid with one of the highest yield potentials in western Canada.

KeY strenGths:• Outstanding yield potential• very strong ‘R’ rating to blackleg • faCT™ advanced & faCT farm Tested

plant description:Type Genuity® Roundup Ready® hybridmaturity slightly earlier than 72-55 RRZones of adaptation mid and longPlant height mediumstandability ExcellentOil Content highBlackleg R (18.6% of westar)fusarium wilt Resistance Rseed Treatment acceleronTm seed Treatment Technology


99.8%

45h29 72-65 RR

100%


Yield coMparison*

canola seed72-65 rr

deKalb® 73-67 rr DEkalB 73-67 RR has a broad acre fit with

excellent yield potential across all zones, plus the added protection of clubroot resistant trait. 73-67 RR

is a natural successor to DEkalB 71-45 RR.

KeY strenGths:• Clubroot resistant• Broad acre fit with strong performance

in all zones• Early maturing, similar to 71-45 RR


plant description:Type Genuity® Roundup Ready® hybridZones of adaptation all seasonPlant height mediumstandability very GoodOil Content highBlackleg Rfusarium wilt Resistance RClubroot Resistance Rseed Treatment helix Xtra®

101.3%

45h29 73-67 RR

100%


Yield coMparison*

EXCELLENT YIELD POTENTIAL

PLUS DISEASE RESISTANCE

canola seed73-67 rr

Five elite, early maturing DEKALB® brand corn products with new stacked traits like

Genuity® VT Double PRO™ deliver the most advanced technology

available today.

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plant description:Type Genuity® Roundup Ready® hybridmaturity 1 day earlier than 71-45 RRPlant height short to mediumstandability very goodseed Treatment helix Xtra®

KeY strenGths:• Excellent yield potential in short season zone• very good emergence and vigour• 10% higher yielding than 32-75

seasonal Zone:

• short season• medium season• long season

Yield coMparison*

96.4%

43E01 72-35 RR

100%


deKalb® 71-40 clYield coMparison*

102.2%

45h73 71-40 Cl

101%


deKalb® 72-35 rrIntroduced in 2009, 72-35 RR is an early maturing hybrid with

excellent yield potential adapted for the short season zone.

plant description:Type ClEaRfIElD® hybridmaturity .5 day later than 72-55 RRPlant height mediumstandability very goodseed Treatment helix Xtra®

KeY strenGths:• very good yield potential• very good early-season vigour• Rated ‘R’ to blackleg and fusarium wilt

seasonal Zone:

• short season• medium season• long season

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canola and corn need nitrogen all season long. put smart nitrogen technology to work for you!• Enhances nitrogen use efficiency• Improves crop yield and quality• Offers more seed safety than conventional N fertilizers• Provides convenience through ease of use• Protects your environment with reduced N loss

For more information about ESN® technology or to locate the field representative in your area, visit us at SmartNitrogen.com or call 800-403-2861.

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©2011 Agrium Advanced Technologies.*ESN, SMART NITROGEN, SMARTER WAYS TO GROW. A SMARTER SOURCE OF NITROGEN. A SMARTER WAY TO GROW. and AGRIUM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES and Designs are all trademarks owned by Agrium Inc.

help to MaxiMiZe Your deKalb canola and corn investMent With the use oF esn sMart nitroGen.

Summary of Western Canada plot data (2006-2009)

Protect your Nitrogen Investment... Maximize Yield.

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corn lineup.For convenience, all DEKALB® brand corn products

are available in bags and SeedPak50® containers.

chu hYbrid trait

2350

2375

2425

2450

2450

2525

2525

2550

2575

DkC30-23

DkC30-20

DkC32-83

DkC33-73

DkC34-29

DkC36-37

DkC36-34

DkC38-26

DkC38-32

NOW AVAILABLE! New early season genetics in corn from DEKALB. New varieties are continuously being FACTTM tested in Western Canada.

Check local trial results this Fall at www.DEKALB.ca

chu hYbrid trait

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2125

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2175

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2175

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DkC26-25

DkC26-28

DkC26-78

DkC26-79

DkC27-32

DkC27-45

DkC27-54

DkC27-55

DkC28-76

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product traits roundup readY®corn 2Early-season weed control is critical to maximizing yield potential. It reduces weeds to reduce the weed seed bank. It gives you better flexibility for maximum weed control – pre to late-post. Timely applications and the appropriate rate of Roundup weathermaX® herbicide will give you unsurpassed broad-spectrum weed control. Because Roundup weathermaX® herbicide is so effective, it may be the only post-emergence product you need.

YieldGard vt triple® yieldGard vT Triple® hybrids offer insect and weed-control traits stacked into one seed:

•Stalk Protection

•Root Protection

•Weed control of the Roundup Ready 2 Technology system

Reach your full yield potential with root protection, stalk protection and broad-spectrum weed control. The yieldGard vT Triple® trait provides European corn borer protection in the Roundup Ready® system with a consistent barrier of protection against corn rootworm than ever before. Combine that with the unsurpassed weed control of the Roundup Ready® 2 Technology system, and you’ve got a triple-stacked package that helps to maximize yield protection for today’s top-performing hybrids.

GenuitY® vt double pro™Genuity® vT Double PRO™ corn offers best-in-class insect protection and greater whole-farm yield potential, focusing on productivity, reduced refuge and opportunity for improved grain quality.

Genuity® vT Double PRO™ corn is the latest innovation from the Genuity® family of traits. It’s the only double-stacked corn trait technology with dual modes-of-action for above-ground insect protection and reduced refuge to just 5% of planted acres. That’s more protection for more of your acres than any other double-stack technology.

• Best-in-class insect protection delivers greater whole-farm yield potential

• Dual modes-of-action against key above ground pests allows for a reduced refuge down to 5%

• Increased Yield Potential

• 5% Refuge

• Broader Spectrum of Insect Protection

YieldGard®corn borer The excellent protection of yieldGard® Corn Borer allows corn to maintain a healthier stalk. yieldGard® Corn Borer reduces stalk damage and lodging caused by corn borers. healthier stalks can better transport moisture and nutrients.

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ManaGeMent tips:

• DkC27-54 is a great silage hybrid with an excellent dual purpose fit performing best at m-mh plant populations

ManaGeMent tips:

• Performs best when planted at m-mh plant populations• Best suited to planting in rotation with other crops• Use caution when applying growth regulator herbicides

deKalb® dKc26-25 & dKc26-28

product characteristicsDR

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KeY strenGths:

• Excellent top-end yield potential• Dual purpose grain and silage product for early Rm’s• Excellent staygreen and plant health

DkC26-25 | 2125 ChU DkC26-28 | 2150 ChU

Rating scale: 1-2 = Excellent 3-4 = Very Good 5-6 = Good 7-8 = Fair 9 = Poor


KeY strenGths:

• Excellent test weight with very good drydown.• Excellent yield potential.• very good plant health and harvest appearance

ManaGeMent tips:

• Performs best when planted at m-mh plant populations• Use caution when applying growth regulator herbicides

deKalb® dKc28-76

KeY strenGths:

• very good top end yield potential• Excellent dry down and intactness• Dual purpose grain and silage product

product characteristics

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DkC27-54 | 2175 ChU DkC27-55 | 2200 ChU


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DkC28-76 | 2200 ChU

ManaGeMent tips:

• Plant medium to high populations• adapted to all crop rotations including corn on corn


KeY strenGths:

• Excellent emergence and seedling vigour• Excellent yield potential for its maturity• has good drydown and produces high test-weight grain.


DRYD

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LING

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DkC26-78 | 2125 ChU DkC26-79 | 2150 ChU

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KeY strenGths:

• Exceptional seedling vigour, emergence and stalk strength

• Excellent test weight and great choice for grain production

• Outstanding emergence and seedling growth• Great standability and strong roots

ManaGeMent tips:

• Plant at higher seeding rates for best results


DRYD

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DkC30-20 | 2375 ChU DkC30-23 | 2350 ChU

When plantinG a reFuGe For all Monsanto b.t technoloGies requirinG a separate structured reFuGe:• The refuge may be Roundup Ready® Corn 2 or conventional corn but it may not contain B.t corn technology• The refuge must be of similar maturity and planted at the same time as the B.t corn• mixing refuge and non-refuge seed is not permitted• Refuge fields must be owned or managed by the farmer

Respect the Refuge®: To help preserve the benefits of the YieldGard® and Genuity® family of corn technologies, an Insect Resistance Management (IRM) plan must be a part of every farmer’s production strategy. IRM plans are required for all farmers who intend to plant any B.t technologies.

insect resistance ManaGeMent (irM)

desiGn a reFuGe that Fits Your FarM aDJaCENT fIElD

BlOCks

hEaDlaNDs/PERImETER

sTRIPs

BT CORN

sOyBEaNs

NON-BT CORN

For more information on insect resistant Management:• Please review Monsanto Canada’s Technology Use Guide• Call Monsanto’s CustomCare® line at 1-800-667-4944• Visit the Canadian Corn Pest Coalition website www.cornpest.ca

Monsanto B.t. Technology

YieldGard Corn Borer

YieldGard VT Triple® Genuity® VT Triple PRO™

REDUCED REFUGE PRODUCTS

Genuity® VT Double PRO™

Minimum Refuge Requirement

20%

20%

5%

Location of Refuge

within 400 metres (1/4 mile) of the B.t. hybrids or within field

within or adjacent to field

within 400 metres (1/4 mile) of the B.t. hybrids or within field

If Planting the Refuge in Strips

Minimum 4 rows

Minimum 4 rows

Minimum 4 rows

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DEKALB® brand soybean genetics incorporating the Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® trait provide the strongest combination of yield and weed control ever.

soYbeans

monsanto understands that heat unit ratings are an important factor in selecting the right product for your farm; that’s why we continually assess the rating we assign to our products for accuracy and recommend products only where they will perform to their potential. we have built an appropriate body of credible data that allows us to adjust our ratings based on western Canadian geography.

The current soybean lineup is suited for southern manitoba. we continue to evaluate products with lower heat unit requirements.

monsanto offers an outstanding lineup of DEkalB brand varieties for western Canada. Be sure to match your local heat units to one of our excellent hybrids.

crop heat unit ratinGs

soYbeans chu

23-10Ry 24-10Ry25-10Ry

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corn chu

data source: ENvIRONmENT CaNaDa

DkC26-25DkC26-28DkC26-78DkC26-79DkC27-32DkC27-45DkC27-54DkC27-55DkC28-76DkC30-20DkC35-15DkC36-34DkC38-26

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GRaNDE PRaIRIE

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2011 FACTTM results will be available on our website within a few days of harvest. www.DEKALB.ca

BRAND TRAITPRODUCTNUMBER OF

COMPARISONSTRIAL YEARS

25-10RY (bu/ac)

COMPETITOR (bu/ac)

NET YIELD DIFFERENCE

(bu/ac)

Pioneer®

North Star



90M01

Portage RR

7

3

1

1

44.0

41.8

39.8

37.6

4.2

4.2

46

deKalb® 25-10rY

KeY strenGths:

• Excellent emergence and early season vigour• Excellent standability• very good white mould tolerance

GroWth characteristics:

There will be 15 field scale trials in manitoba in 2011. Go to www.DEkalB.ca for trial results this fall

plant description:

Growth habit Intermediate flower colour Purple Pubescent colour Tawny hilum colour Black Plant height medium – Tall Protein content average Oil content average


1

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Rating scale: 1-2 = Excellent, 3-4 = Very Good, 5-6 = Good, 7-8 = Fair, 9 = Poor

2475 chu

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the nuMbers speaK For theMselves

2010 FACTTM trial results for 25-10RY in Manitoba show impressive numbers. Look for trial results from

our newest soybean varieties this Fall.

deKalb® 25-10rY2010 coMparison – Net yield Difference (bu/ac)

46

42

38

34

30

Pioneer 90M01deKalb® 25-10rY North Star Portage RR

39.8

37.6

deKalb® 25-10rY

41.844

COmPaRIsON TRIals 2010 - N=3COmPaRIsON TRIals 2010 - N=7

KeY strenGths:

• Branches well• Excellent standability• Excellent tolerance to white mould


Early maturing variety

plant description:

Growth habit Intermediate flower colour Purple Pubescent colour Tawny hilum colour Black Plant height short Protein content high Oil content average


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deKalb® 24-10rY

KeY strenGths:

• stands well• Excellent tolerance to white mould• Excellent No-Till adaptability


stable variety across all soil types and is similar to 25-04R in manitoba

plant description:

Growth habit Intermediate flower colour Purple Pubescent colour Gray hilum colour Imperfect Black Plant height medium – Tall Protein content average Oil content average

deKalb® 23-10rY


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Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through StewardshipSM (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

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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.

Roundup Ready® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup®

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