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ProFitaBle growing solutions and soyBean technology

Thank you for considering Southern States for all your farming needs.

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Southern States® is a registered trademark of Southern States Cooperative, Inc.

genuity® rounduP ready 2 yield® soyBeans> More beans per pod means more bushels per acre > This is the next generation of the Roundup Ready® trait you already trust > Advanced trait insertion delivers more yield opportunity > Farmers across America are seeing more 3, 4 and 5 bean pods

liBertylink® Southern States is pleased to offer the only nonselective alternative to glyphosate-tolerant systems. The LibertyLink® trait is available in our most trusted, high yielding soybean varieties, providing growers the options to use Liberty herbicide for effective weed management and farming efficiency.

> Liberty is fast acting, killing weeds in days versus weeks > Liberty is labeled for use on all LibertyLink crops including corn, soybeans, cotton and canola

conVentional Varieties Not every planting situation calls for biotechnology. That’s why Southern States sets the standard in the breeding and development of traditional and enhanced soybeans for your production needs.

sts® herBicide tolerant BiotechnologyThe varieties designated with GenRR2Y (Roundup® herbicide tolerance), LL (Liberty herbicide tolerance) or Conventional combined with STS®, allow the application of Synchrony herbicide post-applied for control of broadleaf weeds.

congratulations to randy dowdy for setting the new georgia record with 116.48 bushels

per acre using southern states soybeans.

“Mitigating crop stress is the key.” - Randy Dowdy

“It was the total production system that made it successful.”

“It starts with good management practices and then optimal fertility, irrigation, crop protections, fungicides, and insect control are also

vital to success.” - Southern States Agronomist, Eddie McGriff

ask us how

a ProFitaBle croP starts with quality seed From southern states

When selecting the right seed for your farm, trust in proven winners in the southeast. Through intensive research and testing, Southern States has developed soybeans with proven field performance that consistently deliver in local, state, national and world record yield trials, year after year. Supported by strong disease and insect resistance traits, you can plant with confidence knowing that you have selected high quality seed with high yield potential.

Excalibre SATM root inoculant for soybeans delivers the iGETTM technology package to your soybean crop.

> Contains an encapsulated triple stack Rhizobia package for optimum N-fixation, plus Trichoderma microbials for improved crop stress

> Increased plant stand> Improved seedling vigor> Enhanced water and nutrient efficiency

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Graph-ExTM SA delivers the growth stimulant benefits of the iGET Technology plus the nitrogen benefits of a unique proprietary blend of three strains of yield enhancing Bradyrhizobia bacteria.

ILeVO is the first and only seed treatment solution for soybean Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) that has activity against nematodes.

> Includes an innovative talc-graphite carrier for increased seed flowability with high adhesion and low use rates

> Increased plant stand> Improved seedling vigor> Accelerate canopy closure> Improve nutrient and water efficiency> Grower applied in planter box (dry)

> Controls Fusarium root rot at the initial infection site before symptoms become visible

> Compared to current fungicide/insecticide seed treatments, growers see a yield increase of 2 to 10 bushels per acre depending on disease severity

> Complements current genetics, protecting the yield potential of all soybean varieties including SDS-resistant varieties 

> Kills all nematode species, including SCN, in the seed zone by disrupting nematode respiration

> Together, Poncho/VOTiVO and ILeVO deliver the broadest spectrum nematode control available for soybean seeds

Acceleron® is a next-generation seed treatment system designed to maximize the performance potential of seeds beginning at planting. An integral part of the Monsanto seed and trait development process, Acceleron matches the most advanced seed treatment technologies with our exclusive germplasm and traits. With benefits for hybrids, varieties and traits across a broad geography, it helps farmers realize greater productivity on their farm.

Disease - excellent protection from soil-borne and seed-borne diseases. Insect - industry-leading insecticides to control secondary corn and early-season soybean insects. Plant Health - exclusive plant agent providing enhanced early growth and vigor leading to higher yield potential in soybeans.

> Combines the active ingredient in Trilex® seed-applied fungicide and Allegiance® seed-applied fungicide into one easy-to-use, low-rate product

> Provides proven protection against stand-reducing diseases> Local systemic activity of Trilex locks in protection where you need it, at and

below the cotyledon> Engineered for application alone or in combination with other seed-applied

products

Every region has its insect control and disease challenges. Your Southern States

Professional can recommend the fungicide and insecticide seed treatment options to provide protection against numerous seedborne, soilborne, and foliar diseases as well as early season insect control. For a stronger crop yield in YOUR fields, ask us about the seed treatments that will benefit your crop needs the most.

Poncho®/VOTiVO® seed treatment protects young plants from pests during the critical early development stages, leading to healthier root development and improved vigor.

> Living bacteria grow around roots to prevent nematode damage from soybean cyst nematodes (SCN) and other significant types of nematodes

> Systemic mode of action protects the entire plant during early development, supporting healthier plant establishment

> Controls early-season aphids, overwintering bean leaf beetles and other important early-season insects common in soybeans

> Promotes higher yields through a healthier root system and a more vigorous and uniform crop

> Complements SCN resistant varieties for extra protection and proper resistance management

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Acceleron® is a registered trademark of Monsanto Company. Trilex®, Allegiance®, Gaucho®, Ilevo® and Poncho® are registered trademarks of Bayer. Excalibre

SA™, iGET™ and Graph-Ex™ are registered trademarks of Advanced Biological Marketing. BIOSTART® is a registered trademark of Bio-Cat.

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Value Added Seed Description Traits

Group & Relative Maturity

GrowthHabit

Pubescence Color Plant Shape Plant Height

Cyst NematodeResistance

MetribuzinTolerance

SaltTolerance

SS 3813N R2u Excellent SDS toleranceu Excessive branching provides excellent stress toleranceu Reduce planting population to improve standability

GENRR2Y 3.8 Indeterminate Gray Bushy Medium R3, MR14 N/A Yes

SS 3914NS R2

u Good for double crop where STS tolerance is neededu Good green stem toleranceu Top performer in DelMarVa through north east North

Carolina

GENRR2Y

STS3.9 Indeterminate Light-Tawny Intermediate Medium Tall R3 Yes No

SS 4215NS R2

u Excellent green stem and phytopthora root rot, very good Frogeye

u Solid width from top to bottomu STS tolerance in an early group 4 maturity

GENRR2Y

STS4.2 Indeterminate Light-Tawny Intermediate Medium Tall R3, MR14 N/A No

LL 423Nu Excellent emergence and shatter resistantu High yield potentialu Great disease package

LL 4.2 Indeterminate Light-Tawny Intermediate Medium Short R3, MR14 Yes No

SS 4312N R2u Broadly adapted over geography and soil typeu Vigorous early growthu Good shatter tolerance

GENRR2Y 4.3 Indeterminate Gray Bushy Medium R3, MR14 Moderate No

SS 4414N R2u Great eye appeal with high yield potentialu Broadly adapted with a good overall disease packageu Intermediate plant type with excellent standability

GENRR2Y 4.4 Indeterminate Tawny Intermediate Medium Tall R3, MR14 No No

SS 4510N R2u Good disease packageu Good early season vigoru Soybean Cyst Nematode resistance

GENRR2Y 4.5 Indeterminate Light-Tawny Intermediate Tall R3, R14 N/A No

SS 4514N R2

u Broadly adapted with a great yield potentialu Extremely wide with excessive branching for faster

canopy closureu Good disease package with excellent cercospora

tolerance

GENRR2Y 4.5 Indeterminate Gray Bushy Medium R3, MR14 Yes No

SS 453Nu Conventional soybeanu Excellent emergence, standability and shatter resistanceu Very high yield potential

Conv. 4.5 Indeterminate Light-Tawny Intermediate Medium Tall R3, MR14 N/A N/A

Conv. = Conventional; GENR2Y = Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield®; LL = LibertyLink

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libertylink Patent statement Soybean seeds containing the LibertyLink® trait are protected under multiple United States patents and may be planted only to produce one (1) commercial crop and only after signing a Grower Trait License agreement. It is illegal to save or catch soybean seeds containing the LibertyLink trait for use as planting seed or for transfer to others for use as planting seed.

trademark statement Bayer CropScience LP, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Always read and follow label instructions. Bayer, the Bayer Cross, Liberty, LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design are registered trademarks of Bayer. Liberty is not registered in all states. For additional product information call toll-free 1-866-99-BAYER (1-866-992-2937) or visit our website at www.BayerCropScience.us

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SS 4714NS R2u STS tolerance for additional herbicide optionsu Excellent emergence trait with good early season vigoru Broadly adapted with good eye appeal and uniformity

GENRR2Y

STS4.7 Indeterminate Light-Tawny Intermediate Medium R3, MR14 Yes No

SS 4725NS R2u STS tolerance for herbicide optionsu Great disease packageu Broadly adapted and recommended for any yield target

GENRR2Y

STS4.7 Indeterminate Gray Narrow Medium R3, MR14 Moderate No

LL 473Nu Excellent emergence and shatter resistanceu Very good standabilityu Great eye appeal

LL 4.7 Indeterminate Tawny Intermediate Medium R3, MR14 Yes No

SS 4915NS R2u Solid disease package with a yield punchu Very good standability for a medium tall heightu STS tolerance in a 4.9 maturity

GENRR2Y

STS4.9 Indeterminate Gray Intermediate Medium Tall R3, MR14 N/A No

SS 4917N R2u Very good stress toleranceu Soybean Cyst Nematode resistanceu Attractive plant type

GENRR2Y 4.9 Indeterminate Light-Tawny Intermediate Medium R3, MR14 No No

LL 513Nu High yield potentialu Excellent emergence and shatter resistance traitsu Medium tall height with excellent standability

LL 5.1 Indeterminate Gray Intermediate Medium Tall R3, MR14 No No

SS 5200 STS

u Conventional soybean with STS toleranceu Moderate stem canker resistanceu Not recommended for areas of Soybean Cyst

Nematodes

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STS5.2 N/A Gray Intermediate N/A Susceptible N/A N/A

SS 5213N R2u Top performer on the east coastu Favors loams to mixed soilsu Very good emergence and standability

GENRR2Y 5.2 Determinate Grey Narrow Medium R3, MR14 Moderate No

SS 5215NS R2u Top performer in loam soil trialsu Best in mid south into the mixed soils of the Deltau STS tolerance in an early group 5 maturity

GENRR2Y

STS5.2 Determinate Light-Tawny Intermediate Medium Tall R3, MR14 Yes Moderate

SS 5511N R2u High yield potential u Performs across all soils and yield potential environmentsu Very good disease package

GENRR2Y 5.5 Determinate Gray Bushy Medium R3, MR14 Yes Yes

SS 5513N R2u Top performer on east coast and in the deltau Favors clays to mixed soilsu Excellent Frogeye and SDS tolerance

GENRR2Y 5.5 Determinate Tawny Narrow Medium Tall R3 Yes No

SS 5615N R2u Strong overall disease package with excellent Frogeye

toleranceu Great eye appeal with tawny pubescence and tan podu Favors loams to mixed soils

GENRR2Y 5.6 Determinate Tawny Intermediate Medium Tall MR14 Yes Yes

Conv. = Conventional; GENR2Y = Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield®; LL = LibertyLink

Value Added Seed Description Traits

Group & Relative Maturity

GrowthHabit

Pubescence Color Plant Shape Plant Height

Cyst NematodeResistance

MetribuzinTolerance

SaltTolerance

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SS 5711 R2u Top performer on east coast and in the deltau Excellent emergence and performs across all soil typesu Not recommended for areas of Soybean Cyst Nematodes

GENRR2Y 5.7 Determinate Tawny Narrow Medium Susceptible Yes Yes

SS 5911N R2u Southern Root Knot nematode resistanceu High yield potential u Good emergence and standability traits

GENRR2Y 5.9 Determinate Tawny Intermediate Medium R3 No Yes

LL 5914NSu Liberty and STS tolerance for herbicide optionsu Great disease package with very good Frogeye

toleranceu Excellent SDS and Stem Canker resistance

LL, STS 5.9 Determinate Tawny Intermediate Medium R3 No Yes

LL 595Nu Southern Root Knot nematode resistanceu Great disease packageu Tall plant height with excellent standability

LL 5.9 Indeterminate Gray Intermediate Tall MR3 No Yes

LL 6314Su Liberty and STS tolerance for herbicide optionsu Excellent Stem Canker and very good Frogeye resistanceu Moderate resistance to Southern Root Knot nematodes

LL, STS 6.3 Determinate Tawny Intermediate Tall Susceptible No Yes

SS 6315 R2u Great performance for NC, SC, and GAu Moderate resistance to Target Spotu Good width that fills rows quickly

GENRR2Y 6.3 Determinate Tawny Bushy Medium Susceptible No No

SS 6713N R2u Southern Root Knot nematode resistanceu Moderate resistance to Peanut Root Knot nematodesu Good plant uniformity

GENRR2Y 6.7 Determinate Tawny Intermediate Medium R3 No No

SS 6810N R2

u Performs across all yield potential environmentsu Good Frogeye resistanceu Moderate resistance to Southern Root Knot

nematodes

GENRR2Y 6.8 Determinate Tawny Intermediate Tall R3, MR14 Yes No

SS 7215NS R2u Great standability, emergence, and vigoru Strong disease package with moderate resistance to

Target Spotu Great performance for NC, SC, and GA. Excels in NC

GENRR2Y

STS7.2 Determinate Tawny Intermediate Medium MR3 Yes No

Conv. = Conventional; GENR2Y = Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield®; LL = LibertyLink

Seed Size: Expressed in seeds per pound averaged over several years and

locations (seed count per pound may vary from year to year due to weather

conditions). Approximate seeds per pound are listed on each seed bag tag.

All ratings are approximate and should not be considered as absolute.

Row Width 100 125 150 175 200

Seed per row foot7.5'' 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.9

15'' 2.9 3.6 4.3 5 5.7

30'' 5.7 7.2 8.6 10 11.5

Desired seeds per acre x 1,000soyBean seeding rate

Value Added Seed Description Traits

Group & Relative Maturity

GrowthHabit

Pubescence Color Plant Shape Plant Height

Cyst NematodeResistance

MetribuzinTolerance

SaltTolerance

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monsanto company is a member of excellence through stewardship® (ets). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto’s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. Only commercialized products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization.

roundup technology® includes Monsanto’s glyphosate-based herbicide technologies. always read and Follow Pesticide laBel directions. roundup ready® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Acceleron and Design®, Genuity Design®, Genuity Icons, Roundup PowerMAX®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, Roundup Ready®, Roundup Technology® and Roundup® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC.

Excellence through Stewardship™ is a service mark of Biotechnology Industry Organization.

First year results of 2-year protocol study with independent cooperators across 8 locations examining the yield differences of saved Roundup Ready soybeans versus newly purchased Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans.

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seed Piracy and BeneFits oF new seed Seeds containing the Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® trait are protected under numerous U.S. patents. Seed containing patented traits, such as seed containing Roundup Ready 2 Yield® traits, can only be used to plant a single commercial crop. It is unlawful to save and replant Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybeans. Additional information and limitations on these products are provided in the Monsanto Technology Stewardship Agreement and the Monsanto Technology Use Guide. The licensed U.S. patents for Monsanto technologies can be found at the following webpage: http://www.monsantotechnology.com

VERIFICATION REqUIREDMost soybeans are still covered by a variety patent, and you will not be able to save and plant the seed from those varieties without a license giving you that added right. Check with your seed supplier before saving.

HIGHER SEEDING RATEHigher seeding rates may be required for bin-run compared to new branded seed.

YIELD LOSSgenuity® roundup ready 2 yield® soybean seed outyielded bin-run roundup ready® soybeans by 6.1 bu/a.1

CLEANOUT LOSSLoss of seed or shrink occurs during seed cleaning and handling processes for bin-run seed.

LOST INCOMEIncome lost by not selling a bushel of soybeans that is saved for planting the next year.

Data as of November 19, 2013. Includes all breeding and commercial strip trial data. All head-to-head comparisons are within +/- 0.4 day maturity. Data represents the top performing Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield products (with a minimum of 30 comparisons per product) versus competitive products with the Roundup Ready® trait.

Individual results may vary.Always read and follow grain marketing and all other stewardship practices and pesticide label directions.Details of these practices can be found in the Trait Stewardship Responsibilities Notice to Farmers printed in this publication.

Protect your yield potential.Now more than ever, every bushel matters. And soybean products with Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® trait technology have proven to increase soybean yield potential by more than 4.5 bushels per acre. So if you’re looking for the highest yield potential, there’s only one way to be sure.

For more information ASK YOUR SEED REP or go to genuity.com/RR2Y.

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ProgressiVe Farming oPtions to Boost PerFormanceInnovative technology advancements are changing the way crops are managed. Ask your Southern States® Agronomy Professional

how these advancements can help you reach maximum economy yield on every acre of your next soybean crop.

Help make more phosphorus available to the plant’s roots.

Following conventional science, typically less than 25% of applied fertilizer is utilized by the plant. aVail® Phosphorus Fertilizer Enhancer has commonly shown to increase yields and crop performance. Field proven to increase phosphate fertilizer availability with increased phosphate uptake, reducing production costs per bushel, and resulting in higher crop profits. Performance is as effective applied in the fall as it is in the spring. Since AVAIL works on the phosphorus fertilizer, it will help any crop that uses phosphorus.

Increase nitrogen use efficiency, resulting in improved crop yields.

nutrisphere-n® Nitrogen Fertilizer Manager helps you get the most out of your nitrogen investment. Nitrogen can be lost through volatilization, leaching and denitrification. NutriSphere-N creates a shield that protects nitrogen fertilizers. By increasing nitrogen use efficiency, research shows increased yields in both liquid and dry applications.

A unique blend of four proprietary Bacillus strains designed to promote enhanced root development leading to stronger plants and higher yields. Employs multiple biological mechanisms to increase soil nutrient availability and uptake, enhance root, shoot and plant growth, as well as aid plants in combating biological and physical stress by stimulating the plants natural defense mechanisms. These strains help increase the effectiveness of beneficial soil microbes and inoculants such as Bradyrhizobia and Trichoderma.

DDP® Micronutrient technology delivers plant uptake. Guaranteed.

wolf trax® ddP micronutrients are designed to coat and adhere to each prill of dry N, P or K fertilizer, for consistent blends that deliver the micronutrient throughout the soil profile and right to the plant’s roots, enhancing plant uptake and a healthy crop.

BIOSTART® Microbial Soil Inoculant

BRANDT Smart System® High Performance Foliar Micronutrients

monty’s® liquid carbon™ - Soil Conditioner - Liquid Carbon is an activated humic technology that can improve soil health and maximize yields year after year. Carbon stimulates microbial activity, helps break up compaction, assists in transferring micronutrients from the soil to the plant, enhances water retention, increases seed germination, improves the breakdown of plant residue, is OMRI listed with no restrictions on use or amount, is easily tank mixed and is non-corrosive to farm machinery.

We have your production needs covered. From fertilizer to financing, Southern States is your guide to the products and expertise you need to make your life easier and your operation more productive.

Trust a multi-use account with John Deere Financial to get what you need when you need it. For everyday essentials and larger seasonal purchases, your account provides exceptional convenience, dependable purchasing power and flexible payment terms.John Deere Financial offers deferred payment programs tailored to meet your needs, so you can maximize your cash flow.

Ask your Southern States Professional about special terms financing with John Deere Financial. Available at participating locations.

AVAIL® and NutriSphere-N® are registered trademarks of SFP. Monty’s® Plant Food is a registered trademark of Monty’s Plant Food Inc.

Wolf Trax® and DDP® are registered trademarks of Wolf Trax, Inc.

Growers who are considering expanding their precision ag programs often have this critical question: “What’s this going to cost me?” When it comes to pricing for precision ag services, however, there’s no standardized answer because there are an almost infinite number of variables involved. These include a farmer’s comfort level with the technology and where he is in his precision ag efforts—not to mention his future goals, where the farm is located, the size of operation and a number of other factors. There is no cookie-cutter approach, and there is no cookie-cutter solution. Before we price a program, we sit down with a customer and look at their business, see what’s happening, and then develop a program that best fits their operation.

Precision Ag

As tank mixes become more challenging, the need for “smarter” and more compatible crop inputs is needed. BRANDT Smart System foliar nutrients are designed for compatibility with post-emergent herbicides and fungicides. They deliver highly mobile nutrients to plant growing points quickly and effectively; and help more nutrients get inside the plant. BRANDT Smart Trio® and BRANDT Smart quatro® are recommended on soybeans. Applying with post-emergent herbicides helps mitigate plant stress and improve overall plant health and yield.