integrated farming systems

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INTEGRATED FARMING SYSTEMS

November, 2012

COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL

Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) will target increased corn yield potential through a combination of advanced seed genetics and on-farm agronomic practices.

Software: Agronomy Apps to enable Hybrid Selection & Mapping

Variable Rate FertilityVariable rate N, P & K “Apps” aligned with yield management zones

Precision Seeding Planter systems enabling variable rate seeding & row spacing of multiple hybrids in a field by yield management zone

Fertility & Disease Management

“Apps” for in-season custom application of supplemental late Nitrogen and Fungicides

Yield MonitorHigh Resolution yield monitoring with auto-calibration, harvest management, and compaction removal

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BreedingOrders of magnitude more data points/year to increase genetic gain

+13% annual rate of gain

COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL

Ours Are Science Based

FieldScriptsSM Technology Network

New “FTN ” trials

Old Strip Testing Approach

We Have Our Own Secret Recipe

St. Louis, Missouri

IFS Analytics

Center

COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL

COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL

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• Priced separate from the seed bag• One price directly to the farmer • Sold by Selected, Certified Seed Dealer Agents

2013 Ground Breakers,2014 Launch.

Precision Planting Will Sell and Service Equipment to Maximize the

Yield of FieldScripts

Huxley, 7-27-12

IFS Learning Center – Huxley, Iowa

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