Technology Descriptions

Genuity® SmartStax® RIB Complete™ Corn has 5% refuge corn seed in every bag. That means no calculating or planting a separate structured refuge ever again. No more separate, structured refuge. Simple and convenient. Fence row-to-fence row planting, thanks to single-bag solution. 95/5 blend - plant the most traited acres. Broadest spectrum of above- and below-ground insect protection on traited acres.

Genuity® SmartStax® contains Genuity® VT Triple PRO™ and HERCULEX® XTRA Insect Protection traits to control root, stalk and ear-feeding insects, plus Roundup Ready 2 Technology® and Ignite® herbicide tolerance for weed protection. Genuity® SmartStax® brings together eight different genes in top-performing hybrids, Genuity® SmartStax® combines the industry's best-performing trait package of herbicide tolerance and above-and below-ground insect protection into a single multi-stacked corn trait product.

Genuity® VT Triple PRO™ Years of product testing and research have led us to Genuity® VT Triple PRO™ Corn, the industry's first dual mode-of-action above-ground insect protection in corn which is stacked with below-ground insect protection and Roundup Ready 2 Technology®. Two or more insect proteins-expressed in the same plant-prove highly effective against target insects such as corn borers or corn earworm add significant value to Insect Resistance Management (IRM). Genuity® VT Triple PRO™ Corn provides a broader spectrum of insect control against corn earworm, corn borer and fall armyworm, resulting in higher yield potential and better grain quality. Genuity® VT Triple PRO™ Corn also gives farmers in the South the opportunity toreduce their refuge acres (50% to 20%), which can increase profitability on the farm.

Genuity® VT Double PRO™ corn is the first double-stacked corn trait with dual modes of action against above ground insects and maximum protection against corn earworm. Losing just 3 kernels per ear can equal 1 lost bushel per acre, so protect your yield with Genuity® VT Double PRO™.

YieldGard VT Triple® insect-protected corn combines the insect protection spectrum of YieldGard VT Rootworm/RR2® and YieldGard Corn Borer technologies and provides effective and consistent control of corn borer and rootworm throughout the larval feeding period.

Roundup Ready® Corn 2 contains in-plant tolerance to Roundup® brand herbicides, enabling growers to spray Roundup® brands over the top, from planting through the V8 stage or 30-inch corn height, with excellent crop safety and no yield reduction. Compared to popular conventional corn programs,the Roundup Ready® Corn 2 system costs less, while allowing hybrids to reach their maximum yield potential. While the U.S. regulatory agencies have given full approval to Roundup Ready® Corn 2 for commerce in the U.S. for marketing and consumption as food, food ingredients and feed for livestock, certain regulatory approvals are pending in certain export markets. For more information on these approvals, or for assistance in locating domestic grain outlets, see the American Seed Trade Association web site (www.amseed.org) or contact Monsanto directly at 800-768-6387.

HERCULEX® I Insect Protection gives full-plant protection all season long against European corn borer, western bean cutworm and a broad spectrum of other yield-robbing pests. All HERCULEX® I hybrids contain LibertyLink® technology, making them resistant to over-the-top applications of Ignite® herbicide.

Herculex® XTRA Insect Protection combines Herculex® I Insect Protection and Herculex® RW Rootworm Protection for powerful protection above and below-ground. Its whole-plant protection works all season long and shields your corn unlike any other trait. And Herculex® XTRA is the first to offer a Quad-Stack™ trait. This powerful trait stacks Herculex® XTRA with Roundup Ready® Corn 2 and LibertyLink® technologies for unequaled insect protection and flexible herbicide tolerance.

Agrisure Viptera™ will be combined with Agrisure® 3000GT trait stack to form the new Agrisure Viptera 3111 trait stack. The Agrisure Viptera™ 3111 trait stack delivers the broadest available spectrum of multi-pest control over 14 yield- and quality-robbing insects, both above and below ground.

Agrisure® 3000GT trait provides season-long protection from European and Southwestern Corn Borer stacked with industry leading control of Western, Northern and Mexican rootworm. This trait also provides herbicide flexibility with both Agrisure® GT system and LibertyLink® system.

Agrisure® GT trait provides tolerance to glyphosate based herbicides.

Agrisure® CB/LL trait provides season-long protection from European and Southwestern Corn Borer. This trait also provides herbicide flexibility with the LibertyLink® system.

Agrisure® GT/CB/LL trait provides season-long protection from European and Southwestern Corn Borer. This trait also provides herbicide flexibility with both Agrisure® GT system and LibertyLink® system.

The LibertyLink® trait with Ignite® herbicide enables growers to effectively avoid or manage weed resistance as the only nonselective alternative to glyphosate-tolerant systems. LibertyLink hybrids combine high-yielding genetics with excellent crop safety from built-in tolerance to the powerful, postemergence weed control of Ignite. A wide selection of LibertyLink hybrids are available from elite germplasm providers, including all Herculex®, SmartStax™ and Agrisure® hybrids with corn borer protection.

Cruiser Extreme® 250 is a seed company-applied promotional combination of four active ingredients that deliver .25 mg ai/seed of Cruiser (thiamethoxam) plus three fungicides: Apron® XL, Maxim® XL and Dynasty®. Cruiser Extreme 250 for corn offers superior protection against a broad spectrum of early-season insect pests, as well as enhanced disease protection against all four major fungal groups in corn to help provide outstanding plant stands and vigor, and protect yield potential.

Poncho® 250 Seed-Applied Insecticide delivers the early season protection your crops need against cutworms, wireworms, white grubs, grape colaspis, and many other secondary pests. More effective control due to contact and systematic activity. Increased plant efficiency with Poncho® 250 saves time and labor during the busy planting season. There are no liquid insecticide systems to mix and load, and no insecticide hoppers to fill. IMPORTANT REMINDER - When planting Poncho® treated seed, the use of graphite in finger pick-up units and talc in air planters is highly recommended.

Acceleron® Seed Treatment System helps maximize the performance potential of your seed and traits right from the start. Designed to complement new seed and trait products, Acceleron can improve stands and plant health to help maximize the performance potential of your crop.





Before opening a bag of seed, be sure to read and understand the stewardship requirements, including applicable refuge requirements for insect resistance management, for the biotechnology traits expressed in the seed as set forth in the technology agreement that you sign. By opening and using a bag of seed, you are reaffirming your obligation to comply with the most recent stewardship requirements.

Based on the decision of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on January 27, 2011, Genuity® Roundup Ready® Alfalfa seed is available for sale and distribution by authorized Seed Companies or their dealers for use in the United States only. This seed may not be planted outside of the United States, or for the production of seed, or sprouts.

 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. This product has 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. Do not export Genuity® Roundup Ready® alfalfa seed or crop, including hay or hay products, to China pending import approval. 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.

B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state.

IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: RIB Complete™ corn does not require the planting of a structured refuge except in Cotton-Growing Area where corn earworm is a significant pest. See the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements.

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 and Design®, Genuity Icons, Genuity®, RIB Complete™, Roundup PowerMAX®, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, Roundup Ready®, Roundup®, SmartStax and Design®, SmartStax®, VT Double PRO™, VT Triple PRO™, and YieldGard VT Triple® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. Ignite® and LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet Design® are registered trademarks of Bayer. Herculex® is a registered trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Respect the Refuge and Corn Design® and Respect the Refuge® are registered trademarks of National Corn Growers Association. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2011 Monsanto Company.

Herculex® Insect Protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred. ®™Herculex, the Herculex Shield Logo and Quad-Stack™ are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Crops and other material produced from Bt seed can only be exported to, used, processed and/or sold in countries where necessary regulatory approvals are in place for the biotech traits contained in this seed. Talk to your grain handler or other purchaser in advance to facilitate appropriate crop handling and marketing. For further information about your crop marketing options, contact Dow AgroSciences at 877-4-TRAITS (877-487-2487).

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

PRESERVING HERBICIDE TECHNOLOGY: Respect the Rotation™ is an initiative to elevate importance and improve grower adoption of herbicide diversity through the rotation of crops, traits and herbicide classes. Rotate crops. Crop rotation provides opportunity for herbicide diversity. Rotate herbicide-tolerant traits. Alternate herbicide-tolerant traits or use of herbicide tolerant stacks for more efficient rotation of both nonselective and selective herbicides. Rotate modes of action. Rotate modes of action (MOA) and use multiple MOA to reduce the selection pressure caused by overusing a single MOA. Respect the Rotation is a trademark of Bayer.

Agrisure Viptera™ is a trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Agrisure® and Cruiser Extreme® are registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.

Farm Plan® is a registered trademark of GrowDirect, Inc.



Based on the decision of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on January 27, 2011, Genuity® Roundup Ready® Alfalfa seed is available for sale and distribution by authorized Seed Companies or their dealers for use in the United States only. This seed may not be planted outside of the United States, or for the production of seed, or sprouts.

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. This product has 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. Do not export Genuity® Roundup Ready® alfalfa seed or crop, including hay or hay products, to China pending import approval. 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.

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 and Design®, Genuity Icons, Genuity®, RIB Complete™, Roundup PowerMAX®, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, Roundup Ready®, Roundup®, SmartStax and Design®, SmartStax®, VT Double PRO™, VT Triple PRO™, and YieldGard VT Triple® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. Ignite® and LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet Design® are registered trademarks of Bayer. Herculex® is a registered trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Respect the Refuge and Corn Design® and Respect the Refuge® are registered trademarks of National Corn Growers Association. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2011 Monsanto Company.