2012 Company Overview THE 300 BUSHEL CORN YIELD SPECIALISTS?

Rod Osthus AgVenture Yield Specialist President No.1 seed sales consulting firm in North America Registered Seed Technologist 5 ½ years corn research – Trojan Seed Company Director Hawaiian research – Maui, Hawaii – 2 years 100,000 hours corn production experience 39 years seed industry experience

100,000+ hours of crop production experience Rod Osthus

The Largest Network Of Independently Owned Seed Companies In The U.S. Who is AgVenture? Regional Seed Companies (RSC) In 24 States!

1.We work directly with growers 2.We develop a Maximum Profit System designed to raise 300 bushel corn and 150 bushel soybeans 3.We are number one in service 3 reasons for our growth

Work directly with growers Our growers complete cropping plans prior to harvest

Planting the wrong variety in the wrong field 75% of all varieties never perform to their potential because they are planted in the wrong field. Planting the same field more than two years in a row Non-symbiotic relationships occur between the variety and the soil, resulting in yield losses when the same germplasm is planted in the same field more than two years in a row. Basing next year’s plans on last year’s results We do not use yield monitors, test plots or side by sides to develop our cropping plan for next year. Early planning prevents Work directly with growers

Corn acres 2011_____________ Corn acres 2010 Plant date Harvest date ________ Planting population ___________ Plant spacing Depth _________ Fertilizer supplier ________________ Chemical supplier Fertilizer Goal N_____ P_____ K______ Zn______ Mg____ Chemical program Recommended varieties Name _____________________________Spouse’s name Address________________________ City ____________ State______ Zip Phone ___________________Cell _____________ Other info Current varieties Maturity Year 1 Year 2 Year Cropping Plan Survey * Silver Customers Work directly with growers

Field Name Acres Prev Crop POP NEPS CUR NEPS Goal Yield Goal VarUnits * Gold Customers Detailed field by field plan Work directly with growers

Field name Location Field size/acres Rec varietiesacrespop acrespop Notes Grower’s name Crop plannerPh. Planting instructions by pallet/bulk box * Platinum Customers Work directly with growers

Growers who complete their cropping plans prior to harvest can add up to $30-$60 per acre to their farm profits. Work directly with growers

Our 300 bushel strategy… Dedicated to helping growers make exceptional profits on their farms Maximum profit strategies

More important than genetics Seed quality = The number one factor Maximum profit strategies

Every seed must be a true hybrid Exceptional seed quality Every seed must germinate normally Maximum profit strategies

Germination tray pictures courtesy of Midwest Seed Services Corn – 10°C for 4 days, followed by 7 days at 25°C Soybeans – 10°C for 4 days, followed by 7 days at 25°C 4º C equals 50º F 25º C equals 77º F Tough tray cold tests Maximum profit strategies

Rigid screening mimics true growing conditions. Pictures courtesy of Midwest Seed Services Saturated cold tests Maximum profit strategies

Pictures courtesy of Midwest Seed Services A one-hour test to show viability. Useful in frost, drought or situations where seed viability information is needed very quickly. Exceptional seed quality insured by using Tetrazolium tests Maximum profit strategies

18 The ONLY place farmers can buy seed this good Our goal To have all plants the same distance apart in the row To have all plants emerge the same day To get all plants to produce to their potential = YIELD Maximum profit strategies

We protect every kernel of our high quality seed with Security TM. It comes pre-applied in every bag. Maximum profit strategies

Without Security™ With Security With Security ™ A seed-protection system where you can see the difference. Maximum profit strategies

We’ll teach you how to raise yields to levels you’ve never dreamed of. Number one in service

When you need extra seed during planting season, we will deliver it to you within 100 minutes of when you call or we’ll give you $200. For Silver, Gold and Platinum Customers Fast service guarantee Number one in service

Plant your AgVenture corn first. 100% replacement of the seed for unsatisfactory emergence. Corn emergence guarantee Number one in service

We’re there when you plant We can often add an additional $30-$120 per acre just by being there. Number one in service

We will help you monitor your fields. Number one in service

We’re there when you harvest Priceless to our customers. Number one in service

Our plan for you Next steps Step 1 –Complete your cropping plan survey. Step 2 –Discovery phase for you. Visit our office. Step 3 –Discovery phase for us. Set date to visit fields, begin cropping plan Step 4 –Crop plan phase. Field visits, finalize cropping plan/order before Sept. 30. Step 5 –Confirmation phase. Ride your harvester re-confirm plan. Step 6 –360 feedback phase, seed delivery, review the plan, successes, changes. Step 7 –Visit your planter next spring.