Ag Innovations Program Jeff Tichota Monsanto Technology Development Topics to Discuss – Genuity – Acceleron – SmartStax – Roundup Ready 2 Yield ®

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Genuity ™ Roundup Ready 2 Yield® Soybeans with Acceleron™ Seed Treatment Products Competitive soybeans with Seed Treatment ACCELERON SEED TREATMENT

Commercial Seed Treatment Standard* *2009 Monsanto Field Trials, Champaign, IL (includes insecticide and fungicide products)

Genuity ™ Roundup Ready 2 Yield ® Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans represent the first biotechnology trait in soybeans with the primary benefit of higher yield potential. Through advanced insertion and selection technology, Monsanto scientists were able to select a biotech event in which the Roundup Ready gene is situated in an area of the soybean genome which has a positive impact on yield to deliver top- end yield potential in Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield Soybeans. More Beans per Pod- Genuity™ Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybean varieties provide higher yields by producing more three-bean pods per plant. –That means more beans per pod and more bushels per acre. Add the same proven weed control and unsurpassed crop safety and that means more profit potential.