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3. CHAD LEE © 2011-13 UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Early Bird 2013 Agenda Chad LeeWelcome, Preview Don HershmanDiseases in 2014 and Fungicide Resistance Doug JohnsonInsecticide Seed Treatments and New Bugs Sam McNeillKeeping the bin-bursting grain in good condition Jim MartinWeed Control Gets More Complicated Ritchey/GroveN,P,K for 2014: $300 rent, $4 corn and USEPA Greg HalichCan I pay for $300 ground with $4.00 corn? Carrie KnottSurvey, Final Comments LunchSponsored by your commodity boards 3

4. CHAD LEE © 2011-13 UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY EPA Proposed RVO reduction  RVO = Renewable Volumetric Obligations  It is the amount of ethanol blend for RFS  This could MAJORLY affect 2014 corn price.  DTN has good coverage potential impact. ACTION NEEDED  This proposal will be finalized in 60 days.  Ag must submit more comments than the oil industry. We have to bring our A-Game.  www.kycorn.org for help in submitting comments and links to form letters. www.kycorn.org

5. CHAD LEE © 2011-13 UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY New Corn Seeding Rates 5 Soil ProductivityTarget Seeds/AComments Low22,000 to 26,000Soils that are shallow, sloping, or non-tiled clays. Expected yields are less than 140 bu/acre on average. Medium24,000 to 30,000Many soils in Kentucky with less than 12% slope and depth about 3 feet. High (non-irrigated) 28,000 to 34,000Deeper soils (river bottoms) with about 6 feet of rooting depth and excellent water-holding capacity. High (irrigated) 32,000 to 42,000The lower range is for limited water supply. The upper range is for fields at very low risk for water stress. Stalk strength is extremely important at the upper range. Consult with seed representatives on stalk strength and hybrids suited to the very high populations.

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