Trait and Technology Information

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 those stewardship requirements.


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. 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.

IMPORTANT: Grain Marketing and Seed Availability: Genuity™ SmartStax™ has received the necessary approvals in the United States, however, as of 10/28/2009, approvals have not been received in certain major corn export markets. Genuity™ SmartStax™ will not be launched and seed will not be available until after import approvals are received in appropriate major corn export markets.

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

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. Genuity™, Genuity and Design™, Genuity Icons, Processor Preferred and Design®, Roundup®, Roundup PowerMAX®, Roundup Ready®, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design™, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, SmartStax™, SmartStax and Design™, YieldGard®, YieldGard Corn Borer and Design®, YieldGard Plus and Design®, YieldGard Rootworm and Design®, YieldGard VT®, YieldGard VT and Design®, YieldGard VT Rootworm/RR2®, 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 trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Respect the Refuge® and Respect the Refuge and Corn Design® are registered trademarks of National Corn Growers Association. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SmartStax™ multi-event technology developed by Monsanto Company and Dow AgroSciences. ©2009 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.

Ignite®, LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet design, and Poncho® are registered trademarks of Bayer. For additional information, call 866-99-BAYER (866-992-2937) or visit www.BayerCropScienceUS.com.

Agrisure®, Apron®, Apron XL®, ApronMaxx®, Cruiser®, Cruiser Extreme®, CruiserMaxx™, Maxim®, Maxim® XL, Dynasty®, Dynasty CST®, Dynasty PD®, AVICTA®, RTA®, Bicep®, Concep®, Dividend®, Dividend Extreme®, Dual®, FarMore™, Helix XTra®, The power to perform™, Think out of the box™ and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. For more information, visit www.agrisuretraits.com.

STS™ logo is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. DuPont™ and STS™ are trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.



Processor Preferred and Design® is a registered trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC. Processor Preferred High Fermentable Corn (HFC) exhibits the characteristics desired by dry grind ethanol plants. Processor Preferred High Extractable Starch (HES) exhibits the characteristics desired by corn wet milling plants.


SOYBEAN PIRACY STATEMENT
Seeds containing the Roundup Ready® trait and the Genuity™ Roundup Ready 2 Yield® trait are protected under numerous United States patents, including Patent No. RE39,247. It is unlawful to save Roundup Ready® Soybeans or Genuity™ Roundup Ready 2 Yield® Soybeans for planting or transfer to others for use as a planting seed.

BENEFITS OF NEW SEED

Convenience
  • High quality and high yield potential product vs. bin-run
  • Reliable seed supply in many maturities
  • Economics of New Seed vs. Bin-Run
  • Average loss of ~10–15% cleanout at harvest for bin-run seed
  • Bin-run planting rates are generally 15% higher than new certified seed
  • Limited Warranty Benefits
  • Dealer agronomic support before and after the sale
  • Risk management benefits of Roundup Rewards® (over $600 million paid to farmers since 1997)
  • New Innovations
  • Royalties provide research and development of new traits and higher yielding germplasm
  • Seed companies and Monsanto are committed to our customers’ success