DEFENDR™ | CANOLA | FORAGES TOUR GUIDE 2017 DISTINCT BY DESIGN BrettYoung Head Office Winnipeg, MB At BrettYoung, we are passionate about bringing choice through distinct and leading products that help keep your business profitable while backing them with knowledge and experience. By design, our success is deeply rooted within your success; we believe the two are intertwined and grow together. We are Distinct By Design and we wouldn’t have it any other way. 1.800.665.5015 | www.brettyoung.ca @BrettYoungSeeds @BrettYoungSeeds ii TABLE OF CONTENTS BRETTYOUNG COMPARISON TRIALS Trial Overview . 1 Pre-Commercial Varieties . 2 Field Plot Layouts . 3 Canola Growing Zones . 7 DEFENDR™ DefendR™ Genetic Traits . 9 DefendR™ Sclerotinia. 10 DefendR™ Blackleg. 11 DefendR™ Clubroot . 12 CANOLA Leading Genetics in Canola. 16 Canola Portfolio. 16 NEW 6090 RR*. 17 6074 RR . 19 6080 RR . 21 6076 CR . 23 6086 CR . 25 5545 CL . 27 Ares® Herbicide . 29 FORAGES Industry-leading Alfalfa . 31 Legumes, Grasses & Annuals . 33 Full-Service Forage Solutions . 34 UltraCoat™ . 35 Forage Guarantee . 36 *Name pending registration iii TRIAL OVERVIEW Welcome to the BrettYoung Comparison Trials (BCTs). The BCTs represent our commitment to bringing superior canola varieties to the market and providing information to help you make your variety selections. The BCT sites are replicated field-scale strip trials that are managed by growers in conjunction with an independent management company. 2017 BrettYoung Comparison Trial Sites Location Province HT Seeded Location Province HT Seeded Carseland AB RR May 10 Elstow SK RR May 29 RR SK RR June 2 Carstairs AB CR May 11 Kinistino Drumheller AB RR May 12 Naicam SK RR May 15 Fort North AB RR May 8 SK RR May 17 Saskatchewan CR Battleford Porcupine Heisler AB RR May 22 SK RR June 6 CR Plain High Prairie AB RR May 11 Simpson SK RR May 24 RR Lacombe AB CR May 23 Waldheim SK RR May 18 RR Lafond AB CR May 31 Wawota SK RR May 18 Marwayne AB RR May 20 Hartney MB RR May 24 RR Thorhild AB CR May 23 Neepawa MB RR May 31 Wainwright AB RR May 30 Pilot Mound MB RR May 18 Biggar SK RR May 29 Shoal Lake MB RR May 22 Earl Grey SK RR May 16 1 PRE-COMMERCIAL VARIETIES BrettYoung is proud to bring DL Seeds’ world-class genetics and top-performing canola varieties to Western Canadian farmers. Our breeding program continues to expand development of new high-yielding canola hybrids with our trademark “Excellent Harvestability” and strong disease-resistance package. Pre-Commercial Variety Characteristics BY17- BY17- BY17- BY17- BY17- BY17- Variety 6185 6189 6065 458 450 632 HT System RR RR RR RR RR RR Blackleg MG MG R R R MG Clubroot R R No No No R Maturity* +1.4 +2.5 -0.9 +1.9 +0.7 +1.7 R = Resistant | MG = Multiple major-gene resistance | RR = Genuity® Roundup Ready® *in days +/- check 2 FIELD PLOT LAYOUTS Genuity® Roundup Ready® Canola Sites Marwayne and Wainwright AB; Biggar, North Battleford and Waldheim SK; Shoal Lake MB 1 6074 RR Lumiderm 2 BY17-6189 Lumiderm 3 45H33 Lumiderm REP 1 4 BY17-6185 Lumiderm FRONT OF PLOT 5 BY17-632 6 BY17-450 Lumiderm 7 6074 RR Lumiderm 8 BY17-632 9 BY17-6185 Lumiderm REP 2 10 BY17-6189 Lumiderm 11 45H33 Lumiderm 12 BY17-450 Lumiderm 3 FIELD PLOT LAYOUTS Genuity® Roundup Ready® Canola Sites Carseland, Central Peace and Drumheller AB; Earl Grey, Kinistino, Porcupine Plain and Wawota SK; Hartney, Neepawa and Pilot Mound MB 1 6074 RR Lumiderm 2 BY17-458 Lumiderm 3 45H33 Lumiderm REP 1 4 BY17-6185 Lumiderm FRONT OF PLOT 5 BY17-632 6 BY17-450 Lumiderm 7 6074 RR Lumiderm 8 BY17-632 9 BY17-6185 Lumiderm REP 2 10 BY17-458 Lumiderm 11 45H33 Lumiderm 12 BY17-450 Lumiderm 4 FIELD PLOT LAYOUTS Genuity® Roundup Ready® Canola Sites Elstow, Naicam and Simpson SK 1 6074 RR Lumiderm 2 45H33 Lumiderm REP 1 3 BY17-6185 Lumiderm FRONT OF PLOT 4 BY17-632 5 BY17-450 Lumiderm 6 6074 RR Lumiderm 7 BY17-632 REP 2 8 BY17-6185 Lumiderm 9 45H33 Lumiderm 10 BY17-450 Lumiderm 5 FIELD PLOT LAYOUTS Genuity® Roundup Ready® Canola Sites Clubroot Resistant Carstairs, Fort Saskatchewan, Heisler, Lacombe, Lafond and Thorhild AB 1 6076 CR Lumiderm 2 45H33 Lumiderm 3 BY17-6185 Lumiderm REP 1 4 BY17-632 FRONT OF PLOT 5 6086 CR Lumiderm 6 BY17-6189 Lumiderm 7 45H33 Lumiderm 8 6086 CR Lumiderm 9 BY17-632 REP 2 10 6076 CR Lumiderm 11 BY17-6185 Lumiderm 12 BY17-6189 Lumiderm 6 CANOLA GROWING ZONES Yield results presented in graphs are grouped by canola growing zones used by Canadian Canola Council in Canola Performance Trials (CPTs). These zones are based on typical frost-free days, heat-unit accumulation, soil, and geographic location, and bring additional information to growers to determine variety selection. Table A: Season Zones Growing Degree Days Season Frost-Free Days (Base 5°C)* Short 75–95 1,100–1,450 Medium 95–115 1,450–1,700 Long 115+ 1,700+ * On a base 5°C scale, growing degree days only accumulate on days when highs are above 5°C. Western Canada Canola Growing Zones Short Season Mid Season Long Season 7 Industry-leading genetic defense against Blackleg, Sclerotinia, and Clubroot. 8 DefendR™ DEFENDR™ GENETIC TRAITS NEW FOR 2017. BrettYoung is proud to introduce the DefendR trait platform as part of an active disease management strategy. The DefendR designation is used to signal exceptional genetic resistance or tolerance to the big 3 disease complexes affecting canola: Sclerotinia, Clubroot and Blackleg. DefendR is reserved for use only on BrettYoung varieties that deliver significantly above industry-average levels of genetic resistance or tolerance to one or more of the prominent canola diseases. It is our nod to the strength of the breeding program with our primary canola partner, DL Seeds, and a promise to canola growers that they are purchasing a variety that has leading genetics for disease management in a canola hybrid with exceptional yield potential. Disease Minimum Resistance Level Varieties Resistance Trait Improved Tolerance (IT) 6074 RR to Sclerotinia Stem Rot 6076 CR 6090 RR* Multi-genic resistance to 6076 CR Blackleg, strong R rating 5545 CL Resistant to Clubroot pathotypes (2, 3, 6086 CR 5, 6, and 8) and intermediate or 6076 CR greater resistance to pathotype 5x *Name pending registration 9 DEFENDR™ SCLEROTINIA For growers wanting to further reduce the impact of this disease, BrettYoung’s DefendR Sclerotinia tolerance trait is built-in on both the 6074 RR and 6076 CR hybrids. Screening and testing results for both these varieties demonstrate improved tolerance superior to susceptible checks using industry-approved testing protocol. The DefendR trait in 6074 RR and 6076 CR provides Sclerotinia tolerance at levels that: • Reduce the impacts of infection and reduce yield loss whenever disease pressure is present • Allow for greater flexibility in fungicide application timing when flowering is uneven and staggered which otherwise makes fungicide application timing difficult • Reduce the impact of Sclerotinia in long-flowering crops where the window of fungicide protection has lapsed 10 DEFENDR™ BLACKLEG Blackleg has come back into the spotlight as a disease that is evolving and making a strong resurgence in intensive canola production areas. Most agree that managing this disease requires a combination of rotation, crop management including regular field scouting and proper variety selection as important factors to reducing the impact of this disease. The DefendR Blackleg trait means the BrettYoung canola variety is rated as a strong R for Blackleg resistance. It also means that the variety incorporates multiple major genes to defend against multiple strains of Blackleg. DefendR Blackleg varieties achieve a broader level of resistance compared to competitive R- rated varieties that have either no or only one major gene for Blackleg resistance. 11 DEFENDR™ CLUBROOT Previously considered a primarily Central Alberta issue, Clubroot has now been identified in all three Prairie provinces. In 2013, a new Clubroot pathotype was identified in Alberta as the canola varieties up to that time thought to be Clubroot resistant were exhibiting high levels of infection. New pathotypes have since been identified in several areas. The DefendR Clubroot trait is resistant to all previously identified pathotypes (2, 3, 5, 6, & 8) but also has intermediate resistance or better to the recently identified 5x pathotype. BrettYoung will continue to commercialize DefendR -rated Clubroot resistant genetics coupled to high yielding, high performance varieties. 12 13 CANOLA 14 Canola 15 LEADING GENETICS IN CANOLA DL Seeds is our canola breeding partner and the source of our long-standing, performance-leading varieties with strong disease-resistance packages. DL Seeds’ focus on canola is second to none. It includes a large trial network across Western Canada and the Northern United States, all testing top-performing canola hybrids for the North American market. www.dlseeds.ca 16 NEW 6090 RR * New DefendR Blackleg Variety • Industry-leading Blackleg performance • Top of its class for standability and harvestability • The next step in yield performance • Adapted to mid and long season zones Features Yield: 104%1 Blackleg: R Clubroot: R Harvestability: Excellent Maturity: +1.4 days2 17 Performance in Trials 115% 110% 112 105% 100% 104 102 100 95% 90% 85% Avg Long Mid Short 2016 Co-op Trial (% of checks 5440 and 45H29) Launch Quantities Available for 2018 Available with: Developed by: ® JumpStart *Name pending registration Disease Management Rating: R = Resistant | IT = Improved Tolerance 1 Yield based on 2016 Co-op Trial data 2 Maturity relative to 5440 in 2014 Canola Performance Trials 18 MARDUK R2X The Yield Leader • The Genuity® Roundup Ready® canola variety with yields to challenge InVigor® • Improved tolerance to Sclerotinia Stem Rot* • Blackleg resistant • Consistent performer with excellent harvestability Features Yield: 109%1 Blackleg: R Sclerotinia: IT Harvestability: Excellent Maturity: +1.4 days1 19 Performance140% in Trials 120% 20 1 1 2 1 1 1 09 1 09 08 08 07 1 100% 1 1 1 1 04 03 04 03 01 01 01 1 1 1 1 1 1 99 1 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Avg Long Mid Short 2015 CPT % 2016 CPT % 2015 BCT % 2016 BCT % of Trial Mean of Trial Mean of DK7444 of 45S56 In the InVigor® Head-to-Head Challenge, 6074 RR yielded an average 102% of InVigor L252.