Plenish® High Oleic Soy

The First Biotech Trait with Direct Consumer Benefits 2 Plenish® High Oleic Soy - A High Impact Product Improved Fatty Acid Profile ~75% Oleic, highest oleic content in soy 20 percent less saturated fat than commodity soybean oil 0g trans fat Enhanced functionality with higher heat stability for frying and improved shelf life New Markets in Industrial Applications Renewable, environmentally-friendly alternative to petroleum-based products Solid soybean yield and agronomics to reduce costs 75% 22% The First Biotech Trait with Direct Consumer Benefits

Silencing of oleic desaturase genes 3 Biotechnology to Improve Soybean Oil Stability & Nutrition Large reduction in unstable fatty acids Eliminates need for hydrogenation and the creation of trans fats Large increase in heart-healthy oleic fatty acid (monounsaturated fat) Fatty acid profile similar to heart-healthy olive oil Saturated Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated Commodity Soybean Oil 11 4 22 55 8 Palmitic Acid C16:0 Stearic C18:0 Oleic C18:1 Linoleic C18:2 Linolenic C18:3 Silencing of oleic desaturase genes Gene silencing deployed that results in a high concentration of very stable oleic acid PlenishTM High Oleic* 6-7 4-5 >75 5-8 <3 Relative rate of oxidation 1 40 98 3

Plenish® High Oleic Soybean Yield Data Summary Pioneer’s Plenish® Seed Product Development Commercialize products which demonstrate yield parity and meeting composition specifications Develop products that growers will grow for their yield and agronomics even if no premium was paid Products must meet minimum oil and protein targets for Processors and End-users Commercialize products that are in the “Leader Package” of Pioneer products in a production zone. Products must meet same advancement criteria as Pioneer’s elite commodity seed products along with compositional targets Wide area product testing in key geographies prior to commercial release Meet or exceed defensive trait (disease resistance) targets in all target geographies Cyst Nematode, Phytophthora, Sudden Death Syndrome, Others Plenish® High Oleic Soybean Yield Data Summary (Bushels / Acre) Source: Pioneer research plot yield data from 407 observations in Indiana and Ohio depicting an average yield on Plenish ® high oleic soybeans commercial varieties compared to average yield of Pioneer® brand elite soybean checks in 2010 - 2012 Plenish® High Oleic Varieties Pioneer Elite Varieties

Food Industry Demand Targeted Applications 5 Food Industry Demand Targeted Applications Restaurant Applications Frying Oils - restaurant deep-frying Pan/Grill Oils – pan frying, sauté Pan Sprays – anti-sticking release agent Salad dressings, sauces Packaged Foods Commercial Frying - frozen potatoes, chicken, seafood Snack Foods – salty snacks, chips, nuts Baked Goods – spray oil, base oil for shortenings Product testing with major food companies Meeting or exceeding product performance targets Positive test results on flavor and functionality attributes Large supply availability in the future to maintain an attractive price point

Plenish® Oil Opens New Industrial Markets 6 Plenish® Oil Opens New Industrial Markets Drivers Environmental stewardship Containment and clean-up costs Functional properties Higher flash point Lubricity Volatility Value of High Oleic Soy Heat and Oxidative Stability Lubricants Transformer Oils Oleic Purity – better product uniformity, reduced separation costs Polyols Oleochemicals Represents 15 – 20% of High Oleic Soy acres Cleanup workers removing oil from the transformer below damaged power house. Canal Breach Results in Spill to Lewis River

Benefiting Everyone from Farmers to Consumers 7 Benefiting Everyone from Farmers to Consumers Farmers: High performing soybeans with yields similar to Pioneer’s elite varieties, opportunity to earn additional income per bushel Soy Processors: Expanded markets, supports existing infrastructure Food Service Companies: Longer fry life, reduced polymer buildup, improved flavor Packaged Food Companies: Trans-free label, improved flavor, better shelf life Consumers: Nutrition benefits with improved taste, 0g trans fat, less saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fat Non-Food Companies: Biodegradable, renewable replacement for petroleum oils High Oleic Soy 10 – 15 MM Acres 25-35% of US crush Volume

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