2.  Zach Klaver, Prairie Brand Seeds: ◦ Important considerations when choosing to “De-trait”.  Shane Brockhoff/Brian Rouse, AgriGold: ◦ Weather year end review and it’s affects on root worm, nitrogen, and average field yield within our local geography.  Sam Condon, Channel: ◦ Channel’s 2014 crop performance.  Bil Schrader, Asmus Farm Supply: ◦ Chemical products options for the upcoming growing season.  Jason Opheim, Opheim Seed & Chemical: ◦ Soybean Special, price deadlines, seed availability, new seed treatment options, micros, precision planting and custom spraying.

3.  Where: ◦ Best Western Starlite Village, Fort Dodge, IA  When: ◦ TBD  Speakers: ◦ Ken Ferry ◦ TBD-Marketing Outlook

4.  Soybean Special ends December 1st.  First corn/soybean early pay is December 1st.  Seed availability becoming limited on lower traits.  First chemical early pay is January 15th.  32% @$305/Ton will increase after January 15th.  Precision Planting Clinic in January.

5.  Clariva from Syngenta ◦ Hard launch in 2015 ◦ Biological nematicide lethal to nematodes ◦ Bacteria that offers season long protection ◦ 4-6 bu/A yield increases where nematodes a problem  Fluency Agent from Bayer ◦ New bee-friendly seed lubricant available for 2015 ◦ Wax-based low use rate that reduces dustoff by 80% ◦ Reduces the risk of off-target movement to sensitive areas

6.  12 Entries including 3 untreated checks  4-30” row x 385 ft treatments  Well-drained Clarion/Nicollet soil types  Untreated Check (3) – 57.0 bu/A  Fungicide/Insecticide (4) – 60.8 bu/A  Fungicide/Insecticide/Biological (5) – 64.5 bu/A  Nematicide (Clariva) – 60.3 – plot in soils not conducive to nematode pressure

7. Test conducted Webster County, IA. 1 pint of FoliarBlend and 12 oz. Micros @ R4 growth stage ROI= Soybeans at $9.50/bushel, FoliarBlend at $5.00 and Micros at $3.75 +4.1 bu/ac ROI= $30.20 Superior Ag Supply

8. Test Conducted in Calhoun/Webster County, IA. +5.3 bu/ac ROI= $37.35 1 gallon Nitro Booster + 1 pint Micros @ R5 ROI= Soybeans at $9.50/bushel, Nitro Booster at $8.00/gal and Micros at $5.00 Superior Ag Supply

9. Test Conducted in Webster County, IA. 2 gallons Nitro Booster and 12 oz. Micros prior to VT ROI= Corn at $3.50/bushel, Nitro Booster at $8.00/gal and Micros at $3.75 +11.7 bu/ac ROI= $21.20 Superior Ag Supply

10. Test Conducted in Webster County, IA 1 pint FoliarBlend and 12 oz. Micros @ V6 ROI= Corn at $3.50/bushel, FoliarBlend at $5.00 and Micros at $3.75 +9.7 bu/ac ROI= $25.20 Superior Ag Supply

15.  Fungicide Rebate - 2014  Investment Advantage Rebate – 2014 ◦ Will be offered again in 2015  Fungicide Rebate – 2015 ◦ $50/gallon on Priaxor and Headline AMP ◦ Additional $25/gallon if total spent is > $10K  Financial Advantage ◦ 0% and zero payment until December 2015 on BASF products.