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2020 SOYBEAN SEED GUIDEWESTERN CANADA

Introduction: Bringing plant potential to life® 1 Our 2020 NK® soybean seed portfolio 2 Population recommendations by management zone 4 Planting guide 5 Naming descriptions 6 Variety characteristics 8 NK trial results 10 Soy Masters 11 S0007-B7X 12 S0009-M2 14 S003-Z4X* 16 S006-W5 18 S007-Y4 20 S006-M4X 22 Seedcare™ 24 Syngenta soybean product portfolio 26 Stewardship 28 Partner Program™ 29 Notes 30

*Patent pending

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Bringing plant potential to lifeThrough a combination of science and cutting-edge technology, Syngenta develops innovative

solutions that help meet the world’s changing needs for food, feed, fuel and fibre. Our

researchers work with one of the most diverse bases of genetics in the industry. This diversity

is essential to breeding high-performing seeds for optimal yield performance. The extensive

Syngenta product portfolio supplies growers with more choices for their farms. Our purpose

at Syngenta is Bringing plant potential to life®, so having plants perform in your fields is our

number one goal. Through innovative and integrated solutions, Syngenta is providing the tools

growers need to increase productivity and grow more from less to meet production demands.

Seed provided to growers may be protected by plant breeders’ rights, contracts, patents,

licenses and/or agreements that outline the terms under which the seed may be used. The

grower should ensure they understand the terms and know their obligations. To learn more

about plant breeders’ rights, visit pbrfacts.ca.

INTRODUCTION

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Our 2020 NK soybean seed portfolioWe know you want to see consistent performance from your soybeans year in and year out.

That’s why we draw on our proprietary genetics to breed and produce varieties that deliver

high yields and strong disease tolerance in early maturity geographies.

We’re also passionate about helping you improve your yield and quality with support and

agronomic expertise at every step throughout the season.

We continue to offer a broad product line up, including our Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield®

varieties plus our newest Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybean variety: S003-Z4X*. We are

excited to offer our growers high-performing soybean varieties adapted to Western Canada

for the 2020 growing season.

SEED VARIETIES SOYBEANS

All data is current at the time of publication. Ratings may vary over the life-cycle of the variety, and as new yearly data is gathered. For the most current data, refer to Syngenta.ca.

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Increase population by 10-20% over recommendations above if:1

• Field has poor drainage and/or large amounts of surface crop residue. • Field has history of soil crusting and early season establishment issues. • Planting soybeans later in the season (after May 30th).

1Under high mortality conditions, an increase of more than 20% may be required.*Patent pending

Between varieties:

• These varieties can be managed to act as either thin or branching. • Row widths of 10 inches or less – consider them thin plant type. • Row widths of 20 inches or more – consider them branching plant type.

YIELD ENVIRONMENT (BU/AC)

Soil type Plant type > 55' 35-55' < 35'

SandThin 150,000 160,000 175,000

Branching 135,000 150,000 160,000

ClayThin 160,000 175,000 185,000

Branching 150,000 160,000 170,000

LoamThin 150,000 160,000 175,000

Branching 135,000 150,000 160,000

SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS SOYBEANS

VARIETY PLANT TYPES

Thin varieties

have a row width of

15” or less

Between varieties can be managed

to act as either thin or

branching

Branching varieties

have a row width of 20” or greater

S0007-B7X S0009-M2

S006-M4X S006-W5

S007-Y4

S003-Z4X*

Population recommendations by management zone

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SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS SOYBEANS

Planting guide

Planting guide

Seeds (per acre)/desired seeding rate

(per acre)

Row width (inches)

7.5 15 20 30

Seeds (per foot of row)

120,000 1.7 3.4 4.6 6.9

130,000 1.9 3.7 5.0 7.5

140,000 2.0 4.0 5.4 8.0

150,000 2.2 4.3 5.7 8.6

160,000 2.3 4.6 6.1 9.2

170,000 2.4 4.9 6.5 9.8

180,000 2.6 5.2 6.9 10.3

190,000 2.7 5.5 7.3 10.9

200,000 2.9 5.7 7.7 11.5

210,000 3.0 6.0 8.0 12.1

220,000 3.2 6.3 8.4 12.6

230,000 3.3 6.6 8.8 13.2

240,000 3.4 6.9 9.2 13.8

For seed count information, consult bag or tote placard.

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NAMING DESCRIPTIONS SOYBEANS

Consistent performance with top-end yield potential

• Excellent standability and tolerance to Sclerotinia white mould

• Broadly adapted across a wide range of soil types

• Contains Rps1c Phytophthora root rot gene

RM:0.03

NEWCHU:2325

RM: Specific relative maturity for this product.

CHU: Specific crop heat units for this product.

Ratings are based on field observations collected by Syngenta from multiple locations over multiple years. They represent comparisons with NK products only.

*Patent pending

Variety name

S003-Z4X*

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NAMING DESCRIPTIONS SOYBEANS

Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans

Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® trait technology provides tolerance to both glyphosate (Group 9) and dicamba (Group 4) herbicides, allowing growers to use multiple modes of action to help manage tough weeds like redroot pigweed, wild buckwheat and glyphosate-resistant kochia.

Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybeans

Soybean varieties bred with NK genetics and the Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® trait technology are tolerant to glyphosate (Group 9) herbicides.

Trait index

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S0009-M2 GENRR2Y 0.009 2275 3 MT M 4 1 4 LT PUR BR IY Rps6 — 3 3 2

S003-Z4X* RR2X 0.03 2325 3 M M 2 1 2 GR PUR BR BF Rps1c S — 3 3

S006-W5 GENRR2Y 0.05 2350 3 M M 3 1 2 LT PUR BR IY Rps1a & Rps3a — 3 4 5

S007-Y4 GENRR2Y 0.05 2350 3 M MS 2 2 2 LT PUR T IY Rps1c — 3 2 3

S006-M4X RR2X 0.06 2375 3 MT M 2 2 3 LT PUR BR IY Rps1c S 4 3 4

Performance evaluations are based on field observations and public information. Data from multiple locations and years should be evaluated whenever possible. Individual results may vary depending on local growing, soil and weather conditions.

*Patent pending

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Herbicide-tolerant trait RR2X = Roundup Ready 2 Xtend®

GENRR2Y = Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield®

Relative maturity First number indicates maturity group, second set of numbers indicate within-group maturity rating on a 000-9 scale (000 = Early, 9 = Late)

Emergence, standability, narrow row and wide row ratings Numerical rating scale of 1 – 9 1 = Best, 9 = Worst, - = Under evaluation

Canopy type T = Thin, MT = Medium Thin, M = Medium MB = Medium Bush, B = Bush

Plant height T = Tall, MT = Medium Tall, M = Medium MS = Medium Short, S = Short

Colour abbreviations B = Black, BR = Brown, GR = Grey PUR = Purple, T = Tan, TW = Tawny LT = Light Tawny, IY = Imperfect Yellow BF = Buff

Resistance rating system Indicates when a variety is resistant to a specific disease or pest. For varieties with soybean cyst nematode (SCN resistance), it is specified which races of nematodes the line is resistant to. In the case of Phytophthora, it indicates the gene conveying the resistance.

Phytophthora race resistance The following information correlates gene resistance to the actual races of Phytophthora the plant is protected from. Resistant to races: Rps1a = 1, 2, 10, 11, 13–18, 24, 26, 27, 31, 32, 36, 38 Rps1c = 1–3, 6–11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28–30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 44 Rps3a = 1–5, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 23, 25, 28, 29, 31–35, 39, 44, 45 Rps6 = 1–4, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14–16, 18–21, 25, 28, 33–35, 38, 39, 44, 45

Phytophthora root rot Usually not as complete as race-specific resistance, but it offers general protection. Resistance is not expressed in early stages of plant development. Numerical rating scale of 1 – 9 1 = Best, 9= Worst

Sclerotinia white mould and iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) Numerical rating scale of 1—9 1 = Best, 9 = Worst, - = Under evaluation

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Discover your next top performerWe know yield data is a key factor in your variety selection process. That’s why we created the

Trial Results tool, giving you the performance insights you need to make the right choice

for your farm.

Visit syngenta.ca/trialresults to explore how NK soybean varieties perform under local conditions

Select your crop and variety and confirm your

location to find plots near you.

Choose a plot to check yield results and plot information.

SYNGENTA TRIAL RESULTS SOYBEANS

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SOY MASTERS SOYBEANS

Choosing genetics is the first step to high soybean yields

There’s no perfect soybean variety, but if growers choose the best genetics for their field environment, that management decision will help deliver yield.

Learn more at: syngenta.ca/choosingseed

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Solid agronomics in our earliest soybean variety yet

S0007-B7X

• Strong tolerance to Sclerotinia white mould

• Rps1c gene with outstanding tolerance to Phytophthora root rot

• Strong emergence allows for early planting

SEED VARIETIES S0007-B7X

Adaptation to soil types

Drought prone ▼

High pH* ●

Highly productive ★

Moderate/variable environments ●

Poorly drained ●

Disease ratings

Brown stem rot

Iron deficiency chlorosis

Phytophthora root rot

Sclerotinia white mould

Pod and stem blight

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 BEST

1–9 Scale: 1 = Best, 9 = Worst, (-) = Not available, NA = Not applicable

★Best choice ●Good choice ▼Average to slightly below average ✖Not recommended

* Rating represents an assessment of stand establishment, chlorosis severity and yield performance.

RM:0.007

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SEED VARIETIES S0007-B7X

Why to plant What to manage

Where to plant

• Short in stature but branches well and covers ground• Performs well under high management with good standability• Strong tolerance to Sclerotinia white mould• Very early variety, reduces maturity risk• Rps1c gene and outstanding field tolerance to Phytophthora root rot

• Low branching may cause harvest issues• Higher seeding rates will improve performance and pod height

• Very early bean; plant in areas challenged with fewer growing days• Great iron deficiency chlorosis package

• Best performance on darker soils• Strong emergence allows for early planting• Strong tolerance to high pH soils

S0007-B7X RM:0.007

CHU:2225

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SEED VARIETIES S0009-M2

High yield potential with one of our earliest varieties

• Maintains medium plant height across variable environments

• Dependable Phytophthora root rot field tolerance with Rps6 gene

• Superb iron deficiency chlorosis tolerance and Sclerotinia white mould resistance


Drought prone ●

High pH* ★



Poorly drained ●




Disease ratings




9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 BEST

S0009-M2 RM:0.009

CHU:2275

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SEED VARIETIES S0009-M2


Where to plant

• Consistent performance across Western Canada• A good fit if spring challenges force late planting decisions• Lowest risk variety for new and experienced growers in Saskatchewan• Highly adaptive, most versatile variety in the western NK portfolio• Very adaptable to different maturity areas

• High management and tight rotation scenarios can increase chance of Sclerotinia white mould

• Utilizes early summer moisture

S0009-M2 RM:0.009

CHU:2275

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Disease ratings



Consistent performance with top-end yield potential

• Excellent standability and tolerance to Sclerotinia white mould

• Broadly adapted across a wide range of soil types

• Contains Rps1c Phytophthora root rot gene

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 BEST

SEED VARIETIES S003-Z4X


Drought prone ●

High pH** ●


Moderate/variable environments ★

Poorly drained ●



*Patent pending

* *Rating represents an assessment of stand establishment, chlorosis severity and yield performance.

S003-Z4X* RM:0.03

CHU:2325

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Where to plant

• Strong agronomics with top-end yield• Excellent standability and tolerance to Sclerotinia white mould• Contains Rps1c Phytophthora root rot gene• Good companion product to S007-Y4 in western Manitoba and Saskatchewan

• Plant on fields with low to moderate Phytophthora pressure

• Competitive on a wide range of soil types• Good stress tolerance and performance in drought conditions

• Flexible growth that is suited to all row spacings• Performs well in high yield environments

* Patent pending

SEED VARIETIES S003-Z4X

S003-Z4X* RM:0.03

CHU:2325

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SEED VARIETIES S006-W5

Exciting top-end yields

• Unique Rps gene stack for superior Phytophthora protection

• Solid standability

• Well suited for highly productive soils


Drought prone ▼

High pH* ✖



Poorly drained ★




Disease ratings




9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 BEST

S006-W5 RM:0.05

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Why to plant

• Adaptable characteristics allow it to be planted in many geographies, including western Manitoba

• Race horse variety, delivering top yields on highly productive ground

• Land selection is important due to average iron deficiency chlorosis rating

• Heavy clay soils• Competes with full season varieties in the valley• Excellent high-yield companion to S007-Y4

SEED VARIETIES S006-W5

S006-W5 RM:0.05

CHU:2350

What to manage

Where to plant

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SEED VARIETIES S007-Y4

Standard for yield with broad adaptation

• Very good iron deficiency chlorosis tolerance

• Strong Phytophthora root rot field tolerance with the Rps1c gene

• Strong emergence with dependable Sclerotinia white mould resistance


Drought prone ●

High pH* ●



Poorly drained ●




Disease ratings




9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 BEST

S007-Y4 RM:0.05

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Where to plant

• Consistently high performing variety• Very consistent from eastern to western growing conditions • Very adaptable to different maturity areas

• Performs best at higher seeding rate due to plant architecture and disease tolerance

• Expect lower plant height in heavy clay soils with high pH

• Well suited for heavy, poorly drained soils with a strong Phytophthora package• Strong choice for fields with a history of Sclerotinia white mould• Very positive yield response to high management practices

SEED VARIETIES S007-Y4

S007-Y4 RM:0.05

CHU:2350

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SEED VARIETIES S006-M4X

Strong genetics in a Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® trait platform

• Consistent performance across yield environments

• Excellent standability with strong tolerance to Sclerotinia white mould

• Rps1c gene with above average tolerance to Phytophthora root rot


Drought prone ●

High pH* ▼

Highly productive ●


Poorly drained ●

Disease ratings

Brown stem rot




Pod and stem blight

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 BEST




S006-M4X RM:0.06

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SEED VARIETIES S006-M4X


Where to plant

• Ideal plant height and standability give it great harvestability• Strong tolerance to Sclerotinia white mould• Consistent performance across yield environments

• Medium-thin canopy adapts well to narrow row production• Narrow plant type requires narrow row spacing, 15 inches or less• Good tolerance to iron deficiency chlorosis but can show yellowing in the highest pH soils

• Broad adaptation allows for easy placement• Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® trait provides herbicide option for certain weed spectrum, such as kochia

S006-M4X RM:0.06

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Protect your investment with Syngenta SeedcareSyngenta offers soybean seed treatment options to meet the needs of your farm while supporting sustainable practices that help preserve the environment. Looking for stand-out protection?

Cruiser Maxx® Vibrance® Beans protects your soybeans against a broad range of insects and diseases and delivers best-in-class Rhizoctonia control. When the Vigor Trigger® effect of Cruiser® meets the Rooting Power® of Vibrance, you get enhanced crop establishment from stronger, faster-growing soybeans, above and below the ground.

SEEDCARE SOYBEANS

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The Rooting Power of Vibrance delivers stronger roots that take full advantage of soil nutrients and can better defend against soil-borne diseases.

The Vigor Trigger effect produces improved emergence, greater uniformity and enhanced stand establishment for higher potential yield.

VIGORTRIGGER®

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Seedcare for soybeans Insects controlled Diseases controlled

• N/A • Damping-off caused by Pythium spp.• Root rot1

(Phytophthora megasperma var. sojae)

• Soybean cyst nematode

• N/A

• Bean leaf beetle• European chafer• Seed corn maggot• Soybean aphid1

• Wireworm

• Root rot3

(Phytophthora megasperma var. sojae)• Seedling disease complex (seedling blight,

damping-off3, seed rot and root rot) caused by Pythium spp., Fusarium spp., Rhizoctonia spp. and seed-borne Phomopsis spp.

• N/A • Seedling disease complex (seedling blight, seed rot/pre- and post-emergence damping-off and root rot) caused by Pythium spp., Fusarium spp., Rhizoctonia spp. and seed-borne Phomopsis spp. and seed-borne Botrytis spp.

• Early-season root rot caused by Phytophthora megasperma var. sojae

1 Early-season protection.2 Clariva® pn is compatible with Cruiser Maxx® Vibrance® Beans and Vibrance® Maxx RFC seed treatments.3 Pre- and post-emergence.

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The Syngenta soybean Seedcare portfolio:

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SYNGENTA SOYBEAN PRODUCT PORTFOLIO SOYBEANS

1 Flexstar® GT is for glyphosate-tolerant soybeans only.

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StewardshipSyngenta is committed to stewardship of offered technologies and requires Syngenta Stewardship

Agreements from growers. The agreement outlines the terms under which a grower may grow and

market the technologies sourced from Syngenta. Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® and Roundup

Ready 2 Xtend® soybean seed will be delivered only to growers with valid agreements.

Visit Syngenta.ca/stewardship_agreement

for more information and to access the Syngenta Stewardship Agreement.

STEWARDSHIP SOYBEANS

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PARTNER PROGRAMTM SOYBEANS

The Partner Program is our way of saying ‘thanks’ for counting on Syngenta products to help you grow your best crop.

Nearly every product in our portfolio contributes to your total Partner Program reward, giving you the flexibility to qualify for savings with the right combination of Syngenta products to fit your farm.

For more information, or to calculate your reward with our online calculator, visit Syngenta.ca/PartnerProgram.

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For more information, contact your retailer or your Syngenta Territory Sales Representative, call our Customer Interaction Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA (1-877-964-3682), or follow us on Twitter @SyngentaCanada.

For more yield data, visit Syngenta.ca/trialresults.

Agronomic recommendations are general considerations. Always consider the specific situation on your field and exercise good agronomic practices.

Performance evaluations are based on field observations and public information. Data from multiple locations and years should be consulted whenever possible. Individual results may vary depending on local growing, soil and weather conditions. Always read and follow label directions.

NK® Soybean varieties are protected under granted or pending Canadian variety patents and other intellectual property rights, regardless of the trait(s) within the seed.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL GENUITY® ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD® AND ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND® VARIETIES.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. These products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from these products 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 Excellence Through Stewardship. Always read and follow label directions. Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides, and dicamba, the active ingredient in XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology. Agricultural herbicides containing glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate, and those containing dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Genuity®, Genuity and Design®, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, Roundup®, VaporGrip® and XtendiMax® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, Monsanto Canada, Inc. licensee. © 2019 Monsanto Canada Inc. Cruiser Maxx Vibrance Beans is an on-seed application of Cruiser Maxx Beans Seed Treatment insecticide/fungicide and Vibrance 500 FS Seed Treatment fungicide. Elatus is a co-pack of Elatus A fungicide and Elatus B fungicide. Trivapro is a co-pack of Trivapro A fungicide and Trivapro B fungicide. Apron XL®, Bringing plant potential to life®, Clariva®, Cruiser®, Cruiser Maxx®, Dual II Magnum®, Elatus®, Flexstar®, Matador®, NK®, NK® and Design, Partner Program™, Quilt®, Reflex®, Rooting Power®, Seedcare™, Trivapro™, Vibrance®, Vigor Trigger® and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Allegro® is a trademark of ISK Biosciences Corporation. © 2019 Syngenta.

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