SUNFLOWERS // // your field. our focus.

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1 SUNFLOWERS // CANADIAN Products and Markets // your field. our focus.

2 SUNFLOWERS // AN IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL CROP While the vibrant, strong sunflower is recognized worldwide for its beauty, it is also an important food source. Sunflower oil is a valued and healthy vegetable oil, and sunflower seeds are enjoyed as a healthy snack and nutritious ingredient to many foods. the three sunflower markets Confection, OIL, and conoil Confection // This highly recognizable black and white seed serves as a tasty and healthy snack or food addition. Confection sunflower hybrids are planted at a lower population in the field to grow longer more plump seeds. The largest of the seeds get sold to the in-shell market, what you eat at baseball games, while the smaller seeds are utilized in the dehull market, where they are sold as sunflower kernels for baked goods. Oil // Oil sunflower hybrids are utilized for the oil that can be extracted from the seeds. Natural sunflower oil is a combination of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and low levels of saturated fat. Oil sunflowers are generally classified based on their oleic (monounsaturated fat) content. Primary categories of commercially available hybrid seeds NuSun = oleic levels of 55-5% High oleic = oleic levels greater than 5% DEHULL/Conoil // As a cross between confection and oil-type seed, conoils provide ultimate versatility. Conoils have a higher yield and oil content than traditional confection seed and, although they are usually dehulled for baking needs, they may also be used in the confection and oil markets. Herbicide Tolerant Traits Sunflowers are considered a non-gmo crop, but herbicide tolerance has been established through years of selective breeding. Nuseed has introgressed the Clearfield or DuPont ExpressSun traits into a number of hybrids to help growers manage their weeds. The Clearfield Production System for sunflowers provides growers with broad-spectrum residual grass and broadleaf weed control, including ACCase resistant weeds. The Clearfield system combines high-yielding sunflower hybrids with SOLO herbicide for superior postemergence weed control in no-till, minimum or conventional-tillage systems. DuPont ExpressSun sunflower hybrids are tolerant to Express SG herbicide. This revolutionary production system offers broadspectrum control or suppression of broadleaf weeds, a simplified approach to weed control in sunflowers, improved yield potential through enhanced weed control, a cost-effective crop management solution, and complete re-cropping flexibility the following year. nuseed.com //

3 NUSEED // SUNFLOWERS: OUR TOP PRIORITY At Nuseed, sunflowers are our top priority. We are committed to developing leading hybrids for North American growers and are demonstrating our commitment with dedicated breeding facilities and a team of sunflower experts devoted to supporting farmers and dealers. // IN-MARKET RESEARCH AND BREEDING // COMPLETE HYBRID PORTFOLIO ALL TRAITS // COMMITTED TEAM OF SUNFLOWER EXPERTS // EXPERIENCED AND COMMITTED DEALER NETWORK

4 confection SEED Confection sunflower production is divided into three markets by the size of the seed grown. The largest of the seeds are sold in the shell. These are the familiar snacking seeds in a heavy black shell with a characteristic white stripe. They are generally over half an inch in length with half their weight coming from the kernel. The medium-sized seeds are mechanically hulled by the processor and sold into the kernel market. They can be sold raw, roasted as a snack or used as an ingredient. The smallest of the sunflower seeds are used in the bird feed and pet food market. 646 DMR 10 DMR PANTHER DMR Panther DMR offers northern growers excellent yield potential and a long-type kernel with an appealing dark seed color. Panther is known for its plant health and resistance to multiple races of downy mildew. JAGUAR DMR // industry leader #1 preferred hybrid by producers and processors. 646 DMR is the industry s leading confection hybrid, and delivers the highest test weight of any confection hybrid on the market. Early maturity, genetic resistance to multiple races of downy mildew, large seed size and excellent dehulling percentage make it great for northern production. 10 DMR is the first-to-market Express tolerant confection hybrid adapted for the northern growing areas. 10 DMR is a uniform, single-cross hybrid with genetic resistance to multiple races of downy mildew and impressive late season health. Jaguar DMR is an early maturing, highly uniform, Clearfield hybrid. Jaguar DMR offers resistance to multiple races of downy mildew and produces the long, dark seeds that are preferred for the in-shell sunflower market. MARKET Confection // TRAIT None // DMR Yes High yield in northern regions Excellent rust tolerance Early maturity and large seed size Excellent dehuller with high nutmeat percentage MARKET Confection // TRAIT DuPont ExpressSun // DMR Yes Express herbicide tolerant Resistant to multiple races of downy mildew Very early maturity with above average test weight Excellent late season plant health MARKET Confection // TRAIT None // DMR Yes High yield potential Resistant to multiple races of downy mildew Very early maturity, shorter height, uniform plant type Outstanding late season plant health MARKET Confection // TRAIT Clearfield // DMR Yes SOLO herbicide tolerant Large, long, dark seed Great stalk and root strength Resistant to multiple races of downy mildew Widely adapted HYBRID MATURITY LENGTH (MM) WIDTH (%) >20/64 WIDTH (%) >22/64 DROUGHT TOL. UNIFORM. AT FLOWER TEST WEIGHT DRY DOWN YIELD FOR MATURITY PLANT HEIGHT STALK RATING ROOT RATING PREMAT. RIPENING SELF COMPAT. 646 DMR EARLY DMR EARLY PANTHER DMR EARLY JAGUAR DMR EARLY // about 0% of Canadian sunflower crops are grown for confection seed. nuseed.com //

5 OILSEED The NuSun sunflower oil profile was developed by the U.S. National Sunflower Association, in coordination with the USDA. It has a naturally high smoke point and does not require trans-fat creating hydrogenation to remain stable at high temperatures making it an excellent choice for frying oil. A typical fatty acid ratio is 65% oleic acid, 26% linoleic acid and % combined saturates. High oleic seed was developed through traditional breeding methods to deliver high levels of monounsaturated fats (oleic content). High oleic sunflower oil has a long shelf-life, neutral taste profile, and heart healthy benefits that make it attractive for commercial cooking applications. A typical fatty acid ratio for high oleic oil is 5% oleic acid, % linoleic acid and % combined saturates with some hybrids producing as much as 0% oleic acid. TALON MARKET NuSun / Dehull // TRAIT DuPont ExpressSun // DMR No E xpress herbicide tolerant Dehull, NuSun oil, or bird food market Excellent stalk and root strength E xcellent hullability and meat-to-hull ratio Early maturity single-cross hybrid Large seed suited for kernel market Talon offers great flexibility to sunflower growers. Whether targeting the dehull, oil, or bird food market, Talon offers a plump, black seed desired for multiple applications. COBALT II MARKET High Oleic // TRAIT Clearfield // DMR Yes SOLO herbicide tolerant Resistant to multiple races of downy mildew Excellent disease resistance High oleic oil quality Uniform single-cross high oleic hybrid Shorter plant height Cobalt II is early, short, and has a phenomenal disease tolerance package. Cobalt II s uniformity at flowering, resistance to multiple races of downy mildew, standability and test weight make it a popular hybrid for high oleic growers. FALCON MARKET NuSun // TRAIT DuPont ExpressSun // DMR No Express herbicide tolerant NuSun oil and bird food markets E xcellent stalk and root strength Improved oil content Medium maturity single-cross hybrid Medium plant height DROUGHT TOL. UNIFORM. AT FLOWER TEST WEIGHT DRY DOWN OIL CONT. / SEED TYPE YIELD FOR MATURITY PLANT HEIGHT STALK RATING ROOT RATING PREMAT. RIPENING SELF COMPAT. TALON EARLY 6 6 COBALT II EARLY MED 6 HYBRID MATURITY Falcon is a DuPont ExpressSun hybrid with excellent test weight and strong agronomics. Falcon s high root and stalk ratings combined with great drydown makes this hybrid powerful in the field. FALCON // Sunflowers are one contain of themore veryvitamin few plants E // Sunflowers domesticated than any other in North vegetable America. oil. // S unflowers are one of the very few plants domesticated in North America. Confection High Oleic NuSun

6 NUSEED // A DIFFERENT KIND OF SEED COMPANY Nuseed is unique in that we concentrate on a few core crops with exceptional potential: canola, sorghum and sunflowers. We combine significant worldwide resources with regional knowledge and experience to deliver products that answer the individualized needs of specific areas. Sunflowers - Our Top Priority Supporting Canada, Nuseed has a specialized team of in-market breeders, agronomists, and product and marketing managers working toward one focus developing and delivering premium sunflowers. Nuseed personnel are not distracted by any other crop, chemistry or input. We are passionate about all things sunflower and have a vested interest in the success of every grower, processor and dealer in the channel. Nuseed is Committed to Sunflowers In Canada, Nuseed continues to demonstrate its local commitment to sunflowers. Nuseed sunflowers are tested extensively throughout the core sunflower growing regions of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Our breeding team utilizes local Canadian results to breed finished hybrids at our Breckenridge, Minnesota and Woodland, California research stations. Seed production and packaging takes place in the ambient environments of the Western U.S. to ensure a consistent and quality supply. Once packaged and treated with the latest seed protection technology, seed is shipped directly to our network of committed and experienced dealers located strategically throughout key growing areas. // your field. our focus. // tim BIRKEL general MANAGER, NUSEED AMERICAS tim.birkel@us.nuseed.com // fred PARNOW CANADA BUSINESS MANAGER fred.parnow@us.nuseed.com // JIM GERDES r&d Director, Global Sunflower & Trait Development jim.gerdes@us.nuseed.com // travis MEYER PROCESSOR RELATIONS MANAGER travis.meyer@us.nuseed.com // ALISON STONE PRODUCT MANAGER alison.stone@us.nuseed.com // DEE DEE REZAC marketing COORDINATOR deedee.rezac@us.nuseed.com // bill WEBER PROJECTS MANAGER bill.weber@us.nuseed.com nuseed.com //

7 INDEPENDENT SALES REPRESENTATIVES // MANITOBA Beausejour Carl Bangert // Carberry Redfern Farm Services // Carman Bud McKnight Seeds Ltd. // Deloraine Paterson Grain // Elie Munro Farm Supplies // Gunton Paterson Grain // Holland Paterson Grain // Killarney Paterson Grain // Letellier Allan Calder // MacGregor Munro Farm Supplies // Melita Paterson Grain // Morden Norm/Philip Hildebrand // Morris Paterson Grain // Niverville Paterson Grain // Neepawa Munro Farm Supplies // Oakville Munro Farm Supplies // Pierson Paterson Grain // Portage la Prairie Munro Farm Supplies // Souris Fraser Ag // Steinbach Paterson Grain // // SUNFLOWERS ARE VERSATILE Treherne Ian/Harvey Pritchard // Compared to other oil seed crops, sunflowers may be grown over a wide range of latitudes. Westbourne Munro Farm Supplies // // SUNFLOWERS ARE FAST-GROWING Winnipeg Terminal Paterson Grain // Sunflowers only require 0 to 100 days to mature from emergence. // ALBERTA Winnipeg Bruce Stewart // vauxhall CPS Crop Production Service // // SUNFLOWERS ARE DROUGHT TOLERANT Sunflowers have deep root systems allowing them to reach nutrients and water that other crops may not be able to access. // SASKATCHEWAN Carievale Paterson Grain //

8 PO BoX 22 Letellier, MB R0g 1C0 NUSEED // THE FIRST-TO-MARKET LEADER Nuseed (formerly Seeds 2000) has been leading the way in the Canadian sunflower market since Our breeding team continues to deliver new and innovative hybrids that make growing sunflowers easier for farmers, while delivering the characteristics that processors demand. // CONFECTION SUNFLOWER 650 1st improved 646 type 646 DMR 1st downy mildew resistant round type Panther DMR 1st downy mildew resistant long type Jaguar 1st Clearfield tolerant confection long type Jaguar DMR 1st Clearfield tolerant downy mildew resistant long type 10 DMR 1st Express tolerant downy mildew resistant long type downy mildew resistant NuSun // OIL SUNFLOWER Defender 1st Defender Plus 1st downy mildew resistant NuSun dehuller Viper 1st Clearfield tolerant NuSun Cobalt II 1st Clearfield tolerant downy mildew resistant high oleic Cobra 1st Express tolerant NuSun Talon 1st Express tolerant NuSun dehuller The information provided herein is presented in good faith and is intended for general information purposes only. The information is believed to be correct as of the date presented. However, neither Nuseed Inc. nor any of its related companies makes any representation or warranty as to the completeness or accuracy of any of the information, product performance or marketability of resulting grain. The reader assumes the entire risk of relying on the information provided. Always consult the attached bag tag for detailed product information and warranty statements Nuseed, Inc. Nuseed is a registered trademark of Nufarm Americas Inc. NuSun is a registered trademark of the National Sunflower Association. DuPont, Express and ExpressSun are trademarks of DuPont and its affiliates. Clearfield and SOLO are registered trademarks of BASF, used with permission by BASF Canada Inc. REV 2-11/15