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1 PRODUCT GUIDE CORN PURAMAIZE SILAGE ALFALFA SOYBEANS FORAGES

2 INFORMATION High Standards and a Promise of Organic First Maybe you ve been an organic farmer for years; having experienced long-term sustainability benefits on your farm. Or maybe you are in the process of transitioning to reach better soil health or improve the performance of your livestock. The reasons farmers today have chosen to grow organically are too many to list, but together, they have one need in common: to plant seeds that will offer them the potential to reach their organic farming goals. Meeting that need is our common mission here at Blue River Organic Seeds. Throughout our Product Guide, you will see a variety of corn, soybean and forage seed products with many qualities and characteristics for our wide range of customers. What you may not read, but is part of each seed product we sell, is our commitment to true organic seeds. Just as our name articulates, and our updated logo now represents, we are dedicated to offering a complete product line-up of organically grown and certified seed. While we offer a few conventional products for when we have no viable alternative, it is our company s sole purpose to deliver the cleanest, purist and highest performing organic seed. Meeting those commitments begins with testing. Every one of our products has made its way through rounds of testing to ensure that the Blue River products you purchase are of the highest performing available. Not only is testing important for field capabilities, but also to guarantee the seed measures up to our quality standards for organic farming as well. We know you work hard every day to meet the standards you have set for your farming business. We, too, want to meet and exceed those standards. That is why we will never stop reinvesting into even better organic seed products. Blue River Organic Seed is not the only supplier of organic seed, but we are certain we are the only one who is dedicated first to organic seed and organic farmers. We continue to support your reasons for choosing to farm organically, whether it be through the knowledge of our dealers who are interacting side by side with organic farmers daily, or our investment into products such as PuraMaize which protects organic corn grain from GMO s. You can feel confident in our promise to deliver on the highest quality organic seed for the right reasons as well. Thank you for your business, Stuart Grim, General Manager Blue River Organic Seeds is dedicated solely to Organic Seed & Organic Farming. We also believe that high standards of organic seed products are necessary and should be a priority of organic farming suppliers. We are proud of the fact that almost all of our seed products are produced on certified organic fields. Only when we have no viable alternative will we sell conventional, un-treated seed. Please note that only those seed products labeled with a cnv in this guide are not certified organic blueriverorgseed.com

3 INFORMATION Customer Discounts FORAGES SOYBEANS CORN INFORMATION CASH DISCOUNT September 10% October 8% November 6% December 5% January 4% February 3% March 2% April 1% EARLY ORDER DISCOUNT September ALFALFA & CORN $10 Off Per Standard Unit* October-November ALFALFA & CORN $3 Off Per Standard Unit * To qualify for the September Early Order Discount, the following conditions must be met: Order must be placed by September 30, 2017 and the order must be placed under a customer name. Regional Sales Managers MAURY JOHNSON Western Region maury@blueriverorgseed.com DAVID BURNS North Region david@blueriverorgseed.com ERIC FORD Great Lakes Region eric@blueriverorgseed.com JOE FRIES Central Region joe@blueriverorgseed.com LUKE HOWARD East Coast & Southern Region luke@blueriverorgseed.com SCOTT AUSBORN North Central Region scotta@blueriverorgseed.com blueriverorgseed.com 3

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5 CORN FORAGES SOYBEANS CORN 06B21 76 DAY 09R19 cnv 79 DAY Extremely early hybrid with very good emergence Medium-tall plant with medium ear placement Excellent stalks and roots, very good agronomics Very good plant health STANDABILITY 5 Dent kernels dry faster for earlier harvest Very good standability and late season intactness Very good ear flex 14A91 82 DAY /Silage 18N16 84 DAY Excellent yield potential in northern environments Very good dry-down Very good stalks and roots Proven performer that moves south of maturity zone well Excellent performance across high and low yield environments Produces longer ears with very good flex and grain quality Husk flare to enhance drydown Very good staygreen STANDABILITY 3 DRY-DOWN 3 21A10 85 DAY 21L90 85 DAY LEAFY FLOURY Silage Very good yield potential across many environments Excellent late season integrity and staygreen Medium-tall plant with medium ear placement STANDABILITY 3 Very early leafy floury silage hybrid Excellent seedling vigor and high milk/ton A final population of 28,000 ppa is recommended for optimum silage results SEEDLING VIGOR 5 TONS/ACRE 4 MILK/TON 3 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY 4 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY 4 STARCH CONTENT 3 23A71 86 DAY /Silage 26A17 88 DAY Responds positively to higher fertility Proven performer that is widely adapted Very good seedling vigor Excellent ear flex Very good emergence and early growth; excellent dry-down Moves east to west well across all soil types Workhorse hybrid: responds well to a variety of management practices STRESS TOLERANCE 5 STANDABILITY 3 DRY-DOWN 5 1 POOR 2 FAIR 3 GOOD 4 VERY GOOD 5 EXCELLENT blueriverorgseed.com 5

6 CORN NutriDense - Silage with Backup Corn hybrids that hold enhanced nutritional quality for livestock will always have a spot in the marketplace. NutriDense hybrids provide enhanced energy, increased amino acids and a balance of digestibility and rumen function. In comparison to yellow dent corn, these hybrids offer more crude protein, lysine and oil. With their non-gmo set of output features, NutriDense hybrids are designed to enhance the nutritional value of corn and animal feeding performance, while also providing you with excellent yields at harvest. 27B16 88 DAY /Silage 27B50 88 DAY Above average plant height with racehorse yield potential Girthy flex ears and excellent test weight Best performance at higher populations and increased fertility A great choice for grain or silage Medium stature plants with excellent yield potential Well suited to all soil types Wide leaves make for excellent canopy STANDABILITY 3 DRY-DOWN 3 33A16 92 DAY /Silage 33ND10 92 DAY Silage Excellent yield potential in an early 90 day hybrid Performs well at higher populations with increased fertility Similar genetics to 27B16 A great choice for grain or silage Silage specific white cob hybrid, that can be taken for grain if needed Fast emergence and strong early vigor Widely adapted east to west, and moves north well Slow to drydown and good staygreen gives a wide silage harvest window TONS/ACRE 4 MILK/TON 4 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY 4 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY 4 STARCH CONTENT 4 34C17 93 DAY 35M70 94 DAY Excellent emergence and early growth Very good ear flex Moves east to west well across all soil types Maintains performance, even in unfavorable conditions SEEDLING VIGOR 5 STANDABILITY 3 YIELD POTENTIAL 3 Winning combination of yield potential and agronomics Very good plant health and fall appearance Compact plant type with excellent fall integrity Very good drought and heat tolerance YIELD POTENTIAL blueriverorgseed.com 1 POOR 2 FAIR 3 GOOD 4 VERY GOOD 5 EXCELLENT

7 CORN FORAGES SOYBEANS CORN 37K90 95 DAY 38G54 96 DAY Very good yield potential Very good plant health and fall staygreen Semi-flex ear on medium stature plant SEEDLING VIGOR 3 DRY-DOWN 3 Very good yield potential Good late season integrity Very good plant health and dry-down Compact plant type with girthy ears 40R73 97 DAY /Silage 43L96 98 DAY LEAFY FLOURY Silage Very good yield potential Above average agronomic package Very good seedling vigor High silage ratings STANDABILITY 2 DRY-DOWN 3 Very tall white cob hybrid with more leaves above the ear Flexible, more digestible stalks (less lignin) Softer grain texture improves digestibility A final population of 28,000 ppa is recommended for optimum silage results TONS/ACRE 5 MILK/TON 3 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY 4 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY 4 STARCH CONTENT 3 45G DAY 48G DAY /Silage Very good yield potential Responds well to a variety of management practices Good seedling vigor Good overall plant health STANDABILITY 3 DRY-DOWN 3 Excellent yield potential Consistently high performer across many environments Strong agronomics and disease package Best performance at medium-high to high populations 49K DAY 51T DAY /Silage Very good yield potential Plants have dense foliage and maintain excellent canopy closure Slower dry-down, keep in maturity zone for best performance DRY-DOWN 2 Exceptional yield potential Plants have very good intactness Can move south of its zone One of the highest yielding hybrids in its maturity group STANDABILITY 3 DRY-DOWN 3 YIELD POTENTIAL 3 1 POOR 2 FAIR 3 GOOD 4 VERY GOOD 5 EXCELLENT blueriverorgseed.com 7

8 CORN ADDITIONAL SILAGE RATINGS Variety RM Tons/Ac Fiber Digestibility Starch Digestibility Starch Lbs/Acre Milk/Ton Milk/Ac 14A L A B A ND R L G T L A G G * Note - These ratings are based on silage trials that were conducted at higher than recommended plant populations for Leafy hybrids. Leafy hybrids managed as recommended will give better results than portrayed above. Leafy Floury Silage Benefits Blue River offers an assortment of Leafy Floury hybrids that offer both increased nutritional value and agronomics for your specific silage needs. Leafy Floury hybrids feature easier digestibility in both the stalk and in the kernel, while also proving the ability to be fed shortly after harvest. Solid plant characteristics and yield potential of these hybrids provide you with the ability to enhance your operation s overall success. These high yield potentials have also allowed many growers to plant up to 15% less seed and experience great cost-savings. 53L DAY LEAFY FLOURY Silage 56M DAY Tall white cob hybrid with more leaves above the ear Hybrid has soft grain resulting in better digestibility Dry-down is slower to allow for a longer harvest window A final population of 28,000 ppa is recommended for optimum silage results TONS/ACRE 3 MILK/TON 4 FIBER DIGESTIBILITY 3 STARCH DIGESTIBILITY 4 STARCH CONTENT 3 Consistently high performance across many environments Very good early vigor and plant health Widely adapted, can move south well STANDABILITY 3 57A DAY /Silage 58PM DAY Racehorse yield potential across many soil types Excellent seedling vigor Very solid agronomic package Semi-flex, girthy ears SEEDLING VIGOR 5 A powerful tool to combat pollen contamination (GMO or color) Proven performer with very good yield potential Widely used throughout the US Non-GMO Project Verified SEEDLING VIGOR 3 DRY-DOWN blueriverorgseed.com 1 POOR 2 FAIR 3 GOOD 4 VERY GOOD 5 EXCELLENT

9 CORN FORAGES SOYBEANS CORN 62G DAY /Silage 65G DAY Excellent yield potential with consistent girthy ears Very good seedling vigor Solid agronomic package Semi-flex, girthy ears STANDABILITY 3 Excellent yield potential with consistent ear size Excellent fall appearance and intactness Solid agronomics and disease package Excellent performance at medium to high populations SEEDLING VIGOR 3 DRY-DOWN 3 65N DAY 66G DAY /Silage Excellent yield potential with consistent ear size Very good plant health, plant intactness, and good fall dry-down Solid agronomics and disease package Excellent performance at medium to high populations Very good yield potential with consistent ear size Strong agronomics and very good disease package Can move south of its zone Excellent performance at medium to high populations STANDABILITY 5 DRY-DOWN 3 70A DAY 70N DAY Excellent yield potential and standability Very good plant health and good fall dry-down Compact, dense foliage with medium ear placement STANDABILITY 5 DRY-DOWN 3 Excellent yield potential with consistent ear size Very good plant health, plant intactness, and good fall dry-down Solid agronomics and disease package Excellent performance at medium to high populations 71PM DAY 76W40 cnv 116 DAY WHITE CORN Food A powerful tool to combat pollen contamination (GMO or color) Proven performer that is widely adapted from east to west Very good stalks and roots Non-GMO Project Verified SEEDLING VIGOR 3 DRY-DOWN 3 Full season white corn Excellent milling qualities and ear flex Very good test weight and kernel density Only available as conventional, non-gmo seed SEEDLING VIGOR 3 DRY-DOWN 3 1 POOR 2 FAIR 3 GOOD 4 VERY GOOD 5 EXCELLENT blueriverorgseed.com 9

10 CORN PRODUCT SELECTION PLANTING & EARLY SEASON MANAGEMENT DISEASE INFORMATION Variety Relative Maturity Yield Potential Special Features Recommended Use Test Weight Food Grade Planting Rate Highly Productive Soils Less Productive Soils Planting South of Zone Seedling Vigor Canopy Overall Plant Health Northern Leaf Blight Southern Leaf Blight Gray Leaf Spot Eyespot Goss s Wilt Common Rust 06B Medium - High NA NA 09R19 cnv Medium - High NA A or Silage 3 3 Medium NA N Medium - High NA 3 NA A Medium NA L Leafy Floury Silage 2 2 Medium NA A or Silage 3 3 Medium A Medium B or Silage 4 3 High B Medium NA NA 33A or Silage 4 3 High NA NA 33ND Silage w/ backup 4 2 Medium NA 3 NA C Medium M Medium K Medium G Medium - High R or Silage 3 3 Medium L Leafy Floury Silage 2 1 Medium NA NA G Medium G or Silage 4 3 High K Medium T or Silage 4 3 Medium - High L Leafy Floury Silage 2 1 Medium NA M Medium A or Silage 4 3 Medium - High NA 58PM Medium G or Silage 3 2 Medium - High G Medium - High N Medium - High G or Silage 4 3 Medium - High A Medium N Medium - High PM Medium W40 cnv White Corn Food 4 5 Medium - High NA 4 NA blueriverorgseed.com 1 POOR 2 FAIR 3 GOOD 4 VERY GOOD 5 EXCELLENT

11 FORAGES SOYBEANS CORN CORN LATE SEASON & HARVEST MANAGEMENT Variety Heat Stress Drought Stress Root Rating Stalk Rating Plant Height Ear Height Ear Flex Cob Color Staygreen Fall Dry-Down Fall Integrity Husk Cover 06B Red R Red A Red N16 NA Red A Red L Red A Red A Red B Red B Red A Red ND10 NA White C Red M Pink K Red G Red R Pink L White G Pink G Red K Pink T Pink L White M Red A Red PM Red G Pink G Red N Red G Pink A Red N Red PM Red W40 CNV White PuraMaize continues to offer GMO protection. Developed through traditional selective breeding, the PuraMaize gene blocking system obstructs GMO fertilization, delivering you with peace of mind in knowing that it is preserving the non-gmo status of your grain. PuraMaize is just one example showing the commitment we have for you in providing high-quality and innovative organic products. 1 POOR 2 FAIR 3 GOOD 4 VERY GOOD 5 EXCELLENT blueriverorgseed.com 11

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13 SOYBEANS FORAGES SOYBEANS 08F6 GROUP 0.8 Food 12A2 GROUP 1.2 Early food grade soybean with very good yield potential 44% protein dry matter basis Bushy plant with very good canopy STANDABILITY 3 Yields 8-10% above location averages Very good emergence and excellent standability Very good tolerance to PRR and BSR Consistent yield leader over multiple years EARLY GROWTH 4 CANOPY 3 STANDABILITY 5 13P8 GROUP 1.2 1F44 GROUP 1.4 Food Has the Rps3a gene, giving it great PRR Excellent choice for MN & WI, but does even better in ND & SD Great emergence and early growth High yielding early bean that has great attributes at harvest time EARLY GROWTH 5 Proven performer over several years Yellow hilum, excellent food/tofu use Taller plants with excellent canopy High protein; 45.1 % dry matter basis EARLY GROWTH 4 CANOPY 5 YIELD POTENTIAL 3 15C6 GROUP C2 GROUP 1.7 Excellent yield potential Medium plant height with very good standability Widely adapted Excellent yield potential Very good tolerance to white mold, PRR, BSR, and IDC Above average stress tolerance and standability Excellent performer from NY to MN EARLY GROWTH 4 CANOPY 3 18C7 GROUP AR1 GROUP 1.9 Excellent yield potential Very good canopy and plant health Consistent high yield performance across the Plains, Great Lakes, Upper Mid-Atlantic regions EARLY GROWTH 4 Excellent stress tolerance Very good yield potential Dark hilum variety Strong performance in early growth and canopy all the way through fall standability EARLY GROWTH 4 STRESS TOLERANCE 5 1 POOR 2 FAIR 3 GOOD 4 VERY GOOD 5 EXCELLENT blueriverorgseed.com 13

14 SOYBEANS 20FC6 GROUP 2.0 Food 21C6 GROUP 2.1 Very good yield potential Very good canopy and stress tolerance 42.6% protein dry matter basis STANDABILITY 3 Excellent yield potential Very good standability and stress tolerance Very good canopy 2A12 GROUP DC6 GROUP 2.2 Excellent yield over multiple years Good adaptability on varying soil types Excellent stress tolerance Great standability at harvest time along with shatter resistance EARLY GROWTH 4 CANOPY 3 STRESS TOLERANCE 5 STANDABILITY 5 Excellent yield potential Very good standability Can perform well even on high ph soils Highest yielding soybean in Blue River MN Yield Trials EARLY GROWTH 4 21F3 GROUP 2.6 Food 26F0 GROUP 2.6 Food Yellow hilum, 43.9% protein dry matter basis Very good yield potential, even when compared to feed varieties Plants are medium-tall and bushy Great PRR and SDS resistance Good yield potential Very good ratings for PRR and BSR Bush type bean with medium-tall plants Protein 44.6% dry matter basis STANDABILITY 3 YIELD POTENTIAL 3 27AC5 GROUP C6 GROUP 3.1 Excellent yield potential and agronomics Widely adapted cyst resistant variety Top performer in multiple test locations Increased aphid tolerance beyond replaced 27C5 Strong agronomic background Excellent emergence with very good yield potential Very good ratings for PRR, BSR, SDS, and SCN EARLY GROWTH 5 CANOPY 3 STRESS TOLERANCE blueriverorgseed.com 1 POOR 2 FAIR 3 GOOD 4 VERY GOOD 5 EXCELLENT

15 SOYBEANS FORAGES SOYBEANS 34A7 GROUP C6 GROUP 3.7 Consistent top performer from PA to NE Great yield stability; our top-selling variety for multiple years Exceptional stress tolerance CANOPY 3 STRESS TOLERANCE 5 Very good yield potential Medium height, bushy plant Excellent PRR and very good SDS tolerance EARLY GROWTH 4 389F.Y GROUP 3.8 Food e3865s GROUP 3.8 Food Very good yield potential Yellow hilum; above average protein Yield stability from east to west Very good SDS and SCN scores EARLY GROWTH 4 CANOPY 3 Very good yield potential Yellow hilum; consistently above 42% protein level Moves south of zone and handles stress well Above average tolerance to Frogeye leaf spot EARLY GROWTH 4 CANOPY 3 39C4 GROUP C2 GROUP 4.3 Excellent yield potential from PA to NE Moves north of zone well Medium-tall plant with very good standability Above average protein for feed type variety EARLY GROWTH 4 Very good choice across many soil types Excellent yields north of zone Above average stress tolerance and great standability Above average cyst tolerance CANOPY 3 STANDABILITY 5 Food or? Many characteristics, driven by current industry standards, are used to deem soybean varieties as a best option for food or feed needs. A light hilum color determines the seed as primarily food-grade, versus a dark hilum color which is most often utilized for feed purposes. Food-grade soybeans also rely heavily on high protein content and larger sizes of soybeans. Most often, 42% or higher protein content soybeans will be identified as food-grade. Whether the purpose of your soybeans will be for food-grade or feed-grade, Blue River proudly provides the highest quality and cleanest seed for the multiple intended purposes of our customers. 1 POOR 2 FAIR 3 GOOD 4 VERY GOOD 5 EXCELLENT blueriverorgseed.com 15

16 SOYBEANS Our emerge Varieties Blue River proudly incorporates emerge genetics by Schillinger Genetics, Inc. in their soybean product lineup. Widely respected and with already proven Non-GMO performance, emerge genetics have remained focused on developing seed that delivers more value than just yield alone. By focusing on the needs of the end product, they have developed seed that best matches the demands of consumers, including high protein percentages and other value added characterisitcs. The Blue River Quality Difference Countless methods are executed by Blue River staff and seed growers to ensure each bag is filled with only the highest merit of seed. Field inspections verify that no volunteer corn or other weeds can cause issues with seed quality. Our growers not only keep a close eye on field quality, but they handle the seed with care; harvesting at proper moisture, utilizing belt conveyors, and configuring combine settings to minimize damage. Providing the cleanest seed possible comes from Blue River s focus on both genetic purity and physical cleanliness of the seed. By working with seed stock suppliers that provide us with clean seed, both in GMO and purity, or by certifying it as gentically pure ourselves, we are able to fulfill the commitment to our customers. Rigorous quality testing of required bagging samples is one of the final steps to make sure seed is clean, pure and adequate before packaging. PRODUCT SELECTION Variety Group Maturity Use Yield Potential Seeds/lb.* Soybeans/Unit Protein % (Dry Matter)* Oil % (Dry matter) 08F6 0.8 Food 4 2, , % 21.4% 12A , , % 19.4% 13P , ,000 NA NA 1F Food 3 2, , % 19.2% 15C , ,000 NA NA 17C , , % 20.5% 18C , ,000 NA NA 19AR , , % 20.5% 20FC6 2.0 Food 4 2, , % 20.9% 21C , , % 22.2% 2A , , % 20.1% 22DC , ,000 NA NA 21F3 2.6 Food 4 2, , % 20.8% 26F0 2.6 Food 3 2, , % 19.1% 27AC , , % 21.5% 31C , , % 22.0% 34A , , % 19.3% 37C , , % 22.2% 389F.Y 3.8 Food 4 2, , % 19.7% e3865s 3.8 Food 4 2, , % 20.1% 39C , , % 22.0% 43C , , % 22.0% e Food 4 2, , % 21.2% e , , % NA 50SK , , % 20.1% e , , % 21.1% * Estimated e4765 GROUP 4.7 Food e4993 GROUP 4.9 Very good yield potential Yellow hilum; consistently above 42% protein level Moves south of zone and handles stress well Above average tolerance to Frogeye leaf spot High yield potential Bushy plant type Excellent doublecrop choice Excellent Frogeye resistance blueriverorgseed.com 1 POOR 2 FAIR 3 GOOD 4 VERY GOOD 5 EXCELLENT

17 SOYBEANS FORAGES SOYBEANS Variety Early Growth Canopy Establishment PLANT & SEED CHARACTERISTICS Plant Height Flower Color Pubescence Color Pod Color Hilum Color Stress Tolerance Overall Plant Health Phytophthora Root Rot Field Tolerance DISEASE & PEST INFORMATION BSR Tolerance White Mold Tolerance Iron Deficiency Chlorosis SDS Tolerance Aphid Resistance Cyst Tolerance HARVEST MANAGEMENT Shatter Resistance Standability 08F6 3 4 Medium Purple Gray Tan Yellow 3 3 NA NA NA 2 NA No 4 NA 3 12A2 4 3 Medium White Tawny Brown Dark NA 4 NA No P8 5 4 Medium Purple Lt Tawny Brown Dark NA NA 4 NA No F Med/Tall Purple Gray Tan Yellow NA NA 2 NA No C6 3 4 Medium Purple Tawny Brown Dark 3 4 NA NA NA 3 NA No C2 4 3 Med/Tall White Tawny Brown Dark NA 4 NA No C7 4 4 Med/Short Purple Lt Tawny Brown Dark NA 3 NA No AR1 4 4 Medium Purple Gray Tan Dark NA NA 3 NA Yes FC6 3 4 Medium Purple Tawny Tan Yellow NA NA 3 NA No C6 3 4 Med/Tall White Gray Tan Buff NA NA 3 NA No 5 NA 4 2A Medium White Tawny Tan Dark NA NA 2 NA No DC6 4 4 Medium Purple/White Tawny Tan Buff 4 4 NA NA NA 3 NA No F3 3 4 Med/Tall White Gray Tan Yellow No F0 3 4 Med/Tall Purple Gray Brown Yellow 3 27AC5 3 4 Medium White Gray Tan Yellow 4 31C6 5 3 Medium Purple Gray Brown Dark 5 34A7 3 3 Medium White Tawny Brown Dark 5 37C6 4 4 Medium Purple Gray Brown Buff 4 389F.Y 4 3 Medium Purple Gray Brown Yellow 3 e3865s 4 3 Med/Tall Purple Gray Brown Yellow 4 39C4 4 4 Med/Tall White Tawny Tan Dark 4 43C2 3 3 Med/Short Purple Tawny Brown Dark 4 e Med/Tall White Gray Brown Yellow 4 e Med/Tall White Lt Tawny Brown Dark 3 50SK7 3 3 Medium Purple Tawny Tan Dark 4 e Med/Tall White Lt Tawny Brown Dark No NA NA 3 NA No 4 4 NA No No NA NA 3 4 No NA 2 4 No NA NA 3 No No 5 3 NA NA NA NA 4 NA NA NA 3 4 No NA 3 3 No 4 3 NA NA NA NA 4 No NA 4 4 No IDC Iron Deficiency Chlorosis PRR Phytophthora Root Rot BSR Brown Stem Rot SDS Sudden Death Syndrome 50SK7 GROUP 5.0 e5110 GROUP 5.1 Consistent performer Very good yield across southern KS, MO, along with OK, AR, & TN, but keep off of all gumbo and/or high chloride soils Above average resistance to SDS & Frogeye Determinate & stem canker resistant CANOPY 3 Excellent choice with high yield potential for the southern corn belt & mid-south Excellent stress heat/drought tolerance Medium-tall and medium-bush plants Protein levels above average CANOPY 3 STRESS TOLERANCE 5 1 POOR 2 FAIR 3 GOOD 4 VERY GOOD 5 EXCELLENT blueriverorgseed.com 17

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19 FORAGES ALFALFA FORAGES BlueJay 4HR cnv Fall Dormancy 3 Red Falcon BR Fall Dormancy 3.6 Glandular haired alfalfa that provides potato leafhopper resistance Allow time for new seeding to develop resistance; first time growth needs to be 8 12 for expression Excellent disease and pest resistance Strong performance in the eastern corn-belt This branch rooted alfalfa stays productive in poorly drained soils With excellent disease resistance (30/30), Red Falcon can remain highly productive against a wide range of diseases, has resistance to Aphanomyces root rot Race 2 Very good tolerance to heavy wheel traffic Golden Eagle HYcnv Fall Dormancy 4 Roadrunner cnv Fall Dormancy 4 Hybrid alfalfa with proven performance, fall dormancy 4 Fine stemmed herbage results in excellent forage quality that dairy cows appreciate Fast recovery with very good traffic tolerance Excellent spring vigor that results in an earlier first cutting Our top selling alfalfa for multiple years, limited supply Excellent tonnage potential matched with high quality Very good disease resistance; excellent winter hardiness Excellent leaf-to-stem ratio Kingbird cnv Fall Dormancy 5 Mallard cnv Fall Dormancy 5 Fall dormancy 5.0 Full Season alfalfa with excellent winter survival High forage yields because of fast regrowth High resistance to six primary pathogens including resistance to Aphanomyces root rot Race 2 Fast recovery, making an extra cutting possible Good tolerance to root rot and will perform well on heavy soils Suitable for a 4 or 5 cut system in a high yield environment Well adapted to conditons where Aphanomyces root rot is a problem Quail Fall Dormancy 5 Robin Fall Dormancy 5 Excellent yield potential with very good traffic tolerance Excellent spring vigor and summer re-growth can result in an extra cutting Adapted to a wide range of soils Outstanding persistence and long stand life Excellent yield and forage quality potential Capable of excellent perforance in wide range of soils Aggressive regrowth Very good winterhardiness, good disease package, and resistance to stem nematode blueriverorgseed.com 19

20 ALFALFA FORAGES Skylark RL cnv Fall Dormancy 4 Swift Fall Dormancy 4 High yielding variety with outstanding forage quality With the reduced lignin scores, and improved digestibility, Skylark RL will be a good choice to make hay for dairies Has a very solid disease package Skylark has excellent recovery after harvest High yielding variety with excellent resistance to stem nematode. Well suited to western areas Excellent recovery and regrowth Excellent winter hardiness that results in good persistence and performance over multiple years Capable of high quality forage production Wren SC cnv Fall Dormancy 4 Wren is a high forage yielding alfalfa with a deep crown placement Wren s sunken crown protects the plant from wheel and animal traffic, and from harsh weather conditions during open winters Wren has a darker than average green color HR ratings for Aphanomyces Root Rot Race 1 and 2 AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS ADAPTABILITY TO: DISEASE RESISTANCE PEST RESISTANCE Variety Fall Dormancy Winter Survival Forage Yield Forage Quality Early Seedling Growth Spring Vigor Summer Re-growth Drought Stress Traffic Tolerance Stem Size Root Type Crown Depth Well Drained Soils Moderately Drained Soils Poorly Drained Soils Phytophthora Root Rot Potato Leaf Hopper Stem Nematode N Root Knot Nematode S Root Knot Nematode Pea Aphid Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Bacterial Wilt Verticillium Wilt Fusarium Wilt Anthracnose Aphanomyces Race 1 Aphanomyces Race 2 Disease Rating Index Blue Alfalfa Aphid BlueJay 4HR Med Tap Avg HR HR HR HR HR HR HR 35/35 Red Falcon BR Med Branch Avg HR HR HR HR HR HR R 34/35 Golden Eagle HY Fine Tap Avg HR HR HR HR HR HR MR 33/35 Roadrunner Med Tap Avg HR HR R HR HR HR MR 34/35 Kingbird Med Tap Avg HR HR HR HR HR HR R 34/35 Mallard Med Tap Avg HR HR R HR HR HR HR 34/35 Quail Med Tap Avg HR HR HR HR HR HR NA 30/30 Robin Med Tap Avg HR HR HR HR HR HR R 34/35 Skylark RL Med Tap Avg HR HR HR HR HR HR MR 34/35 Swift Med Tap Avg HR HR HR R HR R NA 28/30 Wren SC Med Tap Deep HR HR HR HR HR HR HR 35/35 HR R NA NA NA NA NA S HR HR NA NA NA NA S R HR NA NA NA NA S HR NA NA NA NA NA S R NA NA NA NA NA S R NA NA HR R NA S R NA NA NA NA NA S HR NA NA R R NA S NA NA NA NA NA NA S HR HR NA HR R NA S NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Not Available MR Moderate Resistant R Resistant HR Highly Resistant S Susceptible blueriverorgseed.com 1 POOR 2 FAIR 3 GOOD 4 VERY GOOD 5 EXCELLENT

21 FORAGES GRAIN SORGHUM FORAGES 52R7 cnv Very early grain sorghum Excellent standability Excellent drought tolerance Can be used for late planting or double-crop 52 DAYS to 50% Bloom 59CT4 cnv Excellent drought tolerance High yield potential Very good standability and threshability 59 DAYS to 50% Bloom Tan plant with cream grain color; will qualify for many food uses 63WT6 Tan plant with food grade white grain Very good yield potential under stress Short plant with good head exertion Blue River s first organic grain sorghum 63 DAYS to 50% Bloom 63C5 cnv Excellent drought tolerance Biotype C greenbug resistance Very good yield for a medium-early hybrid Excellent seedling vigor and plant uniformity 63 DAYS to 50% Bloom 67B4 cnv Excellent early growth in cooler soils Consistent high yields Widely adaptable Good standability and uniformity 67 DAYS to 50% Bloom 74BAT7 cnv Highly tolerant to sugarcane aphid Consistent, stable performance Strong yield and excellent appearance 74 DAYS to 50% Bloom Best performance under irrigation or favorable rain fed conditions 76WT4 cnv High yielding food grade Tan plant with white grain color Excellent general leaf disease resistance 76 DAYS to 50% Bloom Food grade qualities allow this variety to be used by poultry feeders the entire feeding cycle SUNFLOWER Daytona Sunflower A mid-maturity, high-oleic oil hybrid sunflower, that is very uniform and short statured Widely adaptable in all sunflower producing areas The strong roots and stalk of this hybrid reduces lodging issues Good tolerance to Phoma, Phomopsis and Sclerotinia head rot In addition to offering elite genetics, many of Blue River s seed products carry the extra assurance of Non-GMO Project Verification. As our lineup continues to grow, more verifications will take place. The Non-GMO Project Verification is one of the fastest growing labels in the retail sector and is North America s most trusted third-party verification for non-gmo food and products blueriverorgseed.com 21

22 SORGHUM SUDAN FORAGES Black Hawk 12 Excellent forage during the heat of summer, when other forage grasses are less productive For finer stems, better palatability and faster drying, plant 30 to 50 lbs/acre Primary uses are pasture and hay; secondary use is green-chop Best to cut at 35 42, leaving 6-10 of stubble Sorghum Sudangrass Lower lignin contact increases intake by animals; BMR 12 gene To avoid prussic acid poisoning, allow young plants to grow taller than 24 before pasturing; avoid pasturing for 10 days after frost Sea Hawk 6 cnv Produces a high-tillering, high quality forage with good early vigor A high leaf-to-stem ratio results in higher protein Good digestibility and palatability Seahawk is one of the earlier maturing sorghum sudangrass hybrids, and combined with a drier stalk allows earlier baling Harvest when plants are 45 to 55 Sorghum Sudangrass To avoid prussic acid poisoning, allow young plants to grow taller than 24 before pasturing; avoid pasturing for 10 days after frost Nighthawk 6 A unique sorghum sudangrass product that has both the BMR-6 gene and brachytic dwarfing gene, which improves standability and harvest More leaves and a higher sugar content result in higher feed intake and better palatability Excellent regrowth potential, even under heat and drought stress Excellent digestibility, with above average milk/ton Sorghum Sudangrass To avoid prussic acid poisoning, allow young plants to grow taller than 24 before pasturing; avoid pasturing for 10 days after frost Pelican BD 6 Pelican combines the BMR 6 gene with the brachytic dwarfing gene resulting in excellent standability Best for dry hay, and rotational grazing Pelican has a dry stalk for quicker dry down, resulting in quality hay Fine stems and BMR 6 gene result in high digestibility Has exceptional re-growth Sudangrass Hybrid To avoid prussic acid poisoning, allow young plants to grow taller than 24 before pasturing; avoid pasturing for 10 days after frost Valuable BMR Forages Brown midrib (BMR) forages have proven attributes that lead to increased wholeplant digestibility. The BMR characteristic reduces lignin content in plant cell walls and vascular tissue to aid in fiber and plant digestibility, thus improving palatability for animal performance. The BMR expression is visually recognized by a dark brown tint in the stalk and leaf midrib. High quality product selection at Blue River will continue to improve upon this widely recognized, summer forage characteristic. RED CLOVER Red-Wing Blend Red-Wing is a VNS blend of medium red clover Organic Red Clover Adaptable to many different soil types and conditions Can be used as a winter annual, biennial or short-lived perennial blueriverorgseed.com

23 POPULATION GUIDE CORN PLANTING POPULATION GUIDE Seeds/Acre Planted 30 Row 34 Row 38 Row Final Population 20, ,000 22, ,700 24, ,400 26, ,100 30, ,800 32, ,200 34, ,900 36, ,600 38, ,300 SOYBEAN PLANTING GUIDE Seeds/Acre 150, , ,000 Seeds/foot (15" row) Seeds/foot (20" row) Seeds/foot (30" row) Seeds/foot (36" row) SOYBEAN PLANTING GUIDE Seeds/Acre 150, , ,000 Bags at 140,000 seeds Bags at 110,000 seeds ALFALFA STAND EVALUATION GUIDE Stand Age Plants/Sq. Foot ALFALFA SEEDING RATES Expected Moisture lbs. of Seed/Acre Acres Planting /50lb Bag Seedling Year Second Year Third Year 8-12 Fourth/Subsequent Years 6-8 Limited Irrigation or Favorable Dryland Direct Seeding With Companion Crop Full Irrigation Dryland SORGHUM SUDANGRASS PLANTING RECOMMENDATIONS Should not be planted when soil temperatures are less than 62 degrees due to being a warm season crop Plant 1 to 2 deep in moist soil between June 1 and July 1 If planted for hay harvest, cut at 28 or less to allow for better drying To avoid prussic acid poisoning with BMR varieties, allow young plants to grow taller than 24 before pasturing; avoid pasturing for 10 days after frost Additional charts and resources available at blueriverorgseed.com blueriverorgseed.com 23

24 th Street Ames, IA RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED High Standards, Go Blue. When you purchase Blue River seed, you receive a promise of high quality standards and products that set the bar for field performance. For the cleanest, purest and most tested organic seed, Go Blue. CORN PURAMAIZE SILAGE ALFALFA SOYBEANS FORAGES blueriverorgseed.com