Crop talk summer 2017

WHAT’S NEW WITH BAYER PRODUCTS

Trending Now: New Fungicide Trial Results Visit ItPaysToSpray.ca to see how fungicides performed in your area

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attle-tested performers are what you can expect when you choose a Bayer fungicide.

Bayer has run its fungicide demonstration strip trials (DSTs) in real world conditions across Western Canada to test a number of the top crop protection solutions on the market. The results show how the leading fungicides perform, year in and year out, across diverse areas and shifting challenges.

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A Wealth of multi-year, localized data The grower co-operated Bayer trials have produced a wealth of data to show the benefits of a fungicide application, including localized results to help you select the best options for your farm. New results from the 2016 growing season trials are now available at ItPaysToSpray.ca Interactive map tool The fungicide trial map features a number of options for accessing and comparing localized results from multiple years in specific locations across the Prairies.

Highlights of 2016 data: • Canola and pulse results now available • New data adds to strong breadth and depth of multi-year information on Prosaro® and Folicur® EW • Sharp contrast in moisture conditions between 2015 (dry) and 2016 (wet) crop years offers unique opportunity to see a broad range of yield increases delivered with a fungicide application

Calculate your ROI To see the potential return you can get from a fungicide application, visit the ROI Calculator. Simply select your crop,

product and location to identify how much you can expect to benefit from a fungicide application at cropscience.bayer.ca/ROICalculator

With over nine consecutive years of cereal trial results, our data shows that year after year, It Pays to Spray.

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TRUSTED PROTECTION WITH PROLINE Sclerotinia Mythbusters

Costing canola growers an average 10% yield loss, or more depending on the severity of infection, sclerotinia can

wreak havoc on bottom lines. With this much to lose, you can count on the number one brand choice of Know the facts to understand the benefits ofgrowers' proactively protecting your canola canola growers in Canada – Proline® fungicide. More growers use Proline for reliable control of sclerotinia than any other canola fungicide.

Evaluating risk Myth: If last year’s sclerotinia pressure in my region was low, this year’s will be low again.

Reality: No two years are alike and key risk factors can shift quickly. It’s recommended to evaluate disease risk each year and to always have a proactive plan in place.

Make sure to assess your field in the critical time frame prior to flowering, paying specific attention to the moisture and the environment. Consider current conditions, crop rotations and disease history to correctly assess the risk. If an increase in risk is suspected, using a trusted fungicide is an effective part of ensuring protection.

WESTERN CANADA 3-YEAR CANOLA RESULTS PROLINE

Canola demonstration strip trial (DST) offers, results show that Proline®offers, on average, greater than 10% yield gain over the untreated check.

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Your results may vary according to agronomic, environmental and pest pressure variables.

All fungicide applications outperformed the untreated check under high sclerotinia pressure, but Proline led the way with a 16% yield increase.

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Your results may vary according to agronomic, environmental and pest pressure variables. *High sclerotinia pressure was measured by a susceptible check that was greater than 10% disease incidence.

Planning for protection Myth: Sclerotinia in the area but not on CANOLA BLOOM STAGE GUIDE your farm is not a problem you need to worry about.

OPTIMUM TIME TO SPRAY PROLINE® Reality: Growers are equally exposed to SCOUT YOUR sclerotinia over the longer term. Spores FIELDS TO FIND THIS CROP STAGE move and can infect adjacent fields.

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Optimal timing Myth: Quickly reacting to sclerotinia is better than spraying in advance.

Reality: Remember that once you see sclerotinia in your field, it’s already too late.

Spray between 20 percent and 50 percent bloom to ensure you’re proactively protecting your crop.

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aking the right steps to protect your canola from the scourge of sclerotinia is critical for a strong crop in 2017.

Sometimes, there are misconceptions when evaluating the risk for sclerotinia as well as when and how to treat this disease. Following is some myth-busting information you need to know:

sclerotinia to be a major concern in every canola field this season.

Note: Results may vary according to agronomic, environmental and pest pressure variables.

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Loss potential Myth: Growers should expect about 5 percent yield loss from sclerotinia infections.

Reality: Yield loss from sclerotinia is generally half the infection level. You can use the equation for a quick way to estimate your potential yield loss (see equation, right).

How to quantify your yield loss potential:

MAIN * STEM YIELD To calculate your potential return on investment, INFECTION % RATE our fungicide ROI Calculator at cropscience.bayer.ca/ProlineROI Maximizing fungicide benefits and ROI Myth: You only need to spray when risk is high.

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The key to maximum long-term ROI from a fungicide application is to take advantageRATE of fungicide benefits whenever HALF OF INFECTION risk is apparent, rather than play a costly guessing game.

Consistent management Myth: If you take care of sclerotinia one year, you don’t need to worry about it the next year.

Reality: Success against sclerotinia isn’t a one-season battle. Effective long-term management requires attention every year. To keep on top of the threat, as spray time approaches consider the weather as one of the key indicators of potential infield activity. Another good practice you can apply when spraying is to leave a “test strip” of untreated area for comparison.

This will make it easier to spot dying plant material that indicates the presence of sclerotinia.

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YIELD LOSS POTENTIAL

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• More growers trust their canola with Proline than any other sclerotinia fungicide “The use of a trusted fungicide is the number one option canola growers have for effective sclerotinia protection. It provides peace of mind that no matter how the sclerotinia pressure shifts from year-to-year, you will be protected against the very real threat of severe losses.”

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• Maximizes your canola yield THE PROLINE ADVANTAGE • Powerful prothioconazole reduces sclerotinia • S Tim Gardner, Senior Field Marketing Specialist with Bayer infection –rates and provides growers with •A the satisfaction of knowing that their canola their canola with Proline • Long-lasting protection fl is protected from yield-robbing sclerotinia (s rotinia fungicide • Liquid formulation with one convenient •R • easy-to-use Consistentlyrate provides the best sclerotinia nola yield protection for outstanding yield performance nazole reduces sclerotinia • Single case treats 80 acres provides growers with forBayeruse onthat growers corn, sunflowersregistered are for export outside of Canada, is advising do notmustard, use Proline on those sunflowers. Proline is only re knowing that their canola •**IfAlso ** flax, safflowers and sunflowers eld-robbing sclerotinia (seeVisit label for correct application timing) cropscience.bayer.ca/SclerotiniaMyths to bust additional myths

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Sowing Seeds of Karma InVigor growers Pay It Forward with charitable donations, as part of a celebration of two decades of InVigor innovation

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ike seeds planted in fertile ground in hopes of a bountiful harvest, donations made on behalf of InVigor® hybrid canola growers are set to produce a legacy of benefits for three deserving charities.

As part of the InVigor Pay It Forward initiative, celebrating the 20th anniversary of InVigor, donations of $20,000 each on behalf of three Prairie growers have been made to the charity of their choice.

Celebrating 20 years of InVigor The Pay It Forward initiative, which included a contest whereby InVigor growers submitted entries about deserving charities or organizations, was designed to acknowledge the last two decades of grower trust and support in driving InVigor innovation.

In the spirit of giving back, the contest builds on the strong relationships forged with InVigor growers by supporting the charities that are important to them.

Grower-directed charitable donations “We couldn’t be more pleased to make these donations on behalf of growers,” says Blaine Woycheshin, Crop Manager for Canola at Bayer. “Part of the concept is the belief that ‘if it’s important to you, it’s important to us’ in recognition of our relationship with growers. The InVigor Pay It Forward initiative is just one small way to say thank you and acknowledge the tremendous support we have received over the years.”

Winners were selected by random draw of eligible entries, with the following growers selected.

Keith and Lisa Vanbeselaere Medora, Manitoba The Vanbeselaeres are among many farm families who have had loved ones touched by cancer.

The charity they have selected for their Pay It Forward donation is the Deloraine Cancer Care Unit, which serves a large area of South Western Manitoba.

Jason and Deanne Olsen Irma, Alberta When the Olsens were looking to start their family, they were supported by the Regional Fertility and Women’s Endocrinology Clinic at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, located in Edmonton, AB. To thank the facility for all its help, the Olsens directed their Pay It Forward donation to the Royal Alexandra Hospital foundation.

Ryan and Amanda Glubis Strongfield, Saskatchewan Glubis and his wife are strong believers in the value of community and recreational facilities as a vital part of the quality of life in rural communities. They selected the Strongfield Rec Board as the recipient of their Pay It Forward donation, to help keep the local hall and rink thriving for current and future generations.

Thank you to all of the growers who have supported InVigor for more than 20 years and who participated in the Pay It Forward contest!

Visit cropscience.bayer.ca/PayItForward to learn more about these InVigor growers and their charities of choice.

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WHAT’S NEW WITH BAYER PRODUCTS

Game Plan for Success: Plan Ahead to Win Disease Battles With high disease pressure anticipated across Western Canada this year, protecting your crop with a fungicide is a must

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s forecasters point to a high risk of disease pressure for the upcoming growing season, proactively planning for a fungicide application is one of the best things you can do. Regardless of conditions, you can ensure you’re ready to protect your crops and keep on track for strong yield and quality results.

There are a number of valuable fungicide tools to consider and Bayer experts across Canada are available to help you find the best solutions to your biggest challenges.

Expanded risk expected for 2017 The 2016 season proved to be a high disease pressure year due to increased moisture levels in many regions. Those pathogens have now overwintered in the soil, raising the likelihood of more widespread disease pressure in 2017.

fungicide products help to maintain grades, Prosaro fungicide applied at head timing is a standout option to keep your grade potential at its highest level. Prosaro provides the best defence against a broadest spectrum of leaf and head diseases, including unsurpassed protection from fusarium head blight.

When conditions include heavy leaf disease pressure, tried and true Folicur EW fungicide is also an excellent choice. With a wide window of application, Folicur EW provides outstanding protection from leaf and head diseases allowing you the flexibility to spray from flag to head timing in your cereal crops.

Best options for protection Leading options include: Prosaro for cereals. Although all

Proline for canola. The most trusted choice of canola growers for control of sclerotinia is Proline fungicide. This proven option reduces infection rates by up to 80

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percent, providing the protection you need for peace of mind.

Delaro® for pulses. No other product has a disease spectrum as wide as Delaro fungicide against all key pulse diseases. It is an excellent option for the first pass as it provides long-lasting protection against all major stem, pod and leaf diseases, including white mould. Trial results show it provides best-in-class disease protection in both dry and wet years to consistently get you the most out of your pulse and soybean crops.

Managing disease A foliar fungicide application is an important tool among a broader spectrum of disease management options, including seed treatment and other integrated pest management practices.

Have you purchased Bayer herbicides for this growing season? Don’t miss the opportunity to flip that investment into savings on your fungicide purchase by tapping into the 2017 BayerValue program. This rebate program allows you to mix and match qualifying purchases to receive savings on quality Bayer fungicides. Get complete details at cropscience.bayer.ca/BayerValue FARMFORUM.CA / SUMMER 201 7

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Dynamic Disease Protection for Corn Turning the tide on a host of rising threats

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roviding a powerful defence for your corn crop is critical for 2017, with heavy disease pressure anticipated including key threats such as gibberella and related DON that are poised to strip away both yield and quality.

The past year was bad for both of these issues in a number of key growing areas.

This has the potential to carry over and amplify the challenge as a new crop year takes hold.

But there is also good news for your crop. While the disease challenges for corn have evolved and strengthened, so

too have the options you have to fight these costly challenges and help put the brakes on further expansion.

Top tools Among the top tools is Proline fungicide, featuring broad-spectrum control of key leaf diseases along with suppression of fusarium and gibberella ear rot. It’s also the only fungicide on the market offering stalk rot suppression.

Adding to the fungicide portfolio of options is Stratego® PRO fungicide, a top tool for effective control against rust, eyespot and Northern corn leaf

blight when applied early, ideally before tasselling begins or at the onset of disease.

Through field testing conducted between 2013 to 2015, Stratego PRO demonstrated strong ROI by effectively controlling labelled diseases under a wide range of disease pressures, delivering an average of 6.2 percent yield increase.

By taking charge and planning for a fungicide application, you can shield your corn crop from the high risk anticipated for 2017 and sleep well knowing you have taken one of the most important steps required to ensure a strong harvest.

See the latest innovations from Bayer

This popular event is back for 2017 and better than ever. Hear from industry experts for practical advice on setting up for success when straight cutting your canola – from seeding through to harvest.

Visit cropscience.bayer.ca/CuttingEdgeExpo for an expo near you. cropscience.bayer.ca 1 888-283-6847 @Bayer4CropsCA #AskBayerCrop Always read and follow label directions. Delaro®, InVigor®, Folicur®, Proline®, Prosaro®, and Stratego® are trademarks of the Bayer Group. Bayer CropScience Inc. is a member of CropLife Canada.

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