2012 Company Overview

1. THE 300 BUSHEL CORN YIELD SPECIALISTS? 2012 Company Overview

2. Rod Osthus AgVenture Yield Specialist • President No.1 seed sales consulting firm in North America • Registered Seed Technologist • 5 ½ years corn research – Trojan Seed Company • Director Hawaiian research – Maui, Hawaii – 2 years • 100,000 hours corn production experience • 39 years seed industry experience

3. Rod Osthus 100,000+ hours of crop production experience

4. Who is AgVenture? The Largest Network Of Independently Owned Seed Companies In The U.S. 41 Regional Seed Companies (RSC) In 24 States!

5. 3 reasons for our growth We work directly with growers We develop a Maximum Profit System designed to raise 300 bushel corn and 150 bushel soybeans We are number one in service

6. Work directly with growers Our growers complete cropping plans prior to harvest

7. Work directly with growers Early planning prevents • Planting the wrong variety in the wrong field • 75% of all varieties never perform to their potential because they are planted in the wrong field. • Planting the same field more than two years in a row • Non-symbiotic relationships occur between the variety and the soil, resulting in yield losses when the same germplasm is planted in the same field more than two years in a row. • Basing next year’s plans on last year’s results • We do not use yield monitors, test plots or side by sides to develop our cropping plan for next year.

8. Work directly with growers 2012 Cropping Plan Survey Name _____________________________Spouse’s name Address________________________ City ____________ State______ Zip Phone ___________________Cell _____________Email Other info Corn acres 2011_____________ Corn acres 2010Plant date Harvest date ________ Planting population ___________ Plant spacing Depth _________ Fertilizer supplier ________________ Chemical supplier Fertilizer Goal N_____ P_____ K______ Zn______ Mg____ Chemical program Recommended varieties Current varieties Maturity Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. * Silver Customers

9. Work directly with growers Detailed field by field plan * Gold Customers

10. Work directly with growers Planting instructions by pallet/bulk box Field name Location Field size/acres Rec varieties acres pop acres pop Notes Grower’s name Crop planner Ph. * Platinum Customers

11. Work directly with growers Growers who complete their cropping plans prior to harvest can add up to $30-$60 per acre to their farm profits.

12. Maximum profit strategies Our 300 bushel strategy…Dedicated to helping growers make exceptional profits on their farms

13. Maximum profit strategies Seed quality = The number one factor More important than genetics

14. Maximum profit strategies Exceptional seed quality Every seed must germinate normally Every seed must be a true hybrid

15. Maximum profit strategies Tough tray cold tests Soybeans – 10°C for 4 days, followed by 7 days at 25°C Corn – 10°C for 4 days, followed by 7 days at 25°C 4º C equals 50º F • 25º C equals 77º F Germination tray pictures courtesy of Midwest Seed Services

16. Maximum profit strategies Saturated cold tests Pictures courtesy of Midwest Seed Services Rigid screening mimics true growing conditions.

17. Maximum profit strategies Exceptional seed quality insured by using Tetrazoliumtests Pictures courtesy of Midwest Seed Services A one-hour test to show viability. Useful in frost, drought or situations where seed viability information is needed very quickly.

18. Maximum profit strategies • The ONLY place farmers can buy seed this good • Our goal • To have all plants the same distance apart in the row • To have all plants emerge the same day • To get all plants to produce to their potential = YIELD

19. Maximum profit strategies We protect every kernel of our high quality seed with SecurityTM. It comes pre-applied in every bag.

20. Maximum profit strategies Without Security™ With Security ™ With Security A seed-protection system where you can see the difference.

21. Number one in service We’ll teach you how to raise yields tolevels you’ve never dreamed of.

22. Number one in service Fast service guarantee When you need extra seed during planting season, we will deliver it to you within 100 minutes of when you call or we’ll give you $200. For Silver, Gold and Platinum Customers

23. Number one in service Corn emergence guarantee Plant your AgVenture corn first. 100% replacement of the seed for unsatisfactory emergence.

24. Number one in service We’re there when you plant We can often add an additional $30-$120 per acre just by being there.

25. Number one in service We will help you monitor your fields.

26. Number one in service We’re there when you harvest Priceless to our customers.

27. Next steps Our plan for you • Step 1 – Complete your cropping plan survey. • Step 2 – Discovery phase for you. Visit our office. • Step 3 – Discovery phase for us. Set date to visit fields, begin cropping plan • Step 4 – Crop plan phase. Field visits, finalize cropping plan/order before Sept. 30. • Step 5 – Confirmation phase. Ride your harvester re-confirm plan. • Step 6 – 360 feedback phase, seed delivery, review the plan, successes, changes. • Step 7 – Visit your planter next spring.