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SOYBEANS THAT GENERATE GROWTH

Western Canada

Founded in 1980 by an innovative family, Prograin has planted the idea among producers to cultivate soybeans with its seeds specially developed in the province of Quebec to satisfy the demands of the northen climate.

—— 1980 Company founded

—— 1986Creation of research program

—— 1987First exportation of soybean food grade to Europe and Japan.

—— 1995First seed company in Canada to develop a system for pre-inoculated soybean seeds.

—— 2001 to 2007Increasement of soybean storage at the facility, addition of a second cleaning line and construction of a new warehouse.

—— 2011Construction of a new R&D Center with two advanced technology laboratories.

—— 2013Construction of an ultramodern and performing seed treatment facility.

—— 2016Construction of a second growth chamber enabling us to breed soybean effectively and efficiently all year round.

First row : Clément Létourneau, Marie-Claire Bourgeois, André Létourneau, Claude Létourneau Second row : Alain Létourneau, P.Marc Ham

Clément Létourneau, Founder, 1981

Prograin

Alain Létourneau, CEO and owner of Prograin

Who we are

HistoryPrograin is the largest private added-value soybean company in Canada. The key differentiation is the continuous development and improvement of early-maturing soybean varieties in our leading-edge research center, adapted to climatic conditions in early-maturing season group (groups 000 to 1).

Our ultimate goal is to offer growers all around Canada the best varieties and genetics to maximise their profitability.

Developing soybean varieties that generate the most profitability for growers is our number one priority. We’ve worked hard developing new early genetics that will meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

Our partnership with Quarry Seed is also a key success factor in our expansion in Western Canada. We are all driven by innovation and growers that put their trust in our brand will have access to the most advanced soybeans we have to offer.

Your profitability is our top priority

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— Alain Létourneau, President CEO

Research is the heart of our business

Growing chambers enable us not only to breed soybeans all year round but gives our research team an even bigger chance of success which ultimately gives us access to new varieties quicker.

With more than 65,000 lines of new products observed and analysed every year in Prograin’s backyard, Prograin is in the driver’s seat when it come to selecting the best genetics for the growers all accross Canada.

Our technologically advanced soybeans

Relying on a team of experts in genetic improvement, Prograin is ready and determined to develop the best genetics in early-maturing soybeans.

Are developped, grown, analysed and selected with strict criterias.

Prograin evaluates tens of thousands of soybean varieties every year to develop new cultivars with desirable traits.

This contributes to the development, not only of the best varieties for the growers, but also to satisfy their specific requirements.

That’s why Prograin has a molecular genetics laboratory with the same equipment comparable to the bigger multinational companies.

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Prograin’s greenhouse

Molecular genetics

Prograin’s R&D combine

Growing chamber

AFTER YEARS OF WAITING AND DEVELOPMENT, ROUNDUP READY 2 XTENDTM PROGRAIN SOYBEANS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.

THIS INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS PRODUCERS MORE FLEXI-BILITY IN TERMS OF WEED CONTROL WHILE GIVING THEM ACCESS TO A LINE OF GENETICALLY IMPROVED CULTIVARS DEVELOPED AS PART OF OUR RESEARCH PROGRAM. AN OPTIMAL SYNERGY FOR MAXIMUM YIELD IN YOUR FIELDS.

New technology

New weed control program

New genetics

WIN A 2016 CAN-Am®

DefeNDer XT!

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Contact your representative or one of our territory managers for more details.

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CBZ814A1 R2X 2250 CHU ( RM 000.8 )

New Roundup Ready 2 XtendTM variety that will be appreciated for its quick start in spring

Domingo R2X 2525 CHU ( RM 00.8 )

The Roundup Ready 2 XtendTM

variety that performs consistently in different environments

Characteristics•Very good yield potential for its maturity group•Tall plant with aggressive development•Stands out in minimum tillage•Good bushing capacity and excellent vigour

Management pointers•Best in 15” spacing or less•Adapted to no-till

Characteristics•Very good vigour at the start of the season

and excellent standability•Excellent yield potential•Very good sclerotinia tolerance•Good-looking plant with above-average height

Management pointers•Performs well in all soil types•Well adapted to 7” and 15” spacing

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VIGOUR FOR NO-TILL

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STANDABILITY

PLANT HEIGHT

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PROGRAIN’S DIVERSIFIED LINE OF GENUITY® ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD® SOYBEANS INCLUDES VARIETIES THAT ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR RESISTANCE TO CERTAIN DISEASES, AS WELL AS THEIR STANDABILITY, CONSISTENCY AND VIGOUR.

GENUITY® ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD® PROGRAIN SOYBEANS ARE A COMBINATION OF DOMINANT GENETIC TRAITS SELECTED THROUGH OUR RESEARCH PROGRAM AND WITH A RECOGNIZED WEED CONTROL TECHNOLOGY. THIS OPTIMAL COMBINATION OFFERS TO PRODUCERS THE OPTION OF CHOOSING A SOYBEAN VARIETY THAT COMBINES PERFORMANCE AND SIMPLICITY.

Performance

Simplicity

Dominant genetics

Torro R2 GENRR2Y 2375 CHU ( RM 000.8 )

A very robust soybean that will meet your expectations

Kosmo R2 GENRR2Y 2450 CHU ( RM 00.6 )

The variety to choose to obtain good yield in early maturity areas

Characteristics•Medium-sized plant with dark green foliage•Excellent yield potential for its maturity•Above-average standability•Slender soybean type with narrow leaves

Management pointers•Responds well to high population•Better suited to planting in narrow rows

Characteristics•Very good vigour at the beginning of the

season, perfect for short season areas•Good ability to branch for an early soybean

variety•Plant taller than the average with good

standability•Good flower fertility that ensures good yields

Management pointers•Offers better results in narrow rows

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These past few years, Prograin has put a good deal of thought into the question of what constitutes the right target population not only for optimal yield but also best profitability per acre.

The goal was to demonstrate whether an inadequate population could affect yield. After gathering and interpreting the data, we can assert that this is a decision that growers should never take lightly.

At Prograin, we think that the sole objective of an optimal population is to maximize yield. Yield is a complex concept, but simply put, an adequate population will affect yield if it is able to accomplish the following:

1. Close rows quickly 2. Favour maximum sunlight interception 3. Compete more effectively with weed growth

Choosing the Right Population

A Matter That Affects Profitability per Acre7

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Row spacing (inches)

Number of seeds/kg (Min / Max)

Seeding rate (bags/acre)

Tolerance to Phytophtora

Pubescence colour

Hilum color

VARIETY

Protein %

Number of seeds planted (x1000/acre)

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KOSMO R2

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Row spacing (inches)

Number of seeds/kg (Min / Max)

Number of seeds planted (x1000/acre)

Seeding rate (bags/acre)

Tolerance to Phytophtora

Pubescence colour

Hilum color

VARIETY

Protein %

Roundup Ready 2 XtendTM

varieties

Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® varieties

Here are the results of our trials:

-The morphology of recently introduced cultivars is not the only factor that influences optimal plant population/seeding rate. -In early maturing zones, maximum yield is achieved with higher populations. -There does not appear to be a link between the cultivar’s time to maturity and the optimal plant population/seeding rate. -Optimal plant population/seeding rate is influenced by the cultivar itself and will differ from one cultivar to the next.

It is important to discuss target plant population with your representative in order to optimize the profitability per acre of your soybean fields.

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As the graph shows, the maximum yield for each variety is achieved with a different population.

Alexandre BeaudoinSeed sales and marketing manageralexandre.beaudoin@prograin.qc.ca

Shawn RempelGeneral Managershawn@quarryseed.com

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Seed containing a patented trait can only be used to plant a single commercial crop from which seed cannot be saved and replanted. Examples of seed containing a patented trait include but are not limited to Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybeans, and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend™ soybeans. Patents for Monsanto technologies can be found at the following webpage: http://www.monsantotechnology.com

Certified seeds are synonymous with success.

There are many ways to succeed with certified seeds.- Access to new and improved varieties

- Better utilization of farm inputs

- Quality assurance

- Access to new markets

- Support for the development of future varieties

It all starts with certified seeds.

Prograin® is a registered trademark of Semences Prograin inc. The agronomic content of 2017 Seed Guide has been revised by agronomists Maxime Gratton, Philippe Lemaître, Miguel Provost and Marc Saumure.

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