2011 seed solutions for the south

2011 SouthernSeeD SoLutIonS

At a time when large corporations keep swallowing up small, family-owned businesses, we’re proud to be an independent seed company. Because we’re independent, we can focus more on listening to you and

responding to your needs, rather than following orders handed down from up North. If you want to be told what to do, talk to the bigger guys. If you want customized solutions for your farm here in the South, we’ll be glad to help.

Reclaim the poweR of choice. More choices, and better ones. Other companies breed for the Corn Belt to find the hybrids that perform best there.

Don’t settle for their leftovers. The challenges facing the South are as varied as our accents. That’s why we focus all of our time and attention on the southern United States. So you get the best genetics and traits that provide the agronomic characteristics you need in your specific location.

talk to a Real peRson. Our Seed Specialists live and work where you do so they understand the unique conditions and needs you face. They’re also close enough to get face-to-face when you need them. You’ll get personalized attention and customized solutions to determine the best fit for your farm. And when you call our home office you get to talk to a friendly person, not an automated message system.

INDepeNDeNT, AND prOUD Of IT.

©2010 Golden Acres Genetics, Ltd. All rights reserved. Golden Acres and the design logo are registered trademarks of Golden Acres Genetics, Ltd. Golden Acres Genetics, Ltd. warrants that its seed conforms to the label description, as required by federal and state seed laws. We MAKe NO OTHer WArrANTIeS, eXpreSSeD Or IMpLIeD, Of MerCHANTABILITY fOr A pArTICULAr pUrpOSe, Or OTHerWISe. for more information, please read the back of the Golden Acres seed bag, or visit www.GAseed.com.

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Get a fiRm handshake, from people who value integrity over stockholder value. faith shapes our values, because we’ve got a Higher Authority than a bunch of Wall Street investors in New York City. You can get to know us just a little easier, and we’ll work just a little harder, because we care more about your life and your problems.

Call us at our home office in Waco, Texas. If there’s anything I can do for you, call me on my cell phone at 254-722-4015. Can you remember the last time you talked to the president of DeKalb or pioneer? Maybe it’s time you planted Golden Acres.

Lou Buice, president

2011 SeeD SoLutIonS Table of Contents

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Hybrids & Characteristics ............... 3Insect resistance Management ...... 13Characteristics Chart ...................... 15positioning Chart ............................ 19

GrAIn SorGhuM

Hybrids & Characteristics ............. 21Characteristics Chart ...................... 25

ForAGe SorGhuM

Hybrids & Characteristics ............. 27

©2010 Golden Acres Genetics, Ltd. All rights reserved. Golden Acres and the design logo are registered trademarks of Golden Acres Genetics, Ltd. Golden Acres Genetics, Ltd. warrants that its seed conforms to the label description, as required by federal and state seed laws. We MAKe NO OTHer WArrANTIeS, eXpreSSeD Or IMpLIeD, Of MerCHANTABILITY fOr A pArTICULAr pUrpOSe, Or OTHerWISe. for more information, please read the back of the Golden Acres seed bag, or visit www.GAseed.com.

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unlock yield potential with the right trait packageIf it weren’t for the bugs, disease and that little thing called the weather that varies so much, farming in the South would be easy. New trait technology can minimize those headaches, but the key to harnessing its power is pairing the right traits with the right genetics. Golden Acres incorporates the traits you want only in proven genetic platforms scientifically selected for top performance across the South.

We evaluate all the technologies emerging from Bayer CropScience, Dow AgroSciences, Dupont, Monsanto, and Syngenta to pair the best ones with our highest performing southern-selected genetics. That results in a variety of insect and herbicide protection traits, maturity ranges, seed treatments and price points that can maximize your profits. Talk to your local Golden Acres Seed Specialist. Let them help you select the options that best fit your farm.

GenuityTM SmartStaxTM - An eight-way stack combines the industry’s best-performing trait package of herbicide tolerance with above and below-ground insect protection.

GenuityTM VT Triple PROTM - Controls corn borer, earworm, rootworm, and fall armyworm, plus Roundup® tolerance; has dual modes of action for reduced refuge in the South.

Herculex Xtra® + Roundup Ready - Combines Ignite and Roundup® tolerant technology for herbicide flexibility with control of corn borer, corn rootworm, and western bean cutworm.

YieldGard VT® Triple - Uses VecTranTM technology to combine advanced insect and weed-control traits at a single insertion point for complete stalk and root protection.

Agrisure® 3000GT - Provides the ultimate in yield protection and the flexibility to choose management practices that meet individual needs. *

YieldGard® Corn Borer + Roundup Ready® - Protects against European and southwestern corn borer throughout the stalk with added Roundup herbicide tolerance.

Agrisure® GT/CB/LL - Combines the convenience and performance of glyphosate tolerance, corn borer resistance and tolerance to Ignite® herbicide. *

Herculex I - Protects against corn borer and western bean cutworm with LibertyLink® technology for great control of resistant weeds.

Roundup Ready® - Engineered to work with Roundup® herbicides; enables broad-spectrum weed control, outstanding crop safety and more flexibility.

Agrisure GT - Offers a full tolerance to in-crop applications of glyphosate-based herbicides and freedom to choose your preferred glyphosate brand. *

* Golden Acres hybrids with Agrisure traits will be introduced for the 2011 sales season. Watch your mailbox for special launch information.3

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Genetic Families Chart

The chart below can help you keep up with the newest trait version of that one particular hybrid that works best on your farm. It illustrates the genetic relationship between our most popular southern hybrids. for example, new Golden Acres 27V01 has the same genetic background as Golden Acres 27Z07 and 2839RR, but carries the VT Triple prO trait. We call that shared background a genetic family. You can expect the same agronomic characteristics from all three hybrids; they just carry different insect protection traits. New additions to the Golden Acres line are highlighted in red on the chart, for easy recognition. If you have more questions, feel free to call us at our Waco, Texas office.

Golden Acres Genetic Family Lines

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111 Day Maturity•24T62 is a new early-maturity Genuity SmartStax

hybrid from the 24V61 family with dual modes of action both above and below-ground.

• Impressive root strength with good ear-flex, drought stress and high yield for relative maturity.

• responds well under high management environments.

• Higher yielding alternative to 2755RRB.

24V61

24T62NEW

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YieldForMaturityGrainTestWeightDroughtStressPlantHealthStalkStrengthRootStrengthHuskCover

Recently ADVAnceD GenetIc lIne 24V61 24T6226Z25 26Z24 26Y23 26V21

26Y37 26V312839rr 27Z07 27V01

Recently ADVAnceD GenetIc lIne 28V71Recently ADVAnceD GenetIc lIne 28V81

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The simplest way to select the best seed…

Making sense of seed selection every year you sweat the same decision: “Which seed do I choose?” With all the promises of incredible yields the better question might be, “What issues do I face?” No combination of hybrid or trait package works the best everywhere. Turn a skeptical eye to anyone who tells you different.

It’s all about finding hybrids that are proven to perform in your area. Start by factoring in your yield target, desired plant population and the corresponding length of maturity you need. You also need the technology that protects your seed investment from the appetite of insects or the threat of disease. If you need help, use our new Custom Seed Selector or contact a Golden Acres Seed Specialist. It’ll add to your peace of mind.

Custom Seed SelectorLast year we introduced our Trait Value Calculator, to show the potential return on investment for your seed purchase. This year, we’ve added the Custom Seed Selector. Just put in your unique specifications, such as plant population, soil type, yield target, insect problems and disease issues, and the Custom Seed Selector will present you with the best Golden Acres hybrid options.

Try it for yourself at www.GAseed.com. And when you choose “Click to Confirm” a Golden Acres Seed Specialist will contact you to verify it’s the right choice for your farm.


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David Stelzel East Bernard, TXTim Krenek, my Golden Acres reseller, advises me on what to plant for my soil type

and plant population. He goes the extra mile to keep me up to date with changes in the industry and new varieties. He’s not just selling seed; he’s an advisor with great credibility.

Do you love helping others be successful?Do you find yourself telling other farmers how well Golden Acres performs and how it can benefit their farm? If that’s the case you should think about becoming a Golden Acres reseller.

You’ll be first in line for all of our newest technology developments and research breakthroughs. You’ll also make lots of satisfied friends in your grower community.

We currently have a limited number of reseller opportunities in specific areas. Call us at 1-800-692-6848 to find out more.

Golden Acres Numbering System Key:1stDigit=Crop,2ndDigit=Maturity,3rdDigit=YearofIntroduction,4thDigit=GeneticBackground,5thDigit=TraitExample: 26V212=CornHybrid,6=115-114DayRelativeMaturity,V=2010Introduction,2=2821RLHGeneticFamily,1=VTTriplePROTrait 6

I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.John 12:46

115 Day Maturity•26V21 combines the Genuity VT Triple prO trait

and a genetic family adapted across a wide variety of Southern soil types.

• Also available in two Herculex versions with LibertyLink technology for use with Ignite for greater control of resistant weeds.

• robust plant with large flex ears for great yield potential.

• exceptional staygreen and plant health for this maturity.

26Y23

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26Z25

26V21NEW

It only takes 3 damaged kernels to add up to 1 bushel of lost yield on your farm...

Golden Acres Genuity™ Vt triple Pro™ corn hybridsWe combined the toughest, southern-adapted genetics with the most advanced insect protection available and introduced six Golden Acres Genuity™ VT Triple prO™ corn hybrids. The technology virtually eliminates corn earworm, fall armyworm, corn rootworm, and corn borer from the picture, killing those pests before they can damage your crop. With dual modes of action, it also allows for a refuge reduction from 50 percent to 20 percent in cotton-growing areas, making it’s impact on your profitability unparalleled.

The added control of corn earworm and fall armyworm results in improved grain quality and a significant reduction in the risk of aflatoxin contamination. plant pathologist Dr. Gary Odvody of Texas A & M has performed extensive testing on the trait and concludes, “It’s a good product. By controlling stalk borers, corn earworm, fall armyworm and corn rootworm, I think it’s going to pay off in more years than not. However, it’s not a substitute for good genetics. It’s another component to be added to our arsenal to reduce risk.”

Combine that kind of protection with the 5 bushels per acre yield advantage you get from genetics developed specifically for the South by Golden Acres and you’ll get the best performing hybrids you’ve ever planted. Ask your Seed Specialist or visit our website (www.GAseed.com) to use the trait value calculator (see page 5) and learn how Golden Acres Genuity™ VT Triple prO™ hybrids can increase profitability on your farm.

■ Provides a broader spectrum of insect control against corn earworm, corn borer and fall armyworm, resulting in higher yield potential and better grain quality potential

■ It is the industry’s first dual mode-of-action, above ground insect protection in corn, stacked with below ground insect protection and Roundup Ready® 2 Technology

■ Gives farmers in the South the opportunity to reduce their refuge acres from 50% to 20%, which can increase profitability on their farms

■ For every 3 kernels lost per ear of corn, 1 bushel per acre is lost

Controls Corn Earworm with a 20% Refuge in the South

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Finding the best options for all different types of Southern soil...

Growers often tell us that their Golden Acres corn and grain sorghum hybrids hold up better under tough growing conditions than seed products they buy from some of the “national” seed companies. That’s no accident. Most of the time the “southern hybrids” they sell you are actually developed in the fertile soil of Iowa or Illinois.

We put our products through a series of rigorous tests, all based right here in the South. We evaluate performance on: 12 different soil types, irrigated and dry-land conditions, low to high plant populations, heavy to light insect pressure, and in some of the most drought prone conditions.

from intensive in-house yield and performance trials, to independent university tests, our southern hybrids are tough enough for the region where they’re grown. It’s no big surprise that our hybrids even win our competitors’ tests plots.

2010 Golden Acres GATE Plot Locations(GAte = Golden Acres technology evaluation)

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115 Day Maturity•26V31 is a Genuity VT Triple prO hybrid in the

26Y37 genetic family.

• produces a big, girthy ear on a white cob.

• Good plant health and heat tolerance.

• Comparable to 26Z17 maturity with improved yields.

26Y37

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26V31NEW

Got a specific disease related challenge on your farm? This chart shows a hybrid’s resistance to common southern disease threats. Select the one that’s best for the conditions you face, or bypass the chart and try our new Seed Selector instead. Disease resistance is one of the many criteria the Seed Selector evaluates, so you get customized solutions with the disease resistance package you need.

A gold bag doesn’t just mean conventional seed anymore.

Your Golden Acres corn bags will look more golden next spring. All Triple prO hybrids will arrive in a gold and black ClearView window bag (pictured below). everything else will come in our standard gold bag. Be sure to check the tag color and logo to distinguish our other traited hybrids.


Brightly colored tags help identify traits at a glance.

GENUITYTM

VT TRIPLE PROTM

GenuityTM VT Triple PROTM

For sale and planting in the U.S. only.

IMPORTANT GROWER INFORMATION

PLEASE READ BEFORE PLANTING

PRODUCT INFORMATION

This hybrid contains the GenuityTM VT Triple ProTM insect protection traits. GenuityTM

VT Triple PROTM hybrids contain the active ingredients Cry1A.105, Cry2Ab2 and

Cry3Bb1 from Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) that together provide excellent protection

against European corn borer, southwestern corn borer, sugarcane borer, southern

cornstalk borer, corn earworm, fall armyworm, cornstalk borer, western corn rootworm,

northern corn rootworm, and Mexican corn rootworm. These insect protection traits

are approved by EPA under Registration Number 524-576 (MON 89034 X MON 88017).

This hybrid also contains Roundup Ready 2 TechnologyTM that provides crop safety

for over-the-top applications of labeled Roundup® agricultural herbicides when applied

according to label directions.

MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES

Insecticides - Under typical conditions with this product, insecticide applications should

not be necessary to prevent yield loss caused by European corn borer, southwestern corn

borer, western corn rootworm larvae, northern corn rootworm larvae, or Mexican corn

rootworm larvae.

IRM - To help preserve the effectiveness of the B.t. corn technologies, growers planting

GenuityTM VT Triple PROTM are required to follow an Insect Resistance Management

(IRM) Plan. Details on planting a refuge, and other requirements of the IRM Plan, are

provided in the GenuityTM VT Triple PROTM section of the IRM Guide and Monsanto’s

Technology Use Guide. Growers are required to plant a corn refuge.

Planting a corn refuge for both corn borers and corn rootworms. The corn refuge must

be planted with corn hybrids that do not contain B.t. technologies for the control of corn

borers or corn rootworms. The corn refuge for this product must represent at least 20%

of the grower’s total corn acres and must be within or adjacent to the GenuityTM VT Triple

PROTM field. Unlike other corn products containing above-ground insect protection,

the required refuge percentage for GenuityTM VT Triple PROTM is the same in corn- and

cotton-growing areas. The corn refuge can be treated with an insecticide to control

rootworm larvae and other soil pests. The refuge can also be treated with a non-B.t. foliar

insecticide for control of late season pests if pest pressure reaches an economic threshold

for damage; however, if rootworm adults are present at the time of foliar applications then

the GenuityTM VT Triple PROTM field must be treated in a similar manner.

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2011 Corn Disease resistance Chart

Hybrids SouthernCornLeafBlight Anthracnose GrayLeaf

SpotCommonRust

2755RRB 8 7 6 5

24T62 8 7 5 8

24V61 8 7 5 8

26V21 8 7 5 7

26Y23 8 7 5 7

26Z25 8 7 5 7

26Z24 8 7 5 7

26V31 7 7 5 8

26Y37 7 7 5 8

26Z17 8 8 5 5

2831RRB 8 8 5 5

8315 7 7 8 7

27V01 8 9 5 8

27Z07 8 9 5 8

2839RR 8 8 5 8

28V71 8 6 6 6

28V81 7 7 7 6

2850RR 8 6 6 7

28Z47 7 8 8 6

8412 6 8 6 5

28Z89 8 7 8 7

28Y97 7 7 6 9

2989RRB 7 7 6 9

28Z95 7 7 6 9

Ratings: 9 = exceptional; 8 & 7 = Above Average; 6 & 5 = Average; 4 & 3 = Below Average; 2 & 1 = poor

27V01—the Genuity™ VT Triple PRO™ hybrid from the genetic family that still can’t be beat

We’re always looking for the newest and best in southern-adapted genetics. But we also know to hold onto a good thing when we find it. The 27V01 family of genetics has developed a reputation for producing the top-yielding corn hybrids in the southern U.S.

We’ve tested plenty of contenders, but so far no set of genetics has been able to unseat this champion when it comes to all-around performance. As long as it keeps topping plots, we figure we’ll keep it around.

David BakerSkidmore, TXI started planting Golden Acres eight years ago after a severe drought year.

My neighbor’s field was the only good-looking corn I’d seen all summer, and it had a Golden Acres sign in front of it. It’s done well for me ever since…

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Matthew 5:16

117 Day Maturity•27V01, a Genuity VT Triple prO version of

27Z07, expands insect control to include corn earworm and fall armyworm.

• Over three years and 342 trials, the 27V01 genetic family consistently displays a 5 bushel per acre competitive yield advantage.

• The number one performer in the Golden Acres lineup.

• excellent eye appeal; robust plant with wide leaves for early canopy and large, girthy ears.

• Dual-purpose hybrids with outstanding performance for both grain and silage.

27Z07

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27V01NEW

OptimumSilage hybrids offer yield, feed value

When you see the OptimumSilage icon beside a Golden Acres number, it means that hybrid possesses the unique characteristics necessary to produce a top corn silage crop. Our OptimumSilage hybrids are highlighted below. To make it simple, we’ve sorted them into four performance groups. The hybrids within each group are from the same genetic family, but feature different trait options.


OPTIMUM SILAGE HYBRIDS

Group 1117 Day

Group 2118 Day

Group 3118 Day

Group 4119 Day

Group 5119 Day

27V01 28V71

27Z07 28Z47 28Y97

2989RRB 28Z89

2839RR 28Z95

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118 Day Maturity• Genuity VT Triple prO technology from a

genetic family with strong Southern adaptation.

• Tall plant exhibits top-end yield potential and very good test weight.

• Workhorse hybrid with good stress tolerance and above average plant health.

• flexible; works well for grain or silage.

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28V71NEW

Golden Box makes planting easy

If you want to eliminate the hassle of dealing with a large number of seed bags, get a Golden Box full of corn. They hold the equivalent of 50 bags of seed, yet are easily placed by forklift or front-end loader right to your seed tender.

Mike FallwellDexter, TXI first tried Golden Acres three years ago for silage corn, and now it’s the

only thing I’ll plant on my farm. I think they have the best silage hybrids on the market today…

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118 Day Maturity• A Southern-adapted hybrid with Genuity VT Triple

prO technology.

• Delivers high yields and high test weight.

• produces semi-flex ear type for best performance at high plant populations (30” rows or narrower).

• Strong, stable hybrid performs well under moderate stress conditions.

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28V81NEW

reduce refuge requirements with Genuity™ Vt triple Pro™ and Genuity™ SmartStax™

In fields planted with any Genuity™ VT Triple prO™ or Genuity™ SmartStax™ hybrids, the refuge requirement is cut from 80 percent down to 20 percent in cotton growing areas of the South.

The dual modes of insect control provided by these Genuity™ traits against targeted above-ground pests reduce the likelihood of insect resistance. This provides enhanced trait durability and allows for reduced refuge acres for corn farmers in cotton-growing areas. planting Genuity™ SmartStax™ even allows for reduced refuge requirements in corn-growing (or non-cotton growing) areas from 20 percent to an unprecedented 5 percent. for complete IrM requirements, be sure to ask your Golden Acres Seed Specialist, or consult the official IrM Guide.

Common Refuge

% non-B.t. refuge: The refuge area must represent at least 20 percent of the farmer’s corn acres (Genuity™ VT Triple prO™

and/or GenuityTM SmartStaxTM plus refuge acres)

refuge planting: refuge must be planted with corn hybrids that do not contain B.t. technologies. The refuge can be planted with

roundup ready Corn 2 or conventional corn.

refuge location: The refuge can be within or adjacent to the Genuity™ VT Triple prO™ and/or GenuityTM SmartStaxTM field. If

adjacent, it can be separated by a road, path, ditch, etc., but not by another field.

refuge configuration options: refuge can be planted as a block, strips with the field or as a perimeter around the field. See

refuge configuration options on page 14.

Size: If perimeter or strips are used for the refuge, the strips must be at least four consecutive rows wide.

Control target: Serves as a refuge for both corn borer and corn rootworm. The common refuge offers convenience by combining

the corn borer and corn rootworm refuges into one effective corn refuge.

treatment: The common refuge can be treated with a soil-applied, seed-applied or foliar-applied insecticide to control rootworm

larvae and other soil pests.

The refuge can also be treated with a non-B.t. foliar-applied insecticide for control of late-season pests (i.e. corn borer), if pest

pressure reaches an economic threshold for damage. However, if rootworm adults are present at the time of foliar application, then

the Genuity™ VT Triple prO™ and/or GenuityTM SmartStaxTM field must be treated in a similar manner.

for information on Separate refuge requirements or if you have other questions, ask your Golden Acres Seed Specialist. You can

also request a copy of the 2011 IrM Guide, which is also available on our website at www.GAseed.com.

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examples of “within field” configurationsSplit Planter

Perimeter Separate

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examples of “adjacent field” configurations

Separated by road, path, ditch, etc., but not by another field.

Adjacent

Adjacent

B.t. corn refuge(non-B.t. corn)

First generation B.t. technologies still require 50 percent refuge in cotton growing areasIf you are planting a hybrid(s) other than our Genuity™ VT Triple prO™ or Genuity™ SmartStax™ corn hybrids, you must plant at least a 50 percent refuge. The environmental protection Agency (epA) requires that growers plant a refuge as part of an Insect resistance Management (IrM) plan when they use B.t. hybrids.

Insect resistance Management is critical for preventing insects like corn borers and rootworms from becoming resistant to the biotech trait in the B.t. hybrid. The refuge must contain a similar non-B.t. hybrid as to the rest of the field. Technology suppliers that receive approval from the epA monitor compliance of refuge requirements by using different forms of auditing, whether by phone or personal visits. During an audit, technology suppliers assess a grower’s adherence to the required refuge size, distance and treatment requirements. In-person audits typically require seed invoices or field examinations.

Growers who are out of compliance may be penalized.

refuge requirements vary by product and planting location. Use the guide below to help, or ask your Golden Acres Seed Specialist if you have questions. A copy of the complete IrM Guide is also available on our website at www.GAseed.com.

ComparisonofKeyRefugeRequirementsinNON-COTTONGrowingAreas

Refuge Type --- COMMON SEPARATECornRootworm CornBorer

% Refuge 20%non-cornborerB.t.corn 20%non-B.t.corn 20%non-YieldGardRootwormcorn

20%non-cornborerB.t.corn

Configurations

Separate,Block,Perimeter,SplitPlanter

Block,SplitPlanter,Adjacentfield

Block,SplitPlanter,Perimeter,Adjacentfield


Refugewithina1/2mile(1/4milepreferred Refugeadjacenttoorwithinyourfield

Refugeadjacenttoorwithinyourfield

Refugewithina1/2mile(1/4milepreferred

Split Planter Strips 4rows(6preferred) 6rows(12preferred) 6rows(12preferred) 4rows(6preferred)

ComparisonofKeyRefugeRequirementsinCOTTONGrowingAreas

Refuge Type --- COMMON SEPARATECornRootworm CornBorer

% Refuge 50%non-cornborerB.t.corn 50%non-B.t.corn 20%non-YieldGardRootwormcorn

50%non-cornborerB.t.corn

ConfigurationsSeparate,Block,Perimeter,SplitPlanter Block,SplitPlanter,Adjacent

fieldBlock,SplitPlanter,Perimeter,Adjacentfield


Refugewithina1/2mile(1/4milepreferred Refugeadjacenttoorwithinyourfield

Refugeadjacenttoorwithinyourfield

Refugewithina1/2mile(1/4milepreferred

Split Planter Strips 4rows(6preferred) 6rows(12preferred) 6rows(12preferred) 4rows(6preferred)

Cotton growing area includes all counties/parishes in the following states: AL, Ar, fL, GA, LA, MS, NC , SC; specific counties in the following states - MO (Dunklin, New Madrid, pemiscot, Scott and Stoddard), OK (Beckham, Caddo, Comanche, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kay, Kiowa, Tillman and Washita), TN (Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Dyer, fayette, franklin, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Lincoln, Madison, Obion, rutherford, Shelby and Tipton); VA (Dinwiddie, franklin City, Greensville, Isle of Wight, Northampton, Southampton, Suffolk City, Surrey and Sussex); and all counties in TX eXCepT Brewster, Carson, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, Dallam, el paso, Hansford, Hartley, Hudspeth, Hutchinson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, pecos, presidio, roberts, reeves, Sherman, Terrell, Val Verde, Ward and Winkler.

Before opening a bag of seed, be sure to read and understand the stewardship requirements, including applicable refuge requirements for insect resistance management, for the biotechnology traits expressed in the seed as set forth in the technology agreement that you sign. By opening and using a bag of seed, you are reaffirming your obligation to comply with those stewardship requirements.

CHART RATINGS (Pages 15-18):PlantHeight: T = Tall; M = Medium; S = Short ear Height:H = High; M = Medium; L = Low

HuskCover: 1 = Very Open; 9 = Very Tight

RecommendedFinalPopulation:Optimum corn populations vary with soil type, climate and management practices. Use our recommended population as a relative guide to planting, based on your farming experience and management level.

remember to increase planting rates approximately 10% above your desired final population.

H = High; MH = Moderately High; M = Moderate; ML = Moderately Low; L = Low

EarType: FLEX = flexible hybrid may add kernel rows and extended length (kernels/row) when growing conditions are favorable; SEMI = Semi-flexible ears with moderate flexibility.

RatingScale: 9 = exceptional; 8 & 7 = Above Average; 6 & 5 = Average; 4 & 3 = Below Average; 2 & 1 = poor

Important: ratings are based on the average performance of a hybrid grown over a wide range of climate and soil types within its adapted maturity under normal growing conditions. extreme conditions may adversely affect performance. Consult your local Golden Acres Genetics Seed Specialist for specific product recommendations.

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24T62 NEW 24T62 1330 2530 111 M M MH-H FLEX 9 8 8 7 7 8 7 8 8 8

NEW 24V61 1330 2530 111 M M MH-H FLEX 9 8 8 7 7 8 7 8 8 8

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NEW 26V21 1420 2650 115 M-MT M MH-H FLEX 9 7 7 8 7 7 6 8 8 9

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1420 2650 115 M-MT M MH-H FLEX 9 7 7 8 7 7 6 8 8 9

26Z25 1420 2650 115 M-MT M MH-H FLEX 9 7 7 8 7 7 6 8 8 9

26Z24 1420 2650 115 M-MT M MH-H FLEX 9 7 7 8 7 7 6 8 8 9

26V31 NEW 26V31 1425 2660 115 M M M-MH FLEX 9 7 7 8 7 7 7 7 7 8

26Y37 1425 2660 115 M M M-MH FLEX 9 7 7 8 7 7 7 7 7 8

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26Z25 1420 2650 115 M-MT M MH-H FLEX 9 7 7 8 7 7 6 8 8 9

26Z24 1420 2650 115 M-MT M MH-H FLEX 9 7 7 8 7 7 6 8 8 9

26V31 NEW 26V31 1425 2660 115 M M M-MH FLEX 9 7 7 8 7 7 7 7 7 8

26Y37 1425 2660 115 M M M-MH FLEX 9 7 7 8 7 7 7 7 7 8

26Z17 1430 2670 115 M-MT ML M-MH FLEX 9 6 7 7 6 6 6 7 7 8

2831RRB 1430 2670 115 M-MT ML M-MH FLEX 9 6 7 7 6 6 6 7 7 8

8315 NEW 8315 1425 2675 115 T MH M-MH FLEX 8 8 7 8 7 7 7 7 7 8

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May God give you of heaven’s dew and of earth’s richness—an abundance of grain and new wine.Genesis 27:28

RelativeMaturityDays: Compare normal maturity days differences between hybrids. Actual days may vary considerably from those shown due to growing degree unit accumulations. Growing Degree Unit (GDU) accumulation may vary within the geographic region as a result of temperature and environmental variations.

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27Z07 1440 2670 117 M-MT M ML-M FLEX 9 7 8 8 6 6 7 7 7 7

2839RR 1440 2670 117 M-MT M ML-M FLEX 9 7 8 8 6 6 7 7 7 7

28V71 NEW 28V71 1465 2800 118 T M M-MH FLEX 9 8 8 8 8 7 9 7 7 7

28V81 NEW 28V81 1470 2830 118 MT M MH-H SEMI 9 9 7 8 8 9 9 7 7 9

2850RR 1490 2840 118 T H MH-H FLEX 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 7 8 8

28Z47 1460 2810 118 T H ML-M FLEX 8 9 7 8 6 6 8 7 7 7

8412 1470 2825 118 T H ML-M FLEX 8 8 7 7 7 5 8 7 7 7

28Z89 1530 2880 119 MT M ML-M FLEX 8 8 6 9 8 8 7 7 6 6

28Y9728Y97 1530 2880 119 MT MH ML-M FLEX 9 8 8 8 7 7 6 7 7 6

2989RRB 1530 2880 119 MT MH ML-M FLEX 9 8 8 8 7 7 6 7 7 6

28Z95 1530 2880 119 MT MH ML-M FLEX 9 8 8 8 7 7 6 7 7 6

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27Z07 1440 2670 117 M-MT M ML-M FLEX 9 7 8 8 6 6 7 7 7 7

2839RR 1440 2670 117 M-MT M ML-M FLEX 9 7 8 8 6 6 7 7 7 7

28V71 NEW 28V71 1465 2800 118 T M M-MH FLEX 9 8 8 8 8 7 9 7 7 7

28V81 NEW 28V81 1470 2830 118 MT M MH-H SEMI 9 9 7 8 8 9 9 7 7 9

2850RR 1490 2840 118 T H MH-H FLEX 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 7 8 8

28Z47 1460 2810 118 T H ML-M FLEX 8 9 7 8 6 6 8 7 7 7

8412 1470 2825 118 T H ML-M FLEX 8 8 7 7 7 5 8 7 7 7

28Z89 1530 2880 119 MT M ML-M FLEX 8 8 6 9 8 8 7 7 6 6

28Y9728Y97 1530 2880 119 MT MH ML-M FLEX 9 8 8 8 7 7 6 7 7 6

2989RRB 1530 2880 119 MT MH ML-M FLEX 9 8 8 8 7 7 6 7 7 6

28Z95 1530 2880 119 MT MH ML-M FLEX 9 8 8 8 7 7 6 7 7 6

CHART RATINGS: H = Highly recommended; M = Moderately recommended; NR = Not recommended

Mike Mutchler Port Lavaca, TX Other companies only want to sell you on their most expensive hybrids. Golden Acres gives me what I need—genetics that work for my area and the trait package I’m looking for—at a competitive price…

PoSItIonInG ChArt

CORN SEED TREATMENTS:

The standard treatment on Golden Acres corn hybrids, Acceleron™ seed treatment products maximize the

potential of our southern-selected genetics right from the start with improved stands and plant health plus superior disease and insects protection.

NeW poncho®/VOTiVO™ combines the #1 seed-applied insecticide for corn with the most revolutionary,

complete nematode protection on the seed. Limited availability on select hybrids only.

poncho® 250 and poncho® 1250 will continue to be available on selected Golden Acres brand corn hybrids–providing insect protection

on every seed in every bag.

RECOMMENDED RANGES FOR FINAL POPULATION

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2755RRB M M M H H H H H M M H H H

NEW 24T62 M M M H H H H H M M H H H

NEW 24V61 M M M H H H H H M M H H H

NEW 26V21 M M H H H H H H M H H H M

26Y23 M M H H H H H H M H H H M

26Z25 M M H H H H M H M H H H M


NEW 26V31 M M H H H M H H M M H H M

26Y37 M M H H H M H H M M H H M

26Z17 M M H H H M H H M H H H H

2831RRB M M H H H M H H M H H H H

NEW 8315 M M H H H H H H M H H H H

NEW 27V01 M M H M H M H M H H H M M

27Z07 M M H M H M H M H H H M M

2839RR M M H M H M M M H H H M M

NEW 28V71 M M H H H M H M M H H H M

NEW 28V81 M M M H H H H H M H H H H

2850RR H H H M H M H H H H H H H

28Z47 H M M H H NR H M M H H H M

8412 M M M H H M H H M H H H M

28Z89 M M M H H NR M M NR M H H NR

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RECOMMENDED RANGES FOR FINAL POPULATION

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26Y37 M M H H H M H H M M H H M

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NEW 8315 M M H H H H H H M H H H H

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28Y97 H M H M H NR H M M H H M M

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He will also send you rain for the seed you sow in the ground, and the food that comes from the land will be rich and plentiful. In that day your cattle will graze in broad meadows.

Isaiah 30:23

Cutting-edge technology from a trusted nameGolden Acres has been the name to trust in grain sorghum since 1952. Our sorghum line-up has been honed over the years to consistently yield higher than our competitors across the tough and varied growing conditions of the South. In 2011, you’ll continue to get top performance from our southern-bred sorghum hybrids.

We’ve reached that 59 year mark because we focus on looking forward. The first new herbicide-tolerant grain sorghum hybrids are expected to be available for testing in the 2012 growing season—and Golden Acres has positioned itself to be one of the first companies to bring this exciting new technology, called Inzen™, to market.

for now, sorghum growers are limited to pre-emergence grass herbicides that require rainfall for activation. These treatments can be inconsistent, especially when the rain doesn’t come. The new ALS-tolerant and ACCase-tolerant Inzen traits will provide sorghum growers with post-emergence grass and broadleaf weed control options for more versatile application timing.

HYBRIDS AND CHARACTERISTICS

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GrAIn SorGhuM

• Medium-early yield standard for the industry.

• Durable hybrid best adapted to dryland areas.

• excellent drought tolerance and standability under high stress conditions.

• Bright cream-colored grain with good threshability on semi-open heads.

• Slightly earlier companion hybrid to M3838.

59-62 Days to Mid-Bloom*3311Medium-early

• Medium-early hybrid with excellent yield history and high test weights.

• produces intense red-colored grain for good grain weathering.

• Very uniform plant height and excellent head exsertion.

• Higher yielding replacement for Golden Acres 3322.

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“for many years, the complaint has been that there really hasn’t been any new technology come into sorghum—and that’s been discouraging to a lot of producers who had some grass control issues and have had to go to other crops with over-the-top technologies to control their grass problems,” said Jeff Dahlberg, research director for the United Sorghum Checkoff program (USCp). “We look forward to this technology helping to restore sorghum as a major part of a crop rotation system on many of those farms.”

The Inzen trait line features tolerance to Dupont’s ALS and ACCase herbicides Assure II® and Zest™. Zest is the tank mix application, Assure II the broad post-emergence choice.

for the last five years, Golden Acres has only tested new or experimental varieties that will eventually carry the Inzen trait, allowing for a smoother transition to this new technology. The first Golden Acres hybrids to carry the trait will be 3552, 3464 and 3696. Stay tuned for more information on new Inzen herbicide-tolerant grain sorghum from Golden Acres.

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65-69 Days to Mid-Bloom*

• Medium maturity hybrid with excellent standability.

• High yielding hybrid outperforms even later maturity hybrids.

• Attractive, very uniform plant with hard red seed to resist grain weathering.

• Open-headed companion hybrid to Golden Acres 737.

3464 Medium


• High-yielding defensive hybrid with excellent standability; handles stress extremely well.

• Superb versatility allows for planting on a wide range of soil types.

• Blooms fast for less susceptibility to midge damage.

• Good emergence and disease tolerance.

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RowWidth SeedsPerFootofRow

40” 2.3 3.1 3.9 4.6 5.4 6.1 6.9 7.7 8.4

38” 2.2 2.9 3.7 4.4 5.1 5.8 6.5 7.3 8.0

36” 2.1 2.8 3.5 4.1 4.8 5.5 6.2 6.9 7.6

32” 1.8 2.4 3.1 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.1 6.7

30” 1.7 2.3 2.9 3.4 4.0 4.6 5.2 5.7 6.3

28” 1.6 2.2 2.7 3.2 3.7 4.3 4.8 5.4 5.9

22” 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.4 3.8 4.2 4.6

20” 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.4 3.8 4.2

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11,000 2.7 3.8 4.6 5.5 6.4 7.3 8.2 9.1 10.0

11,500 2.6 3.6 4.4 5.2 6.1 7.0 7.8 8.7 9.6

12,000 2.5 3.3 4.2 5.0 5.8 6.7 7.5 8.3 9.2

12,500 2.4 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.4 7.2 8.0 8.8

13,000 2.3 3.1 3.9 4.6 5.4 6.2 6.9 7.7 8.5

13,500 2.2 3.0 3.7 4.4 5.2 5.9 6.7 7.4 8.1

14,000 2.1 2.8 3.6 4.3 5.0 5.7 6.4 7.1 7.9

14,500 2.0 2.7 3.5 4.1 4.8 5.5 6.2 6.9 7.6

15,000 2.0 2.6 3.4 4.0 4.7 5.3 6.0 6.7 7.3

15,500 1.9 2.6 3.3 3.9 4.5 5.2 5.8 6.5 7.1

16,000 1.9 2.5 3.2 3.8 4.4 5.0 5.6 6.3 6.9

16,500 1.8 2.4 3.1 3.6 4.2 4.8 5.5 6.1 6.7

17,000 1.7 2.3 3.0 3.5 4.1 4.7 5.3 5.9 6.5

PLANT STANDS - SORGHUM

* Maturities may vary according to planting date, growing conditions and elevation.


• Delivers consistent yields across dryland and irrigated conditions.

• excellent standability and disease ratings make this a top-selling hybrid.

• Uniform hybrid provides excellent plant health and drought tolerance.

• Open heads of hard red seed.

3552 Medium

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even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man.Psalm 112:4

• High-yielding hybrid with excellent grain quality and plant health.

• Widely adapted, performs well on all soil types.

• resistant to most races of downy mildew.

• Workhorse hybrid with excellent yields across coastal environments.

• Delivers excellent late-season drought stress tolerance and very good staygreen.

• Very open head dries down fast for ease of harvest.

• High-yielding hybrid provides one of the best overall disease resistance packages.

• Widely adapted, particularly to irrigated acres or those with favorable rainfall.

• resistant to pathotypes 1, 2 and 3 of Downy Mildew.

• Bronze-colored grain and a harder seed coat with excellent weathering characteristics.

• Slightly later replacement for 3694 with extra yield potential.




3545Medium

3694Medium-Late

3696Medium-Late

CHART RATINGS:ImportantNote: ratings based on the average performance of a hybrid grown over a wide range of climate and soil types within its adapted maturity under normal growing conditions. extreme conditions may adversely affect performance. Consult your local Golden Acres Genetics Seed Specialist for specific product recommendations.

Ratings: 9 = exceptional; 8 & 7 = Above Average;

6 & 5 = Average; 4 & 3 = Below Average; 2 & 1 = poor

Maturity: E = early; ME = Medium early; M = Medium;

ML = Medium Late; L = Late

HeadType: 1 = Tight; 9 = Very Open

HeadExsertion: 1 = None; 6 = favorable; 9 = excessive

GreenbugResistance: C = Biotype C; E = Biotype e; I = Biotype I;

K = Biotype K; S = Susceptible

CHARACTERISTICS CHART

John PrukopPremont, TXWhen my Golden Acres Seed Specialist, Chris Cernosek, says he’ll call back in an hour with the information I need, I can set my watch by it. An hour later he’s calling me back. You don’t get that from the big seed companies…

NEW NEWCharacteristics 3311 3325 M3838 3464 737 3552 3566 3545 3694 3696

Maturity ME ME ME M M M M M ML ML

Height (inches) 38-44 36-40 34-38 38-42 36-42 44-46 44-48 40-46 40-48 42-48

Seed Color Cream Red Cream Red Bronze Bronze Red Light Red Bronze Bronze

Approximate Seeds per Pound 13,500 13,500 16,000 12,000 12,500 11,500 15,500 13,500 13,000 12,000

Drought Tolerance 9 9 8 8 9 8 8 8 8 8

Standability 9 8 8 9 8 8 8 8 7 8

Head Type 7 7 6 6 5 7 8 8 6 7

Head Exsertion 6 7 6 6 7 7 7 6 6 7

Smut 6 7 7 6 6 8 6 6 8 8

Anthracnose 6 6 7 6 6 7 6 6 8 7

MDMV 5 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Downy Mildew Pathogen 1 & 2 4 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8

Downy Mildew Pathogen 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 8 8

Greenbug Resistance C C C & E S S C & E C & E C & E C & E C & E

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GRAIN SORGHUM TREATMENT:

NipsItINSIDE,ourstandardgrainsorghumtreatment,provideslong-lastingprotectionagainstmajorsorghumpeststohelpgrowersmaximizestand,yieldandplanthealth.Itsstate-of-the-artformulationmeansexcellenthandling,seedsafetyandperformance.

NEW NEWCharacteristics 3311 3325 M3838 3464 737 3552 3566 3545 3694 3696

Maturity ME ME ME M M M M M ML ML

Height (inches) 38-44 36-40 34-38 38-42 36-42 44-46 44-48 40-46 40-48 42-48

Seed Color Cream Red Cream Red Bronze Bronze Red Light Red Bronze Bronze

Approximate Seeds per Pound 13,500 13,500 16,000 12,000 12,500 11,500 15,500 13,500 13,000 12,000

Drought Tolerance 9 9 8 8 9 8 8 8 8 8

Standability 9 8 8 9 8 8 8 8 7 8

Head Type 7 7 6 6 5 7 8 8 6 7

Head Exsertion 6 7 6 6 7 7 7 6 6 7

Smut 6 7 7 6 6 8 6 6 8 8

Anthracnose 6 6 7 6 6 7 6 6 8 7

MDMV 5 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Downy Mildew Pathogen 1 & 2 4 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8

Downy Mildew Pathogen 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 8 8

Greenbug Resistance C C C & E S S C & E C & E C & E C & E C & E

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Forage T-EMilk-A-Lot Ton-A-Milk T-EGoldmakerS

Maturity Medium-early Medium Medium

height 5-7’ 7-10’ 6-10’

Standability 8 7 7

Disease resistance 6 5 6

Juicy 8 7 8

Sugar Content 6 5 8

Grain-to-Stover ratio 8 9 nA

Male Sterile no no Yes

Seeds per Pound 13,000 13,000 15,500

IMPORTANT:ratings based on the average performance of a hybrid grown over a wide range of climate and soil types within its adapted maturity under normal growing conditions. extreme conditions may adversely affect performance. Consult your local Golden Acres Genetics Seed Specialist for specific product recommendations.

RatingScale:9 = exceptional; 8 & 7 = Above Average; 6 & 5 = Average; 4 & 3 = Below Average; 2 & 1 = Poor

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t-e Goldmaker S 10-15 60-75 10-15 50-60 nr 50-60

*Broadcast (Drill) nr = not recommended

WARNING:Prussic acid is harmful to livestock. Sorghum and sorghum sudangrass hybrids will develop prussic acid under certain circumstances. Very young plants, plants recovering from drought, and plants suffering from a killing frost should not be grazed. Do not feed horses green foliage of sorghum sudangrass hybrids, because horses may develop cystitis syndrome if permitted to graze or feed on this food source.

FORAGE SORGHUM CHARACTERISTICS

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• exceptional nutritional value.

• Large, semi-compact heads on leafy stalks that grow five to seven feet tall.

• excellent drought tolerance and standability.

• performs especially well when planted late.

• Top choice for dairymen or other feeders seeking high-energy silage.

T-E Milk-A-LotMedium-early

• Delivers an exceptional grain-to-stover ratio.

• excellent standability, drought tolerance, and good disease protection make this a must-plant forage.

• Gets taller when planted late for maximum flexibility.

Ton-A-MilkMedium

• Versatile cane cross that can be used for hay, grazing, or as a cover crop.

• Male sterile allows the sugars to stay in the stalk for higher energy content and exceptional palatability.

• When used for hay, plant at 50-100 pounds per acre and be sure to use a conditioner.

• for maximum combination of yield and digestibility, cut at three to four feet of growth.

T-E Goldmaker SMedium

So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. the man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.

1 corinthians 3:7-8

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yield test results• recommended hybrids for your area• True stories from other Golden Acres farmers

• Detailed product profile sheets• Seed treatment information• planting & product management tips• News updates and photos of Golden Acres

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Of course, if you need to talk to a real person, contact the home office at 800-692-6848.

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Support your local church with Golden GivingIf you’d like Golden Acres to invest in your community through your local church, sign up for Golden Giving. Golden Acres will donate 1% of each reseller’s total yearly purchases to the local church of their choosing. If you’re not a reseller, talk to yours about giving to your local congregation. Once you sign up we’ll keep making Golden Giving donations to your designated church, year after year- unless you want to change the recipient church or spread your contributions.

We invite all Golden Acres resellers and growers to participate in Golden Giving. If you have any questions or just want more information about Golden Giving, please contact your local Golden Acres Seed Specialist or give us a call at 1-800-692-6848.

Thanks to reseller sales efforts and grower purchases, fifty-eight churches received Golden Giving contributions last year. It’s an honor for us to help your local ministries across the southern United States accomplish what God has put on their hearts.

Send forth your light and your truth, let them guide me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell.

Psalm 43:3

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Seed Solutions for the SouthIfyouwantabigseedcompanyfromIowaorIllinoistomakeyourseedselectionforyou,don’tpickGoldenAcres.Wetakeadifferentapproach.WematchgeneticsdevelopedintheSouthwiththebesttraittechnologyfromavarietyofproviders.Soyougetyourchoiceofhybridsthatfityourclimate,yoursoiltypeandyourmanagementchallenges.

We’llneverlookatyouasa“secondary”marketlikesomeofourbiggercompetitors.Yourfieldsarethebirthplaceofourgeneticdevelopment.OurSeedSpecialistshaveaccumulatedyearsofexperiencefacingthesameproblemsyoudo.EveryoneofouremployeesspendstimewalkingthefieldsonSouthernfarms.

You’llgetthehighestyieldingsoutherngenetics,awealthoftraitoptionsandacloseconnectiontorealpeoplewithSouthernsolutions.YoucouldtakeyourchanceswithaWallStreet-drivenseedcorporationoutforthebiggestprofittheycanget.Butwouldn’tyouratherhaveasmall,independentcompanythattreatsyoulikefamily?

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