Dreamland Industries

Creating Rural Prosperity

“Creating Rural Prosperity”

Dreamland Industries was formed for the

purpose of helping create rural prosperity

in the farming and ranching communities

of America and the world. Our mission is

to develop and bring to market innovative

crops and techniques to rural

communities.

Dreamland’s Purpose

Dreamland HistoryDreamland was started in the

summer of ‟08 and has completed the second harvest and crush of

safflower from the rolling, south,

and high plains.

Dreamland is owned by a limited

partnership out of Abilene, TX.

Why We‟re Here Today Looking to contract acreage for 2011

Introduce and re-introduce Safflower

Introduce and re-introduce Dreamland as not a

perfect company but an honest one.

Share an opportunity that we believe will have a long-

term positive impact on the farming operations in this

region.

Why You Are HereLooking for a viable rotation crop to

add to your operation.

Want to learn more about Dreamland

and Safflower

Want to find another way to add

value and cash flow to your

operation.

Looking for a free lunch!

History of Safflower

Its an Old World crop

Seeds found in Egyptian tombs over 4000 years old

Grown commercially in California, Montana, and the Dakotas since 1949

Currently produced in N.D., S.D., Idaho, Utah, Montana, Colorado, California and now (because of growers like you) Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Mexico.

Crop Sustainability

Crop SUSTAINABILITY is the key to being able to offer consistently profitable prices to our growers. The proven ability to produce this crop is established in a broad region now and well on the way to being an insurable crop in many counties in the region.

SAFFLOWER

PRODUCTION COUNTIES IN 2009/2010

Types of Safflower Spring Safflower – Is primarily what

Dreamland is contracting.

Oleic – The type we are contracting for oil

production

Linoleic – Grown for bird seed and wildlife

feed.

Dreamland Safflower

„09Safflower was grown in 2009 with planting

dates ranging from March 15 to June 30.

Due to distance between acreage many

different cultural issues were faced.

The worst drought in 60 yrs in parts of the south

(No rain from September ‟07 thru March ‟08)

Extreme rainfall in 2009 in mid to late summer in

other areas

Yields ranged from failure to over 2,400 lbs per

acre in the first two years of production

Dreamland Safflower

„10Safflower was grown in 2010 with planting

dates ranging from January 15 to June 1.

Earlier plant dates are critical to maximum

yields.

Maximizes early moisture

Early freezes did not affect yields

2010 average yields are overall much better than

2009

2009/2010 Yields ranged from failure to over 2,400

lbs per acre

Why Safflower

Produces a high quality vegetable oil (both oleic and linoleic)

Has a 5‟ to 15‟ taproot to reach water/nutrients and aid in soil conditioning

Soil conditioning has proven very valuable for our 2009 growers.

Uses conventional planting and harvesting equipment

Why Safflower?Relatively short growing period – 120 to 150 days

Withstands many climate and weather issues

Hail

Drought (If initial moisture is available)

Wind

Minimal herbicides needed

Very pest resistant

Very resistant to animal pressure

Tends to tolerate salty soils better than most crops

Why Safflower?Adds a new crop season – CASHFLOW at needed times (July & August)!!

Uses conventional equipmentBeneficial for crop following SafflowerMake most of low-output wellsConsistency of yields needs to be

established like it is in other areas.Low inputsExtensive research by TTU, TAMU, OSU, KSU,

NDSU, NMSU.AND THE BEST OF THE BEST…

MINIMAL WATER REQUIRED at peak times (Watering should take place before planting)

WATER CONCERNS

Conservation Districts are getting more restrictive on water usage because of declining water tables

Fuel and electricity costs for pumping continue to rise – filling of the soil profile in off peak season lowers these costs

Yields on safflower decline with increased water input

Minimal water needs for safflower will give the aquifer time to recover

Planting datesSafflower will emerge at a 40

degree soil temperature and

will tolerate a freeze in the

rosette stage to 18 degrees;

25 degrees after rosette.

Recommended plant dates

for the bulk of our growing

area is from February 1 to

March 15 for spring Safflower.

MoistureAs with most crops, a good soil

moisture profile is necessary to produce a good crop. This is ESSENTIAL for safflower.

We will provide consultation for irrigated growers to minimize watering.

Works well in areas where there is limited water for later planted crops. (Half circles)

How to plantSafflower uses conventional

equipment such as a drill, air seeder, planter, etc.

Can be drilled in or bedded.

Safflower does not like sitting in water, so beds can be beneficial, though not necessary, in helping to avoid this.

Most planters and drills have a safflower setting, but if not, we will provide consultation on the

Bedded safflower

at about 8 weeks

SeedingWe recommend between 25 and 30 lbs of

viable seed per acre for conventional seed

($0.60/lb est. for 2011)

Heavy residue will need higher end rates

18 to 25 lbs of viable seed per acre for

hybrid ($1.00/lb est. for 2011)

Seeds should be planted at ½ to 1” deep.

All seed must be purchased from

Dreamland.

2010 taught us that our 2010 planting rates

were too light

Depth of Planting Study (4 year avg)

Williston, ND

Planting Depth

1 inch 2 inch 3 inch

Yield % Plt* Yield % Plt* Yield % Plt*

Lbs/a Lbs/A Lbs/A

1356 74 1192 48 949 32

*Plt—Emerged Plants Relaltive to Planted Seed

Fertilization A number of factors influence fertilizer recommendations for safflower. These include yield expectations, available soil moisture, previous cropping and fertilization practices, and planting date.

N is 100 lb/acre for irrigated, and 50 lb/acre for dry-farmed.

We recommend using 1.5 to 3 gal/acre of Liquid Soil with ½ to 1/3 of the recommended N to aid in maintaining & restoring healthy soil structure as opposed to N only. Our studies show an equal to greater impact when the two are combined. (See attachment)

Knowing you soil condition will optimize requirements

FertilizationYields may be reduced by an excessive N

supply leading to exhaustion of soil moisture by vegetative safflower.

Similarly, yields of dry-farmed safflower, even in fallow systems, will be reduced if the fertilization rate produces excessive vegetative growth that exhausts soil moisture prior to seed maturation.

More fertilizer details are in your handout.

Fertilizer is critical to maximizing yields.

Weed ControlThe most effective weed control is

achieved by practicing a sound crop rotation, which reduces weed numbers and minimizes the accumulation of weed seed in the soil.

Planting date also is critical in weed control.

Current labeled herbicides are in your handouts

It is necessary to harvest in a timely manner to avoid having to burn down prior to harvest.

Herbicide Control

Preplant - Eptam, Trifluralin, Sonolan,

Metolochlor, Prowl

Pre-emergence - Glyphosate

Grass control - Poast, Assure II, Select

Max

Preharvest Burndown - Glyphosate

Insect ManagementMany species of insects can be found in

safflower fields but they rarely affect

yield. Planting safflower at a locally

optimum time from the perspective of

crop development and water use will

usually allow the crop to develop

vigorously enough to tolerate most insect

damage.

A detailed insect and mite pests of

safflower table is included in your

handouts.

Safflower DiseasesSafflower grows best with low humidity

conditions. Crop rotation, careful irrigation practices, and planting treated and disease free seed are important methods for controlling losses from disease.

Moisture or high humidity prior to after first bloom can cause leaf spot (alterneria). If this is anticipated it must be sprayed with a fungicide such as Headline or Quadris at the very first bloom.

Alternaria can affect yield production significantly if not treated timely.

A detailed description of possible diseases is in your handouts.

Safflower Alternaria Blight

Effect of Quadris application on Alternaria Blight

Crop Development Early plant dates allow longer time in the rosette

stage causing better and deeper root development which gives greater vegetative growth giving better pod and seed development.

Flowering dates are remarkably consistent. Individual seeds are physiologically mature in about 25 days after flowering. (Later plantings had earlier flowering dates – photo period sensitive)

Safflower

Harvest

Harvesting

Moisture content should be 8% or less

Will likely harvest in mid-July to late August

Begins when leaves become dry and brown, with a little green on late heads

It is imperative to harvest when ready to reduce need to spray weeds prior to harvest.

Conventional grain combines

Transportation

In 2009 we had 9 elevator locations

In 2010 we are hauling directly from the

field.

Growers must have sufficient holding

capacity to load a truck when it arrives in

the field…approximately 1,500 bu or

50,000 lbs.

This saves the grower hauling costs.

InsuranceShould be covered with NAP to

meet 2008 Farm program guidelines

RMA Request for Actuarial Change information is in process to give to your agent (1 to 3 month process)

Usually a 3 year average is required to obtain regular multi-peril insurance. Obviously these statistics are being gathered, but more time is needed.

SUSTAINABILITY

What About?Pricing – As our mission statement suggests, we are eager to put more money in the local grower‟s pocket, however, our markets are just now beginning to be established.

Our long term goal is to have a local refinery & markets so that we can help the growers realize the same pricing as in California which is currently around $0.16/lb.

With new markets established in our area, pricing will be positively impacted.

Sustainability is the key to good long-term pricing.

YIELD INFORMATION

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Dreamland Industries, Inc.

2011 Expected

Yields Dry land – 500 to 1500 lbs

Irrigated – 750 to 3000 lbs

Proving the SUSTAINABILITY to end users is critical to

price increasing and stabilization and insuring the

longevity of the crop.

See attachment for KSU yield information

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Wheat $/bu $3.00 $4.20 $5.40 $6.60 $7.80

Sorghum/Corn $/bu $2.80 $3.90 $5.04 $6.16 $7.28

YIELD - lbs/ac-

CROP OF THE FUTUREOther crops seeing wild fluctuations in

pricing

Our price is up 30% from 2009 and are fixed price contracts

Our seed prices are still going down

Vegetable Oil use is up

Trans Fat free oil being mandated

More high quality oil needed will necessitate better markets and higher prices…especially in this area.

World Per Capita Vegetable Oil

Use

Palm, soybean, rapeseed and canola, and sunflowerseed

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Crude Vegetable Oil

Prices

Source: FAPRI and USDA

¢/lb $/gal

Contract Details Typical dockage for trash

Dockage for moisture content above 8%

Grower responsible for no more than 50

miles hauling without additional

compensation (Hauling directly from field)

Contract Details•Contracts available today at 2011

pricing with the clause that any increase

in price of future contracts will be

retroactive the those signed today.

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