Product Legal

Based on the decision of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on January 27, 2011, Genuity Roundup Ready Alfalfa seed is available for sale and distribution by authorized Seed Companies or their dealers for use in the United States only. This seed may not be planted outside of the United States, or for the production of seed, or sprouts.

Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsantos Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. This product has been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. Do not export Genuity Roundup Ready alfalfa seed or crop, including hay or hay products, to China pending import approval. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization.

B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state.

IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: RIB Complete corn does not require the planting of a structured refuge except in the Cotton-Growing Area where corn earworm is a significant pest. Genuity SmartStax RIB Complete Corn is a blended seed corn product. See the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements.

For more information regarding the intellectual property protection for the seed products identified in this publication, please see www.asgrowanddekalb.com. Roundup Rewards applies only to Roundup branded and other agricultural herbicides specified by Monsanto. Program details referenced in this publication are subject to change and should be verified by visiting RoundupRewards.com or checking with your local Monsanto dealer.

Roundup Technology includes Monsanto's glyphosate-based herbicide technologies. Individual results may vary, and performance may vary from location to location and from year to year. This result may not be an indicator of results you may obtain as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Acceleron and Design, Acceleron, Asgrow and the A Design , Asgrow, DEKALB and Design, DEKALB Strong Roots. Strong Yields. Design, DEKALB, Genuity and Design, Genuity Icons, Genuity, Growing Knowledge and Design, Growing Knowledge, RIB Complete and Design, RIB Complete , Roundup Original, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design, Roundup Ready 2 Yield, Roundup Ready PLUS, Roundup Ready, Roundup Rewards, Roundup Technology, Roundup, SmartStax and Design, SmartStax, Vistive, VT Double PRO RIB Complete, VT Triple PRO, YieldGard Plus and Design, YieldGard Rootworm and Design, YieldGard VT and Design, YieldGard VT Rootworm/RR2, YieldGard VT Triple, YieldGard VT, YieldGard, and Strong Roots. Strong Yields. are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. Ignite and LibertyLink and the Water Droplet Design are registered trademarks of Bayer. Herculex is a registered trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Respect the Refuge and Corn Design and Respect the Refuge are registered trademarks of National Corn Growers Association. Commercialization dependent on multiple factors, including successful conclusion of the regulatory process. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2011 Monsanto Company.