Tilbury, Ontario, Canada
January 17, 2011

NorthStar Genetics Manitoba and Maizex Seeds Inc. have reached a distribution agreement. NorthStar Genetics Manitoba is now the exclusive distributor of Maizex seed corn products throughout Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Maizex Seeds Inc. is the largest Canadian owned hybrid corn company. Based in Ontario, this family-owned seed business offers leading hybrids in silage and grain corn. Their superior
early genetics and trait package will usher in new technologies like ‘refuge-in-a-bag’, which following regulatory approval will be available in 2012.

Dave Baute president of Maizex Seeds Inc. states: “It’s exciting for all of us here at Maizex to have the opportunity of aligning ourselves with this dynamic team. Our strong product offering
and NorthStar’s grass roots understanding of the market will insure the high level of success that we have enjoyed in other regions of Canada.”

NorthStar Genetics Manitoba is a grower-owned seed company that since 2004 has grown to be the leading supplier of Roundup Ready soybeans in Manitoba. “This alignment with Maizex
is a good move – not only for our respective companies, but also for our farmer customers.

The early maturity and high yields provided by Maizex corn hybrids give farmers in Manitoba another profitable crop option that is complimentary to growing soybeans,” says Ray Wytinck,
General Manager of NorthStar Genetics Manitoba.

Website: http://www.maizex.com

Published: January 27, 2011