Feb 22, 2012 Pioneer Hi-Bred Named Title Sponsor for NASCAR Nationwide Race at Iowa Speedway
JOHNSTON, Iowa - Feb. 22, 2012 - Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, and the Iowa Speedway today announced Pioneer as the title sponsor for the May NASCAR Nationwide Series race at the Iowa Speedway. The Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 will be held Sunday, May 20, at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa.

Feb 20, 2012 Smart Management Can Help Growers Overcome Early Planting, High Residue Challenges
DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 17, 2012 - As spring emerges, so can emergence issues if growers don’t focus on mitigating the stresses of early planting and high residue, say experts from Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business.

Feb 14, 2012 DuPont to Establish Molecular Breeding Technology Hub in China
DES MOINES, Iowa, U.S.A., and Beijing, China, Feb. 14, 2012 – DuPont has signed a multi-year lease agreement with Beijing International Flower Port to build a state-of-the-art Technology Hub for its Pioneer seed business in Beijing, China. The new facility is slated to open later this year and will employ nearly 50 researchers. The Technology Hub will use Pioneer’s global capabilities in molecular breeding to develop new high-yielding maize hybrids which will improve the sustainability of farming in China, while enhancing food security.

Mar 1, 2012 Commodity Classic 2012
Commodity Classic will feature a trade show, valuable educational sessions and technology demonstrations. Be sure to visit the Pioneer Hi-Bred booth.

Mar 9, 2012 Riding the Data Wave: Utilization of Large Datasets in Plant Breeding
The event is organized by graduate students in the University of Minnesota Applied Plant Sciences program and will provide the opportunity to connect with colleagues and hear about current research from field experts.

Mar 21, 2012 Research Chefs Assoc. Annual Conference and Culinology Expo
Join us in San Antonio for the 2012 RCA Annual Conference and Culinology Expo.