Feature Stories

For significant achievements in agricultural research, DuPont Pioneer employees Marc Albertsen (l) and Dave Bubeck ( r), were named Fellows in the Crop Science Society of America at the 2012 International Annual Meeting of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Natthapat Siriwarangkun, DuPont Pioneer Thailand Sales Agronomist, saw a need to increase the hill tribes’ awareness towards agriculture productivity and an opportunity to improve their livelihoods. Learn more.

USFRA is looking for 4-5 standout farmers and ranchers who are proud of what they do, eager to share their stories of continuous improvement with others and are actively involved today in sharing those stories.

Small scale farmer Fayisa Garbaba experienced first-hand the benefits of planting Pioneer® seed. After only three years planting Pioneer seed, the Ethiopian farmer experienced a 7.5 mt/ha (120 bu/ac) bump in productivity, completely changing his life.

DuPont Pioner President Paul E. Schickler shares his excitement about the evolution in our business name and our committment to finding solutions to food security. Read more in Paul's letter.

DuPont Pioneer is an important element in extending DuPont's efforts in the agricultural and food industries. The change in name reflects a joint mission to find solutions to ensure the world's growing population has enough food.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs convened global senior leaders to discuss new G8 efforts on food security and the opportunity and benefits of private sector investment in African agriculture.

Pioneer India worked with Reuters Market Light to introduce a unique and innovative service to farmers through mobile accessible Pioneer RML cards.

DuPont Pioneer held a national field day in Chisamba, Chibombo District, commemorated by the special presence of the Honorable Emmanuel Chenda, Zambia Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, and by the naming of Elisha Lewanika of Masaiti District, Copperbelt Province, as Zambia’s “Best Farmer."

DuPont Pioneer through its joint venture partner Dunhuang Seed Pioneer Hi-Bred Co., Ltd., and Samco Agricultural Manufacturing Ltd., based in Limerick, Ire., entered an agreement to bring a cutting-edge corn silage system to China.

DuPont Pioneer launched Pioneer® brand corn hybrid P27 by unveiling Indonesia's first of its kind, elephant-shaped crop formation. P27 is locally associated with the characteristics of an elephant or Gajah - strong and dependable.

Through the Pioneer International Grant, Pioneer continuously supports community betterment initiatives in Indonesia and around the world aimed at helping the needed growth in agricultural productivity.

Pioneer helps organize free medical and dental care for families in corn and rice farming communities.

Focusing on helping seed growers in Indonesia understand how to increase productivity, Pioneer Indonesia is offering knowledge-based solutions to the farming communities through its "Pioneer Corn University" in all production territories in East Java.

Together with dedicated third-party distributors, Pioneer Hi-Bred brought hybrid seed technology to local farmers in Malawi, resulting in more nutritious and higher crop yields. Watch this documentary about Zeka Twoboy, a Malawian farmer.

Pioneer Philippines recently signed a memorandum of agreement for Ratsada sa Eskwela 35 program (“Race to the School” in the Filipino language) with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP). The program supports 35 elementary and high school students belonging to corn and rice farming communities in six provinces through PBSP.

Learn more about the Pioneer and Pannar proposed partnership that will help increase agricultural productivity in South Africa and across other countries in Africa.

Pioneer has developed the Seed Production Technology (SPT) process to improve the efficiency of hybrid seed production, building on Pioneer’s ability to respond to customer demands for reliable supplies of high quality hybrid seed.

A Pioneer customer in Ethiopia has shared how planting Pioneer® brand seeds and implementing the agronomic advice he received from Pioneer changed his life.

Pioneer is a leader in genetic technologies. As early as the 1920s, Pioneer’s leaders recognized that a key to developing higher yielding corn hybrids was breeding corn plants with diverse backgrounds.

Speaking before a global audience of more than 100 ambassadors and economic officials in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 13, 2011, Daniel Rahier, director of Biotech Policy, Government, Regulatory and Industry Affairs for Europe, Africa and Asia, Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, stressed the increasingly urgent need to boost agricultural productivity throughout the world, including Africa.

Investing in research directed at the needs of smallholder farmers is key to meeting the world food needs, Paul Schickler told attendees during the Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries.

DuPont is proud to sponsor the Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security hosted by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Global Agricultural Development Initiative (GADI) on Tuesday, May 24. Bill Gates will deliver the keynote address.

For the second year in a row, Pioneer Ukraine has won the “Agro-brand 2011” award for “Producer of agricultural crop seeds”. The excellence award was announced and presented at the official award ceremony during the opening of the “INTERAGRO – 2011” fair on February 2th, 2011.

Pioneer Hi-Bred Argentina recently hosted a technical open house for more than 350 private agronomist advisors to learn more about the work being done at the Research Center in Pergamino City.

DuPont is proud to sponsor The Atlantic Food Summit Tuesday, April 26, 2011. This year’s event will explore sustainable agriculture, obesity and consumer behavior in an all-day forum where you’ll hear from experts with varied opinions and perspectives, ensuring a lively debate on these important topics.

Pioneer continues to focus on supply chain improvements and investments by reducing inefficiences and developing better operational practices, all in pursuit of world-class seed production. Learn more about the DuPont Production Systems effort.

Pioneer France held a conference in Bordeaux - Lac, France, in mid-January, titled "Sunflower, a Golden potential." The intent was to discuss the unexploited potential of sunflower and to show how Pioneer advances in genetics and agronomic knowledge can positively impact growers' productivity and profitability.

DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred and Arzeda Corporation have reached the first milestone in a technology collaboration to develop new traits to increase agriculture productivity.

America’s farmers have an outstanding story to tell the American people. In order to help them tell that story through social media, Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, is joining forces with the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA).

In the spirit of holiday giving, the Pioneer Latin Network (PLN) and Pioneer Asian American Network (PAAN) joined together recently to organize a way for Pioneer Hi-Bred employees in Johnston to give back to the community. Last week all 427 students at Willard Elementary received a book and an article of clothing donated by Pioneer employees. The art teacher also received money to help buy art supplies for the students.

Daniel Rahier, Director of Biotech Policy, Europe, Africa and Asia for DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred called today, Monday, December 6, for consolidated and unhesitating action by public and private organizations to provide truly sustainable solutions for improving the agricultural productivity in Developing Countries.

On Election Day, South Dakotans voted to send state representative Kristi Noem to be their voice in the United States House of Representatives. Noem’s continued emergence as a state leader in South Dakota comes as little surprise to those who know her. For the last several years, she has been an up-and -comer in South Dakota politics and strong voice for agriculture. The Representative-elect's development as a leader also has a connection to DuPont and Pioneer. Seven years before being elected to serve in Congress, she represented South Dakota in the DuPont Young Leader program.

Pioneer recently broke ground on the new soybean production plant in Catalão, Brazil. The new facility will help Pioneer meet growing soybean seed demand in the country, which represents more than USD $500 million in opportunity.

More than 12,235 volunteers from around central Iowa, including Pioneer employees, packaged nearly 4.5 million meals during the 2010 Meals from the Heartland event in early September. Pioneer is proud to sponsor an event that aligns with our commitments.

We congratulate Kip Cullers of Purdy, Mo., for breaking the world record in soybean production at 160.6 bushels per acre, six bushels higher than the world record Cullers set in 2007. Cullers achieved this with Pioneer^® brand soybean variety 94Y71.

Improved Maize for African Soils (IMAS) is an alliance of public and private agriculture organizations that will improve food security and livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa.

Rice is the most important staple food for more than half of the world’s growing population, which is driving pressure to improve yields to meet increasing demands. Pioneer is working on developing the best traits and products to meet this demand.

A globally devastating issue, drought causes losses in excess of $13 billion annually. Pioneer drought tolerant traits would help stabilize grower income through higher yields & have the potential to reduce irrigation costs when water deficits occur.