Media Room - 2009 News Releases

June 25, 2009
DuPont Adds Cotton to India Seed Product Lineup
Strengthens Growing Seed Business in India

June 25, 2009
DuPont and Bayer CropScience Expand Collaboration With Broad License Agreements

June 19, 2009
Pioneer Experts Suggest Ways to Manage Nutritional Value of Corn Silage
Moisture, heat, light can affect the quality of corn silage

June 17, 2009
Pioneer Hi-Bred and Beck's Hybrids Enter into Research and Distribution Agreements
Growers Will Benefit From More Seed Options in the Marketplace

June 12, 2009
DuPont North America Agricultural Seed Sales Volume Up Significantly
'Winning Big in North America', says DuPont Leader

June 11, 2009
Foliar Fungicides for Soybeans Increase Yield Potential
Pioneer experts share management tips for using foliar fungicides

June 7, 2009
Plenish™ High Oleic Soybean Oil Offers Trans Fat Solution with Superior Performance
DuPont Scientist Outlines Oil Testing Results, Industry Opportunities at Major Food Conference

June 1, 2009
DuPont Files Lawsuit Against BASF to Protect Intellectual Property
Claims BASF is Infringing Patents Relating to Herbicide Tolerance Technology

May 29, 2009
Deferred Payment Loan Now Available for Silage Inoculants
Pioneer offers more options of payment for forage additives

May 27, 2009
Pioneer's Forage Forum Audio Program Available on Pioneer.com
Current industry challenges, nutritional information highlighted

May 20, 2009
Pioneer Experts Offer Tips to Manage for Higher Yields in Soybeans
Growers can take actions to maximize yield potential

May 18, 2009
Early Scouting Can Help Manage Corn Pests
Late planting, wet soils may lead to more corn pests

May 11, 2009
Pioneer Hi-Bred Contributes $25,000 to North Dakota Flood Relief
Contribution will be disbursed through ND Farm Bureau Foundation

May 11, 2009
DuPont Receives Canadian Regulatory Approval for High Oleic Soybean Trait
Next Generation Healthy Soybean Oil Trait Will Benefit Everyone from Farmers to Consumers

May 7, 2009
EPA Scientific Advisory Panel Report Supports First-Ever Integrated Refuge Program for Corn

May 6, 2009
World-Class R&D Pipelines, Local Investments Fueling Growth of DuPont Agriculture Businesses

May 5, 2009
DuPont Alleges Anti-Competitive Conduct by Monsanto

April 20, 2009
Pioneer, University of Tennessee Research Shows Foliar Fungicides Can Boost Corn Yields
Timely applications help growers battle gray leaf spot

April 16, 2009
DuPont Leader: Agriculture is Up to Global Productivity Challenge
Global Science, Scale and Talent Required to Meet Growing Demand

April 8, 2009
Breakthrough genetic solution for clubroot registered
First and only hybrid resistant to clubroot registered after Pioneer Hi-Bred pours
significant resources into combating devastating disease

April 6, 2009
Disease, Pest Knowledge, Varieties Selection Set Stage for Higher Soybean Yields
Pioneer experts offer tips to help maximize seed performance

March 30, 2009
Pioneer Experts Provide Silage Management Tips as Temperatures Rise
Proper management, inoculation aid in reducing spoilage, losses

March 24, 2009
DuPont and Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Collaborate to Advance Crop Insect Control, Increase Yield

March 16, 2009
DuPont Partners with Indonesian Center for Rice Research to Advance Hybrid Rice
Partnership Will Increase Productivity to Meet Growing Global Demand

March 16, 2009
Soil Sampling, Rotating SCN Sources of Resistance Help Long-Term SCN Control
Pioneer experts recommend sampling soil, rotating crops and sources of SCN resistance

March 3, 2009
DuPont and International Rice Research Institute Partner to Boost Rice Yields
With Yield Growth Rates Under 1 Percent Since 2000, Partnership Will Target Acceleration and Commercialization to Meet Growing Global Demand

February 24, 2009
Pioneer Hi-Bred Offers Growers Tools for Determining Economic Seeding Rate
Price volatility plays a vital role in growers’ planting decisions

February 20, 2009
Management Practices, Advanced Hybrids Boost Continuous Corn Yields
Pioneer agronomy experts share insights on impact of crop rotation on yield

February 19, 2009
DuPont Unveils Innovative Mobile Wind Machines to Help Improve Corn Yield
Building Stronger Roots, Stalks for Higher Yields

February 19, 2009
Pioneer Hi-Bred Announces Optimum® brand Innovations
Newly named family of traits, products, programs offers growers more flexibility, choices

February 17, 2009
DuPont Biotech Stewardship Program Gains External Certification
Third-Party Audit Confirms Responsible Use

February 17, 2009
Select Genetics, Traits For the Right Seed on the Right Acre
Pioneer tests products in local regions to provide growers with specific information

February 10, 2009
DuPont Expects Increased Global Seed Corn Share, Continued Agriculture Earnings Growth
Strong Pipeline and Superior Distribution System Will Continue to Fuel Growth and Generate Cash

January 29, 2009
DuPont Installs its Largest Solar Panel Array to Generate Energy Needs at Research Facility
The Company’s Installation Advances Clean Renewable Energy

January 28, 2009
Check Stress Emergence, High Suitability Ratings for Corn-After-Corn Success
Pioneer provides ratings to help growers choose right product for right acre

January 20, 2009
Expanded Alfalfa Seed Options Help Growers Match Field Conditions
Pioneer Hi-Bred provides growers improved protection through trait selection

January 15, 2009
DuPont and Athenix Collaborate to Advance Insect Control in Corn, Soybeans

January 8, 2009
Pioneer Releases 96 New Hybrids for 2009 Planting
New genetics, localized testing improve corn product lineup