Media Room - 2010 News Releases

September 1, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred Expands Seed Research Program Designed for Localized Testing Across North America
IMPACT™ Program Marks Unique Teamwork Effort Between Research and Sales to Support "Right Product, Right Acre" Strategy

August 30, 2010
Managing Fall Alfalfa Cuttings Delivers Quality Spring Growth
Pioneer Hi-Bred Experts Aay Timing of Fall Cutting is Critical to Avoid Winterkill

August 27, 2010
Monitor Late-Season Corn Diseases To Preserve Grain Quality
Hybrid Selection Plus Proper Harvest Management Can Reduce Fungal Issues

August 26, 2010
DuPont Announces New Corn Research Center in Northwest Iowa
Pioneer Hi-Bred Expands Corn Product Development for Local Product Needs

August 24, 2010
Now Is the Time to Monitor Soybean Fields for Sudden Death Syndrome
Ground Drainage, Variety Selection Key to Controlling Disease

August 19, 2010
Optimum® AcreMaxTM 1 Insect Protection Products from Pioneer Hi-Bred Eligible for Biotech Endorsement Program in 2011

August 4, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred Presents $150,000 to Iowa 4-H to Support Youth Programs
Fundraising Campaign Raises $450,000 for Iowa 4-H Foundation

August 4, 2010
DuPont Leader: Drought Tolerant Crops Critical to Increasing Food Production
Scientific Solutions to Sustainably Increase Agriculture Productivity

July 30, 2010
European Union Approves Maize with Herculex® I/Herculex® RW and Herculex® RW/ Herculex® I/Roundup Ready® Corn 2 Trait Stacks for Import, Food, Feed & Processing

July 29, 2010
Foliar Diseases Favor Humid, Damp Growing Conditions of 2010
Pioneer Agronomists Say Scout Now for Foliar Disease

July 27, 2010
DuPont Gains Agricultural Seed Share Again in North America
Corn Market Share Up Two Points, Soybeans Up Four for Pioneer Hi-Bred

July 1, 2010
Scout Now for Japanese Beetles, Say Pioneer Hi-Bred Agronomists
Growers Should Monitor Areas Historically Impacted by the Pest

June 24, 2010
Pioneer Experts Say to Keep Watch for Conditions Causing White Mold
Fungal Infections Often Appear During Cool, Damp Periods

June 21, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred Names Weaver Dairy Specialist in Pennsylvania

June 14, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred Adds New Sales Area in Missouri to Meet Growing Demand for Products, Services

June 9, 2010
DuPont Leader: Increasing Productivity for Both Large- and Small-Scale Farmers Critical
Collaboration and Innovation Key to Sustainably Feeding Growing Global Population

June 8, 2010
DuPont Receives USDA Regulatory Approval for Plenish™ High Oleic Soybeans
Next-Generation Soybean Oil Trait Provides Food and Industrial Benefits

June 8, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred Expands Wisconsin Research Facility
Janesville Expansion Will Enable Increased Capacity to Deliver More Value to Local Growers

June 7, 2010
Achieve Higher Quality Forage by Harvesting at the Right Time
Maximize Value of Corn Silage with Harvest Timing

June 2, 2010
DuPont Enhances it's PROaccess(SM) Business Strategy Through Acquisitions
Agreements to Acquire Three PROaccess(SM) Distributor Seed Companies Announced

June 1, 2010
Pioneer Expands Chatham Facilities

May 19, 2010
Holistic Food Policies Can Improve National Security
DuPont Leader: Global Collaboration with a Local Focus Needed to Improve Agriculture Productivity

May 18, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred Announces Deferred Payment Loan Program Through PHI Financial Services for Silage Inoculants
Silage Inoculants Boost Bottom Line, Improve Feed Quality

May 17, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred Breaks Ground on $55 Million Soybean Production Plant in Missouri

May 13, 2010
Scout Early to Combat Potential Problems in Corn, Soybeans
Early Monitoring Helps Protect Young Plants, Potential Yield

May 11, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred Adds New Sales Area in Minnesota and South Dakota

May 6, 2010
Agricultural Biotechnology Addresses Consumer Demands for Healthier Foods
Next-Generation Biotech Traits will Provide Benefits for Farmers and Consumers

May 5, 2010
DuPont Leader: 21st Century Solutions Need 21st Century Policy
New Level of Regulatory Collaboration to Encourage Innovation

May 4, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred to Expand R&D in Puerto Rico
Lab to Create 100 New Jobs

May 4, 2010
DuPont Names Leader for China Agricultural Seed Business
William S. Niebur to Lead Pioneer Hi-Bred in Key Growth Market

May 3, 2010
DuPont Leader: Innovation Key to Addressing Climate Change
New Seed Technologies to Deliver Increased Agricultural Productivity

May 3, 2010
DuPont Receives U.S. EPA Approval for First 'Refuge-in-the-Bag' Seed Product
10 Percent Corn Rootworm Refuge and Simplified Refuge Compliance for Farmers

April 29, 2010
Early Scouting Recommended for Soybean Aphids
Pioneer Hi-Bred Experts Say Cool, Wet Conditions May Foster 2010 Outbreaks

April 6, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred Announces North America Leadership Promotions

April 5, 2010
Bill Even to Join Pioneer Hi-Bred Government, Community and Industry Relations Team
Increasing Stakeholder Engagement

March 31, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred and Andrews Farm and Seed Partner to Expand Pioneer Soybean Production Capacity
Project Will Help Meet Growing Demand for Pioneer® Brand Soybeans

March 31, 2010
DuPont Pledges $200,000 to Improve Communications Effectiveness in Agriculture
Challenge Grant Supports Innovative Program at the University of Illinois

March 31, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred Expands Research and Production Capacity in Hermiston to Meet Grower Needs
New Corn Research Center to Focus on Product Development

March 31, 2010
Seedbed Preparation Key to Optimum Yields
Pioneer Hi-Bred Offers Management Tips for a Wet Spring

March 23, 2010
Soybean Seed Treatments Offer Protection In Adverse Planting Conditions
Pioneer Hi-Bred Experts Recommend Seed Treatments to Protect Seed from Insects, Disease

March 18, 2010
DuPont to Expand Plant Genetics Research Facilities
$40 Million Investment to Focus on Advanced Plant Genetics to Help Farmers Boost Agricultural Productivity

March 18, 2010
Pioneer Provides Tips for Managing Early-Season Planting
Planting Dates, Residue, Hybrid Choices, Seed Treatments Tied to Early Planting Success

March 4, 2010
New Soybean Facility to Meet Growing Demand for DuPont Innovation
DuPont and State of Missouri Announce New $55 Million Facility To Help Meet Rising Need for Pioneer® Brand Soybeans

February 17, 2010
Public-Private Partnership to Improve Maize Harvests 30-50 percent and Provide Options for African Smallholder Farmers
Funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and USAID; In-Kind Contributions From Partners

February 16, 2010
Variety Selection, Seed Treatments, Planting Dates Key Factors to High-Yielding Soybeans
Pioneer Hi-Bred Offers Crop Management Tips for Growers

February 11, 2010
DuPont Forms Advisory Committee on Agricultural Innovation & Productivity for the 21st Century
Tom Daschle to Chair Committee Focused on Meeting the World’s Growing Demands

February 10, 2010
DuPont Expects Strong 2010 Agriculture & Nutrition Sales Growth, Margin Expansion
Continued Momentum with Seed Business, Strong New Crop Protection Product Sales

February 4, 2010
DuPont Leader: Drought-Tolerant Crops Developed Through Modern Breeding are Key to Sustainably Increasing Grain Production
Pioneer Convenes Conference to Discuss Opportunities and Challenges of Maize Cultivation Under Dry Conditions

February 4, 2010
Jerry Flint to Help Enhance DuPont Ag Biotech Regulatory Expertise
Goal to Become Best in Class

January 13, 2010
DuPont and BASF Announce Settlement

January 13, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred Releases 80 New Hybrids for 2010
Localized Testing Delivers Performance Advantages

January 12, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred and Farm Journal Media Announce Industrywide Succession Planning Initiative

January 11, 2010
DuPont Pledges Support to My American Farm Initiative
Funds Help Farm Bureau Inform Consumers

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