2007 News Archives

December 18, 2007
DuPont Congratulates Growers Planting Pioneer® Brand Sorghum Hybrids in Winning Majority of National Categories in Yield Contest

December 18, 2007
2007 National Sorghum Producers (NSP) Yield Contest Results

December 17, 2007
DuPont Congratulates David Hula for Highest Overall Yield in 2007 Corn Growers Contest
Growers Planting Pioneer® Brand Hybrids Win 20 of 27 National Titles in 2007 Contest

December 13, 2007
Pioneer, Iowa Corn Promotion Board to Sponsor Iowa Corn Indy 250
Sponsorship Helps Educate Consumers about the Benefits of Biofuels

December 3, 2007
DuPont Joint Venture with Chinese Biotech Firm Strengthens Gene Discovery Research Efforts
Partnership Will Focus on Identifying New Biotech Traits to Improve Farmer Productivity

December 3, 2007
DuPont Agriculture & Nutrition On Track for Strong 2007
Business Segment Positioned for Double-Digit Growth in 2008 and into Next Decade

November 28, 2007
Midwestern Elevators Offering Premiums for Pioneer® Brand Low Lin Soybeans
DuPont, Bunge working with growers to produce TREUS™ Low Linolenic Soybean Oil

November 19, 2007
DuPont Introduces Technology to Help Increase Ethanol Production
QualiTrak^SM Allows Ethanol Plants to Track and Communicate Detailed Production Information to Corn Growers

November 13, 2007
DuPont Congratulates Cullers on Breaking World Record Soybean Yield with Pioneer® Brand Soybean Variety
New record set with Pioneer® brand 94M80, yielding 154 bushels per acre

November 13, 2007
Missouri Grower Breaks Soybean Yield World Record

November 8, 2007
Post-Harvest Research Summaries Confirm Pioneer® Brand Hybrids with Herculex® XTRA More Effective Against Corn Rootworm
DuPont Business Pioneer Hi-Bred Sees Three Bushel Yield Advantage with Herculex® XTRA Trait vs. Competitors

November 8, 2007
Pioneer Researcher Selected as Fellow by Industry Organization
Highest Recognition Bestowed by American Society of Agronomy

November 5, 2007
DuPont Business Pioneer Hi-Bred Announces Leadership Changes

November 1, 2007
Pioneer Provides Growers More Options for High-Yielding, SCN-Resistant Soybeans
New varieties help growers battle SCN as it spreads into northern areas

October 31, 2007
DuPont Makes $2.175 Million Investment in Plant Breeding Research and Education
Responds to Demand for Talent in Rapidly Growing Industry

October 30, 2007
DuPont and Evogene Collaborate to Increase Drought Tolerance in Corn and Soybeans
Will Advance the Progress of DuPont Drought Tolerance R&D Efforts

October 26, 2007
Pioneer Enhances Commitment to Forage Program
Expansions made in field staff, forage testing capacity

October 24, 2007
EU Approves Herculex® RW Corn for Food, Feed, Import and Processing
Imports into the European Union Also Authorized for Corn Stacked with Herculex® I and Roundup Ready® Corn 2 Traits

October 24, 2007
Herculex® RW, Herculex I/RR2 Approved for Import into EU

October 23, 2007
Syngenta, Pioneer Announce Touchdown®, Quilt® Promotion
Pioneer TruChoice® financing to include Touchdown Total® and Touchdown HiTech® herbicides plus Quilt® fungicide

October 19, 2007
Biotechnology Needed to Help Meet Growing Global Needs for Food, Feed, Fuel and Materials, DuPont Chairman & CEO Says at World Food Prize

October 18, 2007
DuPont Named Among Top Biotechnology Employers by Science Magazine
DuPont Ranks Ahead of Other Companies in Plant Biotechnology Industry

October 17, 2007
DuPont Recognized for Best Agricultural R&D Pipeline and Products
Receives Industry Award for Bringing Leading-Edge Technology to Growers

October 17, 2007
Pioneer Offers 23 New Soybean Varieties for 2008

October 10, 2007
DuPont Pledges $250,000 to Nature Conservancy for Water Quality Initiative
Pledge Supports Sustainable Improvements in Water Quality and Nutrient Management

October 2, 2007
DuPont Technologies Addressing Biofuels Challenges, Says Ethanol Biofuels Leader
Integrated Market-Driven Approach Will Increase Production and Efficiency

September 21, 2007
DuPont Launches Breakthrough Technology that Significantly Increases Soybean Yields
Proprietary Innovation Increases Yields up to 12 Percent

September 21, 2007
DuPont Partners with Iowa State to Enhance Biofuels Production
New Century Farm to Integrate Growing, Processing Crops for Biofuels and Biomaterial

September 11, 2007
Pioneer Hi-Bred Production Location in Rushville, Ind., Celebrates 40 Years of Grower Service

September 7, 2007
Pioneer Introduces 21 New HTF Ethanol Hybrids for 2008 Planting
Hybrids yield higher ethanol output; higher levels of fermentable starch

September 6, 2007
Pioneer Hi-Bred Research Center in York, Neb., Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Holds Grower Open House Showcasing Latest Crop Production Technologies

August 31, 2007
Pioneer Hi-Bred Announces Premiums for Low Linolenic Soybean Growers
Oil marketed as TREUS™ Low Linolenic Soybean Oil from the Bunge DuPont Biotech Alliance

August 29, 2007
Pioneer Hi-Bred Announces Dysart Production Location Expansion
Effort is Part of DuPont Strategy for Growth

August 21, 2007
Pioneer Hi-Bred Now Offers Integrated FIT(SM), Online Recordkeeping Systems

August 14, 2007
Pioneer Customers Benefit From Soybean Seed Size Value Guarantee

August 6, 2007
DuPont Discovery Improves Livestock Feed, Environmental Quality
Scientists Identify and Silence Plant Gene That Controls Phytic Acid

August 3, 2007
Enhance Corn Silage Production This Year With the Right Timing
With harvest to begin in mid-August, growers should focus on optimal whole plant moisture level

August 1, 2007
Distiller's Grains Make Ideal Protein and Fat Source for Livestock Rations
Request nutrient profile when evaluating potential value of product

July 31, 2007
DuPont, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Join Forces to Boost Crop Yields, Meet Global Demand
R&D Collaboration to Bring New Choices, More Options to Global Agriculture

July 26, 2007
Scout for Western Bean Cutworms Now
Entomologists encourage monitoring WBC egg masses and young larvae

July 12, 2007
DuPont to Open New Soybean Research Center in Lawrence, Kansas
Increased investment in soybeans will help maintain record-breaking yields

July 3, 2007
Pioneer Researchers Accelerate Development of New and Improved Seed Products
Expect New Pioneer Genetics in Combination with Superior Technology Traits for 2008

July 2, 2007
DuPont Meets Regulatory Milestones for Optimum™ GAT™ Trait in Corn
Company Stays on Track for 2010 Commercial Introduction of Next-Generation Herbicide Tolerance Trait in Corn

June 27, 2007
DuPont and FOSS Announce Joint Agreement to Enhance Ethanol Production
Effort Provides Farmers and Ethanol Producers Ethanol Yield Potential of Grain at Delivery

June 26, 2007
Pioneer Growing Degree Unit Calculator Helps Estimate Corn Maturity
Knowing expected growth stage is important to a successful harvest

June 22, 2007
Pioneer Expands Seed Quality Facility in Tipton, Indiana
Facility enhances Pioneer commitment to seed quality

June 12, 2007
New Research Center Strengthens DuPont Leadership Position in Brazil Seed Market
Continued Investment in R&D Brings Better Genetics, Traits to Market Faster

June 7, 2007
Pioneer Supports National Pork Board Research to Help Maximize Feed Value
The Pork Checkoff introduces Nutritional Efficiency Research Consortium

June 7, 2007
DuPont Partners With University of Iowa to Promote Rural Safety and Health
Gift Underscores the Importance of Farm Safety

June 5, 2007
DuPont Addressing Global Demand for Grain
Vice President Updates Investors on Crop Genetics Research Pipeline

May 29, 2007
Soybean Aphids - Prepare for Return of Destructive Pest
History, overwintering counts indicate 2007 could be a banner year for aphids

May 24, 2007
Pioneer Forage Forum Highlights Ruminant Starch Digestibility
Blogs, podcasts engage dairy industry on Pioneer, university research findings

May 17, 2007
Pioneer Introduces New Sunflower Hybrid with DuPont™ ExpressSun™ Trait
New system opens up weed control options for sunflower crops

May 7, 2007
Genetic Diversity Key to Solving Future Global Challenges
Left Unprotected, Genetic Resources Will Be Lost Forever

May 4, 2007
"Growing Perspective" Launched on Pioneer GrowingPoint® Website
Forum offers ideas, information exchange between growers

May 1, 2007
Pioneer Teams With Babe Winkelman to Plant Forage Refuge
Corn, soybeans, alfalfa included on approximately 60 acres of Winkelman's ranch

April 30, 2007
Increased Demand for Corn Increases Demand for Field Workers
Pioneer Seeking Young People for Good-Paying Temporary Jobs

April 27, 2007
Herculex® RW Rootworm, Herculex XTRA Trait Have Overseas Approvals
Biotech trait marketer issues clarification due to industry concern over export market approvals

April 26, 2007
DuPont submits Optimum™ GAT™ Trait in Soybeans for EU approval
Next-generation herbicide tolerant trait awaiting EFSA safety evaluation

April 25, 2007
Pioneer Joins with EPIC to Promote Ethanol as Part of Biofuels Strategy
Effort Boosts Support to Educate Consumers About the Benefits of Biofuels

April 11, 2007
DuPont to Help Meet Growing Demand for Plant Breeders
Partnership with Purdue University Develops Scientists to Address Global Demand for Grain

April 4, 2007
Herculex® RW Advances Toward EU Approval With Positive Scientific Safety Opinion
Biotech trait offers farmers improved productivity to meet increased demand for corn

March 21, 2007
Pioneer Awards Growers "FlexFuel" Trucks
Three winners take home 2007 Chevrolet® trucks powered by E85 fuel blend

March 21, 2007
DuPont Announces New Biotechnology Advisory Panel Member

March 14, 2007
DuPont Opens First Major Plant Biotech Research Center Outside United States
DuPont Knowledge Center in India Will Help Bring New Crop Genetics to the Market Faster

March 13, 2007
Court Confirms DuPont Ownership of Soybean Marker Technology
Judgment Upholds Patent for Development of Soybean Cyst Nematode Resistance

March 7, 2007
Pioneer and Iowa State Partner to Help Solve Bio-based Products Challenges
Proposed Center to Focus on Economic, Business and Policy Aspects of Emerging Bio-economy

March 2, 2007
Pioneer Revamps www.pioneer.com Based on Grower Needs, Wants
Relaunched site features new content, streamlined design, updated search engine

March 1, 2007
DuPont Innovations to Help Agriculture Meet Global Challenges
R&D Leaders: Advanced Seed Products, Biofuels, and Biomaterials Just the Beginning

February 28, 2007
U.S. Department of Energy Jointly Funds Broin Project to Commercialize DuPont Cellulosic Ethanol Technology
Partnership with Broin Accelerates Commercialization of DuPont Cellulosic Technology to 2009

February 28, 2007
New Online Recordkeeping System Available on the Pioneer GrowingPoint® Website
Web-based system allows Pioneer customers to better manage their farms, fields

February 27, 2007
DuPont Executes Investments to Accelerate New Seed Product Development
Plan Expands R&D to Meet Demand for Better Genetics, Biotech Traits

February 13, 2007
DuPont Agriculture & Nutrition Growing and Advancing Rich Pipeline of New Technologies
Growth Driven by Better Seed Products, Increased Biotech Penetration and Crop Protection Advances

February 6, 2007
Prepare Your Fields for Corn After Corn
Consider Field Selection, Compaction, Residue Management and Soil Fertility

January 26, 2007
Government Actions, Public and Private Partnerships Needed to Revolutionize African Agriculture
DuPont Group Vice President Discusses Future of African Agriculture at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

January 24, 2007
DuPont Technologies to Help Farmers and Others Meet President Bush’s Biofuels Challenge
Commercializing Cellulosic Ethanol Technology, Increasing Grain and Ethanol Yields and Next-Generation Biofuels are Key Drivers

January 15, 2007
Pioneer Research Investment Benefits Northern Corn Belt Growers
Expanded Test Plots, More Researchers Will Speed New Products to Market

January 11, 2007
Controlling Corn Insects and Diseases Critical in Corn-After-Corn Fields

January 8, 2007
Increased Demand for Food, Feed, Fiber, Fuel Revolutionizes Farming Industry
DuPont Vice President and General Manager Discusses Future of Genetics, Bio-Economy at Michigan Agri-Business Association Winter Conference

January 5, 2007
Corn-After-Corn Information Featured on the Pioneer GrowingPoint® Website
Resources available to help farm operators with corn-after-corn issues

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