Pioneer Introduces New 2008 Corn Hybrids for Indiana

New genetics backed by insect protection traits and herbicide flexibility

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Aug. 10, 2007 - Pioneer Hi-Bred announces the release of 41 new Pioneer® brand corn hybrids for the 2008 growing season in Indiana.

"The new hybrids for Indiana reflect our leadership in advancing yield potential while continuing to introduce insect and herbicide technology in our newest genetic platforms," says Duane Frederking, Pioneer product information manager for Indiana. "We are extremely excited about the 13 new Pioneer hybrids offering the triple stack - Herculex® XTRA^ technology in combination with Roundup Ready® Corn 2. Herculex XTRA provides corn rootworm protection, as well as protection from black cutworm, western bean cutworm and European corn borer. This multiple pest protection is a necessity for our customers."

In addition, two new hybrids will offer the multiple pest insect protection of Herculex XTRA. Pioneer also is introducing eight hybrids with the Herculex® I and Roundup Ready Corn 2 genes, 10 hybrids with the Roundup Ready Corn 2 gene, one conventional hybrid, two white hybrids and five waxy hybrids.

All hybrids with Herculex technology contain the LibertyLink® gene.

Some of the new triple stack hybrids available to Indiana growers include the following Pioneer® hybrids.

• 36W69, a 103 CRM hybrid which offers solid agronomics along with dependable yields
• 35H43, a 107 CRM hybrid offering a combination of yield, test weight and late-season standability
• 34R68, a 109 CRM hybrid with high yields, very good stalks and dependable drought tolerance
• 34F97, a 110 CRM hybrid with a good disease package and strong yields for continuous corn
• 33T58, a steady-performing 113 CRM hybrid for growers wanting an outstanding drought tolerance for both high-yield and stress-prone soils
• 33F88, an exciting 114 CRM top-end yielder with good adaptation to continuous corn
• 33H29, a 115 CRM hybrid offering a strong combination of top-end yield and drought tolerance

For growers who want Herculex XTRA protection, Pioneer will have new 34P94 (112 CRM) and 33T59 (114 CRM) available for 2008.

For more information about these hybrids and others suited for your area, contact your local Pioneer sales professional.

Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, is the world's leading source of customized solutions for farmers, livestock producers and grain and oilseed processors. With headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, Pioneer provides access to advanced plant genetics in nearly 70 countries. DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

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8/10/2007

Contact: Jerry Harrington
800-247-6803, ext. 6908