We can trace the genetics of each of our exclusive corn products in the U.S. back to the beginning of the Pioneer brand.
From those initial breeding lines, we’ve built our germplasm from the ground up. Impeccable pedigree records allow breeders to quickly select genetic lines with the most potential to solve challenges and increase yield.
Hear Senior Research Manager Andy Baumgarten describe how genomics allow us to screen and select new genetic combinations.
The process begins.
ListenAndy Baumgartner on Genomic Selection (00:29)
Our scientists use advanced breeding technologies, unique characterization tools and predictive breeding tools to simulate and predict the best performing genetic combinations across hundreds of thousands of environments before they are field tested.
This enhanced technology capability has expanded our breeding pipeline testing by nearly 20x in the last decade, far more options than we could ever test in the field. More options = more opportunities to find the best genetic combination for your field.
Listen to Applied Field Technologies Leader Matthew Smalley describe how new technologies have widened the breeding funnel.
ListenMatt Smalley - Unmatched Local Breeding (00:59)
A purer version of inbreds provides a clearer view into each line’s performance, so we narrow the list down even faster.
With these breeding tools, we’re bringing corn products with the best performance to customers faster than ever. And we can develop products for every environment a grower faces.
Hear Corn Evaluation Zone Leader Brandon Wardyn talk about tools increasing accuracy of selection.
Pioneer® brand products are bred and tested in corn growing areas across the U.S. by corn breeders who live and work in the locations they develop products for. They understand how new hybrids perform and are adapted to local environments.
The breadth and depth of our genetics and breeding have led to improved product performance for high yield potential, standability, consistency, drought tolerance and resistance to key local diseases.
Wind
The Boreas mobile wind machine simulates high winds to test stalk and root strength at critical points in the growing season.
Drought
Pioneer tests in dedicated managed stress environments and water-limited environments to develop new hybrids that make the most of every drop of water.
Disease
We breed for disease tolerance, achieving greater resistance to threats like Goss’s Wilt and northern corn leaf blight.
Soil
Performance is tested in different soil types and environments to ensure the best placement and management advice for farmer success.
Population Density
Plants are tested at different seedling rates to uncover the optimal balance of population and performance.
We’ve added a second year of IMPACT™ plot testing and more testing locations across the U.S. per product. Now we conduct 8x more late-stage field tests, comparing proven leaders, competitive seeds and experimental hybrids. This change has led to more broadly adapted products proven to perform consistently across multiple environments.
Hear Corn Product Line Manager Neal Hoss speak to the impact of this additional testing.
Spanning the past three years, the 2019 - 2021 advancement classes have demonstrated a noticeable benefit on the farm, delivering an 8.5 bu/A average yield advantage over competitors in on-farm and IMPACT™ trials.2
Consistency
You need to win every year. Our genetic predictions, which allow us to simulate across environments, along with two-year late stage testing in multiple locations, deliver high-level, consistent performance across multiple variables — not just high yield potential.
Pioneer® brand Qrome® Products
This Corn Revolution product offers the most optimized balance of insect protection and agronomic performance in the Pioneer portfolio. Two modes of action above and two below, for effective insect control, as well as a 7.7 bu/A yield advantage over SmartStax® technology in 2020 on-farm trials.3
When we develop Pioneer® brand corn products, we think local. Pioneer products are bred and tested in corn growing areas across the U.S., by breeders who live and work in the locations they develop products for. They understand how new hybrids perform and ensure they’re adapted to local environments.
See how close your local research center or IMPACT™ testing plot is to your farm, and watch how we develop and test new corn products at a few of our locations.
Bring the Revolution to Your Acres
Find the Right Seed Corn for Every Acre
Use our corn seed guide to explore Pioneer® brand corn products that will help maximize yield potential on every acre.
A 2021 Pioneer Corn Revolution Hybrid: Meet Pioneer® brand P1359AM™
Pioneer Product Agronomist Sean Fintel introduces Pioneer® P1359AM™ brand corn. P1359AM is noted for having a large stalk diameter and outstanding standability. In a plot that experienced strong wind events, as well as stalk lodging up to 75%, P1359A
A 2021 Pioneer Corn Revolution Hybrid: Meet Pioneer® brand P1359AM™
Pioneer Product Agronomist Sean Fintel introduces Pioneer® P1359AM™ brand corn. P1359AM is noted for having a large stalk diameter and outstanding standability. In a plot that experienced strong wind events, as well as stalk lodging up to 75%, P1359A
A 2021 Pioneer Corn Revolution Hybrid: Meet Pioneer® brand P1185YHR
In this video, Pioneer Sales Agronomist Adrian Boyd provides an introduction to Pioneer brand P1185YHR corn. This 111-day hybrid shows great standability and is excelling in great soil types. Available for the 2021 season, Pioneer agronomists are exc
A 2021 Pioneer Corn Revolution Hybrid: Meet Pioneer® brand P1185YHR
In this video, Pioneer Sales Agronomist Adrian Boyd provides an introduction to Pioneer brand P1185YHR corn. This 111-day hybrid shows great standability and is excelling in great soil types. Available for the 2021 season, Pioneer agronomists are exc
A 2021 Pioneer Corn Revolution Hybrid: Meet Pioneer® brand P1716Q™
In this video, Pioneer Field Agronomist Rex Brandon gives you an introduction to Pioneer brand P1716Q™corn. This 117-day hybrid, which silks like a 113-day hybrid. It has excellent yield, toughness and a drought tolerance score of 8. Pioneer brand P1
A 2021 Pioneer Corn Revolution Hybrid: Meet Pioneer® brand P1716Q™
In this video, Pioneer Field Agronomist Rex Brandon gives you an introduction to Pioneer brand P1716Q™corn. This 117-day hybrid, which silks like a 113-day hybrid. It has excellent yield, toughness and a drought tolerance score of 8. Pioneer brand P1
A 2021 Pioneer Corn Revolution Hybrid: Meet Pioneer® brand P0947Q™
In this video, Pioneer Product Agronomist Derek Bowman introduces you to Pioneer® brand P0947Q™, a new Qrome corn hybrid offering for farmers. This hybrid has higher ear height with good grain fill putting a lot of kernels on the ear. This hybrid is
A 2021 Pioneer Corn Revolution Hybrid: Meet Pioneer® brand P0947Q™
In this video, Pioneer Product Agronomist Derek Bowman introduces you to Pioneer® brand P0947Q™, a new Qrome corn hybrid offering for farmers. This hybrid has higher ear height with good grain fill putting a lot of kernels on the ear. This hybrid is
A 2021 Pioneer® Corn Revolution Hybrid: Meet Pioneer® hybrid P1506YHR
In this video, Pioneer Sales Agronomist Adrian Boyd introduces Pioneer® hybrid P1506YHR, a 115-day corn hybrid. This particular hybrid is showing good emergence and ear height with superb standability. In early August the plot was hit by Hurricane Is
A 2021 Pioneer® Corn Revolution Hybrid: Meet Pioneer® hybrid P1506YHR
In this video, Pioneer Sales Agronomist Adrian Boyd introduces Pioneer® hybrid P1506YHR, a 115-day corn hybrid. This particular hybrid is showing good emergence and ear height with superb standability. In early August the plot was hit by Hurricane Is
Join Matt Brechwald, farmer and ag podcaster, as he talks with the geneticists, breeders and agronomists at Pioneer who are leading the Corn Revolution.
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1Data is based on the average of comparisons of the 2019-2021 corn advancement classes from 2018-2020 in the U.S. Comparisons are against all competitors, technology segment matched, unless otherwise stated, and within a +/- 3 CRM of the competitive brand.
2Data is based on an average of 2020 comparisons made in the U.S. through Nov. 1, 2020. Comparisons are against all competitors, technology segment matched, unless otherwise stated, and within a +/- 3 CRM of the competitive brand. Product responses are variable and subject to any number of environmental, disease and pest pressures. Individual results may vary. Multi-year and multi-location data are a better predictor of future performance. DO NOT USE THIS OR ANY OTHER DATA FROM A LIMITED NUMBER OF TRIALS AS A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN PRODUCT SELECTION. Refer to www.pioneer.com/products or contact a Pioneer sales representative or authorized dealer for the latest and complete listing of traits and scores for each Pioneer® brand product. Pioneer® brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents.
