Soybean Buying Guide

Soybean Buying Guide

See Why Not All Enlist E3® Soybeans Are Created Equal

We’ve put this Buyers Guide together for growers who are looking to take their soybean yields to the next level. Pioneer® brand Enlist E3® soybeans aren’t just the most planted beans in the U.S. — they’re the top choice for growers who demand proven performance.

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Don't be Misled: The True Cost of Cheap Soybean Seed

In 2025, Pioneer® brand Z-Series soybeans delivered a 3.4 bu/A yield advantage over all Enlist E3® competitors across 4,485 comparisons, providing an estimated $33 per-acre income advantage.¹

If return-on-investment is what you’re looking for, you’re in the right place. Watch and consider the true value of a bushel of soybeans.

Why Seed Value Matters: Avoiding Hidden Costs in Soybeans

Unparalleled Yield Potential

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At Pioneer, seed performance starts long before a seed breaks through the soil. We know that yield potential is earned before a crop is ever planted. Our soybean products are backed by:

  • Decades of data
  • Rigorous field testing
  • Cutting-edge research

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That’s why the latest class of Pioneer® brand Z-series soybeans is redefining yield potential.

In 2025, Pioneer® brand Z-Series soybeans delivered a 3.4 bu/A yield advantage over all Enlist E3® competitors across 4,485 comparisons, providing an estimated $33 per-acre income advantage.¹

Agronomic Consistency

Sets These Soybeans Apart

Pioneer is building soybean varieties that safeguard your investment from pests and environmental threats.

Each product in the Pioneer® brand Enlist E3 soybean lineup is rigorously evaluated for important agronomic traits, including:

White Mold

White Mold - a 12 percent increase in improved agronomics and disease scores

A 12% increase in improved agronomics and disease scores.

Phytophthora Root Rot

Phytophthora Root Rot - significantly improved protection against key diseases.

Significantly improved protection against key diseases.

Sudden Death Syndrome

Sudden Death Syndrome - a 12 percent increase in improved agronomics and disease scores

A 12% increase in improved agronomics and disease scores.

Iron Deficiency Chlorosis

Iron Deficiency Chlorosis - a 12 percent increase in improved agronomics and disease scores

A 12% increase in improved agronomics and disease scores.

Soybean Cyst Nematode

Soybean Cyst Nematode - significantly improved protection against key diseases

Significantly improved protection against key diseases.

Lodging Resistance

Lodging  resistance - drought tolerance - strong canopy structure - a 12 percent increase in improved agronomics and disease scores

A 12% increase in improved agronomics and disease scores.

Support

Tap into nearly 100 years of rich history rooted in agronomy, with the support of your local Pioneer team. Access the latest tools and agronomic insights of local agronomists in your area.

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Don’t Wait … INNOVATE

Research from Iowa State University2 shows that many growers face what economists call “switching costs”: the uncertainty, effort, or perceived risk associated with changing seed brands or systems.

With seed technology evolving rapidly, waiting to switch could mean missing out on another year of yield gains and learning opportunities.

The Cost of Not Planting Pioneer® Enlist E3® Soybeans

The cost of not planting Pioneer Enlist E3 soybeans

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1Income/A Advantage is calculated with the price of soybeans at $9.75 per bushel.

Data is based on average of 2025 comparisons made in the United States through November 12, 2025. Comparisons are against all Enlist E3® competitors, unless otherwise stated, and within +/- .3 RM 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 or contact a Pioneer sales representative or authorized dealer for the latest and complete listing of traits and scores for each Pioneer® brand product. Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® are not labeled for use in all 50 states. To find product labels, state registration status, and additional resources about the Enlist® weed control system and its availability, visit Enlist.com. For additional stewardship information on Enlist crops and to review seed product use guide details, visit traitstewardship.com.

The transgenic soybean event in Enlist E3® soybeans is jointly developed and owned by Corteva Agriscience and M.S. Technologies L.L.C.

2Luo, J., Moschini, G., & Perry, E.D. (2022). Switching Costs in the U.S. Seed Industry: Technology Adoption and Welfare Impacts. CARD Working Paper 22-WP 639. Iowa State University.