Download the Winter Canola Program brochure for more in-depth information about this unique closed-loop program between Bunge Chevron and Corteva Agriscience that provides market stability and contract assurances that all production from enrolled winter canola acres will be purchased.
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Winter Canola: Partnering for a Renewable Future
Winter canola offers a new revenue opportunity for Mid-South farmers to diversify their current winter crop rotation, or for those who don’t have a double-cropping system in place today. Through a unique partnership between Pioneer and Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables, farmers can increase profit potential, enhance soil health, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
A significant investment in processing and refinery infrastructure, combined with new winter canola hybrids, has made it possible for farmers to tap into the rising demand for renewable fuels like never before. Learn more about this unique partnership and opportunity.
Why Plant Winter Canola?
Planting winter canola has a variety of financial, agronomic, and environmental benefits for Mid-South farmers.
Increase Profitability
With twice the oil content of soybeans, winter canola offers farmers enhanced income potential per acre. Including it in a double-cropping rotation can increase revenue and give you access to another market with significant profit potential.
Enhance Soil Health
Planting Pioneer® brand winter canola hybrids as a cover crop keeps more nutrients, water, and carbon in the soil. Its deep taproot also breaks up soil compaction, and the dense canopy and rapid early growth reduces soil erosion.
Local Support and Guidance
Winter canola might be new to you, but it’s not new to us. Your local Pioneer agronomist will be there to support you through the entire growing season.
Leading Science. Local Support.
Hear from Pioneer’s expert agronomists and breeders about how we developed canola hybrids ideal for the Mid-South, and how we support our growers new to winter canola.
Watch VideoGrowers Say Good Things About Winter Canola
Mid-South farmers are excited about the new revenue opportunity winter canola provides. Hear why they’re excited about the possibilities this new crop and closed-loop system provides.
Winter Canola Farmer Stories
Hear From Growers
Brad Reddick, Kentucky
- "I do it for the diversification."
Brandon Wilson, Kentucky
- “Because of the support we’ve had from the Pioneer agronomy staff … this transition has been relatively seamless.”
- “It’s like a turnkey operation from my vantage point.”
- “We know that (winter canola) is going to create an opportunity and access into a market we hope is more sustainable for our environment.”
Jamison Turner, Tennessee
- “The potential here excites me a lot. It gives us farmers another profitable crop that we could put in our rotation.”
- “It's really been a very simple crop to grow.”
Winter Canola: Product Details
Winter canola is a game-changer for farmers in the Mid-South. The long-standing canola breeding program has developed proprietary Pioneer brand winter canola hybrids that are well adapted to perform in the southern U.S.
Pioneer Winter Canola Hybrids: Product Sheet
With elite genetics, Pioneer brand winter canola hybrids deliver industry-leading yield potential and consistent oil content across a wide range of growing conditions. Download our product sheet for more details.
Winter Canola: Live Cash Bids
Check out the latest live prices for winter canola from Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables.
Show Me the NumbersWinter Canola Yield Data
The numbers say it all. Yield results for the inaugural crop of winter canola are exceeding expectations. Based on university trials in the Mid- South, we anticipated yields of 45–55 bu/A, with the potential to be higher based on individual operations. On multiple Mid-South farms covering 3,500+ acres, here are the results:
| WESTERN KENTUCKY | WEST TENNESSEE | |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Yield (Bu/A)* | ||
| 55 | 52 | |
| Pioneer Brand | ||
| PT303 | PT303 | |
| Farms | ||
| 11 | 2 | |
| Acres | ||
| 2,697 | 860 | |
Interested in Learning More?
This winter canola program offers a new revenue opportunity with unique benefits and assurances:
• Acreage-style contracts including an “Act of God” clause for qualified growers.
• Convenient grain delivery points along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
• On-farm storage not required. Bunge will take immediate crop delivery after harvest.
If you think Pioneer winter canola might be right for you, and you’d like to learn more about this unique opportunity, please complete the form.
Corteva Biofuels
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