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Northern Plains Region Yield Performance Data

The best genetics, top trait packages, and extensive local field knowledge combine to deliver proven performance consistency across regions. See Pioneer yield results from your backyard and discover how you can be at your best.

Pioneer corn and soybean yield advantage - Northern Plains region

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Local Agronomy Insights

You’ve heard about our industry-leading genetics and yield protection traits in the bag. But do you know about the added value you get when choosing to plant Pioneer® brand products? Hear more about the tools and knowledge Pioneer delivers to help growers in the Northern Plains place the right products on the right acres.

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Planning for Success

Evaluating Corn Hybrids for Tar Spot Tolerance

Evaluating Corn Hybrids for Tar Spot Tolerance

As corn fields mature and farmers get closer to harvest, some fields that look ready to harvest may actually be showing signs of tar spot infestation. Pioneer Field Agronomist Ryan Bates explains that growers may mistake mature fields for fields infested with tar spot, and that a corn plant ready for harvest might be dying from infestation.

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Evaluating Corn Hybrids for Tar Spot Tolerance

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As corn fields mature and farmers get closer to harvest, some fields that look ready to harvest may actually be showing signs of tar spot infestation. Pioneer Field Agronomist Ryan Bates explains that growers may mistake mature fields for fields infested with tar spot, and that a corn plant ready for harvest might be dying from infestation.

Featured Articles

Deep dive into our top agronomy topics for the Northern Plains.

Managing Corn for Greater Yield

Managing Corn for Greater Yield Potential

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Achieving 100 bu/acre Yields in Soybeans

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Use of Starter Fertilizers in Corn Production
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The foregoing is provided for informational use only. Please contact your Pioneer sales representative for information and suggestions specific to your operation. Product performance is variable and depends on many factors, such as moisture and heat stress, soil type, management practices and environmental stress, as well as disease and pest pressures. Individual results may vary. Multi-year and multi-location data are a better predictor of performance.  DO NOT USE THIS OR ANY OTHER DATA FROM A LIMITED NUMBER OF TRIALS AS A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN PRODUCT SELECTION.

Pioneer corn performance data for the Northern Plains region is an average of comparisons from calendar year made in the states of South Dakota, North Dakota and northern Minnesota through March 26, 2024. Comparisons are against all comparisons and competitor brands, unless otherwise stated, and within +/- 3 CRM of the competitive brand.

Pioneer soybean performance data for the Central region is an average of all leading A-Series Enlist E3® soybean varieties comparisons from 2023 made in the states of South Dakota, North Dakota and northern Minnesota through March 26, 2024. Comparisons are against all competitor brands, unless otherwise stated, and within +/- 3 CRM of the competitive brand.

Dakotas-specific performance data: Pioneer corn data is based on an average of 658 comparisons made in 2023 across the states of South Dakota and North Dakota. Comparisons are against all competitor brands, unless otherwise stated, and within +/- 3CRM of the competitive brand. Pioneer soybean data is based on an average of 2023 field trial comparisons (90 comparisons) made in the Dakotas through November 16, 2023. Comparisons are against all competitors, unless otherwise stated, and within a +/- 3 CRM of the competitive brand.

Minnesota-specific performance data: Pioneer corn data is based on an average of comparisons made in 2023 across the state of Minnesota through March 26, 2024. Comparisons are against all competitor brands, unless otherwise stated, and within +/- 3 CRM of the competitive brand.