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What’s Next for Your Yield Happens Here.

We know that continually raising the bar on yield is important and that no two acres are alike. That's why we breed, test and deliver local support with you in mind. Get insights and recommendations focused right here in the North — so that you can be at your best.

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Crop Scouting Guide

Click below to learn more about insects and diseases for each growth stage of your corn and soybean plants. We have in-depth agronomic information on everything from Japanese beetles to white mold so that you can prepare to combat these crop challenges.

Field Protection Resources

Explore videos on best practices for keeping your fields healthy in Minnekota, all created by experts in the industry. From white mold prevention to dealing with heat stress, our resources will help your crops flourish.

Protecting Against White Mold in Soybeans

Protecting Against White Mold in Soybeans

Is white mold in soybeans a concern this year? If the field has a history of white mold, it is a concern every year. A soil-borne fungal disease that can be difficult to get rid of completely. Wet conditions, cool temperatures and full crop canopy ca

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Protecting Against White Mold in Soybeans

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Is white mold in soybeans a concern this year? If the field has a history of white mold, it is a concern every year. A soil-borne fungal disease that can be difficult to get rid of completely. Wet conditions, cool temperatures and full crop canopy ca

Featured Articles

Get in-depth dives into our top agronomy topics for Northern U.S.

Managing Late-Season Tar Spot

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Combating Corn Rootworm

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Mitigating White Mold in Soybean

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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 Yield Advantage Western Region

Get local yield data across all major row crops to find the right high-yielding products for your acres.

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Find The Right Products For You

Browse the latest Pioneer product finder for crops in your area.

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Pioneer Product Catalog

Browse through corn, soybean, sorghum and more with our product catalogs. Easily compare products to find the right mix of agronomics and yields to make 2024 a success.

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Pioneer Breeding Innovation in the Northern Plains

Hear from Pioneer Field Agronomist Eric Rice about what the Pioneer Research & Development engine is churning out next.

The Latest Seed Innovations From Pioneer

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Here at Our Research Facilities

We test at the local level to make certain our industry-leading genetics will deliver consistent results in your fields. This map displays all the testing locations we have across the United States.

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Our process starts several steps ahead of competitors by accessing one of the largest germplasm libraries in the industry. Advanced breeding technologies built by decades of research and development leadership and millions of dollars in investment have significantly broadened and accelerated our development pipeline. The result: Pioneer seed innovations made available to you faster than ever.

Pioneer Research: Taking Seed Science to the Next Level

At the Leading Edge of Seed Innovation

The next Pioneer® brand seed innovation starts here, in our state-of-the-art R&D lab and greenhouses. Get a glimpse of the advanced seed science and high-tech tools used to create what’s next.

See How We Do It

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.