Pioneer Hi-Bred introduces new soybean varieties
June 17, 2008
BY Susanne Retka Schill
Web exclusive posted July 15, 2008 at 11:46 a.m. CST
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., a DuPont company, has launched a new generation of soybean varieties that promise to boost yields for soybean growers.
Pioneer intends to make enough seed available for the 2009 planting to seed about 9 million acres in 32 new varieties, ranging in maturities from Group 0 to Group VII. The entire line has demonstrated a 5 percent yield advantage against key competitor varieties, with some varieties yielding 6 percent to 10 percent better than competitors.
"The Y Series from Pioneer represents a step-change in soybean productivity," said Paul Schickler, Pioneer president and DuPont vice president and general manager. "With the Y Series yield advantage, this new line has the potential to add about 19 million bushels of soybeans into U.S. production. In a time of tight supplies and soaring demand, that is a strong boost for producers and the industry." Biodiesel producers, in particular, are looking forward to yield gains taking some of the pressure off soybean supplies.
"The Y Series generation of Pioneer soybean varieties represents the combination of all of our industry-leading soybean research capabilities into a single game-changing package," Schickler said. "It is a great example of how Pioneer will increase soybean yields by 40 percent in the next 10 years."
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., a DuPont company, has launched a new generation of soybean varieties that promise to boost yields for soybean growers.
Pioneer intends to make enough seed available for the 2009 planting to seed about 9 million acres in 32 new varieties, ranging in maturities from Group 0 to Group VII. The entire line has demonstrated a 5 percent yield advantage against key competitor varieties, with some varieties yielding 6 percent to 10 percent better than competitors.
"The Y Series from Pioneer represents a step-change in soybean productivity," said Paul Schickler, Pioneer president and DuPont vice president and general manager. "With the Y Series yield advantage, this new line has the potential to add about 19 million bushels of soybeans into U.S. production. In a time of tight supplies and soaring demand, that is a strong boost for producers and the industry." Biodiesel producers, in particular, are looking forward to yield gains taking some of the pressure off soybean supplies.
"The Y Series generation of Pioneer soybean varieties represents the combination of all of our industry-leading soybean research capabilities into a single game-changing package," Schickler said. "It is a great example of how Pioneer will increase soybean yields by 40 percent in the next 10 years."
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