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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 West — so that you can be at your best.

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Western 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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Timely Harvest Tips

Understanding What Stress During Development Does To Corn Crops

Understanding What Stress During Development Does To Corn Crops

🌽 What is kernel tip die back? What do unpollinated kernels look like and what causes both of these issues in corn crops? Pioneer Field Agronomist Kathi LaPoint shows examples of each and talks about how both issues are caused by stress during plant development. When a corn plant pollinates, the first three weeks are key, and we saw some extreme heat during this growth stage this year. 💧 When temperatures go from the mid-80's to the mid-90's, it doubles the amount of water corn needs to stay healthy.

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Understanding What Stress During Development Does To Corn Crops

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🌽 What is kernel tip die back? What do unpollinated kernels look like and what causes both of these issues in corn crops? Pioneer Field Agronomist Kathi LaPoint shows examples of each and talks about how both issues are caused by stress during plant development. When a corn plant pollinates, the first three weeks are key, and we saw some extreme heat during this growth stage this year. 💧 When temperatures go from the mid-80's to the mid-90's, it doubles the amount of water corn needs to stay healthy.

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Pioneer Breeding Innovation in the West

Hear from Pioneer Product Marketing Manager Will Tubbs about what the Pioneer Research & Development engine is churning out next.

The Latest Seed Innovations From Pioneer

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Pioneer Research: Taking Seed Science to the Next Level

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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.

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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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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.


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 western Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Nevada through March 26, 2024. Comparisons are against all comparisons and competitor brands, unless otherwise stated, and within +/- 3 CRM of the competitive brand.