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Behind the Corn Revolution

Years of research, breeding and testing have come together to bring Pioneer growers a new performance standard in corn.

R&D Process | Testing Near You | Find Local Products | Listen to the Corn Revolution

From lab to field, our corn seed development is delivering better products to your field faster than ever.

Step 1

Science

Begin With the Best Germplasm

We built and use one of the largest corn global genetics libraries in the world to develop products that consistently deliver high yield potential.

Explore the library

Step 2

Data

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Computers Cut Down the Contenders

Petabytes of data (1M GB each) feed into computers, running millions of simulations to predict performance of different genetic combinations.

Learn why

Step 3

Breeding

Our Breeders Dial It in Further

Advanced breeding technologies have reduced our development time by 30% over the last decade.

Step 4

Testing

We Take It to the Field

Now, the testing gets exponentially tougher. At Pioneer’s research plots, corn seeds that have made it this far undergo rigorous stress tests.

Learn about the tests

Step 5

2nd Year

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Testing, Testing and More Testing

A second year of pre-commercial testing. More locations. Expanding decision zones.

See the impact

Step 6

Results

Less Than 0.01% of Seeds Make It

These are the best of the best. They have survived computer simulations, lab tests, field tests and discerning breeders to make it into a Pioneer bag.

See the latest classes

See the Revolution Near You

When we develop Pioneer^® brand corn products, we think local. Pioneer products are bred and tested in corn growing areas across the U.S., by breeders who live and work in the locations they develop products for. They understand how new hybrids perform and ensure they’re adapted to local environments.

See how close your local research center or IMPACT™ testing plot is to your farm, and watch how we develop and test new corn products at a few of our locations.

Bring the Revolution to Your Acres

Find the Right Seed Corn for Every Acre

Use our corn seed guide to explore Pioneer^® brand corn products that will help maximize yield potential on every acre.

Find Local Products

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Your Local Pioneer Team

Our unmatched team of local professionals is ready to help you select high-yield potential products and provide year-round service and expertise.

Find Your Local Team

The Corn Revolution at Work

A 2021 Pioneer Corn Revolution Hybrid: Meet Pioneer® brand P1359AM™

Pioneer Product Agronomist Sean Fintel introduces Pioneer® P1359AM™ brand corn. P1359AM is noted for having a large stalk diameter and outstanding standability. In a plot that experienced strong wind events, as well as stalk lodging up to 75%, P1359A

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Listen in on the Corn Revolution

Join Matt Brechwald, farmer and ag podcaster, as he talks with the geneticists, breeders and agronomists at Pioneer who are leading the Corn Revolution.

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¹Data is based on the average of comparisons of the 2019-2021 corn advancement classes from 2018-2020 in the U.S. Comparisons are against all competitors, technology segment matched, unless otherwise stated, and within a +/- 3 CRM of the competitive brand.

²Data is based on an average of 2020 comparisons made in the U.S. through Nov. 1, 2020. Comparisons are against all competitors, technology segment matched, unless otherwise stated, and within a +/- 3 CRM of the competitive brand. Product responses are variable and subject to any number of environmental, disease and pest pressures. Individual results may vary. Multi-year and multi-location data are a better predictor of future performance. DO NOT USE THIS OR ANY OTHER DATA FROM A LIMITED NUMBER OF TRIALS AS A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN PRODUCT SELECTION. Refer to www.pioneer.com/products or contact a Pioneer sales representative or authorized dealer for the latest and complete listing of traits and scores for each Pioneer® brand product. Pioneer^® brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents.