Biotech Updates

Pioneer Hi-Bred Has 23 New Soybean Varieties for 2008

October 19, 2007

Twenty-three new soybean varieties will be added to Pioneer Hi-Bred's line-up for 2008. These new soybean varieties will offer increased protection against pests and diseases such as soybean cyst nematode (SCN), sudden death syndrome (SDS), Phytophthora root rot and brown stem rot (BSR). The majority of  the new Pioneer soybean varieties contain the Roundup Ready® (RR) gene.  

"For 2008 we're excited to offer a strong class of new products that support all parts of the North American soybean market," says Don Schafer, Pioneer senior product line manager - soybeans. "The majority of these varieties are adapted across their respective maturity zones and display high performance along with solid agronomic stability."

See the full press release at http://www.pioneer.com/web/site/portal/menuitem.b17657c7d33032eaa6522972d10093a0/