Farmers seeking reliable, high-yielding crops need look no further than Pioneer brand corn and soybeans. The latest Pioneer Yield Data from on-farm trials in 2021 demonstrates consistent yield advantages over competitive products across diverse environments, proving their ability to maximize farmer income. Even under challenging growing conditions, Pioneer brand products have shown superior performance, offering a dependable solution for enhanced profitability.
“For farmers, maximizing yield and profitability per acre is paramount. This is why Pioneer rigorously tests every product, including our most popular lines, in real-world on-farm trials,” stated Judd O’Connor, President, U.S. Commercial Business, Corteva Agriscience. “This extensive data collection allows us to translate trial insights directly into tangible benefits for farmers’ fields.” With strong commodity prices at $5.93/bu for corn and $12.46/bu for soybeans in late 2021, the yield advantages delivered by Pioneer products translate directly into significant income opportunities for agricultural businesses.
Pioneer Brand Corn: Engineered for High Yield in Diverse Conditions
Pioneer brand corn’s exceptional performance is underpinned by cutting-edge Research and Development, particularly the revolutionary “Corn Revolution.” This innovative breeding approach allows Pioneer breeders to efficiently utilize Corteva Agriscience’s extensive global gene library. The result is a diverse portfolio of Pioneer brand corn products specifically designed with agronomic traits that ensure strong yields, even when facing variable and often difficult growing conditions.
Luis Verde, North American Corn Product Development Lead, Corteva Agriscience, highlighted the season’s challenges: “Growers navigated increased corn rootworm pressure, persistent drought, and significant disease outbreaks this past season. While Pioneer brand products demonstrated yield advantages across all environments, their competitive edge was most pronounced in the most challenging conditions.” This resilience and consistent outperformance in tough environments is a key factor in the value proposition of Pioneer yield data.
The 2021 class of new Pioneer corn hybrids, encompassing 43 new products from 26 novel genetic platforms, showcased particularly impressive results. “These new hybrids — all products of the Corn Revolution — achieved an average 6.1 bu/A yield advantage in their first year in the field,” Verde noted. “This early success is incredibly encouraging as we continue to innovate and build upon these advancements.” Standout performers from this new class include:
- Pioneer® P0924Q™ brand corn: 9.3 bu/A yield advantage
- Pioneer® hybrid P1718VYHR: 10.3 bu/A yield advantage
- Pioneer® P9540AM™ brand corn: 8.1 bu/A yield advantage
- Pioneer® P9823Q™ brand corn: 11.3 bu/A yield advantage
Across over 10,000 on-farm comparisons encompassing all environments, the 40 top-selling Pioneer brand corn products averaged a significant 4.2 bu/A yield advantage over competitors. At current commodity prices, this translates to a potential additional farm income of $24.91/A, underscoring the substantial financial benefit of choosing Pioneer.
Pioneer® brand Qrome® products, engineered with two modes of action for robust defense against corn rootworm, further demonstrated their superiority. These Qrome products averaged an impressive 6.2 bu/A yield advantage over competitive SmartStax® technology this season. This translates to a potential additional farm income of $36.77/A, making Qrome a powerful choice for managing corn rootworm pressure while maximizing yield. Leading Qrome performers include:
- Pioneer® P0720Q™ brand corn: 9.8 bu/A yield advantage
- Pioneer® P0075Q™ brand corn: 8.7 bu/A yield advantage
- Pioneer® P0404Q™ brand corn: 7.4 bu/A yield advantage
In the western U.S., where persistent drought conditions remained a challenge, Pioneer® brand Optimum® AQUAmax® hybrids proved their value. Bred specifically to enhance drought tolerance through traits like improved root systems and silk emergence, Optimum AQUAmax hybrids delivered a 5.8 bu/A yield advantage across all growing environments in 2021.
The inherent agronomic strength of Pioneer products also shone through in disease management. When severe outbreaks of tar spot disease impacted large portions of the eastern Corn Belt, Pioneer products excelled, achieving a 7.7 bu/A yield advantage in the most affected areas.
Furthermore, premium seed treatments contributed to yield gains, especially in fields facing stress from corn nematode pressure. Lumialza™ nematicide seed treatment provides over 80 days of root protection against plant parasitic nematodes, adding a 3.7 bu/A yield advantage under low nematode pressure and up to 9 bushels under high pressure conditions.
Pioneer Brand Enlist E3® Soybeans: Expanding Market Share with Superior Yield
Pioneer brand soybeans also demonstrated exceptional performance, with the top 40 products by demand achieving a yield advantage 66% of the time in nearly 3,200 competitive on-farm comparisons. This resulted in an average 2.5 bu/A yield advantage, equating to a potential additional income advantage of $31.15/A.
Jeff Thompson, Global Soybean Research Lead, Corteva Agriscience, expressed enthusiasm for Enlist E3 soybean performance: “We are extremely pleased with how Pioneer brand Enlist E3 soybeans performed this season. Enlist E3 technology is now firmly established, and farmers planting Pioneer brand Enlist E3 soybean products benefit from a decade of expertise supporting the adoption of this superior weed control system.”
Enlist E3 soybeans have rapidly gained market share, now representing approximately 35% of the total U.S. soybean market, with early demand indicators for 2022 trending even higher than anticipated.
Pioneer brand Enlist E3 soybeans are delivering a 3.0 bu/A yield advantage and outperforming Asgrow® XtendFlex® soybeans 70% of the time. Key performers in this comparison include:
- Pioneer® P31T64E™ brand soybeans: 3.3 bu/A yield advantage
- Pioneer® P29T37E™ brand soybeans: 3.2 bu/A yield advantage
- Pioneer® P42T31E™ brand soybeans: 3.0 bu/A yield advantage
- Pioneer® P38T05E™ brand soybeans: 2.6 bu/A yield advantage
- Pioneer® P28T02E™ brand soybeans: 2.3 bu/A yield advantage
“The yield advantages observed in our on-farm trials against Asgrow® XtendFlex® soybeans translate to a potential additional income advantage of $37.38/A with Pioneer brand varieties,” Thompson stated. “And this is just the beginning. Farmers planting Pioneer brand Enlist E3 soybean varieties can expect a continuous pipeline of innovative products designed to further maximize yield potential and on-farm profitability.”
Looking ahead, the availability of the new Lumiderm® insecticide seed treatment for the next season promises further advancements. Lumiderm offers enhanced protection for soybean seedlings against twice the number of insect species compared to Gaucho® seed treatment, potentially adding a 1 to 2 bu/A yield advantage based on multiyear trials.
Farmers seeking to delve deeper into their own on-farm performance data can leverage Granular® Insights™. This free tool allows farmers to analyze yield data at a subfield level, facilitating comparisons across hybrid choices, soil types, planting dates, and other critical variables.
Conclusion: Pioneer Yield Data – A Foundation for Profitable Farming
The compelling Pioneer yield data from the 2021 season underscores the brand’s commitment to delivering consistent, high-performing products that directly enhance farmer profitability. Across both corn and soybeans, Pioneer brand products have demonstrated significant yield advantages, particularly in challenging environments. This data-driven performance, combined with continuous innovation and advanced seed treatments, positions Pioneer as a leading choice for farmers aiming to maximize their returns and build sustainable agricultural operations. For farmers looking to optimize their yield and income potential, Pioneer brand seeds, backed by robust pioneer yield data, offer a reliable and proven path to success.
