Choosing the right corn seed is crucial for a successful harvest. Pioneer Corn stands out as a leading option, offering advanced traits and technologies to enhance yield potential. Understanding trait ratings and utilizing compatible herbicide systems like Enlist are key to maximizing the performance of your Pioneer corn investment.
Decoding Trait Ratings for Pioneer Corn Selection
Pioneer provides trait ratings to help farmers make informed decisions when selecting the best corn products for their specific needs. These ratings are based on rigorous testing and comparisons against other Pioneer brand products, offering valuable insights into product performance. It’s important to remember that these ratings reflect comparisons within the Pioneer product line, not against competitors.
These scores, developed by Pioneer Research Managers, are derived from years of testing data up to the 2018 harvest. While these ratings are comprehensive, they represent average performance across diverse environments, growing conditions, climates, and soil types. Therefore, they serve as a guide and not a guarantee of future results. Scores are generally consistent within a hybrid family unless significant variations are observed. Individual product performance can fluctuate due to environmental factors, disease, and pest pressures.
Utilize trait ratings as one factor in your decision-making process for product positioning. For the most current and detailed trait information and scores for each Pioneer corn product, and for tailored advice on product placement and management specific to your farm and local conditions, consult the official Pioneer website or connect with a Pioneer sales professional. They can provide the most up-to-date information to optimize your Pioneer corn strategy.
Optimizing Weed Control with Enlist Technology in Pioneer Corn
For effective weed control in Pioneer corn featuring Enlist technology, it’s essential to use authorized herbicide systems. Enlist Duo® and Enlist One® herbicides, formulated with Colex-D® technology, are the only 2,4-D-containing herbicides approved for both preemergence and postemergence application with Enlist® crops. Always consult the specific Enlist herbicide labels to understand the range of weed species controlled and application guidelines.
It’s critical to be aware of the registration status of Enlist herbicides, as they are not universally registered across all states and counties. Certain states and counties have restrictions or are excluded from registration. Prior to using Enlist One or Enlist Duo, all users must consult “Bulletins Live! Two” no more than six months before application. These bulletins, accessible through the EPA website, phone, or email, provide the most current usage guidelines for your specific location. Adherence to these bulletins, along with pesticide label directions, is mandated by federal and state law.
Using non-authorized formulations, including 2,4-D products not cleared for Enlist crops, can lead to off-target damage to sensitive vegetation and may result in legal penalties. For comprehensive product-specific stewardship requirements for Enlist crops, including the Enlist Product Use Guide, please visit traitstewardship.com. Always prioritize reading and meticulously following pesticide label directions to ensure responsible and effective herbicide application with Pioneer Enlist corn.
