DES MOINES, Iowa -- DuPont Co. said Friday it will introduce new varieties of soybean seeds next year that could increase yields by as much as 12 percent per acre.
The announcement comes as soybeans are becoming more prized because of their use in diesel fuel and as health-conscious consumers warm to the idea of soy-based foods.
DuPont's Iowa-based subsidiary, Pioneer Hi-Bred, will commercialize the five new varieties of soybeans pending final trial results this fall, the company said.
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Monday, September 24, 2007
100+ bu/acre soybeans? Pioneer Hi-Bred to market new variety
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