DuPont Pioneer Invests In Integrated Refuge Production.

Oct 24, 2014

DuPont Pioneer begins multi-million dollar expansion in Chatham, Ontario

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New processing towers to bring on-site integrated refuge production

CHATHAM, Ontario, –DuPont Pioneer is building two new processing towers at its Chatham, Ontario, production location. The $19 million expansion will enable Pioneer to help simplify the planting process for growers by providing integrated refuge hybrids. This production facility will condition, treat and blend seed to integrate refuge products with other high performing Pioneer® brand products.

"Integrated refuge simplifies the process of incorporating a refuge in growers’ fields and protects technology they depend on," says Bryce Eger, from DuPont Pioneer. "This is an example of the seed industry and regulators working together to protect the future of agriculture."

The federal government mandates that growers plant 20 percent refuge seed to prevent insects from developing a resistance to Bt corn. Typically growers order and plant non-Bt products separately. Pioneer® brand Optimum® AcreMax® family of integrated refuge products remove those steps, saving growers time and money.

"We have operated in Chatham for more than 55 years and continue to bring value to growers and the community here," said Eger.

Construction has started and is expected to be completed by mid-August 2014. The expansion will also house new soybean conditioning equipment, including dryers and bins.

DuPont Pioneer is the world’s leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics, providing high-quality seeds to farmers in more than 90 countries. Pioneer provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems for people everywhere. Science with Service Delivering Success(R).

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