Des Moines, Iowa
May 1, 2002

Four-time NCGA Corn Yield Contest winner writes biweekly journal for www.pioneer.com/growingpoint.

Visitors to the Pioneer GrowingPoint(SM) website can now gain insight into the corn-growing practices of Francis Childs, four-time consecutive National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Yield Contest
winner. Throughout the growing season, the Manchester, Iowa, producer will be writing a biweekly journal detailing some of the production and management practices he uses to achieve record-breaking yields. Website visitors will also follow Childs as he attempts to shatter the world record for the second year in a row. 

"It should be interesting and fun to follow Francis as he continues to find ways to increase his own yields," says Jeff Talmadge, E-business coordinator for Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. "Francis will update the journal biweekly, and it will be accessible to anyone that registers on the website, not just
Pioneer customers. We're excited to bring growers everywhere this step-by-step account of what's involved in producing record-breaking yields." In 2001, Childs' entry in the AA Non-Irrigated Class broke the 400 bushels per acre mark 408.2. Childs held the previous world yield record of 393 bushels per
acre set in 1999.

To read Francis Child's journal, log on to www.pioneer.com/growingpoint and click on "agronomy." A username and password are required to register for access to GrowingPoint website and can be obtained by contacting a Pioneer sales professional or calling 1-800-233-7333 for help. Misplaced or forgotten login information can be obtained the same way.

The GrowingPoint website

The Pioneer GrowingPoint website offers weather and market information, business articles from "The Wall Street Journal," growing-season customer alerts on pest management issues, the ability to request additional information on seed issues, agronomic advice and other production information. All the information is available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, and allows customers to connect quickly with their local sales professional. Each grower can customize his/her site with the information that best fits the needs of the individual's operation. Many of these features are exclusively available to Pioneer customers.

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., a subsidiary of DuPont, is the world's leading source of customized solutions for farmers, livestock producers and grain and oilseed processors. With headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, Pioneer provides access to advanced plant genetics, crop protection solutions and
quality crop systems to customers in nearly 70 countries. During 2002, DuPont is celebrating its 200th year of scientific achievement and innovation - providing products and services that improve the lives of people everywhere. Based in Wilmington, Del., DuPont delivers science-based solutions for markets
that make a difference in people's lives in the areas of food and nutrition, health care, apparel, home and construction, electronics and transportation.

For additional information about our company or our products, check the Pioneer worldwide Web site: http://www.pioneer.com.

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