Des Moines, Iowa
January 29, 2003

Greater harvestability, improved pest resistance and higher yield potential are the hallmarks of the four new sorghum hybrids now available from Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. The newly released hybrids are red grain sorghums with a wide area of adaptability.

"As the leading sorghum genetics company, customers look to us to provide hybrids that add value to their operation through better agronomics," says Clive Holland, Pioneer sorghum product marketing manager. "We are excited to be offering these four hybrids to our North American customers."

One of the select new hybrids is Pioneer® brand 83G88. This bright red hybrid is highly resistant to downy mildew and head smut with the added benefit of anthracnose resistance. It's also resistant to biotype E greenbug. It should be very popular with growers in south Texas and the southeastern states, according to Holland.

Pioneer hybrid 83G15 also is well suited for the southern growing region. With its yield potential and excellent standability, it will be a favored choice over Pioneer mainstays in that area. High yield potential makes hybrid 84G50 special, along with high resistance to downy mildew and head smut. This new hybrid promises to be widely adaptable throughout the sorghum growing regions.

Another potential workhorse for the main sorghum growing areas is 85G01. Exceptional grain yield with rapid dry-down and very good stalks make this hybrid a top performer in areas from south Texas to the High Plains, as well as eastern Kansas and the southeastern states.

In addition to the 2003 class of red hybrids, Pioneer is introducing two short-maturity, white grain hybrids, Pioneer brand 88Y20 and Pioneer brand 88Y41. These are adaptable to areas in the United States with shorter growing seasons.

Sorghum producers can learn more about these and other Pioneer brand sorghum hybrids from their local Pioneer sales professional or by visiting www.pioneer.com/sorghum. 

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