Wilmington, Delaware
May 22, 2008
Confidence in meeting milestone
increases with majority of U.S. corn fields planted
Following this week’s USDA planting progress report that showed
more than 70 percent of the U.S. corn acres have been planted,
DuPont today reaffirmed its
expectations of achieving at least 30 percent North America seed
corn market share for 2008 and growing share for the region in
future years.
"Our confidence in our early estimates has increased as the
number of acres planted has advanced," said Paul Schickler,
DuPont vice present and general manager and president of DuPont
business Pioneer Hi-Bred.
Key milestones for Pioneer in 2008 are: delivering North America
seed corn market share at levels at least equal to last year;
extending its soybean leader position; and growing its presence
in other key markets around the world.
"We will have better information on how we performed this season
after all the corn is planted," Schickler said. "Though this
year’s cold, wet spring has kept planting progress behind
historical trends, we are pleased with the demand for Pioneer®
brand seed thus far."
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Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating
sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier
life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries,
DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services
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