The Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-03-18, Page 52Page 12A
Pioneer introduces four new corn varieties
Four new corn hybrids, representing a
wide range of maturities, are being in-
troduced by "Poineer Hi -Bred Limited this
year. The four high -yielding hybrids range
in maturity from an early -season 2325 corn
heat unit ( CHU) hybrid to a full -season 3300
CHU hybrid.
"The addition of these hybrids to an
already extensive line-up will give pro-
ducers a great deal of flexibility as they
make planting decisions this spring," says.
Bruce Nichol, vice president of marketing
for Pioneer.
Following are brief descriptions of the
four hybrids supplied by Pioneer corn
breeders and agronomists.
Pioneer (R) hybrid 3979 — the earliest
maturing addition, 3979 is rated at 2325 CHU
in Ontario. The medium -tall plant, which
can° be grown for both silage or grain pro-
duction, has excellent cold tolerance and is
well adapted for planting in short -season
areas such as Wellington, Dufferin and Ren-
frew counties. It is also a welcome addition
to the hybrid line-up for western Canada.
The new hybrid is comparable in maturity
to Pioneer (R) 3969 but has better stan-
dability and impressive yields of flinty,
hard -textured grain.
In 51 side-by-side on-farm comparisons
held in 1986 throughout short season areas of
' Canada, 3979 out -yielded competitive
hybrids of comparable maturity by an
average of 22 bushels per acre.
Pioneer (R) hybrids 3929 — This hybrid
has a maturity of 2600 CHU making it ideal
for growers north of London, north and east
of Toronto and the Ottawa Valley. It has a
good tolerance to first and second brood
European Corn Borer and is noted for ex-
cellent root and stalk strength and good
stay -green. Due to short plant height, 3929
will appeal to the silage producer who
prefers a higher percentage of grain in the
silage. 3929 is a good companion to popular
Pioneer (R) 3949 and hos an improved root
system.
In 178 side-by-side comparisons made in
Ontario and Quebec during 1986,Pioneer
3929 yielded an average of 10.9 bushels per
acre more than competitive hybrids with 2.6
percent lower moisture at harvest.
Pioneer (R) hybrid 3902 - Rated at 2700
CHU, 3902 is adapted for both grain and
silage production. It shows good tolerance to
corn borer, fast emergence and good cold
tolerance, and has excellent stalk strength
with food stay -green qualities. This new
hybrid is an ideal companion for Pioneer
(R) 3881.
In 83 yield comparisons taken in 1986, this
hybrid out -yielded competitors by average
of 20.8 bushels per acre and was 1.5 percent,
drier at harvest.
Pioneer (R) hybrid 3544 - This full season
hybrid is rated at 3300 CHU. It is ideal for
the high -yield grain areas of Essex, Kent
and Lambton counties. This hybrid will also
appeal to silage producers who prefer a tall,
bulky plant. 3544 has good roots, excellent
stalks and very fast drydown. It also has
long ears with high test weight grain.
"Through our advanced corn research ef-
forts, we have been successfull at providing
our customers with hybrids that are
adapted for their specific needs and par-
ticular farming conditions," says Nichol,
"These four new hybrids show a continua-
tion of that commitment."
Pioneer is a leading developer and
marketer of hybrid seed corn and sorghurn-
sudangrass, as well as varieties of soy-
beans and alfalfa. The company also
markets Sila-bac (R) brand silage in-
oculants and Diamond Scientific (R) brand
vaccines for hogs and cattle.
Pioneer Days promotion celebrates fifth year
As farmers search for ways to hold down
the cost of inputs, many early pay cash sav-
ings programs are warranting a second
look, especially with interest rates on the
decline.
A program offered by Pioneer Hi -Bred
Limited allows producers the opportunity to
reduce seed costs by as much as 15 percent
during the annual Pioneer Days promotion,
this year held March 16-20.
"This is the fifth year we've sponsored
John Deere round balers are an
automatic on\e-man haying system
John Deere 430 and 530 Round Balers make
it easy to be an expert operator, even for
those who have no experience. And the inno-
vative automatic design is the reason why.
The, exclusive Bale -Trak® monitor 'provides
electronic guidance to help you make per-
fectly shaped bales, one after another. Simply
steer left or right to keep two arrows lined up.
No more guesswork. •
A fast -working pickup, large feed opening,
and textured forming belts start the bale on
its way. And an automatic twine arm finishes
the job,
Pioneer Days and certainly the main attrac-
tion seems to be the early pay cash savings
program," says Dave Scott, national sales
manager. This pi ogram extends to all
Pioneer (R) brand products including seed
corn, soybeans, alfalfa and sorghum-
sugangrass seed as well as Sila-bac (R)
brand silage inoculants.
Scott explains that all orders paid for dur-
ing Pioneer Days will automatically be dis-
counted 5 percent. In addition to these sav-
ings, Pioneer is also offering a quantity sav-
ings .program. On all products except soy-
beans, orders of five to 24 units will receive
a discount of an additional 4 percent; 25 to 49
units - 6 percent; 50 to 99 units - 8 percent
and orders of 100 or more units will be dis-
counted an extra 10 percent. Quantity sav-
ings of up to 4 percent apply to soybeans.
"We hope that our various savings pro-
grams help producers save money and keep
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