Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Release: DuPont Statement On Final Regulatory Approval Of The Herculex(R) XTRA

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Dean Oestreich, president, DuPont subsidiary Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., issued the following statement on the announcement of final U.S. regulatory approval of Herculex(R) XTRA Insect Protection:

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"Today's approval of Herculex XTRA marks a significant advancement for U.S. farmers. With Herculex XTRA, growers now have access to the broadest levels of in-plant pest control, in one product.

"Herculex XTRA can help growers protect their seed investment by minimizing the risk of insect damage, while maximizing yield performance through superior Pioneer base genetics.

"Performance makes the difference and Herculex XTRA clearly raises the bar, offering the broadest insect protection on the market today.

"At Pioneer, we vigorously mine our research efforts and product development opportunities to continually provide our customers with higher levels of protection and value. Pioneer has the richest product pipeline in our history. We have the high-performing genetics, new technologies and the know-how to drive value for our customers."

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Herculex XTRA contains both the Herculex I Insect Protection and Herculex RW Rootworm Protection traits. Herculex I protects the corn plant against European and southwestern corn borer, western bean cutworm, black cutworm and fall armyworm and Herculex RW protects the plant against western, northern and Mexican corn rootworm. This means that Herculex XTRA guards against a broader range of insects than other competitive products now available to growers. Also, the corn rootworm trait provides excellent root protection and dramatically reduces adult rootworm emergence.

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. DuPont is a science company. 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 for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.

Herculex Insect Protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred. (R) Herculex is a registered trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC.

CONTACT: Stephanie Jacobson of Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.,+1-515-334-6515 office, or +1-515-201-3496 cell,stephanie.jacobson@pioneer.com