Wilmington, Delaware
November 7, 2008
 DuPont
plans to construct a facility in Hermiston, Oregon, which will
produce parent seed corn and pre-commercial hybrid seed corn.
The expansion is one of many steps DuPont business Pioneer
Hi-Bred is taking to ensure it meets rising demand for
Pioneer® brand products and
help farmers meet the strong global demand for grain.
DuPont, which recently acquired 40 acres of land in Hermiston,
expects initial operation to begin fall 2009 after construction
of the facility is completed. The project represents a capital
investment of more than USD 15 million.
“This location strengthens our ability to bring new products to
the market faster and to help farmers increase their
productivity,” said Paul Schickler, Pioneer president and DuPont
vice president and general manager.
“We anticipate high demand for hybrids with our new Optimum®
GAT® trait, which will offer farmers additional unique weed
control options. The new Hermiston facility will help ensure
that demand is met,” Paul said.
Although the business sells corn, soybean, canola, sunflower and
sorghum seed in the state, Hermiston is the first facility for
Pioneer in Oregon. |
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