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AgWired » Blog Archives » Pioneer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:36:20 +0000

[...] waiting for approval on cadre of new technologies. One is Optimum GAT in corn which is broad spectrum herbicide resistance…and we expect regulatory approval this [...]

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:36:27 +0000

Hey Charlie:

Here’s Pioneer’s response:

To date, the EPA has not yet delivered its final determination on registration of Optimum AcreMax 1, which is expected in the coming months. Pioneer is optimistic that the full body of information reviewed by the EPA will support the 2009 registration of an integrated, reduced refuge product followed by a commercial introduction in 2010.

The EPA has indicated support for the Pioneer integrated and reduced corn rootworm (CRW) refuge concept. Both of these signals from the EPA are very encouraging as no other company has ever received a registration for an in-the-bag, integrated refuge or reduction in CRW refuge.

Optimum AcreMax 1 insect protection continues to progress towards commercialization by meeting regulatory milestones, including the current EPA review of the science behind the Optimum AcreMax 1 system.

Pioneer has a long-standing policy of not responding to rumors.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:08:08 +0000

I don’t know Charlie but I’ll pose the question and see what the response is and post here.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:50:07 +0000

I heard that Pioneer’s “refuge in a bag” application to the EPA was rejected. Dow apparently had some major reservations with Pioneer’s approach. I also heard rumors that Pioneer is yanking back some delivered seed. What’s that about?

By: Chuck

Chuck — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:16:41 +0000

Interesting comment since we’ve only done 3 posts about Monsanto in the last 80.

By: werp

werp — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:34:21 +0000

FINNALLY!!! something other than Monsanto!!!