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100 Years of Growing Together: In 2018, TruChoice® financing was established. It provides savings on Pioneer seed and Corteva crop protection products. An earlier version of a similar program existed in 2001, but the new TruChoice offer was launched under the Corteva umbrella in ’18. @PioneerSeeds #pioneer100

Doris Mold is an ag consultant, educator and farmer. She is also a past president of the American Agri-Women Association, organizes the Women's Agricultural Leadership Conference and more. "I wear many hats, but I think my biggest role really is an ag advocate and a connector, a catalyst. I get things started and I get things done." In this Agricult-HER episode, we will highlight key insights from her career, discussing the challenges women face, the progress made in recent decades, and the importance of mental health in agriculture. "I think the important thing is that all of us dedicate ourselves to talking about it, first of all, and not ignoring it, not avoiding the topic, and normalizing that conversation around that, there's stress involved, there's no shame in stress." youtu.be/2Hjsb9N6Syc

100 Years of Growing Together: Pioneer was established in 1926. The company’s seed was advertised in the family newspaper, Wallace’s Farmer, and sold by mail order. The company profited $33.62 in the first year of sales. Sales doubled in the second year of sales. @PioneerSeeds #pioneer100

100 Years of Growing Together: After graduation from college, Henry A. Wallace began working on corn-breeding experiments and started breeding hybrid corn in the 1920s after visiting Edward East and Donald Jones at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. He began developing hybrid corn, teaching himself statistics to better analyze his results. The outcome was Copper Cross, the first-ever commercial hybrid corn in the Midwest U.S. @PioneerSeeds #pioneer100

100 Years of Growing Together: Pioneer IMPACT plots (Intensively Managed Product Advancement, Characterization and Training) are pre-commercial, large-scale, farmer-managed trials across North America that test new corn and soybean hybrids in their final year of development. @PioneerSeeds #pioneer100

Here's the latest Agricult-HER feature. Jenny Schlecht is an ag journalist with AgWeek. Along with her husband, she is raising kids and cattle at Medina, North Dakota. A Montana native, Schlecht came to North Dakota to play softball for the University of Mary and she planned to become a sports writer. An internship with the Associated Press led to a job covering crime and courts at the Bismarck Tribune. She now serves as the director of content and editor for Agweek. youtu.be/cm6r988tQdw

100 Years of Growing Together [Rep Spotlight]: Located in Lake Park, MN, Precision Seed & Service was founded in 2016 by Corey O’Leary with a focus on delivering trusted products and dependable service to local growers. Along with his team, Corey, Travis and Shawn, offer a full lineup of Pioneer Seed, crop protection, and liquid fertilizer, helping farmers with a complete, local, agronomy focused solutions. With a team‑based approach and a commitment to agronomic support, Precision Seed & Service continues to build strong relationships and support growers across the Lake Park MN area. @PioneerSeeds #pioneer100

In a world full of facts and statistics, it's the stories that truly resonate. In this edition of our Agricult-HER series, Donna Moenning reminds us that stories create emotional connections that facts alone just can’t achieve. This is especially true in agriculture, where transparency and empathy are crucial. Moenning is now with Look East and the Center for Food Integrity and her career has also included time with Midwest Dairy, National Livestock and Meat Board and in farm radio. Moenning received the National Association of Farm Broadcasting scholarship in 1983. "It enabled me to complete my college degree. Had I not applied, I wouldn't have completed my degree. South Dakota State was phenomenal and it led to my next job, which opened a big world to me. Farm broadcasting opens a huge world to you." youtu.be/_mcHXiMQ8iE

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100 Years of Growing Together: A new milestone is awaiting canola growers this year. The Pioneer 100 Series Canola features Pioneer’s new Pod Shatter Premium technology (PSP). @PioneerSeeds #Pioneer100

Agriculture is evolving, driven by new research and the leadership of women like Dr. Lindsay Pease. In this edition of Agricult-HER, Pease shares her insights on nutrient management in agriculture. Pease is an assistant professor and Extension specialist who focuses on nitrogen and phosphorus management in row crop systems. Her unique journey from a city background to Ag Extension showcases the importance of education and mentorship in agriculture. "This is surprising to a lot of people, but I did not grow up on a farm or really in agriculture at all. I'm one of those city kids that knew very, very little about agriculture besides just what you can see from a car window really, until I went to college and my real summer job was working for a faculty member who specialized in agricultural drainage." youtu.be/AoXTiO-sNRc

The farm broadcasting business and American Agriculture lost a friend and a legend. Orion Samuelson has passed away at the age of 91. rrfn.com/2026/03/17/the…

Ashley Kohls has dedicated her career to promoting animal agriculture. She serves as the executive director of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council. Previously, Kohls had leadership roles with the Nebraska Cattlemen and Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. "Having the primary portion of my career in the bovine space, whether it be dairy or beef, and now working with our feathered friends, I'm an equal opportunity protein consumer and promoter." In this Agricult-HER interview, we delve into her journey and the importance of farmer engagement in policy discussions. youtu.be/Jq7OCyE2_Jg

100 Years of Growing Together [Rep Spotlight]: McCoy Seed has been serving growers in northeast North Dakota for over four decades. Founded in 1983 by Dennis McCoy, the agency has proudly operated out of rural Larimore, North Dakota, delivering dependable seed solutions backed by local knowledge and experience. Today, McCoy Seed continues its legacy as the next generation steps in. Shaun McCoy has become increasingly involved in the business since 2016, helping carry the commitment to service, innovation, and long-term partnerships with local farmers. With the help of their own on-farm data and crop production experience, McCoy Seed helps growers choose products that fit their acres, goals, and growing conditions. Shaun & Dennis remain dedicated to supporting their customers season after season. From one generation to the next, McCoy Seed represents what a Pioneer Sales Agency is all about. @PioneerSeeds #pioneer100

100 Years of Growing Together: Pioneer seed corn uses a five-number, letter-prefixed system (example P87040PCE) based on maturity, genetics, and traits. Names start with 'P' (Pioneer), followed by two digits representing Comparative Relative Maturity (CRM)—or the last two digits for >100 CRM—and three random numbers for the specific platform, often followed by trait-identifying letters. @PioneerSeeds #pioneer100

Growing up on a diverse livestock operation in Colorado shaped Lisa Pederson's love for agriculture. A knee injury shifted her focus from athletics to agriculture. Now, as a livestock specialist at NDSU, she serves agriculture, tackling real problems that matter. In the latest edition of RRFN's Agricult-HER, Pederson also said appreciates the people of North Dakota. "I feel like they're all family; (NDSU) President Joe Chapman once said that North Dakota is one small town with really long roads and, you know, it is a really true story." Even though her ranch is in South Dakota, she calls North Dakota home.youtu.be/O3YpRDq-Xtk

100 Years of Growing Together: In 2024, Pioneer Seeds announced NFL quarterback Brock Purdy had ‘joined the team roster.’ Purdy played for the San Francisco 49ers in that year’s Super Bowl and was a 2021 graduate of Iowa State University. In social media posts, Purdy was seen harvesting Pioneer corn on his in-laws' Iowa farm. Pioneer Seed's Twitter post had over 94,000 views in less than 24 hours. @PioneerSeeds #pioneer100

100 Years of Growing Together: Pioneer sold its first commercial hybrid, Hybrid 13A, in 1928. Farmers quickly recognized its stronger standability and more consistent ears. @PioneerSeeds #pioneer100

100 Years of Growing Together: Pioneer has always focused on higher-yielding and higher-value traits. In 1926, the average corn yield in the U.S. was 25.7 bu/acre. In 2017, it was 176.6 bu/acre – a 587.16 percent increase. @PioneerSeeds #pioneer100

This Agricult-HER interview with Lindsay Abentroth explores her role as USDA youth coordinator, her passion for agriculture, and her efforts to inspire the next generation of agriculturists through youth programs like FFA and 4-H. Discover how her background and career journey highlight the importance of youth engagement in agriculture. Her advice for young women seeking a career in agriculture? “I would just say that opportunities present themselves when you're ready or not, but I just challenge you to be open to them,” said Abentroth. “I took some different career moves throughout my life that scared me so much, but I am so thankful that I trusted the path and trusted the journey because everyone that I keep meeting along this journey has just been so wonderful." youtu.be/erCaUhJN-uE