PRE-COMMERCIAL RESEARCH
DELIVERS ON-FARM SUCCESS
Our high-performing seed portfolio drives genetic gain on every acre. Our researchers and agronomists are laser-focused on conducting extensive season-long, in-field evaluation to ensure real-world performance that matches geographic needs. Each season, our dedicated pre-commercial research (PCR) team logs more than 50,000 hours in pre-commercial research plots across North America and test over 100,000 hybrids. PCR trials are the output of our robust research pipeline and represent the last stop before corn hybrids are selected for the AgriGold®, LG Seeds or PRIDE® Seeds lineup. More than 100,000 hybrid options enter the research program each year.
Tested
OUR EYES ON EARS
Hybrid selection goes beyond virtual data analysis. Our dedicated pre-commercial research (PCR) team conducts extensive in-field evaluations to ensure real-world performance matches geographic needs. All season long, we are in the field with our eyes on ears.
TRIALS YOU CAN TRUST
EXPERTS IN YOUR AREA
50,000
IN-SEASON
HOURS BY
CORN BREEDERS
BIOSTATISTICIANS
RESEARCHERS
TESTING SITE MANAGERS
HYBRIDS THAT DELIVER ON ALL FIELDS
With more than 200 testing locations across all yield environments, you can be confident our hybrids perform well against the challenges on your farm.
Take a sneak peek at our pre-commercial research (PCR) plots and hybrid candidates this year.
- HYBRIDS
- TESTED
- AGAINST:
- WEATHER
- SOIL TYPE
- DISEASE
GENETIC DIVERSITY FROM GLOBAL GERMPLASM
Pre-commercial research (PCR) trials are the output of our robust research pipeline and represent the last stop before corn hybrids are selected for the AgriGold®, LG Seeds or PRIDE® Seeds lineup. More than 100,000 hybrid options enter the research program each year. Of those 100,000, only 10 to 25 meet our high standards to be introduced at the farm gate.