Pioneer at 100: From Iowa fields to global agricultural leadership

 Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, Pioneer has reached a milestone moment to reflect on a century of innovation, leadership and impact on the seed industry. Founded by Henry A. Wallace in 1926, this seed brand began as a bold experiment in corn breeding and quickly grew into a driving force for agricultural progress.

The company Wallace founded was first called the Hi-Bred Corn Co. Pioneer was added to the name in 1935 to differentiate it from other companies and reinforce its place as an innovator in the breeding and sale of hybrid seed. Today, Pioneer is the global flagship seed brand of Corteva Agriscience.

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Originally published by Wallaces Farmer in March 2026.