[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5480]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO DuPONT PIONEER

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 29, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate a great Iowa company, DuPont Pioneer of Johnston, Iowa as 
they celebrate their 90th anniversary.
  Founded in 1926 by former United States Vice President Henry A. 
Wallace, the Hi-Bred Corn Company, as it was originally known, set out 
to share the promise of hybrid seeds for all farmers. Early on, Wallace 
recognized hybrid seeds could offer tremendous value through higher 
yields and increased profitability for farmers. His instincts were 
right and his knowledge and understanding of corn genetics completely 
changed the manner in which crops were grown in the United States.
  Today, DuPont Pioneer employs 13,000 people globally and partners 
with generations of loyal customers. This iconic company has grown from 
a small research facility in Johnston, Iowa, to a multi-billion dollar 
company serving customers in over 90 countries worldwide. With 2 
million seed production acres and 100 research and development 
facilities around the world, DuPont has left a lasting impact on the 
State of Iowa and the agricultural industry.
  Mr. Speaker, over the last 90 years DuPont Pioneer has left an 
indelible mark on the agriculture industry. Their innovation and 
forward thinking increases yields and food production around the world 
to feed a growing population. I commend DuPont Pioneer and their 
employees for a job well done. I also ask that my colleagues in the 
United States House of Representatives join me in honoring this company 
for their unwavering commitment to agriculture and the state of Iowa. I 
wish DuPont Pioneer and their employees nothing but continued success 
in their future endeavors.

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