Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, and Burrus Hybrids have entered into a distribution agreement to bring corn and soybean product choices to growers.

Under this agreement, Pioneer and Burrus will distribute corn and soybean seeds under the Power Plus brand.

"This unique arrangement will bring added value to growers in our area. Coupling one of the premier germplasm development programs in the world with the Burrus strengths of quality seed production, predictable testing, and friendly service will deliver superior performance to our customers," says Tom Burrus, president of Burrus Hybrids. "This opportunity fits exactly with our mission statement."

Burrus, a family-owned, land-based, regional seed company, tests germplasm from many sources to select products specifically adapted to its marketing area. Their focus on light-soils testing as well as high-yield environments helps to identify products that can handle stress, even in a normal year. This agreement does not limit Burrus from using technology or germplasm from any other entity.

"We are excited about this distribution agreement with Burrus Hybrids, a strong, independent seed company with an extensive history of service and dedication to growers' needs," adds Frank Ross, Pioneer vice president and regional director, North America.

Burrus Hybrids was founded in 1935 by brothers Roy and Wilbur Burrus. The company is in its fourth generation of family ownership and produces seed corn and soybeans with distribution in Illinois, Missouri, Indiana and Iowa.