Corteva Agriscience Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Corteva Agriscience

• Mission: To enrich the lives of those who produce and consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.

• Founded: Corteva became an independent company on June 1, 2019, after spinning off from DowDuPont.

• Key People:

• Chuck Magro, Chief Executive Officer

• Sam Eathington, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Digital Officer

• David Johnson, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

• Robert King, Executive Vice President, Crop Protection Business Unit

• Judd O’Connor, Executive Vice President, Seed Business Unit

• Other executives include Brook Cunningham, Cornel B. Fuerer, and Audrey Grimm.

• Headquarters: Indianapolis, United States

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: Corteva is known as a global leader in the agricultural sector, providing seed and crop protection solutions, with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability.

Products

Seed Products

• Overview: Corteva offers a wide range of seed products to improve farmer productivity and sustainability.

• Key Products:

• Pioneer® brand seeds: Premium corn and soybean genetics.

• Brevant® seeds: Retail seed brand supporting local agronomic conditions.

• Regional brands for specific market needs.

Crop Protection

• Herbicides: Products designed to protect crops from invasive weeds.

• Fungicides: Offer solutions to curb fungal diseases affecting yield.

• Insecticides/Nematicides: Target and control pests harmful to crops.

• Seed Treatments: Enhance seed resilience against pests and diseases.

Biologicals

• Overview: Focus on natural solutions derived from nature to improve plant health and yield.

• Key Products:

• Biostimulants: Enhance plant nutrition and resilience.

• Biocontrol Products: Natural pest management.

• Pheromones: Interfere with pest behavior.

Other Innovations

• Inatreq™ Active: A natural fungicide offering long-lasting protection against diseases like Septoria.

• Qalcova™ and Jemvelva™ Active: Spinosad and spinetoram-based products for pest control, known for environmental safety and suitability for organic farming.

Recent Developments

• 2024:

• Received the 2024 Robert W. Campbell Award for excellence in health and safety management.

• 2023:

• Expanded in the Biologicals market through acquisitions of Symborg and Stoller.

• 2022:

• Transitioned headquarters to Indianapolis to centralize operations.

• Began strategic investments in seed technology capabilities in Africa and the Middle East.

• Recent Innovations:

• Launch of Inatreq™ Active for disease control in cereals and bananas.

• Introduction of Brevant® seeds in the U.S. market.

• Opening of a seed applied technology center in Europe.

Strategic Focus and Vision

Corteva emphasizes innovation driven by a combination of new technologies and collaboration with partners to address global agricultural challenges. It remains committed to:

• Enhancing sustainable agricultural practices through technological innovations.

• Supporting farmers with advanced agricultural solutions to maximize productivity and resource efficiency.

• Maintaining transparency in their operations and fostering an inclusive, diverse working environment.

Corteva's continued investments in research and development are aimed at providing integrated food solutions that meet the growing demand for safe, nutritious, and affordable food globally. Through its diverse product portfolio and strategic partnerships, Corteva is positioned to be at the forefront of advancing global agriculture.