The Journey of Corteva Genetics for Licensing From R&D to the Farm

Licensing genetics and traits is a business of trust. The farmers you serve trust you to support their farm with outstanding products and knowledge year after year.

Identifying the Right Hybrids for Seed Company Success

Over the past decade, regional seed companies have enjoyed strong growth in the corn market. It’s an area of opportunity that Ron Nelson, Business Manager, Thurston Genetics, finds ripe with ongoing potential.

Keeping Independent Seed Companies Competitive

Just one month after getting into the licensing business, Kevin Cavanaugh knew he wanted Peterson Corn Genetics, LLC to license hybrids from Corteva Agriscience. Dr. Cavanaugh has a PhD in corn genetics — “That’s the only thing I know about,” he joked — and is President of Peterson Corn Genetics (PCG).

Filling the Licensee Pipeline 

How Corteva Agriscience is leveraging germplasm, technology and innovation to fuel growth for independent seed companies

In the seed game, there’s one simple rule: The best product wins.

A Primer on PowerCore® Enlist® Corn

PowerCore® Enlist® corn incorporates three Bt proteins to protect against above-ground pests. This pyramid of traits allows for three unique modes of action, helping to provide broad-spectrum, durable efficacy that reduces risks of insects developing resistance.

Is TikTok Right for You?

With the changes and expansion of the social media world, it can be hard to keep track of what’s popular and which platform does what these days. If you’re looking to share or view short video content, TikTok could be the platform for you. TikTok was once known for user-generated content like lip-sync or dance videos but is now considered an entertainment hub and educational tool, with many users doing research and looking for specific brand information.

Three Ideas for Getting More Selling Value From Yield Data

Yield data: Is it a silver bullet or a colossal waste of time? Truth be told, it’s neither. Rather, a more practical way to think about yield data is to consider it a tool — something to be used in specific situations for a specific purpose. Here are three ways to use yield data that may just deliver great value to your customer and to you.

Use a Future Focus to Talk About Trait Technology Today

The sustainable farming future we all hope to have depends on taking a long-term view of things. For farmers, this shift in thinking is starting to happen. More and more of your customers are looking beyond this year’s yield to understand how they can set themselves up for profitable, sustainable farming for years and decades to come.

4 Weed Control Myths Busted

There are a lot of myths, misconceptions and confusion around herbicides and their regulations. These are the facts behind four common weed control myths.

Field Facts: Nematodes

There are more than a million species of nematodes, and while crop-damaging plant-parasitic nematodes are a relatively small part of the soil nematode population, they can be very problematic for farmers’ fields.

Store Pesticides Properly Over Winter

More farmers are buying and storing herbicides this fall for use the following spring. Certain storage precautions are necessary over the winter months to keep products safe and to help ensure they don’t degrade and become less effective.

Putting Mode of Action and Site of Action To Work

There can be multiple ways to deal with weeds and insects, including physical management methods, chemical applications and rotating crops. When working with crop protection products, the terms “site of action” and “mode of action” are often used. Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they are not the same.

Confidence in Enlist E3® Soybeans Continues to Grow

There are many reasons why Enlist E3® soybeans are the No. 1-selling herbicide-tolerant soybean technology in the U.S. Here's what we're hearing about the Enlist® weed control system.

Build Your Network, Increase Your Opportunities

Growing your business network is like a plant developing roots — reaching out in different directions to get what it needs to grow.

AI-powered Marketing Content: Can It Be Useful in Your Business?

There’s no question that AI capabilities are rapidly changing our business — and everyone else’s! But like any technological revolution, it’s all in how we use it.

How to Prep Pumps Used with N-Serve® Nitrogen Stabilizer for Winter

Winterizing fertilizer application equipment is one way to set yourself up for a successful spring — and save money in the long run.

Field Facts: Phytophthora

Phytophthora can attack soybeans at any time during the growing season and may present as seed rot, seedling blight or root/stem rot.

Pest Prevention Focus: Southwestern Corn Borer

PowerCore® Enlist® corn’s pyramid of Bt traits helps control some of the most problematic above-ground pests in corn.

Fall Field Testing for Easier Spring Upkeep

The autumn, post-harvest period can be a great time to test fields for a range of nutrients and make decisions about what and when to apply inputs.

How To Fix Harvest-damaged Fields: Repair Fields for Next Season

Harvest damage may not get a lot of attention as the fields are cleared and preparation starts for the next growing season.

Can Cover Crops Lower Your Herbicide Costs in Corn?

Cover crops have many benefits, including suppressing weed emergence. Planting soybeans in a standing cover crop (and then eliminating the cover crop) can prevent weeds without harming yield.

Protect Enlist E3® Soybean Acres with Enlist One® and Enversa™ Herbicides

Enversa™ herbicide will be the preferred residual tank-mix partner of choice with Enlist One® herbicide for Enlist E3® soybeans pending registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Leverage LinkedIn for Your Brand Marketing

With its focus on professionals, LinkedIn can be one of the most powerful social media tools for promoting your brand and sharing information with potential customers.

AI - Its Usefulness in Agriculture and What to Watch Out For

Artificial intelligence (AI) interfaces (sometimes called generative AI or language learning models) like ChatGPT are all over the news lately.

Strategies for a Fall Herbicide Program

Fall weed growth driven by an early harvest or wet conditions may have you considering a herbicide application to make life easier next spring.

Field Facts: Rhizoctonia

Rhizoctonia is a soil-borne fungus that can cause root rot, stem rot, damping-off and, in some cases, leaf blight.

Pest Prevention Focus:
Fall Armyworm

PowerCore® Enlist® corn’s pyramid of Bt traits helps control some of the most problematic above-ground pests in corn. This month, learn more about the impact fall armyworm can have on corn crops.

Answers to Your Weed Resistance Testing Questions

Testing for herbicide resistance can help determine which herbicides will provide effective weed control.

A New Fungicide Option for White Mold Control

Soybean farmers in the northern U.S. have a new fungicide option for fighting white mold in their fields.

Millennial Farmers Help Shape the Future of Ag

Younger farmers—millennials ages 25-40—are changing the face of agriculture through their use of modern farming practices and reliance on technology and data to improve outcomes.

3 Things to Know About Nitrogen Hibernation

Farmers who apply nitrogen fertilizer in the fall understand that nitrification—the process that contributes to nitrogen loss—is chemically halted when the weather gets cold and then begins again as temperatures rise.

Appealing to Customers: Balancing Logic and Emotions

Consumer marketing and advertising often use a range of appeals to attract customers including humor, romance, scarcity and fear. But what’s the right mix in the seed business? 

Grounded in Success
Talking with customers about soil health and ecosystem benefits

Sustainability is on the minds of many farmers. Some are all-in on practices like no-till and cover cropping. Others are starting to explore incentives like carbon credits. And most farmers are trying to figure out how they can practice sustainability without sacrificing profitability.

Enlist E3® Soybeans Now #1 Selling Herbicide Tolerant Soybean Technology in U.S.

Corteva Agriscience financial reporting for the first half of 2023 revealed some exciting news. Enlist E3® soybeans are now the number-one-selling soybean technology in the U.S., with U.S. market penetration expected to hit at least 55% this year.

Did You Know?
PowerCore® Enlist® Refuge Advanced® Corn is a Single-Bag Solution

Integrated refuge flexibility, advanced above-ground pest control, four herbicide tolerances and industry leading genetics in a single bag.

Pest Prevention Focus: European Corn Borer

PowerCore® Enlist® corn’s pyramid of Bt traits helps control some of the most problematic above-ground pests in corn. This month, learn more about the impact European corn borer can have on corn crops.

Helping Farmers Win the Start

When customers begin making their seed selections for next season, be sure to remind them about the value of C-3023FI, the latest premium soybean seed treatment blend from Corteva Agriscience. Here’s a quick look at this industry-leading seed treatment blend and the advantages it can bring to your customers.

4 Steps to Getting a Good ROI for Customers' Fall Nitrogen

Fall is upon us, and as the days get cooler, the window for fall nitrogen applications starts to open. One issue that’s likely on your mind right now is how you can help your customers get the best return on that nitrogen investment this season.

Ease Soybean Weed Worries With a Fall Burndown

Farmers may start to worry when they see winter annuals emerge postharvest. But it’s often short-lived as their focus quickly turns to other seasonal field work, making weed control an afterthought until spring.

USDA Removes Soybeans of Other Colors Grade Determining Factor from Standards

Effective September 1, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has removed soybeans of other colors (SBOC) as an official factor for the United States Standards for Soybeans, a move welcomed by many farmers and grain traders.

TOP TIPS for Using Promotional Items to Build Your Brand

Farm shows have long been a staple in the seed industry because they’re a great way to meet potential customers in person. One of the highlights of a farm show is the “swag”—the items companies give away to pique potential customer interest and help them remember their brands.

Climate Control Testing Chamber at CSAT

At Corteva’s Center for Seed Applied Technologies (CSAT), where researchers develop and test our innovative seed treatments, there’s a Climate Control Testing Chamber. It allows scientists to simulate real-world environmental conditions.

Seed Treatments Help Growers Win the Start and Finish Strong

Seed treatments like fungicides and insecticides are vital to helping meet grower challenges and allowing seed to thrive. Corteva Agriscience seed scientists continually work to develop seed treatments to help farmers “win the start” of their growing seasons and produce healthy crops that will deliver outstanding yields.

Field Facts: Gray Leaf Spot

Gray leaf spot is an annual threat in cornfields from the Midwest to the Atlantic Coast. All corn hybrids in these regions, regardless of type, have some susceptibility.

Do You Know Where Your Nitrogen Is?

Come harvest, you’ll find out if the nutrient management plans you worked so hard to create have brought success and how you may need to adjust for the future. Therefore, now is the time to consider an essential question: Do you know where your nitrogen is?

Innovations in Preventing Plant Diseases

Corteva Agriscience has a long-standing commitment to meeting the rapidly evolving needs of farmers. As part of this effort, scientists added a game-changing gene editing technology to our R&D process beginning in March.

Learn More About Nutrient Maximizers

Corteva Agriscience launched its Nutrient Maximizers portfolio last year, and corn farmers are still learning what these can mean for them. Clark Smith, Corteva Agriscience U.S. Portfolio Marketing Leader for Nutrient Maximizers, shares what the portfolio can mean for corn crops.

PowerCore® Enlist® Corn Making a Difference in Pest Protection

We’ve been telling you all about PowerCore® Enlist® corn, an advanced product with best-in-class weed control and elite genetics to maximize yield potential. Another benefit of PowerCore Enlist corn comes from the broad-spectrum insect control that helps it protect against tough above-ground pests.

The Hunt for High-Yield Farming

Discover how farmers will be key in feeding the world on less land by combining sustainable farming practices with the smartest intensive agriculture practices of today.

Instagram Helps You Connect With Customers

When it comes to social media, Instagram might seem less business-focused than other platforms, but it’s not all posts from “influencers” or snaps of someone’s brunch. Research shows that 90% of Instagram’s users follow at least one business.

Powertopromote.com Is Your PowerCore® Enlist® Corn Resource

Last month in Groundwork, we told you about all the PowerCore® Enlist® corn ads available to use on the Corteva Agriscience powertopromote.com website. But there are many more resources available to assist licensees like you in marketing this powerful new corn product.

Industry Perspectives and Emerging Trends in Global Ag

Recently, Tim Glenn was invited to speak at the Hertz Lecture on Emerging Issues in Agriculture at Iowa State University. Read more about his reflection on the experience.

Controlling Volunteer Corn in Soybeans 

Volunteer corn in soybeans can affect yield by 10-27% or more, depending on plant density. Farmers planting both Enlist E3® soybeans and PowerCore® Enlist® corn could encounter some Enlist-traited volunteer corn in their soybean fields in subsequent seasons.

Controlling Volunteer Corn in Corn 

Volunteer corn in corn can reduce corn yields by 2% to 5% or more, depending on the number of plants. And volunteer corn that appears in clumps can be even more damaging, reducing yield by up to 14%. Here is how to address volunteer corn and other grasses in fields planted with PowerCore® Enlist® corn.

Jumpstart a Conversation About PowerCore® Enlist® Corn

Sales season is underway, and many of you will be talking to customers about PowerCore® Enlist® corn. With so many choices for weed control in corn, we know it can be hard to break through the clutter and give customers a message that really sticks with them.

History of Corn

Corn (Zea mays), also known as maize, is an essential crop to a rapidly growing world population. Globally, corn is grown across six of the seven continents, occupying more than 20% of the land devoted to crop production.

New Crop Protection Options for Your Customers’ Fields 

Corteva Agriscience continues to build our crop protection portfolio, recently announcing new herbicides. Another area of product development is biologicals—products made from materials that already exist in nature.

Treated Seed: Myths vs. Facts 

Treated seed gives farmers an economical and sustainable way to protect their yield potential. Seed treatments have also become an important topic of discussion among regulators and consumers.

Do Satisfied Customers Always Remain Loyal?

On a customer satisfaction scale of 1 to 5 (where 5 = completely satisfied), should your company be pleased with a 4? Not unless you don’t mind losing customers.

Full-page Ad Templates for PowerCore® Enlist® Corn Now Available

Get the word out to your customers about the advantages of PowerCore® Enlist® corn with your choice of 25 eye-catching, full-page ads promoting the insect protection and herbicide tolerance features of PowerCore Enlist corn.

The Powerful Components of PowerCore® Enlist® Corn

Growers are choosing to plant PowerCore® Enlist® corn for a lot of reasons—flexibility, compatibility with Enlist E3® soybeans and outstanding weed and pest control.

Effective Tank Cleanout Minimizes Crop Damage

Farmers need to protect crops throughout the growing process, including when spraying them with herbicide treatments. Thorough tank cleanout is necessary to avoid crop injuries and maximize yields.

Field Facts: Common Rust

Common rust is a fungal disease that usually impacts cornfields during the growing season. The pathogen is spread to the Midwest by windblown spores from southern corn-growing areas.

Bringing New Corn Genetics to Market

To make it into the Corteva Agriscience corn lineup, a hybrid has to be very special. Not quite one in a million…but close. How do we decide which ones make the grade and make it into your customers' fields?

The Ins and Outs of Trait Stacking Compatibility

There’s been a shift away from single-stack soybean traits, and multi-stack traits seem to be the preferred seed choice of customers in the U.S.

Watch for Soybean Aphids 

Since 2000, when it was discovered in the Midwest, the soybean aphid has quickly become a serious pest threat to soybean producers.

3 Products to Combat Drought-Stressed Corn

The impact of drought stress varies by crop growth stage. Corn plants are typically capable of handling droughts in the early vegetative stages. 

Leveraging Facebook for your seed business

Facebook can be a powerful tool for promoting your business and keeping in touch with customers.

Corteva Agriscience verified as operating within the framework for responsible gene editing use in agriculture

There are a lot of questions that float around about gene editing, especially as the world still works to understand the technology.

Enlist One® + Liberty® herbicides help conquer tough weed challenges

Successful weed control means keeping weeds at bay throughout the growing season. The Enlist® weed control system allows you to employ Enlist® herbicides as the cornerstone of a herbicide program approach to overcome your toughest weed challenges.

Field Facts: Burcucumber

Burcucumber can be identified by its hairy, heart-shaped leaves and long vines, and resembles a cultivated cucumber.

Drones becoming a valuable weed control tool

Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that speed weed ID and field location scouting are blazing a new trail of weed control efficiency.

Helping customers manage weeds in early planted soybeans

“Research and on-farm experience is showing us that earlier planting is providing opportunity for higher soybean yields,” says Jeff Moon, Market Development Specialist, Corteva Agriscience.

2023 Enlist® weed control system advertisements now available for Enlist™ Ahead programs

Place an ad in your annual seed guide and help growers understand that Enlist® herbicides are the only 2,4-D herbicides authorized for use with Enlist® crops.

Growing the Corteva Agriscience biologicals portfolio with new acquisitions

The market for biologicals products is growing rapidly—expected to more than triple by 2035—and Corteva Agriscience is positioning itself to become a leader in this space, delivering more innovative and sustainable options to farmers.

Differentiate to win

Successful marketing differentiates your company, products and services from others. The challenge is being specific: Clearly explain what makes your company, products or services different.

Did you know?

Seed treatments reduce soil surface exposure of crop protection products by up to 99.5%.

Corteva Agriscience is leading the way in seed genetics

At Corteva Agriscience, we’re dedicated to protecting farmers’ yields, their land and the world’s food supply. As a company that’s 100% focused on agriculture, farmers are at the heart of everything we do.

The value of managing the soil microbiome

The tiny organisms beneath our feet can have a big influence on farm success. From clays to silts to loams, every type of soil has one thing in common: It’s alive with microorganisms in a complex ecosystem.

How to talk about PowerCore® Enlist® corn

In today’s busy world, people like to get information in quick, digestible bites. A 30-second commercial, a news soundbite, a TikTok video.

Herbicide technology stewardship prevents weed resistance

Weed resistance is an ongoing, serious problem that that should be considered when planning a weed management strategy. Herbicide resistance occurs when weeds adapt to survive herbicide application at a rate that would normally kill the weed.

Handling a skipped preemergence application

Sometimes even the best-laid plans unravel because of uncontrollable factors. For farmers, that can mean spring plans to apply a critical preemergence herbicide in soybean fields are derailed by bad weather.

Top soybean herbicide solutions for 2023

Consider the following products and solutions from Corteva Agriscience to help maximize customers’ soybean yields in 2023. The Enlist® weed control system: the new standard for weed control and soybean yield performance.

Field Facts: Powdery Mildew

Powdery mildew is a disease that affects a range of plants, including soybeans. In soybeans, this disease is caused by the pathogen Erysiphe diffusa .

Top tips to enhance your social media efforts

Social media can be a powerful tool in building your brand and reaching potential customers.

Tar spot identification and symptoms

In part 2 of this series, learn how to identify, manage or treat tar spot.

4 tips for maximizing weed control with Enlist® herbicides

As the Enlist® weed system control continues to grow by leaps and bounds across the U.S., the Enlist team at Corteva Agriscience isn’t resting—they’re learning.

Sprayer cleanout guide

Getting the best results from the Enlist® weed control system starts with knowing how to use it the right way, and that includes thorough sprayer cleanout procedures to minimize the potential for sprayer contamination and crop damage. Learn more in our sprayer cleanout guide.

Prep for planting

Keeping fields healthy is a year-round process that begins as soon as crops are harvested—think no-till practices, fall anhydrous nitrogen applications or cover crops—but this time of year is crucial for getting fields ready for spring planting.

When should farmers consider PowerCore® Enlist® corn?

Farmers have lots of choices in corn genetics and weed control. So, one question we hear from licensees (and their customers) is: When does choosing PowerCore® Enlist® corn make sense?

Help customers set up a profitable soybean weed control program

Corteva Market Development Specialist Ron Geis recommends a program approach for the most effective control of weeds. See how to set up a successful program for soybeans, plus learn about some effective residual herbicide options.

Nitrogen a critical input for corn

Check out our guide to nitrogen—a critical input for corn production. We explore various forms of nitrogen, what causes nitrogen loss and how nitrogen stabilizers can help protect this expensive input.

Top corn herbicide solutions for 2023

Controlling weeds is crucial for protecting corn yields. From burndown to preemergence and postemergence, we highlight Corteva Agriscience's herbicide solutions along with a growth stage-based application timetable.

Watch This Space!

When we surveyed Groundwork readers a while back, we asked what type of articles you’d like to see more of every month.

Control tough broadleaf weeds in soybeans

Product advantages

Excellent broad-spectrum control of large- and small-seeded broadleaf weeds.

Expanding weed control options with PowerCore® Enlist® corn

Enlist® trait technology has built a great reputation for herbicide flexibility in Enlist E3® soybeans.

ASTA’s Seed Ambassador Leadership Team

Four Corteva Agriscience leaders joined the American Seed Trade Association’s (ASTA) Seed Ambassador Leadership Team (SALT).

FFA Honorary American Degrees

National FFA recognized three Corteva Agriscience employees for their significant contributions to FFA.

Have questions about the Enlist® weed control system?

Enlist® Field Specialists are here to help.

Enlist Field Specialists are an important part of the Enlist ™ Ahead management resource as they provide technical support.

Tar Spot: An emerging disease of corn

In part 1 of this series, learn the history of tar spot spread in North America.

Tar spot is a foliar disease of corn that has recently emerged as an economic concern for corn production in the Midwestern U.S.

Slow waterhemp progression in soybean fields

“If waterhemp gets away from a farmer once, they'll likely pay the price in their soybean fields for the next decade,” says Ron Geis, Market Development Specialist, Corteva Agriscience.
 

Yield Potential comes from seed

Why is seed selection so important? “Yield potential comes from the seed,” says Steve Snyder, Enlist® Field Specialist, Corteva Agriscience. 

Enlist E3® soybeans 2022 FIRST Trials yield data

Win the Start

There are only so many seasons in a farmer’s lifetime. Each one is special and full of promise.

On-farm test plots: why and how

There are plenty of new, proven crop protection products out there—all of which come with yield advantages, improved return on investment, increased efficiencies, more flexibility and so on.

Licensing helps farmers access traits and technologies they need

When farmers purchase a bag of seed, they consider many factors: where, who and how they want to buy, as well as product yield potential and performance.

Insect protection advantages with PowerCore® Enlist® corn

If your customers have planted PowerCore® Enlist® corn—or plan to this season—you’re probably hearing a lot of excitement about this trait package available in top-notch genetics.

Planning for weed-free fields

When the goal is clean fields, it’s important to have a plan in place to reach that goal.

Using the Enlist® weed control system to help prevent herbicide resistance

Glyphosate technology became the farm industry standard for weed control for many farmers.

New postemergence corn herbicide for 2023

Novel formulation with strong post weed control, greater versatility & excellent crop safety Kyro™ herbicide is a novel post-emergence solution that provides powerful control of more than 60 of the toughest broadleaf and grass weeds in cornfields.

Letter from Al Carlson: Wishing you a prosperous new year

Happy New Year from all of us on the Corteva Agriscience Licensing team! I hope your holidays were relaxing, leaving you refreshed and excited to see what 2023 has in store.

Corteva Agriscience gives women in agriculture a platform to shine

Inclusion and diversity in agriculture are vital to the future of the industry. Women have always, and will continue to, play critical roles, not only in the operation of farms...

NEW premium soybean seed treatments

Win from the start with Corteva Agriscience’s new C-2023FI and C-3023FI soybean seed treatments, featuring industry-leading Lumisena® fungicide seed treatment...

Not the 2,4-D you think you know

What makes 2,4-D choline in Enlist® herbicides different from other forms of 2,4-D?

Accessing America’s largest corn germplasm pool

Corteva Agriscience gives independent seed companies unprecedented opportunity to grow their lineups

Keys to cover crop success

“Cover crops act as an additional tool for soybean growers to use in their weed control toolbox,” says Will Tubbs, Market Development Specialist, Corteva Agriscience.

Natural control of corn earworm

Hearken™ biological insecticide is a virus that focuses specifically on control of Helicorverpa species, such as corn earworm...

Making withdrawals from the weed seed bank

Often referred to as the “weed seedbank,” the soil in corn and soybean fields can contain thousands of weed seeds per square foot.

Prioritizing our commitment to licensing

Meet Tony Klemm, Vice President, Business Development & Licensing, Corteva Agriscience

Use these six psychological shortcuts to persuade your audiences

Psychologists studying persuasion have found people instinctively use certain universal shortcuts when making decisions.

Herbicide-resistant weeds?

Keeping corn and soybean fields clean is one of the most important steps toward getting a good yield at harvest each season.

Resicore® XL herbicide receives EPA registration

Your customers will have a new tool to control weeds in their cornfields in 2023: Resicore® XL herbicide.

Help customers with field planning, set them up for success

Farmers have the greatest opportunity for success when they take time to plan which fields will feature certain herbicide technologies.

Field Facts: White Mold

White mold has more than 400 alternate plant hosts—including many common weeds and crops—making this disease nearly impossible to eradicate once it infects soybean fields.

Equipment prep for fall nitrogen applications

For nitrogen applications this fall, now is a great time to check over equipment and make any necessary repairs. Taking a little bit of time now can ensure readiness to roll as soon as the weather is right and the soil is fit for fall nitrogen.

PowerCore® Enlist® corn program approach

When used as part of a program approach that incorporates multiple modes of action, PowerCore® Enlist® corn lets you customize your herbicide program to fit your acres, with greater flexibility for postemergent application and maximum versatility against herbicide-resistant weeds.

Next Generation Disease Protection in Corn

Lumiscend™ Pro fungicide seed treatment is specially formulated to protect against damping-off, seedling blight, as well as seed and root rot caused by Pythium spp., Fusarium spp. and Rhizoctonia solani.

More farmers are choosing Enlist E3® soybeans

In late summer, Corteva Agriscience announced U.S. market penetration for Enlist E3® soybeans is expected to be more than 45% of U.S. soybean acres.

Nitrogen: corn’s “must-have” nutrient

Nitrogen is one of corn’s most important nutrients and an essential component for generating high corn yields.

3 signs corn got enough nitrogen at harvest

Field scientist Mike Moechnig explains how you and your customers can tell their corn got enough nitrogen at harvest.

Successful completion OF IOWA STEM TEACHER EXTERNSHIP

For the past several summers, Corteva Agriscience has hosted the Iowa Governor’s STEM Teacher Externship program at the Johnston Global Business Center in the Soybean Genome Engineering Lab.

Expert advice for postharvest corn weed control

As you know, once harvest is over, a farmer's work is not. After the combine is back in the shop, there is more to check off your to-do list, including fieldwork and applications.

Match Your 2023 Soybean Trait System to Your Field

Farmers have options when selecting traited soybeans; let your weed spectrum be your guide.

Introducing Sosdia™ Stress abiotic stress mitigator

Corteva Agriscience recently introduced Sosdia™ Stress abiotic stress mitigator to help your customers better manage drought-stressed crops.

[MEET OUR SCIENTISTS]
Spotlight on Asian soybean rust research with Jillian Foerster

At Corteva Agriscience, we believe that the global scientific community can do truly innovative work when we collaborate.

TOP TIPS for a smoother harvest

As the harvest season gets underway, there can be a lot of moving pieces to address. Try these tips to help improve the process.

Did you know?

Corteva draws its name from the root words for heart and nature.

New discovery could lead to improved corn yields

A key component of the work Corteva Agriscience’s R&D team does to discover and develop innovative technologies for farmers is collaboration with other companies and academic institutions.

Jumpstart your 2023 weed control this fall

Kicking off your corn and soybean weed control programs this fall can give you a head start on problem weeds for the 2023 growing season.

Checking progress in 2022: How is the year developing?

In January, we dedicated a special edition of Groundwork to highlighting 11 topics anticipated to be challenges or areas for opportunity for farmers in 2022.

Prepare to be safe at harvest time

Following just FOUR TIPS can make a big difference at the busiest time of the year.

Corteva Agriscience and sustainability

Corteva Agriscience is evolving its focus to four critical areas that are the most urgent and have the greatest potential to create a significant positive impact...

Field Facts: Frogeye Leaf Spot

This disease can cause up to 35% crop loss in soybeans if left to flourish.

Prepare for a successful corn and soybean harvest

With the end of summer comes the start of corn and soybean harvesting across the Midwest.

Estimating soybean yields is no easy task

Estimating crop yield helps farmers look toward the future and make plans as harvest approaches.

Soybeans through the ages

Cultivation of soybeans was first reported in Asia in 11 B.C.E., but they weren’t established as a major crop in the U.S. until the 1920s.

Hi-Ton® Performance Alfalfa

Combining one of the largest pools of high-potential alfalfa germplasm in the world with years of research and development allowed for the development of Hi-Ton Performance Alfalfa.

Targeting late-season soybean diseases

There are some actions to take to preserve crop yields as harvest nears. And ways to mitigate risk in 2023.

Precision phenotyping

6 Questions with Nathan Coles

If you’re curious how Corteva Agriscience develops new hybrids and varieties, Nathan Coles is fascinating to talk with.

Did You Know?

On average, 34% of soybean seed composition is protein?

Crop sustainability and pest control in farming

As all farmers will attest, pests are inevitable. Controlling them requires vigilance, creativity and a big-picture approach.

Volunteer corn creates control challenges

Extensive corn lodging caused by high winds and thunderstorms can leave behind a weed problem that may take some growers by surprise—volunteer corn.

What makes Enlist E3® soybeans so easy?

With another season well underway, there’s lots of talk about the ease and convenience of Enlist® herbicides compared to in-crop dicamba herbicides.

Field Facts: Northern corn leaf blight

Caused by the fungus Exserohilum turcicum , northern corn leaf blight is an infection commonly found in corn.

Weather fluctuations alter weed control results

When Mother Nature throws the most extreme weather conditions at Midwest corn growers, those growers know first-hand how challenging it can be to win the battle against weeds.

A closer look at Corteva Agriscience
Enriching Lives of Those Who Produce and Those Who Consume

We provide farmers with a diverse mix of seed, crop protection and digital products and services to help them maximize their yields and improve their profitability.

3 Reasons not to scrimp on seed treatments

Having choices is great for customizing treatments to meet a farmer’s needs.

Making soybean fungicides pay off for customers

Decision to use disease-control tools in the crop is more complicated; requires tighter management.

2021 was a great year for corn! 
We can’t wait to see what the 2022 crop brings

No matter how you measure it—by yield or value—corn is our country’s biggest agricultural crop.

Field Facts: Barnyardgrass

Barnyardgrass is a summer annual weed that can actively compete with corn and soybean crops for space and nutrients.

Fighting back against fall armyworm

Fall armyworm, or Spodopetera frugiperda, is a wide-ranging pest that damages multiple crops including corn, cotton and sugarcane.

Top tips for a productive farm show

The farm show season brings with it the excitement of catching up with customers in person and making new connections.

Hi-Salt Salinity Tolerant Alfalfa

The largest alfalfa testing program in the world—covering almost 80,000 research plot trials annually—led to the development of Hi-Salt salinity tolerant alfalfa.

The right nozzles optimize Enlist® herbicides

Make your herbicide applications more successful by following the product label and using qualified nozzles at the optimal settings.

Field Facts: Giant Foxtail

This weed may sound cute and cuddly, but it can take a bite out of your customers’ corn yield. Find control solutions now.

New tool helps protect soybean yield

Heavy infestations of soybean aphid can reduce soybean yield by 40% or more.

Early season drought effects on corn

Corn is less susceptible to drought during vegetative growth than during pollination and grain fill, but severe early-season drought can significantly reduce yield.

Applying corn herbicides in difficult weather conditions

Depending on where you live, you could be seeing extremely dry or extremely wet weather in the forecast.

2022 soybean seed treatment blends help protect the season’s potential

Seed Applied Technologies from Corteva Agriscience provide powerful soybean seed treatment solutions dedicated to meeting the needs of seed companies, and their customers, who want the best.

Discussing biological solutions with your customers

When it comes to using new products on their operations, farmers often have a healthy dose of skepticism—and for good reason.

Protecting seed against nematodes 

Nearly invisible and causing damage that’s hard to spot until it’s too late, nematodes are a critical threat to corn and soybeans.

Choosing the right nitrogen source for your acres

As you consider fertilizer it’s a good idea to review the pros and cons of the various nitrogen types.

Growing number of farmers are choosing Enlist E3® soybeans 

You may have seen some ads recently that describe the Enlist® weed control system as America’s fastest-growing trait herbicide system.

Getting defensive about tar spot

Farmers, agronomists and industry innovators have been working to understand it better and develop new ways to protect yields...

Hi-Gest® Alfalfa Technology

Through the latest breeding techniques and screening of hundreds of thousands of plants, Hi-Gest® Alfalfa Technology was developed to deliver high digestibility...

Straight talk for your customers

Today’s question: I've seen soybean cupping in fields. What causes it? 

4 Questions to ask before choosing your corn herbicides

With so many corn herbicides on the market, choosing the right products for your operation may seem like a daunting task.

Pythium: What you should know about this growing threat to yield

Pythium is becoming more prevalent and economically significant for farms across the U.S.

Field Facts: Common Ragweed

Common ragweed is a summer annual weed that is found in corn and soybean fields across the Midwest.

A new choice for above-ground nitrogen protection

New PinnitMax® TG nitrogen stabilizer works above ground to help farmers get more from their nitrogen investment.

Before You Spray.

Successful use of Enlist® herbicides begins with proper application.

Field Facts: Lambsquarters

Common lambsquarters can cut yield from corn and soybeans. We have advice to protect your customers’ fields and ROI from this weed.

Have questions about the Enlist® weed control system?

Enlist Field Specialists are here to help. Enlist® Field Specialists are an important part of the Enlist™ Ahead management resource

Thinking outside the row

Sara Lira spent 15 years of her career as a corn breeder and “that’s still how I describe myself,” she said. But about three years ago, her work turned in a slightly different direction, toward the sustainability efforts at Corteva Agriscience.

Watch out for soil compaction

As spring planting approaches, it's always good to be mindful of soil compaction. More densely packed soil particles limit pore space for water, nutrient and air movement.

Maximizing alfalfa utility and production

With increasing interest in alfalfa as a way to provide additional protein, manage dry conditions or potentially sequester carbon, it is important to consider the genetics of the alfalfa available.

Corteva Agriscience launches biological product for nitrogen efficiency

New Utrisha™ N nutrient efficiency optimizer lets crops capture nitrogen from the atmosphere

Meet The Team
Scott Parrish

Stewardship Manager Scott Parrish likes helping Corteva Agriscience make the world a better place.

Brand benefits series

The seed business is one of the most competitive businesses out there. Your geography is dense with competitors, and because the products can be complex...

Meet The Team
Annette Porter

Annette grew up in rural Iowa, but hadn’t necessarily considered a job in agriculture. When a spot opened up at a seed company, she thought she’d go for it.

Debunking 4 weed control myths

Creating the right weed control program means having a good understanding of what you need to accomplish in your own fields and having a healthy understanding of the science behind it.

Leveraging technologies to deliver better products more quickly

A conversation with Tara Tarnowski, Corteva Agriscience Technology Lead - Regional Crops...

Field Facts: Morningglory

Morningglory is a notoriously difficult weed to control, because it has a naturally occurring tolerance to glyphosate.

Straight talk for your customers

Advice for clear answers to sometimes complex customer questions...

Brand benefit series part 2 differentiation

Seed is one of the most competitive markets out there, with plenty of perceived similarities between suppliers in the eyes of farmers.

Corteva's Carbon Initiative keeps expanding

Corteva’s Carbon Initiative is expanding across 17 more states and two new qualifying crop types. 

Spring into soybean season with a burndown

The best way to get a jump on a new soybean season is to perform a spring burndown herbicide application.

Controlling nematodes and maintaining a healthy balance in soil

Reklemel™ active works selectively without disrupting vital aspects of soil health.

Weed spotlight: Kochia

Kochia can hurt both corn and soybean yield. Help customers control it this year.

Combating Common Soybean Diseases in 2022

Significant soybean disease pressure affected fields in many soybean-producing states last season. Diseases like root rot, stem rot and sudden death syndrome (SDS) can result in yield losses of 40% or more. 

Corteva Agriscience flexible carbon program is designed for farmers 

With the expansion of the Corteva Carbon Initiative to include more states and benefits for the 2022 season, we chatted with Casey Onstot, U.S. Commercial Leader, Digital with Corteva Agriscience, about what makes the Corteva's carbon program different and why farmers should consider signing up.

Soybean Herbicides: The Program Approach Managing your fields for better productivity

Your customers have a lot to worry about when it comes to soybean weed control: making sure they get the performance they need...

Rotating corn with the Enlist® trait and Enlist E3® soybeans

With plenty of herbicide flexibility and the right planning, rotation doesn’t have to come at the expense of stewardship.

Meet the team
Todd McClellan

Todd McClellan didn’t set out to have a career in the ag industry. He studied marketing, not agriculture. But after a brief stint in the aerospace industry, Todd started at Corteva Agriscience...

Soil Grid Testing
Is grid or zone sampling right for your cornfields?

Feeding the soil at the right rate, timing, placement and source to optimize economic returns on your corn crop starts...

Brand benefit series - 
Part 1: Defining "brand"

What is a brand? The word “brand” immediately conjures up some very specific things: logos, color schemes, maybe even the font your marketing team says you have to use.

Meet the team
Bob Wesolowski

Bob Wesolowski has held a diverse set of roles in his nearly 30-year career with the Corteva Agriscience team, but today, he gets to work with licensee seed companies...

Field facts: Giant Ragweed

Giant ragweed is a summer annual known for inducing allergies across the Midwest.

7 Questions to ask your retailer at the start of the a season

Even before seeds are in the ground, farmers need to have the tools in place to protect their crops’ potential.

FAQ: Advice for clear answers to sometimes complex customer questions

You know your customers and you know your products, but sometimes customers come to you with questions that can be a little more complicated to answer.

Corteva Agriscience expansion of carbon initiative for 2022

Carbon contracts — where farmers get credit for implementing stewardship practices on their farms to improve carbon sequestration – have gained traction among farmers...

How to boost your farm’s economic sustainability with better soil

No matter the crop, profitability hinges on getting more out of your crop than you invest to produce it.

Proven corn seed treatments designed to deliver protection

The team at Corteva Agriscience has been hard at work developing exciting new corn seed treatment offers for the 2022 season.

Enlist E3® soybeans 2021 yield data

The folks at Farmers’ Independent Research of Seed Technologies (FIRST) were kind enough to provide us with the national performance results for the 2021 season.

Letter from Al Carlson

I hope you had a relaxing and fun holiday season and are feeling as excited as I am by the fresh start of a new year...

Meet the team!
Doug Rice
Account Manager, Traits Licensing & Distribution

Doug Rice says that his entire life has been centered around agriculture, so it’s no surprise he’s spent a career in the business.

Tackling weeds with Assure II herbicide

Focusing on reduced unwanted grass and volunteer corn Assure II herbicide helps protect Enlist® crops – including corn, soybeans and cotton.

Effective messaging comes in 3

In previous issues of Groundwork, we covered the sales process – from prospecting through closing the sale.

Your Enlist® herbicide supply chain questions, answered

As Corteva Agriscience has reported externally, we expect some external‑driven supply challenges to continue into 2022.

What if grocery stores were GMO free

Have you ever wondered what the grocery store would look like without genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

Minimizing post-harvest grain losses

You select just the right seed for your fields. You nurture them with the right mix of nutrients.

LandVisor™ at work: Combining technology and expertise to increase productivity

Corteva Agriscience uses a range of advanced digital technologies to improve field crop production and protection.

Field Facts: Waterhemp

Waterhemp is one of the most aggressive, resistant weeds Midwest farmers deal with.

What can PowerCore® Enlist® corn do for your customers?

Complementing Enlist E3® soybeans is just one of the reasons farmers are taking a closer look at this advanced trait technology.

Scouting From the Combine

It’s not every day you get to look over your customers’ cornfields from above.

6 Reasons - Farmers are switching to Enlist E3® soybeans

While the data is still being tallied, it looks like market share for Enlist E3® soybeans will land around 35% for 2021.

Field fact: Velvetleaf

Velvetleaf is a summer annual weed that is common in cornfields and soybean fields across the Midwest.

Meet the team!
Al Carlson 
Licensing & Distribution Leader

You probably already know Al Carlson since he’s been the Licensing and Distribution Leader for seven of his 12 years with the company. What you may not know is that Al was once a licensee himself...

Resicore® XL herbicide: a flexible, innovative corn solution

Corteva Agriscience is excited to announce its latest corn herbicide solution: Resicore® XL herbicide planned for launch in 2022 upon U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration.

Is it dead yet?
Controlling weeds with Enlist® herbicides

A few questions have been raised about how Enlist® herbicides work and the process they follow when killing hard-to-control broadleaf weeds.

Annie the robot: Innovative technology in the field

Corteva Agriscience is among the first ag companies to leverage agile mobile robots to walk row crops.

Don’t forget to actually close the sale!

In this issue, we tackle the final step in the sales process – closing.

5 benefits of fall weed control

Taking action against weeds in the fall can pay big dividends in the spring.

Stabilizing fall-applied nitrogen helps boost potential crop growth

Improving understanding of how and when applied nitrogen migrates following application supports nutrient maintenance and retention. 

Tips for tank-mixing Enlist One® and Liberty® herbicides

If your customers are experiencing increasing soybean weed pressures, it's important to look for a solution that not only addresses the problems today...

What makes Palmer amaranth so difficult?

Until about a decade ago, Palmer amaranth was relatively unheard of in the Midwest. Since then, the pigweed has made a name for itself...

Meet the team!
Kyle Lange
Account Manager

Kyle joined the Corteva Agriscience family right out of college 19 years ago after a series of internships. Ag was always a passion and he...

Using innovative seed development to address changing weather challenges

Changing weather patterns are creating a new set of challenges for farmers, who need...

Understanding the cause of uniform dicamba  symptomology in non-dicamba soybeans

You're no doubt hearing a lot of talk about instances of widespread injury to non-dicamba-tolerant soybeans...

Helping customers with fall soybean weed control

As harvest gets underway in the Midwest, you and your customers may start to notice...

Addressing objections starts with listening

In previous issues of Groundwork, we discussed sales prospecting and communicating value.

Should you be walking fields this late in the season?

A great deal of time has been invested up to this point of the season in assessing plant stands, replanting as needed, scouting for both early and mid-season pests and diseases...

Meet the team!
Mark Kimm
Licensing Business Manager

In a 24-year career with Corteva Agriscience, Mark has moved from jobs in the field to his current role on the licensing team...

Four ways Enlist E3® soybeans and corn with the Enlist® trait are complementary

With all of the new restrictions around in-crop dicamba herbicides, many farmers...

Safeguards and Science: What we can learn from Canada’s process for unpacking new pesticides

Every day, with virtually everything we do, we are exposed to risk...

Applicators making adjustments for in-crop dicamba herbicides

Application challenges with in-crop dicamba herbicides can go beyond potential for drift and volatility.

Communicating Value in Selling


In the last issue of Groundwork, we discussed sales prospecting, the first step in...

Customers concerned about leaf cupping?


If you’re hearing talk about leaf malformation (“leaf cupping”) observed in some Enlist E3®...

6 TIPS to Build a Weed Management Program

Following a program approach to weed control can help farmers control the weeds...

5 reasons one grower made the switch to the Enlist® system

Recent seasons have been as challenging as ever with unexpected weather events...

Sustainability (re)defined


Corteva Agriscience, like so many companies, has made sustainability central to how we operate. What’s different is how we define it...

Weed control designed to land and stay on target

With the development of proprietary Colex-D® technology, Enlist One® herbicide gives your customers a leading technology...

Tips for your customers to tackle weeds all season long

Help your customers keep their fields clean throughout the season with this advice.

Prospecting: The art of reaching out

As you begin your selling season, it’s a great time to think about how you approach...

Enlist® herbicide tolerance and soybean symptomology - get the facts

Many farmers have utilized Enlist® herbicides with Colex-D® technology on their Enlist E3® soybean and...

Meet the team!
Brooke Brinkmeier
Marking Communications Manager

Though she grew up on a northwest Iowa farm, Brooke didn’t plan to go into the ag industry...

Challenging weed spotlight: Marestail

Marestail (or horseweed) can be a challenge throughout the growing season. Its presence limits soybean yields...

Grain yield development is a season-long process

As the calendar changes to August, this season's corn plantings have long been completed...

Welcome to the first issue of Groundwork

This new publication will share relevant information, insights and tools to help support Corteva...