Leading in global crop protection innovation

Crop protection solutions are indispensable to meeting our global food demands.

Producing the high crop yields needed to feed our growing global population without significantly increasing cropland would not be possible without modern crop protection. In fact, without their use, there could be a 78% loss of fruit production1 and a 54% loss of vegetable production.2

Carrot

Unhealthy carrots, without crop protection

Without crop protection

Healthy carrots, with crop protection

With crop protection

Chili pepper

Unhealthy chili peppers, without crop protection

Without crop protection

Healthy chili peppers, with crop protection

With crop protection

Citrus

Unhealthy citrus fruit, without crop protection

Without crop protection

Healthy citrus fruit, with crop protection

With crop protection

Grape

Unhealthy grapes, without crop protection

Without crop protection

Healthy grapes, with crop protection

With crop protection

Tomato

Unhealthy tomato, without crop protection

Without crop protection

Healthy tomato, with crop protection

With crop protection

Tree nut

Unhealthy tree nut, without crop protection

Without crop protection

Healthy tree nut, with crop protection

With crop protection

The reality is crop protection is necessary to grow affordable, abundant grains, fruits, nuts, and vegetables that meet the quality demands of consumers and the food chain. We work with farmers to help them determine a balanced and localized crop protection strategy for their fields. 
  • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. “Pesticide Knowledge and Safety Practices among Farm Workers in Kuwait: Results of a Survey.” Published 3.24.2017. Accessed 9.25.2023.

  • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. “Agriculture Development, Pesticide Application and Its Impact on the Environment.” Published 1.27.2021. Accessed 11.8.2023.

Crop protection technology is more sustainable than ever.

We are dedicated to adhering to regulations and enhancing the safety and sustainability of crop protection products.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, today’s herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides have improved quality characteristics, such as potency, persistence, toxicity, and absorption, compared with those used in the past, which has increased agricultural productivity and sustainability.

We follow the rigorous review process set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which includes registration review every 15 years. This process involves evaluating hundreds of scientific studies to ensure the safety of pesticide products, focusing on potential harm to humans, wildlife, and the environment.

Sustainability is embedded in our R&D pipeline, where we assess sustainability criteria at every stage. In 2024, we expanded this effort with tailored sustainability criteria for our Corteva Biologicals pipeline.

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We have won six Green Chemistry Challenge Awards from the EPA; more than any other agricultural company. The award recognizes new and innovative technologies that provide solutions to significant environmental challenges and spur innovation and economic development.

Confirm™

(as Rohm and Haas)

Jemvelva™ active

(spinetoram)

Qalcova™ active

(spinosad)

Instinct® technology

 

Sentricon™ termite colony elimination system

 

Rinskor™ active

Visual to show how biostimulants work

Biologicals: plant health heroes

Biocontrol solutions use living or naturally occurring materials to control pests. Some work by directly attacking the pest to control it. Others trigger a plant’s ability to defend itself and protect against future attacks.

Biostimulants, specifically, boost yield performance by enhancing the plant’s ability to efficiently use soil, nutrients, water, and sunlight. They build resilience – protecting crops from stress – and serve as a powerful and flexible option in a farmer’s crop protection program.