What 250 Years of Independence Means to Your Business

This July, the country turns 250. Independence isn’t just about being on your own — it’s about the freedom to choose the right partners, the right seeds and the right path forward for your legacy. For independent seed companies, that freedom shapes every decision: which products to carry, which farmers to serve and which markets to pursue. At Corteva Agriscience, we’re committed to supporting your independence and providing the tools, partnerships and choices you need to thrive.

A growing product lineup

Corteva’s breeding pipeline continues to advance, and independent seed companies are a key part of how those innovations reach farmers. Through Corteva’s seed and trait licensing, independent seed companies gain access to elite germplasm and advanced trait technologies, delivered through local brands farmers already know and trust.

The portfolio is expanding, with a new rootworm trait option available beginning in 2027 and gene editing that could steepen the yield curve faster than anyone expected. That means more options for customers and more ways to differentiate in the market.

Leadership that’s paying attention

Corteva’s leadership recognizes that many farmers prefer to buy from independent seed companies, seeing them as a crucial route to market. These companies are running their own businesses, managing their own relationships and making their own calls.

Our goal is to help independent seed businesses grow. That means building support around what those companies actually need, with programs tailored to how they actually operate.

Support built for your business

Corteva teams bring product expertise, marketing tools, training and staff with industry knowledge. When questions come up in the field, or an independent seed company is working to get a new product in front of the right farmers, there are people to call.

That support lets independent seed companies do what they do best: build the kind of farmer relationships that keep customers coming back.

250 years of independence

Agriculture has always depended on people willing to build something of their own and pass it on. Independent seed companies are part of that story — businesses built on trust, relationships and a commitment to the farmers and communities they serve.

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Corteva is proud to work alongside independent seed companies helping move agriculture forward.

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