Corteva

INVESTIGATION ALERT: Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Investigates Corteva, Inc.’s Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties – CTVA

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether certain directors and officers of Corteva, Inc. (“Corteva”) (NYSE: CTVA) breached their fiduciary duties to Corteva and its shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether certain directors and officers of Corteva, Inc. (“Corteva”) (NYSE: CTVA) breached their fiduciary duties to Corteva and its shareholders.
  • If you are a Corteva shareholder, you may contact attorney Joe Pettigrew for additional information toll-free at 844-818-6982, or [email protected] .
  • Scott+Scott is investigating whether members of Corteva’s board of directors or senior management failed to manage Corteva in an acceptable manner, in breach of their fiduciary duties to Corteva, and whether Corteva and its shareholders have suffered damages as a result.
  • If you are a Corteva shareholder, you may have legal claims against Corteva’s directors and officers.

$12.5 Billion Landmark Settlement With 3M Over PFAS Damages is Next Win for Water Systems

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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Coming just weeks after announcing settlements with DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva, an agreement has been reached with 3M to pay $12.5 billion in damages for their role in PFAS manufacturing.

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  • Coming just weeks after announcing settlements with DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva, an agreement has been reached with 3M to pay $12.5 billion in damages for their role in PFAS manufacturing.
  • The settlement with 3M Company is subject to approval by Judge Richard M. Gergel, who was assigned in December 2018 to oversee the ongoing multi-district litigation (MDL) proceedings.
  • NRWA has created the PFAS Cost Recovery Program to help systems with PFAS treatment costs.
  • NRWA strongly encourages water systems to contact Napoli Shkolnik PLLC today to sign up for the PFAS Cost Recovery Program.

$12.5 Billion Dollar Landmark Settlement with 3M to Fund Water Treatment Protects Americans from Cancer-Causing Chemicals

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, AFFF, Interim, Drinking water, PFAS, Public water system, DuPont, 3M, Cancer, Research, Plaintiff, MDL, Corteva, District court, Risk, Water, Health, Environment, Pharmaceutical industry, Renewable energy, Chemours

This historic class action settlement agreement was reached today and resolves the claims of Public Water Systems across the country that have been impacted by actual or threatened contamination of their water systems with PFAS.

Key Points: 
  • This historic class action settlement agreement was reached today and resolves the claims of Public Water Systems across the country that have been impacted by actual or threatened contamination of their water systems with PFAS.
  • PFAS, also known as the “forever chemicals” are manmade, synthetic compounds that research has shown pose significant risks to the environment and human health.
  • “This agreement demonstrates our team’s unwavering commitment to making these companies answer for their blatant pollution of Public Water Systems throughout the country.
  • Ensuring access to clean drinking water is not just a basic human need, but a fundamental right.” proclaims Napoli Shkolnik Partner Paul J. Napoli.

Corteva Agriscience Receives First USDA Verification for Biostimulant

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
United States Department of Agriculture, Farmer, Methylobacterium, Agricultural science, USDA, PVP, Bacteria, International Organization (journal), Food industry, Dietary supplement, Poultry farming, Corteva

INDIANAPOLIS, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Corteva Agriscience announced today that Utrisha™ N, a microbe-based nitrogen fixation product, has been verified as a USDA Process Verified Program (PVP) by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Key Points: 
  • Utrisha N/BlueN is the first biostimulant to be included in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Process Verified Program.
  • "Corteva sought the USDA PVP to elevate farmer and industry expectations for biostimulant knowledge and transparency.
  • Programs such as the USDA PVP provide innovative tools for building farmer confidence in our biostimulants," said Frederic Beudot, General Manager, Biologicals Business, Corteva Agriscience.
  • Symborg, a Corteva Agriscience Business and an expert in microbiological technologies, manufactures and packages Utrisha N; Corteva distributes the product globally .

Ukrainian farmers affected by the war will receive donated seeds from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation with support of Corteva Agriscience

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In May 2023, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation launched a program to provide winter oilseed rape to small Ukrainian farms in the regions most affected by Russia's full-scale invasion. The program's partner in Ukraine is the international R&D agricultural company Corteva Agriscience, that provides access to advanced genetics of Pioneer® seeds.

Key Points: 
  • The program's partner in Ukraine is the international R&D agricultural company Corteva Agriscience, that provides access to advanced genetics of Pioneer® seeds.
  • The Howard G. Buffett Foundation and Corteva Agriscience focus their efforts on addressing this global problem, including supporting Ukrainian farmers with seeds in extremely resource-constrained field conditions.
  • To apply for participation, farmers should contact the Corteva Agriscience sales representative in their region .
  • "Corteva Agriscience has been working side by side with Ukrainian farmers for many years, knows the challenges they face, and works to assist them in overcoming those challenges.

Corteva Agriscience Harnesses Nature to Unlock Plant Disease Resistance

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA) today announced publication of research confirming the natural movement of disease resistance genes within a corn plant's genome. The research has implications for the application of new breeding techniques to reduce the devastating impact of plant diseases while improving yield potential and crop resilience. Published in a recent issue of Molecular Plant Pathology, the findings reveal that gene editing tools such as CRISPR can mimic this naturally occurring process, unlocking the ability to relocate multiple disease resistance genes, speeding plant breeding progress, and delivering enhanced high-performing products to farmers.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA) today announced publication of research confirming the natural movement of disease resistance genes within a corn plant's genome.
  • Using CRISPR, the company can precisely co-locate disease resistance traits that already exist within the corn genome.
  • With this recent peer-reviewed research, Corteva demonstrates that disease resistance genes move naturally to help plants fend off attacks from pathogens - but do so very slowly.
  • "A plant deals with a wide variety of pathogens, prompting its genes to naturally move around in the genome to resist disease and increase survivability," said Wendy Srnic, Vice President Biotechnology, Corteva Agriscience.

James Collins is Appointed Chairperson of the Board for Vestaron

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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June 6, 2023 – (RTP, North Carolina) – Vestaron Corporation is proud to announce that James C. Collins Jr., former CEO of Corteva, has been appointed chairperson of the board following a vote of members at the May board meeting.

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  • June 6, 2023 – (RTP, North Carolina) – Vestaron Corporation is proud to announce that James C. Collins Jr., former CEO of Corteva, has been appointed chairperson of the board following a vote of members at the May board meeting.
  • Collins joined the Vestaron board in January 2023, bringing more than 35 years of experience in the agriculture and food industries across operations, sales, marketing, business development, and corporate leadership.
  • Collins led the creation, spinout, and launch of Corteva Agriscience from the merger of Dow AgroSciences and DuPont.
  • Collins is also a member of ADM’s board of directors serving on sustainability and compensation committees.

Corteva Agriscience Announces New Climate Positive Leaders Program Recipients

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announced the 19 global and regional recipients of its 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program, a nomination-based farmer and rancher recognition initiative. The recipients are early adopter producers who are successfully implementing, scaling, and sharing climate positive practices. Representing Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Kenya, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, these farmers have adopted a wide range of innovative systems and approaches that uniquely support their productivity goals while protecting natural resources. 

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announced the 19 global and regional recipients of its 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program, a nomination-based farmer and rancher recognition initiative.
  • The recipients are early adopter producers who are successfully implementing, scaling, and sharing climate positive practices.
  • Nine regional leaders will also work with the Global Farmer Network team to expand their skills to lead conversations to advance the adoption of climate positive farming practices.
  • "These leaders have proven that sustainability does not have to come at the expense of profit or productivity," said Ashish Batra, Global Regulatory Affairs and R&D Sustainability Leader, Corteva Agriscience.

Corteva Agriscience Announces Availability of PowerCore® Enlist® Refuge Advanced® Corn

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA) today announced PowerCore® Enlist® Refuge Advanced® (RA) corn will be available for planting in the 2024 growing season in the U.S. and Canada. Farmers will have the added flexibility of integrated refuge, along with an advanced combination of above-ground pest control, herbicide tolerance and industry-leading genetics with PowerCore Enlist RA corn.1

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA) today announced PowerCore® Enlist® Refuge Advanced® (RA) corn will be available for planting in the 2024 growing season in the U.S. and Canada.
  • PowerCore Enlist RA corn will be available in a diverse lineup of genetics across a wide range of maturities.
  • Like all products developed through Corteva's R&D programs, the PowerCore Enlist RA corn must pass through rigorous evaluation in several testing locations.
  • Learn more about PowerCore Enlist RA corn: U.S., https://corteva.us/powercoreenlistRA ; and Canada, powercore.corteva.ca and powercore.corteva.ca/fr .

Corteva Agriscience And USAID Announce Collaboration to Support Ukrainian Farmers

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new collaboration to support Ukrainian farmers. Through this collaboration, USAID and Corteva Agriscience will advance the shared goals of increasing farmer access to crop inputs, financing, and post-harvest storage.

Key Points: 
  • Collaboration leverages strength of the U.S. private sector and USAID to advance Ukrainian agricultural production and exports
    INDIANAPOLIS, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new collaboration to support Ukrainian farmers.
  • Through this collaboration, USAID and Corteva Agriscience will advance the shared goals of increasing farmer access to crop inputs, financing, and post-harvest storage.
  • "Ukrainian farmers are entering this planting season facing immense challenges," said Igor Teslenko, Corteva Agriscience Europe, Middle East & Africa President.
  • Through leveraging the strength of the private and public sector, this collaboration will empower Ukrainian farmers to continue to produce harvests which are critical for regional and global food security.