Corteva Agriscience
FAST FACTS
GLOBAL HQ: moved to Indianapolis in 2022
PRODUCTS: Advanced seed technology and crop protection systems sold in more than 125 countries
INDIANA FACILITIES: 1 distribution center, 3 R&D, 6 production/manufacturing
INDIANA EMPLOYEES: 2,000
MAIN BRANDS: Pioneer, Enlist, Dairyland, Brevant, AgVenture
Why Indiana?
When Corteva spun off from parent DowDupont in 2019 and began considering whether to keep its headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, Indiana seemed a natural choice. The company’s cutting-edge research campus was already here, and Corteva CEO Chuck Magro wanted the headquarters to be close to the people the company serves: farmers.
Indiana is a top five producer of corn and soybeans. “Being close and being able to get in a pickup truck and talk to your customers—that’s a big deal for us,” Magro said.
Indiana has become a hub for agtech innovation that crosses robotics, software, agbiotech, and agrifintech. The federal government recognized as much in 2023, designating Indiana as a tech hub known as Heartland Bioworks. The hub could translate to millions in funding to advance biotech innovation across agriculture, animal health and human health in the Hoosier state.
Indiana is also home to Elanco, the second-largest independent animal health company; Eli Lilly and Co., one of the most-valuable pharma companies in the world; Purdue University, a bastion of research and major producer of tech talent; and the Indiana University School of Medicine, the largest medical school in the country.
Corteva is thrilled to have its global HQ and research center in the middle of it all. “The data really drew us here – to say nothing of the people! And I’d say we couldn’t be more pleased with our decision,” Magro said.
Corteva for Indiana
As the only major US-based agricultural technology company offering seed and crop protection solutions, Corteva delivers innovation to help increase crop yields, drive farm profitability and strengthen sustainability – helping more than 10 million farmers in more than 125 countries grow more food (and fuel).
Corteva’s global headquarters in Indiana opens doors for Hoosier leaders as they travel the world to bring additional investment and jobs to the state.
Closer to home, Corteva is making a difference near its headquarters on the northwest side of Indianapolis and around the state. Consider Corteva’s influence in:
· Hunger relief: Since 2014, Corteva has donated more than 100,000 pounds of fresh produce to Indy area food pantries, all of it grown by Corteva employee volunteers in a two-acre garden on its corporate and research campus. The state’s hunger relief organizations are pleased.
“Our superpower is sourcing food on a massive scale, so to have one of the largest ag companies in the world in our backyard is huge for us,” said Fred Glass, president and CEO of Gleaners, the largest hunger relief organization in the state.
· Innovation: Corteva invests nearly $4 million every single day on research and development to power innovation critical to ensuring global food security, while making agriculture more resilient and driving the future of biofuels. This year, the company launched Corteva Catalyst, an investment and partnership platform dedicated to accelerating the development of technologies that enable farmers around the world to sustainably produce more food, feed and fuel.
· Education: Corteva has partnered with the Mark Cuban Foundation to host local tech bootcamps targeting Indianapolis high school students—particularly those who are underserved—offering participants a chance to learn the fundamentals of AI.
“As AI continues to become an undeniable force in all of our lives, it’s crucial that we open the door to this knowledge, especially to young people who want to explore it,” said Mark Cuban, the tech exec who studied at Indiana University. “Thanks to our work with Corteva, the bootcamps will offer an avenue to explore this fascinating field of technology to any student, no matter their means.” · Community: The company supports more than 45 organizations across Indiana, including programs aligned to empower women and underrepresented populations, enable youth and engage communities. Among the organizations the company proudly supports is United Way of Central Indiana, Gleaners Food Bank, FFA, 4-H, Brightlane Learning, Midwest Food Bank, Pike Township Schools, Crooked Creek Food Pantry, Second Helpings, The Children’s Museum, Junior Achievement, and Girls, Inc.