Corteva plans to split seed and crop protection units into two public companies in Q4 2026

Corteva said it expects to complete its previously announced separation into two publicly listed companies in the fourth quarter of 2026, as the U.S. agrichemicals group moves to split its seed and crop protection operations to sharpen strategic focus.

Speaking at the BofA Global Agriculture and Materials Conference, Chief Executive Chuck Magro said the company plans to announce headquarters locations, senior leadership teams and the CEO of the newly structured Corteva in the first half of the year. The separation, first unveiled late last year, is intended to create two more focused businesses centered on seeds and pesticides, respectively.

Executives at the conference said they remain optimistic about long-term prospects for the crop protection market, citing steady global demand growth despite pricing headwinds. They added that higher volumes are expected to offset softer prices. Corteva also highlighted a $9 billion crop protection pipeline, including about half a dozen new active ingredients and a broader portfolio of biological products slated for commercialization. The company said improving U.S. policy momentum could support domestic soybean demand as well as canola and mustard markets.