Careful planning sets the stage for quality seed products that lead to satisfied, repeat customers for your brand. Success also includes following stewardship and compliance requirements for production of seed that contains Corteva Agriscience™ licensed  technologies. This article provides some refreshers to keep in mind as you move forward with your 2025 corn and soybean seed production plans. 

Start the upcoming growing season feeling prepared with A Step Ahead webinars brought to you by the Enlist® weed control system. From Enlist® herbicide application basics to learning more about weed control for Enlist corn, to the most common questions about the Enlist weed control system, there’s a webinar for you.

The newest member of the Licensing & Distribution team is Kyle Heronimus, joining the group in October as an Account Manager. But it wasn’t that many years ago, prior to joining Corteva, that Kyle spent time as a corn and soybean product manager for an independent seed company.  

It seems artificial intelligence (AI) comes up in the news everywhere you turn. From medicine to cars to social media, AI is involved somehow, and the seed industry is no exception. Recently, Groundwork spoke with Matthew Smalley, R&D Data Science Leader, Corteva Agriscience, to review how Corteva uses AI in its research and development. 

Science has been able to help farmers fight problems with insects and weeds for years. What they too often cannot overcome, however, are environmental challenges such as drought and  temperature. Or can they? 

Putting the right corn product on the right acres – that’s what great product placement is all about. Helping your sales and agronomy teams understand the positioning of newer products like PowerCore® Enlist^® corn paves the way. This article provides key “product fit” takeaways so you and your people can capitalize on the momentum building in the marketplace for PowerCore Enlist corn.

A program approach to weed control such as the Enlist^® weed control system can help your customers combat tough weeds, protect yields and be good stewards of today’s weed technologies to maintain their effectiveness for many seasons to come. 

You may be wondering why more traditional forms of 2,4-D can’t be used with Enlist E3^® soybeans. After all, Enlist E3 soybeans are tolerant to 2,4-D, right? Well, there are some very important reasons why only Enlist One^® and Enlist Duo^® herbicides are approved for use on Enlist^® crops

Biologicals can be an important part of a farmer’s toolbox for improving soil fertility. By helping plants collect or utilize nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorous, they help drive yield today while maintaining soil health for the future. 

In today’s tight labor market, offering the right benefits can give you a real edge. By focusing on key areas like health and wellness, retirement plans, paid time off, and supplemental insurance, you can create a compelling package that attracts and retains top talent. Find out which benefits may help your business stand out and stay competitive. 

Farmers often face challenges with weed control due to varying weather and field conditions. A fall burndown can reduce winter weed populations and give crops a healthier start by preventing early-season competition. 

Recently, Marketing Development Specialist Jeff Bode, Corteva Agriscience, spoke with Groundwork, offering more information on Kyro™ herbicide, an exciting new product from Corteva Agriscience that provides unique benefits to farmers. 

Early planting provides the opportunity for greater yield, but it also introduces some early-season challenges that can negatively impact seed emergence, stand and ultimately yield. Read on to find out more about the issues associated with early planting and what you can do about it. 

Over the last decade, Palmer amaranth has become one of the most competitive weeds in corn, soybean and cotton fields across the country. Its long germination period and rapid growth make it a serious challenge. Read on to find out more about the herbicide programs and cultural practices farmers can use to help control this invasive weed. 

Corteva Agriscience trial data paints a picture of above-ground insect control and elite genetic performance for PowerCore^® Enlist ^® corn. And don’t forget about the convenience, flexibility and performance of the Enlist^® weed control system. No wonder the market is on the move to PowerCore Enlist corn. Learn more, and get ready for brand-building success. 

Stewardship can mean different things to different people, and the whole process can be a little overwhelming. Check out the Groundwork interview with Michael Smith, U.S. and Canada Seed Product Stewardship Lead, Corteva Agriscience in which he offers insights on stewardship for seed licensees and provides tips on making the effort work smoothly. 

Controlling waterhemp and other problematic weeds requires an integrated approach using multiple modes of action. Market Development Specialist, Corteva Agriscience, Brad Burkhart offers his insights on successfully controlling waterhemp and other weed threats. 

Chris Kluemke, nitrogen stabilizer market development specialist, Corteva Agriscience, says there are two trends worth noting as we head into the fall application season. 

Each year stalk rots cause damage and yield loss in fields across the U.S. As stalks deteriorate, your customers may need to rethink harvest plans and start prioritizing fields to combine. 

Psychology professors tested the power of various techniques at gaining acceptance to a request of complete strangers. They discovered one simple change to their “pitch” improved persuasion by more than 50%.¹ Even more surprisingly, their findings relate directly to the art and science of selling seed. 

Just like insecticides applied in the field, GMO crops with insect protection traits are tested extensively for potential effects on non-target organisms. Learn what studies are completed on traited products to adhere to regulatory requirements for pollinators, pest predators and other good-for-the-farm species. 

Rachel Woods, Seed Applied Technologies Technical Services Manager, Corteva Agriscience, and Travis Anderson, Seed Applied Technologies Technical Sales Manager, Corteva Agriscience,  share the inside story about the premium soybean seed treatments available for 2025 planting: C-2023FI and C-3023FI

Ag professionals, such as your managers or salespeople, can build a strong personal brand to help them stand out in the industry and better connect with your farmer-customers. 

With an expected >65% market penetration for Enlist E3^® soybeans in 2024 in the U.S., could there really be myths to dispel about the technology? Groundwork chatted with Scott Plagman, Portfolio Manager, Corteva Agriscience, to get his take. His analysis of four common myths he sees may surprise you. Are you ready to address them with your customers?

When the idea of using 2,4-D choline on both corn and soybeans is raised, it often brings up questions about the potential for weed resistance. Read up on the good news from Steve Snyder, Enlist Field Specialist, Corteva Agriscience about a whole-farm solution in a corn/soybean rotation paired with 2,4-D choline of Enlist^® herbicides and effective tank-mix partners.

Biologicals is the buzzword right now. But what are biologicals, how do they work and how can they enhance yield potential? Read about potential yield and profit gains and why Corteva Agriscience is committed to this segment of our business

As technology constantly accelerates around us, the process of bringing new traits to market might feel agonizingly slow. This is especially true as your customers encounter new problems (resistance, extreme weather, changing pest pressures) that call for solutions sooner than later.

Kara Williams has been around ag for most of her life. As the new marketing communications specialist for Corteva Agriscience’s U.S. licensing and distribution business, she’s looking forward to bringing a new perspective and new materials to licensees. 

Podcasts are emerging as valuable tools to connect with farmers and can help you build brand loyalty. 

What happens when your soil pH is too high or too low? Knowing your soil pH is key to improving your fertilizer efficiency. We’ll take a look at why it’s more important than ever.  

U.S. market share data indicates most farmers rotating from corn to beans will plant Enlist E3^® soybeans in those fields. And Enlist E3 soybean growers who are pleased with the performance, ease and flexibility of the Enlist weed control system increasingly choose PowerCore^® Enlist^® corn in fields they rotate to corn. Check out these tips for crop rotation success in 2025.

Resistant kochia is one of the biggest headaches for soybean farmers in the upper Midwest and Plains states. Explore how you can help your customers protect their yield.

Whether your customers are using anhydrous ammonia or liquid manure this fall, Andrew Luzum, Corteva Agriscience Nutrient Maximizer Strategic Account Manager, has tips for application prep. 

Corteva Agriscience is introducing two updated premium seed treatment packages for soybeans, designed to give your customers even greater confidence from the moment they get their seed in the ground.

Kochia, waterhemp and giant ragweed are among the most yield-robbing weeds in the Midwest. Another common feature is that they’re all becoming more resistant to herbicides.  

When a weed scientist says a novel weed resistance issue is not well understood, it’s a little concerning. Most farmers understand the need to apply multiple herbicide groups and rotate them to reduce the number of herbicide-resistant weeds going to seed.

Naturally occurring biological products with proven performance make a valuable addition to a diverse set of farming practices — whether your customers’ practices are completely organic, mostly conventional or simply focused on what works best for their farms.

Bart Baudler has always been a part of farming. He grew up on a corn and soybean farm near Fontanelle in southwest Iowa, a small town where he was one of just 24 students in his graduating class. He was the first in his family to attend college, graduating from Iowa State University with a degree in agronomy, while his brother kept the family farm going.  

According to a 2022 Successful Farming survey of print media remains the top trusted source for information, however, online sources continue to close the gap, with 36% of farmers trusting internet-based sources. 

A lot has happened in the six years since the launch of Enlist E3^® soybeans. As thoughts turn to 2025 planning, let’s reflect on what we discovered.

Cover crops, manure and early planting can all bring the potential for higher soybean yields. But these practices tend to attract overwintering insects, making it more challenging for young soybean seed and seedlings to get a good start.

To help us better understand the science of genome editing, Groundwork recently spoke with Dr. Kevin Diehl, Global Genome Editing Regulatory Advocacy Director, Corteva Agriscience. In his work, he engages with regulators, legislators, customers and industry and advocacy groups to help them better understand this innovative science.

Common lambsquarters is an early emerging summer annual weed that is prevalent in the Midwest. The emergence timing and rapid growth make lambsquarters extremely competitive with soybeans. 

When you focus your message and media and tighten your audience reach, you’ll be doing everything you can to boost awareness – and you’ll be doing it efficiently.

In a global agriculture market dominated by multinational corporations, Corteva Agriscience and independent seed companies across the U.S. stand out. U.S.-based and headquartered, they embody the American spirit.

For the new Corteva Agriscience U.S. Seed Licensing and Distribution Leader Scott Schulz, agriculture has always been part of who he is. “It’s been part of my life and in my blood from the day I was born, and I love it,” he said.

If your customers are experiencing weed escapes, you may be asking yourself: Which products are available that can control late-season weeds? And is it worth spraying those fields again?

Herbicide-resistant weeds, such as waterhemp, giant ragweed and marestail, are likely already on the radar for most of your customers. But now, a fourth troublesome weed is making a resurgence after causing yield loss challenges many years ago: woolly cupgrass.

Corteva Agriscience Global Technical Education Lead Clint Pilcher talks to a lot of audiences about PowerCore^® Enlist^® corn. When we asked him to name one thing he wished more people “got” about this technology, he said, “This product is really about multi-year benefits.”

Sustainability has been a focus for years now, but what is it and how does our work in the seed business contribute to it?

Tar spot is a foliar corn disease that has recently emerged as an economic concern for corn growers. Recent data shows corn growers losing 20-60 bu/A in locations with severe tar spot.

Severe storms, droughts, increasing temperatures, pests and changing rainfall patterns are only some of the elements that today’s farmers must juggle when crop planning and choosing soybean varieties. 

“This pathogen is overwintering in debris in the northern Corn Belt. It’s here, and it’s going to be here for future seasons,” said Darcy Telenko, Ph.D., Field Crop Pathologist, Purdue University. 

Now's the time to start planning your fall field days and grower meetings. These events are critical for showcasing the performance of your current seed varieties, taking seed orders for the coming year, and strengthening long-term relationships with your customers.

We want Groundwork to be a resource for you when you’re reaching out to farmers, whether that’s during face-to-face meetings, in online blogs or via social media.  

Late-planted crops are generally more susceptible to crop disease. The reason is due to the “disease triangle.” Diseases thrive when all three pieces of the disease triangle coexist — a favorable host, the pathogen and the right environment. 

No matter when your customers were able to get into the field for planting this spring, regular scouting can help set the stage for a successful corn yield come harvest.  

Getting into the field on a regular basis after planting will improve the timing on important crop protection decisions.

While pairing these traits with one of the deepest corn germplasm pools on the planet is most certainly a boon to growers, there are plenty of other reasons why PowerCore Enlist or PowerCore^® Enlist^® Refuge Advanced^® corn make a smart addition to your customers’ fields. 

Phosphorus is a critical nutrient for plant health, playing an important role in root growth and photosynthesis, which in turn facilitates plant reproduction and grain and seed production.

As the growing season kicks into high gear, now’s a good time to brush up on herbicide concepts that can help your team add value for customers growing Enlist E3^® soybeans.

In the shifting terrains of the global job market, ag businesses stand at a crossroads. The increasing retirement of Baby Boomers and a dwindling direct connection to farming have ushered in a critical shortage of skilled workers, exacerbated by a pandemic that has uprooted traditional hiring.

You know nitrogen stabilizers maximize nitrogen fertilizer investments. But did you know not all nitrogen stabilizers are created equal? Here are five ways Optinyte^® technology is superior to products containing DCD (dicyandiamide) when it comes to preventing nitrogen loss.

Lumiflex™ fungicide seed treatment delivers proven protection against seedling and systemic diseases of corn, including Rhizoctonia, Fusarium, Aspergillus and other seed-borne diseases, as well as protection against head smut. It also improves stand establishment for higher yield potential.

With tolerance to four herbicides — 2,4-D choline in Enlist^® herbicides, FOP herbicides, glyphosate and glufosinate — PowerCore Enlist corn gives farmers additional flexibility for designing their weed control program. 

Nitrogen deficiency in crops like corn and soybeans can have a negative effect on plant health and compromise yield. The active ingredient in Utrisha N is a nitrogen-fixing bacterium that supplies needed nitrogen to crops throughout the growing season to improve crop health and increase yield potential.

Corteva Agriscience is continuing to pursue the next advances in soybean traits to serve the needs of farmers, industry and the food chain. The future may hold new herbicide tolerances, improved nutritional and oil profiles and environmental benefits that allow soybeans to yield more with fewer inputs. 

When looking at a weed, its overall height can be deceptively short. How is that possible? Because, to a herbicide, the weed’s height is not a linear measurement from the ground to the top of the plant. When a herbicide is fighting a weed, that fight takes into account every inch of the weed.

As you’re talking to farmers about PowerCore^® Enlist^® corn, you may hear some common misconceptions about 2,4-D. The good news is these myths are pretty simple to clear up.

This handy myth-busting guide can help you overcome objections in sales conversations and open more customers up to the opportunities of planting PowerCore Enlist corn.

Social listening can be a strong ally in your efforts to improve your marketing by highlighting the perspectives of your customers. By paying attention to what they are saying, you can better understand their wants and needs, provide them with a first-rate customer experience and strengthen the position of your brand.

Sosdia Stress abiotic stress mitigator helps reduce yield losses in corn and soybeans from environmentally stressful conditions such as drought, heat, salinity and ultraviolet light. This convenient, sustainable solution contains proline – a natural amino acid – that protects plant cells, reduces water loss and improves stomata function.

The practice of producing plants with desired traits is not new. Farmers have been doing it for thousands of years through selective breeding. In more recent years, mutation breeding and GMOs have been used, but newer gene editing tools have several advantages for achieving desired traits.

Anthracnose leaf blight is a fungal pathogen that poses a significant threat to corn, grain sorghum and small grains. In corn, anthracnose leaf blight causes yield loss annually in the U.S., mostly due to stalk lodging, while anthracnose stalk rot and top dieback cause significantly more.

Although glyphosate has long been used to control unwanted weeds in general, and grassy weeds in specific, some of that control has waned as grasses develop resistance to the herbicide. This spreading resistance is prompting the use of herbicides with different modes of action.

The trend toward early soybean planting shows no signs of letting up. Despite what the groundhog may say, spring planting conditions may arrive early in many areas again this year, and some farmers will look to put soybeans in the ground even ahead of corn.

While tank-mixing can bring you and your customers improved weed control, convenience and efficiencies, each product added to the tank also increases the potential for negative interactions. Physical incompatibilities can clump or gel an entire tank, and chemical incompatibilities often can result in reduced efficacy or crop injury.

For the second year in a row, the majority of U.S. soybean acres are expected to be planted with Enlist E3® soybeans in 2024. This technology has proven itself on millions of acres and is now the #1 selling soybean technology in the U.S.

The first generation of Bt traits were introduced in 1996 to protect corn against stalk-boring insects. Pest protection has come a long way since, and today’s products, such as PowerCore^® Enlist^® corn, offer multiple Bt traits to help provide effective pest protection for control of susceptible insect populations with an integrated refuge. 

These days, it seems everyone is constantly on their cell phones, spending a good deal of time talking, browsing or texting. In fact, the average smartphone user spends around 26 minutes per day texting. What’s more, 78% of consumers wish they could text a business.

Farmers are always looking for new ways to overcome challenges in their fields. One area that could help now and in the future is artificial intelligence (AI), specifically machine learning. Whether or not your customers are already using this technology, it’s likely going to be part of farming’s future, so it’s worth talking about how it can help as well as its limitations.

Although it may be tempting to reduce herbicide costs by eliminating preemergence applications on soybean acres this season, doing so can lead to long-term consequences.

The Enlist^® weed control system is here for the long haul, and here’s why: It’s based in science and backed by stewardship. This unrivaled system starts with Enlist^® herbicide-tolerant traits that enable the use of our powerful Enlist^® herbicides.

Insect damage to seeds and seedlings is one of the most significant problems farmers face, affecting stand establishment, plant health and yield. Lumivia insecticide seed treatment delivers broad-spectrum protection against early season corn pests.

Corteva Agriscience researchers are striving to develop reduced stature corn with stronger stalks and an agronomic system that potentially allows for more yield per acre. Reduced stature plant breeding was developed with wheat genetics by world-renowned agronomist Norman Borlaug, in the mid-1950s.

Corn crops face several pest challenges from insects, weeds and even volunteer corn. There can be multiple ways to deal with these pressures, including incorporating integrated pest and/or weed management programs. However, attention also needs to be paid to the potential for weed and insect resistance.

Farmers and their trusted agronomic advisors have long applied the practice of utilizing genetic diversity to reduce risk and maximize yield potential in any given season. With the advent of weed control technologies like the Enlist^® weed control system, growers have gained an additional advantage to maximize the yield potential of their soybeans. 

You're not alone if you think a new biological is introduced as regularly as the weekly radio farm market recap. As their use becomes widely accepted, suppliers deliver potential biological solutions as fast as the market will bear. Plus, growers are eager to learn about them.