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Corteva

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2022

    Pesticide discount-program antitrust allegations

    The Federal Trade Commission alleged that discount programs operated by Corteva and Syngenta could block or restrict generic competition in parts of the U.S. pesticide market. The litigation remained active after a federal judge denied a motion to dismiss in 2024.

  2. 2020

    Chlorpyrifos health and regulatory controversy

    Corteva ceased chlorpyrifos production amid declining demand and restrictions associated with concerns about possible neurological effects in children.

  3. 2019

    Beagle fungicide-testing controversy

    Corteva faced public criticism after commissioning regulatory testing of a fungicide on 36 beagles. Following opposition from the Humane Society of the United States, the company agreed to stop the testing and release the animals for adoption.