Corteva will keep global HQ for crop tech in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — Corteva Inc. selected Indianapolis as the global headquarters for its new crop protection company, choosing Indiana over multiple competing states.

Corteva announced last year it would split into two public companies, with the crop protection business retaining the Corteva name. It will continue to be a Fortune 500 company.

Did you know? Indiana’s agbioscience sector contributes more than $82 billion to the state’s economy.

Corteva’s current seed and genetics business will be rebranded as Vylor by the fourth quarter of 2026.

The future independent company will be headquartered in Johnston in south-central Iowa, the home of Pioneer, its flagship seed brand.

Here’s what Indiana leaders had to say about the announcement:

“Indianapolis continues to prove we are a city where innovative companies can grow and lead. Corteva’s continued investment builds on that momentum and reflects the strength of the city’s partnership with the company, our deep talent base and our growing agriculture and innovation ecosystem. We are proud Corteva calls Indianapolis home and proud of what this announcement represents for our city’s future.”

Joe Hogsett, mayor

Indianapolis

“Indiana is a global leader in agbioscience — and today’s announcement is just more proof. Corteva’s decision to base its global headquarters here reinforces our national reputation as an innovation corridor, nurturing a world-leading bioscience industry that supports hundreds of thousands of Hoosier jobs and generates billions of dollars for the state’s economy. Indiana continues its winning streak.”

Mike Braun, governor

Indiana

“I am grateful for Corteva’s continued investment in Indiana and its skilled Hoosier workforce. With today’s exciting announcement, Corteva will remain at the forefront of innovation, drive new research to improve lives and further demonstrate that our state is a national leader in biosciences.”

Todd Young, R-Ind.

U.S. Senator

“Corteva’s decision to reaffirm Indiana as its global headquarters is a tremendous vote of confidence in our state’s workforce, our research ecosystem and our long-standing leadership in agriculture and agbioscience. We’re proud that Indiana will continue to be the home base for a company shaping the future of food and farming worldwide. ISDA looks forward to supporting Corteva as it grows, innovates and continues investing in the communities that make this partnership possible.”

Don Lamb, director

Indiana State Department of Agriculture

“Corteva chose Indiana — again. A world leader in crop protection and biologicals is doubling down on this state and its ecosystem to build the natural-products frontier that will define the industry’s next chapter.”

Christy Wright, president and CEO

AgriNovus Indiana