PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural
sciences company, announced it has signed multi-year agreements
with Corteva Agriscience to continue to supply
Rynaxypyr® and Cyazypyr® actives to Corteva
for seed treatment products. These multi-year agreements extend the
existing global collaboration between the two companies.
Seed-applied insecticides powered by Rynaxypyr® and
Cyazypyr® actives help growers protect their seed
investment against key insect pests, resulting in improved yield
and higher quality crops. Corteva is a leader in developing and
supplying commercial seed combining advanced germplasm and novel
traits.
"These agreements are another example of FMC's commitment to
ensure growers have access to advanced crop protection products
from patent-protected and qualified sources," said Diane Allemang, FMC vice president and chief
marketing officer. "Collaborations with companies such as Corteva
are an important component of FMC's diamide growth strategy.
Corteva's expertise in seed treatment, as well as its commitment to
stewardship and innovation, will support the continued expansion of
our Rynaxypyr® and Cyazypyr® actives
globally."
FMC has continued to grow the diamides significantly since
acquiring them in late 2017. The company collaborates with dozens
of crop protection companies to provide growers around the world
with its leading insecticide technology. Products containing
Rynaxypyr® and Cyazypyr® actives are
registered in over 120 countries for use on hundreds of crops.
About FMC
FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company
dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for
an expanding world population while adapting to a changing
environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including
biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture –
enable growers, crop advisers and turf and pest management
professionals to address their toughest challenges economically
while protecting the environment. With approximately 6,400
employees at more than 100 sites worldwide, FMC is committed to
discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active
ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that
are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more
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