Corteva to HQ Crop Protection in Indianapolis and Seed Arm in Johnston, Iowa
CTVA•Corteva will separate into two companies in fourth-quarter 2026, establishing New Corteva’s crop protection HQ in Indianapolis with R&D teams and a corporate center in Wilmington, Delaware. Vylor, its advanced seed and genetics arm, will headquarter in Johnston, Iowa, with a global business center in Southeast Pennsylvania.
1. Separation Timeline and Structure
Corteva plans a strategic separation in the fourth quarter of 2026, splitting into two independent entities: New Corteva, focused on crop protection and nature-inspired technologies, and Vylor, dedicated to advanced seed and genetics. Each entity will also maintain a Global Corporate Business Center to support its global operations.
2. New Corteva Headquarters
New Corteva will establish its global headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, drawing on the state’s reputation as a biosciences innovation hub. This location will house its R&D team of world-class scientists, while a corporate center remains in Wilmington, Delaware to oversee business functions.
3. Vylor Headquarters
Vylor will headquarter in Johnston, Iowa, reinforcing ties to its flagship Pioneer brand and over a century of germplasm innovation. The company will drive seed and genetics development from this site and operate a corporate business center in Southeast Pennsylvania to manage global administrative activities.
