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Corteva Agriscience
Corporate Headquarters: Indianapolis, Indiana

Company Overview

Corteva Agriscience has established itself as a leading provider of specialized turf management solutions for the golf industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of herbicides, insecticides, and plant protection products designed specifically for golf course maintenance and optimization. The company’s dedication to the golf sector is reflected in their targeted development of products that help superintendents maintain world-class playing conditions while maximizing operational efficiency.

“Our commitment to the golf industry goes beyond simply providing products – we’re partnering with superintendents to create sustainable, beautiful courses that meet the highest standards of play,” says Chuck Magro, CEO of Corteva Agriscience. “We understand that each course faces unique challenges, and our solutions are designed to give superintendents the tools they need to overcome these challenges while optimizing their resources and time.”

Key Facts:

  • Global leader in agricultural innovation and turf management solutions
  • Comprehensive portfolio of specialty herbicides and insecticides for golf courses
  • Advanced research and development in turf science
  • Specialized focus on sustainable golf course maintenance
  • Industry-leading technical support and education programs

Product Innovation

Corteva’s golf industry presence is highlighted by signature products including:

  • GameOn® specialty herbicide for broad-spectrum weed control
  • NativeKlean™ herbicide for efficient native area maintenance
  • Customized solutions for greens, fairways, and rough management
  • Integrated pest management systems

The company’s innovation in the golf sector focuses on developing products that not only deliver superior results but also align with modern environmental stewardship practices and efficiency requirements.

Service Offerings

  • Comprehensive turf management solutions
  • Technical consulting and support
  • Sustainable maintenance programs
  • Weed identification and control strategies
  • Native area management solutions
  • Environmental stewardship guidance
  • Golf course superintendent education and resources
  • Customized application programs
  • Agronomic planning support

Industry Approach

Corteva’s approach to golf course management is built on four key pillars:

  1. Vision Support: Enabling superintendents to realize their vision for exceptional course conditions
  2. Efficiency Optimization: Products designed to maximize time and resource management
  3. Sustainable Solutions: Environment-conscious products that maintain course beauty
  4. Technical Excellence: Advanced formulations backed by scientific research

Future Focus

Corteva continues to advance its position in the golf industry through:

  • Development of next-generation turf management solutions
  • Expansion of sustainable product offerings
  • Enhanced technical support programs
  • Innovation in native area management
  • Advanced formulation research for improved efficacy

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Corteva Agriscience has positioned itself as a crucial partner in the golf industry by providing innovative solutions that address the complex challenges of modern golf course management. Their comprehensive understanding of superintendent needs, combined with advanced product development and technical support, has established them as a trusted resource in the industry.

The company’s commitment to developing efficient, sustainable solutions while supporting the artistic vision of golf course superintendents continues to drive innovation in turf management. Through their focused approach to product development and support services, Corteva helps ensure the future of golf course maintenance remains both scientifically advanced and environmentally conscious.

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Top 100 Businesses in Golf 2025

The following are the businesses included in the latest version of the NGF GOLF 100, an effort to highlight the vitality, size and diversity of a $102 billion-a-year industry. This is an alphabetical list, not a ranking, of companies and brands that deliver products and services primarily targeted to commercial golf and conduct all or a majority of their business within the U.S. Find an issue with a company profile? Whether it’s information, staffing or logo that needs to be updated, please contact our editorial director, Erik Matuszewski, at erikm@ngf.org.

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