States, FTC secure settlement in suit against Corteva pesticide loyalty programs

The agriculture company Corteva, Inc. reached a settlement with the FTC and states in a lawsuit about pesticide competition. (Photo by Lance Cheung/USDA)

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 582

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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The Federal Trade Commission along with state attorneys general, including Iowa’s, have reached a settlement with the seed and pesticide manufacturer Corteva Inc. in a case about pesticide competition.

The lawsuit alleged the company was operating a pesticide loyalty program that violated monopoly laws. In addition to the $35 million settlement, a news release from the FTC says, the agreement will lead to lower pesticide prices for farmers.

The suit, which …

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