Corteva announced two new crop protection solutions, one of
natural origin and the other naturally inspired.

Goltrevo is based on a novel strain of the entomopathogenic fungus
Beauveria bassiana203, originally isolated from palm weevil beetles.
This bioinsecticide will target some sap-feeding insects, such as corn leafhoppers,
whiteflies, aphids and stinkbugs, as well as chewing insects, including several
species of root-feeding worms, beetles, and caterpillars. The product has a
long shelf life and low potential for the development of resistance,
and can be used on corn, soybean, sugarcane, pastures, fruits and vegetables.

Commercial sales of Goltrevo are expected to begin as early as
2027 in Latin America, pending applicable regulatory approvals.

The second product is Varpelgo active, an insecticide developed by studying the
structure and function of the naturally occurring Qalcova active.
Varpelgo active provides control of chewing insects, including diamondback moths, armyworms, loopers, and several species of borers, beetles, weevils and thrips, in soybeans, corn, rice, tree nuts, sugarcane, fruits and vegetables, across all global regions. It also offers a new
seed-applied technology solution to protect the seed and seedling from wireworm.

The first commercial sales of Varpelgo active are expected in
Asia Pacific and Latin America in the early 2030s,
pending completion of field trials and applicable regulatory reviews.

Source: Corteva press release – “Corteva Announces Nature-Inspired Solutions to Control Insects”