Core Viewpoint - Corteva is considering a separation of its seed and pesticide businesses into two distinct companies, which could provide investors with clearer options and mitigate potential liabilities associated with its pesticide products [1][2][3]. Company Overview - Corteva, which was spun off from DowDuPont in 2019, has a market capitalization of nearly $50 billion and saw its shares rise by 1.6% in extended trading following the news of the potential split [3][5]. - The company is one of the largest crop-protection product manufacturers in the U.S., competing with firms like Syngenta, BASF, and Bayer [5]. Industry Context - The agrichemicals industry is facing challenges due to shifting tariff policies, which are anticipated to reduce demand and limit farmers' spending [5]. - There is a trend of corporate separations in 2025, with other major companies like Honeywell and Kraft Heinz also responding to investor demands for restructuring [4].