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Who is Syngenta?

We are a global agribusiness company committed to delivering innovations that help farmers sustainably feed the world and preserve the land for the next generation.

Where Passion Meets Purpose

For over 150 years, Syngenta and our legacy companies have served American farmers. We are a global agribusiness company with a presence in more than 90 countries, helping support U.S. farmers by delivering high-quality science, products, services and expertise to sustain food production and strengthen their farming legacy.

From seed genetics, traits and crop protection to digital agriculture, biologicals, ornamentals and pest management tools, farmers need options. Today, our hundreds of products on the market are used on more than 200 crops in the U.S. and help improve productivity, operations and return on investment potential. Our broad portfolio enables customers across the nation to help control pests, fight resistance and maximize yield potential – season after season.

Innovation for Impact

Our R&D pipeline is robust – we focus on addressing farmers’ most complex challenges, including weed management and insect control as well as digital ag tools and biotechnology solutions. With an investment of more than $1.4 billion globally in R&D each year, we advance innovation for farmers by combining predictive science, data analytics and automation to support the discovery and development of more effective and efficacious offerings.

While we leverage the power of data across our business to enhance research, development and operational decisions and help our customers achieve better outcomes – from the field to the lawn – we are strongly committed to protecting farmer data.

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Product lineup includes approximately 37 seed treatments, 44 fungicides, 21 insecticides and 54 herbicides.

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Syngenta Crop Protection has introduced a steady stream of innovations for U.S. agriculture in recent years, averaging 5 new product introductions every year from 2015 to 2024.

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Committed to helping empower farmers to make better, faster decisions through a more than 20-year investment in digital platforms.

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Breed over 1,000 hybrids and varieties each year, backed by a powerful R&D engine with over 150+ years of breeding experience and supported by two distinct brand experiences tailored to the diverse growing environments and management approaches.

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The Syngenta corn trait portfolio is the industry’s broadest collection of trait technology, featuring above- and below-ground insect control and water optimization technology to help every hybrid reach its fullest genetic potential.

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Deliver soybean trait options that combine the latest trait packages with the newest genetics to combat herbicide-resistant weeds and help protect profitability across every acre.

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Through decades of innovation, leadership and partnership, our people and products help farmers make more informed decisions, strengthen local communities and enhance farming resilience.

Our Roots Run Deep

Many Syngenta leaders and experts grew up on U.S. family farms, including Jeff Rowe, President and CEO of Syngenta Group. As a fifth-generation Illinois farmer, he has first-hand experience rising before dawn, watching the sun rise and learning the land – never losing sight of what farming means to the people who depend on it.

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Service You Can Rely On

We empower farmers to help make better, faster decisions and achieve long-term success. We are their partner in the field and a trusted support system in their local communities. Completing approximately 80,000 customer deliveries each year, Syngenta prides itself on continually evolving, testing and integrating proven tools and technologies. Our agile operations allow us to respond to shifting market demands to meet customer needs.

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Through advanced planning, we aim to anticipate needs and opportunities

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With supply excellence, we are focused on delivering reliably and at scale

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Through product performance, we provide an innovative portfolio designed to help drive results

Investment in American Agriculture

Farming is vital to our country. Syngenta is committed to supporting farmers, building strong partnerships and staying deeply rooted in agriculture. As part of this commitment, we continue to make significant capital investments in the U.S. that help support American farmers and the economy, including:

Purchase approximately $2 billion annually in goods and services
Payroll of approximately $625 million annually
More than $605 million invested in capital improvements since 2016

Strengthening America’s Farming Legacy

From the Heartland to the South, and the Plains to the Pacific Northwest, we prioritize learning directly from farmers across the country – and delivering tailored solutions and insights to help meet their unique needs and challenges.

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Cultivating What’s Next

American agriculture is among the most productive in the world. Since we were founded, Syngenta has partnered with the value chain, trusted advisors and farmers to help promote advances in modern agriculture, crop production transparency and in continuing with their freedom to operate. We stand shoulder to shoulder with farmers to push boundaries and accelerate farming excellence – with a mission to feed a growing world, protect natural resources and create a more sustainable tomorrow. Looking ahead means smarter technology, stronger collaborations and better data. Together, we will drive a new wave of industry advancement that enriches and strengthens agriculture for generations to come.

High-Performance Crop Protection Products

What sets our crop protection solutions apart? Achieving the highest yield and ROI potential in your crops means choosing high-performing products that make sense for your farm’s unique needs.

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High-Quality Seed Solutions

From corn and soybean to vegetable, cereal and alfalfa, Syngenta is continually innovating to develop seed products, traits and technologies designed to support yield and quality potential for farmers.

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Syngenta Professional Solutions

From turf and landscape to ornamentals and professional pest management, we offer a range of plant health solutions and digital tools – increasing productivity, protecting the environment, and improving health and quality of life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syngenta support American farmers?

Syngenta supports American farmers through agronomic expertise, a broad portfolio of crop protection and seed products, digital tools and direct field support. Our team completes approximately 80,000 customer deliveries each year and operates across almost every major growing region in the country – showcasing a deep commitment to consistency, reliability and customer service excellence.

What crops and markets does Syngenta serve in the United States?

Syngenta serves farmers across corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, vegetables, specialty crops and more. With advanced solutions across crop protection, seed genetics, ornamentals, seed treatments, digital agriculture, biologicals and turf and landscape, we currently offer hundreds of products for more than 200 crops in the U.S. This broad reach helps farmers and professionals across the country manage pests, fight resistance and improve yield potential – season after season.

How much of Syngenta's product portfolio is produced in the United States?

Approximately 95% of the Syngenta U.S. crop protection portfolio is produced domestically, through a network of company-owned facilities and trusted U.S. manufacturing partners.

What economic contribution does Syngenta provide to the United States?

Syngenta contributes $625 million in annual U.S. payroll, approximately $2 billion in goods and services, and has invested more than $605 million in U.S. capital improvements since 2016.

How much does Syngenta invest in research and development?

Syngenta invests more than $1.4 billion globally in research and development each year, combining predictive science, data analytics, and automation to accelerate the discovery of new crop protection and seed solutions. Notably, Syngenta Crop Protection has averaged five new product introductions to the US market every year from 2015 to 2023, delivering more high-value innovations for U.S. agriculture in recent years.

What is Syngenta's history in agricultural biotechnology?

Syngenta has been a pioneer in agricultural biotechnology since the introduction of Bt corn, the first commercialized biotech trait in corn. Dr. Mary-Dell Chilton, founder of Syngenta Biotechnology and a World Food Prize laureate, led foundational research in plant genetic engineering during her 35-year tenure at the company. A true trailblazer, her groundbreaking scientific contributions shaped modern plant biotechnology and her impact will be felt for generations.