Stewardship
Corteva is committed to bringing new technologies to the marketplace in a responsible manner and promotes practicing responsible Insect Resistance Management, Herbicide Resistance Management and Grain Marketing decisions.
Technology Use Agreement and Product Patents
As a trait developer, Corteva helps ensure our traits are grown and marketed in a way that meets all regulatory requirements. Growers must sign a Technology Use Agreement before obtaining, planting, or growing seed containing Corteva traits. Sign the Technology Use Agreement below to cover all Corteva traits, including the Enlist™ trait. The Update Notification, which communicates important information to you about new and existing Corteva Sourced Technologies as well as any new or modified terms in the Technology Use Agreement, is incorporated into the Technology Use Agreement.
Three ways to sign a Corteva TUA:
- Adobe Sign: Convenient and secure way to sign electronically. Click here to sign. Growers will receive a follow-up email to confirm their email address, then a signed copy of the Corteva TUA will be sent to the grower.
- AgCelerate: Corteva TUA can be signed online at www.agcelerate.ca with direct access to a TUA Portal where you can manage updates easily online. License numbers are issued immediately when a Corteva TUA is signed on AgCelerate.
- Paper: For growers who prefer paper submissions, those who may have internet accessibility issues and those who do not have an email address. Click here to download the paper copy.
Product Patents
Call:
1-800-667-3852
Contact your seed seller
Product Use Guides
Stewardship is achieved by adherence to the Technology Use Agreement, Product Use Guides, and product labels. The Product Use Guides set forth the requirements for growing Corteva trait technologies,which include adhering to applicable Insect Resistance Management and Herbicide Resistant Management practices. Complying with the terms in both the Product Use Guides and the Corteva Technology Use Agreement is essential to maintaining grower access and use of trait technologies.
Product Use Guides:
Important Links
- Biotrade Status
- Excellence Through Stewardship
- Crop Life Canada
- Canadian Corn Pest Coalition
- Canadian Seed Trade Association
- Canadian Weed Science Society
- Weed Resistance Management (OMAFRA)
- Fédération des producteurs de cultures commerciales du Québec
- Grain Farmers of Ontario
- Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers
China Safety Certificate
Corteva helps growers understand and meet their grain and marketing responsibilities. The Chinese government requires a comprehensive safety assessment for all imported biotech events. Additionally, in order to obtain import approval for grain or byproducts from biotech crops, grain handlers must submit a Safety Certificate obtained from the biotech trait developer.
Click on the requested Event below to request a copy of the China Safety Certificate:
Corn:
| Event DP4114 (Corn Insect Trait) | Expires: December 20, 2021 |
| Event TC1507 (Herculex® I Corn) | Expires: December 20, 2021 |
| Event DAS-59122-7 (Herculex® RW Corn) | Expires: December 20, 2021 |
| Event DAS-40278-9 (Enlist™ Corn) | Expires: June 11, 2025 |
Soybean:
| Event DAS-44406-6 (Enlist E3™ Soybean) | Expires: December 20, 2021 |
| Event DP-305423-1 and/or DP-305423-1 X MON094032-6 (Plenish® Soybean) | Expires: December 2, 2022 |
| Event DAS-81419-2 (Conkesta™ Soybean) | Expires: December 2, 2022 |