25 Years of Agricultural Innovation
Syngenta Crop Protection celebrates 25 years of advancements that have redefined what's possible in agriculture. This milestone builds on a legacy that started more than 250 years ago with the founding of Swiss chemical company Geigy. From cutting-edge crop chemistries and game-changing digital tools, Syngenta innovations have empowered growers across the country and helped shape the future of food production.
Let’s take a trip back in time to see where we’ve been and where we’re headed!
Where it all began…
1758: The Swiss chemical company Geigy is founded, beginning the legacy of Syngenta — a word derived from the Greek root “syn” and the Latin word “gens” to mean “bringing people together”.2000: Novartis and AstraZeneca merged their agribusinesses to form Syngenta, the first global company dedicated solely to advancing the world of agriculture.
The wheels of innovation begin to turn…
2001: Callisto® corn herbicide is introduced, breaking massive barriers in crop-safe weed control. The same year, the digital AgriEdge® dedicated agribusiness partnership is launched, changing the game for growers and giving them actionable data long before the days of mainstream precision ag.2002: Syngenta takes the lead in tackling herbicide resistance in the U.S., launching the nationwide Resistance Fighter® program in response to accelerating weed resistance to herbicides.
Growing our capabilities from the ground up...
2007: The Syngenta Seedcare Institute in Stein, Switzerland opens its doors as the first global hub dedicated to advancing seed treatment science and stewardship.
Kicking pests and taking names…
2009: Avicta® Complete Corn seed treatment is unveiled, delivering next-level seedling protection from early-season nematode, insect and disease damage. That same year, Science magazine named Syngenta as a Top 20 Biotech & Pharma employer.Avicta Complete Corn 250 is a Restricted Use Pesticide.
Smart science meets sustainability…
2013: The Advanced Crop Lab, a first-of-its kind greenhouse and research facility, opens at the Syngenta RTP Innovation Center in North Carolina. Also in 2013, our first global sustainability initiative is launched: The Good Growth Plan.2015: Acuron® corn herbicide hits the market after EPA registration, setting a powerful new standard in broad-spectrum weed control for American growers. Several groundbreaking products with the same novel AI, bicyclopyrone, follow suit, including Acuron GT (2021) and Storen® (2023).
2015: SOLATENOL® technology, a breakthrough SDHI fungicide that provides long-lasting control against major diseases, is launched following EPA registration; brands include Aprovia® (2016), Elatus® (2016) and Trivapro® (2016).
2018: ADEPIDYN® technology receives EPA registration as a novel AI used to develop powerful new fungicides, including Miravis® Neo, Miravis Prime, Miravis Ace and Miravis Top.
Acuron is a Restricted Use Pesticide.
Transformations & new beginnings…
2016: The Syngenta Seedcare Institute opens its expanded U.S. facility in Stanton, Minnesota, driving continued innovation in seedcare technology.2016: Women in Agribusiness recognizes Syngenta as employer of the year, and Syngenta acquires Ag Connections, LLC to accelerate its growth as a digital solutions provider.
Leading the world in next-gen solutions…
2020: Syngenta AG, ADAMA and Sinochem merge to form Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural innovation with smart science at the forefront. In the same year, Syngenta Group purchases Valagro, a market-leading producer of innovative biologicals — and an industry that is poised to double in size by 2025.2020 – 2022: Saltro®, a breakthrough soybean fungicide seed treatment, CruiserMaxx® APX soybean seed treatment, and Tendovo® broad-spectrum residual soybean herbicide receive EPA approval, giving soybean growers new tools to combat diseases, insects and weeds.
2022: Syngenta Crop Protection AG acquires NemaTrident® and UniSpore®, two next-gen bioinsecticides from Bionema Limited, a leading biocontrol developer. The Cropwise™ digital farming platform is launched, featuring tools and services that optimize the farming operation and work together on one platform.
2023: Syngenta boosts its biologicals portfolio through key investments, including the formation of Syngenta Biologicals and the acquisition of a suite of natural products from Novartis. Also in 2023, Syngenta pioneer Mary-Dell Chilton is awarded the National Medal of Technology & Innovation, celebrating her groundbreaking contributions to ag biotech.
2025: Syngenta collaborates with PepsiCo to set up a rewards program for growers who commit to regenerative farming practices.
2025: Two crop protection technologies are anticipated to receive EPA regulatory approval:
- PLINAZOLIN® technology – Will control broad-spectrum insect pressure with no known resistance or cross-resistance to other insecticides.
- TYMIRIUM® technology – Will control nematode pests and disease.
PLINAZOLIN and TYMIRIUM are not yet registered for sale or use in the U.S. and are not being offered for sale.
But the journey doesn’t stop here! In a look toward the future, Syngenta remains committed to driving bold, groundbreaking innovation that helps growers and other ag professionals thrive, while sustainably feeding the world and protecting the planet for generations to come.
Follow the future of ag with us at SyngentaThrive.com.
Acuron and Avicta Complete Corn 250 are Restricted Use Pesticides. For use by certified applicators only. Growers planting Avicta treated seed are not required to be certified applicators. Avicta technology is protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,875,727.
Avicta Complete Corn is an on-seed application of Avicta Complete Corn 250 alone or in combination with sufficient Cruiser 5FS insecticide to deliver 0.25, 0.50 or 1.25 mg ai/seed insecticide.
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