Syngenta (United States)

Syngenta is a prominent global agribusiness company based in Basel, Switzerland. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Novartis and AstraZeneca's agribusiness divisions, Syngenta has a rich history that dates back over 250 years. The company operates in more than 90 countries and employs around 30,000 people. In 2017, it became part of the Syngenta Group after being acquired by ChemChina, enhancing its focus on sustainable agricultural innovation. Syngenta offers a wide range of crop protection and seed solutions aimed at improving farmer productivity and addressing challenges like climate change and food security. Its product portfolio includes various herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and seed treatments, as well as field crop, vegetable, and flower seeds, including genetically modified varieties. The company also provides agronomic advice and innovative technologies to support sustainable farming practices, helping farmers enhance yields and manage agricultural challenges effectively.

Provider of plant microbiome agricultural services intended to increase crop yield. The company's plant microbiome agricultural services use a database of genomic microbe information to predict which microbes are most beneficial to the health of the crops and apply these specially selected microbes in the form of a seed coating, enabling farmers to reduce risk and increase profitability.

Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture is a non-profit organization that promotes agribusiness and enhances agricultural productivity.