SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says a settlement with pesticide manufacturer Corteva could help lower costs for farmers. The agreement resolves allegations that Corteva used a loyalty program to discourage distributors from selling lower-cost generic pesticides after patents expired. Under the settlement, Corteva will end the program, face 10 years of compliance oversight and pay Minnesota $1.25 million. State and federal officials say the changes could improve access to lower-cost pesticide products. A separate antitrust case involving pesticide manufacturer Syngenta remains ongoing.
