Corteva

Four agrochemical companies—Bayer, Corteva, Syngenta, and BASF—control over half of the world’s seed supply and significant portions of its pesticide market. In response to this corporate control, an Italian farming network launched a project teaching members how to save, trade, and pass down seeds free of patents or genetic modification. The concentrated industry share has prompted discussion regarding antitrust concerns.

The article highlights seven agricultural stocks and ETFs as investment opportunities driven by global food demand and supply chain disruptions. It cites rising inflation rates in 2026 and the sector's potential for diversification and returns through companies like Archer-Daniels-Midland, Corteva, and Deere, as well as ETFs like VanEck Agribusiness ETF.

Firefighting gear manufacturers, including 3M and DuPont affiliates, seek dismissal of a Montana class action lawsuit alleging they concealed PFAS chemical dangers in protective gear. Plaintiffs, including Butte-Silver Bow and other municipalities, claim PFAS in the gear causes health risks, while defendants argue plaintiffs lack standing as indirect purchasers. The case may be consolidated with other national PFAS-related lawsuits.

New York sued 3M and DuPont over contamination of the state’s drinking water with toxic PFAS chemicals, alleging increased cancer risks and other health issues. The lawsuit claims the companies knew of the risks but failed to warn consumers and continued using PFAS in products like nonstick cookware and fabric treatments.