Timothy Glenn on farm economics
From Corteva Agriscience Presents: A Conversation with CCO Tim Glenn and Agronomist Mary Gumz · · CortevaAgriscience
“The economics that farmers are facing is a big deal right now — it's not just low commodity prices, it's really around a lot of uncertainty and the need for new solutions that customers are facing.”
On , Timothy Glenn, Former Executive Vice President of Seed Business Unit at Corteva Inc, spoke about farm economics during Corteva Agriscience Presents: A Conversation with CCO Tim Glenn and Agronomist Mary Gumz on CortevaAgriscience.
About Timothy Glenn
Timothy Glenn, former Executive Vice President of the Seed Business Unit at Corteva, appeared in a November 2020 video conversation with agronomist Mary Gumz. During the discussion, Glenn described his role as leading the global commercial organization for Corteva, stating that the company's business "starts with farmers" and that he and his colleagues "wake up every morning thinking about how we can go out and serve farmers." He noted that the economics facing farmers were "a big deal," citing low commodity prices and uncertainty, and said that Corteva focused on being a "trusted partner" to help solve customers' challenges. Glenn discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the company, saying that Corteva saw the virus "earlier in the calendar year than we did here in the U.S." and that there were concerns about whether supply chains would remain intact to meet customer needs. He also commented on digital technologies, saying they are "remarkable" and that Corteva aimed to help customers "cut through the clutter" to make better decisions. Glenn added that the company supported a coalition focused on ensuring reliable broadband access for farmers across the country.