Pennsylvania has secured a $7 million investment from future advanced seed and genetics company Vylor to open its Global Corporate Business Center in Pennsylvania. The company, which will be spun off from Corteva in the fourth quarter of 2026, will create a minimum of 130 new jobs over the next five years.
The Commonwealth is investing $3.5 million in the Global Corporate Business Center project, which will be established at a to be determined location in Southeast Pennsylvania. Vylor, which has committed to operating in the Commonwealth for at least fifteen years, will also invest at least $10 million in an existing Research and Development facility in New Holland, Lancaster County.
“We’re excited to locate our new Global Corporate Business Center in Pennsylvania to help grow the future of Vylor and strengthen the state’s strong ties to agriculture,” said future Vylor CEO Chuck Magro. “We look forward to working together in the shared belief that science and innovation will advance agriculture, build rural economies and help farmers feed and fuel a growing population.”
The agriculture industry contributes more than $132.5 billion each year to Pennsylvania’s economy. This industry is among the five key sectors prioritized in Governor Shapiro’s 10-year Economic Development Strategy.
“Intense swings in weather and temperatures bring increased risk of pest damage from weakened root systems and warming soil,” said Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. “Responsibly developed seed treatments are an important tool for farmers in targeting pest control with fewer chemicals while increasing yields, and lowering costs. Attracting businesses that use innovative technology to solve real problems is a sound investment in Pennsylvania agriculture.”
On October 1, 2025, Corteva announced plans to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies — one of which is Vylor ― in the second half of 2026. New advanced seed and genetics company Vylor will be anchored in elite germplasm and cutting-edge biotechnology with the aim of harnessing science and technology to help feed the world.
