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Chinese Legislation Could Reduce Glyphosate Supply

Stricter environmental thresholds for wastewater treatment will force facility upgrades or closures for glyphosate producers.

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Bayer’s Latest Cotton Technology Gains Approval in United States

TwinLink cotton combines insect-resistance and tolerance to glufosinate-ammonium herbicides.

Eli Lilly and Company Acquires ChemGen Corp.

Animal health division receives portfolio of feed enzyme products and compounds in development.

DuPont’s Crop Protection, Seed Soar in Latin America

Insect-resistant corn makes inroads in Brazil; Rynaxypyr insecticide booms.

Top 5 Events in African Agriculture

Africa is a hotbed for agriculture investment; read about the most recent developments, including increased adoption of herbicides.

USDA Releases 2011/12 Agricultural Production Estimates

USDA production estimates show global increases in most commodity crops versus last year.

Monsanto’s Roundup Ready PLUS Program to Recommend Direx 4L Herbicide

Makhteshim Agan recently acquired Direx 4L from DuPont; product used to battle glyphosate resistance

BASF Sells Shares of French Fertilizer Producer

BASF will sell its 50% share of French fertilizer producer PEC-Rhin to GPN, a member of the French Total Group.

Valent BioSciences to Construct Iowa Manufacturing Facility

Plant to produce biological pesticides and plant growth regulators, expected to open in 2014.

Ugandan Cotton Farmers Question Government Tactics

Government officials propose new fund to battle price fluctuations.

Carbendazim Found in OJ Reflects Regulatory Issues, Not Health Scare

The US halted foreign imports of orange juice last week and 28 shipments are still in holding as they analyze carbendazim levels.

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