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Our View: A Time And A Place
March 25, 2008
We're hard at work making sure that this year's FCI Trade Summit is an even better event than last year's well received debut, and it's off to a fast start.
Nufarm Acquires Etigra
March 18, 2008
Nufarm subsidiary Nufarm Americas has acquired US-based crop protection company Etigra pending final legal documentation, according to a company release.
Dow Acquires Triumph Seed
March 18, 2008
Dow AgroSciences LLC acquired Texas-based Triumph Seed, a sunflower, corn, and sorghum seed producer with business in the US and 25 other countries, a Dow release stated.
Brazil: Clashes At Monsanto Fields Continue
March 18, 2008
In another conflict with the Via Campesina rural farm workers group, a Monsanto Co. experimental farm was invaded by 300 of the group's members, who destroyed a greenhouse and a corn field, according to a CNN article.
DuPont Eyes Opportunities In Eastern Europe
March 18, 2008
Speaking at the Credit Suisse 2008 Global Agrochemicals Conference, DuPont Vice President and General Manager and Pioneer Hi-Bred President Paul Schickler said DuPont seed business Pioneer Hi-Bred is well positioned to serve the vast agricultural opportunity in Eastern Europe, according to PR Newswire.
Bayer's Berschauer to Chair CropLife International
March 18, 2008
Friedrich Berschauer, Chairman of the Board of Management of Bayer CropScience, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of CropLife International, according to a CropLife International release.
CAC Conference Highlights, 13 March
March 13, 2008
Today's CAC Conference speakers delved into technical matters, presenting hands-on, practial info to help guide attendees' business strategies and find oppotunities to grow.
Heard on the Show Floor
March 13, 2008
FCI's Eric Davis gained more insight on the state of the market and what's on the minds of its top companies (hint: has to do with glyphosate) ... 2009 CAC Off to a Good Start. The dates for next year's CAC Exhibition & Conference have been announced, and if you are thinking of getting a booth, you better hurry. Almost 80% of the exhibition floor has been booked for the 2009 show.
Coming Up Next
March 13, 2008
While CAC is winding down, the year has just begun for global ag events. , with the newly announced details for CAC 2009.
Capitalizing On The Time
March 12, 2008
Today's themes at CAC touched on many topics, but perhaps none as strong as the need for Chinese companies to make the most of the situation in China today. While we have been hearing for more than a year about the radical realignment of China's ag-chem industry, several of today's speakers pointed out the opportunities still available, and noted that there may never be a better time to explore them.
CAC Conference Schedule, 12 March
March 10, 2008
The CAC Conference schedule will be off to fast start on Wednesday, 12 March.
Monsanto Makes Move On Asia
March 4, 2008
Monsanto believes Asia holds opportunities for the company to expand its sales, according to an article in the Korea Times.
Arysta Acquisition Gets EU Approval
March 4, 2008
The acquisition of Arysta LifeScience Corp. by private equity firm Permira was approved by the European Commission (EC), according to a Reuters article.
Researchers Unlock Corn Genome
March 4, 2008
A group of US researchers have completed a map of the genetic sequence of corn, according to a CNN article.
India: Biotech Could Lead To Self-Sufficiency
March 4, 2008
Clive James, chairman of the International Society for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA), said that India could achieve food self-sufficiency with the help of biotech crops.
Doomsday Vault Opens In Norway
March 4, 2008
