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Sinochem Makes $2.4 Billion Bid For Nufarm
September 28, 2009
Sinochem has made a $2.4 billion offer for Australia's Nufarm.
Siddiqui Named Chief US Agricultural Trade Negotiator
September 28, 2009
Islam A. Siddiqui has been nominated to the position of Chief Agricultural Negotiator for US trade.
Syngenta Opens Minnesota, US Headquarters
September 23, 2009
Syngenta Seeds has opened its new North American headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, US.
Makhteshim-Agan and Cibus Global Announce Proprietary Crop Protection Traits Agreements
September 21, 2009
MAI and Cibus Global have announced the signing of a Strategic Development Alliance agreement to develop proprietary crop traits in five major crops and a Strategic Equity Alliance agreement where MAI will gradually acquire up to 50.1% of CIBUS' equity.
Dorr To Head US Grains Council
September 18, 2009
Former USDA undersecretary Thomas C. Dorr will serve as president and CEO of the largest export market development organization for grains in the US.
Cibus Global Rebrands For International Focus
September 18, 2009
To reflect its enhanced international focus, Cibus, a leading US agricultural biotech firm, has rebranded as Cibus Global.
Survey: Glyphosate Update
September 16, 2009
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Bayer CropScience To Invest $25 Million In Safety At US Plant
September 16, 2009
A year after an explosion at its West Virginia, US facility killed two employees, Bayer CropScience says it will invest $35 million to increase safety.
Clariant To Open New Chinese Facility
September 15, 2009
Clariant will open its first ethoxylation plant in Asia -- a new production facility in Dayabay, China.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner, World Food Prize Founder Norman Borlaug Dies
September 14, 2009
Norman Borlaug, winner of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize and founder of the World Food Prize, who "saved more lives than any other person who has ever lived," passes away Sept.12.
Monsanto To Cut Jobs Following Roundup Profit Losses
September 10, 2009
Monsanto fiscal 2010 earnings are expected to fall as Roundup loses ground to generic competitors.
Eurofins Agroscience Group Announces Change - Germany
September 8, 2009
The GLP Department of Eurofins Dr. Specht Laboratorien becomes a separate legal entity.
AgriThority Expands To South America, Adds Brazilian Agronomist
September 8, 2009
Field and clinical research and development company AgriThority has expanded into
Brazil, where agronomist and agribusiness development specialist Gerardo Copello has joined the staff.
Bayer CropScience, Precision BioSciences Collaborate On Genome Modifications
September 4, 2009
Bayer CropScience and Precision Biosciences will collaborate to create site-specific genome modifications in plants.
BASF, Nunhems Enter Onion Seed Treatment Agreement
September 2, 2009
Nunhems -- Bayer CropScience's vegetable seed business -- has entered a seed treatment collaboration with BASF for the exclusive use of Coronet fungicide on onion seeds.
Cibus Adds Three Scientists As Part Of Growth Strategy
September 2, 2009
Cibus has added three scientists to its team as part of its first phase of its growth strategy, which includes adding 10 new staff members by the end of this year.
Cargill To Sell Saskatchewan Grain Elevator
September 2, 2009
Cargill will sell its Saskatchewan grain elevator to GL Southgate Farms; however, it will continue to provide marketing supportand crop inputs products and services to area producers.
Monsanto CFO and Executive VP To Retire
September 2, 2009
Executive Vice President and CFO of Monsanto, Terry Crews, will step down from the company on November 30.
BASF Increases Isopropanolamine Prices In Europe
September 1, 2009
Effective immediately, BASF is increasing prices for isopropanolamines in Europe.
Monsanto Licenses Cellectis Genome Modification Technology
September 1, 2009
