Agrichemicals
Platform: In Talks with Arysta’s Potential Acquirer
A consortium including UPL Ltd. is the company in exclusive talks to acquire the Bill Ackman-backed Arysta, which Bloomberg said could fetch more than $4 billion including debt.
Agrichemicals
As Agchem Complexity Grows, Specialists Take Off Some of the Heat
Chemical companies increasingly are using specialist suppliers to outsource the process development and production of complex new molecules.
Biostimulants
Weeding Out the Noise in the Biostimulant Space
Looking ahead to next month's Biostimulant CommerceCon, we chat with presenter Ian Crawford, Product Manager, Plant Health Technologies with J.R. Simplot Co.
Asia
PFMAI’s Dave: Indian Bill Is ‘Total Surrender’ to Multinationals
New legislation falls short and gives unfair advantage to importers and multinationals, Indian manufacturers say.
Asia
Italy’s Valagro Seeks Expansion in India
Valagro, the Italy-based biostimulants and specialty nutrients company, is exploring partnerships and acquisitions in India as it looks to expand its footprint in the country.
Industry News
Bayer Wins U.S. Approval for Monsanto Deal
Bayer has won U.S. antitrust approval for its planned takeover of Monsanto on condition that it sells about $9 billion …
Biostimulants
What’s Really Behind the Biostimulant Boom
AgriBusiness Global chats with Dr. Russell Sharp, Technical Director and Founder of Plater Bio, on his career and topics including what he believes triggered the current boom in the biostimulant market.
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Agrichemicals
Sumitomo, BASF Submit Registration Application for Fungicide in EU
Pavecto differs from existing QoI fungicides because it controls pathogens that have developed resistance towards strobilurin fungicides currently available on the market.
Americas
AMVAC Acquires Bayer’s Bromacil Business
The assets being purchased include the Bromacil trademarks and product registrations for sale of Hyvar and Krovar in the USA and Canada.
Biostimulants
The Plant Biostimulant Space: Challenges and Opportunities
Most people outside of the biostimulant industry do not yet have a strong understanding of what plant biostimulants are or …
Agrichemicals
Platform: In Talks with Arysta’s Potential Acquirer
A consortium including UPL Ltd. is the company in exclusive talks to acquire the Bill Ackman-backed Arysta, which Bloomberg said could fetch more than $4 billion including debt.
Agrichemicals
BASF Registers New Active in India, Australia
The company anticipates further registrations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Argentina.
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Americas
AMVAC Acquires Bayer’s Bromacil Business
The assets being purchased include the Bromacil trademarks and product registrations for sale of Hyvar and Krovar in the USA and Canada.
Agrichemicals
BASF Registers New Active in India, Australia
The company anticipates further registrations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Argentina.
Asia
Valagro Launches Fertilizer Line in China
Valagro, an Italian supplier of biostimulants and other specialty nutrients, said it launched its water-soluble fertilizers, Master Supreme, to the Chinese market.
Biopesticides
FMC, Chr. Hansen Extend Collaboration on Natural Crop Protection
FMC Corp. and Chr. Hansen have announced a five-year extension of their collaboration to develop and commercialize natural solutions for the agricultural industry.
Africa/Middle East
Bayer Closes Monsanto Acquisition
Bayer successfully completed the acquisition of Monsanto on Thursday. Shares in the U.S. company will no longer be traded on …
Agrichemicals
Nearly 30,000 Companies Fined in Chinese Environmental Inspections
According to CCM, fines totaled $224.60 million. Over 18,000 individuals were fined.
Africa/Middle East
Bayer Plans Closing of Monsanto Acquisition on June 7
Bayer plans to complete the acquisition of Monsanto on June 7, following the receipt of all required approvals from regulatory …
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Agrichemicals
Sumitomo, BASF Submit Registration Application for Fungicide in EU
Pavecto differs from existing QoI fungicides because it controls pathogens that have developed resistance towards strobilurin fungicides currently available on the market.
Precision Ag
Indigo Touts ‘New Approach to Agricultural R&D’
Indigo Research Partners uses a network of more than 50 of the largest U.S. growers to gather over a trillion data points daily from sensors, drones, weather stations, and other technologies.
Genetics
Scientists Introduce Simpler, Faster CRISPR
Gene editing just got easier, thanks to an international team of researchers.
Biopesticides
Tradecorp Acquires Spain’s Idai Nature
Idai Nature is currently present in 35 countries and has posted annual growth of more than 30% in recent years. The company’s consolidated revenues amount to 16 million euros.
Agrichemicals
Two HELM Agro Herbicides Approved in California
HELMET and HELMET SPC are HELM Agro US’ newest additions to the metolachlor herbicide portfolio.
Americas
Valagro to Build First U.S. Manufacturing Plant for Biostimulants
The 65,000-square-foot Orangeburg County, South Carolina facility is expected to come online in the third quarter of 2019.
Agrichemicals
U.S. Imports of Formulated Crop Protection Products
As a barometer of global crop protection product prices and demand, U.S.-based Fanwood Chemical analyzes U.S. formulated product import data.
Agrichemicals
China Plant Shutdowns Hurt Helm Results
The company said its Crop Protection business was faced with markets exhibiting weak growth momentum overall in 2017.
Agrichemicals
Monsanto Enters Collaboration to Fight Asian Soybean Rust
2Blades will deliver resistance genes in further collaboration with The Sainsbury Laboratory and the Universidade Federal de Viçosa.