How COVID-19, Lawsuits Are Impacting Bayer’s Glyphosate Pricing Strategy

The overcapacity in China combined with lower demand around the world continues to impact prices well into this year.

Belchim’s herbicide is especially successful in controlling pigweeds, such as palmer amaranth, common waterhemp, and kochia.

Acquisition further strengthens BASF’s competitive position in the crop protection industry by delivering a new tool to fight weed resistance.

Resistance, the need for multiple modes of action, and demand for softer chemistries have created a disconnect between manufacturers and the channel.

Mexico is the latest country to promise to “ban” use of the popular herbicide over the next few years.

The herbicide becomes the first official product in the market to control “tiguera cotton”.

Conversely, Indonesia and Myanmar are the least developed markets in terms of average spend, according to market expert Dr. Bob Fairclough.

Researchers are just now exploring new uses and application options for the underutilized mode of action in the herbicide pyridate.

Q1 revenues were good, but suppliers and distributors brace for lower revenues, demand destruction similar to the Great Recession.