Seeds and Traits

Monsanto Next-Generation Trait Technology Closer to Commercial Launch

Posted by Dan Jacobs|15 December 2014

The USDA considered nearly 5,000 comments submitted by farmers, academic and scientific experts and other key stakeholders before releasing its final Environmental Impact Statement.

Agrochemicals

Incotec Opens New Seed Enhancement Facility in Argentina

Posted by Dan Jacobs|12 December 2014

Agrochemicals

EPA Approves Bayer CropScience’s Registration Application for ILeVO

Posted by Dan Jacobs|11 December 2014

Agrochemicals

ADM Sues Syngenta Over Rejections of GMO Corn By China

Posted by Dan Jacobs|20 November 2014

Agrochemicals

Arysta LifeScience Launches Rice BioStimulant in Vietnam

Posted by Dan Jacobs|5 November 2014

Agrochemicals

Monsanto Invests $20 Million In Global Breeding Program

Posted by Dan Jacobs|30 October 2014

Markets

Japan Approves MRLs For Emesto Silver Potato Seed Treatment

Posted by Dan Jacobs|29 October 2014

The establishment of maximum residue limits gives growers who...

Americas

Eminent Plant Scientist Rajaram Wins World Food Prize

Posted by Jackie Pucci|16 October 2014

Dr. Rajaram has helped secure a 1.3% annual rise...

Agrochemicals

Syngenta Crop Protection Sales Lifted by Fungicides in Brazil, North American Demand

Posted by Jackie Pucci|16 October 2014

Company is deliberately reducing glyphosate to improve profitability.

Agrochemicals

Monsanto Delivers Strong Seeds and Traits, Crop Protection Growth

Posted by Dan Jacobs|8 October 2014

Global Seeds and Traits portfolio set the foundation for...

Agrochemicals

Bayer to Purchase Seed Business of Granar S.A.

Posted by Jackie Pucci|1 October 2014

Bayer to enter soybean seed market in Paraguay.

Agrochemicals

Japanese Seed Treatment Market for Rice Climbs – Kline

Posted by Jackie Pucci|24 September 2014

Report: Increasing demand for environmentally friendly techniques to replace chemicals and disease control in crops in Japan.

Agrochemicals

USDA Approves Dow’s Enlist Corn and Soybean Traits

Posted by Jackie Pucci|18 September 2014

Company now awaits EPA registration of Enlist Duo herbicide.

Agrochemicals

DuPont to Build Pair of Seed Treatment Facilities

Posted by Jackie Pucci|27 August 2014

Facilities to develop seed treatment applications and handling.

Agrochemicals

Biopesticides Vs. Traditional Agrochemicals

By Rosemary Gordon|12 August 2014

To effectively control pests, understand how the products work and know the biology of insect pests.

Agrochemicals

Biopesticides Primed for Growth

By Jackie Pucci|12 August 2014

Consolidation, multinationals drive access and affordability for the fertile fields of major growing regions.

Agrochemicals

Bayer CropScience’s Americas Sales Strong, But Can’t Offset Currency Woes

Posted by Jackie Pucci|30 July 2014

Seed treatment sales surge 20.5%.

Agrochemicals

DuPont Pioneer Names Neal Gutterson to Lead Agricultural Biotechnology

Posted by Jackie Pucci|28 July 2014

Gutterson is former CEO of Mandel Biotechnology.

Africa/Middle East

Syngenta Profit Falls on Lower North American Corn Acreage

Posted by Jackie Pucci|23 July 2014

Latin America shows strongest growth, despite dry conditions in Brazil and Argentina.

Agrochemicals

Lower Corn Seed Sales, North American Herbicide Volumes Hit DuPont

Posted by Jackie Pucci|23 July 2014

“While lower Agriculture earnings impacted our results this quarter, we continue to see strong science-driven growth in this segment over the long term.” –CEO Ellen Kullman.