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New study on glyphosate to feed into crucial EU vote

By Kate Kelland April 13, 2017

London | Reuters — Results of a new animal study into possible health risks of glyphosate will be published in time to inform a key EU re-licensing vote due by the end of 2017, according to the researcher leading the trial. A row over possible effects of glyphosate — an ingredient in Monsanto’s herbicide Roundup […] Read more

A maize weevil on a corn kernel. (Peggy Greb photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Corn, Crops, Reuters

EU nations vote against GM crops, but not enough to block them

By Reuters March 27, 2017

Brussels | Reuters — A majority of EU countries voted on Monday against allowing two new genetically modified crops to be grown in Europe, batting the contentious decision on GM cultivation in Europe back to the EU executive. EU governments were asked to vote on the future of two grades of GM maize, Pioneer’s 1507 […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

EU chemical agency says glyphosate not carcinogenic

By Jussi Rosendahl, Tuomas Forsell March 15, 2017

Helsinki | Reuters — Glyphosate, the key ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, should not be classified as a substance causing cancer, the European Chemical Agency concluded on Wednesday, potentially paving the way for its licence renewal in the EU. A transatlantic row over possible risks to human health has prompted investigations by congressional committees in […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Monsanto ghostwrote Roundup studies, plaintiffs in U.S. suit say

By Brendan Pierson, GFM Network News March 15, 2017

Reuters — Employees of Monsanto ghostwrote scientific reports that U.S. regulators relied on to determine that a chemical in its Roundup herbicide does not cause cancer, farmers and others suing the company claimed in court filings. The documents, made public Tuesday, are part of a mass litigation in federal court in San Francisco claiming Monsanto […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Bayer, Monsanto start asset sale toward merger clearance

By Reuters March 10, 2017

Frankfurt | Reuters — German drug and crop chemical maker Bayer and U.S. seeds company Monsanto are launching asset sales worth roughly US$2.5 billion as they seek regulatory clearance for their US$66 billion merger, people close to the matter said. To kick off an auction process, Bayer’s advisors will send out information packages next week […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Bayer sees pesticide profits stagnating before Monsanto takeover

By Ludwig Burger February 22, 2017

Leverkusen, Germany | Reuters — German drugs and pesticides maker Bayer forecast a year without earnings growth for its agricultural products business on Wednesday, as it seeks to complete its US$66 billion deal to take over U.S. seeds giant Monsanto. Bayer has said the deal, which would put the size of its agricultural business on […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Bayer, Monsanto confirm spending plans after meeting Trump

By Reuters January 17, 2017

Frankfurt | Reuters –– Bayer and Monsanto said Tuesday they would spend at least half of their agriculture research and development budget in the U.S. over the next six years, following a meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump last week. The two companies, which are awaiting approval of their agreed US$66 billion deal from Trump’s […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Monsanto swings to profit on South American demand

By P.J. Huffstutter January 5, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. seeds and agrochemicals company Monsanto, in the process of being bought by Germany’s Bayer for US$66 billion, swung to a quarterly profit, helped by higher demand from South America. Sales of soybe2an seeds and traits jumped 37 per cent as more farmers in South America sowed the company’s genetically modified […] Read more

Climate Corp.’s prototype of an in-field sensor. Plans for an field sensor network are part of the Monsanto-owned company’s R+D program. (ClimateInsights.com)

Crops, Machinery

Climate Corp. crop data system in beta for Western Canada

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff January 5, 2017

A major farm data analysis package, already being offered for sale in Eastern Canada for use this spring, is in beta testing toward a rollout later this year in Western Canada. Management from Monsanto and its farm data systems arm, The Climate Corp., speaking on a conference call Thursday, said they see a launch for […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Monsanto shareholders back Bayer deal

By Karl Plume, GFM Network News December 14, 2016

Chicago | Reuters –– Shareholders of U.S. seeds and agrochemicals company Monsanto approved the company’s US$66 billion acquisition by Bayer on Tuesday, a deal that still requires regulatory approval to close as expected in late 2017. Increased research and development spending by the combined companies and plans to develop a global seeds and biotechnology hub […] Read more

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New study on glyphosate to feed into crucial EU vote

EU nations vote against GM crops, but not enough to block them

EU chemical agency says glyphosate not carcinogenic

Monsanto ghostwrote Roundup studies, plaintiffs in U.S. suit say

Bayer, Monsanto start asset sale toward merger clearance

Bayer sees pesticide profits stagnating before Monsanto takeover

Bayer, Monsanto confirm spending plans after meeting Trump

Monsanto swings to profit on South American demand

Climate Corp. crop data system in beta for Western Canada

Monsanto shareholders back Bayer deal

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