Bayer AgVocacy Forum: Be an #AgVocate

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  The 2016 AgVocacy Forum, sponsored by Bayer is underway in New Orleans today. Representatives from agriculture and consumer media are hearing from thought leaders in science, nutrition and sustainable…

NFU Statement on Syngenta Merger

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In response to today’s merger announcement by Syngenta AG and China National Chemical Corporation, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson released the following statement: “Today’s announcement is cause for…

NFU Frustrated by Dow/DuPont Merger

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…and mergers that harm competition and the result has been a year of mergers resulting in fewer and fewer choices for family farmers and ranchers,” said Johnson. “The standard against…

DuPont and Dow to Combine in Merger of Equals

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DuPont and The Dow Chemical Company today announced that their boards of directors unanimously approved a definitive agreement under which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger of equals….

Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program

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…food safety and technology Gayle Holman, Clovis, Westlands Water District, public affairs representative and spokesperson Randy Hopkins, Clovis, Provost & Pritchard, vice president Sarah Hovinga, Sacramento, Bayer CropScience, agronomic development…

Thankful4Ag Campaign Wrapping Up

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Bayer’s Thankful4Ag campaign is in the final hours today for the food donation aspect, but everyone is still encouraged to show appreciation for farmers. Part of Bayer’s Thankful4Ag campaign ends…