…an analysis of the Dow-DuPont merger, and used the analysis to make sure the best interests of corn and soybean farmers would be represented while the Department of Justice reviewed…
Bayer-Monsanto Deal Could Offset European Regulations on Ag Biotech
The Wall Street Journal says the agreement between Bayer and Monsanto could be a step towards fighting back against strict agriculture biotech regulations in the European Union. That’s because Bayer…
Bayer Investors React to the Monsanto Acquisition
A Dow Jones Report says investors generally seem positive about the deal struck by Bayer CEO Werner Baumann to acquire Monsanto. The head of a global equities asset management company…
Analysts Question Bayer-Monsanto Merger
A Bloomberg report says anti-trust officials have their hands full as they review several pending mergers and acquisitions in agribusiness, with the newest being Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto. The $66…
NFU Reacts to Bayer-Monsanto Merger
The National Farmers Union is concerned about continued consolidation among agribusinesses. After hearing the news of a $66 billion merger proposal between Bayer and Monsanto, NFU President Roger Johnson said…
Bayer, Monsanto Announce Agreement
Bayer and Monsanto announce that they signed a definitive merger agreement under which Bayer will acquire Monsanto for USD 128 per share in an all-cash transaction. Monsanto’s Board of Directors,…
Bayer and Monsanto Boards to Meet Soon
…regulators. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Bayer Negotiations regarding Monsanto acquisition advance Bayer confirms advanced negotiations with Monsanto concerning a proposed transaction. While key terms…
European Union Suspends Dow DuPont Merger Review
…EU opened an in-depth investigation into the proposed deal on concerns that the merger would cut down on competition in crop protection, seeds, and certain petrochemicals. The proposed merger was…
Farm Credit Associations’ Boards Vote For Merger
The Boards of Directors’ of 1st Farm Credit Services, AgStar Financial Services, and Badgerland Financial unanimously voted to recommend a merger of their three associations to their respective members and…
Grassley sets consolidation hearings
…to the proposed mergers of Dow and DuPont, the ChemChina plan to buy Syngenta, and the offer by Bayer to buy Monsanto. An article in the Financial Times reported yesterday…
NFU: Bayer/Monsanto Deal Bad for Farmers
…calling on the US Justice Department to act on the deal, saying a merger between the two companies would not be good for farmers. Johnson said, “A Bayer/Monsanto merger would…
Monsanto Confirms New Proposal from Bayer
Both Bayer and Monsanto have confirmed that negotiations for the sale of Monsanto are continuing and a new offer has been made. Bayer has updated its proposal to a non-binding…
Syngenta Seeking Buyer for Hawaii Operation
…the Syngenta-ChemChina merger is expected to be completed by the end of the year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read more on the Syngenta/ChemChina merger here….
Vermont, Grocery Industry, Agree to Dismiss GMO Labeling Lawsuit
…Manufactures Association, Snak International, the International Dairy Foods Association, the National Association of Manufacturers, Syngenta, DuPont, Dow, Bayer, Monsanto and Conagra. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….