…be done. Meanwhile, the fight goes on. That’s Agri View for today, I’m Everett Griner. From: Bayer CropScience No Decline in Honey Bee Populations Study Findings Indicate a Long-Term Growth…
Monsanto Allowing Bayer Limited Access to its Books
…Bayer have yet to sign a non-disclosure agreement, but Monsanto has granted Bayer a “limited drip of information.” A non-disclosure agreement would allow Bayer to conduct due diligence on Monsanto…
Bayer May Consider Hostile Monsanto Takeover
…a financial risk. In the coming weeks, Bayer will reportedly decide on whether a friendly merger is still possible, or whether Bayer must choose an alternative path. However, analysts say…
EU Regulators to Investigate Dow-DuPont Merger
…seed markets. The European Commission said the merger may also hurt innovation, according to Reuters. The merger would create the world’s largest integrated crop protection and seeds company. One EU…
Bayer AG Conducting Due Diligence on Monsanto
…indicated a willingness to allow Bayer to conduct due diligence. Bayer requested the move previously as a prerequisite to increasing its offer. Buying Monsanto would give Bayer the largest seed…
Cotton Tour Connects Growers
…Producers Information Exchange western tour, sponsored by The Cotton Foundation and Bayer CropScience, had several stops in the Central Valley on its schedule. Public relations representative with Bayer CropScience, Lee…
Bayer Loses Belt SC Appeal
Bayer CropScience has lost an appeal of the registration status for SC Belt insecticide. The Environmental Protection Agency pulled the conditional registration in February for the product and Bayer’s attempt…
Bayer, Monsanto, Still Far Apart on Merger Agreement
Bayer and Monsanto appear no closer to an agreement than two months ago when the first offer by Bayer went public, according to a new analysis by the St. Louis…
Syngenta Calls Regulatory Talks Constructive
…crop-care chemicals, although temporarily. The Dow-DuPont merger and Bayer’s possible acquisition of Monsanto will reorder the rankings as the top six suppliers fight for market share and financial power to…
The Latest Buzz on Honeybees
…pesticides and bees. However, project manager with the North America Bayer Bee Care Program, Dr. Becky Langer, says pesticides aren’t the only concern. Listen to the full Bayer Bee Health…
Almond Leadership Program Focuses on Issues
Emerging leaders in the almond industry get a closer look at some big issues facing their trade. Bayer hosted the Almond Leadership Program at its West Sacramento site earlier…
Bayer Secures Funding for Monsanto Bid
Despite Monsanto rejecting a takeover bid by Bayer AG, reports say Bayer has secured $67 billion in financing for the proposal. Bayer reportedly picked five individual banks to each provide…
Monsanto Rejects Bayer Bid; Bayer Wants ‘Constructive Discussions’
Monsanto says it will reject the $62 billion bid from Bayer and seek a higher price. However, company officials say they believe a deal with the German-based Bayer could get…
Bayer Shareholders in Uproar Over Monsanto Bid
…value. Bayer’s shares did rebound slightly on Friday. Bayer had no comment on the investor backlash. Bennett said investor discontent seems to be mostly targeted at the sheer size of…