…former FTC antitrust official during the George W. Bush administration. There are more merger deals in the pipeline that will put antitrust regulators’ approach to the test. Bayer and Monsanto…
ADM, Bungee Talks Advancing
…farm sector consolidation, with completed mergers of DowDupont and between ChemChina and Syngenta, along with the pending merger of Bayer and Monsanto. Reuters says any deal between ADM and Bunge…
EU Delays Ruling on Bayer-Monsanto Merger, Again
…working days. The EU did not state a reason for the delay to deliver its verdict on the merger, and a Bayer spokesman declined to comment. The transaction would make…
Agrium/Potash Corp. Merger Closing on New Year’s Day
Shortly after the Christmas holiday, Agrium and Potash Corp. received a late present in the form of final merger approval. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission clearance was the final hurdle…
DuPont Pioneer Confirms Iowa Layoffs
…to “integrate our operations and establish a streamlined, efficient, built-for-purpose organization.” DuPont and Dow Chemical closed their $150 billion merger this fall, with plans of creating several smaller companies, including…
Report Outlines BayerAG-Monsanto Merger Impact
A research document released by Farmers and Families First shows the proposed BayerAG-Monsanto merger would reduce competition and increase cost for farmers. The white paper says the deal would create…
EU to Lists Objections to Bayer-Monsanto Deal
The European Union is setting up potential reasons to reject Bayer AG’s takeover of Monsanto. This week, the EU is expected to send Bayer a so-called statement of objections that…
Bayer, Luke Bryan, Celebrate Successful Feeding Campaign
A campaign by Bayer and country star Luke Bryan has donated more than one million meals to hungry families. Bayer says the “Here’s to the Farmer” campaign this year asked…
FMC Closes Transaction with DuPont
…conditions and approvals are completed. FMC has acquired the portion of DuPont’s Crop Protection business it had to divest to comply with the European Commission ruling related to its merger…
BASF to Acquire Bayer’s Crop Science Unit
BASF has signed an agreement to purchase Bayer’s Crop Science business for $7 billion. BASF is purchasing Bayer seeds for mainstay crops including cotton and soybean, plus the herbicide brand…
Fertilizer Company to Halt Production to Curb Excess Supply
…midst of seeking regulatory approvals for a merger with competitor Agrium. Potash is a major ingredient in most commercial fertilizers, as potassium from potash is often referred to as the…
Bayer Seeking EU Review of Monsanto Deal
Bayer has asked the European Commission to extend its review deadline on its planned takeover of Monsanto. The move by Bayer, according to company officials, seeks to allow more time…
Dow-DuPont Merger Deal Closes
…study shows seed prices rising 2.3 percent for corn and 1.9 percent of soybeans after both the Dow-DuPont and Monsanto-Bayer mergers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Amazon Poised to Disrupt the Grocery Industry
Whole Foods and Amazon announced their $13.7 billion merger deal on June 16, sending a wave of concern through the grocery industry. Whole Foods’ first day of operation as part…