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 …
Russia Extends Ban on U.S. and E.U. Produce
Russia has extended its ban on produce from the U.S. and the European Union through the end of 2018. The ban was first put in place in 2014 and includes …
European Union Close to Trade Deal with Japan
The European Union and Japanese officials both say they’re close to signing what would be a major free trade deal, which could potentially jump-start other free trade deals. A European …
EU, Japan, Within Reach of Trade Agreement
The European Union and Japan are inching closer to a free trade agreement after years of negotiations. A Ministry official from Japan Told Reuters that “both share understanding that a …
EU Seeks to Expand Trade with Mexico
The European Union is seeking to expand its trade relationship with Mexico. Under the current trade agreement between the EU and Mexico, the EU’s most active trading sectors with Mexico …
ChemChina Secures Shareholder Approval of Syngenta Takeover
State-owned ChemChina has secured its takeover of Syngenta after more than 80 percent of Syngenta shareholders approved the acquisition. The Financial Times reports 80.7 percent of shares had been tendered …
Dow/DuPont Merger Gets Conditional China Approval
Dow and DuPont announced this week they’ve been given conditional regulatory merger approval by the Ministry of Commerce of China. The approval is conditionally based on the companies fulfilling commitments that …
Six Biotech Giants Dropping to Three by Year’s End
Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says the European Union’s approval of the ChemChina merger with Syngenta means the ball is likely rolling for the six biggest biotech companies to be whittled …
EU Approves ChemChina-Syngenta Deal
The European Union has approved the $43 billion takeover of Syngenta by ChemChina, just a day after receiving U.S. approval. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your Operation from …
U.S. Considering Tariffs on EU Products over Beef Spat
The Donald Trump administration is considering tariffs on specific products from the European Union in response to the EU’s ban on American beef from hormone-treated cattle. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
EU Approves Dow DuPont Merger with Agreement to Sell R&D Assets
The European Union has approved the Dow DuPont merger after the companies agreed to sell substantial assets including key research and development activities. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting …
EU Pushing for Free Trade Agreements in Asia-Pacific Region
The European Union is pushing for free trade agreements in the Asia-Pacific region. The EU is aggressively moving forward on free trade talks in the region, and the National Pork …
EU To Begin Trade Talks with China
The European Union is getting set to talk trade with China in April or May. European officials told Reuters the goal is to promote free trade and international cooperation in …
EU Dairy Farmers Spray Milk Powder in Price Protest
Dairy farmers from the European Union sprayed milk powder onto a European Council building in Brussels during a protest over dairy prices. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your …