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A maize weevil on a corn kernel. (Peggy Greb photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

EU nations vote against GM crops, but not enough to block them

By GFM Network News, Reuters March 27, 2017

Brussels | Reuters — A majority of EU countries voted on Monday against allowing two new genetically modified crops to be grown in Europe, batting the contentious decision on GM cultivation in Europe back to the EU executive. EU governments were asked to vote on the future of two grades of GM maize, Pioneer’s 1507

Crops

EU chemical agency says glyphosate not carcinogenic

By GFM Network News March 15, 2017

Helsinki | Reuters — Glyphosate, the key ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, should not be classified as a substance causing cancer, the European Chemical Agency concluded on Wednesday, potentially paving the way for its licence renewal in the EU. A transatlantic row over possible risks to human health has prompted investigations by congressional committees in

Crops

Monsanto ghostwrote Roundup studies, plaintiffs in U.S. suit say

By Brendan Pierson, GFM Network News March 15, 2017

Reuters — Employees of Monsanto ghostwrote scientific reports that U.S. regulators relied on to determine that a chemical in its Roundup herbicide does not cause cancer, farmers and others suing the company claimed in court filings. The documents, made public Tuesday, are part of a mass litigation in federal court in San Francisco claiming Monsanto

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Bayer, Monsanto start asset sale toward merger clearance

By GFM Network News, Reuters March 10, 2017

Frankfurt | Reuters — German drug and crop chemical maker Bayer and U.S. seeds company Monsanto are launching asset sales worth roughly US$2.5 billion as they seek regulatory clearance for their US$66 billion merger, people close to the matter said. To kick off an auction process, Bayer’s advisors will send out information packages next week

Crops

Bayer sees pesticide profits stagnating before Monsanto takeover

By GFM Network News, Ludwig Burger February 22, 2017

Leverkusen, Germany | Reuters — German drugs and pesticides maker Bayer forecast a year without earnings growth for its agricultural products business on Wednesday, as it seeks to complete its US$66 billion deal to take over U.S. seeds giant Monsanto. Bayer has said the deal, which would put the size of its agricultural business on

Opinion

Opinion: United voice needed for industry challenges

By Trish Jordan February 10, 2017

Gord Gilmour’s recent editorial (‘Butt out,’ Jan. 12, 2017) about the reaction of farmers and others in the industry — me included — to the recent Bothwell Cheese decision to apply the Non-GMO Project Verified label on some of its product lines encouraged me to reflect more deeply on my views. There are nuggets I

Crops

Bayer, Monsanto confirm spending plans after meeting Trump

By GFM Network News, Reuters January 17, 2017

Frankfurt | Reuters –– Bayer and Monsanto said Tuesday they would spend at least half of their agriculture research and development budget in the U.S. over the next six years, following a meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump last week. The two companies, which are awaiting approval of their agreed US$66 billion deal from Trump’s

Crops, News, Weather

Crop data system in beta for Western Canada

Climate Corp.’s Climate FieldView system is already on offer down East

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 17, 2017

A Monsanto arm’s farm data suite, already being offered for sale in Eastern Canada for use this spring, is in beta testing toward a rollout later this year in Western Canada. Management from Monsanto and its farm data systems arm, The Climate Corp., speaking on a conference call Jan. 5, said they see a launch

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Monsanto swings to profit on South American demand

By GFM Network News, P.J. Huffstutter January 5, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. seeds and agrochemicals company Monsanto, in the process of being bought by Germany’s Bayer for US$66 billion, swung to a quarterly profit, helped by higher demand from South America. Sales of soybe2an seeds and traits jumped 37 per cent as more farmers in South America sowed the company’s genetically modified

Climate Corp.’s prototype of an in-field sensor. Plans for an field sensor network are part of the Monsanto-owned company’s R+D program. (ClimateInsights.com)

Crops

Climate Corp. crop data system in beta for Western Canada

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 5, 2017

A major farm data analysis package, already being offered for sale in Eastern Canada for use this spring, is in beta testing toward a rollout later this year in Western Canada. Management from Monsanto and its farm data systems arm, The Climate Corp., speaking on a conference call Thursday, said they see a launch for

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EU nations vote against GM crops, but not enough to block them

EU chemical agency says glyphosate not carcinogenic

Monsanto ghostwrote Roundup studies, plaintiffs in U.S. suit say

Bayer, Monsanto start asset sale toward merger clearance

Bayer sees pesticide profits stagnating before Monsanto takeover

Opinion: United voice needed for industry challenges

Bayer, Monsanto confirm spending plans after meeting Trump

Crop data system in beta for Western Canada

Monsanto swings to profit on South American demand

Climate Corp. crop data system in beta for Western Canada

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