Bayer finished the third quarter with net income of $546 million, up from $85 million one year ago. The Crop Science division enjoyed strong growth with sales increasing more than eight percent. Herbicide sales were strong due to price increases and a positive market environment for glyphosate-based products. North American corn seed and traits was influenced by lower licensing revenue and higher returns. Sales for the soybean seed and traits business declined. Bayer’s fungicide sales were unchanged from one year ago.
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