Perry Moves North of the Border
Bayer has named Kacy Perry as the division head for its Crop Science Canada operations. Perry has been the North American business lead for soybeans and previously had leadership roles in the corn portfolio.
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ABC-Advancing Better Canola
North of the border, Bayer Crop Science has introduced a new initiative called Advancing Better Canola. Rather than focusing on small year-to-year changes, this effort plans to create a more integrated, forward-looking cropping system. The $45 million Canola Innovation Centre…
Overall Sales Up 2.2% for Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science sales rose 2.2 percent in the latest quarter. Corn seed and traits sales increased nearly 30 percent, helped by global price increases and acreage expansion. The sales of soybean seed and traits dropped 18 percent, due to…
Public Comment Sought on Bayer Trait
USDA is seeking public comments for a Bayer CropScience trait that delivers resistance to fall armyworm and similar pests in corn. Feedback will be taken until July 3 for a draft pest risk assessment and environmental assessment.
Perfect Conditions for Scab to Develop
Bayer CropScience Crop Protection Technical Development Director Kevin Thorsness is fielding a lot of grower calls about protecting cereal crops from fusarium head blight. "This is the ideal situation for head scab to develop when you have a wet micro-climate…
Insect Pressure Expected to be High
As spraying season continues, Bayer CropScience Field Sales Representative David McGlynn believes it is important to work with your local crop consultants as weed and insect pressures change. “I truly think bug pressures are going to be high this year.”…
Bayer Launches New Digital Platform
The ForGround platform builds off the Bayer Carbon Program, giving growers the tools, resources, discounts and potential to earn revenue to adopt regenerative practices. Bayer is encouraging farmers to focus on improving soil health, using fewer inputs and focus on…
Keep in Good Communication with Retailer this Spring
Bayer Crop Science Field Sales Representative David McGlynn says communication with your ag retailer should be a top priority going into spring. "Have a plan in place." McGlynn says don’t wait till the last minute to fill your product needs.…
Try Something New
Higher commodity prices allow farmers flexibility to look at different management practices. Bayer Crop Science's Grant Mehring says it’s all about return on investment. "Challenge yourself. Look at it like a detective would look at a mystery. What would get…
Brett Begemann Will Retire From Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science Chief Operating Officer, Brett Begemann, will retire in June. The Head of Crop Science Commercial Operations in Latin America, Rodrigo Santos, will take Begemann’s role. Filling Santos’ role will be Mauricio Rodrigues, the Head of Finance for…
