Articles tagged under: Bayer
Deal Made for Camelina Germplasm
Published January 9, 2025
Bayer has acquired the camelina germplasm, intellectual property and materials from Smart Earth Camelina Corporation. Bayer’s goal is to expand its global presence in the biomass-based feedstock markets. Camelina has a promising low-carbon intensity for renewable fuel and can be…MOU Signed by Bayer and Neste for a Canola Project
Published January 9, 2025
Bayer and Neste have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly scale winter canola as a biomass-based feedstock for renewable products, like biofuels. Neste produces sustainable aviation fuel. Bayer plans to launch hybrid TruFlex winter canola in 2027 for the…A Fun Ride
Published September 15, 2024
Bayer Crop Science Crop Protection Technical Development Representative Kevin Thorsness will retire this fall. During the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show, RRFN visited with Thorsness about his 32-year career with Bayer. “It’s been a fun ride,” said Thorsness. “We’ve seen a…Bayer Crop Science Releases 2Q Results
Published August 9, 2024
In the second quarter, Bayer Crop Science had sales of more than $1 million. That’s up 1.1 percent from the same quarter last year. Sales were particularly strong for glyphosate-based herbicides in North America. There was a small drop in…32 Years of Change
Published July 22, 2024
After 32 years in the ag industry, Bayer Crop Science Crop Protection Technical Development Representative Kevin Thorsness plans to retire later this year. "Production has changed a lot with some wonderful technologies that came to the market," said Thorsness. "In…Wet Conditions Hamper Weed Control
Published May 24, 2024
It will be a few days before it gets dry enough for sprayers to get across the field. Bayer CropScience Field Sales Representative John Christianson expects weeds to have a head start. "Water volume is going to be critical," said…Bayer Ag Division Outperforms
Published May 14, 2024
Bayer outperformed its peers in a tough market in the ag business division. Overall financials are lower than last year but higher than expected. Overall sales in the ag division declined by three percent to just over $8.5 million. Earnings…Managing Weeds in Cereal Grains
Published May 13, 2024
The crop is going to go in the ground within a tight window. Bayer Cropscience Field Sales Representative Carter Medalen has weed management recommendations for cereal grains. Listen to the interview.States Should Follow Science-Based Rules
Published April 8, 2024
More than 60 agricultural groups have created a coalition to protect the farmers’ access to crop protection tools. The Modern Ag Alliance is promoting the importance of science-based rules. While states have the option to expand the regulations for glyphosate…