Articles tagged under: Bayer
From NCGA to Bayer
Published November 22, 2019
Katharine Emerson will take over as Bayer's director of political affairs on December 2. Emerson has been serving as the director of public policy and political strategy for the National Corn Growers Association.A Big Disease Year
Published October 9, 2019
Disease has been an ongoing concern with this year’s wheat crop. Bayer technical service representative Kevin Thorsness says the July rains came at a time when the crop was most susceptible for fusarium head scab. "The thunderstorms that came through…Bayer Makes Sustainability Commitment
Published October 1, 2019
During its Future of Farming Dialogue in Monheim, Germany, Bayer made a commitment to a more sustainable food system. By the year 2030, Bayer pledges to reduce the environmental impact of crop production by 30 percent by developing new technologies…BASF: An Emphasis on Innovation
Published September 25, 2019
The recent history has been a time of significant change in the seed, crop protection and traits business . It was just over a year ago when BASF acquired assets from Bayer, including its seed business, seed treatment and a…Bayer Launches Mental Health Resources
Published September 5, 2019
A new list of resources is bringing mental health awareness to farmers and ranchers in rural communities. Bayer SeedGrowth U.S. Marketing Manager A.J. Hohmann says the “Farm State of Mind” initiative provides a solution to farmers outside of the field.…Students Have Misconceptions About Ag Careers
Published August 20, 2019
Bayer and the National 4-H Council have released results of its second annual Science Matters survey. Nearly 80 percent of the high school students surveyed said they believe agricultural science education is important, but only 19 percent indicated they would…Skin Rash Impacts Fate of NemaStrike Technology
Published July 31, 2019
Bayer’s NemaStrike Technology will not be available on a widespread basis for the 2020 growing season. The decision was made due to safety concerns. In a statement, Bayer said a small number of users got a skin irritation this year…Bayer to Relocate Headquarters
Published July 17, 2019
Bayer is moving its crop science division headquarters to the St. Louis area. This will move about 500 jobs from Raleigh, North Carolina to St. Louis. The timeline for the relocation was not provided. The announcement follows the completion of…Punitive Damages Reduced in Roundup Lawsuit
Published July 16, 2019
In a lawsuit that links the use of Roundup to cancer, the federal judge has cut the punitive damages. The jury awarded the California man $80 million in punitive damages, but the judge dropped that down to $20 million. The…