Articles tagged under: Bayer
Bayer Launches Sustainability Initiative
Published June 14, 2019
Bayer plans to reduce its ecological footprint by 30 percent by 2030. Through its new sustainability initiative, Bayer plans to spend nearly $6 billion on weed research. That will include new modes of actions, integrated weed management solutions and digital…Glyphosate Lawsuit Filed North of the Border
Published May 29, 2019
A group of Canadian farmers has filed a class-action lawsuit against Bayer, claiming the use of Roundup caused cancer. Bayer, which purchased Monsanto last year, lost three similar lawsuits in the United States.Seeking a Merger Moratorium
Published May 23, 2019
A bill has been reintroduced in Congress to place an immediate ban on new acquisitions and mergers in the food and agriculture sector. Montana Senator Jon Tester said consolidation is one of the biggest threats to Rural America. "You have…$2 Billion Awarded in Roundup Court Case
Published May 14, 2019
A California jury awarded $2 billion to a couple who claimed Roundup herbicide caused their cancer. The ruling determined Monsanto failed to warn about the risks for using glyphosate. This is the third major court defeat for Bayer, who acquired…Bayer Appeals California Ruling
Published April 25, 2019
Bayer has filed an appeal for the California state court ruling that awarded millions of dollars to a former school groundskeeper for exposure to Roundup, allegedly causing cancer. In a news release, the company said Bayer stands behind its products…Side-Dressing Nitrogen Can Buy You Some Time
Published April 22, 2019
With a late spring, early-season fieldwork is bumping into planting time. Bayer technical agronomist Derek Pruitt says side-dressing nitrogen can an efficient way to meet the needs of the corn crop. "That way you can adjust what you're doing; if…Stick to the Plan
Published April 18, 2019
The planting season may start later than many of us would have liked, but Bayer District Sales Manager Mark Haugland says farmers can’t afford to cut corners. That’s especially true for weed control. "Stick with using pre's and multiple modes-of-action…Damages Awarded in Roundup Lawsuit
Published March 28, 2019
A federal jury in San Francisco has awarded $80 million to a man who claimed his cancer was caused by Roundup herbicide. This individual was awarded $5 million in compensatory damages and $75 million in punitive damages. Bayer, which took…Bayer-Monsanto Integration Focuses on Stewardship
Published March 1, 2019
Bayer Seed Treatment Lead Brent Craig says integrating legacy products from Bayer and Monsanto allows Bayer to build on the strong history of both companies. Stewardship of the technology is a priority. "We're working to make sure we keep these…