Articles tagged under: Bayer
Demand for Glyphosate Exceeds Supply
Published December 1, 2021
This situation began in August of 2020 when China was dealing with a flood. That was followed by freezing temperatures in Texas that shut down natural gas production and a hurricane that closed down a Bayer facility in the Gulf…Santos to Suceed Condon at Bayer
Published November 9, 2021
Bayer President Liam Condon will step down at the end of the year. Condon will be succeeded by Rodrigo Santos, who is now the chief operating officer of the crop science division. Condon has two more years on his contract.…Bayer and CHS to Partner on Carbon Access
Published November 3, 2021
Bayer and CHS are working together to bring more carbon access to farmers. Bayer’s carbon program will be extended to CHS members in 17 states. Incentives will be offered to farmers for products and practices that enhance soil health, improve…Bayer Outlines Strategy to Investors
Published October 23, 2021
In a webinar for investors, Bayer CropScience President Liam Condon said the company’s glyphosate plant at Luling, Lousiana was shut down due to Hurricane Ida. The plant is now back up and running, "but we have lost five weeks of…Mexico Rejects Biotech Corn Imports
Published October 18, 2021
Mexico has denied imports for a new stacked corn trait with Bayer’s HT3 and SmartStax PRO technology. This is the first time the Mexican regulatory agency declined to authorize a biotech corn trait. In a statement, Bayer said this decision…Luling, LA Glyphosate Plant Resumes Production
Published October 14, 2021
Bayer’s glyphosate plant in Luling, Louisiana is back up and running. The facility was hit by Hurricane Ida and went offline on August 28. A Bayer spokesperson told the Red River Farm Network, the site has resumed full operations ahead…Is This a Drought Buster?
Published October 13, 2021
Widespread rains have been seen across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest in the past week. Bayer Regional Commercial Manager Troy Sayler says this moisture will be helpful as we move into 2022, but it doesn't take away the dry…Biotech Trait Rejected by Mexican Government
Published October 11, 2021
Mexican health regulators have rejected a new biotech corn trait for the first time. It was SmartStax Pro trait produced by Bayer. The company describes this as an “unscientific” decision and may take this issue to the courts. Mexico has…Bayer Seeks Intervention From Supreme Court
Published August 18, 2021
Bayer wants the Supreme Court to overturn the $25 million award in the 2019 lawsuit dealing with the use of Roundup and cancer. In its appeal, Bayer emphasizes the EPA has found glyphosate is not a threat to human health.