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3Q Sales Up 26 Percent for Bayer CropScience

Published November 12, 2021

Bayer CropScience is reporting a significant increase in third quarter sales and earnings. Sales were up 26 percent, helped by an increase in volume and prices. Growth was strong in the North American herbicide and corn seed/traits division. Bayer CFO…

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Herbicide Plan B Options

Published October 25, 2021

WinField United Regional Agronomist Kyle Okke says demand for Enlist soybeans and Xtend Flex soybeans put extra pressure on product availability. "Glufosinate is an active ingredient in extreme tight supply,” says Okke. “Everyone that sells it in retail has already…

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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…

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Bayer Disappointed in Latest Court Decision

Published August 11, 2021

A federal appeals court has upheld an $86 million verdict against Bayer over the use of glyphosate. This is the third appeal Bayer has lost. Meanwhile, Bayer plans to ask the Supreme Court to review a separate case, saying the…

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Bayer to Replace Glyphosate in Lawn & Garden Products

Published July 29, 2021

Beginning in 2023, Bayer will no longer use glyphosate in its lawn and garden weed control formulations. The decision has been made to reduce the risk of litigation. In addition, Bayer is estimating the cost of future legal action over…

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Proposed Bayer Settlement Rejected

Published May 27, 2021

The federal judge in California has rejected Bayer’s proposed settlement in the Roundup case. Bayer proposed a $2 billion settlement to address the concerns of those exposed to glyphosate, but who do not yet have claims against the company. Bayer…

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Federal Judge Allows Mexico’s Ban on GMO Corn

Published May 25, 2021

An executive order issued by Mexico’s president to stop all imports of biotech corn and ban the use of glyphosate can move forward. A Mexican federal judge rejected a request from the National Farm Council to prevent these policies from…

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Seeking a Settlement in Roundup Lawsuits

Published May 24, 2021

A federal court is considering a preliminary approval of a possible $2 billion Roundup settlement by Bayer. This proposed settlement would pay future plaintiffs who allegedly developed cancer from the use of glyphosate. As part of this settlement, Bayer would…

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More Legal Wrangling Over Glyphosate

Published May 21, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency wants to take another look at last year’s interim decision to re-register glyphosate. The agency is asking the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for the opportunity to reconsider its evaluation of the environmental risks of…

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Appeals Court Rules in the Roundup Case

Published May 17, 2021

A federal appeals court has upheld a $25 million lower court decision against Bayer. The lawsuit claims non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is linked to the use of glyphosate. With a two-to-one ruling, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said the $20 million…

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