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Terra Deems CF’s New Bid Superior To Yara Offer
March 10, 2010
Terra Industries said on Wednesday that it has deemed a new $4.7 billion takeover offer by CF Industries Holdings is superior to a $4.1 billion deal it had already signed with Yara International.
Yara Won’t Increase Terra Offer
March 9, 2010
Yara International has no plans to raise its offer for Terra Industries after a competing bid from CF Industries Holdings.
Price Reduced For Weed Management Tool
March 5, 2010
Bayer CropScience has cut the price of Ignite herbicide in time for the 2010 season, helping to add value to LibertyLink crops.
CF Industries Commences Exchange Offer
March 5, 2010
CF Industries has commenced an exchange offer for all of the outstanding shares of Terra Industries, which includes closing in under 30 days.
Nitrogen Stabilizer Registered For NY
March 5, 2010
New York corn growers now have access to a new tool that can help ensure a better return from nitrogen applications this spring, with the registration of Instinct nitrogen stabilizer.
DuPont Among The 'Most Admired Companies'
March 5, 2010
Fortune magazine has named DuPont among the 50 “Most Admired Companies” in the world for 2010.
Monsanto Named One Of The '100 Best Corporate Citizens'
March 5, 2010
Corporate Responsibility magazine has ranked Monsanto No. 31 among major U.S. companies, including the best in the agricultural products industry.
Study: Cold-Weather Urea Loss Proven Wrong
March 5, 2010
New university field research shows surprising levels of nitrogen loss even at freezing temperatures.
Researchers Hope To Create Aflatoxin-Resistant Corn
March 5, 2010
Texas AgriLife Research scientists have identified a gene that allows aflatoxin contamination in corn, which may lead to the creation of aflatoxin-resistant corn, according to Ethanol Producer Magazine.
Biopreferred Program Becomes Law
March 5, 2010
Backed by strong support from the Ohio Soybean Association, the nation's most comprehensive state biopreferred program has become law.
Glyphosate-Resistant Kochia Confirmed In Kansas
March 5, 2010
Kansas State University scientists have completed long-term evaluations of a limited number of independent kochia populations in western Kansas that are now confirmed to be glyphosate-resistant.
Dow AgroSciences Plans R&D Expansion
March 5, 2010
Dow AgroSciences has announed plans for a $340 million, multi-year expansion of its global headquarters, including the construction of a 175,000-square-foot research and development building.
CF Industries' New Offer 'Superior To Yara's'
March 2, 2010
CF Industries' new offer to acquire Terra Industries has a total value of $47.40 per share, and is "superior to Yara's substantially lower, conditional offer."
Report: Biotech Crops Continue To Rise
February 26, 2010
Global adoption of agricultural biotechnology continues to rise, according to a 2009 report by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications.
Atrazine Claims Dismissed
February 26, 2010
In a victory for makers of atrazine, plaintiffs have dismissed multiple damages allegations against defendants.
Driftwatch Site Adds Application For Pesticide Applicators
February 26, 2010
The Indiana Driftwatch Web site now has a registry for pesticide applicators to stay up-to-date on new field information.
Study: Crop Protection R&D Costs Increase Significantly
February 26, 2010
