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Monsanto merger with Bayer approved
Monsanto announced that at a special meeting of shareowners held today, shareowners of the company approved the merger of Monsanto with a wholly owned... READ MORE »
Bayer, Monsanto to merge
Bayer and Monsanto have signed a definitive merger agreement under which Bayer will acquire Monsanto for $128 per share in an all-cash transaction... READ MORE »
Bayer, Monsanto advance negotiations
Bayer confirms advanced negotiations with Monsanto concerning a proposed transaction. While key terms and conditions have not yet been agreed, Bayer w... READ MORE »
Late blight found in Michigan’s Branch County
Late blight was found in a potato plant near Bronson, Michigan, in Branch County on July 5, 2016 (Photos 1-2). Initial genotyping confirmed isolates a... READ MORE »
University of Minnesota to host field day July 19
The Minnesota Area II Potato Research and Promotion Council has scheduled a Potato Field Day on Tuesday, July 19 at the University of Minnesota Sand P... READ MORE »

Five things to know about the future of ag
1. Apps are critical to ag. Farmers use mobile technology for many things, including turning irrigation and other equipment on or off, maintaining pes... READ MORE »
Syngenta names new CEO
Syngenta has appointed J. Erik Fyrwald as chief executive officer effective June 1. He succeeds John Ramsay who has been ad interim CEO since November... READ MORE »