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PotashCorp Sues Mosaic For $1 Billion
A billion-dollar battle is underway between the world’s two largest potash producers in a conflict over mineral reserves at a…
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Guarding Against A Normalization Of Deviance
Recently, I attended an industry event where I was reminded of the dangers of getting comfortable with “just getting by.”…
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Agrium Extends Exchange Offer For CF Industries
Agrium Inc. has extended the expiration date of its offer to acquire CF Industries Holdings, Inc. for $45.00 in cash…
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Distillers Grains Set Export Record
The U.S. ethanol industry exported 5.64 million metric tons (mmt) of distillers grains worth nearly $1 billion in 2009, shattering…
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Program Builds Consumer Trust In Ag
The Farmers Feed US program allows consumers the opportunity to meet and engage with the farmers who grow their food,…
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Syngenta Named A ‘Most Innovative Company’
Recognized for innovations that help famers improve crop yield Syngenta has been recognized by Fast Company magazine as one of…
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Selling Soybeans By Seed Count
Syngenta Seeds, Inc. has begun selling soybean seed in EZ-Count 140,000 seed units for the 2010 planting season. By selling…
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Yara Signs Merger Agreement With Terra
Yara International ASA has signed a cash merger agreement with Terra Industries Inc. at a price of $41.10 per Terra…
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Syngenta Receives Mexican Import Approval For GM Corn
Syngenta Seeds, Inc. has received import approval from the National Commission for Sanitary Risks of the Mexican Ministry of Health…
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Bridgestone’s Ag Tire Division Adjusts Pricing
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation’s Agricultural Tire, U.S. & Canada Commercial Tire Sales division (BAAG), has increased prices on all Firestone…
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Wet Fall Equals Greater Need For Soybean Inoculants
“We had a very, very wet fall and rhizobial bacteria do not survive wet conditions well at all,” says Jim…
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USDA Releases Projections For Next Decade
The USDA Office of the Chief Economist has released the Agricultural Projections for 2010-2019. These projections provide a 10-year look…