Category Archives: Agriculture News
Former FDA Commissioner Worried over GMO Labeling
Former FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg under the Obama administration says GMO labeling could send the wrong message to consumers. Hamburg says GMO labeling worries her the most, adding she worries ...
Cumulus Media Jun 07, 2016
Bayer Secured Funding for Monsanto Bid
Despite Monsanto rejecting a takeover bid by Bayer AG, Bloomberg reports Bayer has secured $67 billion in financing for the proposal. Bayer reportedly picked five individual banks to each provide abou...
Cumulus Media Jun 06, 2016
Ag Groups Fear USDA Lending Problems
Farm Service Agency loans or loan guarantees could be delayed this summer as demand is draining available funds, and that's bad news for farmers and Ag lenders. DTN reports that several agriculture gr...
Cumulus Media Jun 03, 2016
The Supreme Court Says Farmers Can Challenge Wetlands Determinations
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that landowners can challenge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers "judicial determinations" on wetlands in court. The ruling could have broad ramifications because it ...
Cumulus Media Jun 01, 2016
USDA Issues Latest Ag Export Forecast
Agricultural exports in fiscal year 2016 are projected at $124.5 billion, which is $500 million below the February projection. The Hagstrom Report says it's also $15.2 billion dollars below fiscal yea...
Cumulus Media May 31, 2016
NPPC Says GIPSA, TPP Could Affect Producers
The House Ag Committee's livestock subcommittee is holding a series of hearings this week on the livestock economy. One thing of particular concern to pork producers is the proposed USDA rules that re...
Cumulus Media May 26, 2016
Monsanto to Reject Bayer Bid – Seeks Higher Offer
Monsanto will reject the 62 billion dollar bid from Bayer and seek a higher price. Monsanto company officials say they believe a deal with the German-based Bayer could get antitrust and regulatory app...
Cumulus Media May 25, 2016
Bayer/Monsanto Merger Deal is Near
Bayer and Monsanto are on the edge of agreeing to a merger that would create the world's largest seed company if it's completed, according to the Fox Business Network. Bayer said the potent...
Cumulus Media May 24, 2016
Bayer, Monsanto Combination Would Change Input Landscape
If Monsanto should chose to accept the proposed acquisition presented by Bayer AG, the deal would put 83 percent of U.S. corn seed sales and 70 percent of the global pesticide market under the control...
Cumulus Media May 23, 2016
Monsanto Reviewing Bayer Proposal
Monsanto publicly announced late Wednesday that the company was reviewing a proposal by Bayer AG to acquire Monsanto. Earlier in the week, BASF and Bayer were reportedly interested in acquiring the St...
Cumulus Media May 20, 2016
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