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DuPont’s headquarters in Delaware. (DuPont.com)

FMC buying much of DuPont’s crop protection business

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News March 31, 2017

FMC and DuPont have inked a deal that will see FMC pick up the portion of DuPont’s crop protection business the EU says must be divested for the DuPont-Dow merger to go ahead. In exchange DuPont will acquire FMC Health and Nutrition along with $1.2 billion (all figures U.S. funds) in cash. FMC will acquire […] Read more

DuPont’s Canadian head office in Mississauga. (Dupont.com)

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Asset sale plan secures EU backing for Dow, DuPont merger

By GFM Network News March 27, 2017

Reuters — Dow Chemical and DuPont won the blessing of the European Union for their US$130 billion merger on Monday by agreeing to sell substantial assets including key research and development activities. The European Commission had been concerned that the merger of two of the biggest and oldest U.S. chemical producers would leave few incentives […] Read more

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EU regulators said set to clear Dow, Syngenta deals next week

By GFM Network News March 23, 2017

Brussels | Reuters — EU antitrust regulators are set to clear the US$130 billion Dow Chemical and DuPont merger and ChemChina’s US$43 billion bid for Syngenta next week, people familiar with the matter said Thursday. The European Commission could announce its approvals for both companies at the same time either Monday or Tuesday, the people […] Read more

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EU regulators reported set to clear Dow, DuPont deal

By GFM Network News February 22, 2017

Brussels | Reuters — Dow Chemical and DuPont are set to win EU antitrust approval for their US$130 billion merger, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The deal, which still needs approval from U.S. and other regulators, has faced intense scrutiny from the European Commission. Of particular concern is combining the two […] Read more

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The 2017 crop input rebate roundup

Different input companies offer widely different rebate programs. Use the one that suits your needs

By Leeann Minogue January 31, 2017

Some of the companies Grainews contacted for our annual “rebate roundup” feature say they don’t offer rebates — they prefer to stick to simple prices. Other farm input suppliers have plans so elaborate you’ll need a calculator to figure out how much cash you’re getting back. Whether you prefer simple up-front pricing or that “just […] Read more

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Dow’s ledger benefits as economic growth boosts demand

By GFM Network News January 26, 2017

Reuters — Dow Chemical, which is merging with DuPont, reported strong fourth-quarter results and gave an upbeat forecast for the current quarter as its focus on consumer markets benefits from improving economic growth worldwide. The seeds and chemical maker said improving growth in the United States, Latin American and Europe, besides steady Asia growth, would […] Read more

Crops

Fungicides in canola and soybeans

By Kirsten Ratzlaff January 25, 2017

Many hybrids and varieties are developed to be resistant to potentially damaging insects and diseases, but this isn’t always possible. Fungicides and insecticides are important tools that pick up where genetics end, protecting crops against disease and pests when plants are not resistant. Several diseases can affect canola, with the most widespread being sclerotinia white […] Read more

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DuPont expects Dow merger to close later than expected

By Reuters, GFM Network News January 24, 2017

Reuters — Chemicals and seeds producer DuPont indicated on Tuesday that its $130 billion merger with Dow Chemical will take longer to wrap up than previously expected as the companies await regulatory approvals. This is the second time that the two companies, which are in talks with the European Union’s antitrust regulators, have had to […] Read more

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Syngenta, DuPont patent new herbicide chemistry class

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News December 21, 2016

The crop chemical arms of DuPont and Syngenta are working together on a new class of herbicide chemistry they’ve jointly patented and taken to the “pre-development” stage. DuPont Crop Protection and Syngenta announced Monday they’ve published a joint patent, titled “Substituted cyclic amides and their use as herbicides,” and expect to launch herbicides based on […] Read more

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Trump win unlikely to impact Dow deal, DuPont CEO says

By GFM Network News December 9, 2016

Boston | Reuters — DuPont CEO Ed Breen said on Thursday the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is not likely to have an impact on his company’s planned merger with rival Dow Chemical. While Trump was critical of other large mergers during the campaign, Breen said many U.S. Justice Department officials reviewing the […] Read more

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FMC buying much of DuPont’s crop protection business

Asset sale plan secures EU backing for Dow, DuPont merger

EU regulators said set to clear Dow, Syngenta deals next week

EU regulators reported set to clear Dow, DuPont deal

The 2017 crop input rebate roundup

Dow’s ledger benefits as economic growth boosts demand

Fungicides in canola and soybeans

DuPont expects Dow merger to close later than expected

Syngenta, DuPont patent new herbicide chemistry class

Trump win unlikely to impact Dow deal, DuPont CEO says

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