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Bayer to retire Monsanto name

Bayer's purchase of Monsanto is expected to close this week.

EPA denies petition to ban chlorpyrifos

The decision reverses the Obama administration's steps to ban the insecticide ingredient.

ChemChina and Syngenta make minor concessions to European Union

Overall divestments would be less than $500 million, Reuters reports.

Bayer executives meet with president-elect Donald Trump

The German company will need federal regulatory approval for its deal to purchase Monsanto.

European Union delays Syngenta-ChemChina merger decision until April

Regulators opened an investigation into the deal in October.

USDA joining panel review of ChemChina - Syngenta deal

The USDA is joining a review of ChemChina's purchase of Syngenta.

Bayer makes offer to purchase Monsanto

German company Bayer approached Monsanto to propose an unsolicited takeover.

Canadian farmers benefit from strong U.S. dollar

High import costs push grocery chains to develop locally.

Bayer Crop Science considers seed expansion

Soy and wheat markets provide stiff competition.

Vilmorin acquires Genica Research Corporation

The acquisition aims to boost Vilmorin's place as the second-largest vegetable seed maker.