Understanding of trait approval important before planting corn
The National Corn Growers Association recently released a revised version of its “Know before you grow” website to offer growers updated information to help inform planting decisions in light of the...
View ArticleHolding on to a quality agricultural work force
As the saying goes, “good help is hard to find.” That is especially true when it comes to hiring and retaining quality employees that embrace the anything-but-a-desk-job, far from glamorous, tiring and...
View ArticleProper grain channeling very important this fall
As combines start rolling in corn fields throughout the Midwest, the National Corn Growers Association is reminding growers of the importance of properly channeling grain this harvest. This is...
View ArticleThe farmer-level effects of a Monsanto acquisition of Syngenta
In recent weeks, Monsanto has made multiple efforts to acquire Syngenta. Thus far, attempts have been rejected by Syngenta, but Monsanto shows no signs of backing down. Although the initial offer of...
View ArticleChemChina to acquire Syngenta
Syngenta has announced that ChemChina has offered to acquire the company for $43 Billion. “This offer, which is recommended unanimously by our Board of Directors, fully values the quality of Syngenta’s...
View ArticleKey 2015 lessons will help Ohio growers prepare for 2016
Winter is a good time to reflect on the previous season in order to prepare for the upcoming one. The Marysville, Ohio, Grow More Experience site improved an understanding of how various Syngenta...
View ArticleGrowers shouldn’t switch up their hybrids…yet
Corn planting across the U.S. is generally tracking ahead of schedule this season, but excessive rainfall is delaying planting in some counties across the Midwest. Syngenta agronomist Eric Anderson...
View ArticleKeeping up with the latest agronomics through Syngenta’s ‘Grow More Experience’
The Syngenta Grow More Experience Site in Irwin, Ohio, one of 60 such locations across the country, was host last week to retailers from around the state hoping to step up their agronomic knowledge in...
View ArticleCorn rootworm evaluations and management
As if the hot, dry weather during pollination and compaction issues in Ohio fields weren’t enough to put pressure on this year’s corn crop, corn rootworm may be just one more issue farmers may be...
View ArticleSyngenta Ordered to Pay Farmers Over $200 Million
A federal jury has ordered Swiss giant Syngenta to pay $217.7 million to Kansas farmers after a verdict was announced this week at a trial in Kansas City. The class action lawsuit was brought because...
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Emerging herbicide technology will offer weed control options
Most of the spraying to control weeds in Ohio has wrapped up for the year, but more farmers than ever will being seeing unaffected weeds in an increasing portion of their fields. Maybe it is a few...
View ArticleSyngenta working to boost renewable fuels
Syngenta announced a three-year commitment to contribute $1 to the renewable fuels industry for every acre planted with Enogen trait technology, beginning with this year’s growing season. The...
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2014 an important year to “Know before you grow”
The politics of international trade can be tricky business. Just one news headline, one bad shipment or one failed delivery can have a devastating ripple effect for domestic agriculture — particularly...
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Syngenta corn seed settlement claims due Oct. 12
By Peggy Kirk Hall, Associate Professor and Director, OSU Agricultural & Resource Law ProgramThose post cards advising producers of a $1.51 billion settlement in the Syngenta corn seed lawsuits are...
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Syngenta settlement approved by federal judge
By Evin Bachelor, Law Fellow, Agricultural and Resource Law Program, Ohio State UniversityThe major multi-year class action lawsuit against Syngenta for failing to receive import approval from China...
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