Despite being rejected in its $45 billion takeover bid to acquire Swiss seed giant rival Syngenta, Monsanto Co. told investors May 20 it will continue to pursue a deal – and, if it succeeds, would sell Syngenta’s seeds and crop genetics to win regulatory approval with stiff scrutiny expected from antitrust regulators in both countries.
Grain rates, revenue adequacy for rail at issue in two hearings
Rate regulation of rail transportation of grain and railroad revenue adequacy will be the topics of a pair of upcoming public hearings, the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced.
NW Indiana farmer withdraws application to build hog CAFO
Citing a huge public outcry and the need to coexist with neighbors and the community, an Indiana grain farmer has withdrawn plans to raise 5,600 hogs – at least for now.
Proper hay storage means increased value, less loss
When it comes to corn and soybeans, producers take special precautions in storing these lucrative cash crops. When it comes to tending to cut hay, though, producers seem to be more lax.
