U.S. agrichemicals company Corteva is exploring a breakup that would separate its seed and pesticide businesses into two separate companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Separating its crop-seed unit from its pesticide business could help shield its seeds from any potential future liabilities associated with its pest […] Read more
Agrichemicals firm Corteva explores splitting seed and pesticide units, WSJ reports
Strong demand for generics prompts FBN expansion
Farmers Business Network plans to build two new ag chemical product distribution centres on the Prairies
Farmers Business Network is responding to strong demand for generic agricultural chemicals by expanding its Canadian operations.
BASF cuts 2025 outlook as tariffs weigh on global economy
Germany's BASF said on Friday that it was lowering its full-year outlook, citing weaker-than-expected global economic growth and reduced demand for its chemicals due to U.S. tariffs.
AgraCity says it is unable to fill orders
AgraCity has told customers it will be unable to deliver outstanding product in a timely manner this spring due to cash flowproblems
AgraCity has told customers it will be unable to deliver outstanding product in a timely manner this spring due to cash flowproblems
CropLife Canada calls for halt to Pest Management Regulatory Agency changes, cites tariffs
The threat of U.S. tariffs means Canada should be doing all it can to keep farmers competitive, CropLife Canada says
CropLife Canada says U.S. tariffs would be bad enough, agriculture doesn't need the added hit from changes to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).
BASF targets partial listing of agriculture division
BASF is planning a partial listing of its agricultural business because the stock market is underestimating the unit's earnings prospects within the group, the German chemicals giant's new CEO told staff on Wednesday.
BASF to prepare agricultural business for IPO, reports Bloomberg
BASF plans to prepare its agricultural chemicals business for an initial public offering in the next few years as part of restructuring measures set to be announced by the chemicals group this month, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
Products removed from high-risk agrochemical list
Keep it Clean drops two products from its list of market risks
Reading Time: 2 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – A 2024 product advisory from Keep it Clean is missing two names previously featured on a list of high-risk crop protection products. Keep it Clean is a joint initiative of the Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada, Pulse Canada and the Prairie Oat Growers Association. The group releases an annual product advisory […] Read more
Oat producers call chlormequat report fear mongering
Environmental Working Group blames Canadian producers for residues of plant growth regulator found in oat products
The Prairie Oat Growers Association is pushing back against allegations that Canadian oats are contaminated with chemicals from a plant growth regulator.
Canadian farmers blamed for ag chemical in U.S. oat foods
Discovery sets off media story despite samples testing well inside safe levels
A U.S. environmental group is pointing a finger at Canadian oat growers, saying they’re the cause of ag chemical residues found in Cheerios and Quaker Oats.
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