News & Events

Supreme Court favors Monsanto in seed saving case

Published May. 14, 2013

Despite the narrow focus of the ruling, many in the industry see the decision as having wide reaching implications.

Tn. Governor vetoes 'ag gag' measure over constitutional issues

Published May. 14, 2013

He also agreed with state Attorney General Robert Cooper’s assessment that the bill is constitutionally suspect. But the governor also called on state lawmakers to revisit the issue. He expressed sympathy for farmers who say they fear “large-scale attacks on their livelihoods” from secret recordings.

U.S. pesticide makers seek answers as bee losses sting agriculture

Published May. 22, 2013

Monsanto Co is hosting a "Bee Summit." Bayer AG is breaking ground on a "Bee Care Center." And Sygenta AG is funding grants for research into the accelerating demise of honeybees in the United States, where the insects pollinate fruits and vegetables that make up roughly a quarter of the American diet.

U.S. Senate panel approves farm bill that expands crop insurance

Published May. 15, 2013

The Senate Agriculture Committee approved a farm bill on Tuesday, costing $500 billion over a decade, that would expand the scope of the federally subsidized crop insurance program and modestly trim spending on food stamps for the poor.

USDA and EPA: Report shows no definitive reason for honey bee colony collapse

Published May. 9, 2013

The USDA and the United States EPA released a comprehensive scientific report on honey bee health May 2. The report states that there are multiple factors playing a role in honey bee colony declines, including parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure.