Some farm groups and agribusinesses said the ruling, if enforced by the federal government, risks hurting farmers financially and reducing options for fighting weeds that are increasingly developing resistance to a limited number of herbicides. | File photo

U.S. court cancels dicamba approval

CHICAGO, Ill. (Reuters) — A U.S. court has nullified the government’s latest approvals of certain agricultural herbicides sold by Bayer, BASF and Syngenta, fueling uncertainty among farmers who spray the products on soybeans and cotton genetically modified to resist them. Environmental activists cheered the court for halting use of the dicamba-based herbicides, which are known […] Read more

The Chinese-owned company said it was also exploring “alternative methods” to expand its shareholder base as the seeds and pesticides maker seeks to raise cash to fund organic growth and pay down debt. | Screencap via syngenta.com

Syngenta delays IPO

ZURICH, Switzerland (Reuters) — Syngenta says it is still planning to complete its US$10 billion flotation, but indicated weak financial markets made it more likely it will take place next year. The Chinese-owned company said it was also exploring “alternative methods” to expand its shareholder base as the seeds and pesticides maker seeks to raise […] Read more