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Roundup Litigation

U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Bayer, Backs Federal Labeling

By John Dobberstein posted on June 25, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs

Bayer, which acquired Monsanto several years ago, said lawyers are still analyzing the ruling but added the decision is, “good for science, farmers, and industries that depend on regulatory clarity for innovation,” in a statement posted to the company’s website.

White House Orders Increased Glyphosate Production — What’s Next?

By John Dobberstein posted on February 19, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs

In case you missed it, President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mobilizing the Defense Production Act to, “protect domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides.”

Bayer Proposes $7.25B Plan to Settle Roundup Lawsuits

By John Dobberstein posted on February 18, 2026 | Posted in Soil Health

Crop protection giant Bayer on Tuesday proposed a settlement worth up to $7.25 million to resolve thousands of current and future lawsuits that claim the company’s Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.

Press Release

National Cover Crop Summit Announces Title Sponsors for 2026 Event

February 18, 2026 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

The 7th Annual National Cover Crop Summit returns March 10–12, 2026 with Bio Till Cover Crops, Gandy, Green Cover Seed, For Ground by Bayer and Salford as Title Sponsors.

Roundup Litigation

Solicitor General Backs Efforts to End Roundup Lawsuits

By John Dobberstein posted on December 2, 2025 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Termination

SCOTUS considered Bayer’s petition for writ of certiorari earlier this year but asked Solicitor General D. John Sauer for additional input on the case, Monsanto Co. vs. John L. Durnell.

Industry News

Biologicals Front & Center at Major Farm Shows

By John Dobberstein posted on March 24, 2025 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Investing in Regenerative Ag, Ag Biologicals

There were dozens of firms promoting ag biological products at Commodity Classic, a major increase from what attendees have seen in the past. No-Till Farmer had boots on the ground at the event to gather intel on new products and companies. Senior editor John Dobberstein shares highlights from his conversations with key players in Denver, Colo.

Early Season Interseeded Cover Crops in Corn and the Impact of Residual Herbicides

By Chris Proctor, Victor de Sousa Ferreira, Mark Reiman, and Alexandre Tonon Rosa posted on July 29, 2024 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: University of Nebraska Lincoln

Early season drill interseeding might be a viable strategy since it extends the window for cover crop establishment and growth.

Bayer Considers Separating from Ag Division

By Ludwig Burger posted on November 9, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Reuters

Bayer considers separating from its consumer health or crop sciences divisions, according to new CEO Bill Anderson, who is looking to revive the German company’s share price.

Seed Companies Encourage Cover Crop Use

October 16, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Some companies, such as Bayer, are paying Midwestern farmers $10 per acre to seed cover crops in fields going to seed corn production next spring.

Cover Crop Connection

Assistance with Adopting Regenerative Ag Practices

By Mackane Vogel posted on August 4, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

On the most recent episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, I spoke with Zach Larson and Tyler Williams, 2 sustainable systems agronomists with Bayer. You can see Larson and other Bayer agronomists here, working out in the field, which is part of the support that comes with Bayer’s ForGround program.