Bayer CropScience LP and Monsanto Co. have entered into an exclusive agreement on a new cutting edge fungicide seed treatment for corn.

Agrium Inc. has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire a 70% equity position in Common Market Fertlizers S.A., one of Western Europe's largest fertilizer distribution companies.

Pioneer Hi-Bred and Asoyia, Inc. have entered into an agreement making Pioneer® brand 1% low linolenic soybean varieties with the Roundup Ready® trait eligible for participation in the Asoyia® Identity Preserved soybean program.

Newly released soybean varieties introduced by Pioneer Hi-Bred will be treated with a CruiserMaxx™ Beans brand seed treatment from Syngenta Seed Care.

AgraQuest, Inc. has introduced a new insecticide, Baritone™ Bio-Insecticide.

Valor® herbicide from Valent U.S.A. Corp. has received EPA registration for dry bean desiccation.

Nippon Soda Co. has received full California Department of Pesticide Regulation approval of Assail® insecticide for use on a broader selection of fruits, vegetables, and nuts in California.