- BASF filed a lawsuit against DuPont for infringement of BASF’s patented technology that confers tolerance to a key class of herbicides. Specifically, DuPont’s Optimum GAT corn product incorporates BASF’s patented promoter which is an important genetic component that enables successful tolerance toward an herbicide class known as AHAS or ALS inhibitors.
- Bunge North America announced that it has created a joint venture with ITOCHU and STX Pan Ocean to build and operate a state-of-the-art export grain terminal at the Port of Longview, Wash., called EGT Development, LLC.
- Cygnus Business Media announced it has signed an agreement with IRON Solutions, Inc. to jointly offer co-marketed programs targeted to the construction and outdoor power equipment markets.
- Kim Nicholson and Sanjay Patel have formed NFocus Partners, LLC, a management consulting firm that provides custom marketing solutions to domestic and international business clients.
