agribusiness

Corteva Names Dave Anderson as New CFO
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Corteva Names Dave Anderson as New CFO

The appointment "signals that Corteva valued prior experience leading the finance organization for large companies over agriculture industry experience."
By Matthew Heller | April 7, 2021
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Ex-GE CFO Miller Named Cargill Finance Chief
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Ex-GE CFO Miller Named Cargill Finance Chief

Jamie Miller will become Cargill's first female CFO, having previously broken the glass ceiling at GE.
By Matthew Heller | March 16, 2021
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Monsanto Misses Estimates on Corn Slowdown
Financial Performance

Monsanto Misses Estimates on Corn Slowdown

"Despite tough farm economics, we delivered a solid second quarter and are staying disciplined on near-term execution of the business," CEO Hugh Grant says.
By Matthew Heller | April 5, 2018
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Cargill Expands Further Into Pet Food Category
M&A

Cargill Expands Further Into Pet Food Category

The agribusiness giant says its acquisition of Pro-Pet will make it the only national supplier of both animal feed and pet food.
By Matthew Heller | January 3, 2018
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BASF to Buy Bayer Seed Businesses for $6.9B
Strategy

BASF to Buy Bayer Seed Businesses for $6.9B

The deal may help clear the way for European authorities to approve Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto early next year.
By Matthew Heller | October 13, 2017
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Animal Proteins Beef up Cargill’s Q1 Results
Financial Performance

Animal Proteins Beef up Cargill’s Q1 Results

The company's net income rose 14% to $973 million amid brisk demand for beef, strong exports, and more abundant cattle supplies.
By Matthew Heller | September 27, 2017
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Deere Buys German Construction Firm for $4B
Strategy

Deere Buys German Construction Firm for $4B

The acquisition of Wirtgen will boost Deere's road construction business as it seeks to reduce its dependence on agricultural equipment.
By Matthew Heller | June 1, 2017
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Cargill Posts Strongest Quarter in Seven Years
Strategy

Cargill Posts Strongest Quarter in Seven Years

Profit increased 50% in the third quarter, suggesting management and portfolio changes under way at the agribusiness giant "are beginning to yield results."
By Matthew Heller | March 30, 2017
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