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R&D Layoffs at Dow and DuPont Make Room for Agile New Competitors
Posted on May 5th, 2017 by Christina Valimaki in Chemical R&D
Two of the world’s largest chemical companies have significantly reduced their R&D staff and budgets. Former rivals Dow Chemical and DuPont announced their $130 billion merger in July 2016 – heralding massive layoffs for both parties. Continue reading “R&D Layoffs at Dow and DuPont Make Room for Agile New Competitors” »
Can old herbicides save glyphosate?
Posted on May 2nd, 2017 by Dr. Jerry Green in Chemical R&D
Source: http://www.ecomii.com/blogs/business/files/2008/11/business-blog-soybean-growing-industry.jpg
An epidemic of glyphosate-resistant weeds is ending the revolutionary impact of glyphosate in glyphosate-tolerant crops. Can using glyphosate with new formulations of herbicides over a half-century old save it? Continue reading “Can old herbicides save glyphosate?” »
Future Resource Wars: Water!
Posted on November 8th, 2016 by Dr. Sina Ebnesajjad in New Materials & Applications
Source: Newsweek www.newsweek.com/2015/05/01/world-will-soon-be-war-over-water-324328.html
On November 5, 1913, the first section of Los Angeles Aqueduct began diverting water from the Owens River to the City over a distance of 233 miles. Consequently, agriculture in Owens Valley was damaged to the point of becoming untenable in the 1920’s fueling controversy that continues to the present day.
Addressing an emerging megatrend: Feeding a changing world
Posted on July 21st, 2016 by Kevin Shikoluk in Chemical R&D
Analyzing the impact of various megatrends on the future development of the chemical industry is becoming an important strategic tool. What are megatrends? Continue reading “Addressing an emerging megatrend: Feeding a changing world” »
