Because of several concerns, Monsanto is delaying the introduction of its bioengineered Roundup Ready wheat by at least a year. The company's new timetable will delay, until at least 2004 and possibly 2005, the introduction of Roundup-resistant wheat.

Gramoxone MAX, a new formulation of Syngenta’s popular Gramoxone herbicide, is being marketed for no-till weed control this spring. Each gallon will contain 3 pounds of active ingredient compared to the earlier Gramoxone Extra that contained only 2 1/2 pounds.