Walmart Pleads Guilty to Dumping Hazardous Waste
Walmart pleads guilty to improperly disposing of pesticides, fertilizer and other hazardous products and will pay a fine of $81.6 million.
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Walmart's 'Green Wheat' Drive May Transform American Farming
As part of Walmart's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, the world's biggest retailer is sending senior employees out to farms, looking for ways to help U.S. farmers reduce their use of carbon-intensive fertilizers or improve logistics.
How to Profit From Soaring Food Demand
If you've been to a supermarket lately, you've probably noticed that food prices are soaring. And that spells an opportunity for investors. Asset-management expert John Stephenson offers tips for small investors aiming to tap into the agricultural market.
Potash Sinks After Canada Rejects BHP Billiton Bid
Shares of Potash Corp. were down Thursday after Canada blocked BHP Billiton's bid to buy the company, and it appears unlikely that the government, focused on protecting national assets, will change its mind.
Sinochem Closer to Countering BHP's Bid for Potash
The FTC has cleared a BHP Billiton bid for Potash Corp., but that hardly matters. Authorities in the fertilizer company's home country of Canada may not approve the transaction. And it looks like BHP won't be the only bidder. The giant Chinese conglomerate Sinochem is working on an offer.
Potash Rejects BHP's $38.5 Billion Hostile Takeover Offer
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. said Monday that its board voted unanimously to reject BHP Billiton's hostile $38.5 billion takeover offer as it doesn't reflect the strong growth the company believes it is poised to enjoy.
