b'I N D U S T R Y N E W S Delivering the news you need to know. Submissions welcomeemail us at news@seedworldgroup.com. Bayer Expands Investment with CoverCress IncBayer expands its existing investment and secures the majority share in CoverCress Inc. (CCI), a lower carbon oilseed producer. Bayer, Bunge and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. have signed an agreement related to Bayers increase in ownership of CCI that now stands at 65%. Bunge and Chevron will continue their ownership of the remaining 35%, according to a release. This supply chain plans to offer corn and soybean growers an additional outlet revenue by supplying a fuel product and animal feed with a high-protein content.ADM and Benson Hill Enter Partnership for Plant-Based ProteinADM and Benson Hill, Inc. announced a strategic part-nership that will scale innovative soy ingredients to meet the increasing demand for plant-based proteins. The collaboration will supply an array of plant-based food and beverage markets that meet customer needs, according to a release. ADM will process and commercialize proprietary ingredients taken from Pathogens are constantly evolving, threateningBenson Hills Ultra-High Protein (UTP) soybeans with vulnerable food crops and the global food supply.an exclusive North American licensing agreement. The partnership plans to scale innovative ingredi-Ug99 wheat stem rust is one of the newest strainsents permitted by Benson Hill genetics that highlight that could negatively impact crops across theless-processed proteins that boast water and carbon world. The strain was first discovered in Ugandasustainability benefits. in 1988-1999. The germplasm evaluation by theDLF Acquires Premier Pacific SeedsInternational Maize and Wheat ImprovementDLF announced it acquired Premier Pacific Seeds Ltd. (PPSL), a forage, cover crop, reclamation and turf-Center (CIMMYT) identified this highly virulentgrass wholesale seed company located in Surrey, BC, wheat stem rust strain, according to a release.Canada. Prior to the acquisition, DLF Pickseed USA held 40% of PPSLs shares. The acquisition includes After over 30 years of successful geneticPPSLs blending and packaging equipment, and resistance, a new strain of stem rust that couldoperations will remain in the same locationinfect upwards of 80% of available wheat varietiesNew Collaboration Offers Innovative and was found. Sustainable Farming SolutionsUnivar Solutions Inc. recently announced a collabora-tion between NexusBioAg, a unit of Univar Solutions, BUSINESS NEWS and MustGrow Biologics Corp. (MustGrow). The com-Meristem and Stoller Enter into Strategic Product Development,panies have agreed on a marketing and distribution Marketing Alliance deal for TerraMG, the mustard-derived soil biopesti-Meristem Crop Performance Group and Stoller announced a strategiccide technology. Access to this plant-based technol-product development and marketing alliance focused on distributingogy further diversifies and expands NexusBioAgs Stollers biostimulant technology while offering even more quality solu- extensive portfolio of inoculants, micronutrients, nitro-tions through Meristems growing network of dealer-partners. gen stabilizers and foliars for the Canadian agricultural Stoller will help Meristem with assuring a reliable supply of neededmarket, shared a release.products as well as navigating the regulatory issues associated with boost-ing innovations to U.S. farmers. 36/ SEEDWORLD.COMSEED ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS 2022'