Bayer is a world-class innovation company with a 150-year history. Today, we continue striving to meet the worlds challenges through scientific research, persistence, and courageous innovation. In line with our mission Bayer: Science For A Better Life, our programs support a better lifetoday and into tomorrow.Bayer in the U.S.:Our presence in the U.S. harkens back to the mid-19th century as a chemical company making dyes in Albany, NY. However, by the late-19th century we moved into the healthcare field. Our products are helping to address some of todays biggest challenges, including global population growth, an aging society and the need to make efficient and, wherever possible, sustainable use of natural resources. We focus on research and innovation in the life sciences with a strong emphasis on improving the lives of plants, people, and animals. For more information, please visit http://www.bayer.us/