UpTick Coreopsis Wins “Best New” Plant Award
Uptick Coreopsis wins Best New Plant Award! This award-winning plant is perfect for any garden and is sure to bring beauty and color to your outdoor space.
Monsanto Releases New Clubroot-resistant Canola Hybrid
Monsanto releases its newest clubroot-resistant canola hybrid, 75-42 CR, under the DEKALB brand for the 2017 growing season._x000D_ _x000D_ “The new 75-42 CR hybrid offers a new, early maturing alternative […]
Yield Versus Quality Attributes — The Pendulum Swings
Yield vs Quality: How the pendulum swings between yield and quality attributes in Canadian agriculture. Learn how to balance both for success.
Aleksandra Malyska (Plants for the Future) The Socio-Economic Importance of Plant Breeding
Plant breeding expert Aleksandra Malyska discusses the importance of plant breeding for the future of socio-economic development. Learn how plant breeding can help shape the future.
It’s “Buyer Beware”
In the new post-patent environment, farmers and seedsmen are learning there’s more than meets the eye. _x000D_ In 2011, Monsanto’s patent on the first generation Roundup Ready trait in soybeans expired. […]
Scientists Unveil Nearly 450 Million Years of Plant Evolution
Scientists uncover nearly 450 million years of plant evolution: new research reveals how plants evolved over time and adapted to their environment.
With the Touch of a Finger
As technology has integrated into every aspect of our day-to-day lives, seed and crop input companies work to keep pace. _x000D_ Need help determining your optimum planting rate? Or want to […]
Corn Genes Can Call for Help
Corn farmers can now use gene-calling technology to identify and select the best corn varieties for their farms. Learn how this new technology can help increase yields.
Investment to Help Develop Disease-Resistant Apple and Greenhouse Tomato Varieties
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament from Niagara Centre, announced that the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is receiving a $920,000 federal […]
Dow Reports Jump in Seed Sales, Decline in Crop Protection
The Agricultural Sciences division of Dow reported third quarter sales of $1.2 billion, up 6 percent versus the year-ago period. Price and volume each rose 3 percent. Strong demand conditions […]
DLF: Turf Sales Counterbalance Forage Sales
With a revenue of 3.565 billion danish krones (479 million euros), DLF presented the financial result and annual report at the group’s annual general meeting on Oct. 25. Revenue increased […]
From the Floor – ESA Annual Meeting 2016 – Hoopman
ESA’s Hoopman shares insights on the future of the European flooring industry at the 2016 Annual Meeting. Learn more about the event here.
Linda Nel (Syngenta) New Developments, Good Growth Plan, Impact Of The Neonic Ban
Linda Nel of Syngenta discusses new developments, Good Growth Plan, and the impact of the neonic ban on European agriculture.
From the Floor – ESA Annual Meeting 2016 – Cimbria
ESA’s Annual Meeting 2016: Cimbria hosts the European Seed Association’s Annual Meeting, bringing together seed industry professionals from across Europe.
Giuseppe Carli (Italian Seed Association Assosementi) Italian Seed Sector
Italian seed sector leader Giuseppe Carli of Assosementi discusses the importance of innovation and quality in the Italian seed industry.
2016 Solanaceae Conference – Giant Views Interviews
Giant Views Interviews: Solanaceae Conference / SolGenomics:From Advances to Applications September 12-16, 2016 Davis, California, USA
A Not-So-Sexual Seed
Why a method of asexual seed production called apomixis could be a key to feeding the world. Many consider it one of the most important questions facing the world today: […]
From Genomics to Communications, Allen Van Deynze Shares Thoughts
When it comes to crop focus, Allen Van Deynze says there’s only about 250 crops in California of importance. Instead of focusing on a specific crop, the University of California, […]
Many Benefits to Volunteering for CSTA
_x000D_ _x000D_ Member involvement in the Canadian Seed Trade Association is important to the long-term success of the association. Everyone has something to contribute, from new ideas and skill sets, […]
What’s Next for Biotech?
From the halls of Congress to the offices of the White House, biotechnology managed to get the attention of policymakers in Washington, D.C. this year. In 2016, a GMO labeling […]
Ann Powell (Researcher Emerita, UC Davis) Fruit Research, UC Davis’ Strong Reputation
Giant Views: Ann Powell, Researcher Emerita Plant Sciences Department UC Davis Solanaceae Conference SolGenomics:From Advances to Applications September 12-16, 2016 Davis, California, USA
Going Nutty Over Pecan Research
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awards a five-year $4.3 million grant to six national institutions to advance pecan research. “The potential outcomes of this research are huge […]
Calling All Emerging Leaders
IPSA looks to mentor the next generation of young professionals with its upcoming workshop. For Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) executive director Todd Martin, mentoring the next generation of young […]
Contributors to Advances in Biofortification Awarded 2016 World Food Prize
The 2016 World Food Prize was awarded to Maria Andrade, Howarth Bouis, Jan Low and Robert Mwanga on Oct. 13, at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Maria Andrade, […]
CD Seeds Joins Frédéric Poujaud Companies
Frederic Poujaud Companies welcomes CD Seeds to its family of businesses. CD Seeds is a leading provider of vegetable and flower seeds in Europe.
Irma Ortiz (Graduate Student, UC Riverside) Strategy, Mentorship, Impact of Tomato Genome Mapping
Giant Views: Irma Ortiz, Graduate Student, UC Riverside Solanaceae Conference SolGenomics:From Advances to Applications September 12-16, 2016 Davis, California, USA
Alexandre Beaudoin (Prograin) National Expansion, Offering New Soybean Varieties to a Global Market
Giant Views: _x000D_ Alexandre Beaudoin, Seed Sales and Marketing Manager, Prograin
“Best know-how available”
Discover the best known attractions in Europe with this comprehensive guide. Get insider tips and explore the continent’s most popular sites.
“Best know-how available”
Discover the best known available European destinations for 2016. From beaches to mountains, find the perfect spot for your next vacation.
Explore a New World of Wheat
Canadian researcher Curtis Pozniak is at the forefront of helping discover the genetic intricacies of a major global crop. _x000D_ A map is the greatest of all epic poems — its […]
Barley Boom
Idaho has become a major player in providing barley for brewers around the world, thanks to new varieties and innovative farming practices. It’s the sort of statistic you might expect […]
A Seed World Strategy Webinar & Podcast: Novel Seed Treatments Help Plants Cope with Abiotic Stressors
• Learn about the most detrimental abiotic stressors. • Discover the seed treatments already on the market. • Explore the future and what companies are working on.
DuPont Pioneer’s Paul Schickler to Retire
After 42 years of service, Paul Schickler, president of DuPont Pioneer, has elected to retire effective Jan. 2, 2017._x000D_ _x000D_ “We cannot thank Paul enough for his substantial and enduring […]
CFIA Releases New Alternative Service Delivery Policy
After holding two online consultations with stakeholders in 2012 and 2015, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on Sept. 15 announced its Alternative Service Delivery Policy, which according to the […]
Pioneer President Paul Schickler to Retire
After 42 years of service, Paul Schickler, president of DuPont Pioneer, has elected to retire effective Jan. 2, 2017. “We cannot thank Paul enough for his substantial and enduring contributions […]
Kicking the Need for Artificial Turf
There’s a heated discussion going on in the Netherland sabout the potential health risks of artificial grass because of its rubber infill. According to Barenbrug, scientists have found reasons to […]