CD Seeds Joins Frédéric Poujaud Companies
CD Seeds, a subsidiary of the Swiss group Omya — an industrial mineral company — announced that it has sold its activity to the group headed by Frédéric Poujaud. Already […]
Dr. Dieter Mulitze (Agronomix) Saving Plant Breeders Time, Plant Breeding Software Solutions
Shawn Brook sits down with Dr. Dieter Mulitze of Agronomix software to discuss their current AGROBASE software and future offerings to plant breeders.
Communicating the Way to Coexistence
Through dialogue, change is beginning to take shape. The media may sometimes portray farmers and beekeepers as being on opposite sides, but the two groups are actually both striving for […]
Ideas You Can Take to the Bank
Learn how to turn your ideas into a successful business. Get tips on how to start a business, find funding, and market your product. Read this article to get started!
Same Goal, Different Pathways
Last fall, three African soybean breeders visited the University of Missouri and University of Illinois, in collaboration with the U.S. Soybean Innovation Lab (SIL), to observe advanced plant breeding techniques […]
Corn Growers to Fast Track Farm Research with Genotyping Center
Put simply, the United States is falling behind in research related to its biggest industry, agriculture. To a large extent the kind of innovation and research that made the United […]
SeedWorld Visits: Oliver Manufacturing
Alain Létourneau (Prograin) Expansion into the West, Quarry Seed Partnership, Breeding Program
Giant Views: _x000D_ Alain Létourneau, C.E.O., Prograin
Setting a Standard
The native seed industry seeks a cohesive strategy and standards for the future. How local is local? That’s the underlying question seed industry players are asking these days when it […]
Colorado Firm Ranks No. 1 for Plant IP Protection
Colorado-based intellectual property firm Cochran Freund & Young LLC achieved over 98.5% patent allowance rate in the Life Science sector of the United States Patent and Trademark Office in the […]
USDA Zeros In on Plant Genetic Improvements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service is working with stakeholders to develop a five-year plan that would start in 2018, called the National Program 301, Plant Genetic Resources, […]
Seller’s Market
Demand is at an all-time high for both more aesthetically pleasing and drought-resistance products and services. The turf and grass seed industry remains extremely competitive and continues to grow rapidly […]
Since 1915: A Focus on Turfgrass
A Moment in Time A perennial ryegrass blend called Pleasure is used on an Arizona golf course. This issue focused on the latest in environmental turf research and turfgrass seed […]
Entomologists Cry Foul Over Cry1F Control
In early October, a group of Extension entomologists from the Great Lakes region sent an open letter to the seed industry about the efficacy of Cry1F (Herculex 1, TC1507) trait […]
DuPont Pioneer Advances Biofortified Sorghum for Africa
DuPont Pioneer and Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International researchers have demonstrated that increasing vitamin E and beta-carotene production in sorghum improves the availability and longevity of beta-carotene, which the body […]
Germination Visits: Quarry Seed & Prograin
Shawn Brook sits down with the presidents of Quarry Seed and Prograin to discuss their newfound partnership. This partnership will continue to expand Soybean production into Western Canada and offer […]
Accurate Information is Key
Nearly 30 years in the turf industry has given me a wealth of knowledge and experience in cool season grass varieties. Over the last year-and-a-half I’ve become acquainted with new warm season […]
Grassland Oregon Introduces Pastures for Pollinators
Grassland Oregon developed a new seed mixture, called Pastures for Pollinators, that includes a variety of flowering annual clovers to support sustainable livestock farming and increase pollinator populations. “With over […]
Advancing Forage
New research funding will ensure forage crops continue to be improved through new variety development. Here’s a look at some of the latest innovations in alfalfa and tall fescue research. […]
Partnership to Scale Up Rubber Production from Dandelions
Kultevat Inc. and Keygene N.V. will continue a research collaboration to produce natural rubber from dandelion roots. The renewed collaboration builds on plant breeding breakthroughs by KeyGene, expanded planting by […]
Treating Abiotic Stressors
Novel seed treatments hold great promise in reducing plant stress from abiotic events, such as drought and frost. Did you know that the human population lives on less than 20 […]
Bayer Expands Capacity for Biologicals
Bayer plans to further expand its position in the market for biological crop protection products and has invested some16 million euros in new capacity for research, development and production at […]
Third Seed Meets Technology Event Sees Growth
The third edition of Seed meets Technology took place at the grounds of Proeftuin Zwaagdijk Sept. 27-30. With a bigger exhibition space, the introduction of the Vegetable Trials and an […]
Going Interactive
Experts will be fielding questions about the future of the farm and lawn seed industry at ASTA’s annual Farm and Lawn Seed Conference. Organizers of the American Seed Trade Association’s […]
Nufarm Realigns with Plans to Expand Its Footprint
As part of its “One Nufarm” strategy, Nufarm realigns and unites resources to enhance its broad seed treatment portfolio in North America. The Nufarm seed treatment and crop protection teams […]
Designer Tomatoes? They’re Almost Here
According to researchers who spoke at the 2016 SolGenomics Conference, the future is now for this indispensable fruit. The tomato is a crucial ingredient in a plethora of the world’s […]
USDA to Make $7 Billion in Risk Management Payments
In the face of a struggling farm economy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Oct. 4 that it will make $7 billion in risk management program payments to many of […]
Wyffels Names Bruce Howison Vice President of Sales, Marketing
Wyffels Hybrids, Inc. welcomes Bruce Howison as its vice president of sales and marketing. Howison brings years of seed industry experience along with strong analytical and financial leadership to the […]
Bayer and West Central Distribution Combine Seed Treatment Solutions
Bayer and West Central Distribution, LLC, announced today the introduction of Redigo 480 plus Trilex, a combination of fungicide seed treatments for soybeans offered exclusively through West Central Distribution. “West […]
Lawn Grass: Our Nation’s Top Crop
A study involving NASA researchers shows the American lawn is the most prevalent crop in the country. A new study co-authored by NASA scientists shows that the American lawn is […]
Genetic Potential
Two Canadian seed companies have joined forces and are showing — in an industry where mergers and acquisitions often steal headlines — that smaller, independent businesses are as relevant as […]
Obstacles to Food Security
Industry experts discuss the hurdles that must be overcome and possible solutions that could work to end world hunger. From the field to the laboratory, new technology plays a major […]
Beck’s Purchases Former BASF Seed Research Facility in Hawaii
Today, Beck’s announced it has purchased the former BASF Seed Research Facility on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Built in 2012, the 13,000 square foot facility includes offices, laboratory space, […]
DuPont Pioneer Introduces HarvXtra Alfalfa Varieties
Pioneer brand alfalfa varieties with HarvXtra technology are available to growers for spring and fall planting. These varieties have significant lignin reductions, enabling farmers to achieve higher quality hay and […]
Can Turbocharged Gene Banks Accelerate Plant Breeding?
A new study led by an Iowa State University agronomist may help scientists sift through vast amounts of plant seeds stored in gene bank facilities across the globe to identify […]
Reports Spotlight Plant Breeding Needs for Organic Agriculture
The Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) and Cornell University released two reports that detail plant breeding priorities for organic agriculture in the Pacific Northwest and Northeast. The assessments are a result […]