What’s on the Label?
The United States Senate has finally passed a bipartisan GMO labeling law. Here’s what you need to know. Democratic and Republican senators might seem as estranged from one another as […]
USDA Grants $1 Million to NCGA’s Soil Health Partnership
A $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help spur a groundbreaking effort to optimize farm enterprise profitability, reduce greenhouse gases and improve agronomic productivity. The National […]
Organic Seed Alliance Hires New Executive Director
Organic Seed Alliance will welcome Cara Loriz as its new executive director beginning this month. Loriz joins OSA with a background in nonprofit development, small business management and public advocacy, […]
University Calls On EU Policymakers to Widen Ag Policy Discussion
According to Wageningen University & Research (WUR), it’s generally agreed upon that Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) needs to be revised. Most stakeholders emphasize the need for sustainability instead of a […]
ASTA Meeting Draws a Crowd
The 133rd annual convention of the American Seed Trade Association was a resounding success on all accounts. Here are some of the highlights. The American Seed Trade Association’s annual convention […]
Government Invests in Saskatchewan Wheat Breeding
Canadians rely on a strong agriculture industry and innovation helps ensure its success. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay reports that the Government of Canada has invested $35.3 million for […]
20/20 Seed Labs Gets New Approvals for Zygosity Testing
According to 20/20 Seed Labs Inc., it has been formally approved to provide zygosity testing for licensed Monsanto events in canola and soybean. Qualified events include RT73 and MON88302 in […]
Going Without Thiram
The Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency is calling for a ban of a popular fungicide used in seed treatments for most commercial vegetables grown in Canada. What would the loss […]
International Priorities Pick Up Steam
At the International Seed Federation’s 2016 World Seed Congress, the industry prepares to advance its policies and positions. Here are the highlights. At the International Seed Federation’s 67th World Seed […]
AgReliant Genetics Finalizes Purchase of Iowa Soybean Conditioning Facility
On Sept. 6, AgReliant Genetics finalized the purchase of a soybean conditioning facility located in Marcus, Iowa, previously operated by Sand Seed Service, Inc. This location will support AgReliant Genetics’ […]
Rooting for Protection Below Ground
Experts believe the key to helping growers break the next yield barrier lies below the ground — root and soil health and the interaction between the two. Ensuring that a […]
Syria, Seeds and Pulses: ICARDA’s Quest for Food Security in the Drylands
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas has managed to survive major regional turmoil and kept a light shining during a dark time in its history. 2016 […]
Commodity Groups Look to Advance U.S. Phenotyping Efforts
The Multi-Commodity Phenotyping Initiative kicked off joint activities by hosting an educational webinar for representatives from member organizations on the state of phenotyping science and U.S. government phenotyping programs. “With […]
BASF Opens New R&D Center for Biological Crop Protection and Seed Solutions
BASF opens new R&D center for biological crop protection and seed solutions in Europe. Cutting-edge research to help farmers increase yields and reduce environmental impact.
New Collaboration to Focus on Microbiome Technology
Monsanto Company and Second Genome, Inc. will collaborate to accelerate the discovery of new microbiome-based solutions to help farmers better manage environmental challenges on their farms. According to Monsanto, the […]
Petkus Acquires Simeza
Petkus, a leading European grain processing company, acquires Simeza, a Spanish manufacturer of seed processing equipment. Petkus expands its product portfolio and strengthens its presence in the Spanish market.
Center for Sorghum Improvement Names New Managing Director
Sarah Sexton-Bowser has been named managing director of the Center for Sorghum Improvement based at Kansas State University. She will start her new role Sept. 12. The center is focused […]
Vote for Your Favorite Therapeutic Garden
In its third year of helping therapeutic gardens meet their mission of serving those in need, the National Garden Bureau will give $5,000 in grants, and you get to help […]
DuPont Pioneer Promotes Qrome Products for 2017 Launch
This week at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, DuPont Pioneer kicked off its “Unlock Your Yield” tour to promote the Qrome brand of products. As part of the […]
Soil Health Partnership Gets Boost from New Collaboration
At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, industry-leading companies and environmental organizations today announced the launch of the Midwest Row Crop Collaborative — a new collaboration that will accelerate […]
Abbott & Cobb Licenses SuperSeedWare Technology to Syngenta
Abbott & Cobb, Inc., a developer and marketer of vegetable varieties, has completed a long-term agreement to license A&C’s recently patented technology, SuperSeedWare, to Syngenta Seeds, LLC for worldwide use […]
Bayer Announces Poncho/VOTiVO 2.0
During the first day of the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Bayer announces that it plans to release Poncho/VOTiVO 2.0 for the 2019 planting season. According to the company, […]
ChemChina-Syngenta Deal One Step Closer
Chinese chemical giant ChemChina’s $43 billion takeover of Swiss agribusiness Syngenta is one step closer to completion. Get the latest on the deal and its implications.
Protein, Politics and Pulses
Protein-rich pulses are gaining popularity as a sustainable and nutritious food source. Learn about the politics and potential of pulses in this article.
Plant Breeders Carry the Weight of the World on Their Shoulders — Michael Gore
OK, it’s interviews like this that make me love my job. I’m jealous that I wasn’t the one who got to sit across from this amazing researcher and plant breeder. […]
Mycogen Seeds Adopts Value-Based Pricing Strategy
Mycogen Seeds is changing how it prices seed. Starting in the 2016-17 season, Mycogen Seeds will price seed based on the value it delivers. Value has many components: relative yield, […]
USDA Training Programs to Save Seed Businesses Time and Money
Trade between nations regularly involves meeting strict government requirements that often create logistical obstacles for all parties involved. U.S. seed businesses often experience this when doing business with our cousins […]
Partnership Puts Plenish High Oleic Soybeans in Growers Hands for 2017
Today, DuPont Pioneer and CHS Inc. announced that CHS Processing and Food Ingredients will offer production contracts for Pioneer brand Plenish high oleic soybeans for 2017 production in southern Minnesota […]
AAS Salutes Industry Achievers
At its annual awards banquet in Janesville, Wisconsin, All-America Selections (AAS) recognized Jim Nau of Ball Horticultural Company and Janika Eckert of Johnny’s Selected Seeds, two “horticulture luminaries.” Nau was […]
To Say “Thank You” Culver’s Planted 5 Million Seeds
Editor’s Note: This is a fun Friday story and focuses on the positive side of agriculture. I see so many negative news items that come across my desk about agriculture […]
Australian Cotton Seed Developer Invests in Site Redevelopment
Earlier this week, Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) announces a $41 million redevelopment of it’s “Shenstone” cotton seed processing plant and laboratory in New South Whales, Australia. Founded 49 years ago […]
Mapping Out the Future of Seed
The Canadian Seed Trade Association’s annual meeting looked ahead at what’s coming down the pipe for one of the country’s most important industries. _x000D_ Outgoing Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA) […]
CSTA Office Relocated
The Canadian Seed Trade Association has relocated its office as of August 18. Please update your records with our new address:_x000D_ _x000D_ 130 Albert Street, Suite 500_x000D_ Ottawa ON K1P 5G4_x000D_ […]
ChemChina-Syngenta Deal One Step Closer
Earlier this week, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States cleared the proposed acquisition of Syngenta by China’s National Chemical Corporation, more commonly known as ChemChina. According to […]
Saluting the Past, Looking to the Future
SeCan celebrates 40 years by facing modern challenges head-on — while staying focused on its No. 1 goal. _x000D_ The 1970s was a much different time for Canadian seed growers. […]
Ag Retailers Squeezed by Down Ag Economy
Accounts receivable at farm supply co-ops and other ag retailers are growing and so are their challenges, according to a new report from CoBank. After an extended run of impressive […]