Understanding the Evolution of Plant Pollen Might Help Scientists Prevent Allergies
Scientists use evolution of plant pollen to understand how to prevent allergies. Learn how understanding pollen can help reduce allergy symptoms.
Land O’Lakes Completes Acquisition of Ceres
Earlier this week, Land O’Lakes, Inc. completed its acquisition of Ceres, Inc., which will become part of the company’s forage business unit, Forage Genetics International (FGI). According to the company, […]
Understanding the Evolution of Plant Pollen Might Help Scientists Prevent Allergies
“During the past four decades, allergic diseases have become a global health problem,” says Professor Dabing Zhang, who leads the University of Adelaide and Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Laboratory […]
Workshop to Focus on the Basics of Organic Plant Breeding
The Northern Organic Vegetable Improvement Collaborative (NOVIC) will host a two-day class for farmers, researchers and agricultural students on the basics of plant breeding Sept. 13-14 in Pablo, Montana. Organic […]
Dairyland to Release 13 New Soybean Products for 2017
Dairyland Seed will release 13 new soybean varieties for the 2017 planting season. Each of these varieties can be seen at research tours and field days throughout the Midwest this […]
Kansas Wheat Alliance Releases Three New Wheat Varieties
Kansas State University’s Plant Genetics Materials Release Committee met July 27, 2016, where they approved the release for three new hard red winter wheat varieties. Foundation seed for KS060143K-2, KS060106M-11 […]
S&W Seed Company Signs License Agreement for Sorghum Genetics
S&W Seed Company signed a licensing agreement with a U.S.-based seed company for production and marketing of a proprietary hybrid grain sorghum variety in the United States as well as […]
Bt Crops Get Push in the Philippines
Law professors from the University of the Philippines Law Center-Institute of International Legal Studies (IILS) shared their assessment on Bt talong and GMOs in the Philippines during their special Agriculture […]
Maize Stem Borer Hits Kenya
Scientists under the Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA) project drawn from Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), African Agricultural Technology Foundation and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement […]
Dow AgroSciences Licenses Plextein to EPL BAS
Today (Aug. 3), Dow AgroSciences agreed to license Plextein — a high throughput method for detecting and quantitating multiple proteins in plants — to EPL Bio Analytical Services (EPL BAS). The […]
Farmers Report Yield Jump Following A Cover Crop
Insight from 2,020 farmers from across the country reflected enthusiasm for cover crops and — for the fourth year in a row — found a yield boost in corn and […]
ASTA Opens Registration for CSS 2016 & Seed Expo
Today, the American Seed Trade Association opened registration for its Corn, Sorghum and Soybean Seed Research Conference and Seed Expo, to be held Dec. 5-9 in Chicago, Illinois. This conference […]
Seed Meets Technology 2016 Enjoys International Interest
Seed Meets Technology 2016, an international event focused on seed production and technology, was a success. Learn more about the event and its impact on the industry.
Obama Signs GMO Labeling Bill
President Barack Obama has signed into law a landmark agreement that protects America’s food supply system from a harmful patchwork of varying state labeling laws for foods made with genetically modified, or […]
Texas Seed Association Enjoys Successful Annual Meeting
The one hundred attendees and participants of the Annual Convention and P&R Conference unanimously decreed the conference informative and fun. Having a good time while absorbing good information are the […]
Texas Plant Breeding Leader Dies
Texas A&M AgriLife Research lost a tremendous asset July 27 when Steve Brown, Texas Foundation Seed Service program director in Vernon, was killed in a car accident. “There are no […]
Pioneer Website Relaunched with Better Functionality, New Online Seed Guide
DuPont Pioneer has launched a new and improved pioneer.com website offering growers new tools to learn about the wide variety of products available to help maximize yield and with an […]
Gro Alliance Hires New Soybean Site Lead
Gro Alliance announces that soybean industry veteran, Glen Tollefson, has been hired as its site lead for its Breckenridge, Minn. facility. Prior to joining Gro Alliance, he spent more than 27 […]
Canadian Researcher Appointed as Special Ambassador for IYOP 2016
Pulse Canada applauds the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization for nominating Dr. Joyce Boye, a distinguished researcher and innovator from Canada, as FAO Special Ambassador for the International Year of Pulses (IYP) […]
Verdesian Life Sciences Adds Peanut Inoculant
Verdesian Life Sciences adds Primo Power CL, a new liquid inoculant, to its seed enhancement portfolio. This peanut inoculant opens the door for more nodules, which provides more available nitrogen […]
Jeff Reid (SeCan) 40 Years Strong, ‘Growing Trust’ Program, Evolution
Giant Views: _x000D_ Jeff Reid (SeCan) CEO_x000D_ CSTA 93rd Annual Meeting_x000D_ July 10 – 12, 2016_x000D_ Vancouver, British Columbia
SeedWay’s Fred Mohr Made Honorary Life Member of Atlantic Seed Association
Fred Mohr, SeedWay Turf Seed Business Manager, has been recently elected as a honorary lifetime member of the Atlantic Seed Association. Organized in 1952, the Atlantic Seed Association, formerly known […]
High Oleic Soybean Oil Passes the Test at Purdue University
As part of a recent test of high oleic soybean oil in a Purdue University dining hall, chefs witnessed the oil’s excellent stability and other positive performance attributes in a […]
Syngenta Canada Appoints New Head of Lawn and Garden
_x000D_ _x000D_ Syngenta Canada announces the appointment of David Kuypers to Head, Lawn and Garden for Canada._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ “As part of our ongoing commitment to the professional turf management […]
Report Says Canada Must Bring New Ag Research to Those Needing it Most
The Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC) today released its 2016 Conference Report (the Report) that summarizes the need for the agricultural sector to better disseminate research results to producers, farmers, […]
“Super” Rice Might Save Farmers Money, Cut Pollution
A new University of Toronto study has identified “superstar” varieties of rice that can reduce fertilizer loss and cut down on environmental pollution in the process._x000D_ _x000D_ The study, authored by […]
Seed Meets Technology 2016 Enjoys International Interest
The third edition of Seed Meets Technology, taking place Sept. 27-30 in the Netherlands, is even bigger than in previous years, organizers announce. This year the list of exhibitors has […]
“Super” Rice Might Save Farmers Money, Cut Pollution
A new University of Toronto study has identified “superstar” varieties of rice that can reduce fertilizer loss and cut down on environmental pollution in the process. The study, authored by U […]
EU Approves New Biotech Traits
American Soybean Association (ASA) President and Greenwood, Del., soybean farmer Richard Wilkins welcomed news this morning out of Brussels that the European Union has approved three outstanding biotech soybean traits […]
Kentucky Breeder Develops New Tall Fescue Variety
University of Kentucky (UK) plant breeder Tim Phillips has developed a new tall fescue variety that is non-toxic to grazing animals. The variety, Lacefield MaxQ II, is the result of selections […]
Former Monsanto Exec Ted Crosbie Dead at 65
Former Monsanto executive, Iowa’s chief technology officer and seed industry stalwart Ted Crosby has died after a sudden illness. Crosbie, 65, died Saturday after becoming ill July 1 while on vacation, according […]
Yara Hires New Agronomic Services Manager
Dr. Helga Miehle (P.Ag.) recently joined Yara North America as manager, agronomic services for Canada. She brings more than 20 years of experience as an agronomist, consultant and research & […]
Erin Armstrong (Canterra Seeds) Committed to Partners, Benefits of UPOV 91, Seed Synergy
Giant Views: _x000D_ Erin Armstrong (Canterra Seeds) Director of Industry & Regulatory Affairs_x000D_ CSTA 93rd Annual Meeting_x000D_ July 10 – 12, 2016_x000D_ Vancouver, British Columbia
Chinese Hybrid Rice Produces Record-Breaking Yield
Chinese hybrid rice produces record-breaking yield of 10.5 tons per hectare, making it the world’s highest yielding rice. Learn more about this breakthrough.
Australia Adopts New Test to Detect Plant Viruses
A Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre team is rolling out a plant diagnostic toolkit that can accurately detect plant viruses and viroids in a single test. “By tapping into […]
Roundup Ready 2 Extend Soybeans Gets EU Import Approval
The European Commission has granted import approval for Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans, according to Monsanto. This milestone allows for the import and food/feed use of Roundup Ready 2 Xtend […]