Study Clears Way for New Approaches to Plant Disease
A Washington State University biologist has found what he calls “very strong support” for an 86-year-old hypothesis about how nutrients move through plants. His two-decade analysis of the phenomenon has […]
La Crosse Seed Acquires Cover Crop Solutions Seed Brands
La Crosse Seed announces that it is the new and exclusive owner of the entire family of brands of Cover Crop Solutions, effective immediately. La Crosse Seed now owns the […]
Nematodes: The Invisible Hazard
Nematodes pose a serious threat to a wide range of crops. Although the damage they cause is obvious, most farmers know little about nematodes or even choose to ignore them […]
Skills of the Operator are Key
Operator needed for key skills: Learn how to become an operator with the right skills and qualifications. Get the job you want with our guide.
Nutrition Plays an Increasing Role in Seed Vigor
Nutrition plays a critical role in early seed development and new research demonstrates its impact at the farm level. Everyone involved in the supply chain, from seed companies to chemical […]
Report Calls for More Research of Gene-Drive Modified Organisms
The emerging science of gene drives has the potential to address environmental and public health challenges, but gene-drive modified organisms are not ready to be released into the environment and […]
Gro Alliance Adds Organic Seed Division Manager
Gro Alliance, the nation’s largest, independently owned contract seed corn and soybean production company, announces that Jeff Block has been hired as its organic seed division manager. Jeff brings more […]
NAPB Annual Meeting to Focus on Improving Efficiency in Breeding Programs
On Aug. 15-18 in Raleigh, North Carolina, the National Association of Plant Breeders will hold its annual meeting where plant breeders working on plant species ranging from blueberry to soybean to […]
Since 1915: Corn, a Symbol of Agricultural Greatness
A Moment In Time This 1975 cover of Seed World features corn, a symbol of agricultural greatness. In this issue, S.M. McAshan Jr., who serves as chairman for Anderson, Clayton […]
Scientists Look to Reduce Arsenic Levels in Rice
A team of researchers at the University of Delaware has found that incorporating rice husk to soil can decrease toxic inorganic arsenic levels in rice grain by 25 to 50 […]
Maize Seed Systems in Africa: Understanding the Basics
Maize is not only a staple in diets across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) – it is a cash crop that supports millions of farmer households. Maize is grown on over 33 million […]
Nebraska Agronomist Joins Inocucor as Field Trials and Nutrition Director
Aaron Waltz, Ph.D., an accomplished agronomist and agrotechnologist, has joined ag biotech company Inocucor Technologies Inc. as Director, Field Trials and Nutrition. Waltz will lead Inocucor’s agronomy services function, including initiation and […]
Incotec Introduces New Film Coat for Soybean
Incotec is introducing a new film coat for soybeans in their Disco film coat range: Disco AG Clear L-650. The new film coat is designed to deal effectively with problems […]
A Different Perspective on GMOs
For some, the words “genetically-modified” or “GMO” conjure up images of “Frankenfoods.” Seed World reached out to a few of these groups to better understand their perspective and get their […]
How Do Soil Bacteria Affect Agriculture and Global Climate?
Soils are teeming with bacteria whose effects we are just beginning to understand. One of the most abundant and active groups of bacteria in soils is called Bradyrhizobium. For the first […]
Researchers Helping Find Ideal Growing Conditions for Guar
Researchers at New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Science Center at Clovis and at the Las Cruces campus have been busy studying the ideal growing conditions for guar crops. Certain climates […]
Biotech: Under Review
After more than 20 years since the last update, the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology undergoes a formal review and update. Last July, the White House issued a […]
Inspectors Trained on Seed Quality in Malawi
In a bid to strengthen seed quality control mechanism in Malawi, 112 para seed inspectors from government and the private sector were trained in three groups, as part of the […]
Total Seed Production Adds Irrigation Pivot
Total Seed Production, Inc. (TSP) is adding an irrigation pivot to another one of their seed fields. Even though multiple studies have proven irrigation is not necessarily needed in the top producing […]
Consumers and a Changing Climate to Speed Up Farmer Innovation
Meeting consumer preferences for safe, nutritious and locally-produced food are among the key challenges that will drive future farmer innovation, Monsanto’s new Managing Director in Australia & New Zealand, Tony […]
UPOV Meets Over Guideline Revision
Technical working groups of the ‘International Union for the Protection of New Plant Varieties (UPOV) meet in June and July 2016. The guidelines of UPOV are used for DUS testing. The […]
Wheat Genome Sequencing Soon to be Released Across the Globe
Wheat genome sequencing is soon to be released worldwide, providing a better understanding of the crop and its potential for improved yields and disease resistance.
Around the World
No two regions are alike when it comes to the acceptance and adoption of biotechnology. Here, you’ll explore the GMO environment across continents. Twenty years in and the adoption of […]
DuPont Pioneer and Hexima Collaboration Achieves Significant Milestone
DuPont Pioneer and Hexima announced today the discovery of a novel insect control gene that is active against certain crop- destroying insects and will help growers protect their yields. As […]
Monsanto Named Among Greenest Companies in Newsweek’s 2016 Green Rankings
Monsanto announced that it has placed No. 12 out of 500 of the largest U.S. publicly traded companies in the 2016 Newsweek Green Rankings, which is created in partnership with Corporate Knights and HIP Investor. This […]
Is the Green Revolution Going Gray?
The U.S. National Academy of Sciences recently released its long-awaited report on genetically engineered (GE) crops. More than 50 scientists and agricultural experts contributed to the 388-page report, which includes […]
CSGA Annual Meeting to Feature Beatles Tribute Band
As a part of its annual general meeting to be held in Clear Lake, Man. July 6-8, the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association is partnering with SeCan as they celebrate their 40th […]
Watermelon Genetics Data Badly Needed
While most people enjoy a slice of watermelon on a summer afternoon, many would be surprised to learn that the watermelon is the largest fruit crop in the world. Humans […]
Safety, Sustainability, Yield and Risks
Three experts share their perspective about major issues surrounding genetically modified crops. Since the advent of genetically modified organisms decades ago, the debate about the technology and its risks or […]
Wheat Genome Sequencing Soon to be Released Across the Globe
Wheat accounts for over 20 per cent of all calories consumed in the world. The rising global population is demanding a sustainable and secure source of wheat, pressuring major wheat […]
Durum Variety Development Gets Major Boost
When one thinks of the major crops grown in Saskatchewan, spring wheat, canola, and pulses like peas and lentils are typically what come to mind._x000D_ _x000D_ While not rivaling spring […]
ASTA Concerned About Possible Ban on Thiram Seed Treatment
On May 27, the America Seed Trade Association (ASTA) submitted comments to the Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) expressing strong concerns about the agency’s intention to cancel the registration […]
Black Enterprise Magazine Recognizes Monsanto VP as Top Exec in Corporate Diversity
Melissa Harper, Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition, Inclusion & Diversity and HR Compliance at Monsanto, has been named to Black Enterprise Magazine’s 2016 List of Top Executives in Corporate […]
Chicago’s Seed 2 Growth Ventures Invests in Canadian Ag Company
Seed 2 Growth Ventures (S2G), a Chicago-based company, has led an investment in Vancouver-based Terramera Inc. Both companies are aligned in their focus to support sustainable agriculture while increasing farm […]
Syngenta Canada Launches Visivio Seed Treatment for Canola
Syngenta Canada Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of Visivio seed treatment, a new Seedcare solution offering canola growers enhanced early-season protection against flea beetle feeding and seed- and […]
Honeybee Health Project Making Progress
Financial support from Syngenta Canada Inc. for a project that is complementing the National Bee Health Surveillance Project is translating into good progress. Syngenta committed $80,000 over a four-year period […]