Ensuring High-Quality Seed for Sudanese Farmers
High-quality seed is a prerequisite for the satisfactory production of a good quality crop. Strict quality control is essential to ensure high quality standards. In collaboration with the Seed Development […]
UC Davis Breeding Strawberries for the 21st Century
http://media.blubrry.com/strategysession/p/content.blubrry.com/strategysession/Steve_Knapp_21st_Century_Strawberry_Breeding.mp3 Strawberry farmers and industry leaders say new science, education and collaborations underway at the UC Davis Public Strawberry Breeding Program bode well for the quality and sustainability of strawberries in […]
Centre of Excellence for Plant and Microbial Sciences Opens First Lab
The first dedicated laboratory at the Centre of Excellence for Plant and Microbial Sciences (CEPAMS) opened for business today in Beijing with the arrival of its first Group Leader, Yang […]
Seed World Podcast Episode 4 – 21st Century Strawberry Breeding
Steve Knapp, director of the UC Davis strawberry breeding program, talks about a few of the latest advancements in his field.
Researchers Turn Pathogen into Beneficial Organism
Because of their sedentary life, plants have to make the most of their surroundings. To do so, they take advantage of hitherto unknown molecular mechanisms to determine what benefits them […]
A World Without GMOs
Imagining a world without genetically modified organisms isn’t hard to do, but researchers say the prospect is detrimental to both farmers and consumers. U.S. researchers have a mathematical model at […]
Focus on Forages
Plant breeders focus their efforts with the end goal of boosting livestock productivity. The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC), with partners in the United Kingdom, Colombia and Kenya bring together their […]
Passions Run High in Pakistan
The people of Pakistan exhibit nothing if not passion. Those hailing from agriculturally prominent Punjab, the country’s second largest province, are no exception. The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) has […]
Robotic Palletizers Make Bag-Stacking Easier
Chantland MHS’ Robotic Bag Palletizer Systems offer facilities an economical means of performing what is often considered a strenuous and tedious function of stacking bags on pallets, while allowing employees […]
DLF Appoints New Business Director
DLF appoints new Business Director: experienced executive to lead company’s growth strategy. Get the details on the new appointment and what it means for the company.
Carrot Genome Might Help Improve Crops
Sometimes, the evolutionary history of a species can be found in a fossil record. Other times, rocks and imprints must be swapped for DNA and genetic fingerprints. The latter is […]
Total Seed Production Begins Another Expansion
Indiana’s Total Seed Production announces the start of another plant expansion project for 2016. “This type of expansion once again proves our commitment to our customers and to the industry to continue […]
DLF Appoints New Business Director
DLF announces the hiring of Søren Ustrup as business director, Southern Hemisphere. In this position, he will be responsible for promoting and developing the DLF business platform in that part of […]
Twenty New Bee Species Found in New Hampshire
Researchers with the NH Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire have completed the first assessment of the state’s native bee population, providing wildlife experts with the first […]
Plant Breeding Matters | The Science & Business of Crop Improvement
Plant breeding is essential for crop improvement. Learn how science and business intersect to create better plants for farmers and consumers.
DSV’s Perennial Ryegrass Breeding Process for Turf
DSV’s breeding process for perennial ryegrass turf: learn how DSV’s advanced breeding techniques create superior turf for golf courses, sports fields, and more.
DSV’s Perennial Ryegrass Breeding Process for Turf
DSV’s turf grass breeding process: learn how DSV’s perennial ryegrass is developed to provide superior turf performance and quality.
FBI to Talk Economic Espionage
The Seed Innovation and Protection Alliance will host a technical education unit that focuses on intellectual property (IP) June 19 in Portland, Ore., in conjunction with the American Seed Trade […]
What’s the Potential for a Syngenta-ChemChina Fallout?
Farmers, policymakers and government representatives voice concerns, ranging from GMOs to seed availability to national security concerns, about the potential takeover of Syngenta by a Chinese-state-owned chemical company. As of […]
Big Plans, New Vision in Place for Can-Seed Equipment
_x000D_ _x000D_ Jason MacNevin, new owner and CEO of Can-Seed Equipment, sits down with Issues Ink president Shawn Brook to talk about his future plans for the company, how building the Can-Seed […]
Star Roses and Plants to Purchase Fall Creek’s BrazelBerries Program
Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc. and Star Roses and Plants are pleased to announce the planned purchase by Star Roses and Plants of Fall Creek’s BrazelBerries program – a […]
SynTech France Expands and Establishes Seeds Technical Center
SynTech Research France has acquired land and buildings to establish a GEP and GLP Seeds Technical Center at L’Isle Jourdain, in the intensive agricultural area around Toulouse in southwest France. The site […]
Researchers Combating Downy Mildew in Vegetables
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Michigan State University researchers and collaborators at six other universities across the country a four-year, $2.3 million grant to develop management plans for […]
New Texas Superstar Introduced: Whopper Begonias
Wax begonias have long been a staple of Texas landscapes, but a recently introduced series has been distinguished as a bigger, brighter ornamental – Whopper begonias. Whopper begonias have been […]
Germination Insights: PGDC Fuels the Industry with New Cultivars
In this exclusive video, Germination goes behind the scenes of the recent 2016 Prairie Grain Development Committee meeting to discover why the group is so important to Canada’s agriculture sector._x000D_ […]
Researchers Discover Mechanism Behind Plant Withering
A research team led by Associate Professor Miyake Chikahiro and student Takagi Daisuke from the Kobe University Graduate School of Agricultural Science in Japan have reproduced the reaction in which […]
Farm Foundation Names Dow’s Cullman as President/CEO
Farm Foundation has named Constance Cullman to be president and CEO of Farm Foundation, NFP and president of Farm Foundation. Cullman, who is currently U.S. Government Affairs Leader with Dow […]
Syngenta Appoints New CEO
Syngenta announces the appointment of J. Erik Fyrwald, currently president and CEO of the U.S. chemistry distribution company Univar Inc., as chief executive officer effective June 1. Erik succeeds John […]
New Cantaloupe, Pumpkin, and Acorn Squash Seeds Available to Gardeners
Gardeners preparing to plant their fruits and vegetables will have a number of new cantaloupes, pumpkins, and acorn squash to choose from that were developed at the NH Agricultural Experiment […]
The Times, They Are A-Changin’
The Times They Are A-Changin’: How Europe is adapting to the changing global landscape. Learn how Europe is responding to the shifting global economy and the implications for the future.
The European Commission’s GM Opt-Out Proposal
The European Commission has proposed a new GM opt-out system to protect consumers’ right to choose. Learn more about the proposal and its implications.
The European Commission’s GM Opt-Out Proposal
The European Commission has proposed a new GM opt-out system to protect consumers’ right to choose. Learn more about the proposal and its implications.
Breeding Targets for Ryegrass in Europe
Breeders in Europe are developing new varieties of ryegrass to meet the needs of farmers. Learn about the latest developments in ryegrass breeding and how it can benefit European farmers.
How Much Plant Breeding Innovation is Politically Intended?
Plant breeding innovation is often used for political purposes. This article explores the implications of this and how it affects the agricultural industry.
Soy Canada Calls on EU to Finalize GM Approvals
Soy Canada has asked the European Commission for a formal explanation of its delay in finalizing the approvals of three genetically modified (GM) soybean products. In a letter to European Commission President Jean-Claude […]
BrettYoung Continues Ontario Expansion with Acquisition of Plant Science Inc.
BrettYoung Seeds Limited completes its acquisition of Plant Science Inc. of Gormley, Ontario._x000D_ The combination of Plant Science’s innovation-driven fertilizer and control products business with BrettYoung represents another important step in […]