Of Plants and Processors
Plant breeding trends are affecting changes in food processing equipment and processes. Food processing equipment manufacturers are increasingly under pressure to alter designs of large-scale machinery to accommodate new varieties […]
Extending His Passion and Knowledge Globally
A passionate entrepreneur shares his knowledge and experience to help others succeed. Learn how he’s extending his reach to help people around the world.
Roberts Bill to Set GMO Labeling Standard Gets Support
The American Soybean Association and American Seed Trade Association welcomed legislation introduced last week by Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts that would establish a national framework for the labeling of foods containing […]
Barenbrug Expands Denmark Team
Barenbrug expands its team in Denmark with new hires to strengthen its presence in the region. Get the latest on the company’s growth plans.
New GM Rice Contains High Levels of Iron, Zinc
A transdisciplinary group of scientists from institutions in the Philippines, Colombia, Indonesia, USA, Australia, and Japan has successfully developed rice with increased levels of iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) through biofortification. The study found that […]
Agri-Search Announces New Hire, Staff Commendations
Rich Connell Agri-Search announces that Mike True has joined the company as a professional agricultural recruiter. Prior to joining Agri-Search, Mike worked for 360 Yield Center in Lafayette, Indiana, as a […]
Fortune Names Monsanto One of World’s Most Admired Companies
Monsanto Company has been named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine. Monsanto was honored as No. 1 in its industry sector on the 2016 list, released […]
Munson Hybrids Expands into Minnesota
2015 saw expansion and growth for Munson Hybrids adding district sales managers and sales representatives in Illinois and Wisconsin, and expanding into Minnesota for the first time in Munson’s 80+ […]
DuPont, Dow Reveal Details on New Company Structure
DuPont and The Dow Chemical Company today announced the U.S. site structure for the global agriculture leader the companies intend to create following the planned separation of DowDuPont into three […]
WGRF Invests $5.2 Million for U of S Wheat Breeding
The Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) and the University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre (CDC) have renewed their longstanding partnership in wheat breeding. WGRF will invest $5.2 million into the […]
New Year, New Barley Findings
Growing the barley industry all comes down to research—according to Alberta Barley research manager Garson Law._x000D_ _x000D_ “As a farmer-funded organization, we invest in research to bring scientific advancements directly […]
Farm Sold PBR-Protected Varieties Without Permission
SeCan announced today the settlement of a Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) case between SeCan and Harvey Marcil of Pasqua Farms of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan. The settlement relates to unauthorized sales […]
BASF Introduces New Farm Data Management Tool for Canadian Growers
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ BASF introduces Compass Grower Advanced, described as the next generation in farm data management, to address Canadian growers’ need for a comprehensive system to improve decision making, […]
Marrone Bio Innovations Agrees to Pay $1.7 million in SEC Settlement
Marrone Bio Innovations enters into a settlement agreement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission fully resolving its previously-disclosed investigation, which was principally related to the accounting and other matters […]
Illinois/Indiana Seed Conditioning Workshop Returns to Illinois
Next month will be the 30th annual Illinois-Indiana Seed Conditioning Workshop. The workshop returns to Illinois this year and will be held March 16 in Champaign. Optimizing efficiency in the […]
New Pinto Bean Variety Offers Ease of Harvest, Desired Characteristics
Pinto beans are the most common type of bean cultivated in the United States, accounting for more than a third of all edible, dry bean production. Harvesting them, however, has […]
Year of the Carrot
Each year the National Garden Bureau selects one annual, one perennial, and one edible as their “Year of the” crops. Each is chosen because they are popular, easy-to-grow, widely adaptable, […]
Bees Abuzz Over Rapini
Popular in Italy but also grown in the United States, rapini, or broccoli raab, is a turnip-like vegetable featured in the recipes of cable television’s top celebrity chefs. Foodies are […]
Researchers Develop Method for Selecting Plants with Better Photosynthesis
Scientists from Wageningen University and Research Centre in the Netherlands (Wageningen UR) have developed the first ever method for accurately and simultaneously measuring the photosynthesis of nearly 1,500 plants over […]
BASF Crop Protection Works to Improve Product Traceability, Transparency
BASF has announced the introduction of a new traceability technology for its crop protection products filling lines: Supply Chain Track and Trace (SCTT). The innovation will enable BASF to show […]
Don Blackburn (Dow AgroSciences) A Bright Future for Plant Breeders
Don Blackburn (Dow AgroSciences) ASTA 2016 Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference January 30 – February 2, 2016 Anaheim, California
Tom Tolman (Condor Seed Production, Inc.) 30 Years Strong and Putting People First
Giant Views: Tom Tolman(Condor Seed Production, Inc.) ASTA 2016 Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference January 30 – February 2, 2016 Anaheim, California
Extending His Passion and Knowledge Globally
Alan Walters holds deep passion for helping U.S. farmers produce vegetable crops more efficiently while achieving greater quality and higher yields. His cucurbit production oriented research has increasingly attracted global […]
AgriGold Adds Soybeans to Product Portfolio
Illinois-based AgriGold adds soybeans to its product portfolio for the 2016-17 sales campaign. The soybean addition positions AgriGold for strategic expansion as a national seed brand across areas where corn may […]
Ethiopian Wheat Offers Unique Source of Diversity for Weathering Climate Change
A pioneering analysis of selected varieties of Ethiopian durum wheat has revealed a fresh source of genetic diversity, which could allow crop breeders to create new varieties more resilient to […]
Ethiopian Wheat Offers Unique Source of Diversity for Weathering Climate Change
Ethiopian wheat offers unique source of diversity to help farmers adapt to climate change. Learn how this ancient grain can help protect crops from extreme weather.
Tomato Genetics Study Sheds Light on Plant Evolution
A new study of evolution in a diverse group of wild tomatoes is shedding light on the importance of genetic variation in plants. The work, reported in the journal PLoS Biology, […]
Bayer Bolsters Digital Farming through Acquisition of Software Provider proPlant
Bayer has acquired the plant health diagnosis and infection level warning service provider proPlant Gesellschaft für Agrar- und Umweltinformatik mbH. The acquisition continues the expansion of Bayer’s activities in the […]
What Consumers Want
A new study proves that improved transparency increases consumer trust in food. The latest Center for Food Integrity (CFI) report, A Clear View of Transparency and How It Builds Consumer […]
Offering Solutions in the Protection of Soybean Seedlings: A Seed World Strategy Webinar and Podcast
Justin Clark of BASF, Syngenta’s Dr. Dale Ireland, Gregory L. Tylka of Iowa State University and Bayer SeedGrowth’s Jennifer Riggs discuss the battle against soybean cyst nematode, and offer solutions […]
Plant Breeding Efforts Focus on Valentine’s Day Varieties
Roses are red, violets are blue, and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers are developing better breeds of Valentine’s Day plants just for you. Here are […]
Research Might Help Create SDS-Resistant Soybeans
Iowa State University agronomy and plant pathology researchers have narrowed the search for genes that help soybeans resist sudden death syndrome, a costly disease, pointing the way for crop breeders […]
Arcadia Biosciences CEO Steps Down
Arcadia Biosciences announces the departure of president and CEO Eric Rey for medical reasons. Roger Salameh, company officer and vice president of business development, will serve as interim CEO as […]
Heliospectra Hires North American Sales Leader
Heliospectra AB, a global leader in intelligent LED grow light technology, announced today that it has hired Caroline Nordahl Wells as vice president of sales and marketing for Heliospectra’s North […]
CDC Ruffian Oat Added to Grain Millers Preferred Variety List
FP Genetics is pleased to announce that CDC Ruffian white milling oat is now a preferred variety accepted by Grain Millers Inc. at Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Achieving this status means oat […]
Federal Government and Canola Growers Invest in Research
The federal government and three provincial canola grower organizations are jointly funding new agronomic research focused on sustainably and profitably increasing canola production in Canada._x000D_ _x000D_ “Continued innovation in agronomic […]