Year of the Begonia
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, […]
Daniel Gleeson (HM.CLAUSE) Cucurbits Importance and Combining Complex Traits
Giant Views: Daniel Gleeson (HM.CLAUSE) ASTA 2016 Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference January 30 – February 2, 2016 Anaheim, California
Monsanto Settles with SEC Over Alleged Securities Act Violations
Monsanto Company reaches an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fully resolving a previously disclosed SEC investigation into the financial reporting of the company’s customer incentive programs related […]
Seedway Names New Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Chelsea Campbell has been named marketing and communications coordinator for Seedway. Chelsea will be involved in all aspects of Seedway’s advertising, promotions and event coordination. Campbell will be instrumental in working […]
Hazera to Launch Two New Mini-Watermelon Varieties
Mini watermelons currently account for about 15 percent of the U.S. watermelon market, and the percentage is steadily increasing. Among the reasons for this impressive growth are consumer enjoyment of the […]
Should “Wildness” be Bred Back into Fruits and Veggies?
A new study shows that wild tomatoes are better able to protect themselves against the destructive whitefly than our modern, commercial varieties. The study, published in the academic journal Agronomy […]
Applications Now Accepted for CSAAC Student Grant
The Commercial Seed Analysts Association of Canada Inc. (CSAAC) is a body of professional and accredited seed analyst members dedicated to providing quality seed testing services to the seed industry._x000D_ […]
Ron Wulfkuhle (GreenLeaf Genetics) Licensing, Open Architecture Germplasm
Giant Views:Ron Wulfkuhle (GreenLeaf Genetics)IPSA 27th Annual ConferenceJanuary 11-13, 2016St. Louis, Missouri
Tim Gutormson (SoDak Labs) Understanding Seed Testing, Being Independent
Giant Views: Tim Gutormson (SoDak Labs) IPSA 27th Annual Conference January 11-13, 2016 St. Louis, Missouri
Randy Wilken (IPSA President) Better before Bigger, Ag Economy, Seed Trait Approvals
Giant Views: Randy Wilken (IPSA President) IPSA 27th Annual Conference January 11-13, 2016 St. Louis, Missouri
Genetic Discovery Might Allow Plants to be Cloned
The reproduction process is essentially the same in humans, animals and most plants. Both female and male organisms are required to contribute to the phenomenon. A new joint Tel Aviv […]
Management Course for Plant Breeders Scheduled for September
Program Management for Plant Breeders (PMPB) is a short course offered since 2013 and extremely well received by the plant breeding community. The participants and their employers provided very positive […]
GrowIt! Teams Up With MasterTag
The GrowIt! app was created with the goal of inspiring more gardeners. Over the last year it has succeeded in that mission: GrowIt! has helped thousands of people identify plants, and […]
A Commitment to Innovation
The Mission of the Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA) is To Foster Seed Industry Innovation and Trade. This mission guides the activities of our staff and committees, as they work […]
Placing a Priority on People
Learn how to prioritize people in the workplace and the benefits it can bring. Discover the importance of creating a positive work environment and how it can help your business succeed.
Canada’s Variety Development Research Supported by Record Investment from Farmers
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Dr. Keith Degenhardt, Vice-Chair of the farmer-funded Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF), announced today their renewed commitment to wheat and barley variety […]
Research has Potential to Stop Bacterial Infections of Plants
Scientists at the John Innes Centre and the University of East Anglia have made an exciting discovery that could provide a new way to prevent bacterial infections in both humans […]
Arysta LifeScience Hires Two New Territory Sales Managers
Arysta LifeScience North America recently announced two new personnel additions: Jake Cook and Peter White are Territory Sales Managers for the Northern Plains region. Cook will be serving customers in […]
South Dakota Company Sold Syngenta Wheat Seed Without Permission
Syngenta has obtained a $25,000 settlement from Paul and John Mayclin, Mayclin Farms, Plankinton, South Dakota, in response to their Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Act violation. Mayclin admitted to unauthorized sales […]
ChemChina to Buy Syngenta for $43 Billion
Chinese chemical giant ChemChina to buy Swiss agribusiness Syngenta for $43 billion, creating world’s largest agrochemical company.
Transitioning to Organic Seed Production
When going through the process to become an organic seed operation, patience is definitely a virtue. Making the move from conventional to organic seed production need not be complicated, and […]
Public Rice Genomic Resources are Boon for Breeders
A Cornell-led international team of researchers has launched a set of open-access genomic resources that will greatly accelerate the ability of geneticists and breeders to link genes to important traits […]
Surprising Twists of Cotton’s Genetic History
Ah, soft, smooth cotton. We love it in our sheets, our tablecloths, and luxurious cotton shirts. But did you know that different cotton species can grow as rugged trees in […]
Advanta Seeds Names New Business Manager
Advanta Seeds announces the addition of Jose Manuel Garcia as business manager, Mexico. In his new role, he will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Advanta Seeds Mexico business. […]
Raising the Profile of Pulses
Efforts are underway in Canada to promote the country’s fifth largest crop during the International Year of Pulses. _x000D_ This year has been declared the International Year of Pulses by the […]
BASF Canada Appoints New President
Marcelo Lu was appointed president, BASF Canada, effective Feb. 1, 2016. He succeeds Carles Navarro, who now heads BASF in Spain and Portugal. In this role, Lu will lead BASF […]
Plant Breeding Academy Marks a Decade
Established in 2006 to address the shortage of plant breeders in the seed industry, the UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy has become a premium professional certificate program attended by breeders […]
ASTA Participates in FarmNext National Summit
American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) president and CEO Andrew LaVigne joined more than 60 young farmers, policymakers and industry thought-leaders from across the nation for the FarmNext Summit yesterday in Washington, […]
Phytosanitary and Seed Health Update
Concerted efforts by national, regional and international seed organizations give rise to more science-based phytosanitary requirements, helping to minimize those not technically justified. As countries seek to protect their homelands […]
DeKalb to Deliver Lineup of New Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans
On the heels of the recent announcement that Monsanto Company is ready to commercialize Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans, the next generation dicamba-tolerant technology in soybeans, the DeKalb brand is […]
Refine your Communication Skills at 2016 ASTA Management Academy
Effective leadership requires building and maintaining relationships, developing others and communicating effectively. During the 2016 American Seed Trade Association Management Academy, Pete Hammett of the Oklahoma Gas and Energy Corp. […]
ChemChina to Buy Syngenta for $43 Billion
ChemChina has offered to acquire Syngenta for $43 billion. The board of directors of Syngenta considers that the proposed transaction respects the interests of all stakeholders and is unanimously recommending the […]
Monsanto Announces Launch Plans for Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans
Monsanto Company announces its commercial launch plans for its Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans after it received import approval in China. This technology is now available in the United States and Canada […]
BrettYoung Expands Ontario Facilities
BrettYoung Seeds Limited expands its service capabilities with the addition of significant warehouse facilities in Clifford, Ont._x000D_ _x000D_ The Clifford site expands BrettYoung’s capacity to warehouse and distribute seed, fertilizer, […]
Researchers Investigate How Super-Hot Peppers Pack Their Powerful Punch
Researchers at New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute have discovered that super-hot chile peppers, those with more than one million Scoville Heat Units, are built differently than other peppers. […]
Special Plant Varieties Play Key Role in Disney Park Expansion
Did you know 779 new trees have been planted in Disney California Adventure Park as part of a five-year expansion? To give you a glimpse into those in Cars Land, John […]