Future Influencers Present A Bright Outlook For Agriculture
The seed industry offers a wide variety of innovative and fulfilling career paths that produce the seed needed to address global challenges including food security, climate change, biodiversity and environmental […]
Battling Insects Through Traits and Seed-Applied Technologies, a Seed World Strategy Webinar
Join Greg Ginisty for a discussion on the latest research being done at Bayer CropScience to help combat insect pests. Also during the webinar, Dr. Dwain Rule provided effective management […]
Independent By Choice
Four seedsmen share their outlook for the future and what drives their customer base. There’s no denying the U.S. agricultural industry is feeling an economic squeeze. Unfortunately, this dog appears […]
New Mexico State University Creates New Chile Pepper Variety
Chile lovers rejoice. A new chile pepper variety is now available for growers. For the first time, New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute has released NuMex Sandia Select chile […]
Philips Partnership Lights the Way for New Research at Colorado State
Colorado State University and Philips Lighting have forged a long-term collaborative partnership by signing an agreement to create a state-of-the-art LED-lighted education, research and training horticulture facility at CSU. “It all started […]
Are Neonics Dangerous to Bees? The U.S. and Canadian Governments are Weighing in on the Science
By Dana Sargent Vice President, North American Regulatory Affairs — Bayer Crop Science Division As a mom and someone responsible for feeding my family, I know the importance of having ready […]
Protecting Soybean Seedlings
Companies work to help farmers battle soybean cyst nematode through traits and seed-applied technologies. A microscopic roundworm that causes no specific symptoms is the most serious threat to soybean farmers […]
Focused on Building Business
In preparing to lead the Independent Professional Seed Association, Randy Wilken hones in on strategies to grow the association and strengthen its members. Born and Raised in the seed industry, […]
Giant Views of the Industry: Domestic and Global Challenges
As continuous developments occur in the seed industry — both in Canada and globally — experts look at ways to overcome challenges and broaden opportunities. _x000D_ The seed industry has always […]
Update on CleanFARMS Initiative
As the successful seed bag collection program operated by CleanFARMS continues to grow, it’s a clear indication of the strong commitment by growers, ag retailers and the seed industry of […]
Researchers Create Draft Map of the Lentil Genome
University of Saskatchewan (U of S) researchers have released a draft lentil genome assembly that will help develop new understanding and commercial applications of this ancient crop. “The lentil genome […]
Health Canada Working with EPA to Investigate Risk of Neonics on Bees
Health Canada announces it is working jointly with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation to investigate potential risks to bees from exposure to neonicotinoid insecticides […]
World Wheat Experts to Gather in 2019
A Saskatoon group has won the bid to host the 2019 International Wheat Congress, a first-of-its-kind event that will bring together more than 600 wheat scientists to discuss advances in […]
World Wheat Experts to Meet in Saskatoon in 2019
A Saskatoon group has won the bid to host the 2019 International Wheat Congress, a first-of-its-kind event that will bring together more than 600 wheat scientists to discuss advances in […]
Canadian Researchers Lead International Lentil Genome Sequencing Effort
_x000D_ University of Saskatchewan (U of S) researchers have released a draft lentil genome assembly that will help develop new understanding and commercial applications of this ancient crop. _x000D_ _x000D_ […]
Alberta had Most Honeybee Colonies in Canada in 2015
New numbers from Statistics Canada confirm Alberta as the top honey producing province in Canada._x000D_ _x000D_ “Alberta produced 42.8 million pounds in 2015, which up 20.4 per cent from 35.5 […]
WGRF Commits $1.6 Million to 12 New Research Projects
Through a continuing co-funding partnership with the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) and other producer commodity groups, Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) announces $1.6 million of new funding for 12 crop-related […]
First Step in Seed Enhancement in the Stevia Seed Market
Seed enhancement company Incotec introduces its first seed technology for stevia seeds. The stevia plant is grown for its leaves, which are used for making a natural zero-calorie sweetener. Incotec’s new product […]
Applied DNA Sciences Partners with USDA to Research Enhanced Cotton Genotyping
Applied DNA Sciences, a provider of DNA-based supply chain, anti-counterfeiting and anti-theft technology, product genotyping and product authentication solutions, has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the […]
IPSA Conference Attracts Record Crowd
A record 440 attendees were told to “reach for the last inch and give it your all” by retired U.S. Navy SEAL commander Rorke Denver at the 27th Independent Professional […]
Kerry Grosswiler (Bayer CropScience) Bee Health, Education, Seed Treatments, Application
Giant Views: Kerry Grosswiler SeedGrowth™ Equipment & Coatings Manager, Bayer CropScience ASTA CSS 2015 and Seed Expo December 7 – 11, 2015 Chicago, Illinois.
Lee Rivenbark (Bayer CropScience) FiberMax Cotton, Grower Challenges, Credenz, Life Sciences
Giant Views: Lee Rivenbark U.S. Head of Seed, Bayer CropScience ASTA CSS 2015 and Seed Expo December 7 – 11, 2015 Chicago, Illinois.
Feed a Bee Initiative Receives Pledges to Plant 65 Million Flowers in First Year
The line at the pollinator all-you-can-eat buffet is a little longer this year thanks to the contributions of consumers and partners joining Bayer’s Feed a Bee initiative to plant more than 65 […]
Illumina Extends Genomics Portfolio with New Sequencing System
Illumina adds to its industry-leading next-generation sequencing (NGS) portfolio with the launch of the MiniSeq Sequencing System. During its presentation at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Illumina also introduced Infinium XT, […]
Arysta LifeScience Welcomes New Territory Sales Manager
Arysta LifeScience North America recently announced the addition of Nic Vanherweg to the United States sales team. Vanherweg joins the company as the territory sales manager for the western speciality […]
New EPA Report Ignores Important Benefits of Neonics, says Bayer
Bayer issues a statement responding to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent report, which says that the pesticide imidacloprid harms honeybees when used on cotton and citrus, but not on other crops […]
Iowa State Offering Seed Courses
The Iowa State University Society of Commercial Seed Technologists is offering a genetic testing “super workshop”. It is a series of one-day workshops from February 8-12 at Seed Science Center […]
KeyGene Licenses Sequence-Based Genotyping to Bayer
KeyGene has licensed its proprietary Sequence-Based Genotyping (SBG) methods to Bayer’s new Crop Science division. Under the agreement, Bayer’s Crop Science division obtains a non-exclusive licence for the in-house use […]
ISTA Agenda Packed for 2016
ISTAGlobal’s 2016 agenda is packed with events, conferences, and workshops to help you stay ahead in the tech industry. Get the latest updates and join the conversation!
From the Floor – ESA Annual Meeting 2015 – Oliver Manufacturing – Jon Moreland
Jon Moreland speaks from the floor at ESA’s Annual meeting 2015 about Oliver Manufacturing.
From the Floor – ASTA CSS 2015 & Seed Expo -BASF – Mike Hofer
Mike Hofer, Director of Seed Solutions for Functional Crop Care for BASF Crop Protection speaks from the floor at ASTA CSS 2015 & Seed Expo.
From the Floor – ASTA CSS 2015 & Seed Expo – Haldrup – Tamra Boucher
Tamra Boucher, Managing Director of Haldrup USA speaks from the floor at ASTA CSS 2015 & Seed Expo.
SynTech Research Appoints Global Business Development and Sales Director
Martin Petersen will join SynTech Research as director, global business development and sales, as of March 1, 2016. Petersen will be based at SynTech’s global headquarters in Stilwell, Kansas in the United States; […]
Bayer Recognizes Gaylon Morgan as 2016 Extension Cotton Specialist of the Year
Gaylon Morgan, Ph.D., Extension cotton specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, is the 2016 Extension Cotton Specialist of the Year. Morgan received the award at the Extension Cotton Specialist dinner and […]
XiteBio Announces Newly Expanded Registration for PulseRhizo
XiteBio Technologies introduces PulseRhizo, a liquid inoculant for pea, lentil & faba bean, to the Canadian and U.S. markets for the 2016 season. XiteBio PulseRhizo officially replaces the previously registered […]
U of S Researchers Help Lead Wheat Genome Sequencing Breakthrough
_x000D_ _x000D_ An international consortium of scientists co-led by the University of Saskatchewan has been able to crack the code for understanding the order of about 90 per cent of […]