Bayer Significantly Improves Earnings
The Bayer Group continued to grow sales in the second quarter of 2015 and significantly increased earnings. At CropScience, sales matched the strong level of the prior-year quarter, while earnings improved. […]
Stressed-Out Plants Send Animal-Like Signals
University of Adelaide research has shown for the first time that, despite not having a nervous system, plants use signals normally associated with animals when they encounter stress. Published in […]
Scientists Receive $1.45-Million Grant to Advance Bioinformatics for Gene Research
Researchers at The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Michigan Technological University and University of California, Riverside receive a three-year, $1.45-million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop the formulas and models needed to […]
Changes to CWRS and CPSR Wheat Variety Designations
After consulting with domestic and international stakeholders and conducting a thorough evaluation, the Canadian Grain Commission will designate 29 varieties of Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring […]
University of Saskatchewan Awarded $37.2 Million to Design Crops for Global Food Security
_x000D_ The University of Saskatchewan has been awarded $37.2 million over seven years by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund for leading-edge research and technology that will transform crop breeding […]
Dr. Francis Glenn, President, Glenn Seed Ltd. – 2015 CSTA’s Annual Meeting – Giant Views
_x000D_ _x000D_ Dr. Francis Glenn sits down with Issues Ink President Shawn Brook at CSTA’s 92nd Annual Meeting in Windsor, Ontario from July 12 – 14, 2015
Plant Light Sensors Came from Ancient Algae
The light-sensing molecules that tell plants whether to germinate, when to flower and which direction to grow were inherited millions of years ago from ancient algae, finds a new study […]
NRGene Maps Complete Emmer Wheat Genome
NRGene has mapped the complete emmer wheat genome in one month, significantly accelerating global research into crop improvement. “The repercussions of the mapping will be felt around the world,” says Assaf Distelfeld […]
KeyGene and Floragenex Enter Extended License Agreement
Keygene N.V. and Floragenex Inc. enter into an extended license agreement around KeyGene’s Sequence Based Genotyping (SBG) technology. The agreement enables Floragenex to extend its SBG service offerings to include ddRAD-Seq […]
European PBA Announces Outstanding Student Award Recipient
The recipient of the European Seed Association (ESA) Outstanding Student Award for the third class of the UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy is Volker Marwede, Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke […]
Advanta Delivers New Phoenix Corn Hybrids for 2016
For the 2016 growing season, Advanta Seeds adds eight new products, including six new base genetics to the Phoenix corn hybrid lineup. The new products include traits such as Agrisure […]
Education is Critical in New Product Launch
Training begins even before a product is available to retailers and growers. _x000D_ For Monsanto, marketing a new product doesn’t begin when it becomes available for retailers to sell and […]
DEKALB Releases New Varieties for the 2016 Season
DEKALB releases its line of new canola, corn and soybean products for the 2016 season._x000D_ _x000D_ Canola:_x000D_ 75-65 RR: A hybrid with solid agronomics and improved pod integrity that offers […]
Rice Disease-Resistance Discovery Unlocks Clues to Disease Protection
When disease-resistant rice is invaded by disease-causing bacteria, a small protein produced by the bacteria betrays the invader. Upon recognizing that protein, the rice plants sense that a microbial attack […]
Inocucor Technologies Receives U.S. Patent
Inocucor Technologies Inc., an agriculture biotech company that produces biological accelerators for farmers, has received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its patent application […]
Frank Terhorst, Global Head Seeds, Bayer CropScience – ISF World Seed Congress 2015 – Giant Views
Frank Terhorst sits down with Julie Deering at the 2015 ISF World Seed Congress in Kraków, Poland from May 25-27, 2015.
Kamel Beliazi, Regional Head Bayer EMEA for Seeds – ISF World Seed Congress 2015 – Giant Views
Kamel Beliazi sits down with Julie Deering at the 2015 ISF World Seed Congress in Kraków, Poland from May 25-27, 2015.
Inocucor Receives Patent for Proprietary Biological Processes that Stimulate Plant Growth
Montreal’s Inocucor Technologies Inc., the agriculture biotech company that produces biological accelerators for farmers, receives a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its patent application […]
Illumina Reports Q2 Revenue Increase
Genomics company Illumina Inc. reports increased revenue in the second quarter of 2015 in its Q2 financial results. Revenue was $539 million, a 21 percent increase compared to $448 million in the second quarter […]
BASF Q2 Results Show Small Sales Boost in Ag Solutions Segment
BASF releases its second-quarter results. Sales in the Agricultural Solutions segment rose by 1 percent to €1.7 billion in a challenging market environment, the company reports. Positive currency effects and higher sales prices […]
IRRI Trustees Appoint Next Director General
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) appoints Matthew Morell as its next director general. Morell will take up the position in December. Morell is currently IRRI’s deputy director general for research […]
Scientists Develop Global Approach for Long-Range Sequence Data
Scientists at The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) in the United Kingdom have developed a new library construction method for genome sequencing that can simultaneously construct up to 12 size-selected long […]
DuPont Pioneer Announces New Corn Hybrids
DuPont Pioneer announces the launch of six new corn hybrids, including three ultra-early maturity corn hybrids, and one new soybean variety for Western Canada._x000D_ _x000D_ “DuPont Pioneer has the most […]
Sarah Foster, President at 20/20 Seed Labs Inc. – 2015 CSTA’s Annual Meeting – Giant Views
_x000D_ _x000D_ Sarah Foster sits down with Issues Ink President Shawn Brook at CSTA’s 92nd Annual Meeting in Windsor, Ontario from July 12 – 14, 2015
Kofi Agblor, Crop Development Centre, USASK – 2015 CSTA’s Annual Meeting – Giant Views
_x000D_ Kofi Agblor sits down with Issues Ink President Shawn Brook at CSTA’s 92nd Annual Meeting in Windsor, Ontario from July 12 – 14, 2015_x000D_ SHOW MORE_x000D_
Patty Townsend, Chief Executive Officer, CSTA – 2015 CSTA’s Annual Meeting – Giant Views
_x000D_ Patty Townsend sits down with Issues Ink President Shawn Brook at CSTA’s 92nd Annual Meeting in Windsor, Ontario from July 12 – 14, 2015
House of Representatives Passes Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
The United States House of Representatives passes the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act by a 275-150 vote, establishing a uniform, science-based, voluntary food labeling standard. The result was applauded by […]
Dow Expresses Interest in Syngenta Seed Unit
Dow chief executive officer Andrew Liveris reveals the company would be interested in Syngenta’s seed business if Monsanto were to acquire its Swiss rival. In an interview with Bloomberg Business, Liveris says […]
Barenbrug Acquires Oregon Seed Enhancement
Barenbrug USA acquires Oregon Seed Enhancement, a high-output seed coating facility located down the road from Barenbrug USA’s headquarters in Tangent, Oregon. This purchase will continue the substantial investments by the […]
Beck’s Expands Coverage Area to Nine States
Beck’s, the largest family-owned retail seed company in the United States, expands into new regions of Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and Ohio. This expansion adds roughly 12 million acres of […]
Enlist Cotton Moves One Step Closer to Commercialization
Today, July 23, the U.S. Department of Agriculture deregulated Enlist cotton — a trait developed by Dow AgroSciences that makes cotton tolerant to the application of a new proprietary blend […]
Syngenta Announces Expanded Pipeline in 2015 Half-Year Results
Reporting its 2015 half-year results, Syngenta announces an expanded pipeline with peak sales potential of over $3.6 billion. “In 2015 our industry has experienced continuing softness in crop prices and low […]
NASA Recognizes Scientists for Plants-in-Space Research
Experiments by two pioneering University of Florida plant scientists prove so successful that NASA has recognized their research. During the experiments, NASA scientists sent plants to the International Space Station to […]
Monsanto’s Hugh Grant, Robb Fraley Named Among Scientific American Worldview 100
Monsanto’s Hugh Grant and Robb Fraley have been recognized by Scientific American as part of the Worldview 100 — “The Visionaries Who Continue to Reshape Biotechnology and the World.” The […]
BAYER SEEDGROWTH COATINGS: THE PERFECT RECIPE
Bayer SeedGrowth coatings provide the perfect recipe for successful crop production. Learn how this innovative technology helps farmers increase yields and reduce costs.
Former Seedsman Named to Farm Foundation Board
At it’s most recent board meeting, leaders of the Farm Foundation elected Mark Scholl of J and M Scholl Inc. in Owensboro, Ky. as chairman of the board of trustees. […]