Variety Registration in Western Canada | January 2014
Variety Registration in Western Canada — Balancing Quality with Growth Brian Beres, chair, Prairie Recommending Committee for Wheat, Rye and Triticale; research scientist – Agronomy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, […]
Perspective | January 2014
New Responsibilities for Seed Growers Beginning in 2014 The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association offers their tips for success moving forward with ASD. “Going into 2014, the world will change for […]
BASF Crop Protection Raising the Bar | January 2014
BASF Crop Protection Raising the Bar BASF’s newest division known as Functional Crop Care is set to bring the latest in new technologies to today’s ever-changing global ag community. This past […]
End Point Royalties | January 2014
End Point Royalties How can cereal producers have future access to the best global genetics for wheat and barley? One solution is an end point royalty. Producers depend on new technologies […]
Giant Bios | January 2014
Giant Biographies Erin Armstrong is director, research and product development, Canterra Seeds, and is responsible for variety acquisitions and licensing and intellectual property management. Armstrong joined the company in 2008 […]
Giant Numbers | January 2014
Giant Numbers Dollars spent on plant breeding, research and variety development by the private sector in 2012. “In 2007, the private sector invested just over $56 million in plant breeding, […]
Giant Highlights | January 2014
Giant Highlights The ability to offer real solutions to global challenges has placed the Canadian seed industry in a great position. Many of the experts in this year’s Giant Views […]
The Stars are Aligning | January 2014
The need to feed a growing global population continues to drive innovations in the seed industry. The ag industry is increasingly challenged to produce more with less — where will […]
ASTA CSS + SEED EXPO 2013 Speakers Spotlight
What Does the Future Hold? What Does the Future Hold? Industry insiders give Seed World a sneak peek at their CSS presentations Corn, soybeans and sorghum as crops face new […]
OAC Bayfield named 2013 Seed of the Year
OAC Bayfield named 2013 Seed of the Year! Learn about the Ontario Agri-Food Education’s recognition of this seed variety for its superior performance and quality.
Industry News – December 2014
Industry News is geared to seed professionals and delivers the people, industry, business and product news you need to know. Submissions are welcome. Email us at·news@issuesink.com. People News Monsanto Company […]
Optimistic Outlook
The future for corn farmers and the seed industry is—as it has always been—intertwined. From my perspective, we both have opportunities and challenges on the horizon. Strong competition within the […]
Snapshots in Time
A look back at the trends, key events and interesting quotes that were covered in Seed World in 2013 and will define the seed industry in years to come. Product […]
BASF Crop Protection Raising the Bar
BASF Crop Protection Raising the Bar BASF’s newest division known as Functional Crop Care is set to bring the latest in new technologies to today’s ever-changing global ag community. This […]
Equipment and Technology Showcase
Built on Tradition Hagie Manufacturing provides the most innovative crop protection solutions in the industry. In 1947, Ray Hagie invented the world’s first self-propelled sprayer and founded the company. Three […]
Searching for Unicorns
Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business studied the location of large-scale farmers across the country and how it related to a retailer’s market potential—the results may surprise you. […]
A Promising Future
A Promising Future Plant breeding’s potential in the United States is immense—as long as the public research sector is sufficiently funded. The importance of strong plant breeding programs in the […]
The Guide to Seed Treatment Stewardship
What environmental factors should I consider when planting treated seed? How do I handle treated seeds safely? What should I do with unused treated seed? “The Guide to Seed Treatment […]
All Eyes on the United States
All Eyes on the United States Most likely, being a reader of Seed World, you full well understand your unique role and vested interest in the United States seed industry. […]
Forage Trends for 2014 and Beyond
Forage companies build on solid products to increase productivity. No matter what kind of livestock they are working with, it’s safe to say one of producers’ biggest concerns is maximizing […]
Bt Questions Answered
Bt Questions Answered As Monsanto continues its research, study sheds new light on pest resistance to Bt crops. As Monsanto continues its research into pest resistance in Bt crops, a […]
Ready to Rebound
Growing popularity and adverse weather conditions create challenges for sorghum seed producers. As water concerns grow, more farmers around the world have taken a serious look at sorghum. This cereal […]
Resistant Weeds and Geography Drive Soybean Development
Resistant Weeds and Geography Drive Soybean Development Glyphosate resistance in weeds is driving the development of a number of new traits for soybeans that will offer soybean growers expanded options for […]
Protecting Pollinators: Initiatives Aiding Honey Bee Health
Declining populations in pollinating species around the globe have caused pollinator health to become a much-debated topic in both public and scientific communities. And while all pollinators play a vital […]
Drought and Pests Drive Innovations in Corn
Resistant pests and better water use efficiency are high priorities for corn growers and for seed companies developing new corn varieties and hybrids. The growing trend towards corn on corn […]
Having ‘The Talk’
Having ‘The Talk’ Proponents aim to transform monologues on the role of plant breeding in modern agriculture into healthy, accurate dialogues. Being left out of a conversation, especially when the […]
Future Seed Executives Broadens Scope
FuSE educational unit participants in Raleigh, N.C., at host companies Cotton Inc. and Syngenta Biotechnology Inc. in October. Future Seed Executives Broadens Scope New direction and vision sets restructuring and […]
Craig Newman Takes Over as Chair of ASTA
Craig Newman (center) with his family who figure prominently in his life when he’s not busy acting as president and CEO of AgReliant Genetics or as chair of ASTA. Craig […]
2013 World Food Prize
2013 World Food Prize Biotech pioneers recognized for landmark efforts to drive “Gene Revolution.” In 1970, Norman Borlaug was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his lifetime of work dedicated […]
Giant Expectations
Giant Expectations This year’s Future Giants of the Seed Industry award winner is already making his mark on the world of agriculture. Andrew Lauver is living the dream. At the […]
Giant Biographies
Biographies Lou Buice Golden Acres Genetics, Ltd. Lou Buice is the president and co-founder of Golden Acres Genetics, Ltd. In addition to serving as president of Golden Acres Genetics, his […]
Giant Numbers
Approximate number of employees now working for the rapidly-growing AgReliant Genetics. “We were the eighth largest [seed corn company] in the United States when we started in 2000, and now […]
Fueling Excitement
The need to feed a growing population continues to drive innovations in the seed industry. The industry is increasingly challenged to produce more with less. Where will we find more […]
Government Announcement – UPOV 1991
Government Announces CSTA Funding and PBR Legislation Changes Canada’s seed industry has received a boost to promote trade and reduce non-tariff trade barriers thanks to an investment by the Government […]
Giant Views of the Industry | November 2013
_x000D_ _x000D_ A Hybrid of Technology and Tradition_x000D_ _x000D_ State-of-the-art cereal breeding technologies have the potential to benefit wheat in the same way that genetic manipulation has benefitted canola, corn […]
Industry News | November 2013
People News The Alberta Wheat Commission has appointed Doug Cornell as its new general manager. He takes over the position following the retirement of former GM Rick Istead. Cornell will […]