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The seed industry has grown accustomed to feisty competition among trait providers, but now they are about to see more fierce competition in the ag-retail sector. Large players in the […]
Industry News – June 2011
PEOPLE NEWS Monsanto Company’s board of directors has appointed Pierre Courduroux as the company’s new senior vice president and chief financial officer. Courduroux most recently served as Monsanto’s finance lead […]
SOWING THE SEEDS OF SUCCESS
The University of California–Davis Seed Biotechnology Center’s Seed Business 101 course is accelerating the careers of promising new employees. Attracting and retaining talented employees is a critical challenge for the […]
SEEDING INNOVATION
Exciting new genetics and cutting-edge technology are rapidly expanding the uses and markets for seed and seed-derived products. New genetics, technology, ideas in nutrition and markets are continually shaping the […]
BOOSTING SEED’S NATURAL PROPERTIES
North American companies are developing, testing and marketing new technologies to improve the performance of seed. Seed enhancements are commonplace in North American agriculture—they are designed to improve seed’s germination […]
110 MINUTES—AN UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY
The recent American Seed Trade Association Management Academy held at Purdue University gave 52 seed professionals the focus and skills needed to help them excel in the industry. Twenty minutes […]
Regulatory Roundup Germination March 2011
National _x000D_ Bill C-474 Defeated _x000D_ Private Member’s Bill C-474, which proposed to alter the way crops derived from genetic modification are regulated, was defeated in the House of Commons […]
New Wheat Trends are Emerging
ACCORDING TO a recent study by Blacksheep Strategy Inc., a Canadian brand and research consultant, farm business practices in wheat technology are shifting._x000D_ _x000D_ “While it’s still early in the […]
Industry News Germination March 2011
Industry News _x000D_ People News _x000D_ Carol Baillargeon has joined Syngenta Canada in the newly-created position of cereal seeds production manager. Baillargeon will coordinate the production and distribution of Syngenta’s […]
In with the New
EACH FEBRUARY, members of the Prairie Grain Development Committee and the Western Canada Canola/Rapeseed Recommending Committee meet to approve registration of new cereal, pulse and oilseed varieties developed by federal […]
Giant Views Germination March 2011
Seed Testing a Valuable Tool in 2011 _x000D_ _x000D_ It’s no surprise that harvest conditions play a large role in determining seed quality for the next year—and the 2010 harvest […]
“Downsize” Isn’t a Word Many Farmers Use
“AGRICULTURE is usually on a different cycle than the rest of the economy because farmers are going to plant every year,” says John Latham, owner of Latham Hi-Tech Seeds. “It’s […]
CSTA Germination March 2011
_x000D_ FOSTERING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR INVESTMENT _x000D_ FOR MANY YEARS, Canada has enjoyed a positive national and international image as a provider of innovative products to farmers and consumers around […]
CSGA Germination March 2011
_x000D_ New Opportunities for Finding Certified Seed _x000D_ IF YOU ARE looking for pedigreed seed, the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association invites you to try their new online tool. The Pedigreed […]
Cross Pollination (Mar 2011)
Cross Pollination Biodiesel Now a Reality in Canada “This is a milestone for home-grown renewable biodiesel in Canada. Biodiesel is a better way to drive and an innovative way to […]
Germination March 2011 Issue
March 2011 Feature Articles “Downsize” Isn’t a Word Many Farmers Use The agriculture industry has weathered the recession better than most sectors, and now is the time to capitalize […]
Giant Views Videos 2011: Verdant Partners LLC
Verdant Partners LLC Rod Stacey, Partner, Verdant Partners LLC Rod Stacey, Partner, Verdant Partners LLC Rod Stacey discusses what trends will drive the seed industry in the future. Rod Stacey, […]
Giant Views Videos 2011: Independent Professional Seed Association – Steve Kinsell
Independent Professional Seed Association Steve Kinsell, New President – 2011, Independent Professional Seed Association Steve Kinsell, New President – 2011, Independent Professional Seed Association Steve Kinsell discusses his experience as […]
Giant Views Videos 2011: Independent Professional Seed Association – Dennis Lutgen
Independent Professional Seed Association Dennis Lutgen, past President, Independent Professional Seed Association Dennis Lutgen, past President, Independent Professional Seed Association Dennis Lutgen explains what he is most proud of from […]
Giant Views Videos 2011: Independent Professional Seed Association – Greg Ruehle
Independent Professional Seed Association Greg Ruehle, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Professional Seed Association Greg Ruehle, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Professional Seed Association Greg Ruehle has been representing seed companies for […]
Giant Views Videos 2011: Thurston, Inc.
Robert Thurston, President, Thurston, Inc. Robert Thurston started Thurston, Inc. over 30 years ago and it is now recognized as one of the leading hybrid seed corn brokerage firms in […]
Giant Views Videos 2011: Burrus Hybrids
Burrus Hybrids Tom Burrus, President, Burrus Hybrids Tom Burrus, President, Burrus Hybrids Tom Burrus tells us the key to Burrus Hybrids’ success. Tom Burrus, President, Burrus Hybrids Tom Burrus explains […]
Giant Views Videos 2011: EMD Crop BioScience
EMD Crop BioScience Francis Leier, Business Development Manager, EMD Crop BioScience Francis Leier, Business Development Manager, EMD Crop BioScience Francis Leier discusses how EMD’s parent company, Merck, recently sold its […]
Future Giants of the Seed Industry Award Criteria
The Future Giants of the Seed Industry program is sponsored by FuSE (Future Seed Executives), an initiative of The American Seed Trade Association, and Seed World magazine. The recipient will […]
Future Giants of the Seed Industry Award
The Future Giants of the Seed Industry program is sponsored by FuSE (Future Seed Executives), an initiative of The American Seed Trade Association, and Seed World magazine. The recipient will […]
Giant Views Videos 2011: American Takii
American Takii Rick Falconer, General Manager & Vice President, American Takii Rick Falconer, General Manager & Vice President, American Takii Rick talks about American Takii being one of the oldest, […]
Giant Views Videos 2011: Indiana Crop Improvement Association
Indiana Crop Improvement Association Elizabeth Pestow, Customer Service Manager, Indiana Crop Improvement Association Elizabeth Pestow, Customer Service Manager, Indiana Crop Improvement Association Elizabeth Pestow tells us about ICIA and her […]
Giant Views Videos 2011: Sakata Seed America
Sakata Seed America Dave Armstrong, President & CEO, Sakata Seed America Dave Armstrong, President & CEO, Sakata Seed America Dave Armstrong discusses what research projects Sakata is currently working on […]
Giant Views Videos 2011: Context Network
Context Network Tray Thomas, Founding Member, Context Network Tray Thomas, Founding Member, Context Network Tray Thomas discusses the next wave of biotech traits. Tray Thomas, Founding Member, Context Network Tray […]
III Seed Congress of the Americas – Miguel Sanchez
III Seed Congress of the AmericasSeptember 27-29, 2011, Santiago, Chile Miguel Sanchez, Executive Director, Chile Bio Miguel Sanchez, Executive Director, Chile Bio Miguel Sanchez, executive director of Chile Bio, discusses […]
III Seed Congress of the Americas – Pablo Vaquero
III Seed Congress of the AmericasSeptember 27-29, 2011, Santiago, Chile Pablo Vaquero, Vice President, Argentine Seed Association Pablo Vaquero, Vice President, Argentine Seed Association Pablo Vaquero, vice president of the […]
Giant Views Videos 2011: American Seed Trade Association
American Seed Trade Association Andy LaVigne, President & CEO, American Seed Trade Association Andy LaVigne, President & CEO, American Seed Trade Association Andy LaVigne discusses what kinds of things are […]
Giant Views Videos 2011: UC Davis
UC Davis Rale Gjuric, Director of Plant Breeding Academy, UC Davis Rale Gjuric, Director of Plant Breeding Academy, UC Davis Rale Gjuric is the first director of the UC Davis […]
Giant Views Videos 2011: Seminis Vegetable Seeds
John Bill, Open Field Sales Manager, Seminis Vegetable Seeds John Bill explains how much farther he thinks the vegetable industry can consolidate. John Bill, Open Field Sales Manager, Seminis Vegetable […]
ASTA 2011 Student Panel Discussion
ASTA 2011 Student Panel Discussion ASTA’s 128th Annual Meeting – Student Panel Discussion During ASTA’s 128th Annual Meeting, Seed World met with a number of students planning […]
ASTA 128th Annual Convention 2011
ASTA 128th Annual Convention Huntington Beach CA June 18th -22nd, 2011 American Seed Institute Andy LaVigne, President & CEO View Videos JGL Inc. Greg Gerard, CEO View Videos Future Giants […]