Sustainability is Not a Four Letter Word

Seed companies should be positioning sustainability as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Sustainability seems like the agricultural community’s newest buzzword, and, in some circles, takes on negative connotations associated […]
Making Glyphosate Use Sustainable
Canada is taking the right approach to managing this valuable technology. According to two scientists who have spent years researching glyphosate resistance, Canada is setting an example for proper management […]
Educate. Save the Trait.

Stewardship is a shared responsibility—growers must sign agreements to gain access to seed technology and seed companies must educate growers on the implications of non-compliance. As science makes it possible […]
Giant Views 2010 Brian McNaughton

Innovation in Seed Production Brian McNaughton, President of Hytech Production talks about innovation in seed production. Leader in Field Services Brian McNaughton, President of Hytech Production shares his view of […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Dale Adolphe

Canadian Seed Growers Association Dale Adolphe, Executive Director of the Canadian Seed Growers Association Staying Relevant as Seed Growers – Watch VideoDale Adolphe, executive director of the Canadian Seed Growers […]
Giant Views 2010 Lorne Hadley

Canadian Plant Technology Agency Lorne Hadley, Executive Director for Canadian Plant Technology Agency Canada’s Position on PBR Lorne Hadley, Executive Director for Canadian Plant Technology Agency discusses where Canada stands […]
Giant Views Archive 2008- Shaun Haney

Haney Farms Shaun Haney, Business Development for Haney Farms Hottest Variety Shaun Haney, business development for Haney Farms discusses how the hottest variety is going to provide excellent standability. Economic […]
Giant Views Archive 2009- Neil Arbuckle

Bayer CropScience Neil Arbuckle, Western Canadian Marketing Lead for Bayer CropScience Bayer Seeking Opportunities Neil Arbuckle, western Canadian marketing lead for Bayer CropScience discusses the opportunities that Bayer CropScience is […]
Giant Views Archive 2008- Doug Knight

Viterra Doug Knight, Director Seed Marketing, Sales & Operations for Viterra The Shift to Viterra Doug Knight, director seed marketing, sales & operations for Viterra discusses the shift to Viterra. […]
Giant Views Archive 2009- Chuck & Brenda

Organizational Committee for the International Seed Federation’s World Seed Congress 2010 Chuck Hilhorst and Brenda Trask, members of the Organizational Committee for the ISF World Seed Congress 2010 ISF Calgary […]
Giant Views Archive 2008- John McLaughlin

C&M Seeds John McLaughlin, Co-owner of C&M Seeds Red Wheat Revolution John McLaughlin, co-owner of C&M Seeds discusses the red wheat revolution and its challenges. Accessing Genetics John McLaughlin, co-owner […]
Giant Views Archive 2009- John Cowan

Hyland Seeds John Cowan, General Manager of Hyland Seeds Ontario’s Use of Certified Seed John Cowan, general manager of Hyland Seeds talks about how Ontario has struggled with certified seed […]
Giant Views Archive 2009 – Lloyd Dick

_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ BrettYoung _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Lloyd Dyck, Chief Executive Officer of BrettYoung_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ The Future Crop Mix for BrettYoung _x000D_ Lloyd Dyck, […]
Giant Views Archive 2009- Wayne Gale

Stokes Seeds Wayne Gale, President of Stokes Seeds Smart Succession Wayne Gale, president of Stokes Seeds discusses how the company backed some of the special shares with insurance plans. Canadian […]
Giant Views 2010 Bill Leask

The Seed Sector Contributions Bill Leask, executive director of the Canadian Seed Trade Association comments on what the seed sector contributes to the economy. Certified Tax Incentive Bill Leask, executive […]
Giant Views Archive 2009- Tyler Groeneveld

Dow AgroSciences Tyler Groeneveld, Business Director of Nexera Canola for Dow AgroSciences Canadian Impact of Dow’s Acquisitions Tyler Groeneveld, business director of Nexera canola for Dow AgroSciences discusses how Dow […]
Giant Views 2010 Keith Lockhart

Chemtura in the Seed Business Keith Lockhart, commercial manager of Crop Protection for Chemtura Canada talks about Chemtura’s involvement in the seed business. Chemtura’s Favourite Products Keith Lockhart, commercial manager […]
Giant Views Archive 2009- Rob Hannam

Synthesis Agri-food Consulting Rob Hannam, President of Synthesis Agri-food Consulting The Formation of Synthesis Agri-Food Consulting Rob Hannam, president of Synthesis Agri-food Consulting discusses the need to think globally, not […]
Giant Views 2010 David Hansen

Bright Chinese Future David Hansen, CEO of Canterra Seeds discusses the opportunities available within the Chinese seed industry and market. Communication Key in Trade David Hansen, CEO of Canterra Seeds […]
Giant Views Archive 2009- Garth Hodges

_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Bayer CropScience _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Garth Hodges, Global Manager for Wheat and Oilseeds at Bayer CropScience_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Shifts in Global […]
Giant Views 2010 Trevor Thiessen

Collaboration Key in Future Trevor Thiessen, president of Novozymes Biologicals BioAg Group discusses future collaborations in the seed enhancement sector. Feeding a Hungry Planet Trevor Thiessen, president of Novozymes Biologicals […]
Giant Views Archive 2009- Kevin McCallum

DL Seeds Kevin McCallum, General Manager of DL Seeds The Formation of DL Seeds Kevin McCallum, general manager of DL Seeds talks about how the company began. Platform Focus Kevin […]
Giant Views 2010 Harley House

BASF Seed Treatment Pipeline Harley House, CLEARFIELD Brand Manager for BASF Canada talks about what’s in the company’s seed treatment pipeline. BASF’s Focus on Cereals Harley House, CLEARFIELD Brand Manager […]
Giant Views Archive 2009- Dave Sippel

_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Syngenta Seeds, Canada _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Dave Sippel, President of Syngenta Seeds, Canada_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Next Set of Soybean Varieties _x000D_ Dave Sippel, […]
Giant Views 2010 Brian & Roger

Hottest Variety of 2010 Brian Nadeau from Nadeau Seeds and Roger Weinlaeder from Northstar Genetics discuss the hottest soybean varieties for 2010. Operational Challenges Brian Nadeau from Nadeau Seeds and […]
Giant Views Archive 2009- Tony Overwater

Crop Production Services Tony Overwater from Crop Production Services CPS & Cargill Tony Overwater from Crop Production Services talks about how access to genetics has changed. Partnerships key to Survival? […]
Giant Views 2010 Brodie Blair

Dealing with Consolidation Brodie Blair, Western Product Manager of United Agri Products discusses the company’s approach to surviving consolidation. Future of Seed Treatments Brodie Blair, Western Product Manager of United […]
Giant Views 2010- Deon van Rooyen
Pannar Seed Deon van Rooyen, Managing Director of Pannar Seed Food Security’s Affect on Africa Deon van Rooyen, Managing Director of Pannar Seed talks about how global food security questions […]
Giant Views 2010 Dorothy Murell

CDC’s Access to Genetics and Traits Dorothy Murrell, Managing Director of Crop Development Centre discusses accessing genetics and traits. CDC’s Breeding Priorities Dorothy Murrell, Managing Director of Crop Development Centre […]
Giant Views 2010- David Voss

Cibus – David Voss, Vice President of Commercial Development of Cibus A Closer Look at Cibus – Watch VideoDavid Voss, Vice President of Commercial Development of Cibus discusses the company’s […]
Giant Views 2010 Janice Tranberg

Biotech Reaching Acceptance Janice Tranberg, Acting Executive Director of Plant Biotechnology for CropLife Canada – Do you think biotech has achieved acceptance? Canada’s Rules for De-Registering Biotech Traits Janice Tranberg, […]
Giant Views 2010- Stephan van der Heijden

Barenbrug – Watch VideoStefan van der Heijden, Global Research Director for Barenbrug. Trade Barriers and Protecting IP – Watch VideoStefan van der Heijden, Global Research Director for Barenbrug, discusses trade […]
Industry News

People News Product News Business News Industry News People News Bill McCutchen, associate director of Texas AgriLife Research, has been named chair of the National Agricultural Biotechnology Council for 2010/11. […]
Sustainability is Not a Four-Letter Word

Seed companies should be positioning sustainability as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Sustainability seems like the agricultural community’s newest buzzword, and, in some circles, takes on negative connotations associated […]
October 2010 Issue

Seed World October 2010 Native Seed IndustrySeed Prices Throughout HistoryRiding the Wave: How ag has survived the economic crashCapturing Opportunities with Sustainability “Downsize Isn’t a Word Many … “ The […]
December 2010 Issue

Current Issue Seed World December 2010 Giants Views of the Industry: Trends and InsightsGiant HighlightsGiant NumbersGiant VisionGiant BiographiesExpanding the ToolkitSeed Royalty Systems Around the WorldThe Rise of Seed TreatmentsSince 1915Looking […]