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. […]
New Genomic Comparison Software Released
Genedata, a provider of advanced software solutions for agribusiness, industrial biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and related life science research, releases Genedata Selector 4.0. This latest version of the genome knowledge management solution […]
AgBiome and Research Triangle Foundation Collaborate to Expand Campus
Research Triangle Foundation announces the construction of a new 30,000 square foot facility at The Lab in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The mixed office, laboratory and greenhouse complex is slated for […]
Oregon Seed Association Director Joins ASTA Board
The Oregon Seed Association (OSA) appoints executive director Angie Blacker to the board of the American Trade Seed Association (ASTA). Blacker’s experience managing OSA includes coordinating all board and member meetings, […]
NAPB to Honor Two Distinguished Scientists at Annual Meeting
At its 2015 annual meeting July 28-30, the National Association of Plant Breeders will honor two people recognized for their accomplishments in their field. Receiving the NAPB Early Career Award […]
Cargill Officially Opens Doors at Canola Processing Facility
Cargill celebrates the opening of its newest investment in Alberta — a state-of-the-art canola processing facility in Camrose, alongside Alberta farmers, industry stakeholders and dignitaries._x000D_ _x000D_ “This plant has the capacity to process over one million […]
CSTA Welcomes Scott Horner as 2015-16 President
Scott Horner of HyTech Production Ltd., in Lethbridge, Alberta, has become the 64th president of the Canadian Seed Trade Association. He accepted the president’s gavel during the Association’s 92nd annual meeting in […]
Monsanto Opens New Wheat Technology Center
On July 16, Monsanto opened its new Wheat Technology Center in Filer, Idaho, which will serve as the company’s core U.S. wheat breeding research and development facility. Monsanto’s wheat program […]
SeedWay Appoints Product and Business Development Manager
Wes Houghton accepts the position of SeedWay product and business development manager for sweet corn, garden beans and squash. Born and raised in Minnesota, he earned his bachelor’s degree in agronomy at the […]
AgReliant Genetics Expands Research Facility
AgReliant Genetics begins construction on a greenhouse at its Lebanon, Indiana research station. This space will be used primarily for continual corn research and trait technology conversion. The expansion complements the continued growth […]
Sakata Seed America Unveils New Melon
Sakata Seed America unveils a new variety of cantaloupe that offers all of the most desirable melon qualities. Bred through traditional breeding practices, Infinite Gold LSL (Long Shelf Life) melon […]
IPSA Launches New Ad Campaign
The Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) launches a dramatic new image advertising campaign designed to inform farmers why they should put their trust in IPSA-member companies. “We believe this campaign captures the […]
Applewood Seed Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Colorado’s Applewood Seed Company celebrates 50 years this week as a commercial and wholesale supplier of wildflower, garden flower, native grass and herb seed. Applewood carries high-quality, open-pollinated seeds, and offers single species […]
Legend Seeds Adds 15 New Staff Members
Legend Seeds adds 15 staff members to their team to provide additional dealer and customer support in their seven-state and Canadian market area. These additions will specialize across the company […]
Monsanto Not Ruling Out Hostile Takeover of Syngenta
Monsanto president and chief executive officer Brett Begemann says any hostile bid the company might make for Swiss rival Syngenta is “a ways out yet.” In an interview with Reuters, Begemann […]
Organic Seed Coating for Alfalfa Helps Prevent Some Soilborne Diseases
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have found that a natural seed coating can protect alfalfa against some soilborne diseases. Alfalfa is a $10 billion-a-year crop in the U.S., but […]
Researchers Look to Nanotechnology to Reduce Pesticide Use
Louisiana State University AgCenter scientists are looking at a novel way to increase the efficacy of pesticides to better control insects such as the soybean looper using nanotechnology. Biological engineer […]
Vivid Life Sciences Created to Bring New Plant Physiology Technologies and Value Opportunities to Companies
Vivid Life Sciences is formed to bring new plant physiology technologies from around the world to North American farmers. The Minneapolis company’s focus is on advanced nutritionals, biologicals and enhancement technologies […]
Moving Seed Across Borders Is No Easy Task
Doing business internationally is a bigger challenge than ever for seed companies, but the international community is working together to overcome it. _x000D_ Scott Horner knows a thing or two about […]
Sod Solutions and Barenbrug USA Partner to Offer Sod-Quality Seed
Sod Solutions and Barenbrug USA partner to sell sod-quality seed to sod farms for Barenbrug distribution. Sod Solutions will sell both Barenbrug Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass (RPR) and Turf Type Kentucky Bluegrass (Turf […]
Researchers Look at Hacking Photosynthesis to Boost Yields
Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis are attempting to redesign photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into sugar and the ultimate source of all food. […]
Calyxt Boosts its Wheat Pipeline
Calyxt Inc., a Minnesota-based company focusing on developing healthier food products, signs an exclusive license agreement with Plant Bioscience Limited (PBL) for a bread wheat trait generated using gene editing. The trait provides endogenous resistance to powdery mildew […]
IPSA Appoints Communications Lead
The Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) appoints Catherine Ballard as communications lead effective July 13, 2015. “I am happy to have Catherine join IPSA in this new role. Catherine’s experience […]
SoDak Labs Presents Seed Quality Workshops
South Dakota’s SoDak Labs is offering classroom-style workshops made up of a mix of lectures on principles and hands-on experience taught by Tim Gutormson and Kalyn Brix. Gutormson, agronomist and RST, has […]
Verdesian Life Sciences Names Account Manager for Western Canada
Building on the company’s recent expansion in both its product portfolio and sales force, Joe Olesko has been named the regional account manager in Western Canada for the North Carolina-based […]
ASTA Applauds House Agriculture Committee
American Seed Trade Association president & CEO Andy LaVigne issues a statement in support of the House Agriculture Committee’s markup and passage of the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act, which is […]
Smoother Seas Ahead
Seed industry experts examine what the new variety registration process will mean for the future of the industry. _x000D_ After about a decade of turbulence in seas of red tape and […]
AgriThority Hires New Project Manager
Jeff Sorrell joins AgriThority LLC, an integrated agricultural science consultancy providing product and field development services to the crop protection, seed, seed treatment, plant nutrition and precision agriculture sectors globally, […]