Monsanto Says “Yes” to Last Bayer Offer
The price is right at $66 billion for Monsanto to sign a definitive merger agreement with Bayer. Under the deal, announced Sept. 14, Bayer will acquire Monsanto at $128 per […]
Working Together for CSTA’s Success
“It is truly an honour to be the 2016-17 president of the Canadian Seed Trade Association,” says Brent Derkatch of Winnipeg, Man. “Over the next year, I look forward to […]
Researchers Study Plant DNA Changes from the Sky
As the Earth warms, changes in crop production can have profound effects on food scarcity and distribution, so a Missouri University of Science and Technology researcher and his team are […]
Biologicals and Natural Products: Today and Tomorrow, Opportunities and Challenges
Setting the confusion that is commonly associated with this sector of the industry aside, experts agree there’s tremendous growth potential and using “nature” naturally sits well with the public. _x000D_ […]
New Protein Discovery Could Help Control Corn Rootworm
Researchers at DuPont Pioneer uncovered a non-Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) protein that could provide an alternative method in helping farmers control rootworm in North America and Europe. “This research represents a […]
Syngenta Unveils New North American Seedcare Institute
In Stanton, Minnesota, Syngenta leaders, government officials, customers and employees gathered for the grand opening of the company’s new Seedcare Institute. This 38,000-square-foot, free-standing facility features sophisticated laboratories and a […]
A New White Clover to Renovate Southern Pastures
Researchers at The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation and University of Georgia (UGA) have developed a new white clover variety called Renovation to help agricultural producers improve and maintain healthy, productive […]
Monsanto Reaches Key Licensing Agreement with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Monsanto Company reached a global licensing agreement with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard for the use of the CRISPR-Cas genome-editing technology in agriculture. Under the agreement, the Broad […]
ICARDA’s Quest for Food Security in the Drylands
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas has managed to survive major regional turmoil and kept a light shining during a dark time in its history. _x000D_ […]
Entostat Wins Agrow’s “Best Application Technology Innovation”
Yesterday (Sept. 21) during the Agrow Awards in London, Exosect Ltd. won the “Best Application Technology Innovation” for Entostat, a patented technology developed in support of the need for agricultural inputs […]
Senate Analyzes Competition Among a Consolidating Seed Industry
Today (Sept. 20), the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing, “Consolidation and Competition in the U.S. Seed and Agrochemical Industry,” during which representatives from the companies undergoing proposed mergers and […]
Bringing an Industry Together
Six seed sector organizations are collaborating on a Seed Synergy project that could see them work together like never before. _x000D_ An important new effort is taking shape for the Canadian […]
Breeding Success in Turf and Forages
Drought tolerance, water use efficiency, nitrogen efficiency and phosphorous availability are just a couple of the pieces that Wayne Hanna says turf and forage breeders should be focused on. Hanna, […]
Nematodes: The Invisible Hazard
Learn about the dangers of nematodes, microscopic worms that can cause serious damage to crops. Find out how to identify and prevent them from ruining your harvest.
Erro’s Recipe for Success
Erro is a successful Uruguayan company with many years of experience in seed processing and treatment. Its recipe for success: developing products that farmers really need and relying on Bayer […]
Verdesian Life Sciences Names Kenneth Avery CEO
Verdesian Life Sciences names Kenneth Avery as its new chief executive officer, effective today (Sept. 19). Avery succeeds J.J. Grow, who will move into a new role as chairman of […]
Perspective from A Strawberry Breeder
At the National Association of Plant Breeders annual meeting, Shawn Brook, Seed World’s publisher, had the opportunity to sit down with Steve Knapp, a strawberry breeder from the University of […]
Doing Cool Things with CRISPR
Young scientists are pushing the boundaries of a new technology that is revolutionizing the field of genomics. Josiah Zayner is taking science out of the lab and into the kitchen, […]
BASF Positioning Itself for the Future
Seed World gets an inside look at a new R&D center designed to meet growing demand for solutions beyond classical crop protection. BASF’s operations in Limburgerhof, Germany, just got even more […]
Does Your Pizza Order Result in More Information than Your Seed Supply Order?
Order pizza and get the best seed supply! Learn how to get the best results from your order with this helpful guide.
Protecting Pollinators: Building Biodiversity
Efforts pay off with long- and short-term benefits. With input costs up and crop prices down, many family farms have turned to a monoculture cropping system in an attempt to […]
An Effort to Bring Biodiversity Back to U.S. Corn
Based out of North Carolina State University, Jim Holland works with maize, or corn, from all over the world to identify varieties and genes that could be of use to […]
BASF Positioning Itself for the Future
BASF is preparing for the future with new strategies and investments. Learn how the company is positioning itself for success in the global market.
Communication is Key
To sell seed, you need to learn to communicate effectively in today’s crowded marketplace. The world of seed sales in 2016 is far different from what it was in 1996. […]
Since 1915: The Alkali Bee
A Moment in Time Pictured here: “The alkali bee, a lightweight champion with complete disregard for hard blows on the chin, is helping seed growers attain better alfalfa seed yields.” […]
Germination – Behind the Scenes – Cover Design September 2016
Finding a balance between work and one’s personal life is a challenge in many industries, but especially in the Canadian seed industry, where small and medium-sized seed companies have a […]
The Not-So-Common Bean
The bean plays a crucial, and often overlooked, role in global agriculture. The common dry bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, is a staple crop of worldwide preeminence. In 1996, the International Center […]
Climate Corp. Expands into Eastern Canada
At Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, The Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Monsanto Company — which has just agreed to be purchased by Bayer — introduced Climate FieldView into Eastern Canada […]
DuPont Pioneer Awards “Seed for Life”
Designed to help improve customers’ livelihoods and turn dreams into reality, DuPont Pioneer created its “Seed for Life” contest, in which the winner receives $1.25 million in Pioneer brand products […]
Bayer to Buy Monsanto for $66 Billion
Bayer AG to acquire Monsanto Co. for $66 billion, creating a global leader in agriculture, seeds, and crop protection.
Get Set for a Whole New Era of Wheat Breeding
When asked about what the next five to 10 years hold for wheat breeding, Jesse Poland, a research geneticist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, says he […]
Mastering the Data Layer
THE MODERN TRACTOR IS MORE TECHNOLOGICALLY SOPHISTICATED THAN THE FIRST SPACE SHUTTLE THAT WENT TO THE MOON. THE IMPLICATIONS FOR THE AG SECTOR ARE STAGGERING, SAYS THIS GERMANY-BASED FUTURIST. The […]
Bayer to Buyout Monsanto for $66 Billion
The price is right at $66 billion for Monsanto to sign a definitive merger agreement with Bayer. Under the deal, announced Sept. 14, Bayer will acquire Monsanto at $128 per […]
Meet the 2016 Future Giant
Justin Clark attributes his success to the people he works with, and he’s a leader within the seed treatment market. Growing up in a rural community on a small farm […]
Westrup and Oliver Manufacturing Combine Forces
Westrup A/S and Oliver Manufacturing are partnering to provide customers with a complete line of high-end processing equipment from start to finish, shares Geoff Rudesill, Westrup sales manager. Rudesill explains […]
Progress on Capitol Hill
When we look back on 2016, we will remember this year as one of the most eventful and unpredictable political years in memory. While media attention focuses on the presidential […]