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Seed Meets Technology 2016 Enjoys International Interest

The third edition of Seed Meets Technology, taking place Sept. 27-30 in the Netherlands, is even bigger than in previous years, organizers announce. This year the list of exhibitors has […]

“Super” Rice Might Save Farmers Money, Cut Pollution

A new University of Toronto study has identified “superstar” varieties of rice that can reduce fertilizer loss and cut down on environmental pollution in the process. The study, authored by U […]

EU Approves New Biotech Traits

American Soybean Association (ASA) President and Greenwood, Del., soybean farmer Richard Wilkins welcomed news this morning out of Brussels that the European Union has approved three outstanding biotech soybean traits […]

Kentucky Breeder Develops New Tall Fescue Variety

University of Kentucky (UK) plant breeder Tim Phillips has developed a new tall fescue variety that is non-toxic to grazing animals. The variety, Lacefield MaxQ II, is the result of selections […]

Former Monsanto Exec Ted Crosbie Dead at 65

Former Monsanto executive, Iowa’s chief technology officer and seed industry stalwart Ted Crosby has died after a sudden illness. Crosbie, 65, died Saturday after becoming ill July 1 while on vacation, according […]

Yara Hires New Agronomic Services Manager

Dr. Helga Miehle (P.Ag.) recently joined Yara North America as manager, agronomic services for Canada. She brings more than 20 years of experience as an agronomist, consultant and research & […]

Erin Armstrong (Canterra Seeds) Committed to Partners, Benefits of UPOV 91, Seed Synergy

Giant Views: _x000D_ Erin Armstrong (Canterra Seeds) Director of Industry & Regulatory Affairs_x000D_ CSTA 93rd Annual Meeting_x000D_ July 10 – 12, 2016_x000D_ Vancouver, British Columbia

Chinese Hybrid Rice Produces Record-Breaking Yield

Chinese hybrid rice produces record-breaking yield of 10.5 tons per hectare, making it the world’s highest yielding rice. Learn more about this breakthrough.

Dave Carey (CSTA) TPP Impact on Seed Industry, Seed Treatment Policy and Regulations

Giant Views:Dave Carey (CSTA) Manager, Government Affairs and PolicyCSTA 93rd Annual MeetingJuly 10 – 12, 2016Vancouver, British Columbia

Australia Adopts New Test to Detect Plant Viruses

A Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre team is rolling out a plant diagnostic toolkit that can accurately detect plant viruses and viroids in a single test. “By tapping into […]

Roundup Ready 2 Extend Soybeans Gets EU Import Approval

The European Commission has granted import approval for Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans, according to Monsanto. This milestone allows for the import and food/feed use of Roundup Ready 2 Xtend […]

Glyn Chancey (CSGA) One Year In, Seed Synergy, Top Priorities

Giant Views: _x000D_ Glyn Chancey (CSGA) Executive Director_x000D_ CSTA 93rd Annual Meeting_x000D_ July 10 – 12, 2016_x000D_ Vancouver, British Columbia

Reviving a 1916 Barley for Michigan Breweries

After one full season of field tests in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Michigan State University (MSU) researchers say Spartan barley is a strong contender as a locally sourced ingredient for the […]

SIPA Educational Unit to Focus on IP Enforcement

The Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA) will host a technical education unit Sept. 21 in Monterey, California, that focuses on the enforcement of intellectual property rights. The unit, which […]

Corn & Soybean Seed Quality Workshop Coming Up

The Iowa State University Seed Lab will hold the 2016 Corn & Soybean Seed Quality Workshop Aug. 16-18. Participants will benefit from three days of hands-on experience, presentations, and networking […]

ICIA to Host Open House

The Indiana Crop Improvement Association (ICIA) will host its annual open house and member appreciation event Aug. 11-12 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. On Aug. 11, attendees can tour the lab, […]

Shareholders Vote “Yes” on Dow-DuPont Deal

Today, July 20, DuPont and Dow held shareholders meetings, during which shareholders of both companies voted yes on completing the merger. This is a key milestone in the process to […]

Kenya’s Leaders Called to Embrace Biotech for a More Food Secure Nation

Senate Education Committee Chairman, Daniel Karaba, urged Kenya’s leaders to adopt biotechnology to boost food security. Speaking at a biotech communication and sensitization training for journalists and extension officers July […]

Syngenta Introduces Four AgriPro Winter Wheat Varieties

Adding to its AgriPro brand wheat varieties, Syngenta introduces SY Flint and SY Sunrise hard red winter wheat varieties for growers in the Plains and SY Assure and SY Touchstone […]

What’s the Story on GMO Technology?

By Rod Osthus The future of agriculture is entirely dependent upon developing a different mindset—not just by those of us employed in the industry, but by every member of society. […]

New Technology Could Halve Soybean Innovation Timeline

DuPont Pioneer introduces Accelerated Yield Technology 4.0 (AYT 4.0) — a technology that allows researchers to more than double the annual rate of genetic gain of soybean varieties in its […]

Monsanto Rejects Bayer, Again

This morning, July 19, Monsanto announced that its Board of Directors unanimously viewed Bayer AG’s revised proposal of $64 billion as financially inadequate and insufficient to ensure deal certainty. However, […]

Genome of 6,000-Year-Old Barley Sequenced for First Time

Ancient barley genome sequenced for the first time: 6,000-year-old sample reveals genetic secrets of one of the world’s oldest crops.

Cultivating the Future for Garden and Vegetable Seed Members

“One person can make a difference at CSTA,” shares Wayne Gale, who serves as the voice of the Canadian Seed Trade Association’s Garden Seed Committee. “Influence has resulted in real […]

Disentangling the Plant Microbiome

With the human population expected to climb from 7.4 billion to more than 11 billion people by 2100, some scientists hope that manipulating the plant microbiome could open up new […]

Registration Deadline Extended for Seed Business 101 Course

The University of California, Davis, Seed Biotechnology Center will host Seed Business 101 Field Crops, Sept. 12-16, in Durham, North Carolina. A few spots remain, and the center has extended […]

Chang (Chloe) Liu (Iowa State University) 2016 Campus Connection Participant

Giant Views:Chang (Chloe) Liu (Iowa State University)ASTA 133rd Annual ConferenceJune 18-22, 2016Portland, OregonChang (Chloe) Liu is a junior at Iowa State University. With a passion for science, food, and crops, […]

Savannah Steinke (Purdue University) 2016 Campus Connection Participant

Giant Views:Savannah Steinke (Purdue University)ASTA 133rd Annual ConferenceJune 18-22, 2016Portland, OregonSavannah Steinke is a junior at Purdue University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness with a concentration in Agricultural Marketing. […]

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