Simon Barber Joins AgriThority to Lead Global Regulatory Services
AgriThority LLC, an integrated agricultural science consultancy announces the addition of Simon Barber as Manager of Global Regulatory Services. Barber brings more than 25 years of policy expertise to AgriThority with […]
Talc USA Licenses Exosect’s Seed Planting Fluency Technology
Exosect Ltd. enters into a manufacture and licence agreement with one of the largest talc suppliers for seed lubrication in the US, Talc USA, for its patented Entostat-enabled fluency and dust […]
Chantland Seed Box Handling System Built for Versatility
Chantland MHS’ Seed Box Handling System is designed to automatically de-nest seed boxes for filling, and then re-nest them for storage during the off-season. In addition to handling these large […]
Research on Watermelons and Wildflowers Gaining Some Buzz
Jim Melvin, Public Service Activities Besides adding beauty to a field of watermelons, colorful patches of wildflowers might also provide benefits that would improve the quality and increase the yield […]
New Joint Hire Between CAFNR, Danforth Center Marks Start of Collaboration
Written by Stephen Schmidt It began with an article in the Chicago Tribune. As a sophomore studying biology at the University of Chicago in the spring of 1990, Blake Meyers read about how […]
New Study Proves High Value of Plant Breeding Innovation to EU
A newly published study on the socio-economic value of plant breeding in Europe demonstrates strong positive impact on growth and employment, as well as environmental protection and biodiversity preservation. At […]
New Study Proves High Value of Plant Breeding Innovation to EU
New study shows plant breeding innovation in EU yields high value. Learn how this could benefit farmers and the environment.
Monsanto Pledges to be Carbon-Neutral by 2021
Monsanto Company today released its 2015 Sustainability Report. Since announcing some initial sustainability commitments in 2008, the company has advanced its principle of pursuing a broad range of sustainable agricultural […]
Bee Flower Choices Altered by Exposure to Pesticides
Low levels of pesticides can impact the foraging behaviour of bumblebees on wild flowers, changing their floral preferences and hindering their ability to learn the skills needed to extract nectar […]
Seed Industry to “Storm the Hill”
Seed industry advocates from more than 18 states will “Storm the Hill” as part of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Legislative Fly-in, March 15 in Washington, D.C. “Storm the […]
New Breeding Techniques
Promising techniques accelerate innovation in plant breeding. _x000D_ It has been recited many times before, the planet faces some of the most fearsome challenges it has ever seen. Today’s farmers need […]
ChemChina Deal Deemed Fair by Syngenta
Chinese ChemChina’s $43B takeover of Swiss Syngenta deemed fair by European Commission. Deal creates world’s largest agrochemical company.
Hazera Completes Move to New R&D Center
Hazera Seeds completes move to new R&D center in Europe, offering advanced research and development capabilities for the seed industry.
New Seed Internship Program Announced
Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) and the Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA) is announce the launch of the Seed Internship Program, the first of its kind in the U.S. The […]
Texas Researcher Says Hybrid Wheat’s Time has Come
There’s growing interest in hybrid wheat and Dr. Amir Ibrahim, a Texas A&M AgriLife Research wheat breeder in College Station, believes the time is right to make it available. Ibrahim has […]
Syngenta Geneticist Named Michigan State University Outstanding Alumnus
Joseph Byrum, global head of soybean seeds and traits R&D at Syngenta, has been named a recipient of the 2016 Outstanding Alumnus Award from Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and […]
Arcadia Biosciences and Mahyco Announce Pipeline Advancement for Salinity Tolerant Rice
Arcadia Biosciences and Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds announce the achievement of a pipeline advancement target in the development of salinity tolerant rice. In two years of initial field trials, rice varieties […]
Ontario Judges Hear Case Over Seed Treatment Regulations
A panel of judges has reserved their decision on the Grain Farmers of Ontario’s request for appeal on the dismissal of the case surrounding the Ontario government’s seed treatment regulations._x000D_ […]
Advanta Seeds Announces Leadership Team Promotions
Advanta Seeds, a leading international supplier of proprietary agricultural crop genetics and seed, announces new North American leadership positions for Ben Adams and Barry Lubbers. The expansion of the company’s […]
A Focus on Talent Management
In a competitive marketplace, the people who work in your company are your key advantage. Collectively, the purposeful recruitment, development, retention and proper placement of employees with the right skills […]
Feds Announce Support for New Genomic Application Projects
A $4.2 million federal investment for four new projects that will use genomic technologies to drive innovation and commercialization across diverse sectors was announced today by Minister of Science, Kirsty Duncan._x000D_ _x000D_ The […]
Organic Industry to Benefit from Expanded Canada-European Union Arrangement
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Minister of International Trade Chrystia Freeland announce that the European Union (EU) has voted in favor of expanding the current scope of the […]
Study Tests Asparagus Cultivars in Ontario for Freezing Tolerance
Certain cultivars of plants, while growing healthily in their original climates, can suffer from low sustainability when introduced to differing climatic zones. A recent study published in the Journal of the […]
Syngenta Launches Trivapro Foliar Fungicide
Syngenta Canada Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of Trivapro, a new three-mode-of-action foliar fungicide that will help growers in Eastern Canada target a broad spectrum of major leaf […]
ArrowCorp Appoints Corporate Sales and Design Manager
Tim Robertson is the new corporate sales and design manager at ArrowCorp Inc. located in Winnipeg._x000D_ _x000D_ Tim was formerly with EMW Industrial as their Grain Processing Division Department Manager […]
New Breeding Techniques Best Weapon Against Hunger
Estimates vary, but most data suggest that between every 3.5 to 10 seconds a person on this planet dies from hunger and malnutrition. Usually it is a child under the […]
ChemChina Deal Deemed Fair by Syngenta
Syngenta releases its fairness opinion related to its proposed acquisition by ChemChina. ChemChina has offered to acquire 100% of the outstanding share capital of Syngenta at a price of USD 465 per […]
Hazera Completes Move to New R&D Center
Hazera recently completed the move of its R&D center, including laboratories, breeding greenhouses and offices, into its new headquarters in its Berurim site, Israel. At the same time, the company is […]
Asparagus Freezing Tolerance Related to Rhizome Traits
Certain cultivars of plants, while growing healthily in their original climates, can suffer from low sustainability when introduced to differing climatic zones. A recent study published in the Journal of the […]
InVivo Acquires Syngenta Subsidiary BioLine
InVivo has signed an agreement to acquire, through its holding company InVivo AgroSciences, Bioline, a subsidiary of Syngenta specialized in the production and marketing of biological control agents, and in […]
Researchers “Fish” for New Plant Immune Receptors
Scientists at The Sainsbury Laboratory and the Research School of Biology at the Australian National University have developed a new method for the rapid identification of plant immune receptors. In […]
Seedsman to Lead Missouri Soybean Association
Cape Girareadu soybean farmer and seedsman Matt McCrate was recently selected by a group of his peers to lead the Missouri Soybean Association. Following his official installation, McCrate now serves […]
Elk Mound Seed Expands Product Selection with Wildflowers Seeds and Mixes
Wisconsin’s Elk Mound Seed will start to offer a large lineup of wildflowers species and specific wildflower mixes to accompany the increased demand locally and nationally. From Black-Eyed Susan, one […]
Moving to Seed
Benefits of seeds over cuttings proves attractive to growers. Some plants long sold only vegetatively are starting to show up in the market in seed form, something seed companies believe […]
Barenbrug Appoints New International Product Manager, Forage
Barenbrug appoints new International Product Manager for Forage: experienced agronomist to lead product development and market strategy.
New Breeding Techniques Best Weapon Against Hunger
New breeding techniques are the best weapon against hunger. Learn how they can help fight food insecurity and malnutrition in developing countries.