CSGA Develops Online Tool for Seed Retailers
In partnership with the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR), the Canadian Seed Growers Association has developed an online program to increase seed retailers’ ability to communicate the benefits of certified […]
New ISTA Video Explains Benefits of Accreditation Program
Learn how ISTA accreditation can benefit your business with this informative video. Get the facts and see the advantages of this program.
Roadmap Launched for Phytobiomes Research
On 25 February 2016, a group of scientific societies, companies, research institutes, and governmental agencies launched the Phytobiomes Roadmap, presenting a new vision for agriculture to increase health, productivity, and […]
BASF to Refocus Plant Biotechnology Research
As part of its regular portfolio review, BASF is refocusing its plant biotechnology research portfolio and will restructure its plant science operations. The company will adjust the site footprint of […]
PGDC Helps Fuel an Industry at Annual Meeting
New varieties are the fuel that keeps the seed and agriculture industries going, and the Prairie Grain Development Committee helped provide that fuel at its annual meeting this week in […]
ASGA Hires Kelly Chambers as Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Alberta Seed Growers’ Association (ASGA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Chambers as the association’s new Executive Director, effective March 1, 2016._x000D_ […]
CSGA Hires Mike Scheffel as Policy Director
The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Scheffel as its new Director of Policy starting May 16, 2016. He brings over 30 years’ work experience […]
Year of the Delphinium
Each year the National Garden Bureau selects one annual, one perennial, and one edible as their “Year of the” crops. Each is chosen because they are popular, easy-to-grow, widely adaptable, […]
Communicate the Value
In explaining the value of seed-applied technologies, one expert says it’s important to know the customer and then determine what benefits will resonate. Today farmers have more seed and seed-applied […]
New ISTA Video Explains Benefits of Accreditation Program
In this new video, International Seed Testing Association members share their experience of the ISTA Accreditation programme and explain what concrete benefits they received out of it. https://youtube.com/watch?v=EZSNg6p-Skg%26autoplay%3D1
Bayer Opens New California Greenhouse Site
Bayer marks the grand opening of its West Sacramento greenhouse site to support the Crop Science division’s growing Biologics and Vegetable Seeds businesses. The $12 million complex, situated on 5 […]
Honeybee Hive Collapse Mystery Rooted in Hive Size
University of Idaho professor Brian Dennis is helping scientists understand a baffling but vitally important puzzle: What causes honeybee numbers to decline? Working in collaboration with William Kemp, a U.S. […]
4-H Canada and Syngenta Canada “Bee Partnering” for Third Year
4-H Canada and Syngenta Canada announce the third year of Proud to Bee a 4-H’er, an initiative where 4-H club members learn about bees and other pollinators by planting and tending […]
Monsanto Canada Makes Canada’s Best Diversity Employers List for 2016
Monsanto Canada’s strong commitment to diversity and inclusion across all its business functions has netted the sustainable agriculture company a spot on Mediacorp’s list of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for […]
Workshop Proposals Sought for Organicology 2017
Planning for Organicology 2017 is underway, and workshop proposals are being sought. Do you have an idea for a workshop or speakers you’d like to hear at the event? Organizers […]
The Plate
Why National Geographic’s food blog has struck a chord with readers. For decades, National Geographic has been enlightening magazine readers and television viewers with all manner of stories about geography, […]
Caribou Biosciences, IDT Announce License Agreement for CRISPR-Cas9 Technology
Caribou Biosciences, Inc., a developer of CRISPR technologies for precision cell engineering, and Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. (IDT), a producer of custom synthetic oligonucleotide-based technologies for genomics applications, have entered […]
NASA Plant Researchers Explore Question of Deep-Space Food Crops
NASA plant physiologist Ray Wheeler, Ph.D., and fictional astronaut Mark Watney from the movie “The Martian” have something in common — they are both botanists. But that’s where the similarities […]
Of Plants and Processors
Plant breeding trends are affecting changes in food processing equipment and processes. Food processing equipment manufacturers are increasingly under pressure to alter designs of large-scale machinery to accommodate new varieties […]
Extending His Passion and Knowledge Globally
A passionate entrepreneur shares his knowledge and experience to help others succeed. Learn how he’s extending his reach to help people around the world.
Roberts Bill to Set GMO Labeling Standard Gets Support
The American Soybean Association and American Seed Trade Association welcomed legislation introduced last week by Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts that would establish a national framework for the labeling of foods containing […]
Barenbrug Expands Denmark Team
Barenbrug expands its team in Denmark with new hires to strengthen its presence in the region. Get the latest on the company’s growth plans.
New GM Rice Contains High Levels of Iron, Zinc
A transdisciplinary group of scientists from institutions in the Philippines, Colombia, Indonesia, USA, Australia, and Japan has successfully developed rice with increased levels of iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) through biofortification. The study found that […]
Agri-Search Announces New Hire, Staff Commendations
Rich Connell Agri-Search announces that Mike True has joined the company as a professional agricultural recruiter. Prior to joining Agri-Search, Mike worked for 360 Yield Center in Lafayette, Indiana, as a […]
Fortune Names Monsanto One of World’s Most Admired Companies
Monsanto Company has been named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine. Monsanto was honored as No. 1 in its industry sector on the 2016 list, released […]
Munson Hybrids Expands into Minnesota
2015 saw expansion and growth for Munson Hybrids adding district sales managers and sales representatives in Illinois and Wisconsin, and expanding into Minnesota for the first time in Munson’s 80+ […]
DuPont, Dow Reveal Details on New Company Structure
DuPont and The Dow Chemical Company today announced the U.S. site structure for the global agriculture leader the companies intend to create following the planned separation of DowDuPont into three […]
WGRF Invests $5.2 Million for U of S Wheat Breeding
The Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) and the University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre (CDC) have renewed their longstanding partnership in wheat breeding. WGRF will invest $5.2 million into the […]
New Year, New Barley Findings
Growing the barley industry all comes down to research—according to Alberta Barley research manager Garson Law._x000D_ _x000D_ “As a farmer-funded organization, we invest in research to bring scientific advancements directly […]
Farm Sold PBR-Protected Varieties Without Permission
SeCan announced today the settlement of a Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) case between SeCan and Harvey Marcil of Pasqua Farms of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan. The settlement relates to unauthorized sales […]
BASF Introduces New Farm Data Management Tool for Canadian Growers
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ BASF introduces Compass Grower Advanced, described as the next generation in farm data management, to address Canadian growers’ need for a comprehensive system to improve decision making, […]
Marrone Bio Innovations Agrees to Pay $1.7 million in SEC Settlement
Marrone Bio Innovations enters into a settlement agreement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission fully resolving its previously-disclosed investigation, which was principally related to the accounting and other matters […]
Illinois/Indiana Seed Conditioning Workshop Returns to Illinois
Next month will be the 30th annual Illinois-Indiana Seed Conditioning Workshop. The workshop returns to Illinois this year and will be held March 16 in Champaign. Optimizing efficiency in the […]
New Pinto Bean Variety Offers Ease of Harvest, Desired Characteristics
Pinto beans are the most common type of bean cultivated in the United States, accounting for more than a third of all edible, dry bean production. Harvesting them, however, has […]
Year of the Carrot
Each year the National Garden Bureau selects one annual, one perennial, and one edible as their “Year of the” crops. Each is chosen because they are popular, easy-to-grow, widely adaptable, […]
Bees Abuzz Over Rapini
Popular in Italy but also grown in the United States, rapini, or broccoli raab, is a turnip-like vegetable featured in the recipes of cable television’s top celebrity chefs. Foodies are […]