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 […]
Researchers Develop Method for Selecting Plants with Better Photosynthesis
Scientists from Wageningen University and Research Centre in the Netherlands (Wageningen UR) have developed the first ever method for accurately and simultaneously measuring the photosynthesis of nearly 1,500 plants over […]
BASF Crop Protection Works to Improve Product Traceability, Transparency
BASF has announced the introduction of a new traceability technology for its crop protection products filling lines: Supply Chain Track and Trace (SCTT). The innovation will enable BASF to show […]
Don Blackburn (Dow AgroSciences) A Bright Future for Plant Breeders
Don Blackburn (Dow AgroSciences) ASTA 2016 Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference January 30 – February 2, 2016 Anaheim, California
Tom Tolman (Condor Seed Production, Inc.) 30 Years Strong and Putting People First
Giant Views: Tom Tolman(Condor Seed Production, Inc.) ASTA 2016 Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference January 30 – February 2, 2016 Anaheim, California
Extending His Passion and Knowledge Globally
Alan Walters holds deep passion for helping U.S. farmers produce vegetable crops more efficiently while achieving greater quality and higher yields. His cucurbit production oriented research has increasingly attracted global […]
AgriGold Adds Soybeans to Product Portfolio
Illinois-based AgriGold adds soybeans to its product portfolio for the 2016-17 sales campaign. The soybean addition positions AgriGold for strategic expansion as a national seed brand across areas where corn may […]
Ethiopian Wheat Offers Unique Source of Diversity for Weathering Climate Change
A pioneering analysis of selected varieties of Ethiopian durum wheat has revealed a fresh source of genetic diversity, which could allow crop breeders to create new varieties more resilient to […]
Ethiopian Wheat Offers Unique Source of Diversity for Weathering Climate Change
Ethiopian wheat offers unique source of diversity to help farmers adapt to climate change. Learn how this ancient grain can help protect crops from extreme weather.
Tomato Genetics Study Sheds Light on Plant Evolution
A new study of evolution in a diverse group of wild tomatoes is shedding light on the importance of genetic variation in plants. The work, reported in the journal PLoS Biology, […]
Bayer Bolsters Digital Farming through Acquisition of Software Provider proPlant
Bayer has acquired the plant health diagnosis and infection level warning service provider proPlant Gesellschaft für Agrar- und Umweltinformatik mbH. The acquisition continues the expansion of Bayer’s activities in the […]
What Consumers Want
A new study proves that improved transparency increases consumer trust in food. The latest Center for Food Integrity (CFI) report, A Clear View of Transparency and How It Builds Consumer […]
Offering Solutions in the Protection of Soybean Seedlings: A Seed World Strategy Webinar and Podcast
Justin Clark of BASF, Syngenta’s Dr. Dale Ireland, Gregory L. Tylka of Iowa State University and Bayer SeedGrowth’s Jennifer Riggs discuss the battle against soybean cyst nematode, and offer solutions […]
Plant Breeding Efforts Focus on Valentine’s Day Varieties
Roses are red, violets are blue, and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers are developing better breeds of Valentine’s Day plants just for you. Here are […]
Research Might Help Create SDS-Resistant Soybeans
Iowa State University agronomy and plant pathology researchers have narrowed the search for genes that help soybeans resist sudden death syndrome, a costly disease, pointing the way for crop breeders […]
Arcadia Biosciences CEO Steps Down
Arcadia Biosciences announces the departure of president and CEO Eric Rey for medical reasons. Roger Salameh, company officer and vice president of business development, will serve as interim CEO as […]
Heliospectra Hires North American Sales Leader
Heliospectra AB, a global leader in intelligent LED grow light technology, announced today that it has hired Caroline Nordahl Wells as vice president of sales and marketing for Heliospectra’s North […]
CDC Ruffian Oat Added to Grain Millers Preferred Variety List
FP Genetics is pleased to announce that CDC Ruffian white milling oat is now a preferred variety accepted by Grain Millers Inc. at Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Achieving this status means oat […]
Federal Government and Canola Growers Invest in Research
The federal government and three provincial canola grower organizations are jointly funding new agronomic research focused on sustainably and profitably increasing canola production in Canada._x000D_ _x000D_ “Continued innovation in agronomic […]
Year of the Begonia
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, […]
Daniel Gleeson (HM.CLAUSE) Cucurbits Importance and Combining Complex Traits
Giant Views: Daniel Gleeson (HM.CLAUSE) ASTA 2016 Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference January 30 – February 2, 2016 Anaheim, California
Monsanto Settles with SEC Over Alleged Securities Act Violations
Monsanto Company reaches an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fully resolving a previously disclosed SEC investigation into the financial reporting of the company’s customer incentive programs related […]
Seedway Names New Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Chelsea Campbell has been named marketing and communications coordinator for Seedway. Chelsea will be involved in all aspects of Seedway’s advertising, promotions and event coordination. Campbell will be instrumental in working […]
Hazera to Launch Two New Mini-Watermelon Varieties
Mini watermelons currently account for about 15 percent of the U.S. watermelon market, and the percentage is steadily increasing. Among the reasons for this impressive growth are consumer enjoyment of the […]
Should “Wildness” be Bred Back into Fruits and Veggies?
A new study shows that wild tomatoes are better able to protect themselves against the destructive whitefly than our modern, commercial varieties. The study, published in the academic journal Agronomy […]
Applications Now Accepted for CSAAC Student Grant
The Commercial Seed Analysts Association of Canada Inc. (CSAAC) is a body of professional and accredited seed analyst members dedicated to providing quality seed testing services to the seed industry._x000D_ […]
Ron Wulfkuhle (GreenLeaf Genetics) Licensing, Open Architecture Germplasm
Giant Views:Ron Wulfkuhle (GreenLeaf Genetics)IPSA 27th Annual ConferenceJanuary 11-13, 2016St. Louis, Missouri
Tim Gutormson (SoDak Labs) Understanding Seed Testing, Being Independent
Giant Views: Tim Gutormson (SoDak Labs) IPSA 27th Annual Conference January 11-13, 2016 St. Louis, Missouri
Randy Wilken (IPSA President) Better before Bigger, Ag Economy, Seed Trait Approvals
Giant Views: Randy Wilken (IPSA President) IPSA 27th Annual Conference January 11-13, 2016 St. Louis, Missouri
Genetic Discovery Might Allow Plants to be Cloned
The reproduction process is essentially the same in humans, animals and most plants. Both female and male organisms are required to contribute to the phenomenon. A new joint Tel Aviv […]
Management Course for Plant Breeders Scheduled for September
Program Management for Plant Breeders (PMPB) is a short course offered since 2013 and extremely well received by the plant breeding community. The participants and their employers provided very positive […]
GrowIt! Teams Up With MasterTag
The GrowIt! app was created with the goal of inspiring more gardeners. Over the last year it has succeeded in that mission: GrowIt! has helped thousands of people identify plants, and […]
Chantland Palletizer Systems Provide Long-Term Reliability
Chantland MHS’ Conventional Palletizer Systems provide long-term reliability and efficiency for the automation of your bag stacking process. Originally designed to operate within the severe environments of packaged concrete, our […]
A Commitment to Innovation
The Mission of the Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA) is To Foster Seed Industry Innovation and Trade. This mission guides the activities of our staff and committees, as they work […]
Placing a Priority on People
Learn how to prioritize people in the workplace and the benefits it can bring. Discover the importance of creating a positive work environment and how it can help your business succeed.
Canada’s Variety Development Research Supported by Record Investment from Farmers
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Dr. Keith Degenhardt, Vice-Chair of the farmer-funded Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF), announced today their renewed commitment to wheat and barley variety […]