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 […]
Research has Potential to Stop Bacterial Infections of Plants
Scientists at the John Innes Centre and the University of East Anglia have made an exciting discovery that could provide a new way to prevent bacterial infections in both humans […]
Arysta LifeScience Hires Two New Territory Sales Managers
Arysta LifeScience North America recently announced two new personnel additions: Jake Cook and Peter White are Territory Sales Managers for the Northern Plains region. Cook will be serving customers in […]
South Dakota Company Sold Syngenta Wheat Seed Without Permission
Syngenta has obtained a $25,000 settlement from Paul and John Mayclin, Mayclin Farms, Plankinton, South Dakota, in response to their Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Act violation. Mayclin admitted to unauthorized sales […]
ChemChina to Buy Syngenta for $43 Billion
Chinese chemical giant ChemChina to buy Swiss agribusiness Syngenta for $43 billion, creating world’s largest agrochemical company.
Transitioning to Organic Seed Production
When going through the process to become an organic seed operation, patience is definitely a virtue. Making the move from conventional to organic seed production need not be complicated, and […]
Public Rice Genomic Resources are Boon for Breeders
A Cornell-led international team of researchers has launched a set of open-access genomic resources that will greatly accelerate the ability of geneticists and breeders to link genes to important traits […]
Surprising Twists of Cotton’s Genetic History
Ah, soft, smooth cotton. We love it in our sheets, our tablecloths, and luxurious cotton shirts. But did you know that different cotton species can grow as rugged trees in […]
Advanta Seeds Names New Business Manager
Advanta Seeds announces the addition of Jose Manuel Garcia as business manager, Mexico. In his new role, he will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Advanta Seeds Mexico business. […]
Raising the Profile of Pulses
Efforts are underway in Canada to promote the country’s fifth largest crop during the International Year of Pulses. _x000D_ This year has been declared the International Year of Pulses by the […]
BASF Canada Appoints New President
Marcelo Lu was appointed president, BASF Canada, effective Feb. 1, 2016. He succeeds Carles Navarro, who now heads BASF in Spain and Portugal. In this role, Lu will lead BASF […]
Plant Breeding Academy Marks a Decade
Established in 2006 to address the shortage of plant breeders in the seed industry, the UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy has become a premium professional certificate program attended by breeders […]
ASTA Participates in FarmNext National Summit
American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) president and CEO Andrew LaVigne joined more than 60 young farmers, policymakers and industry thought-leaders from across the nation for the FarmNext Summit yesterday in Washington, […]
Phytosanitary and Seed Health Update
Concerted efforts by national, regional and international seed organizations give rise to more science-based phytosanitary requirements, helping to minimize those not technically justified. As countries seek to protect their homelands […]
DeKalb to Deliver Lineup of New Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans
On the heels of the recent announcement that Monsanto Company is ready to commercialize Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans, the next generation dicamba-tolerant technology in soybeans, the DeKalb brand is […]
Refine your Communication Skills at 2016 ASTA Management Academy
Effective leadership requires building and maintaining relationships, developing others and communicating effectively. During the 2016 American Seed Trade Association Management Academy, Pete Hammett of the Oklahoma Gas and Energy Corp. […]
ChemChina to Buy Syngenta for $43 Billion
ChemChina has offered to acquire Syngenta for $43 billion. The board of directors of Syngenta considers that the proposed transaction respects the interests of all stakeholders and is unanimously recommending the […]
Monsanto Announces Launch Plans for Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans
Monsanto Company announces its commercial launch plans for its Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans after it received import approval in China. This technology is now available in the United States and Canada […]
BrettYoung Expands Ontario Facilities
BrettYoung Seeds Limited expands its service capabilities with the addition of significant warehouse facilities in Clifford, Ont._x000D_ _x000D_ The Clifford site expands BrettYoung’s capacity to warehouse and distribute seed, fertilizer, […]
Researchers Investigate How Super-Hot Peppers Pack Their Powerful Punch
Researchers at New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute have discovered that super-hot chile peppers, those with more than one million Scoville Heat Units, are built differently than other peppers. […]
Special Plant Varieties Play Key Role in Disney Park Expansion
Did you know 779 new trees have been planted in Disney California Adventure Park as part of a five-year expansion? To give you a glimpse into those in Cars Land, John […]
#ASTAVegFlo: Story Time with Disney’s Julie Bush
Exclusively for attendees of the American Seed Trade Association’s 2016 Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference in Anaheim, California, the Disney Horticulture team has created a custom tour experience offering insights […]
2016 Offers a New Tool to Beekeepers and Farmers
A new partnership between CropLife Canada and the Canadian Honey Council aims to bring the industry together. _x000D_ CropLife Canada is launching its BeeConnected app prior to the 2016 planting season […]
HM.CLAUSE Invests Further in U.S. Vegetable Seeds
Limagrain, through its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary Vilmorin USA Corp., is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Genica Research Corporation (USA), which is headquartered […]
Plants Tell the Story in Disneyland, ASTA Members Hear
Millions of fruits of vegetables are eaten at Disney resorts every year, and 90 percent of them come from American Seed Trade Association member companies. That’s according to ASTA president […]
HM.CLAUSE Reinforces its Leadership in U.S. Vegetable Seeds
Leading vegetable seed supplier HM Clause strengthens its position in the US market with new varieties and innovative technologies.
Genetic Diversity Dwindling
Genetic diversity is declining in Europe due to human activities. Learn how this affects species and what can be done to protect them.
Horticulture Planning a Full-Time Job at Disneyland Resort
Keeping the Disneyland Resort landscape fresh and maintained is a year-round job. Plants are expertly attended to by a staff of dedicated horticulture professionals. Watch a former Disneyland horticulturalist explain […]
Record Crowd Flocks to Disneyland for #ASTAVegFlo
The American Seed Trade Association’s 2016 Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference has reached record number of more than 850 attendees and more than 125 trading room participating companies, ASTA said on […]
Placing a Priority on People
From motivating employees to fostering new partnerships, Matthew Johnston leads HM.CLAUSE with a focus on people. A long way from his roots in the sunshine state, Matthew Johnston leads the […]
All-America Selections Introduces Six Limited Release AAS Winners
Six more new, never-before-sold varieties join the ranks of wearing the prestigious All-America Selections Winner badge of honor. All of the following new varieties were trialed during the 2015 growing […]
From Seed to Retail: Disney Forges Partnerships in the Ag Sector
Disney’s share in the produce market is made possible by Golden Sun Marketing, founded by Don Goodwin. Goodwin and Golden Sun Marketing provide strategy, business development and marketing services to the fresh […]
Disney Helps Train New Generation of Horticulturalists
Disney’s horticultural operations are an extraordinarily well-planned and expertly executed agricultural feat. The Horticulture and Resort Enhancement teams create four seasonal overlays during the year for more than 160 windows. This […]
Walking in Walt’s Footsteps — Fun Facts About Disney Horticulture
Attendees of the American Seed Trade Association’s 2016 Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference in Anaheim, California, are about to walk in Walt Disney’s footsteps. Tomorrow morning will see conference attendees take […]
Genetic Diversity Dwindling
The short-term nature of breeding pushes genetic resources out of today’s hybrids. In the early years of agriculture, humans found plants with desirable characteristics, such as higher yield and more […]
New Study May Lead to More Resilient and Nutritious Edible Crops
New University of Adelaide research has revealed for the first time exactly how plants protect themselves from elements such as boric acid, which in soils at high concentration becomes toxic […]