More Work Still Needed on EU Biotech Approvals Timeline, ASA Says
The American Soybean Association (ASA) urged the European Commission to continue its work in addressing delays in the approvals timeline for crops grown with new biotechnology traits, saying the delays […]
ASTA Converges on Disneyland for 2016 Veg & Flower Conference
The 55th annual American Seed Trade Association Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference took place Jan. 30 to Feb. 2 in Anaheim, California, at the Disneyland Hotel. Experts shared the Disney […]
Software Solutions for Seed
Technology can help breeders keep pace with science. _x000D_ Not to belabour a worn out joke, but … Plant breeding? Yes, there’s an app for that._x000D_ _x000D_ In fact there are […]
University Releases New Southern Pea Variety Named for Longtime Breeder
Its creator retired before it was completed. It sat dormant for 20 years. The cold-storage facility keeping it alive was nearly shuttered. But the “Ogle” Southern Pea has survived nearly […]
Researchers Identify Target of Disease-Causing Plant Pathogens
A new study from a University of Nebraska-Lincoln research team led by plant pathologist Jim Alfano found that a bacterial plant pathogen suppresses a plant’s immune system through the action […]
Court Quashes EPA Attempt to Vacate Enlist Duo Label
A federal court has denied the Environmental Protection Agency’s motion to vacate the registration of Enlist Duo, Dow AgroSciences’ new herbicide. In a short statement issued by the company, Dow AgroSciences […]
Suppress Weeds by Planting in a Grid Pattern
A recent eight-year study shows 25 to 30 percent less weed mass every year when crops are planted in grid patterns. The effects are even stronger at when also planted […]
Seed World Announces Keynote Webinar Speakers
Seed World announces two prestigious U.S. industry keynote speakers for the Strategy Webinar on Feb. 11 — Dr. Dale Ireland and Justin Clark. Clark — technical market specialist, seed treatments, […]
Western Farmers Crowned in DeKalb Seed for Yourself Yield Challenge
This year, hundreds of growers competed in the DeKalb Seed for Yourself Yield Challenge. Growers entered their DeKalb corn, canola and soybean crops and squared off with other individuals for the […]
Cereal Researcher Receives Prestigious Award
Former Alberta Agriculture and Forestry researcher Jim Helm is awarded the prestigious American Society of Agronomy Distinguished Service Award. This award is given only to highly distinguished nominees that have made […]
Canadian Cereal Researcher Receives American Agronomy Award
Former Alberta Agriculture and Forestry researcher Jim Helm is awarded the prestigious American Society of Agronomy Distinguished Service Award. This award is given only to highly distinguished nominees that have made […]
Molecular Method Promises to Speed Development of Food Crops
The first human farmers needed hundreds of years and a lot of good luck to shape the first domesticated crops. Modern plant breeders wait weeks or months, not centuries, to […]
Scientists Look Beneath the Soil in Effort to Boost Yields
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists will soon be looking deep beneath agricultural row crops to determine what makes them stronger, higher yielding and more adaptable, as well as what they […]
Unveiling the Secrets of Sorghum
Research and consumer interest in health foods brings new market potential to an old world cereal grain. Perhaps a diamond in the rough and a crop that deserves more glory […]
The New IP Environment, a Germination Strategy Session Webinar
Understanding PBR 91 and what it means for you as a dealer or retailer is important. Lorne Hadley, executive director of the Canadian Plant Technology Agency, engages and coaches you […]
New Honeybee Gene Bank will Preserve Genetic Diversity, Provide Breeding Resources
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is organizing a national bee gene bank as part of the agency’s response to ongoing problems facing the country’s beekeepers. Average losses of managed honeybee colonies have […]
Monsanto Opens New Greenhouse Facility in Spain
Monsanto opens a new greenhouse facility in Níjar, Spain. The facility will be the first-of-its-kind for Monsanto’s vegetables business, focused exclusively on the research, development and testing of new hybrid rootstocks […]
Remembering Seedway Founder Carl Fribolin
Seedway founder Carl W. Fribolin died on Jan. 20, 2016 at his home in Geneva, NY. He was 97. Carl became a managing partner of Robson Quality Seeds in Hall, New York […]
Tips to Better Operate in a Global World
Seed industry veterans from across sectors discuss three keys to success when looking to enter new markets, whether it’s here at home or across borders. Globalization. It’s a word that […]
Future of Canola Breeding Holds Much Promise
Unlocking the secrets of the canola genome is yielding a plethora of exciting possibilities. _x000D_ Developed through collaboration between scientists at AAFC, National Research Council Canada and the University of Manitoba […]
Germany Leads the Way with Major Contribution to Protect Global Biodiversity
Germany is leading the way in protecting global biodiversity with major contributions. Learn more about their efforts and how they are making a difference.
Dow AgroSciences Adds Four New Sales Reps
Dow AgroSciences has announced the addition of four new sales representatives to the Turf & Ornamental team. Yusif Jaouni has accepted a sales representative position, assisting customers in Michigan, Ohio […]
Monsanto Goes to Court to Stop Listing of Glyphosate Under California’s Prop 65
Monsanto Company is taking legal action to prevent a listing of the herbicide glyphosate under California’s Proposition 65 (Prop 65), which requires the state to maintain a “list of chemicals […]
Stewart Seeds and Specialty Hybrids Name New GM
Stewart Seeds and Specialty Hybrids have selected Jason Spears as their new general manager. Spears will be an instrumental leader of both teams, ensuring standards of deep relationships, superb service […]
Make Genetic Gain, Don’t Just Release Cultivars
In a rush to make a difference, fledgling plant breeding programs in lesser-developed regions of the world might crank out numerous new or “improved” cultivars. But in many cases, the […]
Seed World Podcast Episode 3 – New Innovations in Seed Treatments: Seed World Sits Down with BASF’s Steve Bergschneider
Craig Armstrong of Seed World magazine sits down with Steve Bergschneider, senior marketing lead, Seed Enhancements USA, BASF, to discuss how the company is helping growers better understand what seed […]
Seed World Podcast Episode 2 – New Innovations in Seed Treatments: Seed World Sits Down with BASF’s Mike Hofer
Craig Armstong of Seed World talks with Mike Hofer of Seed Solutions, Functional Crop Care, BASF. Hofer talks about the global seed marketplace and how BASF is offering innovative solutions to […]
Seed World Podcast Episode 1 – New Innovations in Seed Treatments: Seed World Sits Down with BASF’s Eda Reinot
Craig Armstrong of Seed World magazine sits down with Eda Reinot, director, Seed Solutions R&D, Functional Crop Care, BASF. She talks about the importance of seed-applied technologies, and how BASF […]
Kalo Introduces New Soybean Inoculant
Kalo, a supplier of specialty chemicals for the agricultural and professional turf markets, announces the introduction of its new Legacy soybean inoculant. “We’re very excited about the addition of Legacy […]
Koch Biological Solutions Invests in Pathway BioLogic
An affiliate of Koch Biological Solutions acquires a minority equity position in, and entered into collaboration with, Pathway BioLogic. Pathway is a leader in the rapidly growing field of biological […]
Limagrain Adds New Ryegrass to Grass Seed Mixture
Limagrain announces a new ryegrass which is set to be part of its MM50 grass seed mixture. Alison follows in the footsteps of varieties such as Venice, Malibu and Cyrena, which are […]
The New Intellectual Property Environment: What Seed Retailers Need to Know
It has been almost one year since Bill C-18, the Agricultural Growth Act, was implemented by the Government of Canada. Among the key components of the Act were changes to […]
Germany Leads the Way with Major Contribution to Protect Global Biodiversity
Global efforts to protect biodiversity have been boosted by the announcement of a major grant from the German government to an endowment fund being raised by the Global Crop Diversity […]
MSU Montana Agricultural Experiment Station Releases Wheat Variety Resistant to Major Pest
Nine years ago, a tiny orange bug quietly entered northwestern Montana and began demolishing spring wheat yields, costing producers millions of dollars. What was once a primary cash crop for […]
A Moment in Time: Optimism Prevails Among Seedsman
A Moment in Time More than 75 wholesale field seed dealers met at the Stevens Hotel in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 12-13, 1931, for the Farm Seed Association of North America […]
CS Camden Oat Receives Milling Approval
Canterra Seeds announces its CS Camden oat has been added to the list of recommended varieties by Grain Millers of Yorkton, Sask._x000D_ _x000D_ Grain Millers has completed the test-run of CS […]