Linkages Foster Fires of Development in Africa
The rapid advancement and adoption of new technologies, fueled by a highly educated populace and the availability of capital, in more developed agricultural economies might be likened to a raging […]
Farmers in Ghana Push Government on Biotechnology
At a biotechnology and biosafety sensitization workshop in Techiman, Central Ghana, farm leaders challenged their government and scientists to better educate farmers and stakeholders about the safety of geneticially-modified crops, […]
Trimble Acquires AGRI-TREND
California-based Trimble acquires the assets of privately held AGRI-TREND of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, which operates the largest network of independent agricultural consultants in North America. AGRI-TREND’s network of over […]
New Breeding Techniques Fall Into Gray Area at International Level
New, more cost-effective breeding techniques fall into a gray area, globally, when it comes to regulation. The international seed industry unites to help educate policymakers on plant breeding’s newest innovations. […]
Edward Breen Named Chair and CEO of DuPont
The DuPont board of directors names Edward Breen the company’s chair and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Breen has served as interim chair and CEO of DuPont since Oct. 16, 2015, and […]
Study Says Managed Bees Spread Diseases in Wild Bees
An entomologist at the University of California, Riverside has examined the evidence by analyzing the large body of research done in this area to come to the conclusion that managed […]
More Money Needed for Sequencing Wheat Genome
More financing needed so the full genome of bread wheat can be sequenced. Sequencing the wheat genome has long been considered an insurmountable challenge. World demographics, however, have left society […]
Researchers Find a Way to Increase Seed Oil Production
Researchers in Japan have succeeded in inducing the genes involved in oil synthesis in seeds to work for longer periods of time, thereby allowing them to accumulate more seed oil. […]
Buckhorn Inc. Introduces Industry’s First Mobile Washing Service
Buckhorn Inc, innovators of the first reusable plastic bulk box for seed, has found a way to help seed manufactures service their fleet by introducing the industry’s first mobile washing […]
Treaty Represents Important Resource for Plant Breeders Around the Globe
Dr. Shakeel Bhatti sits down with Shawn Brook at the 2015 ESA Annual Meeting from October 11-13, 2015 in Vienna, Austria._x000D_ _x000D_
Total Seed Production Enhances Operations with Color Sorter
Indiana-based Total Seed Production completes the installation of a state-of-the-art color sorter. This technology will not only improve the quality of the seed, but will once again increase Total Seed Production’s capacity […]
CSTA: Growing Opportunity Around the World
Canada enjoys a world-wide reputation as a leading producer and exporter of high-quality seed for a wide variety of crops. According to the Seed Sector Value Chain Round Table, Canadian […]
Tomatoes Get Boost in Growth, Antioxidants from Nano-Sized Nutrients
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are using nanoparticles to boost the nutrient content and growth of tomato plants. Taking a clue from their work with solar cells, the […]
Syngenta Shareholders Urge Board to Halt Sale of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Businesses
A group of Syngenta shareholders is urging the company’s board of directors to refrain from selling the vegetable and flower seeds businesses and is asking for a formal meeting in order to […]
Autonomous Robot Helps in Plant Selection
German researchers at the company Bosch’s Deepfield Robotics developed Bonirob — an autonomous robot that is able to determine which strains of a plant are most apt to survive insects […]
Cover Crops No Longer a Fad
The acreage planted steadily increases year over year. It wasn’t so long ago that cover crops were considered a fad. Not ready to run ahead with a small crowd, most […]
Eco-Hero of the Year Promotes Saving Seed
On Oct. 22, the 2015 Planet in Focus film festival honoured Stars/Broken Social Scene musician Amy Millan with its Canadian Eco-Hero Award for her work on the Canadian “I Am […]
Help Phoebee, a Busy Honeybee
Even the busiest of bees need your help. Hi there, I’m Phoebee, a busy worker bee from a managed North American honeybee colony. About the size of a paperclip, I […]
Scientists Transfer Poppy Genes to a Different Species to Prevent Self-Pollination
Scientists in the United Kingdom create a plant that rejects its own pollen or pollen of close relatives. Self-pollination or ‘selfing’ can be bad for a plant resulting in inbreeding […]
Discover the Newest Products That Ward Off Cereal Pests, a Seed World Strategy Webinar and Podcast
When it comes to cereal crops, farmers don’t have many options to choose from when selecting varieties that have resistance to a number of fungal diseases and pathogens. As a […]
Syngenta and DSM Partner to Develop Biological Solutions for Agriculture
Syngenta and DSM partner to develop microbial-based agricultural solutions, including bio-controls, bio-pesticides and bio-stimulants. The companies aim to jointly commercialize solutions from their discovery platform. The collaboration aims to accelerate […]
Applications Now Available for FuSE Campus Connections Program
The American Seed Trade Association and the Future Seed Executives (FuSE) announce the annual Campus Connections program is open for application. The program provides undergraduate students interested in seed industry […]
Alberta Seed Guide Offers New Digital Experience
As part of its ongoing mission to provide farmers with the latest information about the seed they plant, the Alberta Seed Guide launches its brand new website at seed.ab.ca._x000D_ _x000D_ […]
Discover the Benefits of BASF’s Beneficial Nematodes
Germination recently paid a visit to BASF’s operations in Littlehampton, United Kingdom. It’s the company’s only facility for the manufacture, research and development, sales and distribution of its entire range of […]
Deere & Company Acquires Two Precision Planter Businesses
The same week it announced its acquisition of The Climate Corporation’s Precision Planting LLC equipment business, Deere & Company signs an agreement to acquire Monosem, a European market leader in […]
Syngenta Introduces New Wheat Variety for Northern Plains
As 2016 spring wheat variety selection approaches in the Northern Plains, Syngenta introduces SY Valda hard red spring wheat variety. This new semi-dwarf variety offers a strong disease package including tolerance to […]
Dow AgroSciences, Coherent Ag Solutions Partner on New Stewardship Technology for Farmers
Coherent Ag Solutions and Dow AgroSciences partner to give farmers a convenient way to advance stewardship programs for their crop chemicals. Patented application technology from Dow AgroSciences will be incorporated into […]
Breeding Program Goes Against the Grain
Francis Glenn focuses his efforts on breeding corn for silage. As a kid growing up on a dairy farm in eastern Ontario, Francis Glenn knew he wanted to leave a […]
How to Stay Ahead of Industry Trends
In today’s fast-paced environment, it can be hard to keep up with the trends … let alone, stay ahead of them. There’s the traditional rotation of crops, the influx of […]
Alberta Wheat Commission Welcomes New Directors and Regional Representatives
The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) announces that following a call for nominations in Region 3 for two Directors and three Regional Representatives, all positions have been filled by acclamation._x000D_ _x000D_ […]
GFO Appeals Court Decision on Seed Treatment Legislation
Action has been initiated by Grain Farmers of Ontario to appeal the court’s decision, announced Oct. 23, on the legal action surrounding the seed treatment regulation brought into law July […]
What do Sports Field Managers Demand from Turfgrass Today?
Low inputs, little maintenance and the ability to withstand wear and tear – that’s what turfgrass managers want today. There is plenty to consider when it comes to natural grass […]
Wheat Sequencing Consortium Creating New Tools for Wheat Breeders
The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium (IWGSC) begins a new project to speed up gene discovery in bread wheat. It will provide plant breeders around the world with essential resources to accelerate their […]
Syngenta Names New Broccoli Breeder
Syngenta adds a new broccoli breeder based in Gilroy, California. Julie Rothe recently joined Syngenta as a plant breeder focused primarily on broccoli and will lead its sweet baby broccoli program, a […]
UN Adopts New Goals to End Poverty and Hunger
At the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Summit, held Sept. 25, the 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and global goals. The new framework, called Transforming […]
Giant Views – ESA Annual Meeting 2015 – Green Resources Ltd – Chris Green
Chris Greene speaks from the floor at ESA’s Annual meeting 2015 about Green Resources Ltd.