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 […]
FDA Rules Canary Seed Fit for Humans
Canary seed, which has been used almost exclusively as bird seed, has received novel food approval from Health Canada as well as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status from the […]
Canary Seed Approved for Human Consumption
Canary seed, which has been used almost exclusively as birdseed has received novel food approval from Health Canada as well as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status from the U.S. […]
Wheat Class Modernization Plan Moves Ahead
The Canadian Grain Commission’s plan for modernizing Canada’s wheat class system will move ahead with the implementation of 2 new classes and the elimination of 3 other classes in 2016, as well […]
Adversity Creates Opportunity
Notably, author and educator Henry Brands called Benjamin Franklin “The First American.” Brands was not the first to use that term for Franklin. As we all recognize, Franklin was identified […]
Arcadia Biosciences’ CEO to Take Short-Term Medical Leave
Arcadia Biosciences president and CEO Eric Rey will be taking a short-term medical leave of absence from the company. He is undergoing an elective medical procedure to install a stent in […]
SynTech Research Establishes Seed Testing Capability in Czech Republic
SynTech Research has acquired Syngenta’s field and laboratory facility, equipment and experienced seeds testing team of 12 staff, located in Semčice, in the northwest of the Czech Republic. “We are […]
Canola Gains Ground
Great Plains farmers seeking to increase wheat yields turn to canola with the help of experts. Seed Companies are helping farmers increase wheat yields in the Great Plains by encouraging […]
Taking Vigour to the Next Level
The CSAAC Vigour Committee is taking its vigour studies to the next level. First a little background:_x000D_ _x000D_ There are validated vigour testing methods in the International Seed Testing Association […]
Germains Seed Technology Appoints New Head of Sales and Marketing
Germains Seed Technology appoints Ernst van Eeghen to their North American Horticulture division in Gilroy, California, in the role of head of sales and marketing, horticulture. Van Eeghen is a marketing, […]
Government of Canada to Discontinue Conditional Registrations for Pesticides
Health Minister Jane Philpott announces that Health Canada intends to stop granting new conditional registrations of pesticides as of June 1, 2016._x000D_ _x000D_ Pesticides are registered in Canada only after a rigorous scientific evaluation […]
Paul Rea Prepares to Lead BASF’s North American Crop Division
Paul Rea, senior vice president of BASF Crop Protection, North America, was born and raised on a farm in New Zealand. Agriculture has always been a big part of his […]
Researchers Uncover Genes Used for Plant-Fungal Symbiosis
A new study by researchers at Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) has uncovered a veritable trove of genes used by plants to form symbiotic relationships with fungi, vastly increasing the knowledge […]
Beck’s Purchases Former Syngenta Facility
Beck’s purchases the former Syngenta production facility in Paris, Illinois, for the use of corn production and processing. The fully operational site in Edgar County will provide Beck’s with seed […]
Continuing On with Renewed Resolve & Purpose
In recent columns we have examined the challenges of leading and managing change and strategies for keeping up. In late November, the board of the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association met […]
Authority in the Air
Will new regulations inhibit or increase the use of UAS? More than 1 million drones were placed under Christmas trees this past month, meaning that even more hobbyists and commercial […]
Ceres Completes Shift Away from Bioenergy into Forage and Feed Crops
Ceres reports financial results for the three months ended November 30, 2015 and provides an update on its business. During its fiscal first quarter, Ceres continued to refocus its business on commercializing forage […]
Agricultural Researchers Eyeing Global Outreach
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences will establish an overseas agriculture research center to facilitate the export of more agricultural technologies and to encourage more international cooperation, the academy’s president […]
Syngenta Shareholder Group Critical of Chairman’s ChemChina Comments
A group of Syngenta shareholders is criticizing recent news that the company’s board is considering merging with ChemChina. “One is also entitled to ask whether the board of directors has really […]
Performance Management for the Modern World
Learning to effectively manage and motivate employees is one way agribusinesses are looking to gain a competitive edge. There’s definitely room for improvement. At least that’s what many in agribusiness […]
Including Plant Acclimation to Temperature Change Improves Climate Models
Nicholas G. Smith1, Sergey L. Malyshev2, Elena Shevliakova2, Jens Kattge3,4 and Jeffrey S. Dukes1,5 Affiliations: 1 Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University 2 Princeton University & Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory Cooperative Institute […]
The OECD Seed Schemes
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development offers an inside look at how seed schemes are helping facilitate import and export of seed in order to help the industry grow. […]
Future Influencers Present A Bright Outlook For Agriculture
The seed industry offers a wide variety of innovative and fulfilling career paths that produce the seed needed to address global challenges including food security, climate change, biodiversity and environmental […]
Battling Insects Through Traits and Seed-Applied Technologies, a Seed World Strategy Webinar
Join Greg Ginisty for a discussion on the latest research being done at Bayer CropScience to help combat insect pests. Also during the webinar, Dr. Dwain Rule provided effective management […]
Independent By Choice
Four seedsmen share their outlook for the future and what drives their customer base. There’s no denying the U.S. agricultural industry is feeling an economic squeeze. Unfortunately, this dog appears […]
New Mexico State University Creates New Chile Pepper Variety
Chile lovers rejoice. A new chile pepper variety is now available for growers. For the first time, New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute has released NuMex Sandia Select chile […]
Philips Partnership Lights the Way for New Research at Colorado State
Colorado State University and Philips Lighting have forged a long-term collaborative partnership by signing an agreement to create a state-of-the-art LED-lighted education, research and training horticulture facility at CSU. “It all started […]
Are Neonics Dangerous to Bees? The U.S. and Canadian Governments are Weighing in on the Science
By Dana Sargent Vice President, North American Regulatory Affairs — Bayer Crop Science Division As a mom and someone responsible for feeding my family, I know the importance of having ready […]
Protecting Soybean Seedlings
Companies work to help farmers battle soybean cyst nematode through traits and seed-applied technologies. A microscopic roundworm that causes no specific symptoms is the most serious threat to soybean farmers […]
Focused on Building Business
In preparing to lead the Independent Professional Seed Association, Randy Wilken hones in on strategies to grow the association and strengthen its members. Born and Raised in the seed industry, […]