Illumina Reports Q2 Revenue Increase
Genomics company Illumina Inc. reports increased revenue in the second quarter of 2015 in its Q2 financial results. Revenue was $539 million, a 21 percent increase compared to $448 million in the second quarter […]
BASF Q2 Results Show Small Sales Boost in Ag Solutions Segment
BASF releases its second-quarter results. Sales in the Agricultural Solutions segment rose by 1 percent to €1.7 billion in a challenging market environment, the company reports. Positive currency effects and higher sales prices […]
IRRI Trustees Appoint Next Director General
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) appoints Matthew Morell as its next director general. Morell will take up the position in December. Morell is currently IRRI’s deputy director general for research […]
Scientists Develop Global Approach for Long-Range Sequence Data
Scientists at The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) in the United Kingdom have developed a new library construction method for genome sequencing that can simultaneously construct up to 12 size-selected long […]
DuPont Pioneer Announces New Corn Hybrids
DuPont Pioneer announces the launch of six new corn hybrids, including three ultra-early maturity corn hybrids, and one new soybean variety for Western Canada._x000D_ _x000D_ “DuPont Pioneer has the most […]
Sarah Foster, President at 20/20 Seed Labs Inc. – 2015 CSTA’s Annual Meeting – Giant Views
_x000D_ _x000D_ Sarah Foster sits down with Issues Ink President Shawn Brook at CSTA’s 92nd Annual Meeting in Windsor, Ontario from July 12 – 14, 2015
Kofi Agblor, Crop Development Centre, USASK – 2015 CSTA’s Annual Meeting – Giant Views
_x000D_ Kofi Agblor sits down with Issues Ink President Shawn Brook at CSTA’s 92nd Annual Meeting in Windsor, Ontario from July 12 – 14, 2015_x000D_ SHOW MORE_x000D_
Patty Townsend, Chief Executive Officer, CSTA – 2015 CSTA’s Annual Meeting – Giant Views
_x000D_ Patty Townsend sits down with Issues Ink President Shawn Brook at CSTA’s 92nd Annual Meeting in Windsor, Ontario from July 12 – 14, 2015
House of Representatives Passes Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
The United States House of Representatives passes the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act by a 275-150 vote, establishing a uniform, science-based, voluntary food labeling standard. The result was applauded by […]
Dow Expresses Interest in Syngenta Seed Unit
Dow chief executive officer Andrew Liveris reveals the company would be interested in Syngenta’s seed business if Monsanto were to acquire its Swiss rival. In an interview with Bloomberg Business, Liveris says […]
Barenbrug Acquires Oregon Seed Enhancement
Barenbrug USA acquires Oregon Seed Enhancement, a high-output seed coating facility located down the road from Barenbrug USA’s headquarters in Tangent, Oregon. This purchase will continue the substantial investments by the […]
Beck’s Expands Coverage Area to Nine States
Beck’s, the largest family-owned retail seed company in the United States, expands into new regions of Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and Ohio. This expansion adds roughly 12 million acres of […]
Enlist Cotton Moves One Step Closer to Commercialization
Today, July 23, the U.S. Department of Agriculture deregulated Enlist cotton — a trait developed by Dow AgroSciences that makes cotton tolerant to the application of a new proprietary blend […]
Syngenta Announces Expanded Pipeline in 2015 Half-Year Results
Reporting its 2015 half-year results, Syngenta announces an expanded pipeline with peak sales potential of over $3.6 billion. “In 2015 our industry has experienced continuing softness in crop prices and low […]
NASA Recognizes Scientists for Plants-in-Space Research
Experiments by two pioneering University of Florida plant scientists prove so successful that NASA has recognized their research. During the experiments, NASA scientists sent plants to the International Space Station to […]
Monsanto’s Hugh Grant, Robb Fraley Named Among Scientific American Worldview 100
Monsanto’s Hugh Grant and Robb Fraley have been recognized by Scientific American as part of the Worldview 100 — “The Visionaries Who Continue to Reshape Biotechnology and the World.” The […]
BAYER SEEDGROWTH COATINGS: THE PERFECT RECIPE
Bayer SeedGrowth coatings provide the perfect recipe for successful crop production. Learn how this innovative technology helps farmers increase yields and reduce costs.
Former Seedsman Named to Farm Foundation Board
At it’s most recent board meeting, leaders of the Farm Foundation elected Mark Scholl of J and M Scholl Inc. in Owensboro, Ky. as chairman of the board of trustees. […]
New Genomic Comparison Software Released
Genedata, a provider of advanced software solutions for agribusiness, industrial biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and related life science research, releases Genedata Selector 4.0. This latest version of the genome knowledge management solution […]
AgBiome and Research Triangle Foundation Collaborate to Expand Campus
Research Triangle Foundation announces the construction of a new 30,000 square foot facility at The Lab in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The mixed office, laboratory and greenhouse complex is slated for […]
Oregon Seed Association Director Joins ASTA Board
The Oregon Seed Association (OSA) appoints executive director Angie Blacker to the board of the American Trade Seed Association (ASTA). Blacker’s experience managing OSA includes coordinating all board and member meetings, […]
NAPB to Honor Two Distinguished Scientists at Annual Meeting
At its 2015 annual meeting July 28-30, the National Association of Plant Breeders will honor two people recognized for their accomplishments in their field. Receiving the NAPB Early Career Award […]
Cargill Officially Opens Doors at Canola Processing Facility
Cargill celebrates the opening of its newest investment in Alberta — a state-of-the-art canola processing facility in Camrose, alongside Alberta farmers, industry stakeholders and dignitaries._x000D_ _x000D_ “This plant has the capacity to process over one million […]
CSTA Welcomes Scott Horner as 2015-16 President
Scott Horner of HyTech Production Ltd., in Lethbridge, Alberta, has become the 64th president of the Canadian Seed Trade Association. He accepted the president’s gavel during the Association’s 92nd annual meeting in […]
Monsanto Opens New Wheat Technology Center
On July 16, Monsanto opened its new Wheat Technology Center in Filer, Idaho, which will serve as the company’s core U.S. wheat breeding research and development facility. Monsanto’s wheat program […]
SeedWay Appoints Product and Business Development Manager
Wes Houghton accepts the position of SeedWay product and business development manager for sweet corn, garden beans and squash. Born and raised in Minnesota, he earned his bachelor’s degree in agronomy at the […]
AgReliant Genetics Expands Research Facility
AgReliant Genetics begins construction on a greenhouse at its Lebanon, Indiana research station. This space will be used primarily for continual corn research and trait technology conversion. The expansion complements the continued growth […]
Sakata Seed America Unveils New Melon
Sakata Seed America unveils a new variety of cantaloupe that offers all of the most desirable melon qualities. Bred through traditional breeding practices, Infinite Gold LSL (Long Shelf Life) melon […]
IPSA Launches New Ad Campaign
The Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) launches a dramatic new image advertising campaign designed to inform farmers why they should put their trust in IPSA-member companies. “We believe this campaign captures the […]
Applewood Seed Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Colorado’s Applewood Seed Company celebrates 50 years this week as a commercial and wholesale supplier of wildflower, garden flower, native grass and herb seed. Applewood carries high-quality, open-pollinated seeds, and offers single species […]
Legend Seeds Adds 15 New Staff Members
Legend Seeds adds 15 staff members to their team to provide additional dealer and customer support in their seven-state and Canadian market area. These additions will specialize across the company […]
Monsanto Not Ruling Out Hostile Takeover of Syngenta
Monsanto president and chief executive officer Brett Begemann says any hostile bid the company might make for Swiss rival Syngenta is “a ways out yet.” In an interview with Reuters, Begemann […]
Organic Seed Coating for Alfalfa Helps Prevent Some Soilborne Diseases
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have found that a natural seed coating can protect alfalfa against some soilborne diseases. Alfalfa is a $10 billion-a-year crop in the U.S., but […]
Researchers Look to Nanotechnology to Reduce Pesticide Use
Louisiana State University AgCenter scientists are looking at a novel way to increase the efficacy of pesticides to better control insects such as the soybean looper using nanotechnology. Biological engineer […]
Vivid Life Sciences Created to Bring New Plant Physiology Technologies and Value Opportunities to Companies
Vivid Life Sciences is formed to bring new plant physiology technologies from around the world to North American farmers. The Minneapolis company’s focus is on advanced nutritionals, biologicals and enhancement technologies […]
Moving Seed Across Borders Is No Easy Task
Doing business internationally is a bigger challenge than ever for seed companies, but the international community is working together to overcome it. _x000D_ Scott Horner knows a thing or two about […]