Sod Solutions and Barenbrug USA Partner to Offer Sod-Quality Seed
Sod Solutions and Barenbrug USA partner to sell sod-quality seed to sod farms for Barenbrug distribution. Sod Solutions will sell both Barenbrug Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass (RPR) and Turf Type Kentucky Bluegrass (Turf […]
Researchers Look at Hacking Photosynthesis to Boost Yields
Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis are attempting to redesign photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into sugar and the ultimate source of all food. […]
Calyxt Boosts its Wheat Pipeline
Calyxt Inc., a Minnesota-based company focusing on developing healthier food products, signs an exclusive license agreement with Plant Bioscience Limited (PBL) for a bread wheat trait generated using gene editing. The trait provides endogenous resistance to powdery mildew […]
IPSA Appoints Communications Lead
The Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) appoints Catherine Ballard as communications lead effective July 13, 2015. “I am happy to have Catherine join IPSA in this new role. Catherine’s experience […]
SoDak Labs Presents Seed Quality Workshops
South Dakota’s SoDak Labs is offering classroom-style workshops made up of a mix of lectures on principles and hands-on experience taught by Tim Gutormson and Kalyn Brix. Gutormson, agronomist and RST, has […]
Verdesian Life Sciences Names Account Manager for Western Canada
Building on the company’s recent expansion in both its product portfolio and sales force, Joe Olesko has been named the regional account manager in Western Canada for the North Carolina-based […]
ASTA Applauds House Agriculture Committee
American Seed Trade Association president & CEO Andy LaVigne issues a statement in support of the House Agriculture Committee’s markup and passage of the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act, which is […]
Smoother Seas Ahead
Seed industry experts examine what the new variety registration process will mean for the future of the industry. _x000D_ After about a decade of turbulence in seas of red tape and […]
AgriThority Hires New Project Manager
Jeff Sorrell joins AgriThority LLC, an integrated agricultural science consultancy providing product and field development services to the crop protection, seed, seed treatment, plant nutrition and precision agriculture sectors globally, […]
Martin Gruss, Global Head SeedGrowth, Bayer – ISF World Seed Congress 2015 – Giant Views
Martin Gruss sits down with Julie Deering at the 2015 ISF World Seed Congress in Kraków, Poland from May 25-27, 2015.
NAPB Meeting Offers Chance to Tour WSU Othello Research Farm
The National Association of Plant Breeders holds its fifth annual meeting July 28-30 in Pullman, Washington. The theme for this year’s gathering is “Identifying and utilizing genetic diversity” and includes a keynote […]
Committed to the Greater Good
The Canadian Seed Trade Association recognizes two individuals for their commitment to the industry and the association. _x000D_ During its annual meeting in Windsor, Ont., the Canadian Seed Trade Association will […]
Oregon Seed Association Summer Convention Draws Record Attendance
On June 26-28, approximately 200 members, including nearly 20 sponsors, attended the Oregon Seed Association’s (OSA) annual summer convention at The Resort at the Mountain. This year’s convention achieved a […]
SeedWay Introduces Line of Pollinator Mixes
New York-based SeedWay has introduced a line of pollinator mixtures to complement its Conservation Science Genetic lineup of cover crop mixtures. SeedWay has three pollinator mixtures available to help provide beneficial […]
Minor Genetic Tweak Unlocked Corn Kernels During Domestication
If not for a single genetic mutation, each kernel on a juicy corn cob would be trapped inside a inedible casing as tough as a walnut shell. The mutation switches […]
Study Offers New Method of Identifying Sweet Corn Hybrids for Better Yield, Profit
Corn hybrids with improved tolerance to crowding stress, grown at higher plant populations than their predecessors, have been a driver of rising field corn yields in recent decades. Large differences […]
Mike Hofer, Seed Solutions Functional Crop Care, BASF – ISF World Seed Congress 2015 – Giant Views
Mike Hofer sits down with Julie Deering at the 2015 ISF World Seed Congress in Kraków, Poland from May 25-27, 2015.
Pope Helps to Pave the Way for GMOs
Despite acknowledging their potential, proponents say the Catholic Church can do more to speed acceptance of GM products. Retired University of Oklahoma agricultural law professor Drew Kershen is a staunch […]
BrettYoung Appoints New Board Member
Trevor Thiessen joins the BrettYoung Seeds Limited board of directors effective August 20, 2015. Thiessen brings extensive sales, marketing, operations and leadership experience to the BrettYoung board, having spent 20+ […]
BrettYoung Announces Significant Investments in Expanding Capacity
BrettYoung approves the largest single investment in company history. The investment plan will significantly expand seed storage, cleaning, blending and bagging capacity at its Winnipeg facility and improve blending and […]
Prevent Invasive Plants from Taking Hold
Invasive plants are plant species that can be harmful when introduced into new areas. These species can invade agricultural and natural areas, causing serious damage to Canada’s economy and environment. […]
Bill C-18: What Does Incorporation By Reference Really Mean?
The recently passed Bill C‐18 includes Incorporation by Reference in its framework, an element of the bill that the seed industry hopes will speed up regulatory change. _x000D_ Bill C-18, which […]
Bacterial Genome Scalpel Can Identify Key Gene Regions
In a study that twists nature’s arm to gain clues into the varied functions of the bacterial genome, North Carolina State University researchers utilize a precision scalpel to excise target […]
Bayer CropScience Opens SeedGrowth Equipment Innovation Center
Bayer CropScience opens its SeedGrowth Equipment Innovation Center, a $12-million, 135,000-square-foot facility situated on 11 acres of land in Shakopee, Minnesota. This center, focusing on the equipment design and manufacturing business, […]
Tom Chandler Joins Agnition Team
Agnition, a brand of Ralco, adds Tom Chandler to its team as research farm manager and agronomist/seed treatment specialist to further develop the company’s research and sales support efforts. Chandler’s […]
Going Against the Grain
Recognized internationally as a true innovator in breeding new varieties of corn, Francis Glenn is this year’s winner of the Canadian Plant Breeding and Genetics Award. _x000D_ As a kid growing […]
Calyxt Launches Field Trials of High Oleic Soybean
Calyxt, Inc., a Minnesota-based company focusing on developing healthier food products, begins multi-location field trials in Argentina and in the U.S. of its high oleic/low trans fat soybean variety. Calyxt […]
RNAMiner Cuts Time to Analyze Genomic Data
Analysis of genomic sequences that once took days or months now can be performed in a matter of hours. Yet, for most genetic scientists, the lack of access to computer […]
ASTA Welcomes New Officers for 2015/16
At the American Seed Trade Association’s 132nd Annual Convention in Washington, D.C., the membership voted in the new officers for the year ahead. At the helm, serving as chair, is […]
AAFC, Canterra Seeds and Alberta Wheat Commission Partner to Improve Canadian Prairie Spring Wheat Varieties
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canterra Seeds, and the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) announce a partnership aimed at combining the strengths of producers, along with the public and private sectors, […]
Pride Seeds, Canterra Seeds Form Distribution Agreement
Pride Seeds and Canterra Seeds announce a distribution agreement that brings the Pride Seeds portfolio of hybrid seed corn and soybean seed to Canterra Seeds dealers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and […]
Syngenta Unveils Blackleg-Resistant Canola Hybrid SY4166
Syngenta Canada adds SY4166 to its growing canola seed portfolio._x000D_ _x000D_ SY4166 is a new, broadly adapted Genuity Roundup Ready hybrid canola variety, best suited for the mid-to-long season growing zones […]
CSGA Chooses New Executive Director
Glyn Chancey has been chosen as thee new executive director for the Canadian Seed Growers Association. Glyn will start Oct. 5, 2015 and will work with the current executive director, […]
Sakata Partners with P. Allen Smith Garden Home
Sakata Seed America has announced a new partnership between the company’s Home Grown Vegetable division and P. Allen Smith Garden Home. Effective immediately, Sakata Home Grown is the official vegetable […]
Partnership Formed to Create Pollinator Habitat
Bayer CropScience partners with Ernst Conservation Seeds to provide bulk seed to individuals and organizations that have pledged to become Feed a Bee partners and dedicate land to the establishment […]
Incotec Appoints Director of Operations
Incotec appoints Dennis Groen as director of operations and as a member of the board of the Incotec Group. Groen previously held senior positions at FrieslandCampina, British American Tobacco and Philips. He will […]