Small Changes Have Big Benefits for Crop Breeding
Researchers from the University of Western Australia have developed a new method for breeding crops that will improve the potential for long-term, sustainable genetic improvement. In a world first, Wallace […]
S&W Seed Company, Calyxt Inc. Announce Alfalfa Seed Collaboration
California’s S&W Seed Company and Calyxt Inc., a Minnesota-based company focusing on developing healthier food products, announce they have entered into a collaboration agreement to research, develop, produce and commercialize […]
Farming in Space: Is it Possible?
In December, three twelfth-grade students from Germany will see their research blast-off to the International Space Station. Their research focuses on the ability to produce large quantities of quality vegetables […]
Economic Risk and Profitability of Soybean Seed Treatments at Reduced Seeding Rates
Adam P Gaspar*1, Paul Mitchell2, Shawn P Conley1 1Dept. of Agronomy, 2Dept. of Ag. & Applied Economics, University of Wisconsin, Madison About the Author Adam Gaspar is a graduate student […]
Biofortification Leads to Healthier Plants
Biofortification of crops is often done for people in the developing world, but the concept is now finding its niche in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease […]
Aluminium a New Factor in Decline of Bee Populations?
A new scientific study found high amounts of aluminium (a variation of aluminum) contamination in bees, raising the question of whether aluminium-induced cognitive dysfunction plays a role in the decline […]
Varroa Mites Infiltrate Hives by Smelling Like Bees
New research has revealed that Varroa mites, the most serious threat to honeybees, are infiltrating hives by smelling like bees. The Michigan State University-led study, appearing in the current issue […]
Syngenta Calls Monsanto Proposal “Wholly Inadequate”
Syngenta continues to be critical of Monsanto’s takeover attempts. In a statement released this morning, Syngenta describes Monsanto’s most recent proposal as “wholly inadequate” and reaffirms its prior rejection of Monsanto’s offer. […]
A Glimpse of the Seed Industry in 1939
A MOMENT IN TIME: This cover shows an aerial view, taken May 19, 1939, of the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. At the extreme right is the Oklahoma-Biltmore Hotel, which […]
TPA Passes Senate; Debate Moves to House of Representatives
With the May 22 passage of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation by the U.S. Senate, the trade policy focus shifted to the U.S. House of Representatives. At the time of […]
Foundation Seeks to Raise Money for Drought Documentary
“Thirsty Land,” a new documentary that sets out to tell the story of drought, its impact on agriculture, communities and the global food supply is receiving support through a fiscal […]
Network Kicks Off National Pollinator Garden Challenge
New initiatives at all levels encourage the creation of habitat to support pollinators. On June 3, more than 20 organizations concerned about pollinators teamed up to form the National Pollinator […]
ASTA’s Organic Committee Helps Connect Growers with Organic Seed
ASTA’s Organic Seed Committee outlines its three top priorities and how it will continue to educate growers and producers. As the American Seed Trade Association remains diligent in its mission […]
Tips to Talk to Policymakers
Brush Up Your Skills with this How-to Guide for Talking with Policymakers. As the population grows each year, the agriculture industry is faced with the difficult task of meeting the […]
Tolerances for Red Smudge to be Removed in Amber Durum
Tolerances for red smudge in amber durum wheat will be removed and the total smudge tolerance for No. 1 amber durum is changing from 0.3 per cent to 0.5 per cent, as of July […]
Bayer Broadcasts Live to the World
Live-streaming video app a hit at recent North American Bee Care Center event. Bayer CropScience is known for taking advantage of cutting-edge technology, and that includes the latest in […]
New Information Changes Few Opinions on GMOs
First impressions are important. So much so that even armed with new information, many people won’t change their minds about genetically modified foods, a new University of Florida study shows. […]
Researchers Open Door to More Rapid Plant Gene Editing
Researchers at the University of Georgia have used a gene editing tool known as CRISPR/Cas to modify the genome of a tree species for the first time. Their research, published […]
Barenbrug Appoints Global Research Director
Piet Arts is appointed global research director of Barenbrug Holding BV. He will be responsible for coordinating Barenbrug’s research and breeding activities worldwide. In this position, Arts will maintain all contacts […]
Registration Open for Plant Breeding Academy, Seed Business 101
Applications are being accepted for the remaining spots of the European Plant Breeding Academy Class 4, beginning in October 2015. The UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy is a postgraduate course […]
Scientists Help Settle Important Genetic Debate
New research findings by scientists in the United Kingdom have helped to settle an important debate in the field of epigenetic inheritance. Using the flowering plant Arabidopsis thaliana as a model for […]
Novozymes Establishing New Innovation Campus in Denmark
North Carolina’s Novozymes has signed a deal with Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality to acquire a 140,000 square meter site in Lyngby, Denmark. The site is located 13 kilometers north of Copenhagen and […]
‘Bee Hotel’ Initiative Promotes Sustainable Urban Food Production
Burt’s Bees Canada and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announce that they have expanded their Wild for Bees partnership by installing 16 uniquely built “bee hotels” across Canada, including three major bee hotels in […]
CFIA Provides Greater Access to Crop Variety Information
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has introduced a new database containing all of the registered varieties of crop kinds subject to registration in Canada. The Registered Varieties List (RVL) […]
Save the Date for International Agronomy Day
Agriculturalists around the world are invited to engage in a global food production discussion during International Agronomy Day at the University of Illinois on Aug. 31. The U of I […]
Extra DNA Creates Cucumber with All-Female Flowers
Cucumber plants are not simply male or female. They can be seven different sexes, depending on a complex mix of genetic and environmental factors. Some high-yield cucumber varieties produce only […]
Combating Wheat Blast
An innovative course May 18-22 at Kansas State University’s Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI) is offering an overview of the theory and practice of plant biosecurity for participants from 14 countries. […]
Canada’s Agricultural Community Helps Feed Honeybees
Today marks the launch of Buzzing Gardens, a national program spearheaded by Bees Matter that provides Canadians with free seeds to plant pollinator-friendly gardens. Farmers, beekeepers, and several agricultural organizations […]
Manitoba Strengthens Noxious Weeds Act
The Manitoba government has introduced proposed amendments to strengthen its Noxious Weeds Act and better protect agricultural lands and natural areas in Manitoba from the spread of noxious and invasive […]
Fifty Million Flowers Planted in Support of Feed a Bee Campaign
Just 12 weeks after its launch, Bayer CropScience’s Feed a Bee campaign has exceeded its goal of receiving pledges to plant 50 million flowers in 2015. Feed a Bee works […]
Researchers Looking to Reduce Dependence on Nitrogen
As farmers spend billions of dollars spreading nitrogen on their fields this spring, researchers at the University of Missouri are working toward less reliance on the fertilizer. Less dependence on […]
Seed Hawk to Launch New Websites
The Canada-based Seed Hawk — supporting growers and dealers in the U.S. market for close to 10 years — is set to launch several new websites on June 8 that will […]
Senate Committee Issues Recommendations for Bee Health
Canada’s Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry tables its latest report entitled The Importance of Bee Health to Sustainable Food Production in Canada: Current Status and Strategies for Improvement._x000D_ […]
Ontario Out of Step on Pollinator Health, says GFO
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Grain Farmers of Ontario is calling on the province to take a look at what other jurisdictions are saying when it comes to pollinator health — instead […]
AgReliant Genetics Announces New VP of Sales
Indiana’s AgReliant Genetics announces the hiring of Bruce Howison as vice president of sales for the company. Howison comes from Syngenta as the previous head of the Seedcare product line […]
Nicotinoids May Break Down Termites’ Tough Defenses
Purdue University research shows that a small amount of nicotinoid pesticide substantially weakens termites’ ability to fight off fungal diseases, a finding that could lead to more effective methods of […]