Smell Might Hold Key to Protecting Crops from Insects
Scientists in the United Kingdom might have uncovered a natural way of avoiding the use of pesticides by recreating a natural insect repellent. Scientists from the School of Chemistry and […]
EU Approves 10 New Biotech Traits for Import
The European Commission has authorized the import of 10 new biotech traits for food and feed use. Valid for 10 years, these biotech traits have gone through a full authorization procedure, including […]
Soybean Stakeholders Monetize Biotech Approval Delays
A three-year postponement in the global approval of biotech-enhanced soybean traits any time in the next 10 years would cost farmers and consumers a total of nearly $19 billion, compared […]
ISTA Support Crucial
ISTAs provide essential support for European businesses. Learn how they help companies succeed in a competitive market.
A Full Count for Vegetables
Learn how to get the most out of your vegetable intake with this guide to counting your daily servings. Get tips on how to make sure you’re getting the right amount of veggies!
Dow Reports First Quarter Results
Dow delivers a 10th consecutive quarter of operating earnings and margin growth with the full impact of an integrated, diversified portfolio on display, according to CEO Andrew Liveris. Highlights from Dow’s […]
Study Finds Bees Prefer Nectar Containing Pesticides
Bees are attracted to nectar containing common pesticides, scientists at Newcastle University and Trinity College Dublin have discovered. This could increase their chances of exposure to high levels of pesticides. […]
Researchers Sequence Two Bumblebee Genomes
Two research articles published in the journal Genome Biology present the first genome sequences and analyses of two key bumblebee species: the European buff-tailed bumblebee, Bombus terrestris, and the North American common eastern […]
Thunder Seed Adds to Service Team
Minnesota’s Thunder Seed hires Krista Kappes as its new customer service representative. She began working part-time for Thunder Seed on March 31 and begins full-time in May after earning a bachelor’s […]
Soy Canada Opposes EU Proposal to Reject Imports of Approved Biotechnology Crops
Soy Canada expressed its disappointment today in the European Commission’s proposal to allow individual member states to prohibit the import and use of food and feed derived from biotechnology that […]
Clean Seed Capital and WS Steel to Manufacture CX-6 Smart Seeders for Large-Scale Commercial Farming
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Clean Seed Capital Group Ltd. announces that it has finalized its agreement with WS Steel to manufacture its award winning CX-6 SMART Seeder in Steinbach, […]
Plant Growth Influenced by Roots’ Nutrient Transporter Patterns
Research published this week by Verônica Grieneisen of the John Innes Centre and Toru Fujiwara from the University of Tokyo challenges the current understanding of how plants absorb nutrients through […]
DuPont Acquires Taxon Biosciences
DuPont acquires microbiome discovery company Taxon Biosciences, Inc. According to DuPont, this acquisition builds on its in-house capabilities and market access in seed and crop protection to discover and commercialize […]
Poor Diet Might Contribute to Bee Decline
The changing British landscape could be contributing to the decline in bee populations, according to Lancaster University research. Analysis of 35 hives in 20 sites in northwest England found that […]
Novozymes Grows Net Profits in First Quarter
Novozymes reports that sales in the first quarter of 2015 grew by 8 percent organically and by 18 percent in Danish krone (DKK) compared with first quarter 2014. Earnings before […]
Politics vs. Science
Politics and science clash as Europe debates the future of genetically modified crops. Learn how the debate is playing out and what the implications are.
GMO Labeling Act Faces Committee Hurdles
The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act — recently hailed by the American Seed Trade Association as “a common sense solution” to a potentially conflicting patchwork of state laws and regulations […]
Linnaeus Plant Sciences Joins EU Consortium
Saskatchewan’s Linnaeus Plant Sciences, a major global camelina enterprise, announces the formation of Linnaeus Plant Sciences BV, headquartered in Wageningen, the Netherlands._x000D_ _x000D_ This incorporation will allow Linnaeus to join a group […]
UC-Davis Opens Innovation Center in Chile
The University of California, Davis, opens its new Life Sciences Innovation Center in Chile. With a projected budget of $12 million during the first three years, the center will foster collaborative […]
UC-Davis to Host Class IV of the European Plant Breeding Academy
The University of California, Davis, will host the European Plant Breeding Academy (PBA) Class IV starting in October of 2015 and running through June of 2017. The class will meet […]
New Genetic Test Keeps Killer Bees at Bay
A genetic test that can prevent the spread of “killer” bees has been created by researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia and collaborators at York University in Canada. “Having […]
Arysta LifeScience Adds to Canadian Sales Team
Arysta LifeScience North America recently announced the addition of Kaitlyn Acaster to the Canadian sales team. Acaster will fill the role of territory sales manager for the northwest Saskatchewan region._x000D_ […]
Vermont Adopts GMO Labeling Law
The Vermont Attorney General’s Office has formally adopted the regulations implementing Act 120, the law requiring the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering. The rule takes effect July 1, […]
Kincannon & Reed Adds to European Team
Kincannon & Reed, a global talent acquisition firm serving the agribusiness, food and life sciences sectors, welcomes four new managing directors to its European team. Collectively they represent a significant […]
ESA Opposes Move to Re-nationalize Authorization of GM Imports
In an open statement, the European Seed Association (ESA) opposes the European Commission’s move to re-nationalize the authorization of GM food imports for processing, food and feed use. The decision is expected to […]
RISE Delivers Pollinator Petition to White House Environment Council
RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) delivers its pollinator petition with nearly 600 signatures to the White House Council on Environmental Quality. The petition urges President Barack Obama to […]
Monsanto Ranked as a Best Corporate Citizen
Corporate Responsibility magazine names Monsanto Company to its 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for 2015. This is the sixth time Monsanto has been included in the magazine’s ranking of top corporate responsibility performance […]
Alberta’s Union Forage Collaborates with Oregon’s Ioka Marketing
Oregon’s Ioka Marketing announces its new affiliation with Union Forage, a seed company based in Alberta that will further develop the customer base of PGG Seeds, which Ioka Marketing is the […]
Agrisoma Biosciences Announces Management Equity Investment
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Quebec’s Agrisoma Biosciences Inc., the agriculture technology company that commercialized Resonance carinata, the world’s first non-food sustainable crop for renewable energy, announced that a group led by […]
Feds Streamline Variety Registration Process
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced upcoming changes to streamline and modernize the way crop varieties are registered in Canada._x000D_ _x000D_ The Government of Canada worked closely with the crop production […]
Report Highlights Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector’s Strength
The latest data shows that the agriculture and agri-food sector continues to generate significant economic benefits for Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) released the annual Overview of the Canadian […]
Pretrial Protocols Established in Syngenta Lawsuit
Attorneys handling Syngenta corn lawsuits currently underway as multidistrict litigation in United States District Court in Kansas announce progress in the case’s pretrial proceedings. A telephone hearing was held April 8 to discuss […]
AgriThority Expands Research in Latin America
Kansas City-based AgriThority LLC, an integrated agricultural science consultant providing product and field development services to the seed, seed treatment, crop protection, plant nutrition and precision agriculture sectors, announces the […]
Syngenta Reports 14 Percent Sales Drop in First Quarter
Syngenta reports that its 2015 first quarter sales numbers were 14 percent lower, reflecting the strength of the dollar against the euro and most other currencies. Group sales of $4 […]
Maize Roots Evolve to Be More Nitrogen-Efficient
Selective breeding of maize during the past century to create hybrids with desirable shoot characteristics and increased yield might have indirectly contributed to the evolution of root systems that are […]
Cellectis Granted Early CRISPR IP Uses in Plants
Cellectis Plant Sciences signs a license agreement, which allows it exclusive access to the University of Minnesota’s CRISPR technology. The university grants Cellectis the worldwide rights to use the technology covered by […]