Development of a Certification in Sustainability for Certified Crop Advisors
The United Soybean Board (USB), American Society of Agronomy (ASA), and the International Certified Crop Adviser (ICCA) Program have partnered to develop new training for a specialty certification focused on […]
Florida Farmer Loyal to Red Silk Radishes
Today, March 6, Rick Roth and his son Ryan of Roth Farms in Belle Glade, Fla., talk about why they have grown the same radish variety for more than 20 […]
BASF Hosts Future of Food Discussion
The future of food was the focal point of a two-day Creator Space TM jamming event held by BASF in Washington, D.C., which brought together 30 stakeholders representing the entire […]
Advanced Biological Marketing Improves Efficiency of Research
Advanced Biological Marketing provides solutions for commercial agriculture by identifying and developing enhanced biological solutions for different kinds of crop production, not only domestically but also around the world. One […]
BMR and Conventional Hybrids Allow for Greater Flexibility
DuPont Pioneer has announced its 2015 corn silage hybrid offerings, including the addition of a brown midrib (BMR) with integrated refuge and three non-BMR products. Pioneer has developed BMR hybrids […]
Commodity Classic Sets New Records
With nearly 8,000 attendees, the 2015 Commodity Classic and trade show, held in Phoenix, Arizona, shattered previous records for the landmark event. “The 2015 Commodity Classic was a terrific event […]
Study Reveals Disease Risk to Wild Bees
Researchers have discovered that a network of viruses, previously associated with managed honeybees, might now pose a widespread risk to wild bumblebees, according to a new study published in the […]
New Database Helps Identify Plant Genes
Analysis of the structures of thousands of plant proteins by Tetsuya Sakurai and colleagues from the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science in Japan has led to the construction of […]
Valent BioSciences Acquires Mycorrhizal Applications Inc
Valent BioSciences Corporation, a developer of biorational products, has acquired Mycorrhizal Applications Inc., the world’s largest producer of mycorrhizal fungal inoculum. “The acquisition of Mycorrhizal Applications will allow us to […]
Inocucor Technologies Elects Bayer’s Jim Blome to Its Board
Jim Blome, president and CEO of Bayer CropScience L.P. and head of crop protection for its North American region, has joined the board of directors of Montreal-based agriculture biotech company […]
Improving Production of an Essential Enzyme for Plant Growth
Australian scientists have found a way to improve production of an enzyme essential to plant growth. The discovery advances efforts to improve global food security that aim to increase the […]
KeyGene Opens Expanded Plant Phenotyping Facility
KeyGene expands its digital phenotyping facility, PhenoFab — a fully automated greenhouse where plant growth can be analyzed, plant traits can be measured and root development characterized. “KeyGene has obtained the expansion […]
Genomics-Driven Surveillance to Tackle Emerging Crop Pathogens
A new robust and rapid genomics strategy that tracks the devastating wheat yellow rust pathogen has been developed by scientists in the United Kingdom from The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC), […]
SeedWay Promotes Key Staff
SeedWay has promoted Jerry Davis, who has been with the company for 16 years, from soybean and cereal grain product manager to director of agronomic seed production. In this role, […]
EuropaBio Launches Growing Voices “Trade Talk” Blog
EuropaBio has launched its Growing Voices “Trade Talk” blog, which highlights the increased interest in genetically modified organisms throughout Europe. This blog will focus on the issue of European trade, […]
AgRenaissance and Iteris Partner on Precision Ag Tool
AgRenaissance Software LLC has agreed to integrate Iteris’ ClearAg Select high-resolution, field-level weather information into its FieldX suite of software for agricultural producers, agronomists and applicators. Iteris’ ClearAg solution provides […]
Syngenta Introduces New Stewardship Tool for Growers
Syngenta has introduced the Enogen Value Tracker, a new tool for Enogen corn growers designed to simplify grain tracking. Beginning this year, the Enogen Value Tracker―a naturally derived, non-GMO purple […]
Monsanto Expands Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Training and Education
Moving toward commercialization of Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans, this year Monsanto will expand its training and education efforts to reach more growers and a broader geography. The U.S. Department […]
Chromatin Expands its Executive Team
Chromatin Inc., a leading agriculture technology company, has appointed Charles Miller as its vice president of business development and international sales. Miller brings over 19 years of experience in leadership […]
Bayer Continues Strong Business Momentum
Bayer has announced a very successful year in 2014, both operationally and strategically. Group sales rose by 5.2 percent in 2014, to €42,239 million compared to €40,157 million in 2013. […]
The Climate Corporation Offers Enhanced Climate Pro Service for 2015
For the 2015 season, farmers can experience the value of advanced field-level insights through the upgraded Climate Pro service, offered in key corn-growing regions this season for $3 per acre through certified […]
DuPont Outlines Path for Growth
DuPont’s James Borel, executive vice president, discussed growth priorities driven by key research advancements and product launches across the company’s Agriculture and Nutrition & Health segments at the Bank of […]
Inocucor Relocates Headquarters
Inocucor Technologies, Inc., an agricultural biotech company, has relocated its corporate headquarters to 7220 Frederick-Banting, Montreal, Quebec Canada H4S 2A1. Compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices for the food industry, […]
U.S. Ag Groups Urge EU Commission to Make Timely Decisions
Earlier this month, 13 agricultural organizations signed and sent a letter to the European Commission asking leaders to make timely regulatory decisions regarding requests for approval of 13 new biotechnology […]
Monsanto Announces Next Class Products for Dekalb, Asgrow Brands
Today, Monsanto announced its 2016 Next Class products for the Asgrow and Dekalb brands. Because Asgrow products are developed and tested in a broad, diverse network of breeding stations across […]
ASTA Seeks Marketing and Member Outreach Manager
Located in Alexandria, Virginia, and representing the U.S. seed industry, the American Seed Trade Association looks to hire a marketing and member outreach manager. According to ASTA, the individual in […]
Alta Seeds Releases New Sorghum Hybrids, Pearl Millet
Alta Seeds adds two new grain sorghum hybrids and debuts a hybrid pearl millet for the 2015 planting season. AG1101 is an early maturity bronze-colored grain sorghum that is broadly […]
UC-Davis and California Strawberry Commission Settle Lawsuit, Set Direction
The University of California, Davis, and the California Strawberry Commission recently agreed to a new future for the university’s public Strawberry Breeding Program. The UC-Davis Strawberry Breeding Program has been […]
New Report Highlights Corn Seed Sector
Research and Markets has announced the release of the “Global Corn Seed Industry Report 2015.” The report is an in-depth study on the current state of the global corn seed […]
Beck’s Offers New Seed Treatment to Protect Against SDS
Beck’s announces that it will offer ILeVO, a Bayer CropScience-developed seed treatment that combats sudden death syndrome (SDS) in soybeans with activity against nematodes. “For years, SDS has plagued fields […]
Seminis Introduces the Next Generation of Seedless Watermelons
Seminis introduces Branded Summer Slice — the next generation of seedless watermelons. The Summer Slice lineup includes Joy Ride, SV0241WA and SV0258WA. “Joy Ride is our newest addition to the […]
Plant Impact and Bayer CropScience to Develop Soy Technologies
Plant Impact plc has signed an agreement with Bayer CropScience to develop yield enhancing technologies for soy cultivation. The agreement encompasses a multi-year partnership for Plant Impact to develop, and […]
Research Shows Climate Change Suppresses Soybean Yields
Climate change cost American soybean farmers an estimated $11 billion in unrealized potential yield in the past two decades, according to a new study published by university researchers. The study’s researchers […]
Platform Specialty Products Acquires of Arysta LifeScience
Platform Specialty Products Corporation, a diversified specialty chemicals company has closed its acquisition of Arysta LifeScience Limited from the Permira funds for approximately $3.51 billion. This marks Platform’s third acquisition […]
FORTUNE Names Monsanto as One of the Most Admired Companies
FORTUNE magazine names Monsanto Company as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” ranking No. 1 in its industry sector on the 2015 list, released today. “On behalf of Monsanto’s […]
Help the FBI Thwart Economic Espionage
In recent years, the U.S. seed industry has become a target for individuals and/or organizations and governments looking to fast track progress or market share as it relates to agriculture. […]