William S. Niebur
William S. Niebur -·DuPont Vice President, DuPont Pioneer North Asia,·speaks with Seed World Media President Shawn Brook on·how the seed industry continues to bring new benefits to the world of […]
ASTA 131st Annual Convention – FuSE Campus Connection Student Interviews
An initiative of the Future Seed Executives, Campus Connections brought five students interested in a career in the seed industry to Indianapolis, Indiana, to participate in ASTA’s 131st Annual Convention […]
Michael Hayes
Michael Hayes, sits down with Seed World Publisher Shawn Brook at the National Association of Plant Breeders Meetings in Minneapolis, MN August 5-8, 2014
Bill Meyer
Bill Meyer, sits down with Seed World Publisher Shawn Brook at the National Association of Plant Breeders Meetings in Minneapolis, MN August 5-8, 2014
Barry Tillman
Barry Tillman sits down with Seed World Publisher Shawn Brook at the National Association of Plant Breeders Meetings in Minneapolis, MN August 5-8, 2014
Sorghum Has No Place to Go But Up
American Seed Editor Julie Deering sits down with Dave Thomas of Chromatin Inc. to discuss Sorghum’s capabilities.
Explore How Monsanto and Novozymes’ BioAg Alliance Works
Educating Buyers of Grass Seed | November 2014
CSTA issues fact sheet to warn against buying non-registered grass seed. At the request of some of its members, the Canadian Seed Trade Association recently developed a “Buyer Beware” fact sheet […]
Schedule a Beta Audit | November 2014
New Protocols for Seed Treatment Stewardship CropLife Canada implements new protocols for seed treatment stewardship. During the past several years, seed treatments have come under increased scrutiny from the pollinator community […]
Properly Pair | November 2014
Select the Right Mix of Forages With a number of options to choose from, it’s important to know your customer when putting together a seed mix. When selling forages, industry […]
Seeds Under Attack | November 2014
Seeds Under Attack Germination puts rumours about the seed industry to rest. Canada’s seed industry provides employment for more than 14,000 people and contributes approximately $5.6 billion to the Canadian economy, […]
Harmonizing Phytosanitary Regulations | November 2014
Just What the Doctor Ordered More harmonized phytosanitary regulations are poised to offer a prescription to trade woes. For the past several years, the seed industry has been working to improve […]
Soy Industry Looks to Measure Sustainability | November 2014
Framework to measure sustainability follows value chain back to seed. Sustainability is the buzz word on the street and has been for several years. Consumers want to know their food is […]
Deflectors Help to Reduce Dust | November 2014
New research shows that the use of deflectors on planters helps to reduce pollinator exposure to dust from treated seed. With the goal of protecting pollinators from seed treatment dust during […]
Championing Cereals | November 2014
New investment model seeks to increase innovation. A new model is under discussion by Canada’s cereals sector. The intention: to significantly increase investment for wheat and barley varietal development, allowing these […]
Scaling Up Inspection | November 2014
Measurement Canada amended its Weights and Measures Act, requiring scales used in the commercial sale of seed to be re-inspected every two years. As of August seed laboratories and companies must […]
Seed Treatment Talking Points | November 2014
Even though they actually offer a number of benefits to farmers and the environment, seed treatments have been given a black eye during the past few years. Germination spotlights the […]
Stewardship in Action | November 2014
Stewardship in Action CleanFARMS offers a more environmentally responsible way to dispose of empty seed bags. At many farms, empty seed bags often end up either in the trash or getting […]
Industry News – October 2014
This microscopic slide shows the cellular structure of a wheat seed. The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium published a draft sequence of the bread wheat genome in the journal Science. […]
Unique Collaboration, a Pathway to Success
Teamwork is a catch-all phrase for a myriad of collaboration components. It’s also a concept that’s embraced in many types of organizations. Within an organization, teamwork is often viewed as […]
Sowing Seeds of Success
Who’s at the Table? Seed World takes a rare look into boardrooms and senior management to examine the role women play and the skill sets they bring to the table. […]
Seeding Below Ground Benefits
Researchers shift their attention below ground to help take crops to the next level, while improving sustainability. Known to reduce the need for external inputs for fertility, reduce weed […]
Native Seed Trends
Native Seed Trends In a league of their own, the native seed industry works to improve landscapes, making them pollinator friendly and water conscious. Similar to many other sectors of […]
A Call for Uniformity
The Need for Uniformity Unites New collaborations between the seed industry and seed testing laboratories give way to the promise of achieving uniformity among test results. The whole notion of […]
Forage Frenzy
Alforex Seeds Beats Monsanto, Forage Genetics International to the Market. It’s been reported and thought that Monsanto in partnership with Forage Genetics International would be the first to market with […]
International Agricultural Development: It’s a High-Wire Act
It’s A High Wire Act “What is it, exactly?” This is the question colleagues keep asking me about seed systems development. The topic was first raised by a seasoned station manager […]
Cover Crop Showcase
Reduce Soil Erosion Extensive root systems cling to the top layer of the soil creating an interior shield from erosion while top growth minimizes wind erosion. Generate Additional Forage Certain […]
Breeding Wheat to Endure Stress
License to Learn
The Seed Industry Is Young The Seed Leadership Program aims to fast track your knowledge and understanding of the seed industry. Henry Ford once said “anyone who stops learning is […]
Protecting Pollinators: Mite Infestation
Mitey Problems Come in Small Packages While new research shows promise in helping better control mites, these small parasites continue to infest bee colonies. Many experts believe mites, particularly the Varroa […]
Selecting the Right Mix of Forages
Select the Right Mix of Forages With a number of options to choose from, it’s important to know your customer when putting together a seed mix. When Selling Forages, industry […]
Biological Breakdown: Regulation Realm
Enter the Realm of Regulation Time and cost savings help to drive investments in biological products. The regulation of biological products is a bit of a mystery. If biologicals are in […]
Water Worries
Dealing with Too Little or Too Much Water Breeding tolerance to abiotic stresses of drought and flooding was the theme of this year’s joint meeting of the National Association of […]
Tracking Turf Trends
Companies continue to bring new varieties to the marketplace, delivering incremental improvements that add up over time. The turf seed sector might not be fast-paced when it comes to change […]
EU Feeling Impact of Neonics Ban
EU feeling the impact of a ban on neonicotinoid pesticides. Farmers struggle to find alternatives to protect crops from pests.
Compatible Chameleons
Learn how to create a compatible environment for chameleons with this guide. Tips on temperature, humidity, and more to keep your pet healthy.