Inside the World Seed Congress
Beijing played home to the global seed industry as delegates worked to eliminate trade barriers and promote the international movement of seed. Delegates of the International Seed Federation’s 2014 World […]
Stine Seeds Continues to Innovate
Twenty years after being awarded the first-ever U.S. soybean patents, America’s largest privately-owned seed company continues to innovate. Farmers in the United States planted a record 84.8 million acres of […]
Through the Eyes of Two World Food Prize Laureates
Two World Food Prize laureates emphasize areas of need in meeting the grand challenge of feeding 9 billion people by 2050. This is the challenge, says Phil Nelson, who is […]
A World Without Neonics
Industry and growers in the European Union feel the negative impact caused by the ban on neonicotinoid insecticides. In February 2013, the European Food Safety Agency identified a number of […]
It’s a Learning Obsession
Seed World sits down with the 2014 Future Giant of the Seed Industry award winner and explores the realities that keep Chris Boomsma motivated. Far from his urban roots, on the […]
GEM Adds Diversity to Corn
Scientists use cutting-edge technology to diversify corn germplasm for breeding programs around the world. It might be one of the seed industry’s best-kept secrets. For more than 20 years, the Germplasm […]
Private Sector Plant Breeding
July 3, 2014 Panel to Showcase Benefits of Private Sector Plant Breeding It’s no secret that there are more and more opportunities in private sector plant breeding compared to that […]
Syngenta Will Host NAPB Tour
As a part of the National Association of Plant Breeders 2014 meeting, which will be held Aug. 5-8 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, participants will have the opportunity to tour Syngenta’s research […]
NAPB Offers Platform for Plant Breeders to Communicate Needs
July 9, 2014 NAPB Offers Platform for Plant Breeders to Communicate Needs A book by Wes Jackson of The Land Institute inspired the career path of Seth Murray, a Texas […]
Canadian Seed Industry News
Canadian Seed Industry Representatives Convene to Discuss Issues Today (July 14, 2014), the Canadian Seed Trade Association welcomed more than 350 attendees to its 91st Annual Convention in Banff, Alta. […]
Lessons from Hockey Translate to the Seed Industry
Lessons from Hockey Translate to the Seed Industry Four-time Olympic gold medal winner Hayley Wickenheiser compared her experiences of training for the Olympics and being a professional athlete to that […]
CSTA Recognizes Outstanding Individuals in the Seed Industry
CSTA Recognizes Outstanding Individuals in the Seed Industry The Canadian Seed Trade Association, at its 91st Annual Meeting in Banff, Alta., recognized three outstanding individuals for their contributions to the […]
Giant Views of the Industry | July 2014
_x000D_ Research Funds Hinge on Collaboration _x000D_ The seed industry faces a number of issues. We can point to Bill C-18, developing a value capture model in cereals, low-level presence, […]
Industry News | July 2014
People News The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SBDC) welcomes Jillian McDonald as its new executive director. McDonald has been involved in a variety of areas in the agriculture industry for […]
World Status | July 2014
An in-depth overview of the global seed industry. From developing the seed sector in China to UPOV accession in Africa, seed issues take center stage around the world. STATUS AFRICA The […]
Regulatory Roundup | July 2014
NATIONAL CFIA STREAMLINES REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR SOY AND FORAGE VARIETIESRegulatory changes that streamline the variety registration process for new oilseed soybean and forage varieties are now in effect. The amendments […]
Cross Pollination | July 2014
El Niño Impacts Agricultural ProductionMeteorological forecasts indicate a 70 per cent probability of El Niño occurring during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer and an 80 per cent probability during autumn or […]
Perspective: Inspectors Provide Insight | July 2014
From the Field At this time, all of the certification application deadlines have passed and the paperwork necessary for field inspection should be filed. Germination talks with inspectors to see […]
High Achievers in the Spotlight | July 2014
Canadian Seed Growers’ Association and Canadian Seed Trade Association Achievement Awards CSGA Award Winners Robertson Associate Awards Rodney AltwasserAfter returning home in 1968 to the family farm near Yellow Grass, […]
SAA Spearheads Priority Working Groups | July 2014
SAA Spearheads Priority Working Groups As the Seed Association of the Americas pushes to ease the movement of seed between countries, more member engagement is needed. Members of the Seed Association […]
Humanizing Science | July 2014
Shorten and Simplify GMO Conversations Sometimes, talking to people away from the office about the work can be a challenge, especially when it comes to GMOs. Here are some tips to […]
Registration Review | July 2014
Is there one ideal variety registration model that every country should adopt? Variety registration is not a one-size-fits-all scenario but there are certain characteristics that every variety registration system should […]
Operation Pollinator | July 2014
An innovative program from Syngenta Canada uses wildflowers to promote bee populations and bee health while enhancing the view on golf courses. Taking in the view. If you’re a golfer, it’s probably […]
Wheat Warden | July 2014
It’s more than a job. For Ron DePauw, breeding wheat and playing a role in the creation of a safe, wholesome and affordable food supply is a passion — some […]
Alfalfa Awaits Regulatory Approval | July 2014
Low-Lignin Alfalfa Shows Promise New GM trait not yet available in Canada, but product might provide significant benefits to producers. Since April of 2013, after more than a decade of product […]
Monsanto’s Jim Tobin Receives ASTA’s Lifetime Honorary Member Award
Monsanto’s Jim Tobin Receives ASTA’s Lifetime Honorary Member Award The American Seed Trade Association Recognized Jim Tobin of Monsanto with its Lifetime Honorary Member Award during its 131st Annual Convention […]
ASTA Recognizes Two Individuals with the 2014 Distinguished Service Award
ASTA Recognizes Two Individuals with the 2014 Distinguished Service Award Given to recognize those who have made significant contributions to the seed industry and the association, the American Seed Trade […]
NAPB and PBCC Meeting To Focus on Breeding for Tolerance to Water Stress
July 7, 2014 NAPB and PBCC Meeting To Focus on Breeding for Tolerance to Water Stress The 8th Annual Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee Meeting and the 4th Annual National Association […]
Marigolds for Eye Health
Marigolds for Eye Health During the American Seed Trade Association’s 131st Annual Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, attendees learned about a marigold breeding project by Ball Horticultural Company that improves eye […]
Dow AgroSciences’ Chris Boomsma Named Future Giant of the Industry
Dow AgroSciences’ Chris Boomsma Named Future Giant of the Industry Today (June 12) Seed World, in partnership with the Future Seed Executives of the American Seed Trade Association, recognized Chris […]
Purdue President Advocates for Technology and Partnerships
Purdue President Advocates for Technology and Partnerships Today, two-term Indiana governor and president of Purdue University Mitch Daniels welcomed the American Seed Trade Association and its members to Indianapolis, Indiana, […]
ASTA Elects New Officers
ASTA Elects New Officers This morning (June 12, 2014) the membership of the American Seed Trade Association, at its 131st Annual Convention in Indianpolis, Indiana, elected officers for 2014/15. Former […]
Indianapolis Plays Home to the Seed Industry
The American Seed Trade Association welcomed more than 300 individuals to Indianapolis, Indiana, today for its 131st Annual Convention where industry leaders and experts in the seed industry are meeting […]
ASTA Working Group Looks at the Relationship Between Seeds and Food Safety
The Food Safety Pathogen Working Group convened at ASTA’s 131st Annual Convention to evaluate its statement summarizing the association’s position on seed as it relates to food safety. The California […]
Product Performance Is Critical to Large Farmers
Today, the American Seed Trade Association kicked off its 131st Annual Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a focus on characteristics that make up large commercial producers. Every five years, […]
At the Cutting Edge of Agricultural R&D, Microbial Science Helps to Feed The World
Marcus-Meadows Smith, CEO Peter Wigley, Head New Zealand Operations It’s no secret that the world needs more food. According to the United Nations World Food Program, more than 870 million […]