Maintaining the Seed Export System
Maintaining the Seed Export System U.S. National Seed Health System keeping the flow of seed exports running smoothly. Since its inception in 1999, the U.S. National Seed Health System has […]
Is Big Money Leaving Ag?
Why investors may have soured on agricultural commodity funds. The last decade saw boom times for agriculture. Supply squeezes, emerging market growth and dire warnings about the planet’s ability to […]
Protecting Pollinators Resource Guide
Protecting Pollinators Resources Guide Over the past five issues of Seed World you have read about the stressors impacting honey bee health, global research initiatives for pollinator health and the […]
Ensuring Safety and Market Access
Much progress has been made recently on the development and adoption of international phytosanitary standards, while at the same time staying on top of food safety practices right here on […]
The Great Flavor Hunt
In the quest for high yields and best possible disease resistance, has taste been neglected? The produce industry thinks so, and is trying to bring it back. The Terrific Adventures […]
Floriculture Industry Plays Favorites
Floriculture Industry Plays Favorites Breeding efforts focus on improving familiar varieties. The adage referring to the circuitous nature of things—“what’s old is new again”—could be an apt description for today’s […]
Genetics and Consumers Drive Vegetable Innovations
The introduction of marker-assisted breeding has undoubtedly been a significant breakthrough for plant breeders. The technology has increased the speed of delivery of new products and allowed for new gene […]
What’s New in Flowers and Vegetables
A roundup of fresh new varieties coming to market in 2014. There will be lots of new and unique varieties of vegetables and flowers coming for 2014, and the needs […]
Industry News – January 2014
Industry News is geared to seed professionals and delivers the people, industry, business and product news you need to know. Submissions are welcome. Email us at·news@issuesink.com. People News Syngenta has […]
What’s New at IPSA?
This January’s Giant Views of the Industry article in Seed World provides a timely opportunity to outline what’s new at IPSA—the Independent Professional Seed Association. But first, let’s take a […]
Breaking Through Growing Consumer Skepticism
New Research Offers Roadmap for Trust-Building Transparency Now more than ever, consumers are asking questions about farming and food. What is the role of technology and innovation? How do I […]
Protecting Pollinators Part 5
Science and Stewardship Over the course of Seed World’s Protecting Pollinators series, we have discussed the current state of honey bee health, the many stressors impacting honey bees, as well […]
Expanding Business Internationally
Expanding Business Internationally Regional companies find it necessary to not only compete with peer regional companies, but also well-established multinationals. Yet opportunities present themselves, not without challenges, to be explored […]
A Systems Approach to Corn and Soybeans
A Systems Approach to Corn and Soybeans Seed companies are changing the way they sell seed–because there’s more to farmers’ success than great genetics. Large seed companies are taking a […]
New Equipment Promises Even More Efficiency
New Equipment Promises Even More Efficiency The seed industry is always looking to improve its processes, and new technologies coming on market are making that possible. Efficiency. It’s something the […]
Ensuring Seed Quality
Ensuring Seed Quality From more efficient testing methods to high-speed seed counters with imaging capabilities, seed testing is rapidly becoming a critical player in the seed sector today. Seed is […]
Using TALENs and CRISPRs in Crop Development
Recently developed new breeding technologies could mean a number of new traits moving into improved crops faster, easier and more economically. Plant breeders and researchers are excited about TALENs and […]
Unlocking the Full Genetic Potential of Plants
Since 1995, the genomes of nearly 50 plants have been sequenced and thanks to advances in technology, the rate at which these sets of genetic instructions are being deciphered is […]
American Seed – News Release
American Seed Magazine For Immediate Release January 9th, 2013 Grand Forks, ND – Seed World Media is excited to announce the launch of American Seed Magazine – a publication aimed […]
Giant Views of the Industry | January 2014
_x000D_ Innovation Will Help Us Top an Impressive 2013 _x000D_ 2013 marked a record year for crop yields across Canada. Most significantly, wheat toppled 2012 yields by 38 per cent […]
Industry News | January 2014
People News NorthStar Genetics, Minnesota’s largest independently owned seed company, has made several announcements concerning the Canadian arm of its business. Kim Perfumo has been hired to manage the company’s […]
Regulatory Roundup | January 2014
NATIONAL CANADA TABLES NEW AGRICULTURAL GROWTH ACT The Canadian Government has tabled a new bill titled the Agricultural Growth Act, which is expected to increase producer access to new varieties, […]
Cross Pollination | January 2014
Staying Ahead of the Curve“We live in an environment that is extremely fast- paced where timely results are either needed here in Canada or on the other side of the […]
World Status | January 2014
An in-depth overview of the global seed industry. From a newly developed tomato variety in Argentina to new ag recruitment tactics in Germany. Status Argentina Argentine researchers working with the National […]
Variety Registration in Western Canada | January 2014
Variety Registration in Western Canada — Balancing Quality with Growth Brian Beres, chair, Prairie Recommending Committee for Wheat, Rye and Triticale; research scientist – Agronomy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, […]
Perspective | January 2014
New Responsibilities for Seed Growers Beginning in 2014 The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association offers their tips for success moving forward with ASD. “Going into 2014, the world will change for […]
BASF Crop Protection Raising the Bar | January 2014
BASF Crop Protection Raising the Bar BASF’s newest division known as Functional Crop Care is set to bring the latest in new technologies to today’s ever-changing global ag community. This past […]
End Point Royalties | January 2014
End Point Royalties How can cereal producers have future access to the best global genetics for wheat and barley? One solution is an end point royalty. Producers depend on new technologies […]
Giant Bios | January 2014
Giant Biographies Erin Armstrong is director, research and product development, Canterra Seeds, and is responsible for variety acquisitions and licensing and intellectual property management. Armstrong joined the company in 2008 […]
Giant Numbers | January 2014
Giant Numbers Dollars spent on plant breeding, research and variety development by the private sector in 2012. “In 2007, the private sector invested just over $56 million in plant breeding, […]
Giant Highlights | January 2014
Giant Highlights The ability to offer real solutions to global challenges has placed the Canadian seed industry in a great position. Many of the experts in this year’s Giant Views […]
The Stars are Aligning | January 2014
The need to feed a growing global population continues to drive innovations in the seed industry. The ag industry is increasingly challenged to produce more with less — where will […]
ASTA CSS + SEED EXPO 2013 Speakers Spotlight
What Does the Future Hold? What Does the Future Hold? Industry insiders give Seed World a sneak peek at their CSS presentations Corn, soybeans and sorghum as crops face new […]
OAC Bayfield named 2013 Seed of the Year
OAC Bayfield named 2013 Seed of the Year! Learn about the Ontario Agri-Food Education’s recognition of this seed variety for its superior performance and quality.
Industry News – December 2014
Industry News is geared to seed professionals and delivers the people, industry, business and product news you need to know. Submissions are welcome. Email us at·news@issuesink.com. People News Monsanto Company […]
Optimistic Outlook
The future for corn farmers and the seed industry is—as it has always been—intertwined. From my perspective, we both have opportunities and challenges on the horizon. Strong competition within the […]