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 […]
Snapshots in Time
A look back at the trends, key events and interesting quotes that were covered in Seed World in 2013 and will define the seed industry in years to come. Product […]
BASF Crop Protection Raising the Bar
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 […]
Equipment and Technology Showcase
Built on Tradition Hagie Manufacturing provides the most innovative crop protection solutions in the industry. In 1947, Ray Hagie invented the world’s first self-propelled sprayer and founded the company. Three […]
Searching for Unicorns
Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business studied the location of large-scale farmers across the country and how it related to a retailer’s market potential—the results may surprise you. […]
A Promising Future
A Promising Future Plant breeding’s potential in the United States is immense—as long as the public research sector is sufficiently funded. The importance of strong plant breeding programs in the […]
The Guide to Seed Treatment Stewardship
What environmental factors should I consider when planting treated seed? How do I handle treated seeds safely? What should I do with unused treated seed? “The Guide to Seed Treatment […]
All Eyes on the United States
All Eyes on the United States Most likely, being a reader of Seed World, you full well understand your unique role and vested interest in the United States seed industry. […]
Forage Trends for 2014 and Beyond
Forage companies build on solid products to increase productivity. No matter what kind of livestock they are working with, it’s safe to say one of producers’ biggest concerns is maximizing […]
Bt Questions Answered
Bt Questions Answered As Monsanto continues its research, study sheds new light on pest resistance to Bt crops. As Monsanto continues its research into pest resistance in Bt crops, a […]
Ready to Rebound
Growing popularity and adverse weather conditions create challenges for sorghum seed producers. As water concerns grow, more farmers around the world have taken a serious look at sorghum. This cereal […]
Resistant Weeds and Geography Drive Soybean Development
Resistant Weeds and Geography Drive Soybean Development Glyphosate resistance in weeds is driving the development of a number of new traits for soybeans that will offer soybean growers expanded options for […]
Protecting Pollinators: Initiatives Aiding Honey Bee Health
Declining populations in pollinating species around the globe have caused pollinator health to become a much-debated topic in both public and scientific communities. And while all pollinators play a vital […]
Drought and Pests Drive Innovations in Corn
Resistant pests and better water use efficiency are high priorities for corn growers and for seed companies developing new corn varieties and hybrids. The growing trend towards corn on corn […]
Having ‘The Talk’
Having ‘The Talk’ Proponents aim to transform monologues on the role of plant breeding in modern agriculture into healthy, accurate dialogues. Being left out of a conversation, especially when the […]
Future Seed Executives Broadens Scope
FuSE educational unit participants in Raleigh, N.C., at host companies Cotton Inc. and Syngenta Biotechnology Inc. in October. Future Seed Executives Broadens Scope New direction and vision sets restructuring and […]
Craig Newman Takes Over as Chair of ASTA
Craig Newman (center) with his family who figure prominently in his life when he’s not busy acting as president and CEO of AgReliant Genetics or as chair of ASTA. Craig […]
2013 World Food Prize
2013 World Food Prize Biotech pioneers recognized for landmark efforts to drive “Gene Revolution.” In 1970, Norman Borlaug was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his lifetime of work dedicated […]
Giant Expectations
Giant Expectations This year’s Future Giants of the Seed Industry award winner is already making his mark on the world of agriculture. Andrew Lauver is living the dream. At the […]
Giant Biographies
Biographies Lou Buice Golden Acres Genetics, Ltd. Lou Buice is the president and co-founder of Golden Acres Genetics, Ltd. In addition to serving as president of Golden Acres Genetics, his […]
Giant Numbers
Approximate number of employees now working for the rapidly-growing AgReliant Genetics. “We were the eighth largest [seed corn company] in the United States when we started in 2000, and now […]
Fueling Excitement
The need to feed a growing population continues to drive innovations in the seed industry. The industry is increasingly challenged to produce more with less. Where will we find more […]
Government Announcement – UPOV 1991
Government Announces CSTA Funding and PBR Legislation Changes Canada’s seed industry has received a boost to promote trade and reduce non-tariff trade barriers thanks to an investment by the Government […]
Giant Views of the Industry | November 2013
_x000D_ _x000D_ A Hybrid of Technology and Tradition_x000D_ _x000D_ State-of-the-art cereal breeding technologies have the potential to benefit wheat in the same way that genetic manipulation has benefitted canola, corn […]
Industry News | November 2013
People News The Alberta Wheat Commission has appointed Doug Cornell as its new general manager. He takes over the position following the retirement of former GM Rick Istead. Cornell will […]
Regulatory Roundup | November 2013
NATIONAL FP GENETICS BRINGING NEW HYBRID TO WESTERN CANADA FP Genetics has acquired one of the first viable hybrid cereals in Western Canada, Brasetto fall rye. Developed by KWS, an […]
World Status | Gemination | November 2013
An in-depth overview of the global seed industry. From an international partnership to aid salinity tolerant varieties to a new disease tolerant asparagus variety in New Zealand. STATUS SAUDI ARABIA […]
Cross Pollination | November 2013
“The price of farmland in Canada has outpaced both residential and commercial real estate.” Farmland is Canada’s Hottest Real Estate Market“As any farmer will readily tell you, the agriculture business […]
Perspective | November 2013
Introducing PERSPECTIVE Seed growers’ one-stop shop for information on the Alternative Service Delivery of seed crop inspection in 2014. Since first announcing its intent to step away from direct delivery […]
Streamlining Variety Registration | November 2013
Streamlining Variety Registration Canada’s crop variety registration system is under review. After several years of debate in the ag industry in general, and the seed sector in particular, over Canada’s crop […]
Helping Seed Succeed | November 2013
Helping Seed Succeed With services that range from advanced disease testing to analyzing plant DNA, lab-based businesses are establishing themselves as a critical player in the seed sector today. As the […]
Data Equals Power | November 2013
Twenty-five years ago, when personal computers were still in their infancy and hand-held mobile devices were unheard of, seed breeders used pen and paper to record data in the field. […]
New Breeding Technologies | November 2013
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 CRISPR/Cas-based […]
A Brave New World | November 2013
A Brave New World Genomics research and development projects are opening markets and widening opportunities in Canada. How will the increasing focus on the genetic makeup of crops affect the […]