Vegetable Venture
From pipeline developments to consumer demand to the factors limiting the release of new vegetable biotech products and the importance of industry initiatives to educate consumers—three industry experts weigh in […]
Open Dialogue
How do seed companies stay ahead of what their customers want today and predict future demand? Communication—and lots of it. Gauging consumer demand isn’t always an easy thing to do, […]
Consumer Perceptions of Seed
Specific data may be meager, but the industry must be proactive in delivering key messages to consumers before misconceptions can be formed. Consumer perceptions are critical to any industry that […]
Industry News – January 2013
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 […]
Product Positioning: Get it Right
It’s the million-dollar question—with double, triple and quadruple trait stacks becoming the norm industry wide, how do seed companies get the right seed, in the right place, at the right […]
Stop Planning and Start Pioneering
Before you invest time and money in traditional strategic planning, consider this—only five to 10 percent of strategic plans are ever implemented. The reason most organizations engage in strategic planning […]
Since 1915
1915 Fire Destroys Louisville Seed HouseThe wholesale seed house of Hardin, Hamilton & Lewman, 217 West Main Street, Louisville, was completely gutted by fire, which originated in the wholesale whiskey […]
Beyond the Sales Transaction
A seven-step process to moving beyond the sales transaction and into a more sustainable partnership with customers. Jenna Langley, a sales representative at Mycogen Seeds, is excited to go to […]
Seed World Wrangling
A seven-step process to moving beyond the sales transaction and into a more sustainable partnership with customers. Jenna Langley, a sales representative at Mycogen Seeds, is excited to go to […]
Building Brand Equity
In the U.S. marketplace, not all products are created equal, and seed companies must build strong brands based on consistent, high-quality performance. It’s no accident that the logos of many […]
Return On Engagement
The explosion in smartphone technology means companies must rethink their communication strategies as customers demand more timely and relevant information in bite-sized pieces. Thanks to mobile technology, farmers now seek […]
Giant Views of the Industry | January 2013
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Maintaining Ag’s Positive Outlook_x000D_ _x000D_ There is optimism in the Canadian plant-based agriculture sector. Attitudes of farmers and the businesses that serve them are more positive than […]
Industry News | January 2013
People News Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced the reappointment of Elwin Hermanson as chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission and the reappointments of Bruce Johnson, Ken Motiuk and Glen […]
Regulatory Roundup | January 2013
PROVINCIAL P.E.I. Analytical Laboratories Amalgamates P.E.I. Analytical Laboratories has amalgamated its five labs into one facility located in Charlottetown. The lab provides analytical services for drinking water, surface water, wastewater, […]
World Status | January 2013
An in-depth overview on the global seed industry. From a top-notch conference in Beijing to a successful seed convention in Buenos Aires. STATUS ISFThe International Seed Federation is organizing its […]
Cross Pollination | January 2013
Wheat is a Different Game“When I think about the future I can’t really predict it, but let’s look at what happened in soybeans and what might happen in cereals. It’s […]
Seed Selling Success with Large-Scale Producers | January 2013
How the rise of large-scale operations will affect the sale and distribution of seed and ways seed sellers can effectively market to this ever-growing group. According to the 2011 Census of […]
Open Business | January 2013
Consolidation in the seed industry has become a fact of life. For small seed companies it can mean access to new technology—or an opportunity to excel in a niche market. […]
Giant Biographies | January 2013
Giant Biographies Kofi Agblor joined the Crop Development Centre as managing director in January of 2012. His role is to oversee its business operations as well as maintain existing relationships […]
Giant Numbers | January 2013
Giant Numbers 9 — Number of seedsmen that started Canterra Seeds 16 years ago. “Canterra Seeds is a very young company in comparison to some other seed companies,” says David […]
Giant Highlights | January 2013
Giant Highlights With no shortage of opportunities in the Canadian seed industry, many of the experts in this year’s Giant Views of the Industry video series had interesting stories to […]
Giant Views of the Industry: The Time is NOW | January 2013
A growing population needs food. We need to grow more with less. Technology continues to improve seed innovations. Exciting opportunities lie in the pipeline. The regulatory landscape is evolving. There […]
Ex Rico 23 Navy Bean and Dry Bean Program named 2012 Seed of the Year
The 2012 Seed of the Year award goes to the Ex-Rico 23 Navy Bean and Dry Bean Program. Learn more about this award-winning program and its benefits for Canadian farmers.
Industry News – December 2012
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 Ag Alumni […]
Putting a Vision for the Seed World in “Context”
Giant views require perspective: fine-tuned, time-enduring, experience-driven perspective. During the past two decades, The Context Network has developed a uniquely keen understanding of the seed industry through our work with […]
Equipment & Technology Showcase
Cutting-edge innovations at your fingertips. Unique Design Provides Benefits Buckhorn offers an unmatched selection of reusable packaging solutions designed to protect your products and increase your profitability. Buckhorn’s CenterFlow™ seed […]
Moments in Time
Looking back at the trends, key events and interesting quotations from Seed World in 2012 that will define the seed industry in years to come. Lessons from Licensors“It’s very challenging […]
Worldwide Seed Royalty Collection
Worldwide Seed Royalty Collection Efficiencies International Seed Federation research is helping to determine the effectiveness of global seed royalty collection processes. The ISF has released some interesting data on standard […]
Advancing the Future of Plant Breeding
Advancing the Future of Plant Breeding The National Association of Plant Breeders exists to ensure plant breeding stays on the national radar—and has access to the resources it needs. The […]
Seeding Prosperity
Continued concerns about the economy may be clouding the horizon, but there is a silver lining: Agriculture is prospering and growing in rural areas, with the seed industry as a […]
Best Foot Forward
Attract top talent in a tight market with a well-considered recruitment plan. Part three of a three-part series on employee recruitment and retention Job recruiting has evolved beyond the newspaper […]
Q and A with Congressman Peterson
Seed World discusses the farm bill with Minnesota Congressman Collin C. Peterson, Ranking Member, House Agriculture Committee. SW: Without action on a new farm bill by the current Congress what […]
High Corn Rootworm Numbers Pressure BT Traits
Although Bt technology is holding its own, experts agree that best management practices and an integrated pest management strategy will play a big role in the durability of Bt traits. […]
The Drought of 2012
As corn growers exit one of the worst drought years in decades and turn to planning for 2013, the first inclination for seed retailers might be to sell, sell, sell […]
Farm Bll Expired. Now what?
Concern within the agricultural industry, especially grower associations, is mounting over the farm bill as dissention continues among U.S. policymakers. For example, in a September 24 policy brief to its […]
Navigating the Seed of Confusion
Intellectual property tools such as patents protect innovations in seed. However, as technology increases and the sector becomes more competitive, challenges with patents in the seed industry are cropping up […]