Rising to the Challenge
Meeting the challenges the industry presents and a passion for all things seed keeps this year’s Future Giants of the Seed Industry award winner engaged and involved in the seed […]
Giant Views Under A Microscope
As the rapid pace of technology continues to evolve seed innovations, and the importance of feeding a growing population puts agriculture front and center, old and new challenges in the […]
Syngenta Canada Inc. Announcement | Germination Media
November 8, 2012 _x000D_ _x000D_ Syngenta Launches Canola Seed Program in Canada _x000D_ by Shannon Schindle_x000D_ Syngenta Canada Inc. has announced that it is bringing canola varieties to the marketplace […]
Giant Views | November 2012
CWB in the New Marketing Era CWB began the new marketing era on August 1 with a fundamentally different business model, but its goal remains the same—to provide farmers with […]
Industry News | November 2012
People News Legumex Walker Inc. has promoted Anthony Kulbacki to chief operating officer of its Special Crops Division, and David Carefoot has been appointed chief financial officer, filling the vacancy […]
Regulatory Roundup | November 2012
NATIONAL GenServe Laboratories Receives Further Accreditation The Saskatchewan Research Council’s GenServe Laboratories has received ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. Laboratory accreditation is awarded according to criteria and procedures specifically developed to determine […]
World Status | November 2012
An in-depth overview of the global seed industry. From wheat polyploid hybrids in France to a successful seed project in West Africa. STATUS PHILIPPINES Despite dreadful flooding around Manila and other major […]
Cross Pollination | November 2012
Something to Prove“[CWB] has to prove itself. I’m really interested to see how many tonnes they take versus the main grain companies, what their final price looks like, and the […]
IPR Makeover | November 2012
Updating intellectual property rights laws stimulates investment and innovation while providing striking benefits for farmers in developing countries. Countries worldwide are making progress on protecting intellectual property rights, creating opportunities and […]
Bridging the Communications Divide | November 2012
Bridging the Communications Divide In a global playing field, harmonized regulations—and improved communication—are essential to ensure the flow of seed across borders. “What we need in the seed industry is a […]
Streamlining Trade | November 2012
CETA negotiations are ongoing between Canada and Europe, and the Canadian seed industry remains unwavering in its commitment to streamlining trade. Canada and the European Union have completed the ninth round […]
Policy Trailblazing | November 2012
Canada Spearheads Worldwide LLP Efforts Canada is blazing a trail when it comes to low level presence policy, say seed industry leaders. At a time when some countries are shying away […]
Cropping Trends in the New Marketing Era | November 2012
Marketing freedom across Western Canada may mean new cropping options for farmers, but no immediate shifts in planted varieties are expected. Part two of a three-part series on the new […]
Industry News – October 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 Monsanto […]
Giant Views of the Industry
Expect Bullish Turf and Forage Markets Open any newspaper over the past few months and you will have read about the disastrous heat and drought that has stricken most […]
NAPB – 2012 | Michael Gore
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Marvin Boerboom @ NAPB 2012 – SeedWorld.com Interview “As a breeder, you can have all the technology in the world, but if you don’t have the experience and the knowledge of the […]
More Acres, More Insight
One expert offers tips to improve communication about value to large-scale farmers focused on achieving business goals and growth. Today’s farmers are growing, and that means that their relationships with […]
High Flier
When bringing seed to market, one native seed retailer gives new meaning to the 10,000-foot view. Imagine flying over miles and miles of New Mexico’s brown and red soils at […]
Success in a Seller’s Market
Astute companies are using corporate social responsibility initiatives to attract and engage top talent in a tight market. Part two of a three-part series on employee recruitment and retention. Joshua […]
Bridging the Communications Divide
In a global playing field, harmonized regulations—and improved communication—are essential to ensure the flow of seed across borders. “What we need in the seed industry is a predictable, transparent system, […]
GM-Free Europe: Myth vs. Reality
When it comes to plant biotechnology, and more specifically to the genetic modification of plants, Europe still seems to be different from most other parts of the world. While many […]
The Future of Forages
Far from being left behind in research and development, forages are coming to the fore as growers begin to look for geographically-specific varieties. While forages have always been necessary to […]
YIELD: Not just a numbers game
A holistic approach to yield management is changing the equation. Yield may be measured in bushels (or tons) per acre; however, it’s much more than just numbers, as any farmer […]
Sizing it up
The average size of farms in the United States continues to increase, and while basic seed sales tactics remain the same no matter who the customer is, there are some […]
Consolidation
Ag journalists started writing about consolidations in the seed industry 30 years ago, or so it seems. But the beat goes on. With special licensing agreements on specific traits, partnerships […]
Giant Views | September 2012
Global Seed Industry Is Evolving Too There are several regions around the world the seed industry needs to be aware of in coming years as they grow and continue to […]
Industry News | September 2012
People News The Canola Council of Canada has appointed Curtis Rempel as the new vice-president of crop production. Rempel comes to the CCC from the Richardson Centre Functional Foods and […]
World Status | September 2012
STATUS ISF The 2012 International Seed Federation World Seed Congress, held June 26 to 28 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was a great success, according to ISF secretary general Marcel […]
Industry News – September 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 Becker Underwood […]
Cross Pollination | September 2012
New Marketing Era“Every farmer I talk to is pleased to have been given their freedom by the Harper Conservatives’ Bill C-18. I think none are more pleased than long time […]
Closing the Water Gap in Agriculture | September 2012
Closing the Water Gap in Agriculture Droughts are becoming more commonplace and severe in food producing areas around the world. That’s prompting the agricultural industry to develop technologies and management practices […]
Straight Talk on Trade | September 2012
Straight Talk on Trade Germination Magazine talks to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada about new trade opportunities and research initiatives. 1) New international markets have opened up to Canadian products—what cropping […]
Canada Talks Trade | September 2012
Canada Talks Trade International markets are opening up to Canadian agricultural products after a recent flurry of trade missions, negotiations and agreements. To a country that exports almost half of its […]
Giant Views
Global Seed Industry Is Evolving Too There are several regions around the world the seed industry needs to be aware of in coming years as they grow and continue to […]
Western Canada’s Evolving Business Landscape | September 2012
August 1 marked the start of a new grain marketing era in Canada. What impact will this have on the seed industry in Canada and, specifically, on new variety research? […]