The Rise of Seed Treatments
The use of seed treatments to protect seed lots was one of the first crop protection measures to be practiced – today, seed treatments continue to improve from the ongoing […]
Seed Royalty Collection Around the World
The International Seed Federation is well on its way to determining the effectiveness of the global seed royalty process by country. The International Seed Federation is currently looking at the […]
Expanding the Tool Kit
SEED COMPANIES ARE REACHING OUT TO GROWERS THROUGH VARIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA AVENUES. Seed Companies have another tool in their public relations toolkit. Social media tactics such as blogs, Facebook, Twitter […]
The Next Crop of Giants
Whose Giant Views Would You Like to Hear? In today’s world of technology and globalization, communication and cooperation are more important than ever as we face new challenges. Seed World’s […]
Giant Vision
Passion, dedication and foresight make Doug Hubner the winner of the 2010 Future Giants of the Seed Industry Award. There’s a reason why Doug Hubner is a rising leader in […]
Giant Views of the Industry: Trends and Insights
Our feet are firmly planted in the new decade, and changes in the seed industry are happening faster than ever. Technology is booming and the world is shrinking. Six experts […]
Jim Schweigert, Gro Alliance, Giant Views 2010
Gro Alliance, LLC Jim Schweigert, Vice President, Business Development of Gro Alliance, LLC In Charge of Breeding Jim Schweigert, vice president of business development at Gro Alliance, LLC answers “If […]
Giant Views Archive 2009 Karen Arthur
Valent USA Karen Arthur, Research and Development Manager for Seed Protection for Valent USA Protecting Pollinators Karen Arthur, research and development manager of seed protection for Valent USA discusses what […]
Giant Views Archive 2009 Peter Bretting
United States Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Protection Peter Bretting, National Program Leader for the USDA, Crop Production and Protection Economic Downturn Peter Bretting, national program leader for […]
Giant Views Archive 2009 Terry Culp
Precision Laboratories, Inc. Terry Culp, Vice President of Seed Enhancement and Nutrients at Precision Laboratories, Inc Biologicals Terry Culp, vice president of seed enhancement and nutrients at Precision Laboratories, Inc. […]
Giant Views Archive 2009 Garth Hodges
Bayer CropScience Garth Hodges, Global Canola Business Manager for Bayer CropScience Canola Council Garth Hodges, global canola business manager at Bayer CropScience discusses the canola council. Changes in Canada’s Registration […]
Giant Views Archive 2009 John Schoenecker
Harris Moran Seed Company John Schoenecker, Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs for Harris Moran Seed Company Agricultural Cooperative John Schoenecker, director of legal and regulatory affairs at Harris Moran […]
Giant Views Archive 2009 Don Wertman
Seedway LLC Don Wertman, Chief Operating Officer of Seedway LLC Consolidation Don Wertman, chief operating officer at Seedway LLC talks about the consolidation in the agronomic seed sector. Recovery Don […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Marcel Bruins
International Seed Federation Marcel Bruins, Secretariat for the International Seed Federation African Seed Industry Marcel Bruins, structure history secretariat for the International Seed Federation discusses the issues of the African […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Lamar Buckelew
Bayer CropScience Lamar Buckelew, Global Stewardship Manager for Bayer CropScience ASTA and BIO “What we’re trying to do is accomplish the same goal and that is to establish best management […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Patty Buskirk
Seeds by Design Patty Buskirk, Owner of Seeds by Design and Terra Organic Seeds by Design Patty Buskirk, owner of Seeds by Design and Terra Organic talks about the American […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Sam Cable
Barenbrug USA Sam Cable, Export/Seed Position Manager for Barenbrug USA Capitalizing on High Prices “They’re going to go up, but it’s a bubble; we’re in a commodity bubble.” Competing for […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Bruce Howison
Syngenta Seeds and Traits Bruce Howison, Head of Strategic Marketing for Corn and Soybeans at Syngenta Seeds and Traits. Syngenta Seeds and Traits Bruce Howison, head of strategic marketing for […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Bryan Gerard
JGL, Inc Bryan Gerard, President of JGL, Inc. American Seed Trade Association Bryan Gerard, President of JGL, Inc. talks about the American Seed Trade Association.
Giant Views Archive 2008 Kelly Keithly
Keithly Williams Kelly Keithly, President/CEO of Keithly Williams American Seed Trade Association Kelly Keithly, president/CEO of Keithly Williams talks about ASTA pt. 1/2. American Seed Trade Association Kelly Keithly, president/CEO […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Robert Jondle
Jondle & Associates Robert Jondle, Managing Partner of Jondle & Associates Anti-Trust Licensing “With the consolidation, now it makes larger companies face a very serious anti-trust issue…” Biggest IP Mistake […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Bill Latham
Latham Seed Company Bill Latham, Chief Technology Officer for Latham Seed Company Next Generation “My son John and his wife Shannon have started Latham Hybrids…” Connecting with Students “…they get […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Andy Lagvine
American Seed Trade Association Andy LaVigne, President & CEO of the American Seed Trade Association American Seed Trade Association Andy LaVigne, President & CEO of the American Seed Trade Association […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Mark Lawson
Monsanto Mark Lawson, Corn Technology Yield and Stress Lead for Monsanto Climate Change Mark Lawson, corn technology yield and stress lead for Monsanto discusses the climate change debate affecting agriculture […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Pat Miller
American Seed Trade Association Pat Miller, Director of State Affairs for the American Seed Trade Association Coast to Coast Coverage “We tend to spend a little bit more time in […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Dean Oestreich
Pioneer Hi-Bred Dean Oestreich, Chairman of Pioneer Hi-Bred A Global Strategy “We’re growing very strongly in some interesting new markets like India…” A New Distribution Relationship “We’ll be producing seed […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 David Pickenpaugh
INCOTEC David Pickenpaugh, General Manager of INCOTEC Future of Seed Enhancements David Pickenpaugh, general manager of INCOTEC shares his thoughts on the seed enhancements business over the next ten years. […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Jim Tobin
American Seed Trade Association Jim Tobin, Chairman for the American Seed Trade Association American Seed Trade Association Jim Tobin, Chairman for the American Seed Trade Association talks about the ASTA.
Giant Views Archive 2008 Tom Strachota
Dairyland Seed Tom Strachota, Cheif Executive Officer for Dairyland Seed American Seed Trade Association Tom Strachota, Cheif Executive Officer for Dairyland Seedtalks about the ASTA.
Giant Views Archive 2008 Ron Wulfkhule
Greenleaf Genetics Ron Wulfkuhle, CEO of Greenleaf Genetics Seed Company Choices “They probably have more choices than perhaps any time in history…” Product Pipeline “We’ll be completing the international registrations […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Tom Stearns
High Mowing Organic Seeds Tom Stearns, Owner of High Mowing Organic Seeds Size of the Organic Market “It’s a 98% unfulfilled market and it’s been growing 20% a year…” Regulating […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Ko Remijnse
Nunhems B.V. Ko Remijnse, Managing Director of Global Marketing & Sales for Nunhems B.V. An International Culture “We have employees in 44 countries…” GM Prospects “I think it will certainly […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Stephanie Turner
Park Seed Stephanie Turner, Director of Seed Product for Park Seed Fostering Community Involvement “I think it’s a source of pride for Park and our employees…” Color Trends “We will […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Karen Withers
Pennington Seeds Inc. Karen Withers, International Logistics, Pennington Seeds Inc. Recruitment “The industry really struggles to make that connection…” Future Direction “The seed industry really needs to focus on education […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Don Wertman
Seedway LLC Don Wertman, Chief Executive Officer for Seedway LLC Seedway LLC Don Wertman, Chief Executive Officer for Seedway LLC talks about the American Seed Trade Association.
Giant Views Archive 2008 Bill Wyffels
Wyffels Hybrids Bill Wyffles, President of Wyffels Hybrids Succession Planning Bill Wyffles, president of Wyffels Hybrids talks about succession planning within his company. Family Business Bill Wyffles, president of Wyffels […]