Are you Booked for ASTA’s Biggest Seed Event of the Year? The Field Crop Seed Convention
A new (warmer!) location isn’t the only exciting thing about this year’s Field Crop Seed Convention, coming up December 5-8 in Orlando, Florida. The North American seed industry’s biggest event […]
Indiana Crop Improvement Association Seeking New CEO
The Indiana Crop Improvement Association (ICIA) is in the market for a new team leader, according to a press release signed by Jim Parks, ICIA’s immediate past president. “The Indiana Crop […]
6 Mavericks Show What it Means to be a Successful Leader in 2023
The role of the modern CEO has evolved to encompass a wide range of responsibilities that extend beyond traditional business functions. A CEO is now expected to be a visionary, […]
10 Years Ago, I Knew Little About Agriculture. The Seed Industry Changed That
I began my career in the world of newspapers. I wrote the odd weather-related farming story, but that was about it. Then I came on with Seed World Group. Fast-forward […]
Do More Agriculture Launches Walk With Me Campaign
The Do More Agriculture Foundation, a leading organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness in the agriculture industry, is proud to announce the launch of the Walk With Me campaign […]
Changing the Fertilizer Game
Learn how a new fertilizer technology is revolutionizing the agricultural industry and how it can benefit farmers. Discover the potential of this game-changing technology.
New U of Illinois-led Project Aims to Sequence 400 Soybean Genomes
: The project will empower soybean researchers and breeders to directly select for otherwise hidden genetic variation in genes that can be targeted for variety development. Soybean is an important crop, both […]
Euroseeds Congress 2023 Programme Online
With main theme ”Green Deal revisited: giant leap or giant flop? How Europe could still turn big ambitions into real progress”, another edition of the largest European seed sector event […]
Farmer Sentiment Down with Lower Crop Prices and High Costs
Agricultural producers’ sentiment decline showed the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer for the second month in a row according to a release. The index fell 9 points bringing Septembers reading to 106. […]
The Next European Regulatory Challenge for Seed Breeders
As the European Union has started to realise that the benefits of new genomic techniques (NGTs) to food security far outweigh the risks (especially as Farm2Fork will seriously impact European […]
To Succeed in Today’s World, Know the Value of Bespoke Solutions
Three-and-a-half decades ago, the company I work with was a small operation. Fast-forward to today, and we’ve expanded to encompass a thriving workspace and an influx of talented individuals. The […]
Researchers are Developing a Stronger Understanding of Soil Nutrients
new study is looking at how phosphorus reacts with mineral compounds and how these reactions can impact how well phosphorus is used in soil, a Sept. 27 news release from the University […]
Season 10 Seed Speaks Preview — The Wild World of Weather
In the agriculture and seed worlds, there’s so many aspects to focus on. Agronomic traits such as disease and pest resistance, the equipment needed to grow and harvest seed, the […]
USDA Details Market Shares of Biggest Seed Industry Players
Consolidation in the U.S. seed industry continues, according to reports by the USDA. Here’s what the numbers show. Corteva and Bayer together accounted for more than half of all U.S. […]
How Acting with Intention Produced a Strong Seed Corn Crop in the Drought of 2023
I wrote an article in 2017 titled “Seed Production and Turkey Trots.” The premise was that, when the proper planning goes into a season, the results can be incredible, just like […]
Seeds Canada has Picked Erin Armstrong to Flesh Out its ISSB Concept
Seeds Canada has retained Erin Armstrong, former CEO of Limagrain Cereals Research Canada, to further develop the proposed independent advisory body for seed regulations, referred to as the Independent Standards […]
Brent Derkatch is the New CEO of Canterra Seeds
Canterra Seeds announces that Brent Derkatch has been named as its new president and CEO. Derkatch replaces David Hansen, who announced in April 2023 his intention to retire at the […]
Returning to the Land — An Indigenous Story
Indigenous people yearn to farm, and while some are making strides, others are still searching. For Indigenous people, land has always been a constant in their lives and culture. Before […]
Corteva Agriscience to Work with Tropic on Corn, Soybean Disease Resistance Traits
Tropic has announced a collaboration with Corteva Agriscience using Tropic’s GEiGS technology to develop disease resistance traits in corn and soybeans according to a release. The project looks to increase agricultural sustainability […]
Canada and the EU: Exploring Their Progress in Gene Editing
In this week’s season finale of Seed Speaks, we feature two distinguished guests who are at the forefront of plant breeding technology and innovation in their respective regions. Petra Jorasch, […]
New GMO Law Adopted by Ukrainian Parliament
The Ukrainian Parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, announced the adoption of the Draft Law No. 5839 “On State Regulation of Genetic Engineering Activities and State Control over the Circulation of Genetically […]
Validate Your Expertise to the World with CSGA’s Digital Badges
Ongoing development and competencies are essential to success in today’s seed sector. To help ensure everyone is working together consistently across the country to support a next-generation seed sector, CSGA’s […]
New SaskSeed Executive Director has a Vision for a High-Tech Future in Farming
The executive director of the Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association comes from a research background that didn’t focus on seed. Turns out, it’s an asset in his new role. Chris Barker’s […]
The Future of Sorting Technology: A Glimpse into What’s Next
As we reflect on the journey that began 30 years ago when Nexeed was founded — and 13 years ago when we began offering optical sorters — it’s remarkable to […]
Have Your Say: CFIA Opens Public Consultation on When Plant-Derived Ingredients Need a Feed Pre-Market Assessment
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is spearheading a 60-day public consultation to invite input on the draft guidance document titled “Determining the Need for Pre-Market Assessment for Plant-Derived Ingredients.” […]
Captivating Your Audience: 3 Critical Ideas for Engaging Content Creation
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the significance of engaging content cannot be overstated. It stands as a crucial element for achieving business success. As industry expert or thought leader, your […]
Vivent Announces New Partners in Plant Early Warning Technology
Vivent announced that Pymwymic and Horticoop have acquired new stake in the company to aid in new market expansion, according to a release. Vivent is a Swiss-based developer of what […]
Scientists Design Fresh Tomatoes That Can Better Withstand Mechanical Harvesting
Chinese scientists have successfully identified the genetic mechanism that influences tomatoes’ shape and used that knowledge to develop fresh tomatoes that can better withstand mechanical harvesting, according to a study published in […]
Agriculture Hard Hit by Hurricane Idalia: Production Losses Top $78M
University of Florida (UF) economists estimate that Hurricane Idalia caused between $78.8M and $370.9M in production losses in Florida’s Big Bend region, according to a UF release. Approximately three million agricultural […]
The Trickle-down Impact of Brown Bag Seed Sales
Brown bag seed sales affect all levels of the plant breeding and development chain. An illegal so called “brown bag” seed sale may not seem like a big deal. You […]
Government Funded Research is a Wasteful Squandering of Public Money. Or is it?
Government funded research: is it a wasteful squandering of public money or a necessary investment? Read this article to find out.
High Glyphosate Resistance and Low Glyphosate Residues in Maize Due to Microbial Genes
The Biotechnology Research Institute in the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences has announced that researchers from there have “developed a new bio-breeding resource for glyphosate-resistant (GR) maize by introducing the microbial genes GAT […]
Bayer Expands to Strawberries
Bayer has announced its expansion of its fruits and vegetables business to now include strawberries according to a release. It is acquiring the assets of National Institute of Agricultural Botany, […]
Political Persuasion: A Guide to Effective Industry Advocacy
In the world of politics and agriculture, we often talk about how politicians can help us. We don’t often talk about how we as the public can better communicate with […]
Tyler Groeneveld Elected Chair of Protein Industries Canada Board
Tyler Groeneveld, Corteva Agriscience’s North American director of grains and oils, has been elected chair of Protein Industries Canada’s (PIC) board of directors, a Sept. 20 news release said. Groeneveld […]
Agrality Acquires Nebraska Irrigated Seeds to Expand U.S. Presence
Agrality has announced it has bought Nebraska Irrigated Seeds, a seed production company, to expand its U.S. market presence according to a release. The acquisition was made with the goal […]