Communication is Key
To sell seed, you need to learn to communicate effectively in today’s crowded marketplace. The world of seed sales in 2016 is far different from what it was in 1996. […]
Since 1915: The Alkali Bee
A Moment in Time Pictured here: “The alkali bee, a lightweight champion with complete disregard for hard blows on the chin, is helping seed growers attain better alfalfa seed yields.” […]
Germination – Behind the Scenes – Cover Design September 2016
Finding a balance between work and one’s personal life is a challenge in many industries, but especially in the Canadian seed industry, where small and medium-sized seed companies have a […]
The Not-So-Common Bean
The bean plays a crucial, and often overlooked, role in global agriculture. The common dry bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, is a staple crop of worldwide preeminence. In 1996, the International Center […]
Climate Corp. Expands into Eastern Canada
At Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, The Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Monsanto Company — which has just agreed to be purchased by Bayer — introduced Climate FieldView into Eastern Canada […]
DuPont Pioneer Awards “Seed for Life”
Designed to help improve customers’ livelihoods and turn dreams into reality, DuPont Pioneer created its “Seed for Life” contest, in which the winner receives $1.25 million in Pioneer brand products […]
Bayer to Buy Monsanto for $66 Billion
Bayer AG to acquire Monsanto Co. for $66 billion, creating a global leader in agriculture, seeds, and crop protection.
Get Set for a Whole New Era of Wheat Breeding
When asked about what the next five to 10 years hold for wheat breeding, Jesse Poland, a research geneticist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, says he […]
Mastering the Data Layer
THE MODERN TRACTOR IS MORE TECHNOLOGICALLY SOPHISTICATED THAN THE FIRST SPACE SHUTTLE THAT WENT TO THE MOON. THE IMPLICATIONS FOR THE AG SECTOR ARE STAGGERING, SAYS THIS GERMANY-BASED FUTURIST. The […]
Bayer to Buyout Monsanto for $66 Billion
The price is right at $66 billion for Monsanto to sign a definitive merger agreement with Bayer. Under the deal, announced Sept. 14, Bayer will acquire Monsanto at $128 per […]
Meet the 2016 Future Giant
Justin Clark attributes his success to the people he works with, and he’s a leader within the seed treatment market. Growing up in a rural community on a small farm […]
Westrup and Oliver Manufacturing Combine Forces
Westrup A/S and Oliver Manufacturing are partnering to provide customers with a complete line of high-end processing equipment from start to finish, shares Geoff Rudesill, Westrup sales manager. Rudesill explains […]
Progress on Capitol Hill
When we look back on 2016, we will remember this year as one of the most eventful and unpredictable political years in memory. While media attention focuses on the presidential […]
Back from the Brink
From a handful of seeds, a classic American wheat is making a comeback. You’ve followed precisely the listed ingredients and the directions written generations ago in loopy cursive letters on […]
Agrium and PotashCorp to Merge
Agrium Inc. and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. have agreed to combine in a merger of equals to create a “world-class integrated global supplier of crop inputs,” according to the […]
Mastering the Data Layer
Learn how to use the data layer to improve your website’s performance and user experience. Get tips on how to optimize your data layer for SEO.
Officials Work to Keep Chinese Markets Open to Canola
China’s Premier Li Keqiang and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canadian canola can continue to be exported to China under the current regulatory regime while officials work to […]
Wheat: A Changing World
Wheat is a staple food for many countries, but its production and consumption is changing. Learn how wheat is impacting the world and how it is being used differently.
3 Ratios for Assessing Agriculture’s balance sheet
Learn how to assess the financial health of an agricultural business with 3 key ratios. Understand the importance of liquidity, solvency, and profitability for success.
Agrisure 3120 E-Z Refuge Receives EPA Registration Approval
Today (Sept. 12), Syngenta announced that Agrisure 3120 E-Z Refuge, a new trait stack, has received registration approval from the Environmental Protection Agency. Agrisure 3120 E-Z Refuge offers above-ground insect […]
What’s on the Label?
The United States Senate has finally passed a bipartisan GMO labeling law. Here’s what you need to know. Democratic and Republican senators might seem as estranged from one another as […]
USDA Grants $1 Million to NCGA’s Soil Health Partnership
A $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help spur a groundbreaking effort to optimize farm enterprise profitability, reduce greenhouse gases and improve agronomic productivity. The National […]
Organic Seed Alliance Hires New Executive Director
Organic Seed Alliance will welcome Cara Loriz as its new executive director beginning this month. Loriz joins OSA with a background in nonprofit development, small business management and public advocacy, […]
University Calls On EU Policymakers to Widen Ag Policy Discussion
According to Wageningen University & Research (WUR), it’s generally agreed upon that Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) needs to be revised. Most stakeholders emphasize the need for sustainability instead of a […]
ASTA Meeting Draws a Crowd
The 133rd annual convention of the American Seed Trade Association was a resounding success on all accounts. Here are some of the highlights. The American Seed Trade Association’s annual convention […]
Government Invests in Saskatchewan Wheat Breeding
Canadians rely on a strong agriculture industry and innovation helps ensure its success. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay reports that the Government of Canada has invested $35.3 million for […]
20/20 Seed Labs Gets New Approvals for Zygosity Testing
According to 20/20 Seed Labs Inc., it has been formally approved to provide zygosity testing for licensed Monsanto events in canola and soybean. Qualified events include RT73 and MON88302 in […]
Going Without Thiram
The Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency is calling for a ban of a popular fungicide used in seed treatments for most commercial vegetables grown in Canada. What would the loss […]
International Priorities Pick Up Steam
At the International Seed Federation’s 2016 World Seed Congress, the industry prepares to advance its policies and positions. Here are the highlights. At the International Seed Federation’s 67th World Seed […]
AgReliant Genetics Finalizes Purchase of Iowa Soybean Conditioning Facility
On Sept. 6, AgReliant Genetics finalized the purchase of a soybean conditioning facility located in Marcus, Iowa, previously operated by Sand Seed Service, Inc. This location will support AgReliant Genetics’ […]
Rooting for Protection Below Ground
Experts believe the key to helping growers break the next yield barrier lies below the ground — root and soil health and the interaction between the two. Ensuring that a […]
Syria, Seeds and Pulses: ICARDA’s Quest for Food Security in the Drylands
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas has managed to survive major regional turmoil and kept a light shining during a dark time in its history. 2016 […]
Commodity Groups Look to Advance U.S. Phenotyping Efforts
The Multi-Commodity Phenotyping Initiative kicked off joint activities by hosting an educational webinar for representatives from member organizations on the state of phenotyping science and U.S. government phenotyping programs. “With […]
BASF Opens New R&D Center for Biological Crop Protection and Seed Solutions
BASF opens new R&D center for biological crop protection and seed solutions in Europe. Cutting-edge research to help farmers increase yields and reduce environmental impact.
New Collaboration to Focus on Microbiome Technology
Monsanto Company and Second Genome, Inc. will collaborate to accelerate the discovery of new microbiome-based solutions to help farmers better manage environmental challenges on their farms. According to Monsanto, the […]
Petkus Acquires Simeza
Petkus, a leading European grain processing company, acquires Simeza, a Spanish manufacturer of seed processing equipment. Petkus expands its product portfolio and strengthens its presence in the Spanish market.