Obama Signs GMO Labeling Bill
President Barack Obama has signed into law a landmark agreement that protects America’s food supply system from a harmful patchwork of varying state labeling laws for foods made with genetically modified, or […]
Texas Seed Association Enjoys Successful Annual Meeting
The one hundred attendees and participants of the Annual Convention and P&R Conference unanimously decreed the conference informative and fun. Having a good time while absorbing good information are the […]
Texas Plant Breeding Leader Dies
Texas A&M AgriLife Research lost a tremendous asset July 27 when Steve Brown, Texas Foundation Seed Service program director in Vernon, was killed in a car accident. “There are no […]
Pioneer Website Relaunched with Better Functionality, New Online Seed Guide
DuPont Pioneer has launched a new and improved pioneer.com website offering growers new tools to learn about the wide variety of products available to help maximize yield and with an […]
Gro Alliance Hires New Soybean Site Lead
Gro Alliance announces that soybean industry veteran, Glen Tollefson, has been hired as its site lead for its Breckenridge, Minn. facility. Prior to joining Gro Alliance, he spent more than 27 […]
Canadian Researcher Appointed as Special Ambassador for IYOP 2016
Pulse Canada applauds the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization for nominating Dr. Joyce Boye, a distinguished researcher and innovator from Canada, as FAO Special Ambassador for the International Year of Pulses (IYP) […]
Verdesian Life Sciences Adds Peanut Inoculant
Verdesian Life Sciences adds Primo Power CL, a new liquid inoculant, to its seed enhancement portfolio. This peanut inoculant opens the door for more nodules, which provides more available nitrogen […]
Jeff Reid (SeCan) 40 Years Strong, ‘Growing Trust’ Program, Evolution
Giant Views: _x000D_ Jeff Reid (SeCan) CEO_x000D_ CSTA 93rd Annual Meeting_x000D_ July 10 – 12, 2016_x000D_ Vancouver, British Columbia
SeedWay’s Fred Mohr Made Honorary Life Member of Atlantic Seed Association
Fred Mohr, SeedWay Turf Seed Business Manager, has been recently elected as a honorary lifetime member of the Atlantic Seed Association. Organized in 1952, the Atlantic Seed Association, formerly known […]
High Oleic Soybean Oil Passes the Test at Purdue University
As part of a recent test of high oleic soybean oil in a Purdue University dining hall, chefs witnessed the oil’s excellent stability and other positive performance attributes in a […]
Syngenta Canada Appoints New Head of Lawn and Garden
_x000D_ _x000D_ Syngenta Canada announces the appointment of David Kuypers to Head, Lawn and Garden for Canada._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ “As part of our ongoing commitment to the professional turf management […]
Report Says Canada Must Bring New Ag Research to Those Needing it Most
The Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC) today released its 2016 Conference Report (the Report) that summarizes the need for the agricultural sector to better disseminate research results to producers, farmers, […]
“Super” Rice Might Save Farmers Money, Cut Pollution
A new University of Toronto study has identified “superstar” varieties of rice that can reduce fertilizer loss and cut down on environmental pollution in the process._x000D_ _x000D_ The study, authored by […]
Seed Meets Technology 2016 Enjoys International Interest
The third edition of Seed Meets Technology, taking place Sept. 27-30 in the Netherlands, is even bigger than in previous years, organizers announce. This year the list of exhibitors has […]
“Super” Rice Might Save Farmers Money, Cut Pollution
A new University of Toronto study has identified “superstar” varieties of rice that can reduce fertilizer loss and cut down on environmental pollution in the process. The study, authored by U […]
EU Approves New Biotech Traits
American Soybean Association (ASA) President and Greenwood, Del., soybean farmer Richard Wilkins welcomed news this morning out of Brussels that the European Union has approved three outstanding biotech soybean traits […]
Kentucky Breeder Develops New Tall Fescue Variety
University of Kentucky (UK) plant breeder Tim Phillips has developed a new tall fescue variety that is non-toxic to grazing animals. The variety, Lacefield MaxQ II, is the result of selections […]
Former Monsanto Exec Ted Crosbie Dead at 65
Former Monsanto executive, Iowa’s chief technology officer and seed industry stalwart Ted Crosby has died after a sudden illness. Crosbie, 65, died Saturday after becoming ill July 1 while on vacation, according […]
Yara Hires New Agronomic Services Manager
Dr. Helga Miehle (P.Ag.) recently joined Yara North America as manager, agronomic services for Canada. She brings more than 20 years of experience as an agronomist, consultant and research & […]
Erin Armstrong (Canterra Seeds) Committed to Partners, Benefits of UPOV 91, Seed Synergy
Giant Views: _x000D_ Erin Armstrong (Canterra Seeds) Director of Industry & Regulatory Affairs_x000D_ CSTA 93rd Annual Meeting_x000D_ July 10 – 12, 2016_x000D_ Vancouver, British Columbia
Chinese Hybrid Rice Produces Record-Breaking Yield
Chinese hybrid rice produces record-breaking yield of 10.5 tons per hectare, making it the world’s highest yielding rice. Learn more about this breakthrough.
Dave Carey (CSTA) TPP Impact on Seed Industry, Seed Treatment Policy and Regulations
Giant Views:Dave Carey (CSTA) Manager, Government Affairs and PolicyCSTA 93rd Annual MeetingJuly 10 – 12, 2016Vancouver, British Columbia
Australia Adopts New Test to Detect Plant Viruses
A Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre team is rolling out a plant diagnostic toolkit that can accurately detect plant viruses and viroids in a single test. “By tapping into […]
Roundup Ready 2 Extend Soybeans Gets EU Import Approval
The European Commission has granted import approval for Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans, according to Monsanto. This milestone allows for the import and food/feed use of Roundup Ready 2 Xtend […]
Glyn Chancey (CSGA) One Year In, Seed Synergy, Top Priorities
Giant Views: _x000D_ Glyn Chancey (CSGA) Executive Director_x000D_ CSTA 93rd Annual Meeting_x000D_ July 10 – 12, 2016_x000D_ Vancouver, British Columbia
Reviving a 1916 Barley for Michigan Breweries
After one full season of field tests in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Michigan State University (MSU) researchers say Spartan barley is a strong contender as a locally sourced ingredient for the […]
SIPA Educational Unit to Focus on IP Enforcement
The Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA) will host a technical education unit Sept. 21 in Monterey, California, that focuses on the enforcement of intellectual property rights. The unit, which […]
Corn & Soybean Seed Quality Workshop Coming Up
The Iowa State University Seed Lab will hold the 2016 Corn & Soybean Seed Quality Workshop Aug. 16-18. Participants will benefit from three days of hands-on experience, presentations, and networking […]
ICIA to Host Open House
The Indiana Crop Improvement Association (ICIA) will host its annual open house and member appreciation event Aug. 11-12 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. On Aug. 11, attendees can tour the lab, […]
Shareholders Vote “Yes” on Dow-DuPont Deal
Today, July 20, DuPont and Dow held shareholders meetings, during which shareholders of both companies voted yes on completing the merger. This is a key milestone in the process to […]
Kenya’s Leaders Called to Embrace Biotech for a More Food Secure Nation
Senate Education Committee Chairman, Daniel Karaba, urged Kenya’s leaders to adopt biotechnology to boost food security. Speaking at a biotech communication and sensitization training for journalists and extension officers July […]
Syngenta Introduces Four AgriPro Winter Wheat Varieties
Adding to its AgriPro brand wheat varieties, Syngenta introduces SY Flint and SY Sunrise hard red winter wheat varieties for growers in the Plains and SY Assure and SY Touchstone […]
What’s the Story on GMO Technology?
By Rod Osthus The future of agriculture is entirely dependent upon developing a different mindset—not just by those of us employed in the industry, but by every member of society. […]
New Technology Could Halve Soybean Innovation Timeline
DuPont Pioneer introduces Accelerated Yield Technology 4.0 (AYT 4.0) — a technology that allows researchers to more than double the annual rate of genetic gain of soybean varieties in its […]
Monsanto Rejects Bayer, Again
This morning, July 19, Monsanto announced that its Board of Directors unanimously viewed Bayer AG’s revised proposal of $64 billion as financially inadequate and insufficient to ensure deal certainty. However, […]
Genome of 6,000-Year-Old Barley Sequenced for First Time
Ancient barley genome sequenced for the first time: 6,000-year-old sample reveals genetic secrets of one of the world’s oldest crops.