Industry News | March 2014
People News The Grain Growers of Canada elected a new president and vice-president following its recent annual general meeting. Each member farm organization appoints a director to the GGC board, […]
Regulatory Roundup | Gemination | March 2014
NATIONAL CFIA RECEIVES SUBMISSION OF NOVEL GM SOYThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada have received a submission from Monsanto Canada seeking environmental safety approval for import purposes and […]
World Status | March 2014
An in-depth overview of the global seed industry. From plant breeding regulatory progress in Europe to new developments in building a healthier seed industry in Rwanda. Status Europe Good news for […]
Cross Pollination | Gemination | March 2014
UPOV 91: A Win-Win“There’s no real negative impact on farmers,” said Anthony Parker, commissioner of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Plant Breeeders’ Rights office, speaking on the implementation of UPOV […]
Perspective: Questions and Answers | March 2014
Questions and Answers Three months into 2014, and the alternative service delivery of seed crop inspection is officially a reality. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has been busy licensing private […]
Canadian Seed Sector Makes a Difference in Africa | March 2014
Canadian Seed Sector Makes a Difference in Africa The seed industry is supporting a project to provide education and agricultural training to Zambian children. Imagine living on less than a dollar […]
Plant Breeders Perspectives | March 2014
Plant Breeders’ Perspectives From the global acceptance of biotech crops to if — and how — private and public plant breeders can work together, plant breeders and biotech innovators from […]
So Much to Choose From | March 2014
So Much to Choose From There were record numbers of oilseed and pulse varieties put forward at this year’s Prairie Grain Development Committee annual meeting, signaling exciting times for the […]
Is Big Money Leaving Ag? | March 2014
Why investors may have soured on agricultural commodity funds. The last decade saw boom times for agriculture. Supply squeezes, emerging market growth and dire warnings about the planet’s ability to feed […]
New Varieties 2014 | March 2014
Readers have indicated that Germination’s New Varieties List is one of the most eagerly anticipated features of the year. The list is sponsored by seed companies across Canada — their […]
Pushing for LLP Policy | March 2014
Pushing for LLP Policy As Canada makes progress towards development of a national Low Level Presence policy for genetically modified materials in grain, the seed industry continues to be affected […]
Conventional Breeding Continues to Advance Cereals | March 2014
Conventional Breeding Continues to Advance Cereals Hybrid cereals may be in the future, but Canadian breeders continue to offer farmers top-notch cereal varieties that deliver the quality characteristics to meet […]
Learning the Business of Seed
A group of recent graduates of the Seed Business 101 course in Indianapolis. Photo provided by Rale Gjuric Learning the Business of Seed UC Davis course immerses participants in the […]
IPSA 25th Year Anniversary 2014
Alan Sobba, President/CEO, Green and Grow Inc. speaks with Seed World Media Publisher Shawn Brook on how GGI is dedicated to developing and commercializing naturally derived agricultural products. Ones that […]
From the Floor ASTA CSS – 2013
FROM THE FLOOR at ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo Chicago 2013 Alyson Emanuel, BASF, Vice President Business Management – Functional Crop Care Global Business Unit speaks with SeedWorld at the ASTA […]
Giant Views Video 2012 Archive
GIANT VIEWS at ASTA’s Corn & Sorghum and Soybean Seed Expo Chicago 2012 Lou Buice, President, Golden Acres Genetics, Ltd., Shawn Brook, Publisher at SeedWorld Media speaks to Lou @ ASTA […]
Seed World Tour: Bayer
Shawn Brook, President of Seed World, travels to Monheim, Germany to speak with Bayer seed executives regarding the research, integrated strategies and the efforts placed their fields. Dr. Heinz-Friedrich Schnier, Head […]
Seed World Tour
Shawn Brook, President of Seed World, travels to Monheim, Germany to speak with Bayer seed executives regarding the research, integrated strategies and the efforts placed their fields. See the Videos. […]
Seed World Tour: Syngenta
Shawn Brook, President of Seed World Media visits the Syngenta Head office in Basel, Switzerland where he discovers Syngenta’s efforts in feeding a growing world and tours their newest facility in […]
Industry News – February 2014
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 Wageningen University, […]
We Didn’t Start the Fire, But We’re Smack Dab in the Middle of It—The Erosion of Consumer Trust
The past five decades have seen a dramatic shift in consumer attitudes about agriculture and food. Things look different than they did years ago and nostalgia for yesteryear is strong. […]
GMO Food Labeling Issues Affect Vegetable Diversity
GMO Food Labeling Issues Affect Vegetable Industry Conversation surrounding GMO food labeling legislative initiatives in the U.S. will become part of the overall biotechnology experience observed around the globe and […]
Maintaining the Seed Export System
Maintaining the Seed Export System U.S. National Seed Health System keeping the flow of seed exports running smoothly. Since its inception in 1999, the U.S. National Seed Health System has […]
Is Big Money Leaving Ag?
Why investors may have soured on agricultural commodity funds. The last decade saw boom times for agriculture. Supply squeezes, emerging market growth and dire warnings about the planet’s ability to […]
Protecting Pollinators Resource Guide
Protecting Pollinators Resources Guide Over the past five issues of Seed World you have read about the stressors impacting honey bee health, global research initiatives for pollinator health and the […]
Ensuring Safety and Market Access
Much progress has been made recently on the development and adoption of international phytosanitary standards, while at the same time staying on top of food safety practices right here on […]
The Great Flavor Hunt
In the quest for high yields and best possible disease resistance, has taste been neglected? The produce industry thinks so, and is trying to bring it back. The Terrific Adventures […]
Floriculture Industry Plays Favorites
Floriculture Industry Plays Favorites Breeding efforts focus on improving familiar varieties. The adage referring to the circuitous nature of things—“what’s old is new again”—could be an apt description for today’s […]
Genetics and Consumers Drive Vegetable Innovations
The introduction of marker-assisted breeding has undoubtedly been a significant breakthrough for plant breeders. The technology has increased the speed of delivery of new products and allowed for new gene […]
What’s New in Flowers and Vegetables
A roundup of fresh new varieties coming to market in 2014. There will be lots of new and unique varieties of vegetables and flowers coming for 2014, and the needs […]
Industry News – January 2014
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 Syngenta has […]
What’s New at IPSA?
This January’s Giant Views of the Industry article in Seed World provides a timely opportunity to outline what’s new at IPSA—the Independent Professional Seed Association. But first, let’s take a […]
Breaking Through Growing Consumer Skepticism
New Research Offers Roadmap for Trust-Building Transparency Now more than ever, consumers are asking questions about farming and food. What is the role of technology and innovation? How do I […]
Protecting Pollinators Part 5
Science and Stewardship Over the course of Seed World’s Protecting Pollinators series, we have discussed the current state of honey bee health, the many stressors impacting honey bees, as well […]
Expanding Business Internationally
Expanding Business Internationally Regional companies find it necessary to not only compete with peer regional companies, but also well-established multinationals. Yet opportunities present themselves, not without challenges, to be explored […]
A Systems Approach to Corn and Soybeans
A Systems Approach to Corn and Soybeans Seed companies are changing the way they sell seed–because there’s more to farmers’ success than great genetics. Large seed companies are taking a […]