Protecting Pollinators: Initiatives Aiding Honey Bee Health
Declining populations in pollinating species around the globe have caused pollinator health to become a much-debated topic in both public and scientific communities. And while all pollinators play a vital […]
Drought and Pests Drive Innovations in Corn
Resistant pests and better water use efficiency are high priorities for corn growers and for seed companies developing new corn varieties and hybrids. The growing trend towards corn on corn […]
Having ‘The Talk’
Having ‘The Talk’ Proponents aim to transform monologues on the role of plant breeding in modern agriculture into healthy, accurate dialogues. Being left out of a conversation, especially when the […]
Future Seed Executives Broadens Scope
FuSE educational unit participants in Raleigh, N.C., at host companies Cotton Inc. and Syngenta Biotechnology Inc. in October. Future Seed Executives Broadens Scope New direction and vision sets restructuring and […]
Craig Newman Takes Over as Chair of ASTA
Craig Newman (center) with his family who figure prominently in his life when he’s not busy acting as president and CEO of AgReliant Genetics or as chair of ASTA. Craig […]
2013 World Food Prize
2013 World Food Prize Biotech pioneers recognized for landmark efforts to drive “Gene Revolution.” In 1970, Norman Borlaug was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his lifetime of work dedicated […]
Giant Expectations
Giant Expectations This year’s Future Giants of the Seed Industry award winner is already making his mark on the world of agriculture. Andrew Lauver is living the dream. At the […]
Giant Biographies
Biographies Lou Buice Golden Acres Genetics, Ltd. Lou Buice is the president and co-founder of Golden Acres Genetics, Ltd. In addition to serving as president of Golden Acres Genetics, his […]
Giant Numbers
Approximate number of employees now working for the rapidly-growing AgReliant Genetics. “We were the eighth largest [seed corn company] in the United States when we started in 2000, and now […]
Fueling Excitement
The need to feed a growing population continues to drive innovations in the seed industry. The industry is increasingly challenged to produce more with less. Where will we find more […]
Government Announcement – UPOV 1991
Government Announces CSTA Funding and PBR Legislation Changes Canada’s seed industry has received a boost to promote trade and reduce non-tariff trade barriers thanks to an investment by the Government […]
Giant Views of the Industry | November 2013
_x000D_ _x000D_ A Hybrid of Technology and Tradition_x000D_ _x000D_ State-of-the-art cereal breeding technologies have the potential to benefit wheat in the same way that genetic manipulation has benefitted canola, corn […]
Industry News | November 2013
People News The Alberta Wheat Commission has appointed Doug Cornell as its new general manager. He takes over the position following the retirement of former GM Rick Istead. Cornell will […]
Regulatory Roundup | November 2013
NATIONAL FP GENETICS BRINGING NEW HYBRID TO WESTERN CANADA FP Genetics has acquired one of the first viable hybrid cereals in Western Canada, Brasetto fall rye. Developed by KWS, an […]
World Status | Gemination | November 2013
An in-depth overview of the global seed industry. From an international partnership to aid salinity tolerant varieties to a new disease tolerant asparagus variety in New Zealand. STATUS SAUDI ARABIA […]
Cross Pollination | November 2013
“The price of farmland in Canada has outpaced both residential and commercial real estate.” Farmland is Canada’s Hottest Real Estate Market“As any farmer will readily tell you, the agriculture business […]
Perspective | November 2013
Introducing PERSPECTIVE Seed growers’ one-stop shop for information on the Alternative Service Delivery of seed crop inspection in 2014. Since first announcing its intent to step away from direct delivery […]
Streamlining Variety Registration | November 2013
Streamlining Variety Registration Canada’s crop variety registration system is under review. After several years of debate in the ag industry in general, and the seed sector in particular, over Canada’s crop […]
Helping Seed Succeed | November 2013
Helping Seed Succeed With services that range from advanced disease testing to analyzing plant DNA, lab-based businesses are establishing themselves as a critical player in the seed sector today. As the […]
Data Equals Power | November 2013
Twenty-five years ago, when personal computers were still in their infancy and hand-held mobile devices were unheard of, seed breeders used pen and paper to record data in the field. […]
New Breeding Technologies | November 2013
Recently developed new breeding technologies could mean a number of new traits moving into improved crops faster, easier and more economically. Plant breeders and researchers are excited about TALENs and CRISPR/Cas-based […]
A Brave New World | November 2013
A Brave New World Genomics research and development projects are opening markets and widening opportunities in Canada. How will the increasing focus on the genetic makeup of crops affect the […]
Industry News – October 2013
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 AgReliant Genetics […]
Importance of Seed Associations Cannot be Overstated
Why do we need so many seed associations? We have local, regional, national and international associations, all requiring resources: time, money, ideas, skills and tons of initiative. But why? I […]
Everybody’s Friend
Everybody’s Friend Former Southern Seed Association Man of the Year Kurt Austermann passed away earlier this year. Colleagues recall the man and his impact on the seed sector. Kurt Austermann […]
Opportunities in Afghanistan
Opportunities and Challenges in Afghanistan War, drought and social collapse have greatly impaired land management and agricultural production systems in much of Afghanistan. Reconstruction or development is needed to create […]
Protecting Pollinators: Crop Protectants and Honey Bee Health
Commercial beekeepers across North America have been witnessing losses of honey bee colonies for several years now. While neonicotinoid-based pesticides have taken much of the blame publicly, honey bee experts […]
Farm Bill Frustration
Delays over the proposed farm bill could cause even more federal funding cuts in the agricultural sector. After a summer break, members of the U.S. Congress returned to Washington, D.C., […]
Advancing Alfalfa
Following the successful introduction of Roundup Ready alfalfa, a new genetically engineered trait is in the works that promises to deliver a higher quality forage crop. Since 2011, after more […]
Feast or Famine
Low supply and high demand are fueling price increases in forage and turf grass markets. Like all markets, forage and turf grass markets are subject to the laws of supply […]
Europe: After the Restriction
The decision by the European Commission to restrict the use of neonicotinoid-treated seed will have many short- and long-term effects—and not just in agriculture. Some industry experts claim the cost […]
Growing More With Less
Growing More with Less: Already a Reality in Our Backyard Declining water availability in the United States and less productive land for agriculture across the country are driving an increased […]
Breeding for Climate Change
Breeding for Climate Change Global climate change means the seed industry can no longer conduct business the way it once did. Plant breeding leads efforts to help producers overcome the […]
What’s in a Word
For every industry, corporation, organization or individual considering the concept, there are as many interpretations of what it means to be sustainable—and therein lies the challenge. In terms of ag […]
Giant Views of the Industry | September 2013
_x000D_ Are you Licensed to Sell Seed? _x000D_ When I started selling seed more than 35 years ago, no one ever questioned my qualifications. Not one grower questioned my ability […]
Industry News | September 2013
People News Makhteshim Agan of North America, Canada has hired Donald Surgeoner as its eastern business manager and Canadian Quali-Pro manager, handling customer relations and sales for the expanding crop […]