Education Expiration
As the seed industry prepares for the first biotechnology events to come off-patent, is the sector doing a good job of educating growers on contract obligations? The first of the […]
Finding Common Ground
A detailed status report on low level presence seed policy development in the United States, Europe and internationally. Low level presence—which refers to the unintended presence, at low levels, of […]
Travel Ready
Travel Ready ASTA is working to break down trade barriers and harmonize standards. An array of standards prevents seeds moving from nation to nation and continent to continent without some […]
Growth in Global Seed Markets
Growth in Global Seed Markets Growing seed corn demand is driving expansion in three key emerging seed markets. The first years of the new millennium have been heady times for […]
ISF Congress 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Speaker Spotlight Meeting the Demands of a Growing World “The 2013 International Seed Federation World Seed Congress will be an informative learning and networking opportunity for […]
Modernizing the Movement of Seed in Europe
New marketing regulations should allow for stronger private sector involvement, say advocates. Although the foundation of Europe’s seed marketing rules remains solid, the time has come to modernize the legislation […]
Giant Views of the Industry | March 2013
_x000D_ _x000D_ Plant Breeding in Canada_x000D_ _x000D_ Plant breeding is a team endeavour in which Canada has been a very successful player. For most of the time over the last […]
Industry News | March 2013
People News Syngenta Canada Inc. has appointed Chris Davison, a communications professional with more than 20 years of experience, as head of corporate affairs. Davison assumes the leadership of all […]
Regulatory Roundup | March 2013
NATIONAL 2013 Brings New Moisture Specifications for Food Class Barley On July 1, 2013, new moisture specifications for food class barley take effect in Eastern Canada. The same changes take […]
World Status | March 2013
An in-depth overview of the global seed industry. From a prize-winning conference in Brazil to new methods for greening the desert in Qatar. STATUS ISFLast December, the prize ceremony of […]
Cross Pollination | March 2013
Flying Jets on FeedstockLast fall, the world’s first flight segment on 100 per cent renewable, drop-in biofuel was conducted by the National Research Council of Canada using its Falcon 20 […]
Hybrid Wheat on the Horizon? | March 2013
The commercialization of hybrid wheat varieties in Canada is still several years away, but a renewed desire in the private sector to develop improved wheat genetics might mean hybrid wheat […]
Pick of the Crop | March 2013
The Prairie Grain Development Committee and the Western Canada Canola/Rapeseed Recommending Committee’s newly-approved varieties showcase the growth and innovation taking place in the industry. Each February, the Prairie Grain Development Committee […]
Research Roundup | March 2013
Researchers are discovering new genes to increase tolerance to disease and environmental stress. Disease and environmental stress were present in abundance last year, thanks to some extreme weather conditions in the […]
Outsourcing Seed Crop Inspection | March 2013
In 2014, the CFIA will begin to step away from direct delivery of pedigreed seed crop inspection. What is the path forward and how will stakeholders be affected? Beginning April 1, […]
New Varieties 2013 | March 2013
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 logos are […]
Quality Still Counts | March 2013
As industry adapts to the new marketing era in Western Canada, and investment in wheat breeding increases, will new varieties of wheat jeopardize the high standards of quality Canada has […]
Strategy Exclusive: The Real Cost of Bin-Run Seed
The Real Cost of Bin-Run Soybean Seed The proof is going to be in the pudding, says Marty Turner, director of stewardship and compliance at STEP Ltd. “If Roundup Ready […]
Industry News – February 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 New York-based […]
Bees: Everybody’s Business
As an apiologist, I am infinitely fascinated with honey bees. I share my enthusiasm about honey bees with others at every opportunity. People are naturally curious about bees, but many […]
Keepers of Diversity
Funding cutbacks are causing growing concern among industry stakeholders about the future viability of the National Plant Germplasm System. The National Plant Germplasm System collects and conserves plant genetic resources, […]
Ornamental Overhaul
The floriculture seed industry looks to recover from an economic downturn with innovative products and a dynamic marketing message. Since the Great Recession, Americans have had less money in their […]
Vegetable Venture
From pipeline developments to consumer demand to the factors limiting the release of new vegetable biotech products and the importance of industry initiatives to educate consumers—three industry experts weigh in […]
Open Dialogue
How do seed companies stay ahead of what their customers want today and predict future demand? Communication—and lots of it. Gauging consumer demand isn’t always an easy thing to do, […]
Consumer Perceptions of Seed
Specific data may be meager, but the industry must be proactive in delivering key messages to consumers before misconceptions can be formed. Consumer perceptions are critical to any industry that […]
Industry News – January 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 Syngenta has […]
Product Positioning: Get it Right
It’s the million-dollar question—with double, triple and quadruple trait stacks becoming the norm industry wide, how do seed companies get the right seed, in the right place, at the right […]
Stop Planning and Start Pioneering
Before you invest time and money in traditional strategic planning, consider this—only five to 10 percent of strategic plans are ever implemented. The reason most organizations engage in strategic planning […]
Since 1915
1915 Fire Destroys Louisville Seed HouseThe wholesale seed house of Hardin, Hamilton & Lewman, 217 West Main Street, Louisville, was completely gutted by fire, which originated in the wholesale whiskey […]
Beyond the Sales Transaction
A seven-step process to moving beyond the sales transaction and into a more sustainable partnership with customers. Jenna Langley, a sales representative at Mycogen Seeds, is excited to go to […]
Seed World Wrangling
A seven-step process to moving beyond the sales transaction and into a more sustainable partnership with customers. Jenna Langley, a sales representative at Mycogen Seeds, is excited to go to […]
Building Brand Equity
In the U.S. marketplace, not all products are created equal, and seed companies must build strong brands based on consistent, high-quality performance. It’s no accident that the logos of many […]
Return On Engagement
The explosion in smartphone technology means companies must rethink their communication strategies as customers demand more timely and relevant information in bite-sized pieces. Thanks to mobile technology, farmers now seek […]
Giant Views of the Industry | January 2013
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Maintaining Ag’s Positive Outlook_x000D_ _x000D_ There is optimism in the Canadian plant-based agriculture sector. Attitudes of farmers and the businesses that serve them are more positive than […]
Industry News | January 2013
People News Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced the reappointment of Elwin Hermanson as chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission and the reappointments of Bruce Johnson, Ken Motiuk and Glen […]
Regulatory Roundup | January 2013
PROVINCIAL P.E.I. Analytical Laboratories Amalgamates P.E.I. Analytical Laboratories has amalgamated its five labs into one facility located in Charlottetown. The lab provides analytical services for drinking water, surface water, wastewater, […]