The Benefits of Membership and Participation
Quality planting seed will always be a fundamental requirement for the successful production of the vast array of food, fiber and flower crops that we all enjoy on a daily […]
January 2011 Issue
Current Issue Seed World January 2011 The Mice Become MightierThe Trait Equation Do As I Mean … and As I SayASTA Management AcademyThe Second SeigeGiant Views: Supporting Independence The Mice […]
The Trait Equation
Stacked traits are becoming the standard in today’s seed industry—but in order to sell them seed companies need to know what combination of multiple modes of control provide the best […]
The Second Seige
The Global Crop Diversity Trust is campaigning to save the Pavlovsk seed collection from real estate developers. Late in the summer of 1941, Abraham Kameraz and Olga Voskresenskaia were harvesting […]
Giant Views: Supporting Independence
Supporting Independence I am proud to report that the Independent Professional Seed Association, founded nearly 22 years ago by a handful of progressive, independent seed company owners, is still thriving today. I […]
Do As I Mean … and As I Say!
The Independent Professional Seed Association provides an update on how its activities are helping independent seed companies survive in today’s constantly evolving business landscape. The headline sends me back to […]
ASTA Management Academy: Uniting The Industry And Strengthening Managers
When Aaron Phillips came to the ASTA Management Academy expecting to only broaden his understanding of the seed industry, he was surprised by the unmatched networking opportunity he encountered there. […]
Estival Lettuce named 2010 Seed of the Year
Discover the 2010 Seed of the Year: Estival Lettuce. Learn about its unique characteristics and why it was chosen for this prestigious award.
Industry News – December 2010
People News Chris Eichhorn has been named a product development manager for Wyffels Hybrids, and is responsible for identifying, testing and managing corn hybrids and seed technology. As part of […]
Regulatory Roundup Dec 2010
National ASTA Updates Quality Management Guide The Guide to Seed Quality Management is an educational tool providing general guidance to assist companies in developing and implementing quality management systems. The […]
Giant Views Dec 2010
When I was asked to write a short piece for Giant Views I thought I would look backward for a moment before I looked forward.I am a big believer in living […]
Looking Back
Benchmarks Are Shifting In order to get a benchmark on the critical mass required to survive in today’s fast paced industry, Seed World surveyed leaders across the country. Trait Provider […]
Cross Pollination Dec 2010
Cross Pollination A Growing Market The global seed market is forecast to reach US$47 billion by 2015, according to a new report released by Global Industry Analysts Inc. The United […]
The Rise of Seed Treatments
The use of seed treatments to protect seed lots was one of the first crop protection measures to be practiced – today, seed treatments continue to improve from the ongoing […]
Seed Royalty Collection Around the World
The International Seed Federation is well on its way to determining the effectiveness of the global seed royalty process by country. The International Seed Federation is currently looking at the […]
Expanding the Tool Kit
SEED COMPANIES ARE REACHING OUT TO GROWERS THROUGH VARIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA AVENUES. Seed Companies have another tool in their public relations toolkit. Social media tactics such as blogs, Facebook, Twitter […]
The Next Crop of Giants
Whose Giant Views Would You Like to Hear? In today’s world of technology and globalization, communication and cooperation are more important than ever as we face new challenges. Seed World’s […]
Giant Vision
Passion, dedication and foresight make Doug Hubner the winner of the 2010 Future Giants of the Seed Industry Award. There’s a reason why Doug Hubner is a rising leader in […]
Giant Views of the Industry: Trends and Insights
Our feet are firmly planted in the new decade, and changes in the seed industry are happening faster than ever. Technology is booming and the world is shrinking. Six experts […]
Jim Schweigert, Gro Alliance, Giant Views 2010
Gro Alliance, LLC Jim Schweigert, Vice President, Business Development of Gro Alliance, LLC In Charge of Breeding Jim Schweigert, vice president of business development at Gro Alliance, LLC answers “If […]
Giant Views Archive 2009 Karen Arthur
Valent USA Karen Arthur, Research and Development Manager for Seed Protection for Valent USA Protecting Pollinators Karen Arthur, research and development manager of seed protection for Valent USA discusses what […]
Giant Views Archive 2009 Peter Bretting
United States Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Protection Peter Bretting, National Program Leader for the USDA, Crop Production and Protection Economic Downturn Peter Bretting, national program leader for […]
Giant Views Archive 2009 Terry Culp
Precision Laboratories, Inc. Terry Culp, Vice President of Seed Enhancement and Nutrients at Precision Laboratories, Inc Biologicals Terry Culp, vice president of seed enhancement and nutrients at Precision Laboratories, Inc. […]
Giant Views Archive 2009 Garth Hodges
Bayer CropScience Garth Hodges, Global Canola Business Manager for Bayer CropScience Canola Council Garth Hodges, global canola business manager at Bayer CropScience discusses the canola council. Changes in Canada’s Registration […]
Giant Views Archive 2009 John Schoenecker
Harris Moran Seed Company John Schoenecker, Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs for Harris Moran Seed Company Agricultural Cooperative John Schoenecker, director of legal and regulatory affairs at Harris Moran […]
Giant Views Archive 2009 Don Wertman
Seedway LLC Don Wertman, Chief Operating Officer of Seedway LLC Consolidation Don Wertman, chief operating officer at Seedway LLC talks about the consolidation in the agronomic seed sector. Recovery Don […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Marcel Bruins
International Seed Federation Marcel Bruins, Secretariat for the International Seed Federation African Seed Industry Marcel Bruins, structure history secretariat for the International Seed Federation discusses the issues of the African […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Lamar Buckelew
Bayer CropScience Lamar Buckelew, Global Stewardship Manager for Bayer CropScience ASTA and BIO “What we’re trying to do is accomplish the same goal and that is to establish best management […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Patty Buskirk
Seeds by Design Patty Buskirk, Owner of Seeds by Design and Terra Organic Seeds by Design Patty Buskirk, owner of Seeds by Design and Terra Organic talks about the American […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Sam Cable
Barenbrug USA Sam Cable, Export/Seed Position Manager for Barenbrug USA Capitalizing on High Prices “They’re going to go up, but it’s a bubble; we’re in a commodity bubble.” Competing for […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Bruce Howison
Syngenta Seeds and Traits Bruce Howison, Head of Strategic Marketing for Corn and Soybeans at Syngenta Seeds and Traits. Syngenta Seeds and Traits Bruce Howison, head of strategic marketing for […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Bryan Gerard
JGL, Inc Bryan Gerard, President of JGL, Inc. American Seed Trade Association Bryan Gerard, President of JGL, Inc. talks about the American Seed Trade Association.
Giant Views Archive 2008 Kelly Keithly
Keithly Williams Kelly Keithly, President/CEO of Keithly Williams American Seed Trade Association Kelly Keithly, president/CEO of Keithly Williams talks about ASTA pt. 1/2. American Seed Trade Association Kelly Keithly, president/CEO […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Robert Jondle
Jondle & Associates Robert Jondle, Managing Partner of Jondle & Associates Anti-Trust Licensing “With the consolidation, now it makes larger companies face a very serious anti-trust issue…” Biggest IP Mistake […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Bill Latham
Latham Seed Company Bill Latham, Chief Technology Officer for Latham Seed Company Next Generation “My son John and his wife Shannon have started Latham Hybrids…” Connecting with Students “…they get […]
Giant Views Archive 2008 Andy Lagvine
American Seed Trade Association Andy LaVigne, President & CEO of the American Seed Trade Association American Seed Trade Association Andy LaVigne, President & CEO of the American Seed Trade Association […]