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, […]
World Status | January 2013
An in-depth overview on the global seed industry. From a top-notch conference in Beijing to a successful seed convention in Buenos Aires. STATUS ISFThe International Seed Federation is organizing its […]
Cross Pollination | January 2013
Wheat is a Different Game“When I think about the future I can’t really predict it, but let’s look at what happened in soybeans and what might happen in cereals. It’s […]
Seed Selling Success with Large-Scale Producers | January 2013
How the rise of large-scale operations will affect the sale and distribution of seed and ways seed sellers can effectively market to this ever-growing group. According to the 2011 Census of […]
Open Business | January 2013
Consolidation in the seed industry has become a fact of life. For small seed companies it can mean access to new technology—or an opportunity to excel in a niche market. […]
Giant Biographies | January 2013
Giant Biographies Kofi Agblor joined the Crop Development Centre as managing director in January of 2012. His role is to oversee its business operations as well as maintain existing relationships […]
Giant Numbers | January 2013
Giant Numbers 9 — Number of seedsmen that started Canterra Seeds 16 years ago. “Canterra Seeds is a very young company in comparison to some other seed companies,” says David […]
Giant Highlights | January 2013
Giant Highlights With no shortage of opportunities in the Canadian seed industry, many of the experts in this year’s Giant Views of the Industry video series had interesting stories to […]