GM-Free Europe: Myth vs. Reality
When it comes to plant biotechnology, and more specifically to the genetic modification of plants, Europe still seems to be different from most other parts of the world. While many […]
The Future of Forages
Far from being left behind in research and development, forages are coming to the fore as growers begin to look for geographically-specific varieties. While forages have always been necessary to […]
YIELD: Not just a numbers game
A holistic approach to yield management is changing the equation. Yield may be measured in bushels (or tons) per acre; however, it’s much more than just numbers, as any farmer […]
Sizing it up
The average size of farms in the United States continues to increase, and while basic seed sales tactics remain the same no matter who the customer is, there are some […]
Consolidation
Ag journalists started writing about consolidations in the seed industry 30 years ago, or so it seems. But the beat goes on. With special licensing agreements on specific traits, partnerships […]
Giant Views | September 2012
Global Seed Industry Is Evolving Too There are several regions around the world the seed industry needs to be aware of in coming years as they grow and continue to […]
Industry News | September 2012
People News The Canola Council of Canada has appointed Curtis Rempel as the new vice-president of crop production. Rempel comes to the CCC from the Richardson Centre Functional Foods and […]
World Status | September 2012
STATUS ISF The 2012 International Seed Federation World Seed Congress, held June 26 to 28 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was a great success, according to ISF secretary general Marcel […]
Industry News – September 2012
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 Becker Underwood […]
Cross Pollination | September 2012
New Marketing Era“Every farmer I talk to is pleased to have been given their freedom by the Harper Conservatives’ Bill C-18. I think none are more pleased than long time […]
Closing the Water Gap in Agriculture | September 2012
Closing the Water Gap in Agriculture Droughts are becoming more commonplace and severe in food producing areas around the world. That’s prompting the agricultural industry to develop technologies and management practices […]
Straight Talk on Trade | September 2012
Straight Talk on Trade Germination Magazine talks to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada about new trade opportunities and research initiatives. 1) New international markets have opened up to Canadian products—what cropping […]
Canada Talks Trade | September 2012
Canada Talks Trade International markets are opening up to Canadian agricultural products after a recent flurry of trade missions, negotiations and agreements. To a country that exports almost half of its […]
Giant Views
Global Seed Industry Is Evolving Too There are several regions around the world the seed industry needs to be aware of in coming years as they grow and continue to […]
Western Canada’s Evolving Business Landscape | September 2012
August 1 marked the start of a new grain marketing era in Canada. What impact will this have on the seed industry in Canada and, specifically, on new variety research? […]
Gaining Access to Seed Info
Gaining Access to Seed Information The new and improved SeedConnect web portal is a one-stop-shop for critical seed information. As the seed industry evolves and becomes an increasingly global market, knowledge […]
Surviving Durian
Surviving Durian The Global Crop Diversity Trust explores the challenges with global funding to improve nutrition. I first encountered the word “durian” on a visit to the Philippines in 1985. There […]
Attracting (and keeping) New Talent
A company is only as good as its employees. Part one of this three-part series explores employee retention and recruitment. Businesses will always be buffeted by factors outside their control—economic, […]
Measuring Sustainability
Measuring Sustainability Panel on Global Sustainability says a “future worth choosing” must be based on true costs to people and the environment. Now more than ever, leaders need to focus […]
Closing the Water Gap in Agriculture
Closing the Water Gap in Agriculture Drought is the major environmental condition which limits agricultural productivity worldwide. Droughts are becoming more commonplace and severe in food producing areas around the […]
Safe Seed Treatment Practices
Seed treatment is one of the fastest growing sectors in agriculture, but does the increase in usage mean more regulation is on the way? The seed treatment sector is booming; […]
Biologicals: The next big step for agriculture?
An interview with Bob Streit on why biological pest management products are increasing in popularity. For twenty years, Bob Streit served as a seed industry regional agronomist before becoming an […]
Events Listing 2014
Seed Industry Events – 2014 July 13-14 Georgia Seed Trade Association’s 74th Annual Convention Ponte Vedra Inn and Club Ponte Vedra, Fla. Aug. 5-8 National Association of Plant Breeders 4th […]
Strategy Session – Sponsors | Germination Magazine
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In with the New – July 2012
“I’ve worked in the industry for more years than I care to share and I want to retire,” said one FuSE Campus Connections mentor at the group’s Meet ‘n Greet […]
Giant Views | July 2012
Building Canadian Agriculture from the Seed Up As we enter the summer months of 2012 and farmers start to look towards the harvest season and beyond, the Canadian Seed Trade […]
Industry News | July 2012
People News The Canola Council of Canada has named Patti Miller as its next president. According to the CCC, Miller has deep experience in agriculture and a strong record of […]
Regulatory Roundup | July 2012
Provincial Government Closes Winnipeg’s Cereal Research Centre The Cereal Research Centre in Winnipeg will be shut down as part of a wave of federal budget cuts that could affect 775 […]
World Status | July 2012
An in-depth overview of the global seed industry.From GM trials in India to red clover research in the U.K. STATUSISF Radha Ranganathan, director of technical affairs for the International Seed […]
Cross Pollination | July 2012
EU: Patent ExemptionsThe European Parliament wants to protect European breeders from excessive patent protection, which it believes could stifle innovation and progress. In a non-binding resolution adopted at the start […]
Awards of Achievement | July 2012
CSGA AWARD WINNERS Honourary Life Membership AwardsRobert Graf began his career in 1987 with the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. He has headed Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s winter wheat breeding program at the […]
Seed Treatment: A tool for Sustainable Agriculture | July 2012
Seed Treatment: A Tool for Sustainable Agriculture Seed treatment technology has come a long way since the use of salt brine in the mid-1600s. Today seed treatments deliver clear environmental, […]
Boosting Seed’s Natural Properties | July 2012
Boosting Seed’s Natural Properties North American companies are developing, testing and marketing new technologies to improve the performance of seed. Seed enhancements are commonplace in North American agriculture—they are designed to […]
Forage Finesse | July 2012
Forage Finesse When Dr. Surya Acharya talks about forage crops, producers listen—intently. The many cultivars he’s developed have profoundly changed the forage crop landscape across Western Canada. Now the recipient […]
Industry News – June 2012
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 BASF […]
Giant Views, Mike Gumina
See More About Giant Views of the Industry… Make Your Voice Heard Over the past year as chairman, I have been impressed by the tremendous number of issues the American […]