Consolidation - Ag journalists started writing about consolidations in the seed industry 30 years ago, or so it seems. But the beat goes on.[continue reading]
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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 techniques to keep in mind when dealing with large-scale farm operations and managers.[continue reading] |
NAPB 2012 Interviews | David Stelly | Dr. Charles Stuber | Don Blackburn | Tom Koch | Michael Gore | Kevin Cavanaugh | Ron Bell | Marvin Boerboom
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Yield: Not Just a Numbers Game - A holistic approach to yield management is changing the equation.[continue reading] |
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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.·[continue reading] |
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GM-Free Europe: Myth vs. Reality - ESA’s Garlich von Essen discusses policy, public perception and the issues at the heart of the European·GM debate.·[continue reading] |
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Bridging the Communications Divide - What effect will cultural differences have on the recent push for increased harmonization of regulations across borders?·[continue reading] |
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Success in a Seller's Market - Using corporate social responsibility to attract, engage and keep top talent in today’s market. Part two of a three-part series on employee recruitment and retention.·[continue reading] |
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High Flier - Selecting new varieties of native seed has never been so thrilling. "When I spot a native species that’s ready to be harvested, I find the nearest airport to land at and try to figure out who owns the land” Blake Curtis ·[continue reading] |
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More Acres, More Insight - Tips on improving communication and adding value for large-scale farmers.·[continue reading] |
DEPARTMENTS OCTOBER 2012 | FEATURES | HISTORY | NEWS
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Biologicals: The Next Big Step for Agriculture?
Biological pest management products are taking the seed industry by storm. [continue reading]
Safe Seed Treatment Practices
Is the EPA thinking about imposing new regulations focused on seed treatment products? [continue reading]
Closing the Water Gap in Agriculture
Water-limited conditions are highlighting the need to develop drought-tolerant technologies. [continue reading]
Measuring Sustainability
The UN releases recommendations to advance its vision for a sustainable planet.·[continue reading]
Attracting (and Keeping) New Talent
Part one of an in-depth three-part series focused on how to find and keep new employees. [continue reading]
Surviving Durian
The Global Crop Diversity Trust explores the challenges with global funding to improve nutrition. [continue reading]
Gaining Access to Seed Info
The new and improved SeedConnect web portal is a central hub for international seed publications. [continue reading]
DEPARTMENTS SEPT 2012 | FEATURES | HISTORY | NEWS
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