CSTA 2011 Giant Views – Jim McCullagh

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Jim McCullagh, Vice-President Business Development, Hendrick Seeds_x000D_
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Can you tell us a bit more about Hendrick Seeds and what it does?_x000D_
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Jim McCullagh, Vice-President Business Development, Hendrick Seeds_x000D_
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Is certified seed use in soybeans on the rise or has it leveled off? What will the future bring for certified seed use?_x000D_
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Jim McCullagh, Vice-President Business Development, Hendrick Seeds_x000D_
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What is in the company’s product pipeline? What opportunities are you most excited about?_x000D_
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Jim McCullagh, Vice-President Business Development, Hendrick Seeds_x000D_
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How does the company stay in touch with the needs of consumers and end use customers?_x000D_
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Jim McCullagh, Vice-President Business Development, Hendrick Seeds_x000D_
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You were the first executive director of the Canadian Seed Institute, a position you left recently. How does your experience with the Canadian Seed Institute influence your work in the private sector?_x000D_
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Jim McCullagh, Vice-President Business Development, Hendrick Seeds_x000D_
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What do you think are the biggest challenges in the seed industry today?_x000D_
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Jim McCullagh, Vice-President Business Development, Hendrick Seeds_x000D_
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What is Hendrick Seeds doing in terms of recruitment and education?_x000D_
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