- Technology
Seed Treatments: Not All Created Equal
Have you ever thought about things that look alike but wondered if there are differences? For example, an alligator vs. a crocodile…Lentils Are Having a Moment
Plant-based meats, quinoa, acai berries and kefir. If you do not know what those items are, they are food trends that have…A Day in the Lab: 5 Skills That Help BioConsortia to Innovate
The California-based BioConsortia develops microbial consortia for increasing agricultural yields. BioConsortia was established in 2014 as the parent company to New Zealand based subsidiary,…
- Business
Upping Our Global Wheat Game
Joe Funk –While wheat is considered a more challenging crop, breeders around the world are working to improve wheat’s genetic potential.Right Now, the Right Partner is Key to Your Success
Genomic testing in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic must be fast, convenient and affordable. Dr. Mark Massoudi and Ag-Biotech provide all…NOC & OFA Seek Congressional Action to Protect Organic Farms and Businesses During Pandemic
The National Organic Coalition (NOC) and Organic Farmers Association (OFA) called on Congress to include provisions in the next coronavirus relief package…
- Leadership
Innovation in Uncertainty: Q&A with Brad May
Brad May, vice president of Global Strategic Marketing Seed Treatments at BASF, chats about how, even during this COVID-19 crisis, the…Charisma Takes You into the House, Credibility Makes You Stay
AFSTA outlines its role in providing the voice of the seed industry in Africa. Prior to the year…World Trade May Profoundly Change; Companies Should Think Ahead
In the last couple of weeks all attention, understandably, has been focused on combating the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the EU, other…
- Sustainability
Soybean Seeding Rates and Risk
To some, farming might seem simple: plant seeds, help them grow, then sell the product. But the reality is much different. Farming…Wayne Gale on Consumer Perception in the Age of GMO
Wayne Gale, president of Ontario's Stokes Seeds and president of the American Seed Trade Association, sits down with Marc Zienkiewicz to talk…The Road to Recovery
Native seeds help drive sustainable ecosystem restoration. Editor's Note: This piece has been amended from its original text…
- News
Scientific Debate Over Peanut Origin Laid to Rest
The peanut originated 450,000 years ago, not 10,000 years ago according to research published in this month’s issue of Nature Genetics. This research…Genetic Discovery Sheds Light on Sodium Tolerance in Barley Crops
Scientists have identified a natural variation in a gene that influences sodium content in barley crops, a finding which may help advance…Should Tomatoes Go in the Fridge?
There is much debate about the correct storage of tomatoes. There are two main options available to consumers: storage in the refrigerator…
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