- Technology
NIFA Invests $15.5M in Food and Agriculture Cyberinformatics Tools to Boost Agricultural Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invested a total of $15M in two key programs awarded…Year of the Hyacinth
Origin:Â Commonly called Dutch hyacinths or garden hyacinths, they are hybrids of a single species (Hyacinthus orientalis) that grows wild in Turkey, Syria,…Year of the Sunflower
Origin: The wild sunflower is native to North America but was originally commercialized in Russia. Family: Asteraceae Genus: Helianthus
- Business
Novel Herbicide Tetflupyrolimet From FMC Granted a New Mode of Action Classification
FMC Corporation obtained a new mode of action classification for its proprietary herbicide molecule, tetflupyrolimet. It is the first active ingredient…How Kevin Folta Arms Himself in the Fight Against Misinformation
At three years old he was asking his dad about atoms and the scientific makeup of the universe. In kindergarten he entered…The Bulletin: Dust Explosion Leads to One Fatality, One Injury
A recent dust explosion and subsequent fire at Riches Seeds in Silverton, Oregon, caused one death and one injury, reports The Bulletin….
- Leadership
The IPSA Perspective
CEO Todd Martin reflects on the past and present for the Independent Professional Seed Association as well as the road ahead.Eat Less, Live More
It may not be an appetizing idea, but the key to living longer may be found on the dinner plate. Or better…The Goose’s Daily Golden Egg
As I am handed the reins of the executive director position of the Seed Innovation Protection Alliance (SIPA) for 2021, I think…
- Sustainability
Roadmap Offers Solutions For Future Of Food, Global Ag Innovation
To deflect future world food crises created by climate change and growing consumer demand, a Cornell University-led international team of economists, scientists…FFAR’s Precision Indoor Plants Consortium Launches Initial Lettuce Project
Lettuce is the third most consumed vegetable in the US. However, as a perishable product, much of the produce is not marketable…CDP Ratings Gives Bayer an A in Climate, Water Categories
Renowned ratings organization CDP (the “Carbon Disclosure Project”) has once again named Bayer among the leading international companies in the climate and…
- News
Discovery is Key to Creating Heat-tolerant Crops
By 2050 global warming could reduce crop yields by one-third. UC Riverside researchers have identified a gene that could put the genie…ASTA Welcomes New Government Affairs Staffer
ASTA is pleased to announce the hiring of Payton Englert as the association’s new director, Government Affairs. Payton comes…