Mark Olson has been announced as the interim executive director for Alberta’s Western Crop Innovations as it...
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Seeds Canada Issues Responses to CFIA Survey, Calls for a More Forward-Thinking Approach to Regulatory Matters
Seeds Canada has released its responses to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s winter survey on Seed Regulatory...
Seeds Canada Reaffirms its Position on Regulatory Modernization
In a news release sent out yesterday, Seeds Canada has reaffirmed its positions on Seed Regulatory Modernization...
Cold Plasma Could be Hot Stuff for Grain Growers, say Researchers
PHOTO: Researcher Ehsan Feizollahi demonstrates the cold plasma steeping technology he and his research team are...
Why the CSGA Experienced Seed Grower Program will Make You Better at Your Job
When I first entered the seed sector, I was fortunate to have the guidance of my father-in-law, Calvin Pitura, who had...
New Bayer Crop Science Canada Country Divison Head Opens CrossRoads Conference
Along with event chairperson Todd Hames and Alberta ag minster RJ Sigurdson, Bayer Crop Science Canada's new country...
How Does Investing in New Genetics Contribute to Sustainability? Find Out Next Week at CrossRoads
The countdown is on until CrossRoads Crop Conference kicks off next week on Jan. 29-31 at the Westin Calgary Airport,...
Paterson Grain Buys Parrish and Heimbecker Out of Alliance Seed Shares
Paterson Grain has purchased all of Parrish and Heimbecker's equity in Alliance Seed Corporation, a Dec. 8 news...
Jeff Rowe Named New CEO of Syngenta
Jeff Rowe has been elected the new chief executive officer of Syngenta Group by the company's board of directors, an...
New Report Shows the Move to UPOV ’91 was a Smart One
The following piece is from our sister publication, Seed World Canada. A new economic analysis shows the clear...
Attack on Israel Leaves NRGene Concerned About Co-Workers
The following piece is from our sister publication, Seed World Canada. The genomics company, NRGene, which operates a...
Seeds Canada Picks Erin Armstrong to Flesh Out ISSB Concept
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. Seeds Canada has hired Erin Armstrong, former CEO of...
Brent Derkatch Named New CEO of Canterra Seeds
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. Canterra Seeds has announced that Brent Derkatch has...
The Trickle-down Impact of Brown Bag Seed Sales
Brown bag seed sales affect all levels of the plant breeding and development chain. An illegal so called “brown bag”...
Corteva Finishes Lethbridge Production Facility Expansion
Corteva Agriscience has completed a four-year, more than $50 million capital expansion of its Lethbridge, Alta....
In a Sea of Technology, Seed Stands Out at FCDC
The Olds College Field Crop Development Centre has big goals as 2030 approaches, including seeing its barley varieties...
Plant Breeding, Genetics Award Winner Rob Graf Joins SeedNet
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. Rob Graf, a seasoned professional with an illustrious...
Educate Growers on Certified Seed Value for Seed Industry Future
At this year’s Field Crop Development Centre Field Day, a panel discussion shed light on why increasing certified seed...
Exploring Seed Systems from Around the World
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. Seed systems play a vital role in ensuring the...
How Sarah Foster is Advancing Seed Analysis Through Innovation
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. In the vast expanse of Canada’s agricultural...