Whether it’s new conventional varieties with better winter hardiness and disease resistance, there’s a lot happening in the alfalfa seed market. Here’s a snapshot of the latest advances and what’s coming down the pipe. In the world of forage seed, alfalfa is...
A Canadian seed testing company’s purchase by a global food safety giant is a win-win for both parties. SGS’s recent acquisition of BioVision Seed Research means an improved offering for the newly formed company’s clients, yes. But the purchase of BioVision by SGS is...
A large long-term study on the use of the big-selling weedkiller glyphosate by agricultural workers in the United States has found no firm link between exposure to the pesticide and cancer, scientists said on Thursday, Nov. 9. Published in the Journal of the National...
There are some important differences between public and private breeding – and how these differences affect seed growers and crop farmers is often a matter of hot debate in Canada. Until the 1990s, seed development in Canada was primarily public, and continuing public...
Quality assurances of varietal purity, germination and freedom from impurities are just a few reasons why certified seed represents a good value proposition for farmers. Know what you grow. Rob Graf believes the old adage not only holds true for summing up the value...