From soil sampling at the CFIA to acting as the president of the Alberta Seed Growers, Renee Hoyme brings her...
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U.S., Canadian Growers Have Access to New Camelina Contracts
With the North American 2023 growing season on the horizon, growers are looking to solidify decisions for this year’s...
Benefits of Diversifying Crop Rotations Revealed in Regional Factsheets
The Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) recently announced it has completed 12 regional fact sheets for the...
Wild Relatives are Plant Breeders Insurance Policy for Food Security
Wild relatives help preserve diversity for future plant breeding needs. Crop wild relatives have evolved over millions...
The Importance of Wild Relatives in Plant Breeding
It's no secret that food security is a rising issue across the globe. As experts search for ways to combat the...
Canadian Grain Commission Shares New Science Strategy
The Canadian Grain Commission just released its new Science Strategy, according to a release. The strategy details the...
Innovative Crop Breeding Method Puts Higher Yields Within Reach
While there's a steadily increasing global demand for grains that's predicted to double by 2050, crop grain yields are...
China Makes Unprecedented Decision, Approves Eight New GM Crops
On Jan. 13, 2023, China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced new and renewed biosafety...
How Mendel’s Discoveries Paved the Way for Modern Plant Breeding
As the global population grows, high-yielding harvests and healthy crops are essential to feed mouths across the...
New Project Enhances the Future of Food with Cellular Agriculture
Investment platform CULT Food Science Corp. recently announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to develop...
Gregor Mendel’s Plant Breeding Legacy
As the global population grows, high-yielding harvests and healthy crops are essential to feed mouths across the...
New Varieties in Store for Alberta Hops
As hops grows in popularity in Alberta, breeders work to create new varieties that can adapt to the climate and result...
Gene Editing Excites the Minds, and Taste Buds, of Consumers
While gene editing and breeding technologies haven't always been widely accepted by consumers, public opinions are...
How Gene Editing Myths Impact Regulations and Future Technology
There are a lot of questions and misunderstandings that surround gene editing, especially as the world still works to...
Consumer Decisions Control the Ugly Produce Movement
What do consumers think about less than perfect produce? The food wasted globally is estimated at 1.6 billion tonnes,...
Ugly Produce — Uncovering the Truth About the Market Misfits
Not every crop grown is going to be perfect in size and appeal, reaching the standards consumers have for marketable...
Breeders Rely on Crop’s Wild Relatives for New Varieties — But They Could be in Danger
The process of breeding a new variety can be quite complex. When a breeder needs to create resistance in a crop, they...
National Wheat Research Priorities Creates Targets for the Next Five Years
Cereals Canada has partnered with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to launch the 2023-2028 National Wheat...
Organic and Conventional Farming Aren’t as Different as You Think
The certified organic market has seen a great increase over the past few years, reaching US$63 billion, compared to...
As Grocery Prices Rise, Consumers’ Habits Change
Soaring grocery prices prompt concern from consumers. The invasion of Ukraine and lasting impacts of the COVID-19...
Grocery Store Prices Have Soared — Here’s Why
The invasion of Ukraine and lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have altered patterns of trade production and...
What to Know About Organic Vs. Conventional Farming
There is an ongoing debate surrounding organic and conventional farming. With all the information swirling around, how...
Manage Nutrients and Maximize Crop Yields with Soil Sampling
Soil sampling and analysis are crucial to determine the chemical and physical conditions of the soil, gearing farmers...
The Plant Upgrade of the Century for the Town of Three Hills
The Three Hills and District Seed Cleaning Plant has operated since the ‘50s, with a new upgrade on the horizon....
PhycoTerra ST Given Stamp of Approval for Canadian Use
Heliae Agriculture announced PhycoTerra ST, its award-winning seed treatment product acquired from microalgae, has...
New Artificial Intelligence Program Could Move Canada Closer to Net-Zero Goal
Protein Industries Canada announced the launch of a new string of programming, funded by a $30 million commitment from...
Soil Sampling: How to Grow Healthy Crops from the Ground Up
Soil sampling and analysis are crucial to determine the chemical and physical conditions of the soil, gearing farmers...
Do More Ag Drops Sticker Collection
The Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag) recently released its new Mental Health Support Stickers, designed to...
Timing is Key to Manage Corn Lodging
Last week on Seed Speaks, two agronomy specialists shared insights into the impacts of high wind and lodging on corn....
Global Food Commodity Prices Decline in July, Yet Levels Remain High
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)’s Food Price Index showed a significant decline in...
The Impacts of High Wind and Lodging on Corn
Plant lodging resistance is an important agronomic trait to possess in corn, especially as harvest nears. Wind damage...
The First Commercial Space Greenhouse is Ready for Orbit
Inaugural commercial space greenhouse could be in orbit as early as 2023. Redwire Corporation recently announced its...
Delayed Planting Dates Prove to be a Greater Concern than Abiotic Stressors this Season
Corn, soybeans and canola have entered the critical reproductive phase where the production of corn grain, soybean...
How to Manage Abiotic Stresses During Pollination
Corn, soybeans and canola have entered the critical reproductive phase where the production of corn grain, soybean...
Canadian Agriculture Campaign Addresses Global Food Supply Issues
An important harvest is quickly approaching — the fall of 2022. The world is looking at Canadian farmers, processors...
Have Public Opinions on Gene-Edited Foods Changed?
CRISPR and other gene-editing technologies have changed the game for plant researchers and developers as they prepare...
Farmers Offered Winter Camelina Contract Production Opportunity
Earlier this month, Yield10 Bioscience announced an open enrollment program targeted at growers for contract...
Chicken Trumps Plant-Based Meat When It Comes to Protein
Chicken Trumps Plant-Based Meat When It Comes to Protein The plant-based meat movement has risen in popularity over...
Food Crisis: 20 Growing Hunger Hotspots
Millions across the globe are suffering through poverty and hunger as a result of recent conflict, extreme weather,...
Three Podcasts About Mental Health
According to Mental Health America, just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 19.86 per cent of adults experienced a mental...
Healthy Minds Equal Productive Employees
Poor mental health can affect job performance and productivity, engagement at work, daily functionality and...
New Canola Genes Identified for Higher Yields
An international team of researchers has successfully identified traits to improve crop yields for breeders through...
Five Resources for Mental Health in Ag
In recent years, factors such as climate change, natural disasters, the economy and COVID-19 have taken a negative...
B.C. Seed Expansion Sees Province Invest $90,000 in Industry
The seed industry is constantly evolving, with this week bringing a new expansion in British Columbia. The province...
Water Scarcity is on the Rise Thanks to Climate Change
As the effects of climate change worsen, water availability and crop productivity across the globe plummet. Therefore,...
How to Optimize Lentil Yield and Starch Content
Lentils are a nutritional powerhouse and an important source of protein, carbohydrate and fiber that help in the fight...
Indoor Production Provides Full Bellies, Reduced Inputs and A Way to Beat Mother Nature
Worldwide food shortages, rising temperatures and frequent droughts brought on by global warming make farming methods...
Do More Agriculture Foundation Launches Embracing the Awkward Campaign
Producers and their families can now learn how to successfully talk about mental health thanks to Do More Agriculture...
Could Spanish Study End Public GMO Arguments?
Scientists in Spain might have found a way to convince the public that GM products are not only safe for human and...
Rail Work Union Disaster Avoided with Operations Resuming Immediately
Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) has reached an agreement with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) allowing...