In the Sept. 27 season nine finale of Seed Speaks, we have two distinguished guests who are at the forefront of plant...
Marc Zienkiewicz
Marc Zienkiewicz
Marc Zienkiewicz spent a decade working as a reporter, photographer, and finally a managing editor for what was then Canada’s largest newspaper chain. Over the years he received numerous Manitoba Community Newspapers Association awards for his writing and photography, and most recently has won Canadian Farm Writers Federation awards for his writing and podcasting. Believing that it's important to be involved in the industry you work in, he currently is a member of the Seeds Canada Advocacy and Communications Committee. He lives on a quarter-section of land in Brightstone, Man., with his wife Laura and their dog, two cats and two horses.
Political Persuasion: A Guide to Effective Industry Advocacy
In the world of politics and agriculture, we often talk about how politicians can help us. We don’t often talk about...
Talking to Politicians: How to Amplify Your Voice
We often talk about what politicians can do for us, but how can we better communicate with them to make our views...
These Diverse Crops Could Ensure Seed Industry’s Sustainability
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture,...
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...
Why the Future is in Diverse Crops
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. Crop rotation is a fundamental aspect of modern...
2030 is Only Seven Years Away, For Erin Collier, That’s a Big Deal
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. Since the Field Crop Development Centre’s (FCDC)...
How Biotech is Enhancing Sustainability and Variety Development
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. At the recent Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC)...
Tales of Growth and Innovation in Triticale Breeding
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. Old's College's Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC)...
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...
How do we Create a Path Forward for Public and Private Breeding?
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. Seed World Group recently took a truly North American...
Here’s What Seed Innovation Looks Like in 2023
Our sister publication Germination and Seeds Canada put out the call to companies moving the needle in technology...
Do You Know About Near-Infrared Spectroscopy?
The journey from a summer student at the Field Crop Development Center (FCDC) to a seasoned research scientist has...
Greg and Sarah Stamp Selected as Outstanding Young Farmers
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. Greg and Sarah Stamp of Stamp Seeds have been chosen...
The FCDC and AgSmart Bring Plant Breeding to a Wider Audience
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. In the vast prairies of Alberta, Olds College’s Field...
Help FCDC Mark its 50th Anniversary at AgSmart
The Field Crop Development Centre will mark its 50th anniversary during its field day event on Aug. 2. Two popular...
When Policy and Politics Collide
Imagine a world where policy decisions are made solely based on science, without politics getting in the way and...
Embracing New Genetics and Technology for Farmers at AgSmart
In the dynamic world of agriculture, continuous advancements in technology and genetics play a vital role in shaping...
Season 9 of Seed Speaks will Unravel the Politics of Seed
Seeds are more than just nature’s tiny miracles. They hold the power to shape our future, influence our political...
How do you Make the Perfect Pint of Beer?
The world’s brewing industry is a vibrant and dynamic sector that relies on a multitude of factors to produce a...
Do More Ag Launches New Mental Health Platform AgTalk
Mental health in the agriculture community just got another boost thanks to a new initiative spearheaded by the Do...
Is the Canadian Seed Industry Being Made Too Complex?
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. As the Seed Regulatory Modernization (SRM) process...
How do we Bring Value to Canada’s Seed System?
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. Does everything the federal Seed Program does make...
Barley Unveiled: Learn About Beer’s Core Ingredient
The world's brewing industry is a vibrant and dynamic sector that relies on a multitude of factors to produce a...
In Ag Research, Losing Funding Can Have Big Ripple Effects
Challenges in finding research dollars can affect not only how researchers do their jobs but impact the number of...
Here’s What You Should Keep in Mind About Mustard
Mustard, a condiment enjoyed by many, has an interesting journey from the field to the refrigerator. In Canada, the...
Policy Experts Applaud Gene Editing Decision
The Canadian seed sector is celebrating May 3 as an historic day for Canadian agriculture, after the Canadian Food...
From Crop to Condiment — Exploring the Mustard Business
Next to ketchup, mustard is the most popular condiment found on restaurant...
Canadian Ag Minister Announces Gene Editing Regulations
In a virtual press conference on May 3, Canadian Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau confirmed new plant...
The Green Revolution with Cannabis and Hemp
Whether it’s the industrial hemp side or medical/recreational cannabis, this crop is reaching new heights in research...
Green Revolution — Find Out What’s New in Cannabis
In Canada, hemp has been legal since 1998. It wasn’t until 2018 that recreational cannabis was legalized nationwide....
How to Navigate Funding Challenges in Cereals Research
If you work in the public sector, your research depends on funding from outside sources who fund all kinds of research...
The BASF Hybrid Wheat Program is Leaving Canada
BASF has decided to cease its activities in hybrid wheat seed development in North America and continue in Europe, the...
How Can We Make Food for a Declining Population?
We all know the world population is set to hit 9 billion by 2050. Or is it? Darrell Bricker says it’s not going to...
NRGene Canada Advances Clubroot Technology
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. Technology could be a game-changer in the fight...
Young Plant Scientists are Creating the Crops of the Future
The three recipients of this year’s Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation (CPBI) Scholarship have one big thing in common...
How Young Plant Scientists are Creating Crops of the Future
Bolstering nitrogen fixation in pea. Understanding how to develop extra-early soybean varieties to enable cultivation...
AAFC Funding to Allow CSGA to Provide More Efficient Service
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) has...
Busting Holiday Myths on a Special Seed Speaks
On this Dec. 21 final live episode of 2022, Seed Speaks hosts Alex Martin, Ashley Robinson, Ally Roden and Marc...
Busting the Myths of the Holiday Season
Christmas trees, pickles, Boxing Day and Cola: watch next week’s Seed Speaks and bust some Christmas myths! On Dec....
As the Bioeconomy Feeds the Future, Regulatory Barriers Must be Broken Down
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. In a world rocked by political conflict, economic...
How the Social Media-Savvy are Helping People Learn About Ag
On next week’s episode of Seed Speaks, Marc Zienkiewicz talks to three people who know how the agriculture sector...
How Might Seed Regulatory Modernization Benefit You?
The seed sector has come together to create a modern regulatory system designed to ensure innovative new varieties...
20/20 Seed Labs are Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Seed Testing
People don’t often think of seed testing labs as having a big carbon footprint, but it’s true. That’s why 20/20 Seed...
Colour Sorting and Inventory Management: Separating Fact From Fiction
Hardware and software have come a long way in recent decades, and especially since the advent of the internet and...
Alberta Watershed Pilot Project to Provide Valuable Data to PMRA
A three-year watershed study will help ensure pesticide risk levels are determined using real-world data and not...
Fueling Plant Growth Through Seed-Applied Technologies
Seed-applied technologies represent a revolution in farming; the developments in this space are making a huge...
CSGA Honours 8 Major Influencers
For the first time in two years, the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association has honoured eight members who’ve had a big...