Dow AgroSciences Expands Operations in Puerto Rico

John DavisAgribusiness, Dow AgroSciences, seed

Dow Agrosciences is expanding its operations in Puerto Rico. This news release from the company says its wholly owned subsidiary, Mycogen Seeds – Puerto Rico Corporation, opened a new seed research and development facility on the island. The new Salinas/Guayama site is a corn and soybean breeding and parent seed facility, and will meet additional agricultural research needs with increased … Read More

Dow AgroSciences’ Trait Stacking Standards for Enlist™

Jamie JohansenAgribusiness, Dow AgroSciences, seed, Soybeans

In accordance with its mission to provide the highest performing products to growers, Dow AgroSciences announced quality standards for glyphosate trait stacking with Enlist. The company said it will allow Enlist to be stacked with advanced glyphosate traits only. It will not allow stacking with the first generation of the Roundup Ready® trait. “We are committed to optimizing the Enlist … Read More

Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference Set for January

John DavisAg Group, Agribusiness, ASTA, seed

The American Seed Trade Association is getting ready for its 54th Annual Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference. Event officials say this is ASTA’s fastest growing event, offering unrivaled networking and educational opportunities for the global vegetable and flower seed industry. Don’t miss the General Session January 26 focusing on Breeding for the Consumer. Popular presenter David Clark, Professor at the … Read More

Happy Holidays from Seed World Media

Jamie JohansenAgribusiness, Holiday, seed, Video

Our friends at Seed World are introducing the 2014 Ugly Sweater Challenge. We’ve armed our staff with the necessary accessories, tools, and the ultimate incentive – bragging rights for the year. But we need your help to crown our winner. Watch the video, then vote for your favorite ugly sweater by clicking on your team of choice below. From all … Read More

First the Seed Foundation Update

Cindy ZimmermanASTA, Education, seed

First the Seed Foundation (FTSF) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2008 by the American Seed Trade Association with a focus on attracting bright young minds to the industry. “The seed industry is an exciting, dynamic, high tech industry,” said Foundation chairman Bud Hughes of Verdant Partners during an update at CSS 2014 and Seed Expo last week. “We want … Read More

Bayer CropScience Soybean Update

Cindy ZimmermanASTA, Audio, Bayer CropScience, seed, Soybeans

Grower needs drive the Bayer CropScience soybean business according to Diego Angelo, director of US soybean operations, who was at last week’s CSS 2014 and Seed Expo to provide an update. “Innovation is in our blood and it’s driven by our passion to help growers be productive and profitable long term,” says Angelo. Right now what growers need most to … Read More

Poster Winners at ASTA CSS

Cindy ZimmermanASTA, Corn, seed, Soybeans, University

Three students were awarded prizes sponsored by Dow AgroSciences for their winning poster presentations at the ASTA CSS 2014 and Seed Expo last week in Chicago. First place was awarded to Adam Gaspar from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who is pictured here explaining his presentation to one of the judges. Second place went to Lillian Brzostowski, a student at the … Read More

Bayer CropScience to Open New Seed Growth Center

Leah GuffeyASTA, Audio, Bayer CropScience, seed, Soybeans

Bayer CropScience will open a bigger and better seed growth center at the end of January, according to company officials at the American Seed Trade Association CSS 2014 and Seed Expo last week. “It’s going to have a state-of-the-art training center, a demonstration center, and a research center,” said Brad May, lead key account manager for seed growth and seeds. … Read More

UC Davis Holds Seed Business 101 Course at CSS

Cindy ZimmermanASTA, Education, seed

The UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center completed another successful session of the Seed Business 101 course focused on field crops in conjunction with the American Seed Trade Association CSS 2014 and Seed Expo in Chicago last week. Seed Business 101 is a one week course designed to expose participants to the five functional areas of a seed company (R&D, production, … Read More

ASTA Looking Forward to Happy New Year

Cindy ZimmermanASTA, Audio, BASF, seed

The chairman and first vice chair of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) are pleased with this year’s turnout at CSS 2014 and Seed Expo and with the direction of the organization. ASTA chair John Schoenecker with HM. Clause of California says the program is exceptionally good this year. “Everything from bee health to cover crops, the international treaty for … Read More