Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Soybeans, Plant Breeding,

Understand Breeding Priorities for Early Planted Soybean

The seed genetics, treatment and information provided to customers who plant soybeans early is different than traditional growers. This is because the crop is exposed to colder soils, diseases and other pests at a different time in the year.

A CRISPR Picture Emerges on European Union GMO Directive - Seed World

A European Court ruling widely interpreted to mean that all gene-edited organisms are GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) may not be as prescriptive as many first assumed. The view emerges in an article co-authored by John Innes Centre scientists Wendy Harwood and Penny Hundleby alongside EU scientists and law academics. In the ruling of July 2018, […]

Computomics: Revolutionizing Breeding Programs with Disruptive Technology - Seed World

The seed and food industry is becoming more integral for everyone and its focus on being e...

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, Regenerative Agriculture, Sugar, Coronavirus/COVID,

Solid Rebound Expected for U.S. Sugarbeet Industry - Seed World

Sugarbeet growers and cooperatives in the U.S. are expected to have a stronger financial y...

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Corn/Maize, Pesticides, Agriculture Global, Pest Control, Crop Diseases,

Take Aim at Corn's Billion-Dollar Bug: Corn Rootworm - Seed World

The best defense against corn rootworm is vigilance. That’s the message Bayer is sharing...

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Team AgWiki
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Hemp, Research,

Hemp Quality and Genetic Testing - Seed World

Passage of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) in December opened a big w...

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Team AgWiki
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Wheat, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Crop Diseases, Research,

USDA-ARS Scientists Find New Tool to Combat Major Wheat Disease - Seed World

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their colleagues have discovered a gene...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Genes /Genetics, Coronavirus/COVID,

Literally growing a vaccine! Wow

COVID-19 Vaccine Development Using New, Fast-Growing Tobacco Plant Technology - Seed World

British American Tobacco (BAT) has joined the race in developing a potential vaccine for ...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Agronomy,

I'd say the farmer described in this article is already here

Who is the Farmer of 2040? - Seed World

The Farmer of 2040 is not the farmer of today, but some of today's farmers possess charact...

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