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Sakata consolidates research, seed production into a single expansive campus

Sakata America Holding Company, Inc. has consolidated research, seed production into a single expansive campus. The Sakata Woodland Innovation Center is a state-of-the-art facility also serves as the new headquarters for the company, situated on... more »

CDFA’s Pest Exclusion Branch seeks to fill vacancies on the Seed Advisory Board

The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch has announced a vacancy on the Seed Advisory Board. The board is composed of seven members who are seed labelers, and two members who... more »

New name for Pop Vriend Seeds-KWS

Pop Vriend Seeds plans to officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. The change is scheduled to occur Oct. 1. The Andijk,... more »

Great Bear Vineyards’ biologicals focus

As the owner of Great Bear Vineyards, which will complete transitioning all grapes to organic production this year, Marcus Meadows-Smith relies on biological products to help control disease and pests. He’s not just a user... more »

Enza Zaden refocuses departments to serve grower customers

In a change that reflects global seed breeder Enza Zaden’s awareness of accelerated change in the seed industry, the company has integrated two of its departments. During the past three years, Enza Zaden integrated departments... more »

Cover crop mixes: Select right species, seeding rates

Choosing the right mixes will help assure a fair return on your investment. Here are ways to reduce the cost while maximizing the return. Know your growing conditions Get a sense of the growing conditions... more »

Seed tech to expand via Precision Labs and Direct Enterprises partnership

An ag chemical company and a seed treatment company are partnering to  expand market access for seed-applied technologies. Precision Laboratories provides specialized chemistries for the agricultural industry while Direct Enterprises (DEI), distributes value-added products for... more »

Leadership development focus of ASTA June conference

The American Seed Trade Association’s (ASTA) summer leadership conference heads to the capitol of the Golden State to provide takeaways on the outlook of the U.S. seed industry and U.S. agriculture. In its second year,... more »

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