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SeQso is working as a machine tool supplier for the seed industry supplying a wide range of sorting and sowing equipment. Get to know the new FlexSorter series of seed sorters. Configurable sorters with up to 3 different camera systems (Color, X-Ray, NIR) powered with AI based sorting algorithms. Later this year we will add […]

In this webinar we discuss the latest advancements in ag tech and how they’re affecting the seed sector. As planting season begins and growers have more options than ever before, it’s essential to understand how to guide your customers toward the best solutions. Three panelists— Verdant Partner’s Blake Croegaert, Grower’s Edge’s Todd Robran and North […]

As we navigate through a constantly evolving world, it’s crucial for managers to adapt their leadership styles to suit their team’s needs. With Baby boomers transitioning out of the workforce and Gen Z taking their place, it’s essential to explore how to manage diverse teams effectively. The pandemic brought about significant changes in the way […]

Social media has rapidly developed within the last 20 years. According to the Pew Research Center, around seven in 10 Americans use social media to connect with one another, engage with news content, share information and entertain themselves — which is a stark difference even from 10 years ago in 2012, when only about 53% of […]

Editor’s Note: The bulk of this story was originally published in 2020. The United Nations declared Nov. 15, 2022, the Day of 8 Billion. The UN now projects the world population to hit 8 billion, but it is acknowledging that the overall growth rate of the global population is slowing, not accelerating. We all know […]

About The Webinar In this webinar, Platform Genetics will present end-to-end solutions for mutation-based trait development.​​​​​​​In this webinar, you’ll learn: If you’d like to reach out to Platform Genetics to learn more about the presentation, please reach out to [email protected] to schedule an introductory chat, and follow them on Twitter and LinkedIn @PlatformGen. Stay up to date […]

November Midterm elections are rapidly approaching. While this could mean change for the U.S. in terms of policy and regulations, it also could have ramifications for the U.S. seed industry. This year’s election is especially important as we approach some key aspects of regulation — particularly the 2023 Farm Bill. With changes potentially in both […]

Luis Salazar’s career in plant breeding began at a craft store. “Back in the day, when I was about 11, my family and I were at a Hobby Lobby. I found a growing kit for carnivorous plants. The North American species of carnivorous plants, most of them require something called stratification for the seeds, where […]

For Mary-Francis LaPorte, the world of computers is like a playground. LaPorte is a third-year Ph.D Candidate at the University of California Davis. She works in Dr. Christine Diepenbrock’s lab, studying genomic prediction of carotenoid traits in tropical and subtropical maize grain. Prior to graduate school, she studied plant biology at the University of Oklahoma. […]

When Emmanuel Gonzalez was a kid growing up in El Centro, CA, he developed an interest in both astronomy. Who knew looking up at the stars would lead to a fascination with plants. He decided to pursue his interest in plants by earning a BS in Biology with an emphasis in plant biology from Pacific […]