IPSA News
Genetics Not Enough to Increase Wheat Production
Newswise - The deep gene pool that has allowed wheat to achieve ever increasing gains in yield may be draining. Crop scientists estimate that 50% of the gain in wheat production over the past century has been due to breeding. According to a new study, however, that improvement has been slowing since the late 1980s, with little chance that future in... read more »
MID-YEAR REPORT SHOWS BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR AG SECTOR
The FAPRI 2010 U.S. and World Agricultural Outlook presents projections of world agricultural production, consumption, and trade under average weather patterns, existing farm policy, and policy commitments under current trade agreements and custom unions. The outlook uses a macroeconomic forecast developed by IHS Global Insight. The slowdown in the... read more »
VALENT NAMES NEW SR. DIRECTOR OF SALES
Valent U.S.A. Corporation announced Matt Plitt has joined the company as senior director of sales for its growing agricultural business unit. In his new role, Plitt will oversee the national sales direction and efforts for the company's full portfolio of traditional and biorational agricultural crop protection products. A 13-year veteran of the agr... read more »
GREENLEAF GENETICS NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
GreenLeaf Genetics LLC announced today that Eric Ford has been named Director of Marketing, effective September Ford will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing initiatives for the company. He also will manage marketing and promotional efforts for traits offered through GreenLeaf Genetics. Ford has an extensive... read more »
ASTA Releases New Tool to Help Develop and Fine Tune Seed Contracts
"Basic Terms, Conditions and Standards for Seed Sales Contracts," a white paper and PowerPoint presentation developed by the American Seed Trade Association's Brokers and Agents Division, is available to help seed companies write more comprehensive contracts and better protect themselves. "At times, ASTA is asked to help arbitrate seed trade disput... read more »