Genetic Insights Help Rice Survive Drought and Flood

The rules indicate another sign that Beijing is gearing up to allow greater use of GM technology in agriculture.

The changes mean that a handful of recently approved GM traits developed by Chinese companies could be ready for market launch in a year.

A partnership between Purdue University and Corteva has resulted in the identification of an individual gene responsible for Phytophthora resistance so plant breeders can easily detect which plants carry the trait.

Heavy corn rootworm pressure is also expected to push more U.S. acres to soybeans next season.

Bayer signals its commitment to delivering high quality cucumber, melon, pepper and eggplant seeds faster to growers around the world…

Canadian authorization now allows for unrestricted planting and harvesting of Max-Ace rice products.

Colombia continues to be a key formulator for the region, while imported mixtures and concentrations grow in market share.

The acquisition strengthens Solvay’s existing seed care portfolio in bio-based, seed-applied solutions; enables reinvestment opportunities for Bayer.

Ideltis hybrid wheat is expected to be available from the middle of the decade, initially for farmers in key wheat growing regions in Europe and North America.