CSTA to Host AGM Online For the first time ever, the Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA) will be holding its Annual General Meeting online. Log in on Wednesday, July 15 from 1-3:30 p.m. to hear remarks from CSTA’s president and staff members, along with an extensive discussion of the Seed Synergy Collaboration Project and consolidation vote. Read more
CSTA Appoints Eric Gregory to CAAR Board of Directors CAAR is pleased to welcome Eric Gregory, director of marketing for BrettYoung Seeds, to the CAAR board of directors. Read more
Designated Seed Treatment Product Listing Released Members of CropLife Canada have released the initial Designated Seed Treatment Product Listing. Read more
CSTA Announces New Executive Director The Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA) announced on July 5 that Dave Carey has been selected as the CSTA's new Executive Director. Read more
Syngenta Exiting Canola Seed Business Syngenta has announced that it will no longer be selling or promoting their canola hybrids. Read more
A New Standard of Treatment New seed treatment standards provide a guideline for operations, safety and environmental stewardship. Read more
Great Value in Investing in Certified Seed Course Trish Meyers, PAg, CCA, the knowledge and innovation manager of crop supplies at Federated Co-operatives Ltd., recently took the “Investing in Certified Seed” course and says it is something she would “absolutely” recommend. Read more
Syngenta Seedcare Institute Opens In Canada Syngenta Canada Inc. officially opened the first Canadian Seedcare Institute™ today at its Honeywood research facility in Plattsville, Ontario. Read more
New DuPont Lumivia Insecticide Seed Treatment Receives PMRA Registration Corn growers in Ontario and Quebec have a powerful new tool to maximize their seed investment with effective protection against key insect pests. Read more
Syngenta Canada Launches Comprehensive Canola Seed Treatment Syngenta Canada Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of Visivio™ seed treatment, a new Seedcare™ solution offering canola growers enhanced early-season protection against flea beetle feeding and seed- and soil-borne diseases. Read more
Farmers Asked to Return Empty Seed and Pesticide Bags CleanFARMS' new program encourages Ontario farmers to return empty seed and pesticide bags after they have finished planting this spring. Read more
Canterra Seeds Welcomes New Director of Corporate Accounts In an effort to manage the growing business of CANTERRA SEEDS, while maintaining sales and customer focus, the sales department management has been divided into two separate roles. Read more
High Capacity Agricultural Seeders from Kasco Kasco Manufacturing is now offering a new agricultural seeder in 8’ or 10’ working width with high capacity seed hoppers. Read more
Keeping Markets Open by Keeping It Clean Not all countries set import Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) at the same time or at all. This may pose a trade risk. That’s why it’s wise to take steps to address concerns in key export markets. Read more
SeCan Reaches Plant Breeders' Rights Settlement SeCan announced today the settlement of a Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) case between SeCan and Harvey Marcil of Pasqua Farms of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan. Read more
Neonicotinoid Certification Course in Ontario A new course at the University of Guelph's Ridgetown campus offers certification for purchasing and using Class-12 pesticides, commonly known as neonicotinoids, for corn and soybeans. Read more
Invest in Certified Seed with CAAR CAAR, and sister association the Canadian Seed Growers Association (CSGA) are pleased to announce the launch of our latest project: The Investing in Certified Seed eLearning Program. Read more
Grain Farmers of Ontario Appeal Neonicotinoid Regulations Grain Farmers of Ontario officials have asked for a temporary stay of the new provincial government regulations regarding neonicotinoid treated seeds. Read more
Seed Industry News and Resources Are you up-to-date with the latest seed industry developments? Keep reading for the latest updates and links to helpful resources to help facilitate communications with staff and customers about Seed Value Creation and Seed Synergy. Read more