People News The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SBDC) welcomes Jillian McDonald as its new executive director. McDonald has been involved in a variety of areas in the agriculture industry for the past 10 years, and brings a strong backgro…
CSTA CSTA Welcomes the Introduction of Bill C-18—Canadian Agricultural Growth Act The Government of Canada has recently taken a very substantial step forward with the introduction of Bill C-18—the Canadian Agricultural Growth Act. Included in thi…
Giant Biographies Erin Armstrong is director, research and product development, Canterra Seeds, and is responsible for variety acquisitions and licensing and intellectual property management. Armstrong joined the company in 2008 following her tenure …
The seed-selling marketplace is already bursting with product messaging. What does it take to make your brand stand out? Spend five minutes on a crowded tradeshow floor, surrounded by countless logos and product messages splashed across banners,…
Readers have indicated that Germination’s New Varieties List is one of the most eagerly anticipated features of the year. The list is sponsored by seed companies across Canada—their logos are featured below. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD GERMINATI…
Canadian Seed Growers’ Association 2012 Annual General Meeting Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, Alberta Calgary, AB Part 1. Canterra Seeds president and CEO Dave Hansen discusses the company’s new licensing agreement with Limagrain, the fu…
Dr. Surya Acharya, Forage Breeder, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Station sits down with Germination magazine to discuss the key to his success as a plant breeder as well as the breeding and research he is currently working on. Looking for…
Bright Chinese Future David Hansen, CEO of Canterra Seeds discusses the opportunities available within the Chinese seed industry and market. Communication Key in Trade David Hansen, CEO of Canterra Seeds shares his advice on how the negative impact o…
