Moving seed across borders is essential for innovation but it also involves navigating complex regulatory frameworks. Find out why in Ep. 2 of 'State of Seed.' with Dr. Sam Crowell (American Seed (ASTA)) 👇. 🍎 Podcasts: lnkd.in/exFGCbeE Spotify: lnkd.in/efPgHzPC

Kids are off their devices and actually learning something today! They still don’t understand what mom does….but at least they know their cereals now! Thanks FP Genetics for the invite.

China slaps 75.8% "anti-dumping" tariff on Canadian canola realagriculture.com/2025/08/china-…

If you are a member of Seeds Canada watch your inbox for opportunities to contribute to the seed industry’s response to the SRM policy document. We want to know how the sector will be impacted, positive and negative.

Hey #OntAg #HotOffThePress! OCCC Area 1 and 2 DRAFT winter wheat data is now posted on cereals.gocrops.ca/performance-tr… Big thanks to all who have been part of the process. FINAL report in late August. Joanna Follings Peter Johnson Dave Hooker Grain Farmers of Ontario

The brothers just need to get along for a few more hours….

Leave it to my children to find a use for my “decorative” tray

📢Due to high demand for corporate packages, we’re launching a special promo for the 10th Seed Congress of the Americas.🌱 🔹5–9 registrations: USD 425 each 🔹10+: USD 380 each Don’t miss this opportunity! 📍Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil | Sept 29–Oct 1, 2025 #SAASeedCongress

We're hiring! MCA is seeking a full-time research program manager for cereal crops to join our dynamic team and serve our farmer members. Learn more and apply today: ow.ly/tK7z50WNPfs #cdnag #westcdnag #MbAg

RealAg Radio: Corn price blips, seed regulations, and how farmers feel about grain movement, Sept. 3, 2025 ow.ly/TE4G50WQIaZ #cdnag #ontag #westcdnag

The current policy environment disincentivizes investment. "If we want farmers to have access to the best genetics from all over the world, that has to change.” seedworld.com/canada/2025/09…

Great piece from Elizabeta Lika CAPI - ICPA Clinging to the status quo will be our downfall.

The annual #AgFPT25 conference has concluded! Read more here: ow.ly/MvGg50WUcC4

If we want farmers to have access to the best innovation the global seed industry has to offer, at the lowest possible price, we need to reduce regulatory burden. More regulatory burden = higher seed costs and less investment in Canadian Ag

Out of office with my besties

Innovation is everything in the seed industry. Diego Risso of Seed Association of the Americas (SAA) explains how Uruguay’s industry-leading model promotes efficiency and IP protection, and what Canadians can learn: hubs.li/Q03KpQNB0 Full interview available now on #SW360 #agriculture #seedindustry

This week I am representing Canada at the Seed Association of the Americas (SAA) congress in Brazil. I wonder if “Dora” was the result of mishearing my name, or a little joke for the obvious foreigner.

Ever wonder how new seed genetics are developed? Variety Use Agreements (VUA) play a key role. By declaring seeded acres and paying a small fee, farmers directly support continued breeding efforts. That investment helps ensure stronger, better varieties for the future.

Check out this video by Condie Genetics It does a great job of explaining how the VUA provides sustainable funding to breeding programs to ensure farmers have access to improved genetics in the future