Seeds
Crookham launches 2 early-season Vidalia onion varieties with disease-tolerance
Crookham Company is introducing two new Georgia Vidalia onion varieties for the 2026 growing season: Augusta (4022) and Athens (4021). Crookham said both varieties are designed to mature at the beginning of the harvest window,... more »
Knock out root-knot nematodes: BASF | Nunhems launch Percyst carrot variety
BASF’s vegetable seeds business, marketed under the Nunhems brand, announces the launch of its new Percyst brand carrot variety. BASF says the new seed variety boasts more than 20 years of dedicated research and innovation.... more »
Sakata Seed America makes leadership changes
Vegetable and melon seed supplier Sakata Seed America has announced an executive leadership transition. After more than 15 years of service as Sakata Seed America’s president and chief executive officer, Dave Armstrong plans to step... more »
Idaho Gold: Soil health big focus of women-owned sweet corn seed grower
Favorable growing conditions, including climate, altitude, degree days, and water, support longer seasons for crop production at Chris Gross Farms in southwest Idaho. The woman-owned and -operated farm grows sweet corn seed and other crops... more »
Illinois Foundation Seeds expands reach, acquires Del Monte’s sweet corn genetics
Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. (IFSI) has acquired the sweet corn genetics portfolio from Del Monte Foods, expanding its global services in vegetable processing. The acquisition supports IFSI’s growth strategy, while advancing innovations in sweet corn... more »
Sakata expands agricultural operations, opens Woodland Innovation Center
Sakata America Holding Company, Inc. celebrates the opening of its new headquarters, the Sakata Woodland Innovation Center. This state-of-the-art facility is located on 219 acres in Yolo County, California. "The expansion of the Woodland Innovation... more »
Pop Vriend Seeds-KWS changes name
Plant breeder Pop Vriend Seeds gains a new name. On Oct. 1, the Netherlands-based Pop Vriend plans to officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. Pop Vriend Seeds made the announcement in a... more »
CDFA’s Pest Exclusion Branch is seeking applicants to fill vacancy on Seed Advisory Board
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Seed Advisory Board. The board includes seven members who are seed labelers and two members... more »
Stokes Seeds welcomes new territory manager
Stokes Seeds has appointed Brandi Abbott as the new territory manager for North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky. Abbott will oversee seed distribution and provide commercial vegetable seed recommendations to growers in these states.... more »
Seed association summit to focus on leadership
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Leadership Summit is scheduled for June 15 - 19 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Summit is an annual event that is designed to provide a “crucial opportunity for mid- to... more »
