What’s the connection between potatoes and strawberries? J.R. Simplot sees an opportunity with its partnership with Plant Sciences Inc. which is located at the heart of strawberry-growing country:  Watsonville, California.

Nuffield Canada has selected six exceptional scholarship candidates from across the country to be awarded $15,000 each to challenge themselves in a self-directed research program of international travel and study.

Global outreach is a major goal of the association with 2022 conferences planned for Germany, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil and Australia.

Corteva Agriscience has named Canadian Chuck Magro to be the next CEO. Most recently, he was CEO of Nutrien Ltd from 2018 to April 2021.

The federal government has earmarked $42 million for the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, $7 million to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), and $1 million to Environment and Climate Change Canada. As crop protection columnist Chris Duyvelshoff writes, these funds are desperately needed to support the pest management environment.

The Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau has been given the nod by Prime Minister Trudeau to continue in her role as minister of agriculture and agri-food.

What does raw ambition taste like? That’s a question for potato growers Duane Holm and partners Jacco and Alisa de Lange who have formed Sauble Creek Seed Company in an unlikely place: Southampton, Ontario. 

The pandemic has disrupted the supply chain in potatoes with some sectors experiencing a boom, and others suffering from a dip in demand.

Fruit Logistica, famed for its exhibitor trade show and programming, is on track for a physical event in Berlin from February 9-11, 2022.

Kevin Schooley, general manager of the Berry Growers of Ontario, is stepping down after 18 years in the role.