The most comprehensive global rapeseed/canola event in the world. Scientists, students, policy analysts, industry managers, government, producer groups, trade associations are invited to this important event. Abstract deadline: Feb. 1, 2015
JW Marriott Hotel - Indianapolis, IN, United States
The inaugural Indiana AgBiosciences Innovation Summit will bring together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists and investors to discuss accelerating innovation and attracting investment in the Indiana AgBiosciences industry.
Buehler Alumni Center, UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States
Our featured speaker from Nugget Markets will talk about this family owned and operated grocery chain serving the greater Sacramento Valley since 1926.
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel - New Orleans, LA, United States
Where the U.S. rice industry meets, bringing together rice farmers, millers, merchants, and representatives of allied businesses from all rice-producing states and beyond for information and interaction, and featuring a trade show devoted to rice-related farm equipment,...
Hilton Minneapolis, Marquette Ballroom IV-V - Minneapolis, MN, United States
W-3168 (Environmental and Genetic Determinants of Seed Quality and Performance) is a multi-state research fund project, supported by the USDA's Institute of Food & Agriculture, that facilitates interactive seed biology research among US university and federal laboratori...
Conference Center, UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States
Featured speaker - Dr. Ian Korf, Associate Professor, Molecular & Cellular Biology, UC Davis - Topic: From bench to keyboard and back: integrating experimental molecular biology and bioinformatics to understand intron-mediated enhancement
Plant & Environmental Sciences Building (Room 3001), UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States
Introduction to IP at seed companies (John Schoenecker, Director of Intellectual Property – AMPA, HM.Clause / Seed Innovation and Protection Alliance (SIPA) (James M. Weatherly, Executive Director) - The FBI Counterintelligence Strategic Partnership Program - App...
Courtyard by Marriott - Lafayette, IN, United States
The National Conference for Agribusiness calls leaders from across the value chain together to discuss key issues facing our industry. This year, our theme is People – Performance – Productivity.
The module is designed to review the breeding strategies in context of modern tools, build the necessary background towards understanding and practical application of BLUPs, genomic selection, with lectures and discussion.
University of California Davis, Conference Center - Davis, CA, United States
Hosted by Horticulture Research. The purpose of the conference is to bring together
international researchers conducting basic research on horticultural crops, to showcase the latest research findings, to network with colleagues from around the world.
Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centr - Canmore, AB, Canada
This meeting will track canola and the science behind it, as growers share their experiences and we build on that knowledge to identify research priorities and inspire collaborative efforts between academia and private sector companies to seek strategic opportunities to...
Conference Center, UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States
Bernice Slutsky, Vice President for Domestic & International Policy, American Seed Trade Association & Morven McClean, Executive Director, International Life Sciences Research Foundation. Panel discussion moderated by Dr. Josette Lewis, Associate Director, The World Foo...
Will be broadcast to PC or mobile device on October 21. The hottest topics in plant genomics will be addressed in a webinar-style auditorium with the opportunity for live Q&A at the end of each talk.
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
Online - Online, Switzerland
The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the UPOV system of plant variety protection under the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. The course comprises 11 modules.
One day event that looks at indoor agriculture differently; we’re asking 12 industry leaders to talk not about their companies or academic studies, but about their wider visions, whether that’s bringing open source big data to all farmers or placing their company in...
An opportunity for academics, practitioners, PhD students from interrelated disciplines to come together, review their research findings, exchange ideas, and discuss emerging trends.
Held in conjunction with the Home Garden Seed Association’s annual meeting. All-America Selections and Home Garden Seed Association, along with National Garden Bureau, will take attendees on a tour of innovative urban agriculture spots around Dallas.
Sessions on the America Invents Act, limited/restrictive use agreements and bag/tag wording, and an update on economic espionage in the vegetable industry.
In this webinar, you will learn what companies are doing to advance seed coatings and polymers, key factors driving the industry, and the latest from sector leaders
Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel - St. Louis, MO, United States
The event focuses on aspects such as molecular marker development, breeding, crop and trait improvement, stress resistance, bioenergy, evolution studies and pathology as well understanding tools to overcome bottlenecks and enable successful data analysis and management.
This by-invitation-only international Symposium will bring together key researchers and professionals from academia, government and industry to share research results, insights and perspectives in various facets of biocatalysis and biotechnology. The 11th ISBAB is an ex...
UC Davis Conference Center - Davis, CA, United States
Replacing the annual Fresh-cut Workshop for 2015, this conference is an important international gathering of colleagues to focus on key issues and emerging technologies relevant to the dynamic and growing fresh-cut produce industry. The main topics will include: Quality...
The AgriLife Center, 1538 John Kimbrough Blvd. - College Station, TX, United States
Focus: 1) R/qtl for expediting the identification of markers linked to genes and QTL of interest; 2) R/mpMap for use with multi-parent advanced generation inter-cross (MAGIC) populations in QTL mapping; and 3) Genomic Selection (GS) for the estimation of breeding values...
Rudder Tower, 401 Joe Routt Blvd., Room 301 - College Station, TX, United States
Focus: 1) R/qtl for expediting the identification of markers linked to genes and QTL of interest; 2) R/mpMap for use with multi-parent advanced generation inter-cross (MAGIC) populations in QTL mapping; and 3) Genomic Selection (GS) for the estimation of breeding values...
Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN, United States
You’ll learn from world-renowned agri-marketing experts about powerfully directing your firm’s marketing strategy in today’s volatile agriculture environment.
Texas A&M University, Memorial Student Center, Gates Ballroom, Room 2400 - College Station, TX, United Kingdom
The goal of this workshop is to provide attendees an expert overview and keen practical insights into these two related and very timely research topics.
Bost Extension Center at Mississippi State University - Starkville, MS, United States
Designed for seed industry professionals. University experts will address seed storage topics such as moisture, drying, aeration, harvest practices, postharvest management and maintaining quality in storage. Continuing education units and in-service credit are available...
The meeting theme “Crossroads in Science,” is expected to attract more than 1,500 participants from nearly 35 countries who will share the latest information on plant pathology during symposia and discussion sessions, research presentations, workshops, and special e...
Attendees should assemble at 10 a.m. at Springlake Potato Sales, located 12.5 miles north of Littlefield and 8.5 miles south of Springlake on State Highway 385. The program/tour will then move to a location on the Barrett Farm, where Miller has 233 different potato vari...
Hyatt Regency - Orlando International Airport - Orlando, FL, United States
The theme of the conference "Transcriptome Analysis: Unveiling the layers of Expression" is all about simplifying the complex phenomenon behind protein expression by RNA-Seq.
Indiana Seed Trade Association - Indianapolis, IN, United States
The day will start with a great line-up of speakers and topics. We will end the day with diagnosing crops in the test field. This is also an opportunity to earn both CEU and CCH credits. Members and non-members are encouraged to register.
Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Ames, IA, United States
Three 2-day courses: June 29-30: Genomic prediction in plant breeding. July 1-2: Plant breeding as an engineering discipline. July 3-4: Doubled haploids in plant breeding.
Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Ames, IA, United States
Three 2-day courses: June 29-30: Genomic prediction in plant breeding. July 1-2: Plant breeding as an engineering discipline. July 3-4: Doubled haploids in plant breeding.
Oilseed industry representatives from Asia, Australia, Europe and North and South America will discuss common issues, such as consumer acceptance and sustainability.
Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Ames, IA, United States
Three 2-day courses: June 29-30: Genomic prediction in plant breeding. July 1-2: Plant breeding as an engineering discipline. July 3-4: Doubled haploids in plant breeding.
The Resort at the Mountain - Welches , OR, United Kingdom
Members gather to discuss association business, network with industry partners, and participate in a golf tournament and other fun activities. The convention concludes with dinner and a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the OSA Memorial Scholarship Program.
Curtiss Farm, 2219 State Ave. - Ames, IA, United States
The event hosted by Iowa State University will provide an opportunity to view new innovations in weed management. The event will include research and development industry personnel who will be available to discuss proprietary herbicides.
Hilton San Francisco Financial District - San Francisco, CA, United States
The program will redefine the food and agtech innovation marketplace, address key industry challenges and create the opportunity for increased deal flow.
The 2013 class will maintain the core curriculum delivered in the previous classes and add modules to address the most recent development in plant breeding theory and practice, including an expanded section on molecular marker use, genome selection, non-replicated desig...
UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) - Davis, CA, United States
Intensive study of the biology and current technologies used for handling fruits, nuts, vegetables and ornamentals in California. Designed for research and extension workers, quality control personnel in the produce industry, and business, government or academic profess...
11 different variety trial sites throughout eastern Colorado - Eastern Colorado, CO, United States
The field days will highlight new hard red and hard white winter wheat varieties developed by CSU and other public and private breeding programs in the Great Plains region. Attention will also be given to variety selection, special areas of emphasis in wheat breeding at...
Online 12:00–1:00 p.m. (CDT) - Online, United States
Judith Brown, a leading pioneer in the molecular epidemiology of whitefly-transmitted viruses, will present this webinar about an exotic virus that infects a wide range of cultivated legumes and poses a particular threat to U.S. soybean production.
Texas A&M University campus - College Station, TX, United States
Will address five dimensions of soil security: Capability--the intrinsic capacity of a soil to produce products and ecosystem services; Condition--the current state of the soil, including modification by human activities; Capital--economics of soil services to Healt...
Arkansas Biosciences Institute - Jonesboro, AR, United States
Training includes experimental design, plant material preparation & collection, image acquisition, image & data analysis. Information: alorence@astate.edu
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology - Huntsville, Alabama, United States
CROPS 2015 is an international conference that brings together leading genomics researchers and plant breeders to explore emerging applications of new genomic technology to crop improvement.
ARC Ballroom A, UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States
Speakers: Dr. Allen Van Deynze, Research Director, Seed Biotechnology Center; Assistant Director, Plant Breeding Center, UC Davis / Dr. Heather Koshinsky, Director of Research, Eureka Genomics / Dr. Kent S. McKenzie, Director, Rice Experiment Station, California Coopera...
Sheraton Crown Center - Kansas City, MO, United States
Will provide the latest information and will discuss issues impacting distillers grains marketing/merchandising, animal nutrition, processing technologies, and government regulations
Online, 3:30pm-5:30pm Eastern U.S. time - Online, United States
Speakers: Alan Bennett, Executive Director, Public Intellectual Property Resource for Agriculture, and Distinguished Professor, University of California-Davis / Diana Horvath, President, Two Blades Foundation/ Richard Jefferson, Founder and CEO, Cambia, and Professor of...
Online, 2pm-4pm Eastern Time - Online, United States
Speakers: Neal Carter, President, Okanagan Specialty Fruits. Mark McCaslin, Vice President-Research, Forage Genetics International. Craig Richael, Director of Research and Development, Simplot Plant Sciences.
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center - Ames, IA, United States
"Interlocking the pieces for global food security" - Three sessions: Nutrition; Capacity building, education, entrepreneurship and public/private partnership; Production environment - Seed, soil and water.
Featured speaker: Dr. Joseph DiTomaso, CE Weed Specialist. Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis - Topic: The interaction of seed biology in weed and invasive plant management
Perfect platform for scientists, engineers, directors of companies and students in the field of computer engineering, information technology, bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics and material science to meet, showcase and share their knowledge.
Highland Event Center - Mitchell, SD, United States
Sorghum U is farmer-focused educational series sponsored by the Sorghum Checkoff, High Plains Journal, Sorghum Partners and other regional sponsors that gives producers an opportunity to explore the profitability potential and water management qualities of grain sorghum...
The event unites farmers, growers, chefs, produce buyers, tech geeks, entrepreneurs, industry suppliers, investors, and advocates in a lively discussion of the future of indoor agriculture.
Online, 11 a.m. PST - Port Townsend, WA, United States
Participants will learn about advancements in breeding under organic conditions for nematode resistance and for beneficial relationships with soil microorganisms.
This workshop, presented annually by the UC Davis Postharvest Technology Center, is intended for shippers and fruit handlers (wholesale and retail), and produce managers who are involved in handling and ripening fruits and fruit-vegetables. The workshop focuses on how t...
Fresno Convention Center - Fresno, CA, United States
Topics: Staying Ahead of the Trends Shaping Agriculture’s Future. Driving Crop Quality and Productivity Using Biocontrols. Running an Effective Pest Control Program in Trying Western Conditions. Managing MRLs and Buyer/Supplier Relationships. Biocontrols in Annual and...
Mission Bay Conference Center - San Francisco , CA, United States
The summit brings together a unique combination of agenda-setting thought-leaders, drivers of innovation from within the major agribusinesses, technology developers from international hotspots including the US, Israel, Europe and Australia, and the VC investor community...
Cave City Convention Center - Cave City, KY, United States
For the past 35 years, the Kentucky Alfalfa Conference has offered alfalfa and animal producers and enthusiasts the chance to get the latest information on the most pressing topics during a one-day event.
7 am & 11 am CT - The webinar will focus on the industry's first non-salt starter program for soybean plants, which combines Accomplish LM and Radiate to improve early soybean emergence, increase plant vigor and reduce plants stress to optimize yield potential.
More than 40 presenters from across the U.S. and abroad will share the latest developments in organic farming research, including new crop varieties developed for organic farms, innovations in biological pest management, recent economic data, and advancements in organic...
Memorial Student Center’s Bethancourt Grand Ballroom - College Station, TX, United States
A one-day research conference for plant breeding, genetics, and related sciences. This year’s theme is "Plant Breeding in the Modern Era". World-renowned scientists will share their research on high throughput phenotyping, genomic selection, and breeding for host plan...
The University of Arizona - Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) - Tucson, AZ, United States
Topics covered: 1. Plant responses under sole-source LED lighting, 2. Plant responses under supplemental (high intensity) or photoperiodic (low intensity) LED lighting in greenhouses, and 3. LED technology development, evaluation, and economics.
Top plant pathologists will share the latest info on best practices and concerns like neonics and pollinators, bacterial outbreak prevention, early PGR use, precision irrigation technology
Iowa State University’s Scheman Building - Ames, IA, United States
Topics to be addressed include crop, nutrient and pest management, the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, soil and water quality, sustainability, cover crops and technology. There will be several farmer-led panel discussions along with researcher-led presentations. Certi...
Sacramento Convention Center - Sacramento, CA, United States
With more than 230 exhibitors and 2000 attendees, Food Processing Expo is the largest tradeshow in California devoted exclusively to food processing. The purpose of the Expo is to bring the industry together by offering a tradeshow floor with exhibits featuring machine...
Travis County East Service Center - Austin, TX, United States
This course is designed for professional turfgrass managers as well as anyone else in the green industry with a desire to learn the basics of how to properly manage turfgrasses with respect to growth, fertility, pest control, water use and water quality.
Information on variety selection, nitrogen management, target spot in TN cotton, weed resistance management and application requirements of new systems, pollinator protection, general insect control update, unmanned aerial systems and market outlook and risk management ...
Featured speaker - Dr. Alex Cochran, Global Director Research and Development, DuPont Seed Treatment Enterprise
Topic: Recent advances in seed applied technology
Georgia Institute of Technology's Global Learning Center - Atlanta, GA, United States
Conference attendees will learn about new MapShots software and additional features and enhancements to existing products, as well as getting hands-on experience with new and existing field devices.
Frank Phillips College - Perryton, TX, United States
Sorghum U is farmer-focused educational series sponsored by the Sorghum Checkoff, High Plains Journal, Sorghum Partners and other regional sponsors that gives producers an opportunity to explore the profitability potential and water management qualities of grain sorghum...
Fort Hays State University Memorial Union - Hays, KS, United States
Sorghum U is farmer-focused educational series sponsored by the Sorghum Checkoff, High Plains Journal, Sorghum Partners and other regional sponsors that gives producers an opportunity to explore the profitability potential and water management qualities of grain sorghum...
Science Spectrum and Omni Theater - Lubbock, TX, United States
The presentations will target those holding structural and/or commercial Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide applicators licenses, but the information will be beneficial to anyone interested in turf and ornamental plant management on the South Plains
Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center Plant Science Unit - Knoxville, TN, United States
Conference will focus on improving production in East Tennessee. Topics for the program will include disease, insect, and weed control; when to run the fan; and managing your crops from the ground up.
Midtown Holiday Inn - Grand Island , NE, United States
Farmer-focused educational program designed to provide information and resources to help farmers make informed production and management decisions for their operation.
Heartland Events Center - Grand Island, NE, United States
Sorghum U is farmer-focused educational series sponsored by the Sorghum Checkoff, High Plains Journal, Sorghum Partners and other regional sponsors that gives producers an opportunity to explore the profitability potential and water management qualities of grain sorghum...
Lebanon, Chambersburg, York, Ulysses, Clearfield, Wellsboro and Kersey, PA, United States
Lebanon, PA - January 20, 2015 / Chambersburg, PA - January 28, 2015 / York, PA - January 29, 2015 / Ulysses, PA - January 30, 2015 / Clearfield, PA - February 11, 2015 / Wellsboro, PA - March 10, 2015 / Kersey, PA - March 18, 2015
The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a “300” level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinars classes. The primary references are: “Principles of Seed Science and Technology” Fourth Edition by Lawrence O....
Salem Conference Center - Salem, OR, United States
The one day event consists of committee and general member meetings, workshops, and includes lunch. Scholarship awards are presented to eligible applicants. The day concludes with an evening reception to honor past OSA association presidents.
The conference will feature sessions on market outlook, research, and agronomy, along with sessions specific to each crop. Breakout sessions throughout the day will ensure growers can pick and choose which sessions to attend in order to support and grow their business o...
Sorghum U is farmer-focused educational series sponsored by the Sorghum Checkoff, High Plains Journal, Sorghum Partners and other regional sponsors that gives producers an opportunity to explore the profitability potential and water management qualities of grain sorghum...
Robert M. Bouchard Regional Fairgrounds - Robstown, TX, United States
Sorghum U is farmer-focused educational series sponsored by the Sorghum Checkoff, High Plains Journal, Sorghum Partners and other regional sponsors that gives producers an opportunity to explore the profitability potential and water management qualities of grain sorghum...
Mallet Conference Center - Levelland, TX, United States
Sorghum U is farmer-focused educational series sponsored by the Sorghum Checkoff, High Plains Journal, Sorghum Partners and other regional sponsors that gives producers an opportunity to explore the profitability potential and water management qualities of grain sorghum...
Peoria, Moline, Malta, Springfield, Champaign and Mt. Vernon, IL, United States
January 7- Par-A-Dice Hotel, Peoria / January 8 - iWireless Center, Moline / January 9 - Kishwaukee College, Malta / January 12 - Crowne Plaza, Springfield / January 13 - I Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign / January 14 - Holiday Inn, Mt. Vernon
Salina Bicentennial Center - Salina, KS, United States
Sorghum U is farmer-focused educational series sponsored by the Sorghum Checkoff, High Plains Journal, Sorghum Partners and other regional sponsors that gives producers an opportunity to explore the profitability potential and water management qualities of grain sorghum...
BIO5 Institute, Thomas W. Keating Bioresearch Building, University of Arizona Campus - , United States
The TPBI offers breeders state-of-the art training in these modern tools. By offering modules on different topics, the Institute allows a breeder to choose courses that best fit their specific needs. The mission of the institute is to transfer current technologies to a ...
A premium professional certificate course offered in the United States, Europe and Asia. To date, 133 breeders from 30 countries have attended the Plant Breeding Academy (PBA), making it the most significant training of its kind.
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