What you need to know about recent court cases affecting biotechnology patents, from the opinions issued to the resulting implications for your biotech company. What changes are likely in the future of biotech patents and when they may occur.
The course offers participants a broad understanding of the major aspects of a seed company’s operations and a cross-departmental knowledge of best practices for profitability.
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
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.
Topics to be covered during the conference include: successful independent plant breeding, selection of plants with commercial potential, horticultural biotechnologies, naming plants, plant patents, stock plant hygiene and how to market new plants.
Tagging and labeling, seed treatment, naming and use of names and phytosanitary requirements regarding seed exports to Canada and the United Participants will learn about regulatory issues pertaining to the export of seed ...
The course focuses on the practical implementation of the legal framework for the protection of plant varieties (plant breeders’ rights) in an intellectual property rights system.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
The purpose is to provide a forum for exchange between plant physiologists, agronomists, and geneticists in order to continue the positive trend towards crop improvement through plant breeding and genetics. We hope also to build collaborations between the public and pri...
Customers tell us that Sample Track® and our website are critical to their success so join us for 30 minutes while we provide helpful hints and user information on these two tools.
Pennsylvania Convention Center - Pennsylvania , PA, United States
Intended for scientists and students in academia, industry, government, and higher education. Over 100 scientific sessions and 3,500 poster presentations cover a variety of scientific areas within the discipline.
DeVos Place Convention Center - Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Offers a huge trade show, an outstanding education program, many special events and a chance to visit with growers, farm marketers and industry associates from the Great Lakes region and beyond.
A presentation on climate change and its impact on crops, discussion of current weed-resistance issues that have affected crops throughout the southwest, concurrent sessions on fertilizer and water management, grain, soybeans and rice, horticulture and minor crops, cott...
Iowa State University, Scheman Building - Ames, IA, United States
This year's Iowa Organic Conference will feature:
- How to transition to organic farming,
- Marketing innovations,
- Organic grains, fruit and vegetables in the local food system, more...
30 minute webinar will cover how to properly label seed, germination and Purity regulations/tolerances, date of last test and required disclosures such as treatments.
University of Florida/ IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center - Wimauma,, FL, United States
Workshop presented by SolCAP in conjunction with the 25th Annual Tomato Disease Workshop. For more information contact Jeannette Martins: jmartins@ucdavis.edu
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza - Wimauma, Florida, United States
The goal of this workshop is to provide a forum for presentation of new products and recent research results targeting tomato diseases. It will also provide an opportunity for researchers, processing, fresh-market and greenhouse tomato producers, seed and crop protectio...
The First Global Conference on Biofortification is the first international effort to take stock of progress made in developing nutrient-rich crops, share lessons learned, and chart the future of biofortification.
30 minute webinar will cover five processes used to determine soybean cultivars: Hilum check and seed characteristics, Seed coat peroxidase reaction, Hypocotyl color seedling growout test, Electrophoresis, Event ID using PCR/DNA based methods
Bring together the top researchers in the field of plant productivity improvement and to provide a forum where research in both academia and industry can be exchanged and collaborations built between the public and private sectors.
GMO seed testing recommendations; What requirements impact international seed movement; Advantages to Orange and Blue ISTA certificates; Do you need a ‘Seed Passport’? More...
Orange County Convention Center - Orlando, Florida, United States
One of the largest international events solely dedicated to fruit, vegetables and floral, Fresh Summit draws more than 17,000 attendees from 50 countries annually.
Accurate measurement of chemical applied to seed through analytical testing helps ensure your seed quality by verifying the proper application of seed treatment. It can also assist you in calibrating your seed treating equipment to prevent over or under treatment.
Mayfair Hotel - Coconut Grove, Miami, FL, United States
This workshop will include specialists who would provide sound information on some of the most recent invasive pests and on potential invaders in order to provide researchers, regulatory personnel and growers with the necessary tools to address these potential threats.
Our 30 minute webinar will cover fungi and mycotoxin life cycles, six types of common mycotoxins, detection methods, quick kits, changed FDA recommended levels.
This workshop will appeal to seed analysts working in laboratories or laboratory leaders that have a quality assurance system implemented. The aim is to give laboratories the opportunity to discuss and obtain inspiration on how to improve their Quality Assurance system ...
Michigan State University - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Will encompass biotechnology research, policies, management, networking, and public outreach components. In addition, biotechnology-related trade issues will be covered.
A 45 minute webinar on soybean seed moisture and mechanical damage, hypochlorite soak test for grower use and seed coat and severe field fungi infection in soybeans
Sentry Centers Midtown East - New York City, NY, United States
A conference with speakers who will highlight the best in global sustainable agriculture investment opportunities.
Natural resource conservation and sustainable growing practices are not just an American concern. Spend one day at this educational conference to hear fro...
University of California - Davis, California, United States
This two-year course addresses the reduced number of plant breeders being trained in academic programs around the world. The program targets working professionals who desire to become fully trained plant breeders while maintaining their current employment...
This course is the first step towards accreditation to sample for ISTA certificates. ISTA certificates require the sampler (person who pulls the sample) to be accredited.
The following topics will be reviewed: ISTA and AOSA sampling rules, Sampling methods, Sealing see...
Michigan State University - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Designed not only to cover the molecular techniques available to a plant breeder for crop improvement but also to cover marker assisted selection with successful examples from around the world.
North Florida Research and Education Center - Quincy, FL, United States
This Asian Soybean Rust Short Course provides agricultural specialists and consultants an opportunity for hands-on identification of rust as it appears in the field. Course instructors will cover scouting techniques while demonstrating the most effective methods of find...
The seminar will include hands-on stem nematode identification of field and plant symptoms. Management strategies will be presented on how to cope with current field infestations and how to prevent and/or minimize future yield losses.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln - Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Course covers the common breeding methods used to improve self-pollinated
crops, such as wheat, rice and barley, and the theoretical basis for selfpollinated
crop breeding.
The conference theme is “The Next Generation of Biofuels.” Well-respected researchers will present perspectives about new technologies and updates on their development. Representatives from emerging energy companies will discuss the challenges of commercialization, such...
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station - Fayetteville, AR, United Kingdom
Field day will focus on University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture research and new products for the turf industry in relation to lawn and landscaping, golf and sports turf. Afternoon tours will include pesticide recertification, an equipment demonstration and a lon...
This course is the first step towards accreditation to sample for ISTA certificates. ISTA certificates require the sampler (person who pulls the sample) to be accredited.
The following topics will be reviewed: ISTA and AOSA sampling rules, Sampling methods, Sealing see...
Rodale Institute - Kutztown, Pennsylvania, United States
Learn about new research findings in applied No-till practices.
Discover practical resources for weed control and soil health improvement.
See new in-field technologies for soil carbon measurement and mapping systems.
Explore supplemental farm income streams from tre...
Michigan State University - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
The Biosafety short course is designed to give participants a thorough grounding in all aspects of biosafety for environmental release and commercialization of genetically engineered organisms. It will cover the theory and practice of environmental risk assessment...
Colorado State University - Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
The purpose of the Plant Breeding for Drought Tolerance Symposium is to provide a forum for exchange between plant physiologists, agronomists, and geneticists in order to continue the positive trend towards crop improvement through plant breeding and genetics. We hope a...
Westminster College - Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Our meeting will be organized around the theme "Seeds and Change". We welcome contributions in any area of seed ecology. Our agenda also aims to create bridges between seed ecology and plant conservation, restoration ecology, and global change research.
Our theme for this year’s conference, “Corn: America’s Renewable Resource”, is reflective of our growers ability to continue to produce record yields of corn on fewer acres. Our program has been expanded to include more presentations on an increasing number of current t...
National Conservation Training Center - Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States
Weeds Across Borders is a biennial international conference covering the interests of professionals and organizations involved in weed management and regulation. It is composed of an affiliation of organizations from various jurisdictions across North America with a com...
Mississippi State University’s Extension Service, campus in the Bost Extension Center - , MI, United States
Mississippi cotton, soybean and corn producers who take advantage of a three-day short course in December will receive valuable information about how to succeed in agriculture.
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