What happens when the Roundup Ready patent expires? Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Monsanto's patent on Roundup Ready soybeans in Canada runs out in August, 2011. But that doesn't mean Canadian growers get to save part of the crop harvested that fall for seed the next spring, says Trish Jordan, public affairs director for Monsanto Canada. The 2011 crop will be still grown under contract and must be delivered to an elevator as specified in the Technical Use Agreement, Jordan says. Growers can't grow Roundup Ready soybeans without an obligation to Monsanto until the spring of 2013."By that time, we are going to have another product on the marketplace that we hope farmers will be interested in," she says.Monsanto got its U.S. patent on Roundup Ready soybeans first, but that patent is in place until May 2014. How did that happen? "It has to do with when you file," Jordan explains.The U.S. patent law and the Canadian patent law "are totally different," she says. "What happens in the U.S. is irrelevant" to Canadian growers. BF Chicken wars rage in Oklahoma Behind the Lines - May 2010
Lallemand awards $14,000 in scholarships to support future animal agriculture leaders Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Lallemand Animal Nutrition has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program, awarding a total of $14,000 to five undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in animal science, nutrition, and veterinary medicine. Now in its 11th year, the program recognizes students... Read this article online
Plants flip genetic switch to survive sudden cold, study finds Tuesday, January 6, 2026 One things for sure—weather happens. When a sudden cold snap hits a farm, it can destroy seedlings slow growth. It can make the season's growth 'iffy' going forward. But like a ray of sunshine, results from a new study offer farmers hope. Scientists have discovered how plants... Read this article online
Swine Health Ontario confirms first PED case of 2026 Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Ontario has its first case of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) in 2026. A finisher barn in Perth County is dealing with the disease as of Jan. 2, Swine Health Ontario says. In total, Ontario has 23 active instances of PED dating back to January 2025. Seven are in Perth County,... Read this article online
Bushel Plus unveils modular X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves for John Deere X9 combines Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Bushel Plus Ltd. has introduced a major update to its MAD Concave lineup with the launch of the X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves, a modular system engineered specifically for John Deere X9 Series combines. Bushel Plus is a global leader in harvest optimization technology, dedicated to helping... Read this article online
PigTek offers new warranties on select products Monday, January 5, 2026 Following recent updates to its feed line offering, PigTek of Milford, Indiana, has announced new five-year limited warranties on select products. The company’s anchor bearing, stainless-steel boots, and stainless-steel control units now come with the industry-leading warranties for... Read this article online