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With biological products, we've been witnessing the birth of an entire industry the past few years. Join us next week when international experts share bio trends that help make sense of it all. #biosolutions #biocontrol #biostimulants

What a privilege and honor 🍀 ✨ 🙏 Recently, I had an opportunity to attend an enlightening webinar hosted by the ISTA - International Seed Testing Association focused on the critical topic of "Samplers Monitoring” with the panelist Florina Palada , Head of ISTA Accreditation & Technical Department, Corinne Guimier , Chair of ISTA Bulking and Sampling Committee, Eddie Goldschagg , Vice-Chair of ISTA Bulking and Sampling Committee. As someone deeply involved in agriculture and seed quality assurance and control, this webinar provided invaluable insights into the best practices, challenges, and innovations surrounding seed sampling techniques and monitoring methodologies. In this post, I will share the key takeaways and reflections from this informative session. Seed sampling is the cornerstone of seed quality testing, serving as the initial step in assessing the seed viability, physical purity, thousands of kennel weight, seed vigor and genetic integrity of the seed lots. By obtaining representative samples from seed lots, seed producers and regulatory agencies can accurately evaluate seed quality parameters such as germination rate, moisture content, purity, and genetic purity. The integrity of the entire seed testing process hinges upon the reliability and accuracy of the initial sampling procedure. Attending the ISTA webinar on samplers monitoring was a valuable learning experience that deepened my understanding of the critical role of seed sampling in ensuring seed quality and integrity. By incorporating the insights gained from this webinar into my work, I am better equipped to contribute to the continuous improvement of seed sampling practices and uphold the highest standards of seed quality assurance and control. I am looking forward to applying these learnings and engaging in further discussions and collaborations within the seed testing community to drive innovation and excellence in seed sampling methodologies. 🌽 ☀ 🚀 #YoungWithLearningpassion #Philomath #SeedSampling #YoungISTA

Explore Zearalenone in a glance! 🌽 Uncover what it is, where it shows up, and conditions for its growth. Stay informed! Swipe left for a closer look!  🔍   #Zearalenone #FoodSafety #PrognosisBiotech #infographic

Hot off the press, the first AgriPulse quarterly update in collaboration with AgFirst. A quick read curated to inform you on the mood of the primary sector, tapping into the knowledge of our AgFirst team who are out there every day and have first-hand knowledge on what the real issues are. Have a read! To receive the next quarterly update in your inbox, join the Tracta mailing list. #agrinews #agriculturenews #agripulse

Farm Progress 2023: AgZen I was excited to have the opportunity to speak with Vishnu Jayaprakash, CEO of a new company AgZen, while I was working my way through the Farm Progress show last week. AgZen will come to your farm to measure the spray coverage of your chemical applications using whatever sprayer you have, larger or small. The camera system they use is easily mountable to your sprayer, and it collects images of the leaves before and after the sprayer passes over them. The images are then analyzed to provide a detailed report of the actual spray coverage you are getting in the field. Based on these findings, AgZen can then recommend spray additives to add in with your tank mix to improve the coverage. This means that less spray is wasted reducing costs and lowering the environmental impact of using commercial chemicals. Vishnu was quick to point out that only about 2% of sprayed herbicides and pesticides currently reach the plant surfaces they are intended for. The rest of it is lost into the environment leaving us to contend with contamination of the ecosystem. You can learn more at their website: https://www.agzen.com/

🤗 In this edition of Faces of PhenoRob, we are delighted to introduce you to Justus Detring, a dedicated PhenoRob PhD student currently contributing his expertise at IFZ. 🎬 Within the realms of his doctoral pursuit, Justus endeavors to illuminate the intricacies of plant traits through the lens of hyper-spectral images. His aim extends beyond the mere detection of plant diseases; he aspires to delineate the unique spectral signatures associated with these ailments. 🔎 🌱 By delving into this detailed exploration, Justus is empowered to undertake thorough comparisons among specific sugar beet varieties. This approach not only reveals the subtleties of symptoms and disease severity but also brings to light resilient varieties that can withstand these challenges. The profound significance of Justus's work has earned him acclaim from the Southern German Sugar Industry, recognized through an award celebrating his outstanding scientific contributions. 🏅 🎉 For Justus, the pursuit of a Ph.D. at IFZ is truly significant. He finds the institute's extensive wealth of expertise to be the ideal environment for conducting influential research within the field of agriculture. 👏 👇 Join us in our video to uncover the captivating narrative behind Justus Detring's fascinating and crucial contributions to the field. 👇 #PhenoRob #planttraits #hyperspectral #plantdiseases #spectralsignature Many thanks to Ole Lentfer for the video production. https://lnkd.in/eHcReA7b

Larry Footer founded FOOP Organic Biosciences in 2016 and has been a man on a mission to bring the best possible product to the market for plant growers everywhere. It’s not even fair to call it plant food. It’s a proprietary blend- a spectrum of beneficial bacteria from fish manure, 11 strains of mycorrhizae, micronutrients and macronutrients from fish manure, fish emulsion, seaweed, volcanic ash and more. The products are for your garden, house or farm. From cloning gel to foliar spray, liquid, and now inoculated biochar –inspired by Larry learning about Terra Preta – This cool little company in Virginia is growing gangbusters thanks to Larry’s leadership and innovation. Enjoy the tour of what it is, how it works, and the future of FOOP. For 10% off, use code REGEN at checkout. Or follow this link https://lnkd.in/gmUDPbkY #biochar #organicfarming #regenerativeagriculture #soilscience #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #smallfarmer #innovation

“In no other culture is the gap between the results of the value tests and those in practice as large as in oats.” At the latest oat farmers meeting in Nothern Germany Steffen Beuch from Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH presented the CROPDIVA FO field trial results. Check out the first interesting findings about the CROPDIVA trials in the article below. https://lnkd.in/eYNV-V8N #ResearchImpactEU #H2020 #H2020Cropdiva

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