The board of directors at FP Genetics have chosen its new CEO, ahead of Rod Merryweather’s planned retirement. Chris Churko will take the reins, starting with the company come September 19th. Churko previously spent just over five year with Alliance Seeds as their general manager, and prior to that was with Viterra as a cereal… Read More
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While it may not be the highest acreage crop, rye —in all its forms — has increased in popularity as a crop rotation option for many farmers. Whether it’s for feed, spirits, or cover cropping, rye is a multi-faceted crop. With the increase in interest comes advancements in breeding, and RealAgriculture’s Kara Oosterhuis caught up… Read More
FP Genetics is offering western Canadian wheat growers a guarantee to prove that newer CWRS varieties are more profitable than older lines. Currently, an estimated 80% of wheat acres are seeded with bin-run seed, says FP Genetics, and the company believes this practice means farmers are leaving money on the table by not upgrading their… Read More