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How Biostimulants are Helping our Industry be More Climate-Resilient
This year has been a pivotal one for climate change, and with the looming El Niño conditions set to impact farms in 2024, the challenges are mounting. Predictable rainfall and stable temperatures are...
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A Seed Processing Renaissance: Adapting to the Modern Food Landscape
In the realm of seed and food processing, innovation has become the key to success. Over the years, the industry has witnessed a remarkable transformation, with cutting-edge technology paving the way...
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For our Company, Sustainability isn’t a Buzzword
My journey into the realm of biostimulants marked a profound transformation in my professional trajectory. It represented a shift away from my previous roles in the synthetic chemistry industry, where...
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Navigating Trade Shows: Maximizing Your Experience
I recently returned from a successful trip to the Euroseeds Congress on the picturesque island of Malta. Every time I return from an event, I meet with my team and evaluate our preparations, execution...
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Ag at a Climate Crossroads: COP28 and the Biostimulant Solution
The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), a pivotal gathering dedicated to addressing climate change, is now in progress in Dubai, and gives the world an opportunity to assess the...
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From Coveralls to Consultation: How I Became a go-to Territory Rep
As someone who’s spent a lot of time in the seed processing industry, I’ve come to realize that success goes beyond merely understanding people and businesses. It’s about diving into the nitty-gritty,...
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Objective Input Makes for GREAT Decision-making!
In my professional journey, I’ve come to appreciate the role of facilitators as indispensable contributors to effective discussions and even more so when there is desired outcome. Whether it’s a...
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To Nurture Soil Health, we Must go Beyond Short-Term Fixes
In the realm of agriculture, the buzz often revolves around immediate solutions and quick fixes to enhance productivity. Our industry often finds itself caught in a web of short-term mitigation...
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4 Strategies for Success in Modern Turf and Forage
As we begin 2024, one of my main concerns is the correction of turf and forage seed inventory levels. That might not sound all that dramatic, but after the lawn seed sales surge we experienced during...
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Streamline Your Processing Project: Simplifying Equipment Integration
In the world of seed processing, where precision and efficiency are paramount, the choice of equipment and its seamless integration can significantly impact the success of a project. While diversity...
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Branding: Why is Audience-Centric Story Telling Critical?
In agriculture, and more specifically in the seed sector, we are collectively very good at sharing information – we do it all day, every day. But is that sticky enough? Does that convey the why of...
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Why I’m Glad I Joined the Nexeed Team
My journey in agriculture began on a dairy farm, but my passion for machinery led me to a career repairing equipment. Transitioning into the machinery world, I immersed myself in various aspects, from...
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Soil Microbes Talk to Plants, and Seaweed Extract Facilitates the Discussion
Imagine a microorganism that lives in soil sitting next to a plant in a therapist’s office. Across from them in the therapist’s chair is Ascophyllum nodosum, a type of seaweed, helping the two of them...
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There’s a Strong Link Between Using Seaweed Extract and Having Healthier Soil
My previous column revolved around the microscopic world of the soil microbiome and how our technology positively influences it. We explored the activities of microbes, their role in soil respiration,...
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Are You an Early Adopter and Just don’t Know it?
Buying a new phone is a no-brainer for most people, as they can reap the benefits right after they take it out of the box. Buying a new piece of processing equipment — especially one that goes beyond...
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How Biostimulants are Helping our Industry be More Climate-Resilient
This year has been a pivotal one for climate change, and with the looming El Niño conditions set to impact farms in 2024, the challenges are mounting. Predictable rainfall and stable temperatures are...
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It’s Not a Question of if Processors Should Innovate, but How to do so...
The adoption of advanced technology holds immense value — no surprise there. But I’ve often thought about the dilemma of justifying the cost of such advancements, and when to make those advancements....
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How Nexeed’s Expertise Helps Me Minimize My Clients’ Risks
My company is among a handful of unique ones in Western Canada, providing engineering and project management expertise in grain processing. We add value to clients’ grain businesses by facilitating...
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We Needed High Capacity Without Sacrificing Quality. Here’s How we Did it
When we built our new seed plant back in 2019, one of the first conversations I had was with Rod Cockerline at Nexeed. We had a vision to build a brand-new facility for pedigreed seed with a high...
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Are You Thinking Beyond Seed? Here’s What You Need to Know
We have always counted some oat, flour, and specialty mills among our customers at Nexeed. Over the last couple of years, our team has been learning more about the world of grain processing and food....
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