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The Vital Role of Agronomists in Advancing Seed Treatment Innovation

In the realm of agriculture, where innovation meets practicality, the role of agronomists stands out as indispensable. Did you know Germains North America now has two Agronomists on our team? We are thrilled to have the support and expertise of our Commercial Agronomist, Jesus Camacho and R&D Agronomist, Margherita Zavatta. Among their many responsibilities, supporting […]

Seed Treatments for Phytosanitary Regulations

Mexico Export Compliance: Seed Treatments for Phytosanitary Regulations

Exporting seeds to Mexico requires compliance with strict phytosanitary requirements set forth by SAGARPA, The Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mexico’s agriculture ministry. Meeting these requirements can pose challenges for seed export, especially transit delays that may jeopardize seed quality if left in poor storage conditions at customs facilities. Germains Seed Technology offers seed […]

Field Trials Across the US Demonstrating Remarkable Stand Improvement with Ultim-ST

Organic growers cultivating corn, chickpeas, and peas have reason to celebrate as recent field trials in multiple states reveal exceptional results with ultim-ST. Developed as the ultimate solution for combating Pythium spp. and Metalaxyl-Resistant Pythium spp., this non-biological organic fungicide seed treatment has demonstrated remarkable stand improvement and yield potential. 2023 Ultim-ST Field Trial Locations […]

Black rot seed disinfeciton

Black Rot Seed Disinfection is Now Available

Black rot is a seed-borne disease that affects plants in the Brassicaceae family, including vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and kale. The disease is commonly known as black rot but is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris pv. Campestris. This devastating pathogen can survive in infected seeds and plant debris. The first tactic for […]

Jean Paul Geelhoed

Welcoming Jean-Paul Geelhoed as EU Head of Commercial Horticulture

We are pleased to welcome Jean-Paul Geelhoed as our European Head of Commercial Horticulture. As the European Head of Commercial Horticulture and member of Germains’ European Leadership Team, Jean-Paul will manage the Commercial-, Marketing-, and Customer Service, teams. “Jean-Paul has an extensive background in the seed and agriculture industry, having worked for Apeel Sciences, Bayer, […]

Agnieszka Szkurlat Appointed as Business Director for Europe

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Agnieszka Szkulat as the new Business Director for Europe. In this role, she will lead Germains’ European Business, covering all key European markets and facilities in the UK, the Netherlands, and Spain. Ms. Szkurlat is a passionate advocate for always being open to new opportunities. Having spent […]

The role of seed technologies in sugar beet growing past, present and future

The quest to improve seed quality. The arrival of genetic monogerm seed made planting to a stand a more viable and cost effective alternative to planting multigerm and manual thinning or precision monogerm. However this stimulated the need to ensure each seed station has a healthy plant in it, as any missing plants would have […]

Please Welcome Handell Larco as Key Account Manager, North America Horticulture

Germains Seed Technology, North America, welcomes Handell Larco as Key Account Manager. Handell brings over 15 years of experience working with vegetable and berry industries throughout California, Arizona, and the Pacific North West. He holds an MSc in Horticulture and an MBA from Oregon State University.  While at Driscoll’s, Handell was involved with the supply […]