As the world population continues to increase so does the need for social sustainability. As a subsidiary of AB Sugar network of business across the globe, Germains strives to be in alliance with AB Sugar’s Social Sustainability Values. Global Mind, Local Champions is framed within three pillars of sustainability: economic, social and environmental. Each of […]
In the last decade, new seed technologies have greatly improved sugarbeet stand establishment and plant spacing. Achieving the optimum population is the foundation when setting high yield goals. A thin stand will limit yield and quality potential. Too high of a population will increase harvest losses, in-row plant competition, and seed cost. By improving the […]
Representatives from Germains have been busy this winter season attending and exhibiting at organic agriculture events where we have been able to promote our organic seed treatments and network industry representatives. As a leading provider of organic seed treatments, we believe it is vital to attend and or sponsor events that support the organic agriculture […]
The 2018 American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA) Annual Meeting took place in Washington, DC on February 4-6. The session was appropriately titled, “Defending, Administering, and Passing the U.S. Sugar policy.” With over 400 people in attendance, the conference participants included board members of local sugarbeet grower associations, growers, and industry representatives. With Farm Bill negotiations […]
Germains is one of the world’s leading seed technology suppliers with facilities in the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, and North America. We work closely with partners, stakeholders and customers to ensure long-term, sustainable and profitable growth. Based in Europe and North America, the seeds we treat are distributed worldwide. Leading Seed Technology Supplier – What […]
Are you looking for spinach seed treatments for Verticillium or Fusarium? Our Sales Account Managers here at our Germains Gilroy location are receiving reports of an increase of infection for these diseases in spinach production throughout California. The incredibly warm mild winter may be playing a part in the rise of these fungal pathogens in […]
How to store sugar beets all depends on the region where you are located. The winter months are an important time for sugar beet cooperatives. How you store sugar beets during the winter months can either benefit or subtract from a grower’s payment. Each growing area uses different techniques to maximize sugar retention and minimize […]
Whether you are using conventional or organic cultivation methods, Germains offers a few different seed treatments for broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower. When applied, seed treatments for brassicas can not only help your crops overall performance but can protect your seedlings before emergence. The following are a few seed treatment options for you to select […]
Because new sugarbeet varieties are coming online to growers at a steady pace, Michigan Research Education Advisory Council (REACh) Seed Week plays a vital role in helping growers’ select new varieties. Traditionally to get all the variety information, growers have had to endure multiple meetings from different seed and sugar companies. In any given year […]
The 2017 sugarbeet harvest in the United States is wrapping up with mixed results. The USDA’s sugar and sweeteners outlook for November lists Idaho, Wyoming, and Oregon as states to see a drop in sugarbeet production in 2017 while Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska and Colorado have all seen gains. Each sugarbeet growing region faces variability […]
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