Growers can use Pattern Ag’s service to see the level of pathogen pressure in each of their field grids.

Identifying microbial compounds can help predict crop risks

U.S. company uses genomic sequencing to identify a wide variety of pathogens and pests that can pose a threat to corn and soy crops

Glacier FarmMedia – An American company uses genome sequencing of soil tests to monitor pest, disease and fertility risks for corn and soy crops. Pattern Ag uses soil metagenomics, a […] Read more

Tim Dumonceaux points at an air sampler that was used in the AAFC booth at Ag in Motion. Samples were collected so event attendees could test them for sclerotinia.

Hunt for disease pathogens goes even smaller-scale

AAFC scientists are developing biological assays that can be used to detect crop and livestock diseases

Researchers at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research centre in Saskatoon are developing molecular diagnostic assays to detect significant pathogens associated with crops and livestock production. Biological assays are […] Read more



chris grainger harvest genomics

Bringing rapid genetic testing to the farm

Competition win helped Harvest Genomics bring its technology to the agriculture industry

The last two years have been a whirlwind for Harvest Genomics CEO and co-founder Chris Grainger. After his Guelph-based start-up won the University of Guelph Gryphon’s LAAIR pitch competition in […] Read more