The Context Network has announced that two of the organization’s Senior Associates have become Partners with the firm. Mark Nelson and Mark Holland begin their new responsibilities immediately.

Learn how the global sustainability movement is already transforming agriculture and will continue to do so over the next 20 years

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – (MAY 24, 2010) The Context Network continues to fortify its team of senior executive leaders with the addition of Senior Associate, Dr. James Mann. Most recently, Mann served as Vice President of strategy, business development and product development for ArborGen, LLC., a global leader in forestry, tree improvement and the commercial production of trees.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – (MAY 11, 2010) Dramatic shifts in research and development (R&D) investments by major seed, biotechnology and crop protection companies over the past two decades have accelerated delivery of new plant science technology products to farmers, and rapid adoption of traits and stacked traits has already proven its impact on the industry. The Context Network has released the 2010 edition of Plant Biotech Traits Commercialized (BTC 2010), an annual multi-client report focused on the commercial implications of traits, crops and technologies likely to be developed and introduced between now and 2020. This is the twelfth year of publication of this comprehensive report which includes information and analysis, captures the early history of plant biotechnology, and evaluates current trait commercialization product pipelines and future products and trends. The updated material and critical analyses reflect critical issues and developments important to the plant science industry. Beyond trait specific information, BTC 2010 analyzes the projected impact these technologies will have on the future of agriculture, technology providers and growers.