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Aimee Nielson - Seed World Contributor

Karen Withers, founder of AgCultured Consulting, with a maze representing complex seed labeling regulations.
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Red, White and Regulated

Seed labeling rules can change from state to state. The Oregon Seed Association’s Seed Labeling...
Cotton bolls in a field represent advances in cottonseed breeding for yield, resistance and new uses.
U.S.

Breeding More Into Cottonseed

From nematode resistance that protects yield to gene silencing that could open new food and...
Ana Maria Heilman-Morales discusses the future of plant breeding and the importance of mentorship and service.
U.S.

Plant Breeding’s Future Depends on More Than Science

The future of plant breeding needs more than technical skill. Ana Maria Heilman-Morales explains why...
Marta Pudzianowska discusses PBCC’s new mission to support public plant breeding.
U.S.

Public Plant Breeders Need More Than Funding; They Need Support

NAPB's Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee is sharpening its role as public breeders face funding, workforce...
Kernza perennial grain growing in a field
U.S.

The Hard Economics of Climate-Friendly Grains

Consumers may pay more for climate-friendly bread, but Kernza and other perennial grains still face...
Green balance scale representing Farm Bill agriculture policy and seed industry priorities
U.S.

The Way I See It… There’s More Seed in the Farm Bill Than You Think

The latest Farm Bill fight is about much more than SNAP. For the seed industry,...
University of Guelph soybean breeder Istvan Rajcan beside an open padlock and emerging soybean plant representing freedom to operate
U.S.

The Varieties Fade; The Impact Doesn’t

NAPB award recipient Istvan Rajcan explains why farmer adoption, research freedom and training future scientists...
Researcher uses a pipette while studying Arabidopsis seeds in an NYU laboratory.
U.S.

Scientists Find the Switch That Tells Plants They Have Enough Nitrogen

Researchers identified a genetic stop signal that limits nitrogen uptake, opening a possible path toward...

Cornell plant breeder Mark Sorrells reflects on wheat breeding, mentorship and a changing world.
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Reflecting on a Lifetime in Wheat Breeding

As Cornell plant breeder Mark Sorrells prepares to retire, he reflects on the students, collaborations...
Colorful plant cells and DNA illustrate AI analysis of germplasm data for crop research.
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USDA Turns to AI to Unlock Germplasm Data

USDA is launching an AI challenge to help researchers turn germplasm data into faster plant...
Farmer scattering planting seed in a field at sunset
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USTR Exempts Planting Seed from New Forced Labor Tariffs

The exemption protects seed moving through global research and production systems from tariffs of up...

Hannah Jeffery explains why plant breeding needs better public communication
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Plant Breeding Needs Better PR and NAPB’s Communications Chair Has a Plan

Hannah Jeffery, incoming NAPB Communications Committee chair, explains how better communication can help the public...
Editorial collage showing agricultural research plots, seed science, artificial intelligence, government policy, emerging seedlings and business collaboration representing innovation across the U.S. seed industry
U.S.

That’s the Way I See It – Five Headlines; One Trend

This week's biggest seed industry stories reveal more than breaking news. They highlight how innovation...
Katy Martin Rainey discusses her priorities for workforce development and stronger plant breeding partnerships as incoming NAPB president.
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NAPB President Wants to Strengthen Public-Private Partnerships

NAPB President Katy Martin Rainey plans to strengthen the plant breeding workforce, public-private partnerships and...
Gavel in front of a corn field representing the Fair Seeds for Farmers Act
U.S.

What the Fair Seeds for Farmers Act Would Change

The Fair Seeds for Farmers Act would change federal plant IP protections and restrict some...
Texas A&M corn breeder Wenwei Xu displays high-anthocyanin corn in a research field.
U.S.

Corn’s Next Job Description Is Getting Longer

Texas A&M researchers are breeding corn hybrids for aflatoxin resistance, improved nutrition, climate resilience and...
Colorful shipping containers illustrate global trade as the seed industry urges elimination of tariffs on planting seed.
U.S.

Seed Industry Presses U.S. to Lift Tariffs on Research Seed

ASTA is urging the U.S. to eliminate tariffs on planting seed, saying added costs are...
Mature sorghum grain heads growing in a field
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Sorghum Researchers Build a New Roadmap for Nutritional Traits

Researchers are using genomics, metabolomics and machine learning to map the compounds inside sorghum grain...
Researchers evaluate rice breeding lines in flooded field plots as part of breeding trials focused on improving yield and stress tolerance.
U.S.

Rice Breeding is Becoming a Game of Tradeoffs

Rice breeders are integrating AI, genomic selection, root biology and microbiome research to accelerate genetic...
Revolutionary War soldiers advance across a field at sunrise, symbolizing America's founding and the nation's agricultural legacy.
U.S.

America at 250: The Legacy We Choose to Preserve

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, a family genealogy project led by my Aunt Peggy...
Katy Martin Rainey and breeder Bob Avis evaluate soybean plants from the KenAvis germplasm collection in a Purdue University research field.
U.S.

A Fresh Deck of Cards for Soybean Breeders

Built over nearly four decades, the KenAvis soybean germplasm collection is opening new opportunities for...
Amanda McClerren discusses how integrating breeding, biotechnology and AI is shaping the future of seed innovation.
U.S.

Innovation is at the End of the Handoff Era

Innovation no longer happens in silos. Amanda McClerren explains how integrating breeding, biotechnology, AI and...
Seed World graphic showing World Cup pitch preparation with turf, soccer ball and experts Stacy Bonos and Matthew Duncan
U.S.

From Seed to Stadium: In Pursuit of the Perfect World Cup Pitch

Behind every FIFA World Cup match is a seed story. Stacy Bonos of Rutgers and...
Jon Popp, CEO of Popp Engineering, discusses how seed facility design influences seed quality, uniformity and farmer performance.
U.S.

The System Behind the Seed: Honoring IPSA Lifetime Achievement Recipient Jon Popp

For nearly 50 years, Jon Popp has designed seed facilities that quietly influence everything from...
Attendees of the 2026 National Association of Plant Breeders annual meeting gather for a group photo at Texas A&M University.
U.S.

Nutrition Emerged as a Big Theme at NAPB 2026

From human health to consumer expectations, NAPB 2026 showed how plant breeding priorities are expanding...
USDA Under Secretary Scott Hutchins addresses attendees at the National Association of Plant Breeders meeting at Texas A&M University.
U.S.

Plant Breeders May Need to Think Bigger Than Ever

USDA's Scott Hutchins says plant breeders must expand their focus beyond the farm to include...
Farm family standing in a wheat field at sunset representing the future of seed industry innovation
U.S.

Who Is the Seed Industry Innovating For?

Farmers from Idaho, Missouri, New Jersey and Saskatchewan say the future of seed innovation is...
Rachael Sharp inspects irrigation infrastructure on her South Carolina certified seed farm while exploring AI applications for farm management.
U.S.

How AI is Changing Certified Seed Operations 

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond breeding programs and into everyday certified seed operations. South Carolina...
Digital agriculture tools and predictive plant breeding technology help researchers improve crop performance and accelerate innovation.
U.S.

The Race to Accelerate Plant Breeding Innovation

Plant breeding is entering a new era. Bayer's Julia Honold explains how AI, predictive breeding,...
Farmer holding seed grain in a field at sunrise, representing the foundation of agriculture and the seed industry.
U.S.

Why Seed Matters More Than Ever 

From crop production and sustainability to innovation and global food security, nearly every agricultural advancement...
ASTA Chair Bryan Gerard discusses seed innovation and industry leadership
U.S.

Back to the Future and the Power of Seed 

ASTA Chair Bryan Gerard brings family legacy, entrepreneurial energy and a steady belief in innovation...
Mike Peterson, CEO and owner of Peterson Genetics, stands in a soybean field reflecting on innovation and growth opportunities for independent seed companies.
U.S.

Speed Wins in Seed: Honoring Mike Peterson for a Lifetime of Impact

Independent seed companies face constant pressure to introduce new genetics and respond to changing technology....
Tim Gutormson, CEO of SoDak Labs, reflects on nearly 50 years of leadership in seed testing and seed quality improvement.
U.S.

Honoring Tim Gutormson for a Lifetime of Impact: Why Seed Quality Still Matters

After nearly five decades in seed testing, Tim Gutormson has seen the seed industry evolve...
Close-up of a corn ear growing in a green agricultural field during the summer growing season.
U.S.

USDA Extends Deregulation to New Pioneer Corn Variety Following APHIS Review

USDA APHIS has extended deregulation to Pioneer’s DP51291 corn variety following a plant pest risk...
Historic collage featuring W.A. Bill Roquemore, David Burpee and Roland H. Shumway, seedsmen connected to military service and American agriculture.
U.S.

Remembering Seedsmen Who Served

From the Civil War to World War II, these seedsmen helped shape American agriculture seed...
Sam Crowell, ASTA Vice President of Science, Trade and Global Affairs, discusses seed trade pressure, tariffs and customs challenges affecting the seed industry.
U.S.

Why Seed Trade Is Getting More Expensive

Sam Crowell of ASTA discusses tariffs, Section 301 investigations, customs delays and why seed trade...
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