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U.S.

UN General Assembly Declares 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer

The initiative received broad support from more than 100 co-sponsoring organizations. At a ceremony attended...
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U.S.

EPA Proposes Acephate Ban

The plan would ban all uses of acephate except on trees that do not produce...

Europe

More Nutritious White Bread Could Be on Shelves, Thanks to Funding

Healthier white bread could soon appear on the shelves of bakers and grocers across the...
Global

Connecting the Seed World Globally, Under One Brand

How are the Seed World editors feeling about how the Seed World brand has changed...
scientists, soybeans
U.S.

Scientists Harness Wild Soybean Traits with New Biotech Tool

A team at Purdue University, with soybean geneticist Jianxin Ma at the helm, has created...
U.S.

Indiana Crop Improvement Association Names New Genetics Lab Director

The Indiana Crop Improvement Association (ICIA) appointed Brenton Leach as the new director of the...
Latin America

Bratney y DAQ Forman una Alianza Estratégica para Sudamérica y Centroamérica

Bratney, que opera en EE.UU. y Argentina, y el Grupo DAQ, con sedes en Argentina...
U.S.

New Genetic Method to Enhance Oil Seed Production

Washington State University (WSU) scientists have discovered a novel genetic mechanism in plant oil biosynthesis,...
scientist, lab, plant
U.S.

Pioneering Research Offers Hope Against Crop Diseases

Diseases impacting crop plants have profoundly influenced human history and continue to pose significant challenges...
red tomatoes
U.S.

University of Florida’s New Machine-Harvestable Tomato Varieties Could Lower Labor Costs

For decades, Florida's robust tomato industry has relied on manual labor for harvesting—a costly and...
Europe

International Committee Takes on Plan to Develop the Ukrainian Genebank and Secure Its Invaluable Plants and Seeds for the Future

NordGen hosted a meeting with the Ukrainian genebank and several international experts to address the...
Europe

Barley Plants Fine-Tune Their Root Microbial Communities Through Sugary Secretions

Research conducted by the John Innes Centre reveals that different types of barley attract unique...
Latin America

Bratney and DAQ Form Strategic Partnership for South and Central America

Bratney, operating in the U.S. and Argentina, and Grupo DAQ, with locations in Argentina and...

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U.S.

West Virginia University Leads Initiative to Boost Farmland Access and Support Underserved Farmers

West Virginia University (WVU) is leading a national initiative aimed at expanding farmland accessibility to...
U.S.

Iowa State Researchers Unveil AI Strategies for Enhancing Crop Breeding

With leadership in agricultural technology, Iowa State University's latest publication delves into the transformative potential...
strawberries
U.S.

Congress Sharpens Focus on Specialty Crops with Bipartisan Caucus

Aiming to bolster food security and support producers, the 2024 Congressional Specialty Crops Caucus gathers...
U.S.

The Potential Power of Gene-Based Breeding

A Texas A&M University researcher’s work could redefine how we grow our food and treat...
U.S.

USDA Clears Genetically Engineered Plants of Increased Pest Risk

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has recently...
Europe

House of Lords Debate Highlights ‘Existential Threat’ Facing UK Horticulture Seeds Supply

The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has welcomed comments from Conservative Peer the Earl...
Europe

Upside Down and Bolt Upright: Aphid Aerial Acrobatics Revealed

High speed Rothamsted camera shows posture and wingbeat patterns in detail for the first time....

Europe

Stakeholders Strongly Support the European Commission’s Biotech Strategy to Position the EU a Global Innovation Leader

Numerous industry associations and organizations, dedicated to fostering innovation in biotechnology and biomanufacturing, enthusiastically welcomed...
Europe

European Parliament Confirms Positive Vote on New Genomic Techniques; EU Council Urged to Embrace Plant Breeding Innovation

Euroseeds welcomes the European Parliament's confirmation of its positive stance on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs)...
Latin America

Consortium Including Brazilians Sequences the Reference Genome of Arabica Coffee

In a groundbreaking effort, a consortium of scientists sequenced the reference genome of Arabica coffee,...
Europe

European Parliament’s PRM Report is a Worrying Step Backwards for EU’s Agricultural Future

Following the European Parliament's plenary vote on a new Regulation for Plant Reproductive Material (PRM),...
Europe

The Optics of Pest Insect Invasions

Light-based sensors could offer an early warning system for detecting pollen beetle infestations in oilseed...

flood damaged crops
U.S.

Michigan State Launches Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program

A partnership between Michigan State University, state agencies, and local coalitions invests $5 million in...
rapeseed, yellow field, farm
U.S.

Bayer Partners with UK-Based Firm on Biological Insecticide

Bayer announced a partnership with AlphaBio Control, a UK-based firm, to obtain an exclusive license...
Europe

Risky Business: Safeguarding Crop Diversity in Genebanks

Ensuring food security and agricultural resilience in the face of environmental challenges depends on preserving...

North Dakota State University farm, field
U.S.

NDSU to Launch Bolley Agricultural Laboratory

The new agricultural research laboratory at North Dakota State University will be named Bolley Agricultural...
mustard plants
U.S.

How Invisible Forces Influence Taste of Your Food

A study from the University of Colorado explored whether soil microorganisms like bacteria and fungi...
college student, researcher
U.S.

Better Tortillas and Whiskey Begin with Corn

Davis’ involvement in Mizzou’s Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) and Initiative for Maximizing Student...
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U.S.

Plant Stress Sensors Could Revolutionize Crop Management

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and...
wheat, organic farm, farmer
U.S.

Tennessee Student Studying Organic Wheat-Soybean Double-Crop Systems with SARE

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture's Herbert College of Agriculture announced doctoral student Ravi...
Global

What are the Key Issues Facing the Seed Industry Around The Globe?

The Seed World editors — covering Canada, Europe, Latin America and the U.S. — discuss...

old truck, mountains, farm, field, american flag
U.S.

New ‘U.S. Farmed’ Certification to appear soon on beer cans

The U.S. Farmed certification will appear on Anheuser-Busch beers beginning in May. It was developed...
hemp, plant, leaf
U.S.

USDA Greenlights Bioengineered Hemp with Enhanced Medicinal Properties

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently approved the cultivation of bioengineered hemp, known as...
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Ghana–Netherlands Partnership Targets Quality Vegetable Seed for Farmers

Conceptual image of CRISPR gene editing on plant DNA. Green tones and leafy textures symbolize agricultural biotechnology and nature integration.

European NGT Regulations: Risks of Divergence and Adhocracy

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Scientists Uncover Shared Genetic Adaptations in Barley and Wheat

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