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From Crop Genetics to World Cup Turf, Why Plant Breeding Needs a Bigger Stage
Canada

The Scholarship Winner Helping Rewrite the Future of Crop Genetics

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

Canada

At 25, Anirup Sengupta is Already Thinking Decades Ahead for Agriculture

Edwini Kessie, director of the Agriculture and Commodities Division at the World Trade Organization, discusses global agricultural innovation, trade fragmentation and the future of the seed sector.
U.S.

Why the Seed Industry Has a Stake in the Future of Global Trade

Europe

Young Professionals and Influence in the Seed Sector

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

Canada

Brian Rossnagel Inducted Into Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame for Transforming Barley and Oat Breeding

Canada

A Lifetime in Plant Breeding: Dr. Weikai Yan Honoured for Four Decades of Scientific Leadership

Canada

Canada is Shifting Toward Innovation, But More Work Remains on Seed and IP Policy

Canada

What’s Next for Global Seed Testing? Three Conversations Shaping ISTA 2026

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?

Canada

Award-Winning Plant Breeder Weikai Yan Says AI Won’t Replace Human Breeders

Canada

Why The Best Solutions Aren’t Built for Everywhere

Combine harvesting a mature KWS hybrid rye field during grain harvest in Canada.
U.S.

Heritage Driving What Comes Next For Hybrid Rye

Europe

Why the Seed Sector Is Raising the Bar on Social Rights 

Canada

How CDC Meadow Became One of Canada’s Most Successful Yellow Pea Varieties

Executive leadership strategy webinar featuring Stephanie Liska, Aaron Locker, Shawn Brook and Jon Leafstedt discussing leadership development and succession planning.
U.S.

Executive Leadership Strategy: How to Attract, Develop and Retain High-Performance Leaders

Canada

ISTA 2026: Seed Testing’s Biggest Annual Event is Heading to Calgary

Canada

Can Canada Talk Food Security While Cutting Agricultural Research?

Europe

Michael Keller Honoured with Global Unity Award in Lisbon

Europe

WSC26: Seed’s Future Depends on Food System Thinking

Europe

WSC26: ISF Secretary General on the Future of the Global Seed Sector

Canada

A New Era of Farmer-Led Innovation is Emerging in Canada

Canada

Why Canadian Farmers are Leading Discussions on a New Wheat Breeding Model

The International Seed Federation (ISF) has launched new voluntary guidelines to help seed companies, growers, and suppliers strengthen social rights and ethical practices in seed production. Released at the ISF World Seed Congress 2026, the guidance covers labor rights, health and safety, responsible sourcing, environmental protection, and human rights, aligning with international standards and supporting continuous improvement across the global seed sector.
Europe

ISF Launches New Global Guidelines on Social Rights and Ethical Seed Production

U.S.

NAPB 2026 Focuses on AI, Indoor Farming, and the Next Era of Plant Breeding

Greg MacDonald, Dan Wright and Madeleine Baerg discuss why Canada is attracting global seed innovation investment at World Seed Congress 2026.
Canada

Canada Makes Its Case to Global Seed Investors

Canada

Why You Don’t Want to Miss the Seeds Canada Conference

Canada

From Lisbon to Saskatoon, Plant Breeding Faces a Defining Moment

Canada

Why Canada’s Breeding Future Hinges on Value Creation

Canada

John Barlow on the Fight to Save Canada’s Ag Research Facilities

Canada

Reversing AAFC Cuts Could Buy Time — But Canada Still Needs Breeding Reform

Canada

Plant Breeders’ Rights Reform Signals New Era for Canadian Horticulture

Canada

Western Canada Wheat and Barley Breeding Groups Unveil New Vision for Innovation

U.S.

NAPB 2026 Puts Spotlight on Cotton Breeding and Fiber Quality Advances

Canada

Canadian Parliament Urges Reversal of Agricultural Research Centre Closures

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The Benefits of Upgrading Seed Processing Screening Equipment

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Strategy Creates Momentum. Planning Creates Motion.

The Overlooked Role of Seed Processors in Crop Success

Garry Hamilton of Nexeed

Keeping Seed Cleaning Plants Moving: 13 Years in Parts & Service

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Amanda McClerren discusses how integrating breeding, biotechnology and AI is shaping the future of seed innovation.

Innovation is at the End of the Handoff Era

Climate Change Could Lower Soybean Seed Quality

Seed Sector 2045: Future of Plant Breeding in Europe

Illustration of El Niño impacts on seed and agriculture showing drought, flooding and stressed crop fields

Super El Niño Potential in 2026-2027 Could Rival Historic 1877-1878 Event

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