Bill Rooney’s Bioenergy Sorghum Revolution: Turning Innovation into Global Impact
In the mid-1990s, Bill Rooney took on a research program that would become pivotal in bioenergy. Rooney, now recognized as a leader in bioenergy sorghum, didn’t set out with a […]
LatAm Seed Industry’s Plea: Harmonization of Regulations Key to Future Growth
Despite technological advancements that support high-yield, resilient crops, Latin America’s fragmented regulatory environment threatens to stifle progress.
Building Resilience: The Future of Agriculture with CropLife International
WHY IT MATTERS CropLife International is the global voice and leading advocate for the plant science industry. The organization aims to champion innovative technologies that help farmers grow more food […]
Ten More Exciting AAS Winners for 2025
All-America Selections (AAS), North America’s most well-known and respected non-profit plant trialing organization is pleased to announce TEN new AAS Winners available now for the 2025 gardening season. Brokers, growers […]
U.S. Sunflower Acreage Hits Record Low in 2024/25 Marketing Year
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that, for the 2024/25 marketing year, U.S. farmers planted the smallest sunflower acreage on record. The drop in acreage is by nearly half compared to last year.
Agribusiness’ Evolution and Challenges Ahead
One of the highlights from the Corn Belt Seed Conference was Purdue University professor Jay Akridge outlining the big factors influencing agribusiness, and what’s ahead. Here’s a snapshot of the […]
Corn Belt Seed Conference Celebrates 125 Years of Advancing Agriculture and Seed Quality
As the Indiana Crop Improvement Association (ICIA) marks a historic milestone, CEO Craig Nelson reflects on a century and a quarter of growth, innovation and adaptation as ICIA continues to […]
Why Plant Breeders Need to Find Their Voice
For Cole Hammett, entomology and plant pathology student at North Carolina State University and 2024 National Association for Plant Breeding Borlaug Scholar, learning to speak with confidence and authenticity isn’t […]
Corn Belt Seed Conference Hits on Hot Topics
Speakers tackle grain tech trends, biologicals, cover crops and more. Tech Trends Lucas Frye with Amber Agriculture kicked off a day of indepth sessions at the125th Corn Belt Seed Conference. […]
IN PHOTOS: Day 1 of the Corn Belt Seed Conference
Plant Pathologist Talks Soybean Diseases, Urges Focus on Red Crown Rot at Corn Belt Seed Conference
Environmental factors, disease management strategies and the importance of scouting as emerging soybean pathogens challenge growers. At the 2024 Corn Belt Seed Conference, Darcy Telenko, Purdue University assistant professor and […]
Corn Belt Seed Conference Day 1 Preview
ndiana Crop Improvement Association (ICIA)’s Corn Belt Seed Conference begins today with a full day of information-packed sessions and a big celebration of the conference’s 125th anniversary.
Welcome to the Corn Belt Seed Conference
Things are ready to roll in Indianapolis… and it’s a conference you won’t want to miss. Indiana Crop Improvement Association is set to officially welcome delegates to Indianapolis, IA IN […]
Western Seed Association President Prioritizing Next Gen Involvement
Stephanie Breckenridge recently became the new president of Western Seed Association Board. I sat down with new WSA president Stephanie Breckenridge at the recent WSA convention in Kansas City. She’s […]
Discover the Potential of AI Variety Detection on our Nov. 20 Webinar
Join Seed World Canada‘s Marc Zienkiewicz for a Retail Strategy webinar on AI in Variety Identification: What Retailers Need to Know, featuring leaders from SeCan, the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre and […]
Corn Belt Seed Conference Speaker Will Talk Leadership
One change in your perspective could redefine your leadership ability.
Lazarus in the White House
What it might mean for the seed industry. Four years ago, he was declared politically “dead” after being defeated by Joe Biden. Last night, Donald J. Trump was basically resurrected […]
Silver Linings Amid Vandalism: A Turbulent Year for Italy’s First Gene-Edited Crop
In Europe, rice is produced in eight EU Member States (IT, ES, EL, PT, FR, BG, RO, HU), with Italy representing 50% and Spain 30% of EU rice area and […]
Small Seeds, Big Impact: The Art of Forage and Reclamation Seed Testing
Working with seeds — especially the small ones — isn’t for the faint of heart. Here at Seed Check, we take on the unique and often tricky task of testing […]
Building the Future of Plant Breeding, One Intern at a Time
For Chandler Levinson, open field pepper breeder for Bayer based in Woodland, CA, plant breeding is more than about producing results—it’s about empowering the next generation of scientists to grow […]
The Election and Beyond: One-on-one with ASTA’s Andy Lavigne
A long-awaited election day is finally upon us, bringing to a head a whole pile of questions for the seed sector: Seed World Group president Shawn Brook caught up with […]
Innovation: We All Win
Each time when we’re approaching the print date of a new issue of Seed World Europe, the question arises as to what topic I should write my Editorial column about. I […]
ASTA Chair Talks about Turf and Forage Challenges
Dan Foor sat down with me at the WSA and ASTA Turf and Forage Convention in Kansas City. Foor recently moved from DLF to a vice president role at Remington […]
Looking FOORward with ASTA’s Board Chair
This is part 2 of an interview with Dan Foor at the WSA and ASTA Turf and Forage Convention. In this segment, Foor talks about the new political climate we’re […]
U.S. Elections Overlook World Hunger Crisis Amid Rising Global Needs
As the U.S. elections draw near, we’re struck by the lack of attention to a crucial issue—world hunger. Recent progress against hunger is reversing, with the number of people facing chronic hunger rising from 581 million (7.5%) in 2019 to 733 million (9.1%) in 2023. This crisis threatens peace and prosperity worldwide. The solution lies in decisive political leadership, particularly from the United States, to revive global anti-hunger efforts.
Microplastic-Free Solutions Offer Enhanced Crop Health and Sustainability
As we become more globally aware of the effects of microplastics on our environment, we need to turn our attention to what steps we can take in agriculture to decrease […]
Growing Together: Hazera’s Global Vision for the Future of Agriculture
As the new CEO of Hazera Seeds, I am excited about the future of our industry and how we help to shape global agriculture. Our company’s journey is built on […]
Farmers for Soil Health Opens Enrollment with Financial Incentives for Sustainable Practices
Farmers for Soil Health supports soil health while putting money directly into farmers’ pockets. With open enrollment, the program is set to expand cover crop adoption, aiming for 30 million […]
What’s in a Name? For the NAPB, a Lot
In an evolving field like plant breeding, growth often requires rethinking who we are and what we represent. Two years ago, leaders within the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) […]
Both Sides of the Coin: Harris or Trump
How each outcome could potentially impact the seed industry. Listen, I’m not trying to sway you either way. I stood in line to vote early on a Thursday afternoon. Officials […]
Embracing Technology to Breed Better Pulses
It’s amazing how quickly new technologies come along and make a huge impact. When I first started working in the seed industry in 2021, we would manually pick all the […]
What Do Mexican Citizens Think About the Proposed Ban of U.S. Corn?
A new study reveals that Mexico’s proposed ban on genetically modified corn could drive up food prices and impact job security, disproportionately affecting the country’s lower-income families. With over 90% […]
The Future of Breeding: Erez Atzmon on Phenome Networks’ Next-Gen Platform
What does the future of plant breeding look like? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, sits down with Erez Atzmon, Vice President of Business Development at Phenome Networks, […]
Is a Pumpkin a Fruit or a Vegetable?
When it comes to the orange orb we associate with Halloween and fall, many are left wondering: is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable? The answer may not be what you expect—scientifically, a pumpkin is classified as a fruit.
Are You Registered for the Seeds Canada Semi-Annual Meeting?
As we prepare for for our Semi-Annual Meeting on Nov. 15 and 18, I think it’s important to highlight the theme, “Pressing for Progress.” We’ve been talking about it for […]
U.S. Cover Crop Industry Faces Growth and Hurdles
At the ASTA Turf and Forage Convention, experts revealed the rising demand for cover crops and the challenges of meeting it. With U.S. cover crop seed imports doubling in recent […]