BASF Announces Herbicide EPA Approval, Offering Enhanced Weed Control for U.S. Farmers
Liberty ULTRA herbicide, featuring BASF’s new Glu-L™ Technology, has been registered by the EPA and is now available for use, pending state approvals. BASF stated the product offers improved post-emergence […]
WSA and ASTA Forage and Turf Convention Day 3
Photos from the day in Kansas City. Lots of great content today at the Western Seed Association and American Seed Trade Association Turf and Forage Convention in Kansas City. I […]
ASTA Previews Post-Election Legislative Challenges for the Seed Industry
Elections, Farm Bill and congressional shifts ahead As the seed industry braces for potential shifts after the 2024 elections, Janae Brady, Vice President of Government Affairs for the American Seed […]
Cultivating Tenacity and Teamwork: Klaus Koehler’s Advice for Young Plant Breeders
Asked to pinpoint the top two skills young plant breeders need, the consensus is clear as far as Corteva’s Global Talent Development Lead Klaus Koehler is concerned. He sat down […]
Strengthening Africa’s Seed Certification: An OECD and G7 Initiative
How can seed certification revolutionize agriculture in Africa? Marcel Bruins interviews Aurelia Nicault, Programme Officer from the Trade and Agriculture Directorate at OECD, to discuss an exciting new project aimed […]
Risk Mitigation and Economic Incentives Around Pollination Contracts
In the U.S., the beekeeping industry is in high demand, with truckloads of bee colonies traveling across the country to meet the needs of crop growers. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIC) explores pollination contracts between beekeepers and California almond growers, examining clauses that could make agreements more attractive to both parties.
Western Seed Association Convention Provides Full Day of Networking and Industry Updates
It was a full day of great activities and interviews in Kansas City. In a whirlwind kind of day, I had the opportunity to sit down with the Western Seed […]
Welcome to Kansas City!
WSA and ASTA Turf and Forage Convention begins! I flew into Kansas City this weekend to attend the 125th Western Seed Association Convention. It’s crazy to think this meeting has […]
The Next Big Apple Variety Must Satisfy These 2 Needs Among Growers and Consumers
Jim Luby, who has led the fruit breeding program at the University of Minnesota since the early 1980s, is retiring. We caught up with him at the recent meeting of […]
Historic Deposit at Svalbard Seed Vault Bolsters Food Security in Crisis
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has welcomed a new deposit of over 30,000 seed samples from 23 depositors representing 21 countries, including seven international genebanks. This is the largest number […]
Where is Variety Testing Headed? A Closer Look at the INVITE Project
How is climate change affecting plant variety testing? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, interviews Francois Laurens, Coordinator of the INVITE Project, to discuss how this ambitious EU-funded initiative […]
Kansas City, Here We Come!
Come say hi at the Western Seed Association/ASTA Turf and Forage Convention.
Collaboration Aims to Advance AI-Driven Agronomic Solutions for U.S. Agricultural Retailers
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC and Taranis have entered into a multi-year collaboration aimed at enhancing agronomic productivity and promoting conservation practices for agricultural retailers in the U.S., leveraging AI-powered tools […]
Could Personalized Agricultural Chatbots Improve Smallholder Farmer Engagement?
Smallholder farmers, typically operating on farms smaller than 2 hectares, often lack access to timely farming information, leaving them vulnerable to climate and market fluctuations, especially in the global south.
Strengthening Plant Breeders’ Rights: Insights from CPVO Vice President Nuria Urquia Fernandez
Join Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, as he interviews Nuria Urquia Fernandez, Vice President of the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO). In this engaging discussion, Nuria shares her […]
The Danish Way: Nils Elmegaard on Green Agreements and Agricultural Innovation
How does Denmark balance agricultural production with sustainability? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, sits down with Nils Elmegaard, Secretary General at the Danish Seed Council, to discuss Denmark’s […]
Acadian Plant Health and BASF Partner to Advance Climate-Resilient Agricultural Solutions
Collaboration aims to enhance crop yield and quality through biostimulant technology, aiming to improve sustainability and resilience in agriculture. Acadian Plant Health™ and BASF Agricultural Solutions announced they are collaborating […]
How Plant Variety Protection Drives Innovation: Insights from UPOV’s Yolanda Huerta
What role does plant breeders’ rights play in driving agricultural innovation? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, interviews Yolanda Huerta, Vice Secretary-General at the International Union for the […]
How ISTA’s E-Certificates Make Seed Certification Faster and Safer
Ready for the future of seed certification? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World EU, speaks with Andreas Wais, Secretary General of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA), to discuss […]
Peru Signs Historic Agreement to Boost Seed Production and Exports
Peru’s seed sector signs framework agreement between APESemillas and the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation.
Midwest Crops Conference to Unveil 2025 Strategies for Boosting Yields and Profits
Leading experts and university researchers will provide insights on crop management, pests, and emerging agricultural trends.
IFSI Expands Sweet Corn Leadership with Acquisition of Del Monte Genetics
Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. (IFSI) expands its position in the global vegetable processing industry with the acquisition of sweet corn genetics from Del Monte Foods. Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. (IFSI) […]
Why Collaboration is Key to Strengthening Public Breeding Programs
In an era where innovation is key to the future of agriculture, effective communication and collaboration among breeders is critical. This is where the Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee (PBCC) steps […]
Is the Green Deal Dead? Yves Madre of Farm Europe Shares Insights
Is the Green Deal truly dead? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World EU, sits down with Yves Madre, President of Farm Europe, to discuss the state of the European […]
Increasing Europe’s Independence: Growing More Proteins on European Soil
Can Europe achieve protein independence? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World EU, speaks with Benjamin Laga, CEO of Protealis, about their mission to reshape Europe’s protein supply chain. Protealis […]
The Future of EU Plant Breeding: A Call for Action with Amrit Kaur Nanda
Is the EU doing enough to support plant breeding? In this insightful interview, Marcel Bruins sits down with Amrit Kaur Nanda, Executive Manager of the ‘Plants for the Future’ European […]
Tackling Disease Resistance Without Compromising Plant Growth
Researchers have discovered a method to enhance plant disease resistance without reducing growth, potentially revolutionizing agricultural productivity and sustainability. Researchers at the University of Georgia (UGA) have identified an innovative […]
China Approves 30 GM Maize and Soybean Varieties
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has granted final approval for 30 genetically modified (GM) maize and soybean varieties, marking a significant advancement in the country’s agricultural biotechnology.
The approval comes after these varieties passed the assessment of the China National Crop Variety Registration Committee (CNCVRC), according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network report.
Euroseeds 2024: Key Takeaways on Collaboration & Innovation
Attendees have left Copenhagen after another successful Euroseeds Congress. The Euroseeds 2024 Congress, held at the Tivoli Hotel in Copenhagen, brought together some 1,300 industry professionals, 50 exhibitors, and 500 […]
I Thought COVID was Over. Then I Looked Around Me
Recognizing when others are struggling — and showing them that you’re in the battle right alongside them — is key to being an effective leader. Recognizing when others are struggling […]
Ohio Soybean Farmers Face Crop Challenges Amid Drought and Post-Hurricane Rains
Ohio soybean farmers are dealing with compromised crop quality due to a combination of prolonged drought and recent heavy rainfall from Hurricane Helene’s remnants. The severe drought weakened soybean pods, and the rainfall that followed has led to unusual seed sprouting within the pods, marking an unprecedented situation in Ohio’s agricultural history, according to Laura Lindsey, a field crops expert at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).
New Seeded Bermuda Grass Variety Gaining Ground
A turfgrass innovation, detailed in a Mississippi State University news release. is now capturing global attention as it takes root on lawns, golf courses and sports fields worldwide. Sun Queen, a unique Bermuda grass variety, was developed by Melodee Fraser, the first female graduate of MSU’s turfgrass management program. Fraser, now the director of research at Pure-Seed Testing, Inc. (PST) in North Carolina, began work on Sun Queen in 2011, combining her expertise and a passion for plant breeding that took hold during her MSU days in the 1980s.
5 Innovators are Changing the World of Seed Testing in Canada
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on innovators in Canadian seed testing. Use the buttons at the bottom to navigate through the articles. As farmers face new […]
Innovation Front and Centre at AMSAC 2024 Convention
The Mexican seed industry gathered in Guadalajara to talk opportunities and challenges, from GMOs to CRISPR to excelling as a seed sector entrepreneur. The city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, was the […]
Cultivating Success: Interview with Mark van Gerven, UC Davis Outstanding Student Award Winner
Join Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, as he interviews Mark van Gerven, winner of the Outstanding Student Award from UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy. Mark shares his […]
Seed World Europe: Reporting From Euroseeds – Day 3
This is the last day of the congress. The Exhibition and Trading floor will open at 08.00 and close today at 16.00. From 08.30 to 13.00 there will be a […]