Vegetable and Flower Seed Industry Embracing Technology and Global Markets
Industry leaders spotlight biotechnology, automation and expanding into emerging markets as key drivers for growth and sustainability. In the dynamic vegetable and flower seed industry, technology, innovation and addressing global […]
How are Varieties Protected in Ukraine?
On the Road to Integration – Plant Breeders’ Rights. Plant breeders’ rights (PBR) in Ukraine are governed by national law and regulations in line with the UPOV Convention. The Ukrainian […]
A New Toolbox Allows Engineering Genomes Without CRISPR
Belgian researchers from VIB-KULeuven Center for Microbiology and VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology have introduced a novel set of 16 distinct short DNA sequences, according to a press release from VIB-Ugent […]
USDA Releases 2022 Census of Agriculture Data
Findings provide extensive overview of U.S. farms and ranches. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the findings of the 2022 Census […]
National Garden Bureau Merges with All-America Selections
Both organizations will maintain their current websites. The National Garden Bureau (NGB) and All-America Selections (AAS) have merged into a single non-profit entity, with NGB now serving as the parent […]
Redefining Success: Edel Pérez-López’s Approach to Science and Well-being
Edel Pérez-López’s career journey in plant breeding has taken him through three different countries, multiple academic pursuits, and is what has cemented his dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion in […]
Why Should Farmers Invest in New Genetics?
There is an urgent need for collective ownership and responsibility for new variety development within the ag industry. It’s not solely the burden of seed growers, distribution companies, or developers; […]
Tel Aviv University Researchers Harness CRISPR Technology for Water-Efficient Tomato Cultivation
Varieties could help maintain yield with less water. Researchers at Tel Aviv University announced a breakthrough in agricultural science in a recent news release. They are developing tomato varieties that […]
New Research Shows Impact – and Possible Mitigation – Of Temperature Stress on Corn
Nebraska scientists’ comprehensive metabolic model aims to understand the effects of temperature stress on corn and explore how a specific fungus could mitigate the issue. A team of University of Nebraska […]
U.S. District Court Rules EPA’s Approval of Dicamba Unlawful
Agricultural Retailer’s Association President and CEO Daren Coppock talks about how the decision could impact the seed industry The U.S. District Court of Arizona ruled that the EPA’s approval of […]
See it, Secure It! When You Find Good Talent, Hire It
I am working with a fast-growing company in a region with a very limited employee base. There are two primary strategic concerns that came up in our leadership conversation today. […]
EU Parliament: A Positive Vote for Innovation and Plant Breeding
The European Parliament’s vote in support of new genomic techniques, marks a significant step forward for agricultural innovation and sustainability in Europe, according to a press release from Euroseeds. The […]
How Antoine Bernet is Bridging Borders and Crops for Bayer
From France to Denmark to Poland and now to Canada, Antoine Bernet has a singular vision: to cultivate success for Bayer’s customers and to use his cross-country knowledge to do […]
Welcome to a New Era!
We are thrilled to introduce the online consolidation of our seed publications under one unified banner of SeedWorld.com, a significant milestone in redefining the landscape of seed industry information.
This Company is Working Hard to Usher in a Potato Seed Revolution
Seed World U.S. editor Aimee Nielson interviewed Solynta’s director of strategic alliances and business development Charles Miller at the American Seed Trade Association’s Vegetable and Flower Conference in Monterey, Calif., […]
The Results of a Major Watershed Study are Soon to be Unveiled, and the News is Good
Researchers say the findings will help policymakers craft sound regulations regarding the use of crop protection products. A major Alberta watershed study has wrapped up and will soon issue a […]
Breeding Better Spinach
In a new USDA study, researchers are working to find disease resistance at the molecular level. University of Arkansas scientists are researching ways to increase disease resistance in a superfood […]
Solving Pathogen Puzzles, Pod Shatter & Fusarium Damage: Tune into Seed Speaks Next Week
There’s an old saying about the best laid plans of mice and humans often going awry. Despite all the work we put into breeding seed to grow the best crops […]
Ssshh! A Quiet and Unexpected Transgene Mystery is Happening in Plant Sperm Cells
Silenced genes could pose a significant obstacle in plant reproductive research. In the quest to understand plant reproduction, scientists often turn to gene editing, introducing new genes (transgenes) into plants […]
Researchers Discover Opportunity to ‘Lock the Door’ on SCN
Researchers have discovered an unexpected way to prevent soybean cyst nematode (SCN) from attacking soybeans. New research shows that nematodes that can reproduce on Peking genetic resistance appear to be […]
We Can’t Do it Without Patents
Now that the discussions on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) and patenting are heating up, I keep coming back to the same thought: patenting is not a bad thing. It has […]
Four Quarters of ISF, and Onwards to the Fifth
Part 1: 1924-2000 WHY IT MATTERS: The International Seed Federation (ISF) celebrates 100 years of operation in 2024. The centennial anniversary is an excellent opportunity to look at the future […]
Women in Seed: Perspectives for Everyone
ASTA’s Women in Seed panel at the Vegetable and Flower Seed Conf calls for breaking some of industry’s conventional norms. Next week, we’ll be unveiling an in-depth panel discussion about […]
Meet 3 Young Plant Scientists Trying to Solve Some Old Problems
There’s an old saying about the best laid plans of mice and humans often going awry. Despite all the work we put into breeding seed to grow the best crops […]
Amid Drought Fears in Alberta, Weather Expert Helps us to Understand the Complexities
Fears of a moisture deficit in Alberta and the Prairies were borne out in the closing talk at yesterday’s CrossRoads Crop Conference given by weather expert Drew Lerner of World […]
Why the Indo-Pacific Region is Key to Canada’s Trade Scene in 2024
In the ever-shifting world of global trade, the intricacies and challenges faced by western producers, particularly in Canada, have been a recurring topic of discussion. This year, however, marks a […]
Registration for Seeds Canada Seed School Closes Today
Seeds Canada turned three years old today, and issued the above highlight reel to celebrate the past 12 months. The organization, which formed three years ago after the amalgamation of […]
Coming Soon: Our Interviews from the CrossRoads Conference
Seed World Canada editor Marc Zienkiewicz attended this week’s CrossRoads Crop Conference in Calgary, Alta., and conducted a number of interviews and a panel discussion that will be rolled out […]
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen Combine to Create Novonesis
On Jan. 29, 2024, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen successfully completed their merging, resulting in a new, combined biosolutions company named Novonesis, according to a press release. Novonesis brings together a global team […]
Demand for Native Seed Evolving, But Work Needed
Public agencies have a role to play in building, growing the supply. The breadth and severity of wildfires have increased in recent years, with each year raising concerns that old […]
Discovering More About Biotech Challenges
In an open letter (https://www.weplanet.org/ngtopenletter), 34 Nobel Prize laureates ask to EU Parliamentary members to reject “the darkness of anti-science fearmongering” and to relax strict rules on gene editing. If […]
APSA Introduces New Executive Director
The Asia and Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA) has introduced its new executive director, Francine Sayoc, who will officially take the organization’s reins effective Feb. 1. Sayoc brings significant experience to the role. Her […]
Photo Diary from the final day in Monterey
Today marked the wrap-up of an excellent five-day Flower & Veg Conference put on by the American Seed Trade Association. Here are some last photos from Monterey.
ASTA Flower & Veg: January 29 Photo Diary
Here are some images we captured during the fourth day of ASTA’s annual Flower and Vegetable Seed Conference, held once again in Monterey, California.
One-on-One with East-West Seed’s May Chodchoey
2024 priorities, building on core values, gender politics, and the value of supporting small-holder farmers: we cover a lot of ground in this up close and personal chat with APSA’s […]
Days 2 to 4 – Live from ASTA Flower & Veg
