Federal Government, Province of Saskatchewan Inject Millions into Crop Research
Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a total of $14.7 million to support crop-related research in 2024. Invested through Saskatchewan’s Agriculture […]
How Canada’s Colin Steen is Driving the Future of Independent Seed Company Leadership in America
Steen says independents should focus on stakeholders. In the dynamic world of agriculture, Legacy Agripartners CEO Colin Steen — originally from Saskatchewan — has navigated a diverse path. Steen’s journey […]
Rothamsted Submission to Food Standards Agency Consultation on Precision Bred Organisms
The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act (2023) is a ground-breaking law, the first time in more than 20 years that legislation has been brought forward which seeks to enable the use […]
Introducing our Top Innovative Products of 2023 WINNERS – Part 1
Seed World U.S. is excited to introduce its first four winners of the Top Innovative Products of 2023!
Changing the Wheat Game: What Sets LCRC’s Elite Team Apart
The wheat of the future will deliver new technologies like herbicide tolerance, solid stem and powerful disease resistance. Our team is only beginning to show what’s possible. Being as well-established […]
Cover Cropping: Winter is a Great Time to Plan
Effective cover cropping takes forward thinking. The winter months present a great opportunity to formulate a strategy for the spring. Successful cover cropping — regardless of weather — starts with […]
Discover Some of 2024’s Most Important New Varieties
Canada’s largest supplier of certified seed is once again offering up an exciting product roster for the new year. On this webinar, SeCan staff reveal their top picks for 2024. […]
Seed World U.S. Top Innovative Products of 2023
The seed industry is at an all-time high for innovation. Incredible new technologies and products are being launched across the seed industry value chain. That’s great news, both for the […]
Breeding Long Term Commitment: Vegetable Companies
On the surface one may expect some breeding plots, some varietal trials and flashy claims about yield, tolerance or special quality innovations. But it goes much deeper than what a customer […]
GCIA Names Billy Skaggs New Executive Director
Georgia Crop Improvement Association (GCIA) has announced its naming of a new executive director, according to a press release from the association. Billy Skaggs stepped into the position January 1, […]
Cultivating Common Ground: Plants for the Future European Technology Platform
Editor’s Note: CULTIVATING COMMON GROUND. Sustainable and thriving agricultural systems need a steady flow of innovation from research to the market. And this is where Plants for the Future ETP […]
Ready to Head Back to School? Join us in February for Seed School!
Have you ever found yourself thinking of the journey new seed varieties take from the research lab to the farmer’s field? The intricate process involved, the key players and the […]
Meet This Year’s CPBI Scholarship Winners
With the common goals of recognizing achievement and innovation in plant breeding and shining a spotlight on the contributions made by plant breeders in Canada, the Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation […]
A Reminder That Seed is Life, Here and In Africa
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
U.S. Farmer Sentiment Stayed Mostly Stable in December
Despite expectations of inflation decreasing among U.S. farmers, overall producer sentiment changed little in December, according to the most recent report from Purdue University/CME Group’s Ag Economy Barometerand outlined in a […]
Global Seed Sector Timeline
Editor’s Note: GLOBAL SEED SECTOR TIMELINE. The moment that Seed World Group unveiled its global family of Seed World publications, we felt it would be good to look back at […]
Season 11 Seed Speaks Preview — Seeds of Tomorrow: Exploring Ag Research
On the upcoming season of Seed Speaks, we will dive deep into the research that’s being done to propel the agriculture sector into the future. During the new Seed Speaks […]
Season 11 of Seed Speaks to Explore Cutting-Edge Research
On the upcoming season of Seed Speaks, we will dive deep into the research that’s being done to propel the agriculture sector into the future. During the new Seed Speaks […]
Top Tips on How to Effectively Advocate for Action
Editor’s note: At ASTA’s Field Crop Seed Convention in December, we hosted three live panel discussions with some of the industry’s top thought leaders. All three discussions were fascinating, invigorating […]
Independent Seed Companies’ Top Strengths are People and Customer Service
Relationships matter. People buy from people, particularly when it comes to emotional decisions such as buying seed. Seeds’ genetic potential has the biggest impact of any farming input, and growers […]
All in the Family
One of the biggest defining features of many independent seed companies is their complex, beautiful, sometimes challenging intersection of business and family. Jeffrey Renk’s great-grandfather, grandfather and granduncle started selling […]
Oil Down, Gas Prices Up: Could There be Impacts on the Alberta Seed Sector?
Alberta is one of the major producers and exporters of seed in Canada. However, the seed industry could face a challenge from the gas tax, which has returned at nine […]
Hope for a Safe Future for our Seed Industry Friends
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
From Our Desk: Vegetable and Flower Seed Vital to Food and Well-being
It’s been a whirlwind since I began as Seed World U.S. editor just three months ago. The one thing that stands out the most to me is the word “relationships.” I’ve […]
Corné van Beers Appointed New Director of Breeders Trust
Corné van Beers was appointed as General Director of Breeders Trust Ltd company located in Brussels, as of 1 January 2024. Corné succeeds Geert Staring, who has reached his retirement […]
A Sneak Peek Inside Indoor Farming
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
A Primer on How to Protect from Fake News
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
Will CSGA Allow More People to Join Other Than Just Seed Growers?
The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association sparked a big conversation in 2023: exploring expanded membership in an effort to build a what it calls a more inclusive certification system. They say […]
Strategy: Public-Private Collaboration
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
From Eradication to Mitigation
Learn how Europe is transitioning from eradication to mitigation strategies for controlling the spread of infectious diseases. Understand the implications of this shift and the challenges it presents.
Ground Broken on New Plant Research Facility at NC State University
Groundbreaking begins on new research facility at NC State University, offering students and faculty access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
New Network of UK Post-harvest Research Facilities Established
UK researchers have established a new network of post-harvest research facilities to improve food safety and quality. Learn more about this initiative.
If the Future Could Whisper, What Would It Say? CRISPR!
Explore the potential of CRISPR technology and its implications for the future with this thought-provoking article. Learn how this revolutionary technology could shape our world.
Cracking the Tombstone – Did Common Sense Prevail?
Did common sense prevail when cracking the Tombstone? Read this article to find out the answer and learn more about the history of the Tombstone and the events that led to its cracking.
Crystal Crop Protection Limited and KeyGene Sign MoU for Tech Partnership
Crystal Crop Protection and KeyGene partner to develop innovative agri-tech solutions. MOU signed to create sustainable, efficient farming solutions.
Pyka and Dole Announce Successful Trial Phase of Autonomous Spray Aircraft
Pyka and Dole announce successful trial phase of autonomous spray aircraft. Autonomous aircraft technology is revolutionizing the agricultural industry.