Broad Support for Plant Breeding Innovation at Council and EP
In view of the discussions of 11 December in both, the Agri-Fish Council and the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (COMAGRI) of the European Parliament, Euroseeds welcomes the broad […]
Potential of Soils to Sequester Carbon Being “Seriously Overestimated”
Some recent studies estimating the potential of farmland to store more carbon through innovative soil management are presenting an overoptimistic picture of what can be achieved and the analyses need […]
Seeds of Change
Independents’ crusade for fairness in agriculture In an industry where giants loom large, the independent seed sector is at a crossroads of competition and innovation. Todd Martin, CEO of the […]
Newly Elected President of the French Seed Manufacturers Federation
On 7 November 2023, following its Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors of the French Seed Manufacturers Federation elected Olivier Paul as the new President to succeed Didier Nury. […]
AJ Armstrong Takes the Helm as Manitoba Seed Growers President
The Manitoba Seed Growers Association (MSGA) held its first annual SeedLink Conference in Brandon last week, where a new president was appointed to take the helm of the organization. A.J. […]
Conventional Breeding… With a High-tech Twist
Chemical mutagenesis as a plant breeding tool is not new, but its power is growing thanks to cutting-edge software advancement and private industry innovation. It’s been about 90 years since […]
Building a Fair and Functional Seed Market
Can independents compete in today’s seed market reality? Back nearly two years ago, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Marketing Services (USDA-AMS) launched a consultation period about competition and […]
Seed Applied Technologies: Today and Tomorrow
Corteva Agriscience’s David Borgmeier, Category Lead for Seed Applied Technologies, talks about the critical importance of seed applied technologies and what’s coming down Corteva’s research and development pipeline during this […]
FCSC Photo Diary: Friday, Dec. 8
FCDC 2023 is officially complete. Here are some parting photos of Day 4 from Orlando.
Signing Off from ASTA’s FCSC, With Thanks!
North America’s biggest seed industry event of the year, the American Seed Trade Association’s Field Crop Seed Convention, officially wrapped up today after four jam-packed days in Orlando, Florida. Throughout […]
FCSC Photo Diary: Thursday, Dec 7
It’s hard to believe that day 3 of the ASTA FCSC is already complete! Here are some snapshots of highlights from the day…
How to Effectively Influence for Action
At this year’s American Seed Trade Association Field Crop Seed Convention, Seed World Group hosted a live panel discussion about how we as individuals, companies, associations, and the collective seed […]
Leading the way with Capital ‘I’ InnovationFCSC
What does it take, not just to brainstorm a single great idea, but to execute on innovation effectively, efficiently and consistently? At ASTA’s Field Crop Seed Convention in Orlando, Seed […]
An Inside Look at Corteva’s Licensing Strategy
Corteva’s Tim Glenn, EVP of Corteva’s Seed Business Unit, talks about the benefits, opportunities and future of trait and product licensing during this Seed World Visits interview.
FCSC Day 3 – Seed World LIVE in Orlando
Today was Day Three of the American Seed Trade Association’s Field Crop Seed Convention in Orlando, Florida. Here are highlights of the day and a sneak peek at what’s ahead […]
Who Owns CRISPR-Cas9? The Jury is Out, and it’s Making it Hard to do Business
Legal wrangling is complicating life for those who want to use the technology to develop commercial products. Logan Skori wants to use CRISPR technology to launch his business, Calgary’s AgGene, […]
Field Crop Seed Convention Photo Diary: Wednesday, Dec. 6
Networking, sessions and interviews…. Seed World Group has been making the rounds at the Field Crop Seed Convention in Orlando. Here are some snapshots from the day!
Dan Basse’s 2023 Agriculture Economy Report & the Majors Panel
Each year, the most well-attended sessions at ASTA’s Field Crop Seed Convention are economist Dan Basse’s Agriculture Economy Report and the “Majors Panel”, which brings together senior leaders from the […]
FCSC Day 2 – Seed World LIVE in Orlando
Day two of the American Seed Trade Association’s Field Crop Seed Convention is in the books. Highlights from the day: Seed Expo: The largest seed industry tradeshow floor in North America […]
Brent Derkatch Shortlists His Priorities as Canterra’s New CEO
As the corporate landscape continues to evolve, leadership transitions become pivotal moments for businesses. In a recent interview, the new CEO of Canterra Seeds — Brent Derkatch — shared insights […]
Why SaskSeed is Rejuvenating its Annual Meeting
The Saskatchewan Seed Growers Association (SaskSeed) is switching things up for 2024. In a recent interview, SaskSeed President Kurt Printz, the owner of Printz Family Seeds, shared some of the […]
Stop the Infringers!
Not only in field or vegetable crops, but also in the grass or potato sector, there has been an increase in illegal seed practices. These practices are at the basis […]
The Importance of Seed Banks
The future is now when it comes to seed banks. Weather continues to show us that it is incredibly unpredictable. That fact paired with various humanitarian crises can leave the […]
FCSC Day 1: Seed World LIVE in Orlando
The American Seed Trade Association has officially kicked off this continent’s biggest seed industry event of the year, the newly renamed Field Crop Seed Convention. Here is a recap of […]
Breeder Direct Announces Acquisition of Access to FBN’s Germplasm Pool
Breeder Direct has announced that it has acquired access to FBN’s pool of corn germplasm, according to a release. The agreement gives Breeder Direct, which is a wholly owned subsidiary […]
How Often Are Meteorologists Right?
Weather is extremely important to the agricultural sector but it can be extremely unpredictable. How are meteorologists forecasting the weather and how often are they right? This week on Seed […]
DLF Seeds A/S, Groupe Florimond Desprez Announce Intention to Enter into a Joint Venture
The new entity aims at being a strong and innovative player in the sugar beet sector. DLF Seeds A/S and Groupe Florimond Desprez entered into an agreement to bring their […]
LIVE FROM ORLANDO: FCSC 2023 Starts Tomorrow
Although we’re still a day away from the convention’s start, Seed World Group has already been running into old seed industry friends and making new ones as the seed industry […]
An ESG Opportunity?
Corporate ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) performance measurements have recently polarised the business community. Many see it as the next evolutionary step in corporate citizenship after product stewardship and Corporate […]
“What I’m carrying home from Seed Innovation Days”
Seed World Group president Shawn Brook says he left Seed Innovation Days excited, inspired, and reminded again of why the seed industry needs to tell its story. Seed Innovation Days […]
Seed World Next Gen Panel: Who’s Stepping Onto Your Bus?
The seed industry’s single greatest asset isn’t technology; it isn’t innovation; it isn’t even seed. Our one critical asset – the single most important factor that will carry this industry […]
From our Desk: New Beginnings and Bold Visions
Hey there, nice to meet y’all! I’m the new editor of Seed World U.S. Though I’m new to the group, I bring with me three decades of experience in agriculture […]
Getting Down to the Farm Level with Weather Forecasts
Technology has evolved to a point where extremely localized weather forecasts are available. Years ago, weather forecasts covered wide swaths of land, meaning they weren’t always the most reliable. As […]
Can we Boost Certified Seed Usage by Getting Consumers Interested? Next Week’s Panel Discussion Will Try to Answer This
How do we get more farmers to grow certified seed? That’s a question our industry has been trying to answer for a long time, with varying levels of success. Usage […]
Don’t Miss Seed World’s ‘Influencing for Action’ Panel in Orlando
The seed industry has an incredible story to tell. In small and giant ways, it is front and center on solving many of the world’s biggest challenges. Yet, let’s be […]
There IS a Better Way: Drone Advances Drive Crop Breeding Innovation
“There’s got to be a better way!” This is a phrase uttered in many languages every day across the globe by crop researchers walking through fields assessing plots by eye […]