AGRI4POL: Advancing Sustainable Agriculture for Pollinators
The AGRI4POL project, part of Horizon Europe, seeks to transform agriculture from a threat to pollinators into a driver of biodiversity, ecosystem health, and crop pollination services. Pollinators and the […]
Scientists Identify Genes That Could Grow Bigger Tomatoes and Eggplants
“Having full genome sequences for these species is like having a new treasure map,” said Katharine Jenike, a researcher who helped assemble the genome sequences. “They allowed us to find size-related genes in a really unexpected place.”
By leveraging knowledge from tomato genetics, the team was able to accelerate research on African eggplants. This approach, known as pan-genetics, offers a way to enhance a wide range of crops and introduce new varieties to global markets.
Euroseeds Welcomes Coreper Outcome and Calls for a Forward-looking Approach on NGTs
Euroseeds applauds the outcome of the March 14 Coreper meeting, a significant milestone for the future of plant breeding innovation in Europe. The Council’s decision to begin trilogue negotiations with […]
ANPROS Engages in Key Discussions on Chilean Agricultural Exports to the U.S.
On March 7, Mario Schindler, executive director of ANPROS, participated in a high-level meeting led by Minister of Agriculture Esteban Valenzuela to address the impact of recent U.S. tariff measures […]
Field Margins Shift: Agricultural Biodiversity & Climate Change in 10 Years
Scientists from INRAE and ANSES have studied vegetation changes in the margins of 500 agricultural plots across mainland France to assess the impact of climate change and farming practices. Their […]
A Place in the Industry: Victoria Buxton
Victoria Buxton is a seasoned communications professional with 19 years of experience shaping corporate messaging and brand strategy. She currently serves as the Global Corporate Communications Manager at Agrality, where she leads strategic communication efforts across key markets, including Argentina, Brazil, and the United States. Based in Pergamino, Buenos Aires, she is responsible for building and maintaining Agrality’s global presence, managing media relations, and ensuring consistent messaging that aligns with corporate objectives. Her expertise in strategic planning, crisis communication, and stakeholder engagement has been instrumental in strengthening Agrality’s reputation within the agricultural sector. Notably, she played a key role in Agrality’s expansion into Brazil, supporting the company’s acquisition of a new processing plant and enhancing its international visibility.
USDA Layoffs Disrupt Seed Research and Regulations — Is a Temporary Reinstatement Enough to Keep us Going?
In mid-February 2025, approximately 6,000 probationary employees were dismissed, affecting key research units. For instance, Farm Progress reported that the Forage Seed and Cereal Research Unit in Corvallis, Oregon, lost three of its eight scientists, including experts in research genetics and molecular biology. These layoffs disrupted ongoing projects aimed at improving crop resilience and productivity.
Jeff Fletcher Joins Germains Seed Technology as Head of Commercial for North America
Germains Seed Technology has appointed Jeff Fletcher as Head of Commercial, North America. With more than 15 years of sales leadership experience in the agriculture industry, Fletcher brings expertise in […]
Seed World Visits: Sneak a Peek Inside DLF’s Game-Changing New Facility
DLF’s primary production and wholesale distribution site for North America has got the seed industry talking. If you’re curious to see what’s inside, come on in…
We’ve Always Been Here; Seed World Celebrates Women
All month long, we’ll be celebrating women as part of Women’s History Month in the U.S. My great-grandmother would be in awe if she saw the career placement of women […]
Mexico City Hosts 2025 CIASA Congress on Water, Soil & Agrobiodiversity
The Mexico Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRICULTURA) has announced the Fourth Inter-American Congress of Water, Soil, and Agrobiodiversity (CIASA), set for August 11-13 in Mexico City. The event […]
Farming Practices Evidence Library: A Tool for Agricultural Sustainability
Thirty-four practices have been assessed for their environmental and climate impacts after screening 14,000 scientific papers. The JRC has unveiled the Farming Practices Evidence Library, a comprehensive dataset that gathers scientific insights […]
Study: Critical Food Crops at Risk from Rising Temperatures
Global warming is already transforming daily life, with storms, floods, wildfires, and droughts affecting regions worldwide. As temperatures rise, a third of global food production could be at risk. A […]
Intellectual Property Protection for Plants Drives the Next Wave of Horticulture Innovation
Each form of intellectual property protection for plants doesn’t exist in isolation. “What many people don’t realize, is that plant patents, utility patents, and plant variety protection certificates can work in tandem,” Kessler’s Biotechnology & Chemical Practice Group director Gaby Longsworth explains. “They’re not mutually exclusive; rather, they can complement each other, encouraging innovation across the horticulture industr
No Expensive Microscope Needed
A new technique is changing how researchers visualize plant cells by expanding them. Kevin Cox, an assistant professor of biology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis […]
Amaka Ifeduba is Bridging the Science Communication Gap
The world is getting hotter. That’s not news — but the urgency of adapting agriculture to climate change is becoming more pressing by the day. For researchers like Amaka Ifeduba, […]
Seed Check is Sowing the Seeds of Love
Few people show as much outwardly joy in their work as Morgan Webb, owner of Seed Check. We chatted with him about how a perhaps unlikely foray into seed testing […]
UK Government Unveils New Policies and Major Investments to Increase Farmer Profits
On Feb. 25, UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed announced new reforms aimed at enhancing farming profitability. Addressing farmers at the NFU conference in Westminster, […]
Wheat Growers Name New Policy Manager
bringing experience in government relations and infrastructure advocacy to the role.
Peña previously served as government relations manager at the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, where he worked on transportation infrastructure, waterway maintenance, and trade logistics—key issues for wheat growers.
Corn Growers Urge Congress to Allow Year-Round E15 Access
Nearly 9,000 corn growers and advocates from 47 states have signed a letter urging congressional leaders to approve legislation allowing year-round sales of fuel blended with 15% ethanol, known as […]
Shaping the Future of Maize & Wheat: Innovation, Policy & Collaboration
Wheat, maize, and rice are vital food crops that support global food security, providing 50% of the world’s dietary energy. While maize is widely cultivated by smallholder farmers, particularly in […]
Canada’s Trade Crossroads: Stephen Harper Lays Out a Survival Strategy
The former prime minister said today that Canada must stop thinking of itself as small and think bigger on trade. The reason? Trade tensions with the United States have escalated, […]
Inside the World’s Largest Network of Seed Testing Labs
For the first time, SGS Canada made its mark at the North American Seed Fair Powered by Seed World, and according to Holly Gelech, it couldn’t have come at a […]
Want to be Seen at the ISF World Seed Congress in Istanbul?
The brand-new ISF Interview Corner, brought to you by ISF and powered by Seed World, is your opportunity to share your insights and amplify your presence at the Congress! This […]
JKI and CIMMYT United Experts to Advance Wheat Research and Breeding
The workshop “Bridging Fundamental Research and Applied Wheat Breeding – Improving Yield, Climate Resilience, and Resource Use Efficiency in Wheat” brought top scientists to the JKI in Berlin-Dahlem. The International […]
Purdue to Host First-Ever Resilient Agriculture Summit in Indiana
Purdue University’s College of Agriculture, in partnership with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Alliance, is launching its first-ever Resilient Agriculture Summit on March 13. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET at the Beck Agricultural Center in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Beck’s Expands Production with Acquisition of Gro Alliance Seed Facilities
The agreement adds corn and soybean seed production sites in Indiana and Illinois to Beck’s Superior Hybrid’s network while supporting Gro Alliance’s strategic reinvestment in seed production, germplasm and agtech […]
Global Seed Leaders Unite in Nairobi to Support Sustainable African Agriculture
The African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) Congress 2025 has concluded in Kigali, Rwanda According to AFSTA President Amadou Sarr in a statement on the AFSTA website, the congress included discussions on the […]
Farm Kid Norm Davy is Making Waves on Both Sides of the Border
Washington-based biostimulant startup Tidal Grow AgriScience has already launched a new seed treatment in Canada. Norm Davy has agriculture in his DNA. Raised on a farm in Treherne, Man., Davy’s […]
Pulse Partnership Launches 3-Year Project to Boost Bean Yield and Stability
NPZ UK, PGRO, YARA, and The University of Lincoln have partnered on a 3-year Innovate UK-funded project, ‘ANSWERS’ (Alleviating Nutritional Stress in Wider Environmental Rewards in Sustainable UK protein crop […]
How did COVID-19 Impact Turfgrass Preferences?
A news release from the American Society for Horticultural Science detailed how researchers analyzed how risk perceptions and demographics influenced turfgrass choices. The findings indicate that risk-averse consumers and those over 50 are more likely to seek drought-tolerant and stress-resistant varieties, a trend that may continue as climate change intensifies.
USDA Fast-Tracks Billions in Ag Aid
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins spoke at Commodity Classic, outlining the Department’s plan to distribute economic and disaster aid approved by Congress late last year. She also visited the […]
Farmers Building the Future for Farmers
When Éric Greliche, vice president of Limagrain, talks about his company, he begins with a family story. “My father was a member, and my mother worked at Limagrain. I grew […]
Put a Super Bowl-Winning O-Line into Your Corn Field
Though it was a few weeks ago now, I’m still keyed up from watching the Philadelphia Eagles take down the Kansas City Chiefs at Super Bowl LIX. Whether you’re a […]
European Patent Office Grants CVC Portfolio Key CRISPR Patent
EPO grants new CRISPR/Cas9 Patent to CVC, expanding RNA-Cas9 IP protection for 150+ ERS genomics licensees. ERS Genomics (‘ERS’), founded to provide broad access to the foundational CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property […]
At PGDC Last Week, All Eyes Were on Black Barley, Purple Wheat and Supercharged Oats
A new oat line is making waves in the field, literally and figuratively. It delivers an impressive performance boost over current industry standards, as its creator showed in February at […]