In the Wake of the “What We Heard” Report, Doug Miller is Looking to the Future
In an exclusive interview with Doug Miller, executive director of the Canadian Seed Growers Association (CSGA), Seed World Canada delved into the recent launches of the CSGA’s #ChooseCertifiedSeed campaign and […]
Why You Should Keep an Eye on Carinata
Carbon-saving cover crop kicks off second season. Brassica carinata, also known as Ethiopian mustard, has been researched for its cover crop soil benefits over the past decade in the Southeast […]
Intelinair Announces Collaboration with Hubner Industries, LLC to Develop Innovative Digital Platform to Manage Seed Corn Production
Platform to Streamline Hybrid Seed Corn Production In-Season Decision Making, Workflow Intelinair and Hubner Industries, LLC announced a strategic multi-year collaboration agreement to create a new innovative digital platform specifically to […]
Smarter Rules for Safer and More Sustainable Food – Euroseeds at the EP Public Hearing on PRM
Euroseeds Secretary General Garlich von Essen presented the views of the plant breeding and seed production sector at the European Parliament during a public hearing dedicated to collect EU stakeholders’ […]
Changing the Game with Capital ‘I’ Innovation
Next week at the ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention, we’ll be hosting three panel discussions, collectively called the Seed World Innovate Series. The first of the panels — Changing the […]
Seed World Presents: Our Innovate Series Of Panel Discussions
Seed World U.S. is excited to be delivering a brand-new element to ASTA’s Field Crop Seed Convention in Orlando next week: the Seed World Innovate Series of expert panels. During […]
How to Stay in the Loop for ASTA’s FCSC
The biggest seed industry event of the year, the American Seed Trade Association’s Field Crop Seed Convention, starts next Tuesday in Orlando, Florida. Whether you’ll be attending the convention or wish […]
Herbicide-tolerant Soybeans Approved by Brazil
China biotech company, Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group Co Ltd, has announced that it has successfully gained Brazil’s approval for the planting of a genetically-modified, herbicide-tolerant soybean, according to a news […]
Why Is It (Almost) Impossible to Make Coherent Policies?
Policy making is equal to making choices among goals and interests and often between short and long term intended impact. The more complex a policy area, the more knowledge is […]
Rain Causes Delayed EU Potato Harvest
An over abundance of rainfall has caused a lot of potatoes to go unharvested in the European Union, a Nov. 24 news release from the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) […]
Lauren Comin Talks About Her Five Number One Priorities
Last week, the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) interprovincial meetings brought together industry leaders and experts to discuss the latest developments and challenges in the field. One prominent figure in […]
Biofuel Is Good, But Could It Be Great?
As demand rises for biofuels, plant breeders are working hard to increase biofuel feedstocks’ productivity and biofuel’s sustainability. Years ago, some doubted that biofuels could be a viable industry, let […]
How Can we Harness Weather Forecasts to Grow Crops?
Growing a crop isn’t easy. There’s a lot of variables involved, a major one being weather. And while you can’t control weather, you can use weather forecasts to help you […]
The Spanish Presidency of the EU is Committed to Gene Editing as a Tool for Sustainable Development
On July 1, 2023, Spain assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union, a responsibility that it will exercise until Dec. 31 of this year. During this period, […]
Using Weather Forecasts to Grow a Crop
Growing a crop isn’t easy. There’s a lot of variables involved, a major one being weather. And while you can’t control weather, you can use weather forecasts to help you […]
The Manitoba Seed Growers Will Hold a Gala Event Next Month. Tom Greaves Says You Don’t Want to Miss it
The Manitoba Seed Growers’ Association (MSGA) will hold a two-day gala event next month when it holds its much-anticipated SeedLink conference. In an interview last week in Saskatoon, Sask. at […]
Seed Innovation Days Winner Announced from Global Field
A patented 3D phenotyping solution specifically designed for the seed industry has been chosen the 2023 winner of Seed Innovation Days, hosted Nov. 16 and 17, 2023 by RWA Raiffeisen Ware […]
Cell-cultivated Meat, from Petri Dish to Dinner Plate
A few years ago, I hosted “Science To Go,” a Discovery Channel series on food. We travelled to Chicago to investigate deep-dish pizza, to Battle Creek, Michigan to explore the […]
Lead Role for John Innes Centre as the UK’s first CGIAR Centre is Launched by Rishi Sunak
The John Innes Centre will play a leading role in driving a global food security initiative announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The UK Prime Minister announced the launch of […]
Seed Innovation Days Announces Winner from Global Field
A patented 3D phenotyping solution specifically designed for the seed industry has been chosen the 2023 winner of Seed Innovation Days, hosted Nov. 16 and 17, 2023 by RWA Raiffeisen […]
How Precision Ag Technology Helps Plant Breeders Deal with Extreme Weather
As climate change continues to reshape our agricultural landscapes, the intersection of technology and sustainable farming practices takes center stage in the upcoming episode of Seed Speaks. Join us Nov. […]
How a Scholarship Transformed Ammani Kyanam’s Career
The National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) recently hosted its annual meeting in Greenville, South Carolina, bringing together professionals dedicated to advancing plant breeding. Among the attendees were Borlaug scholars, […]
Cowpea: A Crucial Crop You Might Have Never Heard About
The recent meeting of the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) in Greenville, South Carolina, provided a platform for insightful discussions with some recipients of the George Washington Carver scholarship, […]
How to Improve Seed Movement Around the World – Part 2
A deep dive into the Multilateral Systems Approach Read Part 1 of the story here WHY IT MATTERS: Moving seed around the world can be a headache. One of the […]
Plant Breeders and Researchers Collaborate for the Next Generation of Legumes to Reduce the Protein Gap in Europe
We need better legume crops to help farmers meet Europe’s demand for plant protein and support a protein transition. Understanding this, fifty scientists and plant breeders participated recently in a […]
Navigating Trade Shows: Maximizing Your Experience
I recently returned from a successful trip to the Euroseeds Congress on the picturesque island of Malta. Every time I return from an event, I meet with my team and […]
Breeders Trust Expanded with New German Member
On Nov. 16, German seed company P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH recently joined the Brussels-based Breeders Trust at the autumn meeting. It was recently held on Malta, where the members […]
On the Road to Integration: Insights into the Ukrainian Seed Industry During War
When Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 Feb. 2022, the biggest attack on a European country since the Second World War began. Now, more than 600 days after the invasion, it […]
Canadian Government Commits $9M to Canola Research
The Canadian government is giving over $9 million to the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component to create the Canola Cluster, a Nov. 14 news […]
Feds Give Money to Create Canola Cluster
The Canadian government is giving over $9 million to the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component to create the Canola Cluster, a Nov. 14 news […]
Plant Breeding for Climate Change – Nitrogen Management
About half of the fertilizer used in the United States goes to grow corn crops. A team of 27 labs across the country are working to find ways to create […]
Syngenta Pays $280,000 Civil Fine in Arkansas
A news release from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin confirmed that Syngenta Seeds, LLC, a company under Chinese ownership, has settled the $280,000 civil fine levied against it for contravening Act 1046 […]
Do More Ag Puts the Spotlight on Men’s Mental Health
The Do More Agriculture Foundation is hosting BroTalk, a fireside chat where men in agriculture will open up about their mental health experiences and what has helped them support themselves […]
Soybeans are Being Planted Earlier. Growers Need New Tools to Succeed
Early planting comes with risk, and that risk must be mitigated. You can give growers an edge in protecting their seed investment. Early planting of soybean is catching on. Your […]
On the Road to Integration: What is Happening on the Seed Front in Ukraine?
When Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 Feb. 2022, the biggest attack on a European country since the Second World War began. Now, more than 600 days after the invasion, it […]
Preparing for the Future of Weather with Seed Banks
Have you ever wondered how the world of agriculture is prepping for the future? Weather is unpredictable and offers a reminder on how unprepared we can be in emergency situations. […]