Live From Orlando: Day 3 at ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention
Sessions about government transition, weather extremes and land use dominated the day. Today’s sessions provided valuable insights into the future of the seed industry. In “Drivers of Land Use Change,” […]
From Ballots to Bills in a Political Transition
ASTA session speakers from both sides of the aisle talk about the challenge of feeding the world and doing more with less. With the United States facing a transition in […]
Celebrating 15 Years of APESemillas: Consolidating the Future of Peru’s Seed Industry
For 15 years, APESemillas has been driving the seed industry in Peru with significant achievements, strategic alliances, and objectives that pave the way for the future. At Seed World LATAM, we are […]
Cultivating Tomorrow’s Innovators: A Look Inside the UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy
In the heart of the agricultural world, a quiet revolution is underway. Dr. Jovan Djordjevic, Director of the UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy, is spearheading an initiative that bridges the […]
5 Questions With Seed World’s Insider of the Year
Yesterday, we announced Seed World U.S’ Insider of the Year: Gro Alliance. We sat down with Jim Schweigert, president of Gro Alliance and the pen behind the company’s monthly Insiders […]
Live From Orlando: ASTA FCSC Day 2
We’re having such a fantastic time in Orlando at the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Field Crop Seed Convention. We started the day with a sobering economic update from Dan Basse, followed by a Q&A with Basse and ASTA CEO Andy LaVigne.
Dan Basse’s Ag Economic Forecast: Dramatic Shifts Ahead for Global Agriculture
At the 2024 American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Field Crop Seed Convention, economist Dan Basse of AgResource Company captivated the audience once again with his much-anticipated agricultural economic update, unveiling dramatic shifts in global trade and farming economics.
New Research Makes the Bread You Love Healthier Without Loss in Quality
Adding wheat bran to bread boosts its nutritional value but often results in a dense, less appealing texture. New research from SLU is set to change that by modifying the […]
Microbial Revolution: How Latin America is Leading Sustainable Farming
Across Latin America, scientists and agricultural innovators are embracing the use of beneficial microorganisms to transform farming practices. As the demand for sustainable agriculture intensifies, biological solutions can naturally supply […]
The Original Influencer: Word of Mouth in Agriculture
Social media influencers might seem like a modern phenomenon, but the concept is as old as time. Long before Instagram reels and TikTok trends, the most powerful influencer was a […]
ASTA FCSC Photo Diary Day 1
Scenes from the amazing and successful first day of ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention. It’s been a full, fun and fabulous day in sunny Orlando. Winter is the last thing […]
Making Science Make Sense to Consumers: ASTA Session Recap
Shared values can reshape the conversation on food and agriculture. Today’s consumer landscape is vastly different than it was a decade ago. With social media amplifying opinions and misinformation, and […]
Emerging Corn Diseases: ASTA Session Recap
Corteva senior scientist and global phytosanitary risk mitigation lead Scott Heuchelin says the Southern U.S. is experiencing a resurgence of corn stunt spiroplasma. Heuchelin also leads the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) phytosanitary committee.
Seed World Canada Announces Partnership with North American Seed Fair
Seed World Canada is excited to announce that it’s lending its name to the North American Seed Fair, scheduled for Feb. 26-28, 2025, at the Lethbridge Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre […]
Ukrainian Soybean Market Demonstrates Record Exports
The Ukrainian soybean market is delivering impressive results, with export volumes reaching 445,000 tons, setting the stage for a potential new record. This achievement was highlighted by analysts from the […]
What Does It Take to Innovate Seed Sorting?
Ten years ago, at the American Seed Trade Association’s (ASTA) Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference, a small team with big ideas set up their booth with an ambitious goal: to […]
Five Keys to Maximizing Your Conference Experience
Tradeshows and conferences buzz with opportunity—new connections, fresh ideas, and the chance to build business-critical relationships that can take your company to the next level. With so much going on, […]
IN PHOTOS: Kicking Off ASTA’s FCSC 2024
Connections rekindled, ideas exchanged, deals sealed… and more than a few laughs shared. Take a stroll through Day 1 of the 2024 Field Crop Seed Convention in sunny Orlando, where […]
Day 1 at FCSC 2024: Seed World LIVE in Orlando
And we’re rolling! The American Seed Trade Association has officially kicked off the seed industry’s biggest event of the year, the 2024 Field Crop Seed Convention. Here’s what you need […]
A New Approach to Seed Treatment: Fighting Back Against the Damaging Impacts of Nematodes
The U.S. produced more than 4 billion bushels of soybeans in 2023. A major threat to soybean production is soybean cyst nematode (SCN)—estimated at $1.5 billion in U.S. yield loss […]
James Hutton Institute Helps Create Most Comprehensive Barley Genetic Map
Published in Nature, the research offers groundbreaking insights into barley’s evolution and adaptation, including disease resistance, plant structure, and starch mobilization. The research has unveiled groundbreaking insights into barley’s evolution and […]
Role of Quality Seeds in Tackling Climate Change Highlighted at UNFCCC COP29
ISF actively participated in the UN Climate Change 29th Conference of Parties (COP 29), highlighting the vital role of quality seeds in helping farmers adapt to climate change and reducing […]
Can Innovation and Responsibility Coexist?
With recent court ruling reinstating stricter oversight for genetically engineered plants, seed companies face another regulatory shift. A recent decision by U.S. District Judge James Donato is sending ripples through […]
Economist Says Farm Income Decline Reveals Continued Struggles for U.S. Farmers
American Farm Bureau Federation economist Daniel Munch says the USDA’s December 2024 farm income forecast highlights another difficult year for American agriculture, with net farm income down nearly 23% from […]
This Researcher is Cracking the SCN Code
Research scientist Julia Daum’s life’s work culminates in the first SCN trait to come to market in more than 60 years. Research science may seem like an unseen, almost secretive […]
Corn’s Climate Struggles
Corn, once a gift from Native Americans to early colonists, now stands on the front lines of climate change. As the world’s top grain crop, its production surpasses that of other cereals, yet it is increasingly vulnerable to rising temperatures and fluctuating weather patterns according to Farms.com.
How to Level the Playing Field Against Nematodes
For corn growers, unseen threats can be the most damaging, especially when it comes to nematodes — tiny soil-dwelling pests that can devastate a crop’s potential before it even gets […]
New Insights in Plant Response to High Temperatures and Drought
The impacts of climate change, such as failed harvests, are becoming increasingly evident. Addressing these challenges requires diverse strategies, including enhancing plant resilience. An international research team, led by scientists […]
Can We Reframe the Seed Industry as the Heroes Humanity Needs?
Can the seed industry overcome misconceptions to become humanity’s greatest ally in the fight against global challenges? How can the seed industry combat the stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding seed innovation […]
Building a Better Seed Treatment: Perfecting the Recipe for Field-Ready Success
Seed treatments are an increasingly critical tool in farmers’ toolkits, protecting and supporting seeds through their vulnerable and critical germination and early emergence phases. Today’s seed treatments can be complicated […]
The Canada Post Strike DOES Impact U.S. Ag
The strike, now stretching into its third week, might sound like a purely Canadian inconvenience, but its ripple effects have crossed borders. The U.S. seed industry, a powerhouse of innovation and supply, is one of the unexpected casualties. At first glance, it’s easy to underestimate the impact. After all, seeds aren’t perishable like fresh produce. But dig a little deeper, and the layers of disruption become clear.
Keeping You Connected Through the Canada Post Strike
While we await resolution to the Canada Post strike, we’ve prepared alternative solutions to keep the Canadian seed sector informed and supported. While we at Seed World Canada, like many Canadians, […]
Hidden DNA in Plants Reveals Secrets of Photosynthesis
Scientists have discovered previously unexplored genetic variations in the DNA of Arabidopsis plants’ photosynthetic and energy centers, revealing key factors influencing photosynthesis efficiency. Published Nov. 28 in Proceedings of the National […]
The Future is Bright for Spring Wheat Producers
As 2024 draws to a close, Limagrain Cereal Seeds (LCS) continues to bolster its spring wheat breeding program for the Northern Plains with the addition of regional commercial managers in […]
Unmasking a Silent Soybean Yield Thief
BASF’s Nemasphere is the first new soybean cyst nematode trait in more than 60 years. Growers and researchers have been battling Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) for decades. Most growers don’t […]
Could Shifting Farmworker Demographics Move U.S. Farms to Mexico?
Mexico’s competitive edge in labor and climate could lure production away. A shrinking and aging agricultural workforce, combined with rising labor costs, has created new challenges for U.S. farms over […]