USDA Presses Mexico to Lift Barriers as New World Screwworm Threat Grows
The New World Screwworm emergency comes amid broader tensions between the U.S. and Mexico over agricultural trade. Over the past two years, the countries have clashed over Mexico’s attempts to ban imports of genetically modified (GM) corn for human consumption, a move the U.S. argues violates the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The dispute led to formal consultations under the USMCA framework, and the issue remains unresolved. In addition, concerns have risen around Mexico’s slower-than-expected approvals of biotechnology products, sanitary and phytosanitary measures that U.S. exporters say lack transparency, and enforcement barriers that hinder U.S. agricultural exports ranging from potatoes to dairy products.
Nick Cowan Joins SeCan, Boosting Ontario Presence
SeCan is pleased to announce the addition of Nick Cowan to its team as marketing representative for southwestern Ontario. With over three decades of experience in the seed industry, Nick […]
The IP Puzzle of NGTs in Europe: Unlocking Innovation, Access and Fair Play
Facts on how patents and Plant Variety Protection can co-exist in a functional system. Since the publication by the European Commission of the Proposal for a Regulation on plants obtained […]
We’re Rewriting our Content Playbook — and it’s Working
We’ve spent years trying to crack the code on content strategy. Here’s the hard truth we don’t say out loud often enough: the code keeps changing. But what if the […]
We’re Rewriting our Content Playbook — and it’s Working
We’ve spent years trying to crack the code on content strategy. Here’s the hard truth we don’t say out loud often enough: the code keeps changing. But what if the […]
We’re Rewriting our Content Playbook — and it’s Working
We’ve spent years trying to crack the code on content strategy. Here’s the hard truth we don’t say out loud often enough: the code keeps changing. But what if the […]
Researchers Uncover Key Genes Shared by All Grasses
A newly developed computational biology pipeline has identified over 13,000 groups of protein-coding genes conserved across all grasses, providing a valuable resource for researchers exploring gene function in these ecologically […]
How I Put Corn Seed Treatments to the Ultimate Test
I’ve always been fascinated by how things work. As a kid, I took apart radios, old telephones, almost anything I could get my hands on — just to see what […]
Euroseeds 2025: Navigating Policy, Trade, and Innovation in the Seed Sector
Join us for an exclusive preview of the Euroseeds Congress 2025, the premier event for the European and global seed sector, taking place this year in Edinburgh. In this engaging […]
No GMO? No Problem. This Gene-Edited Canola Just Got the All-Clear
For Cibus, regulatory clarity isn’t just a box to check—it’s a turning point. The San Diego–based agricultural technology company with operations in Canada just announced that two of its gene-edited […]
Brazil Can Cut Wheat Carbon Footprint by 38%, Study Finds
A groundbreaking study by Embrapa has shown that wheat produced in Brazil emits less carbon than the global average — and that emissions could be cut even further. Conducted in […]
A Legacy Unlocked: Mendel-Inspired Breakthrough That Could Transform Global Pea Farming
Gregor Mendel’s iconic pea plant experiments laid the groundwork for modern genetics. Now, 160 years later, an international team of researchers has combined genomics, bioinformatics, and genetics to map the […]
Researchers Say New Method Speeds Up Crop Editing
But traditional plant transformation methods are often inefficient, expensive and incompatible with many important species. A new study led by UCLA and published in Nature Plants introduces a simpler approach: a heritable, transgene-free genome editing technique using a compact CRISPR system delivered by a common plant virus. The method could streamline crop improvement and expand genome editing to a wider range of plants.
Beyond the Power Switch: What Makes a Sorter Commissioning Successful
When people think about commissioning a new colour sorter, they often picture the big moment — flipping the switch and watching it come to life. But honestly? Turning the machine […]
Agriculture and Climate Change: What Does the Future Hold?
Although spring has just begun, the Netherlands is already grappling with drought-related challenges, affecting both nature and agriculture. Emma Knol, a Climate Resilient Agriculture researcher at Wageningen University & Research […]
New Data Shows Just How Deep Trade Tensions are Hurting Agribusiness
Amid increasing global trade tensions, 88% of Canadian agri-businesses are urging the country to strengthen trade relations with nations outside of China and the U.S., according to new data from […]
Aaron Beattie’s Groundbreaking Work has Earned Him a Major Agrology Award
Aaron Beattie, a prominent plant breeder at the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre (CDC), has been honored with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists Distinguished Agrologist Award. This prestigious recognition […]
Garth Hodges — the Man Behind Some of Ag’s Most Game-Changing Deals — has a New Home
Calgary’s Osborne Interim Management has announced the appointment of Garth Hodges as a senior advisor, bolstering its strategic capabilities with one of agriculture’s most seasoned global leaders. The company offers […]
Researchers Explain Why Corn’s Cell Secrets Matter More Than DNA
New Research Links Corn’s Cellular Gene Activity to Better Crop Traits A new study led by the University of Michigan (U-M) reveals how gene activity in specific maize cell types […]
TEMPO Project: Adapting Sunflowers to Cold and Low-Oxygen Environments
Funded by Sofiprotéol, the TEMPO project (short for Sunflower’s adaptation to new environments with low TEMPerature and Oxygen level) brings together five partners, including three breeding companies — SOLTIS, RAGT, […]
What Makes the Vegetable Seed Sector so Unique?
Why It Matters: The vegetable seed sector plays a crucial role in global food security and horticultural innovation, providing high-quality seeds that drive productivity, and nutritional diversity. Vegetable breeding focuses […]
Brasil Puede Reducir la Huella de Carbono del Trigo en un 38%, Según un Estudio
Un estudio pionero de Embrapa ha demostrado que el trigo producido en Brasil emite menos carbono que el promedio mundial, y que las emisiones podrían reducirse aún más. Realizada en […]
New Study Aims to Identify High-Nutrition, Yield-Stable Oat Varieties
The James Hutton Institute has received £100,000 from the Novo Nordisk Foundation for a three-year project, led by the Innovation Centre for Organic Agriculture in Denmark, in collaboration with Nordic […]
Ending World Hunger Through Innovation
One day, about a year ago, I gathered my staff together and asked them what they would like to be able to boast about five years from now and the […]
Study Explores How Seaweed Could Enhance Crop Fertilizer Efficiency
The James Hutton Institute has joined a groundbreaking new research initiative, Assessing Sugar Kelp Extracts as a Nutrient Management Tool (SKE-NMT), aimed at exploring seaweed’s potential to improve crop nutrition […]
How One Federal Agency Became a Flashpoint of Last Week’s Ag Leaders’ Debate
At last week’s Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) agriculture leaders’ debate held April 17, one name kept coming up—and it wasn’t the prime minister’s. It was the Canadian Food Inspection […]
Leaders’ Debate Shows Parties’ Priorities for the Sector
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) hosted the Agriculture Leaders’ Debate on April 17. The debate brought together Federal political party representatives to address the most pressing issues facing Canadian […]
Ensuring Progress for European Agriculture
How seed companies partner to provide access to innovation and plant breeding materials. WHY IT MATTERS: After two years of existence of the ACLP, more than 95% of the patented […]
Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock Joins the WFO
In a historic step that strengthens Brazil’s role in global agricultural discussions, the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) has officially joined the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO). The confirmation […]
Toward a New Protocol for Evaluating Septoria Resistance in Flax Varieties
The CASDAR LinicoLin research project (2022–2024), coordinated by Terres Inovia in collaboration with GEVES, seed companies, and Arvalis, has developed an initial protocol for assessing varietal resistance to Septoria linicola in […]
Concepts for Your Seeds
For more than 40 years, SATEC® has offered you the perfect combination of technique, chemicals and experience to treat your seeds, ensuring their high quality. You get specific and individual […]
What’s Slowing Innovation? The Answer Might Surprise You
We need to talk about a hard truth in our industry: regulations can drive innovation—but only when they evolve. When they don’t, they don’t just slow things down—they stop them […]
Tightening Stocks, Shifting Trade, and a Dry Prairie Spring: Why 2025 is Defined by Risk and Recalibration
In an industry built on planning, the latest data from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) presents a moving target. The April 2025 Outlook for Principal Field Crops lays out a year of […]
Apply Now for a Nuffield Scholarship
Are you ready for a new challenge that will change your life? Then maybe a Nuffield Canada Scholarship is for you! “The greatest gift that Nuffield gave me was the opportunity to […]
Study Finds Molecular Breakthrough in Soybean Cyst Nematode Research
Scientists have identified a new vulnerability in cyst nematodes’ communication with plant roots that could reduce the damage these parasites cause in soybeans and other crops, according to a study co-authored by an Iowa State University professor.
Confederación Brasileña de Agricultura y Ganadería se une a la OMA
En un paso histórico que fortalece el papel de Brasil en las discusiones agrícolas mundiales, la Confederación Brasileña de Agricultura y Ganadería (CNA) se unió oficialmente a la Organización Mundial […]