Jonathan Jones of Sainsbury Laboratory Named 2025 Wolf Prize Laureate in Agriculture
Professor Jonathan Jones, Group Leader at The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL), has been named a 2025 Wolf Prize Laureate in Agriculture “for groundbreaking discoveries in the immune system and disease resistance […]
Nutrien Ag Solutions Opens New Facility at Innovation Farm in Illinois
New on-site building supports agronomic research and technology adoption across North America. Nutrien Ag Solutions® opened a new facility at its Innovation Farm in Champaign, Illinois, furthering its commitment to […]
Paving the Way for the Next Generation – Keely Brook
Keely Brook is the Client Services Coordinator at Seed World Group, where she plays a key role in supporting client relationships and ensuring smooth communication between teams. Whether it’s filling client requests, offering timely feedback or coordinating with internal departments, Keely is committed to delivering thoughtful, solution-driven service for all stakeholders.
Bayer Opens Maize Seed Facility in Zambia to Support Food Security for 30 Million People
Seed output from Zambia will supply 6.4 million Sub-Saharan African smallholders with high-yielding maize seeds in 2025, and up to 10 million by 2030. Bayer has announced the opening of […]
At 33, Adam Carter is Already Shaping the Future of Prairie Cereal Breeding
By the time most people are just getting their footing in their careers, Adam Carter has already stepped into one of the most iconic roles in Canadian plant breeding. Carter […]
Canada Bolsters Support for Farmers Amidst New Chinese Tariffs
In response to China’s recent imposition of tariffs on Canadian agricultural products, the Government of Canada has unveiled enhanced support measures aimed at assisting affected producers. Kody Blois, Minister of Agriculture […]
MAHA: Threat or Opportunity for Seed Companies?
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative is making waves up and down the entire seed, ag, and food supply chains. Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., […]
México Aprueba Prohibición Constitucional para la Siembra de Maíz Genéticamente Modificado
La Cámara de Diputados de México promulgó una prohibición constitucional para la siembra de maíz genéticamente modificado (GM). Esta decisión refuerza restricciones previas, a pesar de un fallo previo que […]
Mexico Approves Constitutional Ban on Planting Genetically Modified Corn
Mexico’s lower house has enacted a constitutional ban on genetically modified (GM) corn planting. This decision reinforces earlier restrictions, despite a prior ruling that deemed Mexico’s GM corn limitations scientifically […]
Agro en Punta 2025 Consolida el Liderazgo de Uruguay en Agroexportaciones
La segunda edición de Agro en Punta reafirma la posición de Uruguay como líder en el sector agroexportador, combinando innovación, sostenibilidad y crecimiento empresarial. El evento fue inaugurado oficialmente por […]
Fear, Misinformation, and Vine Vandalism Continue to Hinder Progress
Only a few months have passed since, in early October 2024, the first European vineyard with downy mildew-resistant plants, obtained using new genomic techniques (NGTs), was inaugurated in San Floriano […]
Kentucky Corn Propels Vietnamese Partnership
Kentucky Corn helped lay the groundwork for a new trade agreement with Vietnam’s top fuel distributor, opening the door to a 300-million-gallon export opportunity for U.S. ethanol. U.S. ethanol leaders […]
Thanks for Setting the Stage – Jane Bachmann
Jane Bachmann is the Global Head of Seed Business Communications at Corteva Agriscience, where she leads strategic communication efforts for the company’s global seed business. With extensive experience in agriculture and corporate communications, she has played a key role in shaping messaging and outreach strategies within the industry. Passionate about sustainable agriculture and leadership development, she actively collaborates with institutions like Iowa State University and mentors young professionals through organizations such as the Public Relations Society of America.
WCI Welcomes David Hoekstra as its Interim Executive Director
Western Crop Innovations (WCI) has announced the appointment of David Hoekstra as its interim executive director. Hoekstra brings extensive leadership experience in agricultural research, business development, and strategic advisory roles. […]
New Tannin Testing for Faba Beans: A Game-Changer for Breeders and Protein Supply Chains
As the largest network of seed testing laboratories in North America, we’re always looking for ways to support plant breeders, seed growers, food processors and producers with cutting-edge testing services. […]
Brasil Presenta SoloFlux: Un Avance Digital en la Medición de la Permeabilidad del Suelo
Investigadores brasileños han desarrollado SoloFlux, el primer permeámetro digital automatizado del país. Se trata de un dispositivo innovador diseñado para medir la conductividad hidráulica del suelo (su capacidad para absorber […]
A New Era for EU Policy: Christophe Hansen Named European Commissioner for Agriculture & Food
Christophe Hansen has been appointed as the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, a role that places him at the centre of European agricultural policy at a time of significant […]
A Digital Breakthrough in Soil Permeability Measurement
Brazilian researchers have developed the country’s first automated digital permeameter, SoloFlux, a groundbreaking device designed to measure soil hydraulic conductivity—its ability to absorb and retain water. This innovation emerged from […]
Beyond ChatGPT: Why AI for Plant Breeding Requires a Different Approach
AI is all the rage and might seem new, but the experts at Computomics have spent over a decade perfecting it for use in plant breeding. AI is everywhere, and […]
Breakthrough in Sorghum Science: Advancing Drought-Resilience and Breeding for a Sustainable Future
In a recent trio of studies, a team led by CSIC researcher Ana I. Caño-Delgado at CRAG has made remarkable strides in understanding the molecular mechanisms behind sorghum’s resilience and […]
Is Contract Research a Solution or a Stopgap? Ken Coles Weighs In
Applied research in agriculture has long been a cornerstone of progress on Canadian farms. But with government funding cuts and a shifting industry landscape, the sector is facing significant challenges. […]
Performance Reviews Worth Having
Most performance reviews tend to revolve around whether goals were met or why an “exceeds expectations” rating wasn’t achieved. Such meetings rarely leave us feeling invigorated. In essence, the most […]
That’s Where Women Belong
Seed World continues a month-long celebration of women with our own Madeleine Baerg, Seed World Group EVP of Operations. Madeleine Baerg is a seasoned agriculture expert with more than 15 […]
Newly Discovered Pathway Helps Plants Precisely Control Seed Germination
A team of plant physiologists, led by Dr. Guillaume Née and Prof. Iris Finkemeier at the University of Münster, has uncovered the molecular basis behind the balance between seed dormancy […]
La Tecnología Satelital de la NASA Mejora la Recopilación de Datos Agrícolas para el NASS
El director ejecutivo de la Asociación Nacional de Departamentos Estatales de Agricultura (NASDA), Ted McKinney, y el personal de la NASDA se reunieron recientemente con la Administración Nacional de Aeronáutica […]
Have We Been Looking at Soil Health Through the Wrong Microscope?
Throughout history, the industry has often looked at soil health from a chemistry perspective — but if we’re going to facilitate true impact, Dale Overton says it’s actually biology that […]
Patrick Fabian Details His Journey into Biological Seed Treatment
When Alberta seed grower and retailer Patrick Fabian first tried a biological seed treatment, he wasn’t expecting the results to be so dramatic. “We were approached to try this biological […]
Beyond Detection: How Seed Testing is Evolving to Solve Real-World Challenges
As a disease diagnostician, I’m always looking ahead — anticipating the next big challenge, refining our tools, and ensuring growers have the insights they need to make informed decisions. The […]
Corn Growers Push for Higher Ethanol Blends Amid Economic Challenges
Inflation, tariffs, and economic uncertainty continue to dominate conversations in Washington, but corn growers across the country see an opportunity amid the challenges. Advocates at both state and national levels […]
Hutton Researchers Discover Key Ingredient in Eco-Friendly Spray to Fight Cereal Disease
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute are making significant progress toward developing a spray that could “silence” genes responsible for Fusarium head blight, a disease affecting various cereal crops. This […]
In Fifty Years … Seed World Celebrates Women
Lisa Scebbi is a seasoned global food and agricultural marketer with a fervent commitment to sustainable, nutrient-dense food production. In September 2024, she embraced the role of Senior Director of Marketing at Tidal Grow AgriScience, where she leverages her extensive expertise to drive innovative marketing strategies in the agricultural sector. Her passion for soil health and regenerative farming practices underscores her dedication to advancing sustainable agriculture.
Peruvian Native Potatoes Gain Global Recognition and Secure Major Market Deal
Peruvian native potatoes are earning international acclaim for their exceptional diversity, nutritional value, and increasing market demand. With over 4,000 varieties cultivated in the Andean highlands, they stand among the […]
New Geospatial Intelligence Methodology Enhances Land Use Management with Greater Accuracy and Speed
Researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP) at its Tupã campus in Brazil have developed and tested a new geospatial intelligence methodology that significantly enhances the speed and accuracy of […]
Meet 9 Plant Science Polymaths Shaping a Sustainable World
University plant breeding programs are the epicentre of seed innovation and education. Universities are home to cutting-edge facilities and academic programs dedicated to plant science, highlighting the pivotal role seeds […]
Double-Digit Yield Gains? How New Mustard Lines are Changing the Game
At the recent Prairie Grain Development Committee (PGDC) meetings in Winnipeg, Ken Jackle, chair of the Prairie Recommending Committee for Oilseeds (PRCO), shared insights on exciting developments in mustard and […]
Seed Innovation is Fighting Back a Growing Threat in Corn
For nearly a decade, corn seed developers have been addressing the rise of a new disease threatening the Midwest’s corn yields. Tar spot, a fungal disease caused by Phyllachora maydis, has emerged as one of the most significant challenges for corn production, presenting both risks and opportunities for seed companies to innovate and provide solutions.