Looking FOORward with ASTA’s Board Chair
This is part 2 of an interview with Dan Foor at the WSA and ASTA Turf and Forage Convention. In this segment, Foor talks about the new political climate we’re […]
U.S. Elections Overlook World Hunger Crisis Amid Rising Global Needs
As the U.S. elections draw near, we’re struck by the lack of attention to a crucial issue—world hunger. Recent progress against hunger is reversing, with the number of people facing chronic hunger rising from 581 million (7.5%) in 2019 to 733 million (9.1%) in 2023. This crisis threatens peace and prosperity worldwide. The solution lies in decisive political leadership, particularly from the United States, to revive global anti-hunger efforts.
Microplastic-Free Solutions Offer Enhanced Crop Health and Sustainability
As we become more globally aware of the effects of microplastics on our environment, we need to turn our attention to what steps we can take in agriculture to decrease […]
Growing Together: Hazera’s Global Vision for the Future of Agriculture
As the new CEO of Hazera Seeds, I am excited about the future of our industry and how we help to shape global agriculture. Our company’s journey is built on […]
Farmers for Soil Health Opens Enrollment with Financial Incentives for Sustainable Practices
Farmers for Soil Health supports soil health while putting money directly into farmers’ pockets. With open enrollment, the program is set to expand cover crop adoption, aiming for 30 million […]
A Helping Gene for Healthier Plants
Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) have identified a new gene that regulates plants’ sensitivity to threats such as fungi and drought. By eliminating this gene, known […]
What’s in a Name? For the NAPB, a Lot
In an evolving field like plant breeding, growth often requires rethinking who we are and what we represent. Two years ago, leaders within the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) […]
Both Sides of the Coin: Harris or Trump
How each outcome could potentially impact the seed industry. Listen, I’m not trying to sway you either way. I stood in line to vote early on a Thursday afternoon. Officials […]
You Don’t Have to be a Superhero to Declare Your Origin Story
NOTE: For a PDF download of this article click here! In my conversations with companies across the seed industry, one question keeps resurfacing: “How do we define our mission and […]
You Don’t Have to be a Superhero to Declare Your Origin Story
NOTE: For a PDF download of this article click here! In my conversations with companies across the seed industry, one question keeps resurfacing: “How do we define our mission and […]
You Don’t Have to be a Superhero to Declare Your Origin Story
NOTE: For a PDF download of this article click here! In my conversations with companies across the seed industry, one question keeps resurfacing: “How do we define our mission and […]
Embracing Technology to Breed Better Pulses
It’s amazing how quickly new technologies come along and make a huge impact. When I first started working in the seed industry in 2021, we would manually pick all the […]
Embracing Technology to Breed Better Pulses
It’s amazing how quickly new technologies come along and make a huge impact. When I first started working in the seed industry in 2021, we would manually pick all the […]
Embracing Technology to Breed Better Pulses
It’s amazing how quickly new technologies come along and make a huge impact. When I first started working in the seed industry in 2021, we would manually pick all the […]
Researchers Develop Breakthrough Technique for Breeding Genetically Identical Hybrid Crops with Parent Traits
When different varieties of a plant species are crossbred, their hybrid offspring often exhibit greater vigor and faster growth than the parent plants. However, this effect typically fades in subsequent […]
Aprovechando los 7 Hábitos de Covey para Construir Relaciones Más Fuertes
Siempre estoy esforzándome por ser una mejor persona. En mi camino para convertirme en un mejor padre, esposo, líder, empresario y jefe, busco libros y podcasts que me brinden orientación […]
Grass Seed Market Resilient Despite 2024 Challenges
Despite the hurdles presented by extreme weather across Europe in 2024, the grass seed market has shown remarkable resilience, with key sectors posting positive results. While news of heavy rains […]
European Legume Breeding Advances for Competitive Seed Market and Sustainable Protein Production
Launched in October 2023, the BELIS innovation project aims to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of European legume breeding. Its key objectives include developing cost-effective breeding tools, improving the economic […]
What Do Mexican Citizens Think About the Proposed Ban of U.S. Corn?
A new study reveals that Mexico’s proposed ban on genetically modified corn could drive up food prices and impact job security, disproportionately affecting the country’s lower-income families. With over 90% […]
Scientists Examine Wheat Genes to Boost the Crop’s Disease Resistance
New research that could increase the natural resistance of wheat to a devastating fungal disease has begun at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. The research will examine why some wheat varieties […]
The Future of Breeding: Erez Atzmon on Phenome Networks’ Next-Gen Platform
What does the future of plant breeding look like? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, sits down with Erez Atzmon, Vice President of Business Development at Phenome Networks, […]
New Crop Innovation Centre Opens to Enhance Food Security, Futureproof Crop Production
The Crop Innovation Centre (CIC), officially opened by UK Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray MP and Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney MSP, is located at The James Hutton […]
Is a Pumpkin a Fruit or a Vegetable?
When it comes to the orange orb we associate with Halloween and fall, many are left wondering: is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable? The answer may not be what you expect—scientifically, a pumpkin is classified as a fruit.
Are You Registered for the Seeds Canada Semi-Annual Meeting?
As we prepare for for our Semi-Annual Meeting on Nov. 15 and 18, I think it’s important to highlight the theme, “Pressing for Progress.” We’ve been talking about it for […]
U.S. Cover Crop Industry Faces Growth and Hurdles
At the ASTA Turf and Forage Convention, experts revealed the rising demand for cover crops and the challenges of meeting it. With U.S. cover crop seed imports doubling in recent […]
Questioning DUS to Better Adapt to Population Varieties
European regulations are now allowing new types of plant reproductive material to be marketed for organic agriculture, characterized by their high diversity, which poses challenges for DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity, and […]
Poland Delays GM Feed Ban for Five Years
The Polish Parliament has extended the exemptions to the provisions of the 2006 Feed Act, allowing the continued use of genetically modified (GM) feed ingredients until January 1, 2030. Poland […]
BASF Announces Herbicide EPA Approval, Offering Enhanced Weed Control for U.S. Farmers
Liberty ULTRA herbicide, featuring BASF’s new Glu-L™ Technology, has been registered by the EPA and is now available for use, pending state approvals. BASF stated the product offers improved post-emergence […]
WSA and ASTA Forage and Turf Convention Day 3
Photos from the day in Kansas City. Lots of great content today at the Western Seed Association and American Seed Trade Association Turf and Forage Convention in Kansas City. I […]
ASTA Previews Post-Election Legislative Challenges for the Seed Industry
Elections, Farm Bill and congressional shifts ahead As the seed industry braces for potential shifts after the 2024 elections, Janae Brady, Vice President of Government Affairs for the American Seed […]
Cultivating Tenacity and Teamwork: Klaus Koehler’s Advice for Young Plant Breeders
Asked to pinpoint the top two skills young plant breeders need, the consensus is clear as far as Corteva’s Global Talent Development Lead Klaus Koehler is concerned. He sat down […]
Strengthening Africa’s Seed Certification: An OECD and G7 Initiative
How can seed certification revolutionize agriculture in Africa? Marcel Bruins interviews Aurelia Nicault, Programme Officer from the Trade and Agriculture Directorate at OECD, to discuss an exciting new project aimed […]
Risk Mitigation and Economic Incentives Around Pollination Contracts
In the U.S., the beekeeping industry is in high demand, with truckloads of bee colonies traveling across the country to meet the needs of crop growers. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIC) explores pollination contracts between beekeepers and California almond growers, examining clauses that could make agreements more attractive to both parties.
Western Seed Association Convention Provides Full Day of Networking and Industry Updates
It was a full day of great activities and interviews in Kansas City. In a whirlwind kind of day, I had the opportunity to sit down with the Western Seed […]
Support Association for the Swiss Plant Breeding Center Formed
Switzerland faces a significant demand for new, robust plant varieties with stable yields to promote sustainable agriculture, particularly in light of challenges such as climate change and emerging plant diseases. […]
USDA to Distribute Over $2.14 Billion in Conservation and Safety-Net Payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced plans to distribute more than $2.14 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers and landowners.
The funds, issued through key conservation and safety-net programs, aim to support natural resource conservation and help keep family farms economically sustainable. Payments will be made through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), with the bulk allocated to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other essential risk management initiatives.