Welcome to Kansas City!
WSA and ASTA Turf and Forage Convention begins! I flew into Kansas City this weekend to attend the 125th Western Seed Association Convention. It’s crazy to think this meeting has […]
Nottingham Team Receive Funding to Bring Gene-Edited Cereals a Step Closer to Farms
Researchers from the University of Nottingham are part of a team awarded £2.2 million to trial a precision-bred wheat variety that could lead to more sustainable farming systems. The team […]
The Next Big Apple Variety Must Satisfy These 2 Needs Among Growers and Consumers
Jim Luby, who has led the fruit breeding program at the University of Minnesota since the early 1980s, is retiring. We caught up with him at the recent meeting of […]
Historic Deposit at Svalbard Seed Vault Bolsters Food Security in Crisis
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has welcomed a new deposit of over 30,000 seed samples from 23 depositors representing 21 countries, including seven international genebanks. This is the largest number […]
Where is Variety Testing Headed? A Closer Look at the INVITE Project
How is climate change affecting plant variety testing? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, interviews Francois Laurens, Coordinator of the INVITE Project, to discuss how this ambitious EU-funded initiative […]
Kansas City, Here We Come!
Come say hi at the Western Seed Association/ASTA Turf and Forage Convention.
Collaboration Aims to Advance AI-Driven Agronomic Solutions for U.S. Agricultural Retailers
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC and Taranis have entered into a multi-year collaboration aimed at enhancing agronomic productivity and promoting conservation practices for agricultural retailers in the U.S., leveraging AI-powered tools […]
Could Personalized Agricultural Chatbots Improve Smallholder Farmer Engagement?
Smallholder farmers, typically operating on farms smaller than 2 hectares, often lack access to timely farming information, leaving them vulnerable to climate and market fluctuations, especially in the global south.
Strengthening Plant Breeders’ Rights: Insights from CPVO Vice President Nuria Urquia Fernandez
Join Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, as he interviews Nuria Urquia Fernandez, Vice President of the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO). In this engaging discussion, Nuria shares her […]
The Danish Way: Nils Elmegaard on Green Agreements and Agricultural Innovation
How does Denmark balance agricultural production with sustainability? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, sits down with Nils Elmegaard, Secretary General at the Danish Seed Council, to discuss Denmark’s […]
Acadian Plant Health and BASF Partner to Advance Climate-Resilient Agricultural Solutions
Collaboration aims to enhance crop yield and quality through biostimulant technology, aiming to improve sustainability and resilience in agriculture. Acadian Plant Health™ and BASF Agricultural Solutions announced they are collaborating […]
How Plant Variety Protection Drives Innovation: Insights from UPOV’s Yolanda Huerta
What role does plant breeders’ rights play in driving agricultural innovation? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, interviews Yolanda Huerta, Vice Secretary-General at the International Union for the […]
How ISTA’s E-Certificates Make Seed Certification Faster and Safer
Ready for the future of seed certification? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World EU, speaks with Andreas Wais, Secretary General of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA), to discuss […]
Participa AHORA en el Concurso Global de Innovación en Semillas Seed World 2025
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Perú Firma un Convenio Histórico para Impulsar la Producción y Exportación de Semillas
El sector semillero en Perú ha dado un paso significativo hacia su modernización y consolidación con la firma de un convenio marco entre la Asociación Peruana de Semillas (APESemillas) y […]
Peru Signs Historic Agreement to Boost Seed Production and Exports
Peru’s seed sector signs framework agreement between APESemillas and the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation.
Midwest Crops Conference to Unveil 2025 Strategies for Boosting Yields and Profits
Leading experts and university researchers will provide insights on crop management, pests, and emerging agricultural trends.
IFSI Expands Sweet Corn Leadership with Acquisition of Del Monte Genetics
Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. (IFSI) expands its position in the global vegetable processing industry with the acquisition of sweet corn genetics from Del Monte Foods. Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. (IFSI) […]
Why Collaboration is Key to Strengthening Public Breeding Programs
In an era where innovation is key to the future of agriculture, effective communication and collaboration among breeders is critical. This is where the Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee (PBCC) steps […]
We Need More Than Just Checkoff Dollars to Bring New Seed to Farmers
The funding landscape for seed development is more complicated than it used to be. While producer levies are crucial, they’re just one piece of the puzzle. A significant portion of plant […]
Is the Green Deal Dead? Yves Madre of Farm Europe Shares Insights
Is the Green Deal truly dead? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World EU, sits down with Yves Madre, President of Farm Europe, to discuss the state of the European […]
Increasing Europe’s Independence: Growing More Proteins on European Soil
Can Europe achieve protein independence? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World EU, speaks with Benjamin Laga, CEO of Protealis, about their mission to reshape Europe’s protein supply chain. Protealis […]
The Future of EU Plant Breeding: A Call for Action with Amrit Kaur Nanda
Is the EU doing enough to support plant breeding? In this insightful interview, Marcel Bruins sits down with Amrit Kaur Nanda, Executive Manager of the ‘Plants for the Future’ European […]
Eligiendo el Destino Correcto para Tus Semillas
Los ‘snowbirds’ o personas que realizan turismo de larga estadía durante la estación invernal, suelen escapar del duro invierno dirigiéndose hacia climas más cálidos al sur o viceversa. A veces, […]
Tackling Disease Resistance Without Compromising Plant Growth
Researchers have discovered a method to enhance plant disease resistance without reducing growth, potentially revolutionizing agricultural productivity and sustainability. Researchers at the University of Georgia (UGA) have identified an innovative […]
China Approves 30 GM Maize and Soybean Varieties
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has granted final approval for 30 genetically modified (GM) maize and soybean varieties, marking a significant advancement in the country’s agricultural biotechnology.
The approval comes after these varieties passed the assessment of the China National Crop Variety Registration Committee (CNCVRC), according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network report.
Modern Processing Equipment Means a More Efficient Business
I’ve seen it countless times — customers are choosing new plants over old ones because of efficiency. New facilities have bigger scales, wider doors, and move product faster. While older […]
Euroseeds 2024: Key Takeaways on Collaboration & Innovation
Attendees have left Copenhagen after another successful Euroseeds Congress. The Euroseeds 2024 Congress, held at the Tivoli Hotel in Copenhagen, brought together some 1,300 industry professionals, 50 exhibitors, and 500 […]
Celebrate 120 Years with CSGA to Win, and Join our Special General Meeting in Calgary
We’re celebrating 120 years! If you’ve been following our social media, reading our newsletter, or flipping through your September print issue of Seed World Canada, you’ll know we’ve kicked off […]
What Weeds are Really Telling Us: Uncovering the Secrets of Soil Succession
Since the dawn of agriculture, the battle against weeds has raged. Defiant plants growing where they are not wanted. Weed presence seemed to accelerate with monocultures, tillage, and the use […]
Seed Treatment Rates are Jumping from 250 to 500 to 1250… is Higher Better?
When clothianidin was first introduced as a seed treatment, it was a game changer, providing effective control of secondary insects. The industry initially adopted a ‘low use rate,’ like the […]
La Innovación, Protagonista en la Convención AMSAC 2024
La industria semillera mexicana se reunió en Guadalajara para hablar de oportunidades y retos, desde transgénicos hasta CRISPR y cómo sobresalir como empresario del sector semillero. Del 10 al 11 […]
I Thought COVID was Over. Then I Looked Around Me
Recognizing when others are struggling — and showing them that you’re in the battle right alongside them — is key to being an effective leader. Recognizing when others are struggling […]
Ohio Soybean Farmers Face Crop Challenges Amid Drought and Post-Hurricane Rains
Ohio soybean farmers are dealing with compromised crop quality due to a combination of prolonged drought and recent heavy rainfall from Hurricane Helene’s remnants. The severe drought weakened soybean pods, and the rainfall that followed has led to unusual seed sprouting within the pods, marking an unprecedented situation in Ohio’s agricultural history, according to Laura Lindsey, a field crops expert at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).
New Seeded Bermuda Grass Variety Gaining Ground
A turfgrass innovation, detailed in a Mississippi State University news release. is now capturing global attention as it takes root on lawns, golf courses and sports fields worldwide. Sun Queen, a unique Bermuda grass variety, was developed by Melodee Fraser, the first female graduate of MSU’s turfgrass management program. Fraser, now the director of research at Pure-Seed Testing, Inc. (PST) in North Carolina, began work on Sun Queen in 2011, combining her expertise and a passion for plant breeding that took hold during her MSU days in the 1980s.