SAA’s Seed Congress of the Americas Offers Value for the World
SAA’s Seed Congress of the Americas Offers Value for the World, says ISF’s Michael Keller.
Farmers’ Economic Confidence Drops to Lowest Level in Eight Years.
Weakened income expectations lead to lowest farmer sentiment levels since 2016.
¿Qué le espera al futuro del sector de las semillas?
Diego Risso, Director de SAA y organizador del Congreso de Semillas de las Américas, destaca que las empresas del sector de las semillas deben seguir integrándose en las cadenas agrícolas […]
Resumen de la presentación del Congreso de Semillas de las Américas de la SAA: AgTech
Una de las presentaciones más populares en el Congreso de Semillas de las Américas fue sobre tecnología agrícola.
Hurricane Helene Agriculture Impacts Will Take Time to Assess
During Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina, received more than a foot of rain. The storm caused widespread flooding and mudslides, making it one of the worst flooding events in the area’s history. The French Broad River crested at record levels, surpassing previous peaks by ten feet. This led to road closures, power outages, and damage to infrastructure, with several emergency flood warnings issued across western North Carolina. The flooding also resulted in landslides, complicating rescue and recovery efforts.
EFSA Confirms Equivalence of Category 1 NGT Plants with Conventional Breeding
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed that Category 1 NGT plants present no additional hazards compared to those produced through conventional breeding. Euroseeds welcomed the findings, calling discriminatory […]
Two Ways to Make Sure Your Competitors Don’t Run Your Business
Market intelligence is one of the cornerstones of leading a business. Clearly understanding the motivations and goals of your competitors can lead to insights into how they’ll make future decisions. […]
How Can Africa Best Leverage Seed?
Key takeaways from the contribution of seed to sustainable food systems in Africa workshop. Earlier this year in January, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Seed Schemes held […]
Bayer Acquires Canola Facility from HyTech Production
Bayer Crop Science will acquire a canola treating and packaging facility in Coaldale, Alta., from HyTech Production on Nov. 1, the company announced today. “With the growth of our canola […]
Seeds Canada and CSGA Have Limited Support for Their Advisory Body Proposals. Where do They go From Here?
The idea of forming an advisory body for the seed sector to set standards and make recommendations to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) — a central idea being discussed […]
Exploring Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation to Boost Organic Farming and Weed Management
USDA awarded a $1 million grant to a team of plant scientists and an economist to explore anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD). Weeds are a major barrier to achieving higher yields […]
James Hutton Institute Secures £2.4m in Funding for Trailblazing Research Projects
Projects include medical cannabis standardisation, vertical farming light technology and genetic optimisation of lettuce. Pioneering medicinal cannabis research is set to take place in Dundee after the James Hutton Institute […]
New Legislation to Support Precision Breeding and Boost Britain’s Food Security
The Government has introduced new legislation to promote precision breeding technology, aimed at boosting food production, lowering costs for farmers, and enabling the cultivation of drought- and disease-resistant crops. The […]
Project Targets Nitrogen Fixation Improvements
A new research project from South Dakota State University’s College of Natural Sciences aims to enhance soybean plants’ natural nitrogen-fixing abilities, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. Soybeans are the […]
La Última Ola desde el Congreso de Semillas de las Américas
Estoy regresando a casa cansada pero energizada tras la finalización del 9° Congreso de Semillas de las Américas, celebrado del 30 de septiembre al 2 de octubre en Buenos Aires. […]
A Final Wave from the Seed Congress of the Americas
I’m returning home tired but energized after the completion of the Seed Congress of the Americas, held Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 in Buenos Aires. Attending the Congress was a […]
Congreso de Semillas de las Américas: Fotos del día 3
Congreso de Semillas de las Américas: fotos del tercer día El tercer y último día del Congreso de Semillas de las Américas no decepcionó. Se discutieron diversos temas en paneles […]
Seed Congress of the Americas: Day 3 Photos
The third and final day of the Seed Congress of the Americas did not disappoint! A range of topics were discussed in a various day panels and discussions. Whether talking […]
G7 Launches New Plan to Boost Africa’s Participation in the OECD Seed Certification Scheme
G7 agriculture ministers have introduced a new initiative to improve Africa’s participation in the OECD seed certification scheme, aiming to bolster agricultural activity and its role in economic development. The […]
New Regulations on the Registration of Plant Varieties in Türkiye
In Türkiye, significant changes have been made to the processes of registering plant varieties with the “Regulation on the Registration of Plant Varieties,” published in the Official Gazette on Sept. […]
De la Semilla al Trago: Dasylirion
Sotol está a punto de sacudir el sector de las bebidas espirituosas, y las semillas están en el núcleo de este cambio. Las plantas de sotol, o Dasylirion, crecen silvestres […]
How Can the Seed Sector Broker Peace on Tough Political Issues?
A master mediator walks Seed World Europe through how the seed sector might reach middle ground with NGOs. For decades, the seed sector has struggled with non-governmental organization (NGO) pushback on various […]
Step Inside: Here’s What’s Waiting for You at the Corn Belt Seed Conference
The Indiana Crop Improvement Association is putting the finishing touches on its plans for the Corn Belt Seed Conference and the Association’s 125th Anniversary celebration, coming up Nov. 12-13. Here’s a […]
Congreso de Semillas de las Américas: Fotos del día 2
El segundo día del Congreso de Semillas de las Américas estuvo repleto de sesiones fascinantes. Desde la estabilidad y la seguridad alimentaria hasta las buenas prácticas en el tratamiento profesional […]
Seed Congress of the Americas: Day 2 Photos
Day 2 of the Seed Congress of the Americas was packed with fascinating sessions. From stability and food security to good practices in professional seed treatment, the day covered a […]
Illinois Farmer to Lead National Corn Growers
Kenneth R. Hartman Jr., a corn farmer from Waterloo, Illinois, officially began his term as president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) this week.
During media meetings, Hartman outlined the economic challenges currently facing corn growers, emphasizing his commitment to advocating for a comprehensive farm bill, expanding market opportunities, and addressing the impact of tariffs on agricultural supplies that are passed down to farmers.
This NAPB Award Winner is Cracking the Code of Plant Breeding
For Amanda Hulse-Kemp, computational biologist at the USDA-ARS in North Carolina, computational biology wasn’t always the obvious career path. Her journey toward becoming a leader in predictive breeding strategies began […]
Small-scale Increase Has Huge Benefits
Small-scale seed increase and variety development is something that few companies do these days; and I’d like to talk about why we still do it at Genesis Seed Solutions. One reason […]
2024 InnovAction Stage Challenge: Progress and a Sneak Peek into Next Year’s Theme
In this insightful interview, Ewa Józefowicz Amador, Business Director EMEA at Seed World Group, sits down with Erika Maugeri, Manager Communications at Euroseeds, to discuss the exciting developments in this […]
Congreso de Semillas de las Américas: Fotos del Día 1
El primer día del Congreso de Semillas de las Américas no decepcionó. Seed World LATAM estuvo presente en Buenos Aires, Argentina. Desde la ceremonia de apertura con Claudio Dunan (INASE), […]
Seed Congress of the Americas: Day 1 Photos
Day 1 of the Seed Congress of the Americas did not disappoint. Seed World LATAM was on the ground in Buenos Aires, Argentina. From the opening ceremony featuring Claudio Dunan (INASE), […]
Lantmännen Joins Research on Plant-Based Proteins with Universities and Industry
Lantmännen joins PAN Sweden research center, which secured new Formas funding for plant-based protein research until 2028, shortly after starting construction of a SEK 1.2 billion plant in Lidköping. PAN […]
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Are you ready to showcase your company’s brightest ideas and game-changing innovations? The 2025 Seed World Global Innovation Showdown is your chance to gain global recognition, connect with industry leaders, and demonstrate how your cutting-edge technologies are shaping the future of the seed sector.
Hurricane Helene-Related Resources for Affected Stakeholders
Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, on September 26, 2024, as a Category 4 storm with winds reaching 140 mph. The storm caused widespread damage, particularly in Florida’s Big Bend region, which had already been hit by multiple hurricanes in the previous year. Helene brought devastating storm surges of up to 15 feet in some areas, causing severe flooding and inundation along the coast. Agricultural losses were significant, especially for farmers in the Big Bend area, which is home to many small-scale farming operations.
Breeding the Future of Turf and Forage
As climate change continues to reshape the agricultural landscape and consumers demand more sustainable options, plant breeders are working at a crossroads of tradition and innovation.
The Legacy of Kentucky 31: Tradition vs. Innovation
First discovered in 1931 and released in 1943, Kentucky 31 has become a staple for both forage and turf, widely praised for its resilience in various climates. However, its association with a toxic endophyte — a naturally occurring fungus that can cause health problems in livestock — has driven Phillips to work on improving the grass.