How to Stay in the Loop for ASTA’s FCSC
The biggest seed industry event of the year, the American Seed Trade Association’s Field Crop Seed Convention, starts next Tuesday in Orlando, Florida. Whether you’ll be attending the convention or wish […]
Herbicide-tolerant Soybeans Approved by Brazil
China biotech company, Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group Co Ltd, has announced that it has successfully gained Brazil’s approval for the planting of a genetically-modified, herbicide-tolerant soybean, according to a news […]
Why Is It (Almost) Impossible to Make Coherent Policies?
Policy making is equal to making choices among goals and interests and often between short and long term intended impact. The more complex a policy area, the more knowledge is […]
Rain Causes Delayed EU Potato Harvest
An over abundance of rainfall has caused a lot of potatoes to go unharvested in the European Union, a Nov. 24 news release from the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) […]
Lauren Comin Talks About Her Five Number One Priorities
Last week, the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) interprovincial meetings brought together industry leaders and experts to discuss the latest developments and challenges in the field. One prominent figure in […]
Biofuel Is Good, But Could It Be Great?
As demand rises for biofuels, plant breeders are working hard to increase biofuel feedstocks’ productivity and biofuel’s sustainability. Years ago, some doubted that biofuels could be a viable industry, let […]
How Can we Harness Weather Forecasts to Grow Crops?
Growing a crop isn’t easy. There’s a lot of variables involved, a major one being weather. And while you can’t control weather, you can use weather forecasts to help you […]
How do we Bridge the Gap Between Human Expertise and AI?
Experts like those at Seed Check Technologies and the International Seed Morphology Association are working together to create a platform for effective knowledge sharing. In the ever-evolving landscape of technological […]
The Spanish Presidency of the EU is Committed to Gene Editing as a Tool for Sustainable Development
On July 1, 2023, Spain assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union, a responsibility that it will exercise until Dec. 31 of this year. During this period, […]
Using Weather Forecasts to Grow a Crop
Growing a crop isn’t easy. There’s a lot of variables involved, a major one being weather. And while you can’t control weather, you can use weather forecasts to help you […]
The Manitoba Seed Growers Will Hold a Gala Event Next Month. Tom Greaves Says You Don’t Want to Miss it
The Manitoba Seed Growers’ Association (MSGA) will hold a two-day gala event next month when it holds its much-anticipated SeedLink conference. In an interview last week in Saskatoon, Sask. at […]
Seed Innovation Days Winner Announced from Global Field
A patented 3D phenotyping solution specifically designed for the seed industry has been chosen the 2023 winner of Seed Innovation Days, hosted Nov. 16 and 17, 2023 by RWA Raiffeisen Ware […]
Big Steps Towards Plant Breeding’s Holy Grail: Apomixis
While apomixis has been pursued by plant breeders for decades, it has until now been far out of reach. Several major research breakthroughs recently, however, mean apomixis is much closer than […]
Cell-cultivated Meat, from Petri Dish to Dinner Plate
A few years ago, I hosted “Science To Go,” a Discovery Channel series on food. We travelled to Chicago to investigate deep-dish pizza, to Battle Creek, Michigan to explore the […]
Lead Role for John Innes Centre as the UK’s first CGIAR Centre is Launched by Rishi Sunak
The John Innes Centre will play a leading role in driving a global food security initiative announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The UK Prime Minister announced the launch of […]
Seed Innovation Days Announces Winner from Global Field
A patented 3D phenotyping solution specifically designed for the seed industry has been chosen the 2023 winner of Seed Innovation Days, hosted Nov. 16 and 17, 2023 by RWA Raiffeisen […]
AOSCA celebrates MCIA’s Roger Wippler with Honorary Lifetime Membership
Minnesota Crop Improvement Association (MCIA)’s foundation manager Roger Wippler honored at AOCSA’s AGM. Each year, the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) celebrates the long-time and substantial efforts of one […]
How Precision Ag Technology Helps Plant Breeders Deal with Extreme Weather
As climate change continues to reshape our agricultural landscapes, the intersection of technology and sustainable farming practices takes center stage in the upcoming episode of Seed Speaks. Join us Nov. […]
How a Scholarship Transformed Ammani Kyanam’s Career
The National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) recently hosted its annual meeting in Greenville, South Carolina, bringing together professionals dedicated to advancing plant breeding. Among the attendees were Borlaug scholars, […]
Navigating Trade Shows: Maximizing Your Experience
I recently returned from a successful trip to the Euroseeds Congress on the picturesque island of Malta. Every time I return from an event, I meet with my team and […]
Navigating Trade Shows: Maximizing Your Experience
I recently returned from a successful trip to the Euroseeds Congress on the picturesque island of Malta. Every time I return from an event, I meet with my team and […]
The Solution to Ag’s Biggest Problems? Start with a Seed
The future of American agriculture, as well as the future of the American seed industry, is exceptionally bright. Still, just like every other industry, it is being impacted by a […]
Cowpea: A Crucial Crop You Might Have Never Heard About
The recent meeting of the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) in Greenville, South Carolina, provided a platform for insightful discussions with some recipients of the George Washington Carver scholarship, […]
How to Improve Seed Movement Around the World – Part 2
A deep dive into the Multilateral Systems Approach Read Part 1 of the story here WHY IT MATTERS: Moving seed around the world can be a headache. One of the […]
Plant Breeders and Researchers Collaborate for the Next Generation of Legumes to Reduce the Protein Gap in Europe
We need better legume crops to help farmers meet Europe’s demand for plant protein and support a protein transition. Understanding this, fifty scientists and plant breeders participated recently in a […]
Navigating Trade Shows: Maximizing Your Experience
I recently returned from a successful trip to the Euroseeds Congress on the picturesque island of Malta. Every time I return from an event, I meet with my team and […]
Breeders Trust Expanded with New German Member
On Nov. 16, German seed company P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH recently joined the Brussels-based Breeders Trust at the autumn meeting. It was recently held on Malta, where the members […]
On the Road to Integration: Insights into the Ukrainian Seed Industry During War
When Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 Feb. 2022, the biggest attack on a European country since the Second World War began. Now, more than 600 days after the invasion, it […]
Canadian Government Commits $9M to Canola Research
The Canadian government is giving over $9 million to the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component to create the Canola Cluster, a Nov. 14 news […]
Limagrain Field Seeds CEO Talks Company Values, Vision and Global Presence
Seed World caught up with Régis Fournier, CEO of Limagrain Field Seeds, at the Euroseeds Congress. Here’s a snapshot of their chat. A video of the full one-on-one chat is […]
Cooling the Concrete Jungle
New greenspace plant varieties are key to keeping urban spaces livable. Cities have always held heat more than non-urban spaces, but they’re heating up especially fast in our new changing […]
Promoting ‘Better Seed for Better Life’
Successfully delivering innovation to farmers’ fields is goal #1 for Fan-Li Chou, ASTA’s Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs and Policy. SW: Do you feel like the seed industry is […]
Feds Give Money to Create Canola Cluster
The Canadian government is giving over $9 million to the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component to create the Canola Cluster, a Nov. 14 news […]
Plant Breeding for Climate Change – Nitrogen Management
About half of the fertilizer used in the United States goes to grow corn crops. A team of 27 labs across the country are working to find ways to create […]
Solving Soil’s Microscopic Mysteries: Introduction to Metagenomics
Like your gut microbiome, the soil counterpart is composed of all the microorganisms (or “microbes”) that live there. Having this information is incredibly valuable to those who are interested in […]
Syngenta Pays $280,000 Civil Fine in Arkansas
A news release from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin confirmed that Syngenta Seeds, LLC, a company under Chinese ownership, has settled the $280,000 civil fine levied against it for contravening Act 1046 […]