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We asked some of the biggest names in the international seed sector what they want the world to know
Swinging for More Than Fences
The Seed World U.S. October issue is in your mailbox and online! Every fall, the baseball season winds down, but this October Seed World U.S. has a brand-new lineup worth […]
New Copper Tech Tackles Crop Disease Sustainably
Facing growing food insecurity — with 2.3 billion affected, per FAO — Chinese scientists have developed a single-atom copper pesticide. Created by USTC, Tsinghua, and HFUT, this innovation boosts copper efficiency and cuts environmental impact, offering a new path for sustainable crop protection.
From Crisis to Clarity: Making Leadership a Strategic Priority in Ag
From crisis to clarity: Discover why leadership must be a strategic priority in agriculture. Learn how leadership assessments build aligned teams, close talent gaps, and drive long-term growth in a shifting industry.
Against Hunger and Food Poverty
Food insecurity affects over 2 billion people worldwide, including millions in Europe facing rising prices and food poverty. Drivers include COVID-19, war, climate change, and supply disruptions. The FAO calls for social protection and resilient agri-food systems, while EU policies risk reducing productivity and food sovereignty.
Inside the Busy Season: What Farmers and Seed Companies Need to Know About Seed Quality Testing
As harvest wraps up, activity surges in the Seed Quality Testing Lab, where corn and soybean samples arrive for analysis. The data helps shape seed marketing strategies and predict field performance—making accuracy, consistency, and clear communication essential.
Common Fungus Releases Vapours That Fight Crop Diseases, Study Finds
New research shows the soil fungus Trichoderma hamatum emits natural chemicals that suppress crop diseases, offering a potential sustainable alternative to synthetic fungicides.
EU Approves One GMO Maize for Food and Feed
On Sept. 22, the EU approved one genetically modified maize for food and feed under strict safety, labelling, and traceability rules; cultivation remains banned.
Más Plantas, Menos Plagas: Las Ventajas de las Hojas Erguidas del Tomate
Investigadores de Embrapa, UnB e INIA identificaron el gen responsable de las hojas erectas en el tomate, mejorando el control de plagas, la tolerancia al calor y la densidad de plantación. Este avance permite acelerar el desarrollo de variedades de tomate más productivas y resistentes, con potencial aplicación en otros cultivos.
More Plants, Fewer Pests: The Advantages of Upright Tomato Leaves
Researchers from Embrapa, UnB, and INIA identified the gene behind upright tomato leaves, improving pest control, heat tolerance, and planting density. This breakthrough enables faster breeding of higher-yield, more resilient tomato varieties with potential applications across other crops.
LMC Advent: High-Capacity Seed Cleaning with Unmatched Precision
Born from the need for high capacity, high efficiency, and superior accuracy, the LMC Advent Cleaner takes precision seed cleaning to an entirely new level. Using a combination of aspiration and screening in a continuous flow, the Advent delivers exact separations with minimal dockage.
Inside 20/20’s Push to Connect Lab Results With Field Performance
For more than 30 years, 20/20 Seed Labs has been a leader in seed diagnostics in Canada, pioneering advances that give growers the clarity they need to make better decisions. […]
The U.S. Government is Closed!
The U.S. Government shutdown Oct. 1 after Congress could not agree on funding terms, We are breaking down what it means for seed.
Navigating Tariff Turbulence: How Michelman Keeps Customers First
In agriculture, predictability matters. Farmers, suppliers, and manufacturers all depend on stable supply chains and reliable pricing to plan their operations. But over the past six months, tariffs have added a new layer of uncertainty — introducing abrupt cost changes, shifting sourcing patterns, and creating regional price distortions that ripple through the entire ag value chain.
Barley’s Secret Weapon Against Acidic Soils Uncovered
A new study reveals the structure of HvAACT1, a barley root protein that protects plants from toxic aluminum in acidic soils. By pumping citrate into the soil, the protein neutralizes aluminum, allowing barley to thrive where most crops struggle. This discovery could guide breeding and biotech strategies to improve crop resilience and global food security.
Outstanding in Her Field
Crystal Rose-Fricker is receiving two high-profile awards this year. This rare double is a testament to her impact in turfgrass and forage spaces.
Corteva is Splitting in Two — and Betting That Farmers, Shareholders, and Science Will All Win
Its spinoff company is positioning itself as an “unrivaled innovator” in seed, leaning on Pioneer’s deep roots in farmer loyalty
Some Hard Truths About Patenting Seeds
Fidel Castro’s decision to quit smoking in 1985 shocked Cuba, a nation built on tobacco. The move came after a devastating blue mold outbreak in 1979–80 wiped out 95% of the crop, pushing the industry toward collapse. Farmers faced contaminated soils, cultural reliance on tobacco, and economic hardship that deepened after the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991.
Nuevo Avance Genético Podría Mejorar la Cebada para la Elaboración de Cerveza y la Alimentación Animal
Investigadores de CONICET están mejorando genéticamente la cebada Andreia, una de las más cultivadas en Argentina, para aumentar el contenido de almidón degradable y así mejorar la eficiencia de malteado y elaboración de cerveza, mediante la incorporación de un gen de la alga Ostreococcus tauri. Esta innovación también podría mejorar el valor de la cebada como alimento de alta calidad para animales.
New Study Reveals How Roots Sense Gravity
Scientists reveal how auxin guides root gravitropism by strengthening cell walls, helping roots bend downward and adapt to soil obstacles.
New Genetic Breakthrough Could Improve Barley for Brewing and Feed
CONICET researchers are genetically improving Argentina’s popular Andreia barley to boost degradable starch for better malting and brewing efficiency, using a gene from seaweed Ostreococcus tauri. This innovation may also enhance barley’s value as high-quality animal fodder.”
Wheat: Extreme Dwarfism Impairs Gluten Composition and Baking Quality
A new study shows that while semi-dwarfing genes introduced during the Green Revolution had little effect on gluten, extreme dwarf wheat varieties have poorer baking quality due to reduced glutenins and an unfavorable gliadin-to-glutenin balance. Researchers at the Leibniz Institute found that genetics and climate conditions both shape wheat gluten composition, raising concerns for future breeding as climate change intensifies.
10 Years of Growth and Innovation: How AGTIV® Is Powering Success
For a decade, AGTIV® has been at the forefront of agricultural innovation, helping farmers and seed treaters maximize their success through easy-to-use, results-driven solutions. As AGTIV® celebrates its 10th anniversary, the brand reflects on its journey of innovation and looks forward to shaping the next chapter in agriculture.
We’re Giving Every Seed the Power to do More
At Seed Treatment by BASF, we understand the challenges growers face as they tackle the biggest job on Earth — we are here to help them get ahead of the pressures that come from pests and diseases.
De «Ser Visible» a «Crecer en Estatus»
En la industria de semillas, la reputación es clave para crecer en estatus. Más que visibilidad, el marketing de contenidos construye confianza, credibilidad y liderazgo. Seed World LATAM ayuda a empresas a posicionarse como referentes, conectar con agricultores y transformar reconocimiento en resultados reales.
Ideas. Personas. Semillas
Durante más de un siglo, Seed World ha sido la voz de la industria de las semillas, reuniendo a personas, ideas e innovación más allá de las fronteras. Lo que comenzó en los Estados Unidos en 1915 se ha convertido en una plataforma verdaderamente global, con ediciones regionales en los Estados Unidos, Canadá, Europa y América Latina.
¡Bienvenidos a Brasil!
Con gran entusiasmo, DAMOS LA BIENVENIDA a los participantes del Congreso de Semillas de las Américas a laespectacular Foz do Iguaçu, Brasil, hogar de una de las maravillas naturales más espectaculares del mundo y ahora lugar de reunión de las mentes más brillantes y los líderes más audaces del sector de las semillas.
De Norte a Sur: Bienvenidos a la Historia que Escribiremos Juntos
Seed World Group celebra el Congreso de Semillas en Brasil, organizado por la SAA y ABRASEM, uniendo a líderes de América Latina, EE. UU. y Canadá. Con Seed World LATAM, US y Canada, el evento impulsa innovación, colaboración y una voz fuerte para la industria de semillas.
EN FOTOS: Su visión interna del Congreso de Semillas de las Américas
El Congreso de Semillas de las Américas ha llegado oficialmente a la espectacular Foz do Iguaçu, Brasil, reuniendo a fitomejoradores, responsables políticos, investigadores y líderes de la industria de todo el hemisferio. ¿No puede estar en Brasil? Nosotros nos encargamos.
IN PHOTOS: 10th Seed Congress of the Americas
We are covering the 10th Seed Congress of the Americas. Check out these photos and feel the excitement of this event.
Behind Every Great Organization is Someone You’re Not Thanking Enough
True leadership is measured not only by results, but by who you lift up along the way. I’ve always believed that leadership isn’t just about vision or strategy — it’s […]
Ancient Lentils Still Thrive in the Canary Islands
Canary Islands lentils date back 2,000 years. Ancient crops adapted to heat and drought may aid future farming in a changing climate.
Canada’s Protein Revolution Just Got a Boost — and it’s All Homegrown
In a country known for exporting raw ingredients, five new projects are flipping the script — keeping more value, innovation, and protein right here at home. Last week, Protein Industries […]
The Quiet Disruptor Behind Canada’s Protein Future
Every year, Canada’s pulse and special crops industry singles out one person who’s changing the game. This year, that person is Dr. Tom Warkentin — a University of Saskatchewan researcher […]
Ukraine’s Fields Have Something to Teach About the Global Soil Crisis
What’s happening beneath Ukraine’s farmland isn’t just their issue — it’s a warning for us all, says Kevin Elmy of Cover Crops Canada
One Field Day. Five Decades. A Global Turfgrass Revolution.
Pure Seed, a family-run seed company in Oregon, has shaped turf and forage on six continents for more than 50 years. From FIFA World Cup pitches to innovations that help grass thrive in tough environments, discover how this quiet leader is redefining turfgrass worldwide.