Will You Be in Central Alberta on July 22? Win a Pass to the WCI Field Day
Western Crop Innovations (WCI) Field Day in Alberta highlights research and innovations in crop breeding, offering hands-on learning and practical insights for local producers.
Quebec Scientists Just Found the Microbial Playbook Behind Global Crop Failures
AI has uncovered the hidden molecular moves used by crop-killing pathogens—and it could change how we fight plant disease forever.
Maintaining Momentum on PRM: From the Polish to the Danish EU Council Presidency
Euroseeds thanked the Polish EU Council Presidency for advancing the Plant Reproductive Material (PRM) legislation, a key file for innovation and competitiveness in the seed sector. They expressed hope the Danish Presidency will continue the work, reaffirming their commitment to supporting a strong, future-ready framework for PRM in Europe.
WUR Maintains Leadership in Global Agriculture & Forestry Rankings 2025
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has topped the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 in Agriculture & Forestry, earning top marks in employability, research impact, and academic reputation. The top 10 includes universities from the U.S., Europe, and China, with UC Davis and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in second and third place. In total, 36 European institutions made it into the top 100, with strong showings from Germany, the UK, France, and the Nordics.
Walk with Seed World: Where Are Seed Applied Technologies Headed Next?
In this Walk with Seed World, Monika Joss of Corteva discusses the evolving role of seed-applied technologies (SATs) amid rising sustainability and regulatory pressures. Speaking at the World Seed Congress, she highlights Corteva’s region-specific strategies, recent product launches, and future innovations—especially in biologicals—emphasizing that the next five years will be pivotal for SATs in aligning with grower needs and environmental goals.
Why Canada is Paying the Price for a U.S. Trade Spat
How a 25% tariff on U.S. canola seed became a sleeper threat to Canada’s growers.
Crops are Caught Between Drought, Deluge, and Diplomacy
A tale of two growing seasons: while parts of Canada drown, others dry out—and the farm economy hangs in the balance.
Rewriting the Rules of Nitrogen for Corn
Seed-applied, gene-edited microbes are changing how corn accesses nitrogen—fixing it from the air, feeding roots directly, and reducing fertilizer losses. For seed developers, it’s a breakthrough in sustainable nutrient efficiency.
One Gene Promised the Perfect Strawberry. But it Didn’t Pass the Smoothie Test
They found a great strawberry that made amazing smoothies, but taste tests went a bit sideways. It shows how complex fruit breeding can be.
Climate Change Cuts Global Crop Yields, Even When Farmers Adapt
A June 18 Nature study warns climate change threatens the global food system, with each 1°C of warming potentially reducing food availability by 120 calories per person per day.
Artificial Intelligence Accelerates the Development of New Soybean Cultivars
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into soybean breeding is revolutionizing the development of new cultivars by drastically reducing the time required. Traditionally a process that could take up to 10 years, cultivar development is now accelerated through AI-driven simulations and virtual crossings, which predict plant performance across a range of environmental conditions.
A Unified Front on Weed Resistance
The multistate HERMON project addresses herbicide-resistant weeds in the U.S. soybean belt, aiming to help growers manage evolving threats like waterhemp, Palmer amaranth, and ragweed.
He Wrestled His Way Into History — She’s Helping Students Finish What He Started
Norman Borlaug pinned famine to the mat — now pepper breeder Chandler Levinson is helping train the next generation to win the match.
La Inteligencia Artificial Acelera el Desarrollo de Nuevos Cultivares de Soja
La IA acelera el mejoramiento de la soja, reduciendo de años a meses el desarrollo de nuevos cultivares mediante simulaciones y cruces virtuales.
Grass-Seed Sector Strengthens Amid Global Uncertainty
The global grass-seed market shows resilience in spring 2025, with strong demand in Europe and growth across professional turf and consumer segments despite ongoing volatility.
Forget Fitting In. This Bayer Scientist Says Be Yourself
Never mind the lab coat. Jaci Benson McRoberts’ power move was saying no to code switching.
Finding the Right Fit for Counter Season Seed Production
As northern hemisphere planting winds down, seed companies are considering counter-season production to accelerate R&D, boost inventory, and evaluate next season’s genetics.
How to Grab Hold of Opportunities Hiding in Plain Sight
The global seed trade is full of untapped opportunities — if we’re willing to look beyond our own borders. In this episode of “Walk with Seed World,” Monica from Legacy Agripartners shares insights on building true international collaboration, spotlighting triticale in the U.S. and organic forage crops in Europe. What lessons — and crops — are we missing by not learning from each other?
The Lab Growing Summer Fruit All Year — with Zero Soil
Discover how a team of Ontario scientists is using AI, smart sensors, and a revolutionary greenhouse system to grow fresh strawberries year-round.
Promoviendo el Acceso Justo y la Innovación en la ISF
Lidero los grupos de la ISF sobre propiedad intelectual, recursos genéticos y combate a prácticas ilegales en semillas.
The Field of Dreams and Gro Alliance
Visit the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, IA, near Cuba City, WI—an iconic cornfield destination inspired by the classic film.
Overlooked Mutations are Why Your Hybrid Isn’t Performing
The real villains of plant breeding? Massive genomic rearrangements hiding in plain sight, says UBC prof Loren Rieseberg.
Is Agriculture Losing Its Voice?
Former White House ag advisor Ray Starling urges seed industry leaders to confront rising distrust, populism, and regulatory gridlock by showing up, speaking clearly, and reclaiming agriculture’s role in shaping policy.
CRISPR-Based Gene Editing Reveals Complex Multigenic Traits in Tomatoes
Researchers at Tel Aviv University’s School of Plant Sciences and Food Security have created a crop-specific gene editing method that successfully modifies key traits in tomato plants, including fruit flavor and shape. This innovative approach to plant genome editing could be applied to a wide variety of crop species, paving the way for the development of improved, high-yield, and better-tasting plant varieties in the future.
Chickpea Seeds Launched in Rocket through Partnership with Space Farming Brazil Network
On June 14, chickpea seeds from the BRS Aleppo cultivar were launched into space aboard a rocket during the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) in Midland, Texas, USA. This mission is part of a collaborative space agriculture initiative between the Space Farming Brazil Network and UFABC Rocket Design, a student team from the Federal University of ABC (UFABC), aiming to explore crop growth and resilience in extraterrestrial environments.
CSGA Earns Data Privacy Certification in Landmark First
For an association aspiring to take on an expanded role in Canada’s seed certification landscape, the timing couldn’t be better.
A Wikipedia for Seeds? How ISMA is Crowdsourcing Global Expertise
The International Seed Morphology Association is developing cutting-edge digital tools to modernize seed identification.
Hutton Scientists Decode Potato Genetics to Accelerate Breeding of Climate-Resilient Crops
The James Hutton Institute is a global leader in potato research and breeding, pioneering the development of new potato varieties with improved agronomic traits and greater resilience to challenges such as diseases, drought, and extreme temperatures. Their cutting-edge work supports more sustainable and productive potato cultivation worldwide.
Semillas de Garbanzo Lanzadas en Cohete Gracias a la Colaboración con la Red de Agricultura Espacial Brasileña
Semillas de garbanzo BRS Aleppo fueron lanzadas al espacio en Texas como parte de un proyecto de colaboración académica y espacial.
Fungal Resistance in Wheat: Preserving Biodiversity for Food Security
Yellow rust poses a serious threat to wheat production, but researchers at the University of Zurich have discovered traditional Asian wheat varieties with multiple resistance genes. These could offer long-term protection for commercial wheat, underscoring the value of genetic diversity in ensuring global food security.
Why Facts Must Prevail Over Political Convenience
Seed World Europe Editorial Director Marcel Bruins just finished reading De plantenjager uit Leningrad (The Plant Hunter from Leningrad) by Louise O. Fresco, and it left me unsettled — in the best possible way. It’s rare for a book about seeds to make you rethink the world we live in, but this one did.
Thirty Years of the TRIPS Agreement
In 2025, the TRIPS Agreement turns 30 — a key moment for the seed sector. Over the past three decades, it has shaped how new plant varieties are developed, protected, and traded. Article 27.3(b), in particular, continues to influence global rules on plant variety protection and agricultural innovation.
Seeds Canada Members Set Out to Build a Sustainability Guide. What Happened Surprised Them
It’s a long document — not because they didn’t try to keep it short, but because sustainability is a big story.
Ceradis Names New Supply Chain and Product Development Leader for the Americas
Ceradis B.V. recently named Thiago Gianeti as supply chain and product development leader for the Americas.
Gianeti brings more than 15 years of experience across agribusiness supply chains, research and development, regulatory affairs and technical innovation. He will support Ceradis’ growth in the Americas and help advance the company’s product development and supply chain strategy.
Council Grants EU Equivalence to Some Seed Imports from Ukraine, Moldova
The Council has approved a decision confirming that seed production and field inspection systems in Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova meet EU standards for specific crops.
Under this decision, Ukraine is granted equivalence for beet, sunflower, swede rape, and soya bean seed, while Moldova receives equivalence for certified fodder plant seed. As a result, seeds from these crops, produced and certified under national systems, can now be marketed within the EU.
Temporadas Más Cálidas y Secas Están Socavando el Rendimiento Global de los Cultivos, Según un Estudio
Estudio de Stanford muestra que el aumento de temperaturas y la sequía amenazan la producción mundial de trigo, cebada y maíz.