Recycling Signalling Molecules Helps Plants Withstand Environmental Stress
Researchers have discovered a new molecular recycling process that helps plants endure prolonged stress. The study, published in PNAS, shows how trafficking proteins gather at tiny “contact sites” between the cell’s plasma membrane and endoplasmic reticulum.
DLF Launches New Corporate Strategy and Purpose
DLF launches a new corporate purpose and group strategy, highlighting customer focus, operational optimization, and employee and organizational development.
New Tech Redraws the Line Between Barley and Oats
Colour sorters help oat processors achieve high purity, but separating oats from similar barley kernels remains challenging, especially for gluten-free standards.
Partnership Strengthens LSU Rice Breeding and Research Capacity
Loveland Products and Dyna-Gro Seed partner with LSU AgCenter in a five-year collaboration to advance rice research, breeding, and resilient germplasm development.
Euroseeds Congress 2025: Innovation Stage Buzz & Why Edinburgh Is THE Place to Be!
Discover what’s driving excitement in the seed industry at the 2025 Euroseeds Congress in Edinburgh. Join Marcel Bruins and Erika Maugeri as they explore key innovations like drone crop monitoring and AI sorting systems, highlighting how this event connects startups, investors, and policymakers. Perfect for anyone passionate about agriculture, agri-tech, and the future of food production.
Max Planck Institute Secures Major Funding for Pioneering Genome Optimization Project
MPI-MP secures £9.1M from the UK’s ARIA to fund SyncSol, a project focused on optimizing plant genomes for enhanced CO₂ capture and pharmaceutical compound production.
MCVET Partners with Seed World Group to Evolve Seed Manitoba Magazine and Digital Access to Variety Trial Data
MCVET partners with Seed World Group to publish Seed Manitoba magazine starting in 2026, delivering trusted variety trial data to farmers and industry stakeholders.
Miller: Public Breeding is a National Treasure That’s Being Neglected
The next great variety won’t appear by accident. It will take a shared commitment to keeping public breeding strong, says CSGA’s executive director.
Hutton Researchers Tackle Impact of UK Drought on Agriculture
The Max Planck Institute for Molecular Plant Physiology (MPI-MP) secured £9.1 million (€11 million) from the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) to fund SyncSol, an innovative project focused on optimizing plant genomes. This research aims to develop crops that can capture more CO₂ or produce valuable pharmaceutical compounds.
Walking the Halls Where Ag Policy Happens
Seed World U.S. editor Aimee Nelson spent the day in Washington D.C., visiting Senate and House offices to see firsthand how ASTA supports the seed industry year-round.
One Woman. One Mission. And a Movement That’s Rewriting Africa’s Future
They called them “orphan crops” — ignored, underfunded, forgotten. Now Rita Mumm is turning them into weapons in a war against hunger.
From Activation to Advocacy: ASTA Ushers in New Leadership with Eyes on the Future
At ASTA’s 2025 Leadership Summit, outgoing chair Dan Foor and incoming chair Dave Treinen emphasize engagement, mentorship, and unity in the seed industry.
Scientists Work to Make Faba Beans Taste Better
A Finnish study with 264 participants found that bitterness and a dry, astringent mouthfeel are the main reasons people dislike faba beans. These traits were strongest in protein-rich faba bean products and persisted even after processing, affecting the taste of finished foods.
¿Podría Cultivarse Café en Uruguay? El Cambio Climático Sugiere un Futuro Sorprendente
El cultivo de café en Uruguay puede parecer improbable hoy, pero el cambio climático podría convertirlo pronto en realidad. Un estudio reciente publicado en PLOS ONE sugiere que para 2050, […]
Could Coffee Grow in Uruguay? Climate Change Suggests a Surprising Future
Climate change may make coffee cultivation possible in Uruguay by 2050. A recent PLOS ONE study predicts that southern South America, including Uruguay, could become suitable for coffee, cashew, and avocado farming as growing conditions shift.
Investigadores Brasileños Descubren Hongos que Eliminan el Moho Blanco en Cultivos Clave
Científicos brasileños descubren Trichoderma que eliminan esclerocios de Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, ofreciendo alternativas biológicas al control del moho blanco.
Brazilian Researchers Discover Fungi That Eliminate White Mold in Key Crops
Brazilian scientists have discovered Trichoderma fungi that can fully destroy sclerotia of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, the fungus causing white mold in crops like soybeans, beans, and cotton. This breakthrough offers a promising, eco-friendly alternative to chemical fungicides for controlling this damaging disease.
From Multilateralism to Plurilateralism: What’s at Stake for the Global Seed Sector?
The global trade and regulatory landscape is shifting from broad multilateralism to plurilateral agreements among select countries. This trend is especially clear in the seed sector, where harmonized rules are vital to promote trade, innovation, and biodiversity conservation.
A Farm Kid Navigates Federal Policy at the EPA
Turner Bridgforth, EPA’s senior advisor for Agricultural Rural Affairs, brings his farming background to Washington D.C., aiming to build trust with farmers and address regulatory backlogs.
Tariffs, Trust and Trilateral Ties
At ASTA’s 2025 Leadership Summit, North American seed trade was highlighted as critical for food security, with discussions on tariffs, regulation, and innovation under USMCA pressures.
From “Zero to Hero”
From Nepal to the World: How the UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy changed everything for its 2024-2025 Outstanding Student When Sujit Tha walked into his first session at the UC […]
New Resistance Pathway to Azoles Found in Phoma Stem Canker Fungus
Phoma stem canker, a major threat to global oilseed rape yields, is becoming harder to control due to genetic changes in fungal populations that reduce fungicide effectiveness. This raises urgent concerns about the sustainability of current disease management in European agriculture.
Del Multilateralismo al Plurilateralismo: ¿Qué Está en Juego Para el Sector Mundial de las Semillas?
El sector de semillas observa un cambio del multilateralismo al plurilateralismo, promoviendo acuerdos entre países afines para mejorar la armonización regulatoria, el comercio, la innovación y la conservación de la biodiversidad.
Uruguay Amplía su Cooperación Agrícola y Acceso a Mercados con China
Tras una misión oficial, Uruguay avanza en su relación agrícola con China, con exportaciones autorizadas de harina de soja y colza y acuerdos estratégicos en investigación, seguridad alimentaria y sostenibilidad.
El Nitrógeno Podría Ayudar a Mitigar el Impacto de la Sequía en la Soja
Científicos del INTA estudian estrategias de nutrición nitrogenada en soja para reducir los efectos de la sequía, optimizando rendimiento y contenido proteico en genotipos de alto rendimiento.
Nitrogen Could Help Mitigate the Impact of Drought on Soybeans
INTA scientists in Argentina are studying nitrogen nutrition strategies to reduce drought impacts on soybean yield and grain protein, using field trials and high-performing genotypes.
Researchers: Gene Editing Can Boost Organic Sustainability
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth urge allowing gene editing in organic crops to increase yields and support sustainable farming, calling for updated organic standards.
£6.6 Million Grant to Develop First Synthetic Plant Chromosome
Macquarie University receives $13.2M AUD from the UK’s ARIA to develop synthetic chromosomes for crops, collaborating with Cambridge, UWA, and Phytoform to transform global food production.
Mark Carney’s New Wingman Told us 3 Things Will Define the Government’s Ag Agenda
Kody Blois appeared on our recent webinar to talk ag policy and what Canadians can expect from the governing Liberals.
Turning Soil into Seed Intelligence
How EarthOptics goes beneath the surface and earned the No. 3 U.S. spot in the Seed World Global Innovation Showdown.
When it comes to maximizing yield, soil still holds secrets. EarthOptics is working to uncover them.
“Simply put, we’re a soil data company,” CEO Lars Dyrud says. “And we deliver soil data and the insights we derive from it to farmers and ranchers, but also sustainability stakeholders like carbon project developers and food and international aid companies and grocers.”
Where Innovation Meets Influence
The ASTA Leadership Summit in Washington D.C. this June offers the seed industry a chance to engage with lawmakers, advocate for agriculture, and promote innovation-driven policy.
Sorghum Could Help Feed the World — if we Can Unlock its Genetic Code
One of the classic critiques of machine learning is that it can feel accurate but opaque. But Talissa Floriani’s approach opens a window into that black box.
Uruguay Expands Agricultural Cooperation and Market Access with China
Uruguay strengthens agricultural ties with China, securing soybean and rapeseed flour export approvals, new cooperation agreements, and enhanced collaboration on food security and research.
The New Curriculum That’s Rewiring the Minds of Tomorrow’s Top Plant Breeders
These aren’t just academic theories. They’re ideas that touch everything from what’s on your plate today to whether your grandchildren will eat tomorrow.
Putting Seed Corn Production Under a Digital Microscope
The No. 2 U.S. spot in the Seed World Global Innovation Showdown goes to SeedTrax by Hubner Industries and IntelinAir.
At a glance, seed corn fields look a lot like commercial corn fields, but anyone in seed production knows better. From emergence to detasseling, every acre is a complex operation of precision timing, countless trips across the field, and hard-earned experience. And yet, until recently, most digital ag tools didn’t account for any of that nuance.
Laboratory? A Big Seed Treatment Innovation Came from a Winnipeg Garage
As EcoTea hits one million acres this year, it can be hard to believe where the microbial seed treatment originated.