DNA Analysis is the Modern Approach to Early Identification of Resistant Weeds
SGS Canada Crop Science now offers rapid herbicide resistance testing, delivering results in 1–2 weeks using a small leaf sample—replacing the traditional 4–6 month greenhouse process.
Germplasm isn’t Enough. You Need Paperwork, Partnerships and Infrastructure, says NAPB Award Winner Rex Bernardo
Breakthroughs often come from “non-elite” sources. To Bernardo, they are a testament to what lies outside of what breeders typically work with.
Fast Facts, Big Insights: Türkiye’s Seed Story in 10 Rapid Fire Sentences
Get a rapid-fire look at Türkiye’s seed sector with TSÜAB board member Süleyman Yavuz Ilgün. In just 10 sentences, he covers innovation, trade, generational shifts, and the country’s rising role in global seed markets.
How Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Science are Breeding a New Future for Hawai’i
On the volcanic slopes of Hawaiʻi Island, something extraordinary is happening — a revival of ancient knowledge, forgotten crops, and a more intimate relationship between people and plants.
Seed World Visits: The Future of Potatoes: Solynta’s Hybrid Breeding Revolution
Solynta is transforming potato farming with disease-free True Potato Seeds, tackling storage, climate, and disease challenges. Their innovation boosts yield and sustainability, earning the 2025 Seed World Global Innovation Showdown award.
EU and UK Announce Plans for Common SPS Area to Ease Agri-food Trade
The European Commission and the UK plan to establish a Common Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Area under a future SPS Agreement. The goal is to ease agri-food trade, simplify regulations, and ensure smoother cross-border supply chains between Great Britain, the EU, and Northern Ireland.
New Study: EU Can Do More to Protect Farmers from Growing Climate Risks
European farmers face €28B in annual losses from extreme weather, with potential increases of up to 66% by 2050. A new EIB and European Commission report urges expanded insurance and stronger EU-level risk management.
What I Learned Tearing Out and Rebuilding the Cleaning Plant
C&M Seeds reflects on nearly five decades of seed cleaning, sharing lessons learned while upgrading their aging plant and embracing small innovations that add up.
These 24 Young People Represent Plant Breeding’s Future
Twenty-four Borlaug Scholars were honoured at the National Association for Plant Breeding meeting in Hawai’i today.
Unlocking Year-Round Genetic Gain: The Value of Illinois Crop Improvement’s Puerto Rico Services for Plant Breeders
Puerto Rico’s year-round growing conditions offer plant breeders a unique opportunity for continuous research and production.
Could a Hidden Fungus Be the Future of UK Farming?
Researchers at The James Hutton Institute have found that a naturally occurring fungus in common grasses may offer solutions to key challenges facing UK farmers. Known as Epichloë, this endophytic fungus lives within plant tissues, and some species have been shown to enhance drought tolerance and provide natural resistance to pests.
Who Will Lead the Next Generation of Seed Innovation?
Dr. Jovan Djordjevic of UC Davis shares how the Plant Breeding Academy is preparing the next generation of innovators to tackle the looming leadership gap in plant breeding.
IN PHOTOS: The People, Places, and Pulse of World Seed 2025
Go behind the scenes at World Seed Congress 2025 in Istanbul, capturing candid moments, key conversations, and the energy of 1,500 seed leaders from 70+ countries shaping agriculture’s future.
World Seed Congress 2025 Kicks Off in Istanbul: A Global Gathering with Purpose
The World Seed Congress 2025 in Istanbul unites 1,500+ delegates from 70+ countries to tackle innovation, sustainability, trade, and food security in agriculture.
Inside the Quiet Powerhouse Driving Soybean Innovation
Illinois Crop Improvement Association sets the standard for seed health and market readiness, combining phytosanitary inspections with advanced industry-driven testing.
Farmers are Racing the Weather—and Each Other
The 2025 seeding season is off to a fast start—but no one’s calling it a sure thing just yet.
Cover Crops Not a Silver Bullet for Yield and Climate Goals, Cornell Scientists Find
“For the first time, we can have contextualized information about how farmers can choose the optimal mix of practices that meet their needs to maintain crop yields while also providing climate change mitigation,” said Dominic Woolf, senior research associate in Cornell’s School of Integrative Plant Science and principal investigator of the study.
Why Your Personal Brand Matters as Much as Your Ph.D
At the 2025 National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) meeting in Kona, Hawaii, a standout workshop on soft skills brought together graduate students and early-career scientists to focus on personal branding, leadership, and communication—skills increasingly recognized as essential in the agtech and plant science sectors.
Innovative Approach Enhances Prediction Accuracy of Agronomically Important Traits
Researchers from IPK Leibniz and Max Planck Institutes unveil a computational approach to track plant phenomes over time, improving genomic prediction for crop breeding.
Optimizing Grain Composition, Quality, and Processing for Plant Breeders
In today’s fast-changing agricultural market, plant breeders face growing pressure to develop high-performing crops that also meet specific grain quality needs for uses like food and biofuels. The Illinois Crop Improvement Association’s Identity Preserved Grain (IPG) Lab supports this effort with specialized testing and analytical services, backed by a strong history in identity-preserved seed and grain work.
Global Leaders Launch Collaborative Push for Food Security at Bonn Meeting
On May 12–13, global leaders met in Bonn for the first Global Flagship Initiative meeting, aiming to tackle hunger through innovation and collaboration, with a focus on Africa.
All Eyes on Istanbul: Seed’s Global Moment Starts Now
The World Seed Congress 2025 kicks off in Istanbul, bringing 1,500+ delegates from 70+ countries together to shape the future of the global seed sector.
The 2030 Farming Revolution Is Now!
Spring on a Midwest family farm is more than a season—it’s a sensory celebration of soil, growth, and the promise of a new growing season.
Seeding Strength Across America (and Here’s Who’s Getting It Right)
Agrality offers integrated U.S.-based services to help seed companies scale production, boost R&D, and accelerate market delivery with precision and flexibility.
Big Ideas on the Big Island: The NAPB Meets in Hawai’i to Talk Breeding Around the World
What happens when the top minds in crop science gather in paradise? The future of agriculture takes shape.
Alberta Grains Chair Takes Leave to Run for UCP in Byelection
Alberta Grains chair Tara Sawyer steps aside as vice-chair Scott Jespersen becomes acting chair following her appointment as UCP candidate in a provincial by-election.
Mass Honey Bee Die-Off Could Threaten U.S. Food Security, Report Says
U.S. beekeepers report historic honey bee losses, with some operations losing up to 100% of colonies in the past year.
Empowering Plant Breeders Through Illinois Crop’s Greenhouse and Field Services Program
That’s where Illinois Crop Improvement Association’s Greenhouse and Field Services Program comes in. With a team of experts well versed in modern testing and inspection services, Illinois Crop provides the expertise, infrastructure, and support that plant breeders need to focus on phenotyping, genotyping and genetic gain.
Artificial Intelligence Helps Uncover the Genetics Behind Corn’s Nitrogen Use Efficiency, Study Says
New research from New York University offers a promising path to growing corn with less fertilizer — using artificial intelligence to pinpoint genes that make plants more efficient at using nitrogen.
“By identifying genes-of-importance to nitrogen utilization, we can select for or even modify certain genes to enhance nitrogen use efficiency in major U.S. crops like corn,” said Gloria Coruzzi, senior author and Carroll & Milton Petrie Professor in NYU’s Department of Biology and Center for Genomics and Systems Biology.
Dr. Mariangela Hungria Wins 2025 World Food Prize for Sustainable Agriculture in Brazil
Dr. Mariangela Hungria wins the 2025 World Food Prize for advancing biological seed and soil treatments that boost yields and sustainability in Brazil.
Dra. Mariangela Hungria, Premio Mundial de la Alimentación 2025 por Agricultura Sostenible en Brasil
La Dra. Mariangela Hungria es galardonada con el Premio Mundial de la Alimentación 2025 por su trabajo pionero en tratamientos biológicos de semillas y suelos que aumentan el rendimiento y reducen el uso de fertilizantes sintéticos.
Crop Declines Demand Innovative Plant Breeding and Stronger Agricultural Policy in Europe
Rising temperatures, pathogens, and declining active ingredients threaten EU cereal crops, increasing reliance on global markets and risking food self-sufficiency.
Got 15 Seconds? The Mic is Yours
World Seed Congress 2025 in Istanbul brings together the global seed industry to share bold ideas, drive innovation, and shape the future of agriculture.
The Pursuit of Innovative Excellence
Michelman drives innovation through collaboration and sustainability, tackling global challenges with practical solutions. Its team of curious, creative experts focuses on meeting customer needs with real-world impact.
Research Shows Strong Support for Genetic Editing in UK Farming
A UK survey shows strong public support for gene editing in farming, with 69% of adults and 80% of Gen Z backing its role in sustainable, resilient agriculture.
Türkiye’s Seed Boom: Growing Strong, Trading Big
With record seed production and strong exports, Türkiye is emerging as a global leader in the seed industry, driven by innovation, R&D, and diverse agricultural strengths.