GDM Announces Deal to Acquire AgReliant Genetics
GDM acquires full ownership of AgReliant Genetics, combining soybean and corn breeding strengths to expand its North American seed portfolio.
GDM Anuncia Acuerdo para Adquirir Agreliant Genetics
GDM adquiere AgReliant Genetics, combinando experiencia en soja y maíz para ampliar su oferta y fortalecer su liderazgo en Norteamérica.
Probiotics Used in Chickens Help Accelerate Lettuce Growth
A study by Embrapa Environment and partners found that probiotics used in poultry farming, particularly *Bacillus* and *Lactobacillus* strains, can also benefit crops. Tests on lettuce showed improved root and shoot growth, suggesting potential for these microbes to enhance soil health and plant development in agriculture.
Probióticos Utilizados en Pollos Ayudan a Acelerar el Crecimiento de la Lechuga
Probióticos usados en avicultura muestran beneficios en lechuga, mejorando raíces y brotes según un estudio de Embrapa y socios.
What Happens When the Genes we Need Don’t Want to be Used?
Two young scientists are using CRISPR, ancient crop DNA, and a stubborn obsession with cooking time to engineer the future of food.
Global Research Alliance Targets Seeds for Desert Environments
A new international partnership is investing in vegetable seed research tailored to desert and arid environments. With a focus on boosting food production in challenging climates, the collaboration will establish a research center in the UAE to develop resilient, high-performing seed varieties using advanced breeding tools.
LMC VistaSort: Packaging & Palletizing That Does the Job Right — Every Time
LMC VistaSort, a leader in Canadian seed and grain processing for over 40 years, is now 100% Canadian-owned under Steven Chivilo, entering a new chapter while maintaining its legacy of quality and innovation.
LMC VistaSort: Where Quality, Integrity, and Innovation Drive Agriculture Forward
LMC VistaSort, a leader in Canadian seed and grain processing for over 40 years, is now 100% Canadian-owned under Steven Chivilo, entering a new chapter while maintaining its legacy of quality and innovation.
LMC VistaSort: A Canadian Legacy in Seed Processing, Poised for a New Chapter
LMC VistaSort, a leader in Canadian seed and grain processing for over 40 years, is now 100% Canadian-owned under Steven Chivilo, entering a new chapter while maintaining its legacy of quality and innovation.
Advancing High-Quality Seed Potato Multiplication for Family Farms in Uruguay
INIA has developed disease-resistant potato cultivars to support local seed production, but quality seed remains scarce—especially for small farms. High costs, limited access, and frequent seed renewal due to degeneration force many growers to rely on expensive, poorly adapted imported seed.
Impulsando la Multiplicación de Semillas de Papa de Alta Calidad para la Agricultura Familiar en Uruguay
La papa es clave en Uruguay, pero el acceso a semillas de alta calidad sigue siendo un desafío, pese a los cultivares resistentes desarrollados por INIA.
Legacy Seeds Corn and Soybean Business Joins GDM’s Mustang Seeds
GDM integrates Legacy Seeds’ corn and soybean business into Mustang Seeds, uniting overlapping U.S. operations under one brand.
Meatless Protein That’s 100% Soy and 100% Canadian? It’s Happening
Canada has just backed a non-GMO soybean revolution with $4.3M investment.
Could Canada’s Canola 2.0 be Here?
A stress-tolerant hybrid is turning heads south of the border — and it may hit Canadian fields by the end of the decade.
Why Regulations in Plant Gene Editing are a Must
While some scientists view current agricultural gene-editing regulations as too restrictive, a new University of Adelaide paper stresses the need for clear, well-defined rules. Published in *The Plant Journal*, the review by Dr. Emily Buddle, Michail Ivanov, and Professor Rachel Ankeny highlights that regulation ensures safety and helps build public trust and engagement in gene-editing technologies.
More Than a Cover Crop: How the KWS COVER+™ Program Helps Dealers Protect Their Customers and Their Reputation
KWS COVER+™ offers a high-quality, purpose-grown cover crop solution, helping farmers protect soil and meet sustainability goals with reliable, consistent seed.
Concepts For Your Seeds
For over 40 years, SATEC® has provided high-quality seed treatment solutions—from pelleting to coating—serving agriculture, vegetables, ornamentals, and forestry with German-engineered equipment.
Asia and Africa Grow the Most Peppers. So Why Are Their Yields the Lowest?
Chili peppers are under attack from invisible enemies—and one scientist is building a disease-proof future for the farmers who depend on them.
Reimagining Wheat: Unlocking the Grain’s Full Nutritional Potential
Research from the University of Hohenheim’s Betterwheat project reveals how wheat variety and baking methods affect bread’s nutritional value. Studying over 6,000 traits in 282 varieties, the team highlights wheat’s role beyond carbs and protein, emphasizing its fiber, minerals, and trace elements—urging a shift from yield-focused breeding to nutrition-oriented approaches.
Argentine Scientists Identify Key Genomic Regions to Boost Wheat Yields
Argentine researchers led by Fernanda González (CONICET) have identified two genomic regions linked to ear fertility in wheat — a key trait for boosting yield. The findings, published in *Field Crops Research*, could support future genetic improvement strategies.
Científicos Argentinos Identifican Regiones Genómicas clave para Aumentar el Rendimiento del Trigo
Investigadores argentinos identifican regiones del genoma del trigo relacionadas con la fertilidad de las espigas, un hallazgo clave para mejorar el rendimiento.
From Montana to the Midwest: A New Yellow-Seeded Canola Aims to Change the Game
InVigor Gold, a new yellow-seeded canola hybrid in Montana, offers heat, drought, and low-soil resilience, drawing interest from farmers, seed companies, and the biofuel industry.
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.