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.
A Prince Edward Island MP is Canada’s New Ag Minister
Heath MacDonald, MP for Malpeque, has been sworn in as Canada’s new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, succeeding Kody Blois.
Miss Our Webinar? Watch it Now and Learn How Canada’s Leading on the World Stage
Seed World Canada hosts a webinar on how strategic partnerships are driving growth, resilience, and global opportunities in the Canadian seed sector.
World Seed 2025: What to Watch and Who to Watch For
World Seed Congress 2025 in Istanbul unites global seed leaders to tackle innovation, policy, and market challenges shaping the future of agriculture.
Researchers Applaud the Passage of Precision Breeding Legislation
England moves forward with precision breeding as the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025 are signed into law, unlocking new opportunities for plant science.
Championing Fair Access and Innovation at ISF
I have the privilege of leading ISF’s Coordination Groups on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Engagement against Illegal Seed Practices. This opportunity allows me to bring together my passion for legal innovation, intellectual property, and equitable access to resources—topics that have shaped my career and my perspective on global challenges.
Canada’s Advice on Trade: Don’t Mess With the System That Feeds Us All
Canadian agri-food leaders stress the importance of stable, rules-based cross-border trade with the U.S., highlighting integrated supply chains that support jobs and affordable food.
Kansas State’s Climate Resilient Cereals Lab Back on Track with Renewed Federal Funding
The lab’s mission is bold: help double the global food supply by 2050 by improving yields and resilience in four key cereal crops — sorghum, millet, wheat and rice. All are grown in the U.S., and more than half of the nation’s sorghum crop is grown in Kansas.
Crop Reports Show This Year’s Seed Buyers are Trait-Driven, Moisture-Minded and Market-Savvy
Canada’s 2025 spring seeding kicks off fast, with farmers recalibrating resilience and the seed industry at the center of the action from Lethbridge to London.
Victoria is Calling! Early Bird Registration for CSGA’s AGM Extended to May 16
CSGA extends early bird registration for its 2025 AGM to May 16, inviting seed sector professionals to Victoria, B.C., July 3–5 for networking, insights, and shaping Canada’s seed certification future.
Hotter, Drier Seasons Are Undercutting Global Crop Yields, Study Finds
More frequent hot weather and drier air are taking a toll on global crop production, particularly for staple grains like wheat, barley and maize, according to a new study from Stanford University. Published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the analysis found that warming and drying trends have intensified across nearly every major agricultural region.
India’s Pulse Imports are Soaring. It’s a Warning Sign for the Global Food System
India imported a record 6.5 million tonnes of pulses in 2024/25—up 40% from last year—highlighting growing challenges in the country’s agriculture sector.
The Reason Sustainability Can’t Be DOGE’d
Farmers today feed six times more people than in 1960 using less land, water, and energy, proving that sustainable practices—both ancient and modern—are thriving despite the word falling out of favor.
Five EU Food and Agri Institutes Launch New Science Alliance
Five top European institutions form the European Science Alliance for Agriculture and Food (ESAAF) to provide evidence-based scientific guidance and strengthen the EU agri-food sector.
Third-Gen Ontario Farm Joins Forces with Maizex to Shake Things up in Prince Edward County
Maizex Seeds partners with Ontario’s Big Island Seeds to expand seed corn distribution and offer Maizex soybean and forage lines, strengthening local support and high-quality genetics.