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.
FBI Charges Pair in FHB Smuggling Plot
Two Chinese nationals face federal charges for allegedly smuggling a dangerous crop pathogen into the U.S. and conducting unauthorized research at the University of Michigan.
Smarter Wheat on the Horizon: Drones and Genetics Lead the Way
Hebrew University and Volcani Institute researchers use drones with thermal and hyperspectral imaging to rapidly identify heat- and drought-resilient wheat varieties.
Biotech Breakthroughs Aim to Boost Crop Resilience and Nutrition
Researchers at Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, John Innes Centre, and Earlham Institute launch a project using engineering biology to protect potato yields and enhance global food security.
INTA Presenta Variedades de Trigo Panificable de alto Rendimiento y Resistentes a Enfermedades para Argentina
El trigo impulsa la economía argentina, con INTA desarrollando cultivares de alto rendimiento y resistentes para la industria panadera y alimentaria.
INTA Unveils High-Performance, Disease-Resistant Bread Wheat Varieties for Argentina
INTA’s National Program for Bread Wheat in Argentina develops high-yield, resilient cultivars to support agro-industrial growth and supply high-quality flour for the bakery sector.
La Agricultura Lidera el Crecimiento Económico de Colombia a Principios de 2025
En el primer trimestre de 2025, el sector agrícola de Colombia creció un 7,1 %, destacándose como motor clave del crecimiento económico nacional, muy por encima del PIB general del 2,7 %.
Agriculture Leads Colombia’s Economic Growth in Early 2025
Colombia’s agriculture sector drives economic recovery in Q1 2025, growing 7.1% year-over-year and outpacing overall GDP growth of 2.7%, according to DANE.
Meet the Future of Seed Innovation
Seed World’s on-demand webinar features Top 3 Global Innovation Showdown winners—Solynta, HealthyCrop, and Biolumic—sharing insights on their breakthroughs and challenges.
What Does the UK’s #1 Bread Brand See in Canadian Wheat? $650K Worth of Trust
Gate Capital Campaign receives $650,000 from UK bakery brand Warburtons, supporting global agriculture technology initiatives in partnership with Cereals Canada.
How an Obsolete Laptop Sparked a Tech Revolution
Someone had a problem, and Bill Rimmer knew how to fix it. Now Seedtrakr is quietly revolutionizing the industry’s inventory.
Ontario Researchers Join Push to Engineer “Super Crops” That Can Survive Anything
Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry joins the U.K.’s ARIA Synthetic Plants program to develop resilient, nutrient-rich crops with transformative agricultural potential.
Rapid DNA Repair Keeps Genome Stable
Max Planck researchers uncover how DNA repair mechanisms protect plant genomes from unwanted gene insertions, revealing a key control over endosymbiotic gene transfer in plants.
Fungal Protein Critical to Causing Fusarium Head Blight in Cereal Crops Revealed
Study identifies Fusarium graminearum protein TPP1 that suppresses plant immunity, advancing potential development of wheat and barley resistant to Fusarium head blight.
Heritage and Health Take Center Stage at the Latest Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit
Fourteen genebanks deposit 11,206 seed samples at Svalbard Global Seed Vault, including culturally important and climate-resilient crops, bringing total accessions to over 1.3 million.
Stakeholders Urge EFSA Reform to Boost EU Agri-Food Competitiveness
Euroseeds and industry stakeholders urge reforms at the European Food Safety Authority, citing administrative burdens and slow timelines that hinder innovation and EU competitiveness.
This “Failed” Gene Is Sweet Corn’s Secret Weapon
A corn gene once dismissed by the industry is now transforming sweet corn breeding, highlighting the impact of patience and persistence over 15 years.
They Bred Corn for Cows, Then Discovered it Tastes Great
How a father-daughter duo in rural Ontario created a whole new category of food — by accident.
€1.5 Million Research Project Launched to Tackle Lettuce Disease
A €1.5M research initiative led by the University of Amsterdam and partners aims to combat Fusarium wilt in lettuce by studying pathogen-plant interactions and climate-driven virulence.
Cómo un Gran Contratiempo Inspiró un Nuevo Comienzo
Agronomix enfrentó un reto crítico cuando su software llegó al final de su vida útil y decidió reconstruirlo desde cero, transformando un obstáculo en una oportunidad de crecimiento y sostenibilidad empresarial.