Jeff Fletcher Joins Germains Seed Technology as Head of Commercial for North America
Germains Seed Technology has appointed Jeff Fletcher as Head of Commercial, North America. With more than 15 years of sales leadership experience in the agriculture industry, Fletcher brings expertise in […]
Seed World Visits: Sneak a Peek Inside DLF’s Game-Changing New Facility
DLF’s primary production and wholesale distribution site for North America has got the seed industry talking. If you’re curious to see what’s inside, come on in…
ANPROS and INIA Expand Partnership to Advance Agricultural Development
On March 5, ANPROS and the Institute of Agricultural Research (INIA) held a meeting to enhance their collaboration in key areas essential for the country’s agricultural development. Representing INIA were […]
Pioneering Change: Microplastic-free Products for Sustainable Agriculture
In recent years, the agricultural sector has faced increasing regulatory pressures, particularly in Europe, where microplastics are under scrutiny. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has introduced restrictions through the REACH […]
Launch of the First CPVO Molecular Markers Project for Lettuce
The kick-off meeting for the “International Harmonization and Validation of a SNP Set for Managing the Lettuce Reference Collection” project was held on Feb. 17 and 18. Validated in late […]
Reputation Matters: We Can’t Fake What we do With an Email
I can’t tell you how many times I’d driven past a seed processing facility in Manitoba and thought, I should really stop in there one day. For years, they’d been running […]
We’ve Always Been Here; Seed World Celebrates Women
All month long, we’ll be celebrating women as part of Women’s History Month in the U.S. My great-grandmother would be in awe if she saw the career placement of women […]
ISMA Focusing on Bringing Science Info Together in One Place
Seed science is a broad term used to describe the study of seeds and includes a variety of fields related to understanding and working with seed. There are many terms […]
Mark Olson Has Departed from WCI After Leading it Through a Crucial Transition
Mark Olson has stepped down from his role as interim executive director of Western Crop Innovations (WCI) ahead of the one-year anniversary of his contract. His last day was March […]
Mexico City Hosts 2025 CIASA Congress on Water, Soil & Agrobiodiversity
The Mexico Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRICULTURA) has announced the Fourth Inter-American Congress of Water, Soil, and Agrobiodiversity (CIASA), set for August 11-13 in Mexico City. The event […]
ANPROS e INIA Amplían Alianza para Impulsar el Desarrollo Agrícola
El 5 de marzo, ANPROS y el Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIA) celebraron una reunión para mejorar su colaboración en áreas clave esenciales para el desarrollo agrícola del país. En […]
¡Démosles Algo de qué Hablar! Cómo un Servicio Excepcional Convierte a los Clientes en Promotores
¿Cuándo fue la última vez que recibiste un servicio increíble? ¿A cuántas personas se lo contaste? Hace poco instalé paneles solares en mi casa y en CIS Agro. Quedé muy […]
Farming Practices Evidence Library: A Tool for Agricultural Sustainability
Thirty-four practices have been assessed for their environmental and climate impacts after screening 14,000 scientific papers. The JRC has unveiled the Farming Practices Evidence Library, a comprehensive dataset that gathers scientific insights […]
Study: Critical Food Crops at Risk from Rising Temperatures
Global warming is already transforming daily life, with storms, floods, wildfires, and droughts affecting regions worldwide. As temperatures rise, a third of global food production could be at risk. A […]
Intellectual Property Protection for Plants Drives the Next Wave of Horticulture Innovation
Each form of intellectual property protection for plants doesn’t exist in isolation. “What many people don’t realize, is that plant patents, utility patents, and plant variety protection certificates can work in tandem,” Kessler’s Biotechnology & Chemical Practice Group director Gaby Longsworth explains. “They’re not mutually exclusive; rather, they can complement each other, encouraging innovation across the horticulture industr
No Expensive Microscope Needed
A new technique is changing how researchers visualize plant cells by expanding them. Kevin Cox, an assistant professor of biology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis […]
Seed Testing is at the Heart of Good Seed Month
March is here, and for those of us in the seed industry we call it “Good Seed Month.” This is when the final checks are made before planting season kicks […]
Amaka Ifeduba is Bridging the Science Communication Gap
The world is getting hotter. That’s not news — but the urgency of adapting agriculture to climate change is becoming more pressing by the day. For researchers like Amaka Ifeduba, […]
Seed Check is Sowing the Seeds of Love
Few people show as much outwardly joy in their work as Morgan Webb, owner of Seed Check. We chatted with him about how a perhaps unlikely foray into seed testing […]
Ciudad de México Acogerá Congreso Interamericano de Agua, Suelo y Agrobiodiversidad 2025
La Secretaría de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural (AGRICULTURA) de México anunció la realización del Cuarto Congreso Interamericano de Agua, Suelo y Agrobiodiversidad (CIASA), que se realizará del 11 al 13 […]
UK Government Unveils New Policies and Major Investments to Increase Farmer Profits
On Feb. 25, UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed announced new reforms aimed at enhancing farming profitability. Addressing farmers at the NFU conference in Westminster, […]
Wheat Growers Name New Policy Manager
bringing experience in government relations and infrastructure advocacy to the role.
Peña previously served as government relations manager at the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, where he worked on transportation infrastructure, waterway maintenance, and trade logistics—key issues for wheat growers.
Corn Growers Urge Congress to Allow Year-Round E15 Access
Nearly 9,000 corn growers and advocates from 47 states have signed a letter urging congressional leaders to approve legislation allowing year-round sales of fuel blended with 15% ethanol, known as […]
IICA to Boost Resilience in Belize’s Agro-Productive Sector
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) will launch a project in Belize to promote good agricultural practices, aiming to enhance food production and build resilience. This initiative, “Creation […]
The CSIC Discovers the Key Role of a Protein in the Development and Genetic Regulation of Plants
The Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Plants (CSIC-UPV) describes the essential role of a protein in the compaction of plant DNA. A team from the Institute of Molecular […]
¿Quieres ser visto en el Congreso Mundial de Semillas ISF en Estambul?
El nuevo ISF Interview Corner, presentado por ISF y desarrollado por Seed World, es su oportunidad de compartir sus ideas y amplificar su presencia en el Congreso. Este centro de […]
Shaping the Future of Maize & Wheat: Innovation, Policy & Collaboration
Wheat, maize, and rice are vital food crops that support global food security, providing 50% of the world’s dietary energy. While maize is widely cultivated by smallholder farmers, particularly in […]
Canada’s Trade Crossroads: Stephen Harper Lays Out a Survival Strategy
The former prime minister said today that Canada must stop thinking of itself as small and think bigger on trade. The reason? Trade tensions with the United States have escalated, […]
Let’s Give them Something to Talk About! How Exceptional Service Converts Customers to Promoters
When was the last time received amazing service? How many people did you tell about it? I recently installed solar panels at my home and CIS Agro. I was extremely […]
Inside the World’s Largest Network of Seed Testing Labs
For the first time, SGS Canada made its mark at the North American Seed Fair Powered by Seed World, and according to Holly Gelech, it couldn’t have come at a […]
Want to be Seen at the ISF World Seed Congress in Istanbul?
The brand-new ISF Interview Corner, brought to you by ISF and powered by Seed World, is your opportunity to share your insights and amplify your presence at the Congress! This […]
IICA Impulsará Resiliencia en Sector Agroproductivo de Belice
El Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) lanzará en Belice un proyecto para promover buenas prácticas agrícolas, con el objetivo de mejorar la producción de alimentos y generar […]
JKI and CIMMYT United Experts to Advance Wheat Research and Breeding
The workshop “Bridging Fundamental Research and Applied Wheat Breeding – Improving Yield, Climate Resilience, and Resource Use Efficiency in Wheat” brought top scientists to the JKI in Berlin-Dahlem. The International […]
Purdue to Host First-Ever Resilient Agriculture Summit in Indiana
Purdue University’s College of Agriculture, in partnership with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Alliance, is launching its first-ever Resilient Agriculture Summit on March 13. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET at the Beck Agricultural Center in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Elevating Seed Quality: The Vital Role of Short Courses
The integrity of the world’s agricultural system is contingent on a steady stream of reliable, qualified seed analysts. It makes sense that demand is high for these specialists, but we’ve […]
Beck’s Expands Production with Acquisition of Gro Alliance Seed Facilities
The agreement adds corn and soybean seed production sites in Indiana and Illinois to Beck’s Superior Hybrid’s network while supporting Gro Alliance’s strategic reinvestment in seed production, germplasm and agtech […]