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Global Seed Leaders Unite in Nairobi to Support Sustainable African Agriculture

The African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) Congress 2025 has concluded in Kigali, Rwanda According to AFSTA President Amadou Sarr in a statement on the AFSTA website, the congress included discussions on the […]

Farm Kid Norm Davy is Making Waves on Both Sides of the Border

Washington-based biostimulant startup Tidal Grow AgriScience has already launched a new seed treatment in Canada. Norm Davy has agriculture in his DNA. Raised on a farm in Treherne, Man., Davy’s […]

Pulse Partnership Launches 3-Year Project to Boost Bean Yield and Stability

NPZ UK, PGRO, YARA, and The University of Lincoln have partnered on a 3-year Innovate UK-funded project, ‘ANSWERS’ (Alleviating Nutritional Stress in Wider Environmental Rewards in Sustainable UK protein crop […]

How did COVID-19 Impact Turfgrass Preferences?

A news release from the American Society for Horticultural Science detailed how researchers analyzed how risk perceptions and demographics influenced turfgrass choices. The findings indicate that risk-averse consumers and those over 50 are more likely to seek drought-tolerant and stress-resistant varieties, a trend that may continue as climate change intensifies.

USDA Fast-Tracks Billions in Ag Aid

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins spoke at Commodity Classic, outlining the Department’s plan to distribute economic and disaster aid approved by Congress late last year. She also visited the […]

Seedling Emergence, the Power of Seed Treatments and Enhancements

There’s something deeply satisfying about seeing a field full of newly emerged seedlings in the spring. It’s a visible promise of what’s to come — a sign that the season […]

Farmers Building the Future for Farmers

When Éric Greliche, vice president of Limagrain, talks about his company, he begins with a family story. “My father was a member, and my mother worked at Limagrain. I grew […]

Farmers Building the Future for Farmers

When Éric Greliche, vice president of Limagrain, talks about his company, he begins with a family story. “My father was a member, and my mother worked at Limagrain. I grew […]

Farmers Building the Future for Farmers

When Éric Greliche, vice president of Limagrain, talks about his company, he begins with a family story. “My father was a member, and my mother worked at Limagrain. I grew […]

Put a Super Bowl-Winning O-Line into Your Corn Field

Though it was a few weeks ago now, I’m still keyed up from watching the Philadelphia Eagles take down the Kansas City Chiefs at Super Bowl LIX. Whether you’re a […]

European Patent Office Grants CVC Portfolio Key CRISPR Patent

EPO grants new CRISPR/Cas9 Patent to CVC, expanding RNA-Cas9 IP protection for 150+ ERS genomics licensees. ERS Genomics (‘ERS’), founded to provide broad access to the foundational CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property […]

At PGDC Last Week, All Eyes Were on Black Barley, Purple Wheat and Supercharged Oats

A new oat line is making waves in the field, literally and figuratively. It delivers an impressive performance boost over current industry standards, as its creator showed in February at […]

Nathan Penner: Cross-Border Collaboration Fuels Seed Industry Innovation

When Nathan Penner joined FP Genetics nearly six years ago, he was focused on hybrid rye seed production. Fast forward to today, and he’s now leading commercialization efforts, ensuring a […]

Cibus Announces Leadership Transition and CEO Succession Plan

Cibus, Inc., an agricultural technology company focused on gene-edited plant traits, announced leadership changes as part of its succession planning.

Bushel Plus Expands into U.S. Market with Hopes to Boost Harvest Efficiency

Harvest optimization technology now available to American farmers. Bushel Plus Ltd. (Bushel Plus), a global leader in harvest optimization technology, announced it is expanding its operations into the United States. […]

La Diversidad Asegura un Futuro Brillante

A medida que la industria mundial de semillas evoluciona cada vez más para adoptar la colaboración internacional para desarrollar variedades adaptadas a diversos climas, necesidades de los consumidores y prácticas […]

Diversity Ensures a Bright Future

As the global seed industry increasingly evolves to embrace international collaboration to develop varieties adapted to diverse climates, consumer needs and agricultural practices, Agronomix has experienced an evolution of its […]

Commission Presents Roadmap for a Thriving EU Farming and Agri-food Sector

On Feb. 19, the European Commission unveiled its Vision for Agriculture and Food, a bold roadmap for the future of farming and food in Europe. This plan aims to build […]

Breaking New Ground: Pioneering Work in Tetraploid Turfgrasses

DLF breeder Christophe Galbrun is a pioneer in the turfgrass industry, credited with developing an entirely new category: tetraploid turfgrasses. When he embarked on this journey in the late 1990s, […]

Securing Our Agricultural Future: Innovation and Advocacy

Agriculture has always been at the heart of my career. As the Vice President of Operations at Summit, I oversee the daily logistics that ensure our seed coatings help farmers […]

Overplanting Bt Corn Fuels Pest Resistance and Costs U.S. Farmers $1.6 Billion, Study Says

Researchers say overuse of rootworm-resistant Bt corn threatens long-term crop viability. A new study warns that the widespread planting of genetically engineered Bt maize in the U.S. Corn Belt has […]

IPSA Seed Treatment Trials Get a High-Tech Upgrade

The Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) is expanding its 2025 Seed Treatment Trials with advanced data analytics and new industry partnerships to ensure independent seed companies receive comprehensive unbiased evaluations of the latest seed treatment options.

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