Hybrid Wheat Research Gains Momentum with New Innovations
Wheat growers are closely watching the progress of hybrid wheat, wondering if it could deliver higher yields and agronomic benefits similar to hybrid corn and sorghum.
A recent news release from the University of Nebraska detailed recent investments in hybrid wheat research from both public and private sectors—including a notable breakthrough from Corteva in wheat hybridization technology—are driving interest in this space. While details of these
How Inclusion Translates into Real-World Impact in Seed Testing
Diversity and inclusion have become buzzwords that elicit different reactions. At 20/20 Seed Labs, when we talk about diversity, we mean bringing together people with different backgrounds and lived experiences. […]
Argentina Simplifica el Registro de Variedades Vegetales para Impulsar la Industria Semillera
La Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca del Ministerio de Economía de la Nación, a través del INASE y con el apoyo de la Comisión Nacional de Semillas, ha simplificado […]
Argentina Simplifies Plant Variety Registration to Boost Seed Industry
The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Ministry of Economy of the Nation, through INASE and with the support of the National Seed Commission, has simplified the process […]
Avances en Investigación para el Desarrollo de frijol más Eficiente en la Fijación Biológica del Nitrógeno
Investigadores de Goiás y Mato Grosso, que trabajan en el marco del programa de mejoramiento de frijol de Embrapa, identificaron cuatro líneas de frijol carioca con un fuerte potencial para […]
Research Advances in the Development of Beans More Efficient in Biological Nitrogen Fixation
Researchers from Goiás and Mato Grosso, working within Embrapa’s bean breeding program, have identified four carioca bean lines with strong potential for developing more efficient varieties in Biological Nitrogen Fixation […]
Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker to Deliver Keynote at CSGA Meeting in Victoria
Renowned documentary filmmaker and storyteller Mike Downie will headline this year’s Canadian Seed Growers Association Annual Meeting as the keynote speaker, CSGA has announced. A multi-award-winning director and co-founder of […]
Why You Can’t Miss the 2025 Seeds Canada Annual Conference
There isn’t a more beautiful and historic place to be in Eastern Canada in July than Quebec City, and that’s where we’ll be heading for our annual conference. Set to […]
Seed Testing You Can Rely on: How Accreditation Ensures Accuracy and Consistency
Meeting international standards means SGS Canada’s clients can make better decisions, faster. If you are not familiar with the topic, any laboratory performing seed quality testing in Canada must have […]
U.S. District Court Ruling Reinstates Older Regulations for Genetically Engineered Crops
A recent decision by U.S. District Judge James Donato reinstates older regulations for genetically engineered (GE) crops, reversing updates made under the 2020 SECURE rule. The ruling, issued in December […]
Assosementi: Vineyard Vandalism at the University of Verona
Assosementi firmly condemns the destruction of the San Floriano experimental vineyard, where researchers from the University of Verona were conducting field trials on vines developed using new genomic techniques (NGTs). […]
Study Reveals Multiple Ways to Build a Barley Plant
A new study published in Nature Genetics presents research from The James Hutton Institute on crop plant genetics. Hutton scientists at the International Barley Hub (IBH) who have been leading a 48-strong […]
U.S. Secretary of Ag Begins Tenure with a Trip to Kentucky
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins kicked off her tenure with a visit to Kentucky, attending the National Farm Machinery Show and meeting directly with farmers and agricultural leaders to […]
Le Preguntamos: Tres preguntas clave para el Director Ejecutivo de AMSAC, Mario Puente Raya
Seed World LATAM conversó con el director ejecutivo de la Asociación Mexicana de Semillas (AMSAC), Mario Puente Raya, para obtener su perspectiva sobre tres preguntas clave del sector semillero actual. […]
Behind the Blooms
From Zinnias and Lisianthus to Echinacea and Snapdragons, seed trials are transforming floriculture. Cut flowers have always held a special place in our lives. But behind every bloom, there’s a […]
We Asked: Three Key Questions for AMSAC’s Executive Director, Mario Puente Raya
Seed World LATAM sat down with the executive director of the Mexican Seed Association (AMSAC), Mario Puente Raya, to get perspective on three critical questions about today’s seed sector. 1. Professional Conversations: What […]
La Diferencia entre Motivación y Activación
En lo que respecta a las ventas, la diferencia entre la mediocridad y la grandeza no tiene que ver con la motivación, sino con la activación. La cuestión es la […]
Ensuring an Effective IP System in Europe
Checking in with Francesca Garbato, after one year at Euroseeds. A little over a year ago, Francesca Garbato joined Euroseeds as their Intellectual Property and Legal Affairs Manager. Intellectual property […]
Guatemala Cuenta con Nueva Variedad de Maíz Blanco
El Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología Agropecuaria (ICTA), con el apoyo del Programa Consorcio Regional de Investigación Agropecuaria (CRIA) y el Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), realizó […]
Guatemala has a New Variety of White Corn
The Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (ICTA), with support from the Regional Agricultural Research Consortium Program (CRIA) and the Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Cooperation (IICA), conducted a research process […]
Brooke Rollins Confirmed as the Next USDA Secretary of Agriculture
Rollins also acknowledged the growing challenges facing agricultural labor and immigration policies, adding:.
“The president’s vision of a secure border and a mass deportation at a scale that matters is something I support,” she said during her confirmation hearing.
In her remarks, Rollins signaled a commitment to innovation and efficiency within the USDA.
“I will immediately begin to modernize, realign, rethink the United States Department of Agriculture,” she said, referencing the need for improved processes to better serve farmers, particularly regarding disaster aid and farm programs.
Industry leaders are eager to see how Rollins’ leadership will impact trade policy, regulatory reform and climate resiliency efforts. The USDA plays a critical role in shaping Ame
Daniel Sanders is Building Better Crops, One Generation at a Time
For Daniel Sanders, seed growing isn’t just a job—it’s a legacy rooted in three generations of family farming. Since taking over the family farm near Manitou, Man., in 1986, Sanders […]
How AgCall’s Barrie Manikel Built a Legacy in Pedigreed Seed
Barrie Manikel’s journey in the seed sector has earned him the Manitoba Seed Growers’ Association (MSGA) Honorary Life Award, which he received Feb. 12 at the CropConnect conference in Winnipeg. […]
Le Preguntamos: Tres preguntas Clave Para El Director Ejecutivo de ANPROS, Mario Schindler
Seed World LATAM conversó con el director ejecutivo de la Asociación Nacional de Productores de Semillas de Chile (ANPROS), Mario Schindler, para obtener su perspectiva sobre tres preguntas clave del […]
Ancient Agricultural Strategies Revealed: How Pre-Industrial Communities Adapted to Climate Changes
A study from Vilnius University — a public research university, which is the first and largest university in Lithuania —is highlighting the resilience and ingenuity of ancient agricultural systems, showcasing […]
Seeds Canada Launches Tip Line to Guard Innovation
Seeds Canada has introduced a new tool to help safeguard seed innovation and protect intellectual property rights in the plant breeding industry. The Seed Tip Line is now live and available for […]
CPBI Scholar Becomes U of M’s First Agronomist in Residence for Special Crops
The University of Manitoba is strengthening its research in special crops by hiring Loveleen Kaur Dhillon as its first-ever agronomist in residence for special crops. This five-year position, funded by […]
Why the European Agricultural Model isn’t All it’s Cracked Up to Be
The European approach to agricultural regulation is often seen as a model of success, notes Bill Wirtz, senior policy analyst for the Consumer Choice Center based in Washington, D.C. “But […]
ASTA Welcomes New Director of Membership Engagement
Cummins brings a wealth of experience in agriculture, market intelligence and member engagement. She joins ASTA after a tenure at The Directions Group (formerly Aimpoint Research), where she served as account executive and senior intelligence analyst. In that role, she managed a diverse client portfolio, excelled in sales and established herself as a subject matter expert on consumer and agricultural trends, frequently speaking at national conferences and workshops.
We Asked: Three Key Questions for ANPROS’ Executive Director Mario Schindler
Seed World LATAM sat down with the executive director of Chile’s National Assocation of Seed Producers (ANPROS), Mario Schindler, to get perspective on three critical questions about today’s seed sector. 1. Professional […]
Commercializing the Next Wave of Potato Innovation from R&D to the Market – Solynta
Join Seed World for an exclusive interview with Charles Miller and Mark Hoogendoorn of Solynta as they discuss their journey from pure R&D to the exciting commercialization of true potato […]
¿Un Arancel Sobre los Cacahuetes, Dices?
¿Un Arancel Sobre los Cacahuetes, Dices? Por qué es importante: La producción de maní en América Latina es un sector agrícola importante, con países como Argentina, Brasil y Paraguay como […]
Towards a World Without Hunger
Earlier this month I was heartened to see that 153 Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates had united to issue an unprecedented plea for action. Their open letter is a […]
Playing the Long Game: How We Build Trust in Equipment Sales
I’ve always believed that success in this industry comes down to one thing: playing the long game. In equipment sales, trust isn’t built overnight—it’s built over years of consistent performance, […]
Le preguntamos: Tres Preguntas Clave a la Gerente de Operaciones de URUPOV, Victoria Stewart
Seed World LATAM conversó con la gerente de operaciones de la Asociación Uruguaya para la Protección de los Obtentores Vegetales (URUPOV), Victoria Stewart, para obtener su perspectiva sobre tres preguntas […]
New Study Reveals How Reduced Rainfall Threatens Plant Diversity
A new study states that addressing the effects of climate change while safeguarding biodiversity is a key priority for both scientists and policymakers. As climate change leads to more frequent […]