Seed Industry Social Media Needs to Evolve
Whether social media is used for personal or business reasons, it has had, and will continue to have, a tremendous impact on everyone; it has revolutionized the way we communicate […]
Wheat Sequencing Consortium Releases Key Resource to the Scientific Community
Wheat Sequencing Consortium releases key resource for scientific community, providing new insights into the genetic basis of wheat.
Seed World Podcast Episode 8: The Role of Seed in Therapeutic Gardens (Part 1)
National Garden Bureau and All-America Selections Executive Director Diane Blazek talks about therapeutic gardens and the role seed plays in their development.
Supporting Pollinators Might Have Big Payoff for Texas Cotton Farmers
According to a new study by The University of Texas at Austin, increasing the diversity of pollinator species, including bees, flies and butterflies, can dramatically increase cotton production. The researchers […]
Bayer Opens New Canadian Wheat Breeding Station
The official opening of Bayer Crop Science’s new wheat breeding station in Pike Lake, Sask., took place on June 10 and is representative of a $24 million investment by Bayer into Canadian wheat […]
Bayer Opens New Wheat Breeding Station
The official opening of Bayer Crop Science’s new wheat breeding station in Pike Lake, Sask., took place on June 10 and is part of a $24 million investment by Bayer into Canadian wheat breeding […]
Labeling Causes Chaos
With the Vermont GMO labeling law scheduled to go into effect July 1, America’s food industry anxiously awaits federal action. July 1, 2016 is an important date for the seed […]
Wheat Sequencing Consortium Releases Key Resource to the Scientific Community
Following the January 2016 announcement of the production of a whole genome assembly for bread wheat, the International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium (IWGSC), having completed quality control, is now making this breakthrough […]
World’s Largest Field Phenotyping Robot Unveiled
Global plant phenotyping specialist LemnaTec has unveiled the largest field robot in the world, capable of continuously monitoring the development of crops under real growing conditions. The new Field Scanalyzer […]
Naktuinbouw Announces New Head of Variety Testing
Naktuinbouw announces new head of variety testing to ensure the highest quality of seeds and plants in Europe. Get the latest news on the European seed industry.
She Just Laughed
The Ghanaian woman farmer simply laughed at any thought of switching her soy plot with that of her husband’s maize plot for the next planting season. Neither questioning nor considering […]
Study Clears Way for New Approaches to Plant Disease
A Washington State University biologist has found what he calls “very strong support” for an 86-year-old hypothesis about how nutrients move through plants. His two-decade analysis of the phenomenon has […]
La Crosse Seed Acquires Cover Crop Solutions Seed Brands
La Crosse Seed announces that it is the new and exclusive owner of the entire family of brands of Cover Crop Solutions, effective immediately. La Crosse Seed now owns the […]
Nematodes: The Invisible Hazard
Nematodes pose a serious threat to a wide range of crops. Although the damage they cause is obvious, most farmers know little about nematodes or even choose to ignore them […]
Skills of the Operator are Key
Operator needed for key skills: Learn how to become an operator with the right skills and qualifications. Get the job you want with our guide.
Nutrition Plays an Increasing Role in Seed Vigor
Nutrition plays a critical role in early seed development and new research demonstrates its impact at the farm level. Everyone involved in the supply chain, from seed companies to chemical […]
Report Calls for More Research of Gene-Drive Modified Organisms
The emerging science of gene drives has the potential to address environmental and public health challenges, but gene-drive modified organisms are not ready to be released into the environment and […]
Gro Alliance Adds Organic Seed Division Manager
Gro Alliance, the nation’s largest, independently owned contract seed corn and soybean production company, announces that Jeff Block has been hired as its organic seed division manager. Jeff brings more […]
NAPB Annual Meeting to Focus on Improving Efficiency in Breeding Programs
On Aug. 15-18 in Raleigh, North Carolina, the National Association of Plant Breeders will hold its annual meeting where plant breeders working on plant species ranging from blueberry to soybean to […]
Big Data Will Drive Genetic Diversity
Big data is revolutionizing the way we understand genetic diversity. Learn how it can help us better understand the human genome and its implications.
Since 1915: Corn, a Symbol of Agricultural Greatness
A Moment In Time This 1975 cover of Seed World features corn, a symbol of agricultural greatness. In this issue, S.M. McAshan Jr., who serves as chairman for Anderson, Clayton […]
Scientists Look to Reduce Arsenic Levels in Rice
A team of researchers at the University of Delaware has found that incorporating rice husk to soil can decrease toxic inorganic arsenic levels in rice grain by 25 to 50 […]
Maize Seed Systems in Africa: Understanding the Basics
Maize is not only a staple in diets across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) – it is a cash crop that supports millions of farmer households. Maize is grown on over 33 million […]
Nebraska Agronomist Joins Inocucor as Field Trials and Nutrition Director
Aaron Waltz, Ph.D., an accomplished agronomist and agrotechnologist, has joined ag biotech company Inocucor Technologies Inc. as Director, Field Trials and Nutrition. Waltz will lead Inocucor’s agronomy services function, including initiation and […]
Incotec Introduces New Film Coat for Soybean
Incotec is introducing a new film coat for soybeans in their Disco film coat range: Disco AG Clear L-650. The new film coat is designed to deal effectively with problems […]
A Different Perspective on GMOs
For some, the words “genetically-modified” or “GMO” conjure up images of “Frankenfoods.” Seed World reached out to a few of these groups to better understand their perspective and get their […]
How Do Soil Bacteria Affect Agriculture and Global Climate?
Soils are teeming with bacteria whose effects we are just beginning to understand. One of the most abundant and active groups of bacteria in soils is called Bradyrhizobium. For the first […]
Researchers Helping Find Ideal Growing Conditions for Guar
Researchers at New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Science Center at Clovis and at the Las Cruces campus have been busy studying the ideal growing conditions for guar crops. Certain climates […]
Biotech: Under Review
After more than 20 years since the last update, the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology undergoes a formal review and update. Last July, the White House issued a […]
Inspectors Trained on Seed Quality in Malawi
In a bid to strengthen seed quality control mechanism in Malawi, 112 para seed inspectors from government and the private sector were trained in three groups, as part of the […]
Total Seed Production Adds Irrigation Pivot
Total Seed Production, Inc. (TSP) is adding an irrigation pivot to another one of their seed fields. Even though multiple studies have proven irrigation is not necessarily needed in the top producing […]
Consumers and a Changing Climate to Speed Up Farmer Innovation
Meeting consumer preferences for safe, nutritious and locally-produced food are among the key challenges that will drive future farmer innovation, Monsanto’s new Managing Director in Australia & New Zealand, Tony […]
UPOV Meets Over Guideline Revision
Technical working groups of the ‘International Union for the Protection of New Plant Varieties (UPOV) meet in June and July 2016. The guidelines of UPOV are used for DUS testing. The […]
Wheat Genome Sequencing Soon to be Released Across the Globe
Wheat genome sequencing is soon to be released worldwide, providing a better understanding of the crop and its potential for improved yields and disease resistance.
Around the World
No two regions are alike when it comes to the acceptance and adoption of biotechnology. Here, you’ll explore the GMO environment across continents. Twenty years in and the adoption of […]
DuPont Pioneer and Hexima Collaboration Achieves Significant Milestone
DuPont Pioneer and Hexima announced today the discovery of a novel insect control gene that is active against certain crop- destroying insects and will help growers protect their yields. As […]