UNL Leads $13.5 Million Research Effort to Enhance Sorghum for Biofuel
The University of Nebraska, Lincoln, will lead a $13.5 million, multi-institutional research effort to improve sorghum as a sustainable source for biofuel. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, this […]
New Algorithm Matches Plant Genes with Biological Function
North Carolina State University and the University of California, Davis, researchers have developed a modeling algorithm that identifies plant genes associated with specific biological functions. The modeling tool will help […]
Alberta Wheat Commission Announces $970,000 in Research Funding
The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) announces an investment of $970,000 over five years in 13 wheat-related research projects, focusing on agronomic and genetic improvements. Projects are taking place at research stations […]
KWS to Evaluate Ceres’ Persephone for its Global Product Segments
Ceres, Inc., an agricultural biotechnology company, announced that KWS SAAT SE, a global seed developer with operations in over 70 counties, will evaluate Ceres’ Persephone bioinformatics technology under a license […]
Soy Canada supports a TPP agreement that improves access for Canadian Soybeans
Soy Canada is encouraged by the momentum building towards the successful conclusion of talks surrounding the Trans-Pacific Partnership._x000D_ _x000D_ Canadian ministers and several industry representatives arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, this […]
University of Illinois, Dow AgroSciences Celebrate Grand Opening of Innovation Facility at Research Park
The University of Illinois and Dow AgroSciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), today announced the grand opening of a facility located in the […]
USC Introduces New U-BATCH Seed Treater
USC introduces its new U-BATCH Seed Treater. It’s capable of treating most types of seed ranging from grass to soybeans, its versatility makes this treater perfect for primary treatment, over-treatment, powder […]
Canadian Genomics Project Is Leading the Way in Wheat Breeding Innovation
The CTAG2 project, led by Dr. Curtis Pozniak of the University of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Dr. Andrew Sharpe of the National Research Council Canada, recently received $8.5 million from […]
Developing World Making Up its Own Mind About GMOs
Developing countries are taking the lead in deciding the fate of GMOs. Learn how they are making their own decisions and the implications for the future.
New Alliance Aims to Further Understanding of IP Protection
Today, Sept. 28, seed companies, laboratories, law firms and industry associations have officially launched the formation of the Seed Innovation and Protection Alliance (SIPA) — designed to create a unified […]
CSTA Leadership: Change Facilitates Opportunity
Recent leadership changes at the Canadian Seed Trade Association have positioned the organization to leverage opportunities and tackle challenges in the coming years._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Among those changes is […]
Naturally Occurring ‘GM’ Butterflies Produced by Gene Transfer
Research teams from the University of Valencia and the University of Tours discover that genes originating from parasitic wasps are present in the genomes of many butterflies. These genes were acquired […]
Researchers Make Major Plant Disease Breakthrough
Researchers have discovered how a tiny viral protein enables the infection of a complex plant, and the finding could lead to understanding viral diseases in other plants, animals and humans, […]
Developing World Making Up its Own Mind About GMOs
Countries outside the European Union are deciding for themselves whether or not they want to grow genetically modified crops. That was one of the many messages last week at biotech […]
GroGenesis Meets with Cuban Trade Officials
Tennessee-based GroGenesis, rights holder, developer and manufacturer of agricultural enhancement products marketed under the trade names “AgraBurst” and “AgraBlast,” announces it met with Cuban trade officials last month, with additional meetings […]
Alpine Bumblebees Show Rapid Adaptation to Climate Change
Researchers at the University of Missouri find that two alpine bumblebee species have responded to warming temperatures by evolving shorter tongues. The results suggest that some bumblebee species may be able to adapt […]
Bayer CropScience Expands European Center for Wheat Breeding in Gatersleben
Bayer CropScience is extending its European Wheat Breeding Center in Saxony-Anhalt in Germany. The company has tripled the capacity of its complex on the premises of the Gatersleben Biotech Park […]
Feds Appoint Canada Organic Trade Association to Plant Breeders’ Rights Advisory Committee
For the first time, Canada’s organic sector will have representation at an influential advisory committee, ensuring organic’s needs and concerns are reflected in policies on plant breeding, intellectual property rights […]
Education is Key in Launching Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System
Training begins even before a product is available to retailers and growers. _x000D_ For Monsanto, marketing a new product doesn’t begin when it becomes available for retailers to sell and […]
Status Egypt: Biotechnology Presents Food for Thought to Encourage Innovation
The sixth International Arab Workshop on Biotechnology, hosted by the Arab Scientific Research Councils in partnership with the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, was held Aug. 24-25, at the […]
Scientists Study Molecules Affecting Plant Development
Researchers at The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation and Michigan State University receive a four-year, $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant will enable scientists to identify and […]
DuPont Crop Protection Names New President
DuPont names Timothy P. Glenn as president of its Crop Protection business effective Oct. 1, succeeding Rik Miller who has elected to retire after 31 years of service to the company. Glenn will report to DuPont Executive […]
Researchers Propose Ecological Route to Plant Disease Control
New research involving a scientist at the University of York in the United Kingdom reveals a potential natural defence against invasive pathogens which damage food crops across the world. Ville […]
Status China: Officials Say GMOs are Safe
Through its website the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture issued a statement saying that all certified genetically modified foods that are sold on the Chinese market are safe._x000D_ _x000D_ China has […]
CSGA Encourages Working Through Change Together
The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association and Canadian seed growers have seen big changes in the past two years in the way business is conducted. The 2012 federal budget and the […]
Where’s the GM Alfalfa?
Roundup Ready alfalfa has received regulatory approval and varieties have been registered, so why is there still no seed being sold in the market? It all comes down to one […]
Sonido™ on the Spot
Sonido On The Spot 2: A look at the latest music trends in Europe. Discover the hottest new sounds from the continent’s top artists.
Add a Seed World Icon to Your iOS Device
It is now easier than ever to access SeedWorld.com on your iPhone or iPad by adding a Seed World icon to its home screen. Here’s how: Tap the share button on the […]
Bayer CropScience Vegetable Seeds Opens New Phytotron Building
Bayer CropScience Vegetable Seeds opens a new phytotron building at its research site in Acampo, California. The new building houses 10 phytotrons for growing plants. Phytotrons are growth chambers that provide […]
Status Europe: Coalition Presents Food for Thought to Encourage Innovation
At the Universal Expo in Milan, the Agri-Food Chain Coalition (AFCC), representing 11 industry associations, presented, Food for Thought: A Vision for Unlocking the Potential of Agriculture and Food Industries […]
Monsanto Adds Colgate Vice President to Board of Directors
Monsanto Company appoints of Patricia Verduin to the company’s board of directors. Verduin is vice president and chief technology officer of Colgate-Palmolive Company, a global consumer products company. In her […]
Advanta Seeds Adds Four Sales Account Managers
Advanta Seeds, an international supplier of proprietary agricultural crop genetics and seed, hires three sales account managers in Texas and the High Plains and one for the Kansas region. Tanner Antonick, […]
The Evolution of Seed Treatments
Like many discoveries, seed treatments got their start by accident. In the 1600s, a boat full of grain sank off the coast of England. While the wheat recovered was unfit […]
CSTA Honours Three Industry Professionals
The Canadian Seed Trade Association recently awarded three pillars of the Canadian seed industry earlier this summer._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ David Gehl is the 2015 recipient of CSTA’s Seed Achievement Award. […]
Legumex Walker Announces Sale of Special Crops Division to The Scoular Company
Legumex Walker Inc. announces that it has entered into an agreement with The Scoular Company. Scoular has agreed to acquire all of the assets of Legumex Walker’s Special Crops Division for $94 million._x000D_ […]
Funding Call Opens for Projects to Develop New Bioindustrial Products or Technologies
Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions (AI Bio) has launched a new funding program, “Alberta Bio Future, Research and Innovation,” aimed at advancing knowledge that accelerates growth of new bioindustrial products or bioindustrial technologies […]