IPSA 2025: Your Guide to Innovation and Connection in Palm Springs
The Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) is kicking off its 36th annual conference this week in beautiful Palm Springs, California. This premier event brings together the who’s who of independent […]
The Unsung Hero of Seed Treatment: A Look into Corn’s Early Protection
Growing up on a cotton and soybean farm in the Mississippi Delta, Davie Wilson was uniquely positioned to witness the transformative impact of agricultural biotechnologies. “As a kid, I experienced […]
Success Today Depends on Collaboration… But How to do it Right?
The seed industry is currently navigating a period of low commodity prices, which is squeezing margins. That, together with incredibly rapidly evolving market demands, means that today more than ever, […]
A Little of This Goes a Long Way
Seed World Europe wishes you happy holidays. And while you’re having a great time with your families and friends over the holidays, there may be moments, you’d like to take a […]
Lost in Translation: Regenerative Ag and Consumer Misunderstanding
In our recent episode of Seed Speaks, we talk about why consumers don’t understand regenerative ag.
New Technology Dramatically Improves Long-Range Weather Prediction
Despite advanced technology and the best efforts of leading global organizations like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), long range weather prediction — anything that aims to predict beyond days or, at best, weeks — is often viewed as unreliable… and for good reason.
We Can’t Do it Without Patents
Seed World Europe wishes you happy holidays. And while you’re having a great time with your families and friends over the holidays, there may be moments, you’d like to take a […]
Fungus and Plants — Collaborating for Growth
What began as a solution for pest problems in poultry barns has grown into a game-changer for plant health across diverse crops. With Jabb’s innovative Beauveria bassiana formulation, we offer a proven […]
The Future Seed Innovation – Communicating the Seed Sector’s Message to Consumers
Seed World spoke with Bryan Perry, US Head of Seeds and Traits for BASF Agricultural Solutions to discuss where the seed industry should focus its efforts to tackle emerging agricultural […]
Ready to Revolutionize Your Seed Processing Game in 2025? Takeaways from Manitoba Seed Industry Days
If you’re a seed processor looking to level up your operations — or just curious about the cutting-edge technologies reshaping the industry — you won’t want to miss this podcast […]
Discover the World of Plant Breeding in Hawaii! Registration is Open for the 2025 NAPB Meeting
The National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) has officially opened registration for its 2025 conference, to be held on the big island of Hawaii. A draft schedule has been released […]
No-Till, No Limits
For decades, farmers across the country have discussed, dabbled and dedicated whole fields to no-till or reduced tillage practices and they have faced many challenges along the way. Seed companies have played a pivotal role in overcoming many of these challenges by breeding for rapid emergence, disease resistance, herbicide tolerance and the ability to adapt to cool soils. Additionally, developing crops for different growing regions where they previously would not be productive has given farmers a large portfolio of seeds to choose from that will thrive in no-till situations and allow for solid crop rotations
Farm Bill “Fun”
The Farm Bill has always been one of those complex, high-stakes pieces of legislation that shapes the foundation of U.S. agriculture. But the latest updates are sparking more discussion than […]
Nadorcott Reconsidered: The Fate of the Cascade for the Breeder of New Varieties
In December of 2019, the European Court of Justice made a controversial ruling that exposed loopholes in the provisional protection and the protection of harvested material under the UPOV Plant Variety Protection (PVR) System. That ruling, called the Nadorcott case because it dealt with the Nadorcott variety of mandarin oranges, has had an adverse impact on the general interpretation of the protection of harvested material of protected fruit and flower varieties in the European Union and, more broadly, in all UPOV Member States
A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming in Licensing from Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience may be new to the licensing space, but it’s ready to invest in a significant way and it’s committed to operating in the licensing space for the long […]
Un Nuevo Concepto de Investigación de Cultivos Potencia la Capacidad de los Agricultores en la Experimentación Masiva de Cultivos
Seed World LATAM te desea unas felices fiestas. Mientras celebras esta época tan especial con tus seres queridos, te invitamos a que te tomes un momento para relajarte y disfrutar de […]
New Crop Research Concept Leverages Farmers for Mass Crop Trialing
Seed World LATAM wishes you a happy holiday season. As you celebrate this special time with your loved ones, we invite you to take a moment to relax and enjoy some […]
Stalk Talk: Insights from Some of the Seed Sector’s Biggest Thinkers
Seed World Group’s president Shawn Brook sat down with IPSA president Todd Martin and IPSA executive director Cat Frans to talk frankly about the current state of the seed industry and what’s ahead.
New Year, New Trump Administration – What’s Ahead for Seed?
A new U.S. presidential administration means significant work, but big opportunities ahead for the seed sector. Editor’s note: Seed World U.S. wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New […]
Looking Back on 2024: Tom Jackson Remembered as an Icon who Pushed the Envelope
This is one of our top stories of 2024, as we look back on the biggest newsmakers of the year. The seed community has lost a legend who’s being remembered […]
Breeders Trust Reaches Settlement with Belgian Farm Saved Seed Grower
Seed World Europe wishes you happy holidays. And while you’re having a great time with your families and friends over the holidays, there may be moments, you’d like to take a […]
On the Verge of a New Era in Plant Science Innovation
Seed World Europe wishes you happy holidays. And while you’re having a great time with your families and friends over the holidays, there may be moments, you’d like to take a […]
Welcome to 2025!
s we step into 2025, it’s impossible to ignore the significant shifts occurring in the U.S. government. With new leadership in the White House, changes in the House and Senate and key appointments at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the agriculture landscape is rapidly evolving. For those of us in the seed industry, these transitions bring both challenges and exciting opportunities. Let’s try to put aside our political differences and work together for the seed industry’s future.
La Revolución Digital y Tecnológica en la Agricultura Latinoamericana: ¿Somos Villanos o Héroes?
Seed World LATAM te desea unas felices fiestas. Mientras celebras esta época tan especial con tus seres queridos, te invitamos a que te tomes un momento para relajarte y disfrutar de […]
The Digital and Technological Revolution in LATAM Ag: Are We Villains or Heroes?
Seed World LATAM wishes you a happy holiday season. As you celebrate this special time with your loved ones, we invite you to take a moment to relax and enjoy some […]
Top 15 Management Mavericks of North America
A Management Maverick tends to break away from conventional expectations, showing creativity and originality. This trait can be especially valuable in a seed industry that requires innovation and fresh perspectives. Mavericks are usually unafraid to forge new paths or to challenge the status quo, making them pivotal in driving change and progress in their environments.
Looking Back on 2024: Meet Canada’s Most Curious Soybean Breeder
This is one of our top stories of 2024, as we look back on the biggest newsmakers of the year. Syngenta Canada’s David Lee is a maverick in the soybean […]
Why Does Europe Struggle to Get a New Seed Law That Still Works for Breeders and Farmers?
The current legislation has been the successful enabler of a thriving seed sector and guardian of farmers’’ access to the best possible seed across species, markets and final uses. The European Parliament’s approach puts much of this success story at unnecessary risk by eliminating the necessary tools to balance appropriate differentiation of specific requirements with principal rules and assurances for all.
No Somos Gauchos
Seed World LATAM te desea unas felices fiestas. Mientras celebras esta época tan especial con tus seres queridos, te invitamos a que te tomes un momento para relajarte y disfrutar de […]
We Are Not Gauchos
Seed World LATAM wishes you a happy holiday season. As you celebrate this special time with your loved ones, we invite you to take a moment to relax and enjoy some […]
The Seed Sector’s Battle Against Microplastics
In an era where environmental consciousness rules, the seed sector is at a crucial juncture, grappling with the pervasive issue of microplastics in seed treatments. A recent statement by the International Seed Federation (ISF) in March, reignited discussions on the topic.
Looking Back on 2024: Who Owns CRISPR-Cas9? The Jury’s Out, and it’s Making it Hard to do Business
This is one of our top stories of 2024, as we look back on the biggest newsmakers of the year. Legal wrangling is complicating life for those who want to […]
What an A-Maizing Crop!
Corn, also known widely as maize, remains a critical crop used in a wide range of food, feed and industrial applications. As breeders continue to make progress, the importance of this crop as well as the diversity of its uses are expected to increase.
Lessons Learned from Argentina’s UPOV 91 Debate
In Argentina, the recent debate regarding its adherence to the 1991 Act of the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV 91) has been one of the most contentious and significant for its seed sector. Although Argentina did not, in the end, subscribe to this convention, the process left a series of crucial lessons for all the actors involved, from producers and seed companies to legislators and civil society.
Lecciones Aprendidas Tras el Debate Sobre UPOV 91 en Argentina
El debate en Argentina sobre su adhesión al Acta de 1991 de la Unión Internacional para la Protección de Obtenciones Vegetales (UPOV 91) ha sido uno de los más contenciosos y significativos en el sector semillero argentino recientemente. Aunque Argentina finalmente no se adhirió a este convenio, el proceso dejó una serie de lecciones cruciales para todos los actores involucrados, desde productores y empresas semilleras hasta legisladores y la sociedad civil.
Uruguay Advances Plant Breeding Innovation with Gene Editing Decree
In March, Uruguay underscored its commitment to technological innovation when the country’s legislative bodies approved a decree on gene editing, marking a significant milestone for the country’s seed sector. This regulatory breakthrough, which has been the result of several years of work, seeks to promote innovation and provide a clear framework for the development of new technologies in agriculture.