Tres Ejemplos Radicalmente Diferentes de Cómo CRISPR Transformará la Agricultura
La tecnología CRISPR tiene el potencial de revolucionar la forma en que producimos alimentos, gestionamos los recursos y mantenemos una agricultura sostenible y altamente productiva ante un clima cambiante. La […]
Revolución Microbiológica: Cómo América Latina está liderando en agricultura sostenible
Los científicos e innovadores de América Latina están revolucionando la agricultura con microorganismos beneficiosos. Diversos científicos e innovadores agrícolas de América Latina están adoptando el uso de microorganismos beneficiosos para […]
Microbial Revolution: How Latin America is Leading Sustainable Farming
Across Latin America, scientists and agricultural innovators are embracing the use of beneficial microorganisms to transform farming practices. As the demand for sustainable agriculture intensifies, biological solutions can naturally supply […]
The Original Influencer: Word of Mouth in Agriculture
Social media influencers might seem like a modern phenomenon, but the concept is as old as time. Long before Instagram reels and TikTok trends, the most powerful influencer was a […]
True Leadership Starts Where the Work Happens — Inside the Lab
The idea that management is all about delegating doesn’t apply to what we do at 20/20 Seed Labs. Over the past 15 years, my responsibilities have expanded from managing a […]
The Rise of Lab Robots: Faster, Smarter, Greener Disease Testing
When someone steps into our disease lab at SGS Canada, they know they are seeing technology that is at the forefront of something special. Yes, this is where we test […]
ASTA FCSC Photo Diary Day 1
Scenes from the amazing and successful first day of ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention. It’s been a full, fun and fabulous day in sunny Orlando. Winter is the last thing […]
Making Science Make Sense to Consumers: ASTA Session Recap
Shared values can reshape the conversation on food and agriculture. Today’s consumer landscape is vastly different than it was a decade ago. With social media amplifying opinions and misinformation, and […]
How European Design Fuels Canadian Diversity in Processing
I just got back from Denmark where I went to visit with our processing equipment supplier, Cimbria. When I think about the seed processing business, I’m struck by how similar […]
Emerging Corn Diseases: ASTA Session Recap
Corteva senior scientist and global phytosanitary risk mitigation lead Scott Heuchelin says the Southern U.S. is experiencing a resurgence of corn stunt spiroplasma. Heuchelin also leads the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) phytosanitary committee.
Seed World Canada Announces Partnership with North American Seed Fair
Seed World Canada is excited to announce that it’s lending its name to the North American Seed Fair, scheduled for Feb. 26-28, 2025, at the Lethbridge Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre […]
UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy: Empowering the Next Generation of Breeders
Join Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, as he sits down with Dr. Jovan Djordjevic, Director of UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy, to discuss how this specialized program […]
Ukrainian Soybean Market Demonstrates Record Exports
The Ukrainian soybean market is delivering impressive results, with export volumes reaching 445,000 tons, setting the stage for a potential new record. This achievement was highlighted by analysts from the […]
What Does It Take to Innovate Seed Sorting?
Ten years ago, at the American Seed Trade Association’s (ASTA) Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference, a small team with big ideas set up their booth with an ambitious goal: to […]
Five Keys to Maximizing Your Conference Experience
Tradeshows and conferences buzz with opportunity—new connections, fresh ideas, and the chance to build business-critical relationships that can take your company to the next level. With so much going on, […]
IN PHOTOS: Kicking Off ASTA’s FCSC 2024
Connections rekindled, ideas exchanged, deals sealed… and more than a few laughs shared. Take a stroll through Day 1 of the 2024 Field Crop Seed Convention in sunny Orlando, where […]
Day 1 at FCSC 2024: Seed World LIVE in Orlando
And we’re rolling! The American Seed Trade Association has officially kicked off the seed industry’s biggest event of the year, the 2024 Field Crop Seed Convention. Here’s what you need […]
Seed World U.S. Announces Insider of the Year
Seed World’s Insiders ignite conversations that matter, shaping the future of the seed industry. This year, one leader stood out for his visionary perspective and unwavering commitment to driving meaningful […]
Nuevas semillas, nuevas oportunidades: El INTA revoluciona el cultivo de soja con dos cultivares innovadores
Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria presenta INTA Paraná 5100 e INTA Paraná 6301, dos nuevas variedades de soja no transgénicas con alto valor proteico y adaptadas a las necesidades del […]
New Seeds, New Opportunities: INTA Revolutionizes Soybean Breeding with Two Innovative Cultivars
Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria introduces INTA Paraná 5100 and INTA Paraná 6301, two new non-transgenic soybean varieties with high protein value and adapted to growers’ needs. In a world context […]
A New Approach to Seed Treatment: Fighting Back Against the Damaging Impacts of Nematodes
The U.S. produced more than 4 billion bushels of soybeans in 2023. A major threat to soybean production is soybean cyst nematode (SCN)—estimated at $1.5 billion in U.S. yield loss […]
‘Twas the Day Before ASTA FCSC
‘Twas the day before convention, and all through the hall,
Not a seed rep was stirring, no emails at all.
The brochures were packed in their suitcases with care,
In hopes that new contracts soon would be there.
James Hutton Institute Helps Create Most Comprehensive Barley Genetic Map
Published in Nature, the research offers groundbreaking insights into barley’s evolution and adaptation, including disease resistance, plant structure, and starch mobilization. The research has unveiled groundbreaking insights into barley’s evolution and […]
Role of Quality Seeds in Tackling Climate Change Highlighted at UNFCCC COP29
ISF actively participated in the UN Climate Change 29th Conference of Parties (COP 29), highlighting the vital role of quality seeds in helping farmers adapt to climate change and reducing […]
Qué Tener en Cuenta al Elegir la Ubicación para Hacer Contraestación
Cuando buscas una ubicación para tu producción de contraestación, es fundamental tener en cuenta tres parámetros: ubicación y clima, experiencia y acceso, y gobernanza y estabilidad. Encontrar el equilibrio adecuado […]
Pioneering Sustainability Through Enhanced Forage Grass Innovation
As climate concerns dominate global agendas, sustainability is no longer optional for businesses. For large companies, transparent reporting on sustainability efforts has become mandatory under the newly enacted EU Corporate […]
Can Innovation and Responsibility Coexist?
With recent court ruling reinstating stricter oversight for genetically engineered plants, seed companies face another regulatory shift. A recent decision by U.S. District Judge James Donato is sending ripples through […]
Los Fitomejoradores Son Vitales Para Nuestro Éxito
Cuando pienso en todo lo que me enorgullece de trabajar para Agronomix Software, uno de los primeros aspectos que me vienen a la mente es la diversidad de nuestro equipo. […]
Plant Breeders Are Vital to our Success
When I take a moment to think about all the things that make me proud about working for Agronomix Software, at the top of that list has to be the […]
Economist Says Farm Income Decline Reveals Continued Struggles for U.S. Farmers
American Farm Bureau Federation economist Daniel Munch says the USDA’s December 2024 farm income forecast highlights another difficult year for American agriculture, with net farm income down nearly 23% from […]
This Researcher is Cracking the SCN Code
Research scientist Julia Daum’s life’s work culminates in the first SCN trait to come to market in more than 60 years. Research science may seem like an unseen, almost secretive […]
Corn’s Climate Struggles
Corn, once a gift from Native Americans to early colonists, now stands on the front lines of climate change. As the world’s top grain crop, its production surpasses that of other cereals, yet it is increasingly vulnerable to rising temperatures and fluctuating weather patterns according to Farms.com.
How to Level the Playing Field Against Nematodes
For corn growers, unseen threats can be the most damaging, especially when it comes to nematodes — tiny soil-dwelling pests that can devastate a crop’s potential before it even gets […]
New Insights in Plant Response to High Temperatures and Drought
The impacts of climate change, such as failed harvests, are becoming increasingly evident. Addressing these challenges requires diverse strategies, including enhancing plant resilience. An international research team, led by scientists […]
¿Cómo Podemos Demostrar que la Industria de las Semillas es la Superhéroe que la Humanidad Necesita?
¿Puede la industria de las semillas superar los conceptos errados sobre ella para convertirse en el gran aliado de la humanidad en su lucha contra los desafíos globales? ¿Cómo puede […]
Can We Reframe the Seed Industry as the Heroes Humanity Needs?
Can the seed industry overcome misconceptions to become humanity’s greatest ally in the fight against global challenges? How can the seed industry combat the stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding seed innovation […]