It’s the Season of Gratitude
In giving thanks this year; let’s continue the season of gratitude all year. First and foremost, I’m thankful for God’s abundant grace that guides and sustains me daily. My faith […]
Corn is King in the U.S., but will Trade Dynamics Change That?
With a record corn harvest projected this year, the U.S. has an opportunity to strengthen its leadership position in corn exports… but will global competition and evolving trade dynamics get […]
New Forage Grass Named for Prize-Winning Racehorse
Timothy hay, a widely cultivated forage crop, is a staple feed for horses and livestock due to its high-quality, fiber-rich profile. Known for promoting digestive health and supporting bone strength […]
We’re in Downtown Calgary to Draw Up a Map for the Future of Plant Breeding in Canada
We’re at the interprovincial seed growers meeting in Calgary hosted by the Alberta-British Columbia Seed Growers, and our editor Marc Zienkiewicz a will host a panel discussion on The Future […]
IPK-led Research Team Provides Insights into the Pangenome of Barley
An international research team, led by the IPK Leibniz Institute, has unveiled a pangenome of barley, which includes long-read sequence assemblies from 76 wild and domesticated genomes, alongside short-read sequence […]
Gene-Drive Innovation Offers Solution to Insecticide Resistance
A new genetic system aims to reverse insecticide resistance in pests while minimizing environmental impact and ensuring controlled deployment. Insecticides have been used for centuries to combat pest damage to […]
Economic Pressures Urge Growers to Plan for 2025
Declining prices and rising costs create a critical planning landscape for agriculture. For agricultural producers, careful planning has always been essential to staying profitable—or even breaking even. But heading into […]
Learn How to Protect Your New Plant Varieties
New courses on Plant Breeders’ Rights for Food Security and Economic Development. Plant variety protection (PVP) is an important tool for breeding companies to protect their new varieties. And studies […]
Starke Ayres and Computomics Partner on Vegetable Breeding with AI
Starke Ayres, Africa’s leading independent vegetable seed company, has partnered with Computomics, a global leader in AI-driven bioinformatics, to advance vegetable breeding through cutting-edge machine learning technologies. The collaboration will […]
Will Robots Replace Herbicides?
New study explores farmer adoption amid superweed threat. Herbicide-resistant superweeds pose a significant challenge to U.S. agriculture, jeopardizing weed control methods for crops like corn and soybeans. With no new […]
In the Race for More Protein, Soybean is Getting a Makeover
Plant breeding to meet global demand for protein is on the rise. Global demand for protein, particularly plant protein, is on the rise. However, even animal protein ultimately begins with […]
Powering Up Plant Protein
Meanwhile, gene-editing technologies are allowing for precise modifications to genes and Moolec Science, a molecular farming biotech company has focused their attention on expanding the horizons of what plant protein can do, or be. Piggy Sooy, a genetically modified soybean, with a target of up to 26% of the total soluble protein in the bean, is the first of its kind.
Un Nuevo Informe del WCR Revela Alarmantes Inconsistencias en el Sector de las Semillas de Café en América Latina
World Coffee Research (WCR), una organización estadounidense sin fines de lucro, ha dado a conocer un exhaustivo informe técnico que pone de manifiesto importantes incoherencias en el sector de las semillas de café en toda América Latina.
WCR Report Unveils Alarming Gaps in Latin America’s Coffee Seed Sector
World Coffee Research reports alarming levels of genetic nonconformity in LATAM coffee nurseries.
Can We Introduce Access and Burden Sharing
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), coined in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, declared that genetic resources fall under the sovereignty of nations and therefore that nations have the task […]
Texas A&M Opens Reimagined Norman E. Borlaug Building
Texas A&M University celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated Norman E. Borlaug Building this fall. A TAMU news release said the redesigned 85,355-square-foot facility is set to become a hub for groundbreaking research in nutrition, food insecurity, precision nutrition, and responsive agriculture.
New Insights Into Wild Wheat Genetics Could Advance Modern Wheat Breeding
Research detailing the genome of Tausch’s goatgrass, a wild wheat relative, has been published in Nature and detailed in a Michigan State University news release. The findings could play a […]
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
Collaborating for a Climate-Smart Future
Part 4 of “No-Till, No Limits.“ In agriculture, every challenge is a new opportunity. As the interest in no-till farming increases, there’s an opportunity for seed companies, livestock producers and […]
Evolution of Seed Treatments and Equipment
Part 3 of “No-Till, No Limits.” Additionally, changes in plant breeding and incorporating herbicide resistance by seed companies have given no-till farmers more herbicide options to tackle the weeds in […]
Seed Breeding and Traits for No-Till Success
Part 2 of “No-Till, No Limits.“ One of the early challenges to no-till was the equipment. Planters were not set up to create the nice seed beds needed for good […]
No-Till Timeline
Watch our Latest Webinar On-Demand and Discover the Role AI Plays in Seed Variety Identification
With advancements in artificial intelligence transforming the landscape of seed variety identification, new opportunities exist to enhance product quality, boost customer trust and streamline logistics. This session, part of our […]
Cómo Mejorar el Movimiento de Semillas en el Mundo – Parte 1
Una Inmersión Profunda en el Enfoque de Sistemas Multilaterales POR QUÉ ES IMPORTANTE: Mover semillas alrededor del mundo puede ser un verdadero dolor de cabeza. Uno de los principales obstáculos […]
The A-Maizing Crop: Corn Breeding – Trends, Innovations, and the Future of Corn in 2045
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on corn breeding in the European seed sector. As explained in Part 1 of this series, corn (also known widely as maize) is […]
Ballots to Bills, Perspective From Both Sides of the Aisle
ASTA’s Payton Englert discusses upcoming changes at the Federal level and an interesting session at the Field Crop Seed Convention coming up next month in Orlando. Editor’s note: This interview […]
Why ISTA’s Role in Seed Testing is Becoming More Important
Our laboratory has been registered and accredited by the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) for the past 18 years, enjoying a broad scope of scientific technologies that continues to make […]
Ukraine Adopts Strategy to Save Crop Diversity
Ukraine, known as one of the world’s key breadbaskets, boasts a rich diversity of agricultural plants. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 dealt a significant blow to its […]
How MAS Seeds is Accelerating Temperate Corn and Sunflower Breeding
In 2019, MAS Seeds significantly enhanced its global research and development capabilities by establishing a new R&D platform in Mexico. This expansion strategically aims to accelerate innovation in temperate corn […]
McDonald’s, Syngenta, and Lopez Foods Partner to Boost Sustainable Beef Production in the U.S.
Through innovative feed technology and collaboration, this partnership aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions, reduce resource usage, and enhance feed efficiency in beef production. McDonald’s USA, one of the world’s […]
USDA Greenlights Four GM Plants
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has reviewed and approved four new GM plants, including pennycress, clementines, peas and potatoes, determining they pose no greater plant pest […]
The Maestro of Durum Breeding: Curtis Pozniak Receives the 2025 Plant Breeding and Genetics Award
When it comes to groundbreaking innovation in modern durum breeding, few names resonate as strongly as Curtis Pozniak. This year, Seed World Canada and Seeds Canada celebrate his incredible contributions […]
Innovación en el Sector Semillero de LatAm
Los startups de Sudamérica lideran el cambio. La agricultura, y en particular el sector de las semillas enfrenta retos sin precedentes, incluyendo la escasez de recursos, el cambio climático y […]
Innovation in LatAm’s Seed Sector
South American startups lead the change. Agriculture, particularly the seed sector, is facing unprecedented challenges, including resource scarcity, climate change, and growing demand for food. In a world where the […]
Producción de contraestación y una Oportunidad para una Escapada!
A menudo, cuando viajo por trabajo, me gusta viajar acompañado de mi señora. Es la perfecta oportunidad para combinar trabajo y ocio, añadiendo algunos días extras al itinerario para explorar […]
Uniting Key Players in Agriculture: Insights from CropLife International Member Companies
Member companies share their impression about CropLife International. Why It Matters: CropLife International (CLI) represents the world’s leading R&D companies – BASF, Bayer, Corteva Agriscience, FMC, Sumitomo Chemical, and Syngenta […]