BASF Announces Herbicide EPA Approval, Offering Enhanced Weed Control for U.S. Farmers
Liberty ULTRA herbicide, featuring BASF’s new Glu-L™ Technology, has been registered by the EPA and is now available for use, pending state approvals. BASF stated the product offers improved post-emergence […]
WSA and ASTA Forage and Turf Convention Day 3
Photos from the day in Kansas City. Lots of great content today at the Western Seed Association and American Seed Trade Association Turf and Forage Convention in Kansas City. I […]
ASTA Previews Post-Election Legislative Challenges for the Seed Industry
Elections, Farm Bill and congressional shifts ahead As the seed industry braces for potential shifts after the 2024 elections, Janae Brady, Vice President of Government Affairs for the American Seed […]
Cultivating Tenacity and Teamwork: Klaus Koehler’s Advice for Young Plant Breeders
Asked to pinpoint the top two skills young plant breeders need, the consensus is clear as far as Corteva’s Global Talent Development Lead Klaus Koehler is concerned. He sat down […]
Strengthening Africa’s Seed Certification: An OECD and G7 Initiative
How can seed certification revolutionize agriculture in Africa? Marcel Bruins interviews Aurelia Nicault, Programme Officer from the Trade and Agriculture Directorate at OECD, to discuss an exciting new project aimed […]
Risk Mitigation and Economic Incentives Around Pollination Contracts
In the U.S., the beekeeping industry is in high demand, with truckloads of bee colonies traveling across the country to meet the needs of crop growers. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIC) explores pollination contracts between beekeepers and California almond growers, examining clauses that could make agreements more attractive to both parties.
Western Seed Association Convention Provides Full Day of Networking and Industry Updates
It was a full day of great activities and interviews in Kansas City. In a whirlwind kind of day, I had the opportunity to sit down with the Western Seed […]
Support Association for the Swiss Plant Breeding Center Formed
Switzerland faces a significant demand for new, robust plant varieties with stable yields to promote sustainable agriculture, particularly in light of challenges such as climate change and emerging plant diseases. […]
USDA to Distribute Over $2.14 Billion in Conservation and Safety-Net Payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced plans to distribute more than $2.14 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers and landowners.
The funds, issued through key conservation and safety-net programs, aim to support natural resource conservation and help keep family farms economically sustainable. Payments will be made through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), with the bulk allocated to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other essential risk management initiatives.
Welcome to Kansas City!
WSA and ASTA Turf and Forage Convention begins! I flew into Kansas City this weekend to attend the 125th Western Seed Association Convention. It’s crazy to think this meeting has […]
Nottingham Team Receive Funding to Bring Gene-Edited Cereals a Step Closer to Farms
Researchers from the University of Nottingham are part of a team awarded £2.2 million to trial a precision-bred wheat variety that could lead to more sustainable farming systems. The team […]
The Next Big Apple Variety Must Satisfy These 2 Needs Among Growers and Consumers
Jim Luby, who has led the fruit breeding program at the University of Minnesota since the early 1980s, is retiring. We caught up with him at the recent meeting of […]
Historic Deposit at Svalbard Seed Vault Bolsters Food Security in Crisis
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has welcomed a new deposit of over 30,000 seed samples from 23 depositors representing 21 countries, including seven international genebanks. This is the largest number […]
Where is Variety Testing Headed? A Closer Look at the INVITE Project
How is climate change affecting plant variety testing? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, interviews Francois Laurens, Coordinator of the INVITE Project, to discuss how this ambitious EU-funded initiative […]
Kansas City, Here We Come!
Come say hi at the Western Seed Association/ASTA Turf and Forage Convention.
Collaboration Aims to Advance AI-Driven Agronomic Solutions for U.S. Agricultural Retailers
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC and Taranis have entered into a multi-year collaboration aimed at enhancing agronomic productivity and promoting conservation practices for agricultural retailers in the U.S., leveraging AI-powered tools […]
Could Personalized Agricultural Chatbots Improve Smallholder Farmer Engagement?
Smallholder farmers, typically operating on farms smaller than 2 hectares, often lack access to timely farming information, leaving them vulnerable to climate and market fluctuations, especially in the global south.
Strengthening Plant Breeders’ Rights: Insights from CPVO Vice President Nuria Urquia Fernandez
Join Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, as he interviews Nuria Urquia Fernandez, Vice President of the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO). In this engaging discussion, Nuria shares her […]
The Danish Way: Nils Elmegaard on Green Agreements and Agricultural Innovation
How does Denmark balance agricultural production with sustainability? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, sits down with Nils Elmegaard, Secretary General at the Danish Seed Council, to discuss Denmark’s […]
Acadian Plant Health and BASF Partner to Advance Climate-Resilient Agricultural Solutions
Collaboration aims to enhance crop yield and quality through biostimulant technology, aiming to improve sustainability and resilience in agriculture. Acadian Plant Health™ and BASF Agricultural Solutions announced they are collaborating […]
How Plant Variety Protection Drives Innovation: Insights from UPOV’s Yolanda Huerta
What role does plant breeders’ rights play in driving agricultural innovation? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, interviews Yolanda Huerta, Vice Secretary-General at the International Union for the […]
How ISTA’s E-Certificates Make Seed Certification Faster and Safer
Ready for the future of seed certification? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World EU, speaks with Andreas Wais, Secretary General of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA), to discuss […]
Participa AHORA en el Concurso Global de Innovación en Semillas Seed World 2025
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Perú Firma un Convenio Histórico para Impulsar la Producción y Exportación de Semillas
El sector semillero en Perú ha dado un paso significativo hacia su modernización y consolidación con la firma de un convenio marco entre la Asociación Peruana de Semillas (APESemillas) y […]
Peru Signs Historic Agreement to Boost Seed Production and Exports
Peru’s seed sector signs framework agreement between APESemillas and the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation.
Midwest Crops Conference to Unveil 2025 Strategies for Boosting Yields and Profits
Leading experts and university researchers will provide insights on crop management, pests, and emerging agricultural trends.
IFSI Expands Sweet Corn Leadership with Acquisition of Del Monte Genetics
Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. (IFSI) expands its position in the global vegetable processing industry with the acquisition of sweet corn genetics from Del Monte Foods. Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. (IFSI) […]
Why Collaboration is Key to Strengthening Public Breeding Programs
In an era where innovation is key to the future of agriculture, effective communication and collaboration among breeders is critical. This is where the Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee (PBCC) steps […]
We Need More Than Just Checkoff Dollars to Bring New Seed to Farmers
The funding landscape for seed development is more complicated than it used to be. While producer levies are crucial, they’re just one piece of the puzzle. A significant portion of plant […]
Is the Green Deal Dead? Yves Madre of Farm Europe Shares Insights
Is the Green Deal truly dead? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World EU, sits down with Yves Madre, President of Farm Europe, to discuss the state of the European […]
Increasing Europe’s Independence: Growing More Proteins on European Soil
Can Europe achieve protein independence? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World EU, speaks with Benjamin Laga, CEO of Protealis, about their mission to reshape Europe’s protein supply chain. Protealis […]
The Future of EU Plant Breeding: A Call for Action with Amrit Kaur Nanda
Is the EU doing enough to support plant breeding? In this insightful interview, Marcel Bruins sits down with Amrit Kaur Nanda, Executive Manager of the ‘Plants for the Future’ European […]
Eligiendo el Destino Correcto para Tus Semillas
Los ‘snowbirds’ o personas que realizan turismo de larga estadía durante la estación invernal, suelen escapar del duro invierno dirigiéndose hacia climas más cálidos al sur o viceversa. A veces, […]
Tackling Disease Resistance Without Compromising Plant Growth
Researchers have discovered a method to enhance plant disease resistance without reducing growth, potentially revolutionizing agricultural productivity and sustainability. Researchers at the University of Georgia (UGA) have identified an innovative […]
China Approves 30 GM Maize and Soybean Varieties
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has granted final approval for 30 genetically modified (GM) maize and soybean varieties, marking a significant advancement in the country’s agricultural biotechnology.
The approval comes after these varieties passed the assessment of the China National Crop Variety Registration Committee (CNCVRC), according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network report.