Modern Processing Equipment Means a More Efficient Business
I’ve seen it countless times — customers are choosing new plants over old ones because of efficiency. New facilities have bigger scales, wider doors, and move product faster. While older […]
Euroseeds 2024: Key Takeaways on Collaboration & Innovation
Attendees have left Copenhagen after another successful Euroseeds Congress. The Euroseeds 2024 Congress, held at the Tivoli Hotel in Copenhagen, brought together some 1,300 industry professionals, 50 exhibitors, and 500 […]
Celebrate 120 Years with CSGA to Win, and Join our Special General Meeting in Calgary
We’re celebrating 120 years! If you’ve been following our social media, reading our newsletter, or flipping through your September print issue of Seed World Canada, you’ll know we’ve kicked off […]
What Weeds are Really Telling Us: Uncovering the Secrets of Soil Succession
Since the dawn of agriculture, the battle against weeds has raged. Defiant plants growing where they are not wanted. Weed presence seemed to accelerate with monocultures, tillage, and the use […]
Seed Treatment Rates are Jumping from 250 to 500 to 1250… is Higher Better?
When clothianidin was first introduced as a seed treatment, it was a game changer, providing effective control of secondary insects. The industry initially adopted a ‘low use rate,’ like the […]
La Innovación, Protagonista en la Convención AMSAC 2024
La industria semillera mexicana se reunió en Guadalajara para hablar de oportunidades y retos, desde transgénicos hasta CRISPR y cómo sobresalir como empresario del sector semillero. Del 10 al 11 […]
I Thought COVID was Over. Then I Looked Around Me
Recognizing when others are struggling — and showing them that you’re in the battle right alongside them — is key to being an effective leader. Recognizing when others are struggling […]
Ohio Soybean Farmers Face Crop Challenges Amid Drought and Post-Hurricane Rains
Ohio soybean farmers are dealing with compromised crop quality due to a combination of prolonged drought and recent heavy rainfall from Hurricane Helene’s remnants. The severe drought weakened soybean pods, and the rainfall that followed has led to unusual seed sprouting within the pods, marking an unprecedented situation in Ohio’s agricultural history, according to Laura Lindsey, a field crops expert at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).
New Seeded Bermuda Grass Variety Gaining Ground
A turfgrass innovation, detailed in a Mississippi State University news release. is now capturing global attention as it takes root on lawns, golf courses and sports fields worldwide. Sun Queen, a unique Bermuda grass variety, was developed by Melodee Fraser, the first female graduate of MSU’s turfgrass management program. Fraser, now the director of research at Pure-Seed Testing, Inc. (PST) in North Carolina, began work on Sun Queen in 2011, combining her expertise and a passion for plant breeding that took hold during her MSU days in the 1980s.
Janek Bartel is Always Learning From the Old and the New
Janek BartelLaboratory Manager, SGS Canada Crop ScienceSherwood Park, Alta. Janek Bartel has established himself as a forward-thinking seed analyst, known for embracing new technologies and challenging conventional approaches in the […]
Kim Kenward is Creating New Services
Kimberly D. KenwardR&D Manager, 20/20 Seed LabsNisku, Alta. With two decades of experience innovating DNA and RNA-based diagnostic methods, Kim Kenward has built one of Canada’s largest portfolios of molecular […]
Lisa Greenan is Changing the Rules
Changing the RulesLisa GreenanSenior Seed Analyst, Seed Check TechnologiesLeduc, Alta. With over 20 years of experience, Lisa Greenan has not only shaped industry standards but has also fostered a collaborative […]
Loretta Buhler is Advocating for Uniformity in Standards
Loretta BuhlerSenior Seed Analyst/Laboratory Lead, Nutrien Ag Solutions CanadaCarrot River, Sask. With over 20 years of experience as a seed analyst, Loretta Buhler has witnessed firsthand the importance of uniformity […]
5 Innovators are Changing the World of Seed Testing in Canada
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on innovators in Canadian seed testing. Use the buttons at the bottom to navigate through the articles. As farmers face new […]
Innovation Front and Centre at AMSAC 2024 Convention
The Mexican seed industry gathered in Guadalajara to talk opportunities and challenges, from GMOs to CRISPR to excelling as a seed sector entrepreneur. The city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, was the […]
Cultivating Success: Interview with Mark van Gerven, UC Davis Outstanding Student Award Winner
Join Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, as he interviews Mark van Gerven, winner of the Outstanding Student Award from UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy. Mark shares his […]
Seed World Europe: Reporting From Euroseeds – Day 3
This is the last day of the congress. The Exhibition and Trading floor will open at 08.00 and close today at 16.00. From 08.30 to 13.00 there will be a […]
Is the Corn Belt Seed Conference on Your Schedule?
Gene Kassmeyer, VP of product management at Inari, outlines his major hopes and take-aways from ICIA’s Corn Belt Seed Conference.
Soybeans Soar, Cotton Climbs, Corn Stays Steady
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the latest Crop Production report forecasting corn production at 15.2 billion bushels. This represents a slight increase of less than 1% from […]
How the INVITE Project is Shaping the Future of Seed Testing in Europe – CPVO’s Cecile Collonier
In this interview, Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, sits down with Cecile Collonier from the CPVO to discuss the groundbreaking INVITE project. With the project nearing its conclusion, […]
Seed World Europe: Reporting From Euroseeds – Day 2
We hope you all had a good evening out in Copenhagen last night. It is a lovely city with beautiful waterways, historical buildings, and modern architecture, world-class restaurants, a vibrant […]
Building a Better Tomato
Texas A&M AgriLife Research’s Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center is taking bold steps to fortify the U.S. tomato industry against climate challenges. With an $8.4 million USDA-NIFA grant, they are launching a four-year, multi-institutional initiative aimed at developing resilient, high-quality tomato varieties that appeal to both growers and consumers.
Hurricane Helene Caused More Than $125 Million in Ag Damage in Virginia
Damages from Hurricane Helene to farms and agricultural operations in Southwest Virginia may exceed $125 million, as estimated by the Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Tendencias en el Mercado Mundial de Semillas: Crecimiento Vertiginoso, Semillas Genéticamente Modificadas, China y el Porvenir
La industria mundial de semillas se encuentra en un momento crucial, con un elevadísimo valor de mercado de aproximadamente 54.000 millones de dólares en 2023, lo que supone un impresionante […]
Global Seed Market Update: Soaring Growth, GM Seeds, China and What’s Ahead
The global seed industry is at a pivotal moment, with a market value soaring to approximately $54 billion in 2023 — an impressive 3.5-fold increase since 1996. This growth is […]
How to Expand your Phyto Testing Services?
In this interview, Seed World Europe’s Marcel Bruins talks with Vincent Descours, Seeds Managing Director at Eurofins Agroscience Services, and Simone Pizzagalli, CEO of Verdelab Bioscience, to discuss the recent […]
Seed World Europe: Reporting From Euroseeds – Day 1
Welcome to the Euroseeds 2024 congress in Copenhagen!!! We hope you all had a safe trip to the Danish capital, and a good welcome evening last night. It is always great […]
European Project “Pro-Wild” to Protect and Promote Crop Wild Relatives Launched
A pioneering European initiative, Pro-Wild, has officially launched with the goal of safeguarding and promoting crop wild relatives (CWR), which are closely related to widely cultivated plants. This innovative project […]
Why Human Expertise Still Matters in the Age of AI
New technology means seed testing is more precise than ever, but the expertise of the people in the lab makes all the difference. There’s a lot of talk these days […]
EU Researchers and Farmers Urge MPs to Support Genomic Innovations in New Video
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) has released a new video showcasing experts from across the agricultural supply chain discussing the transformative potential of new genomic techniques (NGTs). As the […]
Unlocking the Power of Grass for Stormwater Management Solutions
In today’s rapidly changing urban environments, stormwater management has become increasingly important. As climate change causes more frequent heavy rainfalls and flooding, cities are searching for sustainable and cost-effective solutions. […]
Euroseeds Congress Takes Over Denmark Next Week
“Quo vadis Europe?” That is the central theme of the #Euroseeds2024 Congress, happening from Oct.13-16 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Participants can look forward to an informative event featuring in-depth presentations, critical industry […]
Balancing Mental and Physical Health
It’s time to create systems and expectations that ensure both the physical and mental well-being of employees. Here’s how leaders can begin this important shift.
Research Reveals 75% of Farmers Are Open to Innovation to Tackle Climate Change
A global study highlights the challenges and needs of farmers amid climate change, digitalization, and more. A recent study conducted with 2,000 farmers from eight countries has shed some light […]
La Investigación Innovadora Ocupó un Lugar Central en el Congreso de Semillas de las Américas
El Piso de la Innovación del Congreso de Semillas de las Américas, celebrado del 30 de septiembre al 2 de octubre de 2024 en Buenos Aires, fue el escenario donde […]
Innovative Research Takes Center Stage at Seed Congress of the Americas
The Innovation Floor at the Seed Congress of the Americas, held from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, 2024, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, showcased cutting-edge research in the seed sector. Teams […]