BASC 2024: Dinamizando el Futuro de las Semillas Forrajeras
Se acerca la fecha para la Convención de Semillas de Buenos Aires (BASC). Prepare su equipaje para el 7 y 8 de noviembre para asistir al 12º Encuentro Internacional de […]
BASC 2024: Pioneering the Future of Forage Seeds
This November, the Buenos Aires Seed Convention (BASC) will once again bring together leaders and innovators from the forage, cover crop, and turfgrass seed industries for its 12th International Business […]
Finalists announced for Euroseeds’ 2024 InnovAction Stage
Here are the 12 finalists in Euroseed’s InnovAction Stage competition, to be held during the Euroseeds2024 Congress in Copenhagen Oct 14 & 15.
Applied Microbiology International Introduces 11 Global Ambassadors
These ambassadors bring a diverse range of expertise and knowledge to support the organization’s mission to promote applied microbiology and its potential impact globally. The 11 ambassadors were announced in a recent Applied Microbiology news release.
Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner
Well not really a chicken dinner, but … next week we will reveal the results of our Management Mavericks of North America campaign. It’s been hard to keep the winners […]
Corn Study Reveals New Methods for Hybrid Success Prediction
Nebraska researchers received a $650,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop an innovative RNA-based approach to predicting the success of corn hybrids in new environments.
This research, detailed in a University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) news release, aims to enhance the productivity and resilience of corn crops, providing valuable insights for the future of agriculture.
Antibacterial Pesticides?
Researchers discover crucial role of a new enzyme that could be a plant disease breakthrough. Plant diseases significantly impact agricultural productivity, leading to reduced yields and economic losses. Identifying the […]
Corteva Appoints New Executive VP and CFO
Transition aimed at continuity and strategic growth. According to a Corteva news release, the company announced the appointment of David Johnson as its new executive vice president and chief financial […]
Is South American Agtech Facing a “Funding Winter” … or a Phase of Big Opportunity?
A highlight of World Agri-Tech South America (June 24 – 25, 2024) was a panel discussion about ag-tech funding challenges and opportunities.
Singing for the Seed Industry
Anton van Doornmalen, Rijk Zwaan’s co-owner and chairman, shares his passion for the seed industry through song.
Death by Growth
Selling too much could be the end of your company. Pretty provocative words, but it’s an idea that has sunk companies in and outside of agriculture. A good example is […]
Innovation at Hazera: Pioneering a New Era in Global Agriculture
At the World Seed Congress in Rotterdam, we had the opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Marcel Bruins, editor of Seed World Europe. Our conversation centered on the critical need for seed companies like Hazera to foster innovation to address the current challenges in agriculture. We are pleased to share our insights in this article.
AgSmart Pulls in Nearly 4,000 People as Western Crop Innovations Steps into the Spotlight
The fifth annual AgSmart, held on July 30 and 31 at Olds College, proved to be a resounding success, drawing over 3,600 attendees eager to explore the latest advancements in […]
Something Exciting is Happening in Carbon Sequestration, and it’s Going to Have a Big Impact on Plant Breeding
Tim Ulmasov, chief scientific officer at Cquesta, is on a mission to revolutionize agriculture — and by extension, the world. He sat down for an interview at the recent meeting […]
California’s $59 Billion Agriculture Sector Urged to Adapt to Climate Change
A report from University of California-Riverside (UCR) researchers calls for urgent and innovative measures to address declining water availability due to climate change. In a UCR release the researchers said […]
Seed Corn Crop Facing Wide Variability
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Crop Progress Report through July 29 showed that more than 60% of the top 18-corn producing states are in the silking stage. Those 18 states […]
Turning Weeds into Winners: The CoverCress Success Story
Pennycress is a flowering plant in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. Kevin Cook is part of the breakthrough in transforming it into a viable crop. As VP of breeding for the […]
Are You Blinded By the Light?
There’s a surprising gap between how leaders view their innovative abilities and how others perceive them. I’m guiding a multi-company organizational leadership initiative using a 360-degree feedback instrument as a […]
Hidden Mechanisms in Plant Resilience
Texas A&M scientists unveil unexpected complexities in plant microRNA production, challenging existing knowledge and opening new doors for crop innovation and improvement. MicroRNAs can enhance plant resilience to drought, salinity, […]
The Lab Meets the Field: Some Quick Takeaways from Yesterday’s AgSmart Panel Discussion
In yesterday’s panel discussion at AgSmart hosted by the Alberta Seed Guide, industry leaders explored the transformative impact of modern technologies on the development of new seed varieties. The panel, aptly […]
Could Bioengineered Plants Produce Their Own Nitrogen?
New research identifies how plants might create their own nitrogen, thanks to help from bacteria. Nitrogen fertilizers are crucial for feeding the world’s expanding population. However, given nitrogen’s drawbacks of […]
Japan Confirms No Cross-Contamination Between GM and Non-GM Crops
Recent finding address public concerns of ‘accidental spillage’ of GM crops. To address public concerns about potential “accidental spillage” of GM crop seeds, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries […]
How is ISTA Clearing the Path for Tomorrow’s Seed Technologies?
While ‘safety’, ‘quality’ and ‘compliance’ might be the first word one thinks of in connection to the International Seed Testing Association, advanced technology and innovation are top of ISTA’s mind […]
Collaborating to Improve Peanuts in Africa
University of Georgia scientists are collaborating with African Farmers and Global Scientists for Agricultural Resilience. Together, they formed the Groundnut Improvement Network for Africa to develop disease-resistant and climate-adaptive peanut […]
Corn Growers Want Standards for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credits
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) urged the Biden administration to establish fair and reasonable criteria for farming practices for farmers and refineries seeking tax credits for sustainable aviation fuels. […]
Which Biofuels Crops Work Best and Where?
Researchers assessed the financial and environmental impacts of four biofuel crops used to create sustainable aviation fuels in the United States. They discovered that each feedstock—corn stover, energy sorghum, miscanthus, or switchgrass—performed best in specific regions of the rainfed United States.
Sales, Service and Execution: The Winning Trio in Seed Processing
When we decided to upgrade our seed plant, we knew we were in for a big project. We took over the farm in 2004. My dad started the seed operation […]
SGS Canada Unveils What’s Behind the New Wave of Precision and Efficiency in Seed Testing
It’s a brave new world in the realm of seed analysis. On July 8 — the opening day of the Seeds Canada conference in Edmonton, Alta. — SGS Canada Crop […]
Don’t Overlook the Growing Power of Latin America’s Seed Industry
From World Seed Congress to AOSCA to Seeds Canada and a ton of meetings in between, I’ve been on the road more than home for the last few months. One […]
Precision and Practicality: On Day 3 of its Conference, the NAPB Seeks to Reinvent Breeding
Reinventing plant breeding can encompass a variety of innovations and advancements aimed at addressing contemporary challenges and leveraging new technologies. While integration of advanced technologies is important, consumer-centric approaches are […]
“Forever Chemicals” Increasing in U.S. Pesticides
Study shows alarming trends. A peer-reviewed study published today in Environmental Health Perspectives reveals that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals,” are increasingly being incorporated into U.S. […]
The Borlaug Scholarship is Helping Supercharge the Careers of Young Plant Breeders
Welcome to Seed World’s special St. Louis edition of Five Minute Chats. Marc Zienkiewicz sits down with Borlaug Scholar Kyle Parker. Kyle is nearing the completion of his PhD in […]
Combating Tar Spot in Corn
Purdue partners with Insignium AgTech to develop early detection tools. Purdue University’s College of Agriculture and College of Engineering researchers are partnering with Insignum AgTech to develop tools for farmers […]
DLF Releases New Seed Enhancement
DLF said they developed the enhancement as a solution for turf and forage applications with a focus on environmental sustainability. DLF developed a new seed enhancement called 4Most internally to […]
From Darwin to Draft: Takeaways from NAPB Day 2
Imagine this: you’re sipping on an American lager, savoring its crisp, clean taste. Little do you know, the journey of that beer started over 150 years ago in the fields […]
Corn Grower Warns of “Perfect Storm”
Why the stakes have never been higher and what’s being done to push for a strengthened farm bill. A Minnesota corn grower recently addressed the House Agriculture Committee today, emphasizing […]