Is an Open Strategic Autonomy the Right Way to go for Europe?
With the European Parliament elections ad portas, the European Commission is trying to end, as peacefully as possible, the current mandate and does not want to propose new legislative initiatives included […]
Researchers Identify Flowering Genes and Mechanism in Sorghum
The genetic discovery leads the charge for more efficienct production of biofuel and food crops. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Oklahoma State […]
ASTA Calling for Applications to Student Connections Program
ASTA’s 2024 Student Connections Program, designed to inspire and connect a new generation of seed industry leaders, is now accepting applications from students. Applications are due by TOMORROW, March 15. Please share […]
Why the CSGA Experienced Seed Grower Program will Make You Better at Your Job
When I first entered the seed sector, I was fortunate to have the guidance of my father-in-law, Calvin Pitura, who had extensive experience in the field. Having a mentor was […]
Andy Chen is Charting a Course for Private Sector Wheat Breeding
Growing up in Taiwan, a young Andy Chen watched his family tend to sugarcane, cultivating a deep-rooted love for agriculture. Little did he know, those childhood experiences would germinate into […]
Advancing Canadian Ingredients with New Faba Bean Research
Protein Industries Canada announced a new co-investment into advancing the Canadian faba bean ecosystem. Building on the success of past projects, partners Prairie Fava, DL Seeds and Three Farmers are […]
Canola Council Elects New Chair, Reflects on ‘Growing Opportunity’ in 2023 Annual Report
Tessa Ritter has been elected the new chair of the board of directors for the Canola Council of Canada (CCC). Ritter is the stakeholder relations manager at Viterra. She succeeds […]
Millborn Seeds Expands North American Footprint with Acquisition of Union Forage
South Dakota’s Millborn Seeds is expanding their North American footprint with the acquisition of Union Forage in Alberta. The acquisition further delivers on Millborn’s commitment to create a vertically integrated […]
There Is Much Value in Working Regionally, Thinking Globally
When I took on the Seed World U.S. editor role last fall, I knew my goal would be telling U.S.-based seed stories to a U.S.-based audience. It is that, but it’s so […]
Technology Acts Like a Volume Button for Target Gene Expression
RNAi technology could naturally silence genes with far-reaching uses from superfoods to eco-friendly pest control The revolution in tomato preservation began in 1992 with the introduction of a variety that could delay […]
Millborn Seeds Acquires Luhrs Certified Seed
Millborn Seeds recently announced it is acquiring Luhrs Certified Seed in Imperial, Nebraska. In a news release, Millborn officials said they are creating an integrated supply chain to deliver a […]
A Good Fungus Among Us
Research in Brazil could control corn leafhopper with a non-chemical weapon. The corn leafhopper, Dalbulus maidis, is a significant problem for farmers across the Americas, from the southern United States to […]
Seed World Group da la bienvenida a la nueva Editora Asociada para LATAM
¡Mira cómo crecemos una vez más! Seed World Group tiene el gran placer de presentarles a Elena Mansur O’Dowd, nuestra nueva (pero no nueva en la industria semillera) editora asociada […]
Crop Modelling a Component in INRAE and Science New Zealand Collaboration
Plant & Food Research scientists are initiating seven new projects designed to improve international collaboration with scientific institutions in France. Through the INRAE France-NZ Joint Linkage Agreement, signed in 2023 […]
Marine Algae Implants Could Boost Crop Yields
Research may lead to more sustainable food supply. Scientists have unveiled the gene that enables marine algae to synthesize a unique type of chlorophyll, and they have successfully transferred the […]
Carinata Program Expanding in Southern U.S.
The crop creates more opportunities for sustainable farming Nuseed, which introduced a carinata contract crop program in 2022, to growers has expanded the program in the Southern United States. Ryan […]
Seed World Canada Innovation Webinar: ENDOGUARD® BIOSTIM SI
Stronger roots, more natural defences, faster plant development, higher yields. On Friday, March 7, Seed World Canada hosted the Adjuvants Plus Inc. Innovation Webinar, announcing the registration of a unique […]
Women Breaking New Ground and Building Inclusivity in the Seed Industry
Realizing the industry’s need for more diversity in leadership Jason Sparks, Syngenta’s global head of communications for vegetables and flowers, recently celebrated International Women’s Day for Women and Girls in […]
20 Most Influential Women in the EU Seed Sector in 2023
Dear readers of Seed World Europe, At Seed World Europe we are very passionate about placing the EU plant breeding and seed sector in the spotlight. An ever-growing part of the success of […]
Take Part in CFIA’s Winter SRM Survey and Help Create the Seed System of the Future
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently launched its 2024 Seed Regulatory Modernization (SRM) winter consultation and survey. The first consultation last year covered the work done by the initial three […]
Loralee Orr Named Corteva Canada’s Commercial Business Leader
Corteva Agriscience announced the appointment of Loralee Orr as Canada commercial leader, succeeding Jeremy Dirks, who is transitioning to vice-president of Corteva’s global corn portfolio. Orr will remain based in Corteva’s […]
Breaking the Yield Ceiling is Just One Goal of our Team at LCRC
Growing up in a small farming village in the Philippines surrounded by mountains, agriculture was deeply ingrained in my upbringing. As I progressed through college at the University of the […]
Rising to the Challenge: Gurcharn Singh Brar is Breeding Wheat Tailored to the North
In the world of wheat breeding, not everyone possesses the blend of passion, expertise, and perseverance that comes naturally to Gurcharn Singh Brar. Hailing from India’s Punjab state, the 33-year-old’s […]
Warning: Exciting News Ahead!
Welcome to our new and improved website! As you know, over the last few months, we’ve brought all our publications under the Seed World banner, and the exciting news is […]
CGIAR Delivers $47B per Year Benefit
Crop technologies developed thanks to partnership with CGIAR centers worldwide have been adopted into 546 million acres, according to a report in World Development scheduled for publication in April 2024. CGIAR is […]
Poland the Largest Producer of Pumpkins in the EU
The increase in the cultivation area of pumpkins in Poland from 1.1 thousand hectares to 8.9 thousand hectares between 2014 and 2022, as reported by Eurostat data, represents a substantial […]
An Evolutionary Mystery 125 Million Years in the Making
Plant genomics has made significant strides since Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) assisted in sequencing the initial plant genome. News from CSHL states that despite advancements, achieving the ideal crop remains somewhat unpredictable. […]
Seed World Group Welcomes New LATAM Associate Editor
Look at us grow again! Seed World Group is delighted to introduce Elena Mansur O’Dowd, our new (but not new to the seed industry) associate editor in Chile. As Associate […]
2023: An Activist Annus Horribilis
2023 was a horrible year for the European environmental activist community. On pesticides, their StopGlyphosate campaign failed to resonate with regulators as the European Commission reauthorised the herbicide for another […]
WATCH NOW: Understanding the Economic Forces of 2024 can Help Retailers Weather the Storm
Over the past three years, the global economic landscape has been marked by unprecedented levels of disruption. When it comes to risk mitigation strategies, it’s crucial to understand the scale […]
Lower Export Volume and Higher Prices Lead to Limited Agricultural Export Growth
In 2023, Dutch exports of agricultural goods, including both primary unprocessed goods and secondary processed goods, reached an estimated 123.8 billion euros, reflecting a modest growth rate of 1.6% compared to 2022, according to a press release from Wageningen University and Research. Dutch agricultural imports experienced a decline of 3.3% in 2023, totaling 83.9 billion euros.
ASTA Predicts 10.5M new Cover Crop Acres from USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart-Commodities
Acreage prediction likely very conservative, says ASTA, since not all projects reported. The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) calculates that the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart-Commodities projects will result in […]
U.S. Farm Output Has Tripled Since 1948
USDA ERS report outlines impressive gains in U.S. agricultural productivity, mostly made possible thanks to improving crop genetics and other farm tech. The U.S. total farm output has nearly tripled […]
Disease Survey: Meeting the Challenges in Sports Field Management
In the realm of sports field management, safeguarding turfgrass against diseases has emerged as a paramount concern, driven by shifting climate patterns and evolving pesticide regulations. The need to make […]
Is an Open Strategic Autonomy the Right Way to go for Europe?
With the European Parliament elections ad portas, the European Commission is trying to end, as peacefully as possible, the current mandate and does not want to propose new legislative initiatives included […]
Sheri Strydhorst Says There’s Change Ahead for PGDC
As she wraps up her stint as chair of the Prairie Grain Development Committee, the owner of Sheri’s Ag Consulting says regulatory and technological changes are converging to create another […]