IPSA 2024: Day 2 – HR to Leadership to Science & Tech
Welcome from IPSA CEO Todd Martin and theme introduction from outgoing IPSA board president Chris Latham In the opening session, IPSA CEO Todd Martin welcomed attendees and talked about the […]
Q&A with ASTA’s Sam Crowell Amid Global Trade Disruptions in the Middle East
Seed industry impacts are more indirect and dependent on many factors Seed World U.S. editor Aimee Nielson talked to Sam Crowell, senior director for international programs and policy for the American […]
30 Years of Building a Company: Nexeed’s President Reflects on Lessons Learned
Nexeed is a company that has played a significant role in the seed processing industry for the past three decades. President Mark Metcalfe recently sat down with Seed World Canada’s […]
Plant Growing Myths: True or False
Have you ever wondered if talking to plants makes them grow better? Maybe you were curious if you could hear plants growing? Learn the answers to that and more on […]
SaskCanola and SaskFlax Approve Amalgamation
SaskCanola and SaskFlax are thrilled to announce the successful approval of their amalgamation. This pivotal decision follows resolutions passed at both organizations’ Annual General Meetings in January 2023, marking a […]
Faba Bean Finding Could Make the Crop Even More Appealing for Growers, Processors
While faba beans pack a high-protein punch — making them rich with promise as an alternative to meat and dairy sources — the legume also has less desirable qualities, like […]
More Than Ever, Public and Private Researchers are Working Together
Private and public researchers are working together to leverage their expertise to push forward agricultural research. It may seem that public and private researchers have different goals when it comes […]
LIVE from Indianapolis: IPSA Photo Diary Day 1
Networking, sessions and interviews…. Seed World U.S. has been making the rounds at IPSA’s 35th annual conference. Here are some snapshots of the busy first day. Stay tuned for day 2!
Top 10 Best Read Stories on Seed World Europe During 2023
Dear readers of Seed World Europe, Over the past year, we have shared hundreds of stories with you. Some were well read, others a bit less, and some just went through […]
ISTA Bids Farewell to a Dear Friend and Esteemed Seed Scientist
ISTA Regrets to Announce the Passing of Honorary Life President, Professor Attilio Lovato of Bologna, at the Age of 91. We will keep him in good memory and may he […]
Hello from Indianapolis
The Independent Professional Seed Association is officially kicking off its 35th annual conference in Indianapolis today. However, we arrived early to set up our media center and network with other early […]
New Hope for More Temp Tolerant Wheat
Scientists have successfully pinpointed a temperature tolerance gene that could shield wheat from the growing uncertainties posed by climate change, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Plant […]
Alberta Conducts its First Hemp Variety Trials
Results from the hemp variety trials are meant to help expand the hemp fibre industry across Canada. Hemp has been grown in Alberta since the 1990s when the crop was […]
FAO Releases 15 Case Studies on the Use of Biotechnologies to Meet the Needs of Smallholders
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has released a compilation of case studies showcasing the impactful use of agricultural biotechnologies to meet the needs of smallholders in developing countries, marking […]
From Our Desk: Celebrating the Independents
In the rich tapestry of American agriculture, independent professional seed companies, sometimes overshadowed by the goliath ‘Big Four,’ are critical to the overall color and shape of the seed industry. […]
SaskBarley Elects New Chair
The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) Board announced today that they have elected a new chair to replace Keith Rueve, whose time as a director was ending after two consecutive […]
Bayer Announces Key Leadership Changes Within Crop Science Division
Bayer is making several key executive leadership changes within it Crop Science Division, the company announced in a press release Jan. 10. Effective March 1, 2024, Brian Naber will be […]
How to Stay in the Loop for IPSA in Indianapolis
The Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA)’s 35th annual conference runs Jan. 15-18 in Indianapolis, IN. Whether you’ll be attending the Conference or wish you were there, Seed World U.S. will keep you […]
Seed-X and Gro Alliance Announce Veg Seed Sorting Partnership
Seed-X and Gro Alliance announced a new collaboration to bring Seed-X’s AI-powered seed improvement technology to commercial scale with a new service center in Salinas, California, according to a Jan. […]
You’ve Always Been a Bit Remote (In A Good Way!)
Agriculture company operations have always been highly dispersed. Whether it was going out to the fields until lunch, leading a regional salesforce or a global shipping operation, irregular or distance […]
Why Rob Saik is Trying to Build the World’s Most Connected Agriculture Network
In a recent interview at the SeedLink Conference in Brandon, Man., Rob Saik, author, speaker, and CEO of AGvisorPRO, took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the beginnings of […]
Streamline Your Processing Project: Simplifying Equipment Integration
In the world of seed processing, where precision and efficiency are paramount, the choice of equipment and its seamless integration can significantly impact the success of a project. While diversity […]
Federal Government, Province of Saskatchewan Inject Millions into Crop Research
Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a total of $14.7 million to support crop-related research in 2024. Invested through Saskatchewan’s Agriculture […]
Agrality’s Acquisition of NIS Expands Midwest Reach
From the Floor with Agrality’s Juan Cruz Lizarralde At ASTA’s Field Crop Seed Convention in Orlando, Seed World U.S. editor Aimee Nielson sat down with Juan Cruz Lizarralde, CEO of Agrality, to […]
Opportunities and Challenges of Hybrid Wheat
While hybridization offers many advantages and has benefited yields in many crop types, it hasn’t made its way into wheat in a big way… yet. It’s not an easy road […]
Introducing our Top Innovation WINNERS – Part 2
In November, Seed World U.S. put out our third annual call for the most innovative new products of the year. Nominations spanned a wide breadth of technologies and showcased the varied and […]
How Canada’s Colin Steen is Driving the Future of Independent Seed Company Leadership in America
Steen says independents should focus on stakeholders. In the dynamic world of agriculture, Legacy Agripartners CEO Colin Steen — originally from Saskatchewan — has navigated a diverse path. Steen’s journey […]
Top Tips on Corteva Agriscience’s Enlist Weed Control in Corn
During this Seed World Visits interview, Corteva Agriscience’s Enlist Field Specialist Tony Goede explains the Enlist Weed Control System, including how to tackle weed resistance, the differences between Enlist corn […]
Rothamsted Submission to Food Standards Agency Consultation on Precision Bred Organisms
The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act (2023) is a ground-breaking law, the first time in more than 20 years that legislation has been brought forward which seeks to enable the use […]
Introducing our Top Innovative Products of 2023 WINNERS – Part 1
Seed World U.S. is excited to introduce its first four winners of the Top Innovative Products of 2023!
Craig Nelson named CEO of the Indiana Crop Improvement Association
The Indiana Crop Improvement Association (ICIA) announced Craig Nelson as its new chief executive officer in a news release. Nelson, who brings more than three decades of experience in seed […]
Changing the Wheat Game: What Sets LCRC’s Elite Team Apart
The wheat of the future will deliver new technologies like herbicide tolerance, solid stem and powerful disease resistance. Our team is only beginning to show what’s possible. Being as well-established […]
Cover Cropping: Winter is a Great Time to Plan
Effective cover cropping takes forward thinking. The winter months present a great opportunity to formulate a strategy for the spring. Successful cover cropping — regardless of weather — starts with […]
Discover Some of 2024’s Most Important New Varieties
Canada’s largest supplier of certified seed is once again offering up an exciting product roster for the new year. On this webinar, SeCan staff reveal their top picks for 2024. […]
Geopolitical Drone Dilemma – Image Acquisition for Breeders
Drones are changing the face of breeding programs across the globe. In the next several issues, I will describe the key components of drone programs from image acquisition to trait […]
Seed World U.S. Top Innovative Products of 2023
The seed industry is at an all-time high for innovation. Incredible new technologies and products are being launched across the seed industry value chain. That’s great news, both for the […]