How Public and Private Ag Researchers Work Together
Agricultural research is a complex and time-consuming process. To breed a new crop variety or learn the inner workings of a plant disease it can take years and teams of […]
A Look to the Future: A Corn Belt with No Corn?
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
A Whole New Approach to Crop Nutrition
Niklas Åström is CEO of Arevo, a Swedish-based company that offers an all-new avenue in crop nutrition: liquid and granular amino acid plant nutrition technologies that deliver all the crop productivity with nearly […]
Breeding Long Term Commitment: Vegetable Companies
On the surface one may expect some breeding plots, some varietal trials and flashy claims about yield, tolerance or special quality innovations. But it goes much deeper than what a customer […]
GCIA Names Billy Skaggs New Executive Director
Georgia Crop Improvement Association (GCIA) has announced its naming of a new executive director, according to a press release from the association. Billy Skaggs stepped into the position January 1, […]
Cultivating Common Ground: Plants for the Future European Technology Platform
Editor’s Note: CULTIVATING COMMON GROUND. Sustainable and thriving agricultural systems need a steady flow of innovation from research to the market. And this is where Plants for the Future ETP […]
Beyond Products: Crafting Holistic Sustainability in Sports Turf Management with Microclover®
In pursuit of the UN’s sustainability objectives, municipalities are actively seeking innovative approaches to enhance the eco-friendliness of various operations, including the maintenance of green spaces and sports turf areas, […]
Ready to Head Back to School? Join us in February for Seed School!
Have you ever found yourself thinking of the journey new seed varieties take from the research lab to the farmer’s field? The intricate process involved, the key players and the […]
Meet This Year’s CPBI Scholarship Winners
With the common goals of recognizing achievement and innovation in plant breeding and shining a spotlight on the contributions made by plant breeders in Canada, the Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation […]
A Reminder That Seed is Life, Here and In Africa
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
U.S. Farmer Sentiment Stayed Mostly Stable in December
Despite expectations of inflation decreasing among U.S. farmers, overall producer sentiment changed little in December, according to the most recent report from Purdue University/CME Group’s Ag Economy Barometerand outlined in a […]
Global Seed Sector Timeline
Editor’s Note: GLOBAL SEED SECTOR TIMELINE. The moment that Seed World Group unveiled its global family of Seed World publications, we felt it would be good to look back at […]
As the Economics of Inputs Change, Seed Treatments are More Crucial Than Ever
As a new year begins, we’re delivering innovative solutions that help growers protect their seed investment and maximize yield potential. As the Corteva Category Leader for Seed Applied Technologies, I […]
Season 11 Seed Speaks Preview — Seeds of Tomorrow: Exploring Ag Research
On the upcoming season of Seed Speaks, we will dive deep into the research that’s being done to propel the agriculture sector into the future. During the new Seed Speaks […]
A Swan Song for One of Western Canada’s Top Soybean Varieties
As the S0009-M2 soybean from Syngenta Canada sails off into the sunset, its creators talk about why it’s so deserving of the 2024 Seed of the Year Award. Sometimes a […]
Season 11 of Seed Speaks to Explore Cutting-Edge Research
On the upcoming season of Seed Speaks, we will dive deep into the research that’s being done to propel the agriculture sector into the future. During the new Seed Speaks […]
4 Strategies for Success in Modern Turf and Forage
As we begin 2024, one of my main concerns is the correction of turf and forage seed inventory levels. That might not sound all that dramatic, but after the lawn […]
Top Tips on How to Effectively Advocate for Action
Editor’s note: At ASTA’s Field Crop Seed Convention in December, we hosted three live panel discussions with some of the industry’s top thought leaders. All three discussions were fascinating, invigorating […]
Independent Seed Companies’ Top Strengths are People and Customer Service
Relationships matter. People buy from people, particularly when it comes to emotional decisions such as buying seed. Seeds’ genetic potential has the biggest impact of any farming input, and growers […]
All in the Family
One of the biggest defining features of many independent seed companies is their complex, beautiful, sometimes challenging intersection of business and family. Jeffrey Renk’s great-grandfather, grandfather and granduncle started selling […]
Need Convincing on the Value of Seed Applied Technologies? Read On…
I vividly remember driving along with my dad early in the spring when I was a boy when he suddenly slammed on the brakes because he could see the very […]
Meet Canada’s Most Curious Soybean Breeder
Syngenta Canada’s David Lee is a maverick in the soybean breeding realm, challenging the conventional beliefs about what the crop is capable of. It’s why he’s the recipient of the […]
Oil Down, Gas Prices Up: Could There be Impacts on the Alberta Seed Sector?
Alberta is one of the major producers and exporters of seed in Canada. However, the seed industry could face a challenge from the gas tax, which has returned at nine […]
Hope for a Safe Future for our Seed Industry Friends
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
From Our Desk: Vegetable and Flower Seed Vital to Food and Well-being
It’s been a whirlwind since I began as Seed World U.S. editor just three months ago. The one thing that stands out the most to me is the word “relationships.” I’ve […]
Strength in Partnerships
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
Corné van Beers Appointed New Director of Breeders Trust
Corné van Beers was appointed as General Director of Breeders Trust Ltd company located in Brussels, as of 1 January 2024. Corné succeeds Geert Staring, who has reached his retirement […]
In 2023, Canada Made a Huge Decision Regarding Gene Editing
The Canadian seed sector celebrated May 3 as an historic day for Canadian agriculture, after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued its updated guidance concerning the use of new […]
A Sneak Peek Inside Indoor Farming
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
Canada Needs its Variety Registration System, and Other Findings of the SRM Pre-Consultation Survey
Respondents said they like our variety registration system but want a cautious approach toward Incorporation by Reference. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has released its much-anticipated “What We Heard” report, […]
A Primer on How to Protect from Fake News
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
Will CSGA Allow More People to Join Other Than Just Seed Growers?
The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association sparked a big conversation in 2023: exploring expanded membership in an effort to build a what it calls a more inclusive certification system. They say […]
Strategy: Public-Private Collaboration
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
From Eradication to Mitigation
Learn how Europe is transitioning from eradication to mitigation strategies for controlling the spread of infectious diseases. Understand the implications of this shift and the challenges it presents.
Ground Broken on New Plant Research Facility at NC State University
Groundbreaking begins on new research facility at NC State University, offering students and faculty access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
New Network of UK Post-harvest Research Facilities Established
UK researchers have established a new network of post-harvest research facilities to improve food safety and quality. Learn more about this initiative.