How Does Investing in New Genetics Contribute to Sustainability? Find Out Next Week at CrossRoads
The countdown is on until CrossRoads Crop Conference kicks off next week on Jan. 29-31 at the Westin Calgary Airport, and the Alberta Seed Guide will be there to moderate a panel […]
Nobel Laureates and Scientists Unite in Support of Emerging Genomic Technologies at the European Parliament
Thirty-five Nobel Laureates and over 1,000 scientists have come together, urging Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to champion new genomic techniques (NGTs) in the fight against climate crisis and […]
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. […]
Pandemic Still Impacting Home Garden Seed Market
The home garden seed market has seen its fair share of panic buying over the decades, but nothing in modern history compares to the run on seeds triggered by the […]
Lupin Leaps Forward
Well-established in Europe and Australia, this protein powerhouse crop has gained a foothold in Canada. Is the U.S. next? Across England, Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal and Australia, sweet lupin is […]
How to Draw in and Keep the ‘Best of the Best’ Talent
WSA’s Young Seedsman of the Year talks recruitment and retention… and his is advice worth considering. Each year at its annual ‘Western’ convention, the Western Seed Association (WSA) chooses one […]
Waving Goodbye to Indianapolis and IPSA 2024
What a week in Indianapolis. Congrats to the organizers on a successfully executed conference. Congratulations to Chris Latham on a full year of leading the IPSA board and best wishes […]
LIVE from Indianapolis: IPSA Photo Diary Day 3
IPSA’s 35th annual conference in Indianapolis has officially wrapped up. Here are some final snapshots from an excellent few days.
Once More, With Vigour!
How the BSPB continues to promote UK’s seed sector. WHY IT MATTERS The British Society for Plant Breeders (BSPB) recently held its Annual General Meeting and celebrated its 57 years […]
Nebraska Irrigated Seed Finds New, Bigger Home with Agrality
From the Floor with Agrality’s Adam Monke At ASTA’s Field Crop Seed Convention in Orlando, Seed World U.S. editor Aimee Nielson sat down with Adam Monke, Agrality’s North America Commercial Business Manager, […]
Seeds Canada to Host Member Webinar on Burnout Prevention
Seeds Canada has announced a member webinar on Jan. 24 at 12:30 p.m. CST, and this one’s all about preventing burnout – a topic that affects many in the agricultural […]
Moving Ag Research Forward Through Collaboration
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 […]
Notes from Indianapolis: Wild Weather Prevails
One of the headline sessions during day three at IPSA centered around weather volatility. What a timely topic with the wind and snow swirling in the air across much of […]
LIVE from Indianapolis: IPSA Photo Diary Day 2
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 day.
Put Your Life in Airplane Mode
Buzz-buzz, ding, ring-ring. We live in a world of constant interruption. It’s so commonplace that you probably don’t even notice anymore. But make no mistake, those little dings, buzzes and rings […]
DPH Biologicals Announces Management-Led Buyout
The company, which will continue to operate under the DPH Biologicals brand, says it is set for expansion after ownership transition. DPH Biologicals has announced a management-led buyout in collaboration […]
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. […]