Stop the Infringers!
Not only in field or vegetable crops, but also in the grass or potato sector, there has been an increase in illegal seed practices. These practices are at the basis […]
The Importance of Seed Banks
The future is now when it comes to seed banks. Weather continues to show us that it is incredibly unpredictable. That fact paired with various humanitarian crises can leave the […]
Field Crop Seed Convention Photo Diary: Tuesday, Dec. 5
Friendships renewed, business partnerships confirmed, educational sessions underway… and a whole lot of handshakes. Here’s a sneak peek at the first day of the Field Crop Seed Convention in Orlando.
FCSC Day 1: Seed World LIVE in Orlando
The American Seed Trade Association has officially kicked off this continent’s biggest seed industry event of the year, the newly renamed Field Crop Seed Convention. Here is a recap of […]
Breeder Direct Announces Acquisition of Access to FBN’s Germplasm Pool
Breeder Direct has announced that it has acquired access to FBN’s pool of corn germplasm, according to a release. The agreement gives Breeder Direct, which is a wholly owned subsidiary […]
How Often Are Meteorologists Right?
Weather is extremely important to the agricultural sector but it can be extremely unpredictable. How are meteorologists forecasting the weather and how often are they right? This week on Seed […]
DLF Seeds A/S, Groupe Florimond Desprez Announce Intention to Enter into a Joint Venture
The new entity aims at being a strong and innovative player in the sugar beet sector. DLF Seeds A/S and Groupe Florimond Desprez entered into an agreement to bring their […]
Why 2024 Could be the Make-or-Break Year for Seed Innovators
This past year was not kind to seed and ag start-ups. The March failure of First Republic Bank threatened to wipe out the checking accounts of hundreds of businesses. When […]
Soybeans Drive Demand in 2024 as Margins Tighten
Growers shift as commodity prices fall faster than inputs Conditions are largely improving for grain and oilseed producers as 2023 ends, but input costs continue to dog growers who have […]
LIVE FROM ORLANDO: FCSC 2023 Starts Tomorrow
Although we’re still a day away from the convention’s start, Seed World Group has already been running into old seed industry friends and making new ones as the seed industry […]
An ESG Opportunity?
Corporate ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) performance measurements have recently polarised the business community. Many see it as the next evolutionary step in corporate citizenship after product stewardship and Corporate […]
“What I’m carrying home from Seed Innovation Days”
Seed World Group president Shawn Brook says he left Seed Innovation Days excited, inspired, and reminded again of why the seed industry needs to tell its story. Seed Innovation Days […]
Seed World Next Gen Panel: Who’s Stepping Onto Your Bus?
The seed industry’s single greatest asset isn’t technology; it isn’t innovation; it isn’t even seed. Our one critical asset – the single most important factor that will carry this industry […]
From our Desk: New Beginnings and Bold Visions
Hey there, nice to meet y’all! I’m the new editor of Seed World U.S. Though I’m new to the group, I bring with me three decades of experience in agriculture […]
Sustaining Latin America’s Coffee Heritage Takes Cooperation
The reputation as the world’s top producer of this beloved caffeinated beverage is made possible through important sustainability efforts. In the lush landscapes of Latin America, coffee production thrives, creating […]
Getting Down to the Farm Level with Weather Forecasts
Technology has evolved to a point where extremely localized weather forecasts are available. Years ago, weather forecasts covered wide swaths of land, meaning they weren’t always the most reliable. As […]
La conservación del patrimonio cafetero latinoamericano requiere cooperación
Abrazando el concepto del “beneficio de la naturaleza para las personas”, Francisco d’Albertas Gomes de Carvalho y su equipo se embarcaron en una búsqueda para explorar los beneficios que la […]
Can we Boost Certified Seed Usage by Getting Consumers Interested? Next Week’s Panel Discussion Will Try to Answer This
How do we get more farmers to grow certified seed? That’s a question our industry has been trying to answer for a long time, with varying levels of success. Usage […]
Don’t Miss Seed World’s ‘Influencing for Action’ Panel in Orlando
The seed industry has an incredible story to tell. In small and giant ways, it is front and center on solving many of the world’s biggest challenges. Yet, let’s be […]
There IS a Better Way: Drone Advances Drive Crop Breeding Innovation
“There’s got to be a better way!” This is a phrase uttered in many languages every day across the globe by crop researchers walking through fields assessing plots by eye […]
In the Wake of the “What We Heard” Report, Doug Miller is Looking to the Future
In an exclusive interview with Doug Miller, executive director of the Canadian Seed Growers Association (CSGA), Seed World Canada delved into the recent launches of the CSGA’s #ChooseCertifiedSeed campaign and […]
Why You Should Keep an Eye on Carinata
Carbon-saving cover crop kicks off second season. Brassica carinata, also known as Ethiopian mustard, has been researched for its cover crop soil benefits over the past decade in the Southeast […]
Intelinair Announces Collaboration with Hubner Industries, LLC to Develop Innovative Digital Platform to Manage Seed Corn Production
Platform to Streamline Hybrid Seed Corn Production In-Season Decision Making, Workflow Intelinair and Hubner Industries, LLC announced a strategic multi-year collaboration agreement to create a new innovative digital platform specifically to […]
Smarter Rules for Safer and More Sustainable Food – Euroseeds at the EP Public Hearing on PRM
Euroseeds Secretary General Garlich von Essen presented the views of the plant breeding and seed production sector at the European Parliament during a public hearing dedicated to collect EU stakeholders’ […]
Changing the Game with Capital ‘I’ Innovation
Next week at the ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention, we’ll be hosting three panel discussions, collectively called the Seed World Innovate Series. The first of the panels — Changing the […]
Seed World Presents: Our Innovate Series Of Panel Discussions
Seed World U.S. is excited to be delivering a brand-new element to ASTA’s Field Crop Seed Convention in Orlando next week: the Seed World Innovate Series of expert panels. During […]
How to Stay in the Loop for ASTA’s FCSC
The biggest seed industry event of the year, the American Seed Trade Association’s Field Crop Seed Convention, starts next Tuesday in Orlando, Florida. Whether you’ll be attending the convention or wish […]
Herbicide-tolerant Soybeans Approved by Brazil
China biotech company, Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group Co Ltd, has announced that it has successfully gained Brazil’s approval for the planting of a genetically-modified, herbicide-tolerant soybean, according to a news […]
Why Is It (Almost) Impossible to Make Coherent Policies?
Policy making is equal to making choices among goals and interests and often between short and long term intended impact. The more complex a policy area, the more knowledge is […]
Rain Causes Delayed EU Potato Harvest
An over abundance of rainfall has caused a lot of potatoes to go unharvested in the European Union, a Nov. 24 news release from the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) […]
Lauren Comin Talks About Her Five Number One Priorities
Last week, the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) interprovincial meetings brought together industry leaders and experts to discuss the latest developments and challenges in the field. One prominent figure in […]
Biofuel Is Good, But Could It Be Great?
As demand rises for biofuels, plant breeders are working hard to increase biofuel feedstocks’ productivity and biofuel’s sustainability. Years ago, some doubted that biofuels could be a viable industry, let […]
How Can we Harness Weather Forecasts to Grow Crops?
Growing a crop isn’t easy. There’s a lot of variables involved, a major one being weather. And while you can’t control weather, you can use weather forecasts to help you […]
How do we Bridge the Gap Between Human Expertise and AI?
Experts like those at Seed Check Technologies and the International Seed Morphology Association are working together to create a platform for effective knowledge sharing. In the ever-evolving landscape of technological […]
The Spanish Presidency of the EU is Committed to Gene Editing as a Tool for Sustainable Development
On July 1, 2023, Spain assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union, a responsibility that it will exercise until Dec. 31 of this year. During this period, […]
Using Weather Forecasts to Grow a Crop
Growing a crop isn’t easy. There’s a lot of variables involved, a major one being weather. And while you can’t control weather, you can use weather forecasts to help you […]