Clemson’s Harvest of Ancient Southern Wheat Exceeds Expectations
The first step of an ongoing-process designed to bring a valuable heirloom wheat back from the brink of extinction has been completed with flying colors. Last month, Clemson University scientist […]
Cornell University Professor Honored for Plant Breeding Contributions
If scientific advances are made by standing on the shoulders of giants, then Cornell University Professor Emeritus Steve Tanksley has some sizable shoulders. Three former members of Tanksley’s lab honored […]
Seed World Podcast Episode 9: The Role of Seed in Therapeutic Gardens (Part 2)
Barb Kreski, Director of Horticultural Therapy Services at the Chicago Botanic Garden, talks about the important role seed plays in one of the nation’s biggest therapeutic gardens.
Let’s Hope Common Sense Prevails in Brexit Vote
Open a newspaper these days in Europe and you’ll find a slew of articles about the United Kingdom’s European Union membership referendum, also known as the EU referendum or “Brexit”, […]
Let’s Hope Common Sense Prevails in Brexit Vote
The Brexit vote is a critical decision for the UK and Europe. This article examines the potential consequences of the vote and why common sense should prevail.
Monsanto Sells U.S. Sorghum Production Assets
Monsanto Company and Remington Holding Company, the parent company of a leading provider of customized seed production, processing, logistics and related services to the global seed industry, announced today that […]
Syngenta Announces 69 New Corn Hybrids for the 2017 Growing Season
Syngenta will offer 69 new hybrids for the 2017 growing season. Each of the new hybrids is a product of the Y.E.S. Yield Engineering System, which enables Syngenta scientists to […]
Plant-Based Vaccine Among Front-Runners in Fight Against Polio
A researcher from Norwich is part of a consortium that has been awarded $1.5 million to develop safer polio vaccines, using a new technique developed at the John Innes Centre. […]
TV’s Dean Gunnarson to Entertain at CSGA Annual Meeting
As a part of its annual general meeting to be held in Clear Lake, Man. July 6-8, the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association is offering a free kids program under the leadership […]
World’s Largest Field Phenotyping Robot Unveiled
Global plant phenotyping specialist LemnaTec has unveiled the largest field robot in the world, capable of continuously monitoring the development of crops under real growing conditions._x000D_ _x000D_ The new Field […]
The Neanderthal Amongst Plants
The unimposing, but extremely adaptable plant Arabidopsis thaliana has proportionally more genetic variants than humans. This is one of the results revealed by the international “1001 Genome Project” that started in 2008. […]
Lessons Learned
When it comes to communicating about GMOs and other modern agricultural practices, some say it’s too little and too late. A pioneer in the development of this technology, Robb Fraley shares […]
Push is on to Harness Helpful Microbes
Since the 17th century, when Antonie van Leeuwenhoek first observed microorganisms through the lens of a rudimentary microscope, humans have slowly come to appreciate that ours is a germy world. […]
Seed Fairs to Strengthen Climate Resilient Crop Production in West Africa
Outputs of maize and groundnut – two key crops for West African food security – could be greatly increased by better farmer access to improved seed, supported by good agricultural […]
In the GMO Debate, Emotions Often Trump Science
Numerous, credible scientific reports about the safety of new food technologies, such as genetic engineering, will not see the technology embraced because scientific evidence does not necessarily change attitudes. This […]
Seed Industry Social Media Needs to Evolve
Whether social media is used for personal or business reasons, it has had, and will continue to have, a tremendous impact on everyone; it has revolutionized the way we communicate […]
Wheat Sequencing Consortium Releases Key Resource to the Scientific Community
Wheat Sequencing Consortium releases key resource for scientific community, providing new insights into the genetic basis of wheat.
Seed World Podcast Episode 8: The Role of Seed in Therapeutic Gardens (Part 1)
National Garden Bureau and All-America Selections Executive Director Diane Blazek talks about therapeutic gardens and the role seed plays in their development.
Supporting Pollinators Might Have Big Payoff for Texas Cotton Farmers
According to a new study by The University of Texas at Austin, increasing the diversity of pollinator species, including bees, flies and butterflies, can dramatically increase cotton production. The researchers […]
Bayer Opens New Canadian Wheat Breeding Station
The official opening of Bayer Crop Science’s new wheat breeding station in Pike Lake, Sask., took place on June 10 and is representative of a $24 million investment by Bayer into Canadian wheat […]
Bayer Opens New Wheat Breeding Station
The official opening of Bayer Crop Science’s new wheat breeding station in Pike Lake, Sask., took place on June 10 and is part of a $24 million investment by Bayer into Canadian wheat breeding […]
Labeling Causes Chaos
With the Vermont GMO labeling law scheduled to go into effect July 1, America’s food industry anxiously awaits federal action. July 1, 2016 is an important date for the seed […]
Wheat Sequencing Consortium Releases Key Resource to the Scientific Community
Following the January 2016 announcement of the production of a whole genome assembly for bread wheat, the International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium (IWGSC), having completed quality control, is now making this breakthrough […]
World’s Largest Field Phenotyping Robot Unveiled
Global plant phenotyping specialist LemnaTec has unveiled the largest field robot in the world, capable of continuously monitoring the development of crops under real growing conditions. The new Field Scanalyzer […]
Naktuinbouw Announces New Head of Variety Testing
Naktuinbouw announces new head of variety testing to ensure the highest quality of seeds and plants in Europe. Get the latest news on the European seed industry.
She Just Laughed
The Ghanaian woman farmer simply laughed at any thought of switching her soy plot with that of her husband’s maize plot for the next planting season. Neither questioning nor considering […]
Study Clears Way for New Approaches to Plant Disease
A Washington State University biologist has found what he calls “very strong support” for an 86-year-old hypothesis about how nutrients move through plants. His two-decade analysis of the phenomenon has […]
La Crosse Seed Acquires Cover Crop Solutions Seed Brands
La Crosse Seed announces that it is the new and exclusive owner of the entire family of brands of Cover Crop Solutions, effective immediately. La Crosse Seed now owns the […]
Nematodes: The Invisible Hazard
Nematodes pose a serious threat to a wide range of crops. Although the damage they cause is obvious, most farmers know little about nematodes or even choose to ignore them […]
Skills of the Operator are Key
Operator needed for key skills: Learn how to become an operator with the right skills and qualifications. Get the job you want with our guide.
Nutrition Plays an Increasing Role in Seed Vigor
Nutrition plays a critical role in early seed development and new research demonstrates its impact at the farm level. Everyone involved in the supply chain, from seed companies to chemical […]
Report Calls for More Research of Gene-Drive Modified Organisms
The emerging science of gene drives has the potential to address environmental and public health challenges, but gene-drive modified organisms are not ready to be released into the environment and […]
Gro Alliance Adds Organic Seed Division Manager
Gro Alliance, the nation’s largest, independently owned contract seed corn and soybean production company, announces that Jeff Block has been hired as its organic seed division manager. Jeff brings more […]
NAPB Annual Meeting to Focus on Improving Efficiency in Breeding Programs
On Aug. 15-18 in Raleigh, North Carolina, the National Association of Plant Breeders will hold its annual meeting where plant breeders working on plant species ranging from blueberry to soybean to […]
Big Data Will Drive Genetic Diversity
Big data is revolutionizing the way we understand genetic diversity. Learn how it can help us better understand the human genome and its implications.
Since 1915: Corn, a Symbol of Agricultural Greatness
A Moment In Time This 1975 cover of Seed World features corn, a symbol of agricultural greatness. In this issue, S.M. McAshan Jr., who serves as chairman for Anderson, Clayton […]