Welcome to the Corn Belt Seed Conference
Things are ready to roll in Indianapolis… and it’s a conference you won’t want to miss. Indiana Crop Improvement Association is set to officially welcome delegates to Indianapolis, IA IN […]
Western Seed Association President Prioritizing Next Gen Involvement
Stephanie Breckenridge recently became the new president of Western Seed Association Board. I sat down with new WSA president Stephanie Breckenridge at the recent WSA convention in Kansas City. She’s […]
Borlaug Initiative Partners with Cereal Rusts Foundation for Global Wheat Security
The Borlaug Global Rust Initiative (BGRI) and the European and Mediterranean Cereal Rust Foundation (EMCRF) have announced a new partnership to strengthen global efforts against cereal diseases. This collaboration aims […]
Beyond Brochures: Building Real Connections on the Trade Show Floor
As trade show season approaches, I’ve learned to take a different approach to customer engagement. Instead of relying on glossy brochures and quick sales pitches, my team and I focus […]
Discover the Potential of AI Variety Detection on our Nov. 20 Webinar
Join Seed World Canada‘s Marc Zienkiewicz for a Retail Strategy webinar on AI in Variety Identification: What Retailers Need to Know, featuring leaders from SeCan, the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre and […]
Corn Belt Seed Conference Speaker Will Talk Leadership
One change in your perspective could redefine your leadership ability.
Joint Statement: Boosting Europe’s Public and Private R&I through European Technology Platforms
Seventeen European Technology Platforms (ETPs) have released a Joint Statement addressing the European Commission, calling on “the European Commission to reaffirm their support for the strategic role of ETPs in […]
SeCan Welcomes New Product Development Lead for the East
SeCan has announced the addition of Matt Hooyer to its team, where he will lead product development efforts and provide dedicated support to SeCan members and retail partners in Eastern […]
How Analytical Chemistry is Revolutionizing Active Ingredient Analysis
As we delve deeper into the science of seeds, analytical chemistry has been an insightful tool in the realm of active ingredient analysis. Innovations in this field are driving a […]
Lazarus in the White House
What it might mean for the seed industry. Four years ago, he was declared politically “dead” after being defeated by Joe Biden. Last night, Donald J. Trump was basically resurrected […]
Silver Linings Amid Vandalism: A Turbulent Year for Italy’s First Gene-Edited Crop
In Europe, rice is produced in eight EU Member States (IT, ES, EL, PT, FR, BG, RO, HU), with Italy representing 50% and Spain 30% of EU rice area and […]
Counter Season Production – Your Gateway to a Getaway!
Often when I travel for work, I like to bring my wife along. It’s a great way to combine work and leisure by adding extra days to explore a new […]
Small Seeds, Big Impact: The Art of Forage and Reclamation Seed Testing
Working with seeds — especially the small ones — isn’t for the faint of heart. Here at Seed Check, we take on the unique and often tricky task of testing […]
Stalk Talk BIG QUESTION 4: Five Years From Now, Who’s Winning?
The world, including the world of seed, is changing at an incredible rate. What’s ahead? “There are going to be winners that aren’t even on your radar right now,” Shawn Brook, Seed World Group President said in this Stalk Talk excerpt.
Building the Future of Plant Breeding, One Intern at a Time
For Chandler Levinson, open field pepper breeder for Bayer based in Woodland, CA, plant breeding is more than about producing results—it’s about empowering the next generation of scientists to grow […]
Stalk Talk BIG QUESTION 3: How Can Independent Seed Companies Prepare for the New Reality?
The biggest differentiator for independent seed companies is their ability to provide ultra-personalized service. Having ‘the best’ seed isn’t the important factor, it’s being able to confidently deliver ‘the best seed for each specific acre’, said Seed World President Shawn Brook.
Stalk Talk BIG QUESTION 2: Do Independents Have a Role in an Amazon-Powered Marketing Reality?
Is the shift towards an Amazon future the end of independent seed companies? Not for those who tackle the challenge right, said Seed World President Shawn Brook
Stalk Talk BIG QUESTION 1: What’s Motivating Seed Companies?
Independent seed companies are currently divided into two camps, said Seed World President Shawn Brook: those that are thriving and expanding, and those that are losing momentum.
The Election and Beyond: One-on-one with ASTA’s Andy Lavigne
A long-awaited election day is finally upon us, bringing to a head a whole pile of questions for the seed sector: Seed World Group president Shawn Brook caught up with […]
La Familia es el Corazón de Nuestra Empresa
Agronomix Software fue fundada en 1990 por mi suegro, Dieter Mulitze, con el fin de proveer herramientas especializadas a los fitomejoradores, agrónomos e investigadores de cultivos de todo el mundo […]
Family is at The Heart of Our Company
Agronomix Software was founded in 1990 by my father-in-law, Dieter Mulitze, to provide plant breeders, crop researchers and agronomists throughout the world with specialized tools to help them better manage […]
Launch of EU IPMorama Project for Integrated Pest Management in Wheat, Potatoes, and Grain Legumes
The kick-off meeting for the Horizon Europe IPMorama project took place in Dublin, Ireland, on Oct. 3-4, 2024, hosted by Teagasc | Agriculture and Food Development. This four-year project, valued […]
Just VOTE!
As leaders in the seed industry, your votes shape the policies that impact our businesses, communities and our future. Voting. It’s a simple act, yet its impact reaches into every […]
Innovation: We All Win
Each time when we’re approaching the print date of a new issue of Seed World Europe, the question arises as to what topic I should write my Editorial column about. I […]
ASTA Chair Talks about Turf and Forage Challenges
Dan Foor sat down with me at the WSA and ASTA Turf and Forage Convention in Kansas City. Foor recently moved from DLF to a vice president role at Remington […]
Looking FOORward with ASTA’s Board Chair
This is part 2 of an interview with Dan Foor at the WSA and ASTA Turf and Forage Convention. In this segment, Foor talks about the new political climate we’re […]
U.S. Elections Overlook World Hunger Crisis Amid Rising Global Needs
As the U.S. elections draw near, we’re struck by the lack of attention to a crucial issue—world hunger. Recent progress against hunger is reversing, with the number of people facing chronic hunger rising from 581 million (7.5%) in 2019 to 733 million (9.1%) in 2023. This crisis threatens peace and prosperity worldwide. The solution lies in decisive political leadership, particularly from the United States, to revive global anti-hunger efforts.
Microplastic-Free Solutions Offer Enhanced Crop Health and Sustainability
As we become more globally aware of the effects of microplastics on our environment, we need to turn our attention to what steps we can take in agriculture to decrease […]
Growing Together: Hazera’s Global Vision for the Future of Agriculture
As the new CEO of Hazera Seeds, I am excited about the future of our industry and how we help to shape global agriculture. Our company’s journey is built on […]
Farmers for Soil Health Opens Enrollment with Financial Incentives for Sustainable Practices
Farmers for Soil Health supports soil health while putting money directly into farmers’ pockets. With open enrollment, the program is set to expand cover crop adoption, aiming for 30 million […]
A Helping Gene for Healthier Plants
Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) have identified a new gene that regulates plants’ sensitivity to threats such as fungi and drought. By eliminating this gene, known […]
What’s in a Name? For the NAPB, a Lot
In an evolving field like plant breeding, growth often requires rethinking who we are and what we represent. Two years ago, leaders within the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) […]
Both Sides of the Coin: Harris or Trump
How each outcome could potentially impact the seed industry. Listen, I’m not trying to sway you either way. I stood in line to vote early on a Thursday afternoon. Officials […]
You Don’t Have to be a Superhero to Declare Your Origin Story
NOTE: For a PDF download of this article click here! In my conversations with companies across the seed industry, one question keeps resurfacing: “How do we define our mission and […]
You Don’t Have to be a Superhero to Declare Your Origin Story
NOTE: For a PDF download of this article click here! In my conversations with companies across the seed industry, one question keeps resurfacing: “How do we define our mission and […]
You Don’t Have to be a Superhero to Declare Your Origin Story
NOTE: For a PDF download of this article click here! In my conversations with companies across the seed industry, one question keeps resurfacing: “How do we define our mission and […]