Where Innovation Meets Influence
The ASTA Leadership Summit in Washington D.C. this June offers the seed industry a chance to engage with lawmakers, advocate for agriculture, and promote innovation-driven policy.
Sorghum Could Help Feed the World — if we Can Unlock its Genetic Code
One of the classic critiques of machine learning is that it can feel accurate but opaque. But Talissa Floriani’s approach opens a window into that black box.
Uruguay Expands Agricultural Cooperation and Market Access with China
Uruguay strengthens agricultural ties with China, securing soybean and rapeseed flour export approvals, new cooperation agreements, and enhanced collaboration on food security and research.
The New Curriculum That’s Rewiring the Minds of Tomorrow’s Top Plant Breeders
These aren’t just academic theories. They’re ideas that touch everything from what’s on your plate today to whether your grandchildren will eat tomorrow.
Putting Seed Corn Production Under a Digital Microscope
The No. 2 U.S. spot in the Seed World Global Innovation Showdown goes to SeedTrax by Hubner Industries and IntelinAir.
At a glance, seed corn fields look a lot like commercial corn fields, but anyone in seed production knows better. From emergence to detasseling, every acre is a complex operation of precision timing, countless trips across the field, and hard-earned experience. And yet, until recently, most digital ag tools didn’t account for any of that nuance.
Laboratory? A Big Seed Treatment Innovation Came from a Winnipeg Garage
As EcoTea hits one million acres this year, it can be hard to believe where the microbial seed treatment originated.
FBI Charges Pair in FHB Smuggling Plot
Two Chinese nationals face federal charges for allegedly smuggling a dangerous crop pathogen into the U.S. and conducting unauthorized research at the University of Michigan.
Smarter Wheat on the Horizon: Drones and Genetics Lead the Way
Hebrew University and Volcani Institute researchers use drones with thermal and hyperspectral imaging to rapidly identify heat- and drought-resilient wheat varieties.
Biotech Breakthroughs Aim to Boost Crop Resilience and Nutrition
Researchers at Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, John Innes Centre, and Earlham Institute launch a project using engineering biology to protect potato yields and enhance global food security.
INTA Presenta Variedades de Trigo Panificable de alto Rendimiento y Resistentes a Enfermedades para Argentina
El trigo impulsa la economía argentina, con INTA desarrollando cultivares de alto rendimiento y resistentes para la industria panadera y alimentaria.
INTA Unveils High-Performance, Disease-Resistant Bread Wheat Varieties for Argentina
INTA’s National Program for Bread Wheat in Argentina develops high-yield, resilient cultivars to support agro-industrial growth and supply high-quality flour for the bakery sector.
La Agricultura Lidera el Crecimiento Económico de Colombia a Principios de 2025
En el primer trimestre de 2025, el sector agrícola de Colombia creció un 7,1 %, destacándose como motor clave del crecimiento económico nacional, muy por encima del PIB general del 2,7 %.
Agriculture Leads Colombia’s Economic Growth in Early 2025
Colombia’s agriculture sector drives economic recovery in Q1 2025, growing 7.1% year-over-year and outpacing overall GDP growth of 2.7%, according to DANE.
Meet the Future of Seed Innovation
Seed World’s on-demand webinar features Top 3 Global Innovation Showdown winners—Solynta, HealthyCrop, and Biolumic—sharing insights on their breakthroughs and challenges.
What Does the UK’s #1 Bread Brand See in Canadian Wheat? $650K Worth of Trust
Gate Capital Campaign receives $650,000 from UK bakery brand Warburtons, supporting global agriculture technology initiatives in partnership with Cereals Canada.
How an Obsolete Laptop Sparked a Tech Revolution
Someone had a problem, and Bill Rimmer knew how to fix it. Now Seedtrakr is quietly revolutionizing the industry’s inventory.
Ontario Researchers Join Push to Engineer “Super Crops” That Can Survive Anything
Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry joins the U.K.’s ARIA Synthetic Plants program to develop resilient, nutrient-rich crops with transformative agricultural potential.
Rapid DNA Repair Keeps Genome Stable
Max Planck researchers uncover how DNA repair mechanisms protect plant genomes from unwanted gene insertions, revealing a key control over endosymbiotic gene transfer in plants.
Fungal Protein Critical to Causing Fusarium Head Blight in Cereal Crops Revealed
Study identifies Fusarium graminearum protein TPP1 that suppresses plant immunity, advancing potential development of wheat and barley resistant to Fusarium head blight.
Heritage and Health Take Center Stage at the Latest Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit
Fourteen genebanks deposit 11,206 seed samples at Svalbard Global Seed Vault, including culturally important and climate-resilient crops, bringing total accessions to over 1.3 million.
Stakeholders Urge EFSA Reform to Boost EU Agri-Food Competitiveness
Euroseeds and industry stakeholders urge reforms at the European Food Safety Authority, citing administrative burdens and slow timelines that hinder innovation and EU competitiveness.
This “Failed” Gene Is Sweet Corn’s Secret Weapon
A corn gene once dismissed by the industry is now transforming sweet corn breeding, highlighting the impact of patience and persistence over 15 years.
They Bred Corn for Cows, Then Discovered it Tastes Great
How a father-daughter duo in rural Ontario created a whole new category of food — by accident.
€1.5 Million Research Project Launched to Tackle Lettuce Disease
A €1.5M research initiative led by the University of Amsterdam and partners aims to combat Fusarium wilt in lettuce by studying pathogen-plant interactions and climate-driven virulence.
Cómo un Gran Contratiempo Inspiró un Nuevo Comienzo
Agronomix enfrentó un reto crítico cuando su software llegó al final de su vida útil y decidió reconstruirlo desde cero, transformando un obstáculo en una oportunidad de crecimiento y sostenibilidad empresarial.
How a Major Setback Inspired a New Beginning
Agronomix turned a major software challenge into an opportunity, rebuilding its platform from scratch to ensure long-term success despite industry risks.
Biologicals: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What’s Next?
The biologicals market is booming, but rapid product growth raises questions about performance and differentiation amid increasing industry hype.
These Tiny Seeds are About to Upend a $100 Billion Industry
Hybrid true potato seeds offer benefits that traditional seed tubers simply can’t match.
Who is Shaping Seed Policy Decisions?
The Farm Bill, biotech rules, and seed trade policy are all in the hands of key lawmakers — some of whom won’t be back after 2026. Here’s who’s making decisions now, who’s leaving and how to get involved before the next vote.
Researchers Urge EU to Approve Gene Editing for More Sustainable Organic Farming
Researchers urge EU to allow new genomic techniques (NGTs) in organic and conventional farming to boost climate resilience, yields, and reduce input use.
Student Profile: Achieving a Lifelong Dream
Aideen’s passion for science and environmental stewardship guided her 20+ year career in analytical chemistry, supporting sustainable agricultural research and regulatory studies.
Pushing the Boundaries of Crop Potential
ZeaKal’s PhotoSeed™ tops the Seed World Global Innovation Showdown for the U.S., enhancing photosynthesis and carbon conversion to boost crop yield, nutrition, and sustainability.
Inside the Tech That’s Giving Small Programs Big-League Breeding Tools
McGill University’s Valerio Hoyos-Villegas says phenomics allows us to unlock genetic gains we’ve only dreamed of.
From Risk to Opportunity: A New Path for Cover Crop Dealers
Cover cropping, especially with cereal rye, is becoming mainstream in modern farming, offering soil and weed management benefits while creating opportunities and challenges for seed suppliers.
C-Suite Crisis – Why Finding the Right Leaders is Ag’s Biggest Challenge
The seed industry faces a leadership crisis as retiring executives and a talent gap collide with growing technological and sustainability demands, highlighting the need for digitally savvy, decisive leaders.
Biologicals, Biostimulants and the Role of Disciplined Curiosity
Biologicals and biostimulants are emerging as the next frontier in agriculture, offering sustainable solutions to enhance plant health and resilience.