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Seed Innovators Need a Clear Path to Market

Seed innovators need more than scientific validation to attract capital. Paola de Almeida says credible...
U.S.

The Corteva-Inari Case Is Settled… But the Bigger Questions Aren’t.

The Corteva-Inari settlement leaves larger questions unresolved about how seed innovation should balance intellectual property...
U.S.

8 AI Players to Watch in Crop Breeding

Eight companies and research organizations are advancing AI crop breeding through predictive genomics, crop modeling,...
Canada

Can Gene Editing Give Seeds a Stronger Start?

At UC Davis, Reagan Reed is testing how genes work together to influence germination and...
A banana suspended in a glowing DNA helix structure. Fruit with abstract science background.
U.S.

How Biotechnology Could Protect the Crops We Depend On

Crop biotechnology could help protect essential food crops from disease, pests and climate stress. Efforts...
agriculture drone sprayed fertilizer
U.S.

AI in Agriculture Brief Highlights Crop Production

AI in agriculture is moving from research into commercial crop production, according to a new...
U.S.

Kentucky Rye Could Create New Markets for Farmers

Kentucky rye research could help farmers turn a cover crop into a cash crop. University...
Zachary Jones podcast
U.S.

A Big Lesson from NAPB ’26: Technology Isn’t Enough

Corn breeder Zachary Jones explains why communication, confidence and a commitment to rural communities still...
Laboratory scientist checking under microscope quality of newly bred wheat
U.S.

Why Plant Breeders’ Rights Matter More Than Ever

As agriculture faces rapid technological change, the frameworks supporting innovation are evolving just as fast,...

space technology and telecommunications management concept. expert monitoring satellite signals, internet performance and global communication infrastructure through a futuristic digital dashboard
U.S.

CO₂ Fertilization and Crop Yield Policy Blind Spots

CO₂ fertilisation may be an overlooked factor in crop yield growth, according to recent NBER...
U.S.

The Economics of Climate-Friendly Grains

Climate-friendly grains such as intermediate wheatgrass may attract consumers willing to pay more for sustainable...
Handshake two farmer with crops field background. The concept of the agricultural business. farmer holding hands after had an agreement in the process.
U.S.

Finding Your Competitive Advantage in a Crowded Seed Market

Competitive advantage is not always found in products, pricing or scale. This article explains how...
Borlaug Scholar Karlee Klemm discusses the next generation of plant breeders and the future of the profession.
U.S.

The Next Generation of Plant Breeders Is Here

Borlaug Scholar Karlee Klemm shares how technology, agriculture and a drive to make an impact...
Aerial view of green rice agricultural fields divided by irrigation channels
U.S.

What We Carry Forward

Innovation may move faster than ever, but bringing it into the real world still takes...
Mariano Alvarez of Avalo discusses how AI is changing crop breeding and genetic selection.
U.S.

AI is Changing The Way Breeders Make Decisions

AI in crop breeding is helping researchers analyze germplasm, predict crosses, select genes and make...
Karen Withers, founder of AgCultured Consulting, with a maze representing complex seed labeling regulations.
U.S.

Inside The Hidden Bottleneck Slowing Seed Shipments Across America

Seed labeling rules can change from state to state. The Oregon Seed Association’s Seed Labeling...
Cotton bolls in a field represent advances in cottonseed breeding for yield, resistance and new uses.
U.S.

Breeding More Into Cottonseed

From nematode resistance that protects yield to gene silencing that could open new food and...
Ana Maria Heilman-Morales discusses the future of plant breeding and the importance of mentorship and service.
U.S.

Plant Breeding’s Future Depends on More Than Science

The future of plant breeding needs more than technical skill. Ana Maria Heilman-Morales explains why...
Popcorn kernel samples from the University of Illinois Illini SuperPop breeding program
U.S.

Butter-Optional Popcorn

Illini SuperPop started as a University of Illinois genetics project and grew into a new...
Tractor applying fertilizer to agricultural soil
U.S.

The Fertilizer Squeeze Could Change the Seed Industry for Years

Fertilizer volatility could reshape seed demand, production and breeding priorities. Shawn Hackett examines what the...
Marta Pudzianowska discusses PBCC’s new mission to support public plant breeding.
U.S.

Public Plant Breeders Need More Than Funding; They Need Support

NAPB's Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee is sharpening its role as public breeders face funding, workforce...
Agricultural fields and vegetation damaged by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica
U.S.

Seed Testing Helps Move Hurricane Recovery Seed From Iowa to Jamaica

Seed health testing from Iowa State University helped a donated shipment of vegetable seed meet...
Kernza perennial grain growing in a field
U.S.

The Hard Economics of Climate-Friendly Grains

Consumers may pay more for climate-friendly bread, but Kernza and other perennial grains still face...
Green balance scale representing Farm Bill agriculture policy and seed industry priorities
U.S.

The Way I See It… There’s More Seed in the Farm Bill Than You Think

The latest Farm Bill fight is about much more than SNAP. For the seed industry,...
University of Guelph soybean breeder Istvan Rajcan beside an open padlock and emerging soybean plant representing freedom to operate
U.S.

The Varieties Fade; The Impact Doesn’t

NAPB award recipient Istvan Rajcan explains why farmer adoption, research freedom and training future scientists...
DNA strand above a crop field representing genome editing in plant breeding
U.S.

Limagrain Licenses Genome-Editing Technologies From Qi Biodesign

Limagrain has licensed genome-editing technologies from Qi Biodesign for use in field and vegetable crop...
Researcher uses a pipette while studying Arabidopsis seeds in an NYU laboratory.
U.S.

Scientists Find the Switch That Tells Plants They Have Enough Nitrogen

Researchers identified a genetic stop signal that limits nitrogen uptake, opening a possible path toward...

Cornell plant breeder Mark Sorrells reflects on wheat breeding, mentorship and a changing world.
U.S.

Reflecting on a Lifetime in Wheat Breeding

As Cornell plant breeder Mark Sorrells prepares to retire, he reflects on the students, collaborations...
Colorful plant cells and DNA illustrate AI analysis of germplasm data for crop research.
U.S.

USDA Turns to AI to Unlock Germplasm Data

USDA is launching an AI challenge to help researchers turn germplasm data into faster plant...
Farmer scattering planting seed in a field at sunset
U.S.

USTR Exempts Planting Seed from New Forced Labor Tariffs

The exemption protects seed moving through global research and production systems from tariffs of up...

Hannah Jeffery explains why plant breeding needs better public communication
U.S.

Plant Breeding Needs Better PR and NAPB’s Communications Chair Has a Plan

Hannah Jeffery, incoming NAPB Communications Committee chair, explains how better communication can help the public...
Editorial collage showing agricultural research plots, seed science, artificial intelligence, government policy, emerging seedlings and business collaboration representing innovation across the U.S. seed industry
U.S.

That’s the Way I See It – Five Headlines; One Trend

This week's biggest seed industry stories reveal more than breaking news. They highlight how innovation...
Katy Martin Rainey discusses her priorities for workforce development and stronger plant breeding partnerships as incoming NAPB president.
Watch / Listen

NAPB President Wants to Strengthen Public-Private Partnerships

NAPB President Katy Martin Rainey plans to strengthen the plant breeding workforce, public-private partnerships and...
Gavel in front of a corn field representing the Fair Seeds for Farmers Act
U.S.

What the Fair Seeds for Farmers Act Would Change

The Fair Seeds for Farmers Act would change federal plant IP protections and restrict some...
Texas A&M corn breeder Wenwei Xu displays high-anthocyanin corn in a research field.
U.S.

Corn’s Next Job Description Is Getting Longer

Texas A&M researchers are breeding corn hybrids for aflatoxin resistance, improved nutrition, climate resilience and...
Aerial view of Goshen, Indiana, showing a Midwestern community surrounded by productive farmland and agricultural landscapes.
U.S.

Midwest Migration Signals a Financial Power Shift

Midwest migration is creating new opportunities for agriculture, from stronger talent pipelines and university partnerships...
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