Facebook-f Instagram Linkedin Youtube
CONTACT
Subscribe
Seed World

News

Farmer holding seed grain in a field at sunrise, representing the foundation of agriculture and the seed industry.
U.S.

Why Seed Matters More Than Ever 

From crop production and sustainability to innovation and global food security, nearly every agricultural advancement...
ASTA Chair Bryan Gerard discusses seed innovation and industry leadership
U.S.

Back to the Future and the Power of Seed 

ASTA Chair Bryan Gerard brings family legacy, entrepreneurial energy and a steady belief in innovation...
Combine harvesting a mature KWS hybrid rye field during grain harvest in Canada.
U.S.

Heritage Driving What Comes Next For Hybrid Rye

For 170 years, KWS has focused on plant breeding. Today, that long-term approach is helping...
Katherine Delbridge, CEO of the Australian Seed Federation, discusses opportunities and challenges in the Australia seed market.
Europe

Australia’s Seed Market Rewards Those Who Play the Long Game

Australia’s seed market is difficult to access, but Australian Seed Federation CEO Katherine Delbridge says...
Mike Peterson, CEO and owner of Peterson Genetics, stands in a soybean field reflecting on innovation and growth opportunities for independent seed companies.
U.S.

Speed Wins in Seed: Honoring Mike Peterson for a Lifetime of Impact

Independent seed companies face constant pressure to introduce new genetics and respond to changing technology....
Tim Gutormson, CEO of SoDak Labs, reflects on nearly 50 years of leadership in seed testing and seed quality improvement.
U.S.

Honoring Tim Gutormson for a Lifetime of Impact: Why Seed Quality Still Matters

After nearly five decades in seed testing, Tim Gutormson has seen the seed industry evolve...
Executive leadership strategy webinar featuring Stephanie Liska, Aaron Locker, Shawn Brook and Jon Leafstedt discussing leadership development and succession planning.
U.S.

Executive Leadership Strategy: How to Attract, Develop and Retain High-Performance Leaders

Leadership remains one of the biggest drivers of business success. Learn how organizations can attract,...
Fresh ears of yellow corn arranged on a plate, symbolizing the debate over food production and sustainable aviation fuel feedstocks.
U.S.

We’re Not Taking Food Off The Plate

Sustainable aviation fuel is often criticized as "food for fuel," but emerging feedstocks, agricultural residues...
Ignacio Ciampitti of Purdue University discusses nitrogen fertilizer uncertainty research in corn production systems
U.S.

How Uncertainty Around Nitrogen Rates Could Cost Corn Farmers Millions

Purdue researchers say accounting for nitrogen fertilizer uncertainty could improve corn profitability while reducing environmental...
Close-up of a corn ear growing in a green agricultural field during the summer growing season.
U.S.

USDA Extends Deregulation to New Pioneer Corn Variety Following APHIS Review

USDA APHIS has extended deregulation to Pioneer’s DP51291 corn variety following a plant pest risk...
Chad and Sherry Goldsmith of Fusion Seeds discuss building their Kentucky bluegrass seed company.
U.S.

They Went on Vacation and Bought a Seed Company?! | The Fusion Seed Story

While on vacation in Hawaii, Chad and Sherry Goldsmith made a life-changing decision to buy...
Historic collage featuring W.A. Bill Roquemore, David Burpee and Roland H. Shumway, seedsmen connected to military service and American agriculture.
U.S.

Remembering Seedsmen Who Served

From the Civil War to World War II, these seedsmen helped shape American agriculture seed...
Canada

A New Era of Farmer-Led Innovation is Emerging in Canada

From wheat breeding discussions to concerns about oat research sustainability, producers are becoming central voices...
Sam Crowell, ASTA Vice President of Science, Trade and Global Affairs, discusses seed trade pressure, tariffs and customs challenges affecting the seed industry.
U.S.

Why Seed Trade Is Getting More Expensive

Sam Crowell of ASTA discusses tariffs, Section 301 investigations, customs delays and why seed trade...
Greg MacDonald, Dan Wright and Madeleine Baerg discuss why Canada is attracting global seed innovation investment at World Seed Congress 2026.
Canada

Canada Makes Its Case to Global Seed Investors

At World Seed Congress, industry and government leaders explain why seed innovation in Canada is...

Seed World’s €10,000 free advertising giveaway at World Seed Congress
Europe

Win €10,000 in Free Advertising at World Seed Congress

Share a quick insight for a chance to win €10,000 in free advertising at World...
Global seed sector leader and ISF president Lorena Basso
U.S.

Lorena Basso Steps Up in the Global Seed Sector

Lorena Basso prepares to lead ISF with a focus on innovation, regulatory clarity and stronger...
Canada

Why You Don’t Want to Miss the Seeds Canada Conference

Saskatoon has long been at the centre of Canadian ag innovation — and this July,...
Tom Adams, CEO of Pairwise, stands in a greenhouse surrounded by blackberry plants developed through gene editing research.
U.S.

Where Gene Editing in Agriculture Meets Consumer Value

Pairwise CEO Tom Adams says gene editing’s next opportunity may come from crops where the...
Belém Tower in Lisbon, Portugal, overlooking the Tagus River, symbolizing the city's historic role as a global gateway and host of the 2026 ISF World Seed Congress.
U.S.

Why Portugal Matters to the Global Seed Sector

From global seed trade to next-generation leadership, the 2026 ISF World Seed Congress arrives in...

Chinese money plant algorithm revealed in the leaf veins of Pilea peperomioides
U.S.

Money Plant Reveals Nature’s Hidden Algorithm

New research from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory shows the Chinese money plant algorithm helps explain...
Farm Bill uncertainty
U.S.

Why Farm Bill Uncertainty Matters to Seed

Janae Brady of ASTA explains why Farm Bill uncertainty, conservation funding and USDA restructuring impact...
Euro Money. Different Euro banknotes from 5 to 200 Euro. Money and Agriculture texture.
Europe

Rothamsted Research Spin-Out SugaROx Secures £2.5M Investment from Mosaic

Rothamsted Research and University of Oxford spin-out SugaROx has secured £2.5 million from The Mosaic...
Canada

John Barlow on the Fight to Save Canada’s Ag Research Facilities

The vice chair of the House agriculture committee says witness testimony made it clear: research...
U.S.

NAPB 2026 Puts Spotlight on Cotton Breeding and Fiber Quality Advances

From vortex spinning challenges to field tours, this year’s meeting explores how breeders are improving...
Canada

Canadian Parliament Urges Reversal of Agricultural Research Centre Closures

A new parliamentary report warns that planned closures of federal agricultural research centres could weaken...
global seed market outlook showing impact of trade and input volatility on seed strategy
U.S.

Global Markets Tighten Their Grip on Seed Strategy

Global market volatility is reshaping seed strategy, from trade to input costs. What seed companies...
U.S.

The Farm Bill Moves Forward. The Pressure Isn’t Going Away

Commodity groups are largely backing the House farm bill, citing economic pressure and the need...
food waste, bin
U.S.

Up to 40% of U.S. Food Never Gets Eaten. The Pressure Starts at Seed

U.S. food waste reaches up to 40% of the supply, with 133 billion pounds lost...
lab, plants
U.S.

What Fuels a Plant Before Sunlight Takes Over?

Scientists identified how the PEX11 protein regulates peroxisome growth in young plants, helping seedlings use...
college student, wheat, lab, agronomist
U.S.

$40M Investment Expands Agronomy Research Capacity at Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State University will build a new Agronomy Discovery Center following a $40 million state...
Canada

Register For Our Webinar on the Future of Value Creation

Pioneer 100 years
U.S.

100 Years Is Rare in Seeds

Happy Birthday! Pioneer marks 100 years in the seed industry, offering a case study in...
corn, farm, grain
U.S.

The System Built For Corn Isn’t Built For What’s Next

Diversification is gaining traction across U.S. agriculture, but a recent Corn Belt analysis shows markets...
scientist, seed bank, laboratory
U.S.

Seed Banks May Limit Gene Drives for Weed Control

New research from Cornell University shows seed banks, long-lived reserves of dormant seeds in soil,...
Europe

20 Most Promising Young Plant Breeders in Europe 2026

Seed World Europe’s April 2026 edition highlights the 20 Most Promising Young Plant Breeders in...
Load More
I'm sorry we didn't find what you were looking for.
ONLINE PARTNERS
INSIDERS
Collection of grain samples for further analysis

The Future of Seed Innovation Starts Before the Seed Exists

The Cultural Divide Between LATAM and the West

Why Some Fields Win — And Others Don’t (Even When Everything Looks the Same)

What do Seed Companies Really Want from AI?

GLOBAL NEWS
A dry wheat field affected by a drought

Organic Farming Could Help Crops Resist Drought

Democratizing Gene Editing: Pairwise’s Blueprint for the Future of Agriculture

Data Abundance Is Reshaping Plant Breeding

Why the Seed Sector Is Raising the Bar on Social Rights 

Region
Topic
Author
Date
Region
Topic
Author
Date