News - Seed World

Cornell Plant Breeder Richard W. Robinson Passes Away at 93

May 8, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Richard “Dick” W. Robinson, a Cornell AgriTech professor emeritus whose innovative approaches to cucurbit and...

Scientists Bring CRISPR Technology to U.S. Senate Ag Committee

May 8, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Boyce Thompson Institute professor Georg Jander recently spoke to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture,...

U.S. Farmer Confidence Hits Rock Bottom

May 8, 2024
Compiled by Staff

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer plunged to its lowest point since the early...

U.S. Wheat Farms Decline

May 8, 2024
Compiled by Staff

According to the latest 2022 Census of Agriculture from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service...

International Seed Federation Marks 100 Years at World Seed Congress

May 7, 2024
Aimee Nielson

This year marks a monumental milestone for the International Seed Federation (ISF) as it celebrates...

Texas A&M Bolsters Microbiome Research with Hire of Three Leading Scientists

May 7, 2024
Compiled by Staff

The recent recruitment of three microbiome scientists at Texas A&M University could propel the institution...

REGISTER NOW for the 2024 NAPB Meeting

May 7, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz

We sat down last week for an interview with the incoming president of the National...

CDA Celebrated Five Years of Pioneering Digital Agriculture at Annual Conference

May 6, 2024
Compiled by Staff

The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign's (UIUC) iHotel and Illinois Conference Center played host to...

Cornell Satellite Imaging of Plant Fluorescence May Predict Crop Yields

May 5, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Cornell University researchers and their partners have devised an innovative framework to forecast crop yields...

UN General Assembly Declares 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer

May 3, 2024
Compiled by Staff

The initiative received broad support from more than 100 co-sponsoring organizations. At a ceremony attended by...

LAST RESPECTS: Pickseed Co-Founder Tom Pick Remembered as a Driven Businessman and Caring Mentor

May 2, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz

A giant of the North American seed industry has passed away and is being remembered...

Farm Bill Movement in Sight

May 2, 2024
Aimee Nielson

Many of the 2024 Farm Bill focus areas directly impact the seed industry. ...

Scientists Harness Wild Soybean Traits with New Biotech Tool

May 1, 2024
Compiled by Staff

A team at Purdue University, with soybean geneticist Jianxin Ma at the helm, has created...

Indiana Crop Improvement Association Names New Genetics Lab Director

May 1, 2024
Compiled by Staff

The Indiana Crop Improvement Association (ICIA) appointed Brenton Leach as the new director of the...

Alberta Drought Fears Tempered by Optimism as Moisture Arrives in Some Seed Growing Regions

May 1, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz

As Alberta braces for a potential drought, seed growers are optimistic that farmers won’t be...

New Genetic Method to Enhance Oil Seed Production

May 1, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Washington State University (WSU) scientists have discovered a novel genetic mechanism in plant oil biosynthesis,...

Pioneering Research Offers Hope Against Crop Diseases

May 1, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Diseases impacting crop plants have profoundly influenced human history and continue to pose significant challenges...

University of Florida’s New Machine-Harvestable Tomato Varieties Could Lower Labor Costs

May 1, 2024
Compiled by Staff

For decades, Florida's robust tomato industry has relied on manual labor for harvesting—a costly and...

The CFIA’s Winter SRM Survey Closes Today. We’ve Interviewed Important Thought Leaders but What Matters is YOUR Opinion

April 30, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Seed Regulatory Modernization winter survey closes on May 1. There’s...

West Virginia University Leads Initiative to Boost Farmland Access and Support Underserved Farmers

April 30, 2024
Compiled by Staff

West Virginia University (WVU) is leading a national initiative aimed at expanding farmland accessibility to...

Iowa State Researchers Unveil AI Strategies for Enhancing Crop Breeding

April 30, 2024
Compiled by Staff

With leadership in agricultural technology, Iowa State University's latest publication delves into the transformative potential...

New Episode of Seed Speaks May 1

April 29, 2024
Aimee Nielson

Seed Speaks will debut a new episode this week about Cyber attacks against the food...

The Potential Power of Gene-Based Breeding

April 28, 2024
Compiled by Staff

A Texas A&M University researcher’s work could redefine how we grow our food and treat...

OPINION: The Model for Governing our Seed System Needs Repair

April 26, 2024
Roy Van Wyk

Canada is known as a nation for our vast agricultural landscapes and advancements in farming...

These are the Qualities Someone Should Have if They Want to be a Seed Analyst

April 26, 2024
Morgan Webb

Our company currently finds itself in the position of having to hire a seed analyst....

KWS Welcomes New Manitoba Sales Rep

April 25, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz

KWS Seeds Canada has welcomed Dan Bolton as its new Manitoba sales representative. Dan graduated...

Why Does Europe Struggle to Get a New Seed Law That Still Works for Breeders and Farmers?

April 25, 2024
Garlich von Essen

The current legislation has been the successful enabler of a thriving seed sector and guardian...

Michigan State Launches Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program

April 24, 2024
Compiled by Staff

A partnership between Michigan State University, state agencies, and local coalitions invests $5 million in...

Bayer Partners with UK-Based Firm on Biological Insecticide

April 24, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Bayer announced a partnership with AlphaBio Control, a UK-based firm, to obtain an exclusive license...

NDSU to Launch Bolley Agricultural Laboratory

April 23, 2024
Compiled by Staff

The new agricultural research laboratory at North Dakota State University will be named Bolley Agricultural...

How Invisible Forces Influence Taste of Your Food

April 23, 2024
Compiled by Staff

A study from the University of Colorado explored whether soil microorganisms like bacteria and fungi...

Leadership Event Will Grow Seed Industry Professionals

April 23, 2024
Aimee Nielson

Registration for the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Leadership Summit is open. The 2024 even...

Better Tortillas and Whiskey Begin with Corn

April 23, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Davis’ involvement in Mizzou’s Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) and Initiative for Maximizing Student...

We Asked the Interim Executive Director of Western Crop Innovations how the Program’s Staff is Coping. Read his Response

April 22, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz

Mark Olson has been announced as the interim executive director for Alberta’s Western Crop Innovations...

Ensuring Transparency and Stability for Staff is Paramount as Former FCDC Becomes Western Crop Innovations

April 22, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz

Jason Lenz and the board of the new Western Crop Innovations (WCI) have a once...

BrettYoung’s New Turf Processing Facility Caters to a Global Market

April 11, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz

The $20-million, 60,000 square-foot NorthCore will process turf seed faster and in greater quantities than...