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Nominate a Management Maverick Now!

This fall, we will unveil a list of Management Mavericks—everyone wants to work for these...
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Meet Bryan Gerard, Seed World U.S Editorial Board Member

Bryan Gerard is the president and co-owner of JoMar Seeds, an elite wheat licensing company....
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Meet Jane Bachmann, Seed World U.S. Editorial Board Member

Jane is responsible for internal and external communications for the global seed business, her team...
wheat, world map
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The Seed Industry’s Work to Stamp Out Hunger

In an era marked by growing populations and climate uncertainty, the imperative to combat hunger...
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Meet the Seed World U.S. Editorial Board

By leveraging the collective knowledge and experience of the Seed World U.S. editorial board, we...
Canada

Benzon Lorenzana is Crossing Borders to Revolutionize Wheat Breeding in Canada

Benon Lorenzana’s journey from a small village in the Philippines to leading breeding teams in...

Canada

Watch our New Webinar on IP Compliance in Forage Seed Blends

As the demand for customized forage blends continues to rise, so does the importance of...

Canada

OPINION: Our Variety Development Framework is a Mess, and all Sectors Must Work Together to Clean it up

There has been much talk lately in the agricultural press and on social media about...

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Cornell Plant Breeder Richard W. Robinson Passes Away at 93

Richard “Dick” W. Robinson, a Cornell AgriTech professor emeritus whose innovative approaches to cucurbit and...
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Scientists Bring CRISPR Technology to U.S. Senate Ag Committee

Boyce Thompson Institute professor Georg Jander recently spoke to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture,...
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U.S. Farmer Confidence Hits Rock Bottom

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer plunged to its lowest point since the early...
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U.S. Wheat Farms Decline

According to the latest 2022 Census of Agriculture from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service...
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International Seed Federation Marks 100 Years at World Seed Congress

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

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

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

REGISTER NOW for the 2024 NAPB Meeting

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

U.S.

CDA Celebrated Five Years of Pioneering Digital Agriculture at Annual Conference

The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign's (UIUC) iHotel and Illinois Conference Center played host to...
field, technology, agriculture
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Cornell Satellite Imaging of Plant Fluorescence May Predict Crop Yields

Cornell University researchers and their partners have devised an innovative framework to forecast crop yields...
woman, farmer, field, crops, agriculture
U.S.

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

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

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

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

money, crops, wheat
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Farm Bill Movement in Sight

Many of the 2024 Farm Bill focus areas directly impact the seed industry....
scientists, soybeans
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Scientists Harness Wild Soybean Traits with New Biotech Tool

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

Indiana Crop Improvement Association Names New Genetics Lab Director

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

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

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

U.S.

New Genetic Method to Enhance Oil Seed Production

Washington State University (WSU) scientists have discovered a novel genetic mechanism in plant oil biosynthesis,...
scientist, lab, plant
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Pioneering Research Offers Hope Against Crop Diseases

Diseases impacting crop plants have profoundly influenced human history and continue to pose significant challenges...
red tomatoes
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University of Florida’s New Machine-Harvestable Tomato Varieties Could Lower Labor Costs

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

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

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

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

West Virginia University (WVU) is leading a national initiative aimed at expanding farmland accessibility to...
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Iowa State Researchers Unveil AI Strategies for Enhancing Crop Breeding

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

New Episode of Seed Speaks May 1

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

The Potential Power of Gene-Based Breeding

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

OPINION: The Model for Governing our Seed System Needs Repair

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

Canada

KWS Welcomes New Manitoba Sales Rep

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

Europe

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

The current legislation has been the successful enabler of a thriving seed sector and guardian...
flood damaged crops
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Michigan State Launches Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program

A partnership between Michigan State University, state agencies, and local coalitions invests $5 million in...
rapeseed, yellow field, farm
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Bayer Partners with UK-Based Firm on Biological Insecticide

Bayer announced a partnership with AlphaBio Control, a UK-based firm, to obtain an exclusive license...
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Scottish Farmers Urged to Plan for Water Scarcity

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

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Biochar May Protect Soil Health in Vegetable Crops

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