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Europe

Researchers Discover Hidden “Early Warning” System in Plant Immune Response

University of Warwick researchers have identified a rapid, jasmonate-driven early immune response that activates systemic...
CAN360

What’s Next for Canadian Seed? Doug Miller Weighs in as he Exits CSGA

Miller’s tenure has coincided with some of the most consequential changes in Canadian seed policy...
U.S.

IPSA Celebrates Three Leaders with Lifetime Achievement Awards

IPSA awarded three seed industry leaders with Lifetime Achievement Awards at its annual meeting in...
U.S.

High-Value Seed Is Tracked Less Than a $20 Amazon Package — Until Now

Even as supply chains track every step of a low-cost online purchase, billions of dollars...
U.S.

Planning for a World That Won’t Hold Still: Momentum Without Guarantees

The January issue of Seed World U.S. is chock full of information relevant to independent...
U.S.

Forget Scale — Go Local

Small seed firms specialize to reach a diverse, niche market. We are exploring why the...
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Latin America

Chilean Scientists Boost Antioxidant Levels in Tomatoes Without Affecting Plant Growth

Chilean scientists at the University of Chile boosted tomato lipoic acid by fruit-specific overexpression of...
Canada

CSGA and AAFC Leadership Changes Mark a Turning Point for Canada’s Seed Industry, says Manitoba Seed Growers President

A statement from Simon Ellis is drawing attention to two major leadership departures that signal...
Canada

Departure of Senior AAFC Breeder Sparks Renewed Calls for Long-Term Wheat Breeding Strategy

Richard Cuthbert’s reported exit comes at a moment of mounting pressure on public research capacity...
U.S.

#IPSA2026: Where Independent Seed Comes Together

The Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) started its 2026 Conference with his highest-ever attendance in...
U.S.

A Call to Action from an Independent: One-On-One with John Latham

Independent seed companies are facing growing limits on freedom to operate as market concentration and...
Canada

CSGA Executive Director Doug Miller to Step Down in March

In a personal letter posted to CSGA's website, Miller said he will prepare for an...
Canada

CSGA Announces Executive Director Leadership Transition

The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) Board of Directors today announced a planned leadership transition...
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Europe

Top 10 Best Read Stories on Seed World Europe in 2025

Discover Seed World Europe’s most-read seed sector stories of 2025. After a year of coverage...
Canada

Syngenta Taps David Hoar to Lead Crop Protection Sales

Hoar will oversee national sales and account management teams while serving on the company’s leadership...
U.S.

Lorena Basso: Innovation Is Urgent to Feed 9.5 Billion by 2050

As incoming ISF president, Lorena Basso calls for faster breeding advances, AI-driven improvement, and more...
U.S.

What’s Coming Next for Corn? An Inside Look at the Future of Corn Genetics

Corn is entering a period of rapid change. Weather volatility is intensifying, pest pressures are...

U.S.

Why Changing Plant Genes Is Still Slow and How Scientists Are Speeding It Up

Programs equip global participants with the skills to pass rigorous purity exams while connecting them...
U.S.

A $1.5M Boost for Africa’s Soybean Future

A $1.5 million Gates Foundation grant to the University of Illinois’ Soybean Innovation Lab will...
U.S.

Where the New Year Meets the Long Game

As the seed industry returns from the holidays, Seed World welcomes readers into the new...
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When the World Pauses, the Work Still Matters

At Christmas, Seed World reflects on the quiet, essential work of the seed industry and...
U.S.

Crop pests can develop ‘fighter-jet wings’ after eating a specific mix of corn

Corn earworm moths can develop longer, more aerodynamic “fighter-jet” wings after feeding on a blend...
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Europe

UK Late Blight Trends Show Disease Continuing to Evolve

The 2025 Fight Against Blight (FAB) findings reveal shifting UK late blight strains, including a...
U.S.

Navigating a Shifting Washington: Seed Sector Advocacy in 2026

Washington is in flux—agency shakeups, USDA restructuring, and shifting priorities. In this candid video, Janae...
U.S.

ASTA Leadership Lightning Round: Trade, Uncertainty and What Matters Most Heading Into 2026

Uncertainty is defining the U.S. seed sector, but leadership, advocacy, and innovation will shape what...
Canada

SeCan Unveils Canadian Genetics Gaining Attention for 2026

Missed the SeCan 2026 Variety Rundown? Watch the full replay now...
Canada

Cereals Canada and James Richardson & Sons Sign MOU for Future Home of Gate

The Manitoba government has committed an additional $10.5 million to the project, bringing its total...
U.S.

The Cost of Silence in Rural America

Suicide rates in rural America are nearly 50 percent higher than in urban areas. Jeff...
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Europe

The Return of Real: Seven Consumer Trends Reshaping the Food Industry

NOURISH Food Marketing’s 2026 trend report, The Return of Real, reveals a major shift in...
US360

The Race to Hybrid Wheat — and What it’ll Take to Make it Successful

Hybrid wheat is edging closer to commercial reality as companies chase gains in yield stability,...
U.S.

What’s Driving the Next Wave of Seed Innovation?

U.S.

Dan Basse’s Rapid-Fire Forecast Points to a Turbulent 2026

This rapid-fire interview with Dan Basse breaks down the key trends set to influence seed...
U.S.

Inside the Farm Bill Fight: Is There a Case for a Full Five-Year Bill?

The U.S. is still operating under the 2018 Farm Bill, and repeated extensions leave seed...
Canada

Manitoba Seed Growers Host Annual Meeting in Brandon

The Manitoba Seed Growers Association held its annual meeting in Brandon, Man., this week. Attendees...

U.S.

Introducing the U.S. Seed Sector’s Insider of the Year: Summit Seed Coatings

Seed World U.S. Insider of the Year David Henze of Summit Seed Coatings talks about...
U.S.

Dan Basse Warns the Seed Industry About a Future Defined by Abundance, Pressure and Policy

The global grain market is entering a period of heavy supply, flattening demand and rising...
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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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