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ASTA Opens a Week of Ideas, Strategy and Connection in Orlando

The ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention highlights why connection matters for the seed industry. With...
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BioLumic Expands Light-Activated Seed Trait Platform to South America

BioLumic is expanding its light-activated corn xTraits platform into South America through new collaborations with...
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Ending 2025 With Stories That Move the Seed Industry Forward

Seed World U.S.’s December issue honors the work, resilience and innovation we’ve seen in 2025....

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From Capitol Hill to the Heartland

I recently had a great chat with current American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) board chair...

Canada

Seeds Canada Taps Industry Veteran Dan Wright as CEO

Wright’s résumé reads like a roadmap of modern ag innovation. He'll take over for Barry...
U.S.

Women in Agriculture Gain Global Support with New Information Hub

A new global information hub is elevating the role of women farmers and expanding support...
Canada

We Assumed Water Was Endless. Scientists Say That Era is Over

Canada is in a race against time to safeguard one of our most precious resources:...
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How Pumpkin Seed Quietly Shapes Your Entire Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving pumpkin pie starts long before the baking begins. Specialized pumpkin seed, seed oils and...
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Thanksgiving Dinner Seed By Seed

Thanksgiving dinner starts long before the table is set. From wheat in stuffing to corn...
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2025 Young Seedsman, Big Impact

Jake Metzger of Oregon’s Landmark Seed earns the 2025 Western Seed Association Young Seedsman Award...
U.S.

Mental Health: The Invisible Weight

Women in agriculture are carrying an invisible weight — balancing farms, families, and communities while...
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No Fluff, No Spin: Hot Takes with WSA President Mike Cowan

Mike Cowan, Missouri Southern Seed president, just became president of the Western Seed Association board....

U.S.

New Executive Director for Seed Innovation Protection Alliance

The Seed Innovation Protection Alliance announced that Chris Reat became executive director Nov. 15 following...
Canada

The Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation Awards are Accepting Nominations, Applications for 2026!

You can also come on as a sponsor for the Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation Scholarships...
U.S.

Ancient Pinecone Genes Reveal a Hidden Blueprint for Stronger, Smarter Crops

A team from New York University and the New York Botanical Garden decoded the genetic...
U.S.

Desert Survivor Offers Clues to Growing Crops in Extreme Heat

In one of the hottest places on Earth, a resilient desert plant is helping scientists...
U.S.

Meet Crystal Rose-Fricker, Award Winning Turfgrass Scientist | Seed World Center Stage

Crystal Rose-Fricker recently received two of the most prestigious honors in the turfgrass world....
U.S.

Inside the DNA Switch That Alters a Biotech Bacterium’s Strength

Iowa State University scientists discovered that the crop biotechnology bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens changes its effectiveness...
Europe

Camelina Identified as Promising Crop for Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Scotland

A new report from The James Hutton Institute and SRUC explores the potential for growing...
Canada

Budget 2025: Key Takeaways for the Seed Industry

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada plans to cut costs and refocus research as part of a...
U.S.

Corn’s New Flight Path

Ethanol’s potential as a sustainable aviation fuel is soaring — yet its future depends on...
U.S.

Drought-Resistant Crops: The Ones That Thrive Without Rain

As droughts become longer, more frequent, and more unpredictable, the crops that feed the world...

Canada

Tuesday’s Budget is a Test for an Industry That Says it Wants to Innovate

The real test isn’t what the budget cuts — it’s what we build in its...
Canada

Here’s What to Expect at GrowCanada 2025

The program is stacked with sessions that tackle some of the most transformative forces shaping...
Canada

Industry Has Warned Ottawa That Red Tape is Choking Our Farm Economy

CropLife Canada says regulatory inaction is costing Canada billions in lost growth and threatening the...
U.S.

Inari Names New CEO

Lisa Nunez Safarian, a longtime agriculture executive with leadership experience at Monsanto and Bayer, has...
U.S.

Next Gen Leadership Sprouts from Oregon’s Grass Seed Country

Jake Metzger of Landmark Seed, winner of the 2025 Western Seed Association Young Seedsman Award,...
U.S.

Connections Still Drive the Seed Business

Missouri Southern Seed’s Mike Cowan takes on the Western Seed Association presidency with a focus...
U.S.

Cover Crops That Pay Off

Washington State researchers find triticale and hairy vetch can improve soil health and serve as...
U.S.

ASTA Takes the Lead in Crop Biotechnology Advocacy

ASTA will lead U.S. advocacy for plant breeding and crop biotechnology after BIO’s agriculture division...
U.S.

When Journalists Aren’t Free Agriculture Pays

Recent restrictions on journalists at the U.S. Pentagon threatens all freedom of the press....
U.S.

Global Agri-Leaders Unite on Climate Action

The International Seed Federation and International Fresh Produce Association are partnering ahead of COP30 to...
Canada

Why the Seed Sector Can’t Stay Silent on PBR

Comments on proposed Plant Breeders' Rights' amendments close Oct. 18 at midnight...
U.S.

Field Data Show Rootworm Resistance Erodes Bt + RNAi Protection

A multi-state analysis finds field-evolved Bt resistance reduces the performance of Bt + RNAi corn...

U.S.

How 1,500 Everyday Growers Are Hacking the Seed Data Bottleneck

More than 1,500 volunteer growers are helping SeedLinked, USDA, and Seed Savers Exchange solve one...
Canada

Know a Variety That Changed Farming? Nominate it for Seed of the Year

FAST TAKE It’s not just about the best variety this season — it’s about the...

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