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Edwini Kessie, director of the Agriculture and Commodities Division at the World Trade Organization, discusses global agricultural innovation, trade fragmentation and the future of the seed sector.
U.S.

Why the Seed Industry Has a Stake in the Future of Global Trade

WTO agriculture leader Edwini Kessie discusses trade fragmentation, food security and why international collaboration remains...
Attendees of the 2026 National Association of Plant Breeders annual meeting gather for a group photo at Texas A&M University.
U.S.

Nutrition Emerged as a Big Theme at NAPB 2026

From human health to consumer expectations, NAPB 2026 showed how plant breeding priorities are expanding...
Canada

Brian Rossnagel Inducted Into Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame for Transforming Barley and Oat Breeding

The longtime Crop Development Centre breeder developed more than 100 barley and oat varieties, including...
Canada

A Lifetime in Plant Breeding: Dr. Weikai Yan Honoured for Four Decades of Scientific Leadership

From his early studies in China to leading oat breeding efforts in Canada, Yan has...
USDA Under Secretary Scott Hutchins addresses attendees at the National Association of Plant Breeders meeting at Texas A&M University.
U.S.

Plant Breeders May Need to Think Bigger Than Ever

USDA's Scott Hutchins says plant breeders must expand their focus beyond the farm to include...
Farm family standing in a wheat field at sunset representing the future of seed industry innovation
U.S.

Who Is the Seed Industry Innovating For?

Farmers from Idaho, Missouri, New Jersey and Saskatchewan say the future of seed innovation is...
Rachael Sharp inspects irrigation infrastructure on her South Carolina certified seed farm while exploring AI applications for farm management.
U.S.

How AI is Changing Certified Seed Operations 

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond breeding programs and into everyday certified seed operations. South Carolina...
Digital agriculture tools and predictive plant breeding technology help researchers improve crop performance and accelerate innovation.
U.S.

The Race to Accelerate Plant Breeding Innovation

Plant breeding is entering a new era. Bayer's Julia Honold explains how AI, predictive breeding,...
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...
U.S.

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

Pairwise gene editing could expand access to advanced breeding tools and accelerate crop improvement across...
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....
Canada

What Honeybees Can Teach Us About Leadership, Adaptability, and Working Together

Prairie Sweetheart Honey founder Rebecca Krowelski says honeybee colonies have mastered skills many organizations still...

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...
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...
U.S.

Michael Keller Honored with Global Unity Award in Lisbon

Michael Keller, Secretary General of the International Seed Federation, received Seed World Group’s 2025 Global...
Europe

Michael Keller Honoured with Global Unity Award in Lisbon

Michael Keller, Secretary General of the International Seed Federation, received Seed World Group’s 2025 Global...
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...
Latin America

La ISF otorga la Membresía Honoraria Vitalicia al Director de ANPROS, Mario Schindler

La Federación Internacional de Semillas (ISF) otorgó al Director Ejecutivo de ANPROS, Mario Schindler, la...
Europe

ISF Awards Lifetime Honorary Membership to ANPROS Director Mario Schindler

ISF awarded ANPROS Executive Director Mario Schindler Lifetime Honorary Membership for his outstanding contributions to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Flags of Canada and USA
Canada

Who Speaks for Seed in Canada-U.S. Trade? Michael Harvey Takes a Seat

With CUSMA talks approaching, CAFTA’s executive director joins Ottawa’s new advisory committee to represent agri-food...
Latin America

Embrapa’s Mariangela Hungria Named to TIME100 2026 for Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture Innovations

Embrapa scientist Mariangela Hungria was named to TIME100 2026 in the Pioneers category for advancing...
Latin America

Mariangela Hungria, de Embrapa, incluida en la lista TIME100 2026 por sus innovaciones pioneras en agricultura sostenible

La científica de Embrapa Mariangela Hungria fue incluida en la lista TIME100 2026, en la...
Canada

Global Institute for Food Security Names Jason Reinheimer CEO

The Australian-born plant breeding expert steps into the role with a mission to turn ag...
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...
Dean Spaner (right) with students and colleagues Enid Perez-Lara and Hiroshi Kubota.
Canada

“I’m Dean”: The Humble Leadership of Wheat Breeder Dean Spaner Leaves Lasting Mark on Prairie Agriculture

Known for his humility and sharp scientific mind, he transformed wheat breeding in Alberta while...
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EU Seed Legislation Modernised Under New PRM Rules

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Crop Disease Resistance Gene Targets Two Pathogens

Young Professionals and Influence in the Seed Sector

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