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Europe

What Vylor Needs From Policy to Meet its Innovation Ambition

Vylor is putting gene editing at the centre of its regulatory strategy as the company...
Europe

How Pieter van Kesteren’s Career Traces the Transformation of Vegetable Seeds

Pieter van Kesteren spent more than four decades helping shape the international vegetable seed industry....
Close up of test tubes with a scientist analyzing plant samples in test tubes with a microscope, conducting research in a laboratory.
Europe

Building Vylor: An Inside Conversation on What Comes Next

Jean-Philippe Riffat, President, EMEA-APAC at Vylor, reflects on building an independent seed company, the opportunities...
Canada

What CSGA’s New Executive Director Wants Farmers to Know

C.J. Noble outlines her vision for certified seed, regulatory modernization and the importance of demonstrating...

Borlaug Scholar Karlee Klemm discusses the next generation of plant breeders and the future of the profession.
U.S.

The Next Generation of Plant Breeders Is Here

Borlaug Scholar Karlee Klemm shares how technology, agriculture and a drive to make an impact...
Mariano Alvarez of Avalo discusses how AI is changing crop breeding and genetic selection.
U.S.

AI is Changing The Way Breeders Make Decisions

AI in crop breeding is helping researchers analyze germplasm, predict crosses, select genes and make...
Karen Withers, founder of AgCultured Consulting, with a maze representing complex seed labeling regulations.
U.S.

Inside The Hidden Bottleneck Slowing Seed Shipments Across America

Seed labeling rules can change from state to state. The Oregon Seed Association’s Seed Labeling...
Ana Maria Heilman-Morales discusses the future of plant breeding and the importance of mentorship and service.
U.S.

Plant Breeding’s Future Depends on More Than Science

The future of plant breeding needs more than technical skill. Ana Maria Heilman-Morales explains why...
Tractor applying fertilizer to agricultural soil
U.S.

The Fertilizer Squeeze Could Change the Seed Industry for Years

Fertilizer volatility could reshape seed demand, production and breeding priorities. Shawn Hackett examines what the...
Marta Pudzianowska discusses PBCC’s new mission to support public plant breeding.
U.S.

Public Plant Breeders Need More Than Funding; They Need Support

NAPB's Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee is sharpening its role as public breeders face funding, workforce...
University of Guelph soybean breeder Istvan Rajcan beside an open padlock and emerging soybean plant representing freedom to operate
U.S.

The Varieties Fade; The Impact Doesn’t

NAPB award recipient Istvan Rajcan explains why farmer adoption, research freedom and training future scientists...
Cornell plant breeder Mark Sorrells reflects on wheat breeding, mentorship and a changing world.
U.S.

Reflecting on a Lifetime in Wheat Breeding

As Cornell plant breeder Mark Sorrells prepares to retire, he reflects on the students, collaborations...
Hannah Jeffery explains why plant breeding needs better public communication
U.S.

Plant Breeding Needs Better PR and NAPB’s Communications Chair Has a Plan

Hannah Jeffery, incoming NAPB Communications Committee chair, explains how better communication can help the public...
Editorial collage showing agricultural research plots, seed science, artificial intelligence, government policy, emerging seedlings and business collaboration representing innovation across the U.S. seed industry
U.S.

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

This week's biggest seed industry stories reveal more than breaking news. They highlight how innovation...
Texas A&M corn breeder Wenwei Xu displays high-anthocyanin corn in a research field.
U.S.

Corn’s Next Job Description Is Getting Longer

Texas A&M researchers are breeding corn hybrids for aflatoxin resistance, improved nutrition, climate resilience and...
Aerial view of Goshen, Indiana, showing a Midwestern community surrounded by productive farmland and agricultural landscapes.
U.S.

Midwest Migration Signals a Financial Power Shift

Midwest migration is creating new opportunities for agriculture, from stronger talent pipelines and university partnerships...
Canada

CSGA Announces its New Executive Director, and it’s Not Someone From the Seed Sector

Former cattle industry government relations leader Cathy-Jo Noble will join the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association...

Canada

One Helped Build Seeds Canada. The Other Took the Seed Sector to Parliament

Georges Chaussé and Senator Rob Black are the recipients of the 2026 Seeds Canada Award...
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Europe

Euroseeds Names Plant Breeding Innovation Manager

Euroseeds has appointed Christophe Gaillochet as its new manager of plant breeding innovation. He brings...
Canada

CSGA’s New President Wants Canada’s Seed Sector to Listen Better. Here’s Why It Matters

The new president of the Canadian Seed Growers' Association says trust, collaboration and practical leadership...
Revolutionary War soldiers advance across a field at sunrise, symbolizing America's founding and the nation's agricultural legacy.
U.S.

America at 250: The Legacy We Choose to Preserve

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, a family genealogy project led by my Aunt Peggy...
Katy Martin Rainey and breeder Bob Avis evaluate soybean plants from the KenAvis germplasm collection in a Purdue University research field.
U.S.

A Fresh Deck of Cards for Soybean Breeders

Built over nearly four decades, the KenAvis soybean germplasm collection is opening new opportunities for...
Amanda McClerren discusses how integrating breeding, biotechnology and AI is shaping the future of seed innovation.
U.S.

Innovation is at the End of the Handoff Era

Innovation no longer happens in silos. Amanda McClerren explains how integrating breeding, biotechnology, AI and...
Seed World graphic showing World Cup pitch preparation with turf, soccer ball and experts Stacy Bonos and Matthew Duncan
U.S.

From Seed to Stadium: In Pursuit of the Perfect World Cup Pitch

Behind every FIFA World Cup match is a seed story. Stacy Bonos of Rutgers and...
Illustration of El Niño impacts on seed and agriculture showing drought, flooding and stressed crop fields
U.S.

Super El Niño Potential in 2026-2027 Could Rival Historic 1877-1878 Event

A rare alignment of climate indicators could point to a historic super El Niño with...
Jon Popp, CEO of Popp Engineering, discusses how seed facility design influences seed quality, uniformity and farmer performance.
U.S.

The System Behind the Seed: Honoring IPSA Lifetime Achievement Recipient Jon Popp

For nearly 50 years, Jon Popp has designed seed facilities that quietly influence everything from...
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...
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