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Farm Bill Draft Draws Praise, Concerns From Agricultural Groups

Agricultural organizations are reacting to the Farm Bill draft. See what they are saying as...
U.S.

How the Middle East War Could Ripple Through the Seed Industry

A war unfolding in the Middle East is already sending ripple effects through global fertilizer,...
Canada

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fiscal Discipline Should Target AAFC Overhead — Not High-Return Research

Two wheat breeding legends say cutting front-line science that delivers some of the highest returns...
Europe

Dirty Ships, Lifted Embargoes and the Hidden Power of Grain

This article examines how climate-driven famine and uninspected grain trade helped spread the Black Death,...
U.S.

Motivation Isn’t Broken. Our Jobs Are.

People aren't unmotivated. They feel like their work isn't moving the needle. They are burned...
U.S.

Gene Editing Is Getting Faster. Commercialization Still Isn’t

The seed industry is now at a point that is past CRISPR breakthrough. Commercialization is...
U.S.

Meet Seed World’s Connector of the Year

Seed World names Radicle Seed’s Lisa Branco Connector of the Year, recognizing her leadership in...
U.S.

MyPlate Reset Sends Early Signals to Seed

The MyPlate reset is more than a nutrition story — it’s an early signal for...
U.S.

Navigating Seed Labeling Requirements Across All 50 States

A new national Seed Labeling Database from the Oregon Seed Association helps seed companies navigate...
U.S.

Why Speed Isn’t the Same as Progress 

The February issue of Seed World U.S. is full of vegetable and flower seed industry-specific...
U.S.

Why Vegetable Seed Companies Can’t Afford To Move Slow Anymore 

New tools, platforms and ownership models are reshaping the seed industry, but real progress comes...
U.S.

Redefining Seed Enhancement: 75 Seconds with Summit Seed Coatings

Spend 75 seconds with Summit Seed Coatings' Joseph Young. He talks about how the company...
Europe

Why Does Advocacy Matter for the EU Seed Sector?

This column explains the long-term nature of EU agricultural policymaking and the essential role of...
U.S.

Is Seed Testing a Cost or a Competitive Advantage?

Seed testing can reveal far more than germination. SGS’s Amanda Patin explains how vigor, stress...
U.S.

Enlist Essentials: What Growers Need to Get Weed Control Right

How does the Enlist weed control system works in real-world farming? Corteva Agriscience’s Jillian Schmiedt...
Canada

Agriculture Day Highlights the Need for Clarity on the Future of AAFC Research

As AAFC navigates research and staffing transitions, clear communication can help the seed sector plan...
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Europe

The Future of IP in the Regulation of NGTs

The EU has reached a provisional agreement on New Genomic Techniques regulation, classifying Category 1...
U.S.

The Regulation Race Is Redrawing Seed Innovation

Gene editing is accelerating plant breeding across crops and regions, but global regulatory frameworks may...
Canada

Myth vs. Reality: The Cold Truth About the AIM Act

The AIM Act may feel like a 2035 issue, but refrigerant supply, equipment decisions and...
U.S.

Three Big Takeaways from #IPSA2026

IPSA CEO talks about the shift in the independent seed space. The word carried a...
U.S.

“Here’s What I Heard at #IPSA2026” – Cat Frans, IPSA COO

IPSA's Cat Frans talks about the conversations that are pushing the seed industry forward....
U.S.

Over Coffee: Candid Chat with IPSA’s Incoming & Outgoing Presidents

Scott Sanders wraps up his time as Independent Professional Seed Association President and Aaron Conaway...
Europe

Filmmaker Hidde Boersma: Why High-Yield Innovation Belongs at the Centre of Sustainability

This two-part interview with Dutch science journalist and filmmaker Dr. Hidde Boersma examines how a...
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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Europe

European NGT Regulations: Risks of Divergence and Adhocracy

UK, EU and Swiss NGT regulations due by 2026 remain fragmented and incoherent. The UK...
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...
U.S.

Independent Voices, Independent Momentum: A Conversation With IPSA’s Incoming President

As Aaron Conaway steps into the IPSA presidency, he reflects on agility, leadership, consolidation, and...
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...
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Europe

From Seed to Food: FAO’S First Universal Expo

From Seed to Food, the first FAO Universal Exposition in Rome (October) celebrated FAO’s 80...
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...

Europe

Editors Pick: Giant Views Columns 

Seed World Europe’s Giant Views column closes every issue by giving the final page to...
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Europe

Editors Pick: The Risk Corner 

Seed World Europe proudly features the columns of Professor David Zaruk, a Brussels-based expert in...
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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Europe

Editors Pick: Sense, Nonsense and Science Columns 

Seed World Europe features the columns of Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of McGill University’s Office...
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