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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

The Common Thread Running Through This Week’s Biggest Seed Industry Stories

New conversations about seed policy, concerns over declining agricultural R&D investment, and recognition for two...

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...
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,...
Canada

Why The Best Solutions Aren’t Built for Everywhere

A conversation about local plant breeding, the unlikely rise of CDC Meadow, and the wisdom...

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...
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...
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...
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...
Canada

Can Canada Talk Food Security While Cutting Agricultural Research?

At a time when Ottawa continues to talk about economic resilience and nation-building, dismantling agricultural...
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...
Canada

A New Era of Farmer-Led Innovation is Emerging in Canada

From wheat breeding discussions to concerns about oat research sustainability, producers are becoming central voices...
SEEK AND YE SHALL FIND - words in a white notebook on a green wooden background with a cactus and a pen
Europe

Putting Concerns About Glyphosate into Perspective

Joe Schwarcz examines the long-running glyphosate controversy, arguing that trace dietary residues in food pose...
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...
Greg MacDonald, Dan Wright and Madeleine Baerg discuss why Canada is attracting global seed innovation investment at World Seed Congress 2026.
Canada

Canada Makes Its Case to Global Seed Investors

At World Seed Congress, industry and government leaders explain why seed innovation in Canada is...

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...
Canada

From Lisbon to Saskatoon, Plant Breeding Faces a Defining Moment

The 2026 ISF World Seed Congress and Season 2 of On the Brink point to...
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...
Canada

Reversing AAFC Cuts Could Buy Time — But Canada Still Needs Breeding Reform

Preserving research infrastructure alone won’t solve the deeper challenges facing Canadian agricultural innovation...
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...
Valley of death
Canada

Marc’s Take: Canada’s Ag Innovation Problem Isn’t Ideas — It’s Getting Them to Market

From the “valley of death” in funding to a fractured variety marketplace and unclear trade...
food waste, bin
U.S.

Up to 40% of U.S. Food Never Gets Eaten. The Pressure Starts at Seed

U.S. food waste reaches up to 40% of the supply, with 133 billion pounds lost...
Farmer and his son in front of a sunset agricultural landscape. Man and a boy in a countryside field. The concept of fatherhood, country life, farming and country lifestyle.
Canada

Canada’s Plant Breeding Future Hinges on Trust, Not Just Funding Models — Marc’s Take This Week

Global competition and funding challenges are forcing change, but skepticism from farmers could shape what...
Canada

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: “Consolidation” is a False Efficiency in Crop Breeding

Three retired breeders say centralizing AAFC research may save costs on paper, but it narrows...
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...
Seed World Editor Marc Zienkiewicz (right) sat down with Canada's Plant Breeders' Rights Commissioner Anthony Parker in Banff recently.
Canada

Marc’s Take: The Quiet Leaders Behind Seed Innovation and Why They Matter More Than Ever

From wheat breeder Dean Spaner to pea scientist D.J. Bing, these stories highlight the human...
Illustration of a cracked globe with a white background representing geopolitic tensions and global instability.
Europe

Defining Seed and Food Security

Food security is understood differently across cultures, with China prioritizing it as a core national...
U.S.

Why the Fertilizer Crisis Won’t End When the Iran War Does

The fertilizer crisis gripping global agriculture was already building before the war with Iran. The...
U.S.

Why Strategic Seed Production Partnerships Matter More Than Ever

Strategic seed production partnerships matter more than ever before. Seed companies are facing a complex...
corn, poplar, sorghum, mixed prairie, switchgrass
U.S.

The Final Four? Bioenergy Crops Beyond Corn Competing for the Future of Energy

Four bioenergy crops go head-to-head in a March Madness-style showdown, revealing how poplar, sorghum, switchgrass...
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The Future of Seed Innovation Starts Before the Seed Exists

The Cultural Divide Between LATAM and the West

Why Some Fields Win — And Others Don’t (Even When Everything Looks the Same)

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