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Connections Still Drive the Seed Business

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

Locked Genes, Lost Opportunities?

The shift from viewing seeds as a common heritage to recognizing national sovereignty over genetic...
U.S.

When Journalists Aren’t Free Agriculture Pays

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

Can Peace be Forged Between Breeders’ Rights and Farmers’ Rights?

Balancing farmers’ rights and breeders’ rights remains one of agriculture’s toughest policy challenges. While breeders’...
Europe

How Complex it is to Simplify

Mario Draghi’s call to cut EU “red tape” has reignited debate over how regulation affects...
Europe

Seeds and Pesticides: Breaking Up is Hard to Do

Debates are growing over whether seed and pesticide businesses should split, with industry fears of...
Europe

Poisons, Toxins and Venoms

Puffer fish are poisonous but not venomous, while rattlesnakes are venomous but not poisonous. Both...
Canada

If You Believe in Food, You Have to Believe in Science

We asked some of the biggest names in the international seed sector what they want...
U.S.

Swinging for More Than Fences

The Seed World U.S. October issue is in your mailbox and online! Every fall, the...

Europe

Against Hunger and Food Poverty

Food insecurity affects over 2 billion people worldwide, including millions in Europe facing rising prices...
U.S.

The U.S. Government is Closed!

The U.S. Government shutdown Oct. 1 after Congress could not agree on funding terms, We...
U.S.

Behind Every Great Organization is Someone You’re Not Thanking Enough

True leadership is measured not only by results, but by who you lift up along...

U.S.

Seeds Don’t Wait for Politics

A looming government shutdown threatens to disrupt the U.S. seed industry — delaying permits, halting...
Europe

Should we Oppose Development Co-operation Towards Farmers’ Seed Systems?

Seeds have long been recognised as a cornerstone of agricultural development and global food security....
U.S.

Corn Growers Push Back on Brazil’s Trade Barriers

U.S. corn growers urge action as Brazil’s ethanol tariffs drive down exports, cut into demand,...
Europe

Tracking the Agroecology Fund

The Agroecology Fund saw a dramatic surge in fundraising in 2024. A year later, it’s...
U.S.

From Bluegrass to Bermuda; Deep in the Heart of Texas

We're previewing the September issue of Seed World U.S. and talking about fall transitions....
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U.S.

You Can’t Harvest Something You Didn’t Plant

Succession planning can’t wait until the moment of transition. Just like farming, leaders must plant...
U.S.

Remembering a Seed Legend: Dieter Mulitze

Dieter Mulitze’s wit, integrity, and vision left a lasting mark on Agronomix, shaping its innovation,...
Europe

E-commerce, Opportunities and (Many) Risks for the Seed Sector

E-commerce—buying and selling products online via websites, apps, or marketplaces—has grown rapidly since 2000, offering...
U.S.

USDA Reorganization Raises Questions for Agriculture and for the Seed Sector

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is undergoing a major reorganization aimed at reducing costs,...
Canada

He was the Original Food Safety Crusader — and his Story Still Matters

Meet the 19th-century chemist who risked everything to implement quality standards — and paid the...
News

Six Feet of Sand, No Playbook

After Hurricane Helene devastated Upper East Tennessee, researchers are creating a recovery guide to help...
Canada

Kids Understand Inclusion. Adults Often Don’t. But we Can Learn

What if the secret to fixing diversity in the workplace is thinking more like a...
Latin America

Las Reglas Para Utilizar la Estrategia del “Enemigo Común” 

El liderazgo moviliza a las personas hacia un objetivo común; identificar un adversario compartido puede...
Europe

Inside Seed Leadership: ISF’s Global Outlook with Arthur Santosh Attavar

Marcel Bruins interviews Arthur Santosh Attavar, ISF president, on global seed leadership, discussing quality seed...
Canada

What the West Can Learn from Quebec’s Seed Strategy

Seeds Canada comes to Quebec for its annual meeting this week — and members should...
Canada

Think Variety Registration Slows Innovation? Think Again, Say 3 Breeding Legends

Debate continues over Canada’s wheat variety registration system. While critics say it restricts innovation, supporters...
U.S.

The Freedom to Adapt

In 2025, U.S. seed leaders navigate a changing landscape of climate, policy, and markets, emphasizing...
Canada

This Province Grows Nearly 30% of Canada’s Organic Seed — and it’s Not on the Prairies

British Columbia’s seed game is small but mighty. The Canadian Seed Grower's Association will meet...
Canada

Canada’s Founding Farmers Did More Than Survive — They Engineered the Future

Before Canada had a flag or a federal government, farmers were already engineering the seed...
Europe

Not Again: Let’s Talk Honestly About Insect Pollination

The publication highlights that up to 84% of commercial crops in Europe depend on animal...
Latin America

Advancing High-Quality Seed Potato Multiplication for Family Farms in Uruguay

INIA has developed disease-resistant potato cultivars to support local seed production, but quality seed remains...
Latin America

Impulsando la Multiplicación de Semillas de Papa de Alta Calidad para la Agricultura Familiar en Uruguay

La papa es clave en Uruguay, pero el acceso a semillas de alta calidad sigue...
U.S.

How to Grab Hold of Opportunities Hiding in Plain Sight

The global seed trade is full of untapped opportunities — if we’re willing to look...
U.S.

Is Agriculture Losing Its Voice?

Former White House ag advisor Ray Starling urges seed industry leaders to confront rising distrust,...
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Defining Seed and Food Security

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Seed Programs International Connects Smallholder Farmers to the Seed Sector

Drones and AI Transform Wheat Crop Monitoring for Climate Resilience

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