Politics - Seed World

Presidential Candidates Harris and Trump Respond to Agricultural Issues

September 17, 2024
Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor

The American Farm Bureau recently published the results of a survey about issues that will...

Independents at a Real Crossroads

September 16, 2024
Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor

I recently caught up with Colin Steen, current president of the board for the Independent...

Vilsack Not Opposed to Another Term

September 4, 2024
Compiled by Staff

The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture will consider continuing to serve if asked. According to a...

Rail Dispute Wasn’t Just About Canada

August 25, 2024
Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor

It may seem like a distant problem, far removed from the business of producing and...

Corn Growers Want Standards for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credits

July 29, 2024
Compiled by Staff

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) urged the Biden administration to establish fair and reasonable...

Corn Grower Warns of “Perfect Storm”

July 23, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Why the stakes have never been higher and what’s being done to push for a...

It’s the International Day for Biological Diversity. A Government Report has a Warning for the World

May 22, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

A new report from a Canadian government think tank warns that a “loss of biodiversity”...

Scientists Bring CRISPR Technology to U.S. Senate Ag Committee

May 8, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Boyce Thompson Institute professor Georg Jander recently spoke to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture,...

Farm Bill Movement in Sight

May 2, 2024
Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor

Many of the 2024 Farm Bill focus areas directly impact the seed industry....

Congress Sharpens Focus on Specialty Crops with Bipartisan Caucus

April 30, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Aiming to bolster food security and support producers, the 2024 Congressional Specialty Crops Caucus gathers...

The Seed Sector’s Battle Against Microplastics

April 29, 2024
Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor

In an era where environmental consciousness rules, the seed sector is at a crucial juncture,...

Mexico Postpones U.S. Corn Ban

April 12, 2024
Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor

Mexico has been threatening to ban GMO corn from the United States and Canada for...

Understanding the Impact of Bill C-18

August 25, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

Understand the effects of Bill C-18 on Canadian businesses: learn how it affects the economy,...

The Politics of Seed Treatments

August 24, 2023
Robinson - Contributor

Learn about the politics of seed treatments in Europe and how they are impacting the...

The Politics of Bill C-18

August 22, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

The Politics of Bill C-18: Learn about the implications of the proposed Canadian legislation and...

Sustainability and The Politics Behind It

August 14, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

Sustainability is a hot topic in politics today. This article explores the politics behind sustainability...

Policy and Politics: How to Move Forward When They Collide

July 24, 2023
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

When policy and politics collide, it can be difficult to know how to move forward....

Season 9 of Seed Speaks will Unravel the Politics of Seed

July 5, 2023
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Uncover the secrets of Seed's political landscape in Season 9 of Seed Speaks. Join us...

The Swedish Presidency, A Time of Anticipation Pending the New Regulatory Texts From COM

May 31, 2023
Per Henriksson - CEO Swedish Seed Trade Association

The Swedish Presidency is set to bring new regulatory texts to Europe. Anticipation is high...

Europe’s Third Economy is Changing Course

May 26, 2023
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Europe's economy is shifting as new policies and regulations are implemented. Learn how this affects...

Snapshot: Germany’s Political Future

March 16, 2022
Seed World Europe

Germans prepare for a new political era as the 2022 election approaches. Get the latest...

Europe is Lagging Behind, Again!

March 11, 2020
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Europe is falling behind in the race to develop 5G technology. This article examines the...

Technology is the Solution

February 19, 2020
César Gonzalez Gonzalez - Manager of Public Affairs at Euroseeds

Technology is the answer to many of today's problems. Learn how tech can help solve...

A Systems Perspective On Sustainable Agriculture: ‘MAGIC’ Approach Presented at European Parliament

February 7, 2020
Seed World Europe

Learn about the Magic Approach to Sustainable Agriculture, a systems perspective presented at the European...

2020 Declared International Year of Plant Health

February 7, 2020
Seed World Europe

2020 declared International Year of Plant Health: A global effort to protect the world's food...

The Weight of Evidence and Science

December 6, 2019
Mazaly Aguilar

Learn how scientific evidence and research can help us understand the world around us. This...

The EU Must Remain a Key Actor in the Area of Seeds and New Technologies in Plants

September 20, 2019
Vytenis Andriukaitis

The EU must remain a leader in the development of new seed and plant technologies....

Rest In Peace Plant Breeding Innovation In The Eu After The ECJ Ruling?

January 25, 2019
Seed World Europe

The ECJ ruling on plant breeding innovation has had a devastating effect on the EU....

‘Virtual Safe Space’ to Help Bumblebees

May 29, 2018
Seed World Europe

Virtual safe spaces help bumblebees thrive: learn how conservationists are using technology to protect these...

Brexit’s Potential Impact on UK, EU Potato Markets

September 12, 2017
Janet Kanters - Seed World Contributor

Brexit could cause major disruptions to UK & EU potato markets. Learn how the UK's...

Brexit’s Potential Impact on UK, EU Potato Markets

September 12, 2017
Janet Kanters - Seed World Contributor

Brexit could cause major disruptions to UK & EU potato markets. Learn how the UK's...

From Trade to Funding, Seed Industry Takes Priorities to the Hill

April 4, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Learn how trade funding is helping to seed the industry and take priority on Capitol...

Brexit priorities for the UK plant breeding and seeds sector

April 3, 2017
Seed World Europe

Brexit priorities: UK plant breeding seeds sector faces uncertain future. UK seed industry must adapt...

Influencing the Great Repeal Bill

March 8, 2017
Nigel Moore - Head of Food Ingredients at KWS Group

Brexit: Understand the Great Repeal Bill & its impact on the UK. Learn how it...

Innovation in EU Agriculture

March 8, 2017
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Innovation in EU agriculture: learn how the EU is investing in new technologies to improve...

Trump’s Victory and America’s Ag Industry

November 21, 2016
C. Dean McGrath

Trump's win brings uncertainty to US ag industry. Farmers worry about trade, immigration, and environmental...