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U.S.

USTR Exempts Planting Seed from New Forced Labor Tariffs

The exemption protects seed moving through global research and production systems from tariffs of up...

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U.S.

What the Fair Seeds for Farmers Act Would Change

The Fair Seeds for Farmers Act would change federal plant IP protections and restrict some...
Colorful shipping containers illustrate global trade as the seed industry urges elimination of tariffs on planting seed.
U.S.

Seed Industry Presses U.S. to Lift Tariffs on Research Seed

ASTA is urging the U.S. to eliminate tariffs on planting seed, saying added costs are...
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...
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...
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...
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U.S.

Why Seed Matters More Than Ever 

From crop production and sustainability to innovation and global food security, nearly every agricultural advancement...
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...

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...
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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...
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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...
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.

Farm Bill Delays Keep Seed in Holding Pattern

In case you’re wondering, the Farm Bill is still not finished! And for most of...

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U.S.

Corn’s Margin Crisis Deepens as Fertilizer Shock Collides With Planting Season

U.S. corn growers face rising fertilizer costs and tighter margins as global disruptions tied to...
U.S.

Farm Bill Draft Draws Praise, Concerns From Agricultural Groups

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

AAFC Research Station Closures Trigger Emergency Study in Ottawa

Closures in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan are now under scrutiny by...
U.S.

MyPlate Reset Sends Early Signals to Seed

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

Arctic Strategy, Trade Wars and the Future of Prairie Farming — According to Peter Mansbridge

Peter Mansbridge connects climate change, northern security and China-Canada trade relations to our industry's long-term...
Canada

The New Trade Map: Why Canadian Seed Companies Should Rethink “the Global Marketplace”

One analyst's advice: diversify beyond China, treat food like energy, and build demand at home...
Canada

CSGA Warns AAFC Research Facility Closures Will Hurt Canadian Crop Innovation

The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association says shutting seven federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research sites...
Canada

Alberta MLA Urges Action After AAFC Layoffs Threaten Lacombe-Area Ag Research

With 112 positions expected to be cut locally, Jennifer Johnson says commissions and associations must...
Canada

Why Andrew Coyne Says Productivity is Now a National Security Issue

The Globe and Mail columnist argues that slow growth, limited competition, and trade vulnerability threaten...
U.S.

Supreme Court Takes Up Key Roundup Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review the Durnell Roundup case, a decision that...
Canada

Canada Secures Major Canola and Agriculture Trade Breakthrough in New China Partnership

The agreement follows Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing this week — the first...
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...
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Europe

Top 10 Best Read Stories on Seed World Europe in 2025

Discover Seed World Europe’s most-read seed sector stories of 2025. After a year of coverage...
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Europe

Editors Pick: EU Presidencies 

Seed World Europe continues to follow each rotating EU Council Presidency to keep readers up...
U.S.

What a Shifting Trade World Means for the U.S. Seed Sector in 2026

Global trade is shifting fast, and the U.S. seed sector is feeling the impact. In...
U.S.

What’s Coming for Independents in 2026?

As consolidation and rising costs reshape the seed sector, independent seed companies are weighing what...
U.S.

Dan Basse’s Rapid-Fire Forecast Points to a Turbulent 2026

This rapid-fire interview with Dan Basse breaks down the key trends set to influence seed...
U.S.

Inside the Farm Bill Fight: Is There a Case for a Full Five-Year Bill?

The U.S. is still operating under the 2018 Farm Bill, and repeated extensions leave seed...
U.S.

Dan Basse Warns the Seed Industry About a Future Defined by Abundance, Pressure and Policy

The global grain market is entering a period of heavy supply, flattening demand and rising...
Canada

Democracy Looks Pretty Ordinary — And That’s What Makes it Extraordinary

Seeing Parliament in action highlighted the ordinary power of democratic trust and the timely opportunity...
Canada

Why Seed Growers Are Bringing Their Story to Parliament Hill This Week

Bringing the provincial seed grower discussion to Ottawa ensures federal ears hear provincial voices —...
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GLOBAL NEWS

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Hannah Jeffery explains why plant breeding needs better public communication

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

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Scottish Farmers Urged to Plan for Water Scarcity

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