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Cornell plant breeder Mark Sorrells reflects on wheat breeding, mentorship and a changing world.
Reflecting on a Lifetime in Wheat Breeding
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Latin America

Brazil Issues Crop Guidance as El Niño Risks Rise

Colorful plant cells and DNA illustrate AI analysis of germplasm data for crop research.
U.S.

USDA Turns to AI to Unlock Germplasm Data

Farmer scattering planting seed in a field at sunset
U.S.

USTR Exempts Planting Seed from New Forced Labor Tariffs

Hannah Jeffery explains why plant breeding needs better public communication
U.S.

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

Editorial collage showing agricultural research plots, seed science, artificial intelligence, government policy, emerging seedlings and business collaboration representing innovation across the U.S. seed industry
U.S.

That’s the Way I See It – Five Headlines; One Trend

Close-up of biochar for soil improvement in gardening and agriculture.
Europe

Biochar May Protect Soil Health in Vegetable Crops

Katy Martin Rainey discusses her priorities for workforce development and stronger plant breeding partnerships as incoming NAPB president.
Watch / Listen

NAPB President Wants to Strengthen Public-Private Partnerships

Gavel in front of a corn field representing the Fair Seeds for Farmers Act
U.S.

What the Fair Seeds for Farmers Act Would Change

soybeans in a farmers hands
U.S.

U.S. Company Named a Euroseeds InnovAction Finalist

Texas A&M corn breeder Wenwei Xu displays high-anthocyanin corn in a research field.
U.S.

Corn’s Next Job Description Is Getting Longer

Aerial view of Goshen, Indiana, showing a Midwestern community surrounded by productive farmland and agricultural landscapes.
U.S.

Midwest Migration Signals a Financial Power Shift

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

Mature sorghum grain heads growing in a field
U.S.

Sorghum Researchers Build a New Roadmap for Nutritional Traits

Concept of global warming, hot and dry climate,change climate,land for perennial crops
Europe

Climate Change Threatens Crop Nutrition, Researchers Warn

Side-by-side overhead comparison of corn plants with off-row and on-row leaf orientations used in AI corn breeding research.
U.S.

Building Better Corn in Virtual Fields

Europe

Five Ways Crop Diversity Strengthened Food Systems

Ear of Bt corn in a field illustrating research on Bt corn stewardship and insect resistance management.
U.S.

The System Behind Bt Stewardship

Researchers evaluate rice breeding lines in flooded field plots as part of breeding trials focused on improving yield and stress tolerance.
U.S.

Rice Breeding is Becoming a Game of Tradeoffs

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

Katy Martin Rainey and breeder Bob Avis evaluate soybean plants from the KenAvis germplasm collection in a Purdue University research field.
U.S.

A Fresh Deck of Cards for Soybean Breeders

Amanda McClerren discusses how integrating breeding, biotechnology and AI is shaping the future of seed innovation.
U.S.

Innovation is at the End of the Handoff Era

Canada

From Crop Genetics to World Cup Turf, Why Plant Breeding Needs a Bigger Stage

Seed World graphic showing World Cup pitch preparation with turf, soccer ball and experts Stacy Bonos and Matthew Duncan
U.S.

From Seed to Stadium: In Pursuit of the Perfect World Cup Pitch

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

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

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

Europe

Young Professionals and Influence in the Seed Sector

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

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

Canada

What’s Next for Global Seed Testing? Three Conversations Shaping ISTA 2026

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?

Rachael Sharp inspects irrigation infrastructure on her South Carolina certified seed farm while exploring AI applications for farm management.
U.S.

How AI is Changing Certified Seed Operations 

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

Europe

The Next Breeding Breakthrough Could Come From a Variety Nobody Uses Anymore

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 

U.S.

Democratizing Gene Editing: Pairwise’s Blueprint for the Future of Agriculture

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What Happens Abroad Doesn’t Stay Abroad: Why Global Seed Systems Matter at Home

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UK Approves First Precision-Bred Potato for Market

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Commission Excludes Soybean Seeds from EUDR

Austria Builds Research Station for Climate-Resilient Crops

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