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Ag Economy Barometer Rises as Farm Outlook Improves
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Michael Keller Honored with Global Unity Award in Lisbon

Europe

WSC26: Seed’s Future Depends on Food System Thinking

Europe

WSC26: ISF Secretary General on the Future of the Global Seed Sector

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

The International Seed Federation (ISF) has launched new voluntary guidelines to help seed companies, growers, and suppliers strengthen social rights and ethical practices in seed production. Released at the ISF World Seed Congress 2026, the guidance covers labor rights, health and safety, responsible sourcing, environmental protection, and human rights, aligning with international standards and supporting continuous improvement across the global seed sector.
Europe

ISF Launches New Global Guidelines on Social Rights and Ethical Seed Production

U.S.

NAPB 2026 Focuses on AI, Indoor Farming, and the Next Era of Plant Breeding

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

Seed World’s €10,000 free advertising giveaway at World Seed Congress
Europe

Win €10,000 in Free Advertising at World Seed Congress

Global seed sector leader and ISF president Lorena Basso
U.S.

Lorena Basso Steps Up in the Global Seed Sector

Tom Adams, CEO of Pairwise, stands in a greenhouse surrounded by blackberry plants developed through gene editing research.
U.S.

Where Gene Editing in Agriculture Meets Consumer Value

Belém Tower in Lisbon, Portugal, overlooking the Tagus River, symbolizing the city's historic role as a global gateway and host of the 2026 ISF World Seed Congress.
U.S.

Why Portugal Matters to the Global Seed Sector

Chinese money plant algorithm revealed in the leaf veins of Pilea peperomioides
U.S.

Money Plant Reveals Nature’s Hidden Algorithm

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U.S.

Why Farm Bill Uncertainty Matters to Seed

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Latin America

Colombia Promotes Legal Seed Use in Rice, Corn, Cotton and Sorghum

U.S.

NAPB 2026 Puts Spotlight on Cotton Breeding and Fiber Quality Advances

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U.S.

Global Markets Tighten Their Grip on Seed Strategy

U.S.

The Farm Bill Moves Forward. The Pressure Isn’t Going Away

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U.S.

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

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U.S.

What Fuels a Plant Before Sunlight Takes Over?

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U.S.

$40M Investment Expands Agronomy Research Capacity at Oklahoma State

Pioneer 100 years
U.S.

100 Years Is Rare in Seeds

Europe

Why Costa Rica Is Attracting Global Seed Investment and R&D

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U.S.

The System Built For Corn Isn’t Built For What’s Next

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U.S.

Seed Banks May Limit Gene Drives for Weed Control

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Europe

Defining Seed and Food Security

Farmers, Cabbage, Ethiopia
U.S.

Seed Programs International Connects Smallholder Farmers to the Seed Sector

Europe

Drones and AI Transform Wheat Crop Monitoring for Climate Resilience

U.S.

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

U.S.

Why Strategic Seed Production Partnerships Matter More Than Ever

U.S.

Seed Certification is Adjusting to a System it No Longer Fully Controls

U.S.

NAPB 2026 in Texas Showcases Innovation as Borlaug Scholars Program Invites New Sponsors

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U.S.

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

Seed World webinar – Attract. Develop. Succeed: How to Build Leadership That Drives Performance, featuring Aaron Locker of Kincannon & Reed. April 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CDT.
U.S.

Why Most Ag Companies Get Executive Leadership Wrong — And How to Fix It

U.S.

Farm Bill Delays Keep Seed in Holding Pattern

U.S.

Seeds That Fix Themselves — A New Lever for Seed Longevity

AI, Plant breeder, plants, science
U.S.

How AI Accelerates the Crop Breeding Cycle

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When Your Seed Expertise Becomes a Bridge to Recovery

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Plant Breeding Investment Needs Faster Decisions

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CO₂ Fertilisation and Crop Yield Policy Blind Spots

Molecular Switch Helps Crops Handle Heat Stress

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Seed Sector 2045: Is Europe Competitive for Plant Breeding Innovation?

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