Research for Stronger Corn
New research uncovers the surprising role of COI1 proteins in maize, offering insights into how this staple crop balances growth and defense. Corn is one of the most globally significant […]
Nominations Still Open for WSA Young Seedsman of the Year Award
Apply by Oct. 1. Every year, the Western Seed Association honors one outstanding individual with the Kurt Austermann Young Seedsman of the Year award—a recognition that goes beyond just industry […]
A Sustainability Paradigm Shift is Happening. Why Selection Indexes are a Big Deal
As farmers face growing pressure to adapt to climate challenges, tools that simplify decision-making around sustainability are becoming essential. Kathryn Grant, who has been at the forefront of developing sustainability […]
Plans of the Hungarian Presidency for Seed Related Legislations
The Hungarian EU Presidency began its work on July 1, 2024, when Hungary took over the baton from Spain. In the past year intensive negotiations took place during two presidential […]
A New Collaboration Aims to Accelerate Advanced Gene Editing Solutions
Corteva and Pairwise want to broaden the use of gene editing. Corteva recently announced a new collaboration with Pairwise, a gene editing company in the food and agriculture sector, in […]
A New Way to Predict Corn Gene Expression
James Schnable, a plant breeding and genetics professor for the UN Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, is conducting research funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. His work focuses on using plant RNA or gene expression to predict differences between corn plants. This unique approach to evaluating corn hybrid performance in varying environmental conditions has the potential to streamline the development of not just corn, but other crop hybrids, drastically changing how hybrids are developed.
Predicting Corn Gene Expression, Part 2
Predicting the Future One of the team’s key findings was the correlation between when the plant starts grain filling and the amount of plant leaf surface. Under current conditions, the […]
Presidential Candidates Harris and Trump Respond to Agricultural Issues
The American Farm Bureau recently published the results of a survey about issues that will likely impact farmers, ranchers and rural communities over the next four years.
AFSTA Congress 2025 Poised to Meet Needs of Seed Industry Players
As the African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) celebrates its sliver jubilee next year at its Annual Congress 2025, the AFSTA Management Board of Directors is happy to invite all to […]
Leadership & Innovation in Seed Treatment | Frida Dalemar, Managing Director of Lantmännen BioAgri
In this insightful interview, Frida Dalemar, Managing Director of Lantmännen BioAgri, offers a deep dive into her journey within the Lantmännen Group and shares her bold vision for the future […]
La Revolución Digital y Tecnológica en la Agricultura Latinoamericana: ¿Somos Villanos o Héroes?
Seed World LATAM conversó con el presentador del Congreso de Semillas de las Américas, Carlos Becco, sobre cómo el sector de las semillas de LATAM está liderando el camino hacia […]
The Digital and Technological Revolution in LATAM Ag: Are We Villains or Heroes?
Seed World LATAM sat down with Seed Congress of the Americas presenter, Carlos Becco, for a chat about how LATAM’s seed sector is leading the way towards a sustainable future. For […]
Pioneering High-Performance, Sustainable Soybean Cultivation in Europe
Although soy cultivation is known for its many benefits including nitrogen fixation, soil enhancement and high protein content, the crop didn’t take off in Europe until a few years ago. […]
Ukraine Simplifies Import Procedures for Seed Samples
Dutch seed companies can now anticipate quicker approvals and less red tape when importing seed samples to Ukraine for research and breeding. The seed industry in Ukraine is primarily regulated […]
Independents at a Real Crossroads
I recently caught up with Colin Steen, current president of the board for the Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) and CEO of Legacy Agripartners. It’s been a busy year, but the work is far from over as he heads into the final quarter of 2024.
Can Plant Prebiotics Help the Food Supply?
Plant pathogens cost hundreds of billions of dollars per year in lost food production. When thinking about the microbiome, most people immediately consider the trillions of microorganisms in the human body that aid in digestion, mental health and more. However, plants also harbor a complex world of microbes, both on and inside them. Emerging research shows that these plant-resident microbes play a critical role in plant health by helping their immune system distinguish between harmful and beneficial bacteria.
Experience the Next Wave: Vision to Variety – Inside FP Genetics’ R&D Team
Passion drives each and every one of us at FP Genetics. As the Director of Research and Development, I have the privilege of guiding our team in developing innovative products […]
InnovAction Stage 2024: 12 Game-Changing Innovations Unveiled at Euroseeds Congress
Join us for an insightful conversation with Petra Jorasch as we delve into the exciting developments at this year’s Euroseeds InnovAction Stage! This unique platform will showcase the top 12 […]
Increased Funding for Sustainable Pulse Crops in the UK
A consortium of four UK research organizations, led by the John Innes Centre, has secured £3 million in DEFRA funding to advance the development of climate-resilient legume crops. The Pulse […]
¿La Agrotecnología Sudamericana Está Enfrentando una “Sequía de Financiamiento”… o es una Fase de Grandes Oportunidades?
Durante la World Agri-Tech South America Summit, un panel de inversores abordó una gran pregunta: ¿cuáles son las perspectivas de inversión en agrotecnología en Sudamérica? Una de las sesiones más […]
Un Nuevo Concepto de Investigación de Cultivos Potencia la Capacidad de los Agricultores en la Experimentación Masiva de Cultivos
La ciencia ciudadana y el poder de tres se combinan para aumentar la seguridad alimentaria en el sur global. La colaboración entre científicos y agricultores siempre es importante en los […]
New Crop Research Concept Leverages Farmers for Mass Crop Trialing
Citizen science and the power of three combine to increase food security in the global south. Collaboration between scientists and farmers is always important in crop variety studies. That partnership […]
Scientists Find Secret to Boosting Crop Yields with Less Water – No Tradeoffs Needed
Discover how genetic engineering is helping drought-resistant crops, paving the way for a more sustainable future without sacrificing productivity. Drought stress has been a major obstacle for crop production worldwide, […]
Corn Belt Seed Conference Registration is Open
This Midwest Corn Belt Seed Conference is your chance to dive into more insights, more engaging discussions, and the ultimate networking experience.
¿Cómo Hacer Llegar Semillas de Calidad a Quienes Más las Necesitan?
En 2016, las Naciones Unidas se comprometieron con 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, incluida la inmensa tarea de acabar con el hambre en el mundo para el año 2030. A […]
Why Don’t we Have Seed Biosimilars?
When a pharmaceutical product goes off-patent, within days the market is flooded with biosimilars (generics) that bring prices down and drive opportunities for innovators to enter markets. Why doesn’t the […]
An International Fight Against a Debilitating Corn Fungus
Universities in three states, plus one in Brazil, are researching ways to stop Fusarium graminearum. The University of Kentucky, in collaboration with Kansas State University, Virginia Tech, and the Federal […]
Syngenta has Entered the Inoculant Market with New Pulse, Soybean Products
Syngenta Canada has announced the addition of its Atuva inoculants to its pulse and soybean portfolios. These inoculants, which include both seed- and soil-applied rhizobia bacteria, are designed to enhance […]
Ending World Hunger Through Innovation
One day, about a year ago, I gathered my staff together and asked them what they would like to be able to boast about five years from now and the […]
Erradicando el Hambre Mundial Mediante la Innovación
Un día, hace aproximadamente un año, reuní a mis empleados y les pregunté qué logro les haría sentirse orgullosos de aquí a cinco años, y la respuesta que obtuve fue […]
Inclusion Meets Innovation at NAPB 2024
The National Association for Plant Breeding envisioned a new blueprint for the profession at its conference in St. Louis. In the United States, food security isn’t just about keeping grocery […]
Shape the Future of Crop Innovation: Take Part in the Western Crop Innovations Survey
Western Crop Innovations (WCI), a not-for-profit crop research and development centre based in Lacombe, is calling on producers across Western Canada to take part in a critical survey. Your input could […]
Less Than 5% of a Genome is Made up of Actual Genes
Karl Kremling is laser-focused on areas of the genome that have been overlooked: the non-gene regions. As technical director of computational biology for Inari based in Cambridge, MA, his work […]
Will AI Chat Bots Make Agronomists Obsolete?
Imagine sitting across the table during an interview with an agronomist candidate who knows everything. The candidate can recall every soil type, every slope percentage, the details of every disease […]
¿Quedarán obsoletos los agrónomos con los chatbots de IA?
Imagínese que está sentado al otro lado de la mesa durante una entrevista con un candidato a agrónomo que lo sabe todo. El candidato puede recordar cada tipo de suelo, […]
Euroseeds is Hiring: Technical Manager (Variety Registration and Seed Marketing)
Euroseeds is hiring for the position of “Technical Manager (Variety Registration and Seed Marketing)” who will work closely with the Euroseeds membership and, as member of the Secretariat’s Market Access […]