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Some Corn Lines Naturally Repel Major Pest

Research finds flavonoids in certain corn varieties slow growth and increase mortality of corn earworm larvae. The corn earworm damages more than 76,000 bushels of corn annually in the United […]

NASA Satellite Technology Enhances Agricultural Data Collection for NASS

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) CEO Ted McKinney and NASDA staff recently met with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to explore how satellite technology […]

The Corn Leafhopper: The Challenge of a Disruptive Pest in Argentina’s Corn Production

A complex of pathogens transmitted by the insect Dalbulus maidis causes corn stunt disease and has radically transformed the agricultural landscape in Argentina, particularly in the northwestern and northeastern regions of the […]

¿Cómo es Trabajar Contigo?

Crear una experiencia de empleado perfecta que refleje el diseño de la experiencia del usuario es clave para comprender, involucrar y retener a los mejores talentos en el mercado competitivo […]

How Distillers are Working Across Borders to Elevate Estate Whisky

Canadian and U.S. distillers are rivals, right? Don’t tell that to members of the Estate Whiskey Alliance. Ask any whisky fan about Canadian versus American products, and most will tell […]

€98.6 Million in Aid for Farmers Affected by Climate Disasters

Member States have endorsed the European Commission’s proposal to allocate €98.6 million from the agricultural reserve to support farmers in Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, and Hungary impacted by extreme weather […]

Euroseeds Backs EU Strategy for Agri-Food Sector Growth

Euroseeds welcomes the European Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food as a significant step toward a more competitive, resilient, and sustainable agri-food sector. The roadmap aims to create a fair and future-oriented […]

Cultivating Change: How Seed Programs International Cultivates Resilience Through Seeds

Empowering communities with seeds, knowledge, and support, Seed Programs International is working to combat food insecurity and build sustainable futures. Food insecurity is no longer just a statistic; it’s a […]

Lo que Hace que la Mayoría de las Personas “Sientan Pavor”… ¡Conversaciones Difíciles!

Incluso la sola idea de tener conversaciones difíciles hace que tanto los introvertidos como los extrovertidos se pongan a cubierto. ¿No sería bueno tener un sistema a seguir? Una forma […]

Hybrid Wheat Research Gains Momentum with New Innovations

Wheat growers are closely watching the progress of hybrid wheat, wondering if it could deliver higher yields and agronomic benefits similar to hybrid corn and sorghum.

A recent news release from the University of Nebraska detailed recent investments in hybrid wheat research from both public and private sectors—including a notable breakthrough from Corteva in wheat hybridization technology—are driving interest in this space. While details of these

How Inclusion Translates into Real-World Impact in Seed Testing

Diversity and inclusion have become buzzwords that elicit different reactions. t 20/20 Seed Labs, when we talk about diversity, we mean bringing together people with different backgrounds and lived experiences. […]

Argentina Simplifica el Registro de Variedades Vegetales para Impulsar la Industria Semillera

La Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca del Ministerio de Economía de la Nación, a través del INASE y con el apoyo de la Comisión Nacional de Semillas, ha simplificado […]

Argentina Simplifies Plant Variety Registration to Boost Seed Industry

The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Ministry of Economy of the Nation, through INASE and with the support of the National Seed Commission, has simplified the process […]

Avances en Investigación para el Desarrollo de frijol más Eficiente en la Fijación Biológica del Nitrógeno

Investigadores de Goiás y Mato Grosso, que trabajan en el marco del programa de mejoramiento de frijol de Embrapa, identificaron cuatro líneas de frijol carioca con un fuerte potencial para […]

Research Advances in the Development of Beans More Efficient in Biological Nitrogen Fixation

Researchers from Goiás and Mato Grosso, working within Embrapa’s bean breeding program, have identified four carioca bean lines with strong potential for developing more efficient varieties in Biological Nitrogen Fixation […]

Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker to Deliver Keynote at CSGA Meeting in Victoria

Renowned documentary filmmaker and storyteller Mike Downie will headline this year’s Canadian Seed Growers Association Annual Meeting as the keynote speaker, CSGA has announced. A multi-award-winning director and co-founder of […]

Why You Can’t Miss the 2025 Seeds Canada Annual Conference

There isn’t a more beautiful and historic place to be in Eastern Canada in July than Quebec City, and that’s where we’ll be heading for our annual conference. Set to […]

Seed Testing You Can Rely on: How Accreditation Ensures Accuracy and Consistency

Meeting international standards means SGS Canada’s clients can make better decisions, faster. If you are not familiar with the topic, any laboratory performing seed quality testing in Canada must have […]

U.S. District Court Ruling Reinstates Older Regulations for Genetically Engineered Crops

A recent decision by U.S. District Judge James Donato reinstates older regulations for genetically engineered (GE) crops, reversing updates made under the 2020 SECURE rule. The ruling, issued in December […]

Assosementi: Vineyard Vandalism at the University of Verona

Assosementi firmly condemns the destruction of the San Floriano experimental vineyard, where researchers from the University of Verona were conducting field trials on vines developed using new genomic techniques (NGTs). […]

Study Reveals Multiple Ways to Build a Barley Plant

A new study published in Nature Genetics presents research from The James Hutton Institute on crop plant genetics. Hutton scientists at the International Barley Hub (IBH) who have been leading a 48-strong […]

U.S. Secretary of Ag Begins Tenure with a Trip to Kentucky

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins kicked off her tenure with a visit to Kentucky, attending the National Farm Machinery Show and meeting directly with farmers and agricultural leaders to […]

Le Preguntamos: Tres preguntas clave para el Director Ejecutivo de AMSAC, Mario Puente Raya

Seed World LATAM conversó con el director ejecutivo de la Asociación Mexicana de Semillas (AMSAC), Mario Puente Raya, para obtener su perspectiva sobre tres preguntas clave del sector semillero actual. […]

Behind the Blooms

From Zinnias and Lisianthus to Echinacea and Snapdragons, seed trials are transforming floriculture. Cut flowers have always held a special place in our lives. But behind every bloom, there’s a […]

We Asked: Three Key Questions for AMSAC’s Executive Director, Mario Puente Raya

Seed World LATAM sat down with the executive director of the Mexican Seed Association (AMSAC), Mario Puente Raya, to get perspective on three critical questions about today’s seed sector. 1. Professional Conversations: What […]

La Diferencia entre Motivación y Activación

En lo que respecta a las ventas, la diferencia entre la mediocridad y la grandeza no tiene que ver con la motivación, sino con la activación. La cuestión es la […]

Ensuring an Effective IP System in Europe

Checking in with Francesca Garbato, after one year at Euroseeds. A little over a year ago, Francesca Garbato joined Euroseeds as their Intellectual Property and Legal Affairs Manager. Intellectual property […]

Guatemala Cuenta con Nueva Variedad de Maíz Blanco

El Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología Agropecuaria (ICTA), con el apoyo del Programa Consorcio Regional de Investigación Agropecuaria (CRIA) y el Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), realizó […]

Guatemala has a New Variety of White Corn

The Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (ICTA), with support from the Regional Agricultural Research Consortium Program (CRIA) and the Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Cooperation (IICA), conducted a research process […]

Brooke Rollins Confirmed as the Next USDA Secretary of Agriculture

Rollins also acknowledged the growing challenges facing agricultural labor and immigration policies, adding:.

“The president’s vision of a secure border and a mass deportation at a scale that matters is something I support,” she said during her confirmation hearing.

In her remarks, Rollins signaled a commitment to innovation and efficiency within the USDA.

“I will immediately begin to modernize, realign, rethink the United States Department of Agriculture,” she said, referencing the need for improved processes to better serve farmers, particularly regarding disaster aid and farm programs.

Industry leaders are eager to see how Rollins’ leadership will impact trade policy, regulatory reform and climate resiliency efforts. The USDA plays a critical role in shaping Ame

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