Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor, Author at Seed World

Chicken Trumps Plant-Based Meat When It Comes to Protein

June 23, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Chicken is still the top source of protein, according to a new study. Learn why...

Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Lives on Through Solar Farm

June 22, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Jimmy Carter's legacy of sustainability lives on through a solar farm he helped build in...

New Molecule ‘Ellarinacin’ Discovered

June 21, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Scientists discover new molecule, Ellarinacin, that could revolutionize cancer treatments. Learn more about this breakthrough!...

USDA and Ukraine Join Forces to Combat Global Food Insecurity

June 17, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Ukraine and US join forces to fight global food insecurity. USDA and Ukraine sign agreement...

4 Research Projects on the Path to Improve Quality of Fresh Produce

June 16, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Researching ways to improve the quality of fresh produce? Learn about 4 projects that are...

Pre-Planting Weather Answers Important Question: How Much Spring Nitrogen Should You Apply?

June 15, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Learn how to determine the amount of spring nitrogen to apply to your crops before...

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Welcomes New Additions

June 14, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Svalbard Global Seed Vault adds new varieties of seeds from around the world, preserving them...

Plants Up Their Aromatic Amino Acid Game

June 14, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Plants are evolving to produce more aromatic acids, which can be used in food, medicine,...

Are Diploid Varieties the Future of Potatoes?

June 14, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Diploid potatoes are becoming increasingly popular due to their higher yields and disease resistance. Learn...

Immediate Action Needed in 20 Hunger Hotspots

June 13, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Millions across the globe are suffering through poverty and hunger as a result of recent...

Food Crisis is Inevitable, 20 Hunger Hotspots Identified

June 13, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

20 hunger hotspots have been identified, and a food crisis is inevitable. Learn more about...

Farmer Optimism Dives Below April 2020 as Farm Capital Index Hits All-Time Low

June 9, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Farmers' optimism has dropped to its lowest level since April 2020, according to the Farm...

GM Corn Presents No Risk to Non-Target Organisms

June 7, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

GM corn presents no risk to non-target organisms: study finds no evidence of harm to...

USDA’s 4 Goals for Transformed Food System in the U.S.

June 6, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

USDA outlines 4 goals to create a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient food system in...

Bees Could be in Great Danger

June 3, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Bees are essential to our environment, but they are in danger. Learn about the threats...

USDA NIFA Works to Improve Dietary Health and Reduce Food Insecurity

June 3, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

USDA NIFA works to reduce food insecurity and improve dietary health through research, education, and...

Diagram Connects Wheat Traits with Yield Potential

June 3, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Learn how to identify wheat traits that can help predict yield potential with this helpful...

Study Shows Herbicide Tolerant Cotton Has No Adverse Environmental Impacts

June 2, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Study shows herbicide-tolerant cotton has no adverse environmental impacts. Researchers find no evidence of increased...

Enhanced Traits in UK-Bred Wheat in Near Future

June 1, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

UK-bred wheat with enhanced traits to improve yield, nutrition, and sustainability is on the horizon....

Corn Replant Decisions Made Easier with “Corn Replant Calculator”

May 31, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Make replant decisions easier with the Corn Replant Calculator. Calculate the economic impact of replanting...

UAV Technology Works to Enhance Rice Selection and Breeding

May 31, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

UAVs are revolutionizing rice selection and breeding. Learn how this technology is helping farmers increase...

Tired? Irritable? Drinking a Bit More? It’s Not Just “Part of the Job”

May 27, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Tired and irritable? Drinking a bit more? Don't ignore these warning signs of alcohol misuse....

New Science-Based Debate Platform Launched

May 27, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

A new platform for science-based debates has been launched, allowing users to discuss and debate...

Three Podcasts About Mental Health

May 26, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

3 podcasts to help you understand and manage mental health: The Mental Illness Happy Hour,...

U.S. Corn Belt on Climate Change’s Path of Destruction

May 26, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Climate change is wreaking havoc on the US Corn Belt, threatening the livelihoods of farmers...

Oats: The Silver-Lining for Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance

May 25, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Celiac disease and gluten intolerance can be managed with a diet that includes oats. Learn...

Are Gene-Edited Tomatoes a New Source for Vitamin D?

May 25, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Gene-edited tomatoes are a new source of Vitamin D! Learn how this new technology can...

New Bacteria Puts Quinoa on the Road to Expansion

May 20, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

New bacteria discovered in quinoa could revolutionize the crop's production and expand its availability. Learn...

Global Wheat Production Predicted Lower

May 18, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Global wheat production is predicted to be lower in 2022, according to the International Grains...

Update: Global Corn Planting

May 18, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Global corn planting is up 6% this year, with the US leading the way. Get...

New Canola Genes Identified for Higher Yields

May 17, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

New research has identified genes in canola that can increase yields by up to 20%....

Healthy Minds Equal Productive Employees

May 16, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Healthy minds lead to productive employees. Learn how to create a workplace environment that encourages...

Pump it Up! Higher Protein Wheat in Reach

May 16, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Learn how to increase the protein content of wheat with a new breeding technique. Discover...

Texas A&M AgriLife Rebuilds Following Tornado Devastation

May 12, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Texas A&M AgriLife rebuilds after tornado destruction. Learn how the university is helping the community...

5 Resources for Mental Health in Ag

May 12, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

5 resources to help with mental health in agriculture: learn about mental health support, counselling,...

Seed Expansion: Corteva in Romania, The Province with B.C. Seeds

May 11, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Corteva expands seed production in Romania, providing B&C seeds to the province. Learn more about...