Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor, Author at Seed World

A Sneak Peek Inside Indoor Farming

December 31, 2023
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays....

Why You Should Keep an Eye on Carinata

November 29, 2023
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Carbon-saving cover crop kicks off second season. Brassica carinata, also known as Ethiopian mustard, has...

Biofuel Is Good, But Could It Be Great?

November 23, 2023
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

As demand rises for biofuels, plant breeders are working hard to increase biofuel feedstocks’ productivity...

Taking Action Against Sorghum Aphids

October 31, 2023
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Fighting back on the farm with genetic resistance There is good news and bad news...

Seed Companies Find New Ways to Give Back to Communities

July 27, 2023
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Seed companies are finding innovative ways to give back to their communities. Learn how they...

The Future of Ag Tech Isn’t Fiction — It’s Happening Now

May 18, 2023
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Ag-tech is revolutionizing the agricultural industry with new technologies that are already being used. Learn...

Seed Ushers in the Next Tech Revolution

May 17, 2023
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Seed is a new technology platform that is revolutionizing the way businesses operate. Learn how...

Breaking Barriers: ISF Puts Spotlight on Women in the Seed Sector

May 2, 2023
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Women in the seed sector are breaking barriers and making a difference. ISF is putting...

There’s Room for Everyone to Feed the Globe

January 18, 2023
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Learn how everyone can contribute to global food security. Find out how to reduce food...

Indoor Farming Provides a Solution to Global Hunger

January 17, 2023
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Indoor farming is a sustainable solution to global hunger. Learn how this innovative technology is...

Creating Consistency with SOPs

November 17, 2022
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Create consistency and streamline processes with SOPs. Learn how to develop, implement, and maintain SOPs...

BeSure! About Stewardship

October 4, 2022
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Learn how to be a responsible steward of the environment and how to make sure...

Advance Weed Control Application with Different Strategies

June 16, 2022
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Learn how to use different strategies to control weeds in your garden. This article covers...

Addressing Weed Control for the Future

June 13, 2022
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Learn how to address weed control in the future with this comprehensive guide. Get tips...

In Soybean, There’s a Trait for Every Trend

January 31, 2022
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Growers can now choose from a variety of soybean traits to meet their needs. Learn...

Data-driven Breeding Is Saving Corn

January 25, 2022
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Data-driven breeding is revolutionizing corn production, helping farmers increase yields and reduce costs. Learn how...

A Trait for Every Trend

January 11, 2022
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Learn how to stay ahead of the curve in business by understanding the traits that...

How’s Your Mental Health?

December 2, 2021
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Learn how to recognize signs of mental health issues and how to take care of...

An Older and Wiser Customer Base Means a New Way to Sell

November 29, 2021
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Older customers are more informed and have different needs. Learn how to adjust your sales...

Why the World of Carbon Credits is Still the Wild West

September 29, 2021
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Carbon credits are a complex and unregulated market. Learn why the world of carbon credits...

The Wild West of Carbon Credits

September 29, 2021
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Learn about the unregulated carbon credit market and how it affects businesses. Understand the risks...

Urban Ag Provides Sufficiency in the City

September 27, 2021
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Urban Ag provides city dwellers with access to fresh, local produce and a sustainable way...

Just 15 Crops Provide 90% of the World’s Food Energy Intake

June 10, 2021
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

90% of the world's food and energy intake comes from just 15 crops. Learn more...

A Healthy World Starts with Healthy Seed

June 8, 2021
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Learn how healthy seed is essential for a healthy world. Discover the importance of seed...

Poverty Needs a Hand Up

December 3, 2020
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Poverty is a global issue that needs to be addressed. This article looks at the...

Starting with Seeds

October 5, 2020
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Start your sustainable journey with seeds! Learn how to grow your own food, save money,...

Thinking Outside the Box

August 24, 2020
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Learn how to think outside the box and create sustainable solutions for the future. This...

Greenhouses for the Future

August 18, 2020
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Greenhouses are the future of sustainable agriculture. Learn how greenhouses are revolutionizing the way we...

Breeders Hold the Key to Combating Climate Change

May 28, 2020
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Breeders are using their knowledge to develop crops that can withstand climate change. Learn how...

The Road to Recovery

January 29, 2020
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

The Road to Recovery: Learn how to reduce your environmental impact and help the planet...

Protecting Pollinators: BEE a Good Neighbor

January 21, 2020
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Help protect pollinators in your community! Learn how to create a bee-friendly environment with these...

Partnering for Progress

January 8, 2020
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Partner with Canadian organizations to create positive change in communities. Learn how to make a...

Protecting Pollinators: It’s Not too Late! Stewardship and Resistance Go Hand-in-Hand

December 18, 2019
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Protecting pollinators: learn how stewardship and resistance can help save them. Get tips on how...

Protecting Pollinators: The Stewardship Cycle

October 3, 2019
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Protecting pollinators is essential for a healthy environment. Learn how to create a stewardship cycle...

Protecting Pollinators: The Making of Insect Farmers

August 23, 2019
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Insect farming is becoming a popular sustainable food source. Learn how this new industry is...

A Wonderous Work

August 20, 2019
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Discover the amazing work of a small business owner who has created a unique and...