44 / SEEDWORLD.COM SEPTEMBER 2026 USDA announced a $125 million investment to modernize agricultural research facilities at U.S. land-grant universities. Administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the Research Facilities Act Program supported planning, renovations, expansions and new construction, with awards ranging from $100,000 to $30 million. I N D U S T R Y N E W S Delivering the news you need to know. Submissions welcome – email us at news@seedworldgroup.com. North Carolina State University and Iowa State University found preserving the effectiveness of Bt corn requires coordinated action across the value chain. Growers, seed availability, regulatory enforcement, retail practices and industry incentives all shape planting decisions. A Purdue study based on trials in eight Corn Belt states estimated cutting nitrogen applications by 12% to 16% could generate air and water quality benefits worth $230-$350 million without sacrificing yield. Corteva will base New Corteva in Indianapolis and seed/ genetics company Vylor in Johnston, Iowa. The companies plan to separate and begin operating separately following Corteva’s planned split in the fourth quarter of 2026. UC Davis opened the 34,000-square-foot Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation to advance research, teaching and outreach in sustainable food systems. The facility includes labs for robotics, sensors, data science and artificial intelligence, with research focused on agricultural resilience, resource efficiency and new uses for agricultural byproducts. SW U N I T E D S T A T E S Apply today to: m c l a r k e @ s e e d w o r l d g r o u p . c o m | s e e d w o r l d g r o u p . c o m INTERESTED? Field Editors YOUR MISSION - Spot what’s next - Build authentic relationships - Share stories that drive the seed sector forward YOU ARE - A passionate storyteller - A connector and relationship builder - A proactive self-starter - An innovator who loves pushing forward WHAT YOU’LL DO - Find and pursue the people and topics that matter - Build trusted relationships across the seed industry - Deliver compelling content in writing and video
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