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What Does It Take to Innovate Seed Sorting?

Ten years ago, at the American Seed Trade Association’s (ASTA) Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference, a small team with big ideas set up their booth with an ambitious goal: to […]

Five Keys to Maximizing Your Conference Experience

Tradeshows and conferences buzz with opportunity—new connections, fresh ideas, and the chance to build business-critical relationships that can take your company to the next level. With so much going on, […]

IN PHOTOS: Kicking Off ASTA’s FCSC 2024

Connections rekindled, ideas exchanged, deals sealed… and more than a few laughs shared. Take a stroll through Day 1 of the 2024 Field Crop Seed Convention in sunny Orlando, where […]

Day 1 at FCSC 2024: Seed World LIVE in Orlando

And we’re rolling! The American Seed Trade Association has officially kicked off the seed industry’s biggest event of the year, the 2024 Field Crop Seed Convention. Here’s what you need […]

Seed World U.S. Announces Insider of the Year

Seed World’s Insiders ignite conversations that matter, shaping the future of the seed industry. This year, one leader stood out for his visionary perspective and unwavering commitment to driving meaningful […]

Nuevas semillas, nuevas oportunidades: El INTA revoluciona el cultivo de soja con dos cultivares innovadores

Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria presenta INTA Paraná 5100 e INTA Paraná 6301, dos nuevas variedades de soja no transgénicas con alto valor proteico y adaptadas a las necesidades del […]

New Seeds, New Opportunities: INTA Revolutionizes Soybean Breeding with Two Innovative Cultivars

Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria introduces INTA Paraná 5100 and INTA Paraná 6301, two new non-transgenic soybean varieties with high protein value and adapted to growers’ needs. In a world context […]

A New Approach to Seed Treatment: Fighting Back Against the Damaging Impacts of Nematodes

The U.S. produced more than 4 billion bushels of soybeans in 2023. A major threat to soybean production is soybean cyst nematode (SCN)—estimated at $1.5 billion in U.S. yield loss […]

‘Twas the Day Before ASTA FCSC

‘Twas the day before convention, and all through the hall,
Not a seed rep was stirring, no emails at all.
The brochures were packed in their suitcases with care,
In hopes that new contracts soon would be there.

James Hutton Institute Helps Create Most Comprehensive Barley Genetic Map

Published in Nature, the research offers groundbreaking insights into barley’s evolution and adaptation, including disease resistance, plant structure, and starch mobilization. The research has unveiled groundbreaking insights into barley’s evolution and […]

Role of Quality Seeds in Tackling Climate Change Highlighted at UNFCCC COP29

ISF actively participated in the UN Climate Change 29th Conference of Parties (COP 29), highlighting the vital role of quality seeds in helping farmers adapt to climate change and reducing […]

Qué Tener en Cuenta al Elegir la Ubicación para Hacer Contraestación

Cuando buscas una ubicación para tu producción de contraestación, es fundamental tener en cuenta tres parámetros: ubicación y clima, experiencia y acceso, y gobernanza y estabilidad. Encontrar el equilibrio adecuado […]

Pioneering Sustainability Through Enhanced Forage Grass Innovation

As climate concerns dominate global agendas, sustainability is no longer optional for businesses. For large companies, transparent reporting on sustainability efforts has become mandatory under the newly enacted EU Corporate […]

Can Innovation and Responsibility Coexist?

With recent court ruling reinstating stricter oversight for genetically engineered plants, seed companies face another regulatory shift. A recent decision by U.S. District Judge James Donato is sending ripples through […]

Los Fitomejoradores Son Vitales Para Nuestro Éxito

Cuando pienso en todo lo que me enorgullece de trabajar para Agronomix Software, uno de los primeros aspectos que me vienen a la mente es la diversidad de nuestro equipo. […]

Plant Breeders Are Vital to our Success

When I take a moment to think about all the things that make me proud about working for Agronomix Software, at the top of that list has to be the […]

Economist Says Farm Income Decline Reveals Continued Struggles for U.S. Farmers

American Farm Bureau Federation economist Daniel Munch says the USDA’s December 2024 farm income forecast highlights another difficult year for American agriculture, with net farm income down nearly 23% from […]

This Researcher is Cracking the SCN Code

Research scientist Julia Daum’s life’s work culminates in the first SCN trait to come to market in more than 60 years. Research science may seem like an unseen, almost secretive […]

Corn’s Climate Struggles

Corn, once a gift from Native Americans to early colonists, now stands on the front lines of climate change. As the world’s top grain crop, its production surpasses that of other cereals, yet it is increasingly vulnerable to rising temperatures and fluctuating weather patterns according to Farms.com.

How to Level the Playing Field Against Nematodes

For corn growers, unseen threats can be the most damaging, especially when it comes to nematodes — tiny soil-dwelling pests that can devastate a crop’s potential before it even gets […]

New Insights in Plant Response to High Temperatures and Drought

The impacts of climate change, such as failed harvests, are becoming increasingly evident. Addressing these challenges requires diverse strategies, including enhancing plant resilience. An international research team, led by scientists […]

¿Cómo Podemos Demostrar que la Industria de las Semillas es la Superhéroe que la Humanidad Necesita?

¿Puede la industria de las semillas superar los conceptos errados sobre ella para convertirse en el gran aliado de la humanidad en su lucha contra los desafíos globales? ¿Cómo puede […]

Can We Reframe the Seed Industry as the Heroes Humanity Needs?

Can the seed industry overcome misconceptions to become humanity’s greatest ally in the fight against global challenges? How can the seed industry combat the stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding seed innovation […]

Building a Better Seed Treatment: Perfecting the Recipe for Field-Ready Success

Seed treatments are an increasingly critical tool in farmers’ toolkits, protecting and supporting seeds through their vulnerable and critical germination and early emergence phases. Today’s seed treatments can be complicated […]

CDC Austenson has Earned the Seed of the Year Award

CDC Austenson isn’t just a barley — it’s a legacy. Crowned Seed of the Year for 2025, this feed barley has become a cornerstone of Canadian agriculture, celebrated for its […]

The Canada Post Strike DOES Impact U.S. Ag

The strike, now stretching into its third week, might sound like a purely Canadian inconvenience, but its ripple effects have crossed borders. The U.S. seed industry, a powerhouse of innovation and supply, is one of the unexpected casualties. At first glance, it’s easy to underestimate the impact. After all, seeds aren’t perishable like fresh produce. But dig a little deeper, and the layers of disruption become clear.

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