The A-Maizing Crop: Corn Breeding – Trends, Innovations, and the Future of Corn in 2045
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on corn breeding in the European seed sector. As explained in Part 1 of this series, corn (also known widely as maize) is […]
Ballots to Bills, Perspective From Both Sides of the Aisle
ASTA’s Payton Englert discusses upcoming changes at the Federal level and an interesting session at the Field Crop Seed Convention coming up next month in Orlando. Editor’s note: This interview […]
Why ISTA’s Role in Seed Testing is Becoming More Important
Our laboratory has been registered and accredited by the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) for the past 18 years, enjoying a broad scope of scientific technologies that continues to make […]
Ukraine Adopts Strategy to Save Crop Diversity
Ukraine, known as one of the world’s key breadbaskets, boasts a rich diversity of agricultural plants. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 dealt a significant blow to its […]
How MAS Seeds is Accelerating Temperate Corn and Sunflower Breeding
In 2019, MAS Seeds significantly enhanced its global research and development capabilities by establishing a new R&D platform in Mexico. This expansion strategically aims to accelerate innovation in temperate corn […]
McDonald’s, Syngenta, and Lopez Foods Partner to Boost Sustainable Beef Production in the U.S.
Through innovative feed technology and collaboration, this partnership aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions, reduce resource usage, and enhance feed efficiency in beef production. McDonald’s USA, one of the world’s […]
USDA Greenlights Four GM Plants
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has reviewed and approved four new GM plants, including pennycress, clementines, peas and potatoes, determining they pose no greater plant pest […]
The Maestro of Durum Breeding: Curtis Pozniak Receives the 2025 Plant Breeding and Genetics Award
When it comes to groundbreaking innovation in modern durum breeding, few names resonate as strongly as Curtis Pozniak. This year, Seed World Canada and Seeds Canada celebrate his incredible contributions […]
Innovación en el Sector Semillero de LatAm
Los startups de Sudamérica lideran el cambio. La agricultura, y en particular el sector de las semillas enfrenta retos sin precedentes, incluyendo la escasez de recursos, el cambio climático y […]
Innovation in LatAm’s Seed Sector
South American startups lead the change. Agriculture, particularly the seed sector, is facing unprecedented challenges, including resource scarcity, climate change, and growing demand for food. In a world where the […]
Producción de contraestación y una Oportunidad para una Escapada!
A menudo, cuando viajo por trabajo, me gusta viajar acompañado de mi señora. Es la perfecta oportunidad para combinar trabajo y ocio, añadiendo algunos días extras al itinerario para explorar […]
Uniting Key Players in Agriculture: Insights from CropLife International Member Companies
Member companies share their impression about CropLife International. Why It Matters: CropLife International (CLI) represents the world’s leading R&D companies – BASF, Bayer, Corteva Agriscience, FMC, Sumitomo Chemical, and Syngenta […]
Cultured Pork Gets a Boost from Sorghum Proteins
Lab-grown meat, often referred to as cultured or “clean” meat, is no longer a futuristic concept according to a news release from the American Chemical Society. Since its initial debut over a decade ago, lab-grown chicken has even reached U.S. restaurants as of 2023. Now, new innovations are expanding these options, leveraging plant-based scaffolds to support meat cell growth. A study published in the ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry highlights a groundbreaking approach: creating cultured pork using kafirin proteins extracted from red sorghum grain.
Bill Rooney’s Bioenergy Sorghum Revolution: Turning Innovation into Global Impact
In the mid-1990s, Bill Rooney took on a research program that would become pivotal in bioenergy. Rooney, now recognized as a leader in bioenergy sorghum, didn’t set out with a […]
El Panorama Normativo Regional sobre Cultivos Transgénicos
El panorama normativo de los cultivos transgénicos varía significativamente en América Latina.
LatAm’s Regional Landscape of GM Crop Regulations
The regulatory landscape for GM crops varies across Latin America, creating a patchwork of policies that complicate trade and innovation.
La Súplica de la Industria de las Semillas: Armonización de Regulaciones, Clave para el Futuro
La Súplica de la Industria de las Semillas: Armonización de Regulaciones
LatAm Seed Industry’s Plea: Harmonization of Regulations Key to Future Growth
Despite technological advancements that support high-yield, resilient crops, Latin America’s fragmented regulatory environment threatens to stifle progress.
Building Resilience: The Future of Agriculture with CropLife International
WHY IT MATTERS CropLife International is the global voice and leading advocate for the plant science industry. The organization aims to champion innovative technologies that help farmers grow more food […]
Ten More Exciting AAS Winners for 2025
All-America Selections (AAS), North America’s most well-known and respected non-profit plant trialing organization is pleased to announce TEN new AAS Winners available now for the 2025 gardening season. Brokers, growers […]
U.S. Sunflower Acreage Hits Record Low in 2024/25 Marketing Year
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that, for the 2024/25 marketing year, U.S. farmers planted the smallest sunflower acreage on record. The drop in acreage is by nearly half compared to last year.
Agribusiness’ Evolution and Challenges Ahead
One of the highlights from the Corn Belt Seed Conference was Purdue University professor Jay Akridge outlining the big factors influencing agribusiness, and what’s ahead. Here’s a snapshot of the […]
Corn Belt Seed Conference Celebrates 125 Years of Advancing Agriculture and Seed Quality
As the Indiana Crop Improvement Association (ICIA) marks a historic milestone, CEO Craig Nelson reflects on a century and a quarter of growth, innovation and adaptation as ICIA continues to […]
Why Plant Breeders Need to Find Their Voice
For Cole Hammett, entomology and plant pathology student at North Carolina State University and 2024 National Association for Plant Breeding Borlaug Scholar, learning to speak with confidence and authenticity isn’t […]
Corn Belt Seed Conference Hits on Hot Topics
Speakers tackle grain tech trends, biologicals, cover crops and more. Tech Trends Lucas Frye with Amber Agriculture kicked off a day of indepth sessions at the125th Corn Belt Seed Conference. […]
IN PHOTOS: Day 1 of the Corn Belt Seed Conference
Plant Pathologist Talks Soybean Diseases, Urges Focus on Red Crown Rot at Corn Belt Seed Conference
Environmental factors, disease management strategies and the importance of scouting as emerging soybean pathogens challenge growers. At the 2024 Corn Belt Seed Conference, Darcy Telenko, Purdue University assistant professor and […]
How to Knock Down the Physical Walls That Limit Your Company’s Growth Potential
Grow your geographic reach beyond your production location by changing your corporate mindset.
Research is Unlocking Hidden Potential in Beans and Lentils
Chickpeas, lentils, beans, and peas are no longer just for salads and hummus – they’re the heart of a fast-growing food market, with applications now extending to items like brownies, […]
Corn Belt Seed Conference Day 1 Preview
ndiana Crop Improvement Association (ICIA)’s Corn Belt Seed Conference begins today with a full day of information-packed sessions and a big celebration of the conference’s 125th anniversary.
Farmer Optimism Tracked Upward in October Ahead of U.S. Election
U.S. farmers’ economic confidence rose unexpectedly in October 2024 ahead of U.S. election.
Say Cheese! Biotechnology to the Rescue for Cheese Producers
Cheese producers were cheesed off. People were just not eating enough veal. Slaughterhouses were running short of calf stomachs and the cheese industry was feeling the pinch. There was not […]
Welcome to the Corn Belt Seed Conference
Things are ready to roll in Indianapolis… and it’s a conference you won’t want to miss. Indiana Crop Improvement Association is set to officially welcome delegates to Indianapolis, IA IN […]
Western Seed Association President Prioritizing Next Gen Involvement
Stephanie Breckenridge recently became the new president of Western Seed Association Board. I sat down with new WSA president Stephanie Breckenridge at the recent WSA convention in Kansas City. She’s […]
Borlaug Initiative Partners with Cereal Rusts Foundation for Global Wheat Security
The Borlaug Global Rust Initiative (BGRI) and the European and Mediterranean Cereal Rust Foundation (EMCRF) have announced a new partnership to strengthen global efforts against cereal diseases. This collaboration aims […]
Beyond Brochures: Building Real Connections on the Trade Show Floor
As trade show season approaches, I’ve learned to take a different approach to customer engagement. Instead of relying on glossy brochures and quick sales pitches, my team and I focus […]