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Cultivating Tomorrow’s Innovators: A Look Inside the UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy

In the heart of the agricultural world, a quiet revolution is underway. Dr. Jovan Djordjevic, Director of the UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy, is spearheading an initiative that bridges the […]

Bringing Five-Star Service to Every Client Experience

When you entrust your genetics to another company, you should be treated like a guest at a five-star hotel. That might sound unusual, but before I was CEO of CIS […]

5 Questions With Seed World’s Insider of the Year

Yesterday, we announced Seed World U.S’ Insider of the Year: Gro Alliance. We sat down with Jim Schweigert, president of Gro Alliance and the pen behind the company’s monthly Insiders […]

Live From Orlando: ASTA FCSC Day 2

We’re having such a fantastic time in Orlando at the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Field Crop Seed Convention. We started the day with a sobering economic update from Dan Basse, followed by a Q&A with Basse and ASTA CEO Andy LaVigne.

Dan Basse’s Ag Economic Forecast: Dramatic Shifts Ahead for Global Agriculture

At the 2024 American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Field Crop Seed Convention, economist Dan Basse of AgResource Company captivated the audience once again with his much-anticipated agricultural economic update, unveiling dramatic shifts in global trade and farming economics.

Q&A with Dan Basse – ASTA FCSC Session Recap

ASTA CEO Andy LaVigne asked questions after Basse, economist with AgResource Company, gave his annual global ag economic forecast at the 2024 American Seed Trade Association’s (ASTA) Field Crop Seed […]

New Research Makes the Bread You Love Healthier Without Loss in Quality

Adding wheat bran to bread boosts its nutritional value but often results in a dense, less appealing texture. New research from SLU is set to change that by modifying the […]

OECD Urges Countries to Shift Agricultural Subsidies Toward Innovation

According to a new OECD report, public support for agriculture has decreased since 2021 but remains near historic highs and is still insufficiently focused on key innovation, productivity, and sustainability […]

Fun Facts on Corn

Maize or corn is a popular ingredient in meals all around the world. A movie-watching experience is never complete without popcorn. It is a field crop that has become a […]

Tres Ejemplos Radicalmente Diferentes de Cómo CRISPR Transformará la Agricultura

La tecnología CRISPR tiene el potencial de revolucionar la forma en que producimos alimentos, gestionamos los recursos y mantenemos una agricultura sostenible y altamente productiva ante un clima cambiante. La […]

Revolución Microbiológica: Cómo América Latina está liderando en agricultura sostenible

Los científicos e innovadores de América Latina están revolucionando la agricultura con microorganismos beneficiosos. Diversos científicos e innovadores agrícolas de América Latina están adoptando el uso de microorganismos beneficiosos para […]

Microbial Revolution: How Latin America is Leading Sustainable Farming

Across Latin America, scientists and agricultural innovators are embracing the use of beneficial microorganisms to transform farming practices. As the demand for sustainable agriculture intensifies, biological solutions can naturally supply […]

The Original Influencer: Word of Mouth in Agriculture

Social media influencers might seem like a modern phenomenon, but the concept is as old as time. Long before Instagram reels and TikTok trends, the most powerful influencer was a […]

True Leadership Starts Where the Work Happens — Inside the Lab

The idea that management is all about delegating doesn’t apply to what we do at 20/20 Seed Labs. Over the past 15 years, my responsibilities have expanded from managing a […]

The Rise of Lab Robots: Faster, Smarter, Greener Disease Testing

When someone steps into our disease lab at SGS Canada, they know they are seeing technology that is at the forefront of something special. Yes, this is where we test […]

ASTA FCSC Photo Diary Day 1

Scenes from the amazing and successful first day of ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention. It’s been a full, fun and fabulous day in sunny Orlando. Winter is the last thing […]

Making Science Make Sense to Consumers: ASTA Session Recap

Shared values can reshape the conversation on food and agriculture. Today’s consumer landscape is vastly different than it was a decade ago. With social media amplifying opinions and misinformation, and […]

How European Design Fuels Canadian Diversity in Processing

I just got back from Denmark where I went to visit with our processing equipment supplier, Cimbria. When I think about the seed processing business, I’m struck by how similar […]

Emerging Corn Diseases: ASTA Session Recap

Corteva senior scientist and global phytosanitary risk mitigation lead Scott Heuchelin says the Southern U.S. is experiencing a resurgence of corn stunt spiroplasma. Heuchelin also leads the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) phytosanitary committee.

Seed World Canada Announces Partnership with North American Seed Fair

Seed World Canada is excited to announce that it’s lending its name to the North American Seed Fair, scheduled for Feb. 26-28, 2025, at the Lethbridge Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre […]

UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy: Empowering the Next Generation of Breeders

Join Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, as he sits down with Dr. Jovan Djordjevic, Director of UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy, to discuss how this specialized program […]

Ukrainian Soybean Market Demonstrates Record Exports

The Ukrainian soybean market is delivering impressive results, with export volumes reaching 445,000 tons, setting the stage for a potential new record. This achievement was highlighted by analysts from the […]

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 […]

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