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How to Stand Out in the Independent Seed Business

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In today’s competitive seed industry, standing out as an independent seed company requires more than offering the same products as everyone else. To carve out a unique space, independents need […]

Family is at The Heart of Our Company

Agronomix Software was founded in 1990 by my father-in-law, Dieter Mulitze, to provide plant breeders, crop researchers and agronomists throughout the world with specialized tools to help them better manage […]

Bring It On!

Scott Sanders, the newly elected president of the Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA), approaches his leadership role with a mix of optimism and pragmatism.

“Generally, my outlook for independent seed companies is positive,” he begins, making it clear that he is no stranger to the obstacles ahead. “That is not to say we don’t have some serious challenges facing us; competition, consolidation (both on and off the farm), a landscape that is changing at an increasing rate, and navigating the advancements in seed technology.”

ASTA Secures $1M RAPP Grant to Boost U.S. Seed Exports

Funding will expand agricultural markets in key global regions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Project (RAPP) recently awareded the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) $1 million in […]

A Little of This Goes a Long Way

Seed World Europe wishes you happy holidays. And while you’re having a great time with your families and friends over the holidays, there may be moments, you’d like to take a […]

New Technology Dramatically Improves Long-Range Weather Prediction

Despite advanced technology and the best efforts of leading global organizations like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), long range weather prediction — anything that aims to predict beyond days or, at best, weeks — is often viewed as unreliable… and for good reason.

We Can’t Do it Without Patents

Seed World Europe wishes you happy holidays. And while you’re having a great time with your families and friends over the holidays, there may be moments, you’d like to take a […]

Fungus and Plants — Collaborating for Growth 

What began as a solution for pest problems in poultry barns has grown into a game-changer for plant health across diverse crops. With Jabb’s innovative Beauveria bassiana formulation, we offer a proven […]

No-Till, No Limits

For decades, farmers across the country have discussed, dabbled and dedicated whole fields to no-till or reduced tillage practices and they have faced many challenges along the way. Seed companies have played a pivotal role in overcoming many of these challenges by breeding for rapid emergence, disease resistance, herbicide tolerance and the ability to adapt to cool soils. Additionally, developing crops for different growing regions where they previously would not be productive has given farmers a large portfolio of seeds to choose from that will thrive in no-till situations and allow for solid crop rotations

Farm Bill “Fun”

The Farm Bill has always been one of those complex, high-stakes pieces of legislation that shapes the foundation of U.S. agriculture. But the latest updates are sparking more discussion than […]

Nadorcott Reconsidered: The Fate of the Cascade for the Breeder of New Varieties

In December of 2019, the European Court of Justice made a controversial ruling that exposed loopholes in the provisional protection and the protection of harvested material under the UPOV Plant Variety Protection (PVR) System. That ruling, called the Nadorcott case because it dealt with the Nadorcott variety of mandarin oranges, has had an adverse impact on the general interpretation of the protection of harvested material of protected fruit and flower varieties in the European Union and, more broadly, in all UPOV Member States

Welcome to 2025!

s we step into 2025, it’s impossible to ignore the significant shifts occurring in the U.S. government. With new leadership in the White House, changes in the House and Senate and key appointments at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the agriculture landscape is rapidly evolving. For those of us in the seed industry, these transitions bring both challenges and exciting opportunities. Let’s try to put aside our political differences and work together for the seed industry’s future.

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