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Unsolicited Seeds Could Wreak Havoc on Ag and the Environment

July 29, 2020
Compiled by Staff

Unsolicited seeds from China could have devastating effects on agriculture and the environment. Learn more...

USDA Investigates Packages of Unsolicited Seeds from China

July 28, 2020
Compiled by Staff

USDA investigates packages of unsolicited seeds from China. Get the latest on the investigation and...

Kansas Asks Public to Report Receipt of Unsolicited Packages of Seeds

July 27, 2020
Compiled by Staff

Kansas residents asked to report receipt of unsolicited packages of seeds. Help protect the state's...

BASF Files Petition with U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

July 21, 2020
Compiled by Staff

BASF files petition with US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to challenge EPA's...

Availability of Deregulation Extension Request for GE Potato

June 25, 2020
Compiled by Staff

GE Potato 2 deregulation extension request now available. Get the details on how to apply...

Arcadia Biosciences Receives Foundational Patents for Non-GMO Herbicide Tolerant Wheat Traits

June 22, 2020
Compiled by Staff

Arcadia Biosciences receives foundational patents for non-GMO herbicide tolerant wheat traits, enabling farmers to reduce...

Responding to U.S. Court of Appeals Decision

June 15, 2020
Compiled by Staff

U.S. Court of Appeals decision overturned, allowing SW Global to continue operations. Learn how the...

EPA Offers Clarity to Farmers in Light of Recent Court Vacatur of Dicamba Registrations

June 10, 2020
Compiled by Staff

EPA provides guidance to farmers on Dicamba use following court vacatur of registrations. Learn how...

BASF Statement on EPA Action after Ninth Circuit Order

June 9, 2020
Compiled by Staff

BASF responds to EPA action after Ninth Circuit order. Learn about BASF's commitment to sustainability...

APHIS Authorizes Fresh Carrot Imports from Republic of Korea

June 8, 2020
Compiled by Staff

Fresh carrot imports from the Republic of Korea are now authorized by the USDA's APHIS....

ASTA’s Statement on USDA’s Secure Rule

May 15, 2020
Compiled by Staff

USDA's Secure Rule 2 will have a major impact on the agricultural industry. ASTA provides...

USDA APHIS Seeking Comment for Deregulation of GE Corn

May 8, 2020
Compiled by Staff

USDA seeks public comment on deregulation of genetically engineered corn. Learn more about the potential...

Arcadia Biosciences Significantly Expands Intellectual Property Portfolio with Four U.S. Patents

May 8, 2020
Compiled by Staff

Arcadia Biosciences expands IP portfolio with 4 US patents, covering novel traits & technologies for...

Hemp, Inc. Announces that it Will Proceed with its Lawsuit Against American Hemp Seed Genetics, LLC

May 4, 2020
Compiled by Staff

Hemp Inc. announces lawsuit against American Hemp Seed Genetics LLC. Seeking damages for breach of...

Yield10 Bioscience Obtains Positive Response for CRISPR Genome-Edited Trait in Camelina

April 27, 2020
Compiled by Staff

Yield10 Bioscience achieves success with CRISPR-edited trait in Camelina, a plant used for biofuel production....

NIFA Invests in Rapid Response Research on COVID-19 Impacts on Agriculture

April 23, 2020
Compiled by Staff

NIFA invests $20M to fund research on the impacts of COVID-19 on agriculture. Learn how...

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Now Issuing Hemp Licenses and Seed Permits

April 23, 2020
Compiled by Staff

Iowa Dept. of Ag. now issuing hemp licenses & seed permits. Growers can apply for...

A Germination Webinar: Building a Better Regulatory System

April 15, 2020
Seed World Videos

Learn how to create a better regulatory system for your business with this free germination...

How To Halt Online Fraud Against Your Trademarks

March 31, 2020
Seed World Videos

Protect your trademarks from online fraud with innovative strategies. Learn how to identify and stop...

Phytonyx Receives First USDA Organic Certification For Feminized Hemp Seeds

March 12, 2020
Compiled by Staff

Phytonyx, a hemp seed producer, has achieved the first USDA Organic certification for feminized hemp...

New “Feed Your Mind” Initiative Launches to Increase Understanding of GE Foods

March 6, 2020
Compiled by Staff

Learn about the new Feed Your Mind initiative, which aims to increase understanding of genetically...

Secretary Perdue Announces New Innovation Initiative for USDA

February 24, 2020
Compiled by Staff

USDA Secretary Perdue announces new initiative to drive innovation and create opportunities for farmers and...

Counseil D’Etat: Certain Organisms Obtained by Mutagenesis Must Comply with GMO Regulations

February 10, 2020
Compiled by Staff

The French Conseil d'Etat has ruled that certain organisms obtained by mutagenesis must comply with...

APHIS Takes Next Step Toward Paperless Clearance of Agricultural Imports

February 3, 2020
Compiled by Staff

USDA APHIS takes next step to streamline agricultural imports with paperless clearance process. Save time...

Lightfoot Wins Mandamus for Dow AgroSciences Before Alabama Supreme Court

January 30, 2020
Compiled by Staff

Dow AgroSciences wins mandamus in Alabama Supreme Court with help from Lightfoot attorneys. Get the...

New European Commission Report on Intellectual Property Rights in Third Countries

January 20, 2020
Compiled by Staff

European Commission releases new report on IP rights in third countries, examining the impact of...

Passage of USMCA is a Win for the U.S. Seed Industry

January 16, 2020
Compiled by Staff

USMCA passage is a win for US seed industry, says ASTA. ASTA applauds USMCA's improved...

Tomato Trade, More of a Blockade

January 13, 2020
Michelle Klieger - Stratagerm Consulting

Farmers in Mexico benefit from tomato trade blockade, earning more than double the price of...

USDA Taking Action to Protect the U.S. from Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus

November 18, 2019
Compiled by Staff

USDA taking action to protect US from Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, a serious threat...

Farmer Sentiment on Trade and the Overall Ag Economy Improves, Study Says

November 6, 2019
Compiled by Staff

US farmers' sentiment on trade and the ag economy has improved, according to a new...

USDA Rules Deliver Clarity for Farmers and Hemp Industry

November 6, 2019
Compiled by Staff

USDA rules provide clarity for farmers and hemp industry, allowing for the production and sale...

USDA Establishes Domestic Hemp Production Program

November 1, 2019
Compiled by Staff

USDA announces new program to regulate domestic hemp production, providing farmers with a secure and...

UPOV CAJ Initiates Revision of UPOV EXN on Essentially Derived Varieties

October 30, 2019
Compiled by Staff

UPOV CAJ initiates revision of UPOV EXN on essentially derived varieties to ensure protection of...

USDA Announces Seeds for Sprouting Export Certification Program

September 26, 2019
Compiled by Staff

USDA announces new export certification program to help US sprout seed producers meet international standards....

Arcadia Biosciences Granted U.S. Patent for Reduced Gluten GoodWheat

September 25, 2019
Compiled by Staff

Arcadia Biosciences has been granted a U.S. patent for their reduced gluten GoodWheat™, a revolutionary...

Seed Piracy Hurts All of the Seed Industry

August 16, 2019
James Weatherly – Seed World Contributor

Seed piracy is a growing problem in the seed industry, costing companies millions of dollars...