Meet Seed World’s Connector of the Year
Seed World names Radicle Seed’s Lisa Branco Connector of the Year, recognizing her leadership in building relationships, fostering collaboration and strengthening connections across the seed industry.
The New Trade Map: Why Canadian Seed Companies Should Rethink “the Global Marketplace”
One analyst’s advice: diversify beyond China, treat food like energy, and build demand at home
EPA Sets New Dicamba Restrictions for Soybean and Cotton
EPA announces new dicamba restrictions for cotton and soybean growers, including tighter application limits, drift safeguards and a two-season regulatory timeline shaping weed mana
Canada’s Agricultural Innovation is Falling Behind as R&D Spending and Seed Reform Stall
Our seed and plant-breeding systems are stuck in a risk-averse, underfunded loop, experts say
Without Seed Innovation, Canadian Food Prices Could be 65% Higher
Canada’s farm economy is approaching a decisive moment. It can reignite innovation and productivity, or settle into a slower, less competitive future
When the World Pauses, the Work Still Matters
At Christmas, Seed World reflects on the quiet, essential work of the seed industry and extends warm wishes to readers celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other seasonal traditions while looking ahead to the year to come.
Outstanding in Her Field
Crystal Rose-Fricker is receiving two high-profile awards this year. This rare double is a testament to her impact in turfgrass and forage spaces.
Why Red Tape is the Biggest Roadblock for Plant Breeding in the Americas
Only government and industry together can write the next chapter of seed rules, Diego Risso says in this Seed World 360 interview
Innovation is Stuck in the Waiting Room — Can Policy Set it Free?
In this Seed World 360 interview, Lauren Comin warns that we need to get moving on modernizing our seedscape
This “Failed” Gene Is Sweet Corn’s Secret Weapon
A corn gene once dismissed by the industry is now transforming sweet corn breeding, highlighting the impact of patience and persistence over 15 years.
‘Supergenes’ Could be the Future of Farming — if we Learn How to Use Them
The sunflower is a familiar plant, but beneath those golden petals lies a genetic world far stranger and more complex than most of us ever imagined.
Victoria is Calling! Early Bird Registration for CSGA’s AGM Extended to May 16
CSGA extends early bird registration for its 2025 AGM to May 16, inviting seed sector professionals to Victoria, B.C., July 3–5 for networking, insights, and shaping Canada’s seed certification future.
Victoria is Calling! Early Bird Registration for CSGA’s AGM Extended to May 16
The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) is extending the early bird registration deadline for its 2025 Annual General Meeting to May 16—giving you more time to secure your place at […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s the Season of Gratitude
In giving thanks this year; let’s continue the season of gratitude all year. First and foremost, I’m thankful for God’s abundant grace that guides and sustains me daily. My faith […]
Collaborating for a Climate-Smart Future
Part 4 of “No-Till, No Limits.“ In agriculture, every challenge is a new opportunity. As the interest in no-till farming increases, there’s an opportunity for seed companies, livestock producers and […]
We Need More Than Just Checkoff Dollars to Bring New Seed to Farmers
The funding landscape for seed development is more complicated than it used to be. While producer levies are crucial, they’re just one piece of the puzzle. A significant portion of plant […]
Is the Corn Belt Seed Conference on Your Schedule?
Gene Kassmeyer, VP of product management at Inari, outlines his major hopes and take-aways from ICIA’s Corn Belt Seed Conference.
The ISSB Concept has Run up Against a Legislative Wall
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says implementing the idea fully could take as long as a decade. Seeds Canada’s push for a transformative industry advisory body is just one part […]
Innovations in Pulses
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on major contributions to plant breeding and science in Canada’s public sector including innovations in: Canola, Barley, Oat, and Triticale, Wheat, […]