Plant Breeding Faces New Challenges in the EU
In light of the new European Commission and Parliament configurations, as well as fresh strategies for the agricultural sector, intensified and collaborative efforts are crucial moving forward. The National Association […]
Ready to Lead: How One Young Breeder is Cultivating the Next Generation of Innovation
At the 2024 National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) meeting in St. Louis, MO, the spotlight was on science, strategy, and the future of food. But in the quieter corners […]
Export Strength, Price Pressures, and What it Might Mean for You
Canada’s seed industry is watching a complex market unfold—one where strong international demand continues to support exports, but softening commodity prices and mounting trade friction are beginning to reshape growers’ […]
Plant Pathology Pioneer Jim Menzies on What’s Changed, What Hasn’t, and What Still Needs Solving
At this year’s Prairie Grain Development Committee (PGDC) recognition luncheon in Winnipeg, Manitoba-based plant pathologist Jim Menzies was celebrated for his decades of contributions to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) […]
ABCSEM Crea un Comité Antipiratería para Proteger la Industria Semillera Brasileña
Reconociendo el daño significativo que causa la piratería de semillas en diversos sectores, la Asociación Brasileña del Comercio de Semillas y Plántulas (ABCSEM) ha creado un Comité dedicado a combatir […]
Chilean Scientists Make Breakthrough in Developing Drought-Tolerant Watermelons
Water scarcity is one of the greatest challenges for agriculture in Chile and globally, significantly impacting fruit crop production. Watermelon, a crop with high water demands, has been especially affected […]
Early Bird Deadline Approaching for NAPB Conference
Plant breeders, researchers, and students from across North America and beyond are gearing up for the 2025 National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) Annual Meeting, set to take place May […]
Científicos Chilenos Logran un Gran Avance en el Desarrollo de Sandías Resistentes a la Sequía
La escasez de agua es uno de los mayores desafíos para la agricultura en Chile y a nivel mundial, impactando significativamente la producción frutícola. La sandía, un cultivo con alta […]
CSGA’s AGM: A Family Affair Inspiring the Next Generation of Farmers
Kids’ program to be hosted at WildPlay Adventure Park in Victoria. The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) annual general meeting (AGM) has always been a family-friendly event. As usual, the […]
Family Farming Producers Prepare to Produce Certified Seeds
Under the agreement between the National Service of Quality and Plant and Seed Health (Senave) and small producers for the production of certified seeds from family farming, Senave technicians visited […]
FAO Photographs the Global Agri-Food Industry
At the end of 2024, FAO published its Statistical Yearbook about World Food and Agriculture, referring to facts updated to 2022. It is a very rich collection, a valuable tool for commercial […]
The Rules for Using the “Common Enemy” Strategy
Leadership is about mobilizing people toward a shared goal that unites and inspires them. One of the most powerful ways to rally a team is by defining a common threat, […]
Report: Food as the “Silent Weapon”— Russia’s Gains and Ukraine’s Losses
A report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies reveals that agriculture and food security are central to Russia’s war strategy. Ukraine’s agricultural sector has been a major target […]
Uruguay Approves National Bioinsums Plan: A Strategic Step for Agricultural Sustainability
Uruguay officially approved the National Bioinputs Plan with Decree No. 042/025, signed on Feb. 20, 2025. Developed by the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries (MGAP), the plan responds to […]
Productores de la Agricultura Familiar se Preparan para la Producción de Semillas Certificadas
En virtud del convenio entre el Servicio Nacional de Calidad y Sanidad Vegetal y de Semillas (Senave) y pequeños productores para la producción de semillas certificadas de la agricultura familiar, […]
“Think in Decades, Not Quarters”: The Quiet Revolution Happening at Western Crop Innovations
Sajid Rehman didn’t plan on ending up in Alberta, helping steer one of Alberta’s most important cereal breeding organizations through a time of transformation. But in many ways, it’s exactly […]
How CSGA and Seeds Canada Found Common Ground on the Advisory Body Concept
Inside the months-long negotiations that led the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association and Seeds Canada to unite around a shared vision — and why the timing couldn’t be better. For years, […]
Why Working with a Family Business Could Be the Best Decision You Make
Over 100 years ago, my great-grandfather immigrated to Patagonia and built a successful sheep breeding business. When he found he couldn’t get products shipped to Europe, he solved the problem […]
Why Working with a Family Business Could Be the Best Decision You Make
Over 100 years ago, my great-grandfather immigrated to Patagonia and built a successful sheep breeding business. When he found he couldn’t get products shipped to Europe, he solved the problem […]
No April Fool’s: U.S. is Sowing A Lot of Corn
Corn acres exceed soybeans again. U.S. farmers are shifting crop strategies in 2025, with corn once again taking the lead. According to USDA’s March Prospective Plantings report, total corn planted […]
Euroseeds 2025 Registrations Open Now
The seed sector stands at a crossroads, shaped by evolving regulations, technological breakthroughs, and shifting global trade dynamics. As challenges grow, so do opportunities for innovation and collaboration. Euroseeds 2025 […]
April Showers, May Misses: Don’t Let Rain Wash Away Your Yield
I can’t help but smile when someone says “April showers bring May flowers.” Sure, it sounds poetic, but if you’re in the middle of planting season, like many of us […]
Protecting Crops: Researchers Open Up New Avenue to Combat a Widespread Plant Virus
Researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have developed new RNA-based active agents that effectively protect plants from Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), one of the most widespread and destructive viruses […]
The Power of Trust in Research and Development
With nearly two decades of experience in seed research, I’ve spent much of my career in the lab, analyzing, testing, and refining seed technologies. My journey began in 2006, where […]
Europe’s Vision: Building a Sustainable Agri-food System for Future Generations
Mid-February, the EU Commission presented its Vision for Agriculture and Food, an ambitious roadmap on the future of farming and food in Europe. This roadmap sets the stage for an […]
What Happens When Farmers Lead a Global Seed Business?
In an industry dominated by global giants, decisions are often made that are far removed from the realities of farming. But when farmers are the ones leading the discussions, a […]
What Happens When Farmers Lead a Global Seed Business?
In an industry dominated by global giants, decisions are often made that are far removed from the realities of farming. But when farmers are the ones leading the discussions, a […]
What Happens When Farmers Lead a Global Seed Business?
In an industry dominated by global giants, decisions are often made that are far removed from the realities of farming. But when farmers are the ones leading the discussions, a […]
Accelerating Breeding in LATAM Benefits Us All
Technology is advancing faster than we could imagine just a few years ago. I used to rely on search engines to find information. Nowadays, I open ChatGPT and learn what […]
Acelerar el Mejoramiento en LATAM nos Beneficia a Todos
La tecnología avanza más rápido de lo que podíamos imaginar hace apenas unos años. Antes, yo dependía de los motores de búsqueda para encontrar información. Hoy, abro ChatGPT y aprendo […]
Mapping the Future with Machine Learning
As agricultural research becomes increasingly intertwined with advanced computing, the term smart farming is now commonplace in ag labs across the country. At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U. of […]
Hitting the Road to Reclaim U.S. Ag Trade
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will visit six international markets in her first six months to open new doors for American agricultural exports. With the agricultural trade deficit nearing […]
CSGA, Seeds Canada Agree That a Seed Sector Advisory Committee Should be Formed
The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) and Seeds Canada have announced that they’ve jointly recommended the establishment of a seed sector advisory committee to help guide seed policy and regulatory […]
New Discovery Boosts Wheat’s Fight Against Devastating Disease
A new study published in Science by a team of scientists from five continents, led by KAUST Associate Professor Brande Wulff, reveals a previously unknown molecular event that triggers the immune response […]
Uruguay Aprueba el Plan Nacional de Bioinsumos: Un Paso Estratégico para la Sostenibilidad Agrícola
Uruguay aprobó oficialmente el Plan Nacional de Bioinsumos mediante el Decreto n.° 042/025, firmado el 20 de febrero de 2025. Desarrollado por el Ministerio de Ganadería, Agricultura y Pesca (MGAP), […]
To Worry or Not to Worry? That Is the Question.
“Three thousand six hundred food packaging chemicals detected in human bodies: How reheating food is killing us.” That was the headline that greeted me last week from one of the […]