Seed World US

06/02/2026

Food vs. fuel.

It’s one of the first questions people ask when sustainable aviation fuel enters the conversation. But is it really that simple?

In this Giant View column, Steve Csonka, Executive Director of the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative, argues that the future of sustainable aviation fuel extends far beyond edible crops and includes agricultural residues, waste streams and purpose-grown energy crops.

For the seed industry, the discussion is about much more than fuel. It’s about innovation, feedstock development and agriculture’s role in a rapidly evolving market.

Read more:https://hubs.li/Q04jnLW60

06/01/2026

Seed sits at the center of food security, innovation and agriculture’s future. In Seed World’s June issue, we explore American Seed Trade Association leadership, KWS Group hybrid rye, fertilizer volatility and policy pressures shaping seed industry decisions.
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06/01/2026

What if the biggest unlock in agriculture isn’t another input… but the system itself?

Soil is alive. Microbes drive yield, resilience, and nutrient use—yet most solutions ignore how they actually interact in the field.

The future isn’t chemistry vs biology. It’s ecology. See what’s changing



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06/01/2026

Sustainability starts with seed 🌾
ISF leaders explain how improved varieties and plant breeding innovation can help farmers build resilience, use resources efficiently and maintain productivity.
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05/29/2026

“What problem do you solve better than anyone else?”
When a leadership team answers that question differently, it reveals a deeper issue: lack of strategic alignment.
In a rapidly evolving seed industry, organizations cannot rely on tactics alone. Clarity of purpose and positioning must come first.


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05/27/2026

SeCan is celebrating 50 years of Canadian seed innovation 🇨🇦
What began as a public breeding collaboration is now a nearly 600-member network connecting genetics, farmers and independent seed companies.
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05/27/2026

Most people bring back a souvenir from Hawaii. Chad and Sherry Goldsmith came home with a seed company.

When the grass seed division Sherry was running hit the market, the easy move was to walk away. Instead, the Goldsmiths bet on themselves — the relationships, the growers, and the industry knowledge they had spent years building.

That bet became Fusion Seeds, now one of the most trusted names in Kentucky bluegrass. Watch their full story on Inside the Seed Business.

In 2017, Chad and Sherry Goldsmith were sitting in a hotel room in Hawaii when they made a life-changing decision: buy a seed company. What started as a conv...

05/26/2026

The global seed sector is entering a new era and Lorena Basso is stepping into one of its most influential leadership roles at a time when agriculture faces mounting pressure from climate volatility, trade disruption and rising global demand.

In this exclusive conversation, Basso talks about innovation, regulation, resilience and why “the seed is at the beginning of everything.”

As the first woman elected president of the International Seed Federation in its 102-year history, her leadership marks a major moment for the global seed sector.

Read more: https://hubs.li/Q04hSPMY0

05/26/2026

Why are global seed companies continuing to invest in Chile?

At the International Seed Federation's World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon, Anpros A.G. leaders Mario Schindler and Basilio Rojas explained why Chile has become one of the world’s most strategic hubs for counter-season seed production.

From strong phytosanitary conditions and reliable irrigation to deep technical expertise and investments in innovation, Chile is positioning itself as a competitive advantage for companies racing to accelerate breeding cycles and improve reliability.

The conversation also explores:
✅ UPOV 91 progress
✅ Collaboration with SAG
✅ ISF’s Systems Approach for Seeds initiative
✅ How Chile is improving lead times and seed quality

“Chile is a paradise for seed today.” — Mario Schindler

Watch the full interview from World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is dedicated to honoring Americans who died in military service. But throughout American history, military service and agriculture have often remained deeply connected — including within the seed industry itself.

In this new Seed World U.S. feature, we look at three men whose stories helped shape American seed history across generations:

🇺🇸 Roland H. Shumway — Civil War veteran and founder of the R.H. Shumway Seed Company
🇺🇸 David Burpee — whose company helped fuel America’s War Gardens and Victory Gardens
🇺🇸 W.A. “Bill” Roquemore — decorated WWII pilot and turfgrass seed leader

From wartime food production to the expansion of seed access across rural America, their legacies reflect how closely service and agriculture have remained connected.

Read the story: https://hubs.li/Q04hPjVw0