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Exploring the news and issues of the U.S. seed industry, delivering hard-hitting editorial and analysis to industry professionals since 1915.

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Know a woman changing the game in seed?.Whether in the lab, the field, or the boardroom, her story deserves to be told. Nominate now → #WomenInAg #ImpactInAg #SeedLeaders #CelebrateWomen
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🌎✈️ Five years ago, COVID-19 shut borders and shook global seed supply chains. But in Chile, a digital revolution turned crisis into opportunity. What’s changed since 2020 in counter-season production? A lot — and it’s here to stay. #SeedInnovation #AgTech #CounterSeason.
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🌶️ In India’s red chili belt, viruses are wiping out harvests. At the World Vegetable Center, plant breeder Derek Barchenger is unlocking disease resistance in wild Capsicum to help farmers fight back — with seeds. #PlantBreeding #FoodSecurity #NAPB @NAPlantBreeders.
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In June, @ISUSeedSci reps joined ASTA in D.C. to meet 85 lawmakers on research funding, trade, & seed regulation. Real stories made policy urgent — lawmakers listened. Year-round advocacy matters. Speak up for seeds, the heart of agriculture. #Insiders #SeedEducation #AgPolicy.
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RT @Better_Seed: Innovative work from scientists at University of Nebraska-Lincoln has the potential to revolutionize the development of re….
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🌶️ Chandler Levinson walks between worlds — fields, labs & leadership. At @BayerUS & @NAPlantBreeders she’s redefining success in plant breeding: not just better crops, but better mentors. Her mission? Build the next generation, globally. #NAPB #BorlaugScholar #WomenInAg
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🌽 Farmers still talk about Funk’s G — decades after it left the market. That’s brand equity. Would the Funk brothers have taken on a distribution brand?.They offer margin & scale, but can chip away at identity. There are 5 questions every seed company should ask before making.
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Startup by chance. Grown by partnership. 🌱.Jord BioScience didn’t follow the usual startup script — and that’s the point. The company grew like its microbes: in community. #JordBioScience #biologicals #Insiders #AgTech #SustainableAg.
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RT @DanforthCenter: Spearhead Bio, a Danforth Technology Company startup, has received a grant from @NSF that will allow them to fast-track….
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The seed industry thrives thanks to leaders in innovation, research, and sustainability—many of whom are women. Help us celebrate them!.Nominate someone today → #HighImpactWomen #SeedIndustry #WomenInAg #LeadershipInAg
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From Timor’s agroforests to @ucdavis labs — Michele Nalle blends local wisdom with science to breed climate-smart alfalfa. She’s not just building better crops. She’s building pathways for young women in science. 🌾🌍.#PlantBreeding #WomenInAg #ClimateResilience #NAPB.
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🍓 From volatile compounds to global taste buds — strawberry breeding is an art & science. Dr. Deb Menicos, newly named Global Director of Strawberry Breeding at Driscoll’s, is on a mission to breed berries that make you say “Wow.”. #NAPB #PlantBreeding #Strawberries #AgScience
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🍟 Happy #NationalFrenchFryDay!. Shoutout to the potato farmers & researchers who make every crispy fry possible. From soil to snack, it’s all about passion & innovation!.#PotatoPower #AgInnovation #FarmToFry 🌱👩‍🌾🍟
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Inside every seed is a story of survival. 🌱.@NAPlantBreeders Borlaug Scholars Hannah Jeffery & Gurminder Singh are rethinking flavour, stress tolerance & resilience in crops like beans, maize & wheat. #NAPB #BorlaugScholars #PlantScience #FutureOfFarming @TAMU @NDSU
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“We’re not just filling jobs. We’re building something—together.”. In this #Insiders article, Summit Seed Coatings CEO David Henze shares how a culture of belonging shapes better hiring. #Insiders #AgCareers #SeedIndustry.
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Rita Mumm helped launch NAPB. Now she’s rewriting the future of plant breeding in Africa. 🌍.From gene editing to orphan crops, her mission: build systems that empower, not create dependency.#NAPB #PlantBreeding #FoodSecurity #WomenInSTEM @NAPlantBreeders.
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Every industry has trailblazers. In seed, she’s in a league of her own. From lab to field, leadership to mentorship—her impact runs deep. Help us tell her story. Nominate a remarkable woman today. 🗓️ Deadline: August 1.🔗 #WomenInSTEM #SeedLeaders
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She grew up on a corn and cattle farm — now she’s using AI to transform plant breeding. 🌽🤖.2025 #NAPB Borlaug Scholar Karlene Negus is training models to predict how crops like corn & sorghum will perform in the field. #NAPB #PlantBreeding #BorlaugScholar #WomenInSTEM.
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🚨 Know a woman in the seed industry who’s not just making moves — but making history?. She’s not just great. She’s in a league of her own. 🌱💥. We’re honoring the High-Impact Women of U.S. Seed — and your nomination could help us spotlight the next big name in science,
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🚨 OBBBA is now law — and ASTA is weighing in. With President Trump’s July 4 signature, the sweeping bill brings big changes for agriculture, including updates to the Farm Safety Net and extended clean fuel credits. But ASTA’s CEO says there’s still work to do. 👉 Read what’s in
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