February 4, 2026

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Rethinking funding for plant breeding (Real Agriculture)

New GermiNation episode: Why Registered Seed Technologists matter more than ever

Canadian Seed Growers’ Association statement on AAFC research facility closures

January 30, 2026

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New oat pangenome research explains why breeding has been slow and what could change next - Cracking crop’s pangenome could improve breeding decisions, but farmers still years away from seeing practical results (The Western Grower)

International Seed Federation (ISF) launches the 2026–2030 Key Strategic Objectives

January 29, 2026

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Outgoing Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) executive director Doug Miller reflects on 15 Years at CSGA, calls for action in Canada's seed industry (Real Agriculture)

Canada - Organic research program cut - The Swift Current, Saskatchewan research centre is staying open, but the organic and regenerative agriculture program has been closed (The Western Producer)

Trilateral initiative aims to accelerate science and innovation for global food resilience

January 28, 2026

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Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) concerned for ag research capacity with AAFC site closures and layoffs

January 27, 2026

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Agriculture Canada research cuts threaten crop variety development - The cuts will mean farmers end up paying more for new varieties capable of overcoming emerging production challenges (The Western Producer)

January 26, 2026

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Canada’s public wheat breeding under review (SaskToday)

A polar bear plunge for Canadian crop breeding: why farmers must take the lead (Real Agriculture)

January 23, 2026

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Giles Oldroyd on science, St. Louis, and leading the Danforth Plant Science Center

January 14, 2026

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Canada - Fourteen farmer and seed advocacy organizations urge Ottawa to protect seed saving rights

January 13, 2026

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The latest episode of GermiNATION, the podcast from the Iowa State University Seed Science Center, digs into the forces shaping the future of seed

January 12, 2026

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A profession with purpose: Why becoming a Registered Seed Technologist matters more than rver

January 5, 2026

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How revival of public plant breeding benefits veggie growers (Growing Produce)

Bayer focused on designing — not just breeding — the next big hybrid in canola (Real Agriculture)

Quiet gains in genetics and agronomy set hemp’s next growth cycle in motion (Hemp Today)

Purdue University and Beck’s are reimagining the future of farming - Advanced agricultural research and a pipeline of highly skilled workforce talent drive innovative partnership

December 17, 2025

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Crop research seeks higher yield numbers, new markets

December 12, 2025

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Cibus welcomes the positive conclusion of trilogue negotiations on new genomic techniques legislation between the European Parliament and Council

December 9, 2025

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“Cactus Corn” and an $18 check: How a 7-year-old reminded us why we do plant science

December 1, 2025

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Breeding the future of alfalfa: Driving innovation amid industry consolidation (AgProud)

November 28, 2025

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Better crop resilience through genetic diversity

November 21, 2025

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USA - Syngenta’s statement on atrazine and IARC’s reclassification

GermiNation: “The past, the present, and the future of feeding the world, one seed at a time.”

November 12, 2025

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USA - Bayer launches “Science Delivers” campaign celebrating the transformative power of science

November 6, 2025

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Crop variety development in Canada is evolving to incorporate gene editing more as a breeding tool; one researcher notes that Canada’s regulatory approach will help drive innovation (Manitoba Co-operator)

November 4, 2025

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Investing in the future of Canadian agriculture: a strategic imperative