August 26, 2026

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USDA/APHIS reissues systems approach for the interstate movement of tomatoes from a Mediterranean fruit fly quarantined area

August 21, 2026

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Mechanical purity in cereals consultation - Canadian Seed Growers Association regularly reviews the Canadian Regulations and Procedures for Pedigreed Seed Crop Production

Canada - Publication of the Directive D-26-01: Bacterial ring rot program for field grown seed potatoes
Publication de la directive D-26-01: Programme du flétrissement bactérien de la pomme de terre de semence cultivée au champ

August 18, 2026

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International Seed Federation launches new webinar series to tackle illegal seed practices

August 17, 2026

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USDA/APHIS seeks public comment on petition to deregulate insect-resistant soybean developed using genetic engineering

August 10, 2026

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Canada - Trailing seed royalties are the future (The Western Producer)

August 4, 2026

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USDA/APHIS deregulates corn engineered for multiple herbicide resistance

July 24, 2026

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U.S. Trade Representative exempts planting seeds from Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs

July 22, 2026

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Global shifts in plant biotech regulations - How the US and EU are rewriting the rules of agricultural innovation (The Breakthrough Institute)

July 17, 2026

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on July 10, 2026 

July 16, 2026

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USA - National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applauds the introduction of the Fair Seeds for Farmers Act

Syngenta sues BASF for infringing US herbicide patent (Reuters)

July 14, 2026

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U.S. Congressmen McGovern, Casar introduce Fair Seeds for Farmers Act to address affordability crisis, put America’s farmers and families ahead of billionaire big ag corporations

July 8, 2026

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Canadian grain grading changes for the 2026-2027 crop year
Modifications au classement des grains canadiens pour la campagne agricole 2026-2027

June 25, 2026

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Immediate statement: US Supreme Court rules in favor of Monsanto in the Durnell case

Monsanto wins landmark Roundup case at U.S. Supreme Court

June 18, 2026

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European Union recognizes nature-based plant improvement, opening a new pathway for Cibus

June 17, 2026

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U.S. Federal judge remands Monsanto class settlement case back to Missouri State Court

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) welcomes EU vote advancing plant breeding innovation

June 16, 2026

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Clean Seed Capital Group receives U.S. Notice of Patent Allowance for residue management technology, further strengthening its agricultural innovation portfolio

June 12, 2026

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Corteva to pay $85 million to settle US farmers' lawsuit over pesticide prices (Reuters)

June 5, 2026

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on May 22, 2026 

June 4, 2026

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Health Canada’s confirmation for Sanatech's High-GABA tomato (line #87-17)

May 28, 2026

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Canada’s amended Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations now in force (Torys)

Reaping your crop: damages for infringement under Canada’s Plant Breeders’ Rights Act granted for the first time (Torys)

Bayer sued for allegedly monopolizing US market for GMO corn seeds (Reuters)

May 25, 2026

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Canada - Plant breeders’ rights change costs farmers, benefits seed companies (Manitoba Co-operator)

Canada - Plant Breeders Rights regulatory change costs farmers, benefits seed companies

May 20, 2026

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U.S. Department of Justice - Antitrust Division Secures Seed Tying and Loyalty Program Commitments from Bayer

May 19, 2026

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USDA/APHIS - Extension of deregulation to corn developed using genetic engineering