Seed Today

2 months ago | seedtoday.com | Shem Oirere

For more information, see the Second Quarter issue of Seed Today. By Shem OirereThe ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area (Afcfta), a free trade agreement between the 55 countries of the African Union, has triggered fresh attempts by several countries in the continent to have in place conducive trade infrastructure systems such as metrology, standardization, accreditation, and quality management with the seed industry being among the top sectors in this endeavor.

2 months ago | seedtoday.com | Pat Melgares |K-State Research

K-State agronomist says farmers could sustain higher yields and maintain profitabilityA group of researchers that includes K-State agronomist Romulo Lollato has challenged current methods of estimating yield potential of many farm-grown crops.

Feb 20, 2025 | seedtoday.com | Chris Lusvardi

Equipment from Profile Industries helps to produce cleaner seeds at Missouri plantRotary spirals from Profile Industries were installed in October at the Mid-State Seed production plant in Marshall, MO. (Mid-State photos)For more information, see the Fourth Quarter issue of Seed Today. By Chris LusvardiBrian Anderson noticed a difference this fall as soybeans were being processed at the Mid-State Seed production plant in Marshall, MO.

Feb 20, 2025 | seedtoday.com | Shem Oirere

Cote d’Ivoire embarks on ambitious seed industry transformation planThe Cote d’Ivoire seed business summit. (TAAT)For more information, see the First Quarter issue of Seed Today. By Shem OirereCote d’Ivoire, also known as Ivory Coast, the world’s largest exporter of cocoa beans, last year embarked on a journey to revitalize and transform its seed market.

Feb 20, 2025 | seedtoday.com | Chris Lusvardi

For more information, see the First Quarter issue of Seed Today. By Chris LusvardiInnovation is continually happening all around the seed industry. As the industry looks to the future, the ability for companies to quickly and effectively innovate is more important than ever before. Innovations come in many different forms, impacting various aspects of the industry from plant breeding to seed processing equipment. Innovation is happening as companies such as Mid-State Seed update their equipment.