May 7, 2026

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A new vision for wheat and barley plant breeding for Western Canada - A joint statement from the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition, the Canadian Barley Research Coalition, Seeds Canada, University of Manitoba, University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre and the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta

A walk through one company's approach to plant breeding (WJLA)

How universities, seed companies jointly drive crop progress (FarmProgress)

Canada - BASF Agricultural Solutions breaks ground on $27M canola research expansion near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (CJWW)

May 6, 2026

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Super-powered population genomics: Watermelon super-pangenome paves the way for precision breeding

May 1, 2026

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For crop breeders, growth curves built on drone data reveal timing and duration of genetic effects

April 29, 2026

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M-AAA collaboration, Michigan State University research fuel Michigan’s high oleic soybean momentum

April 27, 2026

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Clemson University receives $11 million Bezos Earth Fund grant for sustainable cotton research

April 24, 2026

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Breakthrough in basic plant science will save time and money for researchers, breeders

Remembering a major force in maize genetics and corn breeding, North Carolina State university's maize geneticist and plant breeder Major Goodman

CRISPR and the future of soybean breeding

Pairwise licenses Fulcrum CRISPR platform to Ball Horticultural Company

Pairwise licenses Fulcrum platform to CSIRO, Australia's national science agency

April 23, 2026

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Breeding spinach to better withstand the pythium pathogen

April 21, 2026

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How watermelon research shapes the melons on your table - Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist blends taste, nutrition and resilience to make better melons

April 17, 2026

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New crop breed survives challenge (Ag Update)

April 14, 2026

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Good news for pasta lovers grows in UC Davis fields - Durum wheat resistant to deadly stripe rust developed

April 10, 2026

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UC Davis' Xiaofei  Zhang and team land $618K grant to improve bread wheat - Goal: Move beyond Green Revolution genes for low-input agriculture

April 7, 2026

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2026 National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) Annual Meeting at Texas A&M showcases innovation, expanded Borlaug scholars - Annual plant breeding conference highlights cutting-edge research and growing mentorship program for future scientists (National Today)

Clemson University scientists identify traits, germplasm to improve soybean heat tolerance

April 3, 2026

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Moving pea and soybean varieties forward - At the University of Saskatchewan, the Crop Development Centre's breeding programs boost these efforts

Endarra 81 pushes Oklahoma State University’s turfgrass program into a new era

Digital twins: Heritable Ag combines AI, genomics and environmental data to slash R&D timelines (AFN)

March 25, 2026

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On the edge of a breakthrough: University of Florida's nstitute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is breeding disease-resistant lettuce for U.S. farms, kitchens
Al filo de un gran avance: UF/IFAS desarrolla variedades de lechuga resistentes a enfermedades para fincas y cocinas de Estados Unidos

US researchers bet on hybrid, GMO seeds to make wheat profitable again (Reuters)

March 24, 2026

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Clemson Universtiy scientist receives USDA grant to improve sorghum for Southeastern farmers

Building the future: Legacy Seeds breaks ground on a new greenhouse

March 23, 2026

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From the lab: the Data driving Canada’s seed future

March 20, 2026

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Secrets of evolution found in ancient plant DNA - New research provides invaluable tool for plant breeders and new understanding of plant evolution

March 19, 2026

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HPJ Talk: Don Miller of Mountain View Seeds on breeding alfalfa for drought, salinity and stand persistence (High Plains Journal)