January 30, 2026

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St. Louis agtech startup Spearhead Bio raises $4M to speed up crop genome editing (St. Louis Business Journal)

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)

First graduates of University of Florida’s plant-breeding Ph.D. use genetics to help growers boost yields, improve shelf life, and more (Central Florida AgNews)

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

University of Illinois Extension is growing cover crop conversations by connecting farmers to farmers

Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) researchers to expand self-cloning crop technology for Indian farmers

January 29, 2026

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Putting the industry shake‑up to rest: Pioneer and Dairyland Seed alfalfa genetics find their new home at DLF

Cibus, Inc. announces pricing of $20.0 million public offering of Class A common stock

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)

Opportunity knocks for oats in Minnesota - In 2025 oats accounted for only 195,000 acres planted in Minnesota (Morning AgClips)

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

Grant to expand self-cloning crop technology for Indian farmers - UC Davis plant biologist Venkatesan Sundaresan receives grant to produce higher-yielding crops for sustainable agriculture

FFAR, Good Food Institute launch funding opportunity advancing protein flavor & functionality

‘Sowing Sustainability’ Report from Ball Horticultural Company showcases products, people and planet

January 28, 2026

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Cibus, Inc. announces proposed public offering of Class A common stock

Bayer investing more than $45M CAD to build world class Canola Research and Development facility in Canada

Montana State University spring wheat breeder reaches milestone with Dagmar taking the lead (AgUpdate)

Cropin debuts ‘AI-First Digital Transformation Ecosystem’ to unify fragmented food systems

Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc., Invitation to negotiate exclusive licensing opportunity: ITN26-01 - 'UF22-19-4' Coleus Cultivar

Rice delphacid presents new threat to Mississippi crop

Sakata Seed America announces promotion of Justin Davis to Chief Operating Officer, Vegetables 

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

January 27, 2026

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Syngenta settles bellwether US trial over paraquat links to Parkinson’s (The New Lede)

Vilmorin-Mikado - Répondre aux enjeux agricoles par des solutions innovantes et durables
Ofrecer una respuesta a los retos agrícolas con soluciones innovadoras y sostenibles
Rispondere alle sfide dell' agricoltura con souzioni innovative e sostenibili
Respondendo aos desafios agrícolas com soluções inovadoras e sustentáveis
Responding to agricultural challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions

USA - BASF introduces new Stoneville cotton seed varieties for the 2026 season

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)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) - Seeking feedback on updates to the Bacterial ring rot directive
Sollicitation de commentaires sur mise à jour de la directive du flétrissement bactérien de la pomme de terre

California Tomato Processors expect a 15% reduction in 2026 (Tomato News)

Innovative Genomics Institute researchers uncover novel way to cut methane emissions - New research could pave the way to cutting rice emissions by half