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

USA - Seed industry leaders watching closely as Farm Bill advances

May 15, 2026

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The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) secures big win for U.S. corn seed industry, successfully protect market access for U.S. corn seed production in Chile

U.S. Justice Department files statement of interest highlighting importance of enabling competition and innovation in the seeds industry

May 13, 2026

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Viewing seed genetic material is not patent infringement: U.S. Department of Justice (Law360)

Potato Growers of Alberta applaud federal changes to Plant Breeders' Rights legislation (Farms.com)

May 12, 2026

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American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) meets with New Yorks Ag Commissioner & Director of Environment and Conservation about treated seed waivers

Canadian Seed Growers Association welcomes the Government of Canada's updated Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations (PBR)