Call to Action!!!
Time to submit nominations for 2024 NAPB Annual Awards
From the President March 2024
Innovation is the overarching theme (Rethink - Reimagine - Revolutionize) for the upcoming 2024 NAPB meeting, co-hosted by Bayer and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Preparations for another inspiring event held in St.
Congratulations Dr. Donn Cummings!
For Extraordinary Service to Plant Breeding Community award
by The Raymond F. Baker Center for Plant Breeding at Iowa State University.
NAPB Secretary Election
Dear NAPB members,
Each year we appoint a new NAPB Secretary to the Executive Committee. This person will serve a 4-year term as part of the NAPB Board, rotating through the roles of Secretary, Vice President, President and Past President. We always aim to have the voting completed before the upcoming Annual Meeting (in 2024, it will be July 21-25), when the actual leadership transition commences.
GW Carver Scholar Award - Apply Now!
This award aims to empower and uplift students from historically underrepresented groups in the United States who aspire to pursue careers in plant breeding.
Message from the President
Check the latest message and updates form the NAPB President.
NAPB Borlaug Scholarship
Unlock your potential in plant breeding with the NAPB Borlaug Scholars Scholarship! 🌾 Join us in strengthening plant breeding for a sustainable future, promoting food security, and enhancing the quality of life.
USDA Introduces a Multi-Year Plan to Strengthen U.S. Genebank Management of Plant Germplasm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the National Strategic Germplasm and Cultivar Collection Assessment and Utilization Plan in support of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) U.S. National Plant Germplasm System’s (NPGS) mission.