Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44JULY 2016 1 features CONTENTS • JULY 2016 departments “A proactive approach to further improve processes and practices is always more desirable than the alternative.” Strategy Session 14 “It is our job … to step up and lead the way by having an honest and balanced conversation ... to change the way our generation views modern farming.” Giant Views 40 CSTA 28 CSGA 30 CSAAC 32 Regulatory Roundup 33 World Status 34 Cross Pollination 36 Industry News 37 04 TheRippleEffect Industry experts analyze the current business environment and share what today’s mergers could mean for tomorrow. 06 InvolvementBreedsSuccess CSTA recognizes John Cowan, Peter Franck and Archie Wilson for their contributions to the greater seed industry. 08 ThePursuit A fascination with plants leads one man down a life-long journey of crop improvement. 12 RightPeople,RightPlace Discover how focusing on talent management can help your business excel. 18 NewTechnologyLeadsto NovelCanola Cibus expects to launch SU canola, a non- GM variety, for seeding in 2017. 20 04 20 RecognizingCommitment andInnovation CSGA honours seven individuals who have contributed to the betterment of the association and all of Canadian agriculture. 22 AWorldWithoutGMOs Researchers put a modelling system to the test to learn the effects of a possible ban on GMOs. 24 TheBestofthe2016 WorldSeedCongress Couldn’t make it to Uruguay? Our editors take you inside the International Seed Federation’s 2016 World Seed Congress. 26 FocusonForages Plant breeders boost livestock productivity by developing better forages.