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 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68JANUARY 2017 1 features CONTENTS • JANUARY 2017 departments “This silent yield robber is frequently confused with other canola diseases. This results in lost opportunities ...” Strategy Session 18 “Plant science can help to build the adaptive capacity to emerging problems ...” Giant Views 64 CSTA 50 CSGA 51 CSAAC 52 Cross Pollination 54 Regulatory Roundup 56 World Status 58 Industry News 60 04 LeadingtheWay Anthony Parker was elected to UPOV. 08 StrengthinNumbers Today’s leaders focus on bridging new partnerships and bringing people together. 14 GiantHighlights The 2017 Giants provide perspective and insight on their work. 16 GiantNumbers What figures do this year’s Giants have at the forefront of their mind? 22 AnIntelligentSolution Artificial intelligence helps predict disease and pest outbreaks. 24 CommunicatingwithPlants New lights communicate with plants to control the amount of light they receive. 26 UpYourOnlinePresence A strong online presence leads to success. 28 ForagingforInnovation Check out what's driving today’s forage seed industry. 42 24 32 TheEmotionofan Acquisition The story of an emotional roller coaster. 40 StillBearish,ButLessSo One agricultural economist dives into his expectations for 2017. 42 MasteringtheDataLayer What does your company need to excel at to beat out the competition? 44 SeedSynergyUpdate Learn the latest from recent conversations. 46 JobsAPlenty The seed industry, and agriculture, is home to some of the best careers. 48 NeonicsDrowning Health Canada moves to ban imidacloprid. SpecialSection 33INSIDERS Get expert advice from leaders on everything from financing and the economy to seed and seed treatments.