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 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Page 104 Page 105 Page 106 Page 107 Page 108 Page 109 Page 110 Page 111 Page 112 Page 113 Page 114 Page 115 Page 116 Page 117 Page 118 Page 119 Page 120 Page 121 Page 122 Page 123 Page 124 Page 125 Page 126 Page 127 Page 128 Page 129 Page 130 Page 131 Page 132 Page 133 Page 134 Page 135 Page 136 Page 137 Page 138 Page 139 Page 140 Page 141 Page 142 Page 143 Page 144 Page 145 Page 146 Page 147 Page 14810 / SEEDWORLD.COM DECEMBER 2016 Columns 46 86 118 144 International Agricultural Development Dennis Thompson pays homage to those who do double duty. Get America “Growing” Again Political insider Dean McGrath shares what a Trump administration could mean for agriculture and the seed industry. Do Hardships Really Create Stronger People? Seed World’s publisher Shawn Brook shares his battle with loss and mental illness. Giant Views with Rita Mumm Plant breeders must balance the adoption of new technologies and the need for continuing education. Special Section INSIDERS Experts from around the seed industry and those who service it share their perspectives and provide recommendations on everything from seed treatments to equipment and from engineering to content marketing — with the goal of helping you make better, more informed business decisions. Innovation Showcase Four companies spotlight their newest and best products. 72 130 WEB WHERE ONTHE For bonus content and more information on these issues, check out seedworld.com. Here you’ll find videos, extra photos, charts and notes form our editors. Below are just a few highlights from this issue. Seed-Treatment-Guide.com Looking for best management practices when it comes to handling, storing and applying seed treatments. The American Seed Trade Association and CropLife America have updated the Guide to Seed Treatment Stewardship. Seed World.com/webinar If you’re interested in the synergies between the seed, what’s put on the seed and what’s placed in the furrow, be sure to register for our upcoming webinar, which will be held Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. Eastern. IPseed.org The Independent Professional Seed Association will host an Emerging Leaders workshop, in partnership with Purdue, Jan. 11. To learn more and to register, visit IPSA’s website. SeedWorld.com/videos Check out the Giant Views of the Industry video series. With new interviews posted through the year from conferences, trade shows and other industry events, the video series covers topics ranging from plant breeding to business, and from policy to technology. On the Cover Nothing illustrates the current seed environment better than comparing it to playing the arcade game Pac-Man. Business moves fast, obstacles pop up and you must be prepared to change directions. Those who do advance to the next level. In Every Issue Strategy Company experts focus on the furrow and synergies between it and what’s on the seed. Cross Pollination Regulatory Roundup World Status Industry News Since 1915 38 132 134 136 138 142 CONTENTS/DECEMBER2016 Features, continued Doubling Nitrogen Fixation Researchers find new proteins that could yield big results for farmers. Weather of the Future As climate change alters the face of agriculture, one researcher helps the industry plan for possible future scenarios. Exhibit Makes Ag Science Fun The St. Louis Science Center commits to helping the public connect with the science behind agriculture, including plants. 120 122 128 128