DECEMBER 2017 SEEDWORLD.COM / 9 CONTENTS/DECEMBER2017 Tom Burrus A giant of a seedsman has fallen silent. Talking About Climate Change Scientists can talk openly about the reality of global warming. Giant Views: Looking Ahead to the Future The 2017 panel of Giants share their thoughts on the industry’s most pressing issues. Giant Numbers Get the numbers that are top of mind for these Giants. Giant Highlights Discover the uniqueness and diversity within the seed industry, as our Giants share their thoughts. Finding Black Ink Some former seed industry professionals came together to provide executive resources to accelerate the performance of seed businesses. Sorghum Breeding Breakthroughs Something revolutionary is what Sorghum farmers need and researchers are delivering. Exploring the Next Frontier of Genetics For researchers, looking at the surface of the genome could be the key to discovering the next big thing. Why Do I Need to Test for This? How the CPVO solved the controversy over mandatory disease resistance testing. Features 14 16 22 26 28 30 38 42 46 38 44 30 16