b'CONTENTS / DECEMBER 2019Features,continued36 New Year, New SolutionsGiant Views: 2020 is upon us, and different companies and organizations are looking for new solutions to reach the public.42 Keeping Up With Phytosanitary ConcernsRic Dunkle shares the good, the bad and the ugly in the realm of phytosanitary concerns.56 Investing in Sorghums Retirement PlanFinding more genetic diversity in56 84sorghum is an investment today that will payout in the long run.64 Narrow Rows, Better Yields? 74 Evolving for the FutureThe latest research and reflections fromWith over 100 years of histories, crop improvement academics and seed companies onassociations across the U.S. are looking at new ways narrower row spacing, planting densityto grow for the future.and more.78 Using Varieties and Genetics to Tackle 68 UPOV to Update Guidance onWheat Production ChallengesEDVs Wheat production faces numerous difficulties, from A committee of the Internationalweather to profitability. Three experts explain how Convention for the Protection of Newplant breeders are taking down these issues.Varieties of Plants agreed to revisit the Explanatory Note on Essentially Derived84 Q&A with Lisa NicholsVarieties. The senior manager of Issues and Reputation of Nutrien reflects on her favorite parts of the holiday 70 Hide-and-Seek with Organicseason and of the seed industry.SeedWhats the availability of certified86 Q&A with Mark Seemorganic corn and soybean seed like? The technical team agronomist support for LG Seeds reflects on his favorite traditions for the ASTA CSS & Seed Expo.88 Q&A with David BubeckDavid Bubeck of Corteva Agriscience draws inspiration from being outside and talks about the importance of trade and technology regulations.90 Protecting PollinatorsIts not too late! Stewardship and resistance go hand-in-hand.94 Through the Lens of Robert BukerSeed World documents an insiders account of the 64 authoring of the Plant Variety Protection Act.4/ SEEDWORLD.COMDECEMBER 2019'