b'CONTENTS / DECEMBER 2021Features08 Top 10 Stories of the YearWere closing the door on 2021. Seed World looks at your favorite stories from the last year.10 Urban Agriculture Creates Sufficiency in the CityThe future of farming in urban areas continues to develop.12 The Buzzword Gap Between Ag and ConsumersWith buzzwords everywhere, how can we use them to bridge the 08 information gap between ag and the general public?16 Focus on the FutureFor these giants of the global seed business, the key to succeeding in a post-pandemic world is setting ambi-tious goals and concentrating on accomplishing them.22 Giant HighlightsOur Giants of the Industry share whats on their mind.16 24 23 Giant NumbersThe Giants share some statistics propelling our industry forward.24 Breeding Strategies for Early Planted SoybeansFarmer demands shift when the popular legume hits the dirt sooner.36 Older and WiserCustomer BaseHow an aging agricultural workforce impacts messaging.42 4 Tips for Finding QualitySeed GrowersTheyre responsible for your most valuable assethow can you mini-mize risk?44 5 Ways to Reenergize44 Keep your employees happy during and after the pandemic with these tips.DECEMBER 2021SEEDWORLD.COM /1'