b'CONTENTS / DECEMBER 2024Special Sections26 ELEPHANT IN THE ROOMDoubling Down on DEIFrom underrepresented employee minority to global DEI Head, discover how this team fosters a culture where respect, authenticity and diverse perspectives drive innovation.32 Deere Steps Back from Formal DEI InitiativesFarm equipment maker says it will still track and advance diversity within the company.78 Seed World Visits50Sneak a peek inside DLFs new seed enhance-ment and operations facility in Albany, Oregon.Columns 60 Content from APSA06 From Our Desk 68 INSIDERSProblems tackling an issue in your business? Cant 74 People Powered Leadership seem to find a creative solution? Our INSIDERS are here to provide advice, tackling problems 78 Fueling the Future of Aviation from social media to seed sizing to stewardship.80 HR HandbookWhat is it like to work with you? In Every Issue104 Giant Views: The Global Seed Market at a Turning Point 94 StrategyFrom Gene Edited Wheat to Intelligent Breeding98 Industry News102 World StatusOn The CoverJulia Daum, BASF research scientist and manager, cracks the SCN Code. Photo: BASF944/ SEEDWORLD.COMDECEMBER 2024'