b'CONTENTS / DECEMBER 2025Features,continued50 Built-In Chill FactorHow soybeans are teaching scientists a new way to breed for stress resilience.54 Could Yellow-Seeded Canola Redefine the Plains?A new yellow-seeded hybrid bred from hardy Brassica juncea germplasm is showing early promise across the Northern Plains, combining drought tolerance, early maturity and a differ-ent approach to weed controlbut success will depend on how it performs beyond test plots.58 Fescue to the RescueWhy Europes seed sector is investing in a grass50that thrives in drought, feeds livestock, and is redefining professional turf.64 Orange Blossom Special:The Rust Stops HereA new wheat variety blends familiar genetics with fresh resistance and agronomic traitsbut emerging pathogens raise new questions.68 Corns New Flight PlanEthanols next chapter could power the planes of tomorrowbut only if carbon-smart farming54and flexible policy take off together.70 Real Conversations Still MatterMissouri Southern Seeds Mike Cowan steps into the Western Seed Association presidency with a focus on authenticity, connection and keeping agriculture grounded in reality.74 From Victoria to Washington, Seed Rules Shape Who Feeds the WorldAs global pressures mount and a new generation enters the fray, AOSCA is building momentum with fresh tools, tighter standards, and a deepen-ing relationship with its Canadian counterparts. 642/ SEEDWORLD.COMDECEMBER 2025'