b'FROM OUR DESKWelcome to Orlando!AS 2025draws to a close, Im grateful for a yearcaptures the resilience of agricultural rebuilding after thats been full of challenge and success for the seedHurricane Helene.industryand for Seed World U.S. Weve coveredAnd dont miss our look at Five Drought-Resistant innovation, grit and collaboration from coast to coast,Superstarscrops that thrive when water is scarceand I cant think of a better way to end the year thanplus Corns New Flight Path, where we examine how connecting with so many of you at the ASTA Fieldethanol-based sustainable aviation fuel could lift corn Crop Seed Convention in Orlando. into an entirely new market.If you are attending the convention come find me,This issue also highlights the people shaping our Shawn Brook, Aiden Brook and Madeleine Baerg.industry. We sit down with ASTA Board Chair Dave BY AIMEE NIELSON Wed love to hear your stories, ideas and insights asTreinen to talk about the political landscape for seed,Editor, Seed World U.S. we shape another year of bold seed conversations forintroduce you to the new president of the Western 2026. Seed Association, and celebrate the 2025 Young This December issue is packed with powerfulSeedsman of the Yeara rising leader whose story stories that celebrate how the seed industry bolstersreminds us that the future of seed is in good hands.every corner of agriculture. From The Built-in ChillAs we wrap up the year, I hope youll take time to Factor, where researchers unlock how soybeans keepsrecharge and reflect. From all of us at Seed World their cool, to A New Yellow-Seeded Canola Aims toGroup, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy Change the Game, were exploring how genetics andNew Year. grit push boundaries. Youll also find The Rust Stops Here, spotlighting a major breakthrough in rust resist- As always, its an honor to partner with you,ance, and Six. Feet. Of. Sand. No Playbook, whichAimee6/ SEEDWORLD.COMDECEMBER 2025'