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2 SEEDWORLD.COM JUNE 2015 CONTENTSJUNE2015 In Every Issue Launching the Traits of Tomorrow Companies juggle rigorous requirements to deliver new products to the market. Plantings for Pollinators New and old initiatives encourage the planting of pollinator gardens. Beginners Guide to Moving Seed Experts offer their best advice for those looking to export seed. Highlights from the World Seed Congress If you didnt make it to Poland check out our Cliffs Notes. Sourcing Organic Seed ASTAs Organic Committee seeks to connect growers with organic seed. Features continued 42 48 50 56 62 Strategy Companies introduce new tools to help fight weeds. Research Showcase Regulatory Roundup Cross Pollination World Status Industry News Since 1915 34 64 68 70 72 74 78 Columns 46 80 International Agricultural Development Dennis Thompson highlights seeds ability to provide lifes necessities. Giant Views This industry veteran calls on the industry to elevate the value of grasses. Photography by David Cerven Studio Altius Responsible for breakthrough research in the development of transgenic crops Mary-Dell Chilton and Robb Fraley share the stage on this double cover. Be sure to check out the full story on page 24 where we continue our series in recognizing the seed industrys 100 most transformational people. On the Cover WEBWHERE ONTHE For bonus content and more information on these issues check out SeedWorld.com. Here youll find videos extra photos and charts and notes from our journalists. Below are just a few highlights from this issue SeedWorld.comGiantViews Watch our latest Giant Views of the Industry interviews as we sit down with a number of industry leaders at the International Seed Federations 2015 World Seed Congress in Krakw Poland. HarvestPlus.org Discover more about the organization that is working to increase the number of biofortified crops on the market. IndieGoGo.com If you want to support filmmaker Conrad Weaver in his efforts to produce Thirsty Land a documentary that sets out to the tell the story of drought its impact on agriculture communities and the global food supply check out this website. Once you get there just type Thirsty Land into the search bar. His goal is to raise 25000. FBI.govcontact-usfield If you have knowledge that might be helpful to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation please contact the local FBI strategic partnership coordinator. 56