JUNE 2017 SEEDWORLD.COM / 1 CONTENTS/JUNE2017 Inside Washington Legislators work to increase funding for market access and development programs. Lessons Learned in the Pursuit of Success Mark Herrmann shares three tips that guide his management philosophy. Seed Treatment Trends Sales have been down, but experts say that could change. Flower Power Did you know that not all pollinators like the same plants? Some can be quite picky about their food source. Local Governments Put Bans on GM Crops An overview of the landscape shows it’s more symbolic than impactful. All About Cotton From acreage and production numbers to the latest in seed technology, it’s truly a global market. Phyto Triumph The seed industry applauds the IPPC for passing a seed-specific International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures. Breeding Tough Hybrids Ed Baumgartner of 3MG uses Mother Nature to his advantage in breeding programs. The Evolution of Plant Breeding Explore how the world of plant breeding has evolved, with one success building on the prior. Features 6 10 12 18 20 30 42 44 48 6 18 30