b'FROM OUR DESKJUNE 2025 /Innovation Meets Influence SEED WORLD U.S. TEAMPUBLISHERShawn Brooksbrook@seedworldgroup.comINNOVATION IS THRILLING but innovation thatEXECUTIVE VP - OPERATIONS Madeleine Baergmbaerg@seedworldgroup.commakes an impact? That takes showing up. And this SEED WORLD U.S. EDITORJune, the seed industry has a major opportunity toAimee Nielsonanielson@seedworldgroup.comdo just that at the American Seed Trade AssociationsMANAGING EDITORLeadership Summit in Washington D.C. Michelle Clarkemclarke@seedworldgroup.comThis event isnt just another meeting. Its a momentART DIRECTORto engage directly with lawmakers, to advocate for theLesley Nakonechnylnakonechny@seedworldgroup.comfuture of agriculture, and to make sure science, innova- EDITORIAL STAFF tion and common sense drive the decisions shapingMarcel Bruins, Dawn Ius, Marc Zienkiewicz BY AIMEE NIELSON our sector. If you care about where seed is going, youADVERTISING/SALESCraig Armstrongcarmstrong@seedworldgroup.comEditor, Seed World U.S. need to be in the room. Christopher Blenkincblenkin@seedworldgroup.com At Seed World, weve just wrapped up our GlobalAiden Brook abrook@seedworldgroup.comDean Frenchdfrench@seedworldgroup.comInnovation Showdown, and the winners are noth-DIRECTOR OF GROWTH ing short of extraordinary. Solynta took the top spotTheresa Ramsoomair tramsoomair@seedworldgroup.comwith its true potato seeds, which have the power toDIGITALtransform global food systems. HealthyCrop is armingDrew Findlay dfindlay@seedworldgroup.com growers with RNAi solutions to fight destructive fungalRuskin Johnson rjohnson@seedworldgroup.com Charlene McIvor cmcivor@seedworldgroup.com pathogens. And BioLumic is flipping the light switch CREATIVEon plant performance, using UV technology to unlockLesley Nakonechny, Kyle Dratowanyhidden potential. CIRCULATION The top U.S. contenders brought bold, practicalDean Frenchdfrench@seedworldgroup.cominnovation to the table. ZeaKals PhotoSeed boostsCONTRIBUTORS photosynthesis to make crops more efficient, moreDan Foor, Peter Scharpenutritious and more profitable. Intelinairs SeedTraxEDITORIAL BOARD Jane Bachmann, Katrina Bishop, Samantha Bock,connects the dots across seed production and logis- Chris Boomsma, Bryan Gerard, Michelle Klieger,tics with unprecedented clarity. EarthOptics deliversAmanda Patinultra-precise soil data, helping growers optimize fertil- MAIN OFFICE ity, reduce inputs and place seed with confidence. 1395-A S. Columbia Road PMB 360Grand Forks, ND 58201-9907These arent science projects. Theyre real technolo-gies solving real problems. But if we dont stand up forSUBSCRIPTIONS Seed World is published six times a year. North American the regulatory space and infrastructure these compa- subscription rates are: one year USD $70, two years USD nies need to thrive, progress can stall fast. $120. The international rate for one year is USD $200. I hope you came to D.C. ready to listen, to speakTo subscribe, please email subscribe@seedworldgroup.com.and to lead. Shake hands. Ask questions. Make your WANT MORE SEED WORLD? voice heard. Ill be there toofind me, and lets talkFollow us online at:about where this industry is going and how we getSeedWorld.com there together. facebook.com/SeedWorldtwitter.com/seedworldmagAs always, its a joy to partner with you, linkedin.com/company/seed-world-mediaAimee Please recycle where facilities exist.No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher.Printed in the United States.4/ SEEDWORLD.COMJUNE 2025'