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2 SEEDWORLD.COM OCTOBER 2015 CONTENTSOCTOBER2015 In Every Issue Feed the Bees Discover what you can do to help protect pollinators. Against the Grain Check out the story behind Francis Glenn and his niche breeding efforts. Treaty Helps to Feed the World The International Treaty for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture makes progress. Features continued 46 50 54 Strategy Discover the newest products that help to ward off cereal pests. Research Showcase Cross Pollination Regulatory Roundup World Status Industry News Since 1915 28 62 66 68 70 72 78 Columns 44 80 International Agricultural Development Let Dennis Thompson take you through his journeys in Africa as he explores the importance of collaborations. Giant Views Risa DeMasi American Seed Trade Association chair listens to feedback and prepares to set benchmarks for the associations communications initiatives. 50 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.comwebinar Want to learn more about products that will help to protect cereal seed. Register for Seed Worlds Strategy webinar which will be held Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. Eastern. SeedWorld.comGiantViews Discover some of the latest advancements in plant breeding as Seed Worlds Shawn Brook sits down with movers and shakers at the National Association of Plant Breeders annual meeting held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee. WorldSeed.org To access the International Seed Federations database of pests by crop from the article on pg. 12 visit the above link and click on Trade-Related Topics and then Phytosanitary Matters. Then click on Pest Lists. Photography by Cody Kilgore Blackcap Photography Known to many in the industry as a visionary leader philanthropist champion and mentor Owen Newlin is the stuff legends are made of. His dedication and contributions to the industry are both tangible and intangible as his ability to campaign and fundraise has been tapped by many to support industry initiatives. At the age of 87 Newlin remains active and regularly attends industry meetings. On the Cover