Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 844 / SEEDWORLD.COM OCTOBER 2016 CONTENTS/OCTOBER2016 In Every Issue Strategy Novel treatments help plants better cope with abiotic stressors. Cross Pollination Regulatory Roundup World Status Industry News Since 1915 44 68 70 72 74 78 Columns 42 80 International Agricultural Development Explore the paths of three African plant breeders as they work to improve soybean varieties. Giant Views Accurate information and staying abreast of industry trends and issues is key to success, shares David Bradley of Georgia’s The Turfgrass Group. Special Section INSIDERS Experts from around the seed industry and those who service it share their perspectives and provide recommendations on everything from seed treatments to equipment and from engineering to content marketing — with the goal of helping you make better, more informed business decisions. 29 Turbocharging Gene Banks Scientists at Iowa State University propose a new strategy to accelerate plant breeding. Barley Boom Did you know that Anheuser-Busch has their own barley breeding program? Wildfires Spark Native Seed Discussion Industry looks to contribute to the Bureau of Land Management’s National Seed Program. Positioning for the Future BASF unveils its new research and development center in Limburgerhof, Germany. Forage Advancements Federal funding supports continued improvement, but more is needed. Designer Tomatoes Researchers investigate taste and flavor. Features, continued 38 48 52 56 60 64 WEB WHERE ONTHE For bonus content and more information on these issues, check out seedworld.com. Here you’ll find videos, extra photos, charts and notes from our editors. Below are just a few highlights from this issue. SeedWorld.com/Webinar Register for the upcoming Strategy webinar, which will explore novel seed treatments for abiotic stressors. The webinar will be Oct.20 at 1 p.m. Eastern. BetterSeed.org/Events Learn more about the American Seed Trade Association’s upcoming Farm and Lawn Seed Conference, as well as the Corn, Sorghum and Soybean Seed Research Meeting. SoybeanInnovationLab.illinois.edu Check out the work being done through the University of Illinois’ Soybean Innovation Lab. Our International Agricultural Development columnist Dennis Thompson has showcased their efforts in recent issues. OperationPollinator.com If you like what you read on page 24, you can get more information about how Syngenta partners with other companies and farmers for the benefit of pollinators. 42 With one of the worst wildfire seasons on the books, this cover puts a spotlight on the demand for seed for land rehabilitation and reclamation. On the Cover