b'CONTENTS / OCTOBER 202506Features06 The Alfalfa RevivalAfter decades of shrinking acres and market competition, alfalfa is being rebuilt from the ground up.12 Seed Oils: Science, Speculation and the Growing DebateWe are unpacking the myths, facts and consumer concerns surrounding 12 seed oils in modern diets.18 Seed World VisitsTurf, forage, legacy and innovation on a world stage.21 Shes in a League of her OwnSeed World is recognizing a remark-able group of leaders as High-Impact Women in U.S. Seed.44 Switchgrass Chemistry ShiftA new look at drought-stressed switchgrass reveals why breeding and biofuel science must work together to fuel the future.44OCTOBER 2025SEEDWORLD.COM /1'