Seed World’s Insiders ignite conversations that matter, shaping the future of the seed industry. This year, one leader stood out for his visionary perspective and unwavering commitment to driving meaningful change.
The seed industry is really, really good at sharing information: statistics, figures, details, research and facts. It’s less good at telling its own story. Why does that matter? In today’s world, telling one’s story is a critical part of building support, helping direct policy, and maintaining social license to operate. Seed World’s Insider program provides a forum for sharing personal perspective, thought leadership and the stories that shape today and tomorrow’s seed industry.
If you’ve been in the seed industry for any time at all, you’ll know of — and quite likely know — Jim Schweigert. Jim is the President of Gro Alliance, a mover and shaker in business, a connector of ideas and people, a skilled leader and a tireless advocate for the seed industry. He’s also the man behind the pen of Gro Alliance’s Insiders columns in Seed World U.S., regularly sharing top-notch thought leadership and perspective. For all these reasons, and because the Gro Alliance Insider columns are some of our most-read pieces, we’re thrilled to announce that Gro Alliance, with Jim at the helm, is our Seed World Insider of the Year!
Have you caught all of Jim’s columns over the last year? Here are some of our very favorites:
Will AI Chat Bots Make Agronomists Obsolete?
- Imagine sitting across the table during an interview with an agronomist candidate who knows everything. The candidate can recall every soil type, every slope percentage, the details of every disease over the past 20 years and the performance of every seed variety on every acre since 1999. Congratulations, you just hired an AI chatbot… but what do you lose when you give up the human element of agronomy?
Recent Dicamba Decision Shows U.S. Courts Don’t Understand the Timing of the Ag Cycle
- February’s Dicamba decision by the U.S. District Court in Arizona caught the entire nation’s seed supply chain off guard. This entire situation shows all of us in the seed business just how much work there is to do in educating the courts, regulators and legislators on the timing and cycles of agriculture.
Climate Crisis Battle: Agriculture vs The Sphere
- The Sphere in Las Vegas is reported to use as much electricity as 21,000 homes. This seems to be indulgence in the grandest sense. So why do the fingers point at ag?
Why 2024 Could be the Make-or-Break Year for Ag Innovators
- Start-ups are used to living on the clock, but the pace that the minutes were ticking off in 2023 means that 2024 is a make-or-break year for many.
About the Seed World Insiders Program
The Seed World Insiders program is designed to elevate the voices of the seed industry’s brightest minds and boldest thinkers. It’s a platform for sharing insights, stories, and personal perspectives that inspire and challenge the status quo. From exploring innovative ideas to tackling the biggest challenges in agriculture, Insiders columns are a space for leaders to engage with the issues that matter most.
Whether you’re a seasoned industry professional or a rising star, the Insiders program is a unique opportunity to share your story and influence the conversation shaping the future of agriculture. Interested in becoming a Seed World Insider? Let’s chat. Reach out to learn how you can join this community of thought leaders and help tell the story of the seed
