b'CONTENTS / DECEMBER 2022Features06 It Might Be Goodbye Chicago, But ASTA Remembers It FondlyThe American Seed Trade Association looks back fondly on over 75 years of conferences in Chicago.08 Top 10 Stories of the YearSeed World takes a look at your favorite stories from the last year based on our analytics.12 Will Soybeans Take Over Corn? Experts Say No06 Though corn acreage was down this year, high input costs seem to be the culprit.14 The World is Getting Used to Abnormal Supply ChainsAs transportation and unexpected events turn supply chains upside down, consumers are getting used to the wait.18 As Summer Closed, Farmers Faced Drought and Production ChallengesChallenges start to stack up as drought loomed over harvest months, and inflation continues to be an issue.14 22 Meet Syngentas New Head of 22North American SeedsEric Boeck, regional director of North American Seeds for Syngenta, keeps growers top-of-mind in his new position.24 Multi-Stack Soybean Traits Look to an Ambitious FutureWhats in store as multi-stack traits continue to develop?32 Leadership Builds Community and Breeds InnovationFor these giants of the global seed business, good leadership means investing in the next generation, creat-24 ing community and striving for new innovations.DECEMBER 2022SEEDWORLD.COM /1'