b'CONTENTS / DECEMBER 2023Features,continued40 MCIA Wins AOSCAs First Annual Excellence in Innovation AwardThe Minnesota Crop Improvement Associations international edu-cation and other diversification efforts recognized with first annual Excellence in Innovation Award from AOSCA.42 Biofuel Is Good, But Could It Be Great?As demand rises for biofuels, plant40breeders are working hard to increase biofuel feedstocks produc-tivity and biofuels sustainability.50 Plant Breeding for Climate Change - Nitrogen ManagementA team of 27 labs across the country are working to find ways to create a more nitrogen-efficient corn production system that would be good for farmers and for the environment54 Keep an Eye on CarinataCarbon-saving cover crop kicks off second season.58 Navigating Unprecedented Challenges in AgricultureAdapting to rapid economic shifts and building resilience. 5460 The Trickle-down Impact of Brown Bag Seed SalesBrown bag seed sales affect all levels of the plant breeding and development chain.70 Q&A: Janae BradyAdvocating for transparent, pre-dictable, science-based regulatory policies starts with building relation-ships, says Janae Brady, ASTAs Vice58 70President of Government Affairs.2/ SEEDWORLD.COMDECEMBER 2023'