b'Sustainability Efforts are Moving Forward in FuelHow Do They Affect the Seed Sector?At the ASTA CSS & Seed Expo, experts highlight regulatory changes and business changes that are moving towards a more sustainable future.Alex MartinWHEN YOU THINKabout climate-smart policies,tion of climate-smart policies, has a few states looking hard you might automatically think of the European Unionsto reduce carbon emissions by 2050, including New York, Farm-to-Fork section of their Green Deal. There are key ele- Virginia, Colorado, North Carolina and more states. One path ments there for agriculturereduce pesticide use on crops,they see forward in working towards those goals? Through fruits and vegetables by 50%, cut nutrient losses on farmedrenewable fuel and low carbon fuel standards.ground by 50%, requiring farmers use 20% less fertilizer andThe drive? A more sustainable future, not only in agriculture, boost overall organic production to 25% of the total. but throughout the entire economy and supply chain.But, the EU isnt the only sector in the globe looking toWhats the sector look like in terms of business changes? a more sustainable future through regulation and businessHow is it going to affect the seed sector? Thats one question changes. the American Seed Trade Associations (ASTA) CSS & Seed The U.S., although not looking at country-wide adop- Expo wanted to ask before the onset of 2023.20/ SEEDWORLD.COMFEBRUARY 2023'