b'CONTENTS / JANUARY 2024Features06 Steen Set to Lead IPSA and Drive the Future of Independent Seed Company LeadershipSteen says independents should focus on stakeholders.10 Agricultural Game-Changer on the Horizon for CanolaPromising research shows a whop-ping 250% yield increase in experi-mental plants.10 12 Seed of ChangeIndependents crusade for fairness in agriculture.15 Seed Innovation Challenge Winner Announced from Global FieldA patented 3D phenotyping solution has been chosen as the 2023 winner of Seed Innovation Challenge. 20 AOSCA celebrates MCIAs Roger Wippler with Honorary Lifetime MembershipMinnesota Crop Improvement Association (MCIA)s foundation manager honored at AOCSAs AGM.15 23 Marie Klein is Helping Create Airplane Fuel from PlantsAt the intersection of ag, biotech and plant breeding, innovators are using sustainable ag to play a pivotal role in addressing food security and climate change.24 How to Effectively Advocate for ActionTelling the seed industrys incredible story so others will listen.26 Dan Basse Recaps 2023 Agriculture Economy, Looks Toward to 2024Wars and weather take center stage; 28 U.S. dollar declines.JANUARY 2024SEEDWORLD.COM /1'