b'CONTENTS / OCTOBER 2023Features06 Hiring and Retention Trends Shifted in 2022, According to AgCareersRemote work continued to climb as candidates looked for virtual office opportunities.10 Aiming For a Turfgrass TouchdownSlippery Super Bowl just one of many challenges for Oklahoma State turf-grass breeders.06 16 Should You Scrimp on the Seed Test When Times Are Tough?As inflation dominates the economy, some companies are choosing to forego certain seed tests. Experts agree thats a risky choice.22 Chefs Passion Inspires New Plant Breeding VisionChefs inspire plant breeders to create new varieties for taste and appear-ance.30 Steady Progress and New OptionsBreeding more nutritious forages for ruminants.16 36 Lessons Learned in TurfgrassHow collaboration, adaptability, tech-nology and communication advance research.40 Function Over FancyThis years National Association of Plant Breeders annual meeting put a human face on plant breeding and the blood, sweat and tears that go into it.45 Dont Get Bogged Down When It Comes to Ag PolicyThe best way to wade through the effect of policy on agriculture is to look at the bigger picture.30 48OCTOBER 2023SEEDWORLD.COM /1'