b'CONTENTS / SEPTEMBER 2022Features04 Americas IP Framework is Squeezing Out Independent Seed CompaniesIn a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, IPSA calls the countrys cur-rent business environment a threat to American competitiveness.06 A Generation Turnover is HappeningBy investing in young leaders today, businesses can make the future brighter.04 08 USDAS 4 Goals for a Transformed Food System in the U.S.USDA reexamines their strategy for creating a better food system.10 New Technologies Help Fight the Plight of Soybean Cyst NematodeSCN accounts for more than $1 billion in losses for U.S. farmers annually and has moved into Canada. Recent discoveries are helping to reverse the damage.22 The ISF World Seed Congress Tackles Seed Regulations, Customer Relations10 At its first in-person conference since 2019, the International Seed Federation gathered to talk about major issues in the industry.26 Cannabis Chronicles: Why Protein is the Next Frontier in Hemp BreedingHemp breeding is more than just fiber and CBDbreeding for protein could be the next lucrative endeavor.30 Is Reading a Crystal Ball Feasible? A Futurist Says NoPredicting the future is impossible, but preparing helps you get ahead of problems.22SEPTEMBER 2022SEEDWORLD.COM /1'