Seed leaders are shaping the future in the lab and on the Hill. Are you in the room where it happens?
Innovation is thrilling, but innovation that makes an impact? That takes showing up. And this June, the seed industry has a major opportunity to do just that at the American Seed Trade Association’s (ASTA) Leadership Summit in Washington D.C.
This event isn’t just another meeting. It’s a moment to engage directly with lawmakers, to advocate for the future of agriculture, and to make sure science, innovation and common sense drive the decisions shaping our sector. If you care about where seed is going, you need to be in the room.
At Seed World, we’ve just wrapped up our Global Innovation Showdown, and the winners are nothing short of extraordinary. Solynta took the top global spot with its true potato seeds, which have the power to transform global food systems. HealthyCrop is arming growers with RNAi solutions to fight destructive fungal pathogens. And BioLumic is flipping the light switch on plant performance, using UV technology to unlock hidden potential.
The top U.S. contenders brought bold, practical innovation to the table. ZeaKal’s PhotoSeed™ boosts photosynthesis to make crops more efficient, more nutritious and more profitable. Intelinair’s SeedTrax™ connects the dots across seed production and logistics with unprecedented clarity. EarthOptics delivers ultra-precise soil data, helping growers optimize fertility, reduce inputs and place seed with confidence.
These aren’t science projects. They’re real technologies solving real problems. But if we don’t stand up for the regulatory space and infrastructure these companies need to thrive, progress can stall fast.
I hope you came to D.C. ready to listen, to speak and to lead. Shake hands. Ask questions. Make your voice heard. I’ll be there too — find me, and let’s talk about where this industry is going and how we get there together.
