Corn is entering a period of rapid change. Weather volatility is intensifying, pest pressures are shifting, and genetic innovation is moving faster than ever before. For growers and independent seed companies alike, the question isn’t whether corn will change, but how fast and in what direction.
To get a clearer picture of what’s ahead, we spoke with someone who helps shape the future of the crop long before it reaches the field. Casey Onstot, vice president of the global corn portfolio at Corteva Agriscience, plays a key role in steering long-range strategy for corn innovation. His vantage point offers clear insight into the technologies, traits, and breeding approaches that will define the next generation of corn.
In the video conversation linked above, Onstot breaks down the biggest trends influencing corn’s future, from how breeding tools are evolving to how companies are preparing for challenges ahead. The discussion goes beyond what’s already on the market and looks at what’s coming next.
The video explores what independent seed companies should be watching closely, which advances in breeding and trait development could be truly disruptive, and how smaller players can stay competitive as the pace of innovation accelerates. It also provides practical context around how long-term decisions are made and what signals today’s leaders are using to anticipate tomorrow’s needs.
If you’re looking for a grounded, insider perspective on the future of corn genetics and what that future may look like across the seed sector, this video offers a valuable look ahead.
