Paul E. Schickler

DuPont Pioneer develops, markets and sells hybrid seeds. It provides argonomic support and services to farmers and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Johnston, IA.

NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc. develops and commercializes a family of beneficial bacteria. It commercializes Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs bacteria that improves plant health, promote early growth, and increase crop yield. The company was founded by Stephen Kahn, Thomas R. Laurita and Michael Bielski in 2012 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

DuPont Agriculture & Nutrition manufactures fertilizers, pesticides, seeds, and agricultural chemical products. The firm grows harvests and processes crops. It contains a number of units, joint ventures, and subsidiaries devoted to plant growth and protection. The company encompasses DuPont Crop Protection, joint venture Solae, and Qualicon. DuPont Agriculture & Nutrition is located in Wilmington, DE.

The National FFA Organization operates youth organizations. It is engaged in promoting agricultural education through chartered chapters in high schools and other programs. The organization was founded in 1928 and is located in Indianapolis, IN.

JDRF International is a leader in setting the agenda for diabetes research worldwide, and is the largest charitable funder of and advocate for type 1 diabetes research. JDRF find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with type 1 diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times or use a pump each day, every day of their lives. And even with that intensive care, insulin is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its potential complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation. It was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Terral Seed, Inc. supplies and develops seed products. The firm's products include corn, soybeans, sorghum, wheat and sunflower. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Lake Providence, LA.

AgVenture, Inc. supplies seeds. It offers genetics and traits, seed treatments, corn products, sorghum, soybean and sunflower products. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Johnston, IA.