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OP-ED BY INCOMING CEO OF INARI: COMPETITION MUST BE FOR AG INNOVATION TO THRIVE
Nov. 3, 2025
Source: Op-ed by Lisa Nunez Safarian is incoming CEO of Inari and former president and chief operating officer of Pivot Bio and has been with Bayer and Monsanto as it appeared in Agri-Pulse
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St. Louis, MO -- Most of us carry more technology in our pocket today than NASA had in Explorer 1. The smartphone industry is a prime example of continuous innovation driven by robust competition, giving consumers faster innovation and more choices. Just as competition is fueling rapid advances in consumer technology, similar dynamics are needed in agriculture.
American farmers deserve innovation powered by a thriving, competitive market. However, our vibrant landscape of competitors has mellowed with consolidation. This stagnation is more than a missed opportunity. It actively undermines our farmers and limits their options - particularly as the seed industry stands on the brink of a new era.
The convergence of breakthroughs in genomics, AI, and gene editing has opened the door for the next agricultural revolution. Inari is at the forefront, setting new standards for crop performance through high-impact, high-value seed designs such as our first wave of products: High Yield designs for soybeans, corn, and wheat.
However, current market conditions hinder progress, making action crucial. For the United States to fully reap the benefits of this revolution to maintain global leadership in agriculture and national food security, innovators of all sizes need the freedom to innovate. That freedom is stifled today.
New agricultural companies frequently face anticompetitive behaviors, and the effectiveness of antitrust laws and intellectual property rights depends on rigorous enforcement. This week's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled, "Pressure Cooker: Competition Issues in the Seed and Fertilizer Industries," shed light on some of these issues.
To read the entire op-ed click here.
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