Contents: Ninth Seed Science Center and BIGMAP Symposium focuses on technology; co-existence; Misra appointed to the NGRAC; Former IICA Deputy Director joins Seed Science Center; The global challenge before us: Hwo do we feed the hungry of the world?; BIGMAP faculty facilitate PBS workshops in Vietnam, Africa; Iowa State produces national variety lists for SPEAR project; Researchers build tool to aid Sub-Saharan African seed companies; New scholarship for undergrads with interest in seed industry; Center work cited in MAtz article; Research Brief: Stewart's Wilt; Munkvold researchers mycotoxins in Italy; Seed Science Center, USAID partner to publish seed policy brief; Center develops white paper on co-existence; Ten students awarded ISA scholarships; Research Brief: Phosphorus and potassium fertilization; ISU Seed Lab expands services; Seed science workshop update; Awards and recognitions; VEISHEA 2012; Seed Science Center profiles