Lais serves as the Corn Belt Sustainable Commodities Technical Manager, bringing her expertise in crop science with a focus on plant breeding from both her Master’s and PhD studies at North Carolina State University. Originally from Brazil, Lais has dedicated the past five years to cover crop breeding and is passionate about increasing the sustainability and resilience of Midwestern farms. Her work focuses on developing practical, science-driven solutions to improve the long-term viability of agriculture in the Corn Belt, ensuring a sustainable future for producers and the land they rely on.