N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is of fundamental importance in gene regulation. The function of m6A is achieved through proteins that recognize m6A, known as EVOLUTIONARILY CONSERVED C-TERMINAL REGIONS (ECTs) in arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana). mRNA targets of ECTs and their interaction with m6A-containing motifs remain to be revealed. In this forum article, I highlight recent advances in m6A targeting.