Plant Breeding Innovations
A public source of information on plant breeding innovation. Helping farmers grow more using less.
A public source of information on plant breeding innovation. Helping farmers grow more using less.
Promoting the understanding of the value of seed innovations and the need for protection and compliance of intellectual property rights.
A product of industry-wide collaboration between seed companies, seed treatment providers and universities.
Founded in 1883, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is one of the oldest trade organizations in the United States. ASTA works on behalf of the seed industry to promote the research, development and movement of quality seed to meet the world’s demand for food, feed, fiber and fuel.
It’s important to always buy seed from a professional seed dealer. Professionally produced and processed seed is designed to help farmers achieve success through managing the use of the right seed, at the right place, at the right time. Locate quality, professional environment, conservation & cover crop seed dealers in your region with ASTA’s map.
#Cassava is a staple food in many developing countries, but this important crop contains the neurotoxin cyanide. Researchers at UC Berkeley are using #CRISPR to remove the cyanide from the plant. Learn more in our video. @CropLifeIntl https://youtu.be/Vlbtyyh22S8?si=AIa1EfXE5fmsLsB5
Wildfires leave landscapes at risk for eroding soils, invasive weeds & deteriorating water quality. Environment and conservation seed companies work to get new seeds planted as soon as possible to bring the disturbed soil back to where it was. #JustGrowIt
Today is the final day to apply for ASTA's Student Connections program! Share this opportunity with the undergrads, grad students, and PhD candidates in your life before its too late! #JustGrowIt
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Join the Movement and #JUSTGROWIT! The power of a small seed can help change the world, see how you can make ...
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Meet Dr. Kent Bradford, a plant breeder from UC Davis. He's helping to find some creative solutions for the challenges facing agriculture. #JustGrowIt
ASTA’s Forage, Turf and Conservation Seed Conference is held in conjunction with the Western Seed Association’s Annual Meeting each year in Kansas City, Missouri. The ASTA programming typi...
ASTA membership includes approximately 85% of all private US seed companies operating in the United States. Ninety-five percent of ASTA’s active members are small businesses that report annual sales of less than $15 million. ASTA values and promotes diversity of membership, in terms of company size, products and geographic area served. Each member company is given one vote, regardless of size. Join today!
ASTA is committed to the critical importance of seed improvement and protecting new discoveries.
Seed improvements are helping to address many of the economic, environmental and health issues we face as a global society.
ASTA is committed to the practice of coexistence of seed products with different characteristics or intended markets.
ASTA closely monitors changes in phytosanitary import requirements of other countries.
Seed treatment technologies are an effective tool to provide the necessary protection of seeds for a strong, healthy start.
Improved seed is needed for land restoration, rehabilitation, reclamation and conservation.
ASTA has identified many priority issues and areas of focus for the seed industry regarding trade and the global growth of the industry.