Plant Breeding Innovations
A public source of information on plant breeding innovation. Helping farmers grow more using less.
Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance
Promoting the understanding of the value of seed innovations and the need for protection and compliance of intellectual property rights.
The Guide to Seed Treatment Stewardship
A product of industry-wide collaboration between seed companies, seed treatment providers and universities.
KNOW ASTA
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.
Environment, Conservation & Cover Crop Seed Companies
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.
With its ability to provide precise & targeted improvements to plants’ characteristics, breeding innovations like #geneediting can reduce the amount of water, pesticides, fertilizers, land, and other resources needed to grow crops. Find out how:
Gene Editing Is a Key to Environmental Sustainability
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#DYK? Pistachios were one of the original snack foods. One of the oldest flowering nut trees, humans have eaten pistachios for at least 9,000 years. #JustGrowIt #PistachioDay https://ow.ly/s9Jq50YiTpi
Wildfires leave landscapes at risk for eroding soils, invasive weeds, and deteriorating water quality. Environmental 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
⏳"There is an opportunity cost. The more we delay, the more opportunities we lose."
Steven Runo, Professor at the University of Kenyatta.
Find out what’s at stake when MEPs vote on the agreement on the NGT file next month in our latest video. 👇🎥
UPCOMING EVENTS
ASTA Leadership Summit 2026
June 9th @ 8:00 am - June 12th @ 5:00 pmMore information coming soon!
Forage, Turf & Conservation Seed Conference 2026
November 17th @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pmNetworking and learning about innovations in the grass seed business are what drive attendees to ASTA’s annual fall conference in Kansas City, held in conjunction with the Western Seed Association...
MEMBERSHIP
HARVEST GREAT
REWARDS WITH AN
ASTA MEMBERSHIP.
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!
KNOW THE ISSUES
Intellectual Property Rights
ASTA is committed to the critical importance of seed improvement and protecting new discoveries.
Innovation & Policy
Seed improvements are helping to address many of the economic, environmental and health issues we face as a global society.
Organic
ASTA is committed to the practice of coexistence of seed products with different characteristics or intended markets.
Phytosanitary
ASTA closely monitors changes in phytosanitary import requirements of other countries.
Seed Treatment
Seed treatment technologies are an effective tool to provide the necessary protection of seeds for a strong, healthy start.
Environmental & Conservation
Improved seed is needed for land restoration, rehabilitation, reclamation and conservation.
International
ASTA has identified many priority issues and areas of focus for the seed industry regarding trade and the global growth of the industry.
