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.
Amit Dhingra pursued a career that allowed him to contribute to people's health and quality of life by examining the beginning of the food chain: the seed.
#MeetTheBreeder
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ASTA's annual #LeadershipSummit is one week away!
Get prepared for 3 full days of:
📈Learning
🤝Networking
💡Innovating
#GrowingLeaders
View the full agenda and list of speakers here: https://ow.ly/gaMH50Z4PSB
ASTA joined our industry partners in the #USMCA Ag Coalition to meet with U.S. Treasury officials. As part of our engagement in the coalition and our broader advocacy efforts, ASTA continues to advocate for the importance of the USMCA Agreement to the seed sector and #ag trade.
On #WateraFlowerDay, it is important to keep hot summer temperatures in mind when creating a plan for watering.
Read more about watering in extreme temperatures in this article from the University of Minnesota
💦#JustGrowIt
Gardening in hot weather
What do above-average temperatures mean for how we manage our gardens?
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UPCOMING EVENTS
ASTA Leadership Summit 2026
June 9th @ 8:00 am - June 11th @ 5:00 pmIn 2026, ASTA’s Leadership Summit heads to the Midwest’s vibrant Fresh Coast—Milwaukee, WI. Join industry leaders and rising stars for an energizing experience where you’ll elevate your leade...
Forage, Turf & Conservation Seed Conference 2026
November 17th @ 9:00 am - 3:00 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.
