ASTA Testifies Before Senate Judiciary

Earlier this week, ASTA President and CEO Andy LaVigne testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary in a hearing titled “Pressure Cooker: Competition in the Seed and Fertilizer Industries.” John Latham also testified on behalf of Latham Hi-Tech Seeds. 

In his remarks, LaVigne emphasized the foundational role of seed in secure food systems, as well as the critical relationship between farmers and seed suppliers. “As part of their production planning, each planting season farmers choose seeds improved through plant breeding, biotechnology, and seed treatments. Our members’ investment ensures that farmers have access to reliable, resilient seed varieties tailored to local growing conditions, helping to reduce risk and boost crop productivity. By supporting farmers at the start of the production cycle, seed producers strengthen rural economies, contribute to national food security, and help American farmers remain the most productive in the world,” said LaVigne.  

To watch a recording of the hearing, click here. 

To read LaVigne’s written testimony, click here.