APHIS Hosts Seed Sector Meeting

  • On August 31, 2022

On August 29, USDA’s Animal Health Inspection Service (APHIS) held a virtual seed sector meeting with ASTA staff and members. APHIS Administrator Kevin Shea and Deputy Administrator Mark Davidson provided remarks including an update on Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) and Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) programs. ASTA staff and members shared perspective on current challenges, priorities and emerging issues facing the industry.