ASTA’s International Executive Committee (IEC) Meets in Washington, D.C.

On August 29 and 30, ASTA’s International Executive Committee (IEC) met to discuss international activities and priorities. IEC members provided updates from country working groups and regional and international organizations and discussed priorities for programming under ASTA’s 2023 USDA cooperator funds. Attendees heard from expert guest speakers on seed treatment regulations and trends as well as the current trade priorities, including the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP), Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) and activities at the World Trade Organization (WTO).