ASTA

Idaho-Eastern Oregon Seed Association Summer Convention
2015-06-15 08:00 - 2015-06-18 17:00 (America/New_York) | Shore Lodge, McCall, ID, United States

Illinois Seed Trade Assn Annual Meeting
2015-06-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, Champaign, IL, United States

AOSA/SCST 2015 Annual Meeting
2015-05-30 08:00 - 2015-06-05 17:00 | Embassy Suites Tampa – Downtown Convention Center, Tampa, FL, United States
For more information click here.

ISU Seed Conditioning and Quality Evaluation Workshops
2015-05-11 08:00 - 2015-08-11 17:00 | Iowa State University, IA
ISU is once again offering a series of workshops on seed conditioning and quality testing procedures this summer. The workshop dates are rapidly approaching, so we are sending this brief reminder in the event either you or a co-worker might be interested in the program. The 2015 workshop schedule is listed below and on the registration website listed below. These are small group sessions that feature a mix of classroom and “hands on” equipment operation in our pilot plant at the ISU Seed Science Center.
Food Grade Bean Conditioning………………………. May 11-14
Color Sorting – Satake (ScanMaster II)……………….. June 1-2
Color Sorting – Satake (Evolution)……………………… June 3-4
Color Sorting – Buhler Sortex (Z+)……………………. June 9-10
Seed Corn Conditioning…………………………………. June 15-18
Seed Treatment……………………………………………. June 24-25
Soybean & Small Grain Seed Conditioning…………… July 6-9
Specialty Seed Conditioning………………………………. July 14-16
Soybean & Small Grain Seed Conditioning……….. July 20-23
Gravity Separation……………………………………………… July 28
Gravity Separation……………………………………………… July 30
Seed Corn Conditioning…………………………………. August 3-6
Seed Corn / Soybean Quality Testing…………… August 11-13
There are several program revisions for 2015. The food grade bean program is being offered again this year and has been extended to four days to accommodate expanded program content. The past Satake programs have been duplicate sessions intended to help minimize group size but the second session will focus primarily on their new Evolution machines.
Routine workshop registration is handled by our staff in Conference Planning and Management. Additional details, including a PDF version of the workshop brochure and on-line registration can be found on the ISU Extension web site at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/registration/events/conferences/seedscience/. Routine registration questions may be directed to Extension using the following contact information:

Iowa State University
Registration Services
1601 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 110
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-294-6222
Fax: 515-294-6223
Email: registrations@iastate.edu

Click here for the brochure

23rd Annual Seed Trade Association of Arizona Convention
2015-05-07 08:00 - 2015-05-08 17:00 | Talking Stick Resort, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

ASTA Management Academy
2015-03-02 - 2015-03-06 | Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
Program Overview
The ASTA Management Academy focuses on the practical application of general management concepts that are critical to the long-term success of seed firms. The core management courses form the foundation of the academy and are designed to broaden your general management abilities. Special issue seminars are scheduled throughout the program to allow you an in-depth look at current issues that are critical to the seed industry.
You will benefit from the expert contributions of faculty members from the Department of Agricultural Economics, as well as recognized industry authorities. Case problems and group activities create ample opportunity for intensive interaction and discussion with faculty, speakers and other seed industry managers.
For more information click here.

Commodity Classic
2015-02-26 08:00 - 2015-02-28 17:00 | Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Kansas Seed Industry Association
2015-02-18 08:00 - 2015-03-18 17:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan, KS, United States

Iowa Seed Forum/AAI Showcase
2015-02-11 | Iowa State Fairgrounds (Varied Industries Building), Des Moines, IA, United States

Corn Belt Seed Conference
2015-02-04 - 2015-02-05 | Indianapolis Marriott North, 3645 River Crossing Parkway, Indianapolis, 46240
The Corn Belt Seed Conference is a joint conference for ISTA and ICIA members that replaces individual annual conferences for both organizations.
The Corn Belt Seed Conference is backed by the strength of two solid organizations and offers an unparalleled lineup of presenters and topics. The enthusiasm of hundreds of members from both groups promises to make this milestone event an unprecedented opportunity. For more information visit http://www.cbsconference.org/AboutUs.aspx

Arkansas Seed Dealers' Association
2015-01-22 08:00 - 2015-01-23 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, Little Rock, AR, United States

Southern Seed Association 96th Annual Convention
2015-01-17 - 2015-01-20 | Renaissance Nashville, Nashville, TN, United States

• Oregon Seed Assn Mid-Winter Meeting
2015-01-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, Salem, OR, United States

American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention
2015-01-11 08:00 - 2015-01-14 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, San Diego, CA, United States

Texas Seed Trade Association 82nd Annual Convention
2014-11-16 08:00 - 2014-11-18 17:00 | La Torretta Resort & Spaon Lake Conroe, Montgomery, TX, United States
To register click here.

ASTA Farm & Lawn Seed Conference
2014-11-09 08:00 - 2014-11-10 17:00 | Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, MO, United States

Western Seed Association Annual Conference
2014-11-08 08:00 - 2014-11-11 17:00 | Westing Crown Center, Kansas City, MO, United States

Missouri Seedsmen's Association Annual Meeting
2014-10-01 08:00 - 2014-10-03 17:00 | Resort at Port Arrowhead, 3080 Bagnell Dam Blvd , Lake Ozark, MO, 65049, United States

Conference on Genomics, Traits and Business
2014-09-21 08:00 - 2014-09-24 17:00 | Hilton Charlotte University, 8629 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC, United States
The First International Conference on Genomics, Traits and Business aims to bring together leaders from the AgBiotech and seed industry, the bioenergy and biomaterials industry, and the scientific communities connected with these industries. The conference will create a unique opportunity to discuss in depth the issues that shape these industries. Leading scientists, government officials and industry leaders will focus discussion on scientific highlights, regulatory advances and IP issues, research innovations, public-private collaborations, new product developments, and novel business models.

4th Annual Meeting of the National Association of Plant Breeders & 8th Annual Meeting of the Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee
2014-08-05 08:00 - 2014-08-08 17:00 | Minneapolis Airport Marriott, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Meeting Registration Opening in April!

Registration: $450 full members; $150 students

Hotel reservations: Minneapolis Airport Marriott
NAPB Rate is $121 per night; Room block expires June 23, 2014.

To book your room

Phone: Phone 800-228-9290 or 952-854-7441 ask for “NAPB Annual Conference”
Hotel Information

Web –http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mspmn-minneapolis-airport-marriott/
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is a short distance from the hotel and will be the best option for those traveling by air

Free shuttle to/from the airport
Call 952-854-7441 Ext 4122for pickup

If you are driving, the hotel address is

2020 American Boulevard, East Bloomington Minnesota 55425
They offer complimentary on-site parking

Free guestroom internet access for NAPB meeting attendees
Conference rates available August 5-8, 2014 if you plan to extend your stay (call hotel directly)

Soil and Water Conservation Society 69th Annual International Annual Conference
2014-07-27 08:00 - 2014-07-30 17:00 | Westin Lombard Hotel, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL, United States
Making Waves in Conservation: Our Life on Land and its Impact on Water
From the Great Lakes to the coast, our use of the land impacts major bodies of water. Whether it be the large freshwater lakes of the United States and Canada, the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean; or the other lakes, seas, and oceans of the world, these terminal waters tell the story of what is happening upstream. This year, we consider challenges and progress in nutrient management, erosion and sediment control, nonpoint source and watershed policy, and other issues influencing the health and productivity of our soils and large water bodies. We have an opportunity to reflect upon decades of hard work and to acknowledge the progress of land managers, farmers, advisors, and scientists. We can also recognize failure and emerging problems, with a focus on innovatively moving forward to develop and implement best practices and improve outcomes. Collectively we can make waves in conservation by coming together to share ideas, explore opportunities, and face the challenge of our life on land and its impact on water.

Georgia Seed Trade Association 74th Annual Convention
2014-07-13 - 2014-07-14 | Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, Ponte Vedra, FL, United States

96th AOSCA Annual Meeting
2014-06-22 08:00 - 2014-06-25 17:00 | Crowne Plaza Resort, Asheville, NC, United States
The 96th AOSCA Annual Meeting will be held in Asheville, North Carolina, at the Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville. Reservations through the meeting block will be available soon and you will be notified when they are.

ASTA 131st Annual Convention
2014-06-11 08:00 - 2014-06-14 17:00 | J.W. Marriott Indianapolis, 10 S. West Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States

CSA Annual Convention
2014-03-09 08:00 - 2014-03-12 17:00 | DoubleTree Resort, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Commodity Classic
2014-02-27 08:00 - 2014-03-01 17:00 | San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States

ASTA 53rd Annual Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
2014-01-25 08:00 - 2014-01-28 17:00 | Hyatt, Monterey, CA, United States

Arkansas Seed Dealers' Association Winter Meeting
2014-01-23 08:00 - 2014-01-24 17:00 | The Embassy Suites Hotel, 11301 Financial Centre Pkwy, Little Rock, AR, United States

Illinois Fertilzer & Chemical Association Winter Meeting
2014-01-21 08:00 - 2014-01-23 17:00

American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting
2014-01-12 08:00 - 2014-01-15 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, San Antonio, TX, United States
