News Releases
ASTA Applauds USDA Support of NPGS
- On October 6, 2026
ASTA Applauds USDA Support of NPGS Alexandria, VAâOctober 6, 2026 â The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) applauds the...
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed During Harvest Season
- On September 22, 2026
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed During Harvest Alexandria, VAâSeptember 22, 2026âAs harvest is under way...
ASTA’s Forage, Turf, & Conservation Seed Conference Features Distinguished Speakers
- On September 16, 2026
ASTA’s Forage, Turf, & Conservation Seed Conference Features Distinguished Speakers Kansas City, MOâSeptember 16, 2026â ASTA’s Forage, Turf, & Co
ASTA’s Field Crop Seed Convention Returns to Chicago
- On September 1, 2026
ASTA’s Field Crop Seed Convention Returns to Chicago Alexandria, VAâAugust 26, 2026â The Field Crop Seed Convention (FCSC) is back...
USTR Exempts Planting Seeds from Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs
- On July 24, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 24, 2026) â The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) issued the following statement after the Office...
ASTA Continues Push Against Tariffs
- On July 14, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 14, 2026) â In the last two weeks, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) has filed...
ASTA Elects 2026-27 Officers
- On July 1, 2026
ASTA Elects 2026-27 Officers Alexandria, VAâJuly 1, 2026âThe American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) elected its 2026-27 officers at the 2026...
ASTA Welcomes EU Vote Advancing Plant Breeding Innovation
- On June 17, 2026
Alexandria, VAâJune 17, 2026â The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) today welcomed the European Parliamentâs adoption of the European Unionâs...
ASTA: Keep Americaâs Ag Community Moving with Farm Bill
- On April 30, 2026
ASTA: Keep Americaâs Ag Community Moving with Farm Bill ALEXANDRIA, Va. (April 30, 2026) â The American Seed Trade...
Growing Matters’ Annual BeSure! Campaign Champions Stewardship Excellence This Planting and Growing Season
- On March 10, 2026
Growing Matters’ Annual BeSure! Campaign Champions Stewardship Excellence This Planting and Growing Season A seasonal reminder to protect pollinators,...

