ASTA President CEO Andy LaVigne appointed to key trade Advisory Committee
- On September 6, 2023
In August, President & CEO Andy LaVigne was re-appointed to the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade (APAC), a...
ASTA Welcomes New Director, Seed Health & Trade
- On August 28, 2023
Alexandria, VA—August 28, 2023—The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) welcomes Martha Malapi as Director, Seed Health & Trade. Martha...
- American Seed Trade Association, ASTA
ASTA Participates in APEC 2023
- On August 23, 2023
ASTA was proud to support the United States’ Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference held earlier this month in Seattle. Staff...
U.S. Establishes USMCA Dispute Panel on Mexico’s Agricultural Biotechnology Measures
- On August 23, 2023
On August 17, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the launch of a formal dispute panel under USMCA...
Registration Now Open for ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference in Monterey
- On August 23, 2023
After a highly successful experience in 2020, ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference returns to Monterey, CA, January 26-30,...
- American Seed Trade Association, ASTA, Innovation, plant breeding, Plant Breeding Innovation, Policy & Leadership Development Conference
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed during Harvest
- On August 14, 2023
Alexandria, VA—August 14, 2023—As harvest begins across the country, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers about the...
ASTA’s Field Crop Seed Convention in Orlando Breaking Registration Pacing Records
- On August 9, 2023
Registration for ASTA’s newly-rebranded Field Crop Seed Convention has only been open for a few weeks and is already pacing ahead...
ASTA Urges Administration to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers
- On July 26, 2023
Recently, ASTA joined a coalition letter on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) negotiations and endorsed comments regarding the anti-dumping/countervailing...
Registration Now Open for ASTA’s Newly Rebranded Field Crop Seed Convention this December in Orlando
- On July 26, 2023
After 77 years in Chicago, ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo is getting a new location and a new name! ...
- ASTA, December, FCSC, Field Crop, Field Crop Seed Convention, Orlando
ICYMI: ASTA Holds Webinar on New Organizational Structure and Opportunities for Engagement
- On July 12, 2023
On July 11, ASTA held a webinar reviewing a number of changes to the association’s by-laws and organizational structure....
ASTA’s Andy LaVigne Elected to Farm Foundation Board
- On July 12, 2023
On June 28, Farm Foundation announced its new Board of Directors. ASTA’s President & CEO Andy LaVigne was elected...
New ASTA Member Classifieds Available
- On June 28, 2023
New member classifieds have been posted to the ASTA website! To view the approved postings, you must be logged...
ASTA Elects 2023-24 Officer Team
- On June 28, 2023
During its recent Leadership Summit, ASTA elected its 2023-24 officer team. The members of the new officer team, beginning...
ASTA Honors Industry Groundbreakers
- On June 28, 2023
At a special awards ceremony held during the Leadership Summit, ASTA honored seed industry groundbreakers. Awardees were recognized in...
ASTA Sees Largest Student Participation at 2023 Leadership Summit
- On June 28, 2023
ASTA’s 2023 Leadership Summit saw its largest student participation in history. Throughout the week, 49 students from universities across...
ASTA Hosts Highly Successful 2023 Leadership Summit: Catch up on What You Missed
- On June 28, 2023
ASTA’s Leadership Summit, held June 10-14 in Sacramento, enjoyed the highest ASTA summer attendance in five years and a...
Join ASTA for a Members-Only Webinar to Learn more about our New Committee/Division Structure and Follow-ups from the Leadership Summit
- On June 28, 2023
During its June meeting, the ASTA Board of Directors reviewed and approved a streamlined Committee and Division structure, along...
ASTA Welcomes New Summer Interns
- On June 7, 2023
Anna Bonnet and Ryan Rakowitz have joined the ASTA team as 2023 summer interns. Anna Bonnet, ASTA’s Communications and...
ASTA Issues Statement on USMCA Biotechnology Dispute
- On June 7, 2023
On June 2, ASTA issued a statement welcoming the Administration’s announcement that the U.S. has formally initiated dispute settlement...
ASTA Signs Industry Letters on Trade Negotiations and Tariffs
- On June 7, 2023
In late May, ASTA joined industry associations in letters pressing the U.S. government to provide more transparency on the...
ASTA’s Leadership Summit Arrives in Sacramento This Weekend!
- On June 7, 2023
It’s not too late to make plans to join ASTA members from across all seed sectors, at all stages...
ASTA’s Leadership Summit Achieving New Heights
- On May 24, 2023
The ASTA Leadership Summit, now in its second year, heads to Sacramento June 10-14 and is on track to...
ASTA Supports Nomination of Xochitl Torres Small for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
- On May 24, 2023
ASTA joined more than 55 leading agricultural associations in signing a letter to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition...
ASTA Supports Legislation to Increase Availability of Technical Service Providers
- On May 10, 2023
On May 3, U.S. Senators Mike Braun (IN), Michael Bennet (CO) and Roger Marshall (KS) introduced legislation to address the...
ASTA Urges Congress to Address Ongoing Shipping Challenges
- On May 10, 2023
ASTA recently joined a coalition of organizations raising concerns over growing rail storage demurrage fees facing the shipping container...
Special Notice to ASTA Membership: Proposed FY 2023-24 Slate of Officers
- On May 10, 2023
Wayne Gale, Stokes Seeds and Chair of the ASTA Nominating Committee, announced the proposed slate of ASTA Officers for...
ASTA Leadership Summit Early Registration & Hotel Deadline is May 18
- On May 10, 2023
Time is running out! May 18 is the deadline for early registration rates and the hotel block for the...
ASTA Leadership Summit Offers Unprecedented Opportunities for Early-Career Company Employees and Students
- On April 26, 2023
One of the central missions of the upcoming ASTA Leadership Summit, June 10-14 in Sacramento, is to offer leadership...
ASTA Hosts Research Fly-in
- On April 26, 2023
ASTA hosted a Capitol Hill fly-in April 18-20 where seed industry advocates called for strong investments in agricultural research...
ASTA Holds International Committee Meeting
- On April 26, 2023
On April 12 and 13, ASTA hosted its semi-annual International Committee (IC) meeting in Washington, D.C. During the meeting,...
ASTA Participates in NAFB Washington Watch
- On April 26, 2023
On April 17, ASTA staff participated in the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Washington Watch Issues Forum in...
New ASTA Job and Internship Postings Available
- On April 12, 2023
ASTA has two job openings and two internship spots available. The association is hiring a Senior Director, Seed Health...
ASTA Signs Industry Letter to Address Tariff Impacts
- On April 12, 2023
ASTA continues to advocate with the Executive and Legislative Branches to address the negative impacts of the China 301...
ASTA Signs Letters in Support of USDA ATP Programs
- On April 12, 2023
ASTA continues to advocate for support of USDA Agricultural Trade Promotion (ATP) programs, which are critical to building new...
ASTA to Host Research Fly-In
- On April 12, 2023
As part of the association’s advocacy on Capitol Hill, ASTA is hosting a fly-in April 18-20 in coordination with...
ASTA Hosts Conservation Fly-In
- On April 12, 2023
During the week of March 27, ASTA took to Capitol Hill to convey its Farm Bill priorities in the...
ASTA Promotes Updated Resource for Locating Local, Professionally Produced Environment, Conservation and Cover Crop Seed
- On April 12, 2023
ASTA recently updated its guide assisting farmers, land owners and others to easily locate and contact professional seed suppliers...
ASTA Leadership Summit: Six-Year Attendance Record and Early-Career Employee Opportunities
- On April 12, 2023
ASTA’s upcoming Leadership Summit, June 10-14 in Sacramento, CA, is seeing strong attendance registration and is on track to...
ASTA Leadership Summit: New Speaker, Program Announcements
- On March 29, 2023
The ASTA Leadership Summit, June 10-14 in Sacramento, CA, will feature a powerhouse program with sessions based on the...
ASTA Announces New Job and Internship Postings
- On March 29, 2023
ASTA is hiring a Senior Director, Seed Health & Trade in addition to two internships: one in Ag Marketing/Communications...
ASTA Signs Industry Letter Calling for Action to Address Port Challenges
- On March 28, 2023
ASTA continues to encourage the Biden-Harris Administration to negotiate a resolution to the labor disputes that impact trade through...
ASTA Represented at the Asia Pacific Seed alliance Expert Phytosanitary Consultation
- On March 15, 2023
John Mizicko, ASTAs representative to the Asia Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA) Board of Directors, traveled to Bangkok, Thailand the...
ASTA Delegation Travels to Chile for Coordination on Phytosanitary Issues
- On March 15, 2023
A delegation of ASTA members and staff traveled to Santiago, Chile the week of March 6 to participate in...
ASTA Staff Attends African Seed Congress
- On March 15, 2023
ASTA staff and members traveled to Dakar, Senegal, March 6-8, for the African Seed Trade Association Congress. The Congress...
ASTA Participates in Commodity Classic
- On March 15, 2023
On March 9-11, ASTA staff joined GO Seed and representatives from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program...
ASTA Releases Seed Industry Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
- On March 15, 2023
On March 13, ASTA released its policy recommendations for the 2023 Farm Bill. The recommendations fall under the following...
CA State Board of Food and Agriculture President Don Cameron to Speak at ASTA Leadership Summit
- On March 15, 2023
The speaker roster for the ASTA Leadership Summit, June 10-14 in Sacramento, continues to grow with exciting recent additions....
Nominations Open for New ASTA Mentorship Award
- On March 1, 2023
Nominations are now open for the newly established ASTA Mentorship Award. The award will recognize ASTA members who have...
In Memory of Nathan Holaday
- On March 1, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Nathan Holaday, Holaday Seed Co., on February 19,...
Join GO Seed, SARE, ASTA at the Commodity Classic Climate Smart Hub
- On March 1, 2023
Heading to Commodity Classic? Don’t miss the GO Seed Climate Smart Hub (Booth 2188) featuring a variety of interactive...
Treated Seed: Separating Myths from Facts
- On March 1, 2023
When it comes to treated seed, what’s myth and what’s fact? ASTA’s latest educational resource digs into hot-topics around...
University of MN Head Coach to Headline ASTA Leadership Summit
- On March 1, 2023
This year’s ASTA Leadership Summit will feature keynote speaker PJ Fleck, head football coach at the University of Minnesota....
CALLING ALL FARMERS: SHARE YOUR VIEWS ON COVER CROPS IN NATIONAL SURVEY BY SARE, CTIC AND ASTA
- On March 1, 2023
CALLING ALL FARMERS: SHARE YOUR VIEWS ON COVER CROPS IN NATIONAL SURVEY BY SARE, CTIC AND ASTA March 1,...
ASTA Weighs in with EPA on Proposed Updates to Treated Seed Labeling Requirements
- On February 13, 2023
On February 14, ASTA submitted comments in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Request for Information (RFI)...
ASTA’s 62nd Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Sees Large Return from Pandemic
- On February 13, 2023
ASTA’s 62nd Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, January 26-31 in Orlando, saw a large increase in participation from its...
ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Seeing Pre-Pandemic Attendance
- On January 25, 2023
ASTA is gearing up for its 62nd Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, kicking off this weekend in Orlando. Current...
ASTA Announces New Funding Opportunities for Technical and Policy Experts
- On January 12, 2023
ASTA has announced two new opportunities for funding, with support from USDA’s cooperator programs, for projects on plant pests...
Deadline Extended for the ASTA Heritage Award and SSF Excellence in Science Award Nominations
- On January 12, 2023
The deadline for nominations for ASTA’s new Heritage Award and the Seed Science Foundation’s (SSF) Excellence in Science Award...
ASTA to Host White House Listening Session on Federal Plant Breeding Innovation Policy – January 28 in Orlando
- On January 12, 2023
In conjunction with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), ASTA is hosting a seed industry...
There is Still Time to Register for ASTA’s 62nd Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
- On January 12, 2023
You can still register for ASTA’s upcoming Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, Jan. 27 – 31 in Orlando, FL!...
SAA Hosts Meetings at ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2022
- On December 21, 2022
The Seed Association of the Americas (SAA) hosted a Board of Directors Meeting and an open meeting at ASTA’s...
ASTA Hosts Nigerian Delegation at CSS & Seed Expo 2022
- On December 21, 2022
A delegation of representatives from the National Agricultural Seeds Council of Nigeria and Nigerian seed industry leaders participated in...
ASTA Wraps Up Final Year in Chicago for the CSS & Seed Expo
- On December 21, 2022
More than 1,700 seed professionals gathered December 5-8 in Chicago for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2022. Thanks to...
ASTA’s 62nd Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Hotel Deadline Approaching
- On December 21, 2022
The deadline for securing a hotel room in ASTA’s room block for its upcoming Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference,...
America’s Largest Seed Industry Convention Arrives in Chicago Next Week!
- On November 30, 2022
ASTA will host the CSS & Seed Expo 2022 in Chicago next week, December 5-8, and registration numbers are...
2022 Summer ASTA Intern Elected to National FFA Office
- On November 9, 2022
Congratulations to ASTA 2022 summer intern Ryan Williamson on his recent election as National Western Region Vice President of...
ASTA Hosts Annual Farm and Lawn Seed Conference
- On November 9, 2022
On November 2, ASTA welcomed members to the annual Farm and Lawn Seed Conference in partnership with the Western...
ASTA Seed Expo Showcases You Won’t Want to Miss – Early Registration Rates End Nov. 15!
- On November 9, 2022
ASTA is excited to reveal the lineup of cutting-edge products and technologies to be featured in this year’s Seed...
ASTA Welcomes New International Staffer
- On October 26, 2022
ASTA is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Samuel Crowell as the association’s new Senior Director, International Programs...
Companies are Gaining High Recognition for Low Cost at ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2022
- On October 26, 2022
ASTA’s commemorative elements at the upcoming CSS & Seed Expo 2022 offer a great way for companies to gain...
Seed World Strategy Webinar Tackles Midterm Elections
- On October 26, 2022
On October 27, ASTA Vice President, Government Affairs Janae Brady will join a panel of industry experts in the...
ASTA Participates in Industry Meetings
- On October 12, 2022
In September, ASTA staff participated in a number of industry meetings to represent the U.S. seed industry domestically and...
New Sponsorship Opportunities Added for ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
- On October 12, 2022
ASTA’s 62nd Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, January 27-31, 2023 in Orlando, offers companies a variety of new promotional...
ASTA Member Featured in Agri-Pulse Open Mic
- On September 28, 2022
Dr. Nathan Pumplin, president and CEO of Norfolk Health Produce, is featured in this week’s Agri-Pulse Open Mic! In...
ASTA Provides Comments Regarding U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
- On September 28, 2022
On September 16, ASTA provided comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representatives on the U.S.-Kenya Strategic...
ASTA Leadership Offers Webinar on Maximizing the Value of the CSS & Seed Expo 2022
- On September 28, 2022
On September 20, ASTA Chair Jim Schweigert moderated a panel discussion to provide early guidance and tips on how...
ICYMI: ASTA’s Andy LaVigne Talks with Agriculture Today with Tony St. James
- On September 28, 2022
On September 22, Andy LaVigne, ASTA President & CEO, guest-starred on Agriculture Today with Tony St. James, KYYW 1479....
ASTA Members Invited to Participate in Atrazine Briefing on September 22
- On September 14, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on additional ecological mitigation measures for atrazine, an essential...
Remembering 77 Years in Chicago: ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2022 Special Exhibit
- On September 14, 2022
ASTA members have been sending in their favorite photos and memories of their years attending ASTA’s CSS & Seed...
Registration Open for ASTA’s 62nd Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
- On August 31, 2022
Registration for ASTA’s 62nd Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference is now open! Join your colleagues in Orlando January 27-31,...
See what’s new at Innovature!
- On August 31, 2022
Improving plants, people & tools: it’s all in a day’s work for plant breeder Patricio Munoz. While Munoz specializes...
ASTA’s International Executive Committee (IEC) Meets in Washington, D.C.
- On August 31, 2022
On August 29 and 30, ASTA’s International Executive Committee (IEC) met to discuss international activities and priorities. IEC members...
ICYMI : ASTA Talks Treated Seed Stewardship on RFD-TV
- On August 18, 2022
On August 10, ASTA President & CEO Andy LaVigne was a live guest on RFD’s Market Day Report. LaVigne...
ASTA CSS & Seed Expo 2022: “Legacy Walk” to Honor Participating Companies
- On August 18, 2022
The upcoming CSS & Seed Expo, December 6-9, marks the last year that ASTA will hold the event in...
ASTA Bids Farewell to Summer Interns
- On August 3, 2022
This summer, ASTA was fortunate to have the assistance of two interns, Abbie Putnam, University of Florida, and Ryan...
A Message from ASTA Chair Jim Schweigert
- On August 3, 2022
As my year as ASTA Chair begins, I want to first thank the staff, board of directors and especially...
Help ASTA Design the New Leadership Summit Logo
- On August 3, 2022
As you’ve probably heard, ASTA is holding a contest to brand the Leadership Summit with a new logo! The...
ASTA Unveils New Annual Awards
- On August 3, 2022
During the inaugural ASTA Leadership Summit in June, ASTA unveiled two new annual awards: the Heritage Award and the...
CSS & Seed Expo Opportunities for Companies
- On August 3, 2022
In addition to session topics from regenerative agriculture and reauthorization of the Farm Bill, to Dan Basse’s famous annual...
ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo, Sponsorship Opportunities Opening Soon
- On July 20, 2022
ASTA’s largest event of the year, the CSS & Seed Expo 2022, will be opening soon for attendee registration,...
Save the Date for ASTA’s Farm & Lawn Seed Conference
- On July 19, 2022
ASTA’s Farm & Lawn Seed Conference, held in conjunction with the Western Seed Association’s annual meeting, will be held...
Andy LaVigne Talks Seed Industry Opportunities on Agri-Pulse Open Mic
- On July 7, 2022
ASTA President & CEO Andy LaVigne recently joined Agri-Pulse Open Mic host Jeff Nalley for an in-depth interview on...
ASTA Elects 2022-23 Leadership Team
- On July 7, 2022
ASTA is pleased to announce the members of its 2022-23 officer team: Chair: Jim Schweigert, Gro Alliance, LLC First...
ASTA Honors Past, Present Industry Groundbreakers
- On July 7, 2022
ASTA honored past and present seed industry groundbreakers during the Leadership Summit in Indianapolis. In addition to the time-honored...
ASTA Wraps All-New Leadership Summit in Indianapolis
- On July 7, 2022
ASTA unveiled its new Leadership Summit June 25-29 in Indianapolis with over 250 members and industry peers in attendance....
