Meetings & Education News
Record Attendance at ASTA’s First Virtual Conference Leads to Expansion of Virtual Events
- On July 22, 2020
ASTA’s PLDC Virtual conference, held between May 19 and July 16, broke new records for the association’s summer conference...
ASTA Evaluates Future Conferences in Wake of COVID-19
- On July 8, 2020
ASTA will be conducting member feedback sessions, along with an online survey, to gauge members’ thoughts and opinions on...
ASTA Holds First Virtual Annual Membership Meeting in History – Sponsor Support Crucial
- On June 24, 2020
On June 16, ASTA held the first virtual Annual Meeting of its members in its 137-year history. The highly...
Canadian Seed Trade Association Holds 97th Annual Meeting Virtually
- On June 24, 2020
The Canadian Seed Trade Association’s (CSTA) 97th Annual Meeting will take place virtually. The Annual General Meeting will be...
UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy Registration Extended
- On June 10, 2020
UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center (SBC) is continuing with registration for the UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy (PBA). The...
ASTA’s PLDC Virtual Achieves Record Participation, Offers Leadership Development Collection
- On June 10, 2020
ASTA’s first virtual conference has been setting new attendance records for an ASTA June event! Named after the live...
ASTA’s “PLDC Virtual” Event Kicks Off with an Economic Outlook for Field Crops
- On May 28, 2020
ASTA held the first webinar of its “PLDC Virtual” summer series on May 19 with a session on the...
Don’t Miss Out on ASTA’s PLDC Virtual
- On May 13, 2020
You’re invited to register for ASTA’s first virtual event! “PLDC Virtual” is ASTA’s online educational series being held in...
ASTA’s International Executive Committee Holds Virtual Meeting
- On April 29, 2020
ASTA’s International Executive Committee (IEC) met on April 21 for a virtual meeting to review the association’s international programs...
ASTA to Offer “PLDC Virtual” this Summer
- On April 29, 2020
In light of the cancellation of ASTA’s June Policy & Leadership Development Conference (PLDC), due to the coronavirus pandemic,...
ISF Postpones World Seed Congress 2020
- On April 1, 2020
In light of the rapid spread of COVID-19 in many countries, the International Seed Federation (ISF) has chosen to...
ASTA and AOSA/SCST Cancel June 2020 PLDC
- On April 1, 2020
ASTA is disappointed to announce the cancellation of the June Policy & Leadership Development Conference (PLDC), which was to...
Top Food & Ag Groups Release Consumer Research Measuring Market Potential for Gene-Edited Products
- On March 19, 2020
On March 10, the Farm Foundation, in conjunction with ASTA and other partners, hosted a briefing and panel discussion...
Three Weeks Left to Register for ASTA’s 2020 Storm the Hill
- On March 4, 2020
Register for ASTA’s 2020 Storm the Hill by March 17 to make your voice heard! The event brings together...
Registration Now Open for ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference
- On March 4, 2020
Registration is open for ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference, June 13-17 in Indianapolis! This year’s conference is being...
RSVP Today for New SIPA Webinar
- On March 4, 2020
The Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA) is hosting a free webinar on intellectual property related to flowers and...
Register Now for ASTA’s Management Academy, March 2-6 at Purdue University
- On February 20, 2020
ASTA and Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business are partnering once again for the 2020 ASTA Management...
ASTA’s 2020 Storm the Hill Comes to D.C., April 21-22
- On February 20, 2020
Make your voice heard in Washington, D.C. during ASTA’s annual Storm the Hill legislative fly-in! The event brings seed...
ASTA Wraps Another Successful Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
- On February 20, 2020
Over 950 seed professionals from 39 countries gathered Feb. 1-4 in Monterey for ASTA’s 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed...
ASTA Heads to Monterey for 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Feb. 1-4
- On January 29, 2020
ASTA’s 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference is just around the corner, gathering over 1,000 participants from over 30...
Register Now for ASTA’s 2020 Storm the Hill, April 21-22
- On January 29, 2020
Make your voice heard in Washington, D.C. at ASTA’s annual Storm the Hill legislative fly-in! The event brings seed...
ASTA’s Management Academy is March 2-6 at Purdue University
- On January 29, 2020
ASTA and Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business are partnering once again for the 2020 ASTA Management...
SIPA to Host Technical Education Unit, February 1 in Monterey
- On January 16, 2020
The Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA) will hold a technical education unit on February 1 during ASTA’s Vegetable...
ASTA’s 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Heads to Monterey, Feb. 1-4
- On January 16, 2020
ASTA’s 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference is already promising to be another record-setting event, with over 1,000 attendees...
Phytosanitary Issues to be Hot Topic at ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
- On January 16, 2020
ASTA’s 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, Feb. 1-4 in Monterey, has several sessions dedicated to phytosanitary issues. A...
Registration Open for ASTA’s 2020 Storm the Hill, April 21-22
- On January 16, 2020
Make your voice heard in Washington, D.C. at ASTA’s annual Storm the Hill legislative conference! The conference brings together...
Kevin Falk Wins ASTA’s Third Annual “Better Seed, Better Life” Student Video Contest
- On December 18, 2019
For the second year in a row, Kevin Falk, Iowa State University, is the grand prize winner of the...
UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center Announces Seed Production Course, February 10-13
- On December 18, 2019
The UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center will host a seed production course February 10-13, 2020. Targeted participants include seed...
Early Registration for ASTA’s 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Ends Soon
- On December 18, 2019
Register for ASTA’s 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference by Thursday, January 2 to take advantage of early registration...
ASTA Wraps Another Successful CSS & Seed Expo
- On December 18, 2019
More than 2,300 seed professionals gathered Dec. 9-12 in Chicago for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2019. Thanks to...
SIPA to Host Education Unit, December 9 in Chicago
- On December 5, 2019
The Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA) will hold an education unit on December 9, 2019 during ASTA’s CSS...
Gearing Up for the CSS & Seed Expo 2019!
- On December 5, 2019
ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2019 is just around the corner, gathering more than 2,000 seed industry professionals for...
ASTA Hosts Successful Farm & Lawn Seed Conference
- On November 20, 2019
On Sunday, November 3, ASTA held its annual Farm & Lawn Seed Conference in conjunction with the Western Seed...
ASTA Hosts Import/Export Workshop in Tacoma
- On November 20, 2019
More than 60 ASTA members that ship through Pacific Northwest ports gathered November 13-14 to discuss current challenges and...
ASTA Participates in National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention
- On November 20, 2019
ASTA recently attended and sponsored the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Annual Convention, November 13-15 in Kansas City. ASTA...
ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2019 to Offer Key Programming for Seed Production Employees
- On November 6, 2019
There’s never been a better time for your company’s seed production personnel to attend ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo....
Register for ASTA’s Farm & Lawn Seed Conference, November 1-4
- On October 23, 2019
ASTA’s Farm & Lawn Seed Conference, held in conjunction with the Western Seed Association’s Annual Convention November 1-4, 2019,...
Expanded ASTA Sponsorship Opportunities Offer New Range of Promotional Options for Seed Businesses
- On October 23, 2019
Sponsorship opportunities for the CSS & Seed Expo 2019 in Chicago and the 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference...
Ag Tech Innovations Move Prominently into Seed Expo 2019
- On October 23, 2019
New agricultural technology has moved in with full force to this year’s Seed Expo 2019, the trade show component...
Make Plans to Attend ASTA’s 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, February 1-4, 2020
- On October 9, 2019
Early registration rates are still available for ASTA’s 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, February 1-4, 2020 in Monterey,...
ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2019 to Address Key Industry Issues Heading into 2020
- On October 9, 2019
With the challenging issues facing Midwest and row crop agriculture, it is more important than ever that you not...
Don’t Miss the ASTA Management Academy, March 2-6 at Purdue University
- On September 26, 2019
ASTA and Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business are partnering once again for the 2020 ASTA Management...
ASTA’s Executive Committee Meets in Washington, D.C.
- On September 26, 2019
ASTA’s Executive Committee meets with Secretary Perdue ASTA’s Executive Committee gathered in Washington, D.C. September 18-20 for its fall...
Register Today for ASTA’s 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, February 1-4, 2020
- On September 26, 2019
Registration is open for ASTA’s 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, February 1-4, 2020 in Monterey, CA. The conference...
ASTA’s Seed Expo 2019 Unveils New Special Events
- On September 26, 2019
This year’s Seed Expo, held as part of ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2019 December 9-12 in Chicago, will...
SIPA to Host Education Unit, October 8 in Monterey
- On September 11, 2019
The Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA) will hold a technical education unit on October 8 during the California...
Make Plans to Attend ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo, December 9-12, 2019
- On September 11, 2019
Early registration rates are still available for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2019, December 9-12 in Chicago! Don’t miss...
Register Today for ASTA’s 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, Feb 1-4, 2020
- On September 11, 2019
Registration for ASTA’s 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference is now open! Register today for the seed industry’s fastest-growing...
UC Davis SBC Offers New Educational Courses
- On August 29, 2019
Did you now the UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center (SBC) offers a variety of educational courses throughout the year?...
ASTA’s LEAD Committee Hosts Successful Industry Immersion Event
- On August 29, 2019
On August 15 and 16, 11 attendees from nine ASTA member companies took part in an Industry Immersion event...
Register Today for ASTA’s Farm & Lawn Seed Conference November 1-4, 2019
- On August 29, 2019
Registration is open for ASTA’s Farm & Lawn Seed Conference November 1-4, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. The conference...
Make Plans for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo, December 9-12, 2019
- On August 29, 2019
Registration is now open for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2019, December 9-12 in Chicago! Don’t miss the chance...
Two Weeks Left to Enter ASTA’s 3rd Annual Student Video Contest
- On August 15, 2019
Submissions for ASTA’s 3rd annual “Better Seed, Better Life” student video contest are due by August 31. This year’s...
SAA’s 7th Seed Congress of the Americas Registration and Poster Session Information
- On August 15, 2019
Registration is still open for the 7th Seed Congress of the Americas, hosted by the Argentinian Seed Association (ASA)...
Registration Open for New SIPA Webinar
- On August 15, 2019
The Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA) is hosting a free webinar titled, “The Benefits of Seed Innovations: What...
ASTA – Tri-Societies Professional Development Webinar Series Is Now- Available Online
- On August 15, 2019
The full webinar series “The Road Trip of Your Career” is now available on the ASTA members-only site. Produced...
Register Today for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2019
- On August 15, 2019
Conference registration and hotel block reservations for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2019 are now open! Make plans to...
New Technology Arrives for ASTA Events – Registration Coming Soon for CSS & Seed Expo 2019!
- On August 1, 2019
This month, ASTA is debuting new event technology tools designed to enhance member experience for future meeting attendees. A...
New ASTA Sponsorship Opportunities Announced for the 2019-20 Year of Events
- On July 31, 2019
A new host of sponsorship opportunities abound for the coming year of ASTA events, beginning with the CSS &...
Innovature Convenes Dialogue to Discuss Solutions to Combat Food Waste and Climate Challenges
- On July 31, 2019
ASTA VP of Strategic Communications Bethany Shively kicks off the “Saving Food, Fighting Waste” panel discussion at the Eaton...
Don’t Miss Out on the 2020 Policy & Leadership Development Conference
- On July 18, 2019
Big news from ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference (PLDC) in Denver: millennials are overhauling food trends and the...
Registration Still Open for SAA’s 7th Seed Congress of the Americas, September 9-11, 2019
- On July 18, 2019
Registration is still open for the 7th Seed Congress of the Americas, hosted by the Argentinean Seed Association (ASA)...
Join ASTA for a Young Professionals Industry Immersion Experience in Des Moines, IA, August 15-16
- On July 18, 2019
Join young seed professionals in Iowa for a seed industry immersion experience to expand your knowledge and broaden your...
Register Today for the 2020 ASTA-Purdue Management Academy, March 2-6
- On July 18, 2019
Mark your calendar for the 2020 ASTA Management Academy March 2-6 at Purdue University! Registration is now open! Don’t...
ASTA Wraps Up Successful Policy & Leadership Development Conference
- On July 3, 2019
ASTA’s second annual Policy & Leadership Development Conference (PDLC) truly broke “New Frontiers” this year in Denver. With a...
2019 Seed Industry Award-Winners Recognized in Denver
- On July 3, 2019
During the Policy & Leadership Development Conference last month in Denver, ASTA announced winners of...
ASTA Elects 2019-2020 Officer Team
- On July 3, 2019
ASTA is pleased to announce its 2019-2020 officer team, officially elected during the June Policy & Leadership Development Conference...
ASTA’s 2019 Policy & Leadership Development Conference Hits Denver
- On June 13, 2019
ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference kicks off in Denver this Saturday, June 15! We’re excited to see you...
Registration Open for ASA and SAA’s 7th Seed Congress of the Americas, September 9-11
- On May 30, 2019
The Argentinean Seed Association (ASA) and the Seed Association of the Americas (SAA) are hosting the 7th Seed Congress...
Iowa State Seed Conditioning and Quality Testing Workshop Series Offered This Summer
- On May 30, 2019
Iowa State University is once again hosting a Seed Conditioning and Quality Testing Workshop Series this summer. The sessions,...
ASTA Attends 2019 Ag Research Congressional Exhibition and Reception May 15
- On May 30, 2019
ASTA’s President and CEO Andy LaVigne, currently serving as president of NC-FAR, addresses attendees of the 2019 Ag Research...
It’s Not Too Late to Register for ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference!
- On May 30, 2019
There’s still time to register for ASTA’s newest, most innovative conference, the Policy & Leadership Development Conference June 15-19...
Online Course for Seed Analysts Offered through STEP
- On May 16, 2019
The Seed Technology Education Programs (STEP) offers eight online courses in seed technology designed to train seed analysts to...
FuSE to Host “Gene Editing & Innovation” Webinar, May 30
- On May 16, 2019
For more information or questions, contact Ellen Zimmerman.
Great Opportunity for Graduate and Under Graduates to Make Money for school – Encourage Them to Enter ASTA’s Third Annual “Better Seed, Better Life” Student Video Contest
- On May 16, 2019
Video submissions for ASTA’s third annual “Better Seed, Better Life” student video contest are starting to roll in! The...
Student Connections Sponsorship Opportunities Available
- On May 16, 2019
Wondering how you can help support the next generation of seed industry leaders? ASTA, in partnership with the Seed...
Early Registration Closes May 23 for ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference this June in Denver!
- On May 16, 2019
There’s only one week left to get the best registration rates for ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference (PLDC),...
Be Aware of Unauthorized Hotel Solicitors for Upcoming ASTA Meetings
- On April 29, 2019
ASTA has received reports of members being contacted by outside companies, both by phone and by email, offering hotel...
ASTA Offers Special Leadership Development Programming during PLDC
- On April 17, 2019
ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference (PLDC), June 15-19 in Denver, CO will offer special leadership development programming for...
ASTA International Executive Committee meets in D.C.
- On April 3, 2019
Members of ASTA’s International Executive Committee gathered this week in D.C. to set strategy and goals for ASTA’s international...
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
- On April 3, 2019
A diverse group of seed-industry leaders, representing companies of all sizes, sectors...
Registration Now Open for ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference
- On April 3, 2019
Register now for ASTA’s second annual Policy & Leadership Development Conference (PLDC), June 15-19 in Denver. Offering a new...
ASTA, Purdue team up for Successful Management Academy
- On March 20, 2019
The ASTA Management Academy was held on March 4-8 in West Lafayette, Indiana on Purdue University’s campus. This year’s...
ASTA’s Environmental & Conservation Committee Meets in Washington, D.C.
- On March 20, 2019
The spring meeting of ASTA’s Environmental & Conservation Seed Committee...
Registration Now Open for ASTA’s 2019 Policy & Leadership Development Conference
- On March 20, 2019
Conference registration and hotel block reservations for ASTA’s 2019 Policy & Leadership Development Conference are now open! In 2018,...
Save the Date for the 7th Seed Congress of the Americas
- On March 6, 2019
The Argentine Seed Association (ASA) and the Seed Association of the Americas (SAA) are hosting the 7th Seed Congress...
UC Davis Announces 2019 Bioinformatics Workshops
- On March 6, 2019
The UC Davis Bioinformatics Core is hosting a series of educational workshops at UC Davis and UCSF starting this...
2019 Student Connections Application Now Open
- On March 6, 2019
ASTA’s FuSE Committee, in partnership with the Seed Science Foundation, is excited to announce a new program for collegiate...
Congratulations to First-the Seed Foundation’s Golden Ticket Raffle Winner!
- On February 21, 2019
During ASTA’s 58th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, First-the Seed Foundation raffled tickets...
Register for the ASTA Management Academy, March 4-8 at Purdue University
- On February 21, 2019
ASTA and Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business have partnered again this year for the 2019 ASTA...
ASTA’s 58th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Was Another Educational and Global Networking Success
- On February 21, 2019
Weathering the dual storms of a government shutdown and a year of major industry transitions, ASTA’s 58th Vegetable &...
Are You Ready for ASTA’s 58th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference?
- On January 30, 2019
ASTA’s 58th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference will convene over 900 seed industry professionals from 36 countries next week...
Submit Your Nomination for the 2019 Borlaug CAST Communication Award
- On January 16, 2019
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology is seeking nominations for the 2019 Borlaug CAST Communication Award. This award...
UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center to Hold Seed Production Course, February 11-14
- On January 16, 2019
The UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center is hosting a seed production course from February 11-14. Targeted participants include seed...
SIPA to Host Education Unit, February 3 in Orlando
- On January 16, 2019
The Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance will hold a technical education unit on February 3 during ASTA’s Vegetable &...
Don’t Miss Out on the ASTA Management Academy, March 4-8 at Purdue University
- On January 16, 2019
The 2019 ASTA Management Academy is set for March 4-8 on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus. A partnership between...
Secure Your Future, Secure the Industry – with a “Golden Ticket”!
- On January 16, 2019
This year, the First-the Seed Foundation (FTSF) is giving you the opportunity to help secure the future of the...
Consumer Mega-Trends and Global Trade: Don’t Miss ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, Feb. 1-4 in Orlando!
- On January 16, 2019
ASTA’s upcoming 58th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference in Orlando will feature a special General Session highlighting some of...
UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center Hosts Seed Production Course February 11-14, 2019
- On December 18, 2018
UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center is hosting a seed production course February 11-14, 2019. The course is designed to...
The Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences Joins CSS 2018
- On December 18, 2018
On Dec. 6, the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences joined First-the Seed Foundation and ASTA at the CSS...
