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Your Recipe for Success for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2021
- On November 24, 2021
This year, ASTA is thankful to bring our members back together in-person and we are especially grateful to our...
USDA PVP Board Schedules Public Teleconference Meeting
- On November 3, 2021
On October 28, the USDA Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Board announced a public teleconference meeting for December 14, 2021....
Register Today for the 2022 ASTA Management Academy
- On November 3, 2021
The 2022 ASTA Management Academy, February 15-17 in West Lafayette, IN, features an all-new delivery model! The academy will...
ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2021 Gains Momentum, Releases Expo Showcase Schedules
- On November 3, 2021
Attendance numbers continue to rise dramatically for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo in Chicago this December, with news of...
UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center Offers New Courses
- On October 20, 2021
The UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center (SBC) is offering a number of courses related to plant breeding throughout the...
ASTA’s Farm & Lawn Seed Conference Set for New Time
- On October 20, 2021
ASTA’s Farm & Lawn Seed Conference, held November 3 in conjunction with the 2021 Western Seed Association Convention, has...
CSS & Seed Expo Session Spotlight: Sustainability and Post-Pandemic Concerns Amazon, Boeing to Speak in Carbon Management Session
- On October 20, 2021
The CSS & Seed Expo 2021 is shaping up to be the first major opportunity for the seed industry...
Registration Open for the 2022 ASTA Management Academy
- On October 6, 2021
Mark your calendar for the 2022 ASTA Management Academy February 15-17 in West Lafayette, IN, featuring a new delivery...
ASTA Meeting Registrations Showing 98-99% In-Person Attendance
- On October 6, 2021
Registration is off to a strong start for ASTA’s two largest conventions of the year, the CSS & Seed...
CSS & Seed Expo Sponsorship Opportunities
- On September 16, 2021
ASTA is offering a host of opportunities, both online and in-person, for companies to stand out at America’s largest...
UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center Offers Fall 2021 & Winter 2022 Courses
- On September 1, 2021
The UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center (SBC) is offering a number of courses related to plant breeding throughout the...
Phytosanitary Risk Model Workshop Recording Now Available
- On September 1, 2021
Researchers from North Carolina State University have partnered with ASTA to develop a phytosanitary risk model which analyses phytosanitary...
Phytosanitary Database Workshop Recordings Now Available
- On September 1, 2021
On August 24, ASTA hosted a virtual workshop to provide training on a variety of phytosanitary databases including ASTA’s...
Registration Now Open for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2021
- On September 1, 2021
Conference registration is now open for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2021, December 6-9 in Chicago! This year will...
New ASTA Workshop for Members on Pest/Phyto Databases
- On August 18, 2021
On August 24, ASTA will host a members-only workshop covering several new databases for the global movement of seed....
ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo 2021 Registration Opening Soon with All New “Villages” Design
- On August 5, 2021
Registration opens soon for ASTA’s largest event, the CSS & Seed Expo 2021, to be held December 6-9 in...
Soil Health Institute to Hold Virtual 2021 Annual Meeting, August 11-12
- On July 20, 2021
The Soil Health Institute (SHI) will hold its annual meeting virtually August 11-12, 2021. This year’s theme is “Enriching...
International Society for Biosafety Research Symposium Scheduled for April 10-14 in St. Louis
- On July 20, 2021
The International Society for Biosafety Research (ISBR) is holding its 16th ISBR Symposium in St. Louis, MO, April 10-14,...
Session Two Dates Announced for the 2021 UPOV Distance Learning Courses
- On July 7, 2021
On June 29, the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) announced dates for Session...
Did You Miss ASTA’s 2021 Policy & Leadership Development Conference?
- On July 7, 2021
ASTA members made a much-anticipated return to in-person meetings at the historic hybrid 2021 Policy & Leadership Development Conference...
New Speakers Added to ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference Agenda
- On June 16, 2021
ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference (PLDC), June 20-23, has a stellar line-up of speakers. The latest additions include...
Registration Open for Agri-Pulse Sustainability in Agriculture Webinar
- On June 2, 2021
Agri-Pulse is hosting a webinar titled “Sustainability in Agriculture: Moving from promise to practice” on June 7 at 9:00...
UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy Class VIII Starting in September
- On June 2, 2021
The Seed Biotechnology Center at the University of California, Davis has organized a professional development course to teach the...
Registration Open for UC Davis Seed Business 101 – Field Crops on-line Course
- On June 2, 2021
Registration is now open for UC Davis’ Seed Business 101! The course is offered over eight half-days in August....
Special Notice to ASTA Membership: Proposed FY 2021-22 Slate of Officers
- On June 2, 2021
Tracy Tally, Justin Seed Company and Chair of the ASTA Nominating Committee announced the proposed slate of ASTA Officers...
Don’t Miss ASTA’s First In-Person Conference Since the Pandemic
- On June 2, 2021
ASTA is excited to welcome back members and friends both in-person and virtually to its 2021 Policy & Leadership...
SRCA Announces its 2021 Biotech Regulation Workshop
- On May 19, 2021
The Specialty Crop Regulatory Assistance (SCRA) recently announced its 2021 workshop, “Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Regulatory Dossiers for...
Special Update: Washington D.C. to Lift All COVID-19 Restrictions in Time for ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference
- On May 19, 2021
On May 10, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that most indoor facilities such as hotels, restaurants, office spaces...
Colorado State University Announces New Course in Plant Genetic Resources
- On May 5, 2021
Colorado State University, in conjunction with the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s National Plant Germplasm System, recently announced a new...
UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy Starts in September
- On May 5, 2021
The Seed Biotechnology Center at the University of California, Davis has organized a professional development course to teach the...
UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy Offers Short Courses in May
- On May 5, 2021
Based upon a seed industry-wide survey assessing continuous educational needs during the pandemic, UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)...
Moving the CSS & Seed Expo? Member Survey Closing Soon
- On May 5, 2021
ASTA is conducting a thorough evaluation of its flagship event, the CSS & Seed Expo, typically held at the...
New Sponsorships, Special Events and Limited Space Left for ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference
- On May 5, 2021
Thanks to continued loosening of restrictions related to tours, dining and capacities in Washington, D.C., a new spouse registration...
ASTA IEC Hosts FAS, U.S. Embassy in Mexico, and Seeds Canada
- On April 21, 2021
ASTA’s International Executive Committee (IEC) hosted three external virtual meetings during the spring IEC meeting, April 7-8. Groups met...
Moving ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo?
- On April 21, 2021
If the headline caught your attention, it means you have some opinions about where ASTA’s flagship event, the CSS...
It’s a GO: ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference Will Be Live
- On April 21, 2021
After weeks of close monitoring of pandemic-related data and government restrictions, the ASTA Administrative Committee has officially re-confirmed that...
ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference: Status Update
- On April 7, 2021
At press time, ASTA is still making plans to meet in person in Washington, D.C. this June 20-23 for...
Colorado State University’s STEP Offers Seed Technology Courses
- On March 25, 2021
Colorado State University’s (CSU) Seed Technology Educational Programs (STEP) is offering seven courses in seed technology to train seed...
UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy Offers E-Series On-Line Short Courses
- On March 25, 2021
To address the need for continuing education during the pandemic, UC Davis’s Plant Breeding Academy (PBA) is launching a...
Make Your Company Stand Out at ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference
- On March 25, 2021
This June, ASTA is planning to make its first return to in-person events since the pandemic began a year...
Register Today for New SIPA Webinar
- On March 11, 2021
The Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA) is hosting a free webinar titled, “IP Best Practices: Why and What?”...
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Register Now for ASTA’s Management Micro-Course Series Hosted by Purdue University
- On March 11, 2021
Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business is hosting the ASTA Management Micro-Course Series throughout March and April....
ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference Registration Now Open
- On March 11, 2021
ASTA is excited to announce the opening of registration for the 2021 Policy & Leadership Development Conference – currently...
NC State University’s Plant Breeding Consortium Announces New International Plant Breeding Seminar Series
- On March 11, 2021
North Carolina State University’s Plant Breeding Consortium has announced a new seminar series in International Plant Breeding. The initial...
Call for Proposals: Submit Your Ideas for ASTA’s CSS 2021 Program!
- On February 24, 2021
New for 2021, ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo Program Planning Committee extends an invitation to all ASTA members to...
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ASTA Hosts Virtual Media Tour Highlighting Plant Breeding Innovation in Produce
- On February 24, 2021
On February 10 & 11, ASTA, in collaboration with the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, the University of Florida...
ASTA Management Academy Moved to Micro-Course Series
- On February 9, 2021
In light of the ongoing pandemic, the traditional in-person ASTA Management Academy will not be offered in 2021. Instead,...
ASTA Wraps Up Successful Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
- On February 9, 2021
Thank you to everyone who participated in ASTA’s first-ever virtual Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference! Over 540 people registered...
ASTA’s 60th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Just Around the Corner
- On January 26, 2021
ASTA’s 60th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference kicks off next week! Register today to join representatives of the vegetable...
Early-Bird Registration Price Extended to January 31 for UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center On-Line Seed Production Course
- On January 12, 2021
In response to industry demand, the UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center (SBC) is excited to announce that its 2021...
IPSA Announces 32nd Annual Conference Goes Virtual
- On January 12, 2021
On January 6, the Independent Professional Seed Association’s (IPSA) announced its 32nd Annual Conference will be held virtually January...
ASTA’s 60th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference: Deadlines Approaching
- On January 12, 2021
ASTA is excited to unveil the virtual version of the 60th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, coming up Feb....
ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo Virtual: Not Over Yet!
- On December 22, 2020
The CSS & Seed Expo Virtual will remain active for upcoming and past session viewing, exhibitor visits and even...
Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Virtual Trading Room Deadline
- On December 22, 2020
December 23 is the extended deadline to sign up to exhibit at ASTA’s 60th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference,...
UC Davis to Offer Next Seed Production Course Online in February 2021
- On December 11, 2020
Following the success of the online Hemp Breeding and Seed Production course in October, the UC Davis Seed Biotechnology...
Register Today for 32nd IPSA Annual Conference in Tucson, AZ, Jan. 18-21, 2021
- On December 11, 2020
Registration for the 32nd Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) Annual Conference is open. The conference will be a hybrid...
Purdue’s 2021 ASTA Management Academy Goes Virtual
- On December 11, 2020
Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business has announced the 2021 ASTA Management Academy, March 1-5, 2021, is...
Thank You for Attending ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo Virtual!
- On December 11, 2020
Thank you to everyone who participated in ASTA’s first-ever CSS & Seed Expo Virtual, Dec. 7-9! Nearly 1,000 people...
Register Today for ASTA’s Virtual 60th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
- On November 12, 2020
Register today for ASTA’s virtual 60th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, Feb. 1-3, 2021! Featuring a full conference session...
ASTA Unveils the First Sneak Peek of the CSS & Seed Expo Virtual Venue
- On November 12, 2020
On Tuesday, November 10, ASTA held a sneak preview event to unveil a guided tour of the new CSS...
Purdue to Host 2021 ASTA Management Academy March 1-5
- On October 28, 2020
Mark your calendar for the 2021 ASTA Management Academy, March 1-5, 2021 in West Lafayette, Indiana! Designed for both...
Registration Now Open for ASTA’s NEW Vegetable & Flower Seed Virtual Conference!
- On October 28, 2020
ASTA’s 60th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, Feb. 1-3, 2021, is going virtual, and registration is now open! Featuring...
The Time is Now to Register for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo Virtual: Appointments Underway and Pre-Show Events Kick Off TODAY!
- On October 28, 2020
Don’t wait to register for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo Virtual event! Appointment setting between attendees is NOW underway,...
UC Davis SBC Hemp Breeding and Seed Production Course Set for October 27-29
- On October 14, 2020
The UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center (SBC) will hold its second annual Hemp Breeding and Seed Production course on...
ASTA’s 60th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Going Virtual
- On October 14, 2020
ASTA’s 60th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, formerly planned for Orlando, Florida, will be held virtual, February 1-3, 2021....
ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo Virtual to Offer Bonus Sessions, Sneak Preview Events; Exhibit Opportunities Deadline
- On October 14, 2020
A series of new Bonus Sessions has been added to ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo Virtual agenda, included free...
Tri-Societies Offers Meeting Discount to ASTA Members
- On September 30, 2020
The American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)...
Special “First Access” Pricing for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo Virtual Ends Today
- On September 30, 2020
Register today for an 80% discount with “first access” registration to ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo Virtual, Dec. 7-9!!...
Register Now for ASTA’s Farm & Lawn Seed Conference
- On September 16, 2020
Registration is open for ASTA’s first online Farm & Lawn Seed Conference, November 3-4! With special sessions on grass...
ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo Virtual to Offer Video Business Appointments Across Fall/Winter 2020
- On September 16, 2020
Registration is now open for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo Virtual, offering attendee registration at an 80% discount in...
Registration Now Open for ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo Virtual
- On September 2, 2020
The seed industry is ready to come together after a challenging year. While it may not be in person,...
ASTA’s Farm & Lawn Seed Conference Offered Virtually for 2020
- On August 19, 2020
In the wake of the cancellation of Western Seed Association’s Annual Meeting in Kansas City, the event where ASTA...
ASTA’s CSS & Seed Expo Goes Virtual
- On August 19, 2020
It is with great disappointment that ASTA announces the difficult decision to cancel the in-person version of ASTA’s CSS...
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...
