Meetings & Education News

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...

Congratulations to ASTA’s 2018 Student Poster Contest Winners

• On December 18, 2018

During ASTA’s CSS 2018 & Seed Expo, students had the opportunity to present posters to conference participants in the...

ASTA’s CSS 2018 & Seed Expo Was a Success

• On December 18, 2018

More than 2,300 seed professionals gathered Dec. 3-6 in Chicago for ASTA’s CSS 2018 & Seed Expo. Thanks to...

Do you have what it takes to be a Seed Ambassador?

• On December 18, 2018

ASTA is seeking nominees for its Seed Ambassador Leadership Team (SALT)! The SALT team is a diverse network of...

Early Registration for ASTA’s 58th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Ending Soon

• On December 18, 2018

Register for ASTA’s 58th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference by Friday, January 4, 2019 to take advantage of early...

Don’t Miss out on ASTA’s 58th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Feb. 1-5, 2019

• On November 20, 2018

Don’t forget to register for ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference! You won’t want to miss the chance to...

UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center Hosts Seed Production Course February 11-14, 2019

• On November 20, 2018

UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center is hosting a 3.5 day seed production course February 11-14, 2019. The course is...

Dig Deeper in Your Career with ASTA’s Management Academy March 4-8, 2019

• On November 20, 2018

Whether it’s changing consumer preferences, continuous production improvement, or pricing pressures, both industry professionals and farmers have to look...

Support First-the Seed Foundation November 27 during Global #GivingTuesday

• On November 20, 2018

This #GivingTuesday, First-the Seed Foundation asks you to help us celebrate by making a donation to our seed education...

Gearing up for ASTA’s CSS 2018 & Seed Expo

• On November 20, 2018

It’s not too late to register for America’s largest seed industry conference! ASTA’s CSS 2018 & Seed Expo, December...

Join SIPA for an Education Unit, Dec. 3 in Chicago

• On November 7, 2018

Join the Seed Innovation and Protection Alliance (SIPA) on December 3 for an Education Unit held in conjunction with...

Don’t Miss Out on ASTA’s 58th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Feb. 1-5, 2019

• On November 7, 2018

Registration for ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference is open! You won’t want to miss the chance to attend...

CSS 2018 & Seed Expo Registration and Hotel Deadline is Nov. 15

• On November 7, 2018

Register for ASTA’s CSS 2018 & Seed Expo by next Thursday, November 15, to take advantage of early registration...

ASTA Hosts Successful Farm & Lawn Seed Conference in Kansas City

• On November 7, 2018

From October 31 – November 2, ASTA held another successful Farm and Lawn Seed Conference hosted in conjunction with...

ASTA Management Academy set for March at Purdue University

• On October 24, 2018

The 2019 ASTA Management Academy is set for March 4-8 on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus. A partnership between...

Give your Production and Plant Personnel the CSS 2018 & Seed Expo Experience for Free!

• On October 24, 2018

This year’s Seed Expo will also offer unprecedented opportunities for your production and plant personnel to learn and network...

Kansas City, Here We Come!

• On October 24, 2018

ASTA’s Farm and Lawn Seed Conference will once again convene alongside the Western Seed Association Annual Meeting in Kansas...

Breaking News: Under Secretary Ibach added to CSS 2018 & Seed Expo Line-up

• On October 24, 2018

A number of key speaker confirmations have just been announced within the educational agenda at ASTA’s CSS 2018 &...

CSS 2018 & Seed Expo Features the “The Majors after the Mergers”

• On October 9, 2018

A powerful panel of executive leadership from the seed industry’s four largest companies – BASF, Bayer, Corteva AgriScience and...

First-the Seed Foundation’s Day of Giving Coming Soon

• On October 9, 2018

“Plant it Forward” with First-the Seed Foundation’s first-ever Day of Giving October 15, 2018 – a 24-hour online fundraising...

ASTA Executive Committee Meets in Washington, D.C.

• On October 9, 2018

From left to right: Jerry Flint, 2018/19 ASTA Chair; Ted McKinney, USDA Undersecretary for Trade; Andy LaVigne, ASTA President...

“Plant it Forward” with First-the Seed Foundation’s Day of Giving, October 15!

• On September 25, 2018

If you had one day to help First-the Seed Foundation (FTSF) accomplish one amazing thing – what would it...

Join SIPA for an Education Unit, Dec. 3 in Chicago

• On September 25, 2018

Join the Seed Innovation and Protection Alliance (SIPA) for an Education Unit, December 3, 2018 at the ASTA CSS...

Majors after Mergers: A Special ASTA Event at CSS 2018 & Seed Expo

• On September 25, 2018

ASTA’s CSS 2018 & Seed Expo will feature a special general session panel discussion titled, “The Majors after the...

Registration is Now Open for ASTA’s 58th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference

• On September 13, 2018

Registration for ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference is now open and spots are going quickly! Don’t miss the...

Don’t miss Exclusive Opportunities for Production and Operational Personnel at ASTA’s 2018 Seed Expo!

• On September 13, 2018

ASTA has a wealth of new opportunities created specifically for companies’ production and operational personnel at this year’s CSS...

Exciting Changes Made to Expand ASTA Educational Opportunities

• On August 30, 2018

During the inaugural Policy and Leadership Development Conference in June, several monumental decisions were announced to expand seed-industry educational...

Save the Date for ASTA’s PLDC 2019, June 15-19 in Denver

• On August 30, 2018

It’s not too soon to start planning for ASTA’s 2019 Policy & Leadership Development Conference! Mark your calendars to...

Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance to Host Education Unit, Sept. 26 in Monterey

• On August 30, 2018

The Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA) will host a technical education unit featuring a presentation by Dr. Farhad...

Calling all Students: Register Today, Free of Charge, for ASTA’s CSS 2018 & Seed Expo!

• On August 30, 2018

Held December 3-6 in Chicago, ASTA’s CSS 2018 & Seed Expo, will offer a variety of opportunities for undergraduate...

Reserve Your Table or Modular Meeting Room for ASTA’s CSS 2018 & Seed Expo

• On August 16, 2018

For CSS 2018 & Seed Expo, ASTA has expanded the opportunities for companies to reserve locations for their exclusive...

Register Today for ASTA’s 2018 Farm & Lawn Seed Conference

• On August 16, 2018

ASTA’s 2018 Farm & Lawn Seed Conference is once again being hosted in conjunction with the Western Seed Association...

We Need Your Help – Vote for ASTA’s Gene Editing in Ag Session at SXSW!

• On August 16, 2018

We need your help! ASTA and BIO submitted a proposal for a gene editing session at SXSW. Thousands of...

Saving the Orange!

• On August 16, 2018

ASTA and CropLife International are pleased to announce the launch of the first VIDEO in a new series about...

Register Today for ASTA’s CSS 2018 & Seed Expo

• On July 31, 2018

Conference registration and hotel block reservations for ASTA’s CSS 2018 & Seed Expo are now open! Make plans to...

SIPA Education Unit Scheduled for Sept. 26 in Monterey

• On July 31, 2018

The Seed Innovation and Protection Alliance (SIPA) is hosting an Education Unit on September 26 at the California Seed...

Save the Date for ASTA’s 2018 Farm & Lawn Seed Conference

• On July 19, 2018

Join us for ASTA’s 2018 Farm & Lawn Seed Conference Oct. 31 – Nov. 2! The conference will once...

Registration Opening Aug. 1 for ASTA’s CSS 2018 & Seed Expo!

• On July 19, 2018

Save the date! Conference registration and hotel block reservations for ASTA’s CSS 2018 & Seed Expo are opening August...

ASTA Wraps Up Successful Debut of Policy & Leadership Development Conference!

• On July 5, 2018

Thank you to everyone who participated in ASTA’s inaugural Policy & Leadership Development Conference! This new ASTA event met...

ASTA Announces 2018 Seed Industry Award Winners

• On June 20, 2018

ASTA is pleased to announce the winners of its 2018 seed industry awards. The winners were recognized Wednesday, June...

ASTA Elects 2018-19 Officer Team

• On June 20, 2018

ASTA is pleased to announce its 2018-19 officer team, officially elected during the June 11 Opening General Session of...

National FFA Organization and American Seed Trade Association Sign Historic Memorandum of Understanding

• On June 20, 2018

The National FFA Organization and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding which will...

ASTA Members Storm the Hill!

• On June 20, 2018

On June 12-13, more than 100 ASTA members participated in the annual “Storm the Hill” lobbying event, held in...

ASTA wraps up first-ever Policy & Leadership Development Conference in D.C.!

• On June 20, 2018

ASTA’s Inaugural Policy & Leadership Development Conference was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped...

Join ASTA, Tri-Societies on June 11 for a Live Webinar: Leading across Generations: Communicating with Influence

• On June 5, 2018

Can’t make it to ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development Conference (PLDC) in D.C.? For the first time ever at...

It’s Not Too Late! Join Us For a New ASTA Conference Experience and Make Your Voice Heard!

• On June 5, 2018

ASTA’s new Policy & Leadership Development Conference debuts in Washington D.C. this week! Registration opens Friday, June 8 at...

Mark Your Calendars for the 2018 California Seed Industry Conference, May 23 in Modesto

• On May 8, 2018

The 2018 California Seed Industry Conference will be held on May 23 in Modesto, CA. The conference will provide...

ASTA and NAPB Launch 2nd Annual “Better Seed, Better Life” Student Video Contest

• On May 8, 2018

Graduate and undergraduate students pursuing agriculture disciplines are invited to participate in the second annual Better Seed, Better Life...

Early Registration is closing THIS WEEK for ASTA’s Policy and Leadership Development Conference 2018

• On May 8, 2018

Early registration closes this week and group hotel rates close Thursday, May 10 for ASTA’s new Policy and Leadership...

FuSE Hosts Educational Unit in Howe, Indiana

• On April 26, 2018

On April 9 and 10, ASTA’s Future Seed Executives Committee (FuSE) held an Education Unit hosted by Gro Alliance...

ASTA’s new Policy & Leadership Development Conference Offers Crucial Policy Education

• On April 26, 2018

What do the World Wildlife Fund, the U.S. Grains Council, the Field-to-Market Sustainability Initiative, the EPA and USDA have...

The Leadership Series: Taking it to the Next Level – The Art of Delegation Webinar, April 19

• On April 11, 2018

ASTA and the Tri-Societies are pleased to announce the next webinar in their popular joint educational program, “The Leadership...

ASTA Hosts Environmental & Conservation Seed Workshop in Boise

• On April 11, 2018

On April 4, 23 ASTA members participated in the Environmental & Conservations seed workshop in Boise. The participants were...

UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center Offers Seed Biology & Quality Course

• On April 11, 2018

The UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center will be offering a professional development course in seed biology and quality June...

ASTA to Offer Purpose-Driven Education for Emerging Leaders, Communication Professionals (and Spouses too!)

• On April 11, 2018

ASTA’s new Policy & Leadership Development Conference (PLDC), June 9 – 13 in Washington, DC, will offer new twists...

SIPA to Host Workshop at UC Davis on April 26

• On March 27, 2018

The Seed Innovation and Protection Alliance (SIPA) is hosting a Seed Central IP workshop on April 26 at UC...

Save the Date: ASTA’s FuSe Committee to Host Ed Unit April 8-10 in Howe, Indiana

• On March 27, 2018

Bring us your Rising Stars, and Receive a Discount on ASTA’s New Policy & Leadership Development Conference!

• On March 27, 2018

ASTA is proud to introduce the inaugural Policy & Leadership Development Conference (PLDC) this June 9-13 in Washington D.C.!...

Don’t Miss our Popular Leadership Webinar Series, Part Three – Managing Conflict – Happening Thursday March 15!

• On March 12, 2018

Conflict has many definitions and comes in many forms. In this webinar, we’ll focus on positive/healthy conflict required to...

It’s here!

• On March 12, 2018

After 134 years of ASTA’s Annual Convention, held each June, ASTA has taken a bold step and is rolling...

Alan Galbreth Receives Indiana Seed Trade Association Award

• On February 28, 2018

Indiana Crop Improvement Association (ICIA) CEO Alan Galbreth was recently honored with the Indiana Seed Trade Association Distinguished Service...

Join FFAR on April 4 for a Webinar on Adapting New Crops to Controlled Environments

• On February 28, 2018

On April 4 at 2:00 p.m. EST, the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) will host a webinar...

ASTA Set to Debut the New Policy & Leadership Development Conference

• On February 12, 2018

Mark your calendars! This June 9 – 13, ASTA will introduce its new Policy & Leadership Development Conference (PLDC)...

Share your Feedback on ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference

• On February 12, 2018

Did you attend ASTA’s 57th Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference last month in San Diego? If so, we want...

Time is Running Out: Register Today for ASTA’s Management Academy!

• On February 12, 2018

The ASTA Management Academy, held in conjunction with Purdue University, is less than a month away. Good news: There’s...

Supervising Former Peers: The Leadership Webinar Series– Part II

• On February 12, 2018

On Thursday, February 15, ASTA and the Tri-Societies will host a free webinar on the topic of supervising former...

REMINDER: ASTA’s Food Safety Modernization Act Webinar – Feb. 22

• On February 12, 2018

If your company is a seed conditioning facility that sells discarded seed materials for consumption by either animals or...

SIPA Technical Ed Unit to be Held January 28 in Conjunction with ASTA Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference in San Diego

• On January 23, 2018

The Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA) is hosting a technical education unit on January 28 from 8:00 –...

Setting Sail for ASTA’s 57th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference

• On January 23, 2018

ASTA is excited to once again report record-breaking attendance for its annual Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference! Kicking off...

Register Today for the ASTA Management Academy, March 5-9 at Purdue University!

• On January 23, 2018

Don’t miss the 2018 ASTA Management Academy, March 5-9 at Purdue University in Indiana! Special ASTA member-rate pricing is...

Register Today for the ASTA Management Academy, March 5-9 at Purdue University!

• On January 9, 2018

Don’t miss the 2018 ASTA Management Academy, March 5-9 at Purdue University in Indiana! Special ASTA member-rate pricing is...

ASTA, Tri-Societies Launch New Leadership Webinar Series, Kicks off January 18

• On January 9, 2018

ASTA and the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America (Tri-Societies),...

General Session Speakers Announced for ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference in San Diego

• On January 9, 2018

ASTA’s 57th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference is just a few weeks away! Don’t miss this international event, January...

Register Today for the 31st ASTA Management Academy

• On December 21, 2017

Register today for the 2018 ASTA Academy, March 5-9 on Purdue University’s West Lafayette, Ind., campus. The program covers...

ASTA Participates in Plant Breeding Innovation Workshop in China

• On December 21, 2017

On December 13-14, ASTA participated in a plant breeding innovation workshop sponsored by the International Seed Federation and co-hosted...

Catch up on all the News from ASTA’s CSS 2017 & Seed Expo!

• On December 21, 2017

Thanks to everyone who attended ASTA’s CSS 2017 & Seed Expo! We hope you enjoyed the week as much...

Gearing Up for ASTA’s 57th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference – Deadlines in Early January!

• On December 21, 2017

ASTA’s 57th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference heads to sunny San Diego this January 27 – 30, 2018. The...

SIPA to Host Ed Unit December 4 in Conjunction with ASTA CSS

• On November 28, 2017

Join the Seed Innovation and Protection Alliance (SIPA) for an Education Unit on December 4 in conjunction with ASTA...

CSS Session to Explore Cultivation of Talent, Job Satisfaction

• On November 28, 2017

While many young professionals have heard from major companies about what they seek in an employee, how many of...