Meetings & Education News
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Campus Connections Applications Now Available
- On November 14, 2017
Campus Connections is a program hosted each year by ASTA’s Future Seed Executives (FuSE) initiative. This opportunity for university...
Last Day for Special Early Rates for CSS 2017 & Seed Expo
- On November 14, 2017
Special registration rates close today for ASTA CSS 2017 & Seed Expo, Dec. 4-7 in Chicago. Don’t miss the...
Bayer Supports First the Seed Foundation
- On October 30, 2017
Special thanks to the Bayer Foundation for its generous donation to the First the Seed Foundation. As a First...
CSS to Offer Special Programming for Students
- On October 30, 2017
Calling all students! America’s largest seed industry conference is offering a special track of programming just for you! The...
Special Message from Ag Economist Dan Basse!
- On October 17, 2017
Back by popular demand, renowned agricultural economist Dan Basse of AgResource in Chicago will be the keynote speaker for ASTA’s...
Join SIPA for a Technical Ed Unit December 4 in Chicago
- On October 17, 2017
The Seed Innovation and Protection Alliance (SIPA) will host a technical education unit on December 4 in conjunction with...
ASTA Hosts Plant Breeding Media Tour
- On August 23, 2017
On August 17 and 18, ASTA, along with the California Seed Association, the National Garden Bureau and the UC-Davis...
The CSS 2017 & Seed Expo Program and Features
- On August 23, 2017
A series of valuable educational sessions have now been published on the CSS 2017 & Seed Expo website, outlining...
Make Plans for ASTA CSS 2017 & Seed Expo, Dec. 4-7 in Chicago!
- On August 9, 2017
Register today for the CSS 2017 & Seed Expo, December 4-7 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago! More than...
Registration Now Open for ASTA’s Farm & Lawn Conference, Nov. 5 – 6 in Kansas City
- On August 9, 2017
Join us for ASTA’s Farm & Lawn Seed Conference Nov. 5-6 in Kansas City, Mo., held in conjunction with the...
Tomatosphere Seeds Arrive back on Earth aboard Dragon Capsule
- On July 13, 2017
On July 3, SpaceX’s Dragon spaceship, carrying more than 4,100 pounds of cargo and research specimens-including the latest shipment...
Joe Funk Receives ASTA Distinguished Service Award
- On June 30, 2017
SEED TODAY Editor Joe Funk was recently honored with the 2017 ASTA Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award...
Dr. Stephen Smith Honored with ASTA Lifetime Honorary Membership Award
- On June 30, 2017
Dr. Stephen Smith, Iowa State University, is this year’s recipient of the ASTA Lifetime Honorary Membership Award. Honorary Members...
ASTA Elects 2017-18 Leadership Team
- On June 30, 2017
During the recent Annual Convention, ASTA members honored outgoing Chair Mark Herrmann for his stellar leadership over the past...
Catch up on all the News from ASTA’s 134th Annual Convention!
- On June 30, 2017
Thanks to everyone who attended ASTA’s Annual Convention last week in Minneapolis! It was an incredible week of learning,...
Special Notice to ASTA Membership: Proposed FY 2017-18 Slate of Officers
- On June 1, 2017
The ASTA Nominating Committee has announced the proposed slate of ASTA Officers for FY2017-18. Voting will take place on...
Registration Now Open for the International Society for Seed Science Conference, Sept. 10-14 in Monterey
- On May 18, 2017
The 12th Triennial Conference of the International Society for Seed Science will take place September 10-14 in Monterey, California. The meeting...
ASRF Operation Students Announced
- On May 18, 2017
The American Seed Research Foundation (ASRF) is pleased to announce the group of graduate students selected to participate in...
What are Students Saying about ASTA?
- On May 18, 2017
We love having students participate in ASTA conferences! At the 2017 Vegetable & Flower Conference, we had the unique...
ASTA’s Annual Convention Offers In-Person Visits to Member Companies
- On May 18, 2017
Capitalizing on the strategic Minneapolis location for ASTA’s upcoming 134th Annual Convention , special tours are being offered to three local ASTA...
ASTA, NAPB, Tri-Societies Announce “Better Seed, Better Life” Student Video Contest
- On May 5, 2017
Please share with your student contacts! Graduate and undergraduate students focusing on plant-science disciplines are invited to participate in...
Don’t Miss the Longest-Running Event in the Seed Industry, June 21-24 in Minneapolis!
- On April 21, 2017
Register today for ASTA’s 134th Annual Convention, June 21-24 in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Emerging in recent years as the premier...
Make Plans for ASTA’s Annual Convention, June 21-24 in Minneapolis!
- On April 6, 2017
Register today for ASTA’s 2017 Annual Convention, June 21-24 in Minneapolis, Minnesota! With the theme “Voyage of Better Seed,”...
National Garden Bureau Launches new Website
- On March 24, 2017
National Garden Bureau recently launched a new, redesigned, consumer-focused website. Key features of the new site include an “Inspiration” blog; social...
Register Today for ASTA Management Academy
- On February 9, 2017
Registration is open for the 2017 American Seed Trade Association Management Academy, March 6-10 in West Lafayette, Indiana! A...
56th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Sets Records
- On February 9, 2017
It was another record-breaking year for ASTA’s 56th annual Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, held January 28-31 in Orlando,...
Register Today for ASTA Management Academy
- On January 26, 2017
Registration is open for the 2017 American Seed Trade Association Management Academy, March 6-10 in West Lafayette, Indiana! A...
Mark your Calendar for Special Sessions on Cuba, Plant Breeding Innovation, and much more at ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference!
- On January 26, 2017
If you’re heading to Orlando later this week for ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, be sure to mark...
University of Florida’s “Challenge 2050” Student Delegation to Attend ASTA Vegetable & Flower Conference
- On January 12, 2017
Are you attending ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Conference later this month in Orlando? Be sure to visit the student...
