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ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed During Harvest

On September 3, 2024

ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed During Harvest Alexandria, VA—September 3, 2024— As harvest begins across...

ASTA’s Dr. Sam Crowell Named to USDA/USTR Advisory Committee

On August 1, 2024

Alexandria, VA— U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced Dr. Samuel Crowell, Senior Director,...

ASTA Elects 2024-25 Officers

On July 1, 2024

ASTA Elects 2024-25 Officers Alexandria, VA—July 1, 2024— The American Seed Trade Association elected its 2024-25 officers at the...

ASTA Honors Industry Pioneers

On June 18, 2024

NASHVILLE—June 18, 2024— The American Seed Trade Association honored industry pioneers during the 2024 ASTA Leadership Summit, which is taking...

ASTA Commends Farm Bill Momentum

On May 24, 2024

ASTA Commends Farm Bill Momentum Alexandria, VA—May 24, 2024— American Seed Trade Association president and CEO, Andy LaVigne, issued the...

Access ASTA’s Updated Guide for Locating Local, Professionally Produced Environment, Conservation, and Cover Crop Seed

On March 19, 2024

Alexandria, VA—March 19, 2024— The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) updated its guide assisting farmers, landowners, and others to easily...

ASTA Announces Staff Promotions

On March 4, 2024

Alexandria, VA—March 4, 2024—American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) President & CEO Andy LaVigne is pleased to announce the promotion...

Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities to Result in 10.5 Million New Cover Crop Acres

On February 28, 2024

Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities to Result in 10.5 Million New Cover Crop Acres Alexandria, VA—February 28, 2024— A recent...

ASTA Leads Trip for Seed Industry Executives to Japan

On February 23, 2024

Alexandria, VA—February 23, 2024— The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) convened member company executives from leading seed companies for a...

ASTA Applauds New National Plant Germplasm System Plan to Reduce Backlogs and Strengthen Collection Quality

On November 21, 2023

Alexandria, VA—November 21, 2023— The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) applauds the release of the National Plant Germplasm and Cultivar Collection...

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