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ASTA Releases 2023 Farm Bill Recommendations
- On March 13, 2023
ASTA Releases 2023 Farm Bill Recommendations March 13, 2023—Alexandria, VA–The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) today released its policy...
ASTA to Host White House Listening Session on Federal Plant Breeding Innovation Policy – January 28 in Orlando
- On January 6, 2023
In conjunction with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), ASTA is hosting a seed industry...
ASTA Witness Testifies at Senate Ag Committee Hearing on Farm Bill Research Programs
- On December 6, 2022
Alexandria, VA– December 6, 2022—Dr. Katy Martin Rainey, Associate Professor, Agronomy, Purdue University, testified today on behalf of the...
Plan Ahead for Cover Crop Seed
- On September 29, 2022
Alexandria, VA — September 29, 2022—The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) encourages farmers to plan ahead for cover crop...
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed during Harvest
- On August 8, 2022
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed during Harvest Alexandria, VA—August 8, 2022—As harvest begins across the...
ASTA Elects 2022-23 Officer Team During Inaugural Leadership Summit
- On June 29, 2022
ASTA Elects 2022-23 Officer Team During Inaugural Leadership Summit Alexandria, VA—June 29, 2022—The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) elected...
ASTA Honors Past, Present Industry Groundbreakers
- On June 28, 2022
ASTA Honors Past, Present Industry Groundbreakers Alexandria, VA—June 28, 2022—The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) honored past and present...
ASTA Submits Comments on Incentivizing Innovation in Seed
- On June 15, 2022
ASTA Submits Comments on Incentivizing Innovation in Seed Alexandria, VA—June 15, 2022— On behalf of its nearly 700 member...
New Resource for Locating Local, Professionally-Produced Environmental, Conservation and Cover Crop Seed
- On June 14, 2022
Alexandria, VA—June 13, 2022—The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) has launched a newly-redesigned, updated guide that allows farmers, land...
ASTA Applauds Confirmation of Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young
- On June 7, 2022
ASTA Applauds Confirmation of Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young Alexandria, VA—June 7, 2022—American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) President & CEO Andy...