The future of the seed industry is in good hands if the students who are attending this year’s American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) annual meeting are any indication. ASTA has a strong interest in encouraging young people pursuing careers in the industry in a number of ways, from programs that mentor students to supporting the efforts of the American Seed … Read More
#ASTAannual Members Honored
When it comes to volunteering and service there are some people who just seem to stand out. Here at the American Seed Trade Association annual meeting the board took the opportunity to honor a few of those people and thank them for the contributions they’ve made to the industry. Mike Gumina was recognized with the ASTA Lifetime Honorary Member Award. Gumina … Read More
Space May Offer New Seed Tech- at #ASTAannual
If NASA is looking for extraordinary out in space, CASIS is looking for extraordinary right here on earth. The Center for Advancement of Science in Space manages the laboratory on the International Space Station (ISS), providing resources needed to launch research and innovation that comes from experiments in micro gravity. Breakthroughs in space often lead to breakthroughs on earth. Here … Read More
Opening Remarks at #ASTAannual from Krysta Harden
Attendees of the American Seed Trade Association were privileged to hear, not just a great speaker, but someone who has a lot of experience in the agriculture industry. Krysta Harden recently made the move to chief sustainability officer at DuPont from her previous position as deputy secretary of the USDA. Her experience has taught her a thing or two about … Read More
Getting Social with @Better_Seed at #ASTAannual
As the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) 133rd annual meeting kicked off in Portland, Oregon over the weekend, the Management Skills Committee focused on using social media to fight the spread of misinformation about agriculture and technology. Jim Schweigert, president of Wisconsin-based Gro Alliance, started off the social media session by presenting a montage of tweets and Facebook posts deriding … Read More
Connect IN Enhances Wheat Potential
More than 61 percent of wheat growers told Monsanto their primary method for determining seed rates is to use a standard pounds-per-acre approach. Only 14 percent said they plant based on their desired count per acre. These results show that understanding optimal seeding rates is critical. Enter the ConnectIN System. “This shows the tremendous need to get out the message … Read More
Clariant Offers Pigment Powders for Seed Coloration
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has just released a full range of Agrocer™ seed colorants. These pigment powders and pigment preparations come in six basic colors and can be blended to create custom colors. The product has been tested for safety and complies with the EPA inert ingredients regulations. The Agrocer pigment preparations are faster and more cost-efficient than powdered … Read More
Oregon is Venue for @Better_Seed Convention
A trail blazing joint convention of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) with the Oregon Seed Association this year will highlight the diverse seed industry of the Beaver State. “Oregon is known as the cool season grass capitol of the world,” says ASTA Chair Risa DeMasi of Grassland Oregon, who will be hosting this year’s meeting. “Over 90 percent of … Read More
New R&D Center at BASF
BASF has just opened a new Research and Development center at their Crop Protection headquarters in Limburgerhof, Germany. The new center offers research areas for biological crop protection and seed solutions, making it a hub of expertise for researchers and farmers world wide. “Our investment in this expanded capacity is a step forward to unlocking the agricultural potential in seeds … Read More
Syngenta Launches New Biological Seed Treatment
Syngenta has just launched a new range of biostimulants to address abiotic stresses through seed treatment. The EPIVIOTM brand has been tested in drought, heat, cold and nutrient stress and have shown to be successful at improving plant growth by controlling pathogens, insects and nematodes. EPIVIOTM products stimulate seedling development by providing micronutrients and biostimulant compounds to the plant and … Read More