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August 09

New dialogue makes significant progress in addressing independent seed research research on commercial, patent-protected seed products in the USA

July 09

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) develops guides on emerging diseases for commercial growers

American Seed Research Foundation (ASRF) marks 50 years of success

June 09

First the Seed Foundation launches website focusing on seed industry education

May 09

Seed panel of the North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) holds its first meeting

April 09

126th Annual Convention of the American Seed Trade Association offers greater value with new format

March 09

American Seed Research Foundation marks 50 years of success

ASTA's First the Seed Foundation meets benchmarks of success


December 08

American Seed Trade Association launches Beyond the Seed Program to communicate a shared message on the benefits of intellectual property rights to customers and policy makers

October 08

American Seed Trade Association suspends Market Choices, the grain marketing program and certification mark

Successful first American Seed Research Summit outlines path forward

American Seed Trade Association welcomes progress in updating USDA biotechnology regulations

Agri Marketing magazine to publish salute to the American Seed Trade Association

September 08

American Seed Research Summit to address major challenges to future seed research

U.S. Biotechnology Industry Organization and the American Seed Trade Association join with Congressional Biotech Caucus to highlight importance of agricultural biotechnology

ASTA reinvents the Seed Expo to feature services and suppliers across all seed types

Newest Giant Views of the Industry interview posted on seedworld.com

August 08

American Seed Trade Association launches Guide to Seed Quality Management Practices

American Seed Trade Association introduces new slate of leadersship

July 08

First the Seed Foundation kicks off fund raising effort

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) partners with CIMMYT and USAID to test market segmentation of seed for agricultural development in Africa

American Seed Trade Association launches Guide to Seed Quality Management Practices

June 08

U.S. seed industry announces new foundation to support education

American Seed Trade Association celebrates 125 years of advocacy and advancement for seed industry

May 08

American seed industry honors Dr. Roger Krueger

April 08

American Seed Trade Association announces first 2008 Future Seed Executives (FuSE) educational unit hosted by Syngenta

Intellectual property fosters research and development in agriculture

March 08

New resource available on the website of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)

January 08

ASTA gives back: American seed industry lends a green thumb to the New Orleans Botanical Gardens


November 07

Acting U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to speak at the Opening General Session of  the upcoming ASTA CSS 2007 & Seed Expo in Chicago

New American Seed Trade Association staff to focus on communications and seed health

Lisa Nichols joins ASTA as Director of International Programs

September 07

American Seed Trade Association welcomes development of APHIS Biotechnology Quality Management System

June 07

U.S. National Corn Growers Association looks to future cooperation with the seed industry

January 07

American Seed Trade Association to co-host Conservation Workshop on March 15-16 - Members will examine impact of farm bill, Conservation Reserve Program and ethanol on the seed industry

American Seed Trade Association creates first comprehensive Guide to State Seed Regulations

ASTA expands legislative and regulatory staff


December 06

In memoriam Gary Arthur

USDA/ARS geneticist Dr. Jerry Miller receives ASTA's Plant Breeding Award

November 06

Scientists, industry and government leaders to convene in Chicago for annual soy, corn & sorghum research conference

September 06

Statement by American Seed Trade Association CEO on the ruling of the WTO

Market Choices™ database aids U.S. corn growers at harvest

August 06

Delta and Pine Land Company executive named Chairman of the American Seed Trade Association

Lisa J. Dry joins American Seed Trade Association as Vice President of Public Affairs

March 06

American Seed Trade Association announces new Vice President for Scientific and International Affairs

January 06

Andrew LaVigne tapped to lead American Seed Trade Association


November 05

First open meeting of the new Seed Association of the Americas

Richard Crowder, President and Chief Executive Officer for the American Seed Trade Association, to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade Representative

August 05

ASTA's Future Seed Executives (FuSE) initiative is pleased to announce its third educational unit

Newly launched Seed Association of the Americas to focus on intellectual property protection, biotechnology and phytosanitary issues


April 04

USDA signs agreement with the American Seed Trade Association


September 02

ASTA grain handlers database updated for 2002 harvest

July 02

Dr. John Baylor named Honorary Member of the American Seed Trade Association

National Seed Health System  (NSHS) developers receive ASTA Distinguished Service Awards

March 02

Richard T. Crowder joins ASTA as new Chief Executive Officer

Febraury 02

Celebrate the gene revolution at ASTA's Boston Seed Party

January 02

All rows lead to Chicago for FIS Congress in May


December 01

Seed trade to be enhanced by China's entry into WTO

American Seed Trade Association meeting provided high yield of information

Dr. Arnel Hallauer receives Crop Genetics Award of the Year

China in WTO and its impact on seed sector to be discussed at ASTA press conference Dec. 5

November 01

ASTA to host Producer Protection Workshop on December 6

Biotechnology, farm policy on the menu at ASTA Corn & Sorghum and Soybean Seed Research Conferences

September 01

ASTA grain handlers database updated for 2001 harvest

August 01

National Seed Health System to enhance U.S. seed exports

July 01

Grain sorghum researchers receive ASTA Distinguished Service Awards

Joint ASTA-AMSAC meeting fosters seed production and trade in North America

May 01

Mandatory premarket review of biotech foods will enhance public confidence, say seed and biotech trade groups

March 01

ASTA members to provide StarLink™ testing validation

ASTA members remove corn seed with traces of StarLink™


December 00

American Seed Trade Association calls for global standards of tolerance for adventitious biotech material in traditional seed

September 00

ASTA Grain Handlers Database updated for 2000 harvest

July 00

ASTA Annual Convention gateway to information superhighway and future of agriculture

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