American Seed Trade Association

#DYK? By looking at a seed bag, reading the label, and working with your local seed dealer, you can be assured that you're getting the best product possible to meet your individual needs. #JustGrowIt #WhatsInABag https://lnkd.in/egvSrZn

#FlashbackFriday to when we honored some incredible seed industry groundbreakers! This week, we're showcasing the 2024 Distinguished Service Award winner - Dr. Stephanie Bloem! Learn more about her here. #JustGrowIt https://lnkd.in/ejG5VTKX

Each year, wildfires ravage millions of acres across America's west, destroying anything in its path. Behind the scenes of the aftermath are seed companies focused on reestablishing the natural ecosystem. #JustGrowIt https://lnkd.in/ebJrjZ9

"I want to express the hope that the European Union embraces these technologies and recognizes the need for a revolutionary approach to address the urgent issues faced by the European agricultural sector." 🎙️ Cristina Cionga from the Romanian Forum of Professional Farmers and Processors insists that farmers need access to Plant Breeding Innovation if they are to remain competitive while becoming sustainable at our PBI webinar on June 27. 📽 Watch the full recording: https://lnkd.in/eZYf_Sv7 Euroseeds | COPA COGECA | CEJA Young Farmers | EPSO European Plant Science Organisation | C.I.B.E. - International Confederation of European Beet Growers | Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the EU | International Seed Federation | Permanent Representation of Austria to the EU | American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU) | Plants for the Future | Romanian Maize Growers Association

Plant breeders have been working to improve plant varieties for several thousand years - long before breeding existed as a formal discipline. Do you know what some of your favorite foods used to look like? #JustGrowIt https://lnkd.in/eyrWrdpX

What's in a bag? When farmers buy a bag of seed, they get a lot of information - all of which is important. While this information can vary based upon the type of seed, here's what most states require on a seed label. #JustGrowIt #WhatsInABag https://lnkd.in/egvSrZn

With help from fantastic foliage that provides interest throughout the growing season, the #hosta has gained in popularity. National Garden Bureau talks about its history and provides growing tips! #JustGrowIt #YearOfTheHosta https://lnkd.in/eapzkagA

ASTA’s Dr. Sam Crowell recently moderated panel discussions in Geneva, Switzerland, on the margins of ongoing negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO). Under the WTO Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Committee, ASTA highlighted how plant breeding innovations (PBI) like genome editing can deliver improved seeds, provide new products for consumers, tackle climate adaptability, and address the pest and disease pressures facing farmers. Under the 9th Global Review on Aid for Trade, ASTA promoted global alignment of trade and regulatory policies — which allow the seed sector to invest in diverse markets and support global food security. Office of the U.S. Trade Representative USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)

Registration is OPEN for ASTA's 2024 Field Crop Seed Convention, Dec. 10-13! Register now to join your colleagues from over 27 countries at America's largest seed industry event. #JustGrowIt https://lnkd.in/ecwHv2J3

Today's food and agriculture system faces unprecedented challenges. The seed industry is founded on innovation, and innovation is a part of everything we do. Learn more about the role seed plays in sustainability. #JustGrowIt #sustainabiliSEED https://lnkd.in/e4Vvjh7d