Volume 90 No. 2 Dear AOSA & SCST Members,The Seed Technologists Newsletter welcomes submissions from our members. The Newsletter is a reflection of what our membership wants to see and the content submitted. Please see the Communications and Publications page on the website for article submission information, or to submit content…
Read MoreDear AOSA & SCST Members, This is a call for your lab’s participation in a referee study for the germination of Kentucky bluegrass (poa pratensis). We plan to send this referee in early February 2024 with a deadline for submitting referee results on April 15th, 2024. This referee will be used…
Read MoreVicky CaldonMarch 3, 1945 ~ October 18, 2023 Vicky was born in Nampa, Idaho on March 3, 1945, to Andrew F. Voigt and Goldie Peterson Voigt. She was raised on a farm East of Nampa and attended country schools until they were consolidated with the Kuna schools. Upon graduating from…
Read MoreDear AOSA & SCST Members,Just a reminder of the third proficiency test over Sample Processes is due December 29th. An easy way to break it down and get it completed is to just work on a couple questions when you have a few minutes of free time. Thank you, Jeanna…
Read MoreDear AOSA & SCST Members,The webinar has been posted on the AOSA/SCST website. You may view it through the AOSA/SCST Home page under CE Webinars & Practice Exams OR the Teaching and Training Committee page. You may also go directly to the page by clicking on the link below.AOSA / SCST Teaching and…
Read MoreThe EPA has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOT to be confused with the AOSA Rules) to solicit public comments and suggestions about seeds that have been coated in pesticides, otherwise known as treated seeds.Specifically, EPA is seeking comment on whether it should adopt a rule (NOT the AOSA Rules) requiring…
Read MoreSeed Programs Administrative Coordinator Plan your visit to Baton Rouge, LA!! Job SummaryThe Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (‘LDAF’) is seeking an Agricultural & Environmental Specialist Administrative Program Coordinator (Seed Testing Laboratory Manager) in our Seed Testing Laboratory. The Louisiana State Seed Testing Laboratory is a function of the…
Read MoreDear AOSA & SCST Membership, The germination committee and the germination uniformity working group continue to need your assistance. Below is a link to the fifth survey that includes high quality images of seedlings. Please download the pdf and save to your computer prior to filling it out. The instructions for how…
Read MoreDear AOSA & SCST Members,The webinar has been posted on the AOSA/SCST website. You may view it through the AOSA/SCST Home page under CE Webinars & Practice Exams OR the Teaching and Training Committee page. You may also go directly to the page by clicking on the link below.AOSA / SCST Teaching and…
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