Remembering Gary Cook We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of retired Seed Lab Manager Gary Cook. Gary dedicated more than four decades of his career to the Illinois Crop Improvement Association, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, professionalism, and commitment to the seed industry. Gary joined ICIA in 1976 after graduating from…
Greetings AOSA & SCST Members, On behalf of the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board, please see the below memo and chart referencing “Variety Fluorescence Levels Recognized by the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board”. This VFL list accepted as of July 23th, 2025 supersedes all previously dated lists. Please distribute this list to all interested businesses,…
Dear Members, State Noxious-weed Seed List has been updated for March 2025 with June 2025 corrections. As a reminder, this publication will only be updated when SRTD receives an official information from the State seed control officials. The State seed control officials are encouraged to contact the SRTD office as soon as updates or changes…
Barbara Grace Davis Clark age 81 of New Richmond, passed away unexpectedly in her home Thursday, February 27, 2025. Barb was born in Kokomo on July 20, 1943 daughter of the late Junior and Margaret Beck Davis. She married Jerry Clark May 9, 1969 in Jefferson, IN and he preceded her in death December 25,…
Bennie Charles Keith, Jr., 72, of Starkville, passed away May 31, 2025, at University Medical Center in Jackson. Born on July 4, 1952, in Hollandale, he was the oldest son of Bennie Charles and Rose Katherine (Harper) Keith. He learned the value of hard work early, growing up on a farm, and helping at his…
Volume 92 No. 2 Dear AOSA & SCST Members, The attached is a special edition of the AOSA-SCST Newsletter, devoted to the goings-on at this year’s Annual Meeting in Missoula, including guidelines for new attendees, in-person and virtual meeting agendas, committee agendas, and information about our exciting tour to Alberton Orchards. Please click the link…
Volume 92 No. 1 Dear AOSA & SCST Members, Please click the link below to view the latest issue of The Seed Technologist Newsletter, Volume 92 No. 1 Seed Technologists Newsletter – Volume 92, Issue 1 – Analyzeseeds Communications and Publications – Analyzeseeds This issue contains Meadow Fescue and Tall Fescue comparisons, the 2025 Rule…
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, The Teaching and Training Committee is seeking qualified tutors for distance training. Registered Seed Technologists and Certified Seed Analysts are preferred. If you are interested in being a tutor, please contact either Angie Croft acroft@growmark.com or Anitra Walker anitra.walker@usda.gov. Thank You, Teaching and Training Committee Chair’s Angie Croft acroft@growmark.com Anitra Walker anitra.walker@usda.gov
Greetings AOSA & SCST Members, On behalf of the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board, please see the below memo and chart referencing “Variety Fluorescence Levels Recognized by the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board”. This VFL list accepted as of March 17th, 2025 supersedes all previously dated lists. Please distribute this list to all interested businesses,…
June 8-12th, 2025 Missoula, Montana Dear AOSA & SCST Members, Join us June 8-12th in Missoula, Montana for the 2025 AOSA SCST Annual Meeting! All meeting events will take place at the host hotel: Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown200 S Pattee StMissoula, MT 59802 Registration is now LIVE for the 2025 AOSA SCST Annual Meeting! Register HERE…
Dear 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 Training – Analyzeseeds…
Helene Shoaf, 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2025 at her residence in Battle Ground, Indiana. Helene was born June 25, 1945 in Landshut, Germany to the late Benjamin and Eugenia (Wahl) Gruenke. She was married to Charles William Shoaf on August 3, 1968 in Lafayette. He preceded her in death on April 17,…
Greetings AOSA & SCST Members, On behalf of the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board, please see the below memo and chart referencing “Variety Fluorescence Levels Recognized by the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board”. This VFL list accepted as of January 14th, 2025 supersedes all previously dated lists. Please distribute this list to all interested businesses,…
It is with deep sadness that we announced the passing of Harold “Rodger” Danielson of Millersburg, Oregon on January 4, 2025. Rodger and his twin sister Lynnea were born in Redding, California to Harold and Mildred Danielson. In his youth, the family lived in Redding, California, then moved to Eureka, Bolinas and finally to Larkspur,…
Dear 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 Training – Analyzeseeds…
The USDA Seed Regulatory and Testing Division is offering two seed schools this year in Gastonia, NC. The first is May 28 – 30 and is tailored to newer analysts. It will cover the basics of seed testing, including dividing, blowing, purity testing, germination planting and evaluation, TZ testing, and calculations. Some seed ID will…
Applications for examination are now being accepted for the following dates:Region II: Midwest, May 2nd and May 9th, 2025 Iowa State University will be hosting the AOSA/SCST exams in Ames, IA in conjunction with their Seed Analyst Short Courses: Germination April 28th – May 1st and Purity May 5th – May 8th. The Germination Examination will be…
Jennifer J. Pernsteiner, age 65, of Fall Creek WI, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vesper, WI. Pastor Ryan Anderson will officiate. Burial…
Greetings AOSA & SCST Members, On behalf of the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board, please see the below memo and chart referencing “Variety Fluorescence Levels Recognized by the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board”. This VFL list accepted as of December 12th, 2024 supersedes all previously dated lists. Please distribute this list to all interested businesses,…
Volume 91 No. 2 Dear AOSA & SCST Members, Please click the link below to view the latest issue of The Seed Technologist Newsletter, Volume 91 No. 2 Seed Technologists Newsletter – Volume 91, Issue 2 – Analyzeseeds Communications and Publications – Analyzeseeds This issue contains reports of research projects, a guide to the identification…
Dear 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 Training – Analyzeseeds…
SOLD OUT!! Nebraska Crop Improvement Assoc.268 Plant Science HallLincoln, NE402-472-8640lrobinson2@unl.edu I have seed lab equipment that I want to give away to anyone who wants to pay shipping. Please contact Lynn Robinson if you are interested in any of the lab equipment pictured and described below. Large riffle divider for corn or beans Multiple unopened packages of…
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Greetings AOSA & SCST Members, On behalf of the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board, please see the below memo and chart referencing “Variety Fluorescence Levels Recognized by the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board”. This VFL list accepted as of July 23th, 2025 supersedes all previously dated lists. Please distribute this list to all interested businesses,…
Dear Members, State Noxious-weed Seed List has been updated for March 2025 with June 2025 corrections. As a reminder, this publication will only be updated when SRTD receives an official information from the State seed control officials. The State seed control officials are encouraged to contact the SRTD office as soon as updates or changes…
Volume 92 No. 2 Dear AOSA & SCST Members, The attached is a special edition of the AOSA-SCST Newsletter, devoted to the goings-on at this year’s Annual Meeting in Missoula, including guidelines for new attendees, in-person and virtual meeting agendas, committee agendas, and information about our exciting tour to Alberton Orchards. Please click the link…
Volume 92 No. 1 Dear AOSA & SCST Members, Please click the link below to view the latest issue of The Seed Technologist Newsletter, Volume 92 No. 1 Seed Technologists Newsletter – Volume 92, Issue 1 – Analyzeseeds Communications and Publications – Analyzeseeds This issue contains Meadow Fescue and Tall Fescue comparisons, the 2025 Rule…
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, The Teaching and Training Committee is seeking qualified tutors for distance training. Registered Seed Technologists and Certified Seed Analysts are preferred. If you are interested in being a tutor, please contact either Angie Croft acroft@growmark.com or Anitra Walker anitra.walker@usda.gov. Thank You, Teaching and Training Committee Chair’s Angie Croft acroft@growmark.com Anitra Walker anitra.walker@usda.gov
Greetings AOSA & SCST Members, On behalf of the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board, please see the below memo and chart referencing “Variety Fluorescence Levels Recognized by the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board”. This VFL list accepted as of March 17th, 2025 supersedes all previously dated lists. Please distribute this list to all interested businesses,…
June 8-12th, 2025 Missoula, Montana Dear AOSA & SCST Members, Join us June 8-12th in Missoula, Montana for the 2025 AOSA SCST Annual Meeting! All meeting events will take place at the host hotel: Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown200 S Pattee StMissoula, MT 59802 Registration is now LIVE for the 2025 AOSA SCST Annual Meeting! Register HERE…
Dear 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 Training – Analyzeseeds…
Greetings AOSA & SCST Members, On behalf of the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board, please see the below memo and chart referencing “Variety Fluorescence Levels Recognized by the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board”. This VFL list accepted as of January 14th, 2025 supersedes all previously dated lists. Please distribute this list to all interested businesses,…
Dear 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 Training – Analyzeseeds…
The USDA Seed Regulatory and Testing Division is offering two seed schools this year in Gastonia, NC. The first is May 28 – 30 and is tailored to newer analysts. It will cover the basics of seed testing, including dividing, blowing, purity testing, germination planting and evaluation, TZ testing, and calculations. Some seed ID will…
Applications for examination are now being accepted for the following dates:Region II: Midwest, May 2nd and May 9th, 2025 Iowa State University will be hosting the AOSA/SCST exams in Ames, IA in conjunction with their Seed Analyst Short Courses: Germination April 28th – May 1st and Purity May 5th – May 8th. The Germination Examination will be…
Greetings AOSA & SCST Members, On behalf of the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board, please see the below memo and chart referencing “Variety Fluorescence Levels Recognized by the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board”. This VFL list accepted as of December 12th, 2024 supersedes all previously dated lists. Please distribute this list to all interested businesses,…
Volume 91 No. 2 Dear AOSA & SCST Members, Please click the link below to view the latest issue of The Seed Technologist Newsletter, Volume 91 No. 2 Seed Technologists Newsletter – Volume 91, Issue 2 – Analyzeseeds Communications and Publications – Analyzeseeds This issue contains reports of research projects, a guide to the identification…
Dear 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 Training – Analyzeseeds…
SOLD OUT!! Nebraska Crop Improvement Assoc.268 Plant Science HallLincoln, NE402-472-8640lrobinson2@unl.edu I have seed lab equipment that I want to give away to anyone who wants to pay shipping. Please contact Lynn Robinson if you are interested in any of the lab equipment pictured and described below. Large riffle divider for corn or beans Multiple unopened packages of…
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, This is your friendly reminder that the deadline for our firstproficiency test of 2024-2025 is soon approaching! With harvest season upon us, the October 1st deadlinefor the Application of Test Tolerances written exercise will come quickly. As a reminder, to maintain membership, all Registered and Certified members ofSCST must participate in…
**Corrected with the new VFL listing for Gray Eagle SLT. It was missing the “SLT” on the previous list.** Greetings AOSA & SCST Members, On behalf of the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board, please see the below memo and chart referencing “Variety Fluorescence Levels Recognized by the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board”. This VFL list accepted as…
Dear SCST Members, The RGT Board of Examiners will be offering the RGT/CGT exam at SGS-Brookings on February 4th at 9:00 am CST. Applications to take this exam are due January 4th, 2025. Exam applications can be found on the AOSA/SCST website HERE. Please submit applications to the Executive Director at the following location via mail,…
Dear AOSA and SCST Membership, The updated 2024 Cultivar Purity Testing Handbook is now available through our website store. You can now purchase the 2024 Cultivar Purity Testing Handbook directly from the website in a digital download or CD format. To purchase, please visit: Cultivar Purity Testing Handbook, 2024 – Analyzeseeds Thank you,AOSA & SCST Administrative Office
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, We are happy to announce that the Spanish version of the 2023 AOSA Rules for Testing Seeds is now available through our website store. You can now purchase the Spanish AOSA Rules as a complete set (volumes 1-4) or as individual volumes directly from the website in a digital download or CD format. To…
Dear 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 Training – Analyzeseeds…
PURITY IS FULL! **** This is to inform you that all purity spots for the exam in Gastonia, NC are full. The exam committee is working on arranging additional location(s) for the exams on August 15th (purity) and August 16th (germination). If you are wanting to take the purity exam in August, please reach out to…
Volume 91 No. 1 Dear AOSA & SCST Members, This issue of The Seed Technologist Newsletter includes an updated schedule for the Annual Meeting, suggestions for first time attendees, information from ASTA, AOSCA, and ISTA, upcoming events, the 2024 AOSA Rule change proposals, and an update from AOSA-SCST leadership as we get ready to meet…
Remembering Gary Cook We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of retired Seed Lab Manager Gary Cook. Gary dedicated more than four decades of his career to the Illinois Crop Improvement Association, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, professionalism, and commitment to the seed industry. Gary joined ICIA in 1976 after graduating from…
Barbara Grace Davis Clark age 81 of New Richmond, passed away unexpectedly in her home Thursday, February 27, 2025. Barb was born in Kokomo on July 20, 1943 daughter of the late Junior and Margaret Beck Davis. She married Jerry Clark May 9, 1969 in Jefferson, IN and he preceded her in death December 25,…
Bennie Charles Keith, Jr., 72, of Starkville, passed away May 31, 2025, at University Medical Center in Jackson. Born on July 4, 1952, in Hollandale, he was the oldest son of Bennie Charles and Rose Katherine (Harper) Keith. He learned the value of hard work early, growing up on a farm, and helping at his…
Helene Shoaf, 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2025 at her residence in Battle Ground, Indiana. Helene was born June 25, 1945 in Landshut, Germany to the late Benjamin and Eugenia (Wahl) Gruenke. She was married to Charles William Shoaf on August 3, 1968 in Lafayette. He preceded her in death on April 17,…
It is with deep sadness that we announced the passing of Harold “Rodger” Danielson of Millersburg, Oregon on January 4, 2025. Rodger and his twin sister Lynnea were born in Redding, California to Harold and Mildred Danielson. In his youth, the family lived in Redding, California, then moved to Eureka, Bolinas and finally to Larkspur,…
Jennifer J. Pernsteiner, age 65, of Fall Creek WI, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vesper, WI. Pastor Ryan Anderson will officiate. Burial…
Ethel Viola Ledgerwood Davis passed away of natural causes on February 3, 2024, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, at the age of 104. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and nine siblings. She leaves behind 11 nieces and nephews and multiple great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was born November 29, 1919, in…
Michael Lynn Simpson, 62, of Pawnee, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, in Springfield. He was born Aug. 27, 1961, in Springfield, the son of Harry R. and Margaret L. Wright Simpson Jr. He married Rochelle “Shelley” I. Freitag on March 1, 2024, in Springfield. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and…
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 Kuna High School in 1962, she continued on and attended Kinman Business College…
Denny Hall passed away after a 2 year battle with cancer. He was at his home in Powell Wyoming with his wife Jackie and sister Patty Mayfield by his side. He was born on December 1, 1953 to Donna and Denny Hall in Morgantown,West Virginia. He graduated from Morgantown high school in 1971. He was…
Donald Ogawa, 70, of Caldwell, ID, passed away at his home on September 27, 2022 following a multi-year battle with cancer. Don was born April 14, 1952, in Nampa, Idaho. He graduated from Middleton High School in 1970. He attended Boise College for a time. Early in his career he managed the Karcher Ranch Market,…