Helene ShoafJune 25, 1945 ~ February 13, 2025 Association of Official Seed Analysts 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…
Read MoreGreetings 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…
Read MoreHarold Rodger DanielsonOctober 31, 1938 ~ January 4, 2025 Association of Official Seed Analysts 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.…
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 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. …
Read MorePlan your visit to Tipton, IN!! Corteva Agriscience is a leader in delivering novel and sustainable solutions for the future of agriculture. We are seeking a Seed Quality Testing Laboratory Manager to exert leadership at our Seed Quality Testing laboratory in Tipton, IN. The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for implementation…
Read MoreApplications 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…
Read MoreJennifer J. PernsteinerJanuary 9, 1959 ~ December 22, 2024 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…
Read MoreGreetings 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…
Read MoreVolume 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. 2Seed Technologists Newsletter – Volume 91, Issue 2 – AnalyzeseedsCommunications and Publications – AnalyzeseedsThis issue contains reports of research projects, a guide to…
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