Dear Members, State Noxious-weed Seed List has been updated for February 2026. 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…
Read MoreAt Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us,…
Read MorePlan your visit to Yakima, WA! AGRICULTURE - A Cornerstone of Washington's Economy The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the…
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 MoreGenetics SuperWorkshop 2026 A Week of Discovery, Innovation & Collaboration HURRY!! Deadline to sign-up is January 23rd! February 2 – 6, 2026Iowa State University – Ames, IowaFormat: Full-day sessions, hands-on labs Join us for five immersive days at Iowa State University as we dive into different topics of crop genetic science.…
Read MoreStanley Ray GroteOctober 5, 1948 ~ January 3, 2026 Society of Commercial Seed Technologists Stanley Ray Grote, known affectionately by family and friends as Stan, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on October 5, 1948, in Sabetha, Kansas, Stan was a man whose…
Read MoreGenetics SuperWorkshop 2026 A Week of Discovery, Innovation & Collaboration February 2 – 6, 2026Iowa State University – Ames, IowaFormat: Full-day sessions, hands-on labs Join us for five immersive days at Iowa State University as we dive into different topics of crop genetic science. This Super Workshop brings together industry experts,…
Read MoreAssociation of Official Seed Analysts&Society of Commercial Seed Technologists Dear AOSA & SCST Members,I would like to share Ernest Allen's write-up to ISTA regarding Dr. Payne’s legacy (Weekly Newsletter). Dr. Payne passed away on June 26, 2025. However, his family did not hold a memorial service until recently since one of…
Read MoreRFP Executive DirectorAOSA and SCST are non-profit organizations, currently moving through a process to vote to merge into one organization. Currently: The Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) and the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST). They serve the seed industry by maintaining official AOSA seed testing rules, conducting seed…
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