Verona, Italy May 29 JOIN US IN Hotel Leon D'Oro Verona, Italy RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY Register NowCouncil of Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) in collaboration with International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) is delighted to host the ISTA Annual Meeting from May 29 to June 01, 2023 and would like…
Read MoreGreetings, We look forward to seeing you all this year in Saskatoon, Canada for the 2023 AOSA/SCST Annual Meeting! On the Website, you will find -- Room Block for Hotel Reservations Registration Information Workshop Information Tour Information Trade Show Opportunity Sponsorship Opportunities Don't forget your passport and we will see…
Read MoreDear Members, State Noxious-weed Seed List has been updated for March 2023. 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…
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 /…
Read MoreDear AOSA & SCST Members,The 2023 AOSA Rule proposals are now available on the website. Please click the link below to view the page.AOSA Rules – AOSA | SCST (analyzeseeds.com)You may ALSO comment on any proposal using the AOSA Rules Proposal Comments form.Thank you,The Rules Committee
Read MorePlan your visit to Gastonia, NC!! Within Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Science and Technology Program's Seed Regulatory and Testing Division (SRTD) you will assist in administering the Federal Seed Act (FSA) to enforce regulation and maintain a comprehensive, nationwide, seed monitoring program. Under the Division Director you are responsible for…
Read MoreA Monthly Round-Up of Industry News and Happenings March 6, 2023USDA Report Released:Biden-Harris Administration Announces Actions, Investments to Create Fairer Markets, Lower Prices USDA today released a report, titled “More and Better Choices for Farmers: Promoting Fair Competition and Innovation in Seeds and Other Agricultural Inputs,” that includes recommendations…
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 fourth 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 to…
Read MoreDear AOSA & SCST Members,Thank you again for the overwhelming response to the reminder email for the last TZ survey. We jumped up to over 40 respondents for each of the surveys. As I promised, the next rounds will be more familiar species. The next round that is ready is the Asteraceae…
Read MoreRegistration is now open!Advanced Purity April 17-20 Germination April 24-27 The AOSA/SCST Purity Exam will be offered April 21 and the Germination Exam April 28. Please contact the AOSA/SCST Exam Committee to apply.…
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