Genetics 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 MoreGary V. CookAugust 1, 1954 ~ August 8, 2025 Society of Commercial Seed Technologists 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…
Read MoreBarbara Grace ClarkJuly 20, 1943 ~ February 27, 2025 Association of Official Seed Analysts 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…
Read MoreBennie Charles Keith, Jr.July 4, 1952 ~ May 31, 2025 Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies 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…
Read MoreJune 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…
Read MoreHelene 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 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 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…
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