Verona, Italy May 29 JOIN US IN Hotel Leon D’Oro Verona, Italy RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY Register Now Council 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 to cordially invite you…
Greetings, 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 you there! Please visit the 2023…
Dear 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 are being made to their…
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…
Dear 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
Plan 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 overseeing, directing, and coordinating the…
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 for improving market fairness. USDA is taking immediate action on three of…
Dear 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 complete the survey are…
Dear 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 family. Since this is…
Registration 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. Register here: Seed Testing Short…
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, This is a call for your lab’s participation in a referee study for the germination of canarygrass (Phalaris canariensis). We plan to send this referee in early April 2023 with a deadline for submitting referee results on May 31st, 2023. This referee will be used to obtain information on the uniformity…
JOIN US!! Dear AOSA & SCST Members, Please join the Teaching and Training committee on March 20, 2023 11:00 AM Central Daylight Time for our webinar. Dr. Sabry Elias will be presenting on How to Conduct Successful Research for Rule Proposals, Referees, and Scientific Studies. The webinar will provide major steps for designing and implementing successful research studies,…
2023 Annual Meeting Saskatoon, SK Canada Deadline: April 30th, 2023 Let Us Know What YOU Have Found in YOUR Seed Research!! Dear AOSA & SCST Members, Researchers/analysts who have conducted research on germination, purity, cultivar identification, molecular techniques, statistical techniques, bioassays, vigor testing methods, new innovation in seed testing or other aspects of seed physiology,…
Presented by: The Pacific Northwest Seed Technologists & Oregon Seed Association Dates: April 24-28, 2023 Cost: $400 Registration: store.oregonseed.org/2023-mega-cool-seasons-grass-seed-workshop-registration Space is limited. Register by March 31 to avoid late registration fees. Workshops:PSD 21, 22, 23, 24: Identification of Lolium, Festuca, DactylisPoa Identification and SeparationUGS – Classification of Weed & Crop in Cool Season GrassesCalibration and Monitoring Blower, Anemometer, Divider, and…
You are invited to participate in a survey for Region II. Please respond by March 31st if interested. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MRV3RLC Survey Organizer:Nicolette Hard – Eurofins BioDiagnostics, LLCnicolettehard@eurofins.US.com Thank you in advance for your participation!
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 family. Since this is one of the more…
Dear SCST Members, The RGT Board of Examiners will be offering the RGT/CGT exam at the Annual Meeting in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on June 11th at 8:00 am MST. Applications to take this exam are due May 11th, 2023. Exam applications can be found on the AOSA/SCST website HERE. Please submit applications to the Executive Director at…
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report will be released on Thursday, January 26, 2023. The report was authored by a committee appointed by the National Academies of Science, Medicine, and Engineering and will be available at 11 am ET on the National Academies Press website (www.nap.edu) and…
We finally received the last of the required participants answers for the pure seed/inert matter written exercise. As a reminder we are required by the AOSA Bylaws and the SCST Constitution and Bylaws to give participants a minimum of 60 days to participate. We typically give you closer to 90 days. A friendly reminder to…
Applications for examination are now being accepted for the following dates: Region II: Midwest, April 21st and April 28th, 2023 Iowa State University will be hosting the AOSA/SCST exams Ames, IA in conjunction with their Seed Analyst Short Course: Purity April 17th – April 20th and Germination April 24th – April 27th. The Purity Examination will be administered…
2023 AOSA/SCST ANNUAL MEETING SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA June 20239th-15th Don’t Forget Your Passport!! Greetings, We look forward to seeing you all this year in Saskatoon, Canada for the 2023 AOSA/SCST Annual Meeting! For all things meeting related, please visit the new 2023 Annual Meeting page at 2023 Annual Meeting – Analyzeseeds. The Annual Meeting will be…
After the holidays and the overwhelming response from a couple of analysts with TZ photos, we are back at it again and need your assistance. Please take the time to complete these new TZ image surveys. I know this may seem like a lot, but you do not need to complete them all in one sitting. …
One of the projects that the report of analysis uniformity working group was tasked with was to create a generic report of analysis. Attached HERE, please find the final version that was created. This was done in an Excel format so that additional boxes, lines, etc. can be added as necessary. An AOSA lab can place…
Presented by: The Pacific Northwest Seed Technologists & Oregon Seed Association Dates: April 24-28, 2023 Cost: $400 Registration: store.oregonseed.org/2023-mega-cool-seasons-grass-seed-workshop-registration Space is limited. Register by March 31 to avoid late registration fees. Workshops:PSD 21, 22, 23, 24: Identification of Lolium, Festuca, DactylisPoa Identification and SeparationUGS – Classification of Weed & Crop in Cool Season GrassesCalibration and Monitoring Blower, Anemometer, Divider, and…
2023 AOSA/SCST ANNUAL MEETING SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA We invite you to Discover Saskatoon for the 2023 AOSA/SCST Annual Meeting! We will be traveling to The Delta Hotels by Marriott Saskatoon Downtown. Located in the heart of downtown near many area businesses and attractions, this hotel provides the perfect place to stay. Enjoy breathtaking views of the South…
Plan 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 overseeing, directing, and coordinating the…
Verona, Italy May 29 JOIN US IN Hotel Leon D’Oro Verona, Italy RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY Register Now Council 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 to cordially invite you…
Greetings, 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 you there! Please visit the 2023…
Dear 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 are being made to their…
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…
Dear 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
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 for improving market fairness. USDA is taking immediate action on three of…
Dear 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 complete the survey are…
Dear 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 family. Since this is…
Registration 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. Register here: Seed Testing Short…
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, This is a call for your lab’s participation in a referee study for the germination of canarygrass (Phalaris canariensis). We plan to send this referee in early April 2023 with a deadline for submitting referee results on May 31st, 2023. This referee will be used to obtain information on the uniformity…
JOIN US!! Dear AOSA & SCST Members, Please join the Teaching and Training committee on March 20, 2023 11:00 AM Central Daylight Time for our webinar. Dr. Sabry Elias will be presenting on How to Conduct Successful Research for Rule Proposals, Referees, and Scientific Studies. The webinar will provide major steps for designing and implementing successful research studies,…
2023 Annual Meeting Saskatoon, SK Canada Deadline: April 30th, 2023 Let Us Know What YOU Have Found in YOUR Seed Research!! Dear AOSA & SCST Members, Researchers/analysts who have conducted research on germination, purity, cultivar identification, molecular techniques, statistical techniques, bioassays, vigor testing methods, new innovation in seed testing or other aspects of seed physiology,…
Presented by: The Pacific Northwest Seed Technologists & Oregon Seed Association Dates: April 24-28, 2023 Cost: $400 Registration: store.oregonseed.org/2023-mega-cool-seasons-grass-seed-workshop-registration Space is limited. Register by March 31 to avoid late registration fees. Workshops:PSD 21, 22, 23, 24: Identification of Lolium, Festuca, DactylisPoa Identification and SeparationUGS – Classification of Weed & Crop in Cool Season GrassesCalibration and Monitoring Blower, Anemometer, Divider, and…
You are invited to participate in a survey for Region II. Please respond by March 31st if interested. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MRV3RLC Survey Organizer:Nicolette Hard – Eurofins BioDiagnostics, LLCnicolettehard@eurofins.US.com Thank you in advance for your participation!
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 family. Since this is one of the more…
Dear SCST Members, The RGT Board of Examiners will be offering the RGT/CGT exam at the Annual Meeting in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on June 11th at 8:00 am MST. Applications to take this exam are due May 11th, 2023. Exam applications can be found on the AOSA/SCST website HERE. Please submit applications to the Executive Director at…
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report will be released on Thursday, January 26, 2023. The report was authored by a committee appointed by the National Academies of Science, Medicine, and Engineering and will be available at 11 am ET on the National Academies Press website (www.nap.edu) and…
We finally received the last of the required participants answers for the pure seed/inert matter written exercise. As a reminder we are required by the AOSA Bylaws and the SCST Constitution and Bylaws to give participants a minimum of 60 days to participate. We typically give you closer to 90 days. A friendly reminder to…
Applications for examination are now being accepted for the following dates: Region II: Midwest, April 21st and April 28th, 2023 Iowa State University will be hosting the AOSA/SCST exams Ames, IA in conjunction with their Seed Analyst Short Course: Purity April 17th – April 20th and Germination April 24th – April 27th. The Purity Examination will be administered…
2023 AOSA/SCST ANNUAL MEETING SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA June 20239th-15th Don’t Forget Your Passport!! Greetings, We look forward to seeing you all this year in Saskatoon, Canada for the 2023 AOSA/SCST Annual Meeting! For all things meeting related, please visit the new 2023 Annual Meeting page at 2023 Annual Meeting – Analyzeseeds. The Annual Meeting will be…
After the holidays and the overwhelming response from a couple of analysts with TZ photos, we are back at it again and need your assistance. Please take the time to complete these new TZ image surveys. I know this may seem like a lot, but you do not need to complete them all in one sitting. …
One of the projects that the report of analysis uniformity working group was tasked with was to create a generic report of analysis. Attached HERE, please find the final version that was created. This was done in an Excel format so that additional boxes, lines, etc. can be added as necessary. An AOSA lab can place…
Presented by: The Pacific Northwest Seed Technologists & Oregon Seed Association Dates: April 24-28, 2023 Cost: $400 Registration: store.oregonseed.org/2023-mega-cool-seasons-grass-seed-workshop-registration Space is limited. Register by March 31 to avoid late registration fees. Workshops:PSD 21, 22, 23, 24: Identification of Lolium, Festuca, DactylisPoa Identification and SeparationUGS – Classification of Weed & Crop in Cool Season GrassesCalibration and Monitoring Blower, Anemometer, Divider, and…
2023 AOSA/SCST ANNUAL MEETING SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA We invite you to Discover Saskatoon for the 2023 AOSA/SCST Annual Meeting! We will be traveling to The Delta Hotels by Marriott Saskatoon Downtown. Located in the heart of downtown near many area businesses and attractions, this hotel provides the perfect place to stay. Enjoy breathtaking views of the South…
There was a modification made to the 2020 Rule Proposal 21 in late April of last year, this is the version that is posted on analyzeseeds.com. It seems that the old version of this proposal was printed by mistake in the 2022 version of the Rules vol. 1. The proposal is the corrected and should…
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,…