Dear AOSA & SCST Members, The Teaching and Training Committee is seeking qualified tutors for distance training. Registered Seed Technologists and Certified Seed Analysts are preferred. If you are interested in being a tutor, please contact either Angie Croft acroft@growmark.com or Anitra Walker anitra.walker@usda.gov. Thank You, Teaching and Training Committee Chair’s Angie Croft acroft@growmark.com Anitra Walker anitra.walker@usda.gov
Plan 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 environment. We work extensively with…
Plan your visit to Lincoln, NE! Position Title: Seed AnalystDepartment: Seed LaboratoryLocation: University of Nebraska East Campus, Lincoln, NESalary: Salary rate competitive (based on experience and qualifications)Benefits: Health and dental insurance, life insurance, and retirement program Position Overview The Nebraska Crop Improvement Association (NCIA) is seeking a highly organized and detail- oriented Seed Analyst for its…
Greetings 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 March 17th, 2025 supersedes all previously dated lists. Please distribute this list to all interested businesses,…
June 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 HERE…
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 Training – Analyzeseeds…
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 to Charles William Shoaf on August 3, 1968 in Lafayette. He preceded her in death on April 17,…
Greetings 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 list to all interested businesses,…
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. In his youth, the family lived in Redding, California, then moved to Eureka, Bolinas and finally to Larkspur,…
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 Training – Analyzeseeds…
The 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. Some seed ID will…
Applications 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 8th. The Germination Examination will be…
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 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vesper, WI. Pastor Ryan Anderson will officiate. Burial…
Greetings 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 list to all interested businesses,…
Volume 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. 2 Seed Technologists Newsletter – Volume 91, Issue 2 – Analyzeseeds Communications and Publications – Analyzeseeds This issue contains reports of research projects, a guide to the identification…
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 Training – Analyzeseeds…
SOLD OUT!! Nebraska Crop Improvement Assoc.268 Plant Science HallLincoln, NE402-472-8640lrobinson2@unl.edu I have seed lab equipment that I want to give away to anyone who wants to pay shipping. Please contact Lynn Robinson if you are interested in any of the lab equipment pictured and described below. Large riffle divider for corn or beans Multiple unopened packages of…
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, This is your friendly reminder that the deadline for our firstproficiency test of 2024-2025 is soon approaching! With harvest season upon us, the October 1st deadlinefor the Application of Test Tolerances written exercise will come quickly. As a reminder, to maintain membership, all Registered and Certified members ofSCST must participate in…
**Corrected with the new VFL listing for Gray Eagle SLT. It was missing the “SLT” on the previous list.** Greetings 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…
Dear SCST Members, The RGT Board of Examiners will be offering the RGT/CGT exam at SGS-Brookings on February 4th at 9:00 am CST. Applications to take this exam are due January 4th, 2025. Exam applications can be found on the AOSA/SCST website HERE. Please submit applications to the Executive Director at the following location via mail,…
Ethel Viola Ledgerwood Davis passed away of natural causes on February 3, 2024, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, at the age of 104. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and nine siblings. She leaves behind 11 nieces and nephews and multiple great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was born November 29, 1919, in…
Dear AOSA and SCST Membership, The updated 2024 Cultivar Purity Testing Handbook is now available through our website store. You can now purchase the 2024 Cultivar Purity Testing Handbook directly from the website in a digital download or CD format. To purchase, please visit: Cultivar Purity Testing Handbook, 2024 – Analyzeseeds Thank you,AOSA & SCST Administrative Office
Michael Lynn Simpson, 62, of Pawnee, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, in Springfield. He was born Aug. 27, 1961, in Springfield, the son of Harry R. and Margaret L. Wright Simpson Jr. He married Rochelle “Shelley” I. Freitag on March 1, 2024, in Springfield. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and…
Plan 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 environment. We work extensively with…
Plan your visit to Lincoln, NE! Position Title: Seed AnalystDepartment: Seed LaboratoryLocation: University of Nebraska East Campus, Lincoln, NESalary: Salary rate competitive (based on experience and qualifications)Benefits: Health and dental insurance, life insurance, and retirement program Position Overview The Nebraska Crop Improvement Association (NCIA) is seeking a highly organized and detail- oriented Seed Analyst for its…
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, The Teaching and Training Committee is seeking qualified tutors for distance training. Registered Seed Technologists and Certified Seed Analysts are preferred. If you are interested in being a tutor, please contact either Angie Croft acroft@growmark.com or Anitra Walker anitra.walker@usda.gov. Thank You, Teaching and Training Committee Chair’s Angie Croft acroft@growmark.com Anitra Walker anitra.walker@usda.gov
Greetings 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 March 17th, 2025 supersedes all previously dated lists. Please distribute this list to all interested businesses,…
June 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 HERE…
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 Training – Analyzeseeds…
Greetings 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 list to all interested businesses,…
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 Training – Analyzeseeds…
The 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. Some seed ID will…
Applications 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 8th. The Germination Examination will be…
Greetings 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 list to all interested businesses,…
Volume 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. 2 Seed Technologists Newsletter – Volume 91, Issue 2 – Analyzeseeds Communications and Publications – Analyzeseeds This issue contains reports of research projects, a guide to the identification…
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 Training – Analyzeseeds…
SOLD OUT!! Nebraska Crop Improvement Assoc.268 Plant Science HallLincoln, NE402-472-8640lrobinson2@unl.edu I have seed lab equipment that I want to give away to anyone who wants to pay shipping. Please contact Lynn Robinson if you are interested in any of the lab equipment pictured and described below. Large riffle divider for corn or beans Multiple unopened packages of…
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, This is your friendly reminder that the deadline for our firstproficiency test of 2024-2025 is soon approaching! With harvest season upon us, the October 1st deadlinefor the Application of Test Tolerances written exercise will come quickly. As a reminder, to maintain membership, all Registered and Certified members ofSCST must participate in…
**Corrected with the new VFL listing for Gray Eagle SLT. It was missing the “SLT” on the previous list.** Greetings 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…
Dear SCST Members, The RGT Board of Examiners will be offering the RGT/CGT exam at SGS-Brookings on February 4th at 9:00 am CST. Applications to take this exam are due January 4th, 2025. Exam applications can be found on the AOSA/SCST website HERE. Please submit applications to the Executive Director at the following location via mail,…
Dear AOSA and SCST Membership, The updated 2024 Cultivar Purity Testing Handbook is now available through our website store. You can now purchase the 2024 Cultivar Purity Testing Handbook directly from the website in a digital download or CD format. To purchase, please visit: Cultivar Purity Testing Handbook, 2024 – Analyzeseeds Thank you,AOSA & SCST Administrative Office
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, We are happy to announce that the Spanish version of the 2023 AOSA Rules for Testing Seeds is now available through our website store. You can now purchase the Spanish AOSA Rules as a complete set (volumes 1-4) or as individual volumes directly from the website in a digital download or CD format. To…
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 Training – Analyzeseeds…
PURITY IS FULL! **** This is to inform you that all purity spots for the exam in Gastonia, NC are full. The exam committee is working on arranging additional location(s) for the exams on August 15th (purity) and August 16th (germination). If you are wanting to take the purity exam in August, please reach out to…
Volume 91 No. 1 Dear AOSA & SCST Members, This issue of The Seed Technologist Newsletter includes an updated schedule for the Annual Meeting, suggestions for first time attendees, information from ASTA, AOSCA, and ISTA, upcoming events, the 2024 AOSA Rule change proposals, and an update from AOSA-SCST leadership as we get ready to meet…
The USDA Seed Regulatory and Testing Division will hold a seed school from August 12-14, 2024, in Gastonia, NC. Topics will include seed identification of many similar species, purity, germination and tetrazolium evaluations, uniform blowing, and seed testing calculations. The class is limited to 18 participants. Participants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. …
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 Training – Analyzeseeds…
Greetings 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 March 30th, 2024 supersedes all previously dated lists. Please distribute this list to all interested businesses,…
Organized by: The California State Seed Laboratory, Sacramento, CA April 24-26, 2024 Due to popular demand, the California State Seed Laboratory will offer an additional session of the Seed ID and Germination workshop. The additional 3-day workshop will be identical to the one planned for April 3-5, and will be held on April 24 -26….
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 to Charles William Shoaf on August 3, 1968 in Lafayette. He preceded her in death on April 17,…
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. In his youth, the family lived in Redding, California, then moved to Eureka, Bolinas and finally to Larkspur,…
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 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vesper, WI. Pastor Ryan Anderson will officiate. Burial…
Ethel Viola Ledgerwood Davis passed away of natural causes on February 3, 2024, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, at the age of 104. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and nine siblings. She leaves behind 11 nieces and nephews and multiple great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was born November 29, 1919, in…
Michael Lynn Simpson, 62, of Pawnee, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, in Springfield. He was born Aug. 27, 1961, in Springfield, the son of Harry R. and Margaret L. Wright Simpson Jr. He married Rochelle “Shelley” I. Freitag on March 1, 2024, in Springfield. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and…
Vicky was born in Nampa, Idaho on March 3, 1945, to Andrew F. Voigt and Goldie Peterson Voigt. She was raised on a farm East of Nampa and attended country schools until they were consolidated with the Kuna schools. Upon graduating from Kuna High School in 1962, she continued on and attended Kinman Business College…
Denny Hall passed away after a 2 year battle with cancer. He was at his home in Powell Wyoming with his wife Jackie and sister Patty Mayfield by his side. He was born on December 1, 1953 to Donna and Denny Hall in Morgantown,West Virginia. He graduated from Morgantown high school in 1971. He was…
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,…