Plant Breeding Innovations
A public source of information on plant breeding innovation. Helping farmers grow more using less.
A public source of information on plant breeding innovation. Helping farmers grow more using less.
Promoting the understanding of the value of seed innovations and the need for protection and compliance of intellectual property rights.
A product of industry-wide collaboration between seed companies, seed treatment providers and universities.
Founded in 1883, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is one of the oldest trade organizations in the United States. ASTA works on behalf of the seed industry to promote the research, development and movement of quality seed to meet the world’s demand for food, feed, fiber and fuel.
It’s important to always buy seed from a professional seed dealer. Professionally produced and processed seed is designed to help farmers achieve success through managing the use of the right seed, at the right place, at the right time. Locate quality, professional environment, conservation & cover crop seed dealers in your region with ASTA’s map.
This #Plant24, remember the basic steps for stewardship of treated seed. Learn more at http://seed-treatment-guide.com. #JustGrowit #BeSure
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Attention students! Are you looking for more information on the seed industry, networking opportunities, or more? Consider joining ASTA as a Student Member! Click the link for more information. #JustGrowIt
https://www.betterseed.org/membership-benefits/student-membership/
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ASTA is pleased to cultivate the future of the seed industry through the Student Membership. Benefits of a student...
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Dr. Alan Chambers, @UfBreeding, loves his work and hopes consumers will, too. Learn more about his work as a tropical fruit breeder. #JustGrowIt
Dr. Alan Chambers: Increasing Value & Enhancing the Consumer Experience
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#Chocolate is one of the most sought-after treats around the globe. However, it's becoming more difficult to grow cacao trees due to disease. Take a look at some of the research being done to help save this sweet treat! #JustGrowIt #ChocolateChipDay
This World Chocolate Day, Gene Editing is the Golden Ticket
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ASTA’s Forage, Turf and Conservation Seed Conference is held in conjunction with the Western Seed Association’s Annual Meeting each year in Kansas City, Missouri. The ASTA programming typi...
ASTA membership includes approximately 85% of all private US seed companies operating in the United States. Ninety-five percent of ASTA’s active members are small businesses that report annual sales of less than $15 million. ASTA values and promotes diversity of membership, in terms of company size, products and geographic area served. Each member company is given one vote, regardless of size. Join today!
ASTA is committed to the critical importance of seed improvement and protecting new discoveries.
Seed improvements are helping to address many of the economic, environmental and health issues we face as a global society.
ASTA is committed to the practice of coexistence of seed products with different characteristics or intended markets.
ASTA closely monitors changes in phytosanitary import requirements of other countries.
Seed treatment technologies are an effective tool to provide the necessary protection of seeds for a strong, healthy start.
Improved seed is needed for land restoration, rehabilitation, reclamation and conservation.
ASTA has identified many priority issues and areas of focus for the seed industry regarding trade and the global growth of the industry.