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.
#DYK? By looking at a seed bag, reading the label, and working with your local seed dealer, you can be assured that you're getting the best product possible to meet your individual needs. #JustGrowIt #WhatsInABag
https://www.betterseed.org/whats-in-a-bag/
On this World Plant a Vegetable Garden Day, bring out your inner gardener! If you're short on space, there are an abundance of vegetables, fruits, and herbs that are great for containers. @NatGardenBureau shares a few. #JustGrowIt
Tiny Space, Big Harvest: 25 Compact Vegetables, Fruits, & Herbs for Patios, Balconies & Small...
Tiny Space, Big Harvest: 25 Compact Vegetables, Fruits, & Herbs for Patios, Balconies & Small Gardens - easy to grow compact edible plants
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This #Plant24, remember the basic steps for stewardship of treated seed. Learn more at http://seed-treatment-guide.com. #JustGrowit #BeSure
https://seed-treatment-guide.com/
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/
Student Membership - ASTA -
ASTA is pleased to cultivate the future of the seed industry through the Student Membership. Benefits of a student...
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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.