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ASTA News
1/27/2012	ASTA chairman reports strong financials and reflects on industry mission
1/26/2012	Professor works with consumers in hopes of creating ideal plants and produce
1/24/2012	ASTA congratulates Siegers Seed Company on 100-year milestone
1/24/2012	Consumers can overpower retailers as gatekeepers to products
1/23/2012	Water emphasized as critical issue by Florida agriculture during seed meeting
1/22/2012	ASTA leaves behind community garden for ag education in Tampa
11/4/2011	ASTA’s FuSE group to host career-planning webinar
9/23/2011	Blake Curtis appointed ASTA first vice chairman
9/8/2011	Craig Newman appointed to leadership position for American Seed Trade Association
8/19/2011	Future Seed Executives to host webinar explaining the basics of patents
8/16/2011	Seed industry demonstrates that coexistence is not only possible, but necessary
8/8/2011	New officers and chairman in place to navigate seed industry issues for ASTA
8/2/2011	CSS 2011 & Seed Expo brings corn, sorghum and soybean experts together
7/28/2011	ASTA pushes EPA to allow the continued use of sulfuryl fluoride as a fumigant
7/21/2011	ASTA chairman spotlights key issues and challenges for the seed industry
7/12/2011	Seed industry salutes Mississippi man with Lifetime Honorary Award
7/12/2011	Seed industry honors Indiana man for contributions to the seed industry
7/11/2011	Commissioner of Plant Variety Protection Office honored for industry contributions
7/1/2011	Vegetables and produce from planting seed still safe to eat during holiday weekend
6/22/2011	Seed industry faces tremendous challenges, but poised for success
6/20/2011	Seeds are powerful and have the ability to change lives
6/15/2011	Farmers should properly handle leftover treated seed after planting is complete
4/7/2011	Seed for land reclamation, rehabilitation projects focus of ASTA-NRCS workshop
3/28/2011	ASTA representatives seek funding for Germplasm Enhancement of Maize
3/8/2011	Brazil revises import requirements for seed, making it a feasible market
1/25/2011	Vegetable and flower seed industry representatives meet to move issues forward
10/5/2010	Canadian and U.S. seed industries to host an educational unit focusing on trade
9/30/2010	ASTA leadership convenes in Washington D.C.
9/23/2010	Farm safety spotlighted as folks begin harvest and prepare for second planting
9/9/2010	ASTA outlines best management practices to maintain quality seed in new guide
8/8/2010	New tool to help companies better develop and fine tune seed contracts
7/23/2010	Nunhems will host young seed industry professionals at educational unit in August
7/19/2010	Seed industry’s work earns vote of NCWM, benefiting farmers and seed companies
7/15/2010	ASTA welcomes new officers to its Board, representing many facets of the industry
7/15/2010	New ASTA chairmen take reigns and help guide seed industry thru complex issues
7/13/2010	Colorado State University student recognized for drought resistance research
7/8/2010	Seed industry names Indiana’s Doug Hubner as “Future Giant”
6/29/2010	USDA’s McElvaine honored by seed industry for distinguished service
6/29/2010	ASTA recognizes long-standing contributor to Mexican-American seed industry
6/28/2010	Public fears about science and food unwarranted, seed industry has a role to play
5/3/2010	Ag organizations: free trade agreements vital to industry and economic recovery
4/6/2010	BioDiagnostics to host FuSE group for first educational unit of 2010
4/5/2010	ASTA research develops tools for U.S. corn breeders
3/2/2010	Seed workshop to help develop land reclamation, restoration, rehabilitation policy
1/29/2010	ASTA conference goers help promote native plants and give back to the community
1/27/2010	Ag research vital to reach next “Green Revolution,” expert says
12/17/2009	German Scientist Awarded for Achievements in Plant Breeding
11/10/2009	Indiana native named director of communications for ASTA
10/14/2009	Seed Industry Aims to Take People Beyond the Seed
9/14/2009	ASTA Remembers Norman Borlaug and His Great Contributions to Agriculture and the World
6/22/2009	First The Seed Foundation Launches Web Site Focusing On Seed Industry Education.
10/20/2008	Market Choices® Suspended by the U.S. Seed Industry
10/15/2008	Successful Seed Research Summit Outlines Path Forward
10/6/2008	ASTA Welcomes Progress in Updating USDA Biotechnology Regulations
9/25/2008	Summit to Address Major Challenges to Future Seed Research
8/15/2008	ASTA Launches Guide to Seed Quality Management Practices
8/14/2008	American Seed Trade Association Introduces New Slate of Leadership
7/31/2008	ASTA Statement on Field and Greenhouse Planted Seeds and Human Pathogens
7/17/2008	In Memorium - Jon L. Geadelmann Ph.D., Plant Breeder
6/24/2008	Association Celebrates 125 Years of Advocacy and Advancement for Seed Industry
6/23/2008	Seed Industry Announces New Foundation to Support Education
4/24/2008	Seed Industry Announces First 2008 Educational Unit Hosted by Syngenta
4/22/2008	Intellectual Property Fosters Research and Development in Agriculture
1/24/2008	ASTA Gives Back: Listen to ASTA Chairman Mike Peterson’s Interview with NAFB
1/23/2008	ASTA Gives Back: Seed Industry Lends a Green Thumb to the New Orleans Botanical Gardens
1/1/2008	In Memorium - Roger Warren Krueger
10/29/2007	ASTA Welcomes Lisa Nichols as new Director of International Programs
8/31/2007	Update on Immigration Reform Measures for Employees
7/12/2007	ASTA Welcomes Release for Comment of USDA Biotechnology Regulatory Impact Statement
3/22/2007	ASTA-APHIS March 22, 2007 Workshop Presentations
1/31/2007	ASTA to Co-Host Conservation Workshop March 15-16 Members Will Examine Impact of Farm Bill, CRP and Ethanol On the Seed Industry
1/5/2007	ASTA Creates First Guide to Seed Regulations
1/4/2007	ASTA Expands Legislative and Regulatory Staff
12/27/2006	In Memorium - Gary Arthur
11/2/2006	Scientists, Industry and Government Leaders to Convene in Chicago for Annual Soy, Corn & Sorghum Research Conference Participants from 25 Countries to Discuss Latest Issues in Biotechnology, Soybean Rust, Bioenergy
9/29/2006	Statement by Andrew LaVigne, President and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) on the ruling of the World Trade Organization
9/11/2006	Market Choices™ to Aid Corn Growers at Harvest
8/22/2006	In memorium - Arthur J. Armbrust, former ASTA President
8/4/2006	D&PL Executive Named Chairman of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)
8/3/2006	Dry Joins ASTA as Vice President, Public Affairs
7/10/2006	APHIS Presentation to ASTA Phytosanitary Committee
5/19/2006	Australia Review of Planting Seeds
4/3/2006	American Seed Trade Association Announces New Vice President for Scientific and International Affairs
2/22/2006	ASTA 2005 Annual Report
1/31/2006	APHIS Updates 2006
1/31/2006	ASTA-APHIS Fall 05 Workshop Presentations
12/31/2005	LaVigne Tapped to Lead American Seed Trade Association
7/12/2005	Seed Purity – Understanding Label Information and Industry Practices
6/1/2005	Essential Derivation Information and Guidance to Breeders
6/1/2005	In memorium - Jim Carnes, former ASTA President
5/9/2005	Federal Register/Vol. 70, No. 66/Thursday April 7, 2005/Proposed Rules
4/21/2005	ASTA-APHIS Workshop Presentations
3/28/2005	USDA - Asian Soybean Rust Press Release and Questions and Answers".
2/25/2005	Information and Reference Guide for Managing Soybean Rust
2/18/2005	ASTA Comments on Vermont Senate Bill S.18
2/10/2005	Federal Register Notice/Volume 70, No. 7/Proposed Fee Increase
12/13/2004	ASTA Comments on Federal Register Notice, August 10, 2004 Volume 69, Number 153
11/10/2004	ASTA-APHIS Workshop Presentation
9/15/2004	American Seed Trade Association "Beneficial Species" Project
8/25/2004	FDA Prior Notice Deadline for Imported Food Shipments
7/29/2004	The Use of Local Native Seed Position Statement from the American Seed Trade Association
7/15/2004	AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION POSITION STATEMENT ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SEED INDUSTRY
7/8/2004	A SEED INDUSTRY RESPONSE TO ISSUES RAISED BY THE PRESENCE OF BIOTECH SEED IN CONVENTIONAL SEED LOTS
7/8/2004	Limiting International Movement of Plant Pests
5/6/2004	ASTA Position on Special Exceptions to the Plant Variety Protection Act
4/26/2004	2004 ASTA Nominating Committee Report
4/2/2004	USDA SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION
3/9/2004	A US PERSPECTIVE ON GM CULTIVATION AND LABELLING
2/19/2004	New Questions and Answers on FDA Registration of Food Facilities
1/12/2004	ASTA Issues A Public Response to FDA on Bioterrorism
1/6/2004	Former Pioneer President & Chairman of the Board Wayne Skidmore Dies
12/3/2003	ASTA Amicus Brief Accomplishes Goal
11/20/2003	Questions and Answers on Registration of Facilities under the FDA's "Bioterrorism Act"
11/14/2003	ASTA Letter to House and Senate Conferees Regarding Opposition to PVP Extension Provision
11/13/2003	Survey Shows Corn Growers Good Stewards of Bt Technology
11/13/2003	Bob Appleman Remembered
7/15/2003	The View of the American Seed Trade Association on Organic Agriculture
7/8/2003	Farm Bill – Conservation Reserve Program – Long Term Policy
5/16/2003	ASTA Supports WTO Challenge
10/16/2002	Soybean Rust Workshop Minutes
10/7/2002	ASTA signs Coalition Letter urging Bush to open West Coast Ports
10/7/2002	Soybean Rust Letter
9/30/2002	ASTA Past President Passes Away
8/5/2002	ASTA Supports Administration's Biotech Field Test and Food Safety Proposal
7/22/2002	National Seed Health System Developers Receive ASTA Distinguished Service Awards
7/22/2002	Baylor Named Honorary Member of ASTA
7/1/2002	New ASTA Officers for 2002-03 Elected
5/22/2002	2002 Boston Seed Party: The Gene Revolution
3/4/2002	Crowder Joins ASTA as New Chief Executive Officer
2/7/2002	Celebrate the Gene Revolution at ASTA’S Boston Seed Party
12/18/2001	ASTA December Meeting Provides High Yield of Information
12/14/2001	Hallauer Receives Crop Genetics Award of the Year
11/28/2001	ASTA to Host Producer Protection Workshop
11/21/2001	Biotechnology, Farm Policy on the Menu at ASTA Corn & Sorghum and Soybean Seed Research Conferences
9/25/2001	ASTA Grain Handlers Database Updated for 2001 Harvest
7/13/2001	Grain Sorghum Researchers Receive ASTA Distinguished Service Awards
7/11/2001	President of The J.C. Robinson Seed Co. Receives ASTA Honorary Life Membership Award
7/6/2001	Joint ASTA-AMSAC Meeting Fosters Seed Production and Trade in North America
6/18/2001	Winds of Change Bring New ASTA Officers for 2001-02
12/8/2000	Jenkins Receives First Crop Genetics Award at ASTA Corn & Sorghum and Soybean Conferences
11/17/2000	Agricultural Biotechnology Hot Topic at ASTA Corn & Sorghum and Soybean Seed Research Conferences
11/10/2000	E-commerce Online at ASTA Conferences
9/13/2000	ASTA Grain Handlers Database Updated for 2000 Harvest
7/11/2000	ASTA Annual Convention Gateway to Information Superhighway and Future of Agriculture
6/30/2000	ASTA Honors Pioneer’s Director of Research for Years of Achievement in Plant Breeding
6/30/2000	ASTA Honors Henderson Resident for Lifetime of Achievement in Seed Industry
6/30/2000	ASTA Honors Shands for Achievements in Plant Genetic Resource Conservation
5/26/2000	Ag Biotech and E-commerce Hot Topics at ASTA Annual Convention