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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Seeds”

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Updated Import Restrictions for Various Seed Types

Dan September 23, 2019 Exports/Imports, Seeds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced updated restrictions on importing tomato and pepper seeds in order to protect American agriculture from a potential outbreak.  The Animal and Plant Health …

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AgSharks Competition Back for Another Year

Dan August 7, 2019 Industry News Release, Seeds, Technology

IRVINE, Calif. (WGA) – Western Growers and S2G Ventures (Seed 2 Growth) are again partnering to host the 2019 AgSharks® Competition, a pitch competition where start-up companies working on agricultural …

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Exploring the Complexity of Seed Development

Dan April 18, 2019 Seeds

As the needs of farmers continue to change, the process of seed development also evolves to produce the type of seed that farmers require.  President and CEO of the American …

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Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed

Dan April 15, 2019 Industry News Release, Seeds

As planting season begins across the country, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers to follow the basic steps for stewardship of treated seed: follow directions on seed container …

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Seed Industry Storms the Hill

Dan April 2, 2019 Industry News Release, Legislative, Seeds

A diverse group of seed-industry leaders, representing companies of all sizes, sectors and geographies, are gathered in Washington, D.C. for the American Seed Trade Association’s (ASTA) annual Storm the Hill …

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Growing Challenges to Obtaining Enough Organic Seed

Dan January 21, 2019 Organic, Seeds

Regulations from the National Organic Program (NOP) dictate that organic producers must use organic seed when commercially available. However, as organic farms continue to increase in size and number it …

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CDFA Looking to Fill Committee and Board Vacancies

Dan December 31, 2018 Citrus, General, Seeds

There are two vacancies that need to be filled at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA).  The first open position is with the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention …

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Syngenta Opening Chicago Seeds Office

Dan October 30, 2018 Industry News Release, Seeds

ChemChina owned Syngenta will establish a major Global and North America Seeds office in the western suburbs of Chicago. Approximately 50 Syngenta Seeds business managers and employees will relocate from …

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ASTA Requests Exemptions for Seeds on Proposed Chinese Tariffs List

Dan September 7, 2018 Industry News Release, Seeds, Trade

The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is requesting that seeds for sowing be exempted from the proposed list of supplemental retaliatory tariffs on China under Section 301 of the Trade …

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ASTA Outlines Priorities for Final Farm Bill

Dan September 4, 2018 Farm Bill, Industry News Release, Research, Seeds, Trade

The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) urges members of the Farm Bill Conference Committee to include several key provisions important to the seed industry within the final Bill. In a …

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Bayer/Monsanto Merger Clears All Hurdles

Dan August 20, 2018 Industry News Release, Seeds

It’s taken months of divesting, negotiating, and waiting, but Bayer and Monsanto will complete their merger. An Ag Web Dot Com article notes German-based Bayer can now officially begin integrating …

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BASF Closes Acquisition of Bayer’s Vegetable Seeds Business

Dan August 17, 2018 Industry News Release, Seeds

BASF announced this week it has closed the acquisition of Bayer’s global vegetable seeds business. The transaction, BASF says in a news release, “adds a well-recognized brand with a very …

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BASF Closes Acquisition of Businesses and Assets from Bayer

Dan August 3, 2018 Industry News Release, Seeds

BASF has closed the acquisition of a range of businesses and assets from Bayer. The transaction, the company says, is a “strategic complement” to BASF’s crop protection, biotech and digital …

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ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed during Harvest

Dan August 1, 2018 Industry News Release, Seeds

As harvest begins across the country, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers about the importance of taking precautions to ensure treated seed does not enter the grain supply. …

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