- Technology
With New Cultivars, Industry Trailblazers are Creating Cannabis 3.0
The seed industry has opened the door to a new era. For Jan Slaski, April 19, 2021, will forever…Oxford Scientists Discover How to Alter Color and Ripening Rates of Tomatoes
Scientists at the University of Oxford’s Department of Plant Sciences have discovered how the overall process of fruit ripening in tomato (including…Unlock the Power of Social Media to Communicate Science Literacy
With so many social media platforms to explore, it can be difficult to know which is the right fit. Check out the…
- Business
Diversity and Inclusion Needs to Be a Bigger Topic in Seed
There are always topics in the seed industry that are sensitive to talk about, but most people would assume those topics are…It’s All About Relationships
Learn to effectively connect with lawmakers Whether a handshake, elbow bump, personal meeting or Zoom call, stakeholders within…A New Administration Means New Focuses
As the PLDC quickly approaches, ASTA highlights new focuses for lobbying efforts. There’s a new sheriff in town…
- Leadership
Counting Blessings and Keeping Positive: Q&A with Crystal Rose-Fricker
Despite the globe’s current situation, Pure Seed’s President Crystal Rose-Fricker is keeping a level head and focusing on what makes her thankful.ÂWe’re in the People Business
Joe Funk –Over the past 20-plus years, as editor of another seed journal, I visited more than 250 seed companies and interviewed countless seed…Leading is Defining Reality, Then Saying Thank You
When I became SIPA program board chair in June 2018, I couldn’t have anticipated the transitions that SIPA would undertake. In addition…
- Sustainability
Changes in Farming Practices Could Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 70% by 2036
Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory participated in a study that shows innovation in technologies and agricultural practices…A Healthy World Starts with Healthy Seed
Ensuring seed health is the first step for producing better (and healthier!) food. While the events of the past…Corteva Agriscience Debuts Inaugural Sustainability Report
Corteva announced its intention to become a more carbon-efficient business. In its inaugural 2020 Sustainability Report released today, the company detailed a…
- News
Tim Johnson and John Schoenecker Receive ASTA Lifetime Honorary Member Award
Today, June 23, at the closing general session of the American Seed Trade Association’s (ASTA) Policy and Leadership Development Conference (PLDC), John…Rising Nighttime Temps Rob Yields in Rice, Wheat
Warmer nights can upset a good night’s sleep for humans, but could the biological processes of farm crops be fussy about nighttime…Enko to Co-develop Selective Crop Health Solutions with Syngenta
Enko, the crop health company, announced today a multi-year partnership with Syngenta Crop Protection to design safe and sustainable solutions to the…
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