AOSA The Association of Official Seed Analyst (AOSA) is an organization of member laboratories dedicated to education and research, including state, federal, and university laboratories from the United States and Canada. AOSA formally organized in Washington D.C. in 1908, developing rules and procedures for seed testing and the standardization of their interpretation (in conjunction with […]
The Leadership Summit is an annual event that facilitates networking and leadership development for current and future ASTA members and leaders.
The Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1919 (formally known as the International Crop Improvement Association) in an effort to establish credible standards for the production of high-quality seed. Today, AOSCA has member agencies across the U.S. as well as seven member countries including Canada, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, […]
The 17th International Cereal Rusts and Powdery Mildews Conference (ICRPMC2025) will be held at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. The meeting is a joint meeting with the Canadian Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting and in conjunction with the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative Technical Workshop and the European and Mediterranean Cereal Rust Foundation.
NSTA was established in 1950 to promote the interests of the northern seed trade. NSTA works with educational and regulatory authorities and other interested agencies in the development of a sound and effective seed program. NSTA conducts conferences, seminars and forums intended to educate and inform members and the general public regarding subjects of interest […]
Seed meets Technology is an event where the focus is on innovative seed technology, variety assortment and adding value to horticultural seed. The initiators, together with other companies associated with the seed industry, want to strengthen the program of open days in #week39 with themes such as seed treatment, phenotyping, seed processing equipment, breeding support, sustainable crop protection and […]
The WSA 2025 will be held October 27-30, 2025 at the Sheraton Crown Center in Kansas City, MO. Rooms will be available for check in on October 27 and check out October 31, 2025. The convention will begin on Monday, October 27, 2025, with an Opening Night Reception at 5:30pm and will conclude on Thursday, […]
Networking and learning about innovations in the grass seed business are what drive attendees to ASTA’s annual fall conference in Kansas City, held in conjunction with the Western Seed Association’s annual meeting.
Join over 1,500 seed industry professionals every December for America’s largest seed industry conference. Participants from the most seasoned seed industry representative to new hires will benefit from attending this exciting week of education, collaboration, and networking! More information coming soon!
