Embassy Suites Minneapolis Airport - Bloomington (Twin Cities), MN, United States
Educational sessions include: Budgeting and Billing for Trials / What it takes to Be a Successful Trial Manager / Breeding Innovations and How they Impact Trials / International Trials: What Each Region can Learn from Each Other / Effective Reports and Data Summaries of...
Iowa State University Campus - Ames, IA, United States
General “crop specific” workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning seed corn for lot sizes typical of larger foundation and commercial seed production. Additional coverage for a small lot or research applications may be included based on attendee...
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
General “crop specific” workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning seed corn for lot sizes typical of larger foundation and commercial seed production. Additional coverage for a small lot or research applications may be included based on attendee...
Iowa State University Campus - Ames, IA, United States
A detailed review of the operation, adjustment, and effectiveness of the destoner and gravity table for removing foreign material and upgrading seed quality. The primary focus will be on typical seed corn and soybean separation issues with an additional discussion regar...
Iowa State University Campus - Ames, IA, United States
General “crop specific” workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning soybean seed with additional information related to edible beans, small grains, sunflowers, and select agronomic crops.
Iowa State University Campus - Ames, IA, United States
Provides current, in-depth information on seed treatment products, seed pests and pathogens, chemical stewardship, application equipment, and calibration procedures. Includes indoor equipment displays, presentations from company representatives, and multiple concurrent ...
Iowa State University Campus - Ames, IA, United States
General “crop specific” workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning soybean seed with additional information related to edible beans, small grains, sunflowers, and select agronomic crops.
Iowa State University Campus - Ames, IA, United States
General “crop specific” workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning seed corn for lot sizes typical of larger foundation and commercial seed production. Additional coverage for a small lot or research applications may be included based on attendee...
Iowa State University Campus - Ames, IA, United States
General workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning small lots of unusual or high-value products such as vegetable, flower, tree, or grass seeds.
Iowa State University Campus - Ames, IA, United States
Brand-specific workshop provides advanced color sorter training for equipment operators and other interested personnel. Hands-on training will be provided using corn and soybean seed. The primary focus will be on Satake machines, with additional coverage of advanced opt...
Iowa State University Campus - Ames, IA, United States
Includes discussion of basic psychrometrics, equilibrium moisture content, and low temperature drying fundamentals. Intended for operations that handle large volumes of food grade product.
Iowa State University Campus - Ames, IA, United States
During Germination week, participants gain experience evaluating seedlings of 16 species (crops, vegetables, flowers grasses, etc.) using the warm germination test, plus working with the cold test, accelerated aging test, tests for biotech traits (herbicide bioassay, im...
The workshop is targeted towards those preparing to take the Genetic Technologist exams (RGT, CGT), individuals looking for a refresher course, and those beginning in this field. Workshops include lecture, hands-on activities, and materials to take home. Time will also ...
Live virtual sessions, every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:15 AM Central Time - Online, United States
In this 12-week virtual course, seed pathology experts will discuss: The importance of seed movement for global food security & health; Disease management in seed production; Seed health testing principles and processes; International phytosanitary regulations; and much...
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
General “crop specific” workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning seed corn for lot sizes typical of larger foundation and commercial seed production. Additional coverage for a small lot or research applications may be included based on attendee...
Plant Sciences Hall Room: 280 - Lincoln, NE, United States
The workshop is on the analysis and summarization of plant breeding data using mixed models and Echidna/ASReml software. Emphasis is on analyses executed using phenotypic data to generate reports of relative genetic values of genetic entities evaluated in plant breeding...
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
General “crop specific” workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning soybean seed with additional information related to edible beans, small grains, sunflowers, and select agronomic crops.
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
Provides current, in-depth information on seed treatment products, seed pests and pathogens, chemical stewardship, application equipment, and calibration procedures. Includes indoor equipment displays, presentations from company representatives, and multiple concurrent ...
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
General “crop specific” workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning soybean seed with additional information related to edible beans, small grains, sunflowers, and select agronomic crops.
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
Brand-specific workshop provides advanced color sorter training for equipment operators and other interested personnel. Hands-on training will be provided using corn and soybean seed. The primary focus will be on Satake machines, with additional coverage of advanced opt...
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
A detailed review of the operation, adjustment, and effectiveness of the destoner and gravity table for removing foreign material and upgrading seed quality. The primary focus will be on typical seed corn and soybean separation issues with an additional discussion regar...
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
General workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning small lots of unusual or high-value products such as vegetable, flower, tree, or grass seeds.
This webinar looks at how ISTA seed testing and sampling strengthens global seed exports, bringing confidence and benefits to international seed trade. Learn how SGS ISTA accredited seed laboratories in the United States and Canada facilitates seed exports and boost you...
In-person instruction is planned, contingent upon the global pandemic situation at the time - Davis, CA, United States
The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers. By selecting and sponsoring employees to attend this course, companies acknowledge past performance and invest in acc...
Online from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET - Online, United States
This workshop will focus on regulatory sampling, details surrounding the proper processes, and the ramifications of improper sampling. After the workshop, participants will have the knowledge and tools sufficient to obtain the AASCO Seed Sampler Certification. This work...
Tentative dates, based on whether we are able to hold in-person classes in September of 2021: September 13-18, 2021 / February 7-12, 2022 / June 6-11, 2022 / September 12-17, 2022 / February 6-11, 2023 / June 5-9, 2023
This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.
Designed to enhance participants’ knowledge of the underlying biology of seed production and the key roles of bees and other insect pollinators, how to manage seed crops from agronomic, quality control, and genetic integrity standpoints, and how to meet new challenges...
This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.
In collaboration with the Seed Ambassador Leadership Training Continuing Education Program,James Weatherly of SIPA will discuss Plant Variety Protection and Patents as they pertain to the seed industry. Joy Reinhart : 303-861-2900 or joyr@seedipalliance.com
The goal of Seed Business 101 is to enhance each participant’s career performance and help them avoid costly mistakes. The course is designed to focus on the optimum operations of the five major functional areas of a seed company.
Seed Science Center, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
This introductory course focuses on the life cycle of seed, crop improvement, seed production, along with health, variety, and quality testing, post-harvest management, and seed conditioning technologies. The goal of this course is for each participant to establish a co...
This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.
Organic Seed Alliance's research farm at Finriver Farm & Cidery - Chimacum, WA, United States
Do you want to learn the fundamentals of breeding for organic production on your farm? Join the plant breeding team of the Northern Organic Vegetable Improvement Collaborative (NOVIC) for a special two-day in-depth workshop focused on organic plant breeding and variety ...
This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.
Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN, United States
The ASTA Management Academy focuses on the practical application of general management concepts that are critical to the long-term success of seed firms. The core management courses form the foundation of the academy and are designed to broaden your general management a...
Transitioning from full-time student to full-time employee is the first significant transition in a career journey. This move from university to the workforce has significant impact on your individual success and on your organization. Thinking critically and creativel...
Provides an applied overview of organizational leadership, teamwork, and negotiation with special emphasis on the ability to successfully influence in a variety of contexts. We will explore leadership, followership, and management as a process, including understanding t...
This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.
This workshop provides an intensive and substantive overview of fresh-cut production, processing, packaging, distribution and quality assurance. Participants gain working knowledge of established and new procedures through topic-related sessions and demonstrations.
Designed to enhance management skills of plant breeders and technical leads. Professionals directing these programs in agricultural research, in agribusiness development and those from the public sector will benefit from attending this course.
This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.
The three day workshop will focus on purity and identification of similar crop and weed species, with emphasis on identification of noxious-weed seeds. The AOSA/SCST consolidated exam will be held on August 16-17, 2018.
Charles W. Capps, Jr. Entrepreneurial Center - Stoneville, MS, United States
The theme of this year’s course is “Seed Treatments and Enhancements.” Participants will learn about labels, coatings, treatment products, application methods, equipment calibration, and treatment solutions for commodity, forage and turf seed applications
Campus of Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO, United States
Topics will include the role of seeds in conservation of genetic resources as well as issues related to ex situ storage such as problems of maintaining seed quality and improving methods of ex situ seed banking.
The Teaching and Training committee will be hosting a webinar with Todd Erickson and Roger Burton. They will be answering prepared questions, as well as follow up comments that may come up as they present their answers.
Includes instruction, hands on, and examination. Attendees will attain the basics of seed sampling, sampling intensity, equipment use, and sample submission techniques for collecting samples that are representative of the seed lot.
The course targets quality assurance professionals in the seed industry, new employees, consultants, breeders and seed producers to extend and update their knowledge.
Grand Hyatt Washington - Washington, DC, United States
Education, debate and advocacy are on the agenda each June at ASTA’s annual convention. Attendees focus on science and policy issues related to the development and free movement of quality seed worldwide. This is also when new association officers are installed.
The PBA is a postgraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics and statistics through lectures, discussions, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. The 2016 class core curriculum will maintain the upgrades from the previous ...
Waimanalo Research Station, University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resource - Waimanalo, HI, United States
This workshop is for farmers, seed producers, and agricultural students with basic knowledge of crop and seed biology and includes group exercises, networking opportunities, and local foods lunches. Registration is limited.
Seed Science Center, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
The workshops are targeted towards those preparing to take the Registered or Certified Genetic Technologist exams (RGT, CGT), individuals looking for a refresher course, and those beginning in this field. Workshops include lecture, hands-on activities, and materials to ...
Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States
This part of the short course will highlight research management, leadership, teamwork, and sharpen your negotiating skills. Business to business marketing, supply chain management, finance, and business strategy, along with seed regulation, trade, and policy will be co...
The PBA is a postgraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics and statistics through lectures, discussions, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. The 2016 class core curriculum will maintain the upgrades from the previous ...
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL, United States
Case study on the intellectual property which seed dealers and distributors own / Update on recent case law impacting the seed industry - The Education Unit will be provided live as well as by online webinar
Attracting and retaining talented new employees is a critical challenge for the seed industry. The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers.
This module is designed to review the breeding strategies in context of modern tools, build the necessary background towards understanding and practical application of BLUPs, genomic selection, with lectures and discussion.
Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States
This introductory course focuses on the current state of the industry, life cycle of seed, crop improvement, seed production, along with health, variety, and quality testing, post harvest management, and seed conditioning technologies. The goal of this course is for eac...
Learn seed production basics including harvesting and cleaning practices with hands-on equipment demonstrations. We’ll also tour seed crops in the field and see how they fit into a diversified produce and animal operation.
The PBA is a postgraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics and statistics through lectures, discussions, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. The 2016 class core curriculum will maintain the upgrades from the previous ...
UC Davis, Bowley Science Center - Davis, CA, United States
One-day intensive course includes instruction on planning for successful seed production, harvesting and cleaning seed, managing population size and isolation distances, conducting variety trials, and understanding on-farm breeding techniques.
This one day class will include instruction on planning for successful seed production, harvesting and cleaning seed, managing population size and isolation distance, conducting variety trials, and understanding on-farm breeding techniques.
General "crop specific" workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning seed corn for lot sizes typical of larger foundation and commercial seed production. Additional coverage for small lot or research applications may be included based on attendee demog...
Detailed review of the operation, adjustment, and effectiveness of the destoner and gravity table for removing foreign material and upgrading seed quality. The primary focus will be on typical seed corn and soybean separation issues with additional discussion regarding ...
Detailed review of the operation, adjustment, and effectiveness of the destoner and gravity table for removing foreign material and upgrading seed quality. The primary focus will be on typical seed corn and soybean separation issues with additional discussion regarding ...
Detailed review of the operation, adjustment, and effectiveness of the destoner and gravity table for removing foreign material and upgrading seed quality. The primary focus will be on typical seed corn and soybean separation issues with additional discussion regarding ...
General "crop specific" workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning soybean seed with additional information related to edible beans, small grains, sunflowers, and select agronomic crops.
Intended for seed industry personnel requiring updated information and more detailed coverage of current seed treatment products, typical seed pests and pathogens, chemical stewardship, application equipment, and calibration procedures.
General "crop specific" workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning soybean seed with additional information related to edible beans, small grains, sunflowers, and select agronomic crops.
General "crop specific" workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning seed corn for lot sizes typical of larger foundation and commercial seed production. Additional coverage for small lot or research applications may be included based on attendee demog...
General "crop specific" workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning soybean seed with additional information related to edible beans, small grains, sunflowers, and select agronomic crops.
General workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning small lots of unusual or high value products such as vegetable, flower, tree, or grass seeds.
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI, United States
Global seed agribusiness management, strategy and new ventures (at Michigan State University); Practical training and experience with seed companies in India (at Bejo Sheetal Bio-Science Foundation); Business management and entrepreneurship training (at National Institu...
Intended for seed industry personnel requiring updated information and more detailed coverage of current seed treatment products, typical seed pests and pathogens, chemical stewardship, application equipment, and calibration procedures. The seed treatment workshop will ...
Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel - Denver, CO, United States
The first part will cover principles and applications of tolerances in seed testing. The second part of the workshop will cover how to establish a referee study.
Statistical distributions usually found in seed testing; Sampling principles for seed testing; Seed testing plans for adventitious presence testing or low level testing using qualitative and quantitative assays; Seed testing plans for purity testing; Statistical outlier...
Attracting and retaining talented new employees is a critical challenge for the seed industry. The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers.
Buhler Sortex: June 13-14 - Brand-specific workshops provide advanced color sorter training for equipment operators and other interested personnel. Hands-on training will be provided using corn and soybean seed.
General "crop specific" workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning soybean seed with additional information related to edible beans, small grains, sunflowers, and select agronomic crops.
Satake ScanMaster II: June 5-6, Satake Evolution: June 7-8 - Brand-specific workshops provide advanced color sorter training for equipment operators and other interested personnel. Hands-on training will be provided using corn and soybean seed.
The PBA is a postgraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics and statistics through lectures, discussions, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. The 2016 class core curriculum will maintain the upgrades from the previous ...
The program is similar to the soybean seed program, but focused on requirements for food grade identity preserved soy and dry edible bean markets with an emphasis on issues relevant to primary export markets and related processes. Equipment demonstrations include seed c...
Participants will evaluate seedlings from testing methods on two seed lots of corn and two soybean seed lots and will see how their results compare to the class average, high and low results. Traditional seed testing methods include warm germination (sand, rolled paper ...
The emphasis of the week will be on seed identification through working with samples, advice from instructors, and use of electronic and hard copy references. Participants will have the opportunity to work with up to 32 species of seeds, grasses, legumes, cereals plus w...
Participants will gain experience evaluating seedlings of 16 species (crops, vegetables, flowers grasses, etc.) from the warm germination test plus work with cold tests, accelerated aging, tests for biotech traits (herbicide bioassay, immunoassay), tetrazolium and more.
Online at 2:00 p.m. Eastern U.S. time - Online, United States
This webinar will describe how farmers and formal breeders can develop improved vegetable varieties on their farm or in their breeding program using examples from the TOMI project.
Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN, United States
The ASTA Management Academy focuses on the practical application of general management concepts that are critical to the long-term success of seed firms. The core management courses form the foundation of the academy and are designed to broaden your general management a...
UC Davis Conference Center - Davis, CA, United States
The course focuses on the biological, genetic, agronomic and technological processes and practices involved in the production and processing of agricultural seeds and how they influence seed quality.
The PBA is a postgraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics and statistics through lectures, discussions, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. The 2016 class core curriculum will maintain the upgrades from the previous ...
The Technical Education Unit will focus on enforcement of intellectual property rights and will include presentations on the: basics of enforcing IP; standard operating procedures for enforcement of IP; audits, including royalty audits of distributors, retailers and use...
Attracting and retaining talented new employees is a critical challenge for the seed industry. The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers.
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL, United States
Attracting and retaining talented new employees is a critical challenge for the seed industry. The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers.
Join Organic Seed Alliance, Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA), and other organic seed experts for the second of this six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and seed production interns throughout the 2016...
Seed biology fundamentals; managing population size and isolation distances; seed production, harvesting, and cleaning practices for several vegetable crops; basic on-farm varietal improvement and breeding techniques; and economics of seed production.
Online, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT - Online, United States
Participants will learn about the most detrimental abiotic stressors, discover the seed treatments already on the market, explore the future and what companies are working on.
Join Organic Seed Alliance, Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA), and other organic seed experts for the second of this six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and seed production interns throughout the 2016...
The course objective is to enhance the management skills of professional scientists who are leading and directing plant breeding and laboratory programs in modern agricultural research and development programs of agribusiness companies and the public sector.
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota - Saint Paul, MN, United States
Target audience and prerequisites: Graduate students, postdocs, and industry scientists who are interested in the fundamentals of marker-assisted plant breeding are invited. Participants should be familiar with basic terminology, concepts, and methods in plant breeding ...
The PBA is a postgraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics and statistics through lectures, discussions, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. The 2016 class core curriculum will maintain the upgrades from the previous ...
Unit 1: August 29 – September 30, 2016 - Factorial Experimental Designs in Agronomic Research / Unit 2: October 3 – November 4, 2016 - Factorial and Unbalanced Designs in Agronomic Research / Unit 3: November 7 – December 16, 2016 - Correlation, Regression, Covari...
Unit 1: August 29 – September 30, 2016 - Advanced Genetic Principles in Plant Breeding /
Unit 2: October 3 – November 4, 2016 - Selection: Theory and Practice in Advanced Plant Breeding / Unit 3: November 7 – December 16, 2016 - Statistical Tools in Advanced ...
Unit 1: August 29 – September 30, 2016 - Introduction to Basic Plant Breeding / Unit 2: October 3 – November 4, 2016 - Breeding Self Pollinated / Unit 3: November 7 – December 16, 2016 - Breeding Cross Pollinated Crops
This workshop will include a rich collection of lectures and hands-on sessions, covering both theory and tools. We will explore the basics of high throughput sequencing technologies, focusing on Illumina data for hands-on exercises.
Join Organic Seed Alliance, Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA), and other organic seed experts for the second of this six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and seed production interns throughout the 2016...
Colby College campus - Waterville, ME, United States
Annual event organized by and for graduate students across the country who are interested in organic plant breeding and sustainable agricultural systems.
Join Organic Seed Alliance, Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA), and other organic seed experts for the second of this six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and seed production interns throughout the 2016...
Join Russel Hurst of CropLife Canada and Patty Townsend as they walk you through the requirements to be in compliance. Who should participate? Growers, cleaners and retailers.
Education, debate and advocacy are on the agenda each June at ASTA’s annual convention. Attendees focus on science and policy issues related to the development and free movement of quality seed worldwide. This is also when new association officers are installed.
Classroom style on-site workshop with a mix of lectures on principles and hands on experience with towel, tray and sand germination, tray cold, saturated cold, seed coat damage test, electrical conductivity and accelerated aging tests for vigor. There will be herbicide ...
This workshop will include a rich collection of lectures and hands-on sessions, covering both theory and tools. We will explore the basics of high throughput sequencing technologies, focusing on Illumina data for hands-on exercises.
Unit 1: May 23 – June 24, 2016 - Introduction to Basic Plant Breeding / Unit 2: June 27 - July 29, 2016 - Breeding Self Pollinated Crop / Unit 3: August 1 - September 2, 2016 - Breeding Cross Pollinated Crops
Online from 10:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. (PT) - Online, United States
Designed for growers, pest control advisers, certified crop advisers, qualified applicators, private applicators and others affiliated with leafy green culture, this Webinar is free of charge and will provide one credit hour for continuing education for those enrolled.
The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.
The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.
The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.
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