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...
This short course is specifically designed for early-career seed laboratory technicians who are actively involved in testing. The training focuses on hands-on laboratory techniques supported by lectures and classroom discussions, with special relevance for technicians ...
Bost Extension Center - Starkville , MS, United States
Topics will include seed treatments, post-harvest pest management, seed quality testing, grain bin safety and state and federal seed laws. Speakers will also discuss precision irrigation management, long-range meteorology platforms, perspective and high-speed planting t...
Annenberg Presidential Conference Center - College Station, TX, United States
Theme: "From Field to Data: Evolving Roles of Plant Breeders". We will highlight research on various tools developed and applied in plant breeding programs, such as genomic prediction, phenomics, crop modeling, molecular breeding, big data management and more.
Town & Country Hotel - San Diego, CA, United States
The scientific program at PAG includes informative speakers, technial presentations, poster sessions, and workshops —are all excellent forums for the exchange of ideas and applications on recent developments.
Westin Kansas City at Crown Center - Kansas City, MO, United States
Held in conjunction with the Western Seed Association's Annual Meeting. The ASTA programming typically includes meetings on cover crops, environmental and conservation seed, sorghum seed, and topics of interest to grass, turf, forage, conservation and cotton seed compan...
Sep 10 in Minot at the North Central Research Extension Center - ndsu.ag/covercropsncrec
Sep 11 in Dickinson at the Dickinson Research Extension Center - ndsu.ag/covercropsdrec
Sep 12 in Williston at the Williston Research Extension Center - ndsu.ag/covercropswrec
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...
Cherry Research Farm - Goldsboro, NC, United States
The event will cover results from 2023 as well as updates on all field trials including variety, plant population, harvest timing, retting, no-till weed management, nitrogen rate, post-harvest processing and more.
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.
R.R. Foil Plant Science Research Facility - Starkville, MS, United States
Morning sessions will cover warm-season turfgrass breeding, turfgrass weeds and best management practices. Afternoon sessions will cover insect pests, turfgrass diseases, as well as a pesticide safety and regulations update.
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
This course will provide an opportunity for participants with experience in Purity Analysis to see species which they may not typically encounter in the lab or to study for the AOSA/SCST Purity Exam, which will be offered at the end of the week. We will study the AOSA R...
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...
The workshops present an opportunity for small and large companies, academics, and other potential developers to spend time with regulatory officials from three US regulatory agencies (USDA-APHIS, FDA, and EPA) and learn the specifics of putting together an actual dossi...
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 “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 workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning small lots of unusual or high-value products such as vegetable, flower, tree, or grass seeds.
Foundational level, designed for plant breeders and their teams, this course will aid in the design and development of a true hybrid breeding engine, covering the topics of breeding targets, germplasm, and trait organization into pools, the importance of hybrid testing/...
Join us live for our FREE Seed Business Management Webinar Series! The Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (STB) at Iowa State University is excited to bring back our annual webinar series overviewing hot topics in seed business management.
Foundational level, designed for plant breeding, product development, agronomy, and seed professionals working in all areas, this foundational course covers topics in descriptive statistics, data visualization, distributions, correlation, regression, comparison tests, r...
Level 1: R for plant breeders, scientists, trial specialists, agronomists, and their teams: introduction, set-up, and workflows. This module aims to introduce Seed industry professionals to the world of R and to guide them through setting up their work environments, too...
The event brings together P2IRC researchers, members of our International Scientific Advisory Committee, students, delegates and partners representing industry and producer groups.
The congress will explore novel strategies and developments in plant genomics and gene editing through a series of case studies and an examination of the latest scientific research.
As Canada’s foremost event for commercial greenhouse flower, vegetable, cannabis, berry and nursery growers, the Canadian Greenhouse Conference is the ultimate connection point for growers, suppliers and research partners.
This workshop is designed for seed laboratory technicians, particularly those who work for companies looking to be, or already are, NSHS-accredited. Workshops will emphasize hands-on laboratory practices, combined with lectures and classroom discussions.
Seed Science Center at 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...
Seed Science Center at 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 Center at 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.
MSU Bost Extension Conference Center - Mississippi State, MS, United States
Participants will learn about management and implementation of precision agricultural information and data, carbon credit market economics, Ag. autonomous technologies, and prescriptive/high speed planting technologies for seed and crop production.
Seed Science Center at 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 Center at 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...
This webinar examines Canadian and US regulatory compliance as well as potential internal benchmark assessments to determine seed quality and build confidence in seed selection decisions.
Northeast Purdue Ag Center - Columbia City, IN, United States
This workshop is an opportunity for farmers and agribusiness professionals to learn the latest technological and research updates along with ways to protect themselves and the environment. Credits will be available for individuals seeking continuing credits for their Ca...
Seed Science Center at 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.
Asilomar Conference Grounds & online - Pacific Grove, CA, United States
The 2022 conference will span a diverse array of topics across evolutionary genetics, population genetics, quantitative genetics, and science & society.
Seed Science Center at 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.
Roger Sheley, Ecologist at the Range and Meadow Forage Management Research Unit in Burns, OR. To attend the webinar, please register in advance. This webinar is open to the public, and WSSA membership is not required.
Aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Seed Science, Biology and Technology. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researche...
Dana Blumenthal, Ecologist at the Rangeland Resources & Systems Research Unit in Fort Collins, CO. To attend the webinar, please register in advance. This webinar is open to the public, and WSSA membership is not required.
Seed Science Center at Iowa State University - 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.
John Madsen, Research Biologist at the Invasive Species and Pollinator Health Unit in Albany, CA. To attend the webinar, please register in advance. This webinar is open to the public, and WSSA membership is not required.
Scott Baerson, Molecular Biologist at the Natural Products Utilization Research Unit in Oxford, MS. To attend the webinar, please register in advance. This webinar is open to the public, and WSSA membership is not required.
Matt Tancos, Research Plant Pathologist at the Foreign Disease-Weed Science Research Unit in Fort Detrick, MD. To attend the webinar, please register in advance. This webinar is open to the public, and WSSA membership is not required.
Dave Horvath, Research Plant Physiologist at the Sunflower and Plant Biology Research Unit in Fargo, ND. To attend the webinar, please register in advance. This webinar is open to the public, and WSSA membership is not required.
Seed Science Center at Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
This course will provide an opportunity for participants with experience in Purity Analysis to see species which they may not typically encounter in the lab or to study for the AOSA/SCST Purity Exam, which will be offered at the end of the week. We will study the AOSA R...
Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping is now being widely used in many North American key crops. It is applied for the characterization of genetic resources, breeding germplasm and varieties as well as genetic mapping and especially Genomic Selection. Many of ...
A free, 24-hour, virtual conference that aims to bring together plant genome researchers across the globe. Will be held via Zoom webinar on April 27th-28th (starting 8 am Pacific time) and will be organized across six 4-hour sessions. Each session will have a keynote sp...
Steven Mirsky, Research Ecologist at the Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory in Beltsville, MD. To attend the webinar, please register in advance. This webinar is open to the public, and WSSA membership is not required.
Melissa Smith, Research Ecologist at the Invasive Plant Research Laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, FL. To attend the webinar, please register in advance. This webinar is open to the public, and WSSA membership is not required.
Marty Williams, Ecologist at the Global Change and Photosynthesis Research Unit in Urbana, IL. To attend the webinar, please register in advance. This webinar is open to the public, and WSSA membership is not required.
International Society for Biosafety Research (ISBR)
Union Station Hotel - St. Louis, MO, United States
The symposium will provide a vital forum for key players in the fields of sustainable bio-innovation and biosafety to come together to share knowledge, discuss challenges and explore opportunities.
Steve Duke, Principal Scientist at the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi, Steve Young, National Program Leader – Weeds and Invasive Pests, WSSA Representatives and ARS Administrators. To attend the webinar, please register ...
Loews Coronado Resort - Coronado, CA, United States
AGBT-Ag will bring together the world’s leading genome researchers, data scientists, breeders, policy influencers, funders, and technology innovators from the global North and South who wish to embrace opportunities to redesign terrestrial and aquatic agriculture.
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...
Online 12:00 to 12:30 PM Eastern Standard Time - Online, United States
This webinar will introduce the genotyping expertise of SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS GmbH TraitGenetics Section (SGS IF TG) for various cereal species. Our high density, intermediate density and low-density genotyping arrays are optimized to reliably generate high-quality gen...
Online 12:00 - 12:45 PM U.S. Eastern Standard Time - Online, United States
This webinar introduces the genotyping activities of SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS GmbH TraitGenetics Section (SGS IF TG), using public and proprietary arrays. Our high-density, intermediate-density and low-density genotyping arrays are optimized to reliably capture haplotypic...
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...
Omni Shoreham Hotel - Washington , DC, United States
2nd annual business summit, bringing together the hemp industry’s leading business, legal, and regulatory figures for pivotal discussions about developments in the world of hemp. The summit will provide an educational and networking opportunity for those currently in ...
The American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America host a premier international scientific meeting that brings together leading and emerging scientific leaders from industry, government agencies, and academic i...
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.
A 3 half-day online course designed to enhance the knowledge of professionals working on hemp improvement and propagation. The course covers hemp seed production topics such as flowering, pollination, seed development, harvesting and certification.
Online, 11:30 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) - Online, United States
Seedborne cucurbits and chenopods diseases caused by Pseudomonas syringae - Dr. Gebert Hiddink (Enza Zaden) will dissect the methods used to detect Clavibacter michiganenesi subsp. michiganensis on tomato seeds.
Online 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM PDT - Online, United States
The event will promote a dialogue between EU and U.S. stakeholders on agricultural policy, focusing on how enhanced cooperation in scientific research and agricultural innovation can accelerate the transition towards a sustainable food system on both sides of the Atlant...
Overview of the Current Rust Situation and Surveillance Systems. / Orchestrating new solutions for faster genetic gains and improved wheat seed delivery. / Data-driven line advancement and parental selection decisions in the CIMMYT bread wheat breeding program.
USDA - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Online - Online, United States
The webinar will include an overview of the draft RSR Guide and the opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback and ask questions. The draft RSR Guide is currently open for public comment through October 25, 2021.
In-person and online at 2:15-3:30 pm PST - Monterey, CA, United States
What seed innovations offer the seed sector, supply chain and consumer? Why companies invest in seed innovations? Who are behind seed innovations? How does this all work? Email: eloyc@seedipalliance.com
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...
The workshop will take place on September 14th and 15th in the Western Hemisphere / September 15th and 16th in the Eastern Hemisphere (20:00-23:00 Washington, D.C. / 8:00-11:00 Beijing / 10:00-13:00 Canberra)
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
Asynchronous online instruction and small-group discussions - Online, United States
Discover the origins of plant genetic resources. Appreciate the role they play in global food systems. Learn about plant domestication and diversification. Understand their genetic properties and the forces that shape them. Explore geographic patterns of plant diversity
280 Plant Sciences Hall, East Campus or via Zoom - Lincoln, NE, United States
Would you like to learn how to design, implement and manage a comprehensive breeding program that targets development and commercialization of a hybrid cultivar?
Bost Extension Conference Center - Starkville, MS, United States
Participants will learn about Precision/Digital Ag. technologies, applications, economics, data management strategies, UAV applications, and precision planting technologies for seed and crop production. Control and automated solutions for seed processing and handling, s...
Iowa Events Center - Des Moines, IA, United States
Tech Hub LIVE will present the latest technology trends. It will also explore how products and systems integrate into existing programs and businesses to improve crop production, efficiency, and profitability.
Online 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDT - Online, United States
The SCRA organizes workshops on the practical aspects of developing dossiers on genetically engineered (GE) specialty crops for submission to US regulatory agencies. The workshops are designed to simplify and demystify data requirements and regulatory dossier developmen...
Online every Tuesday and Thursday morning, Pacific time, from June 3 to 24 - Online, United States
The course is designed for produce handlers, quality control personnel, service companies, research and extension workers, and business, government or academic professionals interested in current advances in produce handling, storage, transportation, safety and marketin...
The webinar will include discussions involving seed and tissue deposits crucial to your companies ability to maintain your IP. With Jeff Haynes of the USDA Plant Variety Protection Office, Mike Lomas of Bigelow Laboratory of Ocean Sciences NCMA and Renee White of the Na...
Online 3:00 PM ET - 4:00 PM ET - Online, United States
The panel will discuss the basics of filing and prosecuting plant patents, best practices in this unique area of the law, and the role and importance of plant patents in the world of horticulture and plant breeding.
Part 1: Building for a Pangenome, Wednesday 17th February 2021, 16h CET / Part 2: Constructing and using a PanGenome, Thursday 18th March 2021, 16h CET
The event is hosted by the Agricultural Business and Technology Institute at Hartnell College in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Chapter of the CA Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA). Guests will enjoy a wide variety of speakers and panel presentations on t...
Online from 9 to 10 a.m. CST - Online, United States
The webinar will be offered three times: Wed., March 17, Thurs., March 18, and Tues., March 23, from 9 to 10 a.m. CT. Register on the home page at foodintegrity.org.
Virtual annual membership meeting, officer reports, committee meetings upon request and our Keynote Speaker, Stacy Henderson. Her presentation will focus on assisting you with implementing the new laws that became effective January 1, 2021 and to ensure you are also co...
A panel discussion focused on how daily work as a breeder has changed during the pandemic. Are any of these changes here to stay? And, if so, how would this change the way we do plant breeding from now on? The panel consists of four plant breeders from different organiz...
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.
Part 1: Building for a Pangenome, Wednesday 17th February 2021, 16h CET / Part 2: Constructing and using a PanGenome, Thursday 18th March 2021, 16h CET
Online from noon to 4:00 PM each day - Online, United States
Forum topics include federal, state, and tribal regulations. There will also be discussions on plant breeding, agronomy, and marketing opportunities from researchers and businesses currently working on crop production. State and federal officials will also address finan...
During this two-day virtual meeting, scientists will share the latest findings on breeding and genomics in specialty crops. For Florida, those include blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, olives, hops, vanilla and more.
Online Jan 25, 12:00 AM CST – Feb 12, 11:59 PM CST - Online, United States
From concept to practice, learn how scalable soil health and regenerative practices can move your farm forward. Speakers from agriculture, academia, and experts outside the agriculture sphere will bring their perspective — we ask you to expand yours.
Registration for the 32nd IPSA Annual Conference is now open! Beginning today, October 19, you can register for the virtual or in-person conference! Visit the conference webpage or read below for more details on our hybrid conference happening in January.
It is designed to help those involved in any aspect of polyploid crop breeding incorporate the power of genomic data into a breeding program to accelerate breeding gain. Thus, all those involved in polyploid crop breeding and genetics are invited to attend.
Online from 4:00 to 5:00 U.S. Pacific time - Online, United States
Featured speaker: Dr. Daniel Sumner, Distinguished Professor, Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics, UC Davis / Director, California Agricultural Issues Center. TOPIC: The long-term future of California agriculture.
Dedicated exclusively to showcasing next generation CRISPR tools being applied to deliver sustainable and superior agricultural products to market faster and help meet the world’s growing nutritional demands.
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA)
Online - Online, Philippines
The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) presents the latest report on the global status of GM crops in 2019.
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.
You are invited to a Virtual Field Day experience featuring an inside look at the development of cultivars, grass seed production, and specialty services. Brought to you by Pure Seed, Tee-2-Green and Pure-Seed Testing.
Designed to enhance the knowledge of professionals working on hemp improvement and propagation. The course covers hemp seed production topics such as flowering, pollination, seed development, harvesting and certification. Course participants will also learn about hemp g...
The meeting will examine the symbiotic relationships between microbes and plants through case studies in plant and soil microbiomes. Academic and industry leaders will discuss new research into the rhizosphere, phyllosphere and endosphere and the application of plant an...
Case studies across the two days will examine developments in biopesticides and biostimulants and the application of new research in increasing crop yield, improving soil health & nutrient uptake, and efficient water use. Experts from industry and academia will also dis...
The Congress will explore novel strategies and developments in plant genomics and gene editing through a series of case studies and an examination of the latest scientific research. Leaders from academia and industry will consider key developments in gene editing techno...
Online from 3:00 to 4:00 U.S. Pacific time - Online, United States
Featured speaker: Dr. Savithramma Dinesh-Kumar, Professor Dept of Plant Biology, College of Biological Sciences / Genome Center, UC Davis. TOPIC: Forgoing the GMO footprint: First steps to using viruses for gene editing in plants.
Online from 3:00 to 4:00 U.S. Pacific time - Online, United States
Panel discussion on new breeding technologies for quality, nutrition and indoor farming. With Vonnie Estes, PMA, Emma January, Benson Hill, John Purcell, Unfold Bio, and Megan Thomas, Pairwise.
The National Association of Plant Breeders will hold a virtual annual meeting during the week of 16 August(original meeting scheduled for 16-19 August at the University of Nebraska Lincoln)
Although we can not meet in person, we will hold the Annual General Meeting of NSTA on 8/20/20 at 10:00AM CDT via zoom. Additional information will be sent to registrants.
Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - 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 dem...
Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - 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, Seed Science Center - 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.
CSTA’s Commitee Meetings will take place in the days and weeks leading up to July 15. All CSTA Committee meetings will be available to attend online and will be open to all interested in participating.
Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - 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, Seed Science Center - 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 dem...
Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - 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, Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States
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 primary focus will be on Satake ScanMaster II, Satake Evolution and Buhler Sortex ...
Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States
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 primary focus will be on Satake ScanMaster II, Satake Evolution and Buhler Sortex ...
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.
Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - 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.
Join Us for this FREE online learning event - Approved for .5 CEU credit hours from CCA. In this webinar, you will learn how adding biologicals to an integrated pest management program can produce stronger, healthier plants with greater yield and quality.
The webinar will be led by Barb Campbell, patent attorney with Cochran Freund & Young and James Weatherly of SIPA - To register: joyr@seedipalliance.com
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa - Pismo Beach, CA, United States
Convening experts in lettuce breeding, production, post-harvest handling, safety, marketing, and consumer preferences to envision the future of lettuce.
North Carolina Biotechnology Center - Researech Triangle Park, NC, United States
NCBiotech will gather experts to present and discuss topics and challenges faced by plants in today's environment. This may include biotic and abiotic stresses, plant protection, breeding and genetics, microbial and natural solutions, disease spread and detection, regul...
This event is an interactive mixer designed to build community among between plant breeders, seed growers, farmers, chefs, consumers, produce buyers, food journalists, and more.
The largest event focused solely on organic seed in North America, bringing together hundreds of farmers, plant breeders, researchers, certifiers, food companies, seed companies, and others from across the U.S and around the world.
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
Using RStudio for visualization and analysis of weed science experiments; The what, how and why of dicamba tank clean-out; Improving the relevance of the NCWSS to industry; Cover crops: an ecological tool for weed management; Invasive plants
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.
The California Seed Association will be offering training in Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) to cucurbit seed and transplant growers, and seed companies in Yolo, Colusa, Glenn, Solano and Sutter Counties.
Colusa Industrial Properties, 100 Sunrise Blvd. - Colusa, CA, United States
The California Seed Association will be offering training in Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) to cucurbit seed and transplant growers, and seed companies in Yolo, Colusa, Glenn, Solano and Sutter Counties.
Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center - Bismarck, ND, United States
Join leaders from agriculture, industry, and government who are working to build the hemp industry in the Northern United States. Hear the latest from regional and national experts in a variety of areas including hemp production, processing, banking, insurance, policy ...
“New ways of thinking about weed management” - The forgotten science of aquatic weed management; Keeping biocontrols in the weed management toolbox; The politics of pesticides; How to bridge the gap between modern agriculture and consumers
The opportunity to discuss the latest information on geminivirus research (e.g., detection, diversity, evolution, molecular biology and management) and ssDNA Comparative Virology
StateView Hotel - Raleigh-Durham, NC, United States
This conference will examine the latest NGS, ‘omic’ and gene editing technologies being used for progressing plant-based research. The importance of plant phenotyping in the context of bioinformatics challenges will also be addressed, while an expert panel discussio...
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...
Online 8:00 to 11:00 AM Central US Time - Online, United States
Criteria for successful application of GS in breeding programs. / Comparison of SeqSNP with existing targeted genotyping by sequencing technologies. / Flexibility in marker numbers in probe library design. / The balance between outsourcing to access technologies versus ...
Online 8:00 AM to 11 AM Central U.S. Time - Online, United States
The webinar details the application of SeqSNP, a targeted genotyping by sequencing (GBS) technology for the estimation of breeding values (GBEV) for selection of optimal lines to be taken forward in breeding programs.
Marian Suelmann, Company Lawyer for Rijk Zwaan will provide an update regarding the current status of Patenting Essentially Biological Products and Plants with the European Patent Office.
Goodman Community Center - Madison, WI, United States
A two-day gathering of regional seed leaders to learn, connect and identify opportunities to advance the regional organic seed system in the U.S. Upper Midwest.
AgTech IP, Enforcement and Litigation: a discussion on patent assertion and defense, with an update on ensuring broad and enforceable claims - In conjunction with the California Seed Association Mid-Year Meeting
Buehler Alumni & Visitors Center on the UC Davis campus - Davis, CA, United States
Instructive and illuminating course where we cover how fresh cut products are handled from farm all the way to fork. Learn how to ensure quality assurance. Participate in discussions about innovations in technology, packaging, sensors, and microbial prevention.
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.
Callaway Gardens - Pine Mountain, GA, United States
The National Association of Plant Breeders advances excellence in research, education, and outreach in the field of improvement, and seeks to communicate the importance of plant breeding in unison with the Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee.
Bethel Horizons Retreat Center - Dodgeville, WI, United States
The symposium aims to strengthen and grow the future of organic and sustainable agriculture by supporting a new generation of plant breeders and seed professionals.
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 ...
San Jose Convention Center - San Jose, CA, United States
From grad students to professionals with 20+ years of experience in plant biology, participants view the annual Plant Biology conference as a premier science event because of its perfect blend of research, education and networking opportunities. In San Jose we expect mo...
UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) - Davis, CA, United States
Extensive program covering advanced and cutting edge technologies for fruits, nuts, vegetables, and ornamentals. Learn about fresh produce, quality, safety, and marketability.
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.
Want to learn more about producing organic seeds? Want to learn about their commercial production, harvesting, quality, marketing, breeding and more? Want to build your own business following your own unique seed-farm business plan? If so, this course is for you!
Join Dr. Edwin Reidel, Co-Founder of CID Agtech, Inc. and Mr. Ron Hadar, Chairman of Vibe Imaging Analytics to learn how the Vibe QM3 can help you to quickly count, measure, and classify seeds and grains based on size and color characteristics.
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.
At the ASTA Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference - Orlando, FL, United States
The Education Unit will be provided live as well as by online webinar, and will consist of presentations by Dr. Mark Massoudi of Ag-Biotech Inc., Chris Holly of Cooley, and Marian Suelmann, Company Lawyer for Rijk Zwaan.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress - Orlando, FL, United States
ASTA’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference offers unrivaled networking and educational opportunities for the global vegetable and flower seed industry. This event continues to be America’s fastest growing seed industry conference.
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL, United States
Join over 2,700 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 netw...
Westin Crown Center - Kansas City, MO, United States
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.
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.
Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston, TX, United States
Supported by a competitive grant through USDA NIFA's Food and Agriculture Cyberinformatics and Tools (FACT) initiative, this conference will identify principal obstacles to applying big data to high-resolution decision-making in production agriculture.
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.
Union Station Hotel - St. Louis, MO, United States
This event draws interest from domestic and international agriculture professionals and features a wide range of educational and networking opportunities for professionals interested in learning more about precision agriculture techniques.
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.
UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) - Davis, CA, United States
Intensive study of the biology and current technologies used for handling fruits, nuts, vegetables and ornamentals in California. It is designed for research and extension workers, quality control personnel in the produce industry, and business, government or academic p...
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 ...
Bringing together innovators, influencers, and cover crop enthusiasts alike. Participants of this event include NRCS, SARE, Extension, NACD, USDA PMC, farmers, vineyards, seed companies and more.
UC Davis Conference Center - Davis, CA, United States
The workshop focuses on how to increase profits by reducing losses at the receiving end, and delivering ready-to-eat, delicious fruits and fruit-vegetables to the consumer.
UC Davis Conference Center - Davis, CA, United States
This workshop is intended for shippers and fruit handlers (wholesale and retail) and produce managers who are involved in handling and ripening fruits and fruit-vegetables. I focuses on how to increase profits by reducing losses at the receiving end, and delivering read...
The symposium is meant to get you ahead of the curve by helping you understand Canada’s latest advances in grain production technology, investment, partnerships, policy, trade, and growth in Canada’s crop-based agriculture.
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.
The event is invitation-only. A unique opportunity to network, exchange knowledge, and develop collective actions to build sustainable, profitable, and resilient seed systems in California
Sacramento Conference Center - Sacramento, CA, United States
With more than 230 exhibitors and 2000 attendees, Food Processing Expo is the largest tradeshow in California devoted exclusively to food processing. The purpose of the Expo is to bring the industry together by offering a tradeshow floor with exhibits featuring machine...
The biennial Organic Seed Growers Conference is the largest organic seed event in the U.S. You’ll hear the latest in cutting-edge research and policy advocacy, and trade knowledge, techniques, and ideas with other seedheads from around the world.
Aimed at professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in plant breeding and germplasm improvement. It is an opportunity for breeders who are already using these tools to expand their knowledge of new strategies and technologies and for laboratory personnel to a...
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 ...
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina - San Diego, CA, United States
ASTA’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference offers unrivaled networking and educational opportunities for the global vegetable and flower seed industry. This event continues to be America’s fastest growing seed industry conference.
UC Davis Conference Center - Davis, CA, United States
40 U.S. and European companies, mostly high-tech startups and early stage, will present and exhibit at this exceptional event from 2:15 PM to 7:00 PM. View the list of exhibitors at www.seedcentral.org/calendarofevents.htm
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing - Philadelphia, PA, United States
The goal of this meeting is provide a venue to bring together people with interests in entomology, plant pathology, weeds, horticulture, agriculture, agronomy, and soil science for the purpose of sharing of ideas and the presentation of the results of scientific studies...
UC Davis Conference Center - Davis, CA, United States
UC Davis professors David Slaughter and Julin Maloof will present the SmartFarm project. SmartFarm will take an integrated systems approach to develop superior plants, smart machines, more efficient farming methods for crops and animals alike, and a highly trained workf...
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.
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL, United States
Join over 2,700 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 netw...
The plenary session entitled “Revolutionizing Weed Science with New Technologies” will focus on the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and digital imagery in weed research, crop consulting and industry. Afterwards, interactive sessions are planned on new techno...
Join Steve Forbes, The Mixing Bowl, City of Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter, AeroFarms, Anterra Capital, DuPont Pioneer, Indiana Economic Development Corp, KDC Ag, Tom Farms and a host of others to preview the 4th Annual Forbes AgTech Summit in Salinas, CA and discuss the most...
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...
Westin Crown Center - Kansas City, MO, United States
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.
Scotiabank Convention Centre - Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
As Canada’s foremost event for flower, vegetable, cannabis and nursery growers, the Canadian Greenhouse Conference is the ultimate connection point for growers, suppliers and research partners.
The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa - Monterey, CA, United States
The education unit will focus on intellectual property rights that seed dealers own, their value and how to maintain seed dealers rights, and will include presentations on trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights - Contact James Weatherly to RSVP: jamesw@seedipalliance....
Alumni & Visitors Center, UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States
This workshop provides an intensive and substantive overview of many aspects of fresh-cut production, processing, packaging, distribution and quality assurance. Participants gain working knowledge of established and new procedures through topic-related sessions and demo...
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.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center - St. Louis, MO, United States
The world’s premier event focusing on the convergence of agriculture and technology. It brings together those with a significant stake in agriculture and agricultural technology – innovators, researchers, government agencies, corporations, investors and others – t...
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.
Minneapolis Marriott City Center - Minneapolis, MN, 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.
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 ...
UC Davis Campus and Central CA Field Tour - Davis, CA, United States
his course is a two-week intensive study of the biology and current technologies used for handling fruits, nuts, vegetables and ornamentals in California. It is designed for research and extension workers, quality control personnel in the produce industry, and business,...
The event will be held in collaboration with the Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) and the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST).
This will be the first time that the three seed testing associations will be holding a joint Annual Meeting.
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.
University of Missouri campus - Columbia, MO, United States
This symposium will bring together an interdisciplinary group of researchers from across the globe to address recent advances in studies of root growth, development, and function as well as root-rhizosphere interactions.
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 ...
Canada’s Farm Progress Show connects local producers and international customers with the latest in dryland farming equipment, technology and innovation.
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.
This workshop focuses on how to improve human health and increase profits
by delivering ready-to-eat, delicious and safe fruits and fruit-vegetables to consumers. Instructors will present valuable information on establishing or improving a ripening program as well as ...
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront - San Francisco, United States
World Agri-Tech is held annually in London and San Francisco and is acclaimed as the most international gathering of agribusiness leaders, VC investors and agri-tech innovators.
Targeted to crop research professionals involved in predicting yield and characterizing biotic and abiotic stress, as well as engineers involved in developing and using sensors and sensor platforms for application. Open to first 30 professionals.
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...
The invitation only retreat is a unique opportunity to network, exchange knowledge, and develop collective actions to build sustainable, profitable, and resilient seed systems in California.
The Organic Seed Growers Conference brings together hundreds of farmers, plant breeders, researchers, certifiers, food companies, seed companies, and other stakeholders for a full agenda of presentations, panel discussions, and networking events.
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.
Will bring together a multidisciplinary community comprising plant biologists, ecologists, engineers, agronomists, computer scientists, and representatives from U.S. federal agencies in a rich and diverse networking environment to foster collaboration, innovation, and t...
Sacramento Convention Center - Sacramento, CA, United States
With more than 230 exhibitors and 2000 attendees, Food Processing Expo is the largest tradeshow in California devoted exclusively to food processing. The purpose of the Expo is to bring the industry together by offering a tradeshow floor with exhibits featuring machine...
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 ...
Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort - Orlando, FL, United States
Contact jamesw@seedipalliance.com / The education unit will focus on patents in the seed industry and will include presentations on the basics of patents, procuring germplasm and trait-based patents. innovations and patents in the seed treatment technologies, licensing ...
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort - Orlando, FL, United States
ASTA’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference offers unrivaled networking and educational opportunities for the global vegetable and flower seed industry. This event continues to be America’s fastest growing seed industry conference.
Town and Country Hotel - San Diego, CA, United States
Designed to provide a forum on recent developments and future plans for plant and animal genome projects. Consisting of technical presentations, poster sessions, exhibits and workshops, the conference is an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and applications on thi...
Representatives of more than 12 scientific societies will meet to explore the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the report, Genetically Engineered Crops: Experiences and Prospects, which was released earlier this year.
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
Join over 2,700 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 netw...
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.
It has been a year since the Government of Ontario implemented regulations on the use of corn and sobyean seed treated with Neonicotinoid insecticides. How has industry responded? What has been the impact of the regulations on pollinators and on growers? What's coming...
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station - Indianapolis, IN, United States
The 2016 National Conference for Agribusiness will continue it's long-running tradition of excellence as leaders from academia and industry come together to present brand new research in multi-generational farms and the agricultural economy, based on two major research ...
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.
Westin Crown Center - Kansas City, MO, United States
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.
University of Tennessee Conference Center - Knoxville, TN, United States
This one-day workshop brings the latest in statistically based decision support methods to the crop protection and crop enhancement community, allowing them to learn more about small sample size statistics, its achievements and its limitations.
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...
Focus on various aspects of translational research that leverage genetics and genomics approaches to enhance crop productivity. Topics include biomass and yield traits, abiotic stress tolerance and disease resistance, nutrient allocation, plant architecture, and crop do...
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 ...
Hilton San Antonio Airport - San Antonio, TX, United States
gathers renowned Nutritionists, Dieticians, Sports & Clinical Nutritionists along with Experts in the fields of Dietary and Food Technology, Food sciences, Cancer Nutrition, Nutritional Toxicology & Food Safety, Food Bioscience, Nutrigenomics, Nutrigenetics, Food Biote...
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 ...
Co-located with our Global Biocontrol & Biostimulants Congress 2016. The conference will examine the latest strategies, technologies and research techniques utilizing NGS, 'omic' technologies, phenotyping, epigenetics, bioinformatics and data analysis to further plant r...
This international conference brings together over 300 scientists and students to discuss the latest advances in genomics and applications for understanding and producing solanaceous plants and crops.
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.
DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport - Philadelphia, PA, United States
. Systems Biology conference deals with topics like Systems Biology of Metabolic and Cellular Engineering, Computational Systems Biology, Complex Biological Systems, Dynamics in Biological System, Computational Proteomics for Systems Biology, Evolutionary Bioinformatics...
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.
International Trade and Convention Center - Savannah, GA, United States
A multiple scientific society conference serving over 7,000 plant scientists and students whose research and practice span the globe. The conference encompasses the diverse scope of botanical study.
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...
Orlando World Center Marriott - Orlando, FL, United States
Topics will range from population genomics to molecular evolution to the dissection of the determinants of quantitative-trait variation, with equal emphasis placed on both model and non-model organisms across the Tree of Life.
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.
Purdue University, Becks Ag Center - West Lafayette, IN, United States
A chance to connect with others across Indiana's seed industry to discuss current topics in the industry. The final portion of the day will be spent in test fields diagnosing crops. Registering for the field day gives you the opportunity to earn CEU and CCH credits.
The Commons Hotel - Minneapolis, MN, United States
At the symposium, you will learn about the latest developments in barley genetics, genomics, and breeding efforts related to a wide array of traits and phenotypes. The fourth day of the symposium will include a tour of barley field trials and display plots on the Univer...
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center - Overton, TX, United States
Will feature more than 500 varieties of ornamental plants and vegetables for public viewing, along with discussions by experts. Gardeners, professional landscape managers and seed company representatives will learn which landscape plants do well under East Texas conditi...
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.
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - Madison, WI, United States
Will bring together researchers working in the public and private sectors around the world who seek to learn about the latest developments in the areas of modeling and utilization of quantitative tools, technological advancements and resources for genetic dissection of ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport - Portland, OR, United States
Each year the AOSA & SCST Joint Annual Meeting brings together hundreds of seed analysts, technologists, and scientists from both the United States and Canada with a common goal to further advance seed testing and research.
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
Conference Center, UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States
Dr. Heiner Lieth, Professor / Extension Specialist, Plant Sciences, UC Davis
Dr. Julin Maloof, Professor, Department of Plant Biology, UC Davis
Dr. Melanie Yelton, Director of Research, Lumigrow Inc.
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.
Bayer, CropScience Division Offices - Bee Health Care Center, Room BBCC - 2 TW Alexander Drive - Research Triangle Park, NC, United States
The technical education unit will include an overview of systems for IP protection, industry licensing issues, and economic espionage as well as a tour of the Bee Health Center and Seed Detection labs.
Online 1 p.m. ET | 10 a.m. PT - Online, United States
The webinar will bring together industry specialists to talk about Fusarium Head Blight, its impact on the cereals sector and agricultural economy, disease management and all the tools available to reduce its impact.
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.
Westin Crown Center - Kansas City, MO, United States
See first-hand the technology that will be shaping the future of agriculture and empowering the independent farmer. Listen and partake in informative seminars and panels about the ways technology can help you mange profitably and remain independent, even in tough econom...
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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