Fall is here and our gardens may be slowing down, but you don't have to sacrifice your favorite colors just yet! Consider adding pansies to your fall garden - they may even return in the spring! National Garden Bureau has some pansy inspiration for you. #JustGrowIt https://lnkd.in/deWHmNTi
American Seed Trade Association
International Trade and Development
Alexandria, Virginia 10,159 followers
About us
ASTA is one of the oldest trade organizations in the United States. Its membership consists of over 700 companies involved in seed production and distribution, plant breeding, and related industries in North America. As an authority on plant germplasm, ASTA advocates science and policy issues of industry-wide importance. Promoting the research, development and movement of quality seed to meet the world's demand for food, feed, fiber and fuel. ASTA’s mission is to be an effective voice of action in all matters concerning the development, marketing and movement of seed, associated products and services throughout the world. ASTA promotes the development of better seed to produce better crops for a better quality of life.
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External link for American Seed Trade Association
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1883
- Specialties
- plant germplasm, seed industry, crops, policy issues, plant breeding, modern biotechnology, and science
Locations
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1701 Duke St
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-2875, US
Employees at American Seed Trade Association
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Martha Malapi, PhD
Plant Pathologist | Director, Seed Health & Trade
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Ann Ward
Assistant to the COO at American Seed Trade Association
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Juan E Labastida B.
Marketing expert in agrobusiness and fresh produce Mexico
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Janae Brady
Vice President of Government Affairs at American Seed Trade Association
Updates
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Treated seeds support the use of #sustainable agriculture practices and carbon sequestration by improving crop emergence and vigor when seeds are planted into cover crops and no-till environment. #JustGrowIt Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gy-VeTwb
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Today, farmers feed at least 10 times more people using the same amount of land as 100 years ago with help from #PlantBreeding #innovations. This infographic shows how that has been made possible. #JustGrowIt
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ASTA Chairman Dan Foor invites you to join him in Orlando for the 2024 Field Crop Seed Convention, Dec. 10-13, 2024. #FCSC2024 is the seed industry's largest event, convening our field's top professionals and experts for four days of prime networking and education. Register today! https://ow.ly/Z73E50TM2SF
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Do you know the journey seed takes to become a new commercial variety? Check out this infographic describing how new varieties are developed. #JustGrowIt
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#DYK? By looking at a seed bag, reading the label, and working with your local seed dealer, you can assured that you're getting the best product possible to meet your individual needs. #JustGrowIt #WhatsInABag https://lnkd.in/egvSrZn
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Americans eat five times more lettuce now than in the early 1900s, making it the second most popular fresh vegetable in the U.S. Plant breeder Germán Sandoya-Miranda is working to expand where lettuce can be grown. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences https://lnkd.in/ezbkjWPZ
Dr. Sandoya-Miranda: Super-Powering Our Salads
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This #NationalFarmersDay, we want to thank America's farmers for doing their part to sustainably feed the world! #DYK? One acre of land can grow a variety of crops, including 50,000 pounds of strawberries or 2,784 pounds (46.4 bushels) of wheat. #JustGrowIt https://lnkd.in/esZj8mK
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ASTA’s international team attended the 9th Seed Congress of the Americas, hosted by the Seed Association of the Americas (SAA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina! 🌱 The event brought together seed professionals, plant breeders, researchers, policymakers, and government officials—a fantastic opportunity to network, build new partnerships, and tackle key trade and regulatory issues. 🤝 At the plenary session, ASTA’s team shared insights on topics like the importance of strong government relationships, gene-edited products and trade challenges, and global phytosanitary regulations. 🌍🌱 The team also engaged in productive discussions within the Biotech & PBI, Seed Treatment, Intellectual Property, and Phytosanitary Working Groups. 🧬💡 We look forward to seeing everyone next year in Brazil! #SAAseedCongress
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A tree killing bacteria is wiping out Florida's famous #orange groves. Find out how #plant #scientists like Fred Gmitter are fighting back against this disease. @UF_IFAS #JustGrowIt https://ow.ly/Uj3n50TBskM
Get To Know A Plant Breeder: Dr. Fred Gmitter
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