#DYK? By looking at a seed bag, reading the label, and working with your local seed dealer, you can be assured that you're getting the best product possible to meet your individual needs. #JustGrowIt #WhatsInABag https://lnkd.in/egvSrZn
American Seed Trade Association
International Trade and Development
Alexandria, Virginia 10,478 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.
- Website
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http://www.betterseed.org/
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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Merry Christmas! #DYK? There are over 300 million Christmas trees currently growing on Christmas tree farms in the U.S.! #JustGrowIt https://lnkd.in/e58Z3Rw4
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"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire." #DYK? The American chestnut tree may be considered functionally extinct, but there are efforts to revitalize them. If that is successful, we may be able to take those lyrics more literally again. #JustGrowIt https://ow.ly/Cbsi50Uto40
To celebrate National Roast Chestnuts Day, here's 6 bite-sized facts about them
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From adapting to climate change to optimizing resource use, New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) have the power to transform our food systems. 🍅 The need for more sustainable agriculture has never been greater: farmers are facing intense pressures from climate change, with potentially disastrous consequences for global food security. NGTs can develop crop varieties with a lower environmental impact that can adapt to adverse weather conditions. Find out how in our latest infographic. ⤵ #BetterSeedBetterLife #ClimateChange
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Nothing says the holidays like a #poinsettia. But are you tired of displaying them the same way every year? Switch up this year with one of these ideas from National Garden Bureau! #JustGrowIt https://lnkd.in/eUe8-NMh
Deck the Halls with Festive Flair: New Ways to Display Poinsettias This Holiday Season
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Just a few weeks left until ASTA's 64th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference! Will you be there? Don't miss out on this chance for cutting-edge industry education and unparalleled global business and networking opportunities! #ASTAVegFlo #JustGrowIt https://lnkd.in/egjw9qqi
64th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
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Dreaming of warmer weather? You can start planning your summer garden with some Angelonia, AKA "summer snapdragon." They require very little care, making them perfect for new and advanced gardeners alike. #JustGrowIt #YearOfTheAngelonia https://lnkd.in/eU2Ex3d2
Year of the Angelonia
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ASTA is pleased seed producers and farmers have certainty into 2025 with a one year #farmbill extension, but the work is far from over. These folks need their representatives in Washington, D.C. to coalesce on a comprehensive 5 year farm bill that supports critical #ag + nutrition programs. Read our full statement ➡️ https://ow.ly/jZLn50UvpI6
ASTA Reacts to Government Funding and Farm Bill Extension - ASTA
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News you can use: The Office of the U.S. Trade Representatives released the panel findings from the ongoing dispute regarding products of ag biotech between U.S. & Mexico under USMCA. Read our statement and learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7-GYk69
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Since 9000 BCE, humans have worked with plants to grow the best of nature. Click the link to explore how advanced breeding methods have enabled today's scientists to address some of society's most urgent challenges. #JustGrowIt https://lnkd.in/eQPFsYvn
The Basics
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