ASTA Looking Forward to Upcoming Events

Randall Weiseman November 17, 2016 Corn, Field Crops, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Andy Lavigne

The American Seed Trade Association is gearing up for a couple of big events, one in Chicago and one in Orlando. ASTA CEO, Andy LaVigne, says the first one is coming up next month.

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California Medfly and Oriental Fruit Fly Updates
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