Andy Lavigne, president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association, says they are trying to be proactive regarding potential government regulations by better educating farmers about proper handling and use of new seed varieties and treatments. Download Audio For more with ASTA President and CEO Andy Lavigne regarding their efforts click here.
2013 Farm Bill
Well, last minute action by our Congress saved farmers for the 2013 crop season. Everett Griner looks at what is ahead for the new Farm Bill. Download Audio
“Mighty Mississippi”
Everett Griner talks about the problems that river traffic is having on the mighty Mississippi River. Download Audio
Monsanto Excited About New Variety for Double Crop Cotton
For farmers considering planting cotton in a double crop situation, whether behind wheat or veggies, Monsanto’s Keylon Gholston says they are excited to offer Delta Pine 1321 Bogard Flex. Download Audio
Vegetable Seed Market Working to Improve the Farmer’s Bottom Line
When it comes to vegetable seed customers, Blake Curtis, chairman of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), says their number one priority is the farmer. Download Audio Click here for more from on vegetable seed development and the ASTA organization.
Ag in Review for the Week of January 28, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Input from Growers Important to Those Attending ASTA Seed Conference
Given the extended timelines for seed development, John Schoenecker, director of intellectual property with HM. CLAUSE Vegetable Seeds, says the input of growers is vital for seed development companies. Download Audio Click here for more coverage from the ASTA seed conference.
ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference Enlightens, Educates
The annual Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference hosted by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), gives world seed trade participants a place to conduct business with each other for several days, while also keeping them abreast of trends and technologies affecting seed development and availability. Two dozen or so countries were represented. Among them were several dozen Chinese, one of …
ASTA Conference Speaker on How Vegetable Seed Industry has Evolved
During this week’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference of the American Seed Trade Association, Matthew Johnston, CEO of HM CLAUSE Vegetable Seeds spoke to attendees regarding the global trends of today’s vegetable seed industry. Download Audio Click here for more from the interview with Matthew Johnston.
Key Industry Issues Discussed at ASTA Vegetable Conference
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is holding its Annual Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference this week in Arizona, where President and CEO Andy Lavigne told Southeast AgNet about the two areas they are trying to focus on this year. Download Audio For more with ASTA President and CEO Andy Lavigne regarding the Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference click here.