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Webinar on The 2024 AOSA Rule Change Proposals is Now Available!!
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, The webinar has been posted on the AOSA/SCST website. You may view it through the AOSA/SCST Home page under CE Webinars & Practice Exams OR the Teaching and Training Committee page. You may also go directly to the page by clicking on the link below. AOSA / SCST Teaching and Training – Analyzeseeds…
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2024 AOSA-SCST Annual Meeting
June 2-6th, 2024 Rapid City, South Dakota MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS*Registration**Agenda**Virtual Committee Meeting Agenda**Hotel and Meeting FAQs**RGT Exam**Research Paper Session*–deadline, April 30th!*Seed Issues Forum/Poster Session*–deadline, May 3rd!*STRF Auction**Workshops* Reminder: Registration ENDS May 15th Less than ONE month to register for this year’s meeting!You can register online via the links posted on the meeting website HEREInterested Exhibitors,…
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2024 AOSA/SCST 2nd Examination Date
PURITY IS FULL! **** This is to inform you that all purity spots for the exam in Gastonia, NC are full. The exam committee is working on arranging additional location(s) for the exams on August 15th (purity) and August 16th (germination). If you are wanting to take the purity exam in August, please reach out to…
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Idaho State Department of Agriculture is Now Hiring a Seed Lab Program Manager in Boise, ID!!
Plan your visit to Boise, ID!! Description The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a Seed Lab Program Manager in the Bureau of Labs in Boise. The successful applicant will oversee the day-to-day operations of the ISDA-Seed Laboratory. Example of Duties Qualifications Minimum Qualifications These qualifications are mandatory requirements Specialty Qualifications These…
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Corteva AgriScience is Hiring a Seed Quality Testing Technical Lead in Tipton, IN!!
Plan your visit to Tipton, IN!! Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Seed Quality Testing Technical Lead to join our Tipton, IN Seed Quality Facility. Corteva offers an excellent benefits package that begins on your first day of employment. This includes a generous 401k match, health and dental insurance, 20 days of choice time, a variable…
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Seed Technologists Newsletter
Volume 91 No. 1 Dear AOSA & SCST Members, This issue of The Seed Technologist Newsletter includes an updated schedule for the Annual Meeting, suggestions for first time attendees, information from ASTA, AOSCA, and ISTA, upcoming events, the 2024 AOSA Rule change proposals, and an update from AOSA-SCST leadership as we get ready to meet…
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2024 Federal Seed School & Consolidated Exam
The USDA Seed Regulatory and Testing Division will hold a seed school from August 12-14, 2024, in Gastonia, NC. Topics will include seed identification of many similar species, purity, germination and tetrazolium evaluations, uniform blowing, and seed testing calculations. The class is limited to 18 participants. Participants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. …
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Webinar on The AOSA & SCST Consolidation Proposal is Now Available!!
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, The webinar has been posted on the AOSA/SCST website. You may view it through the AOSA/SCST Home page under CE Webinars & Practice Exams OR the Teaching and Training Committee page. You may also go directly to the page by clicking on the link below. AOSA / SCST Teaching and Training – Analyzeseeds…
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AOSCA Variety Fluorescence Levels, March 2024
Greetings AOSA & SCST Members, On behalf of the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board, please see the below memo and chart referencing “Variety Fluorescence Levels Recognized by the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board”. This VFL list accepted as of March 30th, 2024 supersedes all previously dated lists. Please distribute this list to all interested businesses,…
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AOSA/SCST Proficiency Testing Deadlines
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, This is a friendly reminder of the deadlines for the proficiency tests. The genetic proficiency test deadline is May 15th. If you are a Registered or Certified member you are required to complete this proficiency test. Professional Members whose certification was on the genetic side are required to participate in…
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Syngenta is Now Hiring a Seed Lab Technologist in Slater, IA!!
Plan your visit to Slater, IA!! About Syngenta Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce…
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Seed Identification & Germination Workshop #2
Organized by: The California State Seed Laboratory, Sacramento, CA April 24-26, 2024 Due to popular demand, the California State Seed Laboratory will offer an additional session of the Seed ID and Germination workshop. The additional 3-day workshop will be identical to the one planned for April 3-5, and will be held on April 24 -26….
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All States Noxious-Weed List January 2024 Update
Dear Members, State Noxious-weed Seed List has been updated for January 2024. As a reminder, this publication will only be updated when SRTD receives an official information from the State seed control officials. The State seed control officials are encouraged to contact the SRTD office as soon as updates or changes are being made to their…
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AOSCA Variety Fluorescence Levels, January 2024
Greetings AOSA & SCST Members, On behalf of the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board, please see the below memo and chart referencing “Variety Fluorescence Levels Recognized by the AOSCA Grass Variety Review Board”. This VFL list accepted as of January 5th, 2024 supersedes all previously dated lists. Please distribute this list to all interested businesses,…
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Webinar on Grass Seed Structures & Identification of Lolium & Festuca Species is Now Available!!
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, The webinar has been posted on the AOSA/SCST website. You may view it through the AOSA/SCST Home page under CE Webinars & Practice Exams OR the Teaching and Training Committee page. You may also go directly to the page by clicking on the link below. AOSA / SCST Teaching and Training – Analyzeseeds…
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Seed Technologists Newsletter
Volume 90 No. 2 Dear AOSA & SCST Members, The Seed Technologists Newsletter welcomes submissions from our members. The Newsletter is a reflection of what our membership wants to see and the content submitted. Please see the Communications and Publications page on the website for article submission information, or to submit content via google form. Communications and…
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In Loving Memory of Vicky Caldon
Vicky was born in Nampa, Idaho on March 3, 1945, to Andrew F. Voigt and Goldie Peterson Voigt. She was raised on a farm East of Nampa and attended country schools until they were consolidated with the Kuna schools. Upon graduating from Kuna High School in 1962, she continued on and attended Kinman Business College…
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Webinar on Seed Identification from the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Uniformity Study is Now Available!!
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, The webinar has been posted on the AOSA/SCST website. You may view it through the AOSA/SCST Home page under CE Webinars & Practice Exams OR the Teaching and Training Committee page. You may also go directly to the page by clicking on the link below. AOSA / SCST Teaching and Training – Analyzeseeds…
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EPA Solicits Comments on Treated Seeds
The EPA has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOT to be confused with the AOSA Rules) to solicit public comments and suggestions about seeds that have been coated in pesticides, otherwise known as treated seeds. Specifically, EPA is seeking comment on whether it should adopt a rule (NOT the AOSA Rules) requiring treated seeds to be…
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Webinar on Identifying Select Brassica & Staria Species is Now Available!!
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, The webinar has been posted on the AOSA/SCST website. You may view it through the AOSA/SCST Home page under CE Webinars & Practice Exams OR the Teaching and Training Committee page. You may also go directly to the page by clicking on the link below. AOSA / SCST Teaching and Training – Analyzeseeds…
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AOSCA Webinar: Seed Certification & Lab Management Software
Anyone interested can register by clicking anywhere on the flyer!
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AOSA-SCST Consolidated Exam Committee UPDATES
Dear AOSA & SCST Members, The AOSA and SCST Consolidated Exam Committee would like to announce that we have updated the exam application, the re-examination application and the Consolidated Exam Content Information. Additionally, we have updated the Herbarium Voucher form that had been used by SCST applicants and is now applicable to both AOSA and…
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In Loving Memory of Denny Hall Jr
Denny Hall passed away after a 2 year battle with cancer. He was at his home in Powell Wyoming with his wife Jackie and sister Patty Mayfield by his side. He was born on December 1, 1953 to Donna and Denny Hall in Morgantown,West Virginia. He graduated from Morgantown high school in 1971. He was…
