American Seed Trade Association

#ClimateChange threatens the key ingredients to many of our favorite pies. Thanks to #GeneEditing, researchers may have a solution. #JustGrowIt #NationalPieDay https://lnkd.in/gqWUaMu

With 35% of the world's food crop depending on pollinators to reproduce, farmers fully understand the importance of protecting them. Find out how seed treatments bolster #FoodSecurity without sacrificing #pollinators. #JustGrowIt https://lnkd.in/e-wjjAjQ

"We don't have the same pesticides as we had." Thor Kofoed, Farmer and Vice President of the Danish Agriculture and Food Council, stresses that when thinking about climate change, "farmers know that these technologies, new varieties, are needed". 🌱 Discover the critical role of plant breeding innovation in securing future food systems in our recent video: 🎥 https://lnkd.in/dfJG3hdM #BetterSeedBetterLife #FoodSecurity #ClimateChange Euroseeds Bayer | Crop Science CGIAR Genetic Innovation COPA COGECA CropLife International Crop Trust EPSO European Plant Science Organisation International Seed Federation International Agri-Food Network (IAFN) Global Farmer Network GeneSprout Initiative

ASTA is pleased with the nominations of Dudley Hoskins, Luke Lindberg, and Richard Fordyce to their respective roles within USDA. We look forward to working with them to strengthen the seed industry's role within the broader agricultural sector.

ASTA was proud to join our colleagues in the wheat value chain for the 8th annual #Wheat101 reception, where we had the opportunity to engage with members of Congress and their staff about the power of developing better seed to produce better crops for a better life. 🌱

Leena Tripathi, Director of the Eastern Africa Hub and Leader of the Biotechnology Program at the @International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), highlights the critical role of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) in ensuring food security. 🧬 As she points out, developing disease and pest-resistant crop varieties ensures their survival, while these technologies can also help achieve climate resilience. 🧰 Curious about how Plant Breeding Innovation can be used to address the biggest challenges to our food systems? Watch our latest video to learn more ➡ https://lnkd.in/e657i2FM #BetterSeedBetterLife International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Plants for the Future Wageningen Plant Research Wagralim, the Agri-Food Innovation Cluster of Wallonia EPSO European Plant Science Organisation Euroseeds Bayer | Crop Science

Making summer plans? Save the date for your trip to Washington D.C. for ASTA's 2025 Leadership Summit this June 7-11! Join your peers for facilitated networking and leadership development for current and future ASTA members and leaders. #JustGrowIt #GrowingLeaders

How can New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) tackle the effects of climate change? For Ying Shao, CEO of Plantik Biosciences, NGTs are revolutionizng agriculture by developing resilient crop varieties which can: 🌱 Protect yields during extreme weather such as heatwaves 🥕 Boost nutrition and quality of our food 🍅 Ensure farming is more sustainable and resilient For Europe, this means a stronger, greener agricultural sector that’s ready to face the future. Dive into the details with our latest infographic ⤵ https://lnkd.in/ePCignFU #BetterSeedBetterLife #ClimateChange Ying Shao Plantik Biosciences American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU) CEJA Young Farmers CGIAR Genetic Innovation COPA COGECA CropLife International Crop Trust EPSO European Plant Science Organisation International Agri-Food Network (IAFN) Global Farmer Network GeneSprout Initiative

Carbohydrate-rich staples are responsible for two-thirds of the world's food energy intake. Scientists are looking to use #GeneEditing to develop cereal crops that are resistant to threats like #ClimateChange. #JustGrowIt https://ow.ly/Z90q50UvoSI

#DYK? Better seed allows farmers to grow more, using less land and fewer resources; and in turn, provides consumers with access to a wider variety of safe, affordable, and nutritious food. #JustGrowit #sustainabiliSEED https://lnkd.in/e4Vvjh7d