Registration Open for Iowa Seed Association Annual...

The Iowa Seed Association’s (ISA) 109^th Annual Meeting will be held in conjunction with the 2012 Agribusiness Showcase & Conference, February 7 – 8, at the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.  Partnering with the Agribusiness Showcase & Conference will allow ISA to once again expand the education and networking opportunities available at our Annual Convention.

The Agribusiness Showcase & Conference is about giving agribusiness professionals the opportunity to explore the innovative tools they need to grow their business, now and into the future.  During the 2011 Showcase & Conference, nationally renowned speakers presented, more than 1,000 ag professionals attended, and the nation’s largest indoor field-day was held which filled the Varied Industries Building.  Through ISA’s partnership with the Agribusiness Showcase & Conference, ISA members will have the opportunity to attend a wider variety of workshops and network with all facets of the ag industry.

The Annual Meeting and Seed Forum will be held at the Varied Industries Building on Wednesday, February 8th from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.  The Seed Forum workshops are dedicated solely to information pertinent to the seed industry.  Plus, there will be a raffle for an Ipad! Click here to download a copy of the agenda.

Members are encouraged to pre-register for this event.  The pre-registration fee is $75 and the on-site registration is $100.  Registration includes: educational materials, breakfast and break refreshments and lunch on February 8, admission to the All Industry Reception on February 7 and admission to the Showcase on February 8.

Click here to download full event and registration details.  You may also register over the phone at 800-383-1628 or online at  www.agribizshowcase.com.

Free Trade Event

The Port of Los Angeles Trade Connect will be hosting an Export Workshop at the Midwest International Shippers Conference. This exciting event will take place on September 22, 2011 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Des Moines, Iowa.

For more information, please click here to download a flyer about the event.

Deal with Leftover Treated Seed Properly

It’s that time of year when farmers are beginning to wrap up harvest and it’s important they handle any leftover treated seed properly.

As farmers across the United States drive to finish planting, it’s important to properly handle or dispose of any remaining or leftover treated seed. The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) encourages farmers who have leftover seed to contact their seed company or dealer to find out about their policies and how to properly dispose of treated seed.

Seed treatments are increasing in popularity, but it is illegal for treated seeds to be in the grain supply, says Andy LaVigne, ASTA president and chief executive officer. “Some companies will accept returns of treated seeds or help you store them until next year,
while other companies have guidelines on how to properly dispose of them,” LaVigne says. “It’s best to keep the lines of communication open and follow protocol to prevent treated seeds from entering the grain trade.”

Here is a PDF from ASTA President & CEO Andy LaVigne that explains the issue in detail: DOWNLOAD HERE.

Welcome to ISA

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