Articles tagged under: American Seed Trade Association
From USDA to ASTA
Published September 20, 2023
The American Seed Trade Association has hired Martha Malapi as its director of seed health and trade. Malapi transitions into the role as Ric Dunkle prepares for retirement. For the past ten years, Malapi has been at USDA, including time…Gregory Begins New Job at ASTA
Published August 6, 2021
The American Seed Trade Association has hired a new manager of membership engagement. Most recently, Jordan Gregory was a policy specialist for the Texas Department of Agriculture.ASTA Hires Englert
Published April 16, 2021
Payton Englert is the new government affairs director for the American Seed Trade Association. Previously, Englert worked on farm policy for Missouri Senator Josh Hawley.Ongoing Dialogue With Biden Transition Team
Published January 14, 2021
The Ag CEO Council is made up of nearly 20 agricultural leaders. American Seed Trade Association President and CEO Andy LaVigne is a member of this group and says meetings are taking place with the Biden transition team regarding USDA,…Ag Groups Cheer on USMCA
Published July 2, 2020
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement went into effect on July 1. In response, agricultural organizations shared positives of the trade deal. In a statement, the North American Meat Institute said the agreement is critical to meat and poultry processors and the U.S.…Latham Takes Over Leadership of ASTA
Published June 18, 2020
The American Seed Trade Association has elected John Latham of Latham Hi-Tech Seeds as its chair. The first vice president is Brad May of BASF and the second vice president is Jim Schweigert of Gro Alliance.Enforcement Important for Phase One Biotech Updates
Published January 20, 2020
There are updates to the biotech review process in the phase one trade deal with China. American Seed Trade Association President and CEO Andy LaVigne says the process provides more clarity moving forward. "The current process is a bit cloudy…