Marian Suelmann, Company Lawyer for Rijk Zwaan will provide an update regarding the current status of Patenting Essentially Biological Products and Plants with the European Patent Office.
AgTech IP, Enforcement and Litigation: a discussion on patent assertion and defense, with an update on ensuring broad and enforceable claims - In conjunction with the California Seed Association Mid-Year Meeting
Wat is (inter)nationaal kwekersrecht? Bij wie en hoe kan ik kwekersrecht aanvragen? Welke partijen spelen een rol bij het verlenen van kwekersrecht en waar staan zij voor? Hoe wordt kwekersrecht gehandhaafd? Deze 2-daagse opleiding beantwoordt al uw vragen.
UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) - Davis, CA, United States
Extensive program covering advanced and cutting edge technologies for fruits, nuts, vegetables, and ornamentals. Learn about fresh produce, quality, safety, and marketability.
At the ASTA Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference - Orlando, FL, United States
The Education Unit will be provided live as well as by online webinar, and will consist of presentations by Dr. Mark Massoudi of Ag-Biotech Inc., Chris Holly of Cooley, and Marian Suelmann, Company Lawyer for Rijk Zwaan.
Using RStudio for visualization and analysis of weed science experiments; The what, how and why of dicamba tank clean-out; Improving the relevance of the NCWSS to industry; Cover crops: an ecological tool for weed management; Invasive plants
The goal of Seed Business 101 is to enhance each participant’s career performance and help them avoid costly mistakes. The course is designed to focus on the optimum operations of the five major functional areas of a seed company.
The California Seed Association will be offering training in Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) to cucurbit seed and transplant growers, and seed companies in Yolo, Colusa, Glenn, Solano and Sutter Counties.
Colusa Industrial Properties, 100 Sunrise Blvd. - Colusa, CA, United States
The California Seed Association will be offering training in Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) to cucurbit seed and transplant growers, and seed companies in Yolo, Colusa, Glenn, Solano and Sutter Counties.
Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center - Bismarck, ND, United States
Join leaders from agriculture, industry, and government who are working to build the hemp industry in the Northern United States. Hear the latest from regional and national experts in a variety of areas including hemp production, processing, banking, insurance, policy ...
“New ways of thinking about weed management” - The forgotten science of aquatic weed management; Keeping biocontrols in the weed management toolbox; The politics of pesticides; How to bridge the gap between modern agriculture and consumers
The opportunity to discuss the latest information on geminivirus research (e.g., detection, diversity, evolution, molecular biology and management) and ssDNA Comparative Virology
StateView Hotel - Raleigh-Durham, NC, United States
This conference will examine the latest NGS, ‘omic’ and gene editing technologies being used for progressing plant-based research. The importance of plant phenotyping in the context of bioinformatics challenges will also be addressed, while an expert panel discussio...
Seed Science Center, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
This introductory course focuses on the life cycle of seed, crop improvement, seed production, along with health, variety, and quality testing, post-harvest management, and seed conditioning technologies. The goal of this course is for each participant to establish a co...
Online 8:00 to 11:00 AM Central US Time - Online, United States
Criteria for successful application of GS in breeding programs. / Comparison of SeqSNP with existing targeted genotyping by sequencing technologies. / Flexibility in marker numbers in probe library design. / The balance between outsourcing to access technologies versus ...
Online 8:00 AM to 11 AM Central U.S. Time - Online, United States
The webinar details the application of SeqSNP, a targeted genotyping by sequencing (GBS) technology for the estimation of breeding values (GBEV) for selection of optimal lines to be taken forward in breeding programs.
Goodman Community Center - Madison, WI, United States
A two-day gathering of regional seed leaders to learn, connect and identify opportunities to advance the regional organic seed system in the U.S. Upper Midwest.
Buehler Alumni & Visitors Center on the UC Davis campus - Davis, CA, United States
Instructive and illuminating course where we cover how fresh cut products are handled from farm all the way to fork. Learn how to ensure quality assurance. Participate in discussions about innovations in technology, packaging, sensors, and microbial prevention.
This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.
Callaway Gardens - Pine Mountain, GA, United States
The National Association of Plant Breeders advances excellence in research, education, and outreach in the field of improvement, and seeks to communicate the importance of plant breeding in unison with the Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee.
Bethel Horizons Retreat Center - Dodgeville, WI, United States
The symposium aims to strengthen and grow the future of organic and sustainable agriculture by supporting a new generation of plant breeders and seed professionals.
Organic Seed Alliance's research farm at Finriver Farm & Cidery - Chimacum, WA, United States
Do you want to learn the fundamentals of breeding for organic production on your farm? Join the plant breeding team of the Northern Organic Vegetable Improvement Collaborative (NOVIC) for a special two-day in-depth workshop focused on organic plant breeding and variety ...
San Jose Convention Center - San Jose, CA, United States
From grad students to professionals with 20+ years of experience in plant biology, participants view the annual Plant Biology conference as a premier science event because of its perfect blend of research, education and networking opportunities. In San Jose we expect mo...
This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.
Want to learn more about producing organic seeds? Want to learn about their commercial production, harvesting, quality, marketing, breeding and more? Want to build your own business following your own unique seed-farm business plan? If so, this course is for you!
Join Dr. Edwin Reidel, Co-Founder of CID Agtech, Inc. and Mr. Ron Hadar, Chairman of Vibe Imaging Analytics to learn how the Vibe QM3 can help you to quickly count, measure, and classify seeds and grains based on size and color characteristics.
Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN, United States
The ASTA Management Academy focuses on the practical application of general management concepts that are critical to the long-term success of seed firms. The core management courses form the foundation of the academy and are designed to broaden your general management a...
Transitioning from full-time student to full-time employee is the first significant transition in a career journey. This move from university to the workforce has significant impact on your individual success and on your organization. Thinking critically and creativel...
Provides an applied overview of organizational leadership, teamwork, and negotiation with special emphasis on the ability to successfully influence in a variety of contexts. We will explore leadership, followership, and management as a process, including understanding t...
This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress - Orlando, FL, United States
ASTA’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference offers unrivaled networking and educational opportunities for the global vegetable and flower seed industry. This event continues to be America’s fastest growing seed industry conference.