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Texas Seed Trade Association

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Texas Seed Trade Association helps members connect with experts, access research, share knowledge and drive the industry.

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Our Expertise

Lobbying

All seed producers in Texas are represented by the Texas Seed Trade Association

Legislation

TSTA works to enact legislation to ensure fair trade practices both domestic and internationally, and continue the Texas commitment to producing high quality seeds recognized the world over for excellence

Grow Out

The Texas Seed Trade Association hosts the Texas Winter Seed Growouts in Puerto Rico and Costa Rica and collaborates with the Texas Department of Agriculture to facilitate seed certification

Research

TSTA facilitates current and future developments in seed and crop technology and an opportunity for TSTA Associate members to showcase their products and services

Education

The TSTA Foundation furnishes 13 annual college scholarships to deserving Texas students that might otherwise have difficulty getting the education they need

Cooperation

Texas Seed Trade Association members work together to continue the Texas commitment to producing high quality seeds recognized the world over for excellence

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Quality seeds are the foundation of
human and animal life on earth

  

HOW WE FIT IN

Latest NEWS Posts

 

USDA Dollar Sales by Food TypeUSDA Reports Dollar Sales by Food Type

TSTA Weekly Update, 04/27/2023

Inside this Issue:

Upcoming TSTA Board Meeting scheduled
TSTA Legislative Update
METEOROLOGIST EXPLAINS HOW EL NIñO WILL IMPACT CROP YIELDS THIS SUMMER
THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE MIDWEST
Tid-Bits

The first 3D-printed biodegradable seed robot, able to change shape in response to humidityThe first 3D-printed biodegradable seed robot, able to change shape in response to humidity

TSTA Weekly Update, 04/20/2023

Inside this Issue:

Legislative Update
Federal Reserve: Observations on the Ag Economy- April 2023
The first 3D-printed biodegradable seed robot, able to change shape in response to humidity
HOUSE AG CHAIRMAN'S OPENING STATEMENT ON EPA ADMINISTRATOR REGAN'S HEARING
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Gene-edited Ethiopian ‘teff’ grain with 25% higher yield will not be regulated, USDA determinesGene-edited Ethiopian ‘teff’ grain with 25% higher yield will not be regulated, USDA determines

TSTA Weekly Update, 04/13/2023

Inside this Issue:

Legislative Update
USDA/AMS clarifies varietal labeling requirements of the Federal Seed Act to enhance transparency for growers
Gene-edited Ethiopian ‘teff’ grain with 25% higher yield will not be regulated, USDA determines
Biden Vetoes Congress' WOTUS Rule
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