The theme of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) CSS & Seed Expo 2022 December 5-8 is “Farewell Chicago” to commemorate this last year the historic event will be held in that location before it moves to the Hyatt Regency Orlando in 2023. After 77 years of holding this event in Chicago, and specifically, 45 years at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, this year’s expo offers a walk down memory lane for the industry.
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Photos
2022 ASTA CSS & Seed Expo Photo Album
Audio
In this interview, ASTA President and CEO Andy LaVigne previews the event.
ASTA CEO Andy LaVigne previews CSS & Seed Expo 9:58
Breeding Cover Crops for Optimal Rotation – Systems Approach
Interview with panel moderator and former NRCS chief Bruce Knight, Strategic Conservation Solutions
ASTACSS interview with Bruce Knight, Strategic Conservation Solutions 7:19
Interview with Dr. Shalamar Armstrong, Purdue University “Systems Approach to Cover Crops”
ASTACSS interview with Dr. Shalamar Armstrong, Purdue 5:55
2022 Agricultural Economy Report- Dan Basse, AgResource
ASTACSS Dan Basse, AgResource, report 60:00
ASTACSS Dan Basse, AgResource, summary interview 6:01
ASTACSS Dan Basse, AgResource, renewables outlook 4:25
Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) – Jane Ininda, Seed Research & Systems Development
ASTACSS interview with Jane Ininda, AGRA 21:04
National Association of Plant Breeders – President Hannah Senior remarks
ASTACSS National Association of Plant Breeders President Hannah Senior remarks 7:14
ASTA Witness Testifies at Senate Ag Committee Hearing on Farm Bill Research Programs – Dr. Kaity Rainey, Purdue University
Dr. Kaity Martin Rainey testimony 5:59
Interview with Kaity Martin Rainey from ASTACSS
ASTACSS Kaity Rainey interview 8:42
Wednesday General Session: Seed Industry and Sustainability Demands: Opportunities and Challenges
Tristan Brown – SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
ASTACSS remarks Tristan Brown, SUNY College 20:44
Kerry Trombley – Marathon Petroleum
ASTACSS remarks Kerry Trombley, Marathon Petroleum 19:49
Kevin O’Neil – Honeywell UOP
ASTACSS remarks Kevin O'Neil, Honeywell UOP 14:27
Thursday General Session: Global Foresight: Agriculture, Conservation, Foreign Policy
Daniella Taveau – Bold Text Strategies
Jack Bobo – The Nature Conservancy
ASTACSS Final General Session 48:03
Political Lay of the Land – moderator: Janae Brady, ASTA Senior Director of Government Affairs
Mary Kay Thatcher, Syngenta; Karis Gutter, Corteva Agriscience; Jon Doggett, National Corn Growers Association; and Kentucky farmer and past chair of the American Soybean Association Davie Stephens
ASTACSS Final General Session 47:48
Interview with National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett
ASTACSS Interview with Jon Doggett, NCGA 6:06
Interview with ASTA 2nd Vice Chair Dan Foor, DLF North America
ASTA 2nd Vice Chair Dan Foor, DLF North America 4:59
Interview with ASTA Chair Jim Schweigert, Gro Alliance
ASTA Chair Jim Schweigert, Gro Alliance 10:12
ASTACSS wrap up interview with ASTA President and CEO Andy LaVigne
ASTA President and CEO Andy LaVigne 2:17