Scientists study seed samples at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Seed Regulatory and Testing Division in Gastonia. Federal scientists and botanists are busy protecting the nation's $12 billion ...

The lab is also seeking export certification and local accreditation with the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). Global agriculture firm Syngenta has started ...

The first seed lab to earn approval in the new USA Accredited Seed Lab (ASL) program is open for business. BioDiagnostics, a leader in genetic purity and standard germination seed testing, is ...

At the annual conference of the NZ Grain and Seed Trade Association, held earlier this week, the NZ Seeds Authority announced an industry-endorsed certificate recognising seed testing laboratory staff ...

The first step is deciding which variety to grow. Essentially all new wheat varieties in Colorado are protected by PVP (the Plant Variety Protection Act), and are handled by a genetics provider. There ...

ABUJA – AS Nigerians yearning for food affordability, food production yesterday, received a boost with commission of a seed testing laboratory at the National Agricultural Seed Council, NASC, in Sheda ...

The Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) is an organization of member laboratories. Members include official state, federal, and university seed laboratories across the United States and ...

After more than 130 years in Geneva, the New York state seed testing facility will soon have a new home at the state capitol, State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball announced Monday. The State ...