The Seed Science Center (SSC) is thrilled to recognize two outstanding team members, Tess Howard (pictured below) and Wendy Borja-Diaz (pictured left), as recipients of the 2025 CYtation Awards. Read more about Celebrating Excellence: Tess Howard and Wendy Borja-Diaz Honored with CYtation Awards
African farmers produce food that sustains millions, yet they face a formidable barrier: limited access to quality seeds, the most critical input for sustainable agricultural productivity. Read more about ISU Seed Science Center Publishes Recommendations to Advance Seed Systems Development and Investment Plans in East and West Africa
Increased Testing Demand Read more about Iowa State University Leads the Way in Fast, Reliable Cff Testing for Exporters
The Seed Science Center (SSC) at Iowa State University has announced the recipients of its 2025 graduate scholarships and fellowships, supporting students dedicated to advancing seed science, technology, and business. These awards, funded by industry leaders and agricultural organizations, provide financial assistance to students excelling in their studies and contributing to the seed industry. Read more about Seeding the Future: ISU-SSC Celebrates 2025 Graduate Scholarship Recipients
The Iowa State University Seed Science Center (SSC) is excited to announce a new advanced seed pathology course, Developing & Validating Seed Health Assays, offered online by the American Phytopathological Society (APS). Organized by the SSC’s Dr. Gary Munkvold and Dr. Read more about New Advanced Seed Pathology Course: Developing & Validating Seed Health Assays
Iowa State University faculty, staff, and students are invited to join the Seed Science Center in celebrating George Washington Carver Day on Monday, February 3. Stop by the Seed Science Center to grab a free bag of popcorn and honor one of ISU's most renowned alumni and former faculty members. Read more about Celebrate George Washington Carver Day with Free Popcorn at the Seed Science Center!
The Iowa State University Seed Science Center (SSC) proudly participated in the annual American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Field Crop Seed Conference held in Orlando, Florida, from December 10-13, 2024. Read more about ISU Seed Science Center Highlights Innovation, Education and Global Trade at ASTA Conference
The ISU Seed Science Center proudly congratulates Dr. Manjit Misra, former director of the Seed Science Center and current director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), on receiving an honorary PhD from Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT). Read more about Dr. Manjit Misra Honored with Honorary PhD from Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology
AMES, IA – The Iowa State University (ISU) Seed Science Center (SSC) and the Iowa Seed Association (ISA) are proud to announce that applications are now open for 13 scholarships for 2025. These scholarships aim to support students pursuing careers in agriculture and seed science. Read more about SSC and ISA to Award 13 Scholarships to Support Future Agricultural Leaders
At the 2024 World Food Prize event on October 31, Iowa State University junior Alaina Gebel received the prestigious David Lambert “Hunger Fighter” Memorial Scholarship, presented by Dr. Read more about 2024 David Lambert “Hunger Fighter” Memorial Scholarship Looks to Follow in Norman Borlaug's Footsteps
In a successful international collaboration, Iowa State University’s (ISU) Seed Science Center (SSC) has made a significant impact on youth agricultural programs in Ghana by donating $300 to two newly established 4-H clubs in the central part of the country. While small, this donation is making a big impact, helping youth cultivate skills in agriculture while contributing to food security in their communities. Read more about ISU Seed Science Center Donation Fuels Thriving 4-H Club Garden in Ghana
The Iowa State University (ISU) Seed Science Center (SSC) is gearing up for a significant event in the world of seed science—the ninth bi-annual Seed Congress of the Americas. This year, the congress will take place from September 30 to October 3 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, drawing together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers from across the globe. Read more about Iowa State University's Seed Science Center Heads to Buenos Aires for Seed Congress of the Americas
Sandhya Adhikar, the recipient of The Edda G. Sehgal Fellowship for Graduate Studies in Seed Science is a trailblazing first-generation graduate student from Nepal who dreams of unraveling the secrets of seed pathology to combat disease and ensure food security for a growing global population. Read more about Seed Science Center Fellowship Provides Opportunity for a Graduate Student Focused on Tackling Seed-Borne Diseases
As August closed with the excitement of the Farm Progress Show, Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center (SSC) hosted several international visitors, including a prominent group from NURIMAT, the Center of International Relations for Mato Grosso, Brazil. Read more about Brazilian Delegation from Mato Grosso Visits Iowa State University to Strengthen Agricultural and Educational Collaborations
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Seed Science Center (SSC) proudly announces that applications are now open for the 2024 David Lambert “Hunger Fighter” scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one deserving sophomore or junior who demonstrates a strong commitment to seed science, global food security, and childhood nutrition. Read more about Iowa State University Seed Science Center Now Accepting Applications for 2024 “Hunger Fighter” Scholarship
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA—Iowa State University (ISU) Seed Science Center’s (SSC) Global Programs lead, Dr. Lulu Rodriguez, spoke to an audience of prospective undergraduate and graduate students at the United States Embassy’s Satchmo American Center in Addis Ababa. Read more about High Tech, High Touch—Seed Science Staffers Highlight Iowa State as a Destination University for Ethiopian Students
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA—The seminar-workshop on Seed Systems Development for East and West Africa, organized by Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center (ISU-SSC) and the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS), concluded last week with a list of recommendations to advance the national seed development and investment plans of five focus count Read more about Seed Systems Development Seminar-Workshop Charts a Path Forward for East and West Africa
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA—The seminar-workshop on Seed Systems Development for East and West Africa, organized by Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center (ISU-SSC) and the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS), concluded last week with a list of recommendations to advance the national seed development and investment plans of five focus count Read more about Seed Systems Development Seminar-Workshop Charts a Path Forward for East and West Africa
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA—The seminar-workshop on Seed Systems Development for East and West Africa, organized by Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center (ISU-SSC) and the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS), concluded last week with a list of recommendations to advance the national seed development and investment plans of five focus count Read more about Seed Systems Development Seminar-Workshop Charts a Path Forward for East and West Africa
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA—Seed industry experts yesterday underscored the importance of uniform legal frameworks to regulate seed quality, trade, and intellectual property across East and West African countries. Read more about Seed Experts Address Urgent Need to Harmonize Policies in East and West Africa
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA—Officials of national seed authorities, researchers, scientists, and seed industry professionals gather in Addis Ababa today to develop recommendations to advance action plans for seed systems development in East and West Africa. Read more about Seed Experts Convene in Addis Ababa to Advance National Seed Systems Development plans for East and West Africa
