AMES, Iowa – The newest episode of GermiNation, a podcast produced by the Iowa State University Seed Science Center, highlights voices from the Seed Savers Exchange annual conference and 50th anniversary celebration.
More than 100 researchers, growers, and industry leaders from Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Paraguay, and the United States gathered at Iowa State University on Tuesday, August 26, for the annual Spraytec Conference, hosted in partnership with the Se
The Iowa State University Seed Science Center mourns the passing of Dr. Joseph (Joe) Cortes, retired Global Seed Program Leader, who passed away on Friday, August 22, after a long illness.
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Seed Science Center (SSC) is now accepting applications for the 2025 David Lambert “Hunger Fighter” Scholarship.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Adelaida Harries, a respected scientist, policy leader, and Fulbright scholar whose career left an indelible mark on the global seed sector.
Sunflowers may be iconic for their golden blooms, but for farmers and seed producers, these crops face a persistent and destructive threat: sunflower head rot.
A new review article in the Annual Review of Phytopathology takes a deep dive into the global seed supply chain, highlighting both growing risks from seedborne pathogens and novel strategies that promote safer seeds for farmers worldwide.
AMES, Iowa — The Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (STB) at Iowa State University has earned international recognition, receiving a Gold Award in the Special Events category from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education
We’re excited to welcome Mayowa Aderoju to the Seed Science Center as a new Ph.D. student under the guidance of Dr. Gary Munkvold. Mayowa brings a strong background in plant pathology and a passion for seed health research.
The 2025 Seed Business Management Spring Webinar Series, sponsored by the Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (STB), wrapped up this week.
AMES, Iowa – Scott Heuchelin has spent a career working with seeds and crops, including the last several years specifically ensuring that seeds moved throughout the world are free of disease.
The Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (STB) hosted its spring 2025 Seed Business Management webinar series on Wednesdays through the month of May.
Ames, IA-- The third session in the 2025 Graduate Program Seed Technology and Business’ (STB) free webinar series took a deep dive into the future of sustainable agriculture by highlighting how regenerative practices, biotech innovation, and suppl
On May 14, the Seed Technology and Business (STB) Graduate Program at Iowa State University hosted the second session of its webinar series, titled “Leading a Startup Seed Company.” The event featured Dr.
The Seed Science Center is proud to share that Ben Alexandrowicz, a graduate student in Iowa State University’s Seed Technology and Business (STB) program, has been selected by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) to receive a scholarship to
