Agri-Pulse Open Mic this week features Andy LaVigne, CEO of American Seed Trade Association (ASTA).

The seed industry is among many groups hoping Washington will approve legislation to establish a national voluntary GMO labeling standard. In this in-depth interview, Andy LaVigne discusses industry implications if Congress fails to develop national guidelines to override state statutes and how the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal is the first to acknowledge seed technology in global commerce. LaVigne says plant breeding technology is developing faster than government regulatory systems with potential consequences for both farmers and consumers. Finally, LaVigne offers thoughts on recent company mergers.

Click here to listen to Agri-Pulse Open Mic with Andy LaVigne, CEO of ASTA.