Trade challenges, regulatory issues, and innovation top the list of seed industry concerns in 2020.

Attendees at the virtual American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) CSS and Seed Expo this week have the opportunity to participate in round table discussions on domestic policy and phytosanitary issues as well as innovation and trade.

ASTA Vice President of Scientific Affairs & Policy Fan-Li Chou joined the staff of the organization in June of this year, replacing the retiring Dr. Bernice Slutsky. Chou comes to ASTA direct from USDA where she served as Agricultural Biotechnology Advisor to the Secretary. In this interview, she discusses regulatory issues and innovation, and elaborates on USDA’s Secure Rule introduced in May.
ASTA Interview with Fan-Li Chou (10:21)

Abigail Struxness is ASTA’s Senior Director for International Programs and Policy and represents the organization on USDA’s Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade (ATAC) in Grains, Feed, Oilseeds, and Planting Seeds. In this interview, she discusses trade challenges and opportunities for the seed industry in 2020 including, COVID impacts, USMCA, and China.
ASTA Interview with Abigail Struxness (7:33)

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2020 ASTA CSS & Seed Expo Virtual Newsroom