Seed Guide - 2022 - 2

EDITOR'S LETTER
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Planting vital seeds
for agriculture's future
Vegetable Growers News is pleased to bring the 2022 Seed Guide
to our audience as a tool for growers to keep in touch with a
foundational element of the specialty
crops industry.
Look no further than the work being
done by the American Seed Trade
Association (ASTA) to understand
the importance of this sector to the
agricultural world. ASTA represents
over 700 companies involved in seed
production, plant breeding and related
industries in North America. The leading
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industry voice prides itself on underscoring the need for seed
innovation as a linchpin of climate-smart agriculture.
In November, ASTA President & CEO Andy LaVigne submitted
comments on the behalf of the U.S. seed industry in response
to the USDA's request for public comment on the Climate-Smart
Agriculture and Forestry Partnership Program. Quality seed plays a
foundational role in enabling climate-smart agriculture production
and forestry programs.
LaVigne's comments outlined the seed-industry priority areas for
climate-smart agriculture and forestry: plant breeding, cover crops,
environmental and conservation seed, seed treatments and public
seed/germplasm banks.
" Everything starts with seed, and quality seed is the foundation
of sustainable agriculture production, " LaVigne said. " Seed
innovation, from the latest breeding methods, to seed treatments
and new cover crop varieties, is what will allow us to adapt to
the new and emerging challenges facing agriculture production
and forest health, and to drive the solutions of tomorrow, for the
benefit of our planet and our food, " LaVigne said.
It's comforting to know the seed industry is committed to
developing better seed for a better quality of life. Better seeds
provide economic benefits, improve the environment and enhance
health and wellness.
Enjoy and appreciate the roundup of seed company selections
presented in this special guide. Our hats go off to all of the
industry vendors who are doing their part to create tomorrow's
futures for growers and their food-consuming audiences.
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