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Seed Program
Association of American Seed Control Officials Meeting.1
Association of Seed Control Officials of the Northeastern States.2
North Central States Seed Control Officials Association.2
Southern Seed Control Officials Association.3
Western Association of Seed Control Officials Association.3
Other Meetings Attended by SRTB Staff.
Upcoming Meetings.
SRTB Workshops and Training.
Triers, Probes, and Automatic Seed Samplers Part II.
Administrative Changes.
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Address and Personnel Changes Requested.10
Suggestions for the Items of Interest in Seed Control.10
Federal Seed Act Cases Settled.10
Ryegrass Fluorescence List.12
Plant Variety Protection Certificate Status.12
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ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN SEED CONTROL OFFICIALS MEETING
Seed Regulatory and Testing Branch (SRTB) Chief Richard Payne and Seed Marketing Specialists
Jeri Irwin and Gene Wilson attended the 19''' annual Association of American Seed Control Officials
(AASCO) meeting in Austin, TX, July 16-21,2005.
Opening Remarks were given by the following:
• Dr. Wayne Guerke, Vice President, Association of Official Seed Analysts
• Diane Mesa, President, Society of Commercial Seed Analysts
• Darrel Strouts, President, Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies
• Leslie Cahill, American Seed Trade Association
• Bob Ehart, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
• Randall Jones, USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Livestock and Seed Program (LS)
• Dr. Richard Payne, USDA, AMS, LS, SRTB
• Dr. Christine Tibelius, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Seed Section
The following presentations were made:
• AASCO’s Financial Review and Flealth, David Buckingham (KY)
• Plant Variety Protection, Dr. Paul Zankowski, Commissioner, USDA, AMS, Plant Variety
Protection Office
• States Noxious-Weed Seed Designations, Robynne Anderson, Contract Consultant,
International Committee Coordinator
• View on Noxious-Weed Labeling, Dr. Richard Payne, USDA, AMS, LS, SRTB
• Preemption and Jurisdiction/Seed Laws, Larry Nees (IN), David Godfrey (CA), and Joe,
Garvey (PA)
• Future in Seed Technology, John Gerard, President, Access Plant Technology
• Invasive Species Council Update, Dr. Gary Beil, MN Crop Im.provement Association
• Seed Sampler Training Workshops and Sampler Accreditation, Tim Gutormson, Mid-West
Seed Services
• National Organic Program, Maury Johnson, Blue River Organic Seed
• Sampling Handbook Presentation and Open Discussion, Dr. Wayne Guerke (GA)
• Native Seed Production and Purpose, Steve Burningham (UT)
• Native Species and Seed Regulations, David Buckingham (KY)
• Ensuring Trait Purity in Roundup® Ready Flex Cotton, Dr. Byron Savoy, Monsanto
• Marketing Native Species, Wayne Vasser, Sharp Seeds
• Testing Native Grasses, Dr. Brent Turnipseed (SD)
• Restoration Species, Morris Houck, Jr., USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Services
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Dr. Damon Waitt
• Roundup® Alfalfa Labeling Issues, Dr. Richard Payne, USDA, AMS, LS, SRTB
There were many interesting presentations given at the AASCO meeting. Much of the agenda
focused on native species. Topics ranged from production to testing to marketing these species.
Many of these presentations will be in the AASCO Official Publication.
The work on AASCO “Seed Sampling Handbook” is progressing. This handbook will be of great
value to all seed sampling programs. It will standardize sampling methods. It is hoped to have the
2"^ draft ready for review by the end of the year, so that the approved manual will be available to all of
our members and the seed industry at next years annual meeting.
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Work is also continuing on AASCOs quality management system (QMS) project. It was agreed that
AASCO would work towards developing a system similar to AOSA Accredited Seed Lab program.
This would mean AASCO will develop the standards necessary for becoming an Accredited Seed
Sampler and USDA-AMS will conduct the auditing process.
David Buckingham (KY) discussed the results of his survey on the Financial Health of AASCO. He
looked at options available to AASCO for maintaining financial stability, with increasing dues as the
most practical solution. As a result of this discussion, the AASCO business meeting the motion was
passed to increase AASCO’s dues, which could go in to effect in fiscal year 2007-08.
Three of the five proposed amendments to RUSSL were passed. They are on the AASCO web site;
http://www.seedcontrol.orq
Vince Snyder, now retired from The Scott’s Company, was presented with an Honorary Service
Award in recognition for his dedicated service to AASCO and the seed industry. Vince and his wife
Michele were present to receive his award.
For information regarding this article, contact Seed Marketing Specialist Jeri Irwin [phone];
[email protected].
State officials provided, in part, the following reports from the AASCO regional meetings. (Views
expressed are those of the writers and may not reflect Seed Regulatory and Testing Branch (SRTB)
policy.)
Association of Seed Control Officials Northeastern States
The Association of Seed Control Officials of the Northeastern States (ASCONES) met at the regional
meeting July 19, 2005. Member States present included Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and
Virginia, as well as SRTB. ASCONES did not have quorums therefore, no business was conducted.
All members met with the Southern region.
Since ASCONES has difficulties having enough members present at a meeting to have a quorum,
Joe Garvey (PA) will be sending an amendment ballot out in a couple weeks so all members can
vote on this question.
We would like to thank ASCONES President Joe Garvey for submitting information for this report.
North Central States Seed Control Officials Association
The North Central States Seed Control Officials Association (NCSSCOA) held their annual meeting
July 19, 2005. Member States present included Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North
Dakota, Wisconsin, Ohio, as well as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the SRTB. Three
guests also attended, Tim Gutormson, Diane Mesa, and Brent Turnipseed.
President Svik declared a quorum and appointed Audit, Resolution and Nominations committee
members. The minutes of the 2004 meeting were read by Chuck Dale and approved by the
members. The Treasurer’s report was given and approved. Richard Payne gave a report on Seed
Regulatory and Testing Branch activities. Individual State reports were also presented.
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Topics of interest for discussion included the new Association of Official Seed Analysts/Society of
Commercial Seed Technologists (AOSA/SCST) voting procedure on the Rules for Testing Seed and
the upcoming release of Roundup® Ready alfalfa by Monsanto. The control officials have expressed
concern about the stated 90 percent Roundup® resistant (RR) effectiveness on the initial planting
and how the product will be labeled to inform the consumer of the level of coverage. Other RR crops
such as soybeans and corn have 98 percent or 99 percent effectiveness.
Committee Reports: The Audit Committee found that the Treasurer’s books were in order. The
Nominations Committee announced the names of President Greg Helmbrecht, Vice President Bill
Gault, and Secretary-Treasurer Chuck Dale. The 2005-2007 slate was elected by acclamation.
New Business: A motion was passed “to direct the AASCO Finance Committee to look into the
feasibility of establishing one fee for both national and regional dues with a rebate returned to each
region.”
We would like to thank NCSSCOA President David F. Svik for submitting information for this report.
Southern Seed Control Officials Association
The Southern Seed Control Officials Association (SSCOA) met on July 19, 2005. Member states
present were Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina,
Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, as well as the Seed Regulatory and Testing Branch (SRTB).
Jeri Irwin reported on SRTB activities. Individual State reports were also presented.
The following topics were discussed:
• Native Grasses & Forbs- Recap on how each state is dealing with these.
• State noxious-weed seed lists - the possibility of a uniform list to be compiled for all southern
states.
• How do seed control officials deal with “Cover Crop” wheat when state laws allow “VNS” or
“Variety Unknown” labeling. Wheat being planted from grain elevators labeled as VNS,
lawsuits filed, etc.
• Freedom of Information requests for portions of file samples.
• Sources of triers for sampling.
• Variety labeling requirements.
• Establishing a check sample program for quality assurance in our laboratories.
• North Carolina update on monitoring biotechnology crops.
President John Crayton was presented with an SSCOA merit award for outstanding service. New
officers for 2005-2007 were installed: President Kelly Book; 1®' Vice President Eddie Martin; 2"^ Vice
President Fabian Watts; and Secretary/Treasurer Mary Smith. Eddie Martin is the elected
representative to the AASCO Executive Board from the Southern Region.
We would like to thank John Crayton for submitting information for this report.
Western Association of Seed Control Officials
The Western Association of Seed Control Officials held their regional meeting on July 19.
Membership representation present: California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah,
Washington, Canada, and the Seed Regulatory and Testing Branch. Also, present was Darrel
Strouts, President of Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) and Michael Gerdes
of Syngenta seeds.
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