Seed Science Free Webinar Series
Free Webinars Wednesdays in October
Join us at 12:00 p.m. CDT each Wednesday in October for engaging webinars highlighting emerging technologies and the latest developments in the seed industry. You should register for each webinar individually. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
October 7: From Capitol Hill to the Field: Navigating Today's Agricultural Policy Environment
Presented by: Janae Brady, American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)
From regulatory shifts to a long-overdue Farm Bill, the seed industry is navigating one of the most dynamic policy environments in recent memory. This webinar will take a broad look at the key federal developments emerging from Capitol Hill and Washington, D.C. — and what they mean for the future of American agriculture and the seed trade.
October 14: Activating Essential Oils’ Superpowers: A New Approach to Fighting Soybean Disease
Presented by: Leonor Leandro and Rewa Seblani, Iowa State University
Could essential oils help protect crops from devastating diseases? Join Iowa State University researchers Dr. Leonor Leandro and Dr. Rewa Seblani as they share groundbreaking research exploring how plant-derived essential oils may be used as biobased pesticides for soybean production.
Learn how these natural compounds are showing promise against major soybean diseases and how innovative nanoparticle seed-coating technologies could improve delivery and effectiveness in the field. Discover the science behind this sustainable approach and what it could mean for the future of crop protection.
October 21: Practical Uses for AI in Seed and Ag
Presented by: Jim Schweigert, GroAlliance, Iowa State University
AI has wide-ranging applications for seed and ag companies. From climate analysis to insights for plant breeders, it can sometimes feel like AI is only a solution for folks that have large budgets and immense challenges.
This session will focus on practical and daily uses for AI to improve your workflow, time management and show you how to build and design customized AI tools that allow you to be more productive.