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From Seed Testing to Plant Breeding: Daniela Avalos-Ochoa Builds on Her STB Experience

After nearly two decades at Iowa State University, Dr. Gary Munkvold will step into a new leadership role as Chair of the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Kentucky, beginning May 1.

AMES, Iowa – Professionals in the seed industry will now have the opportunity to earn digital microcredential badges and continuing education units (CEUs) through Iowa State University’s upcoming Seed Health Testing Worksh

As Director of Graduate Education for Iowa State University’s Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (STB), I’m proud of our mission to deliver world-class education to seed industry professionals globally.

AMES, Iowa — The Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (STB) at Iowa State University has earned international recognition, receiving a Gold Award in the Special Events category from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education

The 2025 Seed Business Management Spring Webinar Series, sponsored by the Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (STB), wrapped up this week.

The Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (STB) hosted its spring 2025 Seed Business Management webinar series on Wednesdays through the month of May.

Ames, IA– The third session in the 2025 Graduate Program Seed Technology and Business’ (STB) free webinar series took a deep dive into the future of sustainable agriculture by highlighting how regenerative practices, biotech innovation, and supply

On May 14, the Seed Technology and Business (STB) Graduate Program at Iowa State University hosted the second session of its webinar series, titled “Leading a Startup Seed Company.” The event featured Dr.

The Seed Science Center is proud to share that Ben Alexandrowicz, a graduate student in Iowa State University’s Seed Technology and Business (STB) program, has been selected by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) to receive a scholarship to

Navigating Change: How the Seed Industry is Responding to Federal Policy Changes

Walk into any ag-focused classroom, seed testing lab, or production field, and you’re likely to hear the same thing: We’re losing people faster than we can replace them.

Aideen’s journey into the seed industry began with a passion for science and a desire to make a meaningful impact on the environment.

June 13, 2024, Ames, IA- The Online Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (STB) at Iowa State University (ISU) is excited to announce that registration is open for its on-campus short course in Seed Science and Technolo

AMES, IA – The Iowa State University (ISU) Seed Science Center awarded six graduate fellowships starting in the 2024-2025 academic year.

The fall 2023 semester brought some special celebrations for the Online Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business. Sharing a little about each graduate from the program demonstrates how special these #seedleaders are.

Johnny Parker is the Global Coordinator for the Research Trial Specialist Team at HMClause, a division of Limagrain. Johnny’s journey into the seed industry started when the citrus business began to decline for his family’s farm.

The Spring and summer 2023 semesters brought a few special celebrations for the Online Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business. Sharing a little about each graduate from the program demonstrates how special these #seedleaders are.

The Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (STB) at Iowa State University (ISU) has had an exciting and productive 2022 and are ending the year with a big celebration!