ISTA announced Dow AgroSciences and DuPont Pioneer as its first industry members

The International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)  recently announced Dow AgroSciences and DuPont Pioneer as its first industry members.The introduced category of Industry Member aims to further engage the seed industry, streamline communication and, in the process, expand the Association’s activities.

 

From the seed company point of view, a new and important benefit in taking on the Industry Membership is partaking in a new body: the Industry Advisory Group.

 

This forum will be made of up to 15 ISTA members and will be charged with the task of representing the industry’s interest in the Association.

 

One seat on the Industry Advisory Group is reserved for a representative of the International Seed Federation (ISF), and the first eight Industry Members will automatically have a place on the group after ISTA executive committee approval. 

 

The ability of ISTA to promote uniformity and standardization in seed testing is a function of ISTA’s recognition. Engaging as an Industry Member is an endorsement, showing the industry’s support to the Association and what it stands for.