Pacific Seed Association

PSA members: What’s your company celebrating? Send a casual, one-minute video of a milestone, product, or team success for our convention reception video. Horizontal orientation preferred Submit by January 10 to [email protected].

Connect, learn, and grow with upcoming ASTA events for forage, turf, conservation, field crop, vegetable, and flower seed professionals. Explore dates and details: betterseed.org/events/ #ASTA #SeedIndustry #PacificSeedAssociation

Build trust, boost morale, and energize your team. Join Think Productive’s free webinar, Energized Teams, Real Results. Nov. 17 | 9 a.m. Pacific / Noon Eastern 30 minutes Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

Today, PSA honors all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To the veterans in our seed industry, our communities, and across the nation: thank you for your service and sacrifice. #VeteransDay #PacificSeedAssociation

Why agriculture? Why the U.S. seed industry? Your PSA scholarship essay should answer that question in 500–1,000 words—not be a personal history. Explain your interests and career direction. Postmark deadline: Dec. 31. pacificseed.org/scholarships #ScholarshipEssay

What should farmers know about USDA’s new Harvest Fuel Relief Program? AgriTalk’s Chip Flory talks with USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce. Watch: farmjournaltv.com/programs/u… #SeedIndustry #USDA

Join PSA partner Montana Seed Trade Association for its Winter Convention & Meeting, Dec. 7–10 in Bozeman, MT. Connect with industry colleagues and explore seed industry updates. Register: buytickets.at/montanaseedtra…

Know a rising leader? Send them to Santa Fe! PSA member-company employees stepping into leadership roles can apply for up to 10 scholarships covering the Emerging Leaders Program, convention registration & scheduled meals. Apply by Dec. 31: 9497cbf3-3db2-4cc6-afa6-eb7e…

H-2A wage update: The Labor Department says it’s working to meet a court-ordered Dec. 30 deadline for new wage rates—a development for seed producers to watch. capitalpress.com/2026/10/23/… #SeedIndustry #AgLabor

Headed to Albuquerque for the 2027 PSA Convention? Save 7% on eligible Alaska Airlines fares for travel Feb. 1–11, 2027! Contact Stu Kushner for the discount code before booking. Restrictions apply.

Save the Date: 2027 OSA Annual Summer Convention June 2-4, 2027 Brasada Ranch, Powell Butte, OR PSA members and partners in the Oregon and PNW seed industry are encouraged to attend. More info: oregonseed.org/events/

Meet 2026 PSA scholarship recipient Brandon Withers! This Oregon State Crop and Soil Science student aims to become a crop advisor. Read his story and explore our 2027 scholarships. Apply by Dec. 31: pacificseed.org/scholarships

Election 2026: Ag on the Ballot Who will speak for agriculture in Washington? Follow Farm Journal’s #AgVote2026 tonight, Nov. 3, at 5 p.m. Pacific / 7 p.m. Central. agweb.com/ag-vote-2026 #ElectionDay #SeedIndustry

Lead with kindness, even in tough times. Join this free, 45-minute webinar: The Cost of Unkind Leadership. Nov. 10 | 6 a.m. Pacific / 9 a.m. Eastern Register: thinkproductivena.com/skills…

Growers: USDA is seeking on-farm fuel-cost data as it considers Harvest Fuel Relief Program eligibility for non-Title I crops. Eligibility is not yet confirmed. Send acreage, 2026 fuel use and 2025–26 cost comparisons to [email protected]. #SeedIndustry

Dyed diesel relief doesn’t always mean tax-free fuel. State rules, eligibility and deadlines vary. Check what applies before you fill up. See FarmCPA’s state-by-state guide: farmcpareport.com/p/dyed-die… #SeedIndustry #Agriculture

Registration is open for PSA’s 2027 Annual Convention! Santa Fe, NM | February 7–9 Connect, learn, and explore what’s next for the western seed industry. Early Bird ends December 31. Sponsorships available! #PSA2027 #SeedIndustry

Small seeds. Big impact. Utah is preparing a record 2.2 million pounds of seed for restoration projects, including wildfire recovery. ksl.com/article/51639927/uta… #SeedIndustry #WildfireRestoration

USDA announced $325M+ for 42 conservation projects supporting farms, soil health and water quality—including cover crop plantings. nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initi… #SeedIndustry #Conservation

Your PSA scholarship checklist: ☐ Completed application ☐ Recommendation letter ☐ Official transcript ☐ 500–1,000-word essay Request your documents early! Postmark deadline: Dec. 31. pacificseed.org/scholarships #AgricultureScholarships