Seed Business Management
Webinar Schedule
The Seed Business Management webinar series will take every Wednesday in May (May 7, 14, 21, 28) starting at 12:00 noon CSDT.
12:00 noon CSDT
Navigating Change: How the Seed Industry is Responding to Federal Policy Trends
Presented by Janae Brady and Sam Crowell, American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)
- New leadership in Washington D.C. has ushered in a dramatic shift in federal policies, with impacts on U.S. agriculture and the seed industry. In this session policy staff from the American Seed Trade Association will provide an update from the nation’s capital on current White House activity, the Congressional landscape, and the political landscape for critical seed industry issues, including agricultural research and international trade.
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12:00 noon CSDT
Leading a Startup Seed Company
Presented by Keri Carstens, Jord BioScience, and Diana Horvath, 2Blades
- Hear from two accomplished leaders driving innovation at the intersection of science and agriculture. In this session, Dr. Keri Carstens of Jord BioScience and Diana Horvath of 2Blades will share insights leading startup seed companies.
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12:00 noon CSDT
Regenerative Agriculture, Low Carbon Products & A Better Bean
Presented by Scott Raubenstine, Perdue Farms and Han Chen, ZeaKal
- Join us for a timely conversation on how regenerative agriculture and low carbon innovations are shaping the future of food production. Leaders from Perdue AgriBusiness and ZeaKal will discuss collaborative efforts to improve sustainability, crop value, and the global food system—starting with a better bean.
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12:00 noon CSDT
Ag Market Outlook for 2025 and Beyond
Presented by Chad Hart, Iowa State University
- We’ll explore the factors shaping ag markets, specifically the crop markets, over the next 12-18 months. We will investigate the impacts of the general economy (inflation, exchange rates, etc.) and international trade (tariffs and trade agreements) on livestock and crops, along with the potential for changes in government policy and the impacts from those changes. We’ll also discuss the potential for profitable marketing opportunities for the next couple of years.
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