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Alvin, Texas, United States

Alvin, Texas

Work with cross-functioning business stakeholders across regions to guide the planning and decision procedure to advance new products, by designing and implementing needed processes; so that accrued and relevant quality data for products that are in that pipeline are available to all stakeholders for the purpose of making advancement decisions; in order to ensure seed is available in quantities that meet crop plan expectations and expected market introduction dates.

Alvin, Texas

Responsible for working with the Plant Breeders to determine which experimental lines are to be increased as Breeder Seed and the quantities involved for the commercial introduction level of the hybrid progeny. Coordinate the increase of experimental lines selected for pre-release as potential new parent lines for use in future commercial hybrids in conjunction with Research/Production/Marketing members. Oversight of quality control, storage location and lot assignment of the parent line… Show more Responsible for working with the Plant Breeders to determine which experimental lines are to be increased as Breeder Seed and the quantities involved for the commercial introduction level of the hybrid progeny. Coordinate the increase of experimental lines selected for pre-release as potential new parent lines for use in future commercial hybrids in conjunction with Research/Production/Marketing members. Oversight of quality control, storage location and lot assignment of the parent line inventory. Show less

Alvin, Texas

Responsible for the genetic and phenotypic purity of all parent lines used in the production of hybrid rice seed which is sold to farmers.

Alvin, Tx

Alvin, Tx

Alvin, Texas, United States

My final year to have the privilage to represent and serve as a board member the Texas seed trade members.

Alvin, Texas, United States

Heading up one of the greatest organizations in the country is an honor, the Texas Seed Trade Association serves as the organizational framework for advancing the collective professional interests, continuing education and public policy goals of Texas seed providers and allied industries.Texas seed growers provide plant seed for the production of food, feed and fiber for people and animal consumption. Additionally, on farms, ranches and dairies, forage and even fuels depend on seed. Without… Show more Heading up one of the greatest organizations in the country is an honor, the Texas Seed Trade Association serves as the organizational framework for advancing the collective professional interests, continuing education and public policy goals of Texas seed providers and allied industries.Texas seed growers provide plant seed for the production of food, feed and fiber for people and animal consumption. Additionally, on farms, ranches and dairies, forage and even fuels depend on seed. Without robust, consistent seed, wildlife habitats, ecosystem restoration and soil conservation would falter. Show less

Texas

Texas seed growers provide plant seed for the production of food, feed and fiber for people and animal consumption. Additionally, on farms, ranches and dairies, forage and even fuels depend on seed. Without robust, consistent seed, wildlife habitats, ecosystem restoration and soil conservation would falter.The Texas Seed Trade Association serves as the organizational framework for advancing the collective professional interests, continuing education and public policy goals of Texas seed… Show more Texas seed growers provide plant seed for the production of food, feed and fiber for people and animal consumption. Additionally, on farms, ranches and dairies, forage and even fuels depend on seed. Without robust, consistent seed, wildlife habitats, ecosystem restoration and soil conservation would falter.The Texas Seed Trade Association serves as the organizational framework for advancing the collective professional interests, continuing education and public policy goals of Texas seed providers and allied industries.Additionally, the TSTA Foundation and its contributors are dedicated to supporting the future of Texas through the education of young people at Texas Universities. The Foundation currently provides 13 annual college scholarships to deserving individuals. Show less

Alvin, Texas

Texas seed growers provide plant seed for the production of food, feed and fiber for people and animal consumption. Additionally, on farms, ranches and dairies, forage and even fuels depend on seed. Without robust, consistent seed, wildlife habitats, ecosystem restoration and soil conservation would falter.The Texas Seed Trade Association serves as the organizational framework for advancing the collective professional interests, continuing education and public policy goals of Texas seed… Show more Texas seed growers provide plant seed for the production of food, feed and fiber for people and animal consumption. Additionally, on farms, ranches and dairies, forage and even fuels depend on seed. Without robust, consistent seed, wildlife habitats, ecosystem restoration and soil conservation would falter.The Texas Seed Trade Association serves as the organizational framework for advancing the collective professional interests, continuing education and public policy goals of Texas seed providers and allied industries.Additionally, the TSTA Foundation and its contributors are dedicated to supporting the future of Texas through the education of young people at Texas Universities. The Foundation currently provides 13 annual college scholarships to deserving individuals. Show less

Texas

Quality seeds are the foundation of human and animal life on earth. "First The Seed" expresses the basic premise that underlies the seed industry: there is no substitute for quality seed—a fact of life dating back to the dawn of civilization when the first post-nomadic people knew it as the difference between thriving and surviving. Quality seed is essential for the growth and development of quality crops and an abundant, nutritious food supply.All seed producers in Texas are… Show more Quality seeds are the foundation of human and animal life on earth. "First The Seed" expresses the basic premise that underlies the seed industry: there is no substitute for quality seed—a fact of life dating back to the dawn of civilization when the first post-nomadic people knew it as the difference between thriving and surviving. Quality seed is essential for the growth and development of quality crops and an abundant, nutritious food supply.All seed producers in Texas are represented by the Texas Seed Trade Association. Our members chartered this organization to maintain the high standard of our common code of ethics, advocate for a just and equitable regulatory environment, ensure fair trade practices both domestic and internationally, and continue the Texas commitment to producing high quality seeds recognized the world over for excellence. Show less

Master'S Degree, Applied Sciences

Seed Science And Technology Buisness

The Seed Science and Technology Graduate Certificate offers graduate level study in the science and technology used in the seed industry..

Seed Science And Technology Graduate Certificate, A

study in the science and technology used in the seed industry.

Bachelor'S Degree, Agricultural Education