Hosted by the ASTA Seed Treatment and Environment Committee, don't miss this special session on seed treatment and communications. The program, moderated by Seed Treatment and Environment Commmittee (STEC) Chair Keri Carstens of Corteva Agriscience, includes:

“Microplastics – the Issues”
By Molly Miller, Government Affairs Manager, BASF
This program will provide focus on a general overview of the material, both internationally and domestically, which is on the horizon with regulators at the state and federal levels.

“Bee Friendly Perspectives for Treated Seed”
By Keri Carstens, Global Regulatory Strategy Leader, Laureate and Integrated & Tailored Solutions Pillar Leader, Research & Development, Corteva Agriscience & Founder of the Corteva Grows Pollinator Habitat Program
The session will provide an overview of the program that has been designed to support monarch butterfly and pollinator habitat and populations, resulting in biodiversity support. 

“Treated Seed Policy & Communications Update”
By Pat Miller, ASTA Director State Affairs, Payton Englert, ASTA Director of Federal Affairs & Bethany Shively, ASTA VP, Strategic Communications
Treated seed is the most active issues in the seed industry right now.  This fast-paced presentation will cover the most recent state and federal legislation and public awareness activities, and detail ASTA’s response.