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AOSCA 2014 Regional Meetings

AOSCA 2014 Regional Meetings. Report from the AOSCA Certification Requirements and Standards Council. Certification and Standards Requirements Council Midwinter Meeting – San Diego, March 3, 2014. Mike Moore, Chair Vice Chairs Jim Bostick, Southern Region Doug Boze, Western Region

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AOSCA 2014 Regional Meetings

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  1. AOSCA 2014 Regional Meetings Report from the AOSCA Certification Requirements and Standards Council

  2. Certification and Standards Requirements CouncilMidwinter Meeting – San Diego, March 3, 2014 • Mike Moore, Chair • Vice Chairs • Jim Bostick, Southern Region • Doug Boze, Western Region • Doug Miller, Global Region • Ben Lang, Northern Region

  3. AOSCA Standards Changes • Review changes adopted in June, 2013 • Verify inclusion in Yellow Book • All changes were included • Conclusions: • System for revising standards is working • Key – continue to use proposed standards change form

  4. Seed Testing • Fluorescence testing in ryegrass • Distinguish annual from perennial • FSA reference • Regulatory use • Issues/limitations • Breeding – affects on characteristic • Descriptions – varieties with high levels of variants • Testing consistency • Alternative testing methods (DNA) • AOSA acceptance • Cost

  5. Seed Testing

  6. Seed Testing • Fluorescence testing in oats • Distinguish yellow oats from white • Variety ID test for certification (some states) • FSA reference • Regulatory use • Described testing procedure • 1985 International Rules for Testing Seed • AOSA Rules for Seed Testing (Cultivar Purity Handbook) • Inexpensive/low tech test

  7. Seed Testing • Fluorescence testing in oats • Issues/limitations • Testing consistency – (interpretation subjective?) • Influence of environment/age of seed • Breeder descriptions • High % of fluorescence variation described • “Heterogeneous” • White Paper – Mike Moore • ‘Shooter’ Oats • Description: “78.3% fluorescent” • 2013 VRB: “Approved” • USDA : “Label shall not state variety name as Shooter”

  8. Variety Review Board Issues • Requirements for acceptance • What is required? (Different views within AOSCA) • FSA requirements • VRB application requirements vary • Amount of supporting data required • VRB survey results • Discussion: • Apply FSA wording carefully • Require data only to support claims • Valid reasons for variation between crop kinds • Implications of Shooter oats decision? • USDA – more communication needed?

  9. Tagging and Labelling • Alternative tag format:

  10. Tagging and Labelling • Use of PVP Title V varieties in seed mixes • Certification issues • Regulatory issues • PVP issues • How to label? • Solutions?

  11. Cover Crops • Use being promoted – Federal and State agencies • Midwest • Chesapeake Bay • Seed demand increasing • Limited seed supplies • Regulatory issues • Seed certification issues (land requirements) • Custom seeding (aerial) • New crops?

  12. Red Clover • Two year seed crop limitation • Still appropriate? • Discussion: • Biennial/short-lived legume • Genetic shift beyond two years • Data needed to support standards change

  13. Additional Certification Requirements • Adopted by AOSCA • BASF boiler plate (AOSCA approved) • No current users • Best uses of ACR’s - for varieties with: • Novel traits • Special testing needs • Specific production requirements • How to communicate availability and promote use?

  14. Other topics • GMO issues • Alfalfa hay export • Wheat – OR • Labeling initiatives • Local • State • Federal

  15. Other topics • Certified Seed Promotion • BDC survey results • Website • Other materials • Role of Council vice-chairs

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