seeds

Starting January 1st, all licensed Idaho seed buyers withholding or deducting Seed Indemnity Fund assessments from purchase payments or contract settlement payments to Idaho seed producers will stop such withholdings. As of October 31st, SIF had a balance of $11 ...

It’s a mystery that has confused the agricultural and non-ag world alike. Last week, several packages containing seeds were delivered to Americans, from locations in China. While the seeds have been the focus of some lighthearted humor from time to time, the farming community is asking anyone who receives these seeds to properly handle them. ...

The China seed saga continues as Chinese officials ask for packages from the U.S. to investigate. In a daily briefing with media, a spokesperson with China’s Foreign Affairs Ministry Tuesday stated China Post, China’s state-owned postal service, has contacted the U.S. Postal S ...

Numerous state agriculture departments, including the those in Washington and Idaho, along with the USDA are urging consumers not to plant seeds sent to them from China. Americans across the country report receiving unsolicited seeds from China in packages labeled as jewelry ...

A bill that supporters say would ensure seed purity in Washington is currently sitting in the state House.  Legislation crafted by Senator Judy Warnick, requires seed contracts of $2,500 in value or greater to be verified by the WSDA.  Representative Bruce Chandler said Washington growers became concerned after seeds in Oregon, including Marijuana, were compromised.   “...