Andy LaVigne (@andylASTA) profile picture
Joined February 2015
Humbled to represent the foundation of everything we do, every day - the American seed industry. It all starts with seed!
ASTA's President & CEO @andylASTA recently spoke on @agripulse Open Mic about seed genetics, sustainability, and more. Listen to the interview by clicking on the link below! #JustGrowIt ow.ly/s3qY50JP3uo
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Joanne Chory is using plants to save the planet wapo.st/joannechory?tid=ss_t… Awesome story about Dr. Joanne Chory, her personal struggle with Parkinson's and her professional challenge to stop climate change through plant breeding and genetics! I love the industry I work with!
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This is NOT peaceful demonstration. This IS hate filled mob violence that is fueled by the President. It is absolutely disgusting and the action of despot, NOT a President!
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Great opportunity to talk with Jeff Nalley on this week's Agri-Pulse Open Mic series. It's our honor to work with the men and women of this country who put food on all of our tables on a daily basis. Thank you to Jeff! #JustGrowIt bit.ly/3jDa27B
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Great Article on Dr. Francis Collins, head of the National Institutes of Health. Scientist, geneticist, husband and a man of faith! Excellent read. Thank you for your service Dr. Collins! @EmilyBobrow wsj.com/articles/francis-col… via @WSJ
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Please pass this message throughout your network - ASTA's doing what it can to help clean up this issue and get to the bottom of this! Thank you!!! @Better_Seed
You’ve heard the warnings: “Don’t plant those mystery seeds!” But are you wondering WHY? Our President & CEO @andylASTA explains. youtube.com/watch?v=7DakFMJf…
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USGC And ASTA Remember Dr. Owen J. Newlin betterseed.org/usgc-and-asta… via @Better_Seed The American seed industry lost a giant this week - I am truly honored to have known and learned from Dr. Owen Newlin! #JustGrowIt
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agri-pulse.com/articles/1347… America's seed industry working with farmers, ranchers and home owners to put food on our dinner table! We're open for business!
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farmprogress.com/names-news/… My best wishes to a man I am proud to call a great leader, mentor and friend! All the best to you Jim-you will be missed! We very much look forward to working with Chuck Lippstreu in this new role. So, Diane, he's ALL yours now!
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Amazing advancements in plant genetics and breeding techniques. Great article! #JustGrowIt
With so many challenges facing today's food production system, ag innovation is more important than ever. Fortunately, new technologies are making it even easier to grow food for a growing planet. #JustGrowIt ow.ly/zps750x3Kv8
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USDA US Ted McKinney promoting international trade and innovation in agriculture - Tha m you for your leadership! #WSJGFF #JustPlantIt
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Jennifer Houston, Cattle woman and president of Nat'l Cattlemen Beef Assoc - "we are all for plants based - our cows eat plants!" @BeefUSA @JennETLC
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Andy LaVigne retweeted
Great day on Capitol Hill with @VirginiaHouston @BillBelzer @wdgale discussing issues critical to @Better_Seed #justgrowit – at Washington, DC
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Great company in Oregon for the right person! @SeedNerd
Please share! We're looking for the right kind of person for our team. We know you're out there... please make yourself known! 😎
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Thank you #FirestoneAg! This is the face of American ag - Andrew Lauer, his future wife Mary and the Lauver family. Next time you eat - send them your thanks! #FFA #JustGrowIt You make us proud young man! youtu.be/Ean8sJrQOBs
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Plant breeders continue to discover the pest and disease capability within plants and target their breeding programs to maximize the genetic potential of the plant! #JustGrowIt USDA clears gene-edited, virus-resistant tomatoes capitalpress.com/nation_worl… via @capitalpress
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