2019 Seed Conditioning Workshops

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Seed Science Center155 Seed Science2115 Osborn DriveAmes, IA 50011-1050register.extension.iastate.edu/seedscience

Seed Corn ConditioningJUNE 24-27, 2019AUGUST 5-8, 2019

Highlights seed corn conditioning methods for lot sizes typical of larger foundation and commercial seed production. Includes operations from ear corn drying through sizing and warehousing.

Soybeans and Small Grain Seed ConditioningJULY 8-11, 2019JULY 22-25, 2019

Covers general operations required for conditioning soybean seed. Additional information provided on edible beans, small grains, sunflowers, and other crops. Includes operations from bulk storage and handling through packaging.

Seed Treatment WorkshopJULY 17-18, 2019Provides current, in-depth information on seed treatment products, seed pests and pathogens, chemical stewardship, application equipment, and calibration procedures. Includes indoor equipment displays, presentations from company representatives, and multiple concurrent sessions.

Workshops are sponsored by the Iowa State University Seed Science Center, Seed Laboratory, Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, and Extension & Outreach.

Gravity Separation JULY 30, 2019AUGUST 1, 2019

Reviews in detail the operation, adjustment, and effectiveness of destoners and gravity tables for removing foreign material to upgrade seed quality. Primary focus will be on seed corn and soybean separation, with brief discussion of other seed and food grade applications.

Food Grade Bean Conditioning MAY 21-23, 2019

Focuses on the storage and cleaning requirements for food grade identity-preserved soy and dry edible bean markets, emphasizing primary export market issues. Includes equipment demonstrations and discussion of end-use applications.

Color SortingJUNE 3-4, 2019: SATAKE ScanMaster IIJUNE 5-6, 2019: SATAKE EvolutionJUNE 11-12, 2019: Buhler SORTEX

Offers “brand specific” advanced hands-on training on the color sorting of corn and soybean seed. Company representatives available on site. Additional coverage of advanced optical sorting and sample analysis.

Specialty Seed ConditioningJUNE 18-20, 2019 Focuses on conditioning small lots of unusual or high-value products such as vegetable, flower, tree, or grass seed. Early registration is strongly advised.

SEED CONDITIONING WORKSHOPS

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Alan GaulConditioning Specialist(515) 294-4011agaul@iastate.edu