aosca 2014 regional meetings report from the aosca certification requirements and standards council
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AOSCA 2014 Regional
MeetingsReport from the AOSCA Certification Requirements and Standards Council
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
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
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
Seed Testing
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
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”
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?
Tagging and Labelling
Alternative tag format:
Tagging and Labelling
Use of PVP Title V varieties in seed mixes Certification issues Regulatory issues PVP issues How to label? Solutions?
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?
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
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?
Other topics
GMO issues Alfalfa hay export Wheat – OR Labeling initiatives
Local State Federal
Other topics
Certified Seed Promotion BDC survey results Website Other materials Role of Council vice-chairs