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Total Quality Management: stewardship in the Plant
James Shearl Director of Quality Assurance AgReliant Genetics, LLC
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Regardless of your role
What is STEWARDSHIP? Definition: the job of taking care of something; the responsible planning & management of resources YOU ARE A SEEDSMAN! Regardless of your role
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AgReliant QA Department Organization
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Product Value
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Quality Seed Requires a Plan
For AgReliant, it’s our Quality Management System (QMS) Communicates requirements of how to produce high quality product Provides consistency in methods, materials, equipment, etc.
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Quality Management System
Calls for process steps & records of activities on all tasks from field to bag Quality seed starts in the field Uses standardized inspections & lab testing Monitor seed moistures at harvest Transfer seed using belts instead of augers Monitor & check seed conditioning equipment often Ensure measuring equipment is calibrated Identification & traceability of seed through all steps
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Continuous Improvement
Preventive Action Prevents errors from occurring Address Non-Conformities Learn from mistakes Evaluate root cause of issue Share ideas!
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Stewardship Regulatory requirements Contract requirements
Access to seed laws that relate to your products Contract requirements Also be good stewards of safety! Keep you and your co-workers safe
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What happens when we don’t do our jobs correctly?
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Seed Mix-Ups Two hybrids can accidentally get mixed together
Correct herbicide labeling is important
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Poor Seed Quality Damage to the seed during conditioning can cause poor seed quality, resulting in poor germination
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Seed Treatment Issues
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Seed Quality & Appearance Issues
Popped kernels
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Issues That Could Effect Seed Quality
Silk cuts Protruding embryos
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Issues That Could Effect Seed Quality, cont.
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Total Quality Management: stewardship in the Plant
Thank You! Questions?
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