2. AOSCA 2014 Regional Meetings Report from the AOSCA Certification Requirements and Standards Council

3. Certification and Standards Requirements Council Midwinter 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Seed Testing

7. 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

8. 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”

9. 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?

10. Tagging and Labelling Alternative tag format:

11. Tagging and Labelling Use of PVP Title V varieties in seed mixes  Certification issues  Regulatory issues  PVP issues  How to label?  Solutions?

12. 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?

13. 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

14. 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?

15. Other topics GMO issues  Alfalfa hay export  Wheat – OR  Labeling initiatives Local State Federal

16. Other topics Certified Seed Promotion  BDC survey results  Website  Other materials  Role of Council vice-chairs