By Chase Mowry, Seed Laboratory Manager
Can you believe that it is December already? It feels as though the days are passing by faster than ever. This is perhaps a direct reflection of the work being done out in the field.
Samples submitted for testing have continued to stay steady through the months, with numbers ahead of last year. This is due, in part, to an increase in service samples being tested. Overall, germs have been good, apart from a few beans impacted by stressful field conditions last growing season.
When possible, during what little down-time there has been between samples, we have continued to work on accreditation items. We recently completed our first round of proficiency tests, with more to come in the next several months.
We have been fortunate to have some additional help in the Seed Laboratory thanks to the arrival of Gil Waibel. Gil brings more than 40 years of experience in seed testing, has served AOSA and SCST in many, many capacities, and offers great insight from his life experiences. Gil is very passionate about agriculture and the seed industry. Welcome Gil!