News Releases

Feb 26, 2010
Manhattan, KS

Dan Sharp Selected KCIA Premier Seed Grower

Dan Sharp, President of Sharp Bros. Seed, Healy, was honored as the 2009 recipient of the Kansas Crop Improvement Association Premier Seed Grower award.  The award is given by their peers to members of the Association in recognition of service to seed certification, community, and the Kansas seed industry.  Dan received the award at the joint annual meeting of KCIA and the Kansas Seed Industry Association, held February 10^th in Manhattan , KS .

Sharp attended Healy High School and is a graduate of Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing.  He is a third generation seedsman and manages the daily operations of a 100-year-old multi-state family-owned seed business as well as the partnership’s farm operations. 

He has served on both the Kansas Crop Improvement Association and the Kansas Seed Industry Association board of directors.  Having served on committees and boards of various other seed related organizations he is currently serving as Vice Chair of the Farm Seed Division of ASTA.  He is a member of the Society for Range Management and the National Rifle Association and has served as a local scoutmaster.  The most important thing he does, according to Dan, is to keep family time a priority in his life.

 Since its inception in 1930, 155 Premier Seed Grower awards have been presented. Recipients are selected by ballot with previous year’s honorees casting the votes. The award presentation is sponsored by the High Plains Journal.

For further information, call Kansas Crop Improvement Association at 785-532-6118, visit www.kscrop.org, or e-mail kscrop@kansas.net.

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For more information about this release, please contact:

Steve F. Schuler, Executive Director
   sfskcia@kansas.net 

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Jan 10, 2010
Indianapolis, IN

Indiana Crop Improvement Association
Provides Laboratory Testing for Mycotoxins  

Mycotoxins are a proven health hazard and accurate identification of the presence and toxicity of mycotoxins requires the newest and most accurate technology.  

Indiana Crop Improvement Associations utilizes ELISA technology which provides sensitive and accurate data that is necessary in ensuring your products are safe.  

Test data is readily accessible via our LabLink© web-based system that allows customers to log in and retrieve laboratory test data.  LabLink not only allows you to view test data at your convenience; 24/7, but also enables you to export the data to an Excel file for customized use.  LabLink is a user-friendly, web-based application available online at www.indianacrop.org.  

Quantitative testing is available for the following toxins, reported within the corresponding ranges:  

             Total aflatoxin         1-20 or 4-40 ppb
             DON                       0.25 - 5 ppm
             Total fumonisin        0.25 – 5 ppm
             Ochratoxin              2 – 40 ppb
             T-2                        75 - 500 ppb
             Zearalenone           40 – 1000 ppb  

Pricing is based on total number of samples submitted at one time for testing.  Please use the following link for more details http://www.indianacrop.org/mycotoxin.htm or call the ICIA Lab for more information regarding testing and pricing (765.523.2535 or 899.866.2518).  You may also email Dr. Rick Vierling, Genetics Lab Director, at vierling@indianacrop.org for additional information.  

For over 100 years, ICIA has been a leader in seed certification, seed quality testing, genetic testing and research.  Whatever your need – standard lab test, field inspection, genetic testing and more – please let us know if you have any questions, especially if you are facing an unusual challenge or are interested in a service that is not currently listed in our literature or online.

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Jan 08, 2010
Manhattan, KS

Schuler Named New KCIA Executive  

The Kansas Crop Improvement Association has announced Steve F. Schuler as its new Executive Director.  Schuler succeeds Daryl Strouts, who has taken a position with Kansas Wheat Alliance.  Schuler has been with KCIA since 1999, most recently serving as Director of Certification Services.  He has degrees in agronomy crop production and physiology from Kansas State University and a Doctorate from the University of Arkansas .  

"We're excited to have Steve as our executive.  His past experience with KCIA will make for an orderly transition and allow us to continuing providing a high level of service and confidence in Kansas Certified Seed," said Tim Oborny, KCIA president.  

Kansas Crop Improvement Association is a not-for-profit organization that serves as the official seed certifying agency for the state of Kansas .  KCIA also offers a variety of seed testing, inspection and auditing services for the seed and crop production industries.  For additional information visit www.kscrop.org.  

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Source:

Kansas Crop Improvement Association
2000 Kimball Avenue
Manhattan , KS 66502
785/532-6118
kscrop@kansas.net

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