Seed Conditioning Workshops
Registration is now open for the 2023 Seed Conditioning Workshops.
Food Grade Bean Conditioning
May 23-25, 2023Seed Science Center
Focuses on the storage and cleaning requirements for food grade identity-preserved soy and dry edible bean markets, emphasizing primary export and issues. Includes equipment demonstrations and discussion of end-use applications.
Color Sorting – Satake (SM, EVO, FMS)
June 6-8, 2023Seed Science Center
Offers “brand specific” advanced hands-on training on the color sorting of corn and soybean seed. Company representatives available on site.
Specialty Seed Conditioning
June 20-22, 2023Seed Science Center
Focuses on conditioning small lots of unusual or high-value products such as vegetable, flower, tree, or grass seed. Early registration is strongly advised.
Seed Corn Conditioning
June 27-29, 2023Seed Science Center
Highlights seed corn conditioning methods for lot sizes typical of larger foundation and commercial seed production. Includes operations from ear corn drying through sizing and warehousing.
Soybean and Small Grain Seed Conditioning
July 11-13, 2023Seed Science Center
Covers general operations required for conditioning soybean seed. Additional information provided on edible beans, small grains, sunflowers, and other crops. Includes operations from bulk storage and handling through packaging.
Seed Treatment Workshop
July 19-20, 2023Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center
Provides current, in-depth information on seed treatment products, seed pests and pathogens, chemical stewardship, application equipment, and calibration procedures. Includes indoor equipment displays, presentations from company representatives, and multiple concurrent sessions.
Soybean and Small Grain Seed Conditioning
July 25-27, 2023Seed Science Center
Covers general operations required for conditioning soybean seed. Additional information provided on edible beans, small grains, sunflowers, and other crops. Includes operations from bulk storage and handling through packaging.
Gravity Separation
August 2-3, 2023Seed Science Center
Reviews in detail the operation, adjustment, and effectiveness of destoners and gravity tables for removing foreign material and upgrading seed quality. Primary focus will be on seed corn and soybean separation, with brief discussion of other seed and food grade applications.
Seed Corn Conditioning
August 8-10, 2023Seed Science Center
Highlights seed corn conditioning methods for lot sizes typical of larger foundation and commercial seed production. Includes operations from ear corn drying through sizing and warehousing.