2026 Summer Workshop Registration NOW OPEN!
For more than 100 years, the Seed Lab and the Seed Science Center at Iowa State University have provided training for seed industry professionals by hosting short courses and workshops. Each April through August Seed Conditioning Specialist Alan Gaul and Interim Seed Lab Manager Jessica Blake facilitate workshops covering topics ranging from seed testing and cleaning, to gravity separation, color sorting, and seed treatment.
Regularly scheduled courses in seed conditioning and seed analysis, as well as periodic workshops in testing for genetic traits and seed health are available.
Color Sorting Workshop
Color Sorting Workshop: SATAKE Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Dates: June 2-4, 2026 Cost: $510 REGISTER TODAY About the Workshop This workshop is designed for color sorter operators [...]
Seed Treatment Workshop
Seed Treatment Workshop Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Workshop: June 17-18, 2026 Cost: $400 Provides current, in-depth information on seed treatment products, seed pests and pathogens, chemical stewardship, application [...]
Seed Corn Conditioning June
Seed Corn Conditioning Workshop Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Workshop: June 23-25, 2026 Cost: $550 General "crop specific" workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning seed corn for lot [...]
Soybean and Small Grain Seed Conditioning 1
Soybean and Small Grain Workshop Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Workshop: July 7-9, 2026 Cost: $550 General "crop specific" workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning soybean seed with [...]
Gravity Separation Workshop
Gravity Separation Workshop Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Dates: July 22-23, 2026 Cost: $400 REGISTER TODAY About the Workshop A detailed review of the operation, adjustment, and effectiveness [...]
Seed Corn Conditioning August
Seed Corn Workshop Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Dates: August 4-6, 2026 Cost: $550 REGISTER TODAY About the Workshop This in-depth, crop-specific workshop focuses on the full range [...]
Seed Quality Workshop
Beginner Seed Quality Workshop Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Dates: August 10-12 Cost: $600 Register Today! The Seed Quality Workshop is an introductory, hands-on course designed for individuals [...]
Seed Science Technology Short Course
Seed Science Technology Short Course Hosted by: Online Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (link) Date: November 4-6, 2026 Cost: TBD Where: Seed Science Center at Iowa State University, 2115 Osborn Drive, Ames, [...]