International Herbage Seed Group

Welcome to the IHSG

The origins of the International Herbage Seed Group (IHSG) begin with the formation of the International Herbage Seed Production Research Group (IHSPRG), which was started in 1978 following the 28th University of Nottingham Easter School in Agricultural Science.

The main objective of the IHSPRG was “to encourage cooperation and communication between workers actively engaged in herbage seed production research.” This has remained as the group’s primary mission for 40 years. Our first IHSPRG newsletter was published in September 1979.

Recent News

A Message from the President: the 11th IHSG Conference

by Thomas ChastainApril 4, 2022

I am very pleased to finally announce that FNAMS, with the support of SEMAE and partners from the French seed sector, will host the 11th International Herbage Seed Group Conference in Angers, France from 11 to 18 June 2023. Even…

11th IHSG Conference Announcement

by Thomas ChastainDecember 10, 2021

We are excited to announce that the 11th IHSG Conference will be held in Angers France in June 2023. Attendees will arrive on June 11th with the conference sessions starting on June 12th and ending on June 14th. There will…

11th IHSG Conference Postponed Until Further Notice

by Thomas ChastainSeptember 12, 2020

Following is a message from Dr. René Gislum, IHSG President: Due to the Covid-19 situation, we have unfortunately decided to postpone the 11th IHSG Conference in Serbia until conditions are safe. The conference was scheduled for June 2021. We are…

Invitation to the 11th IHSG Conference

by Thomas ChastainJune 6, 2020

Dear colleagues and friends, After overcoming COVID-19 situation, it is time for a fresh start and everyday life. Therefore, we would like to cordially invite you to attend the 11th International Herbage Seed Group Conference to be held in Novi…

Canadian Forage Seed Conference “Enhancing the Cropping System Resiliency”

by Thomas ChastainDecember 5, 2019

Talon Gauthier & Susie Lefferson On February 25th and 26th, 2020 forage seed growers, researchers, extension staff and agribusinesses will congregate for the first Canadian Forage Seed Conference since 2006! The conference will be hosted at the Fantasyland Hotel which…

IHSG Conference Updates

by Thomas ChastainMarch 9, 2019

The 10th IHSG Conference in Oregon is drawing closer. Space is limited on tours and some other activities so now is the time to make arrangements to attend the 2019 conference. The following are some updates: Program The program can…