Category: SEED MATTERS

Wheat midge tolerance more important than ever

Wheat varieties with genetic resistance to orange wheat blossom midge became commercially available more than 10 years ago. Denoted by the VB (varietal blend) designation after their varietal name, many midge-tolerant varieties are now available in all classes of spring wheat as well as durum with all the attributes of

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What growers should know about seed testing

SEED MATTERS is a quarterly feature in The Western Producer offered by the Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association for producer information. This article answers some common questions about seed testing and seed test results. Read more

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Streamlining the registration of new crop varieties

SEED MATTERS is a quarterly feature in The Western Producer offered by the Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association for producer information. This (third) article explores the Canadian system of registering new varieties with some comparisons to the US system. Read newsletter

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Crop Varieties: Saskatchewan vs. North Dakota

SEED MATTERS is a quarterly feature in The Western Producer offered by the Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association for producer information. This (second) article compares the release and adoption of new varieties in Saskatchewan versus North Dakota – two jurisdictions in which the seed regulations and certification systems differ significantly. Read

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Seed sector continues to evolve

SEED MATTERS is a quarterly feature in The Western Producer offered by the Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association for producer information. The purity, cleanliness and quality of certified seed hasn’t wavered over the years, but many other aspects of the seed business have changed. While the adjustments have been incremental, the

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