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The Difference Between Hybrid and Open Pollinated Canola

Posted by CANTERRA SEEDS on August 22^nd, 2014

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Canola Seed

There is an unbelievable amount of research, technology, and fascinating science that goes into the process of developing and producing canola varieties. After spending an hour talking hybrid production with our resident expert Duane, I could likely do an entire blog mini-series, (that after about 3 episodes would surely be cancelled) but here are some of the most important things to know about the differences between Open Pollinated and Hybrid Varieties.

new Winter Wheat Rated R to FHB

Posted by CANTERRA SEEDS on July 22^nd, 2014

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News

CANTERRA SEEDS recently announced that much anticipated launch of AC™ Emerson will occur in the fall of 2014, when Certified seed supplies are sufficient for a broad-scale introduction. The CWRW milling wheat has quickly gained notoriety as the first wheat of any class to be rated resistant to fusarium head blight (FHB), and is expected to be a game changer product for areas with high FHB pressure.

[Infographic] Winter wheat showdown: CDC Falcon vs AC Emerson

Posted by CANTERRA SEEDS on July 4^th, 2014

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News

In this infographic we break down how CANTERRA SEEDS' AC™ Emerson winter wheat stacks up against CDC Falcon on a variety fungal diseases. See the results for yourself below.

How to Choose a Varietal Blend

Posted by CANTERRA SEEDS on June 11^th, 2014

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Wheat Seed

Do you know that the VB behind varieties such as AC™ Conquer VB and Goodeve VB stands for varietal blend? This indicates to a farmer the seed he is buying contains 10% of a blended variety, which is a susceptible midge refuge. The refuge is very important to make sure the midge have something else to feed off of, so there is no breakdown in the midge tolerance gene in the variety.

[Infographic] What is Pedigreed Seed?

Posted by CANTERRA SEEDS on May 29^th, 2014

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News

Pedigreed seed has varietal purity. This means all the benefits developed by the plant breeder are retained as the seed is multipled - from the small abount of Breeder seed, to the large volume of Certified seed. Certified seed is the starting point of a successful crop.

How does Bill C-18 impact farmers?

Posted by CANTERRA SEEDS on December 10^th, 2013

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News

On Monday, December 9th, CANTERRA SEEDS was privileged to host Federal Agriculture Minister, Mr. Gerry Ritz, as he announced plans for the Agriculture Growth Act, Bill C-18. The Act includes many updates to regulations that will streamline the industry, including reforms to Plant Breeders Rights. This will finally bring UPOV ’91 into place in Canada.

Praise for Federal Ag Announcement

Posted by Sheena Pitura on November 9^th, 2013

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News

David Hansen, President and CEO of CANTERRA SEEDS, today praised the Government of Canada for introducing legislation to bring the country in line with international plant breeders' rights standards.