Company’s seed production unaffected by delayed Prairie Harvest

For Immediate release

November 5, 2018 – Winnipeg, MB - CANTERRA SEEDS is ensuring growers of the quality and consistency of its 2019 canola seed supply in light of recent concerns surrounding the delayed harvest across the Prairies. Growers can rest assured that their preferred CANTERRA SEEDS canola products, including the high-yielding clubroot resistant CS2000, will be available for seeding in 2019.

“With growers experiencing a delayed harvest, so too are many seed companies,” said David Hansen, President and CEO of CANTERRA SEEDS. “CANTERRA SEEDS has been fortunate to harvest all canola seed production earlier this year and can ensure growers that we will continue to offer a quality, consistent supply of seed for 2019.”

CANTERRA SEEDS has harvested all canola seeded across western Canada for seed production, taking off over 90% of seed by the first week of September. Quality is anticipated to be very high, in line with the company’s quality assurance policy. Interested growers are encouraged to speak with their CANTERRA SEEDS representative to learn more about the company’s seed quality standards.

This year’s CANTERRA SEEDS canola lineup is as strong as ever, featuring:

• CS2000 – a unique clubroot resistant hybrid canola with no yield drag.
• CS2100 – a blackleg resistant hybrid with high pod-shatter tolerance for straight-cutting; and
• CS2300 – a canola hybrid that sets a new standard for yield and standability.

“CANTERRA SEEDS recognizes the challenges growers are facing across the prairies with finishing this year’s harvest,” added Hansen. “We want to wish them well as they finish off 2018 and assure them that our full portfolio of hybrids will be available as they make decisions for next year.”

Growers can see the full list of CANTERRA SEEDS’ canola varieties at canterra.com/products/canola or visit their local independent retailer for more information.

For more information media may contact:
Sheena Pitura
Director of Marketing, CANTERRA SEEDS
s.pitura@canterra.com
(204) 988-9765

CANTERRA SEEDS believes farmers deserve the best. Our diverse portfolio of top-quality field crop seed is cultivated with local investments in plant breeding, access to a global network of germplasm and traits, and a commitment to seed that goes back to our roots as a grower-owned company. Owned by western Canadian seed growers and agricultural retailers, Limagrain, Ceres Global Ag and private investors, CANTERRA SEEDS is committed to sourcing genetically superior seed products that deliver agronomic and economic benefits for producers, while also meeting end‐ user needs. With strategic partnerships around the world, we are proud to produce a versatile portfolio of cereals, pulses and oilseeds designed for success in western Canada.