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Confused about the proposed changes to Canada’s variety regsitration system? You’re not alone.

https://canterra.com/blog/news/providing-clarity-on-variety-registration/

Jesse Meyer is our Territory Manager in the Peace River. He gathered observations about straight cutting canola in the Peace this year from his own farm, and from discussions with customers. Please note CANTERRA SEEDS has not done analytical testing to measure the effectiveness of straight cutting vs. swathing CANTERRA…

https://canterra.com/blog/news/straight-cutting-canola-in-the-peace/

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…

https://canterra.com/blog/canola-seed/the-right-variety-for-the-job/

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…

https://canterra.com/blog/news/its-r-rated/

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.

https://canterra.com/blog/news/infographic-how-does-it-stack-up/

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…

https://canterra.com/blog/wheat-seed/choosing-varietal-blend/

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.

https://canterra.com/blog/news/infographic-what-is-pedigreed-seed/

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…

https://canterra.com/blog/news/answering-your-questions/

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.

https://canterra.com/blog/news/praise-for-federal-ag-announcement/