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At 79 , Ed Lefsrud is Focused on the Road Ahead
The founder of Lefsrud Seed talks about the importance of expanding the seedgrower community and inspiring the next...
Keeping You Connected Through the Canada Post Strike
While we await resolution to the Canada Post strike, we’ve prepared alternative solutions to keep the Canadian seed...
CSGA Opens Up its Membership to the Wider Seed Community
In a special member meeting held today in Calgary, the Canadian Seed Growers Association (CSGA) approved the...
Bad-Smelling Wheat is the Next Weapon Against Midge
Imagine you’re a tiny wheat midge, buzzing around in search of the perfect place to lay your eggs. As you fly over a...
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Seed Analysts are an Ally in Mitigating the Effects of Mechanical Damage
So far this year, I've noticed a distinct change in the levels of mechanical damage to seeds compared to last year....
Trying to Deal with the New Normal? A Seed Lab Can Help
Of all the buzzwords I have heard lately, one that sticks with me is: “the new normal.” What we’re experiencing today...
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Supporting Growers with Knowledge, Innovation and Genetics
FP Genetics brings a Western Canadian team approach to supporting growers with territory managers for Alberta, East...
Commitment to the Future of Canadian Agriculture – Strategic Selection
FP Genetics connects innovative genetic research to Canadian agriculture, with a role of being a conduit between seed...
Experience the Next Wave: Vision to Variety – Inside FP Genetics’ R&D Team
Passion drives each and every one of us at FP Genetics. As the Director of Research and Development, I have the...
Molecular: More Than Meets The Eye
Testing that delves into what you can’t see. Most seed testing is based on what you can see — distinguishing visual...
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Seed.ab.ca offers you many ways to source seed for your farm. The Seed Grower and Seed for Sale search tools are a great resource to find seed produced locally in your area, as well as locate specific varieties.