So far this year, I've noticed a distinct change in the levels of mechanical damage to seeds compared to last year....
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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...
Never Stop Growing: Our Secret to 10 Years of Success in Manitoba
A decade ago, we opened our Winnipeg lab and, since then, we’ve been meeting new people and gaining the trust of seed...
This is the Future of Spore Sampling and Disease Forecasting
20/20 Seed Labs has been doing fantastic work in the molecular analysis of spore samples, providing farmers with...
Even in Dry Conditions, Keep Aphanomyces and BLS in Mind
In dry conditions like what are being seen in Alberta and other places on the Prairies right now, managing the risk of...
Illegal Seed Buying and Selling is Your Problem Too
Spring means that seed is a top-of-mind priority for everyone. That makes it the perfect time for a reminder: buying...
DNA Testing — A Powerful Tool for Growers Straight From the Lab
Over the past few years, bacterial leaf streak has become a growing concern across the Prairies. Until recently, there...
Disease Levels are Looking Good, But There’s a Catch
As planting season approaches, growers and the seed industry in Canada are gearing up for another growing season....
A New Seed Test Supplements Physical Purity to Identify Palmer Amaranth
Question: Your look-a-like cousin with a bad reputation is threatening to move into your neighbourhood. Everyone is...
Bacterial Leaf Streak: What Growers Need to Know
Growers have expressed concerns about bacterial blight to us for a couple of years now, asking for a test. The term...
I Know What’s Going to Be On My Table Tonight — How About You?
Above all else, the single thing that I love most about Canadian agriculture is… the food. I love to fill my plate...
Hello to Spring’s Possibilities
I’m delighted to say it’s February! January flies by in a snowstorm of trade shows, meetings and face to face visits...