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20/20 Seed Labs Inc and Agro Plus Inc in Lethbridge are pleased to announce that we have a convenient Drop-Off location for your seed testing samples. The seed testing samples can be dropped off during business hours between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday at: 3895 9 Ave N Lethbridge, AB T1H 6G8 Your samples willRead more

Fusarium head blight (FHB) is well established in Ontario, Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan grain crops. Also called scab, this disease has now moved into western Saskatchewan and parts of Alberta as well. Alberta has a Fusarium graminearium management plan which defines a prevention and control strategy.  FHB is caused by Fusarium graminearum, a fungus that produces a mycotoxin calledRead more

Sarah Foster received the Outstanding Service Award from the Alberta Seed Processors Thursday evening, January 18 at their 2018 AGM in Edmonton, Alberta.  Sarah founded 20/20 Seed Labs in 1989. The laboratory is fully accredited for all crop kinds in Canada and is the only private ISTA accredited laboratory in Canada.  The Alberta Seed ProcessorsRead more

A species of the Ascochyta fungus called Ascochyta lentis, also known as Didymella lentis, causes this disease. Why Does it Matter? Ascochyta blight of lentils is wide spread and can cause severe yield and grade losses. Yield loss. Under the right conditions yield losses can be as high as 50% in susceptible varieties. Grade loss.Read more

Please visit the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry website for detailed information.