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Case Study: Carlson Ag Enterprises
Challenge: Cool, wet spring conditions / or / cool and dry spring conditions Solution: Using tested seed (germination and vigour) Details: Carlson Ag Enterprises farms in SE Saskatchewan and […]
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Spring Seed Testing
Some things can be rushed – but most have to happen in their own time. Accredited seed testing follows protocols that are set out by governing organizations. These are in […]
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Spornado in A Drought Year
For a fungal disease outbreak to occur in a crop, three key factors need to exist: An environment that has favorable conditions such as warm air temperature, moisture, and high relative humidity within the […]
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Contra-season Seed Quality is Good but Future Challenges Loom
It goes without saying that it’s a seed analyst’s dream to escape winter and work in warmer climes for three months like Chile’s, as we have for over a decade. […]
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Why Our New Greenhouse Creates New Possibilities in Seed Testing
All of us at 20/20 Seed Labs are particularly excited about the 2022 season because it’s the first season where our new greenhouse will be completely finished and in operation. […]
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Why Farmers and Industry Stand to Gain from Modernizing our Regulatory System
Canada has a robust seed scheme. On the world stage it has reputation for developing new varieties, delivering top-quality seed, and having a very good certification system and an exceptional […]
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Early Disease Detection Means Better Protection
The Spornado is an easy to use, passive spore catcher priced to work within your fungicide budget. Take the guesswork out of when to spray! With the Spornado detection […]
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DNA-based Testing of Fusarium graminearum is Recommended This Winter and Spring
20/20 Seed Labs Inc. produces data-based Fusarium graminearum testing recommendations each fall as part of the industry’s responsibility to track and manage this disease. Western Canada experienced widespread heat and […]
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Think You Know When DNA was Discovered? You Might be Surprised
You’ve likely heard of PCR testing, as those three letters have been used a lot in the media in recent months with regard to COVID-19 tests. But what is PCR […]
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ISTA Accreditation; Our Passport to the World
Obtaining International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) accreditation for 20/20 Seed Labs Inc. was originally initiated back in 2003. The ISTA organization was open to accrediting private independent labs but the […]