SGS Crop Science Seed: March 2025
• New Tannin Service Announcement for Faba bean Sector
• Soil Pathology for Planning Crop and Research Site Placement
• Thousand Kernel Weight Key to Target Plant Stand and Profitability
• Wheat Midge Refuge Testing Ready for 21 Canadian Wheat Varieties
NEW TANNIN SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FABA BEAN SECTOR
As the leader in Canadian faba bean seed testing, our SGS Sherwood Park team has responded to the requests of breeders and seed companies by expanding our testing capabilities. We are proud to announce the addition of tannin testing, a crucial diagnostic tool for evaluating breeding lines and seed production. In addition to testing whole faba bean seeds, our expertise now extends to testing flakes and powder. Choose SGS for reliable and precise testing of convicine, vicine, and tannin levels in faba beans
THOUSAND KERNEL WEIGHT KEY TO TARGET PLANT STAND AND PROFITABILITY
Since the establishment of our CFIA-accredited seed laboratory in 1996, we have continuously expanded our infrastructure and capacity to offer same-day testing for physical purity, pure seed, tetrazolium, and 1,000 kernel weight (TKW). Our broad geographic reach has provided us with valuable insights into a wide range of seed quality results. Notably, we have observed significant variability in TKW results for the 2024 seed crop. For example, wheat TKW in western Canada has ranged from 20 to 52 grams per 1,000 seeds, while barley TKW has varied from 26 to 59 grams per 1,000 seeds. It is crucial to use seeding rate calculators and understand your TKW, as this directly impacts plant population and, ultimately, the profitability of your 2025 crop.
SOIL PATHOLOGY FOR PLANNING CROP AND RESEARCH SITE PLACEMENT
Have you finalized your 2025 crop rotation or are you planning field trial sites for the upcoming season? Whether you’re assessing disease factors or ensuring proper sanitation for field trial equipment, it’s essential to test your agricultural soil. Our services are ideal for pre-planting, offering targeted pathogen diagnostics to help you make informed decisions
• Soil Cyst Nematode Scan
• Aphanomyces euteiches
• Fusarium
• Clubroot – Plasmodiophora brassicae
Did you know? SGS can also conduct soil, mineral nutrient, pH and organic matter testing!
WHEAT MIDGE REFUGE TESTING READY FOR 21 CANADIAN WHEAT VARIETIES
As trusted partners in delivering superior seed quality to the Canadian market, SGS offers a comprehensive range of Certification Services, including Wheat Midge Refuge Testing. Our regulated services also encompass germination testing, physical purity assessments (covering weed seeds, contaminant crops, and disease bodies such as ergot and sclerotinia), as well as quantification of true loose smut. SGS is currently testing 21 Canadian wheat varieties for the issuance of Crop Certificates. Choose SGS for all your laboratory certification testing needs.
• AAC Awesome, AAC Broadacres, AAC Camrose, AAC Galore, AAC Hodge, AAC Oakman, AAC Paramount, AAC Rimbey, AAC Russell, AAC Starbuck, AAC Stoughton, AAC Walker, AAC Weyburn, AAC Wheatland
• AC Sadash
• CDC Adamant, CDC Hughes, CDC Landmark, CDC Succession CL Plus, CDC Utmost
