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1. www.corteva.ca › en › resourcesCorteva seed production facilities make every seed count

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   Jan 25, 2024 · Smeenk manages the production of foundational lines to produce certified seed by contracting more than 350 growers across all three provinces to produce seed, while maintaining careful production practices to preserve the quality of the seed and deliver the yield required to meet seed units requested by the sales team.

2. seedgrowers.ca › how-certified-seed-is-producedHow Certified Seed Is Produced - Canadian Seed Growers ...

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   How Certified Seed Is Produced. Download the flowchart as a PDF. Show preview image. 1. Variety Development. In labs and fields, Plant Breeders develop new seed varieties with new traits and yields. Certified seed sales help develop new varieties. 2. Parent Seed Multiplication.

3. seedgrowers.ca › what-is-canadian-certified-seedWhat is Canadian Certified Seed? - Canadian Seed Growers ...

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   Certified seed is the product of a production process designed to deliver specific plant breeding achievements to farmers and the food industry. In other words, it is true-to-type.

4. choosecertifiedseed.ca › behind-the-blue-tagBehind the Blue Tag - Canadian Certified Seed

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   How is Certified Seed Produced? Certified seed is the product of a production process designed to deliver specific plant breeding achievements to farmers and the food industry. In other words, it is true-to-type.

5. www1.agric.gov.ab.ca › $Department › deptdocsOverview of Certified Seed and Farmer Saved Seed - Alberta.ca

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   Using certified seed can represent an opportunity for increased yield and the introduction of new genetics focused on disease, drought tolerance, or other yield increasing traits. The report provides the per bushel revenue potential associated with a modest yield increase accredited to planting a new variety of seed.

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6. iastate.pressbooks.pub › cropimprovement › chapterChapter 16: Seed Systems and Certification – Crop Improvement

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   Seed certification is a tool to produce genetically pure and good quality standard seed of improved varieties for farmers. Also, it is appraised for true to type physical purity, germination, seed health and moisture contents, true labeling, backed with appropriate laws and regulation and DUS.

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   How does Smeenk produce certified seed?

   • Smeenk manages the production of foundational lines to produce certified seed by contracting more than 350 growers across all three provinces to produce seed, while maintaining careful production practices to preserve the quality of the seed and deliver the yield required to meet seed units requested by the sales team.

   Corteva seed production facilities make every seed count

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   How much seed does Smeenk produce a year?

   • Each year, Smeenk and his team of Corteva employees and contract growers produce 3.5-4 million units (bags of seed) across 90,000 acres. Everyone follows rigorous standards to ensure seed purity and germination throughout the entire commercialization process.

   Corteva seed production facilities make every seed count

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   What is seed certification?

   • Seed certification is a tool to produce genetically pure and good quality standard seed of improved varieties for farmers. Also, it is appraised for true to type physical purity, germination, seed health and moisture contents, true labeling, backed with appropriate laws and regulation and DUS.

   Chapter 16: Seed Systems and Certification – Crop Improvement

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   Will Smeenk produce a crop in 2024?

   • As part of the commercialization process, Smeenk has one chance to produce the required quantity Corteva’s sales team has forecasted for the next year. That means, he received the required varieties, hybrids and quantities in the fall of 2023 and has the 2024 growing season to produce what farmers will be growing in 2025.

   Corteva seed production facilities make every seed count

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8. seeds-canada.ca › wp-content › uploadsSeeds Canada's Principles for a Modern Seed System

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   Canada's seed growers produce high-quality, competitive certified seed. While all seed sold must meet regulatory standards, including transparency on seed quality, not all common seed sales meet those requirements. The government's risk-based approach to monitoring and enforcement has led to a huge gap between certified and common seed oversight.