Brush up on exciting innovations in genetics
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EDITOR'S NOTE

In this special edition of the e-newsletter, you'll discover a collection of articles dedicated to the topic of genetics - whether it's new varieties on the market or the latest innovations in plant breeding.
- Kaitlin Berger, west editor

An Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada project is working towards enlisting some barley endophytes – beneficial microbes that live inside plants – to strengthen Fusarium head blight resistance in barley.
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When selecting varieties for the upcoming season, growers aren’t just selecting a varietal name – they’re investing in solutions tailored to their farm’s unique challenges.
Darcy Friesen, a farmer at Langham, Sask. grew winter camelina a year ago on 200 acres of sandy soil, with success.
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Choosing the right seed is more than just agronomics – it’s about aligning your farm’s needs with market demand.
Whether growing oats, barley or wheat, there are new variety options for growers in 2026, compiled by Top Crop Manager. All information comes from the respective seed companies.
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Choosing the right barley variety isn’t just about selecting a name from a list—it’s about finding the best fit for your farm’s unique needs.
The pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) phenomenon in cereals isn’t anything new, but it’s a complex and costly global problem that’s eluded research efforts dating back nearly three decades.
Bunyamin Tar’an, chair in chickpea and flax breeding and genetics, together with his team, is in the midst of a four-year project that’s looking to create new, heat-tolerant flax varieties.