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Never Stop Growing: How Our Greenhouse Elevates Agriculture and Product Testing to the Next Level

Our modern greenhouse facility in Nisku, Alta. offers unparalleled flexibility for improved crop diagnostics and innovative product testing and sets the standard for modern agricultural product testing. The 24×7 greenhouse facility offers an additional growing season, giving you a competitive edge in product development and grow-out trials. At 20/20 Seed Labs, we pride ourselves on being a comprehensive solution provider for all your seed needs. We can test every aspect of a product development pipeline, whether it is the seeds of your dream or a dream product for your seeds.

Our comprehensive grow-out trials and tailored testing services will assist you in meeting your objectives. Since the launch of the greenhouse, we have handled a breadth of projects, including assessment of seed treatment efficacy, micronutrient status post product application, disease ratings of common pathogens in cereals, herbicide tolerance, fungicide and inoculant response, and many special projects.

A great illustration of our capabilities includes a recent project we steered for a client that involved a foliar spray designed to increase the levels of a specific micronutrient. Using our grow-out facility and a range of experiments, we were able to provide our clients with the information they needed to evaluate the effectiveness of their product.

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Ancient Cereal Crop Making a Return to Ontario Farm Fields

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There’s a new version of an ancient grain that is making a return to Ontario farm fields. Developed by German company KWS Seeds, hybrid rye boasts an impressive yield growth.
It’s the highest yielding cereal crop for grain said Livestock Feed Consultant Laura Eastwood. She says Hybrid Rye has a great amino acid profile, and it’s packed with high quality soluble fiber which are the good fiber for intestinal health benefits and satiety for pigs.