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Introducing CDC 7208 CL: A New Standard for Small Red Lentils

Introducing CDC 7208 CL: A New Standard for Small Red Lentils

Chin Ridge Seeds is proud to announce the next generation of small red lentils: CDC 7208 CL. Developed through the collaborative efforts of the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre, Limagrain Cereals Research Canada and Canterra Seeds, this variety is poised to become the new "yield king" for Western Canadian growers.

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Using Thousand Kernel Weight (TKW) to Dial in Wheat Seeding Rates

Using Thousand Kernel Weight (TKW) to Dial in Wheat Seeding Rates

When it comes to targeted seeding rates, pounds per acre or bushels per acre can be misleading. What we’re really trying to achieve is plants per square foot, and the only accurate way to get there is by using Thousand Kernel Weight (TKW). This can be very important when you comparing different seed lots - lots grown on irrigation vs dryland and different seed varieties.

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Our Top Picks- Seed Varieties for Spring!

Our Top Picks- Seed Varieties for Spring!

If you want the inside scoop! The "behind the scenes" insight into why we think certain varieties are top picks for Spring 2026! Then check out this page. In this post we will take give you some info on the newest seed varieties to consider for your farm, and our thoughts on what seed will be in high demand this coming spring.

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Will Our Winter Wheat Survive? What We’ve Learned from a Dry Fall

Will Our Winter Wheat Survive? What We’ve Learned from a Dry Fall

After seeding our winter wheat in very dry ground this fall, we are watching our winter wheat fields with a mix of hope and anxiety. The question weighing on us: Will our winter wheat survive the winter after such a dry start?

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Kelly Barany awarded the Bill Witbeck Outstanding Service Award at 2025 Alberta BC Seed Growers AGM

Kelly Barany awarded the Bill Witbeck Outstanding Service Award at 2025 Alberta BC Seed Growers AGM

The Bill Witbeck award is given out by the Alberta BC Seed Growers Association in recognition for valuable service to pedigreed seed production in Canada.

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Celebrating 60 years of seed growing - Lawrence shares his thoughts and passion for the seed industry

Celebrating 60 years of seed growing - Lawrence shares his thoughts and passion for the seed industry

Pedigreed Progress: Lawrence Barany Reflects on 60 Years of Seed Innovation

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Congrats! Echo Spring Ranching wins the CDC Durango Draw!

Congrats! Echo Spring Ranching wins the CDC Durango Draw!

🎉 Congratulations to Echo Springs Ranching! 🎉 They’re the lucky winner of our CDC Durango Bar Fridge Draw!

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Comparing AAC Wildfire and AAC Coldfront Winter Wheat

Comparing AAC Wildfire and AAC Coldfront Winter Wheat

Here's the lowdown on these two awesome varieties of winter wheat!

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Why Consider winter wheat this fall?

Why Consider winter wheat this fall?

Haven't seeded winter wheat for a few years? Wondering if this is the time to try it again? Here are some reasons, we got back into the winter wheat game:

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Advantages of Fall Crops: Resilient, Profitable, Sustainable

Advantages of Fall Crops: Resilient, Profitable, Sustainable

Would your farm be better off if it seeded more fall crops? Find out how winter wheat or fall rye could be the secret weapon to help you manage costs, resources and hedge risks on your farm.

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