Crop Development Centre - USask

Still need seed? CDC Dorado is a great choice for yellow flax! With good oil content, linolenic acid content, and a good disease package, among other positive characteristics. Find a seed dealer near you: seednet.ca/cdc-dorado-yel…

Ultra-early durum adapted to the Prairies canadianagronomist.ca/ultra-early-du…

Still need seed?? CDC Citrine is a high-yielding yellow pea built for performance in the field. With strong resistance to seed coat breakage and great protein levels. Find a seed dealer near you by visiting: seednet.ca/cdc-citrine-ye…

New research from the USask Crop Development Centre identified 10 new sources of pea Aphanomyces root rot resistance and 2 novel DNA markers to support more durable resistant varieties for Western Canada. Read more: ow.ly/im4r50YItfC

CDC Churchill malt barley, have about 340 bu remaining if someone wants a small bit. stampseeds.com/malt---churchi…

JOINT STATEMENT: A new vision for wheat and barley plant breeding for Western Canada Read more: ow.ly/lmUX50YVQSP @barley_research @UofAALES @Seeds_Canada @umanitoba @CDC_USask #cdnag #westcdnag #wheatresearch

Congratulations to Xinjie Yu successfully defended the thesis “The Use of Wild Linum Species for Genetic Improvement of Cultivated Flax (Linum Usitatissimum L.)” on Monday, May 4, 2026.

2026 summer student welcome! #plant2026 should be happening soon!!

CDC Rowland brown flax available!

Many have forgotten Fusarium after a few dry years, especially in durum country. But no one forgets 2016 — Here’s something to help combat that Fusarium risk: CDC Wiseton 🌾 Hear Dr. Curtis Pozniak & Vaughn Crone discuss this new variety #CDCWiseton #plant26 @SeCan

Supported by SPG, breeding research at @CDC_USask is advancing pea varieties with improved root rot resistance while maintaining strong agronomic traits. This work is key to expanding long‑term options for growers.

Root rot continues to restrict pea production across SK, making resistance a top priority for pulse growers. SPG is investing in breeding research at @CDC_USask to develop pea varieties with improved root rot resistance while maintaining yield and quality.

Root rot is the most significant biotic stress affecting pea and lentil production in Saskatchewan. Understanding pathogen behaviour and rotation effects is essential to improving resistance, and SPG is investing in research to support long-term solutions. @CDC_USask

Funded by SPG, research at @CDC_USask is improving understanding of root rot pathogens and advancing breeding efforts to strengthen resistance while maintaining agronomic performance.

CDC Byer - New! Milling oat seed, BYDV resistant for double cropping stampseeds.com/byer-milling-o…

Happy World Earth Day!

Ever wonder where our variety names come from? CDC Wiseton wasn’t picked at random. As our first durum variety with intermediate FHB resistance, the idea was simple: make the "wise" choice. Factor in Sask Rep @SeCanLauren’s local roots to Wiseton, the name stuck. Wondering where CDC Wiseton fits on your farm? Learn more: secan.com/varieties/cdc-… #SeCan #CdnAg #CDCWiseton #SaskFarming

Next up in our fresh Durum Pasta Making Adventures- CDC Vantta- our pasta chef extraordinaire definitely noticed how much nicer the CDC Vantta was to work with with her pasta machine. Very cool to see first hand, even on a small scale #CDCVantta #FieldToTable @CDC_USask

Join #USask grassland ecologist Dr. Eric Lamb on Saturday, May 9 for a Biddulph Natural Area field tour! Register and more info: eventbrite.ca/e/biddulph-nat… #IYRP2026 #USaskResearch

The CDC is recruiting for two faculty positions! Follow the links below for details. A Pulse Crop Breeder (tinyurl.com/Pulse-crop-bre…) and a Cereal & Flax Pathologist (tinyurl.com/cereal-and-fla…)Image cdc.usask.ca/partner-with-u…