MARCH 2018 GERMINATION.CA 37 KEY TO NEW VARIETIES LIST DISEASE RESISTANCE CE Major Gene ID: Rlm 3+4 CX  Major gene ID: Rlm3 and an unidentified major resistance gene C Major gene ID: Rlm3 S Susceptible MG Multiple major-gene resistance MS Moderately Susceptible MR Moderate Resistance R Resistant IR Intermediate Resistance OTHER CHU Crop Heat Units HU Heat Units IDC Iron Deficiency Chlorosis PRR Phytophthora Root Rot RIB Refuge in a Bag RM Relative Maturity SDS Sudden Death Syndrome SCN Soybean Cyst Nematode TKW Thousand Kernel Weight WCC/RCC  Western Canada Canola / Rapeseed Recommending Committee TRAITS CL Clearfield FHB Fusarium Head Blight resistance GENRR2Y Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield GM Genetically Modified LL Liberty Link RR Roundup Ready RR2 Roundup Ready 2 RR2X Roundup Ready 2 Xtend VT2P VT Double PRO GENVT2P DKC63-87 Brand WHEAT CNHR Canada Northern Hard Red CPRS Canada Prairie Red Spring CWAD Canada Western Amber Durum CWRS Canada Western Red Spring ALFALFA Company Contact Variety Name/ Type Use (Hay or Grazing) Winter Hardiness Merit Tested in Canada (Y/N) Highlights BrettYoung 1-800-665-5015 brettyoung.ca Foothold Prostrate Multifoliate Spreader Pasture & Hay Excellent Y High traffic tolerance due to oversized crown High leaf to stem ratio Excellent winter hardiness and disease resistance Octane Upright Multifoliate Tap Root Hay Excellent Y High forage dry matter yield and more milk per acre  Scoring a perfect 35/35 on Disease Ratings Index Fall Dormancy 3 delivering exceptional winterhardiness Slingshot Upright Multifoliate Tap Root  Hay Very Good Y Bred for aggressive multi-cut systems Strong disease resistance package Fall Dormancy 5 propelling hay, haylage, green chop and dehydrated product to the next level Crop Production Services/Proven Seed 403-603-6000 provenseed.ca PV Ultima Tap Root Hay Excellent Y Top yielding Winter hardiness Fast regrowth Spredor 5 Creeping Root Hay Excellent Y Early seedling establishment, fast recovery after cutting and long stand persistence Improved tolerance to salt, drought and a wide spectrum of diseases Early fall dormancy and very hardy winter survival rating BARLEY Company Contact Variety Name/ Type Maturity Yield Disease/Pest Resistance Highlights CANTERRA SEEDS 1-204-988-9750 canterra.com AAC Connect Malt 2-Row Equal to AC Metcalfe 111% of AC Metcalfe MR to FHB MR to Stem Rust High yield potential with plumper kernels Excellent standability due to its short strong straw Excellent malting quality — similar profile to AC Metcalfe Part of the CMBTC Recommending List for 2018 CDC GoldStar Malt 2-Row Equal to CDC Copeland 106% of CDC Copeland MS to FHB I/MR to Stem Rust LOXISTAR characteristic — extends the shelf-life of beer Craft-type, low malt peeling High yielding Crop Production Services/Proven Seed 403-603-6000 provenseed.ca Claymore 2-Row 2 days later than AC Metcalfe 116% of AC Metcalfe R to various smuts MR to stem rust I to FHB Highest yielding feed barley Excellent standability Higher test weight Oreana 2-Row 2 days later than AC Metcalfe 112% of AC Metcalfe MR to spotted net blotch R to various smuts Highest yield and test weight Short stature Excellent for high-input operations SeCan 800-665-7333 secan.com CDC Bow Hulled 2-row Malting 1 day later than AC Metcalfe 112% of AC Metcalfe MS to FHB S to Loose smut MR to Spot blotch Very good lodging resistance Lower grain protein than AC Metcalfe Excellent malting quality CANARYSEED Company Contact Variety Name/ Type Maturity Yield Disease/Pest Resistance Highlights CANTERRA SEEDS 1-204-988-9750 canterra.com CDC Cibo Bird and human food  -1 day vs. CDC Maria 108% of CDC Bastia High yielding with early maturity The first yellow-groated variety with application for human consumption (approved by Health Canada), in addition to the traditional birdseed market