CSGA Launches Blue Tag Solutions to Fast-Track Innovation
12/11/2025
First AI Seed Identity Project with ZoomAgri: The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) today announced the launch of Blue Tag Solutions, a new subsidiary created to turn promising ideas into practical digital tools for the seed and grain sector. Blue Tag’s first project is a collaboration with ZoomAgri, a global ag-tech…
Seed Scoop – December 2025
12/05/2025
The final 2025 edition of Seed Scoop is here! This issue features a holiday message from our President, highlights from the 2025 Industry and Government Reception, important updates on hemp certification and Circular 6 revisions, and the 2025 Acreage Report showing how busy Canada’s seed growers have been this year.…
CSGA Wins National Award for Excellence in Organizational Governance
11/19/2025
A milestone moment for our members, our Board, and Canada’s seed system We are proud to share that the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) has been awarded the 2025 Organizational Governance Award by the Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC). This national honour recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and…
Seed Scoop, October 2025
10/28/2025
The October 2025 edition of Seed Scoop is here! This month, we thank all seed stakeholders for speaking up on SRM, invite you to attend your Branch AGM and plan for #CSGA2026. Don't forget to provide feedback on industrial hemp isolation requirements and finalize your digital seed crop certificates in…
Letter from the Executive Director
09/25/2025
The CFIA’s Seed Regulatory Modernization Policy Paper is out — and your input is crucial. CSGA has analyzed all 52 proposals — 40 we fully support, 7 need more work, and 5 we cannot support — and now we need your voice. Submit your feedback before October 3, 2025, and…
September Seed Scoop
09/17/2025
September's Seed Scoop is packed with updates you won’t want to miss: add your voice to Seed Regulatory Modernization, learn about CSGA’s AI soybean appraisal pilot, share your input on hemp isolation requirements, and get harvest reminders to keep your crops certification-ready. Read more here.
Red, Yellow, Green: Canada’s seed overhaul is here
09/10/2025
CSGA supports 40 green lights, but some CFIA proposals need work. Farmers, your voice matters—speak up before Oct 3. Read the Seed World Canada article here.
Consultation on Industrial Hemp Isolation Requirements
09/08/2025
CSGA is inviting feedback on proposed revisions to the isolation requirements for dioecious and monoecious industrial hemp seed crops producing Foundation, Registered and Certified status seed, as outlined in Sections 10 and 11 of Circular 6. The consultation focuses on the minimum isolation distances required between inspected hemp seed crops…
Three Clicks to Shape Canada’s Seed Future
09/03/2025
Your input is critical—and we’ve made it easy to share your voice with policymakers. The CFIA has released its Seed Regulatory Modernization (SRM) Policy Paper and launched a consultation on 52 proposals that could reshape Canada’s seed system. Most proposals align with CSGA’s vision, but some need adjustments to protect…
Doug Miller Talks Seed Modernization with RealAg
08/28/2025
Executive Director Doug Miller speaks with RealAg's Shaun Haney about Seed Regulatory Modernization (SRM). Seed plays a pivot role in and is the start so many critical Canadian Ag value chains. To keep Canada and Canadian farmers competitive, we need a modern and responsive seed system. The Canadian Food Inspection…
