Seed Scoop – October 28, 2021
10/28/2021
The October 28th issue of Seed Scoop includes the Notice of Special General Meeting and a reminder on the open consultation on proposed changes to Circular 6. Read more here.
Requesting Feedback on Proposed Changes to Circular 6 – Buckwheat and Cereals
10/05/2021
CSGA is requesting feedback on changes proposed by the Regulatory Services Committee (RSC) to the Canadian Regulations and Procedures for Pedigreed Seed Crop Production (Circular 6) before a final recommendation is presented to the Board. The RSC has recommended changes to the mechanical purity standards and the isolation and previous…
Consultation on Fee Review
09/20/2021
The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) collects fees to deliver on its regulatory mandate to provide a national program of seed crop certification. This revenue enables CSGA to retain its leadership role in Canada’s seed certification system and implement the objectives outlined in the CSGA 2.0 Business Plan. The CSGA…
Seed Scoop – September 9, 2021
09/13/2021
In the September 9th issue of Seed Scoop, tell us how your seed yields will be affected by the drought, get more tips on easing the transition to digital crop certificates and don't miss your chance to have your seed included in this year’s seed listings! Read more here.
Seed to Succeed Magazine – Summer 2021
08/18/2021
The Summer 2021 edition of Seed to Succeed magazine has been published. In this issue, learn about the new digital crop certificates, get ready for the CSGA online Professional Development eLearning program, read the feature article on the Association’s business plan for success in a changing seed sector. You can…
Part 5 of CSGA’s Recommendations for SRM
08/03/2021
With the Canadian Food Inspection Agency undertaking a full-scale review of the Seeds Regulations, excluding Part V, CSGA is offering a five-part information series on its vision for the Canadian Seed System through Seed Regulatory Modernization. In the fifth and final part of the series, we look at our recommendations…
Seed Scoop – July 27, 2021
07/28/2021
The July 27 edition of Seed Scoop covers the field conditions across the country and CSGA's steps for mitigation, customization for Seed Guide listings and carry-over seed, double cropping and more. Read more here.
Field Conditions Across the Country
07/27/2021
CSGA and the provincial branches have discussed the crop conditions faced by many of our members across the country. We appreciate that this is a difficult time for many members. Several branches have raised concerns about seed stock availability for 2022. CSGA is monitoring the situation and encourages members to…
Part 4 of CSGA’s Recommendations for SRM
07/22/2021
With the Canadian Food Inspection Agency undertaking a full-scale review of the Seeds Regulations, excluding Part V, CSGA is offering a five-part information series on its vision for the Canadian Seed System through Seed Regulatory Modernization. In Part 4 of the series, we look at our positions Seed Quality Assurance…
Digital Crop Certificates Have Launched
07/19/2021
CSGA's digital crop certificates replace the traditional hardcopy certificates, digital certificates are managed within the SeedCert platform . How-To Video CSGA has developed a short video on how to access, sign, and share your digital crop certificates. You can watch the How-To video by clicking the button below. How-To Video…
