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Trevor Nysetvold, BioVision's President, discusses with RealAgriculture.com the importance of testing seed regularly. Since seed is a living organism, it can deteriorate without visual signs and produce disastrous outcomes if not caught. Trevor also outlines how interpretation of test results is critical.-----January 11, 2012. |
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BioVision Seed Labs has officially been accredited by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to test crops under all grade tables, excluding Table XII and orchardgrass (Table XI). We will be offering germination, physical purity, cool stress testing, 1,000 kernel weight and many more tests at this location. Call us at 1-877-721-2365 for details! ----- December 5, 2011. |
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Shaun Haney with RealAgriculture.com and Holly Gelech discuss the continued commitment by the flax industry to satisfy the EU strict requirements to import Canadian flax. Topics include the complex genetic test method, why farmers should continue to test their flax, and the financial test subsidy offered by the Flax Council of Canada. -----November 29, 2011. |
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Check out BioVision and RealAgriculure.com interview on ergot in cereals. We will help answer your questions on why ergot is present at high levels this year, how it impacts various agriculture sectors and what to keep in mind for next year. -----November 2, 2011 |
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BioVision Seed Labs and RealAgriculture.com have partnered to educate producers and deliver informative segments about seed testing. The inaugural interview focused on the quality of the 2011 seed crop and issues that have been identified to date. For the full segment, select the button on the right. Stay tuned for future episodes!----- October 11, 2011 |
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Whether you are a seed grower, a research organization or a farmer, GRAIN GRADING has become accessible, comprehensive, informative and affordable. Grain grading measures a specific set of factors, which can assist with grain marketing this winter, but can ultimately educate clients of criteria that is limiting grain productivity. Some of these grading factors include percent midge damage, Fusarium damage, grasshopper damage and contamination of other crops. By understanding what is impacting your grain quality, clients can use this tool to make educated purchases of crop protection products and seed varietal selection in future years. Also, the grain grade expresses kernel health (color, sprouting, shrunken, broken, green kernels, frost), which will impact storability and perhaps germination. View an example of our analysis in the attached poster! We pay for shipping fees to our lab, so call us toll free for courier information at 1-877-721-2365 ----- September 30, 2011 |
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BioVision is pleased to announce that we now offer Varietal Identification services using DNA satellite marker platform. This new method of varietal identification, developed by Canada’s leading government researchers, provides enhanced precision. Varieties that were difficult to distinguish using traditional methods, can now be identified as all wheat and barley varieties have unique markers. BioVision’s turn-around of varietal identification tests is like no other, as we have implemented laboratory equipment to increase capacity, even robotics, to assist with mundane yet critical steps. Clients can expect accurate results with prompt turn-around! By pairing advanced instrumentation with satellite marker technology, BioVision will exceed your expectations with our varietal identification services. Ask for "VARIETAL IDENTIFICATION - DNA" when submitting your next sample. -----September 12, 2011 |
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The CDC TRIFFID GMO EVENT TEST (FP967 Event) continues to be an integral component of the Canadian grain and seed quality assurance programs. Since BioVision is a fully integrated laboratory, we can conduct germination, physical purity, 1000 kernel weight and the CDC Triffid GMO event test simultaneously and report all results on one Report of Analysis. We adhere to the Real-Time PCR protocol with a 0.01% detection limit and continue to achieve all benchmarks on the validation samples to maintain accreditation. All flax sample types (pedigreed seed, farm saved seed, commercial grain) are eligible for the Flax Council of Canada subsidy effective immediately. BioVision’s Test Submission Form is available at BioVision’s website (select "Download File"), as well as the Flax Council of Canada website. ----- September 3, 2011. |
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Check out BioVision's digital library under the Resource section of our website. We will continually update this webpage with interesting images throught the 2011-2012 testing season.-----August 7, 2011 |
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In an effort to continually support client initiatives, BioVision now offers seed import releases under the directive of our recently accredited Seed Import Release Agent (SIRA). Certification has been granted for crops that fall into Tables I-VI, XVIII, and VII. Seed Importation requirements and reference material are thoroughly outlined in the following link.-----July 31, 2011 |
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The 12th International Symposium on Pre-Harvest Sprouting in Cereals will be hosted in Red Deer, Alberta from July 24-27th. This conference will be attended by scientists, plant breeders and cereal industry stakeholders to collaborate on recent research and advancements. BioVision Seed Labs will be presenting the Canadian Seed Laboratory Perspective on Cereal Dormancy and Sprouting, which will include discussion around methodology and detection. This international symposium is truly a timely topic due to the seed quality challenges faced by the Canadian seed industry this past season. The preliminary program and registration details can be found by selecting the link.-----April 15, 2011 |
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With seed moving into position for planting, ensure you have adequate documentation to clear United States customs, which includes a Federal Noxious Weed Exam and an APHIS. In order for BioVision to issue the APHIS, send the completed Declaration of Sampler Form with your seed sample. The volume of seed analyzed is crop specific (Canola 70 grams; cereals 500 grams), so contact our office for species not listed. The Declaration of Sampler Form can be downloaded by selecting the web button.-----April 5, 2011 |
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Trevor Nysetvold, president and owner of BioVision Seed Labs, discusses the value of seed testing and the customer service that is available to answer client inquiries. Trevor also recommends thorough seed analysis that goes beyond the germination test this year due to the frost, chemical damage and disease that has been analyzed to date. With spring upon us and seeding decisions to be finalized, prompt submission of samples to the laboratory is required. Select the link to review Trevor's interview with Andrea Hilderman.----- March 8, 2011 |
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Rain and heavy dew occurring during crop dry-down can greatly impact the stability of maturing cereals, in particular barley seed. Growers must be aware that enzyme activity associated with triggering germination in barley may have started this past fall without visual signs of sprouting. If this is the case, there is a risk that the germination may deteriorate during the course of the winter. Other cereal crops may be impacted as well, but by far barley is the most susceptible crop due to breeding efforts aimed at improving malt quality. Barley seed should be tested close to planting to ensure it has not deteriorated while in storage and it is recommended that a new representative sample be drawn directly from the bin for testing. Cereal seed that was harvested at high moisture (greater than CGC safe storage standards) or was exposed to adverse harvest conditions should also be considered for retesting.-----February 15, 2011 |
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Pulse and cereal seed across Canada are exhibiting elevated disease infection, which is not surprising considering the in-field disease symptoms observed in areas with heavy canopy cover and saturated soil. Producers should consider how their decisions this winter will affect the disease cycle in 2011 and weigh in on options that are controllable.
1. Manage crop rotation with disease in mind, as there will be heavy pressure from the infected residue.
2. Choose seed varieties and seed lots carefully.
3. Evaluate your seed for diseases that impact yield and grain quality such as Ascochyta, True Loose Smut and Fusarium.
4. Consider seed treatments, as they are a wise choice to optimize health during early seedling development and emergence.
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BioVision Seed Labs has expanded into Winnipeg to provide grain grading services for Canadian grain handlers, research organizations, seed growers and farmers. This facility is now open and is expected to compliment the current varietal purity services offered at the Edmonton molecular lab. Pat Greer, who has 25 years of analytical and managerial experience within the grain industry, will oversee the Winnipeg lab operations.
Grain Grading Services Include: Grading, Dockage, Protein, Moisture, Malt Germination, Mycotoxin Testing, Oil Content.
Pat Greer can be contacted toll free at 1-877-721-2365 or visit our lab at B17-1391 St. James Street during business hours. ----- September 7, 2010. |
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