Chin Ridge Seeds Ltd

06/08/2026

Had a little fun with this post! We are excited to share that we will have su Bebop Premium Fall Rye available for sale this fall! This is a new rye that significantly outperforms conventional open-pollinated rye varieties. Check out our website for more info on this new variety. https://www.chinridge.com/pedigreed-seed-for-sale/certified-cereal-seed/fall-winter-wheat-rye/fall-rye/su-bebop-premium-rye

05/19/2026

With many areas of Alberta and Saskatchewan looking at a later spring, this may be the year to consider CDC Envy Wheat. This variety seems to yield very well in Central AB and SK and matures 3 - 7 days earlier than AAC Brandon. This year every day may make a difference! See our website for more info on this variety: https://www.chinridge.com/pedigreed-seed-for-sale/certified-cereal-seed/wheat-and-durum/hard-red-spring-wheat/cdc-envy-hard-red-spring-wheat

05/18/2026

Currently hiring for position in our busy bird seed operation. Please note that we are located a 28 km drive SE of Taber.

04/17/2026

Get your bop on and give your herd something to dance about!

ᔆᵁ Bebop isn’t just a catchy name—it’s FP Genetics’ only Premium Rye on the market delivering a massive 118% yield advantage over traditional checks like Prima and Hazlet.

Whether you’re looking for high-performing grain or superior forage, ᔆᵁ Bebop meets all seven merit requirements for Western Canada, including excellent winter survivability and lower ergot potential.

Solid agronomics, serious yield, and a price point that pencils out; give your farm the performance it deserves for the 2027 season.

Reach out to the team at Chin Ridge Seeds to secure your seed today! Seed will be available in the fall of 2026.

Certified Planting Seed, Bird Food, Pet Food
and Specialty Seed Products
Watch the new 7208 video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB2U6LisYm4

04/10/2026

Off and running for -seeding AAC Stronghold durum on dryland

03/27/2026

Want to add a protein boost to your forage program? Talk to us about CDC Leroy forage peas. With their small seed size they are easier to blend into cereals and their lower seeding rate makes them easier on the wallet. For more info on CDC Leroy forage peas see our website https://www.chinridge.com/news/forage-peas-for-you-maximizing-the-protein-content-in-your-green-feed

Certified Planting Seed, Bird Food, Pet Food
and Specialty Seed Products
Watch the new 7208 video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB2U6LisYm4

03/16/2026

A 5-10% yield boost? Yes, please!

Chin Ridge Seeds’ own Kelly Barany spoke with Canterra’s Brain Kennedy about the new CDC 7208 Small Red Lentil. In this discussion, they dive into why this variety is proving to be such a strong performer in the field.

Key highlights from the variety:

Elite Yields: Showing a 5-10% increase over current leading red lentil varieties and 15% higher than CDC Maxim’s

Improved Disease Package: Improved Ascochyta and Anthracnose Race 1 resistance

The Full Package: Features Clearfield Tolerance and good harvestability

Check out the full interview with Brian Kennedy and Kelly Barany to see the seed sample and learn more about its adaptability across Alberta and Saskatchewan. Link in our bio.

Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB2U6LisYm4

Seed to be generally released Spring 2027.

Want early access to the seed for spring 2026? Reach out to Chin Ridge to discuss trial opportunities, limited seed available!

Certified Planting Seed, Bird Food, Pet Food
and Specialty Seed Products
Watch the new 7208 video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB2U6LisYm4

02/18/2026

Thinking about your seeding rates for spring. Make sure you consider the tkw of your seed lots. There can be great variability between lots - see this picture example below and also read about how we calculate our seeding rates at the link below:

https://www.chinridge.com/news/using-tkw-for-seeding-rate

10/23/2025

🌾 Will our winter wheat make it through the season?
Seeding into dry conditions this fall has delayed emergence. What's the odds of a good crop?
➤ Read the full story to see how we’re monitoring fields, what the research says, and what we’re hoping to see come spring.
👉 https://www.chinridge.com/news/late-emerging-winter-wheat
& CropWatch

10/14/2025

If you want to know how we approach the pedigreed seed business check out this interview