CS Camden Oat Receives Milling Approval

Jan 18, 2016

CANTERRA SEEDS is extremely pleased to announce CS Camden oat has been added to the list of recommended varieties by Grain Millers of Yorkton, SK.

Grain Millers has completed the test-run of CS Camden oat, and are very satisfied with the milling performance. The mill yield from the sample was slightly higher than their average yields this year, and the variety was easier to dehull, making it smoother to work with in their system. Terry Tyson, Grain Procurement Manager for Grain Millers spoke positively about the milling results of CS Camden. "We've heard from growers how happy they are with the agronomics of the variety, and are eager to recommend it for milling in our operation," he said.

CS Camden oat was bred by Lantmannen SW Seed, and was tested by CANTERRA SEEDS within their internal research program. It was registered in Canada in January of 2014. The oat variety is agronomically superior, with a shorter stature and better lodging resistance. CS Camden also boasts very high yields at an average of 114% of CDC Dancer (2016 SaskSeed Guide), and 153 bu/ac (Seed Manitoba - 2016).

The approval of CS Camden is another example of CANTERRA SEEDS working within the industry to bring value to our seed grower partners, and their customers. "We work closely with end-users to find varieties that meet their quality needs, while making sure we meet the agronomic demands of today's growers," said Brent Derkatch, Director, Operations and Business Development for CANTERRA SEEDS.

Sales of CS Camden are expected to increase greatly this spring, now that milling quality has been confirmed by one of North America's largest millers. "It's great to see a high-class new oat variety come along. We're excited to see genetics moving forward," said Tyson.

Owned by over 200 western Canadian shareholders, CANTERRA SEEDS is committed to sourcing genetically superior seed products that meet end-user needs, while delivering agronomic and economic benefits for producers. With a versatile portfolio of cereals, pulses and oilseeds, CANTERRA SEEDS seeks opportunities that allow for mutual success in the agriculture industry.