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The wheat midge fly has caused significant damage to wheat crops in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia in recent years. Fortunately, new wheat midge tolerant wheat varieties are becoming available to wheat growers.

By using SRC’s wheat midge testing service, wheat growers can ensure that they have the right blend of midge tolerant wheat to help protect their crops from a virulent wheat midge population.

For more information on midge tolerant wheat, visit the Midge Tolerant Wheat Stewardship Team's website.

Midge Tolerant Wheat Test CSGA Approved

As a result of successful validation testing conducted on the Varietal Blend Refuge Verification for Midge Tolerant Wheat Test, the Canadian Seed Growers Association (CSGA) recognizes that test results from SRC GenServe Laboratories™ are reliable for verifying the percentage refuge frequency in seed samples from midge tolerant wheat seed crops that is required by Additional Certification Requirements for CSGA crop certification.

2008 Crop Year Results

All samples from the 2008 crop year have been completed and results have been reported.

2009 Crop Year Samples

To ensure growers meet the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association's (CSGA) requirements for crop certification, SRC GenServe Laboratories™ is accepting varietal blend midge samples until June 30, 2010. Samples are being processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Sample Procedures and Form

Download the Midge Sample Procedures and Form below for more information on how to submit samples.

Midge Sample Procedures and Form - 2009 Crop Year

Contact

Kimberly Bryce, B.Sc., MBA
GenServe Laboratories™
Saskatchewan Research Council
125 – 15 Innovation Boulevard
Saskatoon, SK, S7N 2X8

Ph: 306-933-5455
Fx: 306-933-7662
Email: bryce@src.sk.ca