Foundation Seed

The NCREC seed increase program is a crucial part in the strategic planning and production of foundation seed in the state. The program produces seed on approximately 1,400 acres of owned, leased and contract growers’ land and is committed to improve upon its mission to provide producers with diverse crops and varieties which are well adapted to the region.

Growers who have grown seed for certification in one of the last four years who request seed prior to December 1 will be guaranteed an allocation. Any seed inventories available after December 1 will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.

The different crops and varieties that will be available for the 2012 cropping season:

Barley - Celebration, Conlon, Pinnacle, Stellar-ND, Tradition
Durum -  Divide, Grenora, Tioga
Flax - Carter, Omega, York
HRSW - Barlow, Brick, Faller, Glenn, Howard, RB07, Velva
Lentil - Crimson (red)

For more information on Foundation seed prices: http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/aginfo/seedstock/fss/prices.htm

Other Related Links
North Dakota Crop Improvement & Seed Association
North Dakota Foundation Seedstocks
North Dakota State Seed Department
USDA, Plant Materials Center
North Dakota Agriculture Weather Network (NDAWN)
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS from NDSU Agriculture and University Extension